Zoe Ma Ma

Located next to union station, this place can get extremely busy. There's limited parking unless you're down to pay $20-$40 for parking in the city in the lots. We came on a Sunday and thankfully parking is free on Sunday’s so we were fortunate to be able to find street parking. The place was rather small since they sectioned off half of the restaurant for a private event but nothing was even set up on the other side to indicate that there's going to be an event happening. Seating is interesting since tables are extremely small and they have these uncomfortable stools to sit on in addition to the bench by the window. They have self serve ice, cold water, and hot water. However, there's no appropriate cup for the hot water, just the plastic provided. You order at the counter and it's self seating. We ordered the beef noodle soup and Lu rou fan. Both came out relatively fast. At first taste of the beef noodle soups broth, it was flavorful and tasty. However the beef was on the chewier side and as you continue eating the food, it becomes saltier and not as good. The same can be said for the lu rou fan dish as well. It becomes extremely salty after the first couple of bites. Considering it's a Chinese food place, you usually have sauces at the table to use. However, their sauces are rationed at the counter where food is served for pickup. They provide complimentary sauce per item but anything after the first one will cost you additional $0.50 each. Personally I don't think I would come back again.

Surprised with this one! Went here on a random passing by while I was hungry after taking the train. Definitely delicious Chinese street food! Lots of unique items that are all for a reasonable price. The only downside I’d say is that they put an auto gratuity on all bills, when this is a takeout restaurant… so they basically have a hidden 20% fee (or something like that) that is added to all food. If I didn’t think the food was great here, I’d slam this place for it. Actively hostile practice towards consumers. Just raise your base prices for the food instead of tricking people. The food is so good though, I’m only knocking 1 star off it- and the prices are still somewhat reasonable with this. Overall I might limit coming here due to some of the pricing trickery, but it’s a great spot by union station for those in need of a delicious quick bite!

The food lacked flavor and the spicy broth wasn’t spicy at all. However, it’s a decent option if you are looking for a cheap lunch downtown.

Great! Delicious! Supercalafragalisticexpealodocious! Get anything. It’ll be reallllly good. Fast service, friendly staff. Marked Full From the soup!! Soup you say? Yes, soup seems like search and rescue sometimes, these soups are eaten with a fork. No search, just rescue from hunger!

I’ve been coming here ever since I started working in Downtown Denver for over 1/2 a decade now. The food has always been so good but this was the first time I have ever tried their Chicken Curry. The dish was so warming with a rich creamy sauce, perfectly tender potatoes, carrots, and onions--all so savory, and a new favorite (along with their homemade Bao). The staff is always great, friendly, and quick. A great stand out from all the typical 16th Street restaurants. Nov 2022

Best $10 lunch in downtown hands down. Dan dan and cool sesame noodle bowls are my favorite and the bao buns are great as well. Food is always super fresh and portion sizes are great.

We stopped in here during the St. Patty's day festivities and the food came out very quick. We ordered two boa buns and ate them while watching the parade. The warmth of the food was amazing on such a chilly day

First time visiting Zoe Ma Ma on a weekday for an early dinner. There was no rush whatsoever and the food was served fairly quickly. Coming to the noodles, it was freshly prepared with fresh vegetables and ground pork. The dumplings ordered were also really tasty. Overall a solid place for chinese cuisine.

1st time here. Curry chicken is SLAMMIN'!!!!!! Service was really good, and it was really chill with good background music. I'll definitely be back.

I really like this spot near Union Station. It's right next door. The food is really good and very flavorful. They do add gratuity, FYI. And they do explain this, so you can find that in writing when you are there if it matters to you. The drink situation is limited, wish they could get some wine, even pre-bottled stuff. And I thought they did before but not the last time I was there. I think they just have beer in the cooler now. But the noodle game is strong here! And the flavor game! You can sit outside, too. There's a few spots for when it's nice out.

