Omg!!! The food here was amazing! One of the best meals I have had in a while! Everything was so flavorful and perfectly cooked! My favorite was the French toast, crunchy on the outside and warm, soft, and savory on the inside. It was also good I usually don't like anything with coconut and this has it in there. Never would've guessed that's what I was eating because of the way they incorporated all of the other ingredients! Me and my friends ate the ants on a tree, the Korean chicken, sweet and sour chicken, the potatoes, French toast, and the Korean corn dog. We shared everything and all were very full by the end. It was a great atmosphere to have a delicious dinner with friends! read more

Really wanted to love this place but it just fell short..... 3 oinks out of 5 We ordered the Beijing Dumplings but they never came. Then for our mains got the XINJIANG YANG ROU (cumin lamb) and CHAR SIU (Chinese bbq pork). The cumin lamb was fine but the char siu was just massive chunks of pork belly - not authentic at all. read more

The Ginger Pig - Xinjiang Yang Rou- Cumin Lamb Stir Fry - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I heard rave reviews about The Ginger Pig and finally was able to go to try for myself but was extremely let down. My husband and I were really looking forward to having a go-to Asian restaurant that was walking distance from our house. We did attempt to come one time prior, around 5pm on the weekend but it was already full. This time, we came on a Thursday before 5pm and there were plenty of tables. We started with the Smashed Cucumber Salad and the Beijing Style Dumplings that were on happy hour. I am not sure if the Soy Sauce was confused with the Black Vinegar jar for the cucumbers but they were extremely vinegary and that is coming from someone who loves adding vinegar to many Asian dishes. The Beijing dumplings were good, thicker wrapper but a hefty dumpling. We actually had to dip the cucumbers in the dumpling sauce that was a bit sweet to make the cucumbers more enjoyable. For main entrees, I got the Vietnamese Garlic Noodle and my husband got the Ants Climbing a Tree. As a Chinese person whose parents were born in Hong Kong, I have never had butter noodles before. The Vietnamese Garlic Noodles were butter noodles with shrimp and broccoli and garlic bits. I was extremely confused. It wasn't bad per se but... it was egg noodles with butter and shrimp essentially. Not worth $23 at all. The Ants Climbing a Tree was an overabundance of spice. Spice with no additional flavor. My husband loves spicy foods but he couldn't eat much of this. I took a break from my butter noodles and tried a bite of this and it was spicy upon touching my tongue and spicy as a lingering flavor. As to not waste food, he took this home and begrudgingly ate it for lunch and still was not pleased with it. We also ordered the Hong Kong French Toast. It has been a very long time since I had an authentic HK French Toast in HK but the taste is reminiscent of the actual dish. I liked the kaya coconut jam inside. This was my favorite of the meal. I do not understand the hype of Ginger Pig. If you are used to having Chinese fast casual food and wanted to venture more into authentic Chinese food, I suppose this would be good but I cannot recommend this. It is vey expensive for the basic food. I suppose the quality of the food is good, cooked well, but the flavors do not work for me. I will not be returning. I would rather have gone to Panda Express or Pei Wei (I don't even like Pei Wei) where my expectations would have been met instead of spending a lot of money and being disappointed with my food. read more

