While visiting Denver, my coworkers and I went to ChoLon downtown. It was restaurant week in Denver…read moreso the menu was limited but we still found a lot of items to try out. The chicken soup dumplings, pork potstickers, and the ice cream was all very good! I wasn't such a huge fan of the tufu pork belly noodles. I'm not really a fan of tofu but I didn't really like the noodle dish in general. The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and well designed. The wait staff was also very friendly. I would like to come back here and try more items from their regular menu.

If you've read my reviews before, you already know two things about me. I give honest feedback, and…read moreI cannot stand being served cold food. Lately it feels like a lot of restaurants are charging more while giving less, and it's getting harder to find places that actually care about the customer experience. Unfortunately, this was another one of those experiences. We ordered three side dishes and three drinks, and the bill came out to around $100. Two of the three sides were served cold, the dumplings at least came out hot, but they were pretty mediocre and nothing I'd order again and drinks were extremely over priced. The waitress was fine, no real issues there, but it did feel like the food may have been sitting in the kitchen too long before it hit the table even though the place was empty. At the end of the day, it's hard to justify paying that kind of money for cold, underwhelming food, then feeling awkward about the tip because the experience just wasn't good. I won't be back. If I had known this is what the experience was I would have definitely gone somewhere else. As an added bonus I felt like crap afterwords, I think it was because of poor quality ingredients. My aim in writing these reviews is to highlight the restaurants and businesses that truly take care of their customers, to give people a heads up about the ones that clearly do not prioritize quality or the customer experience, and to express myself in a world where it often feels like there is very little room to speak honestly about paying top dollar for mediocre experiences. Very disappointing.

This place is EASILY the best Chinese (takeout style) restaurant in Denver. My girlfriend and i…read morehave ordered take out from here many, many times and i decided it's finally time to give them their due diligence. Everything we've ever ordered from here was cooked exceptionally and packed with care. The price of the food is extremely fair given the high quality ingredients and techniques that go into the dishes. I'll never order takeout from another Chinese restaurant for as long as i'm near Pepper. I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!

This place has the best tofu in the Denver Metro Area! I always order a dish with tofu and fried…read morerice. I love how it's crispy and golden. Some other places have tofu and it's soggy when in combination. Pepper Asian's tofu is always firm and has the perfect texture. I love how close it is to my house as well. The staff is so nice and friendly. Forever my go to Asian food place. Keep making magic! :)

Best of the best fried rice anywhere. Incredible Chai, made…read morefrom scratch. International food/clothing / Dr and Dentists ofcs for immigrants. Uplifting vibe.

Came here for a late bite and it didn't disappoint. The Samosas were delicious and perfect to start…read morewith. We also had the Sii Cheh Kao Sweh and the Ono Kao Swe. The flavors were great, though the Level 3 spice on the Ono Kao Swe was a bit mild for us--we'll definitely go for a higher spice level next time! Quick service and good food.

I love this restaurant. I've been coming here since 2024. I've seen how much attention to detail…read morethey have in the restaurant. The food is always amazing and it gets to your table quick. The staff is always so uplifting. Tonight Brittany and Grace served us. The energy is always so positive here.

First time to this location, but have been to their outpost in Aurora a few times. Definitely a…read moredifferent vibe, with loud techno music and high noise levels from the crowd. Service was quick to take the order, refill water and clear out empty plates/steamer baskest. The dishes coming out of the kitchen was at a more erratic pace, but it's all about the food. Mapo tofu was good, with a light slick of chili oil. The flavors were spot on with little chunks of fermented salted broad beans. The heat was also moderate, but it did have a kick as you were eating it. That signature mala numbing spiciness started building, but not hot enough for my palate. Green beans were also nice and tender. Sometimes when they come out the fryer, the skin can be a little leathery, but wasn't present here. BBQ Buns were very soft and tender, loaded with BBQ pork. The shao mai had a nice bouncy texture and cooked well. Shrimp Lo Mein had the flavors of the Chinese American classic, it looks like the noodles were hand made too. Only miss was the shrimp dumplings. They were too close to each other and they stuck together. The wrapper was also overcooked, but somehow the shrimp was not. Nearly impossible to pickup with chopsticks, because the wrapped just fell apart, even with a delicate touch. Worth a stop and probably tastiest Chinese food in the neighborhood. It was getting crowded and there was a wait by the time we left. However it was Denver restaurant week, so not sure how it usually is during the week.

