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YumCha, Denver, CO

YumCha

4.6
4.6
178 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
Chef Lon Symensma and the CRC team are excited to announce a new concept opening this week in Downtown Denver — YumCha Dumpling & Noodle Bar!

Inspired by the bustling noodle shops from Chef Lon’s travels around Asia and time spent in New York City, YumCha is an upbeat and cozy spot for lunch, dinner and happy hour in the heart of Downtown Denver.

We can’t wait to welcome you in to try our handmade dumplings and travel-inspired noodles. Let’s get slurping!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Asian, Vietnamese, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (720) 638-8179

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Lon Symensma

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact store for optional Private Events

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Cross street

    Off of 16th Street Mall, between Wynkoop and Blake St.

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    16th Street Mall bus ride

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Happy Hour is available daily at YumCha Dumpling and Noodle Bar from 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. ElleJ

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious happy hour menu! Definitely a fun place to go with great soup dumplings and other Asian fusion food.
  2. SusanS

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Original, creative dishes. Lovely friendly staff. Good value.

    YumChaResponded on May 21, 2023We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our creative dishes & our stellar friendly staff! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide good value and a memorable experience. We can't wait to serve you again at YumCha, Susan.

  3. CameronG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yum Cha is so dang good! The food as well as the service. Can't wait to go back!

    YumChaResponded on May 21, 2023We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both our menu & service, Cameron! We can't wait to have you back at YumCha for another wonderful dining experience.

  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Food was amazing. Portion sizes were generous and pricing is reasonable. The only thing that was less than fantastic was the service--our server was incredibly busy and so it took forever to order drinks, then food, and even longer to bring us the check when we asked for it. We had theater tickets and ended up having to hustle to get there on time because it took 10 minutes to get the bill. Had we not had someplace to be, it wouldn't have mattered. Will certainly be back, but maybe on a night with a looser schedule!

    YumChaResponded on May 21, 2023We are so glad you enjoyed your meal with us! We apologize for the service you experienced. We appreciate your understanding and feedback. We'll work on improving our efficiency during busy times to provide a smoother dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Team YumCha

  5. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Rude waitress would not go back because of her attitude.

    YumChaResponded on May 21, 2023Hi there, we apologize for the experience you had with our waitress. This is not the level of service we strive for. We appreciate your feedback and would love the opportunity to make it right. Please reach out to us directly via email so we can address the issue and ensure a better experience for you in the future. -Team YumCha

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Food is very basic and not what I expected. Poor preparation and no flavor

    YumChaResponded on May 21, 2023We're sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and take it seriously. We continuously work on improving our preparation and flavors. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you with an enhanced dining experience. -Team YumCha

  7. EthanO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yumcha is quite literally one of the best restaurants I've been to in the last 5 years. The food is incredible, but that's just the beginning. The service is where yumcha shines. I fly in to Denver about once a month and I make it a point to go every time

    YumChaResponded on April 26, 2023Hi Ethan, we are elated to hear to be one of your favorite restaurants in Denver! We appreciate you sharing with our community & can’t wait to welcome you back during your next visit. Cheers! -Team YumCha

  8. jenks

    Tampa

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love it here. We've been several times and it's always so good. Many times before Avs games. Can't wait to return!!

    YumChaResponded on April 26, 2023Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Go Avs! -Team YumCha

  9. ErnestoR

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Worst service I've experienced there, my wife and I sat for more than 25 minutes without being acknowledged by anyone.We walked out and Found somewhere else to have dinner Safe to say we won't be coming back to this establishment.

    YumChaResponded on April 26, 2023Hi there Ernesto, we are sorry to hear about your experience at YumCha Dumpling & Noodle Bar. Please reach out to us via email so we can learn more & address your visit directly. Info@yumchadenver.c om. Cheers, Team YumCha

  10. Cheyenne

    Denver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quick service Happy Hour drinks and apps were very good and reasonably priced - followed by 3 great regular mains. Friendly way staff

    YumChaResponded on April 26, 2023Thank you Cheyenne, we are glad we could impress you with your menu & service! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers! -Team YumCha

  11. Shels

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is so unique and fun and eye rolling good. We like to go here before the theater for excellent snacks and conversation. Clean and good atmosphere. The shrimp appetizer had a little heat and a ton of flavor. Obviously, the soup dumplings are the show stopper.
  12. AmandaP

    Denver

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We had a reservation for 3 people on a Tuesday at 8pm. The website said they were open till 9pm, but we were told that the kitchen was closing at 8:30pm. If that’s the case, the website is very misleading and they should have kitchen hours listed instead of open hours. OR, they should not allow reservations so close to the kitchen closing time. We felt extremely rushed and would have ordered more food if it weren’t for that. Unfortunately we left hungry. Otherwise, the food was really good and we would come back earlier in the day so we have time to enjoy our meal.
  13. racheleh

