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Restaurants in Curtis Park

Pig and Tiger

4.7
201 Google reviews

Rates above the average for restaurants near Curtis Park — one of 23 we've tracked here.

Things to Know

Pig and Tiger is an elevated Taiwanese fusion restaurant in Denver's Five Points/LoDo area known for its crispy fried chicken and creative takes on classic Taiwanese dishes, located in a moody, intimate downtown space.

Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant's ability to elevate classic Taiwanese dishes with creative twists and impeccable execution, particularly the crispy fried chicken that stands out as exceptional.

  • Taiwanese fried chicken that's exceptionally crispy with complex flavors from spicy orange honey or sweet-spicy drizzle
  • Thoughtful flavor details like housemade chili oil, chili sauce in wontas, and balanced spice in sesame noodles
  • Sophisticated cocktails like the Mei Mei and Baobing Sour that impress as much as the food
  • Dark, moody atmosphere that feels elevated without being pretentious, great for dates or catching up with friends
  • Attentive, accommodating service that makes diners feel well cared for
  • Inconsistent seasoning across dishes—some reviewers found items like mapo tofu and hot and sour soup too salty, while sesame noodles and jellyfish salad struck others as bland
  • 15-minute wait times even with a reservation
  • Metered street parking only in the LoDo area can be inconvenient
  • Higher-end pricing reflects the elevated concept but may not align with all budgets

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM

Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Closed now

People Order

  • Taiwanese fried chicken
  • Steamed pork belly buns
  • Sesame noodles with housemade chili oil
  • Mei Mei cocktail
  • Shaved ice dessert

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What Visitors Say

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Tina Prekaski

3 weeks ago

This was the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. The steamed pork bow buns were delicious and truly everything was amazing! Many compliments to the Chef. For the quality of food you got the price was right for me. There’s a great ambience and the service was impeccable! I will definitely be coming back.

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Vandana Apte

2 months ago

Loved everything we had! The mei mei cocktail was incredible (and offered zero proof!). We especially loved the details--the chili sauce in the wontons, the eggs in the rice dish, and the spicy orange honey that came with the fried chicken. The shaved ice dessert was nice and refreshing (although not our favorite). The atmosphere was fun as well. Only complaints were we did have to wait for 15 min even though we had a reservation and the chicken was a bit too salty. But definitely worth checking out!

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Justin Hsiang

a month ago

As a taiwanese american that grew up in LA im pretty wary of "elevated" Taiwanese food, but I think Pig and Tiger did a great job with taking classic Taiwanese dishes and tastefully adding a twist to make the experience better. I would honestly say this beats out any elevated Taiwanese restaurants I have had in LA. Fried chicken was so crispy and the rice was such a pleasant pairing! Sesame noodles were perfectly flavored with a great mix of seasonable veggies. Great with their housemade chili oil! Hot and sour soup doesn't really taste like regular hot and sour soup but it tasted good and was pretty damn hot! Overall great experience and probably some of my favorite Asian food I've had in Denver!

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David Choi

3 months ago

Pig and Tiger is a new Taiwanese fusion restaurant in the LoDo area of Downtown Denver. Looking at it from outside, it may not seem like much, but upon walking in, one can sense that they will have a culinary experience. Do be aware that the only parking in the area is metered and timed street parking. I loved the atmosphere here. Dark, moody, great for catching up with a friend or to take someone on a date that you want to impress. The music and overall sound levels in there make it so conversation flows naturally. Service was on point. Our server accommodated all of our requests and took care of us very well. Huge kudos there! The food overall was good albeit either very salty or not salty enough. The mapo tofu and sweet and sour soup I found to be overwhelmingly salty. The mapo tofu in particular I had to eat with a healthy spoonful of rice to endure the saltiness. Sesame noodles and jellyfish salad were very bland in my opinion and I felt like I needed extra sauce or salt for those. Prices are on the higher end but along the lines of what you would expect for a higher end restaurant in Downtown Denver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pig and Tiger worth it in Curtis Park?

Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant's ability to elevate classic Taiwanese dishes with creative twists and impeccable execution, particularly the crispy fried chicken that stands out as exceptional. Known for: elevated taiwanese comfort food, perfectly executed.

What should I order at Pig and Tiger?

Popular choices at Pig and Tiger include Taiwanese fried chicken, Steamed pork belly buns, Sesame noodles with housemade chili oil, Mei Mei cocktail, Shaved ice dessert.

What do visitors love about Pig and Tiger?

Taiwanese fried chicken that's exceptionally crispy with complex flavors from spicy orange honey or sweet-spicy drizzle Thoughtful flavor details like housemade chili oil, chili sauce in wontas, and balanced spice in sesame noodles Sophisticated cocktails like the Mei Mei and Baobing Sour that impress as much as the food Dark, moody atmosphere that feels elevated without being pretentious, great for dates or catching up with friends Attentive, accommodating service that makes diners feel well cared for

Is there anything to know before visiting Pig and Tiger?

Inconsistent seasoning across dishes—some reviewers found items like mapo tofu and hot and sour soup too salty, while sesame noodles and jellyfish salad struck others as bland 15-minute wait times even with a reservation Metered street parking only in the LoDo area can be inconvenient Higher-end pricing reflects the elevated concept but may not align with all budgets

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