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Honey Bee Asian Bistro

18541 E Hampden Ave,Ste 126, Aurora, CO, 80013
  • (303) 400-6117
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Honey Bee Asian Bistro Menu

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  • Severin A.

    We went to Honey Bee for dinner. We ordered the "dinner for two or more" which was a planned type of meal and it was really good. I liked the appetizer plate and the sesame tofu. The service was good tonight. I decided to upgrade my rating. ------------------------- Older review: Honey Bee has much better food than the previous Chinese restaurant that was at this same location. So if you used to not like Yangs, give this place another try since it is not the same. I live nearby and have always did a pick up instead of eat in. Today I actually ate in the restaurant. I have always had a good meal here. Normally my favorite dish is the Tropical Fried Rice and my wife likes the Pad Thai. Today I went with a different dish, I ordered the Thai Peanut Pork. My food was good, but the peanut sauce was a bit sweet and syrupy for my taste, and is not something I think I will order again. Don't let this dissuade you if that is what you want, since the sauce was good enough, just not my taste. My sister ordered the teriyaki chicken. I tasted the teriyaki and I thought it was a bit salty. Still, everything was cooked correctly and had good flavor. The rice was good. They added an eggroll to the meal that was a bit greasy. The portions seemed a bit smaller than what you get with takeout (however I did order off the lunch menu, so it may have been smaller due to that instead). One thing I have consistently noticed with this place is that the food is fairly good, but it does take a long time to get it. I notice this more when I have done pick up and have always had to wait even after giving them 20 minutes before even going over there. Today was not as bad, however there was only a few people in the place (maybe 5). If you are on a lunch break from work you would really be taking a risk going here due to the slow nature. Our service was good, but the waitress thought that Mr. Pibb and rootbeer were interchangeable drinks, we had to explain that Mr. Pibb is similar to Dr. Pepper and not rootbeer. There was also a mix up in the tea, where they served unsweetened tea and then refilled with sweet tea and so that had to be replaced, but they were very gracious about it. Also a note the lunch items were mostly priced around $7.

    (4)

  • Donovan E.

    well, i still enjoy this place. although i would agree now that the food just seems better dining in or take out. i started getting delivery a couple times. the good part is it's pretty quick. however, they have botched my order a couple times. and its pretty much too late for them to go back, get it right, then come back. oh well. at least theyre nice about it.

    (3)

  • Sandi D.

    Finally ate inside the restaurant vs just getting take-out; in fact we had both a lunch and a dinner at Honey Bee. I really like the restaurant itself. The booths are super comfy, where are other fav Asian Restaurants are Uncomfortable !!! Hate eating on hard chairs-- Yes, I'm turning into my Mother. The restaurant also has a liquor license -- Yeah, but before you get too happy, the Vodka is Gordon's if that tells you anything. Although I hate beer, I stick to a TsingTao here. I find the prices about on par...maybe a buck or 2 more, but not crazy high. I also find portions a bit smaller, and no soup with lunch, but you'll get more meat vs filler here, so it depends if you like more protein ( me) or filler ( hubby). It's more like a 3.5 for food, but the comfy booths up it to a solid 4. Nice addition to the 7 hills !!

    (4)

  • noel s.

    As far as the food goes, it's basically mediocre. We ordered the beef and broccoli, which my wife liked, but I thought was somewhat rubbery. The orange chicken was super fried and you didn't even taste the chicken, just the fried batter and orange sauce, which was decent orange sauce. We also had pad thai which was the best part of the meal. It wasn't great pad thai but it was good enough to like. I'm not sure I would go here again unless I was desperate for some pad thai and wanted it delivered. As far as the service goes, our waitress was awesome. Very friendly and she answered all of our questions. We did have to wait for about 30 minutes for our food, which was ridiculous. Luckily I have an awesome wife to make the time fly by. I wouldn't recommend dining-in to anybody not married to my wife. If you want chinese food and you aren't in a time crunch, go check out Blue Bay Asian Cafe. Tell them Noel S. sent you. When they look at you funny, say never mind, and then just order. You won't regret it.

    (3)

  • Curt K.

    went to dinner - and had a good meal, had the grean beans and the jalapeno version of crab cheese wontons. a nice meal-

    (3)

  • Kara M.

    I have been going to this restaurant for several years now. Why we love the owners and staff, always attentive friendly and before they even had Pho on the menu they would make it for us. Now they have it and it is the real deal. Not made from bullion powder mix, but whole chicken cooked all day long. I swear by it, if I feel a cold or like I might be getting sick, I hop over to Honey Bee get a good helping of their chicken pho and what ever ailment that was looming is gone the next day. Better than moms chicken soup, really!

    (4)

  • Shin L.

    Had orange chicken & stir fried udon... really good....... I can't even think of another chinese take out joint that I'd been really satisfied with...

    (4)

  • Charlotte T.

    Love the orange chicken, I've had the rice and egg drop soup which are good as well. Big portions with delivery

    (4)

  • Jason M.

    Everything ordered was very tasty. Eggrolls, Crab Rangoon, Mongolian Beef, General Tso Chicken, all delicious. Pair with Tsingtao, dun.

    (5)

  • Aaron Z.

    I've been coming to this location for awhile (before it was Honey Bee), and in the past the food was mediocre, not the best not the worst. I just went here this evening and was very pleasantly surprised with the food. Coming from San Francisco one of my favorite dishes out there was Tomato Beef Chow Mein (more of a Cantonese dish, and almost impossible to find out here). Honey Bee however had a 'Tomato Fried Rice', and simple change to make that Tomato Beef Lo Mein and I was set! Not quite the best I've had, but more than satisfied a long overdue craving. On top of that, had their yummy scallion pancakes and a boba tea. The decor and music are nice, tasteful, and very welcoming- not the new 'fusion' style, and not the dark and dingy feel either, just warm and classy. The waitstaff is pretty quiet with broken english (wouldn't have it any other way), and our food was brought out of order, and our check came quick too. The tables had butcher paper with some crayons on the side...regardless of age, I'll still take the opportunity to play some 'dots' when I can! All in all it made for a fantastic meal, will definitely be coming back again.

    (4)

  • Vic R.

    Just had food home delivered.. not One but Two long hairs found in two different meal containers.. called them and they offered no refund and wanted to first see the food like they didn't believe us! They finally offered to replace the items.. like anybody had the stomach for that! What a joke..Take some pride! Invest in hair nets and a new manager.. STAY AWAY!

    (1)

  • Eric And Jennifer R.

    Excellent Korean, Vietnamese and Thai food and above and beyond service! Everything we have tried, we have not been disappointed. Our favorite dishes are Vietnamese noodle bowl, spring rolls, moo shu, Peking duck, maggi noodles and green bean chicken with garlic sauce. We kept asking for garlic green beans and the owner tested it and kept it on the menu! I felt like eating eggplant and didn't see it on their menu but I asked anyway. They informed me that they would go to the market and make me pork garlic eggplant. They just got patrons for life!

    (5)

  • My Linh T.

    Our faves are the General Taos chicken and Orange chicken. The chicken was so crispy, and even leftovers were delicious! We've also had a Korean soup and garlic chicken which were also pretty good. Service was average when we dined in and delivery was also about average.

    (4)

  • Toni V.

    The food is awesome; portions generous, price is moderate. Location is comfortable and clean!

    (5)

  • Dina H.

    We have been to Honey Bee twice now. The first time I thought it was fantastic. The second time I made the mistake of using the bathroom before ordering. THERE WERE RATS IN THE CEILING! I heard them scratching and scurrying around. At that point, I lost all appetite.

    (1)

  • Pris C.

    Been here once to dine with family on christmas eve and the food was great. Try the hong kong style noodles if you want to try something new. Ordered takeout with the bf last night and it was good but not great. Disappointed with their mapo tofu. I do like how their food doesn't taste overly salty.

    (3)

  • M D.

    Lunch menu was great as far as prices. Food was really good with generous amounts of meat. I will definitely be going back.

    (4)

  • V H.

    Great local place! Varied menu. Great prices.

    (5)

  • Lisa W.

    The BEST Asian Food in Aurora, CO! Helen Du and he Staff always Provide Great Service, Delicious Food and a pleasant dining atmosphere. My Husband and I have never been disappointed with anything we have ordered! We do miss the Avocado Cheese Wonton Appetizers though.

    (5)

  • Melissa J.

    This was such a nice restaurant with an interesting menu. It doesn't have many of your typical Chinese dishes. There are a lot of dishes that I would like to try someday. The service was very good. I am only giving it 3 stars because the food did not come out hot and it had a better appeal on the menu than it did on our table. I would like to give this place a second chance though.

    (3)

  • Mel V.

    I love this place. The dishes are consistently good. The service is very courteous and attentive.

    (4)

  • F. B.

    We have been going here since 2004 when it was Yangs. We have never had bad food or a bad experience with the restaurant or staff. Our favs are sesame chicken, cashew chicken and the crab cheese wontons.

    (4)

  • C M.

    Service is a little slow but if you have time I highly recommend trying it. Food has great presentation and is tasty!

    (4)

  • Mark V.

