"I waited all summer for this. It's so good, it's the best ramen I've ever had and I love coming…read morehere. I ask weekly if we can come. It's a very good place and I think a lot of people would like it. I'm not kidding, it's so good". - our 8 year old daughter Photo of her making sure she gets every last drop!

Stop the clocks, sound the horns and release the hounds, a truly worthy restaurant was discovered…read morein Denver that should be celebrated. Uncle is a small, Asian fusion shrine that one should place on your must visit list. In the Northwest area of Denver, Uncle has limited seating and a show if you sit at the bar. Reservations are strongly suggested and well worth the wait. Crazy combinations, flavor bombs throughout and a culinary delight you won't regret. Tonight, we sat at the bar and watched the magic happen. These guys are cranking out amazing and delectable treats you won't forget. The Uncle salad was a great starter with charred cabbage, lemongrass, mint, cilantro, arugula, and peanuts lightly coated in a Thai coconut dressing. A slight burn only leaving you to crave just one more bite, ha! The fried soft shell crab in a bao bun with green papayo slaw, coconut mayo and cilantro nam prik was sweet, perfect crunch and memorable. Two for two with one dish left. The cold spicy sesame noodles with seasoned chicken, granny Smith apple slivers, arugula, cashews and nanami togorashi, a perfect closing dish for an exceptional meal. The service, food quality, flavors and preformance from the bar seats were second to none. The concept, portion size, flavor and cost were a real treat in the big city food scene of Denver. If you haven't been here yet, get to the internet and book a table, I promise you won't regret it. To the staff, chefs, and all members of Uncle, thank you for a surprising and incredibly great meal, we will return on our future trips to Denver.

We spent hours looking for an elevated dinner experience in Denver with great food and a vibe, and…read moreChoLon absolutely delivered on both. We chose the five-course tasting menu and added a couple of sides, and every dish was perfectly executed. But the service is what really inspired me to write this review. Jack was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, made excellent suggestions, and went above and beyond--even helping me get my phone charged during dinner. It's that kind of thoughtful service that turns a great meal into a memorable experience. The next time I'm in Denver, I'll definitely be back. Don't skip the Chiang Mai Wonton and the dumplings,

I was really hoping, no -expecting,to like this because EVERYONE would rant and rave about how…read moredelicious this place was... Honestly, it was pretty mid at best. I was intrigued by the dumplings, but definitely did not try them seemed a bit to modern. Malaysian noodles were decent with bit of flavor, but overwhelmingly, egg & bean sprouts with very little noodle & overcooked pork belly. It was so rough... I was really expecting some being that would basically melt in my mouth and that was not at all the experience. it made me miss San Francisco Asian food so much... as a treat myself kind of meal, it was fine, but I'm glad I went by myself rather than a date night with my husband cause I think we both would've regretted it on the plus side if there is one is that the staff we're remarkably friendly even for the lunch crowd. It was pretty slow.

Decided to come here for my birthday, ambience and aesthetic is nice. I loved the dinner lighting,…read morewe did come here during dinner time on a Wednesday. Decently busy, but we didn't wait long for a table. Our server did take a minute to get to our table, and as someone who's never been here she was helpful. She did kind of over explain a little, but I expect it from servers. The food itself was good, I disliked how our tables food came out at seperate times. Who I was with, their food came out halfway through the rest of us being done with our food. She said her food was cold, and the server only checked on us once. Overall it was Just okay.

We came here for dinner during a bachelorette trip, and it did not disappoint!! the food here is…read moreabsolutely delicious, I highly recommend getting the sliders. While we were waiting for our reservation, we went to the rooftop, grabbed some drinks, and it was absolutely beautiful at the top. The drinks were delicious, (Espresso Martinis) and the vibes were immaculate! I highly recommend this place, it is a very large place, and there is ample seating. If you just want to enjoy some drinks, go to the rooftop!!

Bottomless mimosas were amazing!! Highly recommend the Yuzu flavor. Chicken & waffles roujiamo was…read more and so were the pork xiao long Bao dumplings and Kobe beef dumplings Also shoutout to our Sir Joon and Justin for making our brunch so much fun!!

Bao Tennyson is a great little spot to have in the neighborhood, especially if you're looking for…read moresomething different to enjoy during happy hour. The food is tasty, with a nice variety of options to choose from, and the happy hour is definitely worth checking out. I always appreciate places where you can stop in for a few bites without needing to commit to a huge meal. Good food, a great happy hour, and a spot I'll happily visit again!

