Cho77
42 S Broadway, Denver, CO, 80209
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Address :
42 S Broadway
Denver, CO, 80209 - Phone (720) 638-8179
- Website https://www.cho77.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :5:00 pm - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Bailey D.
Over-rated and over-priced. Our server was pushy and when we ordered our food he told us what we were getting was "pretty boring". We started with the pork dumplings which tasted more like salt than anything else. The cocktails (Crouching Tiger and Drunken Monk) were good and helped wash away the salt flavor of the pork dumplings, but for $8 a pop there should have been more liquor and less ice. For the entree my partner and I had the wonton noodles with BBQ pork belly and pork bone "tea". The noodles and bok choi were good, but could do with some more seasoning. The pork belly was crispy and added a nice sweetness to the dish. The pork bone "tea" was very porky (good), but the pork in the dumplings was raw. Once we bit into the dumplings we knew something was wrong. Both my partner and I got pretty ill almost immediately after we left. I like to give new places the benefit of the doubt, but we won't be going back to Cho77.
(1)Kate U.
Had a nice date night with the bf here the other night. sat looking outside on the street which was fun, i think it was a little loud inside otherwise but was the perfect spot to people watch and sit close to each other. the food was very good, we shared all of the share plates and were very happy. The Roti Pizza was a bit flat in flavor and I think having Buffalo Chicken buns is an odd choice when there are so many traditional fillings you could have. I appreciate real dumpling vinegar though I wish it had been served on the side so i could really get into it. The Papaya salad was the tastiest of them all and really unique. everything that had chiles in it had the perfect amount, a little bit of kick but not too spicy. Will definitely be back for another date night!!
(4)Nick M.
We first went to Cho 77 on its opening night. It was good, but nothing really wowed me. A good meal at a good price point, but not great. We heard that they ironed out the kinks and have reworked the menu, so we decided to try again. We are glad we did, as the new offerings are nothing short of spectacular. The restaurant was busy, yet we were seated promptly. Staff was friendly, engaging, and knowledgable of the menu. We had a large group, so we split a few apps to start. The papaya salad was light and refreshing; perfect on a hot summer day. The Roti pizza was unlike anything I've ever tried. The toppings were uniquely appealing and the dough was the flakiest I've ever had. The spring rolls were amazing as well. They had a little bit of an Indian food kick to them, so definitely not your usual spring roll. By this point I am already full. I could close my tab and be content, but the menu is too tempting. I decide on the bbq pork belly noodles. The noodles and sauce excellent, but the pork belly really shines. Upon biting into one of the large chunks of pork belly it falls apart in your mouth. I also had to mooch off wife lady's coconut curry. The curry is every bit as good as the pork belly in its own way. A perfect balance of heat and coconut, with the shredded chicken and crispy egg noodles incorporated into every bite. We also had drinks with our meals and they were all great. I think that the price point of the restaurant is on point. Entrees run in the $13-$16 range. You cannot get a better meal at that price.
(5)Matt H.
Since she lived in Singapore and I lived in Seoul, we were thrilled about a Southeast Asian street food (inspired) restaurant, and ventured in with some excitement. First, if you're not interested in noodles, I think there was one main course that was not noodle-centric. The one I remember was $27. So we split some share plates, which should be noted are quite small. The pork dumplings were the only bad dumplings I think I have ever had. Seriously, you can do better at the cafeteria of any Korean grocery store in the US for $2. Drowned in soy, they were inedibly salty. And at $8, overpriced. The $10 papaya salad was similarly misjudged; leaving aside the poorly balanced plants, the saccharine, syrupy tamarind dressing was overpowering and bad. And it was overpriced. The vegetable samosas were decent enough (although I'm not sure if that's just relative to everything else.) But they were overpriced. So what are we giving stars for? Good question. The drink menu was pretty good and had some inspired picks for things that come in bottles. (Yep. Overpriced. Noticing a trend?) But the ($9 I think) cocktails were more promising on paper than in execution. I would skip them. The atmosphere was okay and the service was friendly. Check out the plethora of less bourgie Thai, Chinese, and Japanese food on and around Broadway. Your palate and wallet will thank you in equal measure. If you want tasty food from this region, head over to Federal where food that's three times as good costs a third as much. I have to admit we probably won't be back.
(2)Cyn C.