    I continue to go to Honey Bee and am never let down. The place has maintained a high level of food and add specials all the time. I strongly suggest this place if you are in the 7 Hills area.

    (4)

  • Alee W.

    Don't be fooled by the unassuming outside, the restaurant was clean and had a very welcoming appearance once inside. We were seated quickly, the service was quick, friendly and efficient. The food was good, we had 3 family dinners which came with a combo appetizer platter, the appetizers were good, crab cheese wontons and egg rolls tasted like they were fresh out of the fryer, the chicken satay was cooked perfectly, nice and brown yet juicy, the only downside was the coconut shrimp were a bit overcooked and tough but still good enough to finish them off. We loved the peanut satay and coconut sauces. We tried both the hot and sour soup and egg drop soup, both were better than some others we've tried. For our entrees we had mongolian beef (good), general tso's chicken (good texture, tasted very fresh, a little too sweet and not spicy enough for me but we fixed that with chili oil and sriracha), sesame chicken (good texture, tasted very fresh) and then the sugar donuts and cheesecake for dessert, both were on par (the kids loved the donuts, tasted one and they tasted freshly fried as well). We'll be back.

    (4)

  • Clau D.

    Completely love and strongly recommend this place ! I can't get enough of this place. Either order in on snowy days or simply go in and enjoy relaxing music and wonderful food. Love this spot! Love love love!

    (5)

  • L J.

    Is this place still open? Their food is (was) great, however as of late I have not been able to get through to place an order. I realized they are closed on Tuesdays now, but I called both numbers, today (Thursday) 303-400-6117 and 303-400-6118, but received busy signals. I then tried to order online but it would not let me process my order because I was "out of their delivery area"; however I have had food delivered by them several times before and am within their delivery area.

    (3)

  • Lee S.

    1:00 in the afternoon. No one here. Why is the service so slow? At least my beer was cold and the glass ice cold. 3 stars for the beer. Then the food. Barely 1 star. Where is the flavor? My Mongolian beef was so stringy, I couldn't eat half of it. The vegetables and rice...Panda Express quality. Hmm. I didn't like it. Don't waste your time or money. Luckily we had a Groupon. What is that funny soup stuff? Good-bye.

    (2)

  • Kelly G.

    This was our first visit for lunch using a $20 Groupon. It was located a few doors down from The Movie Tavern in Aurora. Almost all of the booths were occupied. A gentleman came out from the kitchen and seated us in a booth. The cloth napkins were folded in the water glasses. The interior of the restaurant wasn't very attractive. They had live and artificial plants all over, a little "office area" near the coke refrigerator towards the back of the restaurant with nick nacks. The food was 5 star (at least my food)!!! We started with an order of Potstickers. I knew by the photo off the internet menu that I would like them. They were made with a thick dough, not a thin wonton wrapper like a lot of places use. The potstickers were perfectly browned on one side. The meat inside was generous, moist and well seasoned. The dipping sauce was served in a heart-shaped bowl. I would come back just for the Potstickers! My husband ordered the Thai Peanut Chicken with Fried Rice and Egg Roll ($6.95). The chicken was all while meat slices stir-fried with snow peas, carrots, and potatoes. It was like a light sweet and sour sauce. No peanuts, just a hint of peanut flavor. The Fried Rice was very plain and bland with a few bits of egg and scallions. The Egg Roll was the standard vegetarian version with a side of sweet and sour sauce. My Panang Chicken Curry Thai Hot came out in a beautiful ceramic bowl with 2 red chilis on top (see posted photo). It had generous slices of white meat chicken, green and red bell pepper, snow peas, potatoes, and broccoli in a thick sauce. I would definitely order this again. The server asked how the heat was on the curry and I said, not Thai Hot. So maybe next time she'll remember me and tell the chef to really make it Thai Hot. My husband also ordered a 16 ounce Taro Smoothie with Boba ($3.99). It came in a plastic cup with a melted on plastic lid that a lot of Boba places use. They also had a 20 ounce size for ($4.99) which I thought was a little pricey. Most of their lunch entrees were $5.95-7.95 which included an Egg Roll and rice. Dinner prices were a few dollars more. My husband usually likes to order the Pad Thai, but it wasn't on the lunch menu. He could have ordered the dinner portion for $9.95 but he wouln't have gotten the Egg Roll. On our way out, I asked for a To Go menu. I may have to order more of those Potstickers!

    (4)

  • Erika M.

    We had a family style meal, the orange beef was great! The Hunan beef was good, but, the orange chicken was a bit bland, it tasted a bit closer to sweet & sour chicken.

    (3)

  • Jaylin S.

    I should have known better than to order Vietnamese at a Chinese spot. Perhaps I was so distracted by not being welcomed by staff, having to seat ourselves, squeaky vocals playing overhead, and poor and hard to understand menu explanations, that I was disillusioned. In my hard to mess up dish the carrots were marinated in an awful sauce, the tomatoes were far below the average grocery store tomato in flavor, and the noodles were slightly soggy. Our waitress did not check on us a single time so we sat without water and had to track her down just to pay our bill. The eggless egg rolls were great but with such a bad experience otherwise I cannot rate this spot as even decent. Maybe a good Chinese dish delivered to your house would be different but the on site restaurant service is bottom rung.

    (1)

  • Cris F.

    They have a lot of vegetarian option which I love. I got the sesame tofu which of course what I always get. Theirs was good. It was hard on the outside, with firm tofu. I wish there would have been more sesame sauce and vegetables included. There are a bit more expensive for Chinese then other places that I have gone to. But the meal was good and there was a huge helping. I got extra rice for $1.50. They also have some vegetarian apps but I did not try any. if in the area I will go there again.

    (3)

  • Annie B.

    Well, there's good and there's bad. I'll just start with the bad. As far as delivery goes, this place isn't so great. We had food delivered and it wasn't as good as in the restaurant. Soggy jalapeno wontons, no mayo sauce like in the restaurant and the flavors just seemed bland. However, we returned again for dinner and it was very good. I had their lettuce wraps appetizer as my dinner. It was very tasty! They also offer health plates and vegetarian options. Great stuff right here! A gem in the neighborhood if you're looking to get out of the house for an hour or so! The service is pretty good, not fantastic, but the decor and atmosphere is laid back and quiet. I'll be back again for more! Guaranteed!

    (4)

  • Dale Z.

    Are you tired of reading reviews that start with, "I went here because I had a Groupon I wanted to use . . . "? I'm not, but I thought some of you might be. So, anyway, I had this Groupon and I went to the Honey Bee Asian Bistro to make use of it . . . I had read the pretty decent reviews and thought is might not be a bad idea to pick up a deal in this part of town. We showed up about 1:30pm on a Friday afternoon. There were only two other sets of customers in the restaurant. The hostess immediately greeted and seated us. She dropped off water and menus and we proceeded to wait for our server. I took a little longer than I would expected, and when she did come out, she took the order of a customer who had come in after us first. But, other than that, the service was pretty good. Using the Groupon was a tad more complicated than usual, but not terribly so. They were offering a special where if you send them a text, you get a free beverage with your meal. That was kind of nice. We ordered the Mongolian Beef, the Lettuce Wraps with Chicken, and the Tom Kha Gai soup. I had a diet Coke, and my friend had a beer. The Lettuce Wraps (Chicken, green peas, carrots, and bibb lettuce--enough for 4 of them) were probably the best part of the meal. The lettuce was nice and crisp and was the right shape for the task. The chicken and veggies were nicely seasoned. This may not have been the best lettuce wraps I have had, but they were quite good. The Mongolian Beef (w/ hoisin sauce, green & yellow onions) looked great, and was a generous serving. It had tons of onions and came with fried rice at no extra charge. The sauce was pretty good, but much of the beef was on the fatty side, and this was rather off-putting. The Tom Kha Gai soup was some of the worst I have ever had. The paper menu said "Tom Kha Gai", but I see the online menu calls is "Chicken Coconut Soup" (Chicken, mushrooms and onions in a Thai styled coconut milk based soup). This is probably more accurate. I would call it "Thai inspired" if I were being generous. It was not very authentic in flavor. It had no heat and no sourness to it. It was very bland and was 90% milky broth with some chicken, onions and mushrooms. Its only positive aspect is that it was a rather large serving, The irony, to me, was that from where I sat looking out the window of Honey Bee, I could see the Pearl of Siam in the distance, and found myself wishing I were eating there instead.

    (2)

  • Judy I.

    We have eaten here twice now and we have been impressed with most everything they have on their menu with exception of their fried rice it doesn't appear to have meat in it. But for most of the options they are good and are hot wether you pick the order up or they deliver.

    (3)

  • Alin K.

    I called ahead to order for lunch and was told 30 minutes. I showed up 30 minutes later and paid. I was told that my food would be right out which turned out to be another 20 minutes. I only have 30 minute lunch break which left me no time to actually eat. Would of been nice if they let me know of a more realistic time frame. I ordered sesame tofu and the walnut shrimp. The sesame tofu was pretty plain none of the sauce was actually on the tofu but sunk to the bottom and leaked out even through the paper bag. Proves the sauce is too watery. Walnut shrimp was decent. Walnuts still had the skin attached so some were kind of bitter.

