Denver is a city in the South Platte River valley, 5,280 feet (1609.344 meters) above sea level. The sophisticated lifestyle of the city meets the outdoor adventurous one as it located just east of the Rocky Mountains. Being the world-class cultural attraction that it is, Denver is visited every year by thousands of tourists. It also is the home for thriving craft breweries, red-hot music, and delicious Korean restaurants. With more emphasis on vegetables, meats, and simple cooking without much oil, Korean food is some of the healthiest and most liked in the world. The obsession for its fermented vegetable side-dish ‘kimchi’ is palpable as it is the healthiest food out there. Check out some of the top Korean restaurants in Denver that are worth trying.
1. Dae Gee Korean BBQ
If there is one place in Denver to have an unlimited Korean barbeque feast, that is Dae Gee Korean BBQ. Dae Gee in Korean means pig; therefore it is not only famous for its mouth-watering pork dishes, but also for beef, fish, and chicken ones. The menu offers unlimited barbeque lunch and dinner at nominal costs. It also has unique icons to warn about gluten and spicy ingredients, among others. If you pay an additional charge, you will get to have delicious galbee along with the unlimited barbeque feast. They also have many à la carte options like beef short ribs, galbee and more. The mind-boggling meats included in the unlimited barbeque are beef rib-eye, pork belly, chicken, and brisket.
Dae Gee Korean BBQ
Address: 120 W Olive Street, Unit 101 FT Collins CT 80524
Website: Dae Gee Korean BBQ
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
2. Bonchon
Bonchon is famous for its exquisite special signature sauce, dating back to 2002, that they use to make their dishes. Their unique double-fried chicken is the favorite among the locals with its crispy exterior and juicy inside. The Korean-American combo dishes are the favorites and therefore cherished and eaten for the past many years. Whole families can get together for a delicious meal, chatting and enjoying each other’s company and leaving the restaurant feeling happy and content. One of their signature combos includes plain fried rice with 12 wings, 6 drums, and 2 sides. It is not without reason that Bonchon has started other branches at Jacksonville and other places.
Bonchon
Address: 8302 E Northfield Blvd #1590, Denver, CO 80238, United States
Website: Bonchon
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am
3. Ssäm Korean BBQ
Posted by Ssam Korean BBQ on Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Korean food at its best is located in Ssäm Korean BBQ, Denver, near the Money Museum and the Federal Reserve Bank. But the best always comes with a price, and comparatively for high quality and taste, shedding a few dollars does not matter for many people. The special combo offers for serving up to three, four, and five people are the most in-demand; all comprising their unique, delicious dishes. Dishes like chicken and beef bulgogi, beef brisket, pork served with soon tofu stew and more make anyone not to mind dishing out the extra dollars.
Ssäm Korean BBQ
Address: 1600 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202, United States
Website: Ssäm Korean BBQ
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 9:30 pm; Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm, 4:30pm - 9:30pm; Sun: 4:30pm - 9pm
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4. Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot
Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot in Aurora, Colorado, dishes out food that speaks to the soul. With a wide range of more than 80 delicious dishes to choose from, customers will have ample items that will tickle their fancy. From steaming-hot barbeques to cold noodles, everything is available at the most affordable costs. The meat combos comprising three to six types of cuts will make any family or group of friends happy. Wholesome lunch, dinner, and with exclusive kid-friendly options are available here. A special dining room and Korean liquor are available for private gatherings as well.
Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot
Address: 2080 S Havana St, Aurora, CO 80014, United States
Website: Seoul BBQ & Hot Pot
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
5. Cupbop Denver
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Multiple Cupbop trucks around Denver have brought Korean cuisine on the streets. Shaky Bop is one of their favorites savored by many locals and tourists alike. Their traditional meat, rice, veggies, and mildly spiced dishes for kids, make them the most sought out food truck at affordable costs. Deliveries are free for the first orders that bring Korean food your doorstep at lightning speed!
Cupbop Denver
Address: 3600 E 40th Ave Attn: #26 Cupbop, Denver, CO 80205, United States
Website: Cupbop Denver
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6. Tofu House 1962 Korean Restaurant
For more than half a century, Sokongdong Tofu House 1962, a global chain of Korean restaurants, is famous for its soft tofu stews. The bubbling hot soup with oysters and clams in clay pots served alongside purple rice, and fried fish is the reason why people keep coming back for more. Vegetarians prefer it not only for its various fresh vegetables, but also for its distinct mind-boggling dishes. This joint also served up the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi, which you can eat partnered with various other dishes.
Tofu House 1962 Korean Restaurant
Address: 2353 S Havana St #D1, Aurora, CO 80014, United States
Website: Tofu House 1962 Korean Restaurant
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11am - 10pm (closed on Monday)
7. Shin Myun Gwan Korean BBQ
Winner of the 2018 best Korean restaurant award, Shin Myun Gwan Korean BBQ is an authentic Korean restaurant located in Aurora, Colorado. Its special barbeques are so mind-boggling that people from all over the city and the nearby provinces keep coming back for more. Its menu includes beef short ribs galbi, marinated beef ribs galbi, octopus hot pot, beef brisket, pork neck, and various other dishes, a perfect range of foods to choose from. There are also two types of barbeque combos available, which are light on the pocket and heavy on the taste.
Shin Myun Gwan Korean BBQ
Address: 2680 S Havana St B, Aurora, CO 80014, United States
Website: Shin Myun Gwan Korean BBQ
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
8. Mr. Kim Korean BBQ Restaurant
Mr. Kim Korean BBQ Restaurant mesmerizes the locals to come back again and again for their mouth-watering dishes. The galbi options on the menu include the beef tongue and intestine as well as the pork skin and neck. Mr. Kim Korean BBQ Restaurant is also famous for its delightful duck bulgogi, with its melt-in-the-mouth rich flavor. Anyone can have the best dining experience, feasting on the best Korean dishes, at the most affordable costs.
Mr. Kim Korean BBQ Restaurant
Address: 12201 E Mississippi Ave #113, Aurora, CO 80012, United States
Website: Mr. Kim Korean BBQ Restaurant
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sun: 12pm - 10pm
9. Silla Restaurant
Chilled buckwheat noodles, tangy beef broth with crisp veggies, and the famous side-dish, kimchi are some of the many mouth-watering Korean dishes that make Silla Restaurant one of the most sought-out Korean restaurants in Colorado. Using only quality USDA prime beef and Kobe beef - the global phenomenon that has arrived from Japan - for their dishes, Silla Restaurant has an untarnished reputation among the locals and tourists alike. Quality food, whether that be servings for lunch or dinner, is dished out daily, making this amazing restaurant a new benchmark for barbeque joints all across town to live up to!
Silla Restaurant
Address: 3005 S Peoria St F, Aurora, CO 80014, United States
Website: Silla Restaurant
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
Try Korean food in Denver and its neighboring cities
Denver has a diverse food scene and people here like various cuisines. Rocky Mountain oysters, green chili cheese fries and tacos are some iconic food items that you can’t miss trying when you come here. However, Korean food has also become very popular in the city. So head to these Korean restaurants in Denver, Colorado, and make some delicious memories!
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