Ok, y'all. Take a look at my picture. I'm Chinese/Taiwanese by descent, and I love love love me some asian food. Which is why I've stayed away from ChoLon. I AM NOT A FAN OF ASIAN FUSION. But I was invited to try this new place out by a dear friend. We met up at Cho77 on their opening day. I was prepared for some kinks in service and execution. Nope. Most everything was prepared flawlessly and the service was impeccable. We sat at the chef's table (the end of the bar). The other place I'd love to sit is at the bar at the front door (an intimate little nook with a garage style window that would facilitate prime time people watching). Chef Lon was warm and welcoming. My friend and I were drooling over all the descriptions of the food, and to appease our appetites, we decided to try EVERY SINGLE "share" dish. Roti pizza with lamb bacon and a fried egg. GET IT. Drizzle hot sauce (b/c it's a fried runny egg, duh). Eat it quickly before the egg yolk cooks more. Nom nom nommy. I guess I'm not too picky about East Indian fusion food, because I loved this one. Scallop ceviche with keffir lime and coconut foam in a sesame bowl. A perfect bite. Spicy pork dumplings. These were more complex than your typical chinese dim sum pork dumpling. I should've put a bit of vinegar on them to really bring out the flavors. Veggie Samosas. There is parsley/cilantro in the potato filling and in the yogurt chutney. They were delicately fried and not greasy, but I can't be a very good judge since the parsley/cilantro makes it difficult for me to taste anything. Green papaya salad. This poor dish suffered b/c it was served last. I was full. However, it did brighten and freshen my palate. The roasted cashews give it a delightful crunch and I love me some long beans. Then we shared the kaya ice cream sandwich. Kind of like a ice cream cookie sandwich. Coconut ice cream sandwiched between two almond cookies, then rolled in toasted coconut. Cut into four pieces to make it easy to share. mmmm, yes. Be rude to your dining companions and dig in before it softens and melts. Trust the voice of experience that you do not want all your toasted coconut shavings to drip off your delicious ice cream sandwich. That would be sadness (uh... yes, that was me licking the back of my hand as ice cream and coconut shavings dripped onto my hand.) We were also treated to the chocolate sticky rice pudding. I think maybe a drizzle of salted caramel would've helped this one compete better with the kaya ice cream sandwich. Again, it probably suffered by comparison AND b/c it was brought out last. I can't wait for a nice cold day so I can come back for some noodle soups or some of the wok dishes. The scallop one looked/smelled fantastic. Oh! The cucumber spritz and the singapore spritz (with pineapple) were both refreshing. The pineapple was a bit sweeter with a hint of spice. I wonder if the bartender would add a splash of vodka to these to make them into a cocktail?
(4)Cheryl L.
I was luckily enough to visit on opening day, March 30th, 2015. They had only been open for an hour and half when we arrived. We chose to sit at the chef's counter so we could watch what was happening in the kitchen; tons of magical goodness working behind the counter. The menu is divided into four sections; Share, Noodle Soup, Wok, and Happy Endings. For those that know me you won't be shocked but I'm starting at the Happy Endings portion of the menu. Because we know it's about the Happy Ending. To end the stellar meal we ordered the Kaya Ice Cream Sandwich and also the Chocolate Sticky Rice Pudding. The Kaya Ice Cream Sandwich was my favorite thing of the whole meal. It was creamy, crunchy, sweet, salty, and the best ice cream sandwich I've ever had. The chocolate sticky rice was good however, paled in comparison to the sandwich. I believe I would have loved it if I had it by itself without comparison. Do yourself a huge favor and just order the ice cream sandwich. You can thank me later. We talked about ordering from the Noodle Soup and Wok sections of the menu but we didn't. What we did is order everything on the Share section. Have you ever wanted to go into a restaurant and wanted to say just bring me one of everything? This is exactly what we did. Try it - it's a kick in the pants. What we eat I order of personal preference: Roti Pizza - Lamb bacon relish and fried egg. This was taste-bud delight Red Chili Pork Dumplings - small bite of dumpling goodness. I could eat these all day. Scallop Ceviche - served in small sesame shell. For those of you who have eaten at the sister restaurant ChoLon you probably have eaten the rather large sesame shell that is served to every table prior to your meal. Now imagine a mini cup where scallop ceviche is placed. The combo here is definitely melt in your mouth - again could eat these all day. While these next items were good there were in second place to my favorites I just listed. Vegetable Samosas - served with a cilantro yogurt on the side. Crispy and nice full bodied flavor; very nice with the coolness of the yogurt dipping sauce. Buffalo Chicken Buns - These were tasty however, the buffalo chicken portion of this dish seemed a bit out of place for this type of restaurant. When talking with Chef Lon he explained that he would be changing these out and perhaps we might just see Peking Duck buns with crispy skin. How awesome would that be? Green Papaya Salad - This is a very light and citrusy salad. You know you are in trouble when you are done with the meal and looking over the menu again to see what you would order the next time you are going to be there. That is exactly what we did. Wanna go with us?
(5)Ryan M.
After weeks of being SUPER excited to try Cho77, we were not 'Wowed' by anything. We started with an order of the dumplings, and the vegetable samosas. Dumplings, though flavorful, were not cooked completely. The dough was still fairly hard. The samosas were my 2nd favorite thing about my meal. I ordered the Thai Curry, my friend ordered the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Ramen. I liked the presentation and the flavor of the Thai Curry very much. I liked the buildl your own curry concept, and the pulled chicken was very good. As far as the ramen, we were very, very disappointed. Outside of the bacon on top of the ramen, there was almost no flavor in the dish. The broth had no flavor, was just not good. Drinks were over priced, small, but good.
(3)David T.