    (1)

  • Nicole S.

    If you want great Chinese food and friendly service, this is the place! We visited for dinner and were pleasantly surprised by the fast, attentive waitstaff and large portions. The restaurant's Groupon went a long way toward the family dinner, which allowed us to enjoy an appetizer combo, two soups, two entrees, and a dessert. For the appetizer combo, the egg rolls, coconut shrimps, and crab cheese wantons were all hot and crispy. The accompanying dipping sauces (which included hot mustard, sweet and sour, and ginger soy) added zest and variety to the appetizers and to the entrees as well. The egg drop soups were the perfect temperature and weren't too salty, as is sometimes the case at other restaurants. The entrees were HUGE and afforded enough leftovers for another three to four meals EACH. We tried the kung pao tofu and the double mushroom pork. Both were very tasty and definitely worth a try. For dessert we tried sesame balls for the first time. The outside was nice and crispy and the inside was savory and soft. Definite do over!

    (5)

  • Stacey S.

    Found a hair in my food and a fruit fly/small bug in my rice. Absolutely disgusting!!

    (1)

  • Damion W.

    I had a Groupon to Honey Bee and the wife and I decided to try it out on a Wednesday night. I have driven by this place several times because we shop at quite a few of the stores in this area. Honestly, I didn't even know it was there. Overall, it was a good experience, the service was good the food was good, the servings were hearty, but when you stack it up against some of the other Asian restaurants in the area, it didn't have the "X-Factor" I was looking for. I can't honestly say that I would go out of my way to eat here again.

    (3)

  • Crystal N.

    I love this place and I do not like Asia food. Everything I have ordered here is delicious. I usually get the drunken noodles. The mix between the basil and the jalapino give it such an amazing taste. The sesame chicken is the best I've had in a long time the pan fried dumplings are sooo soo good and I got a green been chicken dish that was pretty yummy as well. Defiantly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Mark T.

    Now, I don't know about you, but there are many, many days when I simply don't know what the Heckyl-n-Jeckyl I want to eat. At times like these, I'm thankful for the plethora of options at Honey Bee Asian Bistro here in Aurora. Good Lord, I could spend ages just on the Appetizer section alone! Healthy Edamame (young soybeans still in the pod) with sea salt? Cha Siu Bao (steamed buns with barbecued pork)? Egg rolls? Spring rolls? Two, count 'em, two, types of cheese wontons (one with cool avocado, the other with zingy jalapeño)? Should I just order them all, and let the lipids fall where they may? Wait, let me compose and collect myself. I still need to think about my main course. Ooh, that Thai Sriracha dish sounds chili-hot but intriguing. But now that I think about it, I was always kind of partial to to the dried-fish-and-garlic sauce called Sa Cha too. Mango? Mushroom? Orange? Broccoli? And now you're telling me I have to choose between chicken, pork, or beef too? Ooh boy, I may be here a while. Oops, I didn't even see this part of the menu. Thai curries (panang, red, green, pineapple)? Egg noodles with my favorite vegetable-protein-based flavor enhancer, Maggi sauce? Tomato fried rice? Sesame tofu? String beans with garlic? Yikes! Well, since I've looked at everything else, I might as well see what they have for dessert. Sugar donuts? Hmm, that's interesting. Almond cookies? Well, yea, those sound pretty tasty. Maybe a smoothie with a variety of flavors and add-ins (we like the boba... the boba that goes "pop")? Wow, they even have a variation of Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice with fresh fruit). Hmph. Apparently, I may be here all day. Hopefully you're not as indecisive as I am. But no matter what your finger points to, you can't go wrong with the varied vittles at Honey Bee Asian Bistro.

    (4)

  • Chaz A.

    I have never had anything bad here! Everything I've tried is awesome. Sesame chicken is the best I've had, Thai basil chicken (without jalapeños) is my absolute favorite, I can make a meal out of just the crispy veggie egg rolls, wontons are full and fresh. I tried the Thai peanut chicken last night...delicious - pad Thai is flavorful. Service/readiness is a bit slow whether it's dine-in or take-out, but well, well worth the extra few minutes. I think they make everything fresh, hence the extra time.

    (5)

  • Kay T.

    Never ate in but got carry out. Good has always been decent but the last few times the food has been very bland to the point it is a waste. Bland meaning being scarce on the sauce and seasoning used in the dishes. I ordered the sesame chicken and the chicken felt mushy with a light sauce that wasn't sesame. Maybe I'll give it a few months until I come back or search for a new Chinese restaurant.

    (3)

  • Luisa M.

    These guys are our go to for take out. The food is always fresh, delicious and they have so many options to choose from. From their egg rolls and chicken skewers to their cream cheese wontons and soups - we've never been disappointed. Even their Boba smoothies are to die for... Coconut and mango are the best!!

    (5)

  • michelle b.

    Got take out from here. First, let me say that it arrived rather quickly! We ordered an appetizer of avocado cheese wontons. Didn't see a SPECK of avocado. They were decent, but still..no avocado to be seen. For our meals, we ordered Kung Pao Chicken, Sesame Chicken, and Orange Chicken. All of our meals were good. To be fair, it really was decent chinese food. It was not "WOW", but it wasn't bad either. We probably will order from here again.

    (3)

  • C K.

    Good quality chicken. Great sesame chicken; if you ask for something extra spicy, it comes extra spicy. If you ask for more veggies, you get more veggies. Very customer friendly service; even some tasty healthy dishes that come steamed.

    (3)

  • Ashley C.

    They used to be very good but we just ordered some food and we did not get the whole order. When I called to get it fixed they would do nothing to help me and were very rude to me. I used to be a very loyal customer but they were completely unprofessional and will never get food from here. I would say buyer beware. If you do not get all of your food that you ordered at first you will never get it AND THEY WILL KEEP YOUR MONEY.

    (1)

  • Jason M.

    Every now and then I go to Honey Bee, mainly for it's proximity to home, the variety on the menu, and the quality of their food. I haven't had a bad dish yet - and Honey bee seems to do it all right.

    (3)

  • Ann W.

    My husband and I have gone here multiple times since it's close to the house. The first few times were pretty good. We always get the steamed dumplings. The first couple of times I ordered fried rice. Then I realized they had pad thai. Love Pad Thai! Their portions are huge... especially when you get it to go. It's practically 3 meals worth of Pad Thai. I would give this place 4 stars, if it weren't for our most recent visit. We took my husband's mom and step-dad to eat here. Service was terrible. Our waitress ended up taking another tables order before ours, even though we were ready and were seated long before the other table. She said she was going back to get paper and a pen, but went to the other table instead. Nothing irks me more than when someone says one thing and does the complete opposite. She should have told the other table that she would be over in a minute. On a positive, I ordered cashew chicken and thought it was probably the best dish I've had there. I would order it again, but don't think we'll be back. We'll go to Pearl of Siam from this point forward (even though it's a different cuisine). Or maybe even The Golden Wok at Chambers and Hampden.

    (3)

  • Cindy C.

    I love Honey Bee Bistro! The owner Helen is really sweet and always very accommodating. I think you have to ask them to cook your food the "authentic Chinese way" if you don't want Americanized Chinese food. We always ask for that and it always tastes great. I would say it is one of the top Chinese restaurants I have eaten in Denver. I would recommend their Thai Basil Fried Rice and Beef Chow Fun- remember to ask them to cook it the Chinese way! The lettuce wraps, honey bbq spare ribs, and lemon chicken are also really good. Oh, and they also have thai iced tea!

    (4)

  • Julie R.

    We have been looking for a decent Chinese place close to our house and had been disappointed by the one closest to our house. We recieved the menu for Honey Bee in the mail and decided to try it. The food was delivered in a reasonable time and was freshly made. The chicken fried rice was a big hit with the kids. The crab cheese wontons were crisp and did not give the impression they had been pullled from under a heat lamp. The lemon chicken was ok, I felt the sauce didn't pack enough lemon flavor. The sesame chicken was a better dish, a bit sweet with a little bite. The Mongolian beef was a good proportion of beef to veggies. The price is a touch higher than the other resturant, but the food was a much better quality. Will definately order from them again.

    (4)

  • Nancy C.

    Great food and service!! They have the BEST salt and pepper shrimp!!

    (5)

  • Patricia A.

    This is my favorite Asian Food in Colorado. I have had the experience of eating in and dinning out about 2 times monthly. Now that I have the best forget the rest of the perps... Oh, the wonton soup is very flavorful. The portions are so large you need two other people to help you eat. They do have smaller portions for around $8 and you still need 1 more person. Talk about delivering the food to your table with flare. Flower shaped rice, wasabi and ginger in a flower and the flavoring of all their foods POWWWWWWW.... Beef and Broccoli was to die for, favorite is Sesame Chicken oooolllllaaallllaaaa. My husbands is the Kung Po or Mongolian. The apps are a lot of fun.... I tell everyone on the street to go eat here or they are missing out on the best in town.

    (5)

  • Mark A.

