The food is good and the service is good. However, they will only bring one person's order and make your dinner mate wait for his or hers for up to 5 minutes. That was a bit annoying to me, but my best gal told me they always do it that way, so be prepared. The prices are reasonable, so you can take a family and not break the bank. read more

Visited Columbine Gardens after hearing some glowing reviews from someone and reading the Yelp reviews, but decided the place just isn't for me. Perhaps it can rated high as "Americanized Chinese food", along with Panda Express, with everything heavily breaded and fried, plus some sort of gooey sweet or spicy sauce on top. The nearby Jasmien Garden, and the newly opened Sakura, rate higher on the authentic scale for me and the food, in my opinion, also better. As for the service, maybe I went on a bad night, but the ladies working there didn't seem very friendly... :( read more

I have been a regular customer of Columbine Gardens for 15 years. The management has changed, but the menu remains the same. Lunch combo is an excellent deal, takeout or dine-in. The service is 3 out of 5 stars, but the food is consistent. My only complaint is if you are MSG sensitive (as my husband is), you may have a bad experience. read more

the food was amazing, dining here is a great choice.

I know I'll be driving from the Springs for this place. Amazing portion size, fried wontons very tasty. Beef and Broccoli was good, they automatically serve hot tea when you come in. Had steamed dumplings which were so so, but overall a very solid meal. I had the Jampong....this is honestly a meal for two or three people. It was very inexpensive but was amazing! Nice sweet broth with some good kick. Our kids (two around 10 and one teen) all loved it. Funny story though...this a$$hat sat next to us and spilled tea on himself when he sat down. Claimed he didn't know what it was and threw a fit. The server stayed very calm and was very polite (offered ice, napkins ect) and the guy was a jerk. They comp'd his meal...turns out he goes there about every two weeks. Yet the staff played it with grace...just to highlight their kindness if their staff. We will be going back read more

Delicious food, served piping hot and quickly too! Friendly staff and overall a wonderful experience. Highly recommended! We will be back!!

I only gave one star because you have to....Ordered take out for me, my husband and guest. I wasn't hungry so decided not to eat - Thank God, because husband and guest are both so ill they may need to go to urgent care. Avoid at all costs! read more

Prices keep going up, it's only rice and fried chicken pieces. I really liked this place when Lisa was running it when I lived in the area, we could understand her. I don't want to sound mean but the language barrier is frustrating and have been over charged a few times. Please stop raising prices and give bigger portions, you guys will do better. read more

I was enjoying a relaxing dinner tonight when I was greeted by a cockroach came through the cracks in the wall above the faux paneling. I killed it with my napkin then gave the smashed carcass to the waitress. She seemed undisturbed by this, I paid my bill and left. I will not be back and I'll be calling the health department tomorrow! read more

In our opinion, the food here is very, very good. We've tried numerous items from their menu and we've yet to have something that we weren't disappointed in eating. The Chicken Fried Rice (without peas and carrots - due to allergies) is delicious!! Not sure how they do it, but it's a meal alone if you like simple, comfort food. They do have "delivery" within a 3 mile radius... but it's not advertised and you have to ask specifically for it. Be prepared to offer at least a $7-10 tip, as this is about what delivery fees run for most restaurants in Denver. read more

I'm done with this place. I ordered curry chicken and it was so watery it could have passed for soup. Not sure what the deal is but the must have an aversion to corn starch. read more

Decided to try this place a few months ago when our usual place was closed. The service was ok. We asked if they had any signature dishes or recommendations. They said we should try the crystal chicken and that they are known for this. We also got some typical food as well. Was not overly impressed with any of it - especially the Crystal Chicken. We left 95% of the Crystal Chicken and 60% of the rest of our food. Did not take anything home. read more

Okay, I know that its nice to have the full experience when going out for Chinese food, but I am all for the lady that works at the front desk that speaks English as her first language. I picked up food to go and she asked if I wanted hot tea or water, sat me in a booth, asked me if I was okay and kept me updated on the status of my order. I love this! I don't have to wonder what's happening or use charades for questions, its kind of awesome. Food is great too, but that lady made it all so much better! read more

