TLDR: the Chef's Counter experience with Chef Douglas and Somm. Jacob was MAGICAL. Can't wait to come back to eat à la carte in the dining room! This place is such a vibe! The chef's counter is just a 6-seater tucked away down the hall of the larger dining room area. So you're having the semi-private dining experience among the hustle and bustle, which is kinda cool. We were the only couple there for the late seating so we basically had a private dining experience! Every dish was just an unexpected combination of flavors that blended so perfectly, it was like a match made in heaven. Loved the Japanese flavors like yuzu kosho and bonito that added a layer of Asian umami. The grilled lamb belly was to die for and I could've had another--and another. We could've listened to the two of them talk the entire night about their passion bc it truly was fascinating. Jacob's pairings were spot on and we truly appreciated his recommendations! We'll definitely come back to Denver just to dine here again. read more

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Beijing Duck Roll cannot be recommended enough - refreshing and easy to share. Lamb Noodles were saucy and tender; if you are interested in trying, it's a great option. Restaurant is unassuming on the outside, very casual yet intimate on the inside. Our server was great, very helpful for our first visit. If I come to Denver again and want some slightly fancier dining, I will 100% be revisiting. (PS: I am admittedly a lightweight, but one Mr. Anderson was plenty for me... would recommend ordering drinks before food as they serve the food rather timely!) read more

Delicious inventive food! Service was great. Ambience inviting. Noodles, pea shoots, tofu, pork chop and salad dishes were all amazing...

Get the duck egg rolls. The sweet and tangy slaw pairs beautifully with the generous duck slices and the roll itself is not fried but more of a wrap, which somehow works. Service was fine. I had to send back a cocktail for the first time ever due to overwhelming anise component. Bar was unwilling to make drinks not explicitly on the current menu, even those from their own past menus. Other dishes are decent (I sampled bites from most of the menu since my party of 20 chose the "chef's choice" option) , but not standout. read more

Hop Alley - HH menu as of Oct 2025 - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

interesting, inventive Chinese joint... catering towards a memorable dining experience... you don't need to hear it from me... it's been recognized by Michelin Guide and if they dial in their presentation a little more, I think it's borderline a one star experience but at a reasonable price. This is a great spot to take out of town guests but I would encourage you to make a reservation as we waited almost 40 minutes on a Monday. The cocktails were ok but the food well it was inspiring. We started with the dragon whiskers which were the perfect blend of acidic, crisp and clean. The duck rolls were also very unique- but the dish that really blew my mind - which is in my opinion hard to execute was the flank steak with tripe; it was perfectly seasoned and the contrasting textures were out of this world. My only feedback would be to increase the size of the standard glass wine pour. Highly recommended thankfully it's in my neck of the woods. read more

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Hop Alley is a popular restaurant with limited seating for larger groups. I'd recommend reservations at least a day ahead if you are planning on going. We had a group of six and though the dishes are meant to be shared, I think the dish sizes are more conducive for a party of four. My recommendations: Sichuan Fish Claypot - flavorful broth with some kick to it. Nice and tender fish. Beijing Duck Roll - I'm kind of a sucker for anything wrapped. This one wrap has seasoned duck with a bunch of veggies for some crunch. Thought these were decent: Gai Lan - Gai Lan with a lot of interesting crispy toppings to give it some variety to the texture La Zi Ji - I'm used to eating this one with a light coating of a wet batter. This was almost like a dry coating/dredge - spicy with a little sweetness. Dragon Whiskers - pea sprouts with garlic and some other additions like flower petals and a big hit of tartness/acid. The other dishes: Bone Marrow Fried Rice - I was expecting something very different, but I thought it was quite normal tasting and cooked to a firmer rice texture than average. Pickles (Yen Tsai) - an interesting assortment of spicy pickled vegetables. No cucumbers but it had cabbage, jalapeños, bean sprouts, and squash Hong You Chao Shou - pork dumplings - this packs a big punch of flavor and spice as the initial taste, but ultimately, I found these dumplings to be way too salty. read more

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Five BIG shining stars for Hop Alley! It was absolutely worth the month-long wait list. Set an alarm- their reservations fill up quickly! Everything we ate was phenomenal! Definitely get the eggplant! read more

