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For four star Japanese, try Sushi Zanmai in Boulder. This is a great place. This very affordable establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. This place features dancing. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an energetic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms and catering. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
I frequented Zanmai on all of my trips to Boulder in the past and now that I live in Boulder still do the same. I love this place. The sushi amazing! The chefs are personable, entertaining, quick, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place out for lunch yesterday and was impressed. Pricey, but excellent quality. Server seemed to know his stuff. Unfortunately, we arrived at 1:15P, had laid-back service and were told...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, did I feel old coming here. As everyone knows, Boulder is a college town much like Berkeley. I was here on a quick business trip thinking a little sushi would do me for dinner. Sushi Zanmai...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Private rooms, delicious sushi, and karaoke? What else do you need? I had dinner at Sushi Zanmai recently with a bachelor/bachelorette celebration. While it was a tame celebration, the dinner was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Zanmai is a treat. When visiting Boulder, I was given this recommendation by a friend. I went 2 days in a row for lunch and probably would have gone back again if my time didn't run out. On the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
my friend had hyped this place up so much that i was a little skeptical; the way she had been talking, i was expecting there to be gold wrapped up in my maki rolls. fortunately for me, her hype was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was inexplicably busy on the Wednesday night the three of us ate here. The service was fast, the atmosphere good. However, it's pricey for what you get, plus, the fish just wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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I've been here twice. The first time was excellent--it was a tuesday night, uncrowded--and the food was fresh, delicious, and presented well. Our server was a mellow white dude from hawaii. Good guy. But the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi here was fresh and delicious. The negi toro was on their specials menu, so we ordered a roll. I've never thought of myself as a fatty tuna lover, but this roll was fabulous! It was very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
FYI: Z is gluten-free (which means she can't eat wheat, rye, or barley) so our reviews are all from the gluten-free perspective. We care about how many gluten-free options the restaurant has and how...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Tawny? Is That You?Having walked by Sushi Zanmai many times and thinking - I should try that place-but then always forgetting to do so, I was happy when tonight I finally remembered! Unfortunately we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think Sushi Zanmai hits the nail on the head roughly 3 out of 5 times, making my star rating decision quite easy!While Sushi Zanmai has marginally fresher fish than Hapa, in my opinion, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here upon the recommendation of our concierge at the Boulderado, because it was her favorite place. The atmosphere was nice, and the music was good. Service was EXCELLENT - our server was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Saturday night and this placed was packed to the door. The entrance was a bit jammed so we had to move around to make room. Karaoke night was in full swing and a dad/son combo was having a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, I work across the street and go there a lot for lunch. They have the best sushi on Pearl St. The customer service is great and they have some of the best bento boxes.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Zanmai. The atmosphere is great -- try a Saturday night when the Sushi Chefs are happily shouting, giving toasts, laughing and making great sushi. A birthday is always a treat --...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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I highly recommend this restaurant, all the chefs and staff are all Japanese and knowledgeable and friendly. They have good sake and really good grilled saba.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a sushi connoisseur and have been sampling sushi all over the state (and the country) for 20 years now. My very first sushi experience when I was 8 years old was here at Sushi Zanmai. I have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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I really enjoyed the sushi at this restaurant. They have a very good selection. We tried the Zanmai roll which was excellent. The restaurant is on the small side and it can get crowded with long waits. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best. It all comes together atmospher and sushi. I have tried all the sushi places in denver/boulder area and love this one the most. They have all the orginal roles and some very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No. 9 roll = heaven, despite the fact that they keep raising the price on it.This is my favorite restaurant in Boulder. Super fresh, friendly staff, delish food.
