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Amu Sake Bar and Restaurant
Samantha Baker 

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1221 Spruce St. Boulder, CO 80302

303-440-0807 

http://www.izakayaamu.com  

1221 Spruce St. Boulder CO 80302

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  • Japanese
    Sun 5pm-9pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
    $$ $, $$
  • Patio/Sidewalk Dining
    Late Night
    Accepted
  • No Parking
Description

Amu Sake Bar and Restaurant is the yin to the yang of the rest of the restaurants in this small empire. It shares a wall with the raucous Sushi Zanmai, but it's a tiny oasis, an authentic izakaya. You won't find sushi here; instead, the gracious staff serves you classic Japanese country food and shabu shabu, which you can pair with Boulder's most extensive selection of sake. You may have to wait for one of the handful of bar seats or low tables, but your meal with definitely be worth the wait. And fair warning: The Japanese menu contains dishes that are not translated into English, so if you're feeling adventurous, make sure you ask your server for more exotic recommendations.








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    Reader: What would you call the greater metro area -- which is full of great restaurants?

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    Boulder's Amu brings on a new chef, Mune Taira

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  • Amu is a secret worth spilling

    Amu is a secret worth spilling

    On a rare slow Sunday night at Amu Sake Bar and Grill, a robed chef stands behind the wooden bar, pressing gingerly but firmly on a large knife to shave paper-thin strips of daikon radish for a garnish. We watch, mesmerized, leaning back in our... More »

  • 2011 | Best Japanese Restaurant

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Main Menu
Starter
$3.75
Kinpira
$3.75
Hijiki
$3.75
Mozuku
$3.75
Mozuku
$3.75
Ohitashi
$3.75
Hourensou Gomaae
$3.75
Ikura Oroshi
$3.75
Ebi Shumai
Sunomono(vinegarette Salad)
$5.25
Ebi
$5.25
Tako
$6.75
Kani
$8.75
Moriawase
$5.25
Uzaku
$5.75
Tako Sumiso Ae
$4.25
Kaisou Salad
$4.25
Yamaimo Tanzaku
$6.75
Tofu & Avocado
$4.25
Daikon & Kaiware
Sashimi (sliced Rawfish)
$8.75
Tuna
$8.75
Yellowtail
$8.75
Salmon
$8.75
Squid
$17.25
Assorted
$5.25
Ika Soumen
$9.75
Hamachi Capaccio
$8.75
Binnaga Tataki
$11.75
Maguro Yukke
$8.75
Maguro Natto
$8.75
Yamakake Maguro
$7.75
Shimesaba
$6.75
Ikafe
Yakimono (grilled)
$3.75
Shishamo
$5.75
Saba Shioyaki
$5.75
Sanma Shioyaki
$8.75
Hokke
$6.75
Aji Hiraki
$4.75
Yakitori
$5.75
Yaki Buta
$6.25
Jidori Shioyaki
$7.75
Ika Maruyaki
$3.75
Geso Garilic Butter
$6.75
Yamaimo Butter
$11.25
Aigamo
$4.75
Green Mussel
$11.75
Toubanyaki
Agemono (deep Fired)
$3.75
Chikuwa Isobeage
$3.75
Ika Gesoage
$5.75
Calamari
$4.25
Atusage
$4.75
Agedashi Tofu
$4.75
Tosa Tofu
$7.75
Kushikatsu
$6.75
Ebi Renkon
$5.75
Kani Cream Korokke
$6.25
Jidori Karaage
$4.75
Agedashi Mochi
$5.75
Mochi Kakiage
$6.75
Soft Shell Crab
Nimono (boiled)
$4.75
Nikujaga
$6.25
Saba Misoni
$7.75
Saba Oroshi
Nabemono(hot Pot)
$14.75
Fish Shabu Shabu
$14.75
Aigamo Shabu Shabu
$16.75
Yosenabe
Beef (rib Eye)
$16.75
Pepper Steak
$16.75
Wahuu Steak
$16.75
Garlic Steak
Soup & Steamed
$2.25
Miso Soup
$6.00
Chawanmushi
Gohanmono (rice)
$1.50
Rice
$3.50
Yaki Onigiri
$9.75
Tekkadon
$8.75
Oyako Gohan
$12.00
Kani Zousui
Others
$3.75
Tsukemono
$6.75
Tofu Steak
$8.75
Tuna Steak
$8.75
Okonomiyaki
Winter Special
$9.75
Oden
$6.50
Yudoufu
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