Denver's Best Dumpling Shops (We FINALLY Have Options!)

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024

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  • @bayndyn3551
    @bayndyn3551 2 місяці тому +22

    My wife and I just found your page an hour or 2 ago and have been watching your channel since then. She just asked if you had a “best dumpling” video and sure enough AS WE ARE WATCHING YOUR CHANNEL you upload the exact video. Thank you for all the amazing videos!!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +2

      😂 that’s amazing! I’ve been wanting to make this one for a while! It took a few years for us to have enough good places! 🥟 Thank you both for watching!

  • @RealtorStacie
    @RealtorStacie 7 днів тому +1

    We went to Dillon's Dumpling House last night thanks to your video and they were very tasty! Close to us, no wait, great service, and yummy dumplings. We found some other things on the menu to check out another time. Just what we were looking for. Thanks!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  7 днів тому

      That’s amazing! I’ve been traveling so I haven’t made it out there yet. I’m happy to hear people have been liking it!

  • @tyrannosauruslex2683
    @tyrannosauruslex2683 Місяць тому +3

    for friends who live downtown, chopstickers! love their soup dumplings and dan dan noodles

  • @zbeebs
    @zbeebs Місяць тому +6

    There's a new dim sum restaurant open in Broomfield called Hong Guan. It's at 120th & Main in the same building as the former dim sum restaurant whose name I can't remember at the moment. But it's a step up from the former restaurant, I liked it a lot. Definitely a great option for cart dim sum if you're up north.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much for adding this! Can’t wait to check it out when I’m in Broomfield!

  • @seth11111
    @seth11111 27 днів тому +1

    Dillons dumplings opened recently on Tower & Hampden, finally good stuff further east, I recommend. The soup dumplings arent as "soupy" as other places but they are still good.

  • @cerisemin
    @cerisemin Місяць тому +3

    Ahahaha! When you were saying to make a reservation at nana’s I was thinking to myself yeah so we don’t end up walking around for an hour or two like we did at the juicy seafood…same guy!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      😂 yep! It all kind of makes sense when you realize that!

  • @sharonpansky7515
    @sharonpansky7515 2 місяці тому +2

    Yuan Wonton’s brick and mortar space is really nice. We go there just about twice a month via reservations on Fridays. Their OG wonton is my fav and their garlic noodles are the best. Plus the chef gets pretty creative with new featured items regularly. Though it’s not a cheap place and we consider it our splurge meal, service is always fantastic.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for sharing! I need to get there soon. I loved the food truck. The shared space/hours thing used to not line up with my work schedule, but it’s time!

  • @stephielynn
    @stephielynn Місяць тому +1

    Stretch goal acachieved! Congratulations

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much, Stephie! I was so surprised!

  • @ask9486
    @ask9486 Місяць тому +2

    The best Sui Mai and spicy wonton I had are from Happy Dumpling that is located in Northglenn. Great food and boba house!

  • @TheHorseLord
    @TheHorseLord 2 місяці тому +2

    Thank you Dave! You are the meccah for Denver food. Love the channel

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @TheAsianBrown
    @TheAsianBrown Місяць тому +1

    Been to Dillion’s x3, as it’s in our neighborhood. We’ve enjoyed it every time. We’ve have a majority of their dumplings and tried their entree items as well. It’s a little family owned business. They’re all very hospitable and kind.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for sharing! I'm excited to check it out soon, and I'm happy that you've had a good experience there.

  • @Katieyoutubes
    @Katieyoutubes Місяць тому +1

    Linglon is my favorite by far!!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      It’s the people’s champ! I don’t think it’ll ever win local official recognition, but people love it! (including me!)

  • @GeneaVlogger
    @GeneaVlogger 2 місяці тому +1

    So many good looking spots! I'm always a sucker for a dim sum-style place with good sumai, especially if they are walking around with the carts.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +1

      Gotta have the carts! Hope you’re doing well, my friend!

  • @ElPedicabAvenger
    @ElPedicabAvenger 2 місяці тому +1

    I am gonna hit up Lo Wang this week.... just because of this video! Thanks Dave!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      It’s a little old school! Not my
      personal favorite 😀 Definitely on the grittier side compared to the newer spots on this video, but it has its fans!

