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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 with 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 tea room. Open daily for dinner Mon-Fri 6-10pm, Sat till midnight, Sun till 10pm. Most major credit cards.
BIMBAMBOO 1710 Pearl St., 303-442-4575. Modern Asian food in a playful atmosphere. Open daily for lunch and dinner 11am-9pm. 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 prepared without MSG. Open for lunch and dinner. CHY THAI CUISINE 2720 Canyon Blvd., 303-440-2903. Authentic Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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.
HAOWAY CHINESE CAFE 1678 30th St., 303-442-5115. Standard Chinese cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. 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.
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 2750 Glenwood Drive, 303-449-1657. Korean cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. LEE YUAN CHINESE CUISINE 4800 Baseline Road, 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. Island-fresh cuisine served in a tranquil island ambience. SIAMESE PLATE Siamese Plate has other locations at the northwest corner of 28th and Valmont, 303-444-3133; and 133 McCaslinBlvd., Louisville, 303-926-7220. Offering flexible dining options and award-winning cuisine, these authentic Thai restaurants have been voted “Best of Boulder” 18 years running and have been acknowledged by the Royal Thai Government. At both the original, recently remodeled Boulder location and the recently expanded Louisville location, customers can enjoy full-service dining; on-the-go service is also available in Louisville. Everything is served without MSG, including a large selection of vegetarian entrées. Also savor the flavors of sushi and Japanese cuisine. Stop for a quick bite at a third to-go location in Boulder at the northwest corner of 28th and Valmont. Takeout, delivery and catering. Open daily. MC, VISA, AMEX. SIAMESE PLATE ON THE GO Siamese Plate on the Go has other locations at 1575 Folsom St., 303-447-9718; and 133 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 303-926-7220. Voted Best Takeout in 2000-2004 for Thai and Japanese food, including sushi. For fast service, order online at www.siameseplateonthego.com. Serving the same great foods as Sumida’s and Siamese Plate, fast and at a great price. Dine in, take out, or choose delivery or catering for business meetings or your home party. Also serves beer and soft drinks. Great for the whole family. Stop by for a quick bite while shopping, on a lunch break or any time for a good meal—fast. Open daily for lunch and dinner 11am-10pm daily. MC, VISA. SPICE CHINA 269 McCaslin Blvd., Louisville, 720-890-0999. Features an expansive menu of freshly prepared Asian dishes, with many vegetarian options. Open for lunch and dinner. SUMIDA’S RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR 1575 Folsom St. (north of Arapahoe), 303-449-8404. Sushi and authentic Japanese dishes. Open daily 11am-10pm. SUSHI JIANKEN 721 Confidence Drive, Unit 1, Prospect New Town, Longmont, 303-774-0888. Modern Asian cuisine and sushi. Open for lunch and dinner.
Boulder’s original sushi bar, serving Boulder and beyond for more than 20 years. Sushi Zanmai has a lively, friendly atmosphere and is the only Japanese restaurant in Boulder selected by Zagat 2008. 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 favorites Z-No. 9 Roll and Dragon 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; Karaoke Happy Hour 10-11pm features $1 sushi, $2 off special rolls. Sushi Happy Hour ($1.50 sushi) 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. |
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