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Came here for husband's birthday and it was a very nice experience. This restaurant had been on our list for a long time to try, so lots of hype! Very nice touch to be seated and have a personalized menu printed out with "Happy Birthday". Service was a little slow - we waited a bit before we were able to get our order in. We ordered the GAI LAN broccoli, SICHUAN FISH CLAYPOT, BONE MARROW FRIED RICE, and a special potsticker they had. I think our favorite item we had was the potsticker special - had a great sauce and texture, and good amount of heat. My favorite was the GAI LAN - there was some definite depth of flavor and I loved the wood-grilled flavor. The claypot was fun to try but don't think I'd get again - had a good amount of heat (borderline too much). The fish was cooked well. I wasn't blown away by the bone marrow fried rice - it was solid fried rice but a little bland honestly. I think our bar was so high - it was definitely a good meal and would go back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Hop Alley is definitely one of my more favorite places to eat in Denver and in the city, worth of its Bibs. Came on a Friday and fortunately was able to get seated without a reservation. Service was nice and helpful in getting us a longer stay where possible. Duck Roll - tasty and duck forward, as if you just married typical beef rolls with Peking duck cuts. Be sure to ask for their chili sauce to give it some more flavor. Fish pot - delicious, well cooked fish and flavorful broth with just right level of mala. Chicken thigh - taste like healthier more chicken forward Taiwanese popcorn chicken, but with a good bit of spice so be aware Bone marrow rice - good rice that's well imbued with the bone marrow. Good filler with all the other food as well Wontons - def a get for the table. Good flavor and filling and super shareable. Cocktails are good as well. Hip hop vibes between the art and music. read more

We had a large group for dinner here of 13 people. They said they'd have a set menu because of the size of the group. The only two downsides were that they didn't give us a heads up on what that menu would be like and didn't give us an option to have some input. At the very least, it would've been nice to know how many dishes were coming out to help us pace ourselves. Instead, we got super full after the 5th course not realizing 5 more were coming out. The highlights were the vegetable dishes and steak dish. I personally also liked the duck wraps and spicy chicken. Most of the others found the chicken too spicy but I enjoyed it. The service was quick and attentive even with such a large group. It's certainly worth checking out. read more

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Delicious dinner date night! My boyfriend and I had dinner at the bar here and enjoyed everything we got. We had gotten many recommendations to come here and also were looking forward to it as we love Uncle, their sister restaurant. The service was great, even though sitting at the bar was not ideal. The interior of the restaurant is nothing special at all. The best thing we had were the duck rolls with the dragon whiskers coming in a close second- we were not expecting them to be so flavorful and delicious! The garlic noodles were really good, just a bit too spicy for me. The Szechuan peppers in many dishes are spicy, but more of a numbing spice than a hot spice, but still got me quite a bit! We got 4 dishes and a mocktail and spent a bit upwards of $100 so not bad for a great date night, leftovers in tow! read more

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It took me too long to finally get here, but man was it good. They were lovely and printed a happy birthday message for our friend on the menu. Big fan of: the orange wine on the menu currently, the duck rolls, the Vietnamese noodles. If they say something is spicy, take their word for it! read more

Hop Alley - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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More a 3.5 I wanted to like everything more but I found all the food to be a little lackluster, wishing it had a little something else. My friend really enjoyed so maybe my expectations were too high. I thought the seasonal ice cream was a little gummy. Really good old fashioned though :) read more

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The staff went above and beyond for mine and my friend's birthday dinner! Our menus were personalized (although I didn't stick entirely to the gluten free options, it was a thoughtful touch for them to highlight it). The food was pretty good! The highlights for us were the fun music choices in the background, stellar service (Elliot was so supportive and nonjudgmental throughout the entire meal!), and personalized menus. I'd probably come back! read more