Shucks - Cherly L. beat me to the first to review and this place is spitting distance from my house but I'm close on her heels. Went for an early dinner/HH tonight - second night they are open. Place is really cute and the staff is über friendly. Lon was there keeping an eye on things and they certainly had plenty of staff. We had almost more attention than we needed sitting at the "chefs table" end of the bar - but, that's where the action is. It is also where the exhaust hoods are and I reek of grease and my friend was uncomfortably warm. I just got back from Mexico so everything feels cool to me - lol. Also, there was a young woman "training" the staff behind the line and Lon was watching every move and dish and making corrections from the service window directly to our left. The line staff was clearly sweating bullets and it was slightly disconcerting to watch. I'd take a pass on the "chef's table" end of the bar for a while. HH is no big whoop - $2 off some pretty pricey cocktails ($10ish) and nothing off food is a non-starter in this neighborhood. We both had the Drunken Monk to start with (Leopold's Gin, mint, kaffir line, grapefruit, and rice beer) - best cocktail I've had in a very long time ($10 though - $2 off for HH). Friend changed to the Hanoi Night Train for the second round (Vodka, Thai Chili and Ginger - $9) - tasted it didn't care for it and he went back to the Drunken Monk. I think Lon has really missed the boat on HH. There are a dozen places with much better deals close by. Even Luca (which has been seriously spendy since opening) has come to the party and started an aggressively priced HH. Shoot even the egregiously expensive Sushi Den does better than this. Food. Shared the Green Papaya Salad - incredible - words cannot express how delicious this is. The charred long beans really make the dish. $10. Also, shared the Red Chili Pork Dumplings, Crispy Shallot, Chinese vinegar, soy - $8. Meh. Nothing wrong with them but not terribly exciting. There is a caddy in front of you with several seasoning options - spicy vinegar, hot sauce, etc. My advice is to use them because most dishes lack "punch"- IMO. Big dishes (not huge by any means): He had the Wonton Noodles, BBQ Pork Belly, Bok Choy and Pork Bone "Tea" ($14) - OK - best of the ones we tried. I started with the Singapore Noodles, Mushroom Gravy, Fiddlehead Ferns, and Tofu Cracklings. ($13). I found all of the Wok dishes to be pretty bland and greasy even after applying the accoutrements provided. Told our very inquisitive server that I wasn't thrilled and she brought me the Bacon, Egg and Cheese Ramen, Miso Bacon, Poached Egg and Parmesan Broth( $14.) It was certainly lighter and less greasy but still pretty bland and charged me for both dishes. I think we should have followed Cheryl's lead and just ordered off the "Share" section of the menu. So, I think the place has a lot of potential and love seeing the owner getting things rolling but it was $134 with tip for two. Not a very "happy" hour and not again anytime soon.
(3)Meghann P.
First off, I will say I love ChoLon and have been a regular there since they opened! So with a new concept in the Asian food scene, I couldn't wait to get my hands on the noodle bowls!!! Cho77 did not disappoint! It was busy on a Friday night, but the wait was not bad at all! I went for the crouching tiger cocktail and Corey had a nice smooth Saki! The crouching tiger was awesome, fruity with a smoke from the charred pineapple. Not sweet, but refreshing!! We stared with the papaya salad and it was too.die.for!! Crunchy, sweet, spicy, tangy...just all around amazing! The buffalo chicken bao buns were delicious, a stray from a more traditional menu but I was excited to try them after seeing pictures! We each opted for a noodle dish, I ordered the Thai coconut curry and Corey got the meatball noodle dish. The coconut curry was definitely a favorite and will be a craving from now on! It was hot, creamy, great chicken, noodles were awesome, all the toppings make it an all around gem! The Wagyu Beef soup was good, but the Thai definitely came out the winner! Lastly we opted for dessert, a yummy kaya ice cream sandwich and 2 Vietnamese coffees! I live Vietnamese coffee! The desert was again to die for with toasted coconut and just all things amazing! We will be back often! Thanks Lon for creating another amazing Denver staple!! Looking forward to bringing friends!
(5)Chisholm T.
What can I say, Lon has opened another top restaurant in Denver! This place is just as incredible as his other restaurant ChoLon, but the concepts are very different. Cho77 is the perfect representation of Southeast Asia's street food! If you like sweet and need an energy boost, get their Vietnamese coffee! We started with the pork dumplings, roti pizza, and vegetable samosas. They all came in bite size portions so it's perfect for sharing. Each dish had very unique flavors and were all amazing but I think my favorite was the potstickers. The BEST dish was their Thai coconut chicken curry! Not only was it served in a fun lunchbox thing, but you got to throw in your own condiments! The noodles in the curry are homemade and OH MY GOSH the curry is so rich and creamy and is exactly how curry is supposed to taste! I could eat that dish every day. Very authentic flavors. Last, we had the sticky rice for dessert which I highly recommend! I can't wait to come back!
(5)Tony S.
Overall, not a really wonderful dining experience. Arrived at 8:45. kitchen closes at 10. Having been a Chef, I respect the kitchen's right to close, but we were rushed by our server from the moment we sat down. The food, C+ at best. had scallop ceviche, the beef satay, Peking duck buns and the pork sausage dish. The pork sausage was dry and flavorless if not for the broth in the bowl. A tad pricy for the actual food items and the size of the dishes. Don't think I will be back.
(2)Scott B.
Well, I'll start out saying the first 3 times we ate here we loved it. It IS expensive for the portion size, and that seems to be the trend in trendy places like this, but if the food is good, I'll pay it. The 4th time we went, instead of ordering expensive small cocktails or expensive 1/2 size beers, we ordered just coke and diet coke. We got sticker shock when paying the bill that each coke, that we only go refilled once, and only after we ASKED for a refill, were $4 each! I can understand charging more for something you craft that takes labor and creativity, but a coke that you're pouring out of a 16 oz bottle at the bar, COME ON! The curry on our last visit was so sour that it was pretty disgusting. We should have told the chef then and there, but didn't. We haven't been back since the coca-cola highway robbery. Something just doesn't sit right with that price point for me.