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an absolutely wonderful time. Went a few hours before an Avalanche game, staff was wonderful, food was out quick and looked fantastic, great atmosphere. 10/10 would recommend and definitely going back for the Scallion pancakes!
  14. jenks

    Tampa

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great as always. Service at the bar was nearly perfect. Can’t wait to return!!!
  15. Noel

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Look. If you're a big eater and have an appetite that can't be satiated by a modest plate of food - you're looking to spend a bit (and I did). But that doesn't matter because the food makes up for it and it's hard not to order one of everything on the menu. There's folks who complain about this restaurant having bad service... that wasn't our experience. There was probably one or two dedicated servers and one bartender I noticed. They all worked together to make sure every table was served as efficiently as possible and everyone was raving about the food. All items on the menu were great and we will definitely keep this place in mind for our next time out for dim sum and asian food cravings. Thanks YumCha for a great date night here.
  16. MikeR

    Denver

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The only reason I gave the food 4 out of 5 was because of the limited menu on the Sunday we went. I have dietary restrictions so less choice was limiting for me. The food that we did order was delicious and the service was outstanding.
  17. beachbaby

    Denver

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at Yum Cha! Our first time there for Denver restaurant week and we were so happy we tried it. The French onion soup dumplings were the best part. Appetizers are huge! Highly recommend!
  18. CamG

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fresh and delicious! Waitress was very friendly and attentive!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    Great meal! However we went in and they would only serve us the denver restaurant week food even though I book a regular setting through the app. We agreed to do the tasting menu and the waitress told us we had a time limit because they booked another reservation after us. It was about an 1.5 hours. I feel like 2hrs for a tasting menu which has 3 or 4 courses is necessary. Food was great service felt rushed and standoffish to us.
  20. Stephanie

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely wonderful! We went for Restaurant Week and could not have been happier.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    The waitress was so upset we didn’t know it was restaurant week. There was scoffing and comments made to other patrons walking in like “I don’t know how people make reservations and they don’t know it’s restaurant week” while we were sitting right behind her. We were rushed to order the appetizers entrees and desserts back to back and ended up with a ton of plates on our table because she didn’t come back to take them away in a timely manner. The dessert menu was a bit confusing and the reply to the second question I had was “Again, like I said, there are two desserts.” It was so rude. We were there for 35 minutes total.
  22. JarrodS

    Denver

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We waited 15 minutes after being sat to have our server greet us and take a drink order.
  23. Jill

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was amazing and very tasty. We loved all the food we tried and can’t wait to come back! Yum

    YumChaResponded on March 7, 2023Thank you Jill! If you’d like to try a variety of our menu, please join us before March 13th for Denver Restaurant Week. You can find our multi-course menu on our website! -Team YumCha

  24. Ashley

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We couldn't believe the excellent price for the quality of food, especially at happy hour. We'll be back!

    YumChaResponded on March 7, 2023Thank you Ashley! If you’d like to try a variety of our menu, please join us now through March 13th for Denver Restaurant Week. You can find our multi-course menu on our website! -Team YumCha

  25. BarbG

    Denver

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Overall, a pleasant enough evening. Girl at the front who greeted us said they weren’t associated with ChoLon. Menu says otherwise. Need to enlighten the staff. A bit on the noisy side. Menu wasn’t as creative as ChoLon so after this I think we’ll just go to ChoLon.
  26. JakeS

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the pork fried dumplings. All of the food was cooked and seasoned well. We’ll be back!

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you Jake, we can’t wait to welcome you back for more Fried Pork Dumplings! Cheers! -Team YumCha

  27. Lori

    Denver

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious. Could have ordered one of everything. Pork dumplings were a fav. Just great food

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Hi Lori, this review made our day! We look forward to welcome you back soon for more of our amazing & delicious menu. Cheers! -Team YumCha

  28. PatrickM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was good. Wagyu short rib banh MI, shrimp lo mein and Chinese sausage fried rice were favorites. The firecracker buns were "meh" at best ( the chicken lacked depth of flavor past the spicy sauce). Pace of meal was off but it worked out in the end.

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you for the feedback, Patrick. We are thrilled you loved our Wagyu Beef Short Rib Bánh Mi, Stir Fried Shrimp Lo Mein & our Wok Tossed Chinese Sausage Fried Rice! We will take your comments to our Chef Team & we hope to better impress you during your next visit with us. Cheers! -Team YumCha

  29. MollyS

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super tasty food and a buzzing atmosphere even on a Tuesday evening! We will definitely be back!

