Summary: Service is great, and the food is awesome! It's a little hard to find, but it's worth the drive. Details: This is a literal mom & pop spot. It's run by a married couple, one is from Thailand. They said it was the grand opening and they were offering a cup of rice soup and two wontons. The first thing is the rice soup. I almost cried because it was the exact same taste as I had for breakfast pretty often when I was in Bangkok. When a cup of soup brings up happy memories- I don't think that can be done all the time. Secondly, the decor. It's got Thai artwork on the walls, which adds to the feel of being based on Thai culture, as opposed to a Chinese restaurant that happens to serve Thai curries and a couple noodle dishes if you don't feel like sesame chicken or similar. I tried the Pad Thai since it is a good basis of comparison among Thai restaurants in the USA. It's the best I have found in Colorado. The distinction is that they used tamarind in the sauce, and a tiny bit of fish sauce. This is the right way to go. I don't get that flavor elsewhere but I haven't tried every Thai place in the Denver area. Finally, I spoke with the guy who is one half of the ownership structure, and we shared some stories about trotting around in Thailand. I did not meet the other owner as she was very busy in the kitchen. I walked away thinking that this is my new spot when I am driving by or in the neighborhood. read more

In one week I eat here twice and noticed some interesting issues. I have with this Thai restaurant.. I ordered the Pad See Ew both times because nothing else on the menu has truly caught my eye. The first time I ordered, I asked for a level three in spice, level one is the lowest and level five is the hottest. I like spice so level three wasn't spicy. It came in a flat compostable to go box. There was a napkin and a fork. There are no condiments or chopsticks. There looked to be no visible dark soy sauce, and that is a main ingredient when it comes to Pad See Ew. There was barely any broccoli. I devoured the food anyway because it satisfied my hunger for lunch. My coworker was heading in that direction and picked it up for me. The second time that I ordered from the café, I got it delivered. It took much longer than I thought, even though I'm three blocks away from the restaurant. It's clear they use a third-party delivery service. This time around I ordered a level four in spice because I wanted an extra. This time around, I ordered a level four in spice. When I finally receive my food, it looked exactly the same and tasted exactly the same as the first time I ordered. It came in a different to-go box. There was a napkin, a fork, and chopsticks unlike the last time I ordered four days prior. There was barely any visible soy sauce on the dish. The spice level did not change. There were barely any pieces of broccoli again. I bought a bottle of soy sauce for the break room in the office so I can have ready just in case. The dish is $17.95 currently on the website (August 2026). After taxes, fees and tip I ended up spending $30 to have my food delivered three blocks. Unless someone is offering to buy me lunch like my Manager did the first time I ordered. I'm not getting food from here again. read more

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I was looking for a simple lunch spot and glad to have stumbled upon this cafe! It's conveniently located in a strip within walking distance of many offices. I ordered the green curry at the lowest spice level and it was SPICY so be careful! Delicious and small enough portion that I didn't have to take left overs! Staff were very friendly and nice! Pretty quiet during the weekday and quick service! read more

Thai Arun Cafe - Green Curry with Chicken - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I ordered the chicken drunken noodles with medium spice and, unfortunately, was disappointed. The customer service was great, and my Thai iced tea was very good, but the noodles themselves were underwhelming. The dish lacked the bold flavor and spice I was expecting, especially for a medium spice level. That said, the restaurant has a lot of seating, a comfortable atmosphere, and a convenient central location. I can see why it appeals to many people. I may have caught them on an off day, but based on this visit, the food didn't quite meet my expectations. read more

Wow, what an amazing meal!!! We were starving after a trip to IKEA and were carving Thai food. Our server Kaitlyn was attentive, kind and so informative! She recommended the crispy pork, red curry, and we even got complimentary crab cheese wontons and rice soup because of the grand opening! Ambiance was comforting and relaxing. Can't wait to try the entire menu! Favorites were the crispy pork and the other ground pork dish- so much flavor and very authentic! read more

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My son and I went there to get something to eat. I had never been there before. The food was good no take that back. It was excellent. It was just enough to fill you up. My son got the PadThai with chicken and I ordered the Thai Fried Rice with shrimp. We both cleaned our plates. It was that good. I love Asian food. I will go back again. The service was awesome and the decor of the place was very clean very spacious. You could either eat inside or outside. I recommend this place. read more

Thai Arun Cafe - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I never leave reviews but this place was incredible! Actually one of the best pad Thai I've ever had! My husband got the basil fried rice and was so refreshing! Topped off with perfect Thai tea and egg rolls! I'm just in town for the weekend but wish I could come back! I'm so surprised to see that it wasn't busy. True hidden gem with great customer service!! read more

Thai Arun Cafe - Pad Thai basil fried rice egg rolls - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I got take out and was disappointed. Maybe eating in would provide a different experience. The rice paper of my spring roll stuck to the plastic wrap. Once I got it open the whole spring roll fell apart. Mostly lettuce and very little cucumbers, carrots or chicken. I had to eat it like a salad. The main dish was green curry- mild. It was so spicy I could barely eat it. I even checked the order slip on the bag to confirm if they told the chef wrong. It said mild. Besides the spiciness level, it wasn't very good. I basically threw away $28. read more

we're from out of town and this place was hands down AMAZING. i wish we lived in denver because this is a top spot for sure. the owner is the sweetest, most polite person i've ever met. very attentive and friendly. we got the spring rolls which came with peanut sauce... which i think was the best peanut sauce i've ever had, and the rolls were super fresh. we also got the chicken pad thai, spice level mild, and it was so incredibly flavorful. finally we got green curry with tofu, and holy cow the flavor was perfection. i think we got it a little too spicy for our taste, but we kept eating because the flavor was so good. highly highly recommend this place. incredible service and incredible food!! will for sure come back when i'm back in denver :) read more

We love the delicious homemade food, and the new owner and chef are incredible. Very casual, not don't let that fool you. The food is complex, hearty, and there is something for everyone whether you always order pad Thai or you want a spicy or complex dish. read more

Really really good Thai food (coming from somebody who grew up in Thailand). Finally authentic Pad Kra Pow and Som Tam. (Order both of those by the way, you'll thank me later) read more

Great food. Friendly staff. This might replace whatever Thai restaurant is your favorite.

