Try to remember a perfect meal: The Host interrupted their conversation, if involved in one, to welcome you and gave you a sincere smile. The surroundings were clean and elegant, the wait staff was polite and knowledgeable and the flavors put before you caused low groans of delight. This was my experience at Jing.
My guest and I started with drinks. We both had a Buddha Drop ($11), Jing’s very smooth take on a lemon drop martini, with one important addition: a Buddha Button. We were warned the first taste was a misdirect: at first it tastes like a dandelion but quickly makes your mouth feel like there is an electric current in your mouth – tingly and pleasant, enhancing your taste buds. The drink itself was as good as I or my guest has ever had.
The appetizers were all just as big a hit as the drinks. Jing’s Sizzling Satay Tenderloin ($14) is served raw so you can cook it at your table on a “hot rock”. It is tenderloin so of course it’s delicious and comes with four different dipping sauces. Their Rock Shrimp Tempura ($12) is tossed with a chili aioli to give it a kick (Bam!) and is a huge serving. If you like tempura I think you’ll love this item. The Lobster Pan-fried Dumplings ($15) are sensational – they are huge chunks of lobster tail in a dumpling wrapper and then seared – the very definition of succulent.
For my main course I selected Kobe on the Rock ($11/ounce, with a three ounce minimum) – once again, the meat was served sliced ultra thin so you can cook it on the hot rock. Eventually I decided to taste the Kobe with just a little dipping sauce raw; it was sublime! My guest was skeptical but one taste made her a convert as well.

Kobe beef is legendary for being tender but a lot of people don’t know the marbling actually consists of Omega-3 fatty acids. It’s a heart-healthy beef. I paired a glass of 2005 Clos Du Val ($14) cabernet with my meal and they complimented each other quite well.
Desert was as fantastic as the rest of the meal. I tried both the Key Lime Cheesecake ($7), which was, thankfully, subtly flavored. It was actually refreshing – a word I don’t believe I’ve ever used to describe cheesecake before. I also tried Jing’s light but decadent Chocolate Lava Cake ($8) – also a treat.
A well prepared meal and a nice cocktail or glass of wine, that leaves you comfortable and satiated, is an incredibly satisfying experience. Jing delivers both in their beautiful dining room. They also have an elegant lounge where my guest and I relaxed with an after dinner drink.
I like Gekeikkan hot but tried a plum saki called Ume ($12) cold. It was delightful. My guest had Moscato d’Asti ($9) imported from Italy. It’s a sweeter wine made festive by the addition of asti. Jing offers over half of their extensive wine list by the glass. Bottles may be purchased half priced on Mondays. Can you think of a better time to enjoy a bottle of Silver Oak ($98 is the regular price)?
Jing is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and can be found at 5370 Greenwood Plaza Boulevard, Greenwood Village. Reservation are accepted at 303-779-6888.