    • @ElPedicabAvenger
      @ElPedicabAvenger 2 місяці тому

      @davechung hey, by the way, have you ever considered doing a collab with @miehifooddude? you guys could easily spend an hour just chatting about denver food, and your vibes would seem to be a great mix!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      @@ElPedicabAvenger haha we’ve talked about doing something in the comments! 😀 One day, I’d absolutely love to.
      I’m more focused on long form right now, and he does a lot more Shorts (and honestly does them better than I do!), but I know we’ll bring it together someday soon!
      Appreciate you looking out, and thanks so much for the suggestion! Hope we run into each other again 🙌

  • @fromthebackseat4865
    @fromthebackseat4865 29 днів тому +1

    THANK YOU. I’ve never had bao and I NEED TO

    • @davechung
      @davechung  28 днів тому

      Thank you so much for checking out the video!

  • @marc8317
    @marc8317 2 місяці тому +2

    The goat has returned !

  • @drinab3430
    @drinab3430 2 місяці тому +2

    New subscriber here- really enjoying your channel & look forward to trying some of these places! If there are any really good Middle Eastern/Turkish/Greek places besides Safta (it’s wonderful) would love a round up of those - thanks!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! You read my mind 😀 I actually have a short for Safta I’m working on, but I’m sorting through a bunch of those for a future video to see if I can try to rank them.
      For quick serve, I like FelFel (I used to work in DTC, so a little biased because it was close to me), and I like Tuti Grill too!

    • @drinab3430
      @drinab3430 2 місяці тому

      @@davechung thank you! There is a little Greek restaurant in a strip mall in Parker called Opa - pretty bare bones decor but food is good. 😊

  • @anthonypierson1593
    @anthonypierson1593 Місяць тому

    I just moved to Lafayette, definitely going to try King Dumpling!

  • @PWfrom92807
    @PWfrom92807 2 місяці тому +1

    Chinese Palace in Northglenn (very creative name, I know) just opened last month and we tried it for the first time yesterday. The flavors are more northern Chinese/Beijing but was very good. My favorite in the metro area has been Mason Dumpling House.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and for the tip! I’m always happy when people add restaurant suggestions to the comments!
      My dream job would be to rename Asian restaurants that have generic names and rewrite the menus to sound more appetizing 😀

  • @acousticwalrus6705
    @acousticwalrus6705 2 місяці тому

    Hey Dave love your videos! Just moved to Denver and was initially disappointed by the food, but I realized there's good stuff, you just have to know where to look. You do a great job highlighting all these local businesses which I think is great.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much, AW! I really appreciate it! It has gotten so much better in the past 5 years, and you’re totally right. Once you know where to look (not always easy!), it’s become a pretty solid food city 🙂

  • @uur3n
    @uur3n 16 днів тому

    China Jade in the arms of the angels 😭

    • @davechung
      @davechung  16 днів тому

      Fly awayyy from here 😭

  • @spage4885
    @spage4885 2 місяці тому +1

    Just subscribed. I love dumplings. Wish there were more on my side of town ( Morrison area). We are getting a Hot Pot place soon I'm excited about!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! That’s exciting! It’s only a matter of time until you guys get some more options. The suburb restaurant expansion has been speeding up the past few years!

  • @cl7700
    @cl7700 Місяць тому +1

    Im surprised someone hasnt combined green chili and dumplings yet because colorado 😅

  • @ArunDaniels
    @ArunDaniels Місяць тому +1

    If you consider momos to be in the same category, try Rocky mountain momos, and spice mix (ghost kitchen).

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому +1

      I drove by Momo’s the other night, but it was closed (too late). Thank you for the reminder!

  • @robinlim9829
    @robinlim9829 Місяць тому

    Thanks for all the recommendations! I love dumplings so I’m excited to work through this list!
    If you haven’t been to Fortune Wok to Table in Cherry Creek, they have my favorite dumplings in Denver. Their Shanghainese Street Noodles are also yum.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching, Robin! I've been to Fortune Wok a bunch of times! :) I considered including them-it's one of our son's favorite spots.

