Located next to union station, this place can get extremely busy. There's limited parking unless you're down to pay $20-$40 for parking in the city in the lots. We came on a Sunday and thankfully parking is free on Sunday's so we were fortunate to be able to find street parking. The place was rather small since they sectioned off half of the restaurant for a private event but nothing was even set up on the other side to indicate that there's going to be an event happening. Seating is interesting since tables are extremely small and they have these uncomfortable stools to sit on in addition to the bench by the window. They have self serve ice, cold water, and hot water. However, there's no appropriate cup for the hot water, just the plastic provided. You order at the counter and it's self seating. We ordered the beef noodle soup and Lu rou fan. Both came out relatively fast. At first taste of the beef noodle soups broth, it was flavorful and tasty. However the beef was on the chewier side and as you continue eating the food, it becomes saltier and not as good. The same can be said for the lu rou fan dish as well. It becomes extremely salty after the first couple of bites. Considering it's a Chinese food place, you usually have sauces at the table to use. However, their sauces are rationed at the counter where food is served for pickup. They provide complimentary sauce per item but anything after the first one will cost you additional $0.50 each. Personally I don't think I would come back again. read more

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Zoe Ma Ma is a fast casual joint that is the brainchild of a wholesome Taiwanese grandma. From the moment my friends recommended it, I was counting down the days until my visit so that I could have some delicious Taiwanese auntie cooking; my mistake was setting my expectations so high. Let's start with the positives -- the decor inside of the restaurant is really cute and kitschy, with earnest Chinese themes throughout, ranging from the plants and red colour to the Chinese newspapers inlaid into the dining tables. The menu, while small, had a lot of great classic Taiwanese/Chinese dishes, ranging from small plates, like bao and dumplings, to larger plates, like noodles and rice dishes. For context, we came really hungry an hour before closing on a Wednesday night, with the majority of the dining room in the back (larger tables) already closed off. Regardless, the staff were really welcoming and kind. I ended up going for the duck bao, dan dan mian, AND the Sichuan Braised Beef Noodle Soup, which ended up being way too much food for one person. My friends got some similar items as well as the CPR (chicken, potato, and rice) and the char siew bao. I'll go from good to bad: the dan dan mian was quite legit. It hit all of the correct flavours, the textures were good, and the dish was perfectly portioned. However, the general trend for the rest of the food was: dry, diluted flavours, and close to raw vegetables. I want to give them the benefit of the doubt since it was an hour before closing, but there really is no excuse for dry and flavourlessness to the point that I couldn't finish the food, which is one of the biggest taboos in Chinese culture. Taken altogether, I'm glad I tried it, but it really was a really disappointing first meal in Denver. If I were to come back, I'd only get the dan dan mian again. read more

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I really like this spot near Union Station. It's right next door. The food is really good and very flavorful. They do add gratuity, FYI. And they do explain this, so you can find that in writing when you are there if it matters to you. The drink situation is limited, wish they could get some wine, even pre-bottled stuff. And I thought they did before but not the last time I was there. I think they just have beer in the cooler now. But the noodle game is strong here! And the flavor game! You can sit outside, too. There's a few spots for when it's nice out. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - The Taiwanese beef soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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If you are in downtown Denver, then you must try authentic Taiwanese street food at Zoe Ma Ma. Adjacent to the Union Station train depot in downtown, this quick service restaurant gets high marks for quality food at reasonable prices. We love the Dan Dan Mian but have recently discovered the Lu Ro Fan. Dan Dan Mian has a bit of a kick and sits on a bed of noodles. Lu Ro Fan is a generous blend of meats and vegetables on a bed of rice. LRF is fantastic with a bit of the Sichuan peppercorn sauce. Not spicy at all but a a bit salty so go easy. read more

