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Japango Boulder

4.6 (1684)
$30 and under
Sushi
1136 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302

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Japango Boulder

4.6
$30 and under
Sushi
Boulder

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
Japango, set in a historic building just west of Broadway on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, CO, offers a dynamic combination of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine. Guests will enjoy a relaxed experience in an award winning space designed by nationally acclaimed architect, Scott Rodwin. In many ways this wildly popular restaurant feels like a direct extension of Boulder itself—sophisticated, casual and healthy. // It’s is the perfect place for a first date, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. In addition to an elegant—yet intimate and unpretentious—dining room, Japango features a large sushi bar, a Pearl Street patio, a back patio with fireplace, an enclosed patio that seats up to 10, and a lively bar and lounge area. // The full bar offers unique house cocktails, an extensive sake menu and the largest Japanese whisky selection in Colorado.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon 11:00–21:00 Tue–Sun 15:00–18:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Yukiji Iwasa
  • Catering
    Japango offers a range of catering options for all types of occasions and party sizes in and around the Boulder and Front Range area. Please call us at (303) 938-0330 for details.
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Cross street
    Broadway and Pearl
  • Parking Details
    Off street and garage.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Japango Boulder.

4.6

4.6
(1684)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boulder Area

    Healthy

  • Boulder Area

    Lively

  • Boulder Area

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Japango Boulder delights with "amazing food," "great service," and "unique sushi." The modern ambiance and attentive staff enhance every visit. Highlights include creative cocktails, a "wonderful" dining experience for special occasions, and a "relaxed atmosphere." Though occasional service issues occur, Japango remains a "favorite" for sushi enthusiasts, offering "top quality food."
1,684 Reviews
  1. Philip Gold

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service & Food! Cocktail menu is impressive As Well

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  2. Tara Gold

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 27 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and server was nice but I specifically pointed to the happy hour menu asked what type of red wine was offered. He said cab or pinot, i ordered pinot and realized after i got home he charged $16 not the gappy hour price. Annoying

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  3. Nikki Gold

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 17 October 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I normally don’t like to write quasi negative reviews but this experience is worth sharing. The ladies bathrooms were in terrible condition. Dirty, no paper towels/hand towels and trash over flowing. The food was average for Japango. We’ve been many times and had wonderful sushi. We got a martini served in a small wine glass. Horrible presentation. Our distaste for their seasonal cocktails is our opinion only, you might find those delicious so that isn’t a factor in the review rather a general note. Maybe just a bad night for the staff there but we left underwhelmed.

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  4. G Gold

    Seattle / Eastern Washington56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We made our reservation for dinner a couple of months ago. It was busy… parents weekend in college town. The host spent at least 5 minutes reminding us that we would not be able to linger as there were reservations behind us … that if we were late… they, the restaurant, couldn’t be late… although this was all being told to us while we were waiting to be seated which was ironic. That said, we had ample time to enjoy our meal and depart well before the next reservation and our server was great… he gave us same information about not lingering but it came across much more friendly and helpful. He made great recommendations. The specialty rolls were terrific. All the food was good. Ambience ok given how busy it was. We enjoyed previous visits more when it was more laid back. Overall I would recommend.

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  5. Sue Gold

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food - consistent and delicious .we look forward to returning!

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  6. Jeffrey

    Calgary / Southern Alberta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Morgan, was excellent. Attentive, helpful and joyful. Also the Asian waitress with the nice tatts was friendly, engaging, and delightful. Both deserve a raise.

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  7. Claire

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic! And the food was delicious.

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  8. Emery

    Denver / Colorado2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Japango, we have gone to this location and the Fort Collins location and both are amazing. Some of the best sushi we’ve ever had! I also appreciated the staffs warm happy birthdays to my mom.

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  9. Mark Gold

    Chicago / Illinois113 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great sushi and creative drinks. Highly recommend.

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  10. Martha

    Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sushi was so unique and delicious! I love some of the classic rolls & those were amazing. Our cocktails were great & we really enjoyed our bartender last Sunday. He was very creative with his presentations.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Izakaya
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon 11:00–21:00 Tue–Sun 15:00–18:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Yukiji Iwasa
  • Catering
    Japango offers a range of catering options for all types of occasions and party sizes in and around the Boulder and Front Range area. Please call us at (303) 938-0330 for details.
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Cross street
    Broadway and Pearl
  • Parking Details
    Off street and garage.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Japango Boulder is open Mon–Thu and Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm, and Fri–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm. Lunch is served daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm, and the restaurant also lists Happy Hour (Mon 11:00 am–9:00 pm; Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–6:00 pm).

Sunday afternoons are a popular pick, guests note you can catch happy hour prices on a Sunday late afternoon and enjoy a relaxed, celebratory visit.

Yes, Japango Boulder is presented as a perfect spot for a first date or special evening, and guests frequently call it a great date-night choice.

Japango fills up at peak times, it's a wildly popular Pearl Street spot, so reservations are a smart idea; Sunday late afternoons have been reported as noticeably quieter.

Yes, Japango offers multiple outdoor spots: a Pearl Street patio, a back patio with a fireplace, and an enclosed patio (seating up to ten), great for people-watching on Pearl Street.

Japango feels warm, modern, and intimate, an elegant yet unpretentious dining room with a large sushi bar, lively bar/lounge, jellyfish aquariums, and patios for a convivial Pearl Street experience.

Dogs are welcomed on the outdoor patio, guests have been seated there with their dog and staff helped point them to the sunny back patio with a fireplace.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished attire without being formal; it suits date nights, family gatherings, or a night out with friends at Japango.

Head to Japango during happy hour (the posted window is Tue–Sun, 3:00–6:00 pm), guests praise the happy-hour prices and find late-afternoon visits (around 4:30) especially pleasant and less busy.

Yes, Japango welcomes families: the owner calls it “perfect for a family gathering, ” guests bring kids for birthdays and early dinners, and reviewers note a kids menu and easy family visits.

The patio is a welcoming spot for diners with dogs, guests report being seated on the patio with their dog and staff steering them to a sunny back patio with a fireplace.

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Japango Boulder

4.6
$30 and under
Sushi
Boulder

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 44 times today
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