Such a cool fast casual place. Poki to sushi burritos. Everything from chicken to tuna. Crab and eel. It's was fast and quick and the employees helped me with the menu. And all the fun Asian snacks and drinks. Such a healthy option for lunch. Bathroom were clean and plenty of places to sit inside and out :) read more

Motomaki - Sushi burrito - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I come here every few weeks for a dinner with my parents. It's the go to for a reason, my dad and I love the shrimp tempura bowl, and there are plenty of vegetarian options for my mom to enjoy. It's really nice how quickly the food is made, and it's a nice environment to enjoy a good meal. read more

Oh baby, teriyaki chicken, so u know I already am with this place, it's like chipotle but Japan and sh*t. So good read more

Motomaki - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Wow! Come here if you want food poisoning. WHAT WAS IN THE IMITATION CRAB???!!!?! I HAVE A FEVER!! My roommate and I threw up after eating this. Also why do they not cut the vegetables and shit makes it hard to eat. The 1 star is for the free water cup. My bowl was over $20. Just go to Japango or something... read more

Had dinner here last night and got food poisoning. Do not recommend going here. First time I went here a few months ago didn't feel that great after. Obviously has bad food or food prep methods read more

Have been dying to try a sushi burrito! The place was packed. The staff looked worn out, they were working so hard!!! I ordered the build your own sushi burrito with a side of taro chips. It happened to be happy hour which was good because it's very expensive!!! I ordered to go because the place was absolutely freezing. The burrito is beautiful but I would recommend leaving the foil on and peeling as you go because mine fell apart immediately. Lots of options, good happy hour! read more

Motomaki - Sushi burrito with crab salmon avocado cucumber and fried asparagus with sweet soy. - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Sunday, February 19th - 2pm Horrible experience with one of the cooks. My wife and kids have eaten here many times and I've gotten the spicy tuna many times. After two bites I realized there was something not right about the tuna poke today and I politely asked the cook for something else. Well, without him even trying it off their production line--the response by the cook was combative and condescending with obvious anger and frustration coming from the Motomaki employee. After trying to school me the fact that poke preparation is different than non-poke preparation he finally gave me a replacement bowl. And then he mumbled the f*?! under his breath. Totally insulting and infuriating. Not only have I had poke at Motomaki, I've been eating raw fish in Japan, Hawaii and all over the US for almost 30 years--I know what fresh fish tastes like. Also, this was the first time I ever tried to exchange something here. Anyway, if I owned this restaurant, I would reassign this person to back of the house. He's bad for the Motomaki brand and customer experience if everything doesn't go his way. There are no name tags, so I will describe him: black t-shirt, overweight, short thinning hair and he was the only person not wearing a hat today. He was in the middle of the preparation line. I don't mind spending $50 for a family of four at a fast casual restaurant where you pick up your own food, get your drinks and bus your own table--but I don't expect staffers to have the attitude of someone at a McDonalds, Kmart and the DMV. read more

This is not a sushi place. I thought I was ordering sushi and was surprised to find out what I got was a sandwich wrap with seaweed and some sort of aug I like ingredients inside. I was disappointed. read more

Love this place. Come here often. However it really bums me out I can't place a pick up order on the phone.

The best sushi rolls in a casual environment. You can customize your giant rolls and bowls with all of your favorite ingredients. We love the spicy tuna in Nori wraps but our son is a vegan and he can find delicious protein options as well. Their menu makes it easy in helping you build your ideal meal, then you wait with a cool filtered Japanese sake and you're good to go. This place is so good that we've been back several times. The only downside, they don't take phone orders, you have to show up, order, then wait to take it home - a minor inconvenience considering the great food. read more

I'll always, always take a nori-wrapped Japanese-inspired 'burrito' over a sandwich of any kind. Even before the whole sushi-rito thing started taking over, I always sort of wondered why people couldn't just make supersized rolls. I guess they can! There was nothing particularly sushi-roll inspired about the roll I got (Curry Salmon: 'grilled salmon, Japanese curry, cucumber, moto slaw, avocado, tempura asparagus, crispy onions'). It was more like a donburi and a salad thrown together and then deconstructed (or, in this case, would it be constructed?). I could detect no curry in my salmon, or much slaw, for that matter, but I didn't care that much because it had a ton of avocado and I. Love. Avocado. Avocado can compensate for lack of flavor, at least in the court of my preferences - not so much in the court of creativity. They do need to work on how they package their to-go stuff. The burrito - nearly Chipotle-sized - came with chopsticks. What am I gonna do with chopsticks with this thing? Then, the sauce containers could accommodate dipping maybe 1/8 of the width of the burrito. Luckily I found this more amusing than frustrating because I was eating at my kitchen table, not a park or somewhere I couldn't improvise. read more

