This is such a great "let's eat good without having to dress up spot". Nobody is there to impress,…read morebut the food sure is! We went to celebrate a birthday and they added that to our menu which was a neat touch. A few items I'd urge you to get- 1) the dragon whisker pea tendrils- recommended to us by the waiter otherwise we wouldn't haven gotten them. It's a warm salad dish and we could've eaten two orders. It was really delicious and memorable! 2) fried rice with duck confit. Out of this world. We haven't stopped thinking about it 3) sweet and sour beef. Unreal! And not too heavy Overall, we felt really well taken care of. We're big Anthony Bourdain fans and this felt like his type of place. If you like him, you'll know what I mean about this. There's also an option on the drink menu to buy a round of beer for the chefs. We did that and we'd go back there and hug them if that was an option too. We can't wait to bring friends next time we go.

The crab noodles were the star of the night. Wide, silky noodles tossed in chili oil with snow…read morepeas, crab, and a big nest of crispy fried leeks on top. Rich, a little spicy, and the kind of dish you keep reaching back for. The beef and celery dumplings were a close second, sitting in chili crisp with apple and cashew that added a sweet crunch I didn't expect. The twice-cooked pork belly with winter squash and black bean was deep and savory, perfect over a bowl of rice. The Sichuan Gulf shrimp came out sizzling on a cast-iron platter with serrano, pickled chilies, and charred lime, and it smelled incredible before it even hit the table. Service was excellent from start to finish, and the space has a great energy without being stuffy. Good to know: they don't do modifications (tell your server about allergies), each check includes a 4% kitchen gratuity fee, and there's happy hour Monday-Wednesday, 5-6:30. Already planning a return trip for the crab noodles.

The food, service and ambiance are always good. The lunch specials are a great deal and the north…read morelocation is very comfortable inside. The fried rice is soooooo good.

Where to start! If you're looking for actual good Chinese food. This is the place!! They do have…read moreanother location (which I have not been too) so I can only speak to this location. This is my family & I 2nd time here in Denver and after finding this place the 1st visit we make it a point to come to this location. We're located in Georgia so I think we have a good sense of good Chinese. I always get the Mongolian beef with fried rice (no egg; I'm allergic) My husband always gets the General Tso chicken with the fried rice and he ALWAYS orders this and never has a complaint. My son gets the Sesames chicken also with fried rice and it's sweet and crunchy as they fry the chicken to mix in their sauce and it's worth every penny. Every time! Service sometimes can be short in communication but expected especially when they're working all day and don't have time to eat but their food never misses! It's never crowded or busy when we come no matter the time of day, never noisy always sit at a booth. I highly recommend this place I will always come here when visiting Denv

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.

My first visit to Bao Brewhouse in Denver was an excellent experience! I ordered the Al Pastor Bao…read moreBuns and the Maple Miso Chicken Skewer, and both dishes were absolutely delicious. The flavors were unique, well-balanced, and beautifully prepared. A special thank you to Lina, who provided outstanding service. As a first-time customer, I had several questions about the menu, and she took the time to explain everything thoroughly and offer great recommendations. Her friendly attitude and knowledge made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was great, and the service was spectacular. I highly recommend Bao Brewhouse to anyone visiting Denver, and I look forward to coming back on my next trip!

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.

I went today with my sister to enjoy their omakase happy hour. 1) don't be fooled by the nine…read morecourses, we came out pretty satiated with a serving size and the tastes! 2) I firmly believe that UCHI is a seafood restaurant for people who love seafood; as opposed to many seafood restaurants in Denver, which are seafood places for people who don't necessarily like seafood. (Hahaha!) The place is beautiful and the first thing my sister and I noticed waa the detailed design of their ceiling. There was so much intention placed in many things in the restaurant drom the little menu cubby under the table, to the hair ties in the girls's bathroom, or even the not so uncommon foot pull on their bathroom door so you don't have to open it after washing. The dishes were all delicious. All aspects of it thought of very well. Balanced meals with not too much salt, the proper acidity to liven the dish and even the textures were intentionally made. The BEST thing from this visit was our server, Hailey, who made the visit so personal. She made sure we had the right pacing to our courses and gave proper recommendations. We were excited to share the experience with hee whenever she came by. I think it is safe to say that Uchi is my current favorite restaurant in Denver right now.

Wow! If you are willing to spend a decent amount for fresh, well prepared sushi, make a reservation…read morefor Uchi. I made a reservation for 5pm on a Tuesday which happened to be during Happy hour so decided to order a few bites from the HH menu. Our order was Hama chili Bincho Smoked sake Pork belly Chef's choice temaki Mapo Dofu Madai crudo Sake toro The favorites were the pork belly, smoked sake, sake toro, and Hama chili. I would go back just to order multiples of these. However, it is a bit expensive since there are so many Japanese restaurants popping up in Denver these days that serve just as good quality for less. Our waiter was very attentive and everyone made sure they accommodated the allergy at our table.

might not look like much from the outside but the interior is absolutely stunning. You can tell…read morethey put a lot of time and love into their decor. Service was great, even though our server had a huge table right next to us she never let us feel unattended, food came out quick and she checked on us multiple times. As for the food, we started with the duck wontons, which were crispy and beautifully topped. The bison noodle soup was interesting, not what I would usually go for but did not disappoint! The meat didn't taste gamey and was actually super tender My absolute favorite was the mago sticky rice, just a fantastic amount of sweet, not so overpowering that you couldn't taste the individual flavors and I really appreciated that they let you pour the sweetened half and half yourself for better control on sweetness

