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."

Pho OK

★★★★☆ 4.1 (300) • $

"I've got someone I want to hook you up with. Ok, is she hot? Well, she's ok. WTF do you mean ok? If it were you, would you date her? Well, she's more than ok. Bruh, can we get past the use of ok, and I'll pass.It turns out, Pho Ok being located across the street and being the immediate option, it's more than ok of a spot to hit up, and I would even say Pho Okaaaay now.Being called Pho Ok, set my expectations low (like my last ex), but also like my last ex, taking a risk pay offs sometimes - btw, I'm the dude that doesn't like the risk of even one bad meal although on the flipside for dating, it's nothing antibiotics can't take care of.So how is it better? Be specific I say, so when I asked for dac biet (the special) with the rare meat on the side and they brought out ONLY rare meat, they were like, ok, we fix it, no problem.The meats and other ingredients and portions are better and much larger than the spot I have been in a current relationship with (Pho 63), and now I feel cheated. Du m*h, not ok.Oh, and I won't get into how I was dude back in the day in East side San Jose eating pho for like $6-8, but now it's $13S, $14M, $15L cuz I'm ok with the price in 2024. Just not ok with the crazy inflation because I recently paid $50 for UberEats and a 6 piece with two large sides at Church's.Listen up now peoples of cowarado, from here on out, I decree "Pho Betta Than Ok.""

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."

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."

YumCha

★★★★☆ 3.7 (88) • $$

"A night out with the girls!! We were heading to the theater later and wanted dinner. This is my favorite type of dinner, little bites of many things. We got there at Happy Hour. I ordered green tea and it came in a small cast iron pot. So enjoyable. We worked our way down the menu ordering things to share. The Japanese pumpkin dumplings were an interesting flavor combination. The shrimp ceviche was refreshing and bright with a crispy rice paper for dipping. The spring rolls had a good crunch and lots of veggies inside. The crab cheese rangoon purses were delicious! I love rangoons! Pom Pom shrimp had a fun dipping sauce with a good spice on the crispy coating. We tried both types of soup dumplings, General Tso and French onion soup. Yum! Perfect dinner for the four of us. Our server gave us great recommendations and checked in on us regularly. I would love to go back again."

Jennie Pho

★★★★☆ 3.8 (95) • $$

"My husband and I shared:- Egg Rolls- Spring Rolls- Phoritto- Jennie's Sandwich- Strawberry Cream SmoothieEverything was fantastic. Jennie's Sandwich was my favorite, but I'd happily get it all again. This is my favorite place to eat in the area now."

Kawa Ni

★★★★★ 4.6 (104) • $$$

"Hidden amidst the towering apartment buildings is Kawa Ni, a beautiful izakaya style restaurant with the most charming and warm interior, serving a delicious array of dishes that are sure to satisfy and surprise. Once inside, I couldn't help but feel like I was hanging out in someone's cabin in the Japanese forest. It could've been the soft green hues and cozy hinoki wood accents or the characters parading through a mystical setting in the Ghibli anime playing, but I was definitely transported and loved every minute. We enjoyed dinner at the bar and the bartender was a fabulous host and guide. She knew each dish and drink, describing them with precision, which helped us make our selections. The beverage menu is substantial and intriguing. Izakayas are technically pubs, and this one clearly has that spirit at hear with so many exceptional choices from sake to superb cocktails and even a delightful bunch of curated NA options as well. I enjoyed their take on a negroni, Green T Negroni, but there were SO many more I wanted to try. For dinner we endeavored to enjoy something from each section of the menu, starting with the cucumbers and the addictive cabbage, both light but rich with flavor. We then stepped lightly into the nama (raw) category with the summery scallop dish, followed by the szechuan dumplings, dan dan noodles, and the star of the night, the Den Gaku Tofu. Lemme tell you. This tofu dish is A MUST. The presentation is as surprising as the flavors, but overall, this is a stunner. For me, the dumplings were delicious but not remarkable or different, but adding the oil and sauce from the dumplings to the tofu kicked that up, so definitely order both! The only dish that didn't do it for me was the dan dan noodles. It had good flavor but was a bit one note and lacking in texture and contrast to me. I left a lot unexplored on the menu, and knowing it changes periodically, if I were in Denver, this spot would be a regular one in my rotation. Kanpai Kawa Ni!"