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you Molly, we appreciate you sharing with us & the Denver community! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers! -Team YumCha

  30. CarenK

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service from JuJu, the food was delicious, and the vibe was cozy.

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you Caren, we will pass along the compliment to Juju! We are looking forward to your next visit. -Team YumCha

  31. CUFan

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really cute little restaurant - I loved the decor and ambiance! The food and drinks were great and very good value (And happy hour prices are really good, too). I'll definitely go back!

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023This review made our day! If you enjoyed our Happy Hour, we think you will love our Lunch/Dinner menu just as much. We hope to see you back at YumCha soon!

  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It was fine, nothing to rave about. We ordered some drinks and 3 of the 5 we ordered, they were out of (and we were there on a Friday night)! Same with the food, a couple menu items were out so that was a bit annoying that given a weekend, they were out of stock of multiple things. Food was ok, nothing outstanding, but not bad. Expensive for what you get. I wouldn’t go again though.

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for lack of availability with our menu during your visit. While we are not immune to the ongoing nationwide supply-chain issues, this is certainly not the experience we intend for our guests. We hope you will reconsider & give us another chance to better impress you soon! -Team YumCha

  33. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    We were really excited to try the different soup dumplings, but were disappointed. The French onion dumplings weren’t cooked/steamed long enough and tasted extremely doughy. Tso dumplings were better but not great. Really enjoyed the firecracker chicken though. My husband tried the fried rice and wasn’t a fan, said it was “wet” and not the texture of fried rice. Service was excellent and our waitress was very attentive.

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you for sharing your experience with us and apologize that you left feeling disappointed by our menu. We take all feedback seriously and will address your comments with our Chef Team. We are glad you enjoyed our service & we hope to better impress you during your next visit! -Tema YumCha

  34. SamanthaE

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    The service was bot good at all. There were only 3 tables and we had to ask for our drinks twice and were brought the wrong drinks. I remember the French Onion soup dumplings being delicious and these were very disappointing. There was no salt or flavor and I ended up leaving without getting my fill of delicious dumplings as planned. I will never go back to Yum Cha

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Hi there Samantha, we are sorry to hear that you left us feeling disappointed. We strive to provide excellent service & your experience is not up to our standards. We will address your comments with our staff & we hope you will reconsider visiting YumCha in the future. -Team YumCha

  35. Cheyenne

    Denver

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Flavorful food served well

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you for your kind words & we look forward to seeing you again soon! -Team YumCha

  36. JonnyM

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Service was worse than I’d expect from this restaurant group. Food was great though.

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you sharing your feedback with us, Jonny. We are continuously working hard to provide excellent service so we appreciate the opportunity to improve. We hope you give us another chance to impress you soon! Cheers! -Team YumCha

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Music change could be better, too obnoxious for the vibe of the restaurant and way too loud

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you for bringing this to our attention! We will be closely monitoring our music levels to ensure you are more comfortable during your next visit. -Team YumCha

  38. Wp2014

    Los Angeles

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, drink, and service

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you for sharing, we’re glad you loved YumCha! Looking forward to welcoming you back soon.

  39. Disappointing

    Denver

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Disappointing all around. Pad thia shouldn't even be called Pad Thai ok the menu - no noodles and overwhelming vinegar flavor.

    YumChaResponded on February 8, 2023Thank you for the feedback. We’re sorry to hear you did not enjoy our Pig’s Ear Pad Thai - that is one of our guest’s favorites! We think you might love our Wagyu Beef & Chinese Broccoli Chow Fun. The noodles are delicious! -Team YumCha

  40. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Good food, nice atmosphere, fairly quiet, overpriced though for what you get/what this place is meant to be, even on HH. There was hardly anyone there at 430pm for HH, but that may have been because of the cold/snow. Started to fill up later in the evening. Food was good, except the Pom Pom shrimp was more fried noodles than shrimp. Craft cocktails were good (the vanilla one was excellent), but couldn’t try one (out of something). Overall, it was a good experience and good food, our guests enjoyed it, but we’d think again about taking guests there given our surprise at the total bill when done. For that much, I think I’d rather just go next door to ChoLon.

    YumChaResponded on December 28, 2022Thank you for the feedback! We are glad to hear your group enjoyed your visit with us and we hope to welcome you back soon! -Team YumCha

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

YumCha is rated 4.6 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for YumCha

1520 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Off of 16th Street Mall, between Wynkoop and Blake St.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / LoDo

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sun 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Asian, Vietnamese, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Public transit

    16th Street Mall bus ride

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Lon Symensma

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (720) 638-8179

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact store for optional Private Events

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