Tiny Seoul ManDoo opened in the summer of 2020 with only two menu items: fried or steamed mandu dumplings (similar to Japanese gyoza or Chinese potstickers) and bigger wang mandu (called giant dumplings) that immediately impress with their immense size (bigger than the palm of your hand) and snow-white steamed wrapper. All of the dumplings […]
Asian in Denver
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The closure of Bang! in 2015 left a hole in the hearts of West Highland residents, one that could only be filled with something soulful and sincere. Enter this ramen spot where Japanese noodle soups are made with Vietnamese and Korean influences. An oxtail-based bowl so packed with umami it’s called “flavorsome ramen” is only […]
This southeast suburban eatery’s exterior is strip-mall boring, but it belies a recently remodeled dining room that evokes 1920s Shanghai with its dark wood and brickwork. The menu covers a range of American Chinese favorites, but there’s also a Chinese menu (with English translations) that features other dishes less familiar to typical takeout customers. Traditional […]
Barbecue is the focal point at Shin Myung Gwan: Tabletop grills cook up short ribs, bulgogi, pork neck and cow’s tongue. Combo sets let you sample a variety of those offerings; as a bonus, they come with a stone bowl of spicy kimchi stew, a veggie pancake and a free bottle of beer. Spend some […]
Located in an Aurora strip mall, Silla is the state’s oldest Korean restaurant. The place typically fills up with large families, but the service is fast and friendly. The main draw is the Korean barbecue, which sizzles on the cooktops that sit in the middle of each large booth, but there are many other items […]
Suvipa Thai Food opened in 2014 in an unassuming space that was home to the late, lamented Vietnam Grill. Suvipa has proved to be a worthy successor. A new coat of paint has brightened up the interior, but the main focus is firmly on the food, and it shows. From tom yum to shrimp chili […]
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Sushi Den and its sister restaurants on South Pearl Street have long been the standard for high-end Japanese dining in Denver, so when group co-founder Toshi Kizaki and chef Kenta Kamo opened a spot inside the Source in RiNo, diners took notice. Now four years into its run, Temaki Den has a deserved reputation for […]
At this funky restaurant, the solid Asian fare — always fresh and well cooked — boasts some fun touches, including rice molded into the shape of a fish. With few exceptions, meals are priced for families and frequent dining.
Prolific local restaurateur J.W. Lee brought the metro area another hit when he introduced Tofu Story next door to one of his longtime establishments, Seoul Korean BBQ & Hot Pot. After debuting the concept in New York (that outpost is run by Lee’s aunt), he replicated its success in a strip-mall spot that’s been buzzing […]
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Don’t let the name of this strip-mall joint (which is not affiliated with the Aurora or Arvada locations of Woody’s) fool you: This is one of the metro area’s best Asian eateries, in disguise. The menu – a literal binder – is full of dishes with roots in the Indochina peninsula, from duck larb to […]
Hungry diners in Denver fell hard for Penelope Wong’s take on Asian comfort foods including, yes, plenty of wontons and other dumplings, when she operated a food truck for several years, including through the pandemic. Since moving into a brick-and-mortar space in Park Hill, Wong and her team have pivoted to mainly lunch and happy […]