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Loved the food and service! We started with the dragon whiskers and the koginut potstickers. The dragon whiskers were so delicious. The greens were full of flavor and the garlic was delicious. I think it may have been a bit too salty personally but I still enjoyed it. The potstickers were really good! I loved the spicy, sweet and tangy flavors each component provided. Was really unique and I've never had anything like it. They were perfectly crispy where they were seared. For our mains we had the cumin lamb and the fried chicken. The cumin lamb had a great rich savory spice that was delicious. The flavors were wonderful and melded together perfectly. I thought this was also a bit salty. The meat was cooked perfectly. The fried chicken was cooked perfectly and I loved the sweet and spicy dry rub. However, this was pretty spicy. We almost finished the dish but it got to be a bit too spicy at the end. I would not recommend this dish unless you have a medium-high spice tolerance. I loved the rice that came in boxes it was cute and they bring refills The drinks were great. I had the martini and I loved the sweet sochu flavor in the drink. The old fashioned was great would highly recommend. Definitely both of those drinks were some of my favorite drinks ever. For dessert we got the mulled wine sorbet and the coconut lime sorbet. The wine was good. I loved the homey flavors and I was satisfied with this one. However, the coconut lime was unbelievable! They were perfectly flavors were perfect and I loved the crunchy coconut bits! Some of the best sorbet I've had in a long time! The service was quick overall and I thought our server was really helpful and professional and so nice. I also liked the ambiance a lot. The music wasn't too loud and the seats were comfy. The decor was trendy and spacious. I wish there was more r&b mixed in because it became too rap heavy for me. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and go back! read more

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I have never enjoyed a restaurant the way I did Hop Alley. The food came out so fresh and the service was top tier. I love that they had unique food options and were extremely considerate of allergies / dietary restrictions. I love the restaurant itself, very well decorated and the music was a straight bop. Can't wait to try it again! read more

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Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and overall, I'd say it was pretty solid. It's definitely on the pricier side compared to what I'm used to for Chinese food, but the quality and presentation were both very well done. The standout for me was the bone marrow fried rice--rich, flavorful, and super satisfying. It hit all the right notes and I'd definitely order it again. We also tried the Chinese broccoli, which had a flavor profile I wasn't expecting--but in a good way! Unique and memorable. That said, the fried fish was a miss for me. The flavor was overpowering and not well-balanced, and I've had much better versions elsewhere for a lower price. It just didn't live up to the rest of the meal. Would I go out of my way to come back? Probably not. But if a friend wanted to celebrate here again, I'd be happy to tag along--especially for that fried rice. Just know there are plenty of other spots that offer similar dishes at a more affordable price point. read more

Hop Alley - Fried fish - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Our only meh meal in Denver: overpriced & not elevated well. Sad cuz I usually love Chinese fusion. Completely full for a weekend dinner--and not an Asian person in sight. The Beijing duck roll was kinda dry, needs a side of hoisin sauce. The Sichuan boiled beef was overwhelmingly sour. The bone marrow fried rice had nice bits of bone marrow but was otherwise pretty flavorless. read more

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Truly fantastic meal here from start to finish! The greeter and servers were all very friendly and attentive, even congratulating me multiple times on an accomplishment we were celebrating. The food was so delicious, well spiced and unique. A favorite was the chili dumpling dish as well as the curry veggie noodles. read more

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To celebrate my birthday and engagement, I picked Hop Alley for a night out with some of my girlfriends. Overall, I was seriously impressed with the food, but the drinks were a miss for me. We tried several cocktails--the Saturn, I'm Very Complicated, and something Katinka--but none hit the mark. They felt unbalanced, oddly sweet yet sour, and a bit one-note. The dirty martini, however, was fantastic--perfectly made, though it's hard to mess up a classic. If you're coming here, I'd recommend sticking to traditional drinks. The food was outstanding though. We ordered the bone marrow fried rice (5/5), the duck roll (3/5), a chilled tofu dish (5/5), dumplings in spicy sauce (5/5), and the Bavette steak (a million out of 5). That Bavette steak is still on my mind..it was absolute perfection, no notes. The fried rice and tofu were close runners-up, both packed with incredible flavor. The pork dumplings were delicious too, but be warned--they bring the heat! As for the duck roll, the rest of the table loved it, but it wasn't my favorite. Definitely worth trying, though, based on everyone else's reaction. At the end of the meal, the waiter asked, "Do you want a dessert to celebrate?" which we assumed meant it was on the house. Turns out, it wasn't...it was $15, and honestly, not very good. It would have been better if they'd just asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu instead of implying it was complimentary. While I never expect freebies, it felt a little off, especially after spending over $500 on the meal. That said, the food (especially the Bavette) made it all worth it, and I'd definitely come back! read more