    I was extremely confused while looking for a decent Chinese delivery place near home. I did the Yelp! thing and came up with Yangs. I could never find this place, and gave up twice. Come to find out, Yangs is no longer Yangs. As of early 2009, this place is now called Honey Bee Asian Bistro. So far I cannot comment on the dine in experience, but the delivery one was great. The food was delivered promptly and as ordered. It beat the pants of off certain other nearby chinese places. If your in the mood for chinese but don't wanna leave the house, this is the place for you!

    (4)

  • Katie A.

    Took over 2 hrs to receive my order. Food is okay but service leaves much to be desired.

    (2)

  • Brittnee F.

    Sesame Chicken is to die for! FAST delivery super nice people and great prices! Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Michelle F.

    I LOVED this place. The prices were good and so was the food. However, the past four times I have ordered from them the food was terrible. Each time it was worse and worse. Last Thursday I ordered from them one final time, hoping that maybe I had been catching them on an off day or something but I was wrong. I ordered Tso's chicken and my husband had the Singapore noodles. We also had some won tons. The chicken was over cooked and hard like candy, and the rice was mushy! The noodles were OK, but the veg was overcooked too.Our won-tons were raw and chewy. The only edible thing was the one egg roll I had. I emailed them and gave them a chance to fix the situation but no one responded. There going down hill and seems to be making there food cheaper just to fill the box....sad.

    (1)

  • Lucy M.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! The food is always so fresh. The restaurant is very clean and is great for date night or casual dining!

    (5)

  • M B.

    One thing that is not short in Aurora is Ma/Pop Asian restaurants, it's just a matter of finding the ones that stand out from the others. Honeybee Asian Bistro off of Tower Rd and Hampden is one of those places. They serve Asian Fusion, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. So needless to say, there is bound to be something that everyone will find to their liking. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and a hello. The décor is very relaxing with little whimsical items like a ceramic lettuce with wheels scattered through the place. They do have a small bar for those that would like to have to have a few drinks while they wait for a table. My husband and I love our appetizers. Honeybee actually has a number of appetizers that range from the standard Egg Roll to Edamame. We picked our usual, Crab Cheese Wontons and Pot Stickers. Our Waitress brought our the Crab Cheese Wontons first and let us know that the Pot Stickers were still being cooked. The Crab Cheese Wontons were perfect, nice and hot and without the left over oil. They were a nice golden color and not over cooked, served with a thick sweet sauce. The Pot Stickers were just as good. They were meat stuffed with just a hint of cabbage in them, pan fried to the perfect crispiness. Like the Crab Cheese Wontons, they weren't served with left over oil. My husband ordered the Singapore Rice Noodles, with eggs, chicken, tofu, and vegetables in a curry sauce. The dish was pan fried with the curry sauce, making the chicken and tofu nice a crispy. It was spicy enough to clear the sinuses but not over spicy that makes you reach for a drink after every bite, so it would be good for those that don't have a very high spicy threshold. I ordered the Thai Mango Chicken. You have your choice of chicken, pork or beef. I love beef but mango didn't sound like it would go with it very well so I picked the chicken. I've never had a Thai Mango dish before so I wasn't sure what to expect. When it arrived it was large mango sliced mixed in with green, red and yellow peppers and chicken. The sauce was a sweet sauce, like the one served with the Crab Cheese Wontons. The mango melted in my mouth and the peppers countered the sweetness of the sauce. One thing that drives me crazy is that there are a lot of places that will have more veggies than meat in their dishes to save on costs. Honeybee didn't do that. There was enough chicken mixed in with it to have it with the mango and pepper slices. I asked for white rice and mixed it in. I had asked for their lunch size and it turned out to be perfect for me. As I got full, the sweetness of the sauce started to get to me. However, my husband and I ordered Iced Milked Tea with Boba and it helped me clear my pallet of the sweetness. For a dessert we ordered smoothies with boba. My husband ordered a Avocado smoothy with a hint of sweetness that he wasn't expecting. Now this isn't something that is on the menu so if this sounds good, you'll have to ask for it. I requested a raspberry one and it had just the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness. We had asked what they did to find the balance in both drinks and our waitress said it was just a certain amount of sweetener and asked if we like them as she could add more sweetener if we wanted. We both loved what she made. Honeybee Asian Bistro offers something that is different and we recommend going. They really don't have a kids menu so we recommend only going with kids that aren't very picky eaters. The prices are fairly reasonable for the portion size that is given. They offer take-out and delivery services for everything on their menu.

    (4)

  • Brittany N.

    Love this place! Their mango Thai chicken is incredible. I moved and unfortunately am not close enough for frequent trips or delivery. They are closed one day during the week which was always the day I craved it. Will be back!!!

    (5)

  • Denise G.

    I feel the need to try just about every restaurant in my area of town. I recently moved to Aurora and have been trying out new places right and left. This time, I wanted to check out Honey Bee and see how their Chinese food is. I decided to go with my staple of Kung Pao chicken. I base all Chinese restaurants on their Kung Pao. Brian got the orange beef and we got a side of spring rolls. The food took a bit longer than I would normally expect, but it arrived piping hot. I laid out a plate of white sticky rice and poured some Kung Pao on top and started to chow down. The flavor was a bit bland and the chicken was tough. So was the beef. Neither were really that good. Both of us were not impressed at all. After talking to a friend about it later, they stated that Honey Bee has good pho, but not good Chinese food. I guess I will be back to try the pho then!

    (2)

  • Katy B.

    I had the pineapple curry for dinner and it was very very bland. I had such a craving and ended up very disappointed. Maybe I just picked something on the menu that was not their strong point. I will definitely give them another try because they have some pretty good reviews and will update if I feel differently about the good.

    (2)

  • Emilee D.

    This place is pretty pricey for Americanized Chinese food. The sweet sour shrimp was pretty good and I really enjoyed the sauce. However, the pork lo mein was super bland. No taste whatsoever. Even the pieces of pork mixed throughout had zero taste. I ended up having to dump Chinese hot mustard all over it. I also ordered some fried dumplings. There was way too much ginger which made it inedible. Sad face. I love me some dumplings, but these were just horrid. I will say that I don't normally eat egg rolls from any Chinese place in the mainland as they usually taste bad, but the ones that came with the meal were surprisingly tasty.

    (3)

  • Daniel T.

    I just love these guys/gals!! It is the ONLY Chinese food joint my family goes to anymore. There have been numerous times we simply call in for some hot & Sour soup & chicken fried rice, and call that dinner. They NEVER disappoint!! Absolutely worth trying once and then you will fall in love!! Dan Thompson (Floors By Tomorrow)

    (5)

  • Dean M.

    This is a pretty great place. The atmosphere is awesome for a first date or a couple. I do not think children are a good idea, it's quiet and lots of glass and nice/neatly organized decor. The tables are not really setup for children either. The food is great and service is not bad. It is good enough to not detract from the experience at all. I'd like to give this five stars, however, the kid thing ruined it. We will go back on husband wife date night.

    (4)

  • Ryan F.

    This is the place to go for Asian food! Such great food, at a pretty great price as well. We order here from all the time. Food is always correct, hot and very tasty! Try the jalapeno crab cheese wontons and don't be afraid to ask for it spicy.

    (5)

  • Theresa E.

    Great atmosphere but the food was .. yeck. The tofu was mushy like a marshmellow and the tea was so so. would have been better off having a pizza

    (2)

  • Holly P.

    GREAT food, wonderful service and good prices. Have been going here for years. It is the best for all types of Asian cuisine. Highly recommend the green curry.

    (5)

  • Tavy S.

    I ordered the chicken chow fun, it was yummy and I also enjoyed the crispy pork eggrolls. I got mine delivered so I don't know what the atmosphere is like. Also they have Vietnamese ice coffee which is Awesome.

    (5)

  • Tiara Q.

    Had delivery, food was amazing! The shrimp used for sesame shrimp were jumbo prawns. So flavorful, generous portion. The beef and broccoli was amazing too. Fresh vegetables, wonderful garlicky sauce and tender beef. The fried rice was perfect too. Wonton soup = thumbs up. I will definitely order from here again. Delivery was only $1 and was on time. Highly recommend!!

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    Been going for years and the food is always good if your looking for good clean Chinese lunch or dinner check this place out

    (4)

  • Souporn H.

    I had gotten my food delivered twice and it was delicious. Then I decided to take it to go one day and the food was mediocre. And it's really pricey but then again they are a pretty fancy little restaurant. The service is great. Super friendly.

    (3)

  • Lolly D.

    On more than one occasion this restaurant has elected to not listen to my special instructions. When I called to ask for a refund they insisted on me sending photos via my cell phone so they could show the chef and have the chef pay. Never eating here again.

    (1)

  • Dennis S.

    Cute place to have lunch and dinner. Cute decor and friendly staff. Food tastes fresh and not to slow. Avg price but better quality

    (4)

  • Nick D.

    Food is great!! And the staff are lovely, family run business. In particular the garlic chicken and green beans is awesome but the star of the show was the Spicy Edemame! The best I have ever heard. I want the recipe for that sauce!!!

    (5)

  • Jomichael A.

    The food was good, but has not been consistent as of late. The service on the the other definitely needs some serious work. After waiting 2 hours for a delivery, they offered us 5 dollars refund?? The food even arrived cold and the delivery guy said it wasnt. It is a local place that we would like to support, but we just can not do it anymore and we will not be back.

