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O Lien Kitchen

4.3 (115 reviews)
Closed • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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Erick D.

Excellent central Vietnamese cuisine. I was able to get BH8 which had banh beo, Nam, Loc la and a few others. It wasn't in the appetizer section, but the server showed me where it was. My sister got the pho with a beef rib and I got the bun bo Hue. The server had a correct hunch about my Vietnamese language proficiency and was accommodating. I speak Vietnamese at about a 4 year old level. The place has a stage and looks like they host karaoke nights. Great spot for Vietnamese food a little different than we normally get.

Ronald Y.

Came here during happy hour, which interestingly enough is after 4 PM, which works well for me after work. A mix of great flavors but lack of service and sufficient cleanliness that could be better. What I ordered for food: - P16 (Beef Rib & Brisket Pho): Since it was happy hour, this was a decent deal. The rib was solid! Very tender and tasty. The broth itself was clear and had that savory flavor that makes a good bowl of pho. Portions were huge though because it only comes in large. -BH2 (Bún Bò Huế Pork Hock): The broth was clear and rich which I liked, but unfortunately, the pork hock itself didn't taste like much and lacked flavor. Wouldn't get again. -BH5 (Bánh Lọc Trần) & BH7 (Bánh Ít Có Ram): The waiter recommended putting these two together as a combo, which worked out great. The starchy tapioca dumplings paired perfectly with the spicy fish sauce on the side, and the sweet rice flour dumplings on the shrimp crackers gave it a really satisfying crunch. Would order again, but I also can see how I wouldn't keep ordering cause can be a bit heavy and starchy. The Service: This is where the experience fell short. The restaurant wasn't filled at all, yet it took a long time for a server to bring us water and take our order. Throughout the meal, no one ever checked in or refilled our waters. When we were ready to leave, we couldn't get anyone's attention for a to-go container. Ambiance: My main concern was the dirtiness of the chairs and tables. There was leftover food from prior customers and stains. Also a fly kept getting close to our food, I was uncomfortable. Overall, the food has a lot of potential, but the service and cleanliness need a major upgrade to match the kitchen. I'd give a 5 for food overall, but 3 for service and cleanliness.

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Clara C.

I had a very good experience at O Lien. We had a big group of twelve adults, so we did have to wait a while to get a big enough table. I heard good things about this restaurant even though it is in a sketchier part of town. The restaurant feels clean and lounge-y because of the lights and sakura trees. They have a restroom in the back. Parking was easy in their lot. I had to wait for someone to leave before I could finally park. Next door to O Lien is a Louisiana crawfish spot. The menu is extensive. You can choose rice or noodles. They have a lot of different appetizers too. The bun bo hue is popular because of the rib bone. The meat portion size is good. Pho is 15% off everyday after 4PM! The A5 cha gio (egg rolls) are good. One order is $7.99 and comes with two pieces but cut in half. They were served with noodles. I wish they had more greens. BBH6 King bun bo hue was good. At $24.99, it came with all the meats, including the bone rib and pork knuckle. It wasn't spicy, but the spicy sauce they had at the table was very spicy. C5 shrimp rice plate $15.99 came with 2 egg rolls. The shrimp was grilled nicely, and the steamed rice (not broken rice) was good. Service was really good. They took care of us even though it was hectic. They were patient and didn't rush us. You have to pay at the register. Credit card / tap pay is accepted. No outdoor seating.

Banh xeo and banh beo
Mercedes T.

Being from Southern California I've been SEARCHING for a Vietnamese restaurant that offers all the dishes I can't be bothered to make at home like Banh Beo and I finally found it. They have the crispiest banh xeos and perfect banh beos it's my new go to spot if I'm missing a taste of home. Service is great and the restaurant is clean. Can't wait to come back to try the rest of their menu!

Combination Rice Plate
Jason M.