Hop Alley - The dessert in question - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Came here on the recommendation of a Brooklyn foodie. He's got good taste and nailed it - was worth going out of my way to get here. The vibe is great - stepping off quiet streets into a vibrant corner restaurant with a long table for big groups, smaller tables by the windows and then a vibrant bar scene of convivial folks in pursuit of good drinks (both bartenders had skills) and food. When I sat down people were discussing their favorites and what I should get as someone who announced "I wanted to taste the rainbow" (when in Rome!). Someone even shared their last duck roll - get it! You can get a half order too. They also shared a piece of the dry spiced chicken thighs. Also excellent. A full order was going to dominate my palate as a single eater, though they do half of that too (I think). I started with a Manhattan on the rocks, and the bartender sought to clarify Rocks (plural) or a big cube. A great question, I took the latter. He was great at explaining the menu and answering my questions. I ordered a couple wontons (2 minimum, sweet and savory) a few dumplings (2 minimum, spicyyy), the Chinese broccoli and the boneless spare ribs. Hit after hit after hit. While I finished everything without a struggle, I wasn't going to order more. Until I heard about desserts. I ended up trying the strawberry sweet cream scoop and the lime sorbet with dried coconut. Both excellent and paired well with an Amaro. I would totally come back to taste the rest of the rainbow. read more

Hop Alley - Chinese broccoli and spare ribs - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Hop Alley was a huge disappointment. I cannot understand why anyone would honestly rate the food here five stars. The quality and preparation of every dish was poor on the night of our visit. The sliced beef with the egg dip was near inedible. The meat was sooooooooo dry and cold . The dip was literally soy sauce and egg yolk . The eggplant dish was sooooooo salty and one dimensional. The dumplings were truly the worst we have ever had ! I'm not exaggerating . I confidently rate them number 1 for the WORST dumplings ever served in a restaurant. The only thing that was kind of ok was the cold tofu , but even it wasn't anything to write home about . The whole meal was embarrassing. Super expensive for terrible food. I totally feel ripped off. The one star is for the friendly service . They are nice people. It's an esthetic space and they play unexpected music you would not typically hear in a restaurant. So I get what they are trying to do. However, no way I would ever recommend anyone come here for food . I waited 3 months before writing this review because I wanted to be fair and not be overly reactive. But even now , thinking about the whole experience at Hop Alley makes me upset . It was a waste of money and time . read more

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This review is for the chef's counter - I came here on a Thursday after a conference with my colleagues. This was our special treat to ourselves. This was most definitely the highlight of our trip and quite the experience! For starters, I recommend coming with an empty stomach and an open mind. You get a special menu that is created from the chefs and sommelier. It's really neat to be able to see things being made first-hand and also to be able to pick the chefs' brains about the meaning behind their dishes. In addition to the meal, we also paired it with the wine/sommelier experience. This meant that we had a wine pairing with each meal +/- few extra drinks on the house. Staff were very attentive and interactive. The ambiance was intimate and cozy. We learned so much more than we anticipated. As a foodie, I appreciate the attention to detail and creativity that was put into each dish. They used unique ingredients that weren't overpowered by each other. Never in my life would I have thought that tofu could be made into ganache for dessert. The meats like lamb and pork belly were so tender & delicious. I was a little nervous about the saltiness that I read about in prior reviews, but truthfully - I did not think that at all. From the squid ink to the persimmons to the sunflower seed mole... so creative & so tasty! read more

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I feel like I'm being a little generous here with the 4/5 but I'll let it slide. Hear me out, I genuinely think this place should be a 5/5 given their menu, vibes, and potential but idk if the kitchen had an off-night or what but the food just was a bit lacking. The concept was pretty cool, I really liked the interior design and the music was r&b and hip hop. I was PUMPED to come here. The reviews are insane and the menu is right up my alley (pun intended) so maybe I came in with too high expectations. I was mainly looking forward to the la zi Ji and the bone marrow rice. The la zi ji was good but genuinely pretty dry, and you can't see it in the picture. The bone marrow fried rice had good base flavor but was kinda missing some sortve "pop" to it. I was really excited to try it but it was just kinda oily. The broccoli was DELISH and the noodles were great too! But I wish they were a bit spicier The food was good I just think maybe next time the kitchen will be on their game a bit more. I'm really looking forward to trying it again! Service was really quick and nice! read more

