The Tastiest Noodles in Denver

Dancing Noodle Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (695) • $$

"The restaurant is located in a small strip mall just northwest of Parker Rd and Mainstreet. Parking was pretty easy and light shown in from the front windows.We walked in to a smaller restaurant, smaller tables. A waitress told us to sit anywhere and brought over some menus.The appetizers were spring rolls and hot and sour soup with shrimp. The waitress actually brought us two bowls to split the soup, which was nice.Entrées included Drunken Noodles with Chicken and Thai Basil Chicken. You can custom order your heat - it was spot on. The meal and service was fantastic.The walls had a couple of pictures so if you want decor, this might not be the place. But if you want good food, check it out."

Pho Dong Huong

★★★★☆ 4 (271)

"This place is a nice little gem in Arvada. Today I placed an order for two of their lunch specials. I ordered the sesame chicken and the other was cashew chicken. Each of these came with rice, egg roll and your choice of soup! We had the won ton soup and it was quite good. There were some veggies in the soup but also 4 big won tons in the broth. They threw in some crispy noodles and I added that to the soup. Delicious! Both meals were tasty. The sesame chicken was cooked just right and the cashew chicken was also quite decent. I took photos of the two meals and considering they were lunch portions they were sizable. Inside the restaurant looked great. It's clearly a very nice place for inside dining. I took photos of the inside which is spacious, clean and has a nice vibe. Overall this checks off all my marks for a great place to eat. They also have Vietnamese food so check out their menu for all they offer. Lastly the food was ready for pickup so I was in and out. Parking is not a problem so definitely a restaurant to consider when you are in the area!"

Reckless Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (129)

"I ordered the reckless fried rice and it was so flavorful, the pork belly was so tender and cooked perfectly The atmosphere is really nice and had a jungle like aesthetic. We sat at the bar and the food took around 20 mins. We also came in one a Thursday night at 7 and we got the last 2 seats at the bar so this place can get pretty busy for dinner"

Pho 96

★★★★☆ 4.2 (348) • $

"Good food, fair pricing, and attentive service. Overall I enjoyed their combination pho. The broth was flavorful, lots of meat, and noodles cooked well. The medium was plenty for me. My partner ordered the beef stew with noodles, which was really good too. Only negative was the springs rolls. They were old and likely sitting in the kitchen all day."

Double Happy

★★★★☆ 3.6 (119) • $

"Our go to takeout and delivery. Family owned and operated. Local. Awesome. Cashew chicken and Phó are top notch."

Pho Saigon - Vietnamese Noodle Soup & Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (284) • $$

"Just smashed a pork and egg roll vermicelli bowl from here. Hands down, the best bowl I've ever had. Not very often does a place have me planning out my next visit while eating their food. The two ladies working the front were so friendly and kind.As soon as you walk in, you are hit with the smell of pho and it smells so good. We got a kids pho for my son and the broth is the best pho broth I've ever had. This is my new favorite spot in Denver!"

Ros Siam

★★★★★ 4.5 (217)

"One of the big sellers for me was the private parking lot. It's a rare find near downtown. The interior and exterior are very cozy and cute and it feels like a family owned establishment. There are a lot of seats as well - both indoors and outdoors. The staff is so kind and attentive. Definitely one of my favorite spots in the area.The food was delicious. Everything we ordered was so good. The Thai tea wasn't overly sweet and didn't taste like a powdered drink. The Tom kha was delicious. I ordered a small soup because I was full but really wanted to try it. So coconutty and fresh. The pad Thai was delicious and wasn't overly cooked with onions and bean sprouts. The moo yang was delicious with the sticky rice. Everything was super tasty. Highly recommend coming here if you're in the mood for some Thai food."

Tony Pho Vietnamese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (167)

"Incredible food and good price for the generous portion!!!Will definitely come back whenever I crave pho and Vietnamese spring rolls. The grilled meat was flavorful too. This spot is a gem!"

9Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (236) • $$

"Fantastic, reasonably priced, and always quick Thai food. They have solid pad Thai and a really kind staff. This has become one of our go to neighborhood spots."

