Lucky Noodles is the best restaurant in Denver -- full stop. 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. read more

Lucky Noodles - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Shoutout to the Yelp community because you all absolutely led me in the right direction with Lucky Noodles! I ordered takeout, and before I even got to the food, the customer service stood out. The woman at the front, who I think may be the owner, was so kind and funny. She even walked my bag out from behind the counter to hand it to me personally and sent me off with so much warmth. Small gesture, but it honestly made the experience memorable. Now the food...wow. The Jalapeño Crab Cheese Wontons were packed with flavor and came with the perfect sweet/spicy dipping sauce. The Pork Roti was unreal and officially a must-order for me moving forward. I kept taking bites trying to figure out what ingredient made it taste THAT good. Then the Khao Soi with fried chicken completely sealed the deal. That curry deserves to be bottled and sold in stores. Go support this business. You can taste the care in both the food and the service. read more

I'll be back asap!! Feeling lucky to have gotten to try Lucky Noodles during Mile High Asian Food Week. Chef Ploy has some secrets up her sleeve! Her top secret weapon (off Ploy's secret menu of course) is the Pineapple Express, an incredibly crispy and delicately fried chicken dish served with jasmine rice. The dining area is small but has a communal sense to it that immediately makes you feel comfortable. Service is fast and dialed in. You truly can't ask for more! This is a great spot to catch up with a friend or make a new one. Not too crowded, but there is a constant stream of, what seem to be, regular customers who have been frequenting this spot in a ritualistic way. I aim to join them after this first visit! read more

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I came for late lunch on Saturday. Almost a full house, with only 1 table open. I spoke with Ploy. She recommended the Khao Soi, which egg noodles simmered in a yellow curry. She said it was made with 3 portions of coconut milk and the fat content was modified with cane sugar. Very flavorful, but not spicy. I opted for vegetables and tofu instead of chicken. I had her Thai Iced Tea. Great flavor and slightly sweet. She and one other sous chef are the only employees. A leisurely lunch. The floors were clean. I used the single restroom and it was clean. read more

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This location is definitely an upgrade compared to their last location because parking is easier. The area is also nice to walk around. We came during lunch and it was busy. The menu is small because she takes the time to perfect each item. She was really passionate about the Khao soi because she finally perfected it. I just love her energy and you can tell this is someone who loves what she does and the food she makes has heart behind it. The food was tasty. The spice levels are misleading in my opinion (unless she misheard me). I ordered a medium and it was mild. I would've liked a little more kick so I'll order spicy next time. It might have been adjusted due to the demographics. But 10/10 would come again. read more

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The staff was very kind! Delicious Thai tea. Everything we had was awesome and there are many vegetarian options. Small place for dine in or take out. I will definitely be back! read more

Lucky Noodles - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food: Hangover Wonton Soup was very good, especially the wontons. Roti just ok for me but others liked it. Shrimp pad thai unusually good. Khao soi with fried chicken was very nice. Mango sticky rice dessert was wonderful. Thai iced tea, milk tea, mocktail all delicious. Service: a bit slow but only one server who was also the owner. Ambiance: Tiny room with about 6 tables. Cool dog wall art on outside of building. We paid $8 for parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. Cost: Expensive at $48/person including tip and parking fee. Overall: 4.5 stars, worth a visit. read more

Fantastic food. I lived in Bangkok for a while and Ploy's food is excellent. The khao soi (curry noodle soup) is outstanding. I used to go to Lucky Noodles when it was on Colfax. The new location is great. And the free parking is a huge improvement. read more

A family owned Thai restaurant is such a great find on Broadway! I got the Pad Se Eaw and Red Curry dish! They were both fresh and delicious. The space is small, great for intimate lunch/dinners. The service was lovely. I was able to meet the owner and she was kind and gave great recommendations. I'd definitely come back again. There is a paid parking lot next to the restaurant. There is few street parking a few blocks down. read more