  • @timlaughlin6860
    @timlaughlin6860 Місяць тому

    Oriental cafe in highlands ranch (fried) is legit! Hard to find choy sum in denver

  • @krimd00t
    @krimd00t 2 місяці тому +1

    I live right by Dillon’s and I’ve ate here a few times, but I don’t have anything to compare them to as I’ve never had dumplings previously to eating here. I tried their all in one meal that included one of every dumpling and I thought they were all good. We also tried some non dumpling menu items that weren’t special

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for the comment! I’ll definitely check it out soon, but sounds like I should stick to the dumplings 😀

  • @VioletWriter14
    @VioletWriter14 Місяць тому +1

    Not really a dumpling place but I do like the xiao long bao and pan fried dumplings at Dating Yumy/Yummy in Aurora. No frills, inexpensive, uncrowded place to get some decent chinese food.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      I really like Dating Yumy/Yummy! 😀 it's one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the area! I thought about including it here, but I thought people might consider it more of a general Chinese food spot.

  • @Mecrobb
    @Mecrobb Місяць тому +1

    great video thanks for the info!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      Thanks for checking it out!

  • @reirei7851
    @reirei7851 Місяць тому

    Is there any in the Northglenn/Thornton area? Never had dumplings and dying to try it.

  • @jacobporter3283
    @jacobporter3283 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video! Our family has been watching your videos and really appreciate your honest take on things.
    Have you tried Yummy Hot Pot & Dumplings in Federal Heights yet? It has some szechuan dishes and Dumplings in chili oil that are delicious.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      I have! I’m a big fan. It was tricky trying to separate dumplings from hot pot/general Asian restaurants (like I love the fried dumplings at MAKfam), but I’m hoping to give Yummy a shout in a future video!

  • @goblincity_svg
    @goblincity_svg 2 місяці тому +1

    Great video my dude.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      Appreciate you, G-City!

  • @tw9307
    @tw9307 Місяць тому +1

    Mason’s is still our favorite xlb place but you’re totally right. The service is really hit or miss. Boulder location is definitely a pass. Nana’s is our other favorite but just pricey and not quite Ding Tai Fung. Dumpling kitchen has very similar vibes to linglon and decent xlb. It’s worth a visit if you’re in the area but I’m not a fan of their chili wonton. I live closest Bryan’s dumplings but won’t go there because they charge extra for rice with their mapo tofu dish. Sorry, that’s like charging for spaghetti when you get meat sauce.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      Appreciate your take! Bryan’s is definitely on the lower tier, and I’m happy you’ve also had good experiences at Nana’s! The rice charge comment is amazing 😂 thanks for watching!

  • @mollytelles
    @mollytelles Місяць тому +1

    Have you been to Honey Pig Cafe in Lone Tree? They are temporarily closed for a remodel but I love their dumplings and orange chicken. Since there’s not too many options south I thought I would mention it.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому +1

      I have! I was on the edge of putting them in this video and am working on a new video for the south suburbs, but then saw they were closed and didn’t know if they were reopening!
      Thanks for the info! I hope they’ll reopen soon!

    • @mollytelles
      @mollytelles Місяць тому +1

      @@davechung I have heard they are reopening in September but with a new name. Looking forward to your video on the south suburbs!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      @@mollytelles I'm excited about it! I'm just gathering up a few more clips in the next couple weeks whenever I can get down there.

  • @smoothtown90886
    @smoothtown90886 Місяць тому +1

    Dave - longtime listener first time caller. Love the dumpling content. I’m on a desperate hunt for cha siu bao. Any of the above have the magic, or recs otherwise? Much love!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому +1

      Appreciate it, Smooth! They’ve got them at Nana’s (more $ than they should be), Star Kitchen, and I’m pretty sure they have them at Empress too (not in the video). I think they have them at Bryan’s too, but you might as well eat at a better spot while getting those 😀

    • @smoothtown90886
      @smoothtown90886 Місяць тому +1

      @@davechung very much appreciated brother - on it!

  • @FBI_Informant
    @FBI_Informant 23 дні тому

    King Dumplings in Louisville is the bomv

  • @13Uzamakifan
    @13Uzamakifan Місяць тому +1

    was hoping to see some thornton coverage but alas...