I've now been to MAKfam Meta Asian Kitchen twice, and I can officially say this place has moved…read morefrom "really enjoyed it" to "I should probably stop pretending I won't be back again soon." Let's start with the jianbing. It's built on a scallion pancake base, which is a bit thicker than the more traditional version I'm used to, but honestly, I'm not mad about it. It's sturdy, flavorful, and generously loaded with steak. This is not a dainty, whisper-thin breakfast crepe. This is a confident, well-fed jianbing that wants you to be happy and full. The pork belly deserves its own moment. Actually, maybe a standing ovation. It's incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and clearly treated with care. I had it in the spicy noodles and again in a bao bun, and both times it was excellent. Rich without being heavy, indulgent without tipping into too much. Pork belly doing exactly what pork belly is supposed to do. Now let's talk about the mala wings. These wings are spectacular. Like, "what every chicken wing dreams of becoming when it grows up" spectacular. Crispy, bold, numbing in all the right ways, and dangerously addictive. If you order one thing here, make it these. If you don't order these, I gently question your life choices. I also really appreciate MAKfam's unapologetic embrace of MSG. No fear, no fuss, just smart, thoughtful use of an ingredient that exists to make food delicious. And guess what? It works. Everything is savory, balanced, and satisfying without feeling overdone. Bottom line: this is a genuinely fun place to eat. The food has personality, confidence, and heart. From an Asian fusion perspective, it absolutely delivers, and it's easy to see why they've earned their Michelin mention.

Unfortunately not the the best experience. While the atmosphere was unique and one dish was…read moreamazing, the rest of my experience at Makfam was subpar. Told 35-40 min wait to start the night and ended up waiting for slightly over an hour. This led to some subpar dishes ordered such as the Boa buns with stewed pork & spicy noodles that weren't spicy. The highlights were the scallion pancakes (small portion despite paying typical price) and the wings which were 5 out of 5 with big flavor & came ripping hot. Don't understand the hype on this place at all. The line got to 29 parties and the food is fine at best (besides the wings). Personally would not come back but the wings saved the night so GET THEM

The food is good. It has a small staff and small parking lot. At least, there's a parking lot…read morewhich is rare in Cherry Creek North. It is truly an intended to eat place since it isn't surrounded by other eating or shopping establishments. It is furnished OK and is clean. Outside dining isn't very desirable since the patio faces East 1st Avenue, a very busy street.

Good food. Unpretentious. Good service. Large lunch portion, good value for area…read more Sesame chicken comes either fried/white rice and an egg roll. Fried pork dumplings (not pictured) also good.

TLDR: the Chef's Counter experience with Chef Douglas and Somm. Jacob was MAGICAL. Can't wait to…read morecome 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.

Beijing Duck Roll cannot be recommended enough - refreshing and easy to share…read more 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!)

This place still is one of my favorite spots to get dumplings and solid Asian dishes. The…read moreAtmosphere is definitely my favorite aspect besides the food and they do rotate their menu according to the seasons. Took my girlfriend here for Valentines Day and we ordered Shishito pepper Brussels sprouts, pork belly bao buns, Xiao Long Bao, and the cheeseburger dumplings. Man, I'm already wanting to go back. We also had some Valentine's Day themed cocktails that were pretty good. The waiters and bartenders were so great at giving recommendations for cocktail preferences and were attentive to us. Great experience and always one of my faves.

Vibe in the upstairs tea room was okay with roaring music that made it difficult at times to…read moreunderstand the waiters and great decor. The servers were attentive and great - highlight of the experience. The food looked good on paper but unfortunately weren't impressive. The Kobe Beef Dumplings were hot/warm at all leading me to believe they'd been sitting out. The Pork Xia Long Bao was decent but we've had better. The noodles and rice were good! Healthy portions to share with your table mates. Overall not a bad experience but don't go expecting the food to knock your socks off. The service is a great pace if you're looking to hang out with friends or go out on the date!

I've been here 3 or 4 times, and every time, it does not disappoint! The vibes are on point. I…read morecan't wait to check out the rooftop sometime. The staff is always friendly and makes great suggestions. And the food is always fresh and delicious. Linger is a Denver staple!

I can't believe it's been 5 years since I last visited Linger! I love the Edible Beats restaurant…read morefamily. I'm pretty sure I still have a little money left on a gift card and would love to come back again. The most recent time was for a work dinner. We ordered an assortment of dishes to share. Their cocktails are tasty, though I don't recall which ones I tried. Not a bad seat in the house, either. I'm always a fan of their Devils on Horseback. I enjoyed the Steamed Bao and Sweet Potato Fries more than last time, though YEARS ago my visit was during the pandemic. The Ube Ice Cream was unique - would recommend. Actually, it's crazy to look at my food pictures from both visits and realize I basically ordered the same things. There are lots more options on the menu, which I'll try next time!

Went to Dumplin for Valentine's date night. We pre booked & prepaid. Love the vintage vibes with…read moreAsian twist decor. I love my Lychee cocktail, hamachi in coconut sauce & shishito pepper roasted & cucumber salad. Disappointed with one bao bun of each instead of two of each that misleading in the advertised menu. Also, no dumplin in the set menu? I will take a pause before going back. If it is for light meal I will go there, but for a meal I don't feel like it is worth the value. Service is very on point though. Applause for Dumplin service team.

We came for lunch and were able to get in right away. It is a small place. Our server was so…read morefriendly and knowledgeable of the menu. He gave his recommendations and made sure we were taken care of. I had ended up ordering the hamachi crudo per his rec and it was delicious. There are fun Asian fusion items on the menu! I got dumplings (of course) and they had a "happy hour" going which was cool - I got to try a few types without having to spend a ton of money on it. The ramen of the day when we were there was a pork green chili and my fiancé really liked it! I really enjoyed the food! Fun place!