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Absolutely delicious food, but laughable service. My wife and I were blown away by our meal. Everything we tried was amazing. Our bellies were full, satisfied, and we couldn't have asked for a better dinner. Walked in for dinner around 7:30pm on a weeknight. It was decently busy. We waited at the hostess stand. We waited and waited. A server walked by without acknowledging us. Another person walked by without acknowledging us. And yet another person walked by and guess what...didn't acknowledge us. Do we smell bad? Is this normal service around here? Who ignores people inside a restaurant? Imagine if someone walked into your house and wasn't greeted. Wouldn't that be odd? Admittedly, this is such a pet peeve of mine and my tolerance for it is zero. And because of this, your mind starts to wander. Oh, is it because they got a nod from Michelin? Are we not cool enough to be here? Are they a pretentious restaurant? Is my money not good enough? To be honest, I'm surprised we didn't walk out. We waited five full minutes until one of the three aforementioned employees came up to us. So the vibes were off for the entire meal, but as someone who can take a step back, the food was freaking phenomenal. SHUI JIAO - BEIJING STYLE DUMPLINGS ($15) // pork & cabbage boiled dumplings, house dumpling sauce. Dumpling sauce was what I imagine crack would taste like. These were the perfect starter. KKANPUNGGI - KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN ($23) // fried chicken, spicy garlic gochujang sauce served with thai jasmine rice and chinese smashed cucumber salad. Crunchy and crispy on the outside, yet tender and juicy on the inside. This was better than some places that specialize in KFC. No notes! MI XAO TOI - VIETNAMESE GARLIC NOODLE ($23) // shrimp, egg noodles, broccoli, vietnamese garlic butter sauce. My wife's dish, I only took a bite. She loved it and did her happy dance the whole time. My only criticism was it didn't really taste like Asian food. To be honest, it kind of tasted like an Italian noodle dish I'd make at home. Either way, happy wife happy life. They add a 6% kitchen fee to every bill. So yeah, there's that. Will we come back? Yes, because the food is absolutely delicious. It kind of annoys me how good it is considering the poor service we received. I'm not one to completely trash a place, I can look past my own internal bias. But damnit, can y'all just be more hospitable next time? read more

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Disappointed. 69th birthday dinner on a Saturday evening at 6pm, party of 4. The food was decent to good but service was spotty, and our server was a little on the rude side. She barely acknowledged the birthday person in our party after I announced it, she awkwardly said oh and kept going with her intro spiel. The crab Rangoon was ok, it had a good filling but the wrapper was a little chewy. The spicy fried chicken appetizer special was dry. They wanted extra $ for mayo sauce, ridiculous. We tried the lamb, it had bits of bone and gristle but it was tasty and a decent amount of spice. The pork ribs were very tender and delicious. The sweet and "sour" chicken was not sour at all, it was a honey sweet sauce with a hint of spice. The birthday girl specifically wanted a good sweet and sour chicken, this is the reason I chose this place, in addition to having gluten free options for the one celiac in our party. Everything comes on plastic dishes. Not sure if the owners are aware of the toxic leaching that occurs when you put hot food into plastic, but I am and try to avoid plastic like the plague. Big turnoff, especially at a pricey full service restaurant. No candle on our mediocre expensive dessert, let alone even a happy birthday, and it was placed in front of the celiac who wasn't partaking. A "fresh baked" ice cream sandwich. I could make this at home for less than we paid and it would be far better. We were kicked out after 90 minutes even though we just spent $200 and were getting ready to leave anyway. There were no parties waiting for tables, so it seemed a little unnecessary. I didn't catch it until after I wrote in the tip, but they snuck in a 10% service fee that I tipped 20% on. Was not a special occasion experience, almost seemed like they were offended we brought gifts to celebrate. I really was hoping to find a good Chinese restaurant in the Denver area that we can frequent, but this is not it. We won't be back. read more

So glad I went here tonight! It's been on my list for years and I've definitely been missing out. The food came out really fast and our waitress was great, she was super friendly with lots of recommendations. Definitely order the Hong Kong French toast, the Mac salad, ants climbing a tree (spicy), and the tom yum tofu! You won't regret getting bunch if plates to share. read more

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The Ginger Pig is a Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized restaurant serving Asian street-style dishes and drinks. The restaurants lists Isabelle Farm as a main provider of farm-to-table organic vegetables; I particularly like their support and use of local farms and purveyors. AMBIANCE Colorful, minimal space with Chinese accents from paper lanterns and a neon sign asking "吃了吗？" meaning 'have you eaten yet?' A common Chinese question I heard growing up. SERVICE Knowledgeable, welcoming, helpful staff that genuinely love the too here too. FOOD 5/5 La Zi Ji Chicken: fried chicken with a Chinese 9 spice rub (who knew there was more than five spice?!) that's wonderfully savory, umami, sweet w pickled red bell pepper slices that are sweet n tart and pickled yet crisp. 5/5 GALAM PLEE PAD NAM PLA (THAI STIR FRIED CABBAGE) - PSC cabbage, garlic, fish sauce, nam prik pao chill jam (spicy, sour, salty, and sweet). I found this even more delicious cold after I refrigerated it. PARKING Limited spaces in lot. Street-side is best bet P.S. I really wanted to order the HAWAIIAN BUTTER MOCHI CAKE. Not getting it this time means I'll have to go back here a second time. read more