  • @colormile-vid8888
    @colormile-vid8888 Місяць тому

    Visit Chopstickers and Kyoto Ramen on 16th and California. They're next to each other. Right across from Chipotle.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @motojauntx
    @motojauntx Місяць тому

    Thanks for the review!
    I just tried Nana’s today. While the green beans were spectacular and the ambiance is “dive bar cool”, the dumplings, especially the chicken and corn dumplings (which we hadn’t even ordered but we didn’t feel like waiting another 25 minutes for them to get the order right) were nearly inedible. I still have the aftertaste of cigarettes and dishwater in my mouth. Also, $100 (including tip) for 2 people to eat a light lunch and no booze. Oof…
    Hopefully King’s is better!

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      It seems like Nana’s is being hit or miss lately! I’ve had really good experiences in Aurora, but that’s a bummer that yours wasn’t good! On a better day (if you’re open to going back), those dumplings can be really good!

    • @motojauntx
      @motojauntx Місяць тому +1

      @@davechung i hear ya. But it is extra tough to justify the hefty bill on top of everything else. I used to live on steamed dumplings back in the day cuz they were cheap. Now…2 people could get a steak dinner with wine for what 3 orders of dumplings, a veggie roll, some green beans ($20!!!) and 2 cups of juice cost; just maybe not in Aurora…is everyone rich who lives there nowadays 🫣

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      @@motojauntx it is crazy how much everything costs these days. Just for me to make one of these videos and try out enough things at enough places with my family, it probably costs me around $500-$700 each video. I feel your pain!

    • @motojauntx
      @motojauntx Місяць тому +1

      @@davechungwow! Well, i do appreciate the work you put into it. Its a quality review and summary of the Denver Dumpling scene, and I’m definitely checking out the places you recommended (also subscribed!). Cheers!

  • @Jadydangel
    @Jadydangel 2 місяці тому +1

    Dumpling Kitchen - IMO a very suburban choice. Not terrible. Not particularly memorable. CR location for reference. I love Star Kitchen and Lao Wang and recently discovered Ling Long. Great video.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your take on DK! I gotta get out to one of them soon, but sounds like I don’t have to rush 😀

  • @VioletWriter14
    @VioletWriter14 Місяць тому

    finding good asian food has been such a struggle (although much better in the last few years). have you found a place that does good cheung fun (rice noodle dim sum dish)? the only place i've found is star kitchen and they usually only have shrimp which im allergic to.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      I thiiiink The Empress might do a beef one! I haven’t been in a few years, but it’s worth a visit regardless!

  • @11wwgd
    @11wwgd Місяць тому +1

    could you do best dumplings shop in colorado spring? or best authentic asian food in colorado spring?

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      I wish I could! I'm not down in the Springs enough to call myself an expert (I go to a TON of places in Denver because I'm here), but if I go full-time sometime down the road, I'll spend more time in the Springs! 😀

  • @pygmyowl
    @pygmyowl Місяць тому

    There's a Nana's in Boulder too.

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      There is! Sometimes people get mad when I include Boulder spots in Denver videos (even Louisville had some risk here), so it’s a balance 😂

  • @HumanPerson352
    @HumanPerson352 Місяць тому +2

    I found Nana's Dim Sum to be disappointing. ChoLon is much better at that price point. I'll have to try some of the other one's you mention. Shout out to Empress Seafood with some pretty decent Dim Sum on Alameda.

  • @zedrummer0
    @zedrummer0 Місяць тому

    Have you been to the Dumpling Factory in Greenwood Village?

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      I went back when they opened! They have some solid dishes, but it wasn’t my favorite (still good to have options for the burbs though!).

  • @robertlang5466
    @robertlang5466 Місяць тому

    What about the Empress? Did I miss something?

  • @francesconarvaez2087
    @francesconarvaez2087 Місяць тому

    Go and try leezakaya here in aurora is a japanese pub style restaurant

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for adding this!