(2)Dmitry V.
Cho77's website states that the restaurant is an "homage" to "the Thai food stalls, Vietnamese street carts, and Singaporean hawker centers" that the restaurant's chefs found on their travels. Yeah, right. The fundamental problem with Cho77 is that it has to compete with the actual Southeast Asian restaurants just a few miles away on Federal. At those places, you get twice the amount of food, with twice the flavor, at half the price and without waiting 45 minutes for a table. Why pay double for the "homage" when you can get the real thing? Two and a half stars, rounded up to three to give Cho77 the benefit of the doubt.
(3)Lucy K.
Delicious! Ate here twice and both experiences were excellent. The ginger fried rice is out of this world and also the Green Eggs & Ham buns they have on their brunch menu. The service was great as well-- will definitely be back again!
(5)Brian E.
Overpriced, rude service, underwhelming food. Get off South Broadway, you're not welcome here.
(1)Ashley F.
This place has great food with slow service. We stared off with the dumplings, and they were a small bite but packed with flavor!! Definitely recommend. We also had the Thai curry and pork belly noodles. But we're very tasty but the Thai curry was the best. If you like spivey food add some of their table side house made siracha!!! Very tasty. The food was delicious so if you go in with low expectations of service, you're set. Hopefully they work out these kinks soon.
(4)Mike W.
Dined on 8/29. There were 4 of us for dinner. Overall, food has great flavors. Unfortunately the timing by the kitchen needs to he improved. Ordered 2 appetizers and received them one at a time with big gaps between dishes. Appetizers were very small (lamb roti pizza & pork dumplings) for the price ($10 & 8 each). Waiter did not check back for drink re-orders & refills ( we would have had at least 1-2 more rounds of drinks). Dinner entrees tasty but again small for the price charged. Waiter was "johnny-on-the-spot" when it came time to deliver & process the check. Not sure we'd return due to small portions, higher than normal pricing and inconsistent service. If service issues get resolved it could be worth another try but be aware of pricing being a little higher than one might expect for these portions. Still, flavors were great!
(3)Neil R.
To put it simply: overpriced. average. overpriced. average. overpriced. I know this is the trend of LoHi, Rino and now South Broadway: open up a shop, overvalue everything and watch the Midwestern-transplant yuppies flock while they text their friends and family back home pictures of how "DENVER IS SO AMAZING! You can't find this in (insert: Pleasantville, Who Cares, U.S.A.)!!!" To start, average price of good but easy to source (and find all over Denver) beer: $8. The dumplings were great but come at $2 a bite. The thai curry was ok with a flavorful sauce and a cupful that could fit in my hand at $13 and would be hard to consider an "entree." The "ritto pizza" was in fact a 4" pizza (literally) and for $9. It was good, interesting but I have no idea how it's Asian fare. The ramen was also average at best but double the price at half the portion of anything at Uncle or Tengu. If this is the direction of South Broadway, and Denver dinning in general for that matter, it's sad. We shouldn't have to look forward to average fare at insane costs. Go to Sputnik across the street for food just as good and better in a lot of instances.
(1)Kevin D.
Let me preface by saying how much I enjoy and have frequented Cholon. Their menu is creative and delicious. Never a let down. Cho77's space is well done and the menu reads well. We had buffalo chicken bao. It was heavy handed with blue cheese and ate like a buffalo chicken dip found at football party. The entree was Bacon Egg and cheese Ramen. The noodles were texturally sound but the broth was one note. It taste of beef broth with a few pieces bacon strips. The broth and meal lacked any complexity or layered flavors. I'll return to Cholon not Cho 77.
(2)Benjamin O.
To begin with Cholon the other more upscale restaurant is delicious but cho77 was bland and a big disappointment. The red chili pork buns did not have much flavor and were more salty than savory. The pork belly dish I had did not live up to par yes the dish looked delicious but it lacked flavor and seemed like the only seasoning used was soy sauce I was quite disappointed with this place because the concept seemed amazing! I wouldn't recommend this place until the management really fine tunes the dishes and service. So as to the service I was thirsty the whole time here my water cup was refilled once and the place wasn't even that busy. Great concept poor execution in flavor and service. Save your dollars and go somewhere else.
(2)Julia E.
I want to like this place, but there's really nothing exceptional about it. The flavors can be found at any decent Vietnamese or Korean place, and maybe even tastier at a lower cost. We were charged for a beer that was sent back and the waiter struggled to figure out how to split the bill between six people because it involved two couples sharing one credit card. It was definitely tasty and the ambiance was good, but I was expecting something more from the creators of cholon.
(3)Kim W.
As you would expect this place is really fabulous. We tried every appetizer for Happy Hour and were not disappointed with any. The salad seems a little pricey for what it is but the pizza, ceviche, and beef are to die for.
(5)Natalie D.
I was disappointed to learn that their street food concept and walk-up window concept was abandoned. But the food was great albeit a little pricey on the appetizers. The bacon and egg Ramen was just what the body needed after a few drinks earlier in the evening. Sure, there are more authentic Thai spots in town, but Cho has a much better atmosphere if that's what you're looking for!
