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    Sun Wah Restaurant

    3.4 (101 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Asian Fusion
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Sesame Chicken
    Dana D.

    This place really surprised me. We live nearby but hadn't stopped in or ordered food because of the low ratings and poor reviews that we had read. We have tried numerous Chinese places in Denver that were just awful. We were really missing the Chinese food from back east, had a craving and decided to give it one last shot at Sun Wah. Usually when I order takeout, even if it's a place from right around the corner, it's not hot enough for me when I get home and I have to microwave it. All of our food was HOT. A plus for me! Our Sesame Chicken was cooked nicely - crispy on the outside! I was very happy to find that they gave us DUCK SAUCE in the bag, that I like to use on my egg rolls. All of the Chinese places that we visited around Denver in the past had no idea what duck sauce is ??? The prices are fair and the portions are large. Both my boyfriend and I were able to have dinner and take leftovers for lunch the next day. This is now our Chinese place in Denver!

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    I love their Lo mein. Huge portion and noodles are just right slightly thick and slightly soft. Friendly fast service.

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    Love this place! My favorite sesame chicken in whole Denver. Everything is made to order. Cleanest Chinese restaurant in Denver!

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    best shrimp fried rice that i have had. kinda pricey but totally worth it. always my go to eat place when i want chinese food.

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    W.O.W. We love Zomo for lunch and dinner. And now we love…read moreZomo for brunch too They open at 11am which is kind of sad. 10am would be awesome but it's worth the wait! As an appetizer, MA'S BANH BAO is our new favorite app. DELICIOUS dough, incredible filling, amazing syrup. 10/10 CURRIED BISCUITS & GRAVY is a 9/10. Unique flavor but absolutely delicious. We love the diversity of flavors here and this lived up to that expectation and standard. CHKN & PANDAN WAFFLE is also a 9/10. INCREDIBLE waffle. Amazing texture and taste. The chicken was delicious. Overall, our breakfast/brunch was incredible. The Vietnamese coffee is also 10/10. We're excited to come back for another brunch here and bring our family.

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    Jing - JING dining room

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    I came here on a Friday night with two family friends. We had reservations for the patio, but there…read morewere still open tables available for walk-ins. From the second I walked in, service was impeccable, welcoming, and helpful. Staff went above and beyond to walk me to the restroom (as it was my first time dining here), out to my patio table, and quickly brought water. Everyone was dressed up for the occasion, chandeliers were lining the interior with a gorgeous and sophisticated look, and the music was a fun K-Pop/dance vibe. Our table of three started with the Buddha Button (essentially a lemon drop martini with Deep Eddy's and a special flower that invigorates your taste buds to create a literal "party in your mouth"). Anything cold adds to the buzzing, vibrating energy; pair the flower with a cold cocktail and it's a phenomenal experience! We also had a bottle of white wine - it was to be expected: tasty. We tried the crab rangoons and thought they were a fun snack, although $21 for four rangoons was tough. I could've gone to Panda Express and gotten four for $3.99 and called it a day. Christine and I both had the Miso Sea Bass - easily the crowd favorite. Even though it was light, it was very flavorful with the sauce, mushrooms, and rice included in the meal. It was mostly filling, though charging $64 for that as the main entree is quite a big stretch. The crowd winner was our server, Maddie. She had amazing recommendations, a full understanding of the menu, and was very attentive and personable. Overall, fun experience! The price for the quantity of food makes it a dubious chance of returning, but A+ for the staff!

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