It's been a long time coming but Dan Da is hands down my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Colorado…read moreand probably in the US. When you think of Vietnamese, Americans tend to think of Pho, noodle bowls and lemongrass chicken but we need more places the focuses in home cooking and dishes that locals eat. Ingredients are fresh and dishes pack a powerful flavor bomb...I mean wow! The use of shrimp paste and other traditional ingredients really elevate flavors that many Americans are not used to, but you have to try it to understand. Their claypots are a must order and with a side of rice....you'll be eating for days! The star of the night was the pork and calamari claypot which is cooked in shrimp paste and your favorite Vietnamese spices and herbs. You'll finish bowls of rice with this dish, it packs so much flavor that you'll be wanting more. It's a great mix of salty, sweet and umami from the fermented shrimp paste. The Vietnamese curry was thick and packed with succulent shrimp. The veggies at a very nice brightness to balance out the coconut milk. The last dish we had was a shrimp lemon grass in the clay pot and that was also a hit with everyone! Service is amazing and they definitely know how to recommend dishes to match your taste buds. They went out of the way to help everyone and it shows. If you need a new spot, check Dan Da!

I am sad I cannot give Dan Da a higher rating. It is truly my favorite restaurant in town, and…read morealways exceeds expectations, but tonight it went to a whole new level. I had two dishes I had never had before (Bò Kho, I believe, and Bún Chả), and each was a totally new experience and amazing. As always the hospitality is great and the ambiance has stayed fresh. A must dine at (and then again and again)!

TOP TIER…read more First time and we were NOT disappointed . Our server was extremely attentive and walked us through the menu. He even gave us a little history about the restaurants 30 year history of being in that exact same spot. BONUS: Your meal is discounted if you pay cash!!!

Food: Fresh, great portion, tasty and authentic in my humble opinion. They served me with…read morecomplimentary dumpling that is perfect size & tasty tender pork with perfect seasoning. The complimentary ginger ale is aid me so much for good digestion. They are so generous & give me a to go cup as well! Shrimp Spring rolls is in good portion (6 pieces) for $6! And the sauce is in well blended taste & texture. Pho is in tasty not too salty or sweet broth. Not oily either. Plenty of brisket, tendon, tripe & meatball. Plus, a lot of side Thai basil & bean sprouts. Beyond expectation! Service: 6/5 stars service. Very attentive, fast, just complement for ginger ale then you get to go cup on your way out. I wishes all of the restaurant still train her staffs this level of 20% worth the tips. Ambiance: Lots of plants, kind of remind me of lazy susan, fine dinning Chinese restaurant where my parents dragged me along to meet up with their friends once a month atmosphere. Vintage, nostalgia & classy vibes with a fish tank( for good Fortune). Over all: 10% off for cash pay. If you are looking for an old school, well established & impressive service with authentic Vietnamese & unbeatable value please discard the cover of this old book. It really a hidden gems of authentic Vietnamese foods in Aurora.

Still some of the best pho in Denver! This is one of those places where you eat past the point of…read morecalling out "I'm full" and where you are so excited to dig in that you forget to take a photo...which is exactly why I didn't get a picture of my pho for this review update. Highly recommend the eggrolls and chicken salad!

I have tried a good amount of Vietnamese restaurants in the Denver area, and I'm always down to try…read moresome new places. Pho 888 was well rated by the community and I wanted to check this place out. We went on a Saturday around 8PM and was able to get seated immediately. The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza so there is ample parking. There are a good amount of decorations and cozy lighting that is standard for pho restaurants. Many tables are spread within the restaurant, and service is fast - we ordered and got our food within 10 minutes. We got the Pho dac biet - large ($16) and the Bun dac biet ($17), which was a decent amount of food. For the pho, broth was pretty standard, though I couldn't really taste spices and it was more fish sauce forward. I also wished that there was more beef in the bowl and that they were more generous with that, because it felt like there was only a very small handful in the bowl and it was finished very quickly. I would say that this is a pretty standard middle of the line pho that you can get here in Denver. The combination bowl was good, they were more generous with the meat, but it tends to lean a little bit on the saltier side. The beef was slightly tougher, but I will attribute that we came closer to closing time and maybe things aren't as fresh as expected. I would say that pho 888 is a standard Vietnamese restaurant in comparison to other pho restaurants in the Denver area in terms of both flavor and price, and if you are looking to satisfy that craving, it will do the job.

Pretty spacious local authentic Vietnamese restaurant with cozy vibe. Great food including…read moretraditional Vietnamese dishes and pho. Also great service.

Came here close to closing on a Tuesday night…read more It was very clean inside and they have so many table options. the fried egg rolls and the pork fried rice was amazing! Very plentiful big portions, we left with lots of leftovers. The servers were very kind and made sure the food came out at a decent time and our water cups were full. I didn't get to try the Pho but it looked so amazing that I will have to come back and give it a go! Overall 4.5 / 5 stars!

As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and seated with a smile. The server immediately brought us…read moreiced water and gave us a minute to order. The vibe is warm and relaxed with low lighting and volume. You can choose from booths or a table. The booth was firm yet soft and not worn out or peeling. I ordered the pho with rare steak and two beef ribs. It was only $16 compared to $32 when I order that in Cali. My fiance got pho with well done brisket. The first thing she commented on was how delicious the broth is. It's golden, warm, and savory like a big hug for your insides. I'm picky with my pho broth and this place is on point. I've been in Central California for the past 6 years, so it was great to finally have some PHOnomenal pho. My fiance loves sandwiches and never had a banh mi, so we ordered the grilled beef and it was . She loved it so much that she ordered one to go.