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Stopped in because we were in the area for kid sports and the other reviews convinced us to give it a try. WOW, they nailed it - everything was delicious. #1 - Khao Soi - Amazing, give it a try!! #2 - Wonton Noodle Soup - Delicious!! #3 - OMG Pad Thai - Traditional & Delicious Staff were very friendly and offered suggestions when we ask. They highly recommend the Khao Soi and now we understand why.. like nothing we have tried before and can't wait to come back. They told us the Wonton Soup has been simmering for 5 hours - it was outstanding and rich flavors. We leave reviews for our favorite restaurants so we can find them again, this is now in our top 10 of Denver restaurants. read more

Lucky Noodles - Khao Soi w/ Chicken - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Great flavor and it's run by the most wonderful people. Not a huge menu but what we tried was done well (Khao soy, pad thai). Not a huge spot so may have to wait if it's busy but food came out faster than expected Located right off Broadway, street/metered parking read more

The Khao Soi was phenomenal and so flavorful. Great service and cute interior with all of the bulldogs. I can't wait to come back to try more from here. read more

Lucky Noodles - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The staff was very nice, and friendly, My chicken fried rice was $22 and had almost No chicken. The flavor of the dish was fine but it was loaded with little chopped onions and they overpowered the dish. I won't return read more

We were in the neighborhood and I've been dying to try Lucky Noodles. I never had a chance before they closed the Colfax location. So when we were in the area, I knew we had to stop in for a late lunch. You order at the counter. We got the Khao Soi with crispy chicken and chicken pad see ewe. And a side of rice and cucumbers for our little toddler. Food came out quickly. And with an active toddler, it's much appreciated! The food was delicious!!! My husband said it was definitely one of the better Thai restaurants we have been to lately. Khao Soi was super flavorful. And the crispy chicken was a nice touch. The pad see ewe is probably one of the best I've had at a Thai restaurant. Grandmas magic sauce is chefs kiss! My husband really liked it. And it wasn't too spicy. I got to talk to Ploy a little bit, my family is from Laos and she's from Thailand and there's a little bit of similarities in the language. It's always nice being able to communicate with others in their native language. I know a little bit of Thai. We will definitely be back. Fast, casual Thai food. Yes please! read more

Lucky Noodles - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Had an amazing lunch here with my friends today! I ordered the fried chicken appetizer and hangover wonton soup for myself and both were so delicious and full of flavor. My Thai iced coffee was so good as well. My friend's khao soi was amazing and the heat level was perfect. We also loved both types of wontons to start! The service is super nice and friendly and quick. Would recommend this gem to anyone looking for some fabulous Thai dishes. read more

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About a 20-25 minute wait to be seated on a Saturday night: not bad, it's a small and popular restaurant. I had the Pad Thai which was quite good, though a bit spendier than average (and quite frankly, it's not quite as good as top-tier S. Federal spots such as J's Star Noodles). Extremely friendly proprietor. read more

Was such a great meal. returning multiple times. Staff was amazing as well as the food. Don't miss this gem!

Pretty spacious modern Thai fusion vibe restaurant on Broadway. Delicious local traditional Thai and Thai fusion food on the menu. Their drinks are also amazing. We got Jalapeño crab cheese wonton, larb salad, kra pao, khao soi, og red curry, honey lemon soda, mango passionfruit green tea. Strongly recommend the jalapeño crab cheese wonton, honey lemon soda, larb salad, kra pao? And khao soi. Very friendly service. Highly recommend and will return. read more

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Had an amazing authentic Thai dinner at Lucky Noodles. When we walked in, we were told the wait for food would be an hour because there were more than a dozen to-go orders. We didn't mind, and it was definitely worth the wait! Owner, "Ploy", let us know we should definitely have the Tom Yum Noodle soup or the OG Red Curry. My friend had visited Thailand several times before and said we should get the Tom Yum Noocle soup. We also opted to split the Jalapeño Crab Cheese wontons and OMG Pad Thai, a favorite dish of my son's. The wontons were unlike any I have had. Crisp triangular pillows filled with a sweet and spicy filling. These did not need a sauce. The Tom Yum Noodle soup was amazing. The five hour effort Ploy put into making this dish was evident in the flavorful spicy and sour broth that soaked the rice noodles and chicken. Delicious! The OMG Pad Thai was just that - oh my goodness where have you been all my life?! This busy yet quaint restaurant on east Colfax will not be there for long. Even though business is booming, Ploy is looking to move to a new location within the next three weeks. As with many restaurants, increasing rent prices are preventing business owners from making a living. Hurry in before it's too late and support Lucky Noodles. This gem makes top lists again and again, and it would be a shame to miss it. read more

