Zoe Ma Ma

enjoyed my meal here and would say they probably are more authentic than most Chinese restaurants…read morearound here. I say this based off the flavors and how unique they were. I had the the smaller wonton soup, the bok choy side, and the potstickers. I thought everything tasted really good! I also love the small restaurant vibe they have too! Made for a cool experience. The staff was friendly too. Dining in is more for the solo diner, but for family and friends, to go would be a great option. I would say give them a try if you're looking for a more unique experience and some different flavor profiles than you're used to!

In a college food court, this place is definitely a good late night college meal spot. The food is…read morepretty good, the amount of peppercorns might be a bit much though. Tried the dry spicy dan dan noodles and the mapo tofu. They were alright, just missing some flavor. It's still a convenient and reasonably priced place to grab a quick meal though!

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Mason’s Dumpling Shop - Boulder

4.2(110 reviews)

1.7 mi•Crossroads

It was the best food I ever had it was great service and very friendly staff…read more It was very clean and a great restaurant environment

This was one of the dirtiest establishments I've eaten at in a long time…read more When we arrived, no one was at the counter to take orders, and there was no clear indication of how to order. Another customer eventually helped us figure out that orders needed to be placed online. About half the tables had not been bussed, and new customers were clearing dirty dishes from previous customers themselves just to have somewhere to sit. One table remained covered with dirty dishes and leftover food for over an hour, the entire time we were there. What made this particularly frustrating was seeing staff sitting and taking a break while the dining area remained in this condition and customers were clearing tables themselves. The food itself was decent, but nothing particularly memorable. Unfortunately, the condition of the dining area and lack of attention to cleanliness overshadowed the meal. I understand restaurants can get busy or be short staffed, but this was unacceptable.

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Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings

4.0(74 reviews)

0.8 mi

Stopped here because we were craving dumplings. We ended up getting a variety of food to share and…read moresample. We ordered: spicy cucumber salad, stir-fried green beans, Shao Mai, BBQ Buns, and chicken lo-mein. Our food was $75, which I thought was high considering this is on the college strip. I'm going to be brutally honest but the food tasted like fast-food Chinese. Very salty & oily. We liked the flavor of the green beans and the chicken lo-mein was great. We didn't care for the buns or dumplings, which is the main reason we wanted to go there. We didn't care for the cucumber salad either. While we were eating, my stomach was gurgling like crazy. I had to use the bathroom within 10 minutes after we left; the food did not agree with me. I wouldn't come back here. Also to note, it's serve yourself with the plates, napkins and plasticware/silverware. The employees bring the food to the table and clean up after.

We got the pork and chive dumplings, pan seared veggie dumplings, pork and shrimp dumplings, and…read moregreen tea mochi. In order of preference (most liked to least liked): pork chive, veggie...big gap... pork and shrimp. The mochi was a little icy but pretty good, kind of funny how they are served with whipped cream and sprinkles.

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Dragonfly Noodle

3.8(230 reviews)

0.0 mi•Central Boulder

Amazing food!! I recommend the tendon pho!! Will come again next time I visit Boulder!read more

This is the best ramen in Colorado. All of the components are just right. Located near plenty of…read morestreet parking (paid), parking is easy. The staff is always friendly and there is always ample seating. Try some apps! The bathroom situation is a little sketchy, you have to go through the back to a hallway with shared restrooms. But they are clean! A nice lunch is served rapidly and delivered to your table with a smile.

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China Gourmet

3.7(213 reviews)

2.1 mi

Food was great, quick service and easy parking. Great for take out, I would go there againread more

This used to be a good place to eat....but that has changed…read more The food is very inconsistent -- sometimes fairly good, sometimes awful. Also, if you have ANY dietary needs (e.g. gluten-free or sugar-free or etc.), do NOT eat here. They claim to accommodate such needs, but the food you get betrays their claims.

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Tsing Tao

3.8(201 reviews)

2.9 mi

Such a great decision for buffet when you're looking for jasmine tea and Thai / Chineseread more

Absolutely delicious Chinese buffet in Boulder! For the price, the quality was really high. Service…read morewas quick and reliable. Some of my favorite dishes on the buffet were the sweet and sour chicken, the green beans, and the egg drop soup!

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Soy Sesame Chicken and soy volcano chicken Absolutely amazing and our favorite place to eat!

