Went in today after a shift. The restaurant felt very local and authentic but also kind of…read moreneglected, like any regard for the aesthetic has been kind of abandoned for a while. I ordered the shrimp spring rolls and a small rare steak pho, the spring rolls were not very good I think the cilantro was too dominant, and overpriced (every other Thai/viet restaurant I've been to in Aurora has been about $1-2 cheaper). The pho was good though and the small portion is well sized in my opinion and a great deal. I was served by an older gentleman and a younger lady; I'm not sure if something was lost in translation between me and the man but he was pretty loud with me and very dismissive when I asked for the WiFi (he just said no WiFi although they had one, maybe employees only I really don't know). He didn't speak to me much and wouldn't reply after I'd thank him for serving me the food or filling waters, and I noticed he was a lot friendlier to the other guests. He also was staring at me a lot as I'd eat which made me uncomfortable. It's possible I'm overthinking it but I honestly felt like I gave a lot of opportunities to kind of establish a little bit friendlier conversation and he just wasn't with it. I started to think that maybe he was worried I'd dine and dash since I came alone and whatever else he gathered from my appearance. It made me uneasy enough that I asked to pay before I finished eating because again I assumed that must have been why I was getting that kind of treatment. Regardless, I definitely won't come back. There's better pho out there and definitely places in the same genre of eating with a much better ambience.

I live a 10min walk from this place and really wanted to love it. I came on a Sunday afternoon with…read moremy roommate and we were the only people in the restaurant. There's a full bar, which I recommend you take advantage of. Pricing is pretty standard, about $15-$20 for an entree. I ordered the green curry with beef. It was delicious! My roommate ordered spring rolls and a Thai tea with boba. Her spring rolls fell apart, tasted mid, and the sauce didn't save it. Her drink also didn't hit; she didn't end up finishing it. I'm pretty torn about whether or not I want to return. If I did, it's because the staff were actually super nice and I'd wanna support nice people. Just might not order a spring roll or Thai tea next time

Very good dishes properly prepared chicken lo.mein and orange chicken were very good…read moregood

Ordered Pad Thai and Drunken noodles. Both dishes were so dry. No sauce! Mount of noodles with…read morelittle to none veggies. I mean how can one ruin Pad Thai and Drunken noodles? Won't be back

This restaurant has a great variety of options to choose from - sushi, bento boxes, "traditional"…read moredishes and boba drinks. It's an easy go-to for our group. We're always happy with the quality of the food. Service is hit and miss. Sometimes it takes awhile for a server to come to the table, even when they're not busy.

Ummm I truly love a great sushi place. The waiter was just a…read more5/5 , hard worker and super sweet. The gyoza was good. I got the Colorado roll and it was ok Same with the rainbow roll Really wished that something separated this place from others Love the culture that is represented in the whole restaurant within the decorations

I found this spot specifically thru the "Top 100" 2026 list on Yelp…read more This is one of the few restaurants featured in Colorado, so I had this spot on my list. After finally making it out with my friends during my travels to Denver, I can definitely see why it was reviewed well enough to make it. The Banh Mi sold here aren't the typical Banh Mis you would find in Viet shops because they put their own twist on these traditional sandwiches. They have really unique options & a good variety of meat choices. It seems to have some French/Japanese/Korean influences woven into these creations. The menu in-store also offers detailed photos of whats inside as to help you make your very difficult decision on what to get. I personally got to try PHO-FRENCH DIP which features beef brisket. Upon first bite, it was delicious! The brisket is plenty. The hoisin & sriracha sauce paired with it all. The veggies appeared fresh & crunchy. The bread was fully baked in-store. Since it's a tribute to the french dip, they had their own rich pho broth type soup to dip it in which complemented the sandwich well. The dip was good enough to kinda drink as well. Overall, I felt the food offered here is great - you can't go wrong with any decision. My friends and I said that we were all impressed & would like to come back again if possible. I too would want to come back to try their braised pork belly next time because that looked good!

Love the banh mi here! We ordered the chicken katsu and braised pork belly banh mi! Both were super…read morefilling and delicious with fresh veggies. The meat was tender, flavorful and cooked really well. My favorite was definitely the chicken katsu. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying. Would definitely come back! Service here is great! The worker was super nice and welcoming, waited patiently while we were ordering and offered great suggestions.

