Chada Thai

I reviewed this place four years ago after dining here for the first time. Well, fast forward…read morenearly half a decade and it's become our favorite Thai restaurant. I have actually looked into how to make khao soi and those little corn fritters because my husband loves Aloy so much it is resulting in an expensive delivery habit. We usually share the corn fritters and fried green beans to start. The pad see ew is a favorite, and I love all of their curries. Please don't make me choose a favorite. Maybe green? I've never been unhappy with a classic pad Thai from here either. My husband gets the bison khao soi every time. He is obsessed.

might not look like much from the outside but the interior is absolutely stunning. You can tell…read morethey put a lot of time and love into their decor. Service was great, even though our server had a huge table right next to us she never let us feel unattended, food came out quick and she checked on us multiple times. As for the food, we started with the duck wontons, which were crispy and beautifully topped. The bison noodle soup was interesting, not what I would usually go for but did not disappoint! The meat didn't taste gamey and was actually super tender My absolute favorite was the mago sticky rice, just a fantastic amount of sweet, not so overpowering that you couldn't taste the individual flavors and I really appreciated that they let you pour the sweetened half and half yourself for better control on sweetness

2.5 mi•Northwest, Highland

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SUCH yummy Thai food right under my nose! This place is…read morepretty big and right on the main part of Platt Street so there's lots of parking and it's very accessible. I came in with no reservation on a Thursday night and I believe we had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, but it was so worth it. It's decorated very well, with an authentic clean and fancy feeling, even though it's hard to really get fancy in Denver Although they were so many things on the menu, I wanted to try, I love a good khao soy so I had to give that a shot first. It was so good and the portions are so generous. I also started with the iceberg lettuce appetizer, which was yummy like a salad and we had the mango sticky rice to finish it all off. The mango was perfectly ripe and sweet and in season, this is one of my favorite desserts, and I was so lucky to get it at this time of year

I used to really like this place but it has gone downhill over the past year or so…read more Recent negative experiences on my last two visits have included mushy noodles and rubbery flavorless shrimp. For as expensive as everything is, you'd think they would have the money to hire actual photographers or graphic designers for their promotional material but unfortunately they've also gone the AI slop route, which, to be honest, matches the overall experience as well. Soulless and lacking flavor.

3.1 mi•Jefferson Park, Northwest

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Ros Siam

4.5(252 reviews)

12/10. Every. Time…read more Authentic Thai spice levels (this is your warning), great menu that offers lots of options. Every time I have the hardest time ordering because everything looks so good. I've had Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, a few of the curries, Tom Yum soup, and maybe a few others and every single one I would 10000% recommend and order again. Iconic. No notes.

I'd give it a 2.5 overall. Nice ambiance - it's a cute restaurant in a house - but this last time I…read morevisited, the service was pretty terrible (it was slow and our waiter basically didn't speak to us, not even greeting us when he came to the table the first time). And again (this has happened on 2 separate visits), they messed up our order. The first time I came here, one person had ordered "mild" and another "medium" spice and it seemed their orders got switched. On that visit, I got mild and they did a good job on the spice level - yay. This time, my husband and I both ordered mild (I emphasized "mild" bc I know Thai food can be blazing, and the waiter marked mild on his iPad )...then both our dishes came out wayyy too spicy. No one checked in as we struggled to get through the curries. Not an enjoyable experience.

1.6 mi•Capitol Hill, Southwest

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Aloy Thai Eatery-Capitol Hill

4.4(101 reviews)

Women-owned & operated

Vegetarian friendly

Great pad see ew! Very large portions as well. Would recommend!!!!…read more They also have a few locations around denver

I ordered pick up on a Thursday night. We ordered two pad Thai, egg rolls and tom ka soup. I feel…read morelike it was a super off night for them. The limes were brown that were placed in the to go containers, the actual meal itself was bland, I'm not sure why and the egg rolls were excellent and the soup was mid. Super disappointed and wished I hadn't wasted my money. I am so sad that we didn't get the experience that everyone raves about. I must have drawn the super short straw that day :(

These large rolls were savory and were generously filled with juicy pork & cabbage.

The Pad Thai was made with bean sprout, chopped tofu, red onion, green onion, cage free egg, and chopped peanut.

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For Aloy Cocktails we had the Tom Yum on The Rocks and the Aloy Sling.

Hey Bangkok!

