The Asian Palate

To be honest when I first passed by this restaurant I did not want to go in. My standards for Asian food are high as I'm from Malaysia. So I'm always skeptical about Asian restaurants in small towns that typically don't have Asians. In talking to the person who works here I found out that the owner and chef are Asians. The chef is actually Malaysian also so I was intrigued. Anyway, we ordered a bunch of things to try and were overall pleased with it. The only thing I wasn't so impressed with was the Tom Ka Gai soup. It was fine but it lacked a certain note and flavor profile for the soup that it usually comes with so I think a certain key ingredient was missing. My friend had not tried the soup before so she did like it. I liked the Pork larb dish I got which had a good mix of salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors. They also treated us to chicken adobo which had just come out of the oven and it was amazing! I prefer an adobo that isn't super vinegary and this fit the bill. The sauce was also reduced more so I liked it a lot. The pancit noodles that came with was very good too. Had a good chat with the owner and chef: pure Asian hospitality!

We were out visiting my brother-in-law in Colorado and he picked this place one night. We were so incredibly impressed and surprised. He knows we like sushi so I guess this was an obvious choice, but the sushi was well made and tasty. We sat at the sushi bar, so whaddup Eddie and crew! We loved hanging out and chatting with you. I ordered miso soup and was delighted to find that it had large slices of real mushrooms. It was such a nice touch and added so much to the soup. I also ordered the udon with tofu, which was seriously one of the most delicious udon dishes I've ever had and also one of the best tofu dishes I've ever had. Highly recommend. The creativity on this menu is totally off the charts. The staff is super friendly and accommodating. It's clear they work hard to make it such a great place. Stop here, eat good food.

This place blew us away! We honestly didn't have the highest expectations for Asian/Japanese/Thai food in Buena Vista but this place is amazingly good. Don't shy away from this place. If you you're in the mood for some solid Asian food this place more than fits the bill. We went another family and we had a total of four kids and four adults and they took great care of all of us. Friendly, fun, delicious place.

Let me start by saying this was a great dining experience! My boyfriend and I headed here based on locals' recommendation (this was our first time in Buena Vista). Upon arriving, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess who immediately made us feel welcome; she took us to our seats and promptly brought out waters to the table before our server had a chance to come by. Ursela, alongside another lovely staff member, served us that evening. They were both so pleasant, not to mention quick with service. After reviewing the menu, we decided to start with miso soups and order sushi rolls. GREAT CHOICE! Miso soup was abundant with ingredients --mushrooms, tofu and seaweed. Really nice flavor. The three rolls we ordered - Volcano, Colorado Trail and Numbers - arrived with style (great presentation). I will say, they were not very big, so two per person may be best if you are rather hungry. Nonetheless, the fish was fresh and flavors were delicious. We really, REALLY enjoyed them. And while we weren't necessarily looking to order dessert, I saw rice pudding, which happens to be a favorite. Likewise, it's a house speciality, so I was really excited about it. It, too, came with great style, topped with fruit and nuts. It was a very nice twist in classic rice pudding, with hints of ginger and perhaps tarragon (wasn't quite sure what this one flavor was). I reallllllly enjoyed it. Overall, if in Buena Vista, go!!

It used to be I would drive up to BV for the hot springs. Anymore I come for the Thai and the springs are an extra bonus. Now I've never been to Thailand so I couldn't say if this is "legit" or whatever it is people say when they talk about Thai; but I can say this spot is freaking good, fresh, and I don't feel like crap after eating here. The chef has an obvious eye for detail as it shows throughout the flavors and the incredibly visually pleasing plates that you can eat with your eyes. Somebody cares. The waitstaff are down to earth, knowledgeable of the menu, and extremely friendly. Not a single complaint. This is probably my favorite spot in the state to eat and easily top list in the country.(I spend 100 plus days a year on the road). LOVE!

Everything about this place gets 5 stars- food, service, ambience, etc.We had the miso soup, hot tea, sushi and for desserts the coconut milk rice pudding cake. It was all amazing. Attention to detail and taste was all excellent.

Spent the night in Buena Vista on a motorcycle trip. Our host suggested the restaurant. We walked to it. They were busy so we sat at the bar for dinner. The atmosphere was modern and upbeat. The service was professional. The menu contained many various Asian influenced dishes. My husband had a bowl of the Tom ka gai soup. We shared panang curry with beef and tuna laap as entrees. An enjoyable evening.

In a landlocked mountain town in Colorado, it isn't surprising that decent Asian fare is hard to find, so when Asian Palate opened on Main Street years ago, I was skeptical.That being said, Eddie and his team of chefs have somehow managed to bring authentic, quality Japanese food to Buena Vista!! Sushi is always fresh, and their specials (usually a fish entree prepared with stir-fry) never disappoint or lack flavor. Even in NYC, this spot would stand out as a #1 choice for any Japanese food fan!!

we had dinner here on a Saturday night with 4 other friends and each had about the same experience ( we discussed it afterward at the excellent ice cream place just down the block ) . We had to get a reservation for Saturday because it IS a busy place. I had a " fist of the unicorn " drink to start off and it was unexpectedly good. The local Deer hammer malt whisky with Chai and jalapeno... sounds daunting but it was great . All of our dinner portions were more than ample size , enough to split or feed 2 persons . I had the khao soi with Chicken , my friend had the pad thai w/ chicken and we both agreed that the chicken was lacking , very bland but the noodles and rest of the plate was great . Sorry , folks, the chicken just tasted like any old cooked up chicken thrown in , no flavour etc. other than that , the other meals were great . Ambience and atmosphere were nice , a quaint place to get Asian fusion up in the mountains of Colorado . Service was attentive and knowledgable about the menu and good over all . Solid four stars .

Excellent service, friendly and quick. Every course was good, including the edamame and miso soup, sushi, sake and dessert. Good choice!