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My son had been to the Boulder location and told me how amazing the food is. I was in Denver and he really wanted to take me there. So my girlfriend and I went to the Denver location. All the stuff was very friendly and kept checking on us to make sure we were happy. The restaurant was very nice and clean. It was very busy, but was not too loud. The food was very delicious! It was as amazing as my son said it was. I will definitely be back. read more

The Ginger Pig - BBQ pork - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

What a fun flavor experience! I already find good tom yum soup to be so interestingly complex and all of those same notes of savory, tangy, aromatic, and fresh translated beautifully into a creamy pasta sauce that fully coated each strand of spaghetti. The burst tomatoes and slices of meaty mushroom made it even more fun to eat. My only complaint here is that the protein was rather skimpy. I think the dish probably had one shrimp and one mushroom total. Bummer. The Hong Kong French toast was exceptional. Golden and crispy crunchy on the outside, fluffy soft bread on the inside with a deliciously smooth kaya jam filling. Not too sweet. Could eat this every day. Will dream about it. I also tried the "Cink it again!" mocktail which was light and bright. It tasted mostly of fresh watermelon but the n/a liquor lent a depth to it that made it feel like an alcoholic drink in a good way. The vibe was more casual than I expected which is great. Love good, interesting food that feels approachable. We started with a server that was in training and forgot about us but someone else noticed after not too long and checked in on us. No big deal. It happens. They had a few other items on the menu that were very tempting. Looking forward to my next visit. read more

I still think about their Shrimp Toast. I got it delivered and it was still extremely crispy!! The herb sauce wasn't need but also delicious. I wish the cucumber salad was a bigger portion because I could have eaten it as a whole meal. Definitely overpriced for the portion. Korean Fried Chicken was crispy yet saucy. Not spicy despite the color and amount of chili. But of course everyone's spice tolerance is different. Mochi Cake was sticky and sweet. Definitely on the heavier side of dessert option but must try! For not physically eating at the restaurant the quality and taste of the dishes were fantastic. I will be back to try more! read more

The Ginger Pig - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I tried The Ginger Pig for the first time recently and it did not disappoint. I struggled to figure out what I wanted as everything sounded delicious but I ended up going with the Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad, Korean Fried Chicken, Korean Cornflake Dog and the Miso Chocolate Chip Cookies for a take-out order. FYI, the portions are huge. My food stayed hot and did well traveling from the restaurant to the house. Service was friendly and there were no mistakes with my order. The restaurant was clean and had a cool setup. I will definitely be going back. read more

Everything was amazing! Got a little bit of everything: French toast, dumplings, corn dog, lamb, brochi... food, presentation, vibes were all great!!! To top it off, they are dog friendly! read more

The tom yum noodles were super yummy (quite a bit sour but it is tom yum and I do love sour things) and captured the tom yum flavor really well in a spaghetti-like form factor. The char siu had good flavor but the chunks of pork were much too large. I think the dish could be improved a lot by using a fattier cut of pork as it was a bit dry, and I'm saying this as someone who generally prefers leaner cuts. The hong Kong style French toast was sooo good, and a very large portion size. I love kaya jam! We ordered a side of vanilla ice cream to have it a la mode, and it was just perfect. Id come back for this dessert alone. read more

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I think this place lives up to the hype. We try to visit every time we're in the area, and we've tried a good bit of the menu at this point. They've switch to tableside service rather than counter service, which I like. Everything has delicious strong flavors and the menu is large enough for a lot of exploring. The cocktails are also divine. Definitely give this place a try if you like Asian fusion, but go early because it gets very crowded! read more