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I don't have much to add here. The restaurant is hip, with upbeat, modern music playing. Service is good. Food comes in generous portions and is delicious. read more

Hop Alley - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was my husband and I's first time and it definitely blew our minds! As we entered the restaurant, it looks a little small but there is more seating. I really appreciate the cooks visible and a bar seating area. We went on a Saturday night around 6pm and luckily we were able to be seated right away! Food -- Chilled Tofu 5/5 -- my favorite dish!! Everything paired so well together and it was spectacular. It is really flavorful and the juice can be overpowering but I rec eating it with rice!! Hong You Chao Shou 5/5 -- really tasty and flavorful. The chili oil is a little spicy and would rec putting it on the side. Mushroom Fried Rice 4/5 -- the rice was really great and the mushroom was super flavorful! The only thing I felt about this dish was that it was a little salty. Braised Pork Shank 5/5 -- the flavor was amazing! When you make a sandwich, it pair nicely was the fermented veggies! It complimented each other. Overall, I was definitely amazed by the food! The service was great when it came to filling our cup but our waitress didn't really come by often. Def great! read more

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Hop Alley is an absolute banger! Sure, we had to wait an hour to get seated (it was a Saturday night, I get it), but let's be real: I'd wait an hour in the freezing cold if it meant getting a taste of that bone marrow fried rice again. I went with a group of 3 and ordered several meals worth of food -- not one but two daiquiri porron, duck rolls, bone marrow fried rice, Sichuan boiled beef, and the Vietnamese iced coffee waffle because why not. Everything was so delicious it should've come with a warning label. I myself am not a huge fan of Asian fusion, and the group I went with are very picky when it comes to our Asian food, but this place threw all our preconceived notions out the window. The bone marrow fried rice is like a minimalist painting of food that blows your mind with flavor. The boiled beef was numbing but incredible and packed with a satisfying balance of salty, spicy, and umami goodness. Service was speedy, vibes were great, our waiter was a gem, and if I could rate this place 11/10, I would. Highly recommend--just be ready to fight the urge to lick the plate!! read more

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Dinner last night was amazing . Sat right at the main kitchen table where all the action was . Started off with the lightly stir fried dragon whiskers and tofu with bang bang sauce . Delicious ! So much action , so smoothly run and great service . Just love Hop Alley , can't wait to return read more

Hop Alley - Grilled Asparagus with everything crumble - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I'm obsessed. I've been here countless times and each time is perfect. I get la zi ji every time. I've gotten pretty much everything on the menu though and you can't go wrong. I recently got the mushroom dish and was so pleasantly surprised by the taste and spice! I will mention most things on the menu are kind of spicy, but I love it. The restaurant is beautiful and the servers are so knowledgeable about the menu. It's always fun to chat with them. I can't wait for my next meal there. read more