(4)Tyler Z.
I'll start by saying I give Cho Lon a 5 start rating but Cho77 misses the mark. I'll start out with the good. The Coconut Chicken Curry with egg noodles is great soup. There isn't anything out of the box as far as new interesting flavors, it sort of tastes like a great version of pad thai in soup form with egg noodles instead of rice noodles (which I believe is the way it should be served!). Nonetheless, the great food stops there. My wife and I have eaten at this spot 3 times just because we thought we may have not have tried some of the best they had to offer since the second time we came the ramen was removed from the menu and my wife had tried that on the first visit and found it to be bland, small portioned, and definitely untraditional. The papaya salad is WAY too sour, and the ceviche isn't far behind it either. Some of the other appetizers like the duck buns and the roti pizza are OK but nothing special. The drinks are the worst. We've tried several that we thought might be unique or interesting such as the green coconut tea, and it has the worst tart after taste I have ever experienced drinking a tea. It comes in a small glass and between both my wife and myself, we couldn't finish it. The Malaysian pulled tea is a great idea but it has no sweetness to it. Possibly add sugar to this or sweetened condensed milk to make it more pallet-able? Overall it could be a lot better and hopefully some things change over time. The only time I see me coming back would be if both my wife and I are in the mood for Coconut Chicken Curry Soup since that is really the only good dish in the entire restaurant. I've tried at least 10 dishes in the 3 visits between my wife and I and only 1 of them I thought was good so I won't be trying anything else.
(2)Erin M.
Cho 77 masterfully blends unexpected ingredients to create great flavor! We had a lovely Sunday night dinner here and enjoyed the ambiance (urban cool with nods to Vietnamese culture), the service (fast, friendly, knowledgeable) and the food. We split the Grilled Peach & Baby Lettuce Salad to start. The Kaffir Lime Vinaigrette was a nice contrast with the sweeter elements of the salad and left us wanting more! I had the Sichuan Beef LoMein. It had a rich, meaty flavor and noodles for days. Between my dining companion and I, there wasn't much left. It was a fairly simple and straightforward dish, but the watermelon gave it just enough flair to make it unique. The only warning I will issue is that the food was VERY salty. Definitely woke up in the middle of the night thirsty and had had several glasses of water at Cho. As we live down the street, this will be a fun option when entertaining or simply for a fun place to get a tasty and reasonably priced bite on the fly.
(4)john W.
Well we ate there 4 nights in a row, so that says something, right. During our weekend of enjoying music at the UMS, we stopped in at Cho77 every single night. Each night, we tried a new appetizer, each night we loved what we ate. The staff was super nice and friendly, we sat at the bar twice and loved chatting with the cooks and chef. Now we're thinking about trips to that part of town, whenever we can.
(5)Holly M.
My friends and I went for dinner here this week... I have to say it was amazing ... We were seated right away and given little menus .. Since it was three of us ...we decide to order a bunch of appetizers ! We get : Scallop ceviche Buffalo buns Pork dumplings Veggie wonton thingys Wow! They were amazing ...I don't usually eat meat but the menu was limited and not a lot of veggie options ... That's ok because I loved the meal... They food came out fast and hot and the waitress was pleasant ... It was packed on a Tuesday - I will defiantly be back and by far the scallop ceviche was my favorite ! Oh ! I ordered a cucumber drink as well - very refreshing - Thanks again!!
(5)Shea W.
Hm. I can't decide on this place. The buffalo chicken buns were very good. My octopus noodle bowl was really delicious and very interesting! They have a grapefruit "beer" that tastes more like an Izze soda. Its from Korea and it was my favorite part of the evening! I think I was just put off a little by something untangeable. Like I said, every dish tasted good and the waiter was very nice (although distracted by the busy ness). I think my life is oversaturated with places exactly like this? Not sure. I will be trying it again someday soon I'm sure!
(3)Holly S.
Love this little amazing gem. The waitstaff is very friendly, the food is spectacular and they change their menu often so it doesnt get boring, the drinks are on point and the ambiance is cozy!
(4)Sam G.
It's been awhile since I've been to a restaurant that gave me a sh*t-eating grin mere seconds into the first appetizer. By the papaya salad I was beaming and by my second bite of scallop ceviche I was in full swoon. That food lust was only further fired up by the curry chicken, served alongside some damn-addictive pickled mustard greens (I asked for seconds). My friend's Singapore noodles I found a little too salty/earthy/one-noted and my Hanoi Night cocktail was bitter. But the servers solicited feedback which I appreciate muchly. My guess is that after opening week, these mild kinks will be ironed out. The interior is contemporary and warm, offering either long communal bar-height table seating or more private booth/chair tables. The kitchen is half open so its fun to witness the whirring energy of the staff. It'll be interesting to see where the pendulum of diner-identity will swing - so far it seems to be less of a South Broadway rocker/hipster crowd and a little more of a slightly older, uptown crowd. But we more rough-around-the-edges types can still be seen grabbing a drink at the bar - I hope this doesn't disappear. Food is legit. Prices are reasonable - the meals eat as fine dining. And the kitchen and front of house crew really cares. Can't wait to come back.
(4)Jennifer H.