You And Mee Noodle House

4.3(60 reviews)

1.9 mi•Crossroads

Delicious food and very reasonably priced. Eggs rolls are the bomb and beef noodle soup superior!read more

The service was fast and efficient (I was the only customer in the restaurant). I ordered the…read moreSingapore Noodles and while the overall dish had a nice curry flavor, the shrimp (while plentiful), were bland, almost as if they were just boiled previously and added at the end. I would have liked the shrimp to exude that same curry flavor as the rest of the dish. The price seemed a bit higher for what I got (nearly $20 just for the one dish), but maybe that's just how expensive things have gotten lately?

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May Wah Restaurant

3.9(147 reviews)

1.7 mi•Columbine

I needed something simple, shall we say. Not spicy, before going to the Shakespeare Festival. We'd…read morenever gone to May Wah, but the reviews looked promising, and they serve Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai food. It was empty when I arrived. The man who greeted us was very nice and accommodating. More people arrived as we sat, including a woman who, it turned out, was also going to the Festival. I was choosing between Shrimp with Vegetables on the Chinese menu and a Vietnamese Noodle Bowl with Chicken and Eggroll. I went with the Vietnamese Bowl. My friend got the same only with shrimp. Both were delicious! There is a mild spice on the grilled chicken and it seemed like it might be the same one on the shrimp. I tasted hers. Delectable. And both were tender. The eggroll was nice and crunchy. The noodles were good. I would have liked more vegetables, and we both asked for more sauce. Not sure why they don't give more to start with. At other restaurants, I've always been served with enough sauce from the beginning. But he brought more of it promptly when we asked. I could only eat about half of mine. Because it was room temperature to begin with, hopefully the leftovers are OK having sat in my car for hours! The decor was nice. Tile on both the floor and walls. My friend really liked the walls and told the gentleman that he'd made a good choice! It all looks clean and cared for. I will go back. Hope you go, too! There are several restaurants in the shopping center there at Baseline and Broadway. May Wah is in the southern section, facing north.

I didn't have any of the food, sadly I didn't want to try it…read more I'm working a job site right out front of this building. They have lunch specials, so your meal comes with rice (which I don't like) and an egg roll with soup. it doesn't come with the soup though unless you dine in? I asked if I could just substitute the soup for the rice and it was like their brains couldn't calculate that request. It was simple. I HAD to dine in for it. Anyway makes no sense I didn't eat there looked nice though.

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The Ginger Pig Boulder

4.1(29 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great innovative and tasty fare, Spot on service. Parking can be a challenge, but is worth dealing…read morewith.

Ordered online when I got there they said someone had taken it already and even though I had an…read moreemail confirmation they would not give me a refund or my food. Foods great just wish that I could eat mine

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King Dumpling

4.3(105 reviews)

7.4 mi

True dumpling royalty. So many choices, all outstandingly delicious and handmade. Rich flavors and…read moreshowing what can be done with something that's typically a side dish afterthought. When I stray from the dumplings to the appetizers/sides, I'm consistently impressed there as well and recommend the scallion pancakes and stuffed peppers. The focus is on the product, not going for a wow on the ambiance: it's a no fuss but clean and modern strip mall location.

What a wonderful treasure we have in Louisville... we enjoyed buns, dumplings, fried rice, and…read moredelicious dessert... Everything was absolutely wonderful... The best thing is that you had fantastic service are servers can buy several times to make sure we were OK and thoroughly enjoyed the Thai tea, ginger, tea, and honey lemon tea... The place is super cozy too. I will most definitely be back.

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Allison R.

16 years ago

While walking down Pearl around dinner, my boyfriend and I decided to venture into Zoe Ma Ma to try their food, since my boyfriend took a trip to China and was curious to see how their food measured up. Unfortunately, the whole experience was very disappointing. First off, the food here is extremely overpriced. We ordered the Duck and Wonton soup, which cost a whopping $14. The to go container that it came in was a large size but once we got home and opened it, we found that it was barely half way full. Talk about rip off. As for our other dishes, they were also pretty unacceptable. I'm not normally this tough of a critic but the side of vegetables that we ordered brown around the edges and clearly past their prime. In fact, they looked so old that we couldn't bring ourselves to eat them. The chicken, potato, and rice dish that we ordered was also pretty bad: both pieces of chicken had little meat on them and the chicken was very pink. Maybe I was here on an off night but Zoe Ma Ma has a lot of improving to do if it wants to stay in business. read more

Janice P.