Osaka Sushi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (370)

"Beautiful, delicious sushi!Osaka Sushi is a huge winner in the sushi department for having an amazing selection of rolls, reasonable prices, beautiful presentation, and awesome desserts!Had the opportunity to finally check out Osaka Sushi after a friend of mine raved so much about it. I may be weird, but I actually love fruit in or on top of my sushi so whenever I'm at a new sushi place I scan the menu for a) rolls with any fruit like mango, strawberry, or kiwi, b) spicy rolls with spicy salmon or tuna, and then c) tempura rolls. Osaka Sushi has a great selection and some very unique rolls as well. I ordered the tropicana roll and ichiban roll which satisfied my fruity and spicy sushi cravings, respectively. The tropicana roll is one of their newer rolls and includes shrimp tempura, crab meat, cucumber, kiwi, kiwi sauce, tempura flakes, and red tobiko. The ichiban roll is shrimp tempura & crab meat topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, and sweet eel sauce. My friends ordered the avalanche roll, oh baby roll, and two others that I don't remember the name of. The avalanche has baked salmon, crab, shrimp tempura. Oh my goodness, I absolutely loved the ichiban, tropicana, and avalanches rolls! The two other rolls I tried were also great. Despite being fairly full, of course we had to try dessert.I ordered the berry paradise cheesecake, while our friends had the tempura ice cream and creme brulee. All of the desserts were beautifully presented, with beautiful plate art. Not only beautiful, but they were also delicious. I love the care in the presentation that Osaka delivers for both their sushi and desserts!Friendly staff, plenty of seating. Five stars! Definitely one of my favorite sushi restaurants - wish it was closer!"

9 Mile Pho

★★★★☆ 4 (72)

Ubon Thai

★★★★☆ 4.4 (33)

"Some of the best Thai I can ever remember having honestly. The drunken noodles with pork had tender pork meat , a perfect sweet, savory, and spicy balance. The red curry was creamy to perfection with the right level of spice. A must visit!"

Uncle

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1533) • $$

"Classic! I feel like the line at Uncle has gotten shorter as the years go on, since they still don't take reservations. I've walked in for dinner on random weeknights, and I've been able to get a table or sit at the bar right away. As always in this neighborhood, come early if you're meeting others to carve out time for street parking.Usually I get the Veggie Khao Soi with side of fried tofu, but most recently this summer, I wanted to try something cold - the Hiyashi Mazemen. Sooo good and refreshing! They have a special where my partner and I could get ramen and a bottle of sake at a discounted rate. Service is great, and I love observing the chefs work their magic."

Pho 999

★★★★☆ 3.6 (112) • $

"My first time having Pho. I ordered in person and the food was ready in about 7 mins. Restaurant was clean. I enjoyed the food."

Pho Haus

★★★★★ 4.6 (587) • $$

"One of the best spot to drop by and be rest assured that anything you pick on the menu is delicious! We never had a bad meal here at all! Service is prompt and attentive but just enough. At the end of your meal if you ordered pho and had leftovers to go they pack the noodles separately from the broth and the meat. That leaves the noodles not soggy for you to enjoy later! I only know of one other place that does that.Their House Pho and Noodle Bowl With three meats so good!"

Chang Noi Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (139) • $$

"Excellent Panang curry! Quick service, good food, and they'll deliver via Uber. The inside is ok and not a place you'd want to take a date. But I'm going for the food and you should too"

Point Easy

★★★★★ 4.7 (57)

"WHAT A HIDDEN GEM! AMAZING NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT!We spent a night in Denver before our morning flight back home, and we're glad we finished our recent Colorado trip on a high note!We arrived at around 5:30pm, and the place was quite packed already - no surprise as it was New Year's Eve! Glad we made a reservation, and we were seated right away.Service was amazing! Our server was very attentive, friendly, and considerate. We were going to order some appetizers first as we needed more time to decide on main courses. He politely asked us to place food order all at once since the kitchen was busier than usual due to holiday season. We appreciated his full transparency, and his tone and the way he handled the situation was perfect - he took good care of their kitchen crew without offending the customers!Their cocktail was probably the best I've had during the whole trip. I had the "Birdwatcher" (bourbon based), a refreshing cocktail that's well balanced between citrusy and bitterness.I'll highlight a few dishes we had from that night:- Persimmon Carpaccio + Truffle: this is an item from the "kitchen fun" section of their menu, and honestly we didn't even know what to expect. It turned out to be a very pleasant surprise! Persimmon's sweetness and truffle's earthiness complimented each other nicely, and the nuts on top added more texture to it!- Beet & Chicory Salad: just imagine having a bite mixed with sweetness from beets, citrusy from grapefruit, richness from goat ricotta cheese, and chewiness from pistachio. This is so satisfying! - Truffled Mushroom Tagliatelle: what a great change from the lighter carpaccio / salad dishes to a "full-body" pasta dish. Without surprise, the truffle butter further enhanced the nutty and earthy flavor of the porcini mushroom, and the pasta was cooked to perfection.We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Point Easy, and will definitely visit again when we're in the area next time!"

