YumCha

Had a late lunch @yumcha_denver We sat at the bar and got there at like 1:30 so after lunch. The food was great. Honestly would order everything we had again. The French onion soup dumplings were great. It was really great French onion soup in a little package. Also I liked cheese in a dumpling. The star for me was the short rib 'banh mi' in a scallion pancake. The pancake was really crispy which held up to all the meat! Also the pickled veggies helped to cut through all the richness. The hot chicken buns were great fried chicken on soft bao bun. They were made for each other. The chicken spring rolls had great flavor but the tamarind harissa dipping sauce was the star. I want this dipping sauce in a bottle and in everything. Had a great craft a sake too.

YumCha offers a trendy, modern dining experience in Denver, and while I appreciated some aspects of my visit, the overall meal left me a bit underwhelmed.Starting with the pork and chicken shumai, I found the texture to be mushier than the traditional firm bite of shumai, and the flavor was on the bland side. However, the standout dish for me was the beef short rib bánh mi. The tender, flavorful beef paired with the savory, crispy scallion pancake was excellent, and I would definitely recommend it.Unfortunately, the chilled Dan Dan noodles didn't live up to expectations, as they arrived at room temperature rather than chilled, and the flavor was quite mild. The pork belly that accompanied the dish was also a bit tough. The wok-tossed rainbow chow fun had thicker-than-usual rice noodles and was also lacking in flavor. On a positive note, the stir-fried vegetable lo mein was good, though similarly mild in taste.The service was friendly, and the interior had a chic, trendy vibe. While I understand that YumCha is meant to be an Asian fusion restaurant, I felt that many of the dishes were missing the bold flavors I typically expect from Asian-inspired cuisine.Overall, YumCha has some hits, like the short rib bánh mi, but the other dishes were quite bland. They could improve in other areas to fully capture the essence of Asian flavors of Asian fusion cuisine.

Popped in for a late lunch and was surprised that there was only one person on service duty. She did a good job, but could have used some support. It looked like we came in after a rush, because several tables needed bussing. They were also out of a lot of dishes, but "swiped" some trays from ChoLon. The food was tasty, but the dumplings looked dried out. The sake we ordered was delicious. Overall, I don't know that I would go back, because the food and the vibe didn't warrant the prices.

Cute Asian Fusion spot, near 16th St Mall. Service was okay and the food was good; nothing outstanding but good! We had the French Onion Bao Buns and the Street Corn Fried Rice.

I would have expected far more from this place. The location and ambiance is great. Plus, the service and staff were not lacking. But, the food left something to be desired. They had both French onion and General Tso style soup dumplings - of course I tried both. The former had a chemically taste and latter was tasty but didn't really live up to the name. I also had the Wok Tossed Rainbow Chow Fun. I could kinda see where they were going with the dish, but the sauce broke and there weren't many noodles. So, it was more of pepper dish with some pickled elements (and a broken sauce). 2.5 stars.

Want to give a special recognition to the gentleman behind the bar on 1/26 (I think, I hope). We walked in after happy hour at Hapa where we warmed up with happy hour sake and we're interested in trying more. We sat at the bar and we're clear about our intentions of wanting to try some hot sake. The host explained that hot sake is not traditional and that their selection is a variety of traditional, chilled sake. We continued to pry and ask more questions until he recognized that we still had no idea about sake what so ever.He continued to be patient with us as he explain about half of their selection and helped us sample them. I'm the end we felt comfortable with chilled sake and recognized core differences between them. It was an amazing experience. The Sake sampling is listed on the menu and is a wonderful addition to the experience available at Yumcha!P.s. got tickets to the Anti-Valentines Day all you can eat dumplings and noodles. Might have more.oics to post after. WHOOP WHOOP

A night out with the girls!! We were heading to the theater later and wanted dinner. This is my favorite type of dinner, little bites of many things. We got there at Happy Hour. I ordered green tea and it came in a small cast iron pot. So enjoyable. We worked our way down the menu ordering things to share. The Japanese pumpkin dumplings were an interesting flavor combination. The shrimp ceviche was refreshing and bright with a crispy rice paper for dipping. The spring rolls had a good crunch and lots of veggies inside. The crab cheese rangoon purses were delicious! I love rangoons! Pom Pom shrimp had a fun dipping sauce with a good spice on the crispy coating. We tried both types of soup dumplings, General Tso and French onion soup. Yum! Perfect dinner for the four of us. Our server gave us great recommendations and checked in on us regularly. I would love to go back again.

The sign outside advertising the soup dumplings prompted me to try this place on a whim. NOT DISAPPOINTED.1. Soup dumplings - absolutely delicious. Yes, $15 is too much for soup dumplings. BUT only the appetizers seemed over priced. Everything else was pretty on par with market value. Also, where else are you going to get general tso soup dumplings? Do it.2. Cocktail: cardamom jeans. Delicious, different, strong3. Curry: flavorful with super tender meat. Good size.4. Mooncake cheesecake: different and I was pleasantly surprised by the size. It is a perfect marriage of mooncack and cheesecake and honey.However, with all of these things, my favorite was Anthony, the server/bartender/busboy for all the tables (6-7) the whole time I was there. i'm usually apprehensive about dining out when it's just me because I feel like service gets neglected because who wants to cater to one person,. I did not intend to get any more than moon cakes to go and the soup dumplings, but Anthony never acted as though my patronage was less valuable than the other tables. Plus, my father owned a restaurant, and he would've loved Anthony's work ethic. I never saw another person in this pretty small restaurant yet my water was always full, he was always willing to suggest something (always the correct choice too), and he was doing three jobs without a complaint. If I was local, I would go to any restaurant Anthony worked at.

Delicious, great atmosphere, solid! We shared soup dumplings (both kinds), the short rib bahn mi, and the Rangoon purses. All were scrumptious. As for others complaining about prices, these are very comparable to the current dining market, even less so for downtown in my experience. The bahn mi was the star and very filling. Interesting drink menu too - we had the carda-mom jeans and it was delicious. Highly recommend!

Another delicious date night in the books! YumCha Denver is a small, charming restaurant that's bursting with personality. As soon as you step inside, you're greeted by a kaleidoscope of colors, vibrant murals, and adorable prints that make the atmosphere truly delightful. The soup dumplings and crispy pork are out-of-this-world good. My taste buds were hit with an explosion of flavor. The broth inside is so rich and savory. I could eat those soup dumplings all day long. And the crispy pork at YumCha is like a work of art.If you're looking for a charming date night, YumCha Denver is a must-visit!