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I was on a Michelin Bib Gourmand hunt in Denver and stumbled upon Ginger Pig on the Michelin page! The Xi Duo Shi or Hong Kong French Toast still haunts me to this day! As a self-professed foodie with a sweet tooth, this crunchy concoction and masterpiece of a dessert was definitely a treat. I would say the menu at Ginger Pig is Asian fusion because they have a mix of Thai, Filipino, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine! The vibe was pretty lively inside.. but my only qualm was that my food definitely took longer than I anticipated. Nonetheless, I enjoyed my Tom Yum Noodle. I vow to come back to try the other entrees! :) read more

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Small parking lot, but plenty of space to sit inside and outside. A few of us went to check it out and split a bunch of the dishes so that we each could try some. Among them all, the char sit stood out with flavorful crunchy skin and tender meat inside. The cabbage sauce was tasty with a good crunch from the sesame. And the HK French toast for dessert was perfectly sweet with a mochi like interior to give that soft/chewy texture inside where outside was crunchy. Overall, I would return to try other dishes. read more

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it was popping it reminded me of street food asia / rowland heights plaza establishments hahaha we ordered the zhang noodles, tom yum noodles, char siu pork, karage, and soju -- and some dishes came with free rice and pickled cucumbers!! read more

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This place was solid - we went December 23rd at 5:30pm and got seated for 4 right away. Food came out super fast even though every table in the restaurant was filled. We ordered a lot since it was still happy hour with 3 appetizers, then shared 3 entrees but were too full to order the French toast as dessert. The cabbage stole the show and I personally loved the chicken and tom yum noodles, tho the noodles were quite ginger heavy. Will come back for sure when we need more comfort food! read more

The Ginger Pig - Galam Plee Pad Nam Pla - Thai Cabbage, Smashed Furikake Potatoes, Shui Jiao - Beijing Style Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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the first time I ate here I dined in, I put my phone down to fully immerse myself in this Michelin guide bib gourmand. We selected three small plates, banchan (korean side dishes), lumpia (filipino eggroll) and xia duo shi (shrimp toast). we ordered kaarage chicken as an entire that came with white rice. the star was the shrimp toast, the people sitting next to us praised the dish as it made it's way to our eating area, sharing that it was their favourite. it was buttery, crispy and had a beautiful texture. we ordered a cockatil, seoul station. it was strong, roku gin + yogurt soju. only need one! fast forward three weeks later, I ordered take out. kkanpunggi (korean fried chicken), hawaiian butter mochi cake and honey lemonade. quite delicious, the cake was dreamy. spongey with a chewy mochi texture, the top has a light crust topped with powdered sugar that makes biting into it even more fun. absolutely loved the honey lemonade. simple. read more

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3 out of 5 stars "Big buzz, small plates, and high hopes--maybe too high?" We added The Ginger Pig to our Denver food tour checklist after seeing it snag two back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand awards--plus, one of our favorite Top Chef contestants has worked with the owner and helped develop some of the menu. So needless to say, we came in hungry and with high expectations. The location is kind of tucked away off a business road, with tight parking and a small, cozy dining space that makes creative use of indoor-outdoor flow. It's a cool converted setup--think modern alleyway chic with local charm. The whole vibe screams intimate, inventive, and curated. But now let's talk food. What we ordered: * Korean Fried Chicken - Nice heat, decent flavor, but honestly we've had better. Crispy, yes, but not crave-worthy. * Gamja Hot Dog (Korean Cornflake Dog) - Fun presentation, good crunch, and a playful street food touch. * Cumin Lamb Stir Fry - This one hurt. It came recommended by the staff but was dry and overcooked. The flavors didn't hit like they should have. * Ants Climbing a Tree - Unique dish name, decent texture, but again lacked that punch of bold flavor we were hoping for. * Vietnamese Garlic Noodles - Good, but not memorable--needed more garlic, depth, or umami to shine. * Assorted Korean Side Dishes - Always a nice touch, but no standout there either. As much as we wanted to be wowed, nothing we ate made us say "we've got to come back." And for a spot with such accolades and hype, that was disappointing. In our foodie lingo, this was a "nothing to write home about" kind of meal. Service was friendly, the atmosphere was inviting, and we love the ambition behind the place--but this one fell short for us flavor-wise. Maybe it was an off day. Maybe we ordered wrong. But for now, we're not rushing to phone a friend about it. Would we try it again? Maybe--for a drink, some snacks, and to give it another shot. But based on this visit, it didn't live up to the Michelin buzz or our own expectations. read more

