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    TOAD Kitchen

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

    ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

    4.1
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    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.

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    Dining room
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    Bao Brewhouse

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    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!

    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.

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    Uchi Denver

    Uchi Denver

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    Uchi is dangerous for people like me…read more Not because of the raw fish. Because the place understands seduction. I've been eating at Uchi since it opened in Denver and today it still carries that same intoxicating balance of precision, warmth, swagger, and restraint. The room itself glows instead of shouts. Wood slats divide the dining room into little private theaters while the sushi counter hums with focused choreography. Expert hands moving constantly. Rice. Fish. Quiet communication. Tiny acts of discipline repeated hundreds of times a night. I sat down intending to have a civilized happy hour. That plan lasted maybe twelve minutes. The kurodai crudo arrived first. Gooseberry, leche de tigre, candied garlic. Bright, sharp, and alive. This is the kind of starter that wakes up your entire palate and you are reminded that you will absolutely be spending more money than originally intended. Next was the bincho temaki: cool albacore, kimchi, avocado, and a vividly garish orange sauce with some heat to keep the richness from becoming too much. Uchi understands something many restaurants don't: luxuriousness needs balance. Fatty fish without acid, spice, crunch, or brightness is palate exhaustion. And then one after another the deliciousness continued: the oysters were cold and perfect with cucumber, calamansi vinegar, and umeboshi. The day boat scallop nigiri nearly stopped time altogether. Just sweet scallops, rice, citrus, a little finishing salt. Incréable. Or whatever the French word is for "I briefly forgot my own name." And somewhere during martini number one, the staff adopted me. Apparently Uchi keeps notes on guests. Mine, I was told, says I'm "nice and a good eater," which may be the most flattering thing anyone has said to me in months. Suddenly more dishes started appearing. Gifted nigiri. Ikura glowing like little amber jewels (my favorite). A ridiculous and completely delicious carrot toro maki with green chili crunch and enough heat underneath the richness to make the whole thing flirt openly with your mouth. At one point the bartenders literally invented a "walu walu shot" on the fly just because the mood had drifted into improvisational chaos. This was somewhere between oyster shooter, seafood dare, and excellent bad decisions. Meanwhile, the guests next to me started talking to me and the entire energy of the evening shifted into communal sushi-bar joy. Suddenly we were all reacting to dishes, laughing, comparing bites, participating in the same ecosystem of salt, fish, alcohol, and temporary human connection. This is the real thing Uchi sells. Not merely sushi. Attention. Rhythm. Atmosphere. Memory. The feeling of being folded into a beautifully functioning machine dedicated entirely to pleasure. And yes, by the end I was emotional enough to remember being 20 years old eating sushi with an older woman named Alana who wore real fur and introduced me to this whole sensual adult world in the first place. That is what a martini and exceptional nigiri will do to a man. The final bill before tip was somehow only $141, which honestly feels mathematically impossible considering I briefly entered a spiritual relationship with the sushi counter. I tipped $50 because at that point we were basically family. Uchi remains one of the sexiest restaurants in Denver. Not performatively sexy. Not influencer sexy. Actually sexy. Confident. Observant. Generous. Precise. And just dangerous enough to make you order one more thing. Amazing dining experience.

    Uchi was the perfect place for an intimate birthday dinner. The atmosphere is elevated, and the…read moreservice was attentive throughout the entire meal. We had the somakase, and every dish seemed better than the last. The hama chili and walu walu were phenomenal. From the quality of the food to the overall experience, this was easily one of the best meals I've had in Denver. A must try for anyone who appreciates exceptional sushi, great service, and an experience that feels special from beginning to end.

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    4.1
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    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.

    Get the duck egg rolls. The sweet and tangy slaw pairs beautifully with the generous duck slices…read moreand 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.

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    I'm not sure how it took us this long to finally check this spot out, but I'm so glad we did. We…read moremanaged to snag a couple of seats at the bar, which was buzzing with energy for a Thursday evening. Since they're known for their dumplings, we naturally had to order a few varieties. The pork and mushroom dumplings were rich and deeply savory, but the real standout was the chicken and corn, absolutely packed with flavor and perfectly executed. We also ordered the shrimp fried rice, which exceeded expectations. It featured plentiful, full-sized shrimp and a generous portion size that makes it incredibly easy to share. Between the excellent food and the lively atmosphere, we had a great experience and will absolutely be back to explore more of the menu.

    This place is always hopping so it's been hard for us to make priority out of going here. However,…read moreit was a Friday night and we had already set on ordering takeout, and it turns out this was a great option. I can only assume that the fact that it's dim sum means that they've just got a ton of this stuff on hand and we placed our order it was definitely the busiest time of the night, but it was ready in 20 minutes. Got everything home, it was packed very conveniently for takeout, still hot, still great. Everything was amazing. I'm not gonna recommend anything in particular because it's dim sum. You should order everything you should try everything it's worth it. Nothing was bad. When I'm eating dim sum I want to be impulsive and just eat whatever's in front of me and you can do this with this menu. Now I did go into the restaurant to pick up my order and I will say ambience was very cool, I really would like to come back and actually di e i . It seemed like it would be a great experience.

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    The Ginger Pig

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    4.2
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    Omg!!! The food here was amazing! One of the best meals I have had in a while! Everything was so…read moreflavorful and perfectly cooked! My favorite was the French toast, crunchy on the outside and warm, soft, and savory on the inside. It was also good I usually don't like anything with coconut and this has it in there. Never would've guessed that's what I was eating because of the way they incorporated all of the other ingredients! Me and my friends ate the ants on a tree, the Korean chicken, sweet and sour chicken, the potatoes, French toast, and the Korean corn dog. We shared everything and all were very full by the end. It was a great atmosphere to have a delicious dinner with friends!

    Disappointed. 69th birthday dinner on a Saturday evening at 6pm, party of 4. The food was decent to…read moregood but service was spotty, and our server was a little on the rude side. She barely acknowledged the birthday person in our party after I announced it, she awkwardly said oh and kept going with her intro spiel. The crab Rangoon was ok, it had a good filling but the wrapper was a little chewy. The spicy fried chicken appetizer special was dry. They wanted extra $ for mayo sauce, ridiculous. We tried the lamb, it had bits of bone and gristle but it was tasty and a decent amount of spice. The pork ribs were very tender and delicious. The sweet and "sour" chicken was not sour at all, it was a honey sweet sauce with a hint of spice. The birthday girl specifically wanted a good sweet and sour chicken, this is the reason I chose this place, in addition to having gluten free options for the one celiac in our party. Everything comes on plastic dishes. Not sure if the owners are aware of the toxic leaching that occurs when you put hot food into plastic, but I am and try to avoid plastic like the plague. Big turnoff, especially at a pricey full service restaurant. No candle on our mediocre expensive dessert, let alone even a happy birthday, and it was placed in front of the celiac who wasn't partaking. A "fresh baked" ice cream sandwich. I could make this at home for less than we paid and it would be far better. We were kicked out after 90 minutes even though we just spent $200 and were getting ready to leave anyway. There were no parties waiting for tables, so it seemed a little unnecessary. I didn't catch it until after I wrote in the tip, but they snuck in a 10% service fee that I tipped 20% on. Was not a special occasion experience, almost seemed like they were offended we brought gifts to celebrate. I really was hoping to find a good Chinese restaurant in the Denver area that we can frequent, but this is not it. We won't be back.

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