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For three star Japanese, try Hapa in Boulder. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. This place features a singles scene. This place features private rooms and catering.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from SF and therefore have high sushi standards. Hapa Sushi just doesn't cut it. The sushi is extremely expensive and is just okay. The rolls were a tad soggy and honestly whole foods has a better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed the Sushi and sitting outside. Could have enjoyed more warmth from the server. The prices were decent for our rolls, about $8-9 per roll. I enjoyed the Climax roll. The Orgasm roll has...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Freakin' love love Hapa. Has a pretty good scene on the weekends too! as the back half of the restaurant doubles as a dj--eed dance floor. On nights like those sushi flows like shots. One of my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by Hapa during their "Happy Hour" - which basically means half or discount price. We had the typical spicy tuna roll, eel avocado roll, shrimp roll... all I can say is sushi is not fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG this place was great. The food was awesome and the drinks did the trick. I had never been to Denver and I was in town for work. Julie a co worker of mine lives around here and she recommended this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my opinion: yum.I don't know where the bad reviews are coming from, I've never had any complaints about Hapa. Their sushi got me through awful dorm food and finals at CU, and the service has been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want some creative sushi rolls, this is the place for you! They have rolls that are warm, sweet, crunchy, spicy and everything in between. My girl friends and I come here about once every other...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I have been to this place twice this week and it is not all that great. For the price you can get cheaper sushi elsewhere for the same quality. And what happened to all the Japanese sushi chefs?...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After waiting for over an hour to be seated at Japango for our "reservation" of 11 people, we decided to go to Hapa's (which was across the street) where they had set up a table for us right away. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hapa has an intense stench of mediocrity, so much that I feel comfortable making such a snobby interpretation of the place.I love sushi. Not one to stick simply to easy rolls like California or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having eaten at some of the best sushi places in the country, I have to say that Hapa is okay, but not great sushi. It is, however, probably the best sushi you'll get in Boulder, if you are looking...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place as an out of town visitor with some colleagues from work. I tried not to judge the place by the appearance when I walked in (something like style over substance, or what would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sushi connoisseur and have been sampling sushi all over the state (and the country) for 20 years now. I have eaten at this location and the one in Cherry Creek in Denver many times. I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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OK for a quick lunch but if you're looking for a special meal, there are much better sushi restaurants in Boulder. All three of the rolls were just variations on the same theme, the crab (krab) was bland, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was living in Boulder we would go to Hapa at least once a week - because the atmosphere and employees (at both locations) is great. Food wise it's pretty great for what it is... A semi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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This place has a great selection of sushi. Try the Multiple O rolls and the spiced edaname (really hot!). The California roll is also very good and a bit more tame. This restaurant is popular and can get very...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So the first time I ate here, I got into a wasabi eating contest. The food was great, the wasabi eating contest seemed like a great idea, and I went home happy (though $80 in the hole for dinner for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Hapa twice in my life now. The first time was a really long time ago within 6 months of their opening. If I had been Yelping then, I would have given it 1 star. It was disgusting, and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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Wow if this is what Boulder thinks is good sushi then I should defiantly open a sushi joint here (and I'm white!). This was by far the worst sushi i have ever had, even worse than the take out stuff from whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let it be said that I am not a sushi purist. While I do agree that there are few things better in life than a delicious, fresh piece of sashimi, I am also not above devouring sushi rolls with trendy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wow if this is what Boulder thinks is good sushi then I should defiantly open a sushi joint here (and I'm white!). This was by far the worst sushi i have ever had, even worse than the take out stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere is you don't get one of the tables in the middle of the walk way. Great sushi! hence the fiver stars. Check out some of the special hot sushi rolls for something that will nock your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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Fratboy hangout. Very loud and obnoxious. Sloppy food execution. The "Hooters of Sushi". Go to Tora instead...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not authentic sushi...if you like rolls and experiencing but not diving into sushi this is your place.Worst Sunomono of my life..