Great service enjoyed the food and felt very welcome definitely coming back more often. The…read morerestaurant was well maintained

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to get a little of everything. A friend told me about this place…read moreand glad I stopped by. It was not too busy when we got there but by the end all the tables were fairly full. Started off with their BOGO SAKE and a few beers . Ordered the chefs choice of sashimi and were pleasantly surprised with the selection given . It was fresh and delicious. I little thickly cut but the taste was very good. A little yellowtail, white fatty tuna and albacore to start it off with a delicious yummy roll that melted into my mouth. We ordered a few bento boxes because for the price you just had too . It was affordable , fresh, pleasant and full of flavor . From the wonton soup , to the shrimp tempura , to the orange chicken my family was happy. Will definitely be back and ended the evening with the owner stopping by at the table to ask how was the food which just made me feel welcomed and ready to come back soon ! Give it a try next time you are in the area. Nice little gem in between lots of good staple restaurants .

I ordered Mapo tofu, sautéed string beans, and beef noodle soup to go. They were boxed well with…read morecardboard on the bottom of the bag for additional support. The mapo tofu tasted excellent and was spicy with plenty of minced pork. The same goes for the sautéed string beans. They were extremely delicious. As for the beef noodle soup, it was a bit on the salty side but the flavor and the texture of the beef was really good. Would definitely come back again.

Craved for something hot and hearty in a bitter cold Friday afternoon, so drove to China Cafe in…read moreAurora for their authentic Northeastern dishes. As you can imagine, for a weather like this, the place was quite empty, but soon enough, other customers drifting in, ordering same hearty dishes, such as their signature pickled cabbage pot with pork, mixed veggie with pork ribs stew and yellow croaker with tofu stew. Besides the pickled cabbage pot with pork, also ordered sweet sour guo bao rou and dill with pork steamed dumplings. The pickled cabbage was crisp but tender, with a refreshing tang that wasn't overpowering. The pork belly were lean and soft. The broth balanced the sour and savory well, very flavorful and incredibly satisfying. Their sweet sour guo bao rou was among the best, if not the best, in town, perfectly fried with a crispy exterior and tender meat inside. The sweet-sour balance was spot-on, neither overly sour nor sweet and paired wonderfully with rice. Never tried their handmade dill with pork dumplings before. The skin of their Northeastern style dumplings was thin but chewy with generous fillings. The dill had a very distinctive aromatic taste but complemented the pork filling well. Also heard dill warmed the stomach, making it perfect for cold weather like this.

A few issues I had with my first and only visit here:…read more -ordering. It was a Monday $5 bowl day, but the self serve kiosk wasn't allowing sign in or discounts. No one greeted me and I awkwardly stood at the front while someone walked past me and didn't hear me say "excuse me" for help. 7 minutes to finally acknowledge me and take my order. -timing. I easily waited over, yes over, half an hour for food on a LUNCH break. Similar to other reviewers, I was not informed they were behind (there were maybe 5 others in the restaurant total) nor told there was an excessive wait for order at the counter style food. -food. 3/5 stars for the food. It was good, but overpriced ($18 for a bowl of noodles?) and enough so that I wouldn't return without some kind of push. Inside was quiet, but a few tables I tried to sit at were dirty and no one appeared to be cleaning or doing anything out front the entire hour I was there

This is a really god lunch spot for the DTC crew! They're quick, it's delicious, portion sizes are…read moregood. They're recently redid their sitting area to be more of a restaurant where they take your order and bring the food to you vs you ordering at the counter and then they bring it out. It was fine and I'll get used to it. Our server Mike, was very nice and very attentive, maybe a little too attentive, but he's young and will learn to "read the table". With the new structure sitting area is very open and clean!

TOP TIER…read more First time and we were NOT disappointed . Our server was extremely attentive and walked us through the menu. He even gave us a little history about the restaurants 30 year history of being in that exact same spot. BONUS: Your meal is discounted if you pay cash!!!

Vietnamese spot with classics and some other Asian items too…read more Food: 4.5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 (bun bowls $17) Opentableable: no Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Crispy egg rolls: bumpy crispy exterior and filled with pork inside. Delightful version. 4.5 stars - Bun bowls: large sized with soft noodles and fresh veggies. Pork was in small slices and glazed a bit and full shrimp was plump which I loved since some places give you flat small butterflied overcooked pieces. 4.25 stars - Chicken dumplings: steamed with a good thin wrapper and tasty filling. 4 stars - Ginger ale: freshly made with real chunks of ginger and some sweetness. 4 stars - Nice semi circle booths in the back - Decor: cute white lights, greenery, and Asian art pieces. Lowlights: - Took a while to come take our order but think they were short staffed that day but gave us a few appetizers which I appreciated.