Restaurants in Uptown
Chinatown Bistro
One of 5 restaurants we've tracked near Uptown.
Things to Know
Chinatown Bistro is a casual Chinese restaurant in Denver specializing in authentic Cantonese-style dishes like General Tao chicken and Mongolian pork, known for fresh, flavorful home-style cooking and generous portions.
Reviewers consistently praise the food for tasting genuinely fresh and well-made rather than generic takeout, with balanced flavors that aren't greasy or overly sweet, though the fried rice is a weak spot.
- ✓General Tao chicken and Mongolian pork deliver bold, authentic flavors with real spice and heat
- ✓Singapore noodles and sesame chicken are perfectly balanced—not greasy, not overly sweet
- ✓Food comes out hot and clearly made fresh, with generous portions
- ✓Friendly, quick service even when busy, and sturdy packaging for takeout orders
- ⚠Fried rice is inconsistent—described as cold in the middle or lacking flavor; steamed or brown rice recommended instead
- ⚠Salt & Pepper Beef can be oversalted and fatty with minimal actual meat
- ⚠Limited seating; primarily a takeout-focused restaurant
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM
What Visitors Say
S D
3 months ago
Not gonna lie, I’m a Chinese food snob and have found it very hard to find good Chinese food in denver since moving here last year. I ordered the General Tao chicken with fried rice along with the hot and sour. The chicken and soup were 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Great flavor and spice! I’ve had better fried rice but it was still good. I suspect getting a full fried rice meal would have more flavor. Overall solid selection. I’ll be going back to try some other options.
Evelyn
4 months ago
Salt & Pepper Beef was a huge disappointment. Unless you like balls of salt and oil with minimal beef that's mostly fatty. My plain lo mein was cold in the middle like it was microwaved. Now I have huge portions of this stuff that I don't want to eat.
Madeline Huggins
a month ago
We love ordering here! This is our go to place for a good Chinese dinner! Their food is great and the service is always friendly. They pay close attention to detail, and ensure everything is packaged well with sturdy boxes and recently new and sturdy custom bags. If you have not been here before, give them a try! We tried another place nearby a few months ago and never again... we were missing Chinabistro! This place is our go to spot for a great comfort meal. Thank you Chinatown Bistro, see you again soon!!
Todd Gleason
4 months ago
I ordered the Mongolian pork. It was very tasty and a little reminiscent of a favorite restaurant of mine from the '90s. The fried rice was so-so; if I were going again I'd just get steamed rice or brown rice. The egg roll was crisp and delicious. Definitely recommend. Only a few seats as this is clearly more of a takeout restaurant (also reminiscent of that '90s restaurant).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chinatown Bistro worth it in Uptown?
Reviewers consistently praise the food for tasting genuinely fresh and well-made rather than generic takeout, with balanced flavors that aren't greasy or overly sweet, though the fried rice is a weak spot. Known for: authentic cantonese flavors, made fresh daily.
What do visitors love about Chinatown Bistro?
General Tao chicken and Mongolian pork deliver bold, authentic flavors with real spice and heat Singapore noodles and sesame chicken are perfectly balanced—not greasy, not overly sweet Food comes out hot and clearly made fresh, with generous portions Friendly, quick service even when busy, and sturdy packaging for takeout orders
Is there anything to know before visiting Chinatown Bistro?
Fried rice is inconsistent—described as cold in the middle or lacking flavor; steamed or brown rice recommended instead Salt & Pepper Beef can be oversalted and fatty with minimal actual meat Limited seating; primarily a takeout-focused restaurant
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