It seems like everybody is getting into the Chipotle model these days. Here is the sushi version. Very tasty food and good fast fresh fish. I was a fan but when in the mood for sushi I typically like a more sit down service. Great take on the model though. read more

The atmosphere is excellent! The service was good, but no guiding suggestions from the cashier. This is crucial in fast casual, people don't want to be embarrassed on their first time coming in or if they are indecisive. Source: I managed a 70k/week fast casual restaurant. Trust me, the young kids working the cashier need some kind of routine follow up, daily huddle, something to up the enthusiasm. The fish tasted refrozen. Either that or it wasn't stored/prepared properly. Not bad just not all that fresh tasting either. I had them make me a superman roll, tuna, salmon, masago, white rice, sweet soy, and avocado in soy paper. I did this to test the freshness versus a good example of great sushi (sushi fresh in Camarillo, CA). Overall, very cool concept just needs some better prep control, sourcing, training, and execution (my little roll fell apart too easily). This place can do great things with improvement! read more

This place is Amazing. Fast-casual style Asian fusion with a Japanese slant. They offer many different ingredient combos in the form of bowls, wraps (in nori, like a sushi roll burrito), or as a sushi style roll. I usually get the Salmon Poke and I Love it. Raw marinated Salmon Poke, steamed asparagus, avocado, Bacon!, crispy onions, sriracha aioli, asian slaw drizzle over sushi rice (brown rice available). Honestly, I don't see how you can go wrong here... I love every element, everything tasted amazing individually, and the portion was generous. My friend got the Beef Kolbi 'wrap.' Korean style beef, kimchi, sprouts, avocado, roasted jalapeño dressing and rice wrapped in nori- as mentioned like a big sushi roll burrito. Think he really liked it as well, I didn't try it. Relatively pricy for fast-casual, but given the portion size and quality, it's well worth it. 100% will be back. Honestly, even though I didn't try a roll (yet), this was far better than several dedicated sushi restaurants in Boulder. read more

If my friends know me at all, they know that I'm a burrito junkie and when buzzfeed came out with an article of the top something burrito places in the states to try, I saw one called Sushirrito in San Francisco and I was soooooooooo curious about what it would be like. Then all my friends in Boulder started posting pictures of Motomaki and I was excited I didn't have to wait til the next time I was in San Francisco to try a sushi in burrito form. I have to say, I was quite disappointed. I feel like it's a little overrated. My friends and I like to try a bunch of stuff when we go visit and new place together so we had the kalbi, soft shell crab, shrimp tempura and salmon poke. The kalbi was terrible, super heavy and flavorful. It is definitely better as a rice bowl than a burrito. The soft shell crab was my favorite but that's only because I made adjustments and took out the curry flavored bell peppers as I didn't think it would compliment it and I added jalepenos. My friend said I was spot on for taking that out because she ended up liking it more as well and she was actually scared to try it since her other friend had told her he did not like it at all. The shrimp tempura was standard and I did not like the flavor in the salmon poke. I didn't even finish it! If I go back, I'm totally choosing my own ingredients or sticking with my soft shell crab modifications, which if that's the case, they should set it up in a Chipotle/Subway fashion. read more

Interesting take on sushi rolls. Came here a little after 3pm and hit happy hour without knowing it. $3 off all bowls and rolls. Got the tempura roll. Very good. Has tempura and tuna inside along with rice and standard sushi fillings (I.e. Cucumber and avocado) along with a dark sweet sauce. read more