My friend and I went on a Saturday but arrived at 5:30 p.m. because we knew this place would be extremely busy. I'm glad we got in when we did because by the time we left, it was packed. We had been looking forward to dining at Cho77 since before it opened. What a wonderful dining experience! We shared the red chili pork dumplings, I had the Colorado wagyu beef noodle soup, she had the Thai coconut curry, and we both shared the crispy banana for dessert. Every item was perfectly prepared. My taste buds were having a party! The presentation of each item was a work of art as well. The waiter wasn't as attentive as I expected him to be; however, the manager came by on several occasions to check on us to make sure everything was good so that made up for it. Besides, it was a Saturday evening away from our children. Why rush? The noise level (other patrons) was a bit much at times but that is to be expected. I'm sure everyone was enthusiastic about the great food and great drinks! I'm sure I'll be dining there many times in the future. After all, they serve brunch now, too!
(4)Nicole W.
OMG, OMG, OMG - love love love this place! We popped in here on a lark during UMS and never ate anywhere else for the rest of the 4 dyas! Staff was fabulous, the chef behind the counter was very friendly and explained every dish, servers were happy and helpful. We haven't branched off of the porkbelly, bok choi noddle dish! So yummy! All the appetizers we enjoyed were delish - roti pizza was fun and an interesting take, the pork buns were beyond delish, the satay - holy little chunks of heaven. I even asked if i could sub the noodles for more bok choi when we came back a couple weeks later and no fuss no muss. All in all this is definitely a place that will be in our rotation!
(5)Brittany S.
I have been wanting to try this place since I saw everyone talking about it. The location is cool as Broadway in general is becoming awesome with all the new shops and restaurants. When we got here we ordered two rounds of sake bombs. It was happy hour for $3! For apps we ordered the Peking duck buns and pork dumplings. Surprisingly I enjoyed the dumplings better. They where both tasty. For the main dish I had the pork wonton, it was really good. My only complaint was that the prices where a little steep for what it was, but if you come here at happy hour it's great.
(4)Dojo A.
I tried ChoLon bistro last month and loved it and was so excited to try Chef Lon's new restaurant which pays homage to Southeast Asian cuisine. Didn't know what to order but was expecting the same delicious food I tried at the bistro. So I ordered the Red chili pork dumplings and it did not disappoint. It was not your ordinary dumplings. It was open faced of sort with crispy shallots, soy and vinegar. The flavor of the saltiness and sourness of the vinegar was well balanced. Since it was a chilly evening in Denver, I opted to try the bacon, egg and cheese ramen. It was a good dish but portion was a bit smaller than what I expected. I wasn't a big fan of the bacon because it was on the sweet side which surprised me because on the menu, it said miso bacon. I would have preferred a crispy pork belly with the ramen instead of the bacon. But the addition of the poached egg was great. It added to the flavor of the dish. Lastly, I had the tamarind sour cocktail and it was delicious. Overall, I enjoyed meal and would definitely come back when I visit Denver again. I highly recommend this place but if you haven't tried ChoLon, go to that first and make sure you order the pork belly buns
(4)Ivan K.
We were lucky enough to have time to eat at CHO77 twice during opening week. The food and service wee both excellent. I loved the pork belly so much I ate it on both visits. The side of bone tea with wontons was a real treat. They also have a great Sake list which is. A big plus to me. I highly recommend CHo77
(5)Adrienne S.
My husband and I both love ChoLon Bistro so we were super excited to hear they were opening up this street food restaurant on Broadway. It did not disappoint! We did the buffalo chicken buns, pork dumplings, the wagyu and meatball noodle bowl, and the pork belly noodle plate. Everything was top notch and exactly what we would expect from a sister restaurant of ChoLon! I see some reviews say that it's overpriced, but I would absolutely disagree. For the caliber of food they're serving I think it's very reasonable. We will definitely go again.
(5)Colin M.
Cho Lon up north tends to be one of the higher rated restaurants in Denver (and is my personal fave), so I was excited to give this place a shot. I wasn't disappointed! Food is fun and delicious! Cocktails are decent and stiff enough to get this 210 lb. man buzzed after only a couple, and the server had some excellent recommendations. To address a few of the other reviewers' complaints, I wanted to say a few things: 1. My wife and I got out of there STUFFED with three courses, drinks and leftovers for about $90 including tip (which is probably below average for this caliber of restaurant). 2. Don't be afraid of ordering the Miso Bacon & Egg Ramen. It isn't the best thing on their menu, but is worth checking out and is more flavorful than some other reviewers suggest, especially if you add a bit of bacon to every bite. 3. Yes, the beers are $7, but the cocktails start at $8 and are a lot more fun anyway. If I had to whittle recommendations down to three, I'd say Buffalo Chicken Buns if you don't mind blue cheese, Hanoi Night Train to drink if you don't mind ginger and Kaya Ice Cream Sandwich if you don't mind ice cream! :-)
(5)Stephen B.
The papaya salad has been wonderful every time, as has everything on the share menu. We look forward to trying the mains soon.
(4)Cory B.
