What to order at Hop Alley

Must order
The cumin lamb noodles and the tea-smoked duck, both menu signatures since opening.
Signature dishes
Mapo tofu, Cumin lamb noodles, Tea-smoked duck
Editor tip
Book the bar counter to watch the wok station.
CuisineModern Chinese
Price$$$
NeighborhoodRino
HoursMon-Sat 17:00-22:00
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Denver: RiNo Arts District Walking Food Tour★ 4.7 (16)
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Denver: RiNo Arts District Walking Food Tour

Taste delicious local dishes while exploring one of Denver's most vibrant and colorful neighborhoods. Join a group of foodies and a local foodie guide to experience aw...

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Denver: RiNo Beer and Graffiti Tour★ 4.8 (22)
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Denver: RiNo Beer and Graffiti Tour

Discover The River North Art District in Denver on a guided tour. Treat yourself to a beer tasting and experience the blend of industrial revival, innovation, street a...

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Location

Address: 3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205

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Beckon ★ 4.8

$$$$ Tasting MenuRino

Beckon in Denver is Duncan Holmes's 18-seat chef's counter on Larimer in RiNo since 2018, a Michelin-recognised tasting room behind sister bistro Call.

OrderThe tasting menu only; one seating per night.

TipTickets release one month out at 12 noon on a Wednesday via Tock; sell out in minutes. Try the bar at Call next door for walk-ins.

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The Wolf's Tailor ★ 4.7

$$$$ New AmericanSunnyside

The Wolf's Tailor in Denver is Kelly Whitaker's tasting-menu room in Sunnyside since 2017, a James Beard Best Chef Mountain finalist running East-meets-West.

OrderThe chef's tasting menu only; a la carte is not offered.

TipTickets release on Tock 30 days ahead at 9 am. Walk-ins are taken at the bar counter when bookings cancel; arrive by 6 pm to chance it.

Beckon ★ 4.8

$$$$ Tasting MenuRino

Beckon in Denver is Duncan Holmes's 18-seat chef's counter on Larimer in RiNo since 2018, a Michelin-recognised tasting room behind sister bistro Call.

OrderThe tasting menu only; one seating per night.

TipTickets release one month out at 12 noon on a Wednesday via Tock; sell out in minutes. Try the bar at Call next door for walk-ins.

Bistro Vendome ★ 4.5

$$$ French BistroDowntown

Bistro Vendome in Denver is Jennifer Jasinski's Larimer Square French bistro since 2003, with a courtyard patio and a menu of canonical bistro plates.

OrderThe steak frites with bearnaise and the duck confit, both menu mainstays since opening.

TipThe courtyard is one of Larimer Square's best-kept patios. Brunch on Sunday with the French toast is the room's busiest service.

Matsuhisa ★ 4.6

$$$$ Japanese-peruvianCherry Creek

Matsuhisa in Denver is Nobu Matsuhisa's Cherry Creek dining room since 2009, the chef's third Colorado location with the canonical Nobu-style.

OrderThe black cod miso and yellowtail jalapeno are the Matsuhisa signatures.

TipThe sushi bar pours through a separate booking link from the dining room. The Aspen location is the chef's original; Denver is the day-trip Front Range version.

Tamayo ★ 4.3

$$$ Modern MexicanDowntown

Tamayo in Denver is Richard Sandoval's modern Mexican dining room on Larimer Square since 2001, a rooftop patio anchor for upscale tacos, ceviche and tequila.

OrderThe tableside guacamole and the cochinita pibil with Yucatan-style achiote; flight of mezcal to pair.

TipThe rooftop patio runs March through October with mountain views; book it three weeks ahead. The bar is open for walk-ins.

Izakaya Den ★ 4.5

$$$ Japanese IzakayaSouth Pearl

Izakaya Den in Denver is the Kizaki brothers' South Pearl izakaya next door to Sushi Den, a small-plates and yakitori room with the same Toyosu Market fish.

OrderYakitori from the binchotan grill and the wagyu carpaccio.

TipWalk-up only at the bar. The dining room takes bookings; the kitchen closes at 11 pm, later than most South Pearl rooms.

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