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hapa has decent sushi and a pretty good atmosphere. During the day I don't think it's worth the price... But I agree with others on here who've said their happy hour rocks! It's sometimes packed, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The namesake "Hapa"* suggests that you are in for a more non-traditional sushi experience. The sushi style and selection has its influence in the Hawaiian and melting pot infusion culture. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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What a find! I stopped by while walking down Pearl St. and am happy that I did. Casual environment and great sushi!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Hapa is absolutely the best! I get these really intense cravings for their Multiple O rolls sometimes; they are so amazing. Hapa on Pearl has a little bit more sophisticated vibe than Hapa on the Hill, which...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hapa has fairly good sushi, but the atmosphere is literally crazy. Every time I've gone there it was so loud I couldn't hear anything my friends were saying! I get the impression that it's trying too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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love love love love it! the ambience is awesome and i've never had a grumpy waiter. the food is absolutely delicious! whenever im down my boyfriend always takes me here.... he knows exactly how to pick me up!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the straight-up review on Hapa you've all been waiting for!!! Hapa is an hip/cool Boulder American restaurant that serves Sushi, Japanese and Japanese "style" food. Not that there's anything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Hapa. Does it have the best sushi in Boulder? No - probably not. Does it have the cheapest? Nope. Does it have the best atmosphere? Probably not...So why did I give it 4 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I saved my appetite up ALL day to go to Hapa. I was famished when I walked in and was pleasantly surprised when I was told it was happy hour. I ordered a drink and a terrible appetizer. To Hapa's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Loved the sushi, the service was great. A little loud for my taste, but that was because they were extremely busy!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hapa is my favorite Sushi place ever. The environment is clean and nice, and the Sushi is EXCELLENT. There is no Sushi place in Boulder that I would recommend more.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a sushi fan, there are a few other places in Boulder, that you could go to for good sushi, but Hapa has a very nice warm contemporary space. If you show up during any of their happy hours...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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The staff is friendly up beat and helpful, and the food is amazing! It can be very inexpensive or you can go all out and get yourself a wonderful feast. The california rolls and terriaki soy beans are HIGHLY...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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I had my birthday there last year. We had 9 people in our party and had great service! The sushi is awesome and the setting is great. I HIGHLY recommend going to this place!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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This place rocks! There is so much selection from beginner rolls, to the more exotic choices. Decor is great, the fresh flowers are amazing, and service is always competent and friendly.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Great fresh food. The whole staff from bussers tomanager are hot. Great music
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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My three friends and I were extremely disappointed FIRST TIME customers. We arrived on Friday around 8:30pm and were informed of an hour waiting list. We put on our name down and were invited to wait at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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Our night was HORRIBLE!! We were 4th on the list with an hour wait. After an hour and a half wait, we finally walked out. Everyone (including people arriving after us) had been sat before us. We were the last...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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We had excellent service, even when the place got busy. Salad was NOT limp but very tasty. All rolls & sashimi were superb & FRESH!! By far, one of the best! Save room for dessert: Banana Bread Pudding.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2005
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Hapa has a sparse stainless steel design aesthetic and a small Zen river that flows along the bar. With modern jazz coloring the background, it's a wonderful atmosphere in which to enjoy copious amou...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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For the best in Boulder try Sushi Zanmai, Sushi Tora or Japango.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2005
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Hapa has awesome food for a good price. It's more casual than some other sushi places in town but still has very good food. Their orgasm rolls are a big favorite (despite their racy names) and the simpler...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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There are four sushi places on the Pearl Street Mall (wow!) All are very good to excellent. Hapa is the "hippest" crowd - the waitstaff are all hotty college kids and there's a great hang out bar in...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/17/2005
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This place is always hopping and with good reason! Not only is it GREAT for fresh sushi, the people watching is incredible, both inside and out. The servers are funky and hip, as well as great at their jobs....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2004
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The freshest, most incredible sushi....every time I've been there. I usually order strickly sushi, but the many different "rolls" are fabulous. Large variety....every kind of sushi I could ever want!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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Hapa is trendier and better people watching than sushi den, plus the wait staff is less rude! By the time I had dinner, I had downed a big ol box of delicious saki and just remeber the rolls were superb.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Hapa has the best sushi and the dj on the weekends is cool too!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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WORST MEAL EVER, POOR SERVICE AND WORST SUSHI EVER, MAYBE A FLUKE BUT WILL NOT RETURN
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2002
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What a slick place to eat sushi. I was pleased with the service and with the wonderful key lime martinis. The sushi was good, but I have had much better, at a much lower price. I would recommend it for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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Unique Sushi; Great place to people watch; It is the Sushi Den of Boulder
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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Hapa is most likely one of the hippest restaurants in Boulder. The crowd was mostly funky, college-aged people and I felt out-of-place in my bulky wool sweater and jeans, but I have to go again since it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2002
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hapa keeps sushi lovers happy...
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"hapa," hawaiian slang for the blending of asian and american, is also the name of boulder's trendy spot for sushi...
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this popular, ultra modern asian restaurant is a favorite of families and business people and is considered one of the best places in the city for sushi dining. the name translates to "asian but not" and the...
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