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ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown, Denver, CO

ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

4.5
4.5
5230 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
1555 Blake Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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 5,230 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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ChoLon Modern Asian offers a "bursting with flavor" menu that attracts diners with its bold combinations and standout dishes like the French onion soup dumplings and pork belly baos. The "expertly crafted" cocktails and eclectic small plates make sharing an ideal way to explore the menu. Service is generally "top-notch," enhancing the vibrant dining experience.

5,230 Reviews
  1. Kristen

    Denver6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. Edward

    Denver9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. The food is always excellent. Service was excellent
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you Edward. We hope that we see you again soon.

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  3. Michelle

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening with friends and good food. Service was exceptional from beginning to end. Small menu but great choices and we chose to do sharing sizes of many things so we could try all the things. The sauce with the calamari was a hit. The French onion dumplings with Gruyère cheese were probably our table’s favorite dish of the night.
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on April 17, 2025
    Thank you Michelle for taking the time to let us know about your great experience. We love to be the place where you can have a great time, and great food shared with Family and Friends. We look forward to your next visit.

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  4. Frank

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess and server were great! They patiently went over the menu with my wife and I and made excellent recommendations! The food was amazing!
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on April 11, 2025
    Thank you Frank for the 5 star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  5. Owen

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went on a date here, top tier service and food was excellent. Our favorite dish was the spring pea - candied walnut salad, it is a must try! Will be coming back!
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on April 11, 2025
    Hi Owen We are so happy that you liked our new Spring Pea - Candied Walnut Salad. It is new to the menu and so seasonal! We can't wait until you visit it again!

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  6. ThomasM

    Portland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cholon is well worth a visit. The food is eclectic and interesting without being too insanely avant-garde. The Thai Brussels sprouts were excellent— spicy and flavorful. Perhaps all the hype spoiled the French soup dumplings for me: A+ for originality B+ for flavor. I wish I’d been hungrier when the pork vindaloo arrived, but I’m looking forward to the leftovers. Although the service team were focused on getting us fed and out of there so they could get on with their Friday nights, the service was professional and courteous.
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thanks for the review, ThomasM! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the diverse menu and our Thai Brussels sprouts. We look forward to your next visit.

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  7. Sheena

    Denver14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for happy hour. Everything was delicious. I love the food here.
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on March 28, 2025
    Thanks for the lovely 5-star review, Sheena. We can't wait to see you again.

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  8. Joseph VIP

    Phoenix12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is incredible on the menu. Service is excellent, easily one of the best restaurants in Denver.

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  9. Aaron

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent. I wanted to try everything. We split the soup dumplings and Baos to try everything. The Gruyère dumplings were very interesting and delicious but the General Cho ones were amazing. The baos had a nice display and also, the flavors were on point. Then we had the Malay noodles with steak (such a good choice, the steak was cooked perfectly) and pork vindaloo. The pork vindaloo was an incredible dish but I would say more inspired by vindaloo as it was not that spicy heat. But the flavors were marvelous nonetheless. Would definitely go back and try many dishes and cocktails.
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on April 11, 2025
    Aaron, thank you for your wonderful review. It sounds like you were able to try so many flavors of our menu. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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  10. GMoney

    Denver9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Was pretty disappointed in our visit to Cholon. Took 15 minutes to get our drinks. The apps made it to our table before the drinks did. The 5280 menu was pretty weak. Service was subpar and server brought us the wrong check at the end of the night.
    ChoLon Modern Asian - DowntownResponded on April 11, 2025
    GMoney, we are so sorry that your visit to ChoLon during Restaurant Week didn't meet your expectations. We did have a limited menu during Restaurant Week so we hope that you will try us again with our Spring Menu.

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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 5230 OpenTable diners.

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

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for ChoLon Modern Asian - Downtown

1555 Blake Street, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80202

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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