Japango

I had always ordered the rolls as a delivery. Until I decided I wanted to go out and get sushi and recomended this place as good. The seating is crowded and overpacked and the tables small and uncomfortable made of metal and very alienating and awkward. There were people packed and on my every corner and servers were constantly thus walking this way and that, all in my personal space. The worst part was leaving, after we left, we smelled SO badly/strongly. You are not supposed to smell after leaving a Japanese restaurant; when you do it means they do not change their oil [i.e. for tempura] and is in general a dirty place. I know this because I was raised as a child of a Japanese restauranteur.

Cons: smelly

Posted 09/06/09

Stumbled upon Japango looking for sushi happy hour while visiting Boulder. Had heard of other supposedly excellent sushi eateries in town, but this one was convenient and we were hungry. The Boulder roll was amazing...I have been craving it since. All the sushi was extremely fresh and creative. Our waitress was helpful and very friendly. We'll definitely be back on next, hopefully soon, visit!

Pros: Outdoor seating, great happy hour

Posted 08/03/09

I've been frequenting all the boulder sushi places over the past few years (hapa, tora, zanmai, akiyama). Japango is definitely my favorite. It has a decent happy hour menu, and it is a great escape from the bustle of pearl street without sitting at a window like you are on display. I am always happy with the food quality. The blonde tatooed waitress Alex is super cute and friendly and does her job well.

Pros: fresh food, fun atmosphere, great service

Cons: a little expensive

Posted 06/07/09

Went to Japango for happy hour and was very pleasantly surprised. Lots of variety of rolls and appetizers, the fish was fresh, lots of tastes combined together. It was very busy but also fun. Our server has attentive even though the place was packed. I'd like to go back for a complete meal and savor each dish.

Posted 01/24/09

I never write reviews on here, but the Japango experience has compelled me to do so. I have always loved sushi and since I have grown up here in Boulder, have been to every sushi restaurant. Hapa is by far the worst because of their inability to serve fish that is fresh. Sushi Tora is perfect for someone who appreciates authentic Japanese cuisine, but I prefer the more Americanised version of Japanese dishes. Sushi Zanmai is excellent and is a close runner up to Japango. In the end, however, Japango takes the cake. The interior is decorated beautifully, and the service is always quick, friendly, and efficient. The food is what sets them above. On Sunday nights they have free edamame, which is awesome. Try the Tuna Tataki and the Las Vegas roll. You will thank me later.

Pros: Food, service, ambience

Cons: Parking.

Posted 01/03/09

I like Japango - Happy Hour prices are definitely worth it, but why do they insist on using so much rice on their rolls?! In any case, go for HH and you'll be satisfied. A better choise for a quality sushi experience in Boulder is Sushi Tora on 10th.

Posted 12/17/08

try zanmai or tora, sloppy food presentation, my wife and I were very dissapointed. The hot food menu was large, but the sushi menu wasnt! Our food was served to us on a plastic plate! About the only thing good was my wife's saketini. If you like japanese food the hot food is ok, but with such a short sushi menu and poor presentation and I do not recommend this place.

Pros: prompt service- not busy

Cons: sushi menu

Posted 10/16/08

I've been to every sushi joint in Boulder, and nothing compares to Japango. The fish is always incredibly fresh, the staff is highly knowledgeable and the atmosphere is very fun. So many Boulderites reccomend Hapa, but that stuff is terrible. Hapa uses MSG & imitation crab (I know because I used to work there), so it is great to have a sushi restaraunt that is committed to bringing the best ingredients and quality service to Boulder. I love Japango, and you will too.

Pros: Quality, service, ambience

Cons: parking

Posted 08/14/08

Enjoyed Japango for the first time last night, food was very good. Service was functional, but not the least bit charismatic or memorable.
All you can eat sushi seems like a great deal, and the selection is amazing - now I'm all for reducing waste, but they charged us 50 cents for each rice ball left on our plate! Pretty lame considering our bill was already $100 between four people. Next time I'm in the mood for sushi, I'll go to Happa!

