Restaurants in Denver Suburbs
Ugly Rice
Rates above the average for restaurants near Denver Suburbs — one of 61 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Ugly Rice is a small, vibrant Korean restaurant known for its fried chicken, bibimbap, and bulgogi bowls, located in a K-pop atmosphere venue with an owner-operator who actively engages with customers.
This tiny spot punches above its weight with consistently excellent Korean comfort food and a genuinely welcoming owner who makes customers feel like part of the community.
- ✓Fried chicken is consistently praised as awesome and a standout item
- ✓Owner Brendan is deeply involved, memorable, and treats customers like family
- ✓Food is made fresh to order, even accommodates dietary preferences like vegetarian options
- ✓Vibrant K-pop atmosphere and presentation makes eating here feel special
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
People Order
- —teriyaki tofu bowl
- —kimchi fried rice
- —bulgogi beef bowl
- —bibimbap
What Visitors Say
Hana Lee
3 months ago
Brendan guys not Brandon! Lol anyways this brother is a loving and hard working citizen that cherishes his community with everything he got. Once he had a big hand accident but he still came to church and he made us bobas for the summer vbs. We love you! ❤️ food is always good just can’t find the pictures right now 👍
Frank N.
9 months ago
1st time here. Tried the nuggets with garlic parm sauce. It was good. The kimchi fried rice was on point. The boba mango was good. The best item was the the teriyaki tofu bowl! Would tried other menu items in the future
StanZilla
4 months ago
Very lil restaurant but the food is GREAT!! been here few times and always delivered. The fried chicken is AWESOME!!! we also try the galbi bowl and bulgogi bowl, all was GOOD!! absolutely will be coming here again and again and again Thank you!
Lavoyd Anderson
5 months ago
OMG it's been years since I had bulbogi beef and they had it and IT WAS AMAZING!!! I also got the 7 dumplings. Great little find and the best part they had food for my Herbivore. My wife is a vegetarian and she loved the glass noodles and veggies with spring rolls. Fast service and it was was made fresh. Definitely another place for date night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ugly Rice worth it in Denver Suburbs?
This tiny spot punches above its weight with consistently excellent Korean comfort food and a genuinely welcoming owner who makes customers feel like part of the community. Known for: fresh korean food, incredible owner energy.
What should I order at Ugly Rice?
Popular choices at Ugly Rice include teriyaki tofu bowl, kimchi fried rice, bulgogi beef bowl, bibimbap.
What do visitors love about Ugly Rice?
Fried chicken is consistently praised as awesome and a standout item Owner Brendan is deeply involved, memorable, and treats customers like family Food is made fresh to order, even accommodates dietary preferences like vegetarian options Vibrant K-pop atmosphere and presentation makes eating here feel special
How expensive is Ugly Rice?
Ugly Rice is moderately priced, with a 4.7-star rating from 211 Google reviews.
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