HISTORY OF CHOLON MODERN ASIAN
ChoLon translates to “big market” in Vietnamese and is named after the largest Chinese-influenced market in Saigon. It also includes Executive Chef/Owner Lon Symensma’s first name, so after his extensive culinary travels across Asia, it “felt right” to open ChoLon in 2010 in Denver.
You’ll notice ChoLon’s menu plays on interpretations of traditional dishes found across the Far East, combined with slight nods to Lon’s classical European training. For example, French onion soup is not usually found inside of a hand-pleated Chinese dumpling, but you’ll experience whimsical dishes like this across our menu.
Hours
Monday – Thursday:
Lunch: 11:30 – 2:00pm | Happy Hour: 2 – 5:30pm | Dinner: 5 – 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday:
Lunch: 11:30 – 2:00pm | Happy Hour: 2 – 5:30pm | Dinner: 5 – 10:00pm
Sunday:
Lunch: 11:30 – 2:00pm | Happy Hour: 2 – 5:30pm | Dinner: 4 – 8:00pm
It’s a special weekend here at ChoLon! Come celebrate 14 years of us being open 🎉 In honor of our 14 year anniversary, we’re rolling out specials that we know are going to hit the spot! Come see us Friday night or all day Saturday and join in on this exciting celebration! ✨
Appetizer: Grilled Octopus, Crispy Marble Potatoes, Chinese Sausage Vinaigrette
Dinner: Black Garlic Brisket, Celery Root Puree, Candied Pepper & Apple Salad
Dessert: Cardamom Panna Cota, Pomegranate Granita, Graham Cracker Crumble
Special Cocktail: The “ChoLon Rising” ChoLon Block Gin, Japanese Yuzu, Japanese Bermutto
You won’t want to miss this! 🎂
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🍗🔥🍑 Meet the newest dish on our menu: Grilled Chicken Yakitori! Think juicy, flame-kissed skewers with a sweet peach-soy glaze, paired with crunchy Palisade pickles & a bright Wakame Aioli. Bold, bright flavors that are sure to impress. Come try it for lunch or dinner - follow the link in bio you make your reservation today!
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You may have seen our feature in Denver Life Magazine’s Top Dishes for our Kaya Toast! 🍞✨
This dish, inspired by Chef @lonsymensma’s Southeast Asian travels, transforms a traditional favorite into a modern delight. With a luxurious “egg cloud” of coconut jam, soy sauce & white pepper layered over perfectly toasted bread, it’s a sweet & savory experience that has become a favorite at ChoLon 🥥🍞 Enjoy it as an appetizer or dessert—either way, it’s a must-try!
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🥂✨ We’re thrilled to be featured in 5280 Magazine’s “18 of Denver’s Best Happy Hours”! 🎉 From our original Downtown location to our new Sloan’s Lake location, ChoLon continues to be a top destination for upscale Asian fusion eats and unbeatable happy hour deals. Enjoy select glasses of wine for $7, sparkling brut rosé for $8, or $3 off our signature cocktails, like the Suikawari. Join us Downtown daily from 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM and experience why we’re a favorite! 🥟🍸
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🥟✨ Can’t decide between our Soup Dumplings? Try both! During Happy Hour, enjoy 2 pieces of our Dim Sum, perfect for sampling the variety on our menu. Join us daily from 2:00-5:30 & get a taste of it all. With Blake Street reopened, we’re thrilled that the LoDo construction is almost over!
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