Fantastic experience at Cholon Sloan's Lake! The food was excellent, especially the dumplings and…read morethe spaghetti all'assassina -- both were absolutely delicious and stood out as highlights of the meal. But what really made the experience special was the service from Brittany (I believe that was her name). She mentioned that she was newer, but you never would have known it. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about making sure we had a great experience. Great food paired with genuinely exceptional service. I'll definitely be back!

We had high hopes for Cholon! We had heard about their French onion soup dumplings ever since we…read moremoved to Denver. Unfortunately, our experience was lackluster. I will start by saying that our server was helpful and attentive! So this is nothing against our service. The consistency of the food is where there were problems. The Not-So-Good Food Unfortunately, the French onion soup dumplings were undercooked. We could tell they would have been good if they were allowed the time to cook through. Additionally, the soft shell crab Bao buns were very salty and tasted a bit off. The Good Food We enjoyed the General Cho's soup dumplings and the sticks of wagyu beef were also good. Nothing to write home about, but nice to try. We were there on a Tuesday, so all day happy hour applied. We took advantage of the happy hour, but noticed that it wasn't much of a deal. For instance, they charge $7 instead of $16 for their dumplings, but they don't state that it's a half portion. Most happy hour items are like this, a half portion that equates to the same price per unit or $1 cheaper per unit compared to the regular menu. It felt a bit misleading and frustrating when you add the inconsistent food quality. I suspect this was a recent change, because many reviews have mentioned the excellent happy hour deals.

A simply fantastic birthday meal. Unforgettable…read more Ginger Pig is one of the places I'm most excited to visit again in Denver.

How this restaurant earned the attention of Michelin Bib Gourmand, I do not know nor agree. I loved…read morethe ambiance, cozy space and the staff was exceptional but to much surprise the food severely lacked the warmth and flavors I was hoping for. Order: 1. nam jim crab cheese wontons ($16) 2. kkanpunggi - korean fried chicken ($23) 3. xinjiang yang rou - cumin lamb stir fry ($26) 4. "have you eaten?" chef special ($28) 5. cucumber salad ($2.50) which we were told came with the korean fried chicken. 6. 6% support fee ? no explanation and no warning. 1. Lacked flavor depth. If I was to pinch a crab and pull out a penny sized chunk of meat and wrap it in cheese it would still contain more substance than this dish. The nam jim sauce was overpowered by fish sauce and left no room for the foundational flare of the sauce like the herbs, chili, sugar or even the lime juice to flourish. 2. Lacked flavor, poor breading, fatty pieces of chicken. This beautiful classic dish is also suppose to be balanced, but alas was swallowed by a sharp garlic taste. Don't get me wrong, I love garlic but no other ingredients were noted. The gochujang barely peeked through in the beginning but slowly ran for the hills a bite or two in leaving my mouth only smelling and tasting like fresh garlic. This dish should also have chicken double or triple fried but the single layer of batter on the chicken, which seemed to shortly touch the oil, was squishy and falling off. This dish contained a handful of chicken pieces and accompanied by a to-go container of undercooked, cold rice... 3. My grandfather thought this dish was balanced well, he enjoyed the spice heat of the dish. The cilantro portion on this dish once again overpowered the cumin and the lamb. The stir fry potion was done moderately, none of the chile's in this dish were roasted before (which in my opinion leaves behind a ton of flavor). This dish could've easily been a stir fry without the amount of oil left in the bottom of the bowl after the meal. The green onion and pepper made no appearances and was also served with an additional undercooked cold to-go container of rice. 4. The chef was in the mood for a frozen salmon 'poke bowl'. The poke sauce was a good, simple sauce with onions, nothing out of the ordinary. What made me not finish half my bowl was the temperature the salmon was served. Almost as if a scoop of salmon was prepped onto a sheet, placed in a freezer, freezer burned, then was given 20 minutes to sit out and be plated next to, again.. undercooked, cold rice. I bit into the salmon and the center was still frozen in every single piece. This dish was not a "whatever the chef is in the mood to cook you when he gets the order" type of dish as I was led to believe. I am a huge fan of poke but to serve frozen fish pieces is almost a disrespect to the foundations of the dish. 5. I loved the cucumber salad, I am not sure what they put in it but it was delish. 6. I eat in denver often and rarely come across a 6% fee for support. If it is for healthcare for workers I love that but at least tell us why on the receipt or something. All-in-all the restaurant social experience was superb. Staff was friendly and attentive, ambiance was more than I expected in regards to decorating and setting a 'vibe' but the restaurant does not know what it is (which artistically I respect) but the food paid the price on account of this establishments uncertainty. 2/5 stars.