I'm kind of mad I didn't hop down this alley sooner because I was blown away by everything! This spot can sometimes be over looked being at the end of RiNo but trust me when I say you should spend more time down this way. Tonight we had a table of 7 reserved for a birthday. We were sat at a family style table with a lazy susan present in the middle to cater to Hop Alley's family style dishes. Our waiter was on par with recommendations and did great explaining to us how the evening would go under his wing. Tonight we ordered: Appetizers Fried Wontons Koginut Potstickers Mains Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce Mushroom Fried Rice Singapore Vegetable Noodles Sichuan Boiled Beef The fried wontons may be a simple dish on paper but the level of execution on frying to a perfect golden brown crisp and amount of filling is not simple. Wontons can sometimes be soggy at the base due to filling but these were still crispy all the way around with the sweet duck sauce to add acidity to the savory wontons. The potstickers had the perfect filling/wrapper ratio. The black vinegar was a great addition to drizzle over to add flavor. I've never had a warm green apple slice but easily my favorite part added in. Almost melted in your mouth. The eggplant? WOW. This dish reminds me of a traditional wok dish due to its ingredients but elevated to make your taste buds explode. The eggplant fell apart in your mouth. Garlic should be everyone's favorite and judging if you don't like (jk) Pair this dish with rice and you'll never look back. Mushroom Fried Rice may sound simple again but this packed a punch and left a coating of flavors in mouth from the fried rice that made me want more and more. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and weren't chewy or rubbery. Break the egg yolk and stir it up!! Sichuan Boiled Beef was my favorite by far. "Boiled Beef" may sound like an odd title to some however when it's boiled in sichuan broth??? Don't be scared at all!! The beef soaks up every bit of broth it can to be a Sichuan bomb in your mouth. Sichuan Peppers have a "numbing/tingling" effect in your mouth so don't be alarmed when you feel that. It's normal! Sichuan peppers CAN be spicy to some but for those who can eat spicy... I'd consider this a mild/medium. Pair this with rice as well!! Singapore vegetable noodles were great thin rice noodles that paired well with all the vegetables that were cooked perfectly. No overcooked/undercooked vegetables. I might have added some of the Sichuan broth to the noodles and that made great even better. I loved the open kitchen design because that shows confidence in what they do. Black painted walls with light colored wood accents. Hip Hop music on the speakers to keep the vibe fun and outgoing. Our table was loving each song that came on. We will be back. Thanks Hop Alley!! read more

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My Chinese friend reluctantly calls this the best Chinese food that Denver has to offer, but I don't think that's saying much. The gai lan was the most interesting dish, it had a smokey flavor profile that makes it unique. Eggplant and spicy wontons were standard. Duck roll is mostly cabbage with a small bite of duck. I wouldn't confidently recommend it to an Asian friend. I'm surprised to see that they have Michelin recognition, so you might enjoy it more than I did. Their biggest strength is the service and the ambiance, which were both great. read more

Hop Alley - Gai lan, eggplant, and wontons - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Denver has a strong offering here. I met up with one of my friends who grew up here, and we had Gai Lan, bone marrow fried rice, and the Beijing Duck Rolls. All of the offerings were solid even with the many places I've been to here at home in California. Whoever curated this menu knows what's up. My friend told me that there's only one restaurant in Denver that offers authentic Chinese food but that this place is great for guests. I agree and am glad she suggested we have dinner here. The ambiance is awesome. Hip hop vibes garner your attention when you walk in and look up at the wall. The cooks are busy preparing meals, and the greeter was super nice and got my information quickly. Wait time wasn't bad at an hour for peak hours. This place is popular and poppin based on the activity of people having dinner, putting their names in for a table, and waiting outside. I'd definitely come back and try other offerings. Our server at the bar was super nice and efficient. Cheers! read more

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We came in without reservations and luckily we were seated at one of the bar tops. Since our son is a cook here, we were were treated like culinary royalty. We don't ask for it, but the staff knows us. We ordered several dishes and were gifted a couple others. We started off with house made fried wantons, which were crispy and delicious. Their dipping sauce is great. I had some type of salmon bite (night's special), which was awesome. Everything thing else that came out was top notch. For dessert we had the house made waffle with Tai coffee iced cream. It was unexpected and delicious, even Boss Lady loved it, which is rare. read more

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We ordered take out & got the GF bone marrow fried rice & Singapore noodles. My favorite was the Singapore noodles. I wish we could've added a protein to both but the online order didn't give us the option. The bone marrow fried rice was pretty heavy on the white pepper. Not a big fan. Great takeout option. read more

Yes - it's higher end Chinese food, not really Cantonese for a mix of Chinese culture. When they expanded, you can sometimes get a walk in table if you go early Vs the hard to get reservations. But - I love their dumplings (spicy) and cold tofu. This is not federal Blvd but a nice addition to RiNO. This is a great and cute date night ... but you are paying the premium for the venue, at least they do unlimited free rice with you meal. Lol read more