Sushi Hai

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (629) • $$

"I have been craving surf n turf sushi ever since I tried it at Sprouts. I heard this place had it and wanted to try it fresh. I walked into a completely empty restaurant and I had to ask if they were open. They were fully staffed but no customers. It was nice to have the restaurant to myself to take pictures of my menu and food without other people looking, however. I started with the Kani Poppers. They were AMAZING! I love the crisp of the crust and the crunch of the jalapeños. The cream cheese added some creaminess to the mix and the sauce on top added the sweetness that tied all of the flavors together. It was a well balanced and filling appetizer. Of course for my entree I got the Surf n Turf Roll. I must say I expected a lot more flavor wise. The flavor of the filet mignon on top fell flat, and they stuffed the roll with a lot of avocado which I am not a fan of but I don't mind in sushi because usually there is only a small amount. The cold roll that I bought at Sprouts was way better and a lot more affordable which was disappointing to me. I will have to keep looking for a better surf n turf roll in Denver. I will say the service was good and the staff was friendly."

Tasty Thai Leetsdale

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (10)

"We stopped in on their soft opening day and were seated immediately. The staff was great. You can tell they were working on some kinks for a new opening but nothing worth complaining about. Got to meet the owner who was super awesome. We decided to try some new dishes that we have never had before. I got the Thai basil which came with minced chicken and a ton of bell peppers and onions. Fantastic! I will totally get that again. I got medium spice level and the heat was there but not too hot. My husband got the curry chicken with coconut rice. He loved it! Both dishes were amazing. I will definitely be back to try more dishes and love that this location is near my office. The restaurant is small and has limited seating but they seem to handle to go orders quickly."

9 Mile Pho

★★★★☆ 4 (72)

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 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!"

Glo Noodle House

★★★★★ 4.6 (151)

"GNH might be the BTS of the Denver Ramen scene... their dishes "light it up like dynamite!" If you're unfamiliar, BTS is a famous K-Pop boy band that sings the 2020 hit song, "Dynamite". Check your spotify or reference your last wedding, you know the song. :DSo what was so "Dynamite!", let's break it down...Upon walking in, I felt a "I-I-I'm in the stars tonight, so watch me bring the fire and set the night alight". They have really vividly colorful murals and lantern lighting from above that gives a "shining through the city with a little funk and soul". If you're thinking about this spot for a date or gathering, I think you can definitely "bring a friend, join the crowd". Anyone would enjoy the very music video-isc vibe. The service was "cha-ching like money" just on it! We were greeted with cool kindness, solid explanations to our questions about the menu and swift refills of our water glasses. We got the Deathwish and Miso Bacon... both were "Dy-na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na" and lit our taste buds up "like dynamite!" The broth in both was salty, savory and all kinds of "whoa oh oh"!If you like spicy, Deathwish is for you. If you don't, Miso Bacon. My favorite was the Deathwish. I'd say it was the "I'm diamond, you know I glow up" of the Miso Bacon, because the bowls have the same ingredients excluding their chili sauce (which I found to be a well-balance of spice, tang and delicately sweet). So, if you're in the area, I'd dance your way into Glo Noodle House! You'll be sure to have a "Dy-na-na-na, na-na, na-na, ayy" DYNAMITE experience. :D"

J's Noodles & Star Thai 2

★★★★☆ 4.4 (340) • $

"What we eating for Super Bowl Sunday Funday? Looks like it's Thai! And what a powerhouse hole in the wall it is. Definitely a must try in Denver for sure. First of all, if you are not eating in, call your order ahead. Wait time ranges from 30-90 minutes! So plan accordingly. TOFU GREEN CURRY has quite a kick but rich and deep in flavor. Love the addition of Napa cabbage! PAPAYA SALAD is nothing to write home about - your standard shredded papaya and carrots. PAD SEE EW noodles are delicious and flavorful and a bomb of umami. PAD THAI WOON SEN is the knockout of the pack - do not fail to order this. THAI FRIED RICE is perfection - flavored well and I would in the top ten of Thai dishes I've tried in Denver area. I could eat this with wood chips. It's that flavorful. Skip the MANGO STICKY RICE - the fresh mangos available in winter are too tart for the dish!"

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."

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!"

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!"

Pho 78 - Westminster

★★★★☆ 4.1 (256) • $$

"We stopped in for lunch today as we did a family eye exam at vision works nearby and the snow has us craving something hearty. While I love pho I always want a rice or noodle bowl because I love the grilled meats. We went in and there was ample seating; we were able to secure a good table that could accommodate our car seat. The server offered us a child seat right away which I appreciated however Hank is not old enough to fit in one yet so we could not partake, but I definitely appreciated the offer. Alfie got flank and brisket pho and they had an awesome lunch special for a small bowl (very decent size) and two Vietnamese Egg rolls. Talk about value. The meat was very good quality and the broth was really fantastic. It almost made me regret not ordering pho. Honestly very good broth! I got the Combo noodle bowl and asked if they could sub a few extra piece of egg roll instead of shrimp and as you can see from the photo they hooked it up! Good amount of meats and fresh veggies. All and all really really good. They also have milk tea which I ordered the lavender without thinking and then one sip in realized duh MILK tea (can't have dairy because of hank) so that was sad because it was really good, a nice lavender flavor. I think I can honestly say this is the best pho spot we have tried around town and we will probably be going here from here on out."

