Sushi originated in Southeast Asia between the fifth and third centuries BC as a method of preserving raw fish in fermented rice. Fish that had been gutted and salted and wrapped in fermented rice could be kept for months without spoiling. The practice spread to southern China before reaching Japan in the 8th century. According to IBISWorld there are 18,703 Sushi Restaurants businesses in the US as of 2022, an increase of 3.9% from 2021. Here are the top seven rated sushi restaurants in Boulder, Colorado, based on the most recent TripAdvisor rankings: 1 – Japango 2 – Hapa Sushi Grill... Read More

It’s no secret that Boulder’s restaurant scene is bursting. We take our food scene seriously. You’ll find every type of cuisine, at any price point, to fit the needs of everyone in your group. That being said, it’s safe to say that we also take hour happy hour scene very seriously as well.  Sushi lovers across Boulder have no doubt found themselves at Hapa Sushi from one time or another, enjoying their excellent happy hour! The popular Pearl St. spot is usually packed with families, students, and celebrities (hello, One Direction!) alike, all eager to grub down on the unique spin on traditional... Read More

Sushi is a traditional Japanese cuisine with a very unique selection and etiquette. In Boulder, Colorado it seems unlikely that seafood would be of premium quality – but unmistakably, the proximity of Denver International Airport proves this wrong! There are many types of sushi. There are large rolls called Makisushi (think California rolls). These types of rolls are a great place to start if you are trying sushi for the first time. One of my favorite simpler rolls is the Yellowtail Jalepeno roll from Sushi Hana. There are also more complicated rolls, such as the hilariously named “Orgasm”... Read More