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ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

4.1 (1.5k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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CHOLON MODERN ASIAN - DOWNTOWN ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Anna C.

Joined a friend for lunch here, she insisted we have the French onion soup dumplings and quite honestly we could've just had endless orders of them! They were AMAZING!! Our server, Anna, was awesome, super friendly and made us feel at home. They have a bar seating area off the left of the entrance and the main dining room is large and open with lots of natural light. To accompany the dumplings we had their pork pot stickers and grilled ping gai chicken. We paired the meal with glasses of prosecco. It was a wonderful lunch!

Crab fried rice
Marissa F.

We went for an early dinner last weekend with my family. The restaurant was basically empty and our server was very attentive. The French onion soup dumplings were amazing! The short rib was fantastic. Other than that the food was eh. We went during happy hour and still managed to spend $400. So it's definitely not a cheap place. The Bao buns had too much bun and not enough like filling. The shrimp was just okay. But the pork belly bun was way better.

French Onion Soup Dumplings (~$16)
Aya E.

Ordered: French Onion Soup Dumplings (~$16) Jumbo Shrimp Satay (~$18): 4pc with Chili-Tamarind Butter Malaysian Noodles w Chicken (~$28): with Bok Choy, Scrambled Egg, & Bean Sprouts Wok-Tossed Baby Bok Choy (~$8) Aya's take: I was looking for something quick that would hopefully hit the spot, and decided on ChoLon. The menu is pretty small which could be a good thing if they can make those items exceptionally well. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case here. We were off to a decent start with the French Onion Soup Dumplings. They're unique, gooey, and decadent. The Jumbo Shrimp Satay was my favorite bite of the night! Although the shrimp was a bit overcooked/dry, the chili-tamarind butter was super tasty and elevated the satay. The Malaysian Noodles usually come with pork but I was able to substitute with chicken which was great. First off, I had no idea there would be bok choy in it; I wouldn't have ordered a side of it had it been listed on the menu. Second, the noodles are apparently made in-house but didn't taste fresh to me. They were chewy and thick unlike other noodles of this style I've had before. There was also a disproportionate amount of bean sprouts & egg compared to chicken and noodles. It felt like they were trying to fill up the bowl with side ingredients. ChoLon was not up to my standard personally but the restaurant itself has a nice ambiance and I can see this being a decent spot if you stick to appetizers & drinks.

Meatballs
Eleanor C.

We went for a walk around Sloan lake and since it was our anniversary we decided to eat out. We didn't know that ChoLon and Gusto were the same restaurant and we were torn which one to go to. We arrived and found out they're the same owners so can you believe how excited we were to have the option to eat Asian fusion and Italian in one same spot?! It was Tuesday so it was an all day happy hour price and it was reasonable for the quality, the ambiance and service. Location was right across the lake too! Meatballs were good but so underrated was the friend focaccia that went with it. It was so bouncy! We had 4 orders of the softshell crab bao buns. Originally ordered 2 but it was really good and so worth the price and so we order again. It was soft and not pokey. Aoli was good too. Gen Tso dumplings were a bit of a miss because it didn't taste anything special or unique. It was a little spicy, a little sour and a little sweet. It good but was nothing unique. Tiramisu was a bit of a miss as it was lacking more moisture from the espresso. You barely tasted the espresso flavor. We might have been better off with the basque cheesecake if we would have known that it looked so good. Peach prosciutto pizza was surprisingly good the peaches were cut thinly and so the flavor wasn't overpowering compared to the rest. Overall food-wise, the skill flavor were there especially when it comes to dough. Place was really beautiful and clean and the servers were very professional and poised.

Duck!!!!
Roland H.

French Onion Soup Dumpling are EPIC. Crudo, Duck, Pork Belly, Calamari all excellent.Beautiful space, fun vibe. Friendly service. Can't wait to go back!

Thai Brussels Sprouts, Ground Pork and Kaffir Lime
Sarrut O.