If you are in downtown Denver, then you must try authentic Taiwanese street food at Zoe Ma Ma. Adjacent to the Union Station train depot in downtown, this quick service restaurant gets high marks for quality food at reasonable prices. We love the Dan Dan Mian but have recently discovered the Lu Ro Fan. Dan Dan Mian has a bit of a kick and sits on a bed of noodles. Lu Ro Fan is a generous blend of meats and vegetables on a bed of rice. LRF is fantastic with a bit of the Sichuan peppercorn sauce. Not spicy at all but a a bit salty so go easy.

The dining experience was average. We were disappointed by the abundance of pork dishes on the menu, as we do not consume pork. As a result, we are uncertain about our overall satisfaction with the restaurant.

The Lou rou pork rice was probably the best thing there and the beef noodle soup also pretty good. The rest was a bit of a loose take on Chinese cuisine.

My co-workers and I came here one day for lunch (a super easy walk if you're close to Union Station) and we were so happy we stopped in! Zoe Ma Ma is one of those places where you look at the menu and think "I'm going to have to come back at least a few times, I want ALL of this food!" In my opinion, they have the perfect amount of options. Enough variety to make the menu extra colorful, but not so many options that there's too much to choose from. When restaurants have menus like this, you know they've found what they're amazing at and they've perfected it. I got an order of the pork shumai and the roast duck wonton soup. The pork shumai were really good and I could probably have eaten two orders myself if they hadn't been for the table. The soup was heavenly. It tasted homemade in the absolute best way. The broth was delicate, but flavorful and there was more duck than I expected! The wontons were, of course, my favorite part. If you're ever near Union Station looking for a delicious place to eat, I would totally recommend Zoe Ma Ma!

The food is delicious and it's in a great location right by Union station. Staff is nice and food comes our relatively quick. There is plenty of seating indoors. There is a 15% service charge added to every meal to help give fair wages to employees. You can opt out but I never do because I feel bad for telling a staff member that I want to take the 15% charge off. If you pay with cash note that you will not get change. My total came to $11.08 for the noodles, and I ended up getting $8 back because they don't do coin change. Not a huge deal but also bring change if you plan on paying in cash.

Restaurant itself looks very cute! I was not really a fan of the dumplings. It was very doughy and didn't have too much filling in them. The flavor, for what filling I did taste, was pretty good though. The duck wonton noodle was mainly broth with not much noodles, duck or wonton fillings. Broth was very hearty and flavorful though. For the price, quantity and quality, I don't know if I would be back.

I've passed by here a few times, but I've never had a chance to go in until today to avoid being in the cold I got the dan dan mian. It was pretty good. There was enough broth in the dish to keep the noodles from sticking and the minced pork was flavorful. I could've use a little more spice, so grab a cup of the chili oil or the Szechuan oil to spice it up a bit more. It's a cute little restaurant and the staff were nice.

So disappointing. The only vegetarian option was very boring bland noodles covered in cabbage and soy sauce. They had ramen soup but no vegetarian option. The restaurant space itself was pretty dirty with boxes and stuff stored out in the open of the restaurant and otherwise generally grimy.

Best potstickers I've ever had! Got them twice when we were here. I'd come back to Denver again just to have these

Some of the worst food I've had in Denver, half of it tasted like dish soap! Don't love to leave a bad review but this place is very very bad

I don't understand why they add a mandatory 15% service charge. After you order your food they give you a pager, You pick up your own food You get your own eating utensils You get your own dipping sauces You get your drink and cup And after your done eating you buss your own table by putting the dirty dishes in a bin and throwing away your trash. Where is the service that I'm paying for?

I came here pre-pandemic when working downtown- not super memorable, but then again, working lunches usually mean I'm too focused on business talk to think about the food? That said- it's 2022 and I'm back and finally able to savor my dinner here! Cute shop, and definitely a great price point for Union Station! I would say it's definitely one of the best Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants in Denver metro. We got Dan Dan noodles, wonton soup, and a pork Bao. All were tasty- and extra stars to the staff! SUPER friendly- I saw them helping answer questions about the menu to folks ahead of us. Definitely worth a visit!