    (1)

  • Crystal N.

    I love this place and I do not like Asia food. Everything I have ordered here is delicious. I usually get the drunken noodles. The mix between the basil and the jalapino give it such an amazing taste. The sesame chicken is the best I've had in a long time the pan fried dumplings are sooo soo good and I got a green been chicken dish that was pretty yummy as well. Defiantly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Mark T.

    Now, I don't know about you, but there are many, many days when I simply don't know what the Heckyl-n-Jeckyl I want to eat. At times like these, I'm thankful for the plethora of options at Honey Bee Asian Bistro here in Aurora. Good Lord, I could spend ages just on the Appetizer section alone! Healthy Edamame (young soybeans still in the pod) with sea salt? Cha Siu Bao (steamed buns with barbecued pork)? Egg rolls? Spring rolls? Two, count 'em, two, types of cheese wontons (one with cool avocado, the other with zingy jalapeño)? Should I just order them all, and let the lipids fall where they may? Wait, let me compose and collect myself. I still need to think about my main course. Ooh, that Thai Sriracha dish sounds chili-hot but intriguing. But now that I think about it, I was always kind of partial to to the dried-fish-and-garlic sauce called Sa Cha too. Mango? Mushroom? Orange? Broccoli? And now you're telling me I have to choose between chicken, pork, or beef too? Ooh boy, I may be here a while. Oops, I didn't even see this part of the menu. Thai curries (panang, red, green, pineapple)? Egg noodles with my favorite vegetable-protein-based flavor enhancer, Maggi sauce? Tomato fried rice? Sesame tofu? String beans with garlic? Yikes! Well, since I've looked at everything else, I might as well see what they have for dessert. Sugar donuts? Hmm, that's interesting. Almond cookies? Well, yea, those sound pretty tasty. Maybe a smoothie with a variety of flavors and add-ins (we like the boba... the boba that goes "pop")? Wow, they even have a variation of Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice with fresh fruit). Hmph. Apparently, I may be here all day. Hopefully you're not as indecisive as I am. But no matter what your finger points to, you can't go wrong with the varied vittles at Honey Bee Asian Bistro.

    (4)

  • Severin A.

    We went to Honey Bee for dinner. We ordered the "dinner for two or more" which was a planned type of meal and it was really good. I liked the appetizer plate and the sesame tofu. The service was good tonight. I decided to upgrade my rating. ------------------------- Older review: Honey Bee has much better food than the previous Chinese restaurant that was at this same location. So if you used to not like Yangs, give this place another try since it is not the same. I live nearby and have always did a pick up instead of eat in. Today I actually ate in the restaurant. I have always had a good meal here. Normally my favorite dish is the Tropical Fried Rice and my wife likes the Pad Thai. Today I went with a different dish, I ordered the Thai Peanut Pork. My food was good, but the peanut sauce was a bit sweet and syrupy for my taste, and is not something I think I will order again. Don't let this dissuade you if that is what you want, since the sauce was good enough, just not my taste. My sister ordered the teriyaki chicken. I tasted the teriyaki and I thought it was a bit salty. Still, everything was cooked correctly and had good flavor. The rice was good. They added an eggroll to the meal that was a bit greasy. The portions seemed a bit smaller than what you get with takeout (however I did order off the lunch menu, so it may have been smaller due to that instead). One thing I have consistently noticed with this place is that the food is fairly good, but it does take a long time to get it. I notice this more when I have done pick up and have always had to wait even after giving them 20 minutes before even going over there. Today was not as bad, however there was only a few people in the place (maybe 5). If you are on a lunch break from work you would really be taking a risk going here due to the slow nature. Our service was good, but the waitress thought that Mr. Pibb and rootbeer were interchangeable drinks, we had to explain that Mr. Pibb is similar to Dr. Pepper and not rootbeer. There was also a mix up in the tea, where they served unsweetened tea and then refilled with sweet tea and so that had to be replaced, but they were very gracious about it. Also a note the lunch items were mostly priced around $7.

    (4)

  • Donovan E.

    well, i still enjoy this place. although i would agree now that the food just seems better dining in or take out. i started getting delivery a couple times. the good part is it's pretty quick. however, they have botched my order a couple times. and its pretty much too late for them to go back, get it right, then come back. oh well. at least theyre nice about it.

    (3)

  • Sandi D.

    Finally ate inside the restaurant vs just getting take-out; in fact we had both a lunch and a dinner at Honey Bee. I really like the restaurant itself. The booths are super comfy, where are other fav Asian Restaurants are Uncomfortable !!! Hate eating on hard chairs-- Yes, I'm turning into my Mother. The restaurant also has a liquor license -- Yeah, but before you get too happy, the Vodka is Gordon's if that tells you anything. Although I hate beer, I stick to a TsingTao here. I find the prices about on par...maybe a buck or 2 more, but not crazy high. I also find portions a bit smaller, and no soup with lunch, but you'll get more meat vs filler here, so it depends if you like more protein ( me) or filler ( hubby). It's more like a 3.5 for food, but the comfy booths up it to a solid 4. Nice addition to the 7 hills !!

    (4)

  • Chaz A.

    I have never had anything bad here! Everything I've tried is awesome. Sesame chicken is the best I've had, Thai basil chicken (without jalapeños) is my absolute favorite, I can make a meal out of just the crispy veggie egg rolls, wontons are full and fresh. I tried the Thai peanut chicken last night...delicious - pad Thai is flavorful. Service/readiness is a bit slow whether it's dine-in or take-out, but well, well worth the extra few minutes. I think they make everything fresh, hence the extra time.

    (5)

  • Kay T.

    Never ate in but got carry out. Good has always been decent but the last few times the food has been very bland to the point it is a waste. Bland meaning being scarce on the sauce and seasoning used in the dishes. I ordered the sesame chicken and the chicken felt mushy with a light sauce that wasn't sesame. Maybe I'll give it a few months until I come back or search for a new Chinese restaurant.

    (3)

  • noel s.

    As far as the food goes, it's basically mediocre. We ordered the beef and broccoli, which my wife liked, but I thought was somewhat rubbery. The orange chicken was super fried and you didn't even taste the chicken, just the fried batter and orange sauce, which was decent orange sauce. We also had pad thai which was the best part of the meal. It wasn't great pad thai but it was good enough to like. I'm not sure I would go here again unless I was desperate for some pad thai and wanted it delivered. As far as the service goes, our waitress was awesome. Very friendly and she answered all of our questions. We did have to wait for about 30 minutes for our food, which was ridiculous. Luckily I have an awesome wife to make the time fly by. I wouldn't recommend dining-in to anybody not married to my wife. If you want chinese food and you aren't in a time crunch, go check out Blue Bay Asian Cafe. Tell them Noel S. sent you. When they look at you funny, say never mind, and then just order. You won't regret it.

    (3)

  • Curt K.

    went to dinner - and had a good meal, had the grean beans and the jalapeno version of crab cheese wontons. a nice meal-

    (3)

  • My Linh T.

    Our faves are the General Taos chicken and Orange chicken. The chicken was so crispy, and even leftovers were delicious! We've also had a Korean soup and garlic chicken which were also pretty good. Service was average when we dined in and delivery was also about average.

    (4)

  • Toni V.

    The food is awesome; portions generous, price is moderate. Location is comfortable and clean!

    (5)

  • Dina H.

    We have been to Honey Bee twice now. The first time I thought it was fantastic. The second time I made the mistake of using the bathroom before ordering. THERE WERE RATS IN THE CEILING! I heard them scratching and scurrying around. At that point, I lost all appetite.

    (1)

  • Tiara Q.

    Had delivery, food was amazing! The shrimp used for sesame shrimp were jumbo prawns. So flavorful, generous portion. The beef and broccoli was amazing too. Fresh vegetables, wonderful garlicky sauce and tender beef. The fried rice was perfect too. Wonton soup = thumbs up. I will definitely order from here again. Delivery was only $1 and was on time. Highly recommend!!

    (5)

  • Andrew S.

    Been going for years and the food is always good if your looking for good clean Chinese lunch or dinner check this place out

    (4)

  • Souporn H.

    I had gotten my food delivered twice and it was delicious. Then I decided to take it to go one day and the food was mediocre. And it's really pricey but then again they are a pretty fancy little restaurant. The service is great. Super friendly.

    (3)

  • Lolly D.

    On more than one occasion this restaurant has elected to not listen to my special instructions. When I called to ask for a refund they insisted on me sending photos via my cell phone so they could show the chef and have the chef pay. Never eating here again.

    (1)

  • Jason M.

    Everything ordered was very tasty. Eggrolls, Crab Rangoon, Mongolian Beef, General Tso Chicken, all delicious. Pair with Tsingtao, dun.

    (5)

  • Denise G.

    I feel the need to try just about every restaurant in my area of town. I recently moved to Aurora and have been trying out new places right and left. This time, I wanted to check out Honey Bee and see how their Chinese food is. I decided to go with my staple of Kung Pao chicken. I base all Chinese restaurants on their Kung Pao. Brian got the orange beef and we got a side of spring rolls. The food took a bit longer than I would normally expect, but it arrived piping hot. I laid out a plate of white sticky rice and poured some Kung Pao on top and started to chow down. The flavor was a bit bland and the chicken was tough. So was the beef. Neither were really that good. Both of us were not impressed at all. After talking to a friend about it later, they stated that Honey Bee has good pho, but not good Chinese food. I guess I will be back to try the pho then!

