Winner
1136 Pearl St. # 110, Boulder, 303.938.0330
www.boulderjapango.com
It seems like you can find sushi just about anywhere these days, from the deli aisle at your grocery store to food trucks that deliver it to your office. A lot of it is “good enough” but there’s only one place to get the best, and that’s at Japango – your premier destination for authentic sushi. Fresh fish is flown in daily and turned into tempting tidbits of Nigiri, Temaki, Sashimi and custom rolls by skillful sushi masters. “Our master chef was trained in traditional sushi making in Japan and has been doing this for 42 years,” says owner Jon Banis. “That’s just one example of how committed we are to bringing you the best and freshest sushi we can.” Japango’s stylish, hip ambiance complements the visual delights on your plate, and the staff is friendly and energetic. Sit at the sushi bar and meet a new friend as you watch the sushi crew work their magic, or grab a table and enjoy exploring the generous menu choices. You’ll also find other traditional and Asian-inspired dishes, like Lobster Potstickers, Spicy Calamari or the Hawaiian Tuna Steak with wasabi sauce and vegetables. “We strive to maintain an authenticity to Japanese cuisine,” Banis explains, from the ingredients and recipes to the way each dish is composed on the plate. Tuesday is All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Night, a favorite event so popular that people write it on their calendars. From 5 to 10 p.m., order just about anything you want from the sushi or dinner menu and don’t stop ‘till you’ve had enough. “We’ve done this since we opened almost 12 years ago,” Banis says, “and we have a packed house all night long. It’s crazy, but great.”
Runner Up
Best All You Can Eat: (Tie)
Country Buffet
1250 S Hover St, Bldg 1 Suite 11. Longmont, 303.684.0208
www.countrybuffet.com
Runner Up
The Taj
2630 Baseline Rd., Boulder, 303.494.5216
www.tajboulder.com
Runner Up
Best Asian Restaurant:
Chez Thuy
2655 28th Street, Boulder, 303.442.1700
www.chezthuy.com
Runner Up
Best Sushi: (TIE)
Hapa Sushi
2655 28th Street, Boulder, 303.442.1700
www.chezthuy.com
Runner Up
Sushi Zanmai
1221 Spruce Street, Boulder, 303.440.0733
www.sushizanmai.com