This restaurant highly recommended by Guy Fieri failed miserably. Every time Guy has made a recommendation it has been terrible. Last time I listen to his staged recommendations. Pork Shumai sharp tasting not very good. Fried rice absolutely bland. Pork and pasta fair pork belly good not great. In Denver only the Empress holds the championship belt for dim sum. The Empress is a 5 star dim sum restaurant. This place can't compete. 3 stars being generous.

Dan Dan noodles were yummy! Pork Belly Bao had a sliver of pork belly that was so tough it was inedible. I usually like a built-in tip for ease at a full-service restaurant, but the automatic 15% add-on for a "pick up and clean up your own food" system was questionable.

15 percent "service fee" is added to your order in lieu of tipping. As a result, your service is terrible. Staff is unfriendly, act as if they are irritated by your presence, and are in absolutely NO HURRY to take your order, even though we were the only people at the register for twenty minutes or so. All of The tables are dirty, like disgustingly dirty. AND you are required to bus your own table NEVER AGAIN. The food could be dripping in gold and I wouldn't give this place my business. The two employees here are absolute jerks. zero stars.

[Ordered for Pick Up] I ordered the roast duck wonton soup. It was ready and all packed up by the time I arrived and the soup was still hot. I like that the soup had actual pieces of duck in there and that it was flavorful. However, I wish that their noodles had been packed in a separate container as they were soggy by the time I got to eat it - I was only a 7 min walk away. My other concern was that the wontons seemed undercooked (see pictures).

Please don't call this Chinese food. Oh my gosh. This is the most disgusting food I have ever eat. If I feed this to my dog, he will shake his dog head. Super disgusting. The meat on the Dandan noodle is not fresh and has a strange smell. The duck boa is a nightmare even after I took a bite. Everything is not fresh and possible out dated. Don't gooo!!! I mean the customer service is fine but this is a restaurant so I'm looking for food. Terrible food!

Came here for a quick bite before heading back home. We order a Dan Dan noodle and a duck bao. The interior design isn't bad but not a breath taking place to enjoy a quick bite or lunch. I understand maybe the pandemic made some affect. However I would come back to enjoy the other dishes.

Honestly, the worst part is not just the food. They charged 15% service fee for take out order without consulting with customer. I can only use one word to describe the food here, inedible. Beef noodle soup was overly seasoned. The portion is not even worth the price. $13.50 for a half full noodle soup in Denver downtown that's very sad. The restaurant gives you a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Employees were nice and friendly at first. But the way they scam their customers is just disgusting. With no hesitation this is by far the worst experience I've experienced in long time. Definitely WILL NOT recommend this place to anyone.

Quality is hit or miss at the Union Station location. Recently ordered their pork dumplings again. We've been coming here since they opened and were shocked to discover they are half the size but the same price. $18 for 9 dumplings -half the size of what they used to be is a ripoff. Very disappointed, not a good deal. Cook on the dumplings was also super inconsistent.

It looks like this place used to be good. It is in a fun location to people watch with outdoor seating but the food was just not good at all. The price is fair but I wouldn't go again. The soup noodles were the best of the three dishes ordered - duck noodle soup, shrimp shumai, and fried rice. The fried rice and shumai were both mushy.

By train/muni/subway on the way to the airport. Quick and easy to get my food. Was easy to run by before hopping on, would recommend checking it out if you're in a pinch. Wish I could've eaten it there, I'm of the opinion that it's very hard to perfect food for take-out. It was tasty though, okay portion size though not extremely filling. The Za Jiang Mian - on point though with flavor, very authentic. Would come back to try other dishes and eat there

The lady at the register has a bit of an attitude and the food was just rubbish. We are laughing at ourselves for driving all the way here. Oof. Big oof.

Remove the 15% automatic gratuity! I went to the counter to place the order, cleaned their dirty table, picked up the food from the counter, and dropped the dirty dishes in the bin. This place should pay me/give me discount for all the services I provided, instead of charging the automatic 15% gratuity. Food is mediocre! Maybe great lunch place for office workers but don't drive far for this place.