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Restaurant itself looks very cute! I was not really a fan of the dumplings. It was very doughy and didn't have too much filling in them. The flavor, for what filling I did taste, was pretty good though. The duck wonton noodle was mainly broth with not much noodles, duck or wonton fillings. Broth was very hearty and flavorful though. For the price, quantity and quality, I don't know if I would be back. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Zoe Ma Ma Special Dumpling - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The food is delicious and it's in a great location right by Union station. Staff is nice and food comes our relatively quick. There is plenty of seating indoors. There is a 15% service charge added to every meal to help give fair wages to employees. You can opt out but I never do because I feel bad for telling a staff member that I want to take the 15% charge off. If you pay with cash note that you will not get change. My total came to $11.08 for the noodles, and I ended up getting $8 back because they don't do coin change. Not a huge deal but also bring change if you plan on paying in cash. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Za Jiang Mian - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The Lou rou pork rice was probably the best thing there and the beef noodle soup also pretty good. The rest was a bit of a loose take on Chinese cuisine. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've passed by here a few times, but I've never had a chance to go in until today to avoid being in the cold I got the dan dan mian. It was pretty good. There was enough broth in the dish to keep the noodles from sticking and the minced pork was flavorful. I could've use a little more spice, so grab a cup of the chili oil or the Szechuan oil to spice it up a bit more. It's a cute little restaurant and the staff were nice. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Not sure what happened to this place. I remember when it opened, it was a hit. The food seems to have gone downhill and it is pretty dirty for a place located near Union Station. With all the amazing options in this area, I would skip on this place. read more

May have set my expectations a wee bit too high here. Based on the reviews I expected everything to just be a level better than it is. Don't get me wrong - There are some solid bites here - but nothing that I walked away from impressed and remembering. Will have to go back and try a few more items. read more

Boulder or Denver, doesn't matter. Zoe Ma Ma in any zip code is the best: the vibes and music, how quickly & deliciously the food is made, and service always leaves me wanting more. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dan Dan Mian - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I came here pre-pandemic when working downtown- not super memorable, but then again, working lunches usually mean I'm too focused on business talk to think about the food? That said- it's 2022 and I'm back and finally able to savor my dinner here! Cute shop, and definitely a great price point for Union Station! I would say it's definitely one of the best Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants in Denver metro. We got Dan Dan noodles, wonton soup, and a pork Bao. All were tasty- and extra stars to the staff! SUPER friendly- I saw them helping answer questions about the menu to folks ahead of us. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had a chance to stop and eat at this denver ddd restaurant plus the had earned a michael star. Service was different. Order up front. Grab your fork napkin and head to the table. They call your name and you go grab your food. Food, new location and service were amazing. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - This was amazing and easy on the wallet - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So so disappointed. I had read the COS gazette a review and found out it was in Boulder, which is a 2 hour drive. I thought I'd never eat at Zoe Ma Ma. So when we came through Denver today, I made sure this was our late lunch stop at their 2nd location. My first disappointment was that the cashier/food prep person did not speak English (only Spanish) and could not answer my question about the spice level. He also did not give me a receipt or tell me my total. My husband asked" do you know how much we paid?" Nope. Also, there was a sign saying they weren't taking cash. We ordered Dan Dan and Lu ro fan and I Thai tea. $30 ( I looked at my online bank account). Very sadly presented. Cashier pointed to Coke cooler indicating that the tea was serve yourself. Dan Dan had token amounts of bok choy, no scallions, large wedges of pickled radish and a to go container of sauce. I used the whole thing and it was salty, slight schezuan flavor, zero heat. The LRF was a bit more flavorful but not yummy. The places to sit indoors gave us a view of pots, pans, catering equip, a Christmas tree, 1/4 dirty red curtain A worker on his break was watching loud videos on his photo. There was a photo on the wall of the owners with Guy Fieri at the original location. Perhaps that was our mistake. There was no one really running the show at this Denver/ union station. Everything in the back third of the restaurant looked like it was just put back there because they needed to put stuff somewhere. The food was completely forgetable. This place has such potential, but unless the owners come in and revamp, I'd tell anyone who mentions this place to skip it. read more