Came here for lunch and had the Pad Krapow, which turned out to be the most authentic Pad Krapow I've ever had outside of Thailand. I was so impressed I came back for dinner and had the Pad See Ew, also very good! The service was nice and fast. Looks like this restaurant is under new ownership so they are still working on the decorations of the place, but the food is definitely worth coming back. read more

Thai Arun Cafe - Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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We oredered carry out. I was really hoping for something great. When I got there around 6pm, the restaurant was empty. That made me sad. Everything tasted rewarmed and not fresh. I only had a taster of Rangoon - egg rolls and a noodle dish for 3. $40 None of us finished our food. read more

Came here for a work lunch and everyone absolutely loved this spot! Greeted by a friendly gal who seemed like maybe she was serving every table. But she still checked in with us, filled our waters regularly, got our to-go containers. I got the Penang curry with shrimp, medium plus. And it was phenomenal. The best Thai I've had in a good while! My coworker got chicken pad Thai and loved it. She said it wasn't dry at all and the perfect amount of flavor. My boss got the jungle curry, which was unique because it didn't have any coconut milk. Instead, it was a nice, light brothy curry. He really enjoyed his meal as well. Generous portions, making for the perfect amount of leftovers to enjoy for dinner. With its convenient location in the strip mall, next to several other local spots, this is a must-visit restaurant. Our team is adding it to our rotation for lunch options in the area can't wait to go back! read more

We have frequented the Thai restaurant here through a few changes of hands and we think the current restaurant serves the best food we've had here. We recommend the Pineapple Curry and the Thai fried rice. Delicious! read more

Very very disappointed! Probably the worse pad Thai I have ever had! I made the 25 cent ramen instead of eating the $18 dish! We spend $60 on 3 dish and not a single dish was even worth eating unfortunately. read more

Food was amazing. Perfect spice level and delicious. Service was awesome. We sat outside on an unbelievable night. I'm kind of a Thai food snob and the pad kee mao was great. read more

Experience was nice, can tell it's relatively new, so don't mind the decor, but the food was delicious, I had the pork egg rolls for my appetizer and the crispy pork with sticky rice for my entree. The pork egg rolls were crispy hot and delicious served with a sweet sauce, I very much enjoyed them, came with 3 and was perfect amount for an appetizer!! The entree came out and man, when I tell you the pork was crispy and flavorful, I mean that! Very tasty, they all have a heat levels for how spicy you would like you sauce to be, from 1-5, 5 being the hottest, I like a little spice so I went with level 4 which is hot, one behind Thai hot (level 5). The pork was very good and I enjoyed ever bit, the sticky rice was a first for me, I love rice, and do not mind it sticky, it also gave me a little repeat to the heat from the sauce which aloud me to keep going. I did also get the Thai tea which was very delicious a little sweet but perfect for me, and it is a caffeinated drink. Other than that, the staff was very nice and kept our drinks full! Would recommend, I am not local but next time I'm in town I will be back!! read more

Confession: I didn't have high hopes when I first stepped into this place. I'm from LA and assumed there wouldn't be any Thai place outside LA that's as good. I'm glad to be proven wrong. If you've never tried this place before, do yourself a favor and order one of their fried rices. (Do note that they know how to make their food spicy, so be forewarned). You can always thank me later read more

This is hands down the best Thai food I've found in Denver. I try something new every time I'm here and am yet to be disappointed! It is a must try - especially for lunch if you work in DTC. Nice atmosphere and good fast service. read more

Thai Arun Cafe - Pad Ke Mao - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Best Thai food in the Denver area. So flavorful and authentic. Had pineapple curry, pad Eggplant with tofu, pad thai, and pork dumplings. Do yourself a favor, go today - you wont be disappointed. read more

The food was terrible. Drunken noodles that had no taste. Pork that was overcooked. I would never recommend It should have no stars

Had drunken noodle and crab cheese wanton today at Thai Arun cafe and it was so good. Especially drunken noodle, the portion is big , meat is fresh, taste is the best ever. I can't wait to come back and try their other foods. read more

Thai Arun Cafe - Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Great thai food in the DTC. Our favorite place we have found so far. Great service as well.

Delicious. Delicious. Delicious! We had Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, Drunken Noodles, and veggie egg rolls and spring rolls! So good! It's under new ownership and the food is even better than before! The menu is small but hearty and we cannot wait to come again! Also the waitress Jay was so extremely sweet and attentive and made our visit even more fabulous! Highly recommend! read more

You need to go here! My daughter and I went last night and had the pad thai and the veg fried rice. Alot of hearty veggies in the rice and pad thai was very good. They also are very generous on the portions. We will def be going back. read more