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This place lives up to the hype! Really great drinks, amazing food and excellent service. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The spicy dumplings were a spice level 11 but so tasty - I did not find them as spicy and I'm glad we got it. I'm not a fan of cold food but my friend got the chilled tofu and I was blown away by how tasty it was. The Singaporean vegetable noodles were very comforting and flavourful. I'm glad we tried this place and it does live up to its bib gourmand status! Highly recommend drinks and dinner here. read more

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Really enjoyed my meal at Hop Alley! The bartenders choice cocktail and food we got were so delicious and rich in flavor. Beijing Duck Rolls Fried Wontons Eggplant with Garlic Sauce read more

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As an asian american living in Colorado, this food was very nostalgic for me. It reminded me a lot of the food that I would eat as a kid and at home. These are traditional dishes with a slight twist. The flavors are close, just elevated. I would definitely come back to Hop Alley to try some of the other dishes on the menu. To start off, it was a bit frustrating that we had to wait 20 minutes even with a reservation. We went on a Thursday night and there were 4 parties with reservations waiting ahead of us. Maybe they have too many reservation slots for the same time frame? Im not sure. I would definitely reccomend making a resy because I dont know how long you would have to wait without one. I would also recommend not being SUPER hungry when coming in case you guys have to have 20-30 minutes. The service was very good though. The hostess apologized and thanked us for waiting. Our server was helpful too Nd asked about any allergies at the beginning. He also boxed and bagged our leftovers at the end. The drink menu looked very good, but looking around and including the drink I got, it looked like the drinks were all fairly small and fairly expensive. The eggplants were our favorite dish. Good sauce with balanced flavors and pairs perfectly with their jasmine rice. The duck rolls were also good, doesnt taste like a peking duck roll but still good. The bone marrow fried rice was very good, buttery and the tiniest bit spicy (I could taste a hint of white pepper which I really liked). The clams were decent, but probably my least favorite thing that we got. It was a bit on the salty side for me. Overall, food was pretty solid and this is a good place to come with bigger groups because it is family style. The dishes are not super big so you could also come in a party of 2. I like this place but I think it's a bit expensive for what it is. That might just be me because I am used to this kind of food and grew up eating it. read more

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They wouldn't let us order a single wonton dish alone, said we needed to put in our 'whole order'. We were hungry and needed some sustenance to make decisions. So to comply with the rules, we ordered 3 things including said wontons, tofu with peanut sauce and garlic noodles. The bartender then says that's not enough food. (what?) Food comes: wontons are precooked not fresh cold inside, (tofu is big slop of tofu, sauce and cucumbers. I would have gladly exchanged some tofu for more peanuts.) The garlic noodles were bready, chewy and barely even a hint of garlic that I could taste. (didn't finish) Overall, needless to say, after a $90 bill, I was very unhappy. Not for me; I could do with out the attitude, ordering rules, and the quality of the food was pathetic for the price. Good luck. read more

I booked Hop Alley for my two-year anniversary with my boyfriend--our first night in Denver--and it ended up being such a memorable dinner. We added two more people to our reservation last minute, but not before the restaurant printed "Happy Anniversary Hana & Tony" on our menus! It was such a cute touch that made us laugh, especially since one of our friends was also celebrating a birthday (though we didn't tell the restaurant, so no shoutout for him--oops!). To top it off, the staff poured us all a generous glass of champagne to celebrate, which felt super thoughtful and really set the tone for a special night. I'd definitely come back here for any special occasion. For food, we split the Beijing Duck Roll, Pepper Beef, La Zi Ji, and Bone Marrow Fried Rice--everything was flavorful and beautifully presented. I was obsessed with the Pepper Beef--it had incredible flavor and just the right amount of heat. The Bone Marrow Fried Rice was also a favorite at the table. We tried to order the Dragon Whiskers, but due to a mix-up, we were served the Singapore Vegetable Noodles instead. When we let the staff know, they offered to comp the Dragon Whiskers and let us keep the noodles, which was a great response. We were so full by that point that we just stuck with the noodles--but it gives us a reason to come back! The drink menu was also impressive--great cocktails and a fun vibe throughout. The space is modern and stylish without feeling stuffy, and the service was warm and attentive. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and I'd recommend Hop Alley to anyone looking for a fun, elevated night out in Denver. read more