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My co-workers and I came here one day for lunch (a super easy walk if you're close to Union Station) and we were so happy we stopped in! Zoe Ma Ma is one of those places where you look at the menu and think "I'm going to have to come back at least a few times, I want ALL of this food!" In my opinion, they have the perfect amount of options. Enough variety to make the menu extra colorful, but not so many options that there's too much to choose from. When restaurants have menus like this, you know they've found what they're amazing at and they've perfected it. I got an order of the pork shumai and the roast duck wonton soup. The pork shumai were really good and I could probably have eaten two orders myself if they hadn't been for the table. The soup was heavenly. It tasted homemade in the absolute best way. The broth was delicate, but flavorful and there was more duck than I expected! The wontons were, of course, my favorite part. If you're ever near Union Station looking for a delicious place to eat, I would totally recommend Zoe Ma Ma! read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Roast duck wonton noodle soup and pork shumai - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The dining experience was average. We were disappointed by the abundance of pork dishes on the menu, as we do not consume pork. As a result, we are uncertain about our overall satisfaction with the restaurant. read more

Delicious food, cool atmosphere, and very fast service! Great lunch spot with very reasonable prices! read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Lu Ro Fan - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I hate to be a downer, but this place was not good at all. Maybe my standards were higher because of my Taiwanese background, but I would only give this place a 3/5 on a generous day. The steamed bun was the only thing worth going back for. And maybe the Dan Dan Mian. The beef in the Braised Beef Noodle Soup was good. Unfortunately not good enough to make up for the price ($13). Ma Ma's Potstickers is ridiculously priced. $4.50 for 3 potstickers that didn't taste like anything special. My CPR was cold. Potatoes, rice, everything was cold. Out of everything ordered, I figured that dish would be the hardest to mess up. The Curry Rice was not good... too spicy for my taste and the curry sauce was too thick. In summary, I would not recommend this place. Maybe I went on an off day, but from other reviews I've seen, this place isn't consistent. *visited 6/15/21 read more

Zoe Ma Ma - CPR ($8.50), Steamed Bun ($3.5), Ma Ma's Potstickers ($4.5) - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This restaurant highly recommended by Guy Fieri failed miserably. Every time Guy has made a recommendation it has been terrible. Last time I listen to his staged recommendations. Pork Shumai sharp tasting not very good. Fried rice absolutely bland. Pork and pasta fair pork belly good not great. In Denver only the Empress holds the championship belt for dim sum. The Empress is a 5 star dim sum restaurant. This place can't compete. 3 stars being generous. read more

Dan Dan noodles were yummy! Pork Belly Bao had a sliver of pork belly that was so tough it was inedible. I usually like a built-in tip for ease at a full-service restaurant, but the automatic 15% add-on for a "pick up and clean up your own food" system was questionable. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dan Dan Mian and Pork Belly Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

15 percent "service fee" is added to your order in lieu of tipping. As a result, your service is terrible. Staff is unfriendly, act as if they are irritated by your presence, and are in absolutely NO HURRY to take your order, even though we were the only people at the register for twenty minutes or so. All of The tables are dirty, like disgustingly dirty. AND you are required to bus your own table NEVER AGAIN. The food could be dripping in gold and I wouldn't give this place my business. The two employees here are absolute jerks. zero stars. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Soup and potstickers - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Decent noodle eatery with a great big window for people watching. Located right next to the train station.

[Ordered for Pick Up] I ordered the roast duck wonton soup. It was ready and all packed up by the time I arrived and the soup was still hot. I like that the soup had actual pieces of duck in there and that it was flavorful. However, I wish that their noodles had been packed in a separate container as they were soggy by the time I got to eat it - I was only a 7 min walk away. My other concern was that the wontons seemed undercooked (see pictures). read more

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So disappointing. The only vegetarian option was very boring bland noodles covered in cabbage and soy sauce. They had ramen soup but no vegetarian option. The restaurant space itself was pretty dirty with boxes and stuff stored out in the open of the restaurant and otherwise generally grimy. read more

Came here for a quick bite before heading back home. We order a Dan Dan noodle and a duck bao. The interior design isn't bad but not a breath taking place to enjoy a quick bite or lunch. I understand maybe the pandemic made some affect. However I would come back to enjoy the other dishes. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dan Dan Mian - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great relaxed atmosphere. Friendly smiling staff. Extra fresh food Authentic. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Not rip off pricing Deal of the year by Union Station read more