Motomaki - Tempura roll - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

What an awesome concept from the cool people behind Hapa Sushi, who were clever enough to combine my love of burritos and sushi into one! Motomaki is conveniently located in the 29th Street Mall, on the side where all of the eateries are located. It is definitely a more casual restaurant, but I believe that is exactly what gives it its trendy vibe when you walk in the door. There is a huge menu on the wall, with the option of creating your own roll or bowl, or choosing one of their signature pre-made items. I ended up going for the salmon poke in roll form and was not disappointed! The roll is a bit hard to eat without having something fall onto your lap, which I learned the hard way, but only because there is so much packed into the roll itself. I suggest eating it slowly and directly over the table if possible. The salmon poke was delicious and tasted fresh, especially with the use of sriacha aioli that truly enhanced the flavor of the fish. I really enjoyed the flavor combinations since it was layered throughout the roll and I was able to get a bite of every little bit each time. Extra brownie points for not putting all of the aioli at the very bottom. I also liked how they even experiment with Asian fusion, evident in rolls such as the banh mi roll or the kalbi (Korean style beef) roll. I'll have to try those whenever I find myself here again. Certainly a nice addition to Boulder's growing restaurant scene! read more

I'd say it's ok to have if you're on the go, feel like a hint of mid-grade sushi... WARNING: Maybe it's just me, but after giving this 3-4 chances...each time I had stomach issues the next day. Upset digestive system and Like, things burned* coming out the other end. Sorry to imply graphic details but just thought others might want to know...strange because I can handle spicy Mayo and sauces at other Sushi places, but something in the ingredients here is off... I eat pretty healthy whole foods overall, so maybe I'm more sensitive? Some people have stomachs built to handle anything- but if you have to travel the next day, or you know, "function" in your office job- you might want to know the chance you're taking. read more

This place makes delicious food. I went for the Bahn Mi moto roll, and it was an awesome blend of Japanese, Vietnamese and American food (american being the burrito-sized moto roll). I'm normally frugal with my ratings, so I would've rated this place 4 stars, even though the food was delicious, the service was great, the decor was fantastic, and the overall experience was a great value for a $10 meal. However, the place was relatively empty, and I absolutely NEED this place to stay open now that I've tried a taste, so I'll rate it 5 stars to entice others =p read more

I have lowered my expectation for sushi in Boulder. So far, the unifying problem is that all the sushi places seem to use cheap medium grain rice. The problem with medium grain rice is that it doesn't have the same mouth feel and the chew that the more expensive short grain offers. It also falls apart as it's not as sticky. Have you ever tried making sushi rice with long grain rice? Give it a try. It doesn't work. So when using medium grain, it can work in a bowl but in a roll? it's just not sticky enough and renders a dry roll. I'm also a purist when it comes to sushi. I've warmed up to some American type of combos but for the most part, they belong in a burrito sized sushi...wait a minute here! Ah, so the rolls here are perfect for what they offer. Crazy combos that you can have in a bowl and a roll! So genius on one hand but way too much for someone like me. read more

I love this concept! Whether you want a sushi roll or a sushi bowl...you can choose from a number of proteins and top it off with yummy things like flavored mayos, inspired condiments and fresh veggies. There is kalbi tofu, beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian options, GF...it's great for all eaters. My kalbi bowl was terrific. Not too much rice, tons of kalbi beef...I loved it but wanted a slightly lighter hand on the mayo switch. Next time I think I'll ask for that on the side...you know...gotta maintain those curves! My other had the chicken bowl. It is definitely a 'sweet' teriyaki so I am sure it will please lots of palates. Again, the chicken is not the healthiest...but it tasted awesome and the two bowls we ordered could have filled us up for lunch and dinner. I'll be back to try more! read more

The food was pretty mediocre and expensive. The staff were nice and the place is clean

Sushi - burritos, enough said, this place is genius & amazing, and doesn't deserve the bad reviews it has got. I hate when people say it is "messy" ... get over it, its a sushi burrito... it's going to be a little messy. This place is owned by the owners of Hapa and the fish is top quality. I go here probably 2-3 times per week. It is absolutely delicious. The shrimp tempura roll, salmon poke roll, & seared tuna club roll rock. You cant go wrong here! read more

I eat low carb and thought doing the make your own option would allow for NO rice. The girl at the counter told me "they aren't supposed to do that". After checking with the cooks she helped me anyway but it was clear I was in uncharted waters here. I asked if maybe they had a bowl option and they looked even more confused. I thought they sold bowls here where you can put anything you want in it?? Guess not. She actually couldn't even get the computer to print out my order and had to hand write it. Weird considering the menu configuration shows a "make your own" option which I thought I was doing. Either they have a staff training issue or they really don't cater to the paleo / low carb eaters. Too bad as Boulder is very Paleo. Wish their menu made it easier to leave out the carbs. I could have sworn they have bowls here but guess not. Food flavor and taste was very good but not sure I'll be back if it's that big a hassle to have no rice. read more

