I came here to eat lunch by myself at 12PM on a Friday afternoon in May. I was seated right away by a window and the weather was perfect, so the window was open. I ordered edamame and three rolls. Considering they weren't busy, the service was very slow. I sat there for maybe an hour+. With that said, I really enjoyed my food. I love eating here but if I was looking for something quick, I would choose somewhere else to eat. read more

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Really wonderful staff and super unique and delicious rolls! Very cool vibe inside. Great for a fancier night out read more

Japango - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Japango is always a solid option. The sushi is fresh, creative and gets the job done. The location is perfectly located on Pearl Street for convenience and a good people watching view. The ambience and service are great. The only disappointment was the pork gyozas - the pork was really dry on the inside. Otherwise, it was a nice experience. read more

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Came here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. We went there early and were seated quickly, however service was a bit slow. What we swallowed: *UDON NOODLES: This was good, a bit salty but had good flavors. *MIXED GREEN SALAD: The leaves were crisp and the sesame dressing was great. *GILDED BEE *WILD SALMON, HAMACHI, MAGURO BLANCO, MAGURO: Each piece was tasty and fresh. *EL CORAZON *HAMACHI JALAPENO: Always a favorite, this did not disappoint. Tasty fish and the sauce was great. We really liked it here. Although service was dragging, it was a great experience. read more

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Japango is a solid sushi place in the heart of Boulder on Pearl St. It was my first time at Japango so I wasn't familiar with their cocktail program and it blew me away. Sushi joints aren't known for their cocktails but Japango takes it very serious. There are so many options on the menu it was hard to choose. I started with a fun spin on a Mai Tai called Mai-Tide. It was delicious and complex with some fabulous vacation garnish. Yes that is a seaweed strip. (Photo #1) My second was Yorokobi Joy, a spin on a Vieux Carre which is a classic whiskey/cognac recipe. It was boozy in all the best ways with some incredible ingredients. The first sip is the best because you're not ready for the herbal flavor explosion. The Japanese whiskey and cognac balance well with some wild flavors provided by a lovely Amaro (Cardamaro) and Saffron-Plum bitters. The kicker in a Vieux Carre is the Benedictine which glues all the amazingness together. Delish!! Because Japango is on Pearl and it was a football weekend, we had the perfect patio table on the sidewalk for the Friday night Stampede where the CU Buffs band and cheerleaders march down Pearl. What a great night. Go check out Japango when you make it to the always amazing Boulder. Salute . Sorry I didn't get pics of the inside but we were seated outside and there were a million people around since it was Parents weekend. Go Buffs Mai-Tide Nori Infused Cane Rum Planteray OFTD Rum Ferrand Yuzu Curaçao Small Hands Orgeat Lime Tiki Bitters Yorokobi Joy Hakushu Japanese Whiskey Hennessy XO Cognac Cardamaro Benedictine Japango Saffron-Plum Bitters Peychauds Bitters read more

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Visiting Japango is always a treat. From the sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere, to the knowledgeable and friendly staff, and the lovely patio on Pearl street, it never disappoints. Over the years, I've gone for happy hour with friends, birthday dinners with family, and date nights with my husband. Sure, it's not cheap, but the quality and creativity of the food and cocktails absolutely justify it. My last visit was no exception. We were seated right on the mall, but our spot still felt a private, with comfy sofas, chairs, and low tables. Our waitress was attentive and cheerful, everything we ate and drank was delicious. No wonder I keep going back! read more

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My team's office is on Pearl street and we sometimes go to lunch here as it is close and a very tasty option. The decor is nice and the service is always on point. We tend to order many rolls so I cant speak to the quality of the fish as well as I might if we were ordering Sashimi but the fish always seems to be pretty fresh and clean. The rolls are varied and come with plenty of goodies. I tend to like a roll with lots of susi like the rainbow roll and each roll that I have had was pretty darn good. So if you want consistent and tasty sushi Japango will do the trick! read more