Posted 05/27/08

Wow,
I had not been back into Japango in a couple months and it was probably the best sushi I have ever had. I have now been twice in the last few weeks, and both times it everything was incredible. All the fish was great, very fresh and had a couple of new appetizers that were delicious. The servers were a lot of fun and made me want to come back from their service and attitude alone. Great time, they have really kicked it up a notch! Try the Hamachi Jalapeno appetizer. I heard that management or ownership has changed so maybe that has something to with their superior sushi in Boulder now. There is probably no other place I will go in Boulder if they keep this up.
Jake B.-Boulder

Pros: Food and Service was awesome!!!!

Cons: Nothing!!!

Posted 12/03/07

Alot of Boulderites consider Japango to be almost as good as Hapa or Zanmai, but it's not even close. To start with, the serivce as ALWAYS slow and somewhat unfriendly, and most importantly the sushi isn't that good.
Boulder has tons of great sushi, don't ruin your sushi experience by going to Japango.

Pros: Decor

Cons: Food and service

Posted 04/03/07

The lanky, skeletal tap dancer brilliantly levitated over the vile rams bladder. The lanky, skeletal tap dancer brilliantly levitated over the vile rams bladder. The lanky, skeletal tap dancer brilliantly levitated over the vile rams bladder. The lanky, skeletal tap dancer brilliantly levitated over the vile rams bladder. The lanky, skeletal tap dancer brilliantly levitated over the vile rams bladder.

Posted 02/22/07

The lunch special are great (although a little slow if you're on a 30-minute lunch break).
The radio is annoying, but if you don't mind, the food is excellent.

Pros: good food, inexpensive

Cons: radio

Posted 12/19/05

Japango is OK, but it's not great. We order take out from here quite a bit because they deliver. But the sushi is pretty average, not the freshest around, and the cooking is not very inventive. If you need some food delivered, or if better Japanese restaurants are filled, this is a safe bet. But otherwise, you can do much better in Boulder for sushi.

Pros: delivery, good staff

Cons: not the freshest fish, pretty boring menu

Posted 09/01/05

Fresher and considerably more authentic sushi than the local competitors, I became a big fan on Japango within 5 minutes on my first visit. Sushi fans strolling Pearl should look no further.

Pros: Fresh, Delicious, Comfortable

Posted 07/18/04

I love Japango! Everything from their Magic Mushrooms (which don't even have mushrooms in them), to their specialty rolls, especially the Chicago and the New York. Great atmosphere and super prices, don't miss this one in Boulder, or Japon in Denver!

Pros: Great Food, Good Value

Posted 01/07/03

WOW! When I walked in the atmosphere was very Unique. The enteryway had a few waiting tables with mini flatscreen TVs. It was packed the wait time was about 15 minutes. The waiting area is small so we waited outside and did a little window shopping. The wait is worth it. You can call in ahead, which I do recommend. Once seated I couldn't help but look around at the surroundings. The dim lights made me feel like I was eating outside at night. I had the All you can eat sushi(Tuesdays only) Had just about everything and it was all good. The Samon Mushrooms, I highly recommend. Very Good. The service was great and the staff was helpful. The value was unbeatable. There normal day prices are great as well. At the end of the night I left full and satisfied, and had a longing to come back.

Pros: All U can eat tuesday, You can call In ahead

Cons: sometimes very busy

Posted 12/28/02

When in Boulder, we always end up at Japango. It is so delicious and fresh and good, never TOO crowded but always bustling with cool people. The diverse menu is always pleasing.

Pros: great sushi, fun drinks, nice atmosphere

Posted 10/06/02

Used to make the trek all the way to south Denver to the Sushi Den. No need any longer. fish is fresh, seaweed salad is terrific and the atmosphere is young and fun. Get Some!

Pros: Service, Atmosphere, Food & Beverages

Cons: somewhat noisey

Posted 09/14/02