Stopped in to try this place for the first time and ordered the chicken pho (small), vegetable egg…read morerolls, and a Thai tea. The chicken pho was just okay. The broth was on the lighter side and lacked depth, and the chicken itself was dry and a bit tough to chew. The vegetable egg rolls were disappointing, they were mushy on the inside and tasted like they were straight from the freezer. The Thai tea was the highlight. Not overly sweet, which I appreciated. Service was a bit hit or miss. It was busy when I came in, which is understandable, but when I went up to pay, I was ignored while the woman at the counter continued talking with her family. Another staff member eventually stepped in to help me. Overall, not a terrible experience, but not one that would bring me back.

Do not walk, RUN to this bakery. If you are looking for something new and delicious, you will not…read morebe disappointed. The standouts were the ube latte and the crème brûlée cruffin. The ube latte was perfectly sweet with a strong ube flavor. The crème brûlée cruffin had a top that was so crispy from the toasted sugar that I couldn't cut into it, and the bottom was just stuffed full of cream. It was super messy to eat and impossible to share- next time I am getting my own. We also had the pandan coconut cupcake, which was good but not as exciting as the cruffin. The pandan and coconut were both equally strong flavors- I liked it better than my husband did. The Thai tea cake in a cup was also excellent, but outshone by the cruffin. They were out of a few other things we wanted to try by 11am on a Saturday, so get there early if you want something specific. The gentleman running the counter was very friendly and efficient, even when they were busy. Seriously, get the crème brûlée cruffin. I know I will be back for it.

It was good but I was expecting a little more. I've had Banh and Butter on my list for awhile but…read moreI'm rarely in the area. I think I built it up in my head so it sat on a pedestal from all the buzz I've heard. Everything was fine but again, expected something wow worthy. We came here for lunch, love that everything is to go. I was sad to see the traditional cold cut banh mi sold out for the day I pivoted and went with lemongrass pork sandwich. Similar fixing to banh mi, it tasted fine but the pork was rough and tasted ok. They have gorgeous pastries and Vietnamese coffee drinks, I would come back for one of those. We split a cup of cakes (cute!), Boston Thai Tea. Flavor was spot on and appreciated that it wasn't too sweet. I would stop here again if I was in the area and needed a banh mi but don't see that happening. I would rather go to Federal or Aurora for one with more flavor.

Best Taste Of Saigon is an excellent new addition inside the Town Center of Aurora for Vietnamese…read morePho Bowls, Spicy Noodle, Curry, Bubble Tea & more!! The Town Center of Aurora was lost back in time and shopping there reminded me of the early 2000's. Felt outdated in my opinion and lacked ambition for food and shopping scenery! My sister and I had recently visited and noticed how remodeled, safe and artistic this mall appeared. Best Taste of Saigon definitely got me excited to try Pho, without leaving this mall altogether. We ordered a basic combination bowl with everything in it!! It was wonderful!! They have amazing Crab Cheese Wontons that are super creamy and flavorful. Best Taste Of Saigon can be located by the local In-N-Out Burger Place. Park in the that section and walk inside that food court! It will be located on the left side of the entrance. They also have a Facebook Page!!

This place is a hidden gem. I had the rice chicken and a mixed of two flavor smoothie of strawberry…read moreand banana. And I'll tell you what, is delicious, you would think it's in a mall and it wouldn't be good but is really tasty. Fresh ingredients, good size portions for what's worth. Owners was friendly and patient. They really care about their food, definitely coming back to try other items on their menu

Server was friendly and helpful. Pho was better than others we have had in the area and reasonably…read morepriced. New go to Vietnamese restaurant!

The Resturant is located off of colfax but the food is worth the try! Shrimp spring rolls were…read moreamazing and fresh with a yummy peanut sauce. But the star was definitely the Pho Ga!!! Amazing broth and plenty of juicy chicken. The chili oil is amazing. The topping were good- should have gotten more limes but amazing. Service was great too.

The soup is only good part. The noodle is so soft, length is one inch. It seems sit there for a…read morewhile. The beef is hard pre cooked.

This is the first time I've had Pho in Denver and it was really good! I ordered delivery and the…read morefood was thoughtfully packaged. Portions were plentiful and I had more than enough for another meal. The broth was rich and hearty and they did not skimp on the meat either! Would definitely eat here again.

Wonderful experience, from the food, service and vibe. Elevated Vietnamese food with sophisticated…read more flare. Small but good wine list, started with the hamachi crudo, trứng và trứng" soft scrambled egg, thịt heo nướng" grilled pork jowl, then went to bắp cải luộc" charred cabbage, anchovy breadcrumbs, egg yolk, cá kho" hamachi collar, coconut caramel, pickled jalapeños, rice and grilled iberico pork secreto. Of course finished with the banana pudding.

Stopped by Sap Sua for their Saturday bakery pop-up around 10 AM and had a great experience. The…read moreemployee working was incredibly kind and helpful--she gave great recommendations and made everything feel welcoming. I tried the banana coconut rum cake (hit the spot even though I'm not a big rum cake fun), and couldn't resist adding two cookies: the brown butter chocolate chip and the banana cookie. Both were excellent, but the banana cookie was a standout; it tasted just like banana bread, which I love. They were sadly sold out of the banana cream pie brioche donut, so I'll definitely be back earlier next time to snag one.