Adam You
Next Monday (12/25/2023) will be the last day of business for Yum Yum Spice on University Blvd, right by the University of Denver. They are known for their one of the kind Sichuan specialty dishes. It is regrettable to see another good Asian restaurant go.
Katie Noyce
This is a great Chinese restaurant for noodles and other super yummy dishes, but their specialty is Dry Hot Pots. They are uniquely served over a warming candle. This was a fun place to try and I’ll definitely be going back. The restaurant was clean and the staff was very helpful with recommendations.
Alisa Oswalt
Excellent spicy Szechuan! I highly recommend the regular dry pot/ griddle dish - Szechuan style. The regular size is good for about 3-4 people. You pick one protein, and it comes with celery, soy sprouts, and potatoes. Personally I leave the potatoes off and add other items a la carte: bamboo, broccoli, black fungus (wood ear mushrooms), and shiitake mushrooms. I like hot and spicy and eat Thai chili peppers, but found that the "medium" was plenty zippy. The seating area was small but clean. Parking is on the street - no convenient lot, but excellent food!
Jena R
Excellent food and wonderful service!! Their extensive menu covers all of the traditional comfort foods, but also provides authentic Chinese dry pot. It was our first time so we stayed in familiar territory with regular (not pepper spice) chicken breast. SO yummy!! Highly recommend!
Maozhuo Liu
I’m a huge dry hot pot lover, this place is very authentic, and better than the one I always go in Bay Area. Also the server is very nice!
Jennifer Popham
The lamb dry hot pot was good. I need to try more dishes to better rate the restaurant.
Ashley Speer
I was introduced to Yum Yum by a good friend who grew up in China, and have been coming here for years now! I routinely bring out of town guests. We always get the dry pot, and it is amazing... such a unique and delicious flavor profile. We almost always default to the traditional, mild, with shrimp and lamb, then add tofu skin, with a bowl of rice for each person. It's a bit pricy, but worth every penny! A large pot will easily feed 3-4 people. And it's just as delicious leftover! 10/10 recommend. And the service is always exceptional!
mary stagl
I ordered delivery. It was fast and fresh.
I had the pad thai (shrimp) and moo shu pork The pad Thai could have been a bit spicier...but overall very tasty and delicious.
The Moo Shu Pork was awesome. Very flavorful. I would order both again!
Lauren Song
Small menu but after visiting a few times everything we’ve ordered is on point!! I personally LOVE the basil beef and the drunken noodles (my husband is sick at the moment but says “even though I can’t really taste them right now they made such an impression that I can taste them with my mind. OMG babe, that’s the first thing I want. Yep. I want drunken noodles & salt / pepper shrimp. )
Also it’s worth noting that this is a small clearly family run business. These ladies are super sweet and have a great energy about them. Please be kind and respectful. There is a whole spectrum of places you can go and spend your time and money. Let’s do our part to support the ones genuinely worth it
Audra W
A pleasant surprise to find a solid mala dry pot place in Denver! No frills dining experience but the service was fast and friendly. The spice level was perfect (extra spicy is indeed extra spicy!) and the flavors were good if not a little too strong/oily (which is normal for dry pot, of course). Very generous portions sizes which justified the price point. Would love to come back and try some of the stir fry dishes too!
Lily Hoang-Zhu
Been coming here for about 5+ years!
SO, they have two menus, the one that has standard American takeout, and the one that has authentic Chinese comfort food & dishes. There’s also parts of the menu in full Chinese, which are some of the hidden gems. You’re going to find a great share of authentic, different & tasty food!
Dry pot is a really unique meal to the Asian food scene here in Colorado, and it’s tasty! If you’re not used to Szechuan mala (numbing spice) it may be uncomfortable & new! Yum Yum does a good job at getting that numbing, spicy peppercorn flavor that is essential in this dish. Most of their menu items are tasty, and if you’re feeling adventurous, you can try something away from standard takeout food. Price point wise, some items are a bit pricier than you’d expect.
We enjoyed mapo tofu & beef noodle soup, & I love their dry pot with intestines and lamb!!! Their tudousi potatoes are A+!
(PS. This isn’t a Thai restaurant so why order Thai food 🤭)
Nanae Ito
Yessss. Order the food that you see on the wall. We got the beef noodle soup and mince pork noodles with cucumber. We drizzled some mouth-numbing chili oil - perfect. We had the mango mousse cake for dessert - so delicious, not too sweet! We’ll be back!
Zander Oklar
The dry hot pot was so much fun. Really enjoyed the Szechuan flavor and all the add ins. The tofu skins were our favorite. A medium would easily feed 3-4 people!
Andrew Morgan
Very friendly and delicious family run business, we love it! Affordable, good portions, solid service, and authentic food. Clearly family fun, please support them! This is my favorite Asian spot in the neighborhood and all of their dishes are amazing. My favorite is the beef drunken noodles and Szechuan beef. Also, make sure to ask for the spicy cucumber appetizer! Not on the menu, but it is fantastic. Please give this delicious spot a try!
Kasem O
I have a technique for finding great Chinese food - I look for places that serve sichuan peppercorns. Yum Yum Spice did not disappoint. The traditional tingling heat of the sichuan pepper was right up front in the Chinese Griddle that I ordered. My lunch was sort of a combination of hot pot & stir fry, with bold flavors and just enough spice to wow. Very fresh ingredients served up just right. So glad that traditional Chinese flavors are starting to become more readily available in the USA. Definitely try this restaraunt - outstanding.
Fast, friendly service & a great dine in experience! I wish I could come back here often, but sadly... we were on a trip.
Note, if you have never tried sichuan peppercorns, be sure to order a level down from your normal spice level. They are not the same kind of hot as the peppers we normally eat.
Hayoung Nam
The best malatang in Denver🥺🩷 Every staffs are kind as well.
David Mills
My favorite restaurant in Denver! I like the tradition Chinese food! Now Chinese business is very difficult to running around the city! Thank you Yumyum Spice to keep up so we can eat good food! I’m very happy to see the good people given good and truth reviews! I love the “Da Bao Zi” the best bao in Denver!!
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