Located right off Pear Street, Japango is perfect to stop in after doing some shopping on the mall. Service is always quick and friendly. Inside is modern and clean with a wonderful fish tank. Food wise the Diablo roll is a must every time and I really enjoyed Kitsunes Kiss as well. Not pictured, but very much enjoyed, was a tuna hand-roll, sake hand-roll, and shrimp tempura hand-roll. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Japango - Kitsunes Kiss, Diablo - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Delicious and fast place for a sushi lunch while you're walking the Pearl St Mall. The fish was fresh and tasty! The Monster Roll was lovely as was the Yellowtail appetizer. read more

Lovely patio on Pearl Street. Wonderful service with fresh tasty fish. The crispy Brussels sprouts were delicious and light, the hamachi jalapeño was light and flavorful- great fish. The chef's choice new style sashimi was so good- one piece each of three of us and we loved all of the fish! The kitsune's kiss roll was full of so many different flavors, we basically fought over it. Really high quality fish, which you would expect at Pearl Street prices. Fun visit with our girl during her Freshman year. read more

Japango - Special sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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From the front door to the end of our dining experience, the staff here was amazing. We had our dog with us, so we had to sit out on the patio. The front patio was a bit cold yesterday and the kindest male staff let us know there was a back patio with sun and a fireplace. It was perfect back there! We ordered quite a bit to try from the inari, pork shumai, fried chicken, California rolls, beef teriyaki, tempura. All of it delicious. But, the biggest surprise was the cocktail. It was so good that my husband ordered another. Great service and presentation of everything. We want to come back for a date night and experience the ambiance of the inside of the restaurant next time. read more

I enjoyed the sushi, agedashi tofu, miso soup, thinly sliced seared pieces of beef (forgot name), Salmon Teriyaki and I didn't enjoy their in-house lemonade and side-salad. It is very loud atmosphere, not a place to have conversations. I sat at the lounge and another time at the high tables (Hazel almost got stepped on); however, parking is a challenge and walking to the restaurant is rough, due to being on oxygen. Service is good, attentive to needs! read more

Japango - High table in hallway of Japango where she almost got stepped on by same lady (possibly drunk), informed her of Hazel's presence. - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I come here pretty consistently and I like to sit at the bar and Jake and Simon are great! The food is amazing and 100% best sushi in CO for sure. I also appreciate a nice cocktail and WOW best cocktails I can find anywhere in this area. The restaurant is super cute and service is always great ! Give it a try!! read more

So sad! Japango sucks! Service was horrible. We sat at 12:45pm, we waited 2hrs to get our food and the place was not even busy. Don't waste your money to this place. There are more restaurants with great service and good food. read more

This was my first time. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. When we walked in, we were seated right away. Our waitress greeted us a few moments afterwards. The wait was pretty fair until we waited a little longer for our sushi. Japanese Fried Chicken 3.9/5 -- the only issue was the sauce. Spicy Calamari 3/5 -- the flavor was rich but it was a little too salty Montana 4/5 Sakai 5/5 The space was really nice and beautiful! It had plenty of seating indoor and outside. read more

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This was our first time at Japango, we were very impressed with our waiter Charlie, Charlie assisted us with recommendations to try and all his recommendations were amazing. We tried Homemade Shumai with spicy mustard. fyi the spicy mustard is spicy, we thought it was a joke when they told us. it was spicy and is the real deal. Also we tried the Homemade Gyoza, and the pork belly. They were delicious. If you like pork belly you will love the sauce used. The sushi we had were amazing. Also if you have room for desert we recommend to try the Bento, you will love the truffle (delicious), the chocolate ganache and mochi. The ambience at Japango is great, we would recommend make reservations before arriving. The staff were great to accommodate us without a reservation. We can't wait to comeback again. read more

Japango is one of my favorite spots in Boulder. The vibe is relaxed but still feels nice enough for a date or special dinner. The staff is super friendly and always on top of things, and the sushi is fresh every time. We tried a few rolls and some sashimi -- everything looked great and tasted even better. The Boulder Bowl was my favorite, packed with flavor and perfectly balanced. They also have really good non-alcoholic drinks and tea options. It can get a little loud on weekends, but that just adds to the fun atmosphere. Prices are a bit higher, but it's totally worth it for the quality. If you're looking for great sushi and a cool spot right on Pearl Street, Japango is the place to go. read more