I hate to be a downer, but this place was not good at all. Maybe my standards were higher because of my Taiwanese background, but I would only give this place a 3/5 on a generous day. The steamed bun was the only thing worth going back for. And maybe the Dan Dan Mian. The beef in the Braised Beef Noodle Soup was good. Unfortunately not good enough to make up for the price ($13). Ma Ma's Potstickers is ridiculously priced. $4.50 for 3 potstickers that didn't taste like anything special. My CPR was cold. Potatoes, rice, everything was cold. Out of everything ordered, I figured that dish would be the hardest to mess up. The Curry Rice was not good... too spicy for my taste and the curry sauce was too thick. In summary, I would not recommend this place. Maybe I went on an off day, but from other reviews I've seen, this place isn't consistent. *visited 6/15/21

Perfect spot downtown to pop in for a snack while you're out running errands! Potstickers were hot and had a nice crunch from the crispy bottom, but I could have used more ginger or chive in the filling for a little more kick. The shrimp dumplings were juicy, flavorful, and bursting with shrimp! Definitely some of the better I've ever had. We also tried 1 each of the bao buns and they were tasty and came out almost immediately.

Went in for a $2.50 bottle of water that I took from the cooler and placed at the cashier desk. Then I read the sign that says they have proof that THEIR OWN customers are racist and gender biased, and therefore will be charged a 15% gratuity. I am neither racist or gender biased, but I'm expected to pay a 15% gratuity for a bottle of water that I brought to the counter all by myself. I queried the cashier about this Policy and he said he waive the 15%. I handed him a twenty dollar bill and he said he would have to go in the back for change. When he came back he only handed me paper money. When I asked where my change was he said they didn't have any coins. I asked how much more was I owed and he said 84 cents. So he let me off the hook for the 15% forced tip, or 38 cents, but was going to short change me 84 cents. Now folks, it's certainly not about the money, as we're talking nickels and dimes, but it is the principle. Gave the water back and had my $20 returned. Never to return to this crooked and woke establishment.

Had a very bad experience at Zoe Ma Ma. The food was really really salty. Also, they don't give you the full change if you pay cash. Cannot give 0 star otherwise it would deserve 0 star.

I liked this place before maybe it was different staff and managers, but now they have employees that don't changed their gloves and don't use a hair net.We watched at them for a while and it was unbelievable.Used the iPad and go back to touch the food! Gross... The lack of energy and aptitude of that employee was not pleasant.

I've walked past this restaurant quite a few times while in Denver but this is the first time I've ever ordered food from them. The online order process was very quick and straightforward, and my meal was ready on time (actually a bit early). I got the dan dan noodles, which were well spiced and tasted super fresh. I was also happy that it was a complete meal with veggies included. While the bowl was maybe a tiny bit less than I wanted to eat, it would be a good sized portion for most people. I'll definitely order food from this restaurant again!

Great relaxed atmosphere. Friendly smiling staff. Extra fresh food Authentic. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Not rip off pricing Deal of the year by Union Station

Loved the duck bao. Potstickers were flavorful. Great place for small bites. Outdoor seating was nice.

EXPERIENCE: 4/5 I come here several days a week for lunch. Typically the wait is not too long, and the staff is always kind and helpful. The restaurant is conveniently located next to Union Station, and has some great hearty food. TASTE: 5/5 I love Zoe Ma Ma's noodle dishes. The Dan Dan noodles are fire, and I usually get a side of the chili oil and add it in. Give it a try and let us know what you think!!

