Uncle Henry — Restaurant in Westminster

Uncle Henry's has been on my list of places to try due to its consistent popularity and intriguing menu. I visited on a Sunday afternoon when it was quite busy. The menu offered a wide variety of options, and I ultimately decided on the BBQ pork combo plate (served with fried rice and steamed broccoli) and the Mongolian beef with steamed rice.

Both dishes were visually appealing, but I found the Mongolian beef to be the standout. The dish featured perfectly cooked onions (a mix of green, white, and red) and carrots, all complemented by a flavorful, peppery seasoning. While not spicy, the dish was easily customizable with Sriracha sauce on the side. Overall, it was my favorite of the two.

The Hong Kong style BBQ pork was tender and flavorful, pairing well with the fried rice. The steamed broccoli was okay although it was served plain without any sauce or seasoning. While this may appeal to those who prefer simpler preparations, I would have enjoyed a sauce to enhance the flavor.

To accompany the meal, I had a bottle of golden oolong tea, which paired wonderfully with the dishes.

The service was efficient and friendly despite the busy lunch crowd. I look forward to returning to explore more of the menu, as there are several items that caught my attention. Uncle Henry's offers more than just typical Chinese cuisine, it delivers an exciting twist on authentic Asian flavors. I highly recommend...

Uncle Henry’s is my go to Cantonese food closest to me. The quality of their seafood is chef’s kiss. It’s never fishy/muddy/sketchy tasting and supposedly they get it direct from a California supplier. Their salt and pepper shrimp or (capelin) small fish is exceptional and THAT fresh, which is very difficult in Colorado. The bbq roast meat has exceptional quality and consistency, and has never disappointed me. Despite having a smallish menu, their attention to detail and execution is excellent. It’s hard to get such an amazing Asian restaurant (especially in NW Denver). The quality and authenticity is California/big city East coast level of Cantonese food. That is why all the Asians who live in the area come here. (Pro tip: they can get pretty busy on the weekend from 5-7pm so be prepared to wait 20-30 minutes for your food. They are just a small family business so don’t have the bandwidth. They also try their very best not the compromise the quality of their food when it gets busy.)

Things to try: BBQ roast pork belly, roast duck, seafood tofu pot, salt and pepper shrimp, salt and pepper capelin (small fish), bitter melon with black bean beef, Singaporean fried noodle, beef ho fun, water spinach with garlic, preserved vegetables with...

This place just opened about a week ago. Decor is "modest", shall we say. But the part of the decor I liked best was the 6 whole roast ducks hanging in a display. :-)

"Hong Kong" BBQ, plus all the usual dishes. Lunch specials, too, with a free donut. :-) (No hole.)

What I had - some kind of spicy chicken, I couldn't figure out what she called it - on the steam table, lunch special. Excellent, with a good level of spiciness. My wife had Kung Pao Chicken, which was somewhat disappointing for lack of distinct flavor and spice. The donuts were great. :-)

Prices are reasonable. The lunch special I had was $6.95 - I think. I don't really recall exactly. But total bill for two with green tea was $20.61.

Very friendly both workers and the owner, who came by to ask us if we liked what we had. She also told us they were serving everything in to-go containers since their dishwasher didn't work yet. Inspections and, of course, covid delayed the opening, which signs promised for over a month.

It's just off 120th in the strip center West of Huron near Tokyo Joe's and Hooter's.

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