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2.5 mi•Speer, Southwest

Walking into this place instantly reminded me of being back in Thailand. The decor really sets the…read moremood, and the wallpaper especially brought back memories of eating on the streets there. The Khao Soi and drunken noodles were so authentic and full of flavor, just like I remember. The drunken noodles were especially top notch. The imported beers were a little pricey, but worth it to support a small business. Our server was attentive and did a great job checking in on everyone. You'll see what I mean when check out the joint. Really enjoyed this place and would definitely come back. If you're craving authentic Thai food in Denver, give them a try!

Came back for takeout this time and the food was just as delicious as the first time! Had many…read moredishes including pad Thai, drunken noodle, curry and chicken thigh and cucumber rice, everything was amazing per usual

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This food is so good that I could inhale it forever and ever. Beware that seating is sparse that…read moreyou need to time it well to dine in. Staff were super friendly! Thai Tea Pan Seared Dumpling Panang Curry Pork Pad See Yew Custard and Mango Sticky Rice

I've been going here for over twenty years. I typically go once a month (sometimes more) even…read morethough it's a 35-40 minute drive from my house (in SE Aurora). I've tried well over half the menu and have *loved* almost everything. I love the Thai Fried Rice, Garlic Ginger, Country Pad Thai, Prik Pow Noodles, Three Flavor Fish, Spicy Fried Rice, Chicken Satay, Pad Se Eyw Noodles, Garlic Pepper, Fried Chili Paste, Peanut Sauce, Pad Prik Khing, and Pad Garlic.

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4.3(370 reviews)

I came to Suvipa Thai for my birthday celebration. I highly recommend their Lad na pork, Papaya…read moresalad, and Thai curry puff. We also ordered Fried pompano fish topped with green mango salad & Tom zap soup. The service is great. Foods came out pretty fast for a small restaurant. The price also very good values. We ordered a lot for 3 persons and still under $100 plus tips! Ambiance is nice & clean inside. Parking can be challenge since it is on a strip mall. But, the authentic & delicious of Suvipa Thai made you willing you find a parking spot to have a good meal here.

We were near by and wanted ti grab a quick to go dinner. Found this little place. Very small and…read morecozy spot. The bf was craving pad Thai and i just grabs an appetizer shrimp rolls it was fresh and quick and food nice and hot the pad thai was glass noodles and we got medium spice which was perfect all the nice crunchy veggies that was in the dish definitely recommend. The shrimp rolls came with 4 pieces and 2 dipping sauce one sweet and one light salty sauce.

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I think my friend had Pad Thai. I took this pic but I'm not positive.

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The Ginger Pig

4.2(345 reviews)

A simply fantastic birthday meal. Unforgettable…read more Ginger Pig is one of the places I'm most excited to visit again in Denver.

We came to The Ginger Pig for dinner with high expectations. We'd heard good things, and it earned…read morea Michelin Bib Gourmand back when the Colorado guide launched. Overall, the experience was fine. Not bad, not memorable. Fine. The highlights were the La Zi Ji (the spicy fried chicken) and the smashed cucumber salad. The chicken was the best thing we ordered. The cucumber salad is delicious, but be warned: it's quite spicy. Don't let the word "cucumber" fool you. The Beijing dumplings had a strong, assertive flavor. I'm still not sure I loved it. My wife got the Chinese borscht stew and her verdict was "it's ok," which was about the level of enthusiasm the whole table settled into. Then there was the char siu. This is supposedly the signature dish. It's been on the menu since the food truck days, and plenty of reviewers call it the best thing here. Mine was dry and badly overcooked. I ate two pieces, gave up halfway through the third, and sent it back. Good char siu should be juicy with a sticky, caramelized edge. This was closer to pork jerky with sauce on it. Given how many people rave about it, I'm willing to believe I caught an off night. But at $25 a plate, the signature dish shouldn't have off nights. One more thing. Hidden at the very bottom of the menu is a 6% "support fee" added to everything, along with a note that it's "not a tip." I can't stand this. If your costs went up, raise your menu prices so people walk in with both eyes open. The owner has framed this fee as a way to keep menu prices approachable. That's the problem. The prices only look approachable because 6% of them is hiding at the bottom of the page. This could have been a solid 4 star meal. The chicken and the cucumber salad prove the kitchen can cook. I may come back to give the char siu another shot, but for now Ginger Pig sits pretty low on my list.

