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OFFICIAL HOMETOWN PARTNER OF THE DENVER BRONCOS

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Authentic. Handcrafted. Unforgettable.

Since 1985, we’ve been at the forefront of Denver’s dining landscape, offering an exquisite selection of meticulously crafted dishes. With a dedication to using only the finest ingredients, prepared from scratch, each plate promises a dining experience that is both elevated and timeless.

Popular Dishes

Sesame chicken on a plate

Sesame Chicken

Chicken lo mein on a plate

Chicken Lo Mein

Wonton Soup in a bowl

Wonton Soup

Orange chicken on a plate

Orange Chicken

Hot and sour soup in a bowl

Hot & Sour Soup

Fried rice on a plate

Fried Rice

Mongolian Beef on a plate

Mongolian Beef

Kung Pao chicken on a plate

Kung Pao Chicken

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Nestled in the heart of Denver, Imperial Chinese Restaurant offers an atmosphere of understated elegance. Whether you’re dining with us for a special occasion or an intimate evening out, our inviting space—infused with retro charm—creates the perfect backdrop for your culinary journey.

IMPERIAL CHINESE RESTAURANT

431 S. Broadway Denver, CO 80209

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11AM - 9PM
Friday: 11AM - 9:30PM
Saturday: 12PM - 9:30PM
Sunday: 10:30AM - 8PM

Happy Hour

Monday - Saturday: 3PM - 5PM

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Award Winning

* Westword’s Best Americanized Chinese Winner in 2003 

* Westword’s Best American Chinese Restaurant Winner in 2005 

* Westword’s Best Chinese Winner in 2013 

* Westword’s Best Chinese Restaurant Winner in 2014 

* Westword’s Best Chinese Restaurant Winner in 2017 

* Westword’s Best Chinese Restaurant Winner in 2024 

Reviews

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Matt M.

I’d probably eat there everyday.

If I lived closer, I’d probably eat there everyday. The food is fantastic! My kids can’t get enough of it. Definitely love all the newly added fresh flowers through the restaurant. They’re so beautifully done. The new host, Logan, is a fresh of breath air to a place we’ve been going to for years. Wish hosts and hostesses at other restaurants could learn from this guy.

DeMario W.

EXCELLENT!!! 10/10

This is easily my favorite Chinese food spot in Denver. The Restaurant is really clean, everyone is so nice, and their fried rice is EXCELLENT!!! 10/10

Ryan L.

It's very solid

I have lived in the Denver metro for more than 6 years, yet I had never been to this place until recently. It’s very solid - probably among the best American Chinese restaurants in the south metro. Lots of longtime Denverites say that and I can now understand why. Food is definitely fresher and of higher quality.

Dave M.

Beautiful presentation & amazing food.

Had the cold noodles and chicken dumplings. Amazing, table side service was impressive! We also had sesame chicken and chicken chow meín. Beautiful presentation amazing food. I don't know why this place has a 4 for overall rating. The sérvice staff go above and beyond. I would kill for food this good in salt lake city. Our Chinese restaurants are not great. This place is great. Old eclectic decor. I will be back for a whole fish and more cold noodles won tons and dumplings.