BEWARE all true sushi consumers: this establishment is not the normal sushi bar. Actually the rolls are wraps. No seats at the bar...because there isn't one. Atmosphere = 0. Apparently a "fusion' place for the younger crowd? Not my cup of tea. Good luck. read more

Small portions/ridiculously expensive I took my two daughters there for lunch, spent $66 (including tip) and all three of us left hungry. We each got one of the "big" burrito rolls and were so hungry after that we got mochi (and we never get desserts in restaurants). I got the tempura crab roll, and it was impossible to discern any crab. I think they just threw some tempura dregs to give the roll some crunch. My daughters also thought it was bland and the portions skimpy read more

Tried the build your own bowl today. It came out to be about 5 pieces of salmon. It's a bit expensive for such a little bit of fish. Maybe I will try the roll next time as other Yelpers said it's big. Fish was fresh though. read more

Motomaki - Salmon bowl - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Motomaki is not my favorite place in Boulder, but it definitely fills a void - and boy, do they do it well! From the burrito-sized rolls to the inventive list of options before making it to the build-your-own option. Service is usually pretty quick. The food comes out quickly. The atmosphere makes the whole place feel hip. And they have enough seating that it never feels crowded, as their style of service allows them to flip tables quickly. I often go for their tofu roll. Its quality is inconsistant - it seems some are better than others at packing and rolling without producing a soppy mess. The edamame is always oversalted, but I can imagine some people like that. My partner has never had a poor roll, though. He remains forever infatuated with their food. And now that they're on Hungry Buffs, it makes it easier than ever to get our fill of Motomaki. Jumping in the delivery game was a great idea, as I can attest that I eat their food much more frequently than I would otherwise. If you haven't had a chance yet, give it a try! You might be pleasantly surprised. read more

I like burritos. I like sushi. Put them together? BRILLIANT! I love the make your own option, because I can get creative and still have a delicious vegetarian, gluten free option. As a Celiac, I really really really appreciate how well their menu is labeled (I would have assumed the cream cheese would be GF, but it is not labeled as such, so I'll stay away!) and that they have an allergy note option they put right on your order. I've been here a handful of times and never gotten glutened. My first trip, I made the mistake of getting a roll (sushi burrito) AND a salad - way too much food. Now if I'm on my own, I just do a roll, and if with someone, we'll split the edamame, and it's just enough food. I also like their locally craft sodas, and multiple iced tea options, plus having a punch card. I don't head up to Boulder very often, but when I do, I make sure to stop here! read more

Delicious food. Very unique for sushi. Don't order the cream cheese in a roll it drowns the flavor but that is my personal preference and says nothing to the quality of the meal. Wasabi goop was not spicy enough. The fish itself had a nice texture and I like how they have unique large rolls. read more

So so so so good! I got the Tuna Nacho and it was fantastic! Texture and temperature of fish was great! Price was $12, which seems like a lot, but when you think about how much you pay for sushi, it makes sense. Service was fairly fast, and the place is super casual. From what I understand, they are going to open up a vending machine that will have the pre-made burritos so you can walk in and walk out. I look forward to trying this more! read more

I really wanted to love this restaurant, but so far, it's mediocre. Let's start with the good. The design is fancy schmancy, the service is polite, and the food comes out fast if you're in a time crunch. While waiting in line, an employee goes around to ask if it is anyone's first time being here, so they can help explain the menu. That's a nice touch. And as for the food, I wished it was better. We ordered the hamachi poke to share. The fish itself seems fresh, but it was drenched with soy sauce, so very very salty. I also ordered the soft shell crab poke roll, which is like a small sushi burrito. It sounds like a good idea at first, but eating it is very difficult. The seaweed wrap softens, so it's very chewy. One bite of the roll and the whole thing falls apart. Also, the roll was completely drenched with soy sauce again and very salty. read more