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1st time here. Curry chicken is SLAMMIN'!!!!!! Service was really good, and it was really chill with good background music. I'll definitely be back. read more

We've been to this restaurant twice and absolutely adored it. The portion sizes are great and good for sharing a bunch of different entrees with friends. You order and pay at the counter, but there's plenty of seating at the restaurant and outside. read more

I don't understand why they add a mandatory 15% service charge. After you order your food they give you a pager, You pick up your own food You get your own eating utensils You get your own dipping sauces You get your drink and cup And after your done eating you buss your own table by putting the dirty dishes in a bin and throwing away your trash. Where is the service that I'm paying for? read more

Went in for a $2.50 bottle of water that I took from the cooler and placed at the cashier desk. Then I read the sign that says they have proof that THEIR OWN customers are racist and gender biased, and therefore will be charged a 15% gratuity. I am neither racist or gender biased, but I'm expected to pay a 15% gratuity for a bottle of water that I brought to the counter all by myself. I queried the cashier about this Policy and he said he waive the 15%. I handed him a twenty dollar bill and he said he would have to go in the back for change. When he came back he only handed me paper money. When I asked where my change was he said they didn't have any coins. I asked how much more was I owed and he said 84 cents. So he let me off the hook for the 15% forced tip, or 38 cents, but was going to short change me 84 cents. Now folks, it's certainly not about the money, as we're talking nickels and dimes, but it is the principle. Gave the water back and had my $20 returned. Never to return to this crooked and woke establishment. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Please don't call this Chinese food. Oh my gosh. This is the most disgusting food I have ever eat. If I feed this to my dog, he will shake his dog head. Super disgusting. The meat on the Dandan noodle is not fresh and has a strange smell. The duck boa is a nightmare even after I took a bite. Everything is not fresh and possible out dated. Don't gooo!!! I mean the customer service is fine but this is a restaurant so I'm looking for food. Terrible food! read more

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So I prefer the original one in Boulder - the union station one is sometimes a hit or miss, except when Zoe Ma Ma is actually in the house!!! When she is there to do the QC check and rolling out the dough for the Bao, it's on point. Things to Note: 1) 15% automatic tip or No Tip. They call this a sustainability living wage for their employees. 2) always get the Bao, except it's only pork based 3) love love the noodle dishes, especially the Za Jiang Mian This is the deal - let's say u need to go to union station for a quick casual bite or are heading to the airport or to your casa in the burbs, this is a great stop. Pretty large inside too with lots of seating compared to the tiny location in Boulder. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We actually came by this place twice in one day. Yea, we came by for lunch and dinner. We were in town for work and we had some time for food breaks while working on a project nearby, plus it was very convenient to where we were staying. It's located just outside of the Union Station building, you shouldn't be able to miss it. It caught my peripheral when I was walking by when I got into town, so why not check it out once, or in our case....twice. Walk in, order at that counter, grab a table. Or in our case, we did takeout as we had to do a working lunch. They will give you a little buzzer to let you know your food is ready. Asian fusion menu looks good, from dumplings, baos, noodle bowls, rice options, and some specials of the day. For lunch, I just got a couple potstickers, the pearl meatballs, and the special they had for a pork belly bao. My coworker got some potstickers as well and a salad option they had. I like that you can order piece by piece as they price the item individually. It was all pretty good to me, flavorful and nicely pan fried up potsticker, good filling, dough was a little thick but I thought it was fine. Pork belly bao hit the spot. Pearl meatball is basically a meatball wrapped in rice, it was just ok, pretty straightforward, just dip it in some hot sauce, you will be good to go. Skip to 8 hours later for dinner, we were still working, so we were just like, let's just go back since it is right there. Shift change with staff, they didn't recognize me because I was still wearing the same clothes from lunch. Anyways, I did takeout again to finish up with work, I decided to try their noodle bowl...."Za Jiang Mian". It's egg noodles with ground pork and some veggies. You gotta mix it up good before you dive into it. It was pretty good, good flavor, a little spice, good sized serving, not sure about authenticity but I was cool with it. Simple and direct with a little spice....just like me. Prices are good for those tightwad expense reports and staff at lunch and dinner time were friendly. Unbeknownst to me, I didn't realize this place was on a Food Network episode with that guy with the spiky blonde hair from Flavortown. Glad to come by twice, enjoyed our food and would come back next time we are in town. read more

