Sushi Zanmai

4.6

27 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

Sushi Zanmai is celebrating its 38th year as Boulder's favorite sushi spot! Zanmai provides family friendly dining. Our daily happy hour features popular rolls and appetizers and of course, Sake Bombs!
Sushi Zanmai has intimate dining for dates, sushi bar seating for guests who want to watch the chefs make their food, large tables for parties, and private Japanese tatami rooms for business meetings or raucous gatherings. The menu boasts both traditional Japanese kitchen food, sushi, and sashimi, as well as creative rolls and appetizers. Zanmai has vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, and vegan offerings. Reservations are encouraged for parties of 6 or more. This restaurant also offers to-go services.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Ramen
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 440-0733
Website
http://www.sushizanmai.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1221 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
Area
Boulder
Cross Street
Spruce between Broadway and 13th, next to the Hotel Boulderado
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stops on both cross streets allow for easy access
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Sake USD 3.75
Salmon
Maguro USD 3.75
Tuna
Hamachi USD 3.75
Yellowtail
Bincho USD 3.75
Albacore
Ebi USD 3.75
Shrimp
Unagi USD 5.00
Fresh Water Eel
Tako USD 3.75
Octopus
Masago USD 4.00
Smelt Roe
Kaibashira USD 4.25
Bay Scallop
Kani USD 5.50
Crab
Escolar USD 5.50
Super White Tuna
HotateUSD 4.50
Sea Scallop
HokkigaiUSD 3.75
Surf Clam
IkaUSD 3.75
Squid
SabaUSD 3.75
Mackeral
TamagoUSD 3.25
Egg Omelet
InariUSD 3.25
Tofu
UzuraUSD 3.25
Quail Egg
Maguro TatakiUSD 4.50
Seared Tuna
BuriUSD 5.00
Fatty Yellowtail
Sumoku SakeUSD 4.25
Smoked Salmon
TobikoUSD 4.50
Flying Fish Roe
Wasabi Tobiko USD 4.50
IkuraUSD 6.00
Salmon Roe
AmaebiUSD 7.50
Sweet Shrimp
Toro
Fatty Tuna
Uni
Sea Urchin

Sushi Starters

Salmon CarpaccioUSD 21.00
5pc Salmon, with Chef Special Sauce
Yellowtail Jalapeno USD 19.00
5pc Hamachi, Served with Ponzu Sauce
Sashimi AppetizerUSD 20.00
5pc, Tuna, Salmon or Yellowtail
Seafood Sunomono SaladUSD 12.95
Crab, Octopus, Shrimp, Mirin Dressing
TsukemonoUSD 12.00
Mixed Pickled Vegetable Platter

Sashimi Combinations

Chef Choice

Sashimi RegularUSD 34.95
Assorted 15 Pcs
Sashimi DeluxeUSD 39.95
Assorted 18 Pcs

Sushi Combinations

Chef Choice

Combination #1USD 34.95
8 Pcs Nigiri, Tuna Poke and California Roll
Combination #2USD 39.95
10 Pcs Nigiri, Salmon Avocado and Tuna Poke Roll
Veggie CombinationUSD 27.95
7 Pcs Nigiri, 2 Vegetarian Maki

Chirashi Boxes

Scattered Fish over Rice w/ House Salad and Miso Soup

Shake Chirashi USD 29.95
12 Pcs Salmon and Avocado and Ikura Garnish
Combination ChirashiUSD 34.95
15 Pcs of Assorted Sashimi
UnajyuUSD 41.95
10 Pcs Freshwater Eel over Rice

Maki Rolls

Kappa Maki USD 6.50
Cucumber
Avocado Maki USD 6.50
Avocado
Unakyu Maki USD 7.95
Eel and Cucumber
Negi Hama Maki USD 7.50
Yellowtail Scallion
Shake Maki USD 7.50
Salmon
Tekka Maki USD 7.50
Tuna
Ume Shiso Maki USD 7.95
Plum Paste, Cucumber, and Shiso

Temaki (Hand Rolls)

Avocado Temaki USD 6.00
Cucumber Temaki USD 5.95
Shiso Plum Temaki USD 6.50
Natto Temaki USD 6.00
Mushroom TemakiUSD 6.00
Albacore TemakiUSD 6.50
Yellowtail Scallion Temaki USD 6.50
Spicy Yellowtail Temaki USD 6.50
Spicy Salmon TemakiUSD 6.50
Unagi Temaki USD 6.95
Spicy Tuna Poki Temaki USD 6.50
Kaibashira Temaki USD 6.50
Salmon Skin Temaki USD 6.50

