I ordered Mapo tofu, sautéed string beans, and beef noodle soup to go. They were boxed well with cardboard on the bottom of the bag for additional support. The mapo tofu tasted excellent and was spicy with plenty of minced pork. The same goes for the sautéed string beans. They were extremely delicious. As for the beef noodle soup, it was a bit on the salty side but the flavor and the texture of the beef was really good. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Craved for something hot and hearty in a bitter cold Friday afternoon, so drove to China Cafe in Aurora for their authentic Northeastern dishes. As you can imagine, for a weather like this, the place was quite empty, but soon enough, other customers drifting in, ordering same hearty dishes, such as their signature pickled cabbage pot with pork, mixed veggie with pork ribs stew and yellow croaker with tofu stew. Besides the pickled cabbage pot with pork, also ordered sweet sour guo bao rou and dill with pork steamed dumplings. The pickled cabbage was crisp but tender, with a refreshing tang that wasn't overpowering. The pork belly were lean and soft. The broth balanced the sour and savory well, very flavorful and incredibly satisfying. Their sweet sour guo bao rou was among the best, if not the best, in town, perfectly fried with a crispy exterior and tender meat inside. The sweet-sour balance was spot-on, neither overly sour nor sweet and paired wonderfully with rice. Never tried their handmade dill with pork dumplings before. The skin of their Northeastern style dumplings was thin but chewy with generous fillings. The dill had a very distinctive aromatic taste but complemented the pork filling well. Also heard dill warmed the stomach, making it perfect for cold weather like this. read more

Overall 3.5 stars. I love love love their Guo Bao Rou, best out of all the places that offer this dish in the state. The Cold Clear Noodle Sesame Sauce is a bit too gooey, both texture and presentation. Anything involving "flour" is a safe bet because the chef claims to be from Northeast China, the place that makes the best dumpling skin, hand pulled noodles, scallion pancakes... you get the idea. The ambience here is very family like and the owners are talkative and provide good service. read more

Yummy Chinese food. Today was Christmas Day and they were bustling and full. We ordered the usual. (Refer to pictures.) Service was courteous. The mapo tofu is a bit on the spicy side. The fried fish also has heavily peppered batter. Still delicious. Have been here a few times already. Would come back. read more

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This is the best place in Denver for Chinese food and probably the best place for asian food as well. The crispy sweet and sour pork was on point. The taste and texture are both exquisitely authentic. The pork bones are also amazing. Everything I had was delicious. read more

China Cafe II - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Their food is authentic Chinese food, the owner is so welcoming too. We tried GuoBaoRou, LaPi, pot stickers read more

Got take out from this place, definitely wasn't worth it. Got a seafood noodle soup but the seafood was just meh. The broth was ok, a hint of spice and flavor but overall not too much. The noodles were very disappointing though. Flavorless and the texture was very unsatisfying. We also got a sweet and sour pork which we were wishing had a better texture as well. Overall, just a bit disappointing. read more

China Cafe II - Sweet and Sour pork looked great but the texture was a bit off. - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Very good! Very authentic! 很好吃 无脑冲 老板娘推荐的菜都可以 饺子 小鸡炖蘑菇 羊肉 稍微有点咸 其他都很正宗 我们全家都很喜欢！老板娘说菌菇是从东北空运来的 真的很香

Best pork egg rolls in this area, and we have tried a few places looking for good ones. I tried the Special Spicy Chicken and my wife got the spicy beef noodles. Portions were huge. We only could eat half of it, but everything was very good! We will come back because I want to try some other stuff we saw on the menu also. read more

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I have constantly been on the hunt for the perfect bowl of beef noodle soup. Lo and behold I have found it (I think). I still have a couple places in mind but the day I went to China Cafe I had no expectations. While speaking Mandarin made it easier to navigate the menu, I zero'd in on that one dish. I ended up ordering scallion pancakes and beef noodle soup. The scallion pancakes were ok. Guess I have grown accustomed to making them at home that even some restaurants are a bit off. On the flip side though, the beef noodle soup was amazing! This is a dish I grew up with so there are many nostalgic and specific flavors I actively seek. This order checked off all the boxes and definitely hit the spice level too! Flavor was certainly present but also the temperature of the broth was spot on. I dropped by at 4:30 to a smallish and quaint restaurant. By the end of my meal the entire place was packed with a good mix of people. My recommendation would be to come with a group and order multiple items so everyone can try a little bit of everything. Most of all, enjoy! read more

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A few standout dishes, especially for Denver. Grilled spicy whole fish, this is the place to go if you like this type of food. Huge serving. Northern China dishes, I have only tried a few in that section of menu, all good. Noodle/ dumpling dishes, again this goes back to their northern China root, flour based food is the main diet there. read more