  • @reedpo
    @reedpo Місяць тому +1

    Lao Wang is fantastic, but yeah they do not mess around. I have seen them ignore someone until they left because they sat themselves. Glad to hear they are still running- a bit out of the way for me nowadays

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому

      Thanks for understanding! 😀 Especially with our two kids potentially making a mess, there was too much risk that they'd be annoyed with me trying to get clips while in there 😂

  • @chrisewers
    @chrisewers Місяць тому

    You went to Cholon instead of YumCha?

    • @davechung
      @davechung  Місяць тому +1

      😂 noted! after I filmed this, I realized I should’ve given YumCha a shoutout, especially related to those dumplings. It’s tricky to balance the places that have been here for a long time with the new ones!

  • @wigwam3270
    @wigwam3270 12 днів тому

    Where is “Sandu”?

  • @indyi5344
    @indyi5344 2 місяці тому

    Do any of these places have gluten free dumplings?

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +1

      Good ones are tough to come by. Nana’s has a lot of GF items on its menu, but I don’t think the dumplings are 🙁 not on the video, bur I think Just BE Kitchen has them!

    • @indyi5344
      @indyi5344 2 місяці тому

      @@davechung Thanks!

  • @brandonstone3072
    @brandonstone3072 2 місяці тому

    Any options close to the British Bulldog?

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +1

      I wouldn’t put them up there with many in this video, but YumCha and Bao Brewhouse are both close and pretty decent!

    • @brandonstone3072
      @brandonstone3072 2 місяці тому

      @@davechung awesome thanks!

    • @brents3906
      @brents3906 2 місяці тому +2

      Try Chopstickers on California and 16th. Their soup dumplings are fantastic.

  • @MaTaDor1314
    @MaTaDor1314 Місяць тому

    soup dumpling is good for American but once you have DTF. None of them can compare to it.....

  • @carolyntan6070
    @carolyntan6070 Місяць тому +2

    Bryan’s dumpling house is over priced and food is not good

  • @edwardporus8326
    @edwardporus8326 Місяць тому

    Denver food in general sucks thanks for your help

  • @dookie177
    @dookie177 Місяць тому

    There's really none that are worth going to. Most are factory frozen bought then reheated...if I wanted that, I can buy at hmart or GW

    • @414ever
      @414ever Місяць тому

      lao wang noodle house was fire ten years ago

  • @jasonnguyen9806
    @jasonnguyen9806 Місяць тому +1

    Honestly I was super excited to watch this video and the quality is good but I lost trust in your judgement after you gave Nanas dumplings in Aurora a decent review. My coworkers told us not go there because they did enjoy it at all. Regardless of this, all my friends still gave it a try and it was the worst dumpling place we’ve ever been to. Pricing was way too high and there was no flavor in anything. What you said about the truffle was so true even though the waitress highly recommended it to us. There was no truffle or mushroom taste as far as we could tell. The green beans were the best thing on the menu. But absolutely one of the most lukewarm experiences we’ve had thus far. Although we did hear that the other Nanas locations were phenomenal. Maybe they were banking too much on the brand and the quality hasn’t been there when they opened. Keep in mind my friends and coworkers are Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Latino. Even Masons tastes better.
    When people say there’s not good Asian restaurants here, it’s absolutely true relative to many other cities, so that statement still stands. But that’s not to say there aren’t many great places to go to. It’s definitely getting better every year.

  • @ryanhaynes6372
    @ryanhaynes6372 Місяць тому

    Seoul Mandoo is average. NaNa's is not that good, they have a couple of good items. Their dough is way too thick and their soup dumplings are awful. Din Tai Fung's soup dumplings are way better.

  • @Merrick-sm9ld
    @Merrick-sm9ld 2 місяці тому +3

    I know this isn’t soup dumplings but please please check out china bejing they are amazing from the food to the staff and it’s family owned it’s in aurora please give them some shine

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +1

      appreciate the tip! I’m out that way a lot, so I’ll be sure to check it out!

  • @Petedavuddinxxx54
    @Petedavuddinxxx54 2 місяці тому +2

    "So, if you are that guy who empties the vinegar thing on your table every time you have dumplings, these are for you, and you can dump even more on top of it because it's your life." 😅😂🤣👍💯💯💯🥟🥢

    • @davechung
      @davechung  2 місяці тому +1

      😂 I knew there had to be some vinegar people out there! Go crazy with it!