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ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown, Denver, CO

ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

4.5
4.5
5234 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
1555 Blake Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
ChoLon, which translates to "big market,” is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon, Vietnam. At ChoLon, Chef Lon Symensma brings to life his extensive culinary travels throughout Southeast Asia. ChoLon's menu features inspired interpretations of traditional dishes found across the region, with presentations ideal for sharing. From dim sum or "small bites" to large family style plates, ChoLon offers authentic flavors for the modern palate. The bar and lounge serves handcrafted, artisanal cocktails developed to complement Symensma’s cuisine. The venue is also ideal for business meetings, presentations, large parties and events. ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lon Symensma
  • Private party facilities
    ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience. For parties of 12 or more, we ask that you allow us to help create a group menu for your event. Our semi-private dining space is perfect for groups of 20-30. Ask about our private dining options!
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (303) 353-5223
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Cross street
    16th St & Blake St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Denver Union Station is two blocks away.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 5,234 people are saying

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

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown offers an "incredible dining experience" with "bursting flavors" in its eclectic menu. Highlights include the "French onion soup dumplings," "pork belly baos," and creative cocktails. While the atmosphere is lively and service is often praised as "exceptional," some reviews mention inconsistency in service quality.

5,234 Reviews
  1. Corey

    Alabama21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we go here it is 5 stars across the board. Some of the portions got smaller but the price went up. The food was not as good as it has been for the past 8 years we’ve been going here. We will of course try again soon, but this was not their best showing.

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  2. Alex

    Denver8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and always incredible service. The soup dumplings are amazing and the pork belly buns are great too.

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  3. Scott VIP

    Fort Lauderdale36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Everything was delicious (drinks included). 4 of us ate what seemed like half the menu and it was a bargain. Just an all around great meal.

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  4. Allison

    Denver29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food!! Highly recommend - conveniently located downtown, large portions, and everything was delicious.

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  5. Scott

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kimchi fried rice with pork belly is top notch. Jack's Table service, as well as Ben at the bar provided world class experience. Off the hook Korean fried chicken slider. Righteous Asian fusion in downtown Denver.

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  6. Brandon

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was great and small menu items were great

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  7. Kipp VIP

    Seattle3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were really looking forward to a nice dinner. However, the entire experience was subpar for the price you pay. The stir-fried Malaysian noodles lacked flavor and were mushy. Not to mention, one person in our party had to wait so long for her food while everyone else was served—she just about canceled her order. Soup dumplings were also served lukewarm. This place was extremely overpriced for the experience. I have gotten way better Asian meals at food trucks for a fraction of the price. I would not recommend. Wait staff was at least friendly though.
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on May 3, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Kipp. We're sorry to hear that your experience at ChoLon Modern Asian didn't meet your expectations. We pride ourselves on our food quality and service, and we're disappointed to hear that we fell short in your case. We value your feedback and will take it into account as we continuously strive to improve our guest experience. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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  8. Eva

    Denver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been coming here for years and it never disappoints. The food is always delicious and the service is top notch. Higher recommend!
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on May 3, 2025
    Thanks Eva for the wonderful words! We look forward to your next visit.

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  9. Amy

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The most delicious Brussels sprouts and pork pot stickers. You could easily make a dinner from the small plates. The Mongolian noodles with pork belly were also excellent as was the whole fish. We went twice in one week while visiting Denver and each time I ordered the margarita (with Mezcal)—creative and delicious! Service is attentive, even on a crowded Saturday night. Would definitely recommend! Noise level a bit much, but it was a Saturday, and it’s obviously a popular place for good reason.
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on May 3, 2025
    Hi Amy Thank you for the 5-star review and wonderful feedback. It does get noisy sometimes, everyone is having such a great time. We hope to see you on your next visit to Denver.

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  10. Kristen

    Denver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Cocktails are great, food is delicious, service is awful

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FAQs

ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 353-5223.

ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 5234 OpenTable diners.

ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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1555 Blake Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    16th St & Blake St
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / LoDo
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Southeast Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Denver Union Station is two blocks away.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lon Symensma
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    ChoLon’s professional staff will deliver top quality service and a memorable experience. For parties of 12 or more, we ask that you allow us to help create a group menu for your event. Our semi-private dining space is perfect for groups of 20-30. Ask about our private dining options!
  • Private party contact
    Events Team: (303) 353-5223
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