Denver · RiNo

Hop Alley

Name: Hop Alley
Address: Denver, CO, US
Price range: $$$

#48 in DenverChinese$$$

Awards

4.5

What People Are Saying

“Hop Alley is an incredible Asian fusion spot with bold, creative, and truly unique flavors. We’re still dreaming about the beef and celery dumplings with chili crisp, apple, and cashew — perfectly balanced with just the right amount of heat and crunc...”

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Westword · 3 months ago

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Doug Rankin

Head Chef

Chef Doug Rankin, formerly of Bar Chelou in Pasadena, CA, runs the Chef's Counter residency "Petit Chelou" at Hop Alley. He has cooked under José Andres and Ludo Lefebvre, and served as chef/owner of Bar Chelou.

What to Order

Beef and Celery Dumplings

Order these first. The chili crisp, apple, and cashew combo delivers heat and crunch in a way that earns consistent raves from nearly every table.

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