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I had a friend come into town for a few days. She wanted Asian food, so a mutual friend suggested Zoe Ma Ma in our neighborhood. It was a cold and snowy evening. The winter storm had deterred most people from going out, which made it perfect for our dinner plans. We found street parking near Zoe Ma Ma, and it was completely empty inside. While waiting for my friends, I ordered a Dale's Pale Ale, the only beer they had at the time. When it came time to order dinner, I was pulled in so many different directions. Everything on the menu sounded good, but because it was cold outside, I thought a noodle soup would do the trick. I ended up getting the Sichuan Braised Beef Noodle. I'm perplexed by the low reviews of this place because the beef and noodles were phenomenal. Just from one experience, Zoe Ma Ma has become one of my favorite eateries in Denver. I'd like to come back to try the Za Jiang Mien and dumplings. I do find it interesting that there's different dishes for different days of the week. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Sichuan Braised Beef Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

quaint, decorated place by union station! i enjoyed the portions here - not too big or too little. the za jiang mian was tasty, and it came out fast. the service was great! read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Za Jiang Mian - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were looking for a good place for lunch downtown and this place had good reviews. I can see why the food and service was good. We got the pork belly bao, shrimp dumplings and Za Jiang Mian. All were good the Za Jiang Mian was the favorite. I would return if in the mood food Chinese. read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Sign - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've walked past this restaurant quite a few times while in Denver but this is the first time I've ever ordered food from them. The online order process was very quick and straightforward, and my meal was ready on time (actually a bit early). I got the dan dan noodles, which were well spiced and tasted super fresh. I was also happy that it was a complete meal with veggies included. While the bowl was maybe a tiny bit less than I wanted to eat, it would be a good sized portion for most people. I'll definitely order food from this restaurant again! read more

Zoe Ma Ma - Dan Dan Noodles - Dim Sum Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ordered delivery for roasted duck soup and braised pork noodles. Flavor was good, but unfortunately poor portion. For that price, it was not worthy at all read more

Came here for lunch and was very excited to try it out. The location is pretty great, right outside Union Station, but unfortunately seating seems limited to a few rickety tables and chairs directly facing the kitchen and counter. It might be worth taking out and eating outside the restaurant or at a nearby park, particularly if you've got a bigger party. As for the food, some items were great, but the meal was a bit inconsistent. We ordered 2 Pork Buns, Dan Dan Mian, the veggie dumplings, and potstickers. In terms of the portions, we were very happy with the amount of food we got and it was the right amount for a light ish lunch. The highlights were definitely the pork buns, which tasted very homemade (in the best way, like your mom made them for you). The meat was well seasoned and the bun was nice and springy. Might come back and just order these as a snack! The Dan Dan Mian wasn't as flavorful, but the noodles were the perfect texture, so it was still a really solid dish. The potstickers and veggie dumplings were where the inconsistencies were a bit more apparent. The veggie dumplings fell apart as you picked them up, I think a combination of the skin being slightly overcooked and the vegetables just being very wet inside. The taste was alright, but definitely not something I'd want to order again. The potstickers were my second favorite, flavor-wise (after the buns), but some were overly charred and, while I usually love a good crisp shell, they did dry out the wrapper more than I wanted. Given my excitement, I was a little let down, but I think Zoe Ma Ma is a great option for buns and I saw lots of options on their menu that just aren't available elsewhere in the area. I'm definitely going back to try out some other items (especially the buns) and to support what seems like a great business. I especially liked their no tipping policy, in which they add on a 15% charge instead due to the often discriminatory nature of tips (if you're opposed you can ask to have it removed). read more

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Remove the 15% automatic gratuity! I went to the counter to place the order, cleaned their dirty table, picked up the food from the counter, and dropped the dirty dishes in the bin. This place should pay me/give me discount for all the services I provided, instead of charging the automatic 15% gratuity. Food is mediocre! Maybe great lunch place for office workers but don't drive far for this place. read more