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I want give this place a 5 but the food was just not as good as it looked- keep reading! It wasn't bad, by ANY means. It really was great, just being a critic. Of the things we got, I'd say the pork shoulder was the best. The sauce was sooooo so so good. A bit spicy but sweet and the shoulder had a nice sear to it. The only drawback was that the meat was slightly dry. Again, sauce great, meat dry. The ants climbing a tree was a super unique dish and honestly tasted nothing like anything I've had before. It almost tasted like a sloppy Joe, idk why or how but it did. It really was delicious though and packed with flavor. The furikake potatoes honestly were a big miss. They were really bland and the aioli they came with just tasted like mayo. Nothing special here which was a let down for us. The seasonal/rotato cocktail was a tequila cocktail with dragonfruit / passion fruit, and wowwww it was good! I got two! One of the best cocktails I've had in a while! Looking forward to trying some more of the menu here for sureeeee read more

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A lively, vibrant restaurant featuring flavors from across Southeast and East Asia. We visited The Ginger Pig for a Sunday dinner -- our last meal before hopping on our flights back home -- after reading stellar reviews online. This Michelin Bib Gourmand spot certainly lived up to its reputation as unique, eclectic, and vibey. Their menu features fusion items from across South and Southeast Asia, encompassing noodles, rice, stir fries, and toasts. We decided to split their tom yum tofu, garlic noodles, ants climbing on a tree, and French toast. Everything was phenomenal, but my favorite had to be the tofu. I loved the spicy, savory, sweet, and fruity flavor combination from the tom yum, and the fried tofu acted as the perfect sponge to hold onto all that deliciousness. A squeeze of lime definitely helps to bring it all together, and it's delicious either with rice or even on its own. The garlic noodles were also tasty; the noodles were a great al dente, packed with garlic, and topped with a generous portion of sweet, springy shrimp. The flavor profile was more mild overall, but it was a good counterbalance against the bolder flavors of the tofu. As we wrapped up our entrees, the bus boy came by to clear our table, and announced his arrival with, "I think charisma makes the world go round. Which is why I'm so glad the Oxford word of the year in 2023 was rizz. With that, I'm going to clear your tables now." It was so unexpectedly hilarious, and honestly speaks to the overall vibe at The Ginger Pig -- everything, from the staff to the decor, is friendly, welcoming, and fun. As a finale for the meal, we got their Hong Kong-style French toast. They typically have a smaller, less sweet appetizer version as well but were sadly out, so we opted for the dessert form instead. The toast was massive and very decadent, with a pillowy interior that perfectly counterbalanced the crunchy exterior crust. The warm toast contrasted nicely with the cold ice cream, although I think the dish is a bit too rich to have much of. read more

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My friend and I couldn't decide where to eat but stumbled across this place. Ginger pig being Michelin rated (Bib-Gourmand) was the deciding factor. We got there as soon as they opened & was able to enjoy happy hour as well before the rush. We tried the dumplings, lumpia, the lamb stir fry, and the famous aunty zhang's Chinese noodles! Everything was soooo goood! Drinks were good- had the old fashioned and the seasonal cocktail at the time! Overall- check this place out ! read more