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So let's start with the owner... Ploy is a "G" gracious, generous and genuine! Thank you so much for hosting our group of camera clicking reviewers. I've gotta say as a restaurant owner willing to host a bunch of Yelpers is a sign of confidence because you know we're taking pics of EVERYTHING and leaving reviews. You did an awesome job and I promise you everyone left full and happy. I even got leftovers to take to the husband and he is in love with the kra pao! The new location is a little bigger but still has a homey cozy vibe. I wish you and your restaurant nothing but continued success. Thank you again and again! read more

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This is definitely the best Thai food I've had in Denver and one of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to. My husband and I shared: - Pork Roti - Curry Puff - OMG Pad Thai - Khao Soi - Gummy Bear Drink - Passion Fruit Mojito Everything we had was fantastic. I'd love to try the whole menu. Of everything, the Khao Soi was my favorite. This is my favorite Thai dish and this is probably the best version of it I've had. The Pork Roti is a must as well. I loved the variety of non-alcoholic drinks they have as well. If you haven't been, you need to try this spot. The owner was so nice and friendly. It's a small place, but we had no issue getting a table early on a Friday. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and the food was great and the potion size for the Khao Soi & green curry are small. The people to the table next to us got a noodle dish and it looked bigger. Ultimately, I've tried a lot of Thai food places and while this is good, the portion size for the price isn't going to compel us to come back. The place itself is nice but pretty small with 5 tables you can eat at indoors but they do also have outdoor seating. When you arrive you place your order at the front desk and they bring you the food. The place is good but didn't blow me away. Happy eating!! read more

Lucky Noodles - Khao Soi (Delish but small) - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We went to Lucky Noodles for dinner and everything was amazing! Ploy is super friendly and gives great recommendations on what to order. I highly recommend ordering the secret menu Tom Yum soup. The vibe inside the restaurant is welcoming and friendly. If you're in Denver looking for Thai food definitely check this place out! read more

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the food was DELICIOUS. reasonably priced too. i got the GF spicy red curry noodles and they were soo good and actually spicy!!!! she also let me charge my phone :) read more

Lucky Noodles - Spicy Red Curry with Grilled Chicken (GF) - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Absolutely delicious. Having been to Thailand a couple of times, I can say this is the closest meal I've had to Thai food without being in Thailand! Lucky Noodles is a quaint little place offering about 20 inside seats and is located on the corner of Colfax and Marion. Here is why you go here: The Tom Yum soup is delicious. It offers the perfect combination of savory and spicy flavor. Ploy, the owner of Lucky Noodles and from Bangkok, told us she spends 5 hours making this soup, so it is well worth a visit here just for Tom Yum. The meal started with the jalapeno crab cheese wontons. OMG!!! So so good. A little sweet and savory with the best frying of wontons I've had. I could eat 100! We also selected the OMG Pad Thai with chicken. This was absolutely to die for. If you've had Pad Thai before, try the Lucky Noodle's version. I can guarantee it's unlike any other you've had. This left me wanting several orders of Pad Thai to go. I wasn't alone in thinking this either - Lucky Noodles was 15 orders deep in take away meals when we sat down to eat and the orders just kept coming. I had to order the Thai Tea as well, and was very reminiscent of my time in Thailand. You better hurry down to lucky Noodles quickly because in about 3 weeks, Lucky Noodles will close down to move to another location - tbd for now. Ploy, thank you for a divine dining experience. It is clear why you continually get on Denver's list of "must try" places annually. read more

