Solid spot! I had an hour to spare before heading to the airport while in Denver so a friend and I…read moremet here for a quick bite. The space is nice and spacious, and our server was very kind and attentive. One of the standout dishes was the chili garlic edamame. The spicy sauce was addicting, and the edamame was cooked perfectly. The other dishes I had were less memorable but still enjoyable. We shared the sesame chicken and pad thai. Both were solid and came in huge portions. She ended up having a bunch left over to share with friends. Decent experience overall and would definitely come back to explore more of the menu!

5+ stars for the salt and pepper calamari appetizer!!! Perfection. Probably the best calamari I've…read moreever had. Cooked and seasoned perfectly, so flavorful, with a nice kick on a bed of salad to balance out the friedness. The Chinese dishes were good, nice big portion size and they don't skimp on the protein which we really appreciate. Great value. The pad thai was very sweet. I asked for some chili oil to balance it out and then it had a better flavor profile. If you're looking for very mild Thai dishes this might be a good place for you, but I prefer some amount of spice at least. Will be back to try some other things and the boba drinks. And that calamari was SO GOOD Nice to have this place in the neighborhood.

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

The Ginger Pig is probably one of my favorite restaurants in Colorado. Everything we had was so…read moregood, and there wasn't a single dish that disappointed. For drinks, we had the Thai tea and a lime leaf margarita. The Thai tea was super delicious, and the sweetness was just right. The lime leaf margarita is honestly one of my favorite margaritas I've ever had. For appetizers, we got the furikake potatoes, cucumber salad, and crab cheese wontons. They were all really tasty, but my favorite was definitely the furikake potatoes. The furikake seasoning gives them the perfect amount of flavor and spice, and I absolutely love the lime leaf aioli that comes with them. The cucumber salad was probably my second favorite. It has so much flavor, and I could honestly eat it all day. The crab cheese wontons were my third favorite, and my favorite part of those was actually the dipping sauce. For our main courses, we got the Korean fried chicken, tom yum noodles, and Three Treasures. My favorite was the Three Treasures. It's a vegetarian dish with stir-fried potatoes, eggplant, red pepper, and garlic sauce, and it was just incredibly flavorful. I was really impressed with how much flavor they packed into a vegetarian dish. The tom yum noodles were a very close second. They had shrimp, king trumpet and brown and white beech mushrooms, tomatoes, tom yum sauce, and spaghetti. Once again, the dish was just an explosion of flavor and really unique. The Korean fried chicken was my third favorite, but that definitely doesn't mean it wasn't impressive. The sauce on the chicken was to die for. It's a spicy garlic gochujang sauce, and it was absolutely delicious with the perfect level of heat. And then there's the Hong Kong French toast, which is one of my favorite things at this restaurant. It has a crispy cornflake crust, kaya coconut jam, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. It is seriously out-of-this-world good. If you're looking for an excellent place to eat or somewhere you want to take someone to impress them, I'd definitely recommend The Ginger Pig. Everything we had was fantastic, and I can't wait to go back.

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!

"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.

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.

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.

We were just at the Tennyson Street Fair walking in 90+ heat and needed a place to cool down and…read moreget our appetite. Luckily Bao Brewhouse opened their second location on Tennyson St and we were able to get a table. You start by ordering at the counter and then a staff will seat you. From there, there's a QR code at the table for you to order more items if you'd like. We ordered the wings, char Siu Bao, pork soup dumpling, short rib bao and chicken lemongrass dumplings (which I totally forgot to snap a pic of). The food came continuously fresh out of the kitchen. We were so full we didn't think we can eat more, but we loved the Char Siu so much we ordered seconds via QR code. Very delicious food. Fresh and quality ingredients. Great place for sharing and small bites.

Tasty spot for dumplings and drinks! The food is good, plus they offer brunch and happy hour.read more

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.

We were in town for Morgan Wallen and a long weekend, and I would say this was 10/10 for both…read moreambiance and service - but a 12/10 for the dishes. We had a large variety of items throughout the menu and not one disappointed. The Matcha Tiramisu was fabulous. I'm not usually a fan of tiramisu so I am grateful I was convinced.

Kawani definitely is the place to go to grab some really good drinks and bites. Very fun, chill…read morevibe that is energetic and romantic. My husband got their Japanese whiskey and we were very impressed. Food wise, kinda meh....and overpriced for the quality. A little disappointed that the dishes we got were very Americanized and felt like we could get better foods elsewhere. Their karage reminded me of Panda Express. But, I would say their cold sesame noodle was very good! Our servers were great and took good care of us even when it got busy. All in all, I think it's a place to bring friends to chit chat, enjoy good drinks and bites, immerse in good vibes. However, if you are looking for authentic Japanese food, Sushi Den and Temaki Den are better options.

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.