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My husband and I shared: - Bangkok Balls - Galam Plee Pad Nam Pla (Thai Cabbage) - Ma Yi Shang Shu (Ants Climbing a Tree) - Tom Yum Noodle - Hawaiian Butter Mochi Cake - Xi Duo Shi (Hong Kong French Toast) - Ube Horchata My favorite things were the Tom Yum Noodles, the Hong Kong French Toast, and the Thai Cabbage. The Tom Yum Noodles are such a fun take on what is usually a soup. The only thing I was disappointed by was the butter mochi cake. This is one of my favorite Hawaiian desserts, but this one seemed to be lacking butter. I'd love to come back and try the rest of the menu because everything looked delicious. read more

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My husband said he would rate it 6 stars if he could. Loved the design of the interior, the food was stellar, Josh our server was on top of it (as well as the rest of the staff), it was just overall a great experience. I get why they were included in the Michelin guide. We came in for their happy hour, which runs from 4-6 every day. We got the Beijing dumplings, the smashed furikake potatoes, and the ginger pig old fashioned. The old fashioned really let the iwai 45 shine, with some strong citrus notes from the peel. The Beijing dumplings were one of my favorite parts of the meal- they had a really complex sauce that I wanted to swim in. The potatoes were great as well, although don't be like me and stick a whole potato in your mouth as soon as they are delivered- they were both temperature hot as well as spicy hot, which is great until you almost choke on them. I couldn't imagine a better way to go out than on food from the Ginger Pig though. For entrees we had the Chinese bbq pork shoulder and the cumin lamb stir fry. Both were good, but I would try different ones next time- not because they weren't good but because there were so many other items on the menu that we wanted to try. We also had the Hong Kong French toast. At $15 it was a crazy expensive dessert, but it was worth every penny. In fact I would pay the extra $4 to add ice cream next time. We were surprised when we cut into it and it was green inside- apparently it's flavored with a Japanese vegetable that is nutty and vanilla-y, which gives it that color. It was huge, too. Save room for dessert, seriously. Highly, highly recommend, and will be back for sure. read more

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Came here with a group of 8 on Saturday night around 5:30 - thought we'd be able to get a table fairly quickly but ended up waiting around 45 minutes. Heads up - Ginger Pig doesn't take reservations so consider getting their early on the weekends! This time, we wanted to try a few new things so we split the 1) XI DUO SHI - HONG KONG FRENCH TOAST, 2) TOM YUM NOODLE and 3) KKANPUNGGI - KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN (OK I lied, we had to get the fried chicken again). The french toast was bangin' - very rich and the crunch of the cornflakes was dynamic (however, it could've been a little more flavorful - maybe with some matcha powder?). The Tom Yum Noodle was DYNAMITE - loved the flavorful shrimp and mushrooms (was borderline too lemongrass-y but so good). Had enough food for lunch leftovers the next day! Very generous portions. YUM!! read more

I live just a couple of blocks away, but I probably won't be going back. I went once and the food was mediocre and overpriced. I decided to give it a second chance, but the hostess was so smug and unwelcoming that I just decided to take my business elsewhere. Dining out is more than just food, and that experience was obviously not going to be good. So I left, and I will likely not return. The mediocre food was not worth being treated like an inconvenience. read more

The restaurant was packed when we came on a Friday evening. We had to wait about half an hour until we got seated. The staff was friendly, the vibe was good. But the food could have been more flavorful. It was ok but nothing I would get again. We started with their special potatoes as a starter. But the potato were way too big. I think it would be way better to slide the potato before so there is more room for the spices to get flavor into the potatoes. Same with two other potatoe dishes we got. The meat was also ok. The dishes just need more sauce and flavor. read more

The Ginger Pig - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Big twist from the original dish favor that as a person who eats Chinese food all the time , it's so hard to recognize. For example , Lazi ji has nothing to do with real lazi ji except same name. I m ok for any creation , but the new favor is not good at all. The chicken is so over cooked and even hard to chew... I would not go again. Quite disappointed read more