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Lucky Noodles is a Thai restaurant that is small regards to its seating capacity but big in regards to its flavor and charm. I suggest bringing friends and sharing as many dishes as you can because everything we ate was divine. From the moment I stepped inside, I knew we--my wife, our friend, and I--were about to share a delicious meal together because the aromatics filled the entire restaurant with mouthwatering scents. In regards to the food, the three of us shared the pork roti, curry puffs, OMG pad thai, and khao soi. Although all the dishes were winners, my wife and I both agreed the khao soi came out on top as the best thing we ate. That being said, the pad thai was a close second. Likewise, the drinks were also exceptionally good. The owner suggested we try the passion fruit mojito, so we ordered it and the gummy bear. Both were a balance of sweet and sour. I recall enjoying the passion fruit mojito slightly more but I would gladly order either or both again. I was also impressed by the owner. She was delightful and transparent. It became very clear that she was passionate about cooking and serving others a delicious meal. For example, when we had asked if we could order the mango sticky rice she told us that she would like to but won't because the mangoes aren't ripe enough. She said something along the lines of "I'm not going to serve something that you don't absolutely love." read more

Beyond personable and friendly staff. Food was incredible I couldn't eat it fast enough. Support small business in Denver :) read more

Lucky Noodles - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food was delicious, but they skimp on the protein. It seemed like for what you pay per dish they could give you more meat/tofu. If you're expecting to split a plate between two adults, you will be hungry for more. We went on a Friday night with four people and it took almost an hour between ordering and getting our food. For dessert, the mango sticky rice was hands down the best we've ever had. It was uncomfortably hot, with a fan in the corner showing us it was 83 degrees inside. read more

Back to try more! The roti and curry puffs were perfection!! So flavorful, not too heavy and the owner is the sweetest!! Love this spot- support local!!! read more

Lucky Noodles - Roti and curry puffs! - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Little hole in the wall restaurant with limited tables and seating, maybe just a handful of tables. Nice server. It was a bit hot inside the restaurant. There's a paid parking lot attached or else you have to find paid or free street parking. They have a menu that they call their secret menu. My friend ordered a dish from that- a soup with some fried chicken and fried ramen noodles in it. He said he really liked it. I tried the broth- it has coconut so I'm not a fan but he really liked it. His dad got the pad see ew with the "magic sauce" and he liked it. His mom got the mild (not spicy at all) shrimp pad thai and enjoyed it. I very much liked my chicken pad thai medium spicy (it had quite a kick)! The portions were smaller than other thai places I've been to which was unfortunate and also a bit pricier ($19) than other places. read more

Beautifully served consistently delicious food. We've dined in a handful of times. Ploy is a gracious host. The atmosphere is fun, but the best part is the flavorful food with just right portions. read more

The dishes here are incredible. This Thai place really impressed me, the drinks are good, the food is knockout good. It's a charming family style restaurant. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I came to visit Denver to help the esteemed Matt C. with a major Yelp event, and of course we had to follow his recommendations for his favorite places to eat while in the area. He brought us to Lucky Noodles and I'm so glad that he did. Yelp top 100 restaurant? Check. Friendly and involved owner who cares a ton about her food? Check. Interesting atmosphere and an excellent place for conversation while enjoy a great meal? Total check. If I lived here, you can bet I would be gradually working my way down the entire menu. That said, since I only had this one night, I wanted to try a variety of things. We all started with a cup of Ploy's tasty and refreshing bubble teas, all opting for a different flavor, and each coming away happy and refreshed. We then worked our way through dumplings and filled roti into our main courses, where thanks to the conversation, I cannot even remember what I ordered... but can say with certainty that it was delicious. It was tangy, spicy, and tropical and a nice size portion. I soaked up as much of the sauce as I could with the rice, and didn't leave a morsel to take home. This is the kind of food that I could definitely eat every day quite happily, and can't wait for my next trip to Denver to try some more. You know what they say, when your roam, eat where the Yelpers eat! read more

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Was visiting Denver, and trying to find any Asian place that opened earlier. Found this place on yelp, and the roti looked good in photos. Ambience is cozy, lots of plants and personal decor. Family wanted some thing soupy so I got them the street noodle soup. Super very mediocre, the noodles were a little bit over cooked. Chicken was a generous portion, but overall pretty mediocre. Preference obviously plays into this, but this soup was too sweet. The roti was not bad, grilled meat tasted pretty good but... it was so small (refer to photos). For the price, even with inflation, definitely not worth it! I could probably make the same thing for less than $5. I really wanted to like this place, but it is way too expensive for what it's worth. Maybe I'm spoiled by California, but I'm not coming back. read more

