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Condé Nast TravelerNov 8, 2025

In Denver, New Restaurants Honor a Long-Erased Chinatown

In downtown Denver, a hub for the Chinese American community dating back to the 1880s, the next generation of chefs are embracing their heritage.

Restaurant born from successful New York pop-ups.

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  • Hop AlleyRestaurantMichelin Bib Gourmand awardee known for la zi ji.
  • LoDoNeighborhoodDistrict formerly known as Hop Alley.
  • Colorado Asian Pacific United (CAPU)PlaceOrganization memorializing Asian American and Pacific Islander histories.
  • Yuan WontonRestaurantFood truck turned brick-and-mortar known for handmade dumplings.
  • Sweets and SourdoughRestaurantBakery sharing space with Yuan Wonton.
  • Nana’s Dim SumRestaurantRestaurant with seven Denver locations serving handmade dim sum.
  • MAKfamRestaurantRestaurant born from successful New York pop-ups.
  • KizakiRestaurantSushi restaurant earning a Michelin star.
  • Sap SuaRestaurantVietnamese restaurant named on best new restaurant lists.
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