Local Love: Izakaya AMU

Photo: Izakaya Amu

If you are seeking an intimate, incredible dining experience on the Front Range, look no further than Izakaya AMU in Boulder. Their menu is composed of traditional Japanese cuisine and spirits, and the restaurant itself is intentionally curated, as their website states, “to have a similar layout and atmosphere as you would find anywhere in Japan.”

AMU has been a beloved player in the Boulder food scene for almost 20 years, and you’ll know exactly why with one single bite into any of their made-to-order dishes. The JFRE team loves the gindara kasuzuke (juicy grilled miso cod marinated in sake pulp), freshly-caught sashimi offerings, and spectacular seasonal, daily specials backboned by just-plucked produce. Whether you’ve never been or have been a patron of AMU since their opening in 2002, we recommend asking AMU’s expert staff for their input on your order.

Is your stomach growling and your mouth watering? Us, too! You’ll want to book it on over to AMU’s website to book your table— seats fill quickly in advance!

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