Our go-to Chinese spot, though they also have Thai dishes. We love the scallion pancakes, lo mein,…read morebeef on a skewer, soups, and a variety of entrees ranging from spicy basil chicken to sizzling black pepper steak to simple sesame chicken. We don't live within delivery range anymore and will drive 20 minutes for takeout because we enjoy the food so much. We have also dined in and had a solid experience.

I've been eating here for years and love the quality and flavor of every dish. I recently tried the…read morespicy chicken with basil and I'm so sad I didn't try it sooner, it is AMAZING!

Went to see Tommy at the Buell last night ( amazing production)…read more Before the show wanted to check out Bao Brewhouse...which has become a classic for pre-theater dinning. Loved everything about the place. Dined at the bar and had a great beer: Honey lavender....sounds weird but was amazing and pared well. Food comes out fast but was well paced so that you can enjoy each dish. Dishes were hot and had great flavors and textures....I admit I am a sucker for Bao and Potstickers etc Great friendly service. Would recommend and will come back. FYI...they have a AYCE Tuesday that looks amazing and is a great deal...just sayin

We originally decided to give this place a try because we went to the Avalanche game and it was one…read moreof few open late that was not fast food. The shumai and pork buns came out first and really heightened our expectations. Both were delicious. The sauce that came with the shu mai is one of my favorites that I have ever tried. The pork buns are served with a spicy sauce which my dad liked but I decided to pass on. After that, we continued to get more and more disappointed. The Kung Pao Shroom Trio was not our favorite. The sauce on top was lacking and this dish really needs some protein. We also did not enjoy the cheeseburger dumplings. They did not have any cheese in them and the spicy mustard on top did not go with what we felt like the theme of the dish should be. I will say that every dish has great presentation. When we went, it was late. However, none of the servers seemed extremely interested in helping and they would drop items and quickly leave before you could say anything. They do have an online order and pay system which is really nice and the food comes out quickly. They do keep your sodas filled. The ambiance is definitely more bar like (again, makes sense since it was late) since they have a bar upstairs. Not a place for kids. We would come again for some shu mai and pork buns, but that's all.

Brought my husband and my mom here when she was visiting from out of town and we loved it! The…read morerestaurant was crowded, but had a fun atmosphere and wasn't too loud to hear our conversation at the table. We started with drinks and I loved that they offered a non-alc sake b*mbs! I was not drinking that night, so it was fun to participate in this. They even ring a gong before you drop the juice into the NA beer. For food, we ordered a bunch of plates to share. We started with the steamed edamame, the Szechuan dumplings, spam bao, and the chicken karaage, and the shaved broccoli salad (which ended up being our favorite dish of the night - super tangy and refreshing). We also ordered the sesame noodles and carbonara, which was delicious and cool to see an Asian version of a carbonara. The service was very friendly and attentive. The dishes did come out of the kitchen a little slow, but overall the service was good. Would note that parking in LoHi is difficult so definitely get there early to find a spot in the neighborhood because they don't have a parking lot. Also recommend making a reservation at least a few weeks in advance if you plan on going on the weekend.

Would absolutely come back here. I loved the menu options and quality of the food we ordered. I'm…read morestill thinking about the tuna temaki (diy handrolls). We also ordered the chicken karaage with kung Pao sauce/toppings. The staff also brought the shaved broccoli for us to try, which was so nice. Our waiter recommended 4 shareables for the 2 of us, but we felt like 3 dishes (1 veg, 1 protein, 1 noodle/rice) was the perfect amount. On a Saturday night the music inside was pretty loud making it difficult to have conversations at the table, so we requested outside seating and loved that experience in nice weather. The tables were also pretty close inside. If you like the busier ambiance like that, then indoor seating would be a fun vibe!

Okinawa has quickly become my favorite neighborhood sushi spot! The servers are incredible friendly…read moreand the food is tasty. We typically order the sushi for two deal and appreciate the variety of food -- it comes with a rainbow roll, tuna roll, and avocado roll, as well as a bunch of nigiri and miso soup or salad to start. It's not typically crowded in here and such a great spot!

We stopped in for Sushi a few weeks back. I had not been here for quite some time. I like the…read morelayout inside and it passed my first test for a Sushi place . . . not having an overly fishy smell when you first walk in. I ordered the Shrimp Tempura Roll. It came with eight pieces, It was shrimp tempura, cucumber, and avocado (I had them omit the crab meat). It was very good. I also tried the Gyoza, which was six pieces. As far as Japanese chicken & pork dumplings go, this was quite nice.