Inside/outside seating area

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Lucky Noodles

4.7(328 reviews)

2.2 mi•Speer, Southwest

Lucky Noodles is such a cute little hidden gem in Denver. It's definitely a hole-in-the-wall, but…read morein the best possible way. Cozy, intimate, and a perfect spot for a date night. We ordered the OMG Pad Thai with tofu and vegetables, along with a Thai iced tea, and really enjoyed everything. Special shout-out to Ploys, who was incredibly gracious and welcoming. She really added to the experience. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Denver. And I promise I'll take pictures of the food next time. I took pictures of the menu. We were apparently too hungry to remember!

Lucky Noodles is the best restaurant in Denver -- full stop…read more I've eaten my way around this city and nothing comes close to what Ploy and her team are doing at Lucky Noodles. The story behind this place says it all -- Ploy came from Bangkok and opened Lucky Noodles to share authentic Thai cuisine made with love, using only the freshest hand-picked ingredients. You taste every bit of that passion in every single dish.

2.1 mi•Lincoln Park, Southwest

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Mon Thai

4.6(85 reviews)

Cute little Thai place. Thought the curry was super flavorful and everything had a good amount of…read morespice. The food came out super quick and was a huge portion for the really good price. I might opt for takeout next time since the ambiance is a little ehh inside but will definitely be coming back

3.5/5 We ordered…read moreenough food to conduct a fairly thorough investigation: egg rolls, crab rangoons, beef pad thai, chicken fried rice, drunken noodles, and pad see ew. The chicken fried rice was a clear win at an 8.5/10. The pad see ew was also really good and probably my favorite. The pad thai arrived a shade of orange previously unknown to science, but against all odds, it was actually pretty good. 7/10. The drunken noodles were okay, although the noodles felt a little undercooked to me. Crab rangoons were a respectable 6/10. The egg rolls arrived cold and extremely oily. They tasted good, but spiritually they had been through something. Portions were VERY generous for the price, so no complaints there. The restaurant was cute and they had the Zara Larsson dolphin artwork, which I personally consider an important cultural contribution. It was also incredibly loud inside. Not music loud, just the collective power of approximately 50 people all having something important to say at once. Service started off impressively fast. Getting the check, however, became a long-term goal. At some point I accepted that I lived there now. Parking on a Friday night was an act of psychological warfare, but I did choose to go out on a Friday, so I have nobody to blame but myself and perhaps urban planning. Overall, good food, huge portions, and a few standouts, but nothing life-changing. Glad I tried it. Would I come back? Maybe. Would I battle Friday night parking to do it? The investigation remains ongoing.

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Kelly p.

15 years ago

We had just come back from thailand and were looking for good thai food in denver (not an easy task). We thought everything tasted very authentic. It was difficult to pay the money we did for thai food though (in thailand its like $2 for a large plate of the best pad thai youve ever tasted and i think we spent over $60 for dinner, but hey its America and they need to live in our economy. ( we did order two entrees appitizers and drinks though) read more

Karen H.

17 years ago

Good traditional thai. The owner, or the gentleman who is always at the front is plain rude. Never smiles, never says hello, just seats you and takes your order. That being said, the food is very good, the chef is a very sweet elderly lady who has a real gift. All the dishes i have tried were great, no problems with the food, just the service. I would recommend, just beware of the mean man. read more

Seth G.

13 years ago

Chada Thai was recommended to us and we thought it was an excellent choice. The space inside is small, but very pleasant. The menu had some choices beyond those usually found at Thai restaurants. Everything we had was delicious--well seasoned and just the amount of "hotness" that we ordered. Prices were very reasonable. A good choice in the uptown area of town! read more

Amy L.

8 years ago

I used to live behind this place and eat there 1x per week if not 2x per week. Now I live in the highlands and drive across town 1x per week because it's that good! I get the Yum Yai salad and Thai curry with tofu to go! I've gone to every thai place in the metro area and Chada Thai is worth the drive! read more

Alex B.

10 years ago

I don't understand how the average rating for this place is less than 4 stars. This is easily the best Thai restaurant in Denver and the best thai food I've ever had outside of Thailand. No complaints. read more

Sige B.

9 years ago

Love this place.... Great Thai food. My go to spot for sure.

Clayton L.

13 years ago

Good thai, good service would highly suggest them

Robert H.

272

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14 years ago

great little place!

Kalynn K.

14 years ago

Great thai food!'

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