Dumpling Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (59)

"Back again...as my husband had said, super friendly staff!This time I ordered the veggie dumplings with the wonton soup. I really liked it- the flavor was sooo delicate, but my husband preferred the Japanese curry. I also got the chashu bao- the bbq pork filling and was delightful!"

1.25 & Up A Scoop Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (71) • $

"My go to spot for simple Chinese take-out. Hot & spicy chicken with lo mein is my favorite."

Moon River Asian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (95) • $

"We love this spot for solid Chinese fair. We love the spicy string beans with pork, veggie lo mein and beef with broccoli! Good size portions and awesome take out or delivery options! They will always call if they are out of something or unable to fulfill your order as described which I appreciate!"

ViVi Pho

★★★★☆ 4.2 (378) • $$

"They have vegan options!! Everything was so pho-king good. The broth was perfect, they were very generous with the veggies and tofu. I added extra tofu because I just can't get enough. It was prepared perfectly. The vibe in this place is nice and casual. It's comfortable and the music isn't obnoxious. The servers are quick and friendly. I'd definitely eat here again."

Pho Bom, Vietnamese, Noodle & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (121)

"Delish food with even better secret menu that offers less-known VNese dishes such as canh bun, bun rieu, bun bo hue, ốc len, etc. Super friendly and kind service. Typical Viet restaurant decor with V-pop playing in the background, so nothing to say there. Definitely worth a try if you're in the area and craving some good Ole Viet dishes"

Little Dragon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (503) • $$

"Best Chinese food near Central Park! Huge portions with lots of flavor. Restaurant is take out and delivery only but provides very fast service. There are always people ordering in person and waiting outside. Their menu is sorted by popular items such as sesame chicken and lo mein. Our favorite is the drunken noodle with chicken."

NBX Asian Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.5 (91) • $$

"Need a convenient homemade Chinese meal? They have dishes like beef noodle soup, mapo tofu, lamb dishes and more. We got our usual go to dishes to judge. First up chicken fried rice. Chicken was crispy in a light flour batter. Like minute chicken. Lots of pieces in a plate full of seasoned rice, egg, and bean sprouts. Nothing else was in the fried rice. I'm used to some veggie or green onion. It looked bland, but was still tasty.Next up was the look funn beef noodle stir fry. Noodles were bouncy, absolutely delicious. Full of beef and onion. Best look funn noodles I've found in Denver. Both dishes were about $14-16 each. Decent for the food, cleanliness, and service. The chef, perhaps the owner also came to say hello energetically. Everyone was so friendly. Both dishes were great. I suggest if it's only two people to order one main dish and a couple side dishes. It's a lot of food!"

Pho 95

★★★★☆ 4.1 (636) • $$

"Fresh fresh ingredients!Great service - and DOG FRIENDLY!A go to spot - w great happy hour!Lovely servers !"

Menya Ramen & Poke - Denver

★★★★☆ 3.9 (157) • $$

"Craving a poke bowl as I made my way home from my morning classes, I decided to make a little pit stop near Union Station at Menya Ramen and Poke. The LOCATION: Locate at the foot of the Millenium Bridge in the heart of Downtown Denver and close to Union Station, Menya Ramen and Poke is perfectly situated for the busy commuter. The SPACE: I really enjoyed the set-up of the restaurant. There's a ton of different seating, and it has a really fun aesthetic. I think the only drawback I noticed was that it smelled a little odd during my visit. I'm hoping it was just a one off, so I won't hold that against them. They do have a patio space that would be great for soaking up those sunny Colorado days. The EATS: For my meal I opted for the DIY Poke Bowl with the following: Poke tuna, poke salmon, seaweed salad, avocado and crab meat over rice. You then choose additional toppings to customize it just how you'd like. I always add edamame, ginger, and avocado. It was definitely fresh and delicious!The DRINKS: While I decided to sip on water during my visit, they do offer a variety of soda, tea, sake, and beer for your enjoyment!While I chose to not get an RTD pass this semester, I'd pop back by Menya Ramen and Poke to check out more of their menu offerings if I find myself in the area again!"

Zao Asian Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

Fortune Wok to Table

★★★★★ 4.5 (461)

"I happened to stumble into Fortune on a recent trip to Denver, and wow, this place is a hidden gem! Very simple menu...dumplings, noodles, fried rice, soup, and a few entrees. My server recommended the pork dumplings and shrimp fried rice. Who was I to argue? Food came out fast, fresh, and hot. Coupled with a glass of IPA I was in heaven!The dining room is cozy and simple. As such, large groups may find it very hard to sit together. The service is super friendly and passionate about the food. Great food, reasonable price, and delightful service. A must visit in Cherry Creek!"

