Aurora is Colorado’s melting pot: a city where a booming immigrant population, nearby university, and beautiful Rocky Mountain backdrops have made the food scene more dynamic every year.
Aurora’s Chinese restaurants aren’t just culinary destinations; they’re family gathering spots, student sanctuaries, and neighborhood fixtures where everyone from first-timers to longtime regulars is welcomed with warmth and flavor.
1. Seoul ManDoo & Asian Street Kitchen
A favorite in Aurora’s international food corridor, this lively spot is as much about the experience as the food.
While the menu touches Korea and Southeast Asia, its Chinese dumplings—especially pork-filled mandu, pan-fried potstickers, siu mai, and soup dumplings—are a local legend.
Noodle bowls with ginger beef, crisp spring rolls, and chili oil wontons fly to every table.
Bright murals, energetic music, and playful service keep things fun for groups and families, while the late-night hours make it a go-to for students.
2. Golden Saigon
Golden Saigon blends Vietnamese finesse with Chinese classics, creating a homey yet vibrant spot for regional comfort.
Regulars crowd in for steaming bowls of pho, but the Chinese menu boasts crisp sesame chicken, salt and pepper shrimp, and family-style wok-fried rice dishes.
The restaurant is cozy, the staff know repeat customers by name, and its location near Aurora’s business corridor means always-busy lunch and dinner crowds.
3. Hong Kong Station
A cornerstone of Aurora’s Chinese scene, Hong Kong Station is all about lively, family-style meals.
The succulently roasted Peking duck, clay-pot tofu, sizzling beef with scallion, and salt-baked pork chops are the stuff of local legend.
The weekend dim sum service lures groups with towers of dumplings, rice noodle rolls, and baked pork buns.
The vibe is modern and welcoming—think marble tables, red lanterns, and staff who hustle but never rush you out.
4. Jasmine Asian Cuisine
Set in a bustling shopping plaza, Jasmine’s is Aurora’s answer to the great American-Chinese family restaurant.
Combo plates of General Tso’s, crispy beef, egg foo young, lo mein, and spicy orange chicken keep tables full night after night.
You’ll see everything from weekday birthday parties with balloons to couples grabbing a quick bite before the movies.
Service is always upbeat and kid-friendly, with plenty of high chairs and fun non-alcoholic cocktails.
5. Panda Express
Aurora’s Pandas are neighborhood hubs—serving office workers, mall crowds, and families rushing in between errands.
Orange chicken and Beijing beef are the go-tos, but health-conscious regulars appreciate steamed veggie sides and brown rice options.
The staff often know your order if you’re a repeat visitor, and there’s always plenty of energy on Friday nights when the community comes out for a quick, comforting meal.
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