Ramen and poke bowl were good. Gyoza was fine; it's gyoza. But the service was so slow; all the…read morepatrons were waiting a long time for each step of the service. Even the DoorDash person was being delayed. More employees working in the front or more efficiency would be helpful. Ambiance - small space inside, cozy, though seating can quickly become limited.

Thank you Alex for the great service, Alex was very knowledgeable of the menu and made great…read morerecommendations. The ramen was also spot on, this place is a total gem, if you haven't tried I highly recommend you do.

Went for the second time the other day. The pricing for sashimi is extremely fair considering…read morecomparable spots in Boulder. The izakaya side was not too busy after 7pm, and service was attentive but didn't check-in too much, allowing a relaxed meal. We eat a lot of Japanese food, and especially enjoyed the agedashi mochi, soft shell crab, and karaage. I also thought the uni tasted very fresh the other time I went. It's probably one of the best meals for the price in Boulder if you'd like to dine in and take your time.

I really enjoyed my visit here for dinner. We sat outside since the weather was so nice and we had…read morea great time. Although the food is a bit pricey, I think it was worth it. Not pictured, we also ordered the duck soba noodles and the scallops. Everything tasted delicious. I do wish that I had saved some of the soba for when the hamachi came out but I did order those later. I would have preferred the hamachi to come with a bit of rice on the side but my boyfriend didn't mind the salad. It's a great date spot and if we were to sit inside there's options for Japanese style floor seating. When you go inside they ask you to take off your shoes and provide slippers for the restroom. It feels very relaxing and home-y.

Perhaps one of the best cocktails I've had. Jeez biscuits…read more Also the fish was fresh and I'm from the California

I came here to eat lunch by myself at 12PM on a Friday afternoon in May. I was seated right away by…read morea window and the weather was perfect, so the window was open. I ordered edamame and three rolls. Considering they weren't busy, the service was very slow. I sat there for maybe an hour+. With that said, I really enjoyed my food. I love eating here but if I was looking for something quick, I would choose somewhere else to eat.

There is a terrific surprise in the back of The Niwot Market, a tremendous suchi bar that takes it…read moreup another level on Sundays when they feature Chef Tsukasa's amazing ramen dishes. BTW, he is an Osaka native. I've visited many times, topped off by a Boulder neighbor years ago, and my most recent visit held serve and then some with fantastic food! Decor works, as Tsukasa-san has decorated his area with Japanese items, and the menu is prominently displayed. There are numerous tables, and beverages are obtained within the great market. You can also eat outside on picnic tables! Plenty of parking in their big lot. Their suchi is fabulous, but the ramen is elite, and it Isn't replicated in this region. Reminds me of the best ramen I've enjoyed in Japan, especially Osaka. Bigger staff helps Tsukasa-san move product quicker now too. As good as it gets, eat in or take out!

What an incredible hidden gem! I love finding local and genuinely amazing places! The staff are…read moretruly so incredibly kind, I felt so welcomed! Being inside of a store was a bit unusual but it added to the adorable nature and character of this spot! I got the spicy miso ramen, very delicious, but I would've loved more spice. I'm excited to try the other ramen options here!

We come here often, depending on what we plan on ordering and even though they offer a wide…read moreselection, still choose the same options. Personal preference, we are picky, tend to go to different restaurants, because of taste and way it's made. Example: Bao offers sweet and sour chicken, but we only order sweet and sour chicken at Asian Cuisine. For lunch: ordered large Hot and Sour soup (gulped down) vegetable fried rice. As you can see large pieces of vegetables, not those tiny chopped up veggies and a good portion. Food is delicious (as usual) service is okay and we're to-go, can't comment on ambience. Lady that owns place knows us, she's very kind and loves my husband. Oh! I almost forgot, my husband purchased a keychain from counter for $5. I'll add pictures, it's got the name of restaurant and phone number printed on it. Plus, there's different options to choose from, all displayed on counter next to cashier. **apologies, seems like I'm repeating myself** Another favorite is getting Sea Bass (runs out quickly) made in two different ways: either steamed or crispy. Being an Asian household, we can make steamed Sea Bass at home. Plus, we don't have a deep fryer. So, we order "Crispy Sea Bass" - you get an entire fish, from head to tail, deboned with sweet & sour sauce (ask, on the side) if you leave sauce on, during the transit home, fish will be soggy. It's best to pour sauce on, a couple of minutes, prior to consumption. It comes with box of fried/white rice, portions are for one person and if there's 2 people eating, it's best to order an add'l box of rice. Ordering one fish is portioned, just enough for 2 people.

