Looking to satisfy your appetite for Asian fusion fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end Asian fusion restaurants around Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. ChoLon
Topping the list is ChoLon. Located at 1555 Blake St. in LoDo, the Asian fusion spot is the highest rated high-end Asian fusion restaurant in Denver, boasting four stars out of 941 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant serves modern Asian fare like crunchy Thai shrimp rolls, lobster Saigon crepes and Korean hot fried chicken sliders with a house-made brioche bun.
In the mood for dessert? The spot also offers up innovative treats like its "Whiskey & Ash" dark chocolate ganache and a feta cheesecake with cranberry-pomegranate compote and golden milk ice cream. (Check out the full menu here.)
2. TAG Restaurant
Next up is LoDo's TAG Restaurant, situated at 1441 Larimer St. With four stars out of 886 reviews on Yelp, the New American venue and Asian fusion spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
TAG offers a wide selection of cross-cultural eats with "O.G." items like the caramelized butterfish composed of lump crab, gala apple, soy beans and hon shimeji mushrooms, alongside seasonal picks like the charred Spanish octopus, which comes with mole negro, crispy carrot and cactus. (Take a look at the full menu.)
3. Departure
The Cherry Creek's Departure, located at 249 Columbine St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy sushi bar and Asian fusion spot four stars out of 207 reviews.
Featured in 5280 Magazine's "The 25 Best Restaurants in Denver," this spot serves modern interpretations of traditional Asian dishes in a chic environment. Dig into its wok-fired specialties like the Colorado lamb chop with eggplant curry and mint-coconut yogurt. Or, try one of its many sushi rolls like the root vegetable roll, made with sweet potato, carrot and avocado. (View the full menu here.)