Sunflower Thai

★★★★☆ 4 (50)

Happy Dumpling

★★★★☆ 4.1 (85) • $$

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."

Szechuan Chinese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (372) • $$

"Service here was quick and concise. The authentic waitress came to the table and took our order with a pen and a pad of paper! The food came out quickly and it was hot and freshly prepared, but my sweet and sour chicken was drowning in sauce almost to the point where it was overpowering the taste over everything else. Very reasonable prices and good service."

Bop & Gogi Korean Kitchen and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (349) • $$

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!"

Osaka Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (556)

"Phenomenal ramen!Everything from the broth, to the ingredients, to the egg was very authentic. Our waiter was exceptionally friendly and very knowledgeable of the establishment. The seating arrangement was comfortable and modern. Definitely great for a hot date, or quiet evening with a friend. Cannot wait to visit again."

CôNu’s Corner

★★★★★ 4.5 (110)

"I finally got to try Conus after hearing about it for a while. It's close by Sloans so if you need a meal after being around the lake, this is a great spot. Unlike other areas around here, they do have a private parking lot which is great if you can't parallel park like me. There's plenty of seating indoors. It's actually like half restaurant bites and half connivence store. The owners are so sweet and kind. They told us it would take a little longer for our food because they were baking a fresh hot batch of bread. A nice family owned spot.There's actually a lot of food options on the menu from rice plates to pho. However, I kept hearing about the banh mi so that was my choice. The banh mi is so delicious. We came in when they first opened so the bread was baked fresh and hot. The pate in the banh mi combo was delicious. The bread was flaky and crunchy just so good to have homemade baguette. I will need to come back to try the others."

Bop & Gogi Korean Kitchen and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (69)

"Korean tacos. Korean tacos. Korean tacos. I figure if I say it enough a few things will happen. Either they will appear (unlikely) or you will order them when you go (good idea).Is this restaurant perfect? No. When it's not busy you order at a kiosk and they descriptions of food are limited. It will help if you already know Korean food.Are the tacos so good that this place deserves five stars? Hell yes. Look, a taco is a pretty standard food, right? Negative. I cannot accurately describe how good this taco was. It was so good that I wanted to throw my main meal in the trash and order more tacos. It is so good that I am currently trying to book additional work in this town so I can eat more tacos. Yeah. It is that good. My main dish was a bowl with pork. It was great but the taco was life-changing. The taco won me over. Get you some ASAP."

Country Thai

★★★★☆ 4.3 (99)

"I came across Country Thai via DoorDash since I was being persuaded by a DoorDash promo. I was pleasantly surprised to see all the positive reviews on Yelp and on another Facebook group I follow. I don't crave Thai food much, but once or twice a year I get a craving for the classic pad thai, pad see ew or drunken noodles, and a curry. Is this place the most amazing Thai food I have ever had in my life? No. Did it hit the spot at an amazing price? YES. And for that, it deserves a 5 in my book for hitting all the expectations. $13.95 for a huge order of drunken noodles when all the places in Denver metro were charging $22 is a huge win to me. Our favorite was the green curry. With 3 dishes, we had enough to feed two people for two meals."

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."

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!"

United Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (160) • $$

"Tucked away in a shopping center is this popular Chinese delivery restaurant. We decided to dine in and were quite impressed. The interior is clean, roomy and a great place for a low key, relaxing dining experience. Food galore at amazing prices. $12 for their lunch combo which is a massive plate, full of goodies. I easily got three meals out of this plate. The food was awesome!Staff was friendly and the service was fast. Dine here or order delivery if you want quality Chinese food at affordable prices."

Zao Asian Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

Ronin Congress Park

★★★★☆ 4.2 (57)

"Was so hungry that I forgot to take pictures but it was a fun experience! The server was super friendly and the sashimi and nigiris were delightful. The rolls were a hit or miss. Two out of the three rolls we ordered was good but we felt like we had to force the other one down our throat. Not bad if you're craving sushi."

Suvipa Thai Food

★★★★☆ 4.3 (341)

"Suvipa makes some seriously good Thai food in the most unassuming of spaces. A small spot in a strip mall it only has a handful of tables but does a great takeout business. The noodles and curries are delicious and the spice levels are legit. Give them a call for takeout or stop in to eat some of the best Thai in Denver!"