Stayed at a hotel near by and this was one of the restaurants on their list of recommendations. We did outdoor seating and had great service, everyone was friendly and on top of things. Unfortunately, the food fell short to us. We understand it's a fusion, but the fusion wasn't done well, it didn't seem to marry, left our tastebuds confused and disappointed given the price. The soup dumplings were ok. The large plates (BBQ pork ribs and smoked beef short ribs) were the more disappointing part of our meal). The BBQ ribs had great fusion flavors, though the slaw didn't tie-in with the flavor well. And the scallion pancakes were more like deep fried chips, but wasn't too bad. The whole dish together didn't go well. As for the Smoked short ribs, unfortunately that's the one that left a bad taste in our mouths. It was tougher and the flavor of it was just too sour with the pickled onions garnished on top. It over powered the short ribs and felt like I was just eating sour meat. And I love sour stuff, but this didn't do it for me. The Brussels sprouts were probably the highlight of our meal. We also ordered three sides of jasmine rice (my sister and I are Cambodian so we need our rice) and it tasted like it was a few days old.

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Amanda S.

One of the best meals of my life! The dumplings? Yes please. The waygu steak? Top notch. The drinks - perfect! And the dessert? To. Die. For. Ari was a gem!

Dining room
Bob S.

A local tipped me off to some of her favorite downtown Denver gems, and ChoLon Modern Asian definitely made the highlight reel. Perfect lunch spot--laid-back vibe, full of bold flavors, and just far enough off the radar that we nearly had the place to ourselves. ChoLon opened back in 2010 and pulls its inspiration from street food across Southwest Asia. The menu is all over the map--in the best possible way. Let's talk about those soup dumplings. Everyone raves about them, so we had to see what the fuss was about. We ordered two versions: the General Cho (spicy, savory, punchy) and the French Onion (unexpectedly rich and delicious). Both lived up to the hype--great texture, piping hot, packed with flavor. We also shared the Malaysian chicken stir-fry noodles, which came out steaming, saucy, and fully loaded. Easily enough to feed two hungry adults and then some. Service was on point. We rolled in around 12:15 on a Saturday and only two other tables were seated. That meant lightning-fast food and stellar service from our server Nayar--who couldn't have been more attentive. Would love to come back for a dinner service when we have more time to soak in the ambiance (and maybe tackle more of that menu).

Stephanie K.

Stopped in for a quick bite. The dumplings were amazing. Everything else was on par but not fantastic. The service was quick and friendly. Definitely worth a stop in.

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Priscilla A.

This place was phenomenal. A short walk from the convention center, great for business meetings! The food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. So flavorful and every meal was above my expectations. Drinks were also phenomenal and staff was very kind.

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Ed D.

Very nice restaurant. Our waitress Abby was fabulous. She was so friendly and explained the menu very well with some good suggestions. It's very similar to tapas style where you get dishes to share which was perfect for me and my friend. We tried a bunch of their dishes. The pork belly noodle was our favorite. The pork almost melted in ur mouth and the flavor was so delicious. It was served with fat thick rice noodles. We also tried their soup dumplings, which was well made, the soup inside the dumplings just rushes flavorful inside ur mouth. We tried two kinds and we both liked the general chos dumplings slightly better as it had a spicy kick to it. We got the pork belly bao bun. The bun was so soft and the sauce on the pork belly really made it so tasty...sweet and thick sauce. We also got their bok choy was was also tasty served I a very thin white sauce and just the right amount of salt. I got the fruit flavored whiskey and it was so smooth and very strong...be careful it will definitely hit you if you're a lightweight like me. Finally topped it off with their Vietnamese coffee flavored ice cream with a puff pastry which was also very good. This was a great meal, with great service in a nicely decorated, clean and comfortable restaurant.

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Ask the Community - ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

Is the menu pretty much the same for lunch and dinner?

I think so. I've never been for lunch.

Is this restaurant BYOB?

You can... But they have a full bar.

Is the french onion soup dumpling vegetarian?

Unfortunately it is not. There is beef broth in the dumpling.

Is it wheel chair accesible?

Yes!

How is the parking in the area? Is it better to Uber or drive yourself?

Hi Felicity, We actually do not have valet. We can validate for two hours during dinner and one… 

What are the vegan options?

Their menu changes seasonally, so it's hard to say. You might have to do the old fashioned thing and call them for this one. But it's a great restaurant and they accommodated dietary restrictions every time I've been in.

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