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We were huge fans of the space on Colfax and so excited to find the new space that's even better!!! Amazing food, the Khao Soi is my favorite and my partner gets the tofu Pad Kra Pao every time. The new drinks are awesome- the Homemade Honey Lemon series was perfectly refreshing but not too sweet! So excited Lucky Noodles is read more

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I've been needing to write a review for this place, it's gotta be one of my favorite restaurants in Denver, I first went here 2 years ago because it was the first thing that popped up when we searched noodles in the area and I instantly fell in love! My personal favorite is the street noodles, the restaurant is very cozy inside and staff were so friendly and helpful when deciding what I should get, I love going in the winter time! Updated my review to add a recent pic, the Thai tea is also really good. read more

Lucky Noodles - Street Noodle Soup Thai Ice Coffee - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I got the Kha Soi many flavor levels from this dish. The broth was a curry based. It was both sweet and a little spicy. The sever gave me to note to squeeze the lime over it and then mix it up which helped. Along with the soup. I got the honey lemon soda. It had a nice balance of honey and lemon. It was also topped off with butterfly pea flowers tea. As far as the space. It's very small but if you have small group you should be fine. When I went it was pretty cold inside (maybe the heat wasn't working), so rushing to eat was kinda the only option. Overall the food is great. Hopefully the heat will be fixed soon! read more

Lucky Noodles - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Saddened to hear Lucky Noodles has closed temporarily while they scout a new location. Thankfully, it seems that sadness will only be short-lived. Too few restaurants today put Denver on the map. Despite being the capital of the West, the city - though it anchors the vast expanse between Los Angeles and Chicago - dines like neither. Some restaurants could compete on a national or international level but they are few in number given the population that supports the big city of the Front Range, not to mention the surrounding states that rely upon, and often envy, Colorado's global appeal and prominence. This is where Lucky Noodles enters the picture. Dining at it for the first time recently, I gleefully anticipated the owner's approach to sourcing rare ingredients and devoting enough time to each dish to ensure it is an ultimate in culinary expression and flavor. Each piece, ehr plate, becomes a work of art. The watchword is perfection. I wish I had just stumbled across this place, but it was a November Westword article with great background on the restaurant's challenging inaugural, Buddhist-like approach and determined creation of each customer's dish that intrigued me. When you arrive, you're greeted with two menus: the secret menu and the regular menu. The former lists dishes you can't find online. This allows for a select experience you can only embrace by being in place and ordering on site. The result is a wildly flavorful, visually impressive, anticipatory celebration of each bite. Really, before each bite ends you enthusiastically await the next. Impressively, having only been opened a short time in 2021, Yelp ranked Lucky Noodle 51st best restaurant in the United States. Think about what that entailed during what many of us would admit was the most challenging year of our lives. The world was beset by a terrible virus, sadness and stress, peak pandemic mortality and a collective patience shorter than your fingernail. Those challenges and their statistic relativity lead me to envision they probably could've ranked more like a top 20 restaurant nationally had it opened amid normal times and circumstances. It's hard to laud enough compliments in their direction, but I concur with previous reviewers who lament if only they could rate the restaurant higher they would. The service level is rock star (Aspen-level). The setting was pleasant (winning for attention to detail and creativity). The dining experience, phenomenal (one of the three or so best restaurant meals I've had the last five years). I'd tell you what I had, but I'm so sorry it'll have to be a mystery until you arrive in person wherever they should reopen. A hint for whenever that moment in time should come: it's the top item on the secret menu, but with chicken. ;) A toast to Lucky Noodles and all their endeavors when they reopen in their future location. read more

The broth is absolutely amazing and incredible. The street noodles are great and the khao soi had the perfect balance of spice.

Wow, was this good Thai food! We got khoa soi, which came with crispy chicken. It was awesome and had a ton of flavor. The only thing I'd change is that "hot" was more of a medium, but it was still great. The seating area is a bit tight, but we still had a great time. I'll come back for sure and try a few different dishes. read more