China Cafe on iliff is still the champ. It's my favorite Chinese restaurant in 2024. They have 2 menus the American menu and the Chinese menu (with English) so everyone can order their favorites. They speculate NorthEastern 东北 dishes which is known for potstickers and bao buns. Their noodles are hand made 手工 and the artwork on the walls are very tasteful. read more

It was awesome! 3rd time there and the food and service were excellent. We will be back! read more

The service was great and the food was the best I have had in Denver. I'll definitely be back to this hidden gem! Best pork egg rolls! read more

China Cafe II - 6. Chicken with Broccoli in white sauce - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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This is my favorite place. Very authentic food reminds me when i was in Taiwan. No matter what you get it is delicious. On cold days i love the beef noodle soup, be careful when you get the spicy because it is veryyyy spicy. Service is great and when you walk in they greet you always. read more

Great place. Wonton soup. Fried rice! Beef, shrimp, chicken. Tea, jasmine. Real tasty. read more

China Cafe II - Rex sharing chicken fried rice. - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

So I came for the Jajang Myun tonight. The pros, conveniently located in the east side of Aurora Authentic Chinese food (and customers inside and coming out) Cons Noodles were served with the sauce for take out Pork was, ground kind A bit salty Price at $17 worth just getting Jajang Myun at a Korean Restaurant read more

China Cafe II - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Northeast has three typical dishes that most people would prefer to order first: Da-la-pi (Sliced Green Bean Flour Starch Sheet), Guo-bao-rou (Fried Pork in Scoop), and Di-san-xian (Stir Fried Eggplant, Potato and Pepper). If any restaurant can cook the best for this three dishes, it must be authentic. 大拉皮、锅包肉、地三鲜，东北招牌菜！实在是量太大了，只点了後两样。锅巴肉的酸甜味稍微有点太重了，东北有些地方是用比较薄的肉片，再调和一些番茄酱，这样有些暗红的纹理，色彩更好！ read more

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My family and I really enjoy the food at this place! We always get a variety of things so we can try a bit from each plate and nothing is ever disappointing. I personally love their noodle dishes and dumpling. The service is good, as well, and they're friendly. read more

I am so happy to have found a place serving traditional Chinese food - including some amazing Ma Po Tofu - right next to my house. Like, walking distance close. The folks that run this place are great, too. The pan friend dumplings are another standout on the menu. Check it out! read more

Ordered Kung Pao Shrimp and Sesame Chicken, along with pork egg rolls. The shrimp dish was luscious, flavorful, and spicy! In fact, the dish made my nose run, a rarity indeed. The egg rolls were a standout too, and much to my liking. The wrapper was crispy and not too tough. The Sesame Chicken dish was nicely flavored and not too sweet, but the bits of chicken were overcooked rendering the pieces chewy and dry. I will definitely try this place again. read more

China Cafe II - Kung Pao Shrimp - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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I had lunch on Saturday there. After eating a bit I was full and felt sick. I had to go to the bathroom and I threw up. I have never done this in a restaurant. read more

10/10 best and authentic Chinese food! We had the brisket noodles, Mongolian beef and Napa cabbage pork steamed dumplings. Everything was so good. Also the inside is deceiving nice compared to the outside. It's definitely a hole in the wall worth coming to. read more

China Cafe II - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Food is decent. Ambiance is good. Service was good. More money than I'm used to spending at a Chinese place.

Harbin Home Style Cookin, Just Like Mom Used To Make!! Seriously, true 'Dong Bei, Northeast' style cuisine, exactly like my Harbin born and raised wife, mother-in-law, aunties, nieces have spoiled me on over the past 28 years. North China cuisine 'Taste' is 'Salty' (usually not sweet like Shanghai, not spicy like Sichuan/ Hunnan). Exceptional Delights (Chinese Dishes): -'Jen Jiao' Wok Fried Dumplings (hearty chewy shells, all stuck together with a thin tasty crust), Shrimp/Pork/Chives, Black Wood Ear/Egg, are my faves. -'Shui Jiao' Boiled Dumplings (delicate and light shells), Pork/Nappa Cabbage. Savory, Hearty 'Meat' Stews (Emphasis on MEAT, Western Style Foods). -Chicken w Dried Tea Mushroom Stew -Pork Ribs w Green Beans -'Guo Bar Rou'/ Large Sliced Pork Medallions, dipped in Rice Flour, crispy deep fried, smothered in Gooey Sweet Carrot sauce. (Most Americans LOVE This). Exceptional Friendly Service. Mostly Chinese customers, speaking Mandarin. Like Being in China, With No Mandarin Skills Needed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy, Brenton Harvey Licensed Acupuncturist Licensed Chinese Herbalist read more

