Izakaya Amu

"We came as a family of 4 and the meal took 2 hours. Very slow service. The table next to us ended up asking to box the food up as they had to go and it was taking too long. The server was rushed off her feet and trying her best so I don’t blame her. The manager clearly needs to hire more staff. Tasty food, but don’t come hungry…"

"Freshest and best sashimi in Boulder. Try the chef’s sake recs. Dish arrangement is simplistic but pretty. The chopsticks are so high quality even though they’re single usage. Be prepared to drop $150 on a single meal, but definitely THE place to go"

"The vibe and aesthetic is absolutely perfect. The food and drinks were top quality. The staff were really nice with our party. I can see myself coming here again whenever I am in Boulder"

"I love the atmosphere of this little place. It felt like I was back in the 90's. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I really wanted to try the ramen but it is only made on Monday. The waitress recommended the udon and it was amazing! I couldn't believe how good the broth was. The noodles and egg were cooked perfectly. The sushi I got was pretty good but not amazing. I was excited to try the yuzu margarita and it was good but a little pricey."

"Bottom line: Amazingly Unique and delicious food - highly recommend going Omakase. First time in Boulder and I was looking for a solid place for dinner, which is tough when there's so many to choose from. I ended up reading other reviews on this place and decided to give it a chance. Having read the reviews, I expected to wait and/or not be able to get a seat at all. I lucked out and got a seat right away. The server, Adrian, was absolutely fantastic. After talking with him for a bit and reading the menu, I decided to go Omakase style and let him choose the dishes. Adrian's menu expertise paid off and he chose dishes that fit my tastes but also borderlined on things that I would never have ordered. This place has amazing food and is not your typical Americanized "Japanese" food, very little sushi. That alone was worth five stars but the service on top of that was worth another star if I could give it."