We've always passed this spot but have never stopped. One day we came here on a whim. So glad we…read moredid! It was around noon on a Tuesday and our server was super nice and attentive. What we swallowed: *WONTON SOUP (complimentary): The broth was really light but flavorful and the wontons were great. *SPIDER ROLL: Great flavors, crab was crispy. *SUSHI & SASHIMI FOR TWO: The sushi was really enjoyable. Soft, tender, we were surprised we have not been here before with the sushi so tasty. We were so impressed with the sushi here. We will definitely be back!

Just going to Hapa is a party. We have two faves in town for sushi and Japanese specialties and…read morethey each have their own twist on the menu. It's sort of like having to kids with the same heritage but they are not exactly the same but neither is better than the other, they are just different. Tonight we needed a fish fix to get healthy Vitanin D for me and good clean protein for my husband. With veggies of course an a tasty dessert, I'm partial to sashimi and had some tender large pieces of very fresh hamachi. My husband also likes crab and crispy so he had the spider roll. We shared some happy hour specials, salmon avocado roll and yellowtail scallion. We started with the warm "magic mushrooms" which is named for its appearance but is actually salmon wrapped around a core of avocado and grill and garnished with a nice soy based drizzle and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Nice on a chilly evening with snow still melting across town. Since he had a few leftovers to serve as his lunch tomorrow, I ordered the salmon skin roll to go. Since it is not raw salmon it holds up beautifully overnite in the fridge. When home alone, it's my go to takeout item. The staff is impeccable and the seating pretty and comfortable. We can never have a bad time here these days. The menu is extensive so browse in advance if you can.

No longer a fan despite being a frequent customer…read more We sat at the long sushi counter today at about 11:30am, and unfortunately, it was disgustingly dirty. Along the entire metal section just above the eating counter, there appeared to be old rice and other food debris that looked as though it may have been left from the previous night. There were also food and/or soy sauce splatters along the wooden baseboard in the same area. To make matters worse, there was a noticeable accumulation of dust around three large sake bottles displayed in the corner. My photo unfortunately does not clearly show the extent of the filth. I asked our very nice waitress if the cleaning crew had been absent. She apologized and promptly began cleaning the counter herself, which I appreciated. However, that should never have been necessary. Someone should have cleaned these areas either at the end of the previous evening or before the restaurant opened. I also noticed staff cutting mounds of cucumbers with bare hands. To me not acceptable. Where was the management oversight? For a restaurant where customers are eating raw fish and other food prepared in front of them, cleanliness should be an absolute priority. We will not be returning. There are simply too many other sushi restaurants to patronize.

Always so nice and accommodating! The service is very friendly and the staff is super generous :)…read moreReally great for a local spot, and has enough options to please any kind of sushi enjoyer; from California rolls to uni. No complaints, and makes a solid dinner every time.

We love this place! Every time we go we receive the best service and the staff are all very kind…read more The sashimi is high quality and the rolls are very unique and tasty. One of the most affordable yet high quality sushi places in the area. Would highly recommend!!

I enjoyed this very authentic Japanese spot in boulder so much. I really liked the layout of this…read morerestaurant. It made me feel like I was in Japan for a moment. I would recommend making reservations since this place wasn't too big and was packed. We got lucky with a short wait. Everything was reasonably priced and tasted delicious. My favorite items were the agedashi tofu and the fresh rolls they made for us. Highly recommend.

Japanese-owned & run, and the starters & grilled items are very good…read more However, even though it was their first day opening for the week (Tuesday), they were out of a lot of fish and couldn't offer their Chirashi Bowl which we specifically came for. They also do not have a sushi moriawase (only sashimi), and omakase requires reservation in advance. Also felt understaffed, it took a long time to place our orders.