I went alone at 8 pm on Saturday, hung over, and hungry. Naturally, ramen was the dish i chose to bring me back to life. I sat at the bar and watched the owners meticulously prepare and expo every single dumpling, bun, and bowl. It was impressive. I was transfixed, partially because they seemed so determined to serve every dish with great and determination care, and also because I was hangry and witnessing their level of effort made me want to lie on the floor in pain. My vitality juice finally arrived. "Oh no, the bowl is so small," my aching stomach said to my pounding brain. The owner on my side of the bar looked at me with a smile and asked if I could taste the cheese. "Cheese," I said with a most certainly puzzled look? Now, if you have to ask that question, you need to add more cheese. I tried and I tried...no cheese flavor in their broth on this day. Believe me, I wanted to taste something. "It's ramen, who needs cheese?" I said and spooned on. Yadda yadda yadda in the end, the bowl was too small and not the shape from which you want to eat noodles and soup, the portion was smaller that what you would get in areas of town where you would typically go for Asian, but the marinated mushrooms were delicious. I knew I should have driven to Federal, but I had to stop and try Cho 77. I'll go back and try it if I am too lazy to drive to find the Real Thing, but the menu beer prices were too high (agree with other reviewers) and the portions were too small. The lesson here: This is good white-people Asian food, which doesn't thrill me, but you may love it if you just moved here from Iowa. Asian Fusion is just a BS title wherein restaurateurs feel entitled to overcharge for mediocre Asian-esque cuisine with small portions.
(2)Jon G.
Been really looking forward to trying this new place. Didn't quite live up to expectations, but we went with just one small plate and bowls of ramen for everyone. Not bad, but want to go back and try the rest of the menu. Wasn't overly impressed with the ramen. The small plate dumplings that we tried were very good though. Wok meals looked and smelled good. We'll be back to try those out. Service was fantastic. And sweet action is just up the road!
(4)Diana K.
I wish you could give half stars... But I can't so, I'll round up and give it a 4. The pork belly wok was amazing but everything else was just ok. Not amazing but good. I would maybe go back.
(4)Sarah M.
Uncle has ruined me for eating ramen anywhere else. This version with bacon, egg and cheese was lackluster. The broth had no flavor, not even salt. I couldn't find any on the table to add-how is there parmesan rind in there? No soy sauce to be found, just fish sauce and vinegar. The chicken was stringy, dark, and full of skin and fat. The only interesting thing in the bowl was the pickled mushrooms. Do not order this dish. The won ton noodles with pork belly and "tea" my friend ordered were great, although our table laughed as the server explained you should take a sip of the "tea" every five bites of noodles. The buffalo chicken buns were good, although out of place. The dumplings good as well. Both were pricey for the portion. I had the pulled tea, which was like an unsweet version of Thai iced tea. Very nice as Thai iced tea can be sickenly sweet. Service can be spotty in new restaurants, but everyone we encountered, from the hostess to the guy that brought out our food, was great. Definitely the best part of the meal.
(3)Celia M.
Glad I tried the place, but will not be rushing back anytime soon. I'm always down for Asian fusion food, plus being originally from the east coast and have extensively travelled SE Asia I've seen my fair share of hard to beat Asian food at street food prices. But Bacon, Egg, and Cheese ramen? I don't think so. There are just certain things that shouldn't cross over. Roti Pizza, no thanks. There were 5 of us in the party, so we were able to pick almost everything off the menu and our highlights were Singapore Noodles and Braised Beef Noodle Soup, not the shu mai (too salty). Big fan of ChoLon, but not so much at it's casual version.
(3)Dan M.
We had a great time at Cho 77. The food was really good as were the cocktails. We split the ceviche and the BBQ noodles. We sat and watched them prepare everything which was sort of an experience in of itself. Definitely recommend to anyone and we can't wait to go back.
(5)Al M.
Simple menu and good food. 4 star comparatively. If you are in the mood for great uncomplicated food, it's worth it.
(4)Alyssa P.
The food was absolutely amazing, it was thoughtfully executed and had amazing flavor. We started off with the scallop appetizer and also had the steam buns. Both were flavorful and well prepared. I had the ramen, it was served with a rich broth with a hint of parmesan flavor. The menu is fun, exciting and everything is very well prepared. We will definitely be returning.
(5)josephine L.
Totally delicous. Really nice waitstaff. We had the best papaya salad ever. Light and crispy samosas. The Singapore noodles were to die for. The portions are intelligently sized. I will be back.
(5)Eliana S.
My mom and I wandered in her tonight for a spontaneous dinner on SoBo. My mom had a delicious non-alcoholic cucumber drink that I highly recommend and I had an iced green tea that I think was made with coconut water- a unique touch! Samosas and green papaya salad were great, but the real star was the coconut curry chicken! OH MY GOSH. I could eat it everyday! To top it off, we shared a delicious fried banana dessert. My one minor complaint about our experience, and the reason for deducting a star, was that our waiter seemed over-eager to clear our table. He legitimately started wiping down our table and clearing dishes as we were still eating our entrees and immediately wanted our dessert order. I should add that there wasn't anyone waiting to be seated- he was just rushing us. Overall, I will happily return to Cho77 for some coconut curry chicken with the hopes that I'm not rushed out the door!
(4)Lea B.