During a quick Denver trip, we visited this place since it has a Bib Gourmand recognition from Michelin. It's a pan-Asian restaurant with dishes from a variety of Asian cuisines. Rather than full-service, they have you order and pay first (and tip up-front). It's a very casual ambiance. The food was pretty good and I appreciated the variety. The items we got had nice flavors but some items were salty. The portions were also larger than expected, so we had a lot of leftovers. You only really need to order 1 dish per person! Food ordered - I appreciate that we get a small free side of cucumbers and free rice, it is a nice addition! - Char Siu: really delish chunks of chinese bbq pork! Sweet & savory sauce. One of our favorites of the night, and had enough for leftovers the next day! Worth the price. - Mi Xao Toi (Vietnamese garlic noodles): a little on the salty side, but still a very rich, creamy, garlicky noodle dish. Very noodle heavy. Not sure if it is worth the price. - Karaage: The chicken fried pieces were yummy but maybe a little basic; their spicy mayo was an extra $4, which is expensive for a condiment, so we did not get it. I wish it came with the karaage instead of it being separate! Not sure if it is worth the price. read more

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We finally made it in to the Ginger Pig and it was, as expected, delicious! The cabbage was the standout of our appetizers, the lumpia was also yummy, just nothing groundbreaking. The cucumber salad wasn't my favorite, it was a bit heavy on the vinegar. The drinks were a real highlight, and we got them pretty quickly despite the place being packed. For entrees we got the sweet and sour chicken and the ants climbing a tree noodles. Both of which were good, but not great. The sweet and sour chicken was addicting and the noodles were a bit underdone. Overall, this place is a fun experience and the food is solid. I will definitely be back to explore the menu more! read more

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Love this place. Food is amazing and the lime leaf marg is top notch. Don't skip this place. read more

The Ginger Pig - Chinese Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Love, love, love thus place's happy hour! We head here often when looking for a good meal at a reasonable price! Service: a host seats you and gives you a table number. You then order at the counter and someone brings your food out to you. Food: This place makes food with big flavors! I'm a huge fan of the fried chicken and the garlic noodles! Ambiance: very laid back and casual. read more

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I've been wanting to try this Bib Gourmand (Michelin shout out!) Asian fusion restaurant for years & it was outstanding! Our son said, "that was some of the best Asian food I've ever had in my whole life!" and he's tried Asian food in several European countries, Canada & the USA--he's a very staunch food critic! We loved the lemongrass flavored spaghetti (tom yum noodles), KKANPUNGGI (Korean fried chicken), DI SAN XIAN (eggplant, potato & red bell pepper), & SHUI JIAO (BEIJING DUMPLINGS) (pork & cabbage dumplings). The flavors were unique and not your typical five spice deal. I am usually very wary of Asian fusion restaurants, but this one is certainly worthy of all the accolades. The service was friendly and prompt, and it had a very cool vibe.! Definitely worth the 45 minute drive! read more

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Too Pig to Fail Brainchild of Chef Natascha Hess, who's family heritage couldn't be further from China, but after spending three summer's living abroad with a Chinese family, quickly fell in love with the food, culture, and flavors of the region. And thus, the Ginger Pig was born. Chef Hess has managed to parlay her fantastic cooking into multiple TV appearances (Chopped S54E5 & Beat Bobby Flay S31:E2), as well as recently earning multiple Michelin Bib Gourmand awards, which is given to "...restaurants that our inspectors consider to be the best value for money within our selection." The Good: *Friendly service *Order at the counter and they bring out your meal to you, but no worries they actually pace out the food beautifully. *Beijing Dumplings were unreal and packed with tons of flavor. *Great bar program and local brews on-on-tap *Seems like a silly thing, but their pickled cucumbers were quite tasty. I'd buy a few jars of that to take home. *Chinese BBQ Pork Shoulder (aka Char Siu) was mind-blowingly fantastic. Tender, with a nice crisp exterior and a great char to go with the sweet-heat glaze. 10 out of 10 would definitely order again. *And speaking of mind-blowing, the Hong Kong French Toast was also amazing. The crispy exterior and soft custardy middle was heaven on a plate. Another 10 out of 10--SAVE ROOM AND GET THIS!! The Meh: *Interior is very cramped and there is some tables where you might have to share space with strangers, if that's your bag, baby. *Recently opened new location in Boulder is take-out only. *Wasn't really a fan of the Auntie Zhang's Chinese Noodles, as the glass noodles seemed kinda undercooked and the sauce just seemed to be missing something. Don't get me wrong, it was ai'ight, but just nothing I'd order again. The Ugly: *Parking is a bit of a shit-show as their parking lot holds maybe a half-dozen (properly parked) vehicles, and the street parking is a bit hit-or-miss. Conclusion: We only had time for two meals in our short one-day stay in Denver and Ginger Pig was a fabulous decision. Highly recommended. read more