Okay. So this restaurant may not be exclusively in Boulder, but it is DELICIOUS! Let's be honest, your time is important. We get that, and so does Motomaki - Sushi Burritos and Bowls! That's why the founders of Motomaki created a fast-casual atmosphere that includes fantastic ingredients that you won't be ashamed of eating the next day at the gym... Continue reading here https://goo.gl/6e8tSu ... read more

I really really wanted to like Motomaki. How could something so good go so bad? My first experience was great. Got one "make your own maki" roll which was the one item I was most excited about. The idea of putting exactly what you wanted into your sushi roll at a reasonable price was amazing. It was just what I was hoping and left me wanting more. That is where everything starting going downhill... My second experience was takeout. I ordered my "make your own maki" yet again and sat down to wait. And wait. And wait. The 15ish frat boys behind me had ordered, and all gotten their food (burrito sized rolls) and where were the two little maki's I had ordered? After about 20 minutes I got up to ask where my foods was and expressed my frustration with the time. After all, this is a quick serve concept, isn't it? The manager.. after trying to track down my food... had found out that they made my rolls wrong. After remaking them, handing me a "free roll" card, and a long wait time, I was on my way. Tonight was the worst. I was craving some sushi, lucky for Motomaki, they were the first I thought of. I ordered my two maki rolls and asked to used my "free roll" card for these, since a big "burrito" size was more expensive. They agreed and all was right in the world. Until I got my food. Apparently, the "sushi" concept has cost them too much time and unless you want them premade (just like you get at the grocery store) you are forced to get a mini sushi burrito or large sushi burrito. Would have been nice to know that ahead of time, since that is not what I came for. How do you change your concept 3 weeks in? And without even letting your customers know? And apparently, this is not the only change coming. I was informed that the mini burrito rolls will soon be just for children and all other customers will have the choice of either a bowl or big burrito roll. Since I had gotten the small burrito roll for free anyway, i took them home and tried. Maybe they would surprise me. Unfortunately not. All the ingredients are mushed together in a loose messy roll with open ends. When you call yourself a quick serve sushi restaurant, people expect sushi. If you want to have options, that's fine, but to rule out actual sushi rolls all together is a recipe for disaster. I will not be going back to Motomaki and do not recommend you go either. Want a good burrito? Walk 100 steps down to Chipotle and your money will be better spent. read more

Sushi- burrito style! Yay! This is a great casual Japanese restaurant and it is a really good value for the dollar. I got the Shrimp Tempura roll- which end up being a burrito-sized roll with lots of flavor. My guy got a Bahn Mi bowl which was also fantastic. I did not love the Hamachi Poke but it was probably because I was so full from my burrito-sized sushi roll. The restaurant is super casual and has a fun atmosphere. The service was great and overall, I am jazzed to go here for a casual dinner or lunch! In regards to some of the other reviews- if you want high end sushi, this may not be the best option. If you want something fast, fresh and yummy, go here! read more

Wow! I wasn't expecting it to be this good! I ordered the tempura shrimp roll, which was as big as a burrito. It was so good! I didn't need to order the salmon poke, but it was my first time here, so I didn't know. Absolutely delicious! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the person who took my order didn't ask if I'd been here before and didn't walk me through it. Otherwise, it was perfect! So happy to have discovered it! read more

I personally love to eat here. The food is awesome, and never fails to satisfy your cravings for a good Japanese meal. The service is always excellent, and the food is always brought out quickly, alongside great quality. I first came here sometime last year, and have been coming back every single time I get the chance. Motomaki has to be one of the best restaurants in Boulder. I highly recommend you try it. read more

This place is so good I ate lunch there two days in a row! If you order - be aware the pricing can get expensive. I didn't understand this when I took my daughter yesterday. But it was still so yummy, healthy, and fast! We ordered bowls yesterday and lunch was over $40 for the two of us. I went back today and read the menu more carefully and spent a lot less less money. The "to go" bowls and accoutrements are also green/biodegradable.... another plus! I found my new healthy and fast and yummy lunch spot! read more

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What they call a pok bowl is so sad. $15 for some mushy tuna on lettuce. No flavor just a rip-off. Would never return!

Super yummy sushi burrito with vegan & vegetarian customizable options :) totally worth every bite read more

Motomaki - Crispy Eggplant Roll - Japanese Near Me - Boulder, Colorado