    (2)

  • Katy B.

    I had the pineapple curry for dinner and it was very very bland. I had such a craving and ended up very disappointed. Maybe I just picked something on the menu that was not their strong point. I will definitely give them another try because they have some pretty good reviews and will update if I feel differently about the good.

    (2)

  • Emilee D.

    This place is pretty pricey for Americanized Chinese food. The sweet sour shrimp was pretty good and I really enjoyed the sauce. However, the pork lo mein was super bland. No taste whatsoever. Even the pieces of pork mixed throughout had zero taste. I ended up having to dump Chinese hot mustard all over it. I also ordered some fried dumplings. There was way too much ginger which made it inedible. Sad face. I love me some dumplings, but these were just horrid. I will say that I don't normally eat egg rolls from any Chinese place in the mainland as they usually taste bad, but the ones that came with the meal were surprisingly tasty.

    (3)

  • Daniel T.

    I just love these guys/gals!! It is the ONLY Chinese food joint my family goes to anymore. There have been numerous times we simply call in for some hot & Sour soup & chicken fried rice, and call that dinner. They NEVER disappoint!! Absolutely worth trying once and then you will fall in love!! Dan Thompson (Floors By Tomorrow)

    (5)

  • Brittany N.

    Love this place! Their mango Thai chicken is incredible. I moved and unfortunately am not close enough for frequent trips or delivery. They are closed one day during the week which was always the day I craved it. Will be back!!!

    (5)

  • Charlotte T.

    Love the orange chicken, I've had the rice and egg drop soup which are good as well. Big portions with delivery

    (4)

  • Dean M.

    This is a pretty great place. The atmosphere is awesome for a first date or a couple. I do not think children are a good idea, it's quiet and lots of glass and nice/neatly organized decor. The tables are not really setup for children either. The food is great and service is not bad. It is good enough to not detract from the experience at all. I'd like to give this five stars, however, the kid thing ruined it. We will go back on husband wife date night.

    (4)

  • Ryan F.

    This is the place to go for Asian food! Such great food, at a pretty great price as well. We order here from all the time. Food is always correct, hot and very tasty! Try the jalapeno crab cheese wontons and don't be afraid to ask for it spicy.

    (5)

  • Theresa E.

    Great atmosphere but the food was .. yeck. The tofu was mushy like a marshmellow and the tea was so so. would have been better off having a pizza

    (2)

  • Holly P.

    GREAT food, wonderful service and good prices. Have been going here for years. It is the best for all types of Asian cuisine. Highly recommend the green curry.

    (5)

  • Tavy S.

    I ordered the chicken chow fun, it was yummy and I also enjoyed the crispy pork eggrolls. I got mine delivered so I don't know what the atmosphere is like. Also they have Vietnamese ice coffee which is Awesome.

    (5)

  • Jomichael A.

    The food was good, but has not been consistent as of late. The service on the the other definitely needs some serious work. After waiting 2 hours for a delivery, they offered us 5 dollars refund?? The food even arrived cold and the delivery guy said it wasnt. It is a local place that we would like to support, but we just can not do it anymore and we will not be back.

    (1)

  • Clau D.

    Completely love and strongly recommend this place ! I can't get enough of this place. Either order in on snowy days or simply go in and enjoy relaxing music and wonderful food. Love this spot! Love love love!

    (5)

  • Kelly G.

    This was our first visit for lunch using a $20 Groupon. It was located a few doors down from The Movie Tavern in Aurora. Almost all of the booths were occupied. A gentleman came out from the kitchen and seated us in a booth. The cloth napkins were folded in the water glasses. The interior of the restaurant wasn't very attractive. They had live and artificial plants all over, a little "office area" near the coke refrigerator towards the back of the restaurant with nick nacks. The food was 5 star (at least my food)!!! We started with an order of Potstickers. I knew by the photo off the internet menu that I would like them. They were made with a thick dough, not a thin wonton wrapper like a lot of places use. The potstickers were perfectly browned on one side. The meat inside was generous, moist and well seasoned. The dipping sauce was served in a heart-shaped bowl. I would come back just for the Potstickers! My husband ordered the Thai Peanut Chicken with Fried Rice and Egg Roll ($6.95). The chicken was all while meat slices stir-fried with snow peas, carrots, and potatoes. It was like a light sweet and sour sauce. No peanuts, just a hint of peanut flavor. The Fried Rice was very plain and bland with a few bits of egg and scallions. The Egg Roll was the standard vegetarian version with a side of sweet and sour sauce. My Panang Chicken Curry Thai Hot came out in a beautiful ceramic bowl with 2 red chilis on top (see posted photo). It had generous slices of white meat chicken, green and red bell pepper, snow peas, potatoes, and broccoli in a thick sauce. I would definitely order this again. The server asked how the heat was on the curry and I said, not Thai Hot. So maybe next time she'll remember me and tell the chef to really make it Thai Hot. My husband also ordered a 16 ounce Taro Smoothie with Boba ($3.99). It came in a plastic cup with a melted on plastic lid that a lot of Boba places use. They also had a 20 ounce size for ($4.99) which I thought was a little pricey. Most of their lunch entrees were $5.95-7.95 which included an Egg Roll and rice. Dinner prices were a few dollars more. My husband usually likes to order the Pad Thai, but it wasn't on the lunch menu. He could have ordered the dinner portion for $9.95 but he wouln't have gotten the Egg Roll. On our way out, I asked for a To Go menu. I may have to order more of those Potstickers!

    (4)

  • Erika M.

    We had a family style meal, the orange beef was great! The Hunan beef was good, but, the orange chicken was a bit bland, it tasted a bit closer to sweet & sour chicken.

    (3)

  • Jaylin S.

    I should have known better than to order Vietnamese at a Chinese spot. Perhaps I was so distracted by not being welcomed by staff, having to seat ourselves, squeaky vocals playing overhead, and poor and hard to understand menu explanations, that I was disillusioned. In my hard to mess up dish the carrots were marinated in an awful sauce, the tomatoes were far below the average grocery store tomato in flavor, and the noodles were slightly soggy. Our waitress did not check on us a single time so we sat without water and had to track her down just to pay our bill. The eggless egg rolls were great but with such a bad experience otherwise I cannot rate this spot as even decent. Maybe a good Chinese dish delivered to your house would be different but the on site restaurant service is bottom rung.

    (1)

  • Dennis S.

    Cute place to have lunch and dinner. Cute decor and friendly staff. Food tastes fresh and not to slow. Avg price but better quality

    (4)

  • Nick D.

    Food is great!! And the staff are lovely, family run business. In particular the garlic chicken and green beans is awesome but the star of the show was the Spicy Edemame! The best I have ever heard. I want the recipe for that sauce!!!

    (5)

  • L J.

    Is this place still open? Their food is (was) great, however as of late I have not been able to get through to place an order. I realized they are closed on Tuesdays now, but I called both numbers, today (Thursday) 303-400-6117 and 303-400-6118, but received busy signals. I then tried to order online but it would not let me process my order because I was "out of their delivery area"; however I have had food delivered by them several times before and am within their delivery area.

    (3)

  • Vic R.

    Just had food home delivered.. not One but Two long hairs found in two different meal containers.. called them and they offered no refund and wanted to first see the food like they didn't believe us! They finally offered to replace the items.. like anybody had the stomach for that! What a joke..Take some pride! Invest in hair nets and a new manager.. STAY AWAY!

    (1)

  • Lee S.

    1:00 in the afternoon. No one here. Why is the service so slow? At least my beer was cold and the glass ice cold. 3 stars for the beer. Then the food. Barely 1 star. Where is the flavor? My Mongolian beef was so stringy, I couldn't eat half of it. The vegetables and rice...Panda Express quality. Hmm. I didn't like it. Don't waste your time or money. Luckily we had a Groupon. What is that funny soup stuff? Good-bye.

    (2)

  • Dale Z.

