Step in through a nondescript exterior into a warm industrial space to enjoy an elevated take on Chinese cuisine.
We will be hard-pressed to decide which dishes we would not order next time at Hop Alley.
The Beijing duck roll was spectacular with all the flavors of traditional Peking duck wrapped in a crisp and chewy scallion pancake. The shrimp toast was delightfully crunchy, topped with a yummy mixture of chicken and shrimp, and drizzled with spicy mayo and hot honey.
Other scrumptious dishes of note are the lamb buns, mushroom fried rice, and chilled tofu. Every dish used a strong combination of spices and sauces to take the food to the next level, with perfectly balanced flavors and textures. In addition, the pineapple was a surprising highlight from the assorted pickle dish.
The cocktail program is also excellent. We quite enjoyed the “Unknown Pleasures”, a yummy concoction that brought back childhood memories of watermelon in the summer, with a slight zip from a Sichuan peppercorn infusion.
We cannot wait to return with friends so that we can try even more dishes next time.
WL Wang
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August 26, 2023
Delicious and creative take on Chinese food. My son and I ordered 4 dishes, loved all of them especially the chilled tofu, steamed eggplants, and mushroom fried rice. The portions are generous, we really tried but couldn't finish all.
Make reservations ahead! We're in Denver for a few days, and they're fully booked during those days. We walked in right before a thunderstorm. The reception staff was warm and welcoming. We're able to sit at the bar right away. The bartenders were knowledgeable about the menu, warm, kind and professional.
Great experience and Highly recommend.
Dion Jones
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July 03, 2023
Firstly I just want to give props to the staff! They were great! So helpful and knowledgeable about the menu.
Between me and my partner we had 5 dishes all were delicious. But a big shout out to the mushroom fried rice, wontons and duck wraps both were amazing!
And a great atmosphere with good music no more is needed on that.
I will ask though, only because I'm a massive fan of Brew Dog please look into getting the alcoholic drinks. The Alcoholic free ones are nice though.
Joseph Zhang
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April 09, 2023
Food is very good. Everything is Asian Fusion. All the drinks are special with an interesting name. My friends and I also ordered the bone marrow fried rice but I didn't take the photo because it looked generic. All the other ones are shown here. The shrimp toast is very yummy. It was surprisingly good. They only open for dinner which made it harder for my friends and I to try this place. Their service is great. The restaurant is quite big. Lots of people will come to eat so reservation is highly recommended.
Kevin Ruth
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August 12, 2023
Best dining experience we've had in a while. Wonderful server, expertly crafted cocktails, and mouthwatering dishes. We did the duck rolls, 3 cup chicken, and bone marrow rice, all of which were beyond delicious. Would love to come back and try more items!
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Step in through a nondescript exterior into a warm industrial space to enjoy an elevated take on Chinese cuisine. We will be hard-pressed to decide which dishes we would not order next time at Hop Alley. The Beijing duck roll was spectacular with all the flavors of traditional Peking duck wrapped in a crisp and chewy scallion pancake. The shrimp toast was delightfully crunchy, topped with a yummy mixture of chicken and shrimp, and drizzled with spicy mayo and hot honey. Other scrumptious dishes of note are the lamb buns, mushroom fried rice, and chilled tofu. Every dish used a strong combination of spices and sauces to take the food to the next level, with perfectly balanced flavors and textures. In addition, the pineapple was a surprising highlight from the assorted pickle dish. The cocktail program is also excellent. We quite enjoyed the “Unknown Pleasures”, a yummy concoction that brought back childhood memories of watermelon in the summer, with a slight zip from a Sichuan peppercorn infusion. We cannot wait to return with friends so that we can try even more dishes next time.
Delicious and creative take on Chinese food. My son and I ordered 4 dishes, loved all of them especially the chilled tofu, steamed eggplants, and mushroom fried rice. The portions are generous, we really tried but couldn't finish all. Make reservations ahead! We're in Denver for a few days, and they're fully booked during those days. We walked in right before a thunderstorm. The reception staff was warm and welcoming. We're able to sit at the bar right away. The bartenders were knowledgeable about the menu, warm, kind and professional. Great experience and Highly recommend.
Firstly I just want to give props to the staff! They were great! So helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Between me and my partner we had 5 dishes all were delicious. But a big shout out to the mushroom fried rice, wontons and duck wraps both were amazing! And a great atmosphere with good music no more is needed on that. I will ask though, only because I'm a massive fan of Brew Dog please look into getting the alcoholic drinks. The Alcoholic free ones are nice though.
Food is very good. Everything is Asian Fusion. All the drinks are special with an interesting name. My friends and I also ordered the bone marrow fried rice but I didn't take the photo because it looked generic. All the other ones are shown here. The shrimp toast is very yummy. It was surprisingly good. They only open for dinner which made it harder for my friends and I to try this place. Their service is great. The restaurant is quite big. Lots of people will come to eat so reservation is highly recommended.
Best dining experience we've had in a while. Wonderful server, expertly crafted cocktails, and mouthwatering dishes. We did the duck rolls, 3 cup chicken, and bone marrow rice, all of which were beyond delicious. Would love to come back and try more items!