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Restaurants Boulder, Colorado ASIAN, PACIFIC RIM CUISINE
AKIYAMA SUSHI BAR & GRILL 6525 Gunpark Dr., Gunbarrel, 303-530-0499. Upscale Japanese sushi and sashimi restaurant. Open for lunch and dinner.
With a unique and enticing Japanese atmosphere, Amu at Sushi Zanmai offers the opportunity to explore 48 premier sakes from Japan. The restaurant, located next to the Hotel Boulderado, emphasizes traditional Japanese delicacies made wotj organic ingredients, including many you’ve probably never encountered. Menu items include spinach with sesame dressing, free-range duck shabu shabu, minced shrimp pressed between slices of lotus root, Japanese-style risotto with real crabmeat, and braised black seaweed with carrot or deep-fried tofu. Relax with friends in the beautiful sake bar and authentic Japanese tearoom. Open daily for dinner Tues-Thurs and Sun 6-11pm, till midnight Fri-Sat. Most major credit cards.
BUDDHA CAFE 2719 Iris Ave., Boulder,720-565-0506. Traditional Thai cuisine including soups, curries and noodle dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. CHEERS VIETNAMESE AND CHINESE CUISINE 2850 Iris Ave., 303-440-0810. Southeast Asian dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. CHEZ THUY 2655 28th St., 303-442-1700. Traditional Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Full bar. Open for lunch and dinner. CHINA GOURMET 3970 N. Broadway, 303-440-3500. Traditional Mandarin and Szechwan cuisine without MSG. Open for lunch and dinner.
Offers authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Boulder. Start off with curry puffs, pastries stuffed with yellow curry and minced chicken; or the nam tok, grilled pork or beef in spicy Thai dressing. Entrées include pad kra prow stir-fry with fresh chile peppers, Thai basil and bamboo shoots; and roast chicken curry with pineapple, grapes, baby corn and broccoli in coconut milk. Desserts include sweet sticky-rice with fresh mango, and a creamy coconut custard. Open daily for lunch 10am-2pm; dinner daily 5-10pm. MC, VISA, AMEX, DISC.
Golden Lotus serves fine Asian cuisine, specializing in the most authentic flavors of China. Golden Lotus does not use MSG and prepares all dishes daily using only the freshest ingredients. Patrons and food critics alike are attracted to the elegant atmosphere filled with exquisite statues, unique décor and decorative paintings. In addition to the expansive regular menu, which includes delicious beef with leeks and hot peppers, roasted duck, moo goo gai pan, Szechwan chicken and other Chinese favorites, a traditional menu features the home cooking of rural China. The patio is open during warm-weather months, and plenty of free parking surrounds the restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat till 10:30pm. Takeout and delivery available. MC, VISA, AMEX. Checks accepted.
HAPA SUSHI GRILL AND SAKE BAR 1117 Pearl St., 303-473-4730; 1220 Pennsylvania Ave., 303-447-9883. Traditional and inventive sushi and Asian food. JAPONE GRILL 1280 Centaur Village Dr., Lafayette, 303-465-5705. Sushi and teriyaki specialties.
Japango is the second location of Restaurant Japon on Old South Gaylord in Denver. Japango offers dynamic dining in a relaxed atmosphere, with many selections of authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi, plus a few pleasant surprises. Start your meal with a unique appetizer such as the beef tataki, a thinly sliced seared beef; homemade shrimp and pork shumai; or seared tuna tempura. Main courses include a broad selection of both country and contemporary Japanese dishes, as well as a large selection of fresh sushi. Homemade desserts include tiramisu and chocolate mousse cake, along with Glacier homemade ice cream. Full bar with Happy Hour and daily drink specials. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm, Sat noon-2:30pm; dinner daily Sun-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri-Sat till 11pm. MC, VISA, AMEX, DC, DISC.
KHO'S ASIAN BISTRO 1325 Dry Creek Dr., Longmont, 303-682-3138. Traditional Malaysian with flavors from Japan, China and India. KHOW THAI CAFE 1600 Broadway, 303-447-0273. Traditional Thai cuisine served in a casual atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner. KIM FOOD TO GO 1325 Broadway St., 303-442-2829. Vietnamese dishes. KOREA HOUSE 2759 Glenwood Drive, 303-449-1657. Korean cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. LEE YUAN CHINESE CUISINE 4800 Baseline Road, Suite A110, 303-494-4210. Traditional Chinese dishes. MAY WAH 2500 Baseline Road, 303-499-8225. Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. MOON GATE 1628 Pearl St., 720-408-8888. Asian-fusion entrées. Open for lunch and dinner. ORCHID PAVILION 1050 Walnut St., 303-449-4353. Traditional Asian dishes. Open for lunch and dinner. ORIENTAL FOOD MARKET 1750 30th St., 303-442-7830. Indonesian cuisine and Asian grocery items. Open Mon-Sat. PEI WEI ASIAN DINER 1675 29th St. Suite 1284, 720-479-5571. Freshly prepared, intensely flavored sauces, vegetables and meats cooked to order using authentic wok techniques. RUMBI ISLAND GRILL 1675 29th St., 303-442-0411. “Ola” is Hawaiian for healthy and alive, the guiding spirit at Rumbi, a grill featuring island-fresh cuisine served in a tranquil island ambience. SIAMESE PLATE 1575 Folsom St., 303-447-9718; 3033 28th St., 303-444-3133; 133 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-926-7220. This authentic Thai restaurant has been voted "Best of Boulder" 18 years running. Full-service dining, with on-the-go service also available. Open daily. SIAMESE PLATE ON THE GO 3033 28th St., 303-444-3133; 133 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-926-7220. Voted “Best Takeout” in 2000-2004. Serves Thai and Japanese cuisine, including fresh sushi. Open daily for lunch and dinner. SPICE CHINA 269 McCaslin Blvd. Louisville, 720-890-0099. This popular Asian restaurant features an expansive menu of freshly prepared cuisine with many vegetarian options. Open for lunch and dinner. SUMIDA’S RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 1575 Folsom St., on the northwest corner of Folsom Street and Arapahoe Avenue, 303-449-8404 or 303-447-9718. Offers flavorful sushi and Japanese foods served in an enjoyable cultural ambience. Open for lunch and dinner.
Boulder’s original sushi bar, serving Boulder and beyond for more than 20 years. Sushi Zanmai, known to some as “Sushi Ecstasy,” has a lively, friendly atmosphere that makes it one of Boulder’s most popular restaurants. In addition to sushi prepared by skilled chefs at the full-view sushi bar, the kitchen menu includes tempura, yakitori, shrimp dynamite, teriyaki salmon, sukiyaki and nabeyaki. Owner and chef Nao-san serves specialties such as tuna carpaccio, LSD Roll, Death Roll, Buddha Roll and the favorite Z-No. 9 Roll. Also offers vegetarian and children’s meals, and daily specials. SushiQ Band plays weekly. Authentic Japanese-style party rooms for large private parties (reservations recommended). Sing-along to karaoke every Sat 10pm-midnight. A $1.50 Sushi Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm and 5-6:30pm, Sat 5-6:30pm and all night Sun. Open for lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily Sun-Fri 5-10pm, Sat until midnight. MC, VISA, AMEX, DC.
WOK & ROLL TERIYAKI 4800 Baseline Rd., Suite A-104, in Meadows Shopping Center, 303-449-6555. Healthy Japanese meals--fast. Open daily. YAKI MAKI 1175 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-974-0288. Sushi bar featuring full menu of appetizers, entrees, rolls, tempura, kids' meals and desserts. |
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