    Are you tired of reading reviews that start with, "I went here because I had a Groupon I wanted to use . . . "? I'm not, but I thought some of you might be. So, anyway, I had this Groupon and I went to the Honey Bee Asian Bistro to make use of it . . . I had read the pretty decent reviews and thought is might not be a bad idea to pick up a deal in this part of town. We showed up about 1:30pm on a Friday afternoon. There were only two other sets of customers in the restaurant. The hostess immediately greeted and seated us. She dropped off water and menus and we proceeded to wait for our server. I took a little longer than I would expected, and when she did come out, she took the order of a customer who had come in after us first. But, other than that, the service was pretty good. Using the Groupon was a tad more complicated than usual, but not terribly so. They were offering a special where if you send them a text, you get a free beverage with your meal. That was kind of nice. We ordered the Mongolian Beef, the Lettuce Wraps with Chicken, and the Tom Kha Gai soup. I had a diet Coke, and my friend had a beer. The Lettuce Wraps (Chicken, green peas, carrots, and bibb lettuce--enough for 4 of them) were probably the best part of the meal. The lettuce was nice and crisp and was the right shape for the task. The chicken and veggies were nicely seasoned. This may not have been the best lettuce wraps I have had, but they were quite good. The Mongolian Beef (w/ hoisin sauce, green & yellow onions) looked great, and was a generous serving. It had tons of onions and came with fried rice at no extra charge. The sauce was pretty good, but much of the beef was on the fatty side, and this was rather off-putting. The Tom Kha Gai soup was some of the worst I have ever had. The paper menu said "Tom Kha Gai", but I see the online menu calls is "Chicken Coconut Soup" (Chicken, mushrooms and onions in a Thai styled coconut milk based soup). This is probably more accurate. I would call it "Thai inspired" if I were being generous. It was not very authentic in flavor. It had no heat and no sourness to it. It was very bland and was 90% milky broth with some chicken, onions and mushrooms. Its only positive aspect is that it was a rather large serving, The irony, to me, was that from where I sat looking out the window of Honey Bee, I could see the Pearl of Siam in the distance, and found myself wishing I were eating there instead.

    (2)

  • Judy I.

    We have eaten here twice now and we have been impressed with most everything they have on their menu with exception of their fried rice it doesn't appear to have meat in it. But for most of the options they are good and are hot wether you pick the order up or they deliver.

    (3)

  • Stacey S.

    Found a hair in my food and a fruit fly/small bug in my rice. Absolutely disgusting!!

    (1)

  • Alin K.

    I called ahead to order for lunch and was told 30 minutes. I showed up 30 minutes later and paid. I was told that my food would be right out which turned out to be another 20 minutes. I only have 30 minute lunch break which left me no time to actually eat. Would of been nice if they let me know of a more realistic time frame. I ordered sesame tofu and the walnut shrimp. The sesame tofu was pretty plain none of the sauce was actually on the tofu but sunk to the bottom and leaked out even through the paper bag. Proves the sauce is too watery. Walnut shrimp was decent. Walnuts still had the skin attached so some were kind of bitter.

    (1)

  • Nicole S.

    If you want great Chinese food and friendly service, this is the place! We visited for dinner and were pleasantly surprised by the fast, attentive waitstaff and large portions. The restaurant's Groupon went a long way toward the family dinner, which allowed us to enjoy an appetizer combo, two soups, two entrees, and a dessert. For the appetizer combo, the egg rolls, coconut shrimps, and crab cheese wantons were all hot and crispy. The accompanying dipping sauces (which included hot mustard, sweet and sour, and ginger soy) added zest and variety to the appetizers and to the entrees as well. The egg drop soups were the perfect temperature and weren't too salty, as is sometimes the case at other restaurants. The entrees were HUGE and afforded enough leftovers for another three to four meals EACH. We tried the kung pao tofu and the double mushroom pork. Both were very tasty and definitely worth a try. For dessert we tried sesame balls for the first time. The outside was nice and crispy and the inside was savory and soft. Definite do over!

    (5)

  • Damion W.

    I had a Groupon to Honey Bee and the wife and I decided to try it out on a Wednesday night. I have driven by this place several times because we shop at quite a few of the stores in this area. Honestly, I didn't even know it was there. Overall, it was a good experience, the service was good the food was good, the servings were hearty, but when you stack it up against some of the other Asian restaurants in the area, it didn't have the "X-Factor" I was looking for. I can't honestly say that I would go out of my way to eat here again.

    (3)

  • Pris C.

    Been here once to dine with family on christmas eve and the food was great. Try the hong kong style noodles if you want to try something new. Ordered takeout with the bf last night and it was good but not great. Disappointed with their mapo tofu. I do like how their food doesn't taste overly salty.

    (3)

  • M D.

    Lunch menu was great as far as prices. Food was really good with generous amounts of meat. I will definitely be going back.

    (4)

  • V H.

    Great local place! Varied menu. Great prices.

    (5)

  • Luisa M.

    These guys are our go to for take out. The food is always fresh, delicious and they have so many options to choose from. From their egg rolls and chicken skewers to their cream cheese wontons and soups - we've never been disappointed. Even their Boba smoothies are to die for... Coconut and mango are the best!!

    (5)

  • Eric And Jennifer R.

    Excellent Korean, Vietnamese and Thai food and above and beyond service! Everything we have tried, we have not been disappointed. Our favorite dishes are Vietnamese noodle bowl, spring rolls, moo shu, Peking duck, maggi noodles and green bean chicken with garlic sauce. We kept asking for garlic green beans and the owner tested it and kept it on the menu! I felt like eating eggplant and didn't see it on their menu but I asked anyway. They informed me that they would go to the market and make me pork garlic eggplant. They just got patrons for life!

    (5)

  • Lisa W.

    The BEST Asian Food in Aurora, CO! Helen Du and he Staff always Provide Great Service, Delicious Food and a pleasant dining atmosphere. My Husband and I have never been disappointed with anything we have ordered! We do miss the Avocado Cheese Wonton Appetizers though.

    (5)

  • Melissa J.

    This was such a nice restaurant with an interesting menu. It doesn't have many of your typical Chinese dishes. There are a lot of dishes that I would like to try someday. The service was very good. I am only giving it 3 stars because the food did not come out hot and it had a better appeal on the menu than it did on our table. I would like to give this place a second chance though.

    (3)

  • Mel V.

    I love this place. The dishes are consistently good. The service is very courteous and attentive.

    (4)

  • Cris F.

    They have a lot of vegetarian option which I love. I got the sesame tofu which of course what I always get. Theirs was good. It was hard on the outside, with firm tofu. I wish there would have been more sesame sauce and vegetables included. There are a bit more expensive for Chinese then other places that I have gone to. But the meal was good and there was a huge helping. I got extra rice for $1.50. They also have some vegetarian apps but I did not try any. if in the area I will go there again.

    (3)

  • Annie B.

    Well, there's good and there's bad. I'll just start with the bad. As far as delivery goes, this place isn't so great. We had food delivered and it wasn't as good as in the restaurant. Soggy jalapeno wontons, no mayo sauce like in the restaurant and the flavors just seemed bland. However, we returned again for dinner and it was very good. I had their lettuce wraps appetizer as my dinner. It was very tasty! They also offer health plates and vegetarian options. Great stuff right here! A gem in the neighborhood if you're looking to get out of the house for an hour or so! The service is pretty good, not fantastic, but the decor and atmosphere is laid back and quiet. I'll be back again for more! Guaranteed!

    (4)

  • michelle b.

    Got take out from here. First, let me say that it arrived rather quickly! We ordered an appetizer of avocado cheese wontons. Didn't see a SPECK of avocado. They were decent, but still..no avocado to be seen. For our meals, we ordered Kung Pao Chicken, Sesame Chicken, and Orange Chicken. All of our meals were good. To be fair, it really was decent chinese food. It was not "WOW", but it wasn't bad either. We probably will order from here again.

    (3)

  • C K.

    Good quality chicken. Great sesame chicken; if you ask for something extra spicy, it comes extra spicy. If you ask for more veggies, you get more veggies. Very customer friendly service; even some tasty healthy dishes that come steamed.

    (3)

  • Ashley C.

    They used to be very good but we just ordered some food and we did not get the whole order. When I called to get it fixed they would do nothing to help me and were very rude to me. I used to be a very loyal customer but they were completely unprofessional and will never get food from here. I would say buyer beware. If you do not get all of your food that you ordered at first you will never get it AND THEY WILL KEEP YOUR MONEY.

    (1)

  • Jason M.

    Every now and then I go to Honey Bee, mainly for it's proximity to home, the variety on the menu, and the quality of their food. I haven't had a bad dish yet - and Honey bee seems to do it all right.

    (3)

  • Mark A.

    I was extremely confused while looking for a decent Chinese delivery place near home. I did the Yelp! thing and came up with Yangs. I could never find this place, and gave up twice. Come to find out, Yangs is no longer Yangs. As of early 2009, this place is now called Honey Bee Asian Bistro. So far I cannot comment on the dine in experience, but the delivery one was great. The food was delivered promptly and as ordered. It beat the pants of off certain other nearby chinese places. If your in the mood for chinese but don't wanna leave the house, this is the place for you!

    (4)

  • Ann W.

    My husband and I have gone here multiple times since it's close to the house. The first few times were pretty good. We always get the steamed dumplings. The first couple of times I ordered fried rice. Then I realized they had pad thai. Love Pad Thai! Their portions are huge... especially when you get it to go. It's practically 3 meals worth of Pad Thai. I would give this place 4 stars, if it weren't for our most recent visit. We took my husband's mom and step-dad to eat here. Service was terrible. Our waitress ended up taking another tables order before ours, even though we were ready and were seated long before the other table. She said she was going back to get paper and a pen, but went to the other table instead. Nothing irks me more than when someone says one thing and does the complete opposite. She should have told the other table that she would be over in a minute. On a positive, I ordered cashew chicken and thought it was probably the best dish I've had there. I would order it again, but don't think we'll be back. We'll go to Pearl of Siam from this point forward (even though it's a different cuisine). Or maybe even The Golden Wok at Chambers and Hampden.