I ordered takeout and it was the best pork fu young I have ever had!Take out was prompt and when we went into the restaurant to pick it up it seemed cozy and clean .we will definitely be back again read more

This used to be my go-to Chinese restaurant in the area for over a decade but after the sale to new owners the quality took a nose dive. After reading the good recent reviews I decided to give it another chance and while the food has advanced from awful (1 star) to "meh" (2 stars), the service continues to be not great. Advice to the servers, speaking in more than one syllable and cracking a smile on occasion is allowed. read more

We ate here because of the good reviews, but I am severely disappointed. The food was far from fresh, very bland, and our sesame chicken was so sugary it was almost inedible. We ate just the rice with soy sauce so we didn't have to eat what we ordered. Then seeing the bill of $25 dollars for two of us was very upsetting. Definely not worth it and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

I was so impressed when I asked to substitute tofu for chicken when ordering chicken with garlic sauce. The result was delicious! The variety of vegetables was fresh and abundant. I will definitely be ordering it again! read more

Best Jjamppong ever! Been all over the country and I can't find better. It's a huge dish and is more then enough for two people.

Very fast service and tasty food too! When we checked in thru Yelp, we received a free crab cheese wonton appetizer! Thanks Yelp! I had the szechuan pork-super yummy! If we ever through Monument again, we would stop here for lunch or dinner! read more

My favorite chinese restaurant!!! Their crystal shrimp makes my world go round. I have never been to a place that's as great as columbine garden. 5 stars for a great staff and great food! read more

Haven't had "Chinese" food in the Springs in years, but was hungry and checked this place out. Menu is the typical Americanized Chinese menu. Ordered the Szechuan Chicken and was very disappointed in how bland it was with absolutely no spice. Expected to see Szechuan pepper corns in the dish, but not even a hint of it! Couldn't figure out what made the dish "Szechuan". Can't believe there's not a single authentic Chinese restaurant in the Springs. More and more Americans are traveling to China and know what real Chinese food is (it is freaking awesome if you don't know what it's like). How come all these Chinese restaurant owners are still stuck in the 1970s/80s style of Americanized Chinese???? Still have to drive all the way up to Denver for decent authentic Chinese! read more

Ya, so,, Jasmine garden on the other side of 105 is one thing, this, is a whole lot different. Ive had Chinese food all my life. The first thing I remember my parents doing when we bought our first house was to find a good chinse joint. This place is not it. I touched my food. and so did my Asian girlfriend, and that was it. I am not trying to be stereotypical but you can know a lot about a Chinese place if you see Asians there or enjoying it. Same thing of an Italian restaurant, Greek gyros, Russian borsche, and so on and so forth. Well this place, save your money. That's all I gotta say. read more

We have only done take out here but seriously love this place! They give you a ton of food and it's nice and fresh

The absolute best in Monument. Great service for both lunch and dinner. I like the Jampong special with extra egg rolls. Prices are awesome and take out is always available. A gem for the folks in the Monument area. read more

We ordered chicken with almonds, General Tso's chicken, and crab rangoons. The general tso's was ok. But it was a little chewy. The flavor was bright and nice. But the chicken seemed to be overcooked. The almond chicken was not good. It had no flavor. It was basically a pile of chicken, nuts, and tony veggie pieces. You just don't want to keep eating it. But the crab rangoons were awesome. They had super thick shells, and tasted hand made rather than frozen like every ghet Chinese place. read more

Huge portions, two plates of food can easily serve a family of four (with hungry teenagers). Really nice staff and excellent customer service. Clean and quiet. Will definitely go back. read more

We were served a wonderful hot tea upon arrival. Excellent service, average price $$. The Pork with Garlic Sauce had a lot of bell pepper, (I don't like bell pepper). I liked the twice cooked pork it had a nice spicy kick!! read more

We highly recommend this restaurant. My husband and I had the large Chicken and Broccoli combination platter. It included choice of soup , one egg roll and one crab ragoon. They served plenty of chicken and broccoli on a plate and your choice of rice in a bowl. Plenty of food for two people to share. It's also a clean restaurant, reasonably priced with super fast service. read more

The lemon chicken and the sesame chicken are excellent. Cheese and crab wantons are the best! Local and great value.