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I dined at the Ginger Pig with a large group and it was a delightful experience. We had to wait a bit for some tables to clear out, but the staff worked hard to accommodate our group of 11 in a relatively small space. This is definitely a menu you want to share family style. You're gonna wanna try bites of multiple dishes and most everything is easily split-able. This restaurant does a great job of showcasing traditional dishes of different Asian cuisines and they've chosen just the top notch dishes, so the menu isn't overwhelming. Our section of the table ordered lumpia, bangkok balls, ants climbing a tree noodles, garlic noodles, and karaage. Everything we ordered was cooked well and tasted great. I knocked off one star because the noodles had a little too much soy sauce that took away from the balance of flavors with the meat/garlic/spring onion the noodle dish should have. I also enjoyed a cocktail: the Raja. It was a great cocktail, but for $15, I really want more than a small glass with a giant ice cube in the middle. This isn't unique to Ginger Pig, sizes are shrinking everywhere, but it still disappoints. Overall, would come back to keep eating through their menu! read more

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Alright, the good: all interactions with the staff were super great. Lovely and lively folk with a setting that matches. My buddy ordered the sweet and sour chicken and the texture of the chicken breading was addictive. Reminded me of mochiko chicken The stuff that was less good: I got the spicy eggplant and it came slathered in sauce to the point it was mostly a soy sauce-like black, not like the pictures I'm seeing now. The eggplant taste didn't come through but the flavor of the sauce sure did. As a person who should only eat out once a week budget-wise, it's hard to recommend this place as worth it to those in the same boat with most dishes around $30. read more

12 Dumplings. Korean chicken. French toast. Thank me later. Phenomenal. Great staff.

The food was good but not great. The best items out of everything we got was the char siu (BBQ pork). That was tender and flavorful but not as good the next day since it hardens. The sweet and sour chicken did not have much flavor and the breading was kind of soggy. The shrimp toast was decent but not the best and the French toast was very bready. The ice cream with the French toast was pretty good as it is homemade. As an Asian fusion restaurant, this felt like it catered more towards the American aspect and lacked cultural identity. Each entree does come with cucumbers and a box of rice but I felt like that was kind of wasteful as you can just serve rice in a big bowl instead of making it aesthetically pleasing. There's plenty of seating inside and outside and they have a great selection of beers on tap. The food came out pretty fast and server was attentive. I unfortunately would not come back again as there are other similar restaurants that are better and have better prices. read more

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3.5 stars. I'm glad I finally got to try Ginger Pig after all these years! It wasn't what I expected because it's marketed as Asian street food, versus Asian fusion. Street parking isn't bad, and it's better than the chaotic lot in front of the restaurant. I arrived 45 minutes before my partner so I could put my name down and have a drink at Billy's Inn first. You order at the counter, and food is brought to your table. We ordered Char Siu, Tom Yum Noodle, and Sichuan Spicy Eggplant. The only thing I liked was the eggplant, which is hard to mess up. Flavors and textures were great. The Char Siu was meh - non-Asian pork belly coated in Asian BBQ sauce. And the Tom Yum Noodle was made with spaghetti. A lot of the flavors were great, but I wasn't a fan of the ingredients. Definitely open to trying more things on the menu and understanding the unique style, but I wasn't sure after dining here why it was Michelin recognized. Didn't have much interaction with the staff, but the vibe was lively and fun. Would also try more of the beverages next time, too! read more

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