First night and we just wanted to eat somewhere within walking distance from where we were staying…read more Fam suggested this location but also made sure to call in - it does get busy here. They had a large party this evening but we let them know we can make it within 20 minutes - so they held a small table for us. Major kudos! After arriving, we were seated immediately. A good amount of seating. Clean along with lovely decor. Definitely was packed on a Friday a little before 7:30PM. They also checked in with us from time to time to see when we were ready for our orders. I didnt realize untol afterward they were wanting to do us a solid by getting ours in before the party of 26 arrived in full and began with their orders. Now that's service! We ordered quite a few dishes - the ones I could remember were: The sampler Platter- Duck Wonton, fried shrimp and chicken Satay Thai BBQ chicken Tom Yum noodle soup (chicken) Pad See Ew Mango Sticky Rice Tell you what. All dishes were legit delicious. I probably should have went beef with the Tom Yum. Wasn't expecting an above average Thai place in Denver, but here we are. The service was exceptional. I will be back. I want to try their rendition of the crying tiger + kraken pow & pad kee mow (drunken noodle). Thanks! So delicious!

"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.

Shoutout to Eric our server he's the best. He recommend a Brazilian ice tea and I spiked it with…read moreFamily Jones Gin. Pandan chicken waffle was on point too and I'm a chicken waffles connoisseur.

Our first day in Colorado, and we stopped here for brunch! Such a cool and unique spot with two…read morestories. We ended up dining upstairs. The restaurant was actually an old mortuary, which makes the history and atmosphere even more interesting! They had so many brunch options to choose from. We ordered the hot green tea, Korean fried chicken bao, and lemon poppy seed pancake. The Korean fried chicken bao was delicious, and the sauce paired perfectly with it! The lemon poppy seed pancake was also one of their popular recommendations. It was good, but a little more tart than I personally prefer since I like my pancakes on the sweeter side. I also loved how the hot green tea was served with a side of honey. It was such a nice little touch! The service was great, too! Our server was so kind and helpful, especially when we were deciding what to order. She gave us some great recommendations and made the experience even better. Overall, such a fun spot with a unique history, cool atmosphere, great service, and plenty of good food options. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

We came for the dumpling class on 8/1 and loved it - highly recommend!! Then we stayed for lunch…read moreafter. The food and service are amazing! The restaurant is pretty large, exceptionally clean and quiet enough to have a conversation. We loved our entire experience and cannot wait to come back, so we've already planned our next visit! We ordered the green beans, Szechuan chicken, sweet rice shao mai, xiao long soup dumplings and our dumplings from class (those are pork and scallion). It was all incredible! There are many more dishes on our list to try.

Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings was one of the highlights of our trip to the RiNo district. The location…read moreis awsome and really easy to walk to if you're already exploring the area. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable, and helped answer a few questions we had about different dishes. We had about a 20 minute wait for our table, so we grabbed a couple cocktails at the bar first. I had the Harmony in Beijing and my girlfriend had the Oolong Old Fashion. Both were really refreshing and a great way to start dinner. One thing we really liked was the ordering style. Once you're seated, you just keep picking out small plates you want to try, just like a lot of dumpling shops in China and Japan. It honestly brought back memories from my trips over there. The atmosphere and decor was beautiful and felt authentic without trying too hard. Our favorites were the Spicy Cucumber Salad, Spicy Green Beans, Beef & Vermicelli Dumplings, Hot Sea Pork and Shrimp Dumplings, Pork & Chive Dumplings, and the Crab Rangoons. Everything was fresh and came out pretty quick. We also ordered the Chicken Lo Mein, but I only had one bite because we bought it to give to a homeless woman we met at the park near where we were staying. The biggest downside is the price. It's very, very expensive for what you get. Dumplings that were basically the same size and quality as ones I ate all over Japan for $4-$7 were over $14 here. A pretty small plate of stir fried green beans being around $20 was kinda hard to justify. The only dishes we really didn't care for were the Chinese Style Broccoli, which was pretty plain and lacked flavor, and the Pork & Mushroom Dumplings. They tasted good, but they were dry enough that I probably wouldn't order them again. Overall, we really enjoyed our dinner and would definitely come back, but probably only for a special occasion. The food and experience were great, but the pricing keeps it from being a place we'd visit regularly or for a casual night out.

The food was wonderful. Just the right amount of heat & spice to be interesting. The service was…read moreimpeccable throughout.

One thing I strongly favor from Pepper Asian Bistro is their steamed white rice. Just like how it's…read moresupposed to be: fragrant jasmine rice with a bit of a bite but not too sticky nor too loose. I could eat a whole bowl of this without anything else! It's otherwise hard to find something not spicy from their menu. We settled on the taiwanese style stir fried noodles. In place of spice, they put a lot of salt in. So I had to have not minded carb on carb and pretty much ate the noodles with white rice, lol! My friends seem to enjoy their dishes that looked spicy. Proteins range from chicken to beef to tofu. Pretty much all stir fries. If I find myself in the area and parking isn't too difficult, I'd come in for more bowls of the steamed white rice