Omg if you watch DDD and come here in the hopes to have what you saw DON'T!!! Rude, filthy, cold food and they add 15% service, PAY YOUR PEOPLE BETTER. We sampled the menu WOW so disappointing - not very often you get cold precooked blank fried rice STAY AWAY

Disappointing meal. Saw a stand for this place at the Denver Dragon Boat Festival and really wanted to try their duck gua bao. This dish was fine. The duck was tender but I wish there was more of the sauce to cover the inside of the bun. The cool noodle however was just overall disappointing. The noodles were thick and stuck together, it was not boiling hot but not cold either so I guess it was "cool" even though the noodles should be cold (it was being held with other food in a warming station waiting to be ordered which may explain why it was stuck together and not fresh), and I was expecting there to be sesame sauce and soba tsuyu like real Taiwanese cold noodle but it only had a mix of black vinegar and soy sauce as the sauce. This place is American Asian food and I wouldn't call it anything more than that. Just disappointing. As an aside, I don't mind the 15% surcharge for tip if we actually received service. You grab your food. Your grab your drink. You grab your silverware/chopsticks. And you get to sit at sticky tables. What service are we receiving that would warrant a tip? I truly do hope the surcharge goes to the employees on top of their fair hourly wage and is not just pocketed by the owner.

We were looking for a good place for lunch downtown and this place had good reviews. I can see why the food and service was good. We got the pork belly bao, shrimp dumplings and Za Jiang Mian. All were good the Za Jiang Mian was the favorite. I would return if in the mood food Chinese.

We've been to this restaurant twice and absolutely adored it. The portion sizes are great and good for sharing a bunch of different entrees with friends. You order and pay at the counter, but there's plenty of seating at the restaurant and outside.

Awful food. Food sitting out. Precooked potstickers that were cold and old. Place will get shut down if they do not clean this up. Will never go back. I live across the street and this place will be out of business soon.

Ordered delivery for roasted duck soup and braised pork noodles. Flavor was good, but unfortunately poor portion. For that price, it was not worthy at all

Zoe Ma Ma is an exceptional Taiwanese restaurant with delicious, authentic dishes that are sure to satisfy. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the service is friendly and attentive. The menu offers a variety of flavorful options, from their famous LuRoufan to their noodle dishes, all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Zoe Ma Ma is a must-visit!

Read all the positive reviews and decided to try the Roast Duck Wonton Soup. Ate outside on the patio and the hot soup was welcome on this crisp afternoon in October. The good. The soup was hot and the bowl was a large entree portion (that would be a "main" for our European/Australian friends). There were three (3) wontons with filling and a good amount of noodles. The full pieces of duck were soft and tasty. The not so good. The broth was bland; I mean really bland! The pieces of duck skin was not fully rendered and I did not eat them, which is a shame as there is nothing quite like duck skin. If the soup had some flavor and body and the duck skin was crisp, it could be a good dish. I will not be ordering this again.

Excellent authentic Taiwanese home-style comfort food place, easy and quick, not pretentious, very tasty. I got the CPR (chicken, potato, rice) and it had a generous amount of rice and chicken, and the taste and texture of everything was great. Would definitely want to come back!

Came here for lunch and was very excited to try it out. The location is pretty great, right outside Union Station, but unfortunately seating seems limited to a few rickety tables and chairs directly facing the kitchen and counter. It might be worth taking out and eating outside the restaurant or at a nearby park, particularly if you've got a bigger party. As for the food, some items were great, but the meal was a bit inconsistent. We ordered 2 Pork Buns, Dan Dan Mian, the veggie dumplings, and potstickers. In terms of the portions, we were very happy with the amount of food we got and it was the right amount for a light ish lunch. The highlights were definitely the pork buns, which tasted very homemade (in the best way, like your mom made them for you). The meat was well seasoned and the bun was nice and springy. Might come back and just order these as a snack! The Dan Dan Mian wasn't as flavorful, but the noodles were the perfect texture, so it was still a really solid dish. The potstickers and veggie dumplings were where the inconsistencies were a bit more apparent. The veggie dumplings fell apart as you picked them up, I think a combination of the skin being slightly overcooked and the vegetables just being very wet inside. The taste was alright, but definitely not something I'd want to order again. The potstickers were my second favorite, flavor-wise (after the buns), but some were overly charred and, while I usually love a good crisp shell, they did dry out the wrapper more than I wanted. Given my excitement, I was a little let down, but I think Zoe Ma Ma is a great option for buns and I saw lots of options on their menu that just aren't available elsewhere in the area. I'm definitely going back to try out some other items (especially the buns) and to support what seems like a great business. I especially liked their no tipping policy, in which they add on a 15% charge instead due to the often discriminatory nature of tips (if you're opposed you can ask to have it removed).