We tried a couple of different items from the menu. We thought the wonton noodles were the best item. The ramen was a little lackluster. I could definitely taste the Parmesan but there was no saltiness to the broth whatsoever. The bacon was interesting and had good flavor. The Thai curry noodles were decent but it wasn't enough food for my husband so he also ordered the wonton noodles. The dumplings were delicious as well but nothing to write home about. The papaya salad was light and refreshing. My mother-in-law found it to be a bit too sour. The chocolate sticky pudding was different and had a decent chocolate flavor. Our server was wonderful and was obviously very excited about the restaurant's concept. We would come back for the wonton noodles and papaya salad. There's better ramen else where.
(4)Toba Z.
I have been anxiously awaiting this restaurant in my hood, having been a fan ChoLon since it opened, and it didn't disappoint. I came with 6 others so we got to try many dishes, and everything was delicious. The buffalo chicken buns were off the hook, as was the samosas and ceviche. The chicken curry was the best I have ever had, and the shrimp/octopus dish was unique and tasty. We will be back, often!
(5)Kyle R.
Friendly service and good food at a fair price. Would like to see more than 1 ramen choice. Drinks were way overpriced. Very small beer selection. Cheapest beer was $7?!?!
(3)Emily K.
Excellent food, cool vibe, and nice ambiance. An excellent place to bring friends for drinks or dinner, as there's something for everyone.
(5)C M.
Crouching Tiger cocktail! Scallop ceviche, pork dumplings, and pork belly! Amazing. Nom nom! Great service! Fair prices for the quality and presentation. I recommend this place.
(5)michele b.
So I'm clearly in the minority based on the line out the door, but this place was just awful. Not food poisoning awful, but i see no reason to return awful. Despite a menu that boldly states that they're vegetarian-friendly, the menu had only one item that was vegetarian. When we asked the server if any of the other items could be made vegetarian, we were told no. So i'm not sure how they get away with calling themselves vegetarian-friendly. Of course, I got that lone vegetarian item and hoped for the best. It was raw vegetables and palm fronds in a coconut broth. Have you ever had raw squash and raw cauliflower? Not good. Hard and crunchy and difficult to eat. And don't accidentally chew on a palm frond thinking it might be spinach or something edible ... you'll just have to spit it out when you realize it's decorative. This place was clearly more about the show than about the food. The wine list was also very minimal and disappointing. Like so many new restaurants, the decor is wide open and harsh, which means you and your tablemates have to scream to hear each other. I'll leave this place to the folks who were waiting in line for our table. Clearly the meat-eaters fare better here. I couldn't leave fast enough to go get some real food.
(1)Christine Y.
Super pricey for the portion. Our waitress wasn't super informative. We asked how big the portions were and she led us to believe they were big enough for two people to share one. She was severely wrong; we ordered appetizers as well and were still very hungry. We would've ordered more, but we had already spent so much. Probably not going back.
(3)Tammy B.
I've been working my way through this menu and yet to have a disappointing meal. My favorites so far are the Peking duck buns and the Colorado Wagyu Beef Noodle Soup but everything has been fresh, flavorful and delicious. The service has been top notch and everyone I've had the pleasure of meeting there is not only very nice and helpful but also passionate about good food and knowledgable about the menu and how the dishes are prepared. Go in, sit at the counter and have an excellent experience!
(5)Alan B.
Best food this side of Denver. If you haven't tried Cholon or Cho77 your missing out.
(5)sheila c.
I feel like our fellow denverites have become too harsh! The food and service was so great! If it weren't for the number of drinks we consumed, our bill would have been reasonable. Yes, some people take issue with a small menu, but everything we had was excellent, sometimes specializing works!
(5)Aaron P.
I came in with low expectations after a mediocre experience from Cho77's counterpart (Cholon). Turns out the apple does not fall far from the tree. Cho77 resides in a very hipster part of Denver and its food seems too focused on upholding a trendy reputation of "Asian fusion". We had 5 dishes on on our visit: roti pizza, pork dumplings, buffalo chicken baos, the coconut curry, and the wonton noodles. The pizza seemed drenched in olive oil and tasted like it belonged in an Italian restaurant. Pork dumplings looked great but flavor was underwhelming. You can find better dumplings at dim sum restaurants for half the price. The baos tasted like buffalo chicken...nothing special. I was most excited for the curry, but once again did have the mind blowing flavor in was expecting. I would've appreciated a little more spice as is traditional with most Thai food. And for the price I could've had 2 orders of curry at my favorite Thai place in Boulder. The noodles were by far my favorite dish that had a light sauce and some BBQ pork belly cooked very nicely.. But who doesn't like pork belly, right? For me, the price point is hard to justify with mediocre food. I have other go to places for Asian and Asian fusion cravings.
(2)Frances G.
Being seated right away when it's raining cats & dogs outside is always a good start to a long-awaited meal at the hip new Cho77. Situated at the bar we had a blast watching the very busy chefs and bartenders craft some cocktails and noodle after noodle dish, which by the way - were delicious. Kicking off the meal with glazed potstickers with water chestnut and yummy pork, we were even more excited for what was to come. Deciding to order two different things in order to get a good range if the menu - I went with the Kobe meatball soup and the hubs went with the pork belly stir fried noodles. The pork belly noodles were by far the favorite, though the noodle soup rich with star anise/Chinese five spice flavoring, the crispy pork belly and perfectly spiced noodle dish couldn't be denied. The staff was quick, polite, and fun, and the small narrow interior was packed with a lot of wonderful nods to the Vietnamese culture. I can't wait to return!
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