Coral Room   

3489 W 32nd Ave
Denver, CO 80211
303-433-2535
www.coralroom.com

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The Coral Room, located in the Highland neighborhood, takes high fusion, space-agey Googie decor and good-natured cheekiness to its absolute zenith. The restaurant's menu places traditional Asian dishes like soba noodles side-by-side with entree entries like Cajun Pasta. The slick retro decor merges Austin Powers-era palates (avocado and teal dominate) with traditional touches like a sweeping bar. And then there's the "Dress Code: Be Yourself" sign welcoming patrons to the restaurant, a knowing wink to that decade when "being yourself" was an important part of the scene.Though the '60s ride again in the Coral Room's look, the food is all about the future. Asian fusion with American elements is the theme, as the restaurant's cooking staff spices up everything from coconut curry to ahi tuna with nontraditional touches. While the Coral Room's lunch menu is a little slim -- it consists mostly of soups, salads and the odd light plate -- nighttime diners are treated to a full array of items that are unique. Guess the policy of being yourself extends to every element of the Coral Room. -- Matt Schild