We used to love this place. But not anymore. Great location and festive atmosphere. The food quality has really gone downhill. It's as if it's a completely different restaurant. We spent a lot of money and walked away disappointed. There are many other sushi places to consider in downtown Boulder. read more

Fish quality was great, but items were kinda pricey. The place is definitely a fancy, date-night vibe, which was still fun with friends. Overall, I would question if it was worth the price, but they have some creative makis and more if you're looking for that! read more

Japango - Boulder Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

My friend suggested to come here and I'm glad she did. The 3 of us got seated right away in a lounge seating area with a table. It was so comfortable. Our server Vincent gave some great recommendations of sushi rolls. We ordered everything he recommended and they all tasted great but my favorite was the Himalaya which had a good spicy kick to it. We also ordered the salad which had a good ginger sauce. The edimame was also good. We also got some mock tails which was very well crafted and tasted delicious. Everything was really good and I'll definitely be back. read more

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Stopped in to pass some time while waiting for friends. I was greeted by a friendly bartender and ordered a local brew and a snack, "Magic Mushrooms." Let me tell you - these were the most delicious little bites I have had in a long while. Broiled to perfection and tasty as h-e-double-hockey sticks. 10/10 highly recommend :) read more

Japango - Magic Mushroom - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We went here for the all day happy hour on Mondays. The crispy brussel sprouts were a little salty, but overall a good crisp. Then we got 3 rolls and the Monster was my favorite! We finished off our meal with the green tea creme brulee which surprised me. It was sweet and not too strong/earthy, very delicious! We did also get to try the green tea ice cream, courtesy of our waiter, David. Quick shoutout to David for being a blast and the sushi chefs behind the sushi bar, they were all super fun to be hanging around! The food here was delish and the service was super quick! read more

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I love Japango! Best sushi spot on Pearl street for sure! Their rolls are super unique and so delicious. I can't even remember what we ordered, two of them are not listed on the menu since the menu online and the one at the restaurant are not the same. All of them had some form of spice in them and were the perfectly balanced. The fish was so melt in your mouth and tasted pretty fresh. I'm kind of picky when it comes to sushi since I've been to really great sushi spots, but this place hit all the marks in terms of a great place for creative rolls. The drinks were awesome too and they have a big drink menu that's organized based on flavor. I had the spicy vodka one in the fruity/floral section and my friend had the rose one also in that section. Both were wonderful and were great to sip on while eating sushi. I found that mine was kind of like a green juice just like what our server said. It did work and was good but I would say it's not for everyone even though that one was recommended. I would probably go for something else next time because of this even though I did enjoy it, because it wasn't really quite my taste. My friend loved this cocktail though. For dessert I had the bento dessert box. The chocolate cake was a bit dry but the ice cream from glacier was so so delicious so it was ok. I didn't taste the miso anywhere in the dessert. The mochi ice cream was blood orange and that was good too. Not a huge fan of mochi because it can be chewy and hard if not done right and has to be from a good place but this was really great. The sesame truffles were also good but I thought the truffles would have sesame flavor and not just be covered in sesame seeds. And why didn't they toast the sesame seeds so the texture was better? I would say the desserts were ok, and the sushi and drinks were awesome and want to go back for that. The service was good overall and our server was super friendly. I didn't like how they sat us at the end of the sushi bar by where the servers go in and out when the rest of the sushi bar was empty and they made it seem like the restaurant was full with reservations on a Thursday night but the tables weren't full at all when we left. Overall a wonderful experience and I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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$865 Bill for What Should've Been $120 - Total Scam My party of six came in for happy hour, expecting $4.50 handrolls and a ~$20 tab per person. Instead, thanks to our waitress (pink hair, septum piercing) and the kitchen ignoring instructions, we walked out with an $865 bill. The waitress' biggest mistake? She told us "wild salmon" was included as a happy hour handroll option. Wrong. Those were $25 EACH. That bait-and-switch alone padded our bill by hundreds. Add to that the hamachi carpaccio (which we ordered without soy sauce due to an allergy, yet it came drenched in soy), plus several items we never ordered, and the whole night was a disaster. When we raised this with the manager, we only got a $125 comp--a joke compared to what we were charged for mistakes they made. No replacement items, no accountability, nothing but cheap, low-quality sushi at an absurd price. This place is dangerous (ignoring allergies), dishonest (misrepresenting happy hour prices), and careless (wrong items, wrong prep). The waitress needs retraining or firing, and the management clearly doesn't care about guests. If you value your money or your health: avoid this place at all costs. read more