Special Rolls

Tuna Poki USD 13.00
Tuna Poki, Avocado, Negi, Kaiware
CaliforniaUSD 9.50
Crab, Avocado, Cucumber
Salmon Avocado USD 10.50
Salmon, Avocado
PhiladelphiaUSD 11.00
Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese
Shrimp Tempura RollUSD 15.95
Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Cucumber, Masago, Mixed Greens
SpiderUSD 17.95
Soft Shell Crab, Masago, Carrot, Mixed Greens, Avocado
RainbowUSD 19.95
Assorted Fish, Avocado, Cucumber, Crab
Premium FirecrackerUSD 20.50
Tuna, Avocado, Negi, Crunch
Orange SunshineUSD 20.50
Salmon, Avocado, Negi, Crunch
ColoradoUSD 17.95
Seared Filet, Avocado, Carrot, Cucumber, Masago, Negi
Spicy Girl USD 20.50
Spicy Mix, Crunch, Masago
BoulderUSD 17.95
Tuna, Yellowtail, Avocado, Negi
Futomaki USD 15.95
Assorted Vegetables, Tamago
Death USD 10.50
Grilled Salmon Skin, Carrot, Cucumber, Masago, Death Sauce, Shichimi
CaterpillarUSD 17.95
Unagi, Carrot, Avocado, Cucumber
ShredderUSD 20.50
Tempura Fried, Crab, Eel, Cream Cheese, Masago, Negi
HamachileUSD 19.95
Yellowtail, Jalapeno, Carrot, Avocado, Masago
Z- No.6 USD 19.95
Kewpie, Masago, Avocado, Cucumber, Ebi, Shichimi
Z-No.9 USD 19.95
Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Masago, Kewpie, Shichimi, Salmon
Dragon - ZUSD 19.95
Eel, Avocado, Shrimp Tempura, Siracha
King Crab USD 20.50
Cucumber, Avocado, Baked w/ King Crab Mix, Topped w/ Tobiko
Heart Attack USD 19.95
Tempura Jalapeno stuffed w/ Cream Cheese and Spicy Tuna, topped w/ Tobiko
Monkey Brain USD 19.95
1/2 Avocado stuffed w/ Crab and Spicy Tuna, Deep Fried, w/ Tobiko
Hawaiian USD 20.50
Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Crab wrapped in Cucumber and Ponzu
VegasUSD 19.95
Tempura Fried, Salmon, Cream Cheese, Avocado, Tobiko
TigerUSD 20.50
Crunchy Spicy Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Avocado, Habanero Masago, Traditional Masago, Negi
Zanmai USD 20.50
Shrimp Tempura, Cucumber topped w/ Avocado, Crab, Masago
Lobster Roll USD 21.95
Mouth Watering Lobster Tail with Cucumber topped w/ avocado and Assorted Tobiko and Chef Special Garlic Butter
OMG! USD 19.95
Tempura Fried New Zealand Oysters w/ Cucumber and Avocado, topped w/ Salmon, Ikura and Spicy Aoili

What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boulder Area
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sushi Zanmai offers a lively dining experience with "excellent sashimi and sushi," perfect for special occasions. Guests appreciate the unique tatami rooms for private gatherings. While service generally impresses, there are occasional delays. Overall, Sushi Zanmai provides "a great memory" with its flavorful menu and attentive staff, making it a Boulder favorite.