    (3)

  • Cindy C.

    I love Honey Bee Bistro! The owner Helen is really sweet and always very accommodating. I think you have to ask them to cook your food the "authentic Chinese way" if you don't want Americanized Chinese food. We always ask for that and it always tastes great. I would say it is one of the top Chinese restaurants I have eaten in Denver. I would recommend their Thai Basil Fried Rice and Beef Chow Fun- remember to ask them to cook it the Chinese way! The lettuce wraps, honey bbq spare ribs, and lemon chicken are also really good. Oh, and they also have thai iced tea!

    (4)

  • Julie R.

    We have been looking for a decent Chinese place close to our house and had been disappointed by the one closest to our house. We recieved the menu for Honey Bee in the mail and decided to try it. The food was delivered in a reasonable time and was freshly made. The chicken fried rice was a big hit with the kids. The crab cheese wontons were crisp and did not give the impression they had been pullled from under a heat lamp. The lemon chicken was ok, I felt the sauce didn't pack enough lemon flavor. The sesame chicken was a better dish, a bit sweet with a little bite. The Mongolian beef was a good proportion of beef to veggies. The price is a touch higher than the other resturant, but the food was a much better quality. Will definately order from them again.

    (4)

  • Nancy C.

    Great food and service!! They have the BEST salt and pepper shrimp!!

    (5)

  • Patricia A.

    This is my favorite Asian Food in Colorado. I have had the experience of eating in and dinning out about 2 times monthly. Now that I have the best forget the rest of the perps... Oh, the wonton soup is very flavorful. The portions are so large you need two other people to help you eat. They do have smaller portions for around $8 and you still need 1 more person. Talk about delivering the food to your table with flare. Flower shaped rice, wasabi and ginger in a flower and the flavoring of all their foods POWWWWWWW.... Beef and Broccoli was to die for, favorite is Sesame Chicken oooolllllaaallllaaaa. My husbands is the Kung Po or Mongolian. The apps are a lot of fun.... I tell everyone on the street to go eat here or they are missing out on the best in town.

    (5)

  • Brittnee F.

    Sesame Chicken is to die for! FAST delivery super nice people and great prices! Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Michelle F.

    I LOVED this place. The prices were good and so was the food. However, the past four times I have ordered from them the food was terrible. Each time it was worse and worse. Last Thursday I ordered from them one final time, hoping that maybe I had been catching them on an off day or something but I was wrong. I ordered Tso's chicken and my husband had the Singapore noodles. We also had some won tons. The chicken was over cooked and hard like candy, and the rice was mushy! The noodles were OK, but the veg was overcooked too.Our won-tons were raw and chewy. The only edible thing was the one egg roll I had. I emailed them and gave them a chance to fix the situation but no one responded. There going down hill and seems to be making there food cheaper just to fill the box....sad.

    (1)

  • Lucy M.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! The food is always so fresh. The restaurant is very clean and is great for date night or casual dining!

    (5)

  • M B.

    One thing that is not short in Aurora is Ma/Pop Asian restaurants, it's just a matter of finding the ones that stand out from the others. Honeybee Asian Bistro off of Tower Rd and Hampden is one of those places. They serve Asian Fusion, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. So needless to say, there is bound to be something that everyone will find to their liking. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted with a smile and a hello. The décor is very relaxing with little whimsical items like a ceramic lettuce with wheels scattered through the place. They do have a small bar for those that would like to have to have a few drinks while they wait for a table. My husband and I love our appetizers. Honeybee actually has a number of appetizers that range from the standard Egg Roll to Edamame. We picked our usual, Crab Cheese Wontons and Pot Stickers. Our Waitress brought our the Crab Cheese Wontons first and let us know that the Pot Stickers were still being cooked. The Crab Cheese Wontons were perfect, nice and hot and without the left over oil. They were a nice golden color and not over cooked, served with a thick sweet sauce. The Pot Stickers were just as good. They were meat stuffed with just a hint of cabbage in them, pan fried to the perfect crispiness. Like the Crab Cheese Wontons, they weren't served with left over oil. My husband ordered the Singapore Rice Noodles, with eggs, chicken, tofu, and vegetables in a curry sauce. The dish was pan fried with the curry sauce, making the chicken and tofu nice a crispy. It was spicy enough to clear the sinuses but not over spicy that makes you reach for a drink after every bite, so it would be good for those that don't have a very high spicy threshold. I ordered the Thai Mango Chicken. You have your choice of chicken, pork or beef. I love beef but mango didn't sound like it would go with it very well so I picked the chicken. I've never had a Thai Mango dish before so I wasn't sure what to expect. When it arrived it was large mango sliced mixed in with green, red and yellow peppers and chicken. The sauce was a sweet sauce, like the one served with the Crab Cheese Wontons. The mango melted in my mouth and the peppers countered the sweetness of the sauce. One thing that drives me crazy is that there are a lot of places that will have more veggies than meat in their dishes to save on costs. Honeybee didn't do that. There was enough chicken mixed in with it to have it with the mango and pepper slices. I asked for white rice and mixed it in. I had asked for their lunch size and it turned out to be perfect for me. As I got full, the sweetness of the sauce started to get to me. However, my husband and I ordered Iced Milked Tea with Boba and it helped me clear my pallet of the sweetness. For a dessert we ordered smoothies with boba. My husband ordered a Avocado smoothy with a hint of sweetness that he wasn't expecting. Now this isn't something that is on the menu so if this sounds good, you'll have to ask for it. I requested a raspberry one and it had just the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness. We had asked what they did to find the balance in both drinks and our waitress said it was just a certain amount of sweetener and asked if we like them as she could add more sweetener if we wanted. We both loved what she made. Honeybee Asian Bistro offers something that is different and we recommend going. They really don't have a kids menu so we recommend only going with kids that aren't very picky eaters. The prices are fairly reasonable for the portion size that is given. They offer take-out and delivery services for everything on their menu.

    (4)

  • Katie A.

    Took over 2 hrs to receive my order. Food is okay but service leaves much to be desired.

    (2)

  • Aaron Z.

    I've been coming to this location for awhile (before it was Honey Bee), and in the past the food was mediocre, not the best not the worst. I just went here this evening and was very pleasantly surprised with the food. Coming from San Francisco one of my favorite dishes out there was Tomato Beef Chow Mein (more of a Cantonese dish, and almost impossible to find out here). Honey Bee however had a 'Tomato Fried Rice', and simple change to make that Tomato Beef Lo Mein and I was set! Not quite the best I've had, but more than satisfied a long overdue craving. On top of that, had their yummy scallion pancakes and a boba tea. The decor and music are nice, tasteful, and very welcoming- not the new 'fusion' style, and not the dark and dingy feel either, just warm and classy. The waitstaff is pretty quiet with broken english (wouldn't have it any other way), and our food was brought out of order, and our check came quick too. The tables had butcher paper with some crayons on the side...regardless of age, I'll still take the opportunity to play some 'dots' when I can! All in all it made for a fantastic meal, will definitely be coming back again.

    (4)

  • Kara M.

    I have been going to this restaurant for several years now. Why we love the owners and staff, always attentive friendly and before they even had Pho on the menu they would make it for us. Now they have it and it is the real deal. Not made from bullion powder mix, but whole chicken cooked all day long. I swear by it, if I feel a cold or like I might be getting sick, I hop over to Honey Bee get a good helping of their chicken pho and what ever ailment that was looming is gone the next day. Better than moms chicken soup, really!

    (4)

  • Shin L.

    Had orange chicken & stir fried udon... really good....... I can't even think of another chinese take out joint that I'd been really satisfied with...

    (4)

  • F. B.

    We have been going here since 2004 when it was Yangs. We have never had bad food or a bad experience with the restaurant or staff. Our favs are sesame chicken, cashew chicken and the crab cheese wontons.

    (4)

  • C M.

    Service is a little slow but if you have time I highly recommend trying it. Food has great presentation and is tasty!

    (4)

  • Mark V.

    I continue to go to Honey Bee and am never let down. The place has maintained a high level of food and add specials all the time. I strongly suggest this place if you are in the 7 Hills area.

    (4)

  • Alee W.

    Don't be fooled by the unassuming outside, the restaurant was clean and had a very welcoming appearance once inside. We were seated quickly, the service was quick, friendly and efficient. The food was good, we had 3 family dinners which came with a combo appetizer platter, the appetizers were good, crab cheese wontons and egg rolls tasted like they were fresh out of the fryer, the chicken satay was cooked perfectly, nice and brown yet juicy, the only downside was the coconut shrimp were a bit overcooked and tough but still good enough to finish them off. We loved the peanut satay and coconut sauces. We tried both the hot and sour soup and egg drop soup, both were better than some others we've tried. For our entrees we had mongolian beef (good), general tso's chicken (good texture, tasted very fresh, a little too sweet and not spicy enough for me but we fixed that with chili oil and sriracha), sesame chicken (good texture, tasted very fresh) and then the sugar donuts and cheesecake for dessert, both were on par (the kids loved the donuts, tasted one and they tasted freshly fried as well). We'll be back.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch, Dinner
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

Honey Bee Asian Bistro

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