7 years ago

I was really excited to find anything remotely authentically Chinese/Asian food in the neighborhood. It was a summer day when I went to Zoe Ma Ma a few months back. I had a beef noodle soup. A little bit pricey in my opinion (just can't find anything remotely decent in comparison in price and quality to what I can find in Asia, alas), but not bad for the taste. I should say pretty good, but not super authentic. Also the place is TINY, and you're supposed to share a table with other strangers when the place gets busy (THIS is however very Chinese/Asian haha!). Overall I had a good experience. Now I read about Formosa though I need to go try that place myself soon!!! read more

Chris T.

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9 years ago

When they first opened, our family dragged us here. Of course I was excited, but I was worried that my expectations would get the best of me, and they did. Extremely small portions, a lack of flavor and even technical flaws. It seemed more like an attempt to make money off a new trend than actually make something delicious. Even though I'm the lover of Asian flavors and food in our group, everyone else enjoyed their meal, so I'll give these folks the benefit of the doubt. read more

Matthew B.

6 years ago

I used to come here all the time, but it's been on the decline for years. Potstickers are too expensive, egg noodles are overcooked spaghetti, bao are sometimes too hard from being microwaved, and their chicken broth is basically hot water. I still enjoy the spices in the Dan Dan Mian, and the braised beef soup is great when you don't get too much fat and gristle. They appear to have a really high turnover rate with their staff, which is a sign of bad management. read more

Winters S.

10 years ago

Great food but they are terrible to their employees! They keep all of the tips and only pay their employees $10 an hour...DONT TIP HERE!! It's just going to the money hungry owners. They're sign that must disclose that they keep the tips is also hidden when legally it should be in a conspicuous location, bet you couldn't even find it if you tried. Very disturbing people. read more

Maddy A.

10 years ago

The food here is edible, yea ok. But take note of the sign when you walk in stating that the employees don't receive the tips you give... DO NOT TIP HERE I personally will not be supporting the owners lavish boulder lifestyle at the expense of their employees. (almost all latino or asian btw thanks for taking advantage of these people) read more

lola w.

15 years ago

Zoe Ma Ma is the place to go when you're craving some meaty goodness. The potstickers appear in my dreams often. The chicken and rice (or noodles) are also divine. I wish I could try the weekly specials but they are way to pricey. But I'll stick with my weekly orders and enjoy coming here for lunch every week. read more

Lauren S.

12 years ago

This is my go to whenever i'm downtown. Great food and fun atmosphere when you can get a table. Some people on here complaining about tasteless food? That's what the sauces are for. You can adjust taste and spice to your liking. That's why I love this. Thank yo mamma read more

Sierra T.

13 years ago

Love this place! We go every time we are in Boulder. Sichuan Braised Beef Noodle soup (a weekly special) is addicting. Ma Ma is usually in the kitchen and seems a little tough but when you tell her how happy her food makes you her whole face lights up with a smile. read more

Mira V.

4 years ago

Okay place for a quick bite. I get the bao to tie me over between breakfast and dinner. It does well enough until i cN get home and have a proper meL. Everything is.....pretty sweet so if your into that sorta thing you're gun love it. read more

Paul C.

16 years ago

The menu is certainly original and authentic, but it's far over priced and it seems like they still have some kinks to work out. I probably won't be returning. The best thing they have going for them is the location. read more

JD G.

12 years ago

It's very good but not great, my last bowl was salty and kinda washed out tasting, everything tasted the same. It's was still enjoyable and good but nothing to write home about. read more

Marianne L.

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11 years ago

Fantastic food - always a line, but somehow we always manage to find a seat in their extremely limited seating. Authentic and delicious - I can't ask for anything more. read more

Aidan M.

2 years ago

Zoe Ma Ma is a fantastic hole in the wall restaurant. Living in Boulder I deeply enjoy this place and believe everyone needs to give it a go. The bao buns are superb! read more

Nate C.

12 years ago

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! We eat here at least once, sometimes twice a week because it's so delish!

Patrick O.

8 years ago

You know... I have been here 3-4 times now and I don't quite know if I like it or not. That's is all read more

Double-Dash C.

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15 years ago

Have enjoyed everything I have eaten here. One of my favorite places to take people from out of town.

Erik D.

11 years ago

Not bad. Not bad. Ate there. Nice flavors. Good service. Good prices. I'll be back.

Will H.

13 years ago

Not really much else to say that hasn't already been said. Zoe Ma Ma is fantastic.

Muy S.

15 years ago

Zhe li shi hen di dao de Zhong Guo fan. Mei ge dong xi hai hao a! Xie xie Ma Ma.

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