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Motomaki

3.7 (349 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
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Reem H.

Don't skip!, might be one of my favorite quick dinner options.. We had bowls, and my group tried a variety from the menu, everyone loved what they had. The portion is great for the value, and the quality was really nice. Place was clean and vibrant. The service was good, you utilize a tablet to enter your order, which I like since I customized the bowl, and I was able to be picky with my order. Highly recommend, hopefully they open locations beyond CO!

Mochiko wrap
Vicki W.

Food and service were excellent, but burritos fall apart, get the bowls! We stopped in for a late dinner on a Sunday night and Motomaki was still hopping! Ordering is through a screen, which made the process very seamless and quick, and we got our food right away. I loved the Japan-inspired and modern decor! We ordered the mochiko chicken wrap with soy paper, salmon curry wrap with nori and miso soup. The miso soup was delicious, and arrived in a little covered bowl to keep it warm. The mochiko chicken was a standout, very flavorful and crisp. The salmon curry was a little bland, but great balance of veggies and salmon. The soy paper held together ok, but our nori wrap was a puddle of rice after the first bite. It seems like the bowls would be a better option at this restaurant.

Mochiko Chicken Bowl
Meghan D.

I've been to motomaki a handful of times; a few in Boulder and then one at another location near Colorado Mills. Each time I've gone has been pretty consistently good. Parking at both locations can be kind of annoying, as the lots are shared with many other places to eat, and the lunch rushes can get a little crazy. Taking that into account, though, you can plan accordingly. Both locations are adequately staffed, clean, and the vibe has always been pretty laid back. I've not had a bad experience at either location in any capacity. Everyone's always super nice, meals are ready pretty quick, and most importantly, the food is always hot and fresh (or just fresh if you're getting something that's meant to be cold lol). The menu is pretty customizable as well, so there are a ton of options for any palate and the prices are fairly reasonable. They've also added self-checkout screens in the recent past which allows visitors to order themselves rather than going up to the counter. With this new addition, checking out has become quicker since there are more options for folks to order.

1. Island Tuna Poke BOWL
Liz J.

This was a go-to lunch spot for me when working in Boulder. The staff has always been nice and efficient, the restaurant is clean with plenty of seating, and it is always fast and filling. My favorite bowls are the tempura shrimp bowl or the island tuna poke bowl, I usually get these with white rice or half rice half greens. They have tons of customization options, online ordering or a kiosk OR a human will take your order, never missed a modification to my bowl and always provided large portions. This is a solid meal every time, reasonably priced for a quality meal.

Sarah M.

This place gave me more Asian fusion than an actual poke place. The fish was ok and I thought the cucumbers would be sliced thinner. The portion was big, but I don't think I'd ever come back here.

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Yun C.

Good portions, but needs more variety of ingredients in the entrées themselves. Pricing is as expected for the area. Staff are nice, and the bathroom is clean :-) Good spot for a casual lunch!

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Briana N.

Not the most authentic place (part of me is like why bacon?? But then another part of me does not mind at all that bacon is there) but the fish is fresh and the serving sizes are pretty good. It is on the pricier side, but then again it's fish.

Sushi-rito with spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado, green onion, and fried onion
Andrea N.

Ok I love this place. First of all I'd never had a sushi-rito before. And I was already psyched about that. However it was also just an amazing roll. I got the spicy tuna, which I usually avoid because it often has mayo in it. Not the case here, and it's delicious. I also loved the happy hour prices! Perfect post-hike late lunch. It was literally ~$15 total for a huge sushi-rito, and it was high quality. I'm bummed they don't have one of these closer to me in Denver, but 100% will be back. Often.

Hawaiian Salmon Poke Roll (with cream cheese)
Bri P.

This location is always super clean, has friendly staff, and the food is always tasty. The food is always fresh, and portioned decently. I always get the Hawaiian Salmon bowl or burrito. This is a great grab and go or quick meal spot in Boulder if you're feeling like something heavier than a roll of sushi but also you don't want to feel stuffed. There is shared parking with other shopping and food spots so during the lunch or dinner hours it can get pretty busy around, but you can always order ahead and pick up. I'd also use the app to rack up points and perks.

Kalua Pork Bowl
Lesley M.

Motomaki really hit the spot after our 2 hour hike! I ate the Kalua Pork Bowl, and it was delicious. A hearty serving of shredded pork, cucumbers, dicon, carrots, kimchi, and brown rice with a jalapeño dressing. The service was fast - we waited less than 10 minutes to get our food. The ambiance was nothing special, but we were too distracted by our food to worry much about that! Overall, we had a great experience, and I will definitely be going back for more the next time I'm in Boulder!

Shrimp tempura burrito is like 1 big Sushi uncut, Love it!

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This is the Chipotle of sushi. The salmon poke bowl and the hamachi poke are both awesome!

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9 years ago

I think it is a awesome place! It has great food and a awesome make your own sushi burrito/sushi bowls! I recommend it to a sushi lovers.

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11 years ago

Happy with my meal although it was very expensive. The set up is nice. The service is bad but we will be returning for the food!

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12 years ago

Super awesome, healthy, and delicious asian cuisine! This is my new favorite place :-)

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11 years ago

This place is the bomb! Closest I have fealt to Maui since moving to Colorado. Onolicious!

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Good amount of sushi, with lots of flavor for a great price. I go there once a week and it doesn't get old

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Ate here three nights in a row to try different things. Nice people, good food, great for take-out.

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11 years ago

The food is AMAZING, staff was rude and made me feel awkward. A smile would be appreciated.

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Worst sushi I have ever had, unless throwing up is a pleasure for you, don't eat here.

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Motomaki - japanese - Updated October 2026

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