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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This is definitely one of the more popular sushi places in Boulder. I have a...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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We went to lunch the other day and ordered the lunch combo which comes with a salad. After some very slow service, we finally got our salad and my friend found a red beetle in it. We told the server, and she...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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We went to lunch the other day and ordered the lunch combo which comes with a salad. After some very slow service, we finally got our salad and my friend found a red beetle looking bug in it. We told ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were here for a quick visit and our first time to Colorado. The hotel recommended it as well as some yelpers. I have to say, I was really disappointed. Thursday night before Halloween, crowded...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Self proclaimed sushi snob having grown up in Vancouver where the average sushi place beats 90% of Colorado's sushi.With that being said, Zanmai is as good as it will get in a land locked state.Yes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch at Sushi Zanmai is always a superb experience for me.Today I got a combo which included red snapper, vegetables tempura, and fried tofu. It came with some splendid sauces, flavorful and not too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Zanmai has some definite drawbacks, but I came away with a full stomach and a smile on my face. Food: The fish here is pretty fresh, so no complaints about the quality here. I tried a tuna roll...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The restaurant is really cute and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The sushi was good, but not outstanding. The firecracker roll was my favorite followed closely by the spicy salmon hand...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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If you are a sushi connoisseur Sushi Zanmai is a great place to enjoy a meal. It is always fun to watch the sushi chefs work their magic creating different sushi dishes. Of course you must try the other dishes...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi in Boulder! I haven't had a single bad experience, despite what other people are saying... and I'd say my favorites are the No. 9 and Caterpillar rolls.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was pretty disappointing except the Colorado roll (the one with raw beef). Well, the fried oysters were OK.All other rolls we ordered were not good. The seaweed salad is totally a joke.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for the experience, staff, energy, and experience of Zanmai. You are a staple. Minus one star for how awkward it is eating fish 100's of miles from a coast.I know it is all good... but it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was the worst Sushi restaurant experience of my life. Our friend had a birthday party there and we were in one of those tables where you have to take off your shoes and squeeze into this little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
True story: Back in my CU days, I frequented Sushi Zanmai. One particular evening, I was having dinner with my then boyfriend when in walked Doc, the strength and conditioning coach for the athletic...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No more talkie...time for SAKE!If you're looking for quality sushi and amazing japanese cusine, then go to Sushi Zanmai in Boulder! This restaurant has never failed me. All the other nearby sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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We've been to sushi and Japanese restaurants the world over -- including Japan (of course), and this is one of the best we've experienced anywhere. So, we go to Sushi Zanmai at least once a month. We...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre food, I would give it 3 stars because my dad came out to visit a few years ago when I was in college and they had his favorite Japanese folk songs for karaoke. He belted out a few tunes and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my coworkers would rave about this place EVERY time we worked together (we'd usually get into discussions involving sushi, I have no idea why), and I finally decided to splurge and try it.I am...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't kid yourself: this is the best sushi in Boulder, and potentially one of my fave sushi places of all time. I miss it frequently, particularly the deals they have on Sunday. Good for a group- get...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought that I would ever spit out sushi but that's what I did here. Even the worst sushi places in LA weren't this bad. I'm VERY disappointed. I was expecting so much more from this place. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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zanmai definitely has a good atmosphere and is always fun to go to, however, truth is their sushi is not the best (although after a few sakes that doesnt matter a whole lot!). the last few times ive been in...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While we normally go for the Japango all you can eat night - because of a gift certificate we opted to go to Zanmai last night. Yup it's loud, but in this case it seems to add to the party...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't actually eat sushi. Or fish. Even if you cook it. This doesn't seem to be an issue for my family who drags me out to sushi restaurants anyway. If I must be dragged out to watch my companions...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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This is our favorite place to eat in boulder. Great atmosphere, great food, great chefs. Great for a date night, or with a big group of friend or for parties.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zanmai is fun and they have good Sushi. You can eat at tables, at the sushi bar or invite friends and fill one of the party rooms in back.Edit: I have to take Zanmai down a couple notches here. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Zanmai is different from every other sushi joint in town. Why? For starters, it is much more laid-back than the other places. It realizes that it's in downtown Boulder, not SoHo.I've also had...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Local Favorite!My Dad and I have lunch here a few times a month.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Looking for a quiet night out, and some witty conversation over sake? Sushi Zanmai is not the place. Interested in Sushi Chefs singing? Then come by on a Friday or Saturday night. I've been here on...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is wonderful! (simply). So, I would say this is a wonderful place to spend with your friend Daniel on his birthday, even if you do invite some other chump who does not show but then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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We went there to celebrate friends birthday in one of their sake-bombing rooms and they gave away our reservation that had been made 2 weeks prior and confirmed several times before our arrival. Once we...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Sushi Zanmai, How I Miss Thee. I have moved to Seattle and constantly crave your Z-9 roll, the one I would coerce my fiance to consume every Friday night because I just Had To Have It. You never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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The dismembered circus freak patiently danced in circles around the diseased goose burgers. The dismembered circus freak patiently danced in circles around the diseased goose burgers. The dismembered circus...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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when i returned from being in japan for a year i didn't think i would find something close to what i was used to being so land locked...well zanmai did it for me. the izakaia (bar/food) side takes you to japan...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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I love Sushi Zanmai. They have some of the best selection of sushi in town. Best of all this is the only place where I can find the Zanmai roll. I always leave there feeling satisfied with their sushi. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped in for some Tatsuage (bite-sized pieces of fried chicken), corn cream croquette, sushi and some bi-ru (beer) on as Saturday night since we were parched a and little hungry. The food was just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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We had heard that Zanmai was a popular sushi spot and decided to give it a try. After tasting our first few pieces of sushi, we wished we had chosen a different dining destination. Several pieces of s...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Uh yeah, this is a SUSHI restaurant but the sushi's not that great. Yes, they have a great lunch deal but I would rather visit Hapa or Sushi Tora or the other place on Walnut (I can't remember the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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My wife and I go here everytime we want sushi. Chef's are entertaining, food is great. Recommend sitting at the bar
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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The sushi is not as fresh as it could be. The real sushi lovers do not go to this place. I have been here several times, and it never quite meets my expectations.
judysbook.com - user review - 12/12/2005
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never lets me down-- very fun atmosphere, great rolls, would highly reccommend it!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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This is our favorite sushi place! We live in Berthoud and we drive down to Boulder once a month to have sushi at Sushi Zanmai. The sushi and the service are excellent. Be sure to try the Spider Rol...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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This place is great! I used to go here when they first opened around 1982, when I was a student at CU. That was really my first real intro to Japanese cuisine. We used to get pretty hairy on the Sake, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Hands down the best sushi in the Denver/Boulder area. I've been to Sushi Den many times, as well as Hapa, Japango, Sushi Tora, Mori, and a host of others that were recommended, but Zanmai is easily the best...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Best Sushi in Boulder, hands down. The appetizers are delicious and the rolls are to die for. Don't expect to go in there and not pay for it. It is well worth the cost. The atmosphere is quiet and peaceful....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Sushi Zanmai definitely has great sushi! When I moved to Colorado (from the East cost), I thought my sushi days were over. I have been very impressed with the quality of fish. The sushi rice actually tastes...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2002
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Boulder is a hot spot for great sushi: Zanmai is a go-to stalwart but faces stiff competition from a number of like-minded upstarts. We still prefer the place for its festive atmosphere, impeccable service,...
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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a lively sushi bar and japanese restaurant next to the hotel boulderado, sushi zanmai is one of boulder's most popular dining destinations. the wild and largely incomprehensible commentary shouted by the sushi...
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this high-energy sushi bar and japanese restaurant transforms a simple meal into an adventurous spectator event. watch as flashy japanese chefs prepare your meal either hibachi style or at the sushi bar. the...
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this sushi restraunt is located just off pearl street mall and has all the makings of a perfect evening whether you go for the karoke or to have a quiet eveing in one of the small rooms (where you can eat on a...
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