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Sushi Zanmai

4.4
4.4
21 Reviews
$30 and under
Sushi
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Sushi Zanmai

4.4
$30 and under
Sushi
Boulder

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2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Sushi Zanmai is celebrating its 38th year as Boulder's favorite sushi spot! Zanmai provides family friendly dining. Our daily happy hour features popular rolls and appetizers and of course, Sake Bombs!
Sushi Zanmai has intimate dining for dates, sushi bar seating for guests who want to watch the chefs make their food, large tables for parties, and private Japanese tatami rooms for business meetings or raucous gatherings. The menu boasts both traditional Japanese kitchen food, sushi, and sashimi, as well as creative rolls and appetizers. Zanmai has vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and vegan offerings. Reservations are encouraged for parties of 6 or more. This restaurant also offers to-go services.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Ramen
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (303) 440-0733
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Cross Street
    Spruce between Broadway and 13th, next to the Hotel Boulderado
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stops on both cross streets allow for easy access

What 21 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi Zanmai offers an authentic and lively dining experience in Boulder, known for its "outstanding sushi" and "exceptional food & service." Despite occasional service delays, patrons appreciate the large portions and diverse menu. The ambiance is "very lively," making it a popular choice for sushi enthusiasts.

21 Reviews
  1. Zach

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service on a Sunday Night was slow, but the server was helpful & pleasant. We also weren't given the happy hour menu, and had to ask for it.

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  2. Diane

    Denver

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good and the service could have only been better if our waitperson had returned to our table after we received our food. But it was Friday night in Boulder with a CU event happening on the mall, so it was extremely busy. I didn’t rate it 5 because the rolls weren’t the very best I’ve ever had (in Boulder). Overall, it was good and enjoyable though and I would recommend!

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  3. shannonf

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great experience…want to get the tatami room. The sushi boat was awesome.

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  4. stephen

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service. Big sushi portions. Great value. Fast service.

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  5. Garrett

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Timeless experience. Exceptional food & service, always a great memory.

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  6. Lissette

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My meat was not good, very hard to chew. The rest of the food was fine.

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  7. David

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not the most knowledgeable about sushi and rely on my wife for guidance there. There is lots of variety on the Sushi Zanmai menu, and what we chose last night was great! The restaurant is a bit noisy but not excessively so, and from past experience the tables a little further from the bar are quieter. I like the ambience a lot too, it's very lively. I highly recommend Sushi Zanmai!

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  8. Noah

    Denver

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Automatic gratuity means they’re indifferent about service. Bummer.

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  9. Fernando

    San Diego

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and so was service. One thing that bothered us was the fact that they add a compulsory 22% gratuity in the check. Even though service was good, the amount t should be elective.

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  10. Judy

    Denver

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 2 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Wait staff not super friendly. Maybe because we went on Labor Day. She clearly didn’t want to be there. Food good but pretty expensive.

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Sushi Zanmai is rated 4.4 stars by 21 OpenTable diners.

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Sushi Zanmai

4.4
$30 and under
Sushi
Boulder

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Sushi Zanmai

1221 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Spruce between Broadway and 13th, next to the Hotel Boulderado
  • Area
    Boulder
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri–Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus stops on both cross streets allow for easy access
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