We had a little trouble finding this place as the street numbers are peculiar and it wasn't visible from where the driver dropped us off. I called the restaurant and the host went out on the balcony and waved his arms so we could see where to go. I liked how they used polaroids to show the specials of the day. This turned out to be my favorite meal while I was in Denver. We ordered 4 things to share. Started with the popcorn chicken, which was nicely crunchy and came with several dipping sauces. The mushrooms had a great flavor, but the texture reminded me of octopus. Potato pave was delicious, something I'd never had before but I liked the presentation, the outer crunch, and the sauce. The pork belly was the best I'd ever had.

4.5 stars. Finally visited Hey Kiddo for a work dinner. Saved it for the special occasion since it's Michelin recommended. Didn't get a chance to try Ok Yeah (3rd floor bar in the same building) but I will next time. I thought service was fine. I think our waiter was either training or in-training but vibes were off. I still enjoyed the overall ambiance, food, and drink. I don't remember what cocktail I had, but it was tasty. My favorite foods were the Chicken Liver Mousse, Lobster Spaghetti, and Bread & Butter, in that order. I wasn't too keen on the Fried Chicken or Shaken Rice, which were supposedly some of the more popular items on the menu and were recommended to us. Overall, would consider coming here again!

Wow! We don't often get the chance to go out for fancy/trendy weeknight dinners as parents of toddlers, but boy was I glad I picked this place for our night out!! It was worth every penny! We showed up around 6pm, without a reservation, knowing that was a gamble. We knew this place was popular, but we thought if nothing else we could just grab a drink at the bar & head elsewhere for dinner. However, we were greeted by a super friendly hostess who let us know what our options are. We could head upstairs to the rooftop toddy bar & grab some fried chicken apps up there, and she would put our name down, or we could just wait for a spot at the bar. We opted to go upstairs because we were hungry & thought we might as well check out that space. They had a heated tent complete with fire pits up on the roof, and service a specialized menu of hot toddies, other simple drinks, and some amazing fried chicken and bread options. We got a Hot Toddy & a Hot Buttered and YUM! I am usually not a warm cocktail person, but these were perfectly balanced between flavor & booze, and the heat hit the spot on a chilly night. We also shared some K-town popcorn fried chicken, which was seasoned & sauced PERFECTLY, and some of the bonito & allium bread, which was amazing as well. Right as we were finishing up, our seats were ready - perfect timing! We headed back downstairs & were seated at the bar. We ended up ordering 2 more cocktails, and an assortment of shared plates. Everything was so good - we got the hiramasa sashimi, the shaken chef rice, and the potato pave - all of them were amazing! Combined with our apps, it was definitely enough food. Service was friendly, we got great descriptions of each dish & everyone was helpful with assisting us in ordering, and we were served in a very timely manner. All in all, an amazing use of a date night - everyone should check this place out!

Still dreaming about the bread! The best thing on the menu. They definitely should add that to happy hour. The fried rice isn't something I thought I would like but has great flavor. Love the vibe of the restaurant. Only thing I didn't love was the fried chicken.

This was a lovely dining experience! My daughter took us here for my birthday. We had the chef's choice. The offerings (waygu beef, kimchi, shaken rice, and more) were amazing! The flavors were exquisite. The staff was very pleasant. My son in law told them what he liked in a cocktail and they whipped him up something that was delicious (we all sipped it). My dessert came with a candle (nice touch!)

How lucky is Denver? We have yet another fantastic asian influenced restaurant to toot our horns about. Came in for date night with the hubs. Unfortunately it was on a night the bar only area was closed. No problem though since the main dining area had an extensive selection of cocktails and wines. We did not know what to order. The bites all sounded so good. We decided on the prix fixe menu since $95 a person is a "steal" compared to omakases around town. i will say this: NEVER IN MY LIFE had I been this full. The dishes kept coming out. I'm a pretty big eater when we go out but the dishes were plentiful and portions were big. We were able to try some cold dishes but the big dish we had was the short rib. Everything seasoned to perfection. Tasted like nothing I'd had lately. Service was great. Pacing of the prix fixe was on point (I hate when there's a lull in dishes coming out; I dont want my stomach to tell my brain it's full! ). They had a great selection of korean sake as well. Great new spot.

Excellent service with very interesting cocktail options. I really liked the pork belly dish and the salad that they had.. I think these two were my favourite! I wish they had better dessert options - I did like their miso ice cream but options would be nice.

Finally came here after wanting to try it forever -- and even my high expectations couldn't ruin this place (hah)! It lived up to them and more (and the prices were honestly more reasonable than I expected). Really cute space -- a lot more cozy and intimate than I expected. A fantastic place to hang out at the bar, too. And the rooftop lounge looks wonderful (although their food menu is limited, so keep that in mind). Great cocktails -- from refreshing to spirit-forward to tiki -- I loved them all. And the fooooood! Oh man, I am coming back 100%! The chicken liver mousse on Texas toast had so many great flavors and textures, the fried popcorn chicken was some of the best I've had, and the dry-aged whole duck (for 2) was phenomenal. I'd love to come back for the char siu pork chop! Only thing I wouldn't get again is the sashimi. It was very good, but for $26, I think I'd just get sushi somewhere else. Stick to the other stuff here!

Me and my boyfriend Had a WONDERFUL experience with our first time at Hey Kiddo. We stopped in for a few drinks and apps and the staff was so accommodating to sit us at the bar. Our bartender, Ben, was awesome. He made some speciality cocktails for my bf which he was blown away by. He knew what he was talking about. The service all around was impeccable. I asked for a napkin cause my hands were sticky and someone from the kitchen brought me one and a different bartender got me a hot wet towel. Can't ask for more. We only tried the oysters and the potato pave which were both really delicious. The potato needed a little salt but Ben went and grabbed that for us quickly. The ambiance is lively and the interior is so well done. It's a place you want to hang out. We only wanted to stop for 1 drink but ended up having 5 between us 2. I'm excited to come back and have a full dinner experience but I can imagine we'll be back for drinks and apps at the bar soon too!