ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jake

   Denver1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Place has really gone downhill. Bad service. They brought out all the food at once, when it has always been coursed out. So half the food was cold when we ate it. Got a bit of an attitude from my server when I brought it up. This place used to be my favorite restaurant but I’ll be hard pressed to be back. Felt like I wasted my money last night BIG time
   

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   sara VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food - interesting taste combinations. diverse menu. Service very friendly, helpful in explaining menu.
   

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   Kristen VIP

   Denver3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great experience for restaurant week! Would come again just for the french onion soup dumplings. All dishes we had were solid and we really enjoyed it.
   

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   Scott

   Denver7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   For a long time, Cholon was absolutely in my Top 3 for restaurants in the city. However, it's just a fact that the food quality fallen since COVID. Example: the French Onion Soup Dumplings are much more 'doughy' and lacking in flavor. The price has gone up, a LOT, but now they taste more like a big lump of potato dough (with just a hint of soup flavor). Very underwhelming. I've also noticed that the servers have gotten incredibly entitled and more than a little arrogant. They are not there to serve you. They are getting paid $20 an hour minimum wage PLUS TIPS, and they still act like total divas. Pro tip: Get over yourselves! If you hate your job, quit. Lunch today for 2 people was $130. Yes, you read that correctly. Zero alcohol, by the way. And still, I have to listen to the waiters and waitresses bit** about how they are underpaid. Bottom line: Underwhelming, overpriced food. Denver crime. Lack of parking. Diva waiters and waitresses who act like they are in Aspen. Eyes wide open. You've been warned.
   

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   Allison VIP

   Denver19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Consistently delicious food. Brussel sprouts, Kaya toast and soup dumplings never disappoint! Great service too.
   

   ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you Allison for the 5-star review. We hope to see you soon.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   For all the hype reviews, I definitely expected more from their food! Malaysian noodles needed more flavor, brussel sprouts were kinda soggy. Beef skewers and donuts were great though
   

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   ShandonD

   Dallas8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I made it much more eventful than needed, but thanks to the staff and the other patrons that helped. With that being said, there is not a better dumpling in the country than the French onion soup and General Tso as well. The food is amazing and we eat here every time in Denver.
   

   ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded 5 days ago

   Hi ShandonD, Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We will be sure to pass it along to our whole team. We hope to see you the next time you are in Denver.
   

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   Sammy

   Denver5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice evening in Denver with my wife for Denver Restaurant Week
   

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   Susan VIP

   Denver13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food and service as always. Appetizer selection awesome.
   

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    Jennifer

    Denver9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    We enjoyed our meal and our waiter was helpful and friendly. This was the first time my husband and I have eaten the soup dumplings and they were very good. The brussels sprouts were my favorite. I was not overly fond of my cocktail, (moscow mule) so that is my only negative comment, but I did not order a specialty cocktail, so I would rethink that next time or just stick to wine. I would definitely dine here again! Great place to go before a hockey or basketball game as it is walkable from Ball Arena.
    

    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you Jennifer for the feedback. We are thrilled that you loved everything so much (minus the Mule)! The Thai Brussels Sprouts are one of our favorites too! See you again soon!
    

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