One thing about me? I love pork. Another thing about me? I love variety even more. So imagine my delight when I found this plate came with your standard rice, salad, and pork, but ALSO came with beef, shrimp, and egg roll, and a fried egg! This was way too much food and definitely enough to share but that's not the worst problem to have, especially at just $17. Everything on my plate was tender and flavorful and they combined surprisingly well. The pork was my favorite but if this whole combo looks intimidating I think any of the individual proteins are worth ordering if you have a different preference. I came here with a group of friends who ordered things like pho, bun bo hue, and spring rolls and they all enjoyed their's as well. My only critique is that the wait for our food was pretty long. It was busy and a weekend and we ordered a bunch of food so it wasn't the biggest deal, especially given how good everything was.

Rohini T.

My boyfriend is Viet so I've had lots of Viet food BY FAR this has become our favorite restaurant. Unique foods I only eat at grandmas house is here and it's FIRE! Service was kind and efficient, made sure we had a good table when they noticed someone strange try to come into the restaurant. Pricing was reasonable and worth it for how good the food is. Try the avocado smoothie and Viet coffee!

Damian W.

your typical Vietnamese restaurant wide and loud. when we walk in at noon the place is packed and they only have two serve running around. Finally we got a place to sit. It must be very authentic since most costumer are Vietnamese. We order what our friend recommended the combo noodle soup. There was so much MEAT!! The soup was very flavorful and minting. Next time I think I will order just the BEEF. The pork was a bit hard to chew. Will definitely be back!!!

Shrimp &pork spring rolls

Everything we ordered was delicious! The service was great, the restaurant had plenty of space, and the portions were generous. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely come back again!

bo kho banh canh mi quang pho bun rieu  and a BIG PLATE of veggies (we loved it)
Tien N.

Everything was absolutely delicious--and that's coming from a Vietnamese person! My friends and I shared several dishes, and everything had that homemade touch that reminded me of authentic Vietnamese cooking. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the dishes in English to my friends who don't speak Vietnamese. He even brought us three additional slices of bánh mì to go with our bò kho (beef stew), since the dish only comes with two slices and there were five of us. Such a thoughtful gesture! This place is truly a hidden gem in Denver. Overall, all five of us were very impressed. The portions were generous, the prices were reasonable, and our server was attentive, helpful, and provided excellent service. We also didn't have to wait long for our food.

BH5 Dumplings
Stephanie M.

We had a delicious lunch at O Lien. Although we typically go for pho or bun, we decided to try some new dishes. I highly recommend the steamed tapioca dumplings (BH5) and the fried rice crepes (HS6). Great place for families. Service was a little slow, but not a big deal. We will definitely go back.

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Linna L.

Consistent, reasonably priced, and food is made with SO much love! This place is my go to once a month atleast or four times a month HAHA. The Bun Bo Hue is out of this world, I always have leftovers. It reminds me of home. Service is good, slower on BUSY days but they do their best. So friendly and helpful! I love the vibes here, you'll always see families here eating together!

Combo rice plate
Dennis X.

My friend was visiting from LA and we were craving something Vietnamese to get. There are so many cool Viet restaurants in the area and I didn't know what to offer her (I just moved here from California). This place is awesome with modern decor and high ceilings! (I hate feeling stuffy) We (me, my cousin, and my friend) were hanging downtown and saw that O Lien wasn't too far. The restaurant is right off Federal Blvd not too far away so we came. We tried the Banh Beo Chen to start...such a fun dish to try! It was delicious! My friend from LA is a Viet girl, so she's particular about her dish. When the waiter told her that the restaurant's Bun Bo Hue is super popular, she ordered it (she's a BBH fan). I ordered the Pho combo, while my cousin ordered combo rice plate. We both loved our food! My friend tho, was telling us about how this was the best BBH she's ever had! That's awesome! Come try it!!!

Joanna C.

This is a fast casual place with great food. As I walked in I was greeted quickly and told I could pick my own seat. I spent a lot of time looking at the menu and no one bothered me. When I put the menu down, someone came by to ask if I was ready to order. I had the HS10 mi quang. The food came out fairly quickly and it was delicious! I am not too sure how authentic it is because I've never had it before. O lien offers lots of different vietnamese dishes that I don't usually see. I would definitely reccommend checking this place out! I will be back.

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