This is a great local Chinese restaurant. My father in-law found it and recommended it to us. The bottom line, good Chinese food that is inexpensive and comes out quick! Plus, the helpings are great. We will definitely be coming here again! Best local Chinese food we've found. read more

I have ordered from them several times and both times my order has come packed with onions and just a few slices of meat. We had 2 Mongolian beef and 1 Mongolian chicken both were so clogged with onions that at the end of our meal the plate was stacked full of just onions. We also ordered the wonton soup and it came with just 3 little wontons and the rest broth. Won't come back. read more

Average Chinese food restaurant. Needs to deliver :) Safest bet in monument area. The staff is a little short and to the point but doesn't deter us from ordering to go!! read more

Ordered takeout for date night in and was impressed by the fast turn around time, quality of the Lo main and honey chicken. A lot more food for the money than the other options in Monument- it became enough for a couple of meals! read more

Horrible! Ordered take out Kung Pao chicken, got it home and wondered what I had! Looked like cheap, boiled peanuts, celery, water chestnuts and morsels of chicken that looked like dog food! Threw the whole thing out! read more

This is my personal favorite Chinese restaurant. They serve great food at cheap prices (especially at lunchtime). The staff is extremely friendly, and they get to know you after just a couple of visits. I actually feel like part of their family when I come in. My favorite thing on the menu is the Jampong, a large bowl of somewhat spicy soup with shrimp, chicken , pork, and beef, along with noodles and a bunch of different veggies. On a cold day you can't beat it, as evidenced by the fact that nearly everyone in the restaurant orders it when the weather turns icey. I also appreciate that the different dishes are unique, meaning the way the meat and vegetables are cut are different by menu item. Not only do the individual dishes taste different, but they also look different and have different textures as well. If you are in the area, definitely give them a try. You'll be glad you did. read more

Delicious food, great prices and very friendly staff! Best Chinese I've ever had. The tofu with veggies is delicious and they give you such a large portion, that comes with soup (spicy sour is so good) and a cream cheese rangoon, eggroll and hot tea! Great place to get out of the cold and have a tasty, inexpensive meal with sweet staff. read more

Have eaten there lots of times., enjoy the food., prices are right., service., well, ok. The waiter rushes to your table., "ready to order., well, no, let me look at the menu, first, ok" he says., minutes later he is back, ready., so we order., water is poured., food is on the table., and every minute we are there., they are clearing the table, as we ate., right in front of us., no concern that they are intrupting our dinner., still clearing the table, she brings more water., again, "are you finished, no, ok., will be back., need a box" So, took the box., finished our meal., paid the bill., and not coming back., have done that each time we go there., and it is enough., If you are only interested in getting our food to us., "then become a take out only place., not a restaurant" please., so going to Jasmine instead, from now on!!! read more

This is my favorite Chinese restaurant! Super good hot and sour soup and my favorite dish is General Tao's Chicken - yum! Hot Tea is free and served to the table right when we sit down.There's definitely nothing here I don't like. Including the prices and portions ;) I always have leftovers for a few days. read more

Been here twice and it was great both times! Had the orange chicken and also vegetable lo mein. My friend had sweet and sour tofu and she said it was amazing. Very friendly staff! read more

We're new to town so finding good Chinese is critical. What a great surprise to find this gem (thanks Yelp!). We had an order of egg rolls, pork lo mein and the Mongolian beef. All were very tasty and did not have that heaviness that you get from all this fried stuff. The prices are very good considering the large portions. We will definitely be back. UPDATE: Pleased to report that the leftovers were still really good. read more