Anise, Modern Vietnamese Eatery

★★★★★ 4.5 (360) • $$

"We worked up an appetite visiting the History Colorado Center. When I checked Yelp to see if there were any good restaurants around with vegan options for my friend, Anise popped up. I was super excited as vegan Vietnamese food isn't all that common where I live. We were the only customers when we walked in at noon on a Saturday but by the time we left, it was hopping. Menus are available by scanning a QR code (no this isn't my favorite thing). We ended up ordering the tofu spring rolls, the vegan crispy rolls, the tofu bahn mi, and the vegan pho. The rolls were very good (I liked the crispy a bit more than the spring but this really is just preference). All conversation ceased when we got our entrees. The broth on my vegan pho was so wonderfully aromatic it is hard to explain. It was easily--easily--the best pho I've ever had. At some point I remembered my manners and stopped slurping down my food to ask my friend how his food was. He said, mouth full, "this is the best banh mi I've ever had in my life." Then we both happily went back to our food in silence. We definitely had to flag our server over to order or when we needed anything but he was friendly and helpful with the menu. I ate my left over pho cold for breakfast the next day and it was still delicious (don't judge me). So, to recap, QR menus, service slightly meh--BEST VIETNAMESE FOOD I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!"

Menya Noodle Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (824) • $$

"Had a lovely takeaway from here when on a recent trip to Denver. I arrived for a late lunch and was giving the happy hour specials menu, which worked out perfectly. I had the edamame (warm, huge portion) and the tuna poke bowl. The poke bowl had so many toppings, it was delicious. The tuna seemed fairly fresh. The lady serving me was lovely! There was a weird smell in the restaurant, hence the star down."

Lao Wang Noodle House

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (650)

"The soup dumplings are amazing!!We ordered the soup dumplings and the pan fried chicken dumplings. Honestly now I only order the soup dumplings. I get four baskets at a time haha. They are so hot and fresh! The soup is so savory and delicious. They have limited tables so get there sooner rather than later. Check their open times and days as well.Everyone should go and try this dumplings at least once in their life time."

Beau Thai - Tennyson

★★★★☆ 4.1 (48)

"Total disclosure - we drove to Tennyson and planned to stop into a totally different place (based on more amazing Yelp reviews) and had to pivot last moment. In situations like this, Yelp is amazing. I mean, it's amazing anyway and it's literally how we decide where to eat. We never skip checking the reviews. And like then, we pulled out the app, zeroed in on places near us and literally walked out one door, down a block or so and landed happily at at the bar inside Beau Thai. If you've read any of my reviews, you know I love the bar. This was no different and sitting there, you often see how things (really) operate. Beau Thia did not disappoint. They had a team of two running the entire front of the house - and without flaw. They were on point, friendly, calm and efficient. Super impressed. We shared plates, like we often do when trying a new place. We started with gyoza, added some green curry and also shared pad thai. OMG. Every last morsel we ate was so incredibly well prepared. Not too spicy but spicy enough to awaken your taste buds (medium spicy). Holy cow. I'm in love with the creamy green curry. My partner is a massive pad thai fan and love this as well. We will def be back. Reading over some of the less than stellar reviews makes me wonder if they were at the same place we were. For us, this was an easy 5 stars."

Sushi Yume

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (171) • $$

Flower Pepper Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (353) • $

"enjoyed my meal here and would say they probably are more authentic than most Chinese restaurants around here. I say this based off the flavors and how unique they were. I had the the smaller wonton soup, the bok choy side, and the potstickers.I thought everything tasted really good! I also love the small restaurant vibe they have too! Made for a cool experience. The staff was friendly too.Dining in is more for the solo diner, but for family and friends, to go would be a great option.I would say give them a try if you're looking for a more unique experience and some different flavor profiles than you're used to!"

J's Noodles & New Thai

★★★★☆ 4.2 (275)

"Wow. I don't even know where to start...This is a diamond in the rough for sure. Literally everything we ate was superb. The restaurant isn't anything special and avoid the restroom but the food is so so so good. We started with peanut satay, wonton soup both mild and spicy, new spring rolls and the owner gifted us some pork wontons. All were so delicious. Very flavorful and made with love. The entrees were all five stars and bursting with flavor. Chicken pad Thai with fresh noodles. Garlic chicken. Masaman curry, was a bit like a Panang curry and probably my favorite thing. Barbecue chicken. This is so much meat and only like $13We also received a selection of dessert items including rice and mango with coconut cream. Gosh, it was delightful and very thoughtful. The owner and her daughter treated us so nicely and it felt so genuine. I would come back here in a heartbeat it's just so damn far from downtown lol."