27 Reviews

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Phyllis
Denver16 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I had the grilled salmon teriyaki. My husband had sushi. Everything was very good. I didn't realize that the salmon came with rice, vegetables and salad, so it was pretty filling. The wine and cocktails were very good. The server was very attentive...just the right amount. The only negative was that it was cold outside and whenever the door opened, it brought in a draft. Our table was closest to the door. Next time, I'll ask for a different spot.
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Kelly VIP
Denver29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sushi Zanmai has always been our go to for special occasions. We had a large group for a birthday celebration and we reserved one of the back rooms (always fun!). The wait staff is always on top of things and very gracious. Unfortunately the food was not good. The fish was chewy and some just didn’t taste good and was not up to par as it usually is. The past several visits have been the same, sad to say. Not sure what is happening but Sushi Zanmai needs to improve or they will sadly lose clientele to better sushi restaurants around Boulder.
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Kevin
Denver7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Excellent sashimi and sushi Sake was mediocre and overpriced Spiced edamame was soggy and was prepared in an odd syrupy marinate
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Lora
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner on Christmas day - the fish was fresh & the service was excellent.
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INGRID
Orange County1 review
2.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food came out very slowly, we had to ask twice what was taking so long. It was more crowded than expected, but on Christmas Day they should have been prepared. Very small portions of seaweed salad, sushi was decent, they were out of the desert we wanted, the drink my husband ordered was very small. We probably won’t return.
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trina
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner on Christmas! Thanks for being open.
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Zach
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service on a Sunday Night was slow, but the server was helpful & pleasant. We also weren't given the happy hour menu, and had to ask for it.
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Diane
Denver5 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good and the service could have only been better if our waitperson had returned to our table after we received our food. But it was Friday night in Boulder with a CU event happening on the mall, so it was extremely busy. I didn’t rate it 5 because the rolls weren’t the very best I’ve ever had (in Boulder). Overall, it was good and enjoyable though and I would recommend!
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shannonf
Vancouver5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great experience…want to get the tatami room. The sushi boat was awesome.
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stephen
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Big sushi portions. Great value. Fast service.
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FAQs

Sushi Zanmai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 440-0733.

Sushi Zanmai is rated 4.6 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1221 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Spruce between Broadway and 13th, next to the Hotel Boulderado
Area
Boulder
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Ramen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Bus stops on both cross streets allow for easy access
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.sushizanmai.com/
Phone number
(303) 440-0733

Sushi Zanmai

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Nigiri/ Sashimi

Sake USD 3.75

Maguro USD 3.75

Hamachi USD 3.75

Bincho USD 3.75

Ebi USD 3.75

Unagi USD 5.00

Tako USD 3.75

Masago USD 4.00

Kaibashira USD 4.25

Kani USD 5.50

Escolar USD 5.50

HotateUSD 4.50

HokkigaiUSD 3.75

IkaUSD 3.75

SabaUSD 3.75

TamagoUSD 3.25

InariUSD 3.25

UzuraUSD 3.25

Maguro TatakiUSD 4.50

BuriUSD 5.00

Sumoku SakeUSD 4.25

TobikoUSD 4.50

Wasabi Tobiko USD 4.50

IkuraUSD 6.00

AmaebiUSD 7.50

Toro

Uni

Sushi Starters

Salmon CarpaccioUSD 21.00

Yellowtail Jalapeno USD 19.00

Sashimi AppetizerUSD 20.00

Seafood Sunomono SaladUSD 12.95

TsukemonoUSD 12.00

Sashimi Combinations

Sashimi RegularUSD 34.95

Sashimi DeluxeUSD 39.95

Sushi Combinations

Combination #1USD 34.95

Combination #2USD 39.95

Veggie CombinationUSD 27.95

Chirashi Boxes

Shake Chirashi USD 29.95

Combination ChirashiUSD 34.95

UnajyuUSD 41.95

Maki Rolls

Kappa Maki USD 6.50

Avocado Maki USD 6.50

Unakyu Maki USD 7.95

Negi Hama Maki USD 7.50

Shake Maki USD 7.50

Tekka Maki USD 7.50

Ume Shiso Maki USD 7.95

Temaki (Hand Rolls)

Avocado Temaki USD 6.00

Cucumber Temaki USD 5.95

Shiso Plum Temaki USD 6.50

Natto Temaki USD 6.00

Mushroom TemakiUSD 6.00

Albacore TemakiUSD 6.50

Yellowtail Scallion Temaki USD 6.50

Spicy Yellowtail Temaki USD 6.50

Spicy Salmon TemakiUSD 6.50

Unagi Temaki USD 6.95

Spicy Tuna Poki Temaki USD 6.50

Kaibashira Temaki USD 6.50

Salmon Skin Temaki USD 6.50

Special Rolls

Tuna Poki USD 13.00

CaliforniaUSD 9.50

Salmon Avocado USD 10.50

PhiladelphiaUSD 11.00

Shrimp Tempura RollUSD 15.95

SpiderUSD 17.95

RainbowUSD 19.95