Waited an hour for a few sushi rolls and waaaaaayy over priced, but I guess that's Boulder.

P.s- how could I forget the Hamachi Jalapeño?? It was so good we don't even have a pic to share. It's refreshing, light, full of flavor! Trust me and just get it! read more

Japango - July 2024 Happy Hour Menu - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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our group was 10 people. I am not a big fan of Sushi, but others in our party love it, so 1 extra star. Four people in our group ordered chicken teriyaki. It arrived in about an hour. the vegetables and rice were the proper temperature, but the chicken was COLD and DRY. The server noted it came from a different kitchen....in a different state? A sorry way to drop $800 with a $125 tip built in.... read more

Best sushi in boulder! Love this place so much, they have a super nice atmosphere. Very romantic. Amazing sushi! So fresh and all the rolls are amazing and super tasty. Fantastic service every time we come as well. Located on lively pearl st, makes for a fun walk up & down before or after your meal as well. Love Japango read more

Ate an early dinner at Japango today. The service was friendly but a bit slow considering they were not busy yet. We had an edamame appetizer and were surprised that the edamame did not have any salt on them. We had never had handrolls before,so it was fun trying those. We enjoyed the three rolls we had. We had the Kitsune's Kiss, the Diablo, and the Hiro-Leili. I would eat here again. read more

My star rating: * Avoid. Why are you even open? ** Avoid unless the last restaurant on earth. *** Several important misses. Not recommended. **** Very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. ***** Hits every mark of perfection. PROS Excellent waitstaff service Nice selection of sake CONS Sushi was OK, but not something that would draw me back. The sushi bar is in the back and would have missed it if not going to the restroom. Sitting at the sushi bar was like sitting in the kitchen: stacks of plates and other items visible, strong cooking smell. When we sat down, barely noticed by sushi chefs (ie. no hello, did not feel welcome). read more

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After waking up with a craving for sushi, I ventured to Japango for lunch after skimming its glowing Google reviews (my first mistake. Yelp knows better) The host gave us a few menus, one of which was slightly damp and stained, but hey, things happen. But oh man, I was perched, but the water tasted chemical-ly. I was genuinely concerned about its taste, so I asked for a new bottle, which turned out normal. I ordered the Himalayan roll which wasn't inedible, but just didn't taste very *good*. Fish quality wasn't terrible, but the flavors weren't balanced. I wondered who trained the sushi chef based on the excess rice/interesting roll technique on some of the pieces. The service could have been better; the waitress never brought my friend's miso soup which came in her combo and didn't apologize for the strange water. A lovely experience for around $30. Overall: overpriced, weird water debacle, the people who genuinely enjoy eating here probably do not eat much sushi read more

Japango - Questionable skills - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Amazing. Great drink reqs too. We didn't have a reservation and were seated within minutes on a Saturday night! Loved the rolls and nigiri! read more

Japango - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Great menu, great service, great size portions but I found the food okay, not incredible. Shared a bunch of plates and all were good, and probably all (including the sushi and sashimi) were significantly larger than we expected. I liked the Brussels Sprouts to start, though would have been better if they were served warm. The tuna salad had nice pieces of tuna tataki, a lot of tomatoes (which I like) and good avocado but little or no dressing. The new style sashimi again was a lot of sashimi, but I did not find the fish that special and the sauce was more oil than flavor. The other dishes people had all were good and our waitress was great, just missed being five stars. read more