I came here for a group dinner in, we got the beef noodle soup both spicy and non spicy, the seafood tofu pot, beef roll and the pork and Napa cabbage dumplings. I LOVED LOVED LOVED the dumplings. I eat a lot of dumplings and make them from scratch at home often, but the I love the crispy skin and the flavor of the dumplings for so delicious. I would definitely order these again. The beef roll was delicious also it was very light and I loved the touch of the cucumbers. As for the beef noodle soup I liked the spicy more the the regular, but to be honest they were both a little bland still for my liking and I have had better beef noodle soup around the area. The seafood tofu pot more reminded me of chopsuey, as what my Chinese mom thought that was what it was. For me personally too salty for me, and probably wouldn't get it again. I will be back for the dumplings and other appetizers. read more

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I usually like to keep my fave food spots a bit of a secret, as its taken a lot of trial and error over the years to find them. But I would love to see this place get more business. The woman who I always see working here is so sweet and friendly. And their food is so authentic. So homey. So satisfying. Textures and flavors done so perfectly. Would def recommend their short ribs with green beans and potatoes and the chili oil wontons. read more

China Cafe II - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Def venture for take out at China Cafe II near BUCKELY and Iliff across from the KingSoopers gas and Good Chemistry. This Shopping center Chinese restaurant makes amazing dumplings, noodles and delicious soups. Very affordable and great quality flavors. Take out only right now. No dine in available. We ordered an assortment to try out the menu. We will be back! All of the items were for tasty and delicious! Their dumplings were so yummy and I highly recommend ordering the beef brisket noodles and the chili oil won tons. My bf was having dental work so we ordered all of their soups. Very rich broths with lots of flavor and definitely a must order. I may even pick up soups to store in the freezer so when I am not feeling well I can enjoy them. read more

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Come here if you like authentic Chinese. I had the spicy beef noodle to go and it was fantastic! Can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. read more

You have to know what to get here. Get guo bao rou (sweet and sour fried pork) & fish fillet in chili oil. Guo bao rou is AMAZING!! I wish the fish fillet was a little spicier, but it's still GREAT. You just have to know what to get here, start with guo bao rou and you'll thank me! read more

China Cafe II - Fish fillet in chili oil - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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We found small rocks in the fried rice, called in to get a refund and they refused. 0/10, would not recommend read more

Best Chinese in Denver, period!!!! 90% of the patrons were Chinese. That's always a good sign. Trust me, try it!

The food was amazing I had the General chicken and great customer service. Highly recommended.

Love love love this place! Probably the only place I know in Denver metro area that has Gua Bao Rou (Chinese sweet & sour pork) which comes with huge chunks of perfectly crispy batter fried pork covered in their yummy sweet & sour sauce. (This isn't your typical neon red Americanized sauce.) The Salt & Pepper fish is also delish and you can't go wrong with any of their homemade dumplings. The owner lady is probably the sweetest person you'll ever meet and the service is beyond amazing. read more

Who knew??? A hidden Chinese restaurant that serves not only American style Chinese food ie., sesame chicken, lo mien etc but also AUTHENTIC Chinese food, here in Aurora! If you are interested in trying the real deal straight from northern China and Sichuan you have to give it a try. The handmade dumpling aka potstickers were yum so was my spicy chicken Sichuan style. I'll be back often. read more

China Cafe II - Sichuan style spicy chicken chunks fried &dry sautéed w/chilis green onions, Sichuan peppercorn....salty and spicy! Perfect! - Chinese Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Lunch special good bang for your buck. Wasn't expecting a 16 oz soft drink. Food was tasty and big portion. Will go back for sure.

Love this place. Good authentic northern Chinese food. I've always found the service to be great. The ambiance is ok.

I entered the restaurant at 5pm on a Thursday with no one else inside and reviewed the menu. When I asked the hostess to seat us at a larger table (5 people, 4 in wheelchairs), she went in the back to bring out someone else. The new person tried to seat us at a smaller table so I asked why we couldn't sit at the larger table. She replied "we would have to move the chairs out of the area". I simply said that we could put the chairs against the wall but she responded "it would be too tight". I was supremely disappointed that someone would tell a customer they could not sit at a certain table (especially with no one in the restaurant) because they would be inconvenienced. read more

Really great Chinese food (I think from Dongbei). I was pleasantly surprised to find such delicious Chinese food in Colorado! We ordered a ton of food for our party and I loved: green onion pancake, some dish that was like chives/ground meat stuffed in a green onion pancake (I've never had this before but would highly recommend!!), beef chow fun. The pork fried rice tasted "burnt" according to some people but it was pretty good; I guess if you don't like the burnt taste you should avoid it. I thought the noodles (zazang + tomato beef noodle soup) were just ok. We ordered this sauerkraut stew that I think is a Dongbei speciality (suancai, maybe?) and my family really liked it a lot! I only tried a few small bites and thought it was ok, but I was already stuffed by then. They also have some fruit iced teas that I didn't order but considered (lychee / mango / other iced teas, can add boba for $1). read more

The stream dumplings, dumplings in chili oil, and cold sesame noodles are consistently delicious! We also got the salt and pepper fish last week (requested non spicy) and it was sooooo good as well. read more