So I prefer the original one in Boulder - the union station one is sometimes a hit or miss, except when Zoe Ma Ma is actually in the house!!! When she is there to do the QC check and rolling out the dough for the Bao, it's on point. Things to Note: 1) 15% automatic tip or No Tip. They call this a sustainability living wage for their employees. 2) always get the Bao, except it's only pork based 3) love love the noodle dishes, especially the Za Jiang Mian This is the deal - let's say u need to go to union station for a quick casual bite or are heading to the airport or to your casa in the burbs, this is a great stop. Pretty large inside too with lots of seating compared to the tiny location in Boulder.

We actually came by this place twice in one day. Yea, we came by for lunch and dinner. We were in town for work and we had some time for food breaks while working on a project nearby, plus it was very convenient to where we were staying. It's located just outside of the Union Station building, you shouldn't be able to miss it. It caught my peripheral when I was walking by when I got into town, so why not check it out once, or in our case....twice. Walk in, order at that counter, grab a table. Or in our case, we did takeout as we had to do a working lunch. They will give you a little buzzer to let you know your food is ready. Asian fusion menu looks good, from dumplings, baos, noodle bowls, rice options, and some specials of the day. For lunch, I just got a couple potstickers, the pearl meatballs, and the special they had for a pork belly bao. My coworker got some potstickers as well and a salad option they had. I like that you can order piece by piece as they price the item individually. It was all pretty good to me, flavorful and nicely pan fried up potsticker, good filling, dough was a little thick but I thought it was fine. Pork belly bao hit the spot. Pearl meatball is basically a meatball wrapped in rice, it was just ok, pretty straightforward, just dip it in some hot sauce, you will be good to go. Skip to 8 hours later for dinner, we were still working, so we were just like, let's just go back since it is right there. Shift change with staff, they didn't recognize me because I was still wearing the same clothes from lunch. Anyways, I did takeout again to finish up with work, I decided to try their noodle bowl...."Za Jiang Mian". It's egg noodles with ground pork and some veggies. You gotta mix it up good before you dive into it. It was pretty good, good flavor, a little spice, good sized serving, not sure about authenticity but I was cool with it. Simple and direct with a little spice....just like me. Prices are good for those tightwad expense reports and staff at lunch and dinner time were friendly. Unbeknownst to me, I didn't realize this place was on a Food Network episode with that guy with the spiky blonde hair from Flavortown. Glad to come by twice, enjoyed our food and would come back next time we are in town.

I had a friend come into town for a few days. She wanted Asian food, so a mutual friend suggested Zoe Ma Ma in our neighborhood. It was a cold and snowy evening. The winter storm had deterred most people from going out, which made it perfect for our dinner plans. We found street parking near Zoe Ma Ma, and it was completely empty inside. While waiting for my friends, I ordered a Dale's Pale Ale, the only beer they had at the time. When it came time to order dinner, I was pulled in so many different directions. Everything on the menu sounded good, but because it was cold outside, I thought a noodle soup would do the trick. I ended up getting the Sichuan Braised Beef Noodle. I'm perplexed by the low reviews of this place because the beef and noodles were phenomenal. Just from one experience, Zoe Ma Ma has become one of my favorite eateries in Denver. I'd like to come back to try the Za Jiang Mien and dumplings. I do find it interesting that there's different dishes for different days of the week.

Took over 40 min to find this place. When we did find it we were Anticipating a nice lunch.. esp since we were so hungry .. traveling will do that! When we walked in to our dismay, the place was quite in array!! Lettuce and other foods etc were all over the back counter which was easy to see by all customers! Sorry we walked right back out!! Disappointed and won't recommend this place!!

This was yummy and a cute place for a pick me up for a fast and quick snack. Dan Dan noodles hit the spot. Wish the duck boa had more crunch and flavor.