When I was scoping out places I HAD to go in Boulder, I knew this was a MUST, and I wasn't wrong.... First of all, huge shout out to our server Jaylene for being the absolute best, so personable, accommodating, and totally up-selling us on the drinks! She wasn't wrong, these are the best drinks you'll ever have. We stopped in during their fantastic happy hour and were able to have a pretty much private dining experience on the patio in the middle of the walk way. I'd go back JUST for this super-cozy-fun-people-watching atmopshere. We actually initially thought we would grab a spot on the back patio, so were able to check out the entire restaurant, it is huge with a TON of different cool vibes, but ended up back on the front patio with the cushiony low lounge chairs. Ok now on to geeking out about the stunning cocktails: Rose Garden & Serrano Splash. FANTASTIC. Check out the photos to see for yourself. Truly stunning taste and totally worth the $16 price point. I also had to take advantage of the happy hour pricing on the sushi handrolls - I got 3 and they were amazing quality sushi -- lookwise and taste. You can bet on it that if I'm ever back in town this will be my first stop!! Thank you Japango. read more

Overall this is a solid option for sushi and Japanese fare. The service is very good as staff is pleasant, welcoming and efficient. They have a fun variety of virgin cocktails that are tasty. The decor is attractive, especially the tank of jelly fish in the center. Our meals were delicious. We ordered a variety of sushi , lobster pot stickers, and a couple of bento boxes. Everyone in our party enjoyed the food and felt satisfied but not stuffed at the end of the meal. We had a diabetic in our party and asked for tea with a sugar substitute. Nothing was available but sugar. This one problem could be easily solved and would go a long way towards accommodating those who need to exclude sugar from their diet. read more

I've visited Japango three times, and I've had three five-star experiences. First, the place looks great. It's clear that they redecorated somewhat recently, and it looks fantastic. The atmosphere is great, and I think it would be a great spot for a date. Second, the service has been great. Everyone on the waitstaff and everyone behind the bar seems like they really enjoy working there. Finally, the food has been really good. I've had lots of good sushi there, but my favorite thing on their menu is the shumai appetizer. It comes with this crazy spicy mustard, and I love it. It hurts so good. read more

Japango - The shumai! - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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The bar is spectacular! Beautifully laid out and very comfortable. The sushi is great and the bartenders very personable and knowledgeable in how they make drinks. Very attentive and professional. I would highly recommend this restaurant for its service, ambiance and quality of food. read more

On Pearl Street Mall and a fun place to grab some sushi and a cocktail. The menus is not huge but has some good selections. The bar is really nice. Would be a great place for a date night or meet up with friends. There is also outdoor seating. Decor is calming and nice. Staff were attentive, friendly and helpful. read more

Japango - Plum wine - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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My usual go to sushi spot when in Boulder! The menu is fresh, unique and funky which I LOVE. Service is always on point as well. I always appreciate how sweet and accommodating the staff is with our toddler even though it is definitely more of an adult place. The Jellyfish tank in the middle of the room ties it all together and was also lovely entertainment for our daughter read more

Japango - Uni - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Came here for lunch with friends. They do take phone reservations, so I would be sure to do that if you want to get a table, especially one outside. When you are seated there is a little blurb on your menu that states that if you are uncomfortable with the plates and glassware, you can request disposable utensils and plates to use for your meal. They have a large selection of beer, sake, and wine. They also have some unique cocktails that are featured. Their menu includes appetizers, entrées which come with a bowl of miso soup, and their sushi menu. The sushi menu consists of nigiri and their various specialty rolls. We ordered the lobster potstickers for the appetizer. They were a lot smaller than I expected and there was very minimal filling, which was a little disappointing. The sushi came out of all together and it was delicious! They have this option of chef selected sashimi, which I highly recommend (see photo). The various rolls pictured below were very tasty. The only one that was a little heavy was the tempura roll which I believe is called the Nanni. All in all, it was a great meal. I think they have happy hour, so if you don't wanna break the bank, try to come here for happy hour. Definitely would go again if I was back in the area. read more

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