Thai Street Food

Want real, authentic and delicious Thai food? This is the best place to get that in Denver, or Aurora, whatever. If you aren’t near it, it’s most definitely worth the drive! I am giving this place 5 stars based on the food and the food alone because it’s THAT good that I don’t really think about anything else.
This place is owned by one person who cooks everything herself and it is freaking AMAZING. Her food is to go only for the most part. She does have one table in there that you have to reserve and apparently about a month in advance. I like to take my food home anyway so it doesn’t bother me at all that she doesn’t have seating. Hey, you’re saving a few bucks on tip!
When you call to order, make sure you know what you want and how spicy you want it. Their level of spicy is no joke. When it says that their «Medium» is like other restaurant’s «Hot», they are NOT joking. The first time I came here, I assumed they were because I like my food spicy. My boyfriend (who is a spice wuss) got nice-​spicy and I got medium-​high. HUGE MISTAKE. We couldn’t eat the food. I was drinking gallons of water with it so I got so full off the water that I ate about 2 bites. My boyfriend ended up rinsing his food in water before he ate it. Hilarious, I know.
We learned our lesson and he gets «Not Spicy» now and I usually get «Baby-​Spicy» with extra spice on the side. Her dishes are flavorful and so good. I usually get the «Pad Shea Eue» (yeah, I’ve never seen it spelled like that either) and «Larb» (not on the menu) and my boyfriend gets the «Pad Thai». Everything is delicious. We’ve also had the soups which are also good.
As far as parking goes, you may or may not be in luck. There are about 2 spots in front of her restaurant so you may find yourself circling around. That part kind of sucks. And the inside is not the prettiest but maybe that’s why she does take out? Either way, if you want legit Thai food, this is it!

I actually love the food here, but good food without good service is no good. Placed an order last night and the entire order was wrong. I called back once I got home and the person that answered had such poor English that I just went back to the restaurant. When i got there i was greeted with «we are too busy to recook this. Come back another day». They lost out on a very loyal customer by having a horrible attitude.

This place is the best! Only one lady that cooks so order in advance because it takes a while. Best Thai in Denver. She used to have a cart on 16^th street mall. I’m glad I found her again! I have missed her!

I tried their pad Thai to go. Was very good in a very reasonable price. Would recommend to anyone. They didn’t have much of a place to sit in. But the food was very good. And the service good to.

Weird restaurant that only takes cash and forces you to wait crazy hours for your food. They made me wait over an hour for an order of Pad Thai. This is not because this place is sooooo good that the demand is that high. It’s because they are too cheap to hire anyone else for their kitchen. It’s one woman trying to keep up with all the orders. Who’s cleaning the dishes/​cookware? From the looks of the restaurant and the layer of dust over everything in sure it’s just an afterthought. They have several rules which include no whistling inside their restaurant. Additionally, their front door does not close and they leave it open/​cracked. This means bugs and varmint are allowed in to play in your ingredients.
They have a very prominent sign that says they reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Okay I guess I shouldn’t wage any concerns or complaints as I might just be kicked to the curb (this happened to me before at another family owned restaurant)
They are disorganized and unsanitary. From a business perspective they are just awful. The food is decent, but not worth the headache and being forced to look the other way at their many food safety violations. I watched the guy behind the register regularly handle cash and the door and then just continue to assist with the food. That’s how you get people sick! Please don’t eat here. Send these guys a message.
1. Take credit/​debit. It’s 2015!
2. Clean/​repair your restaurant
3. Practice safe food handling procedures
4. Make your establishment for inviting, I shouldn’t feel like a criminal going in there.
5. Hire some help! You could really be bringing in some customers if they weren’t asked to wait for hours. I watched as three of your potential customers were made to find another place to eat.
6. Why do you have a lawn chair in your lobby. it’s tacky!
7. «We do not refund if your food is too spicy» okay. Goodbye loyalty and potential customers that don’t want to take that risk. You people are way too cheap!
Please don’t eat here unless you like punishing yourself!

This place is still amazing! As others have already mentioned, yes dine in service is now a thing of the past, but the consistency and quality has always been maintained. Yes, if you call at lunch time or dinner on a Thu-​Sat or cold evening expect an hour wait, but it’s so worth it. Very few restaurants in Colorado allow you to have such an experience of feeling like you are in the kitchen with the Chef and always knowing your meal is being painstakingly prepared by the same dedicated and hardworking person each and every time. Do a quick read here and on the website of how to order, bring cash, know it’s to-​go and don’t order too hot unless you like to feel some crazy burn. If you do that you will be happy you didn’t miss out on a pretty cool and delicious experience.

Thai Street Food is still one of my favorite places to get authentic Thai cuisine. But be warned, this place has changed a lot throughout the years. It used to be a sit down restaurant where you can pay with card. However, this place became so popular and because there is only one cook, the place could not keep up with the demands. Thus, it is now take-​out only and I recently found out cash only too. It is not very convenient, but food is still very good here. I normally order the chicken pad thai and my boyfriend likes the beef pad see ew. Moreover, their spice level for entrees are extremely spicy. When they say thai spicy, it is thai spicy!!! It will hurt going down and going out the next day. I like mine with baby spice; it has the right amount of kick. Their thai tea is also super delicious. It use to come in a gigantic soup container, but now it’s in a regular drinking cup with lots of ice =(. Disappointing, but I still love their dishes.

I’ve been around to different Thai restaurants in the Denver metro area and this place is as good as it gets, in terms of flavor and authenticity.
I ordered a tofu Pad Thai, not spicy, dry and the flavor was incredible! I had never had a not spicy Pad Thai that was full of flavor without the chili peppers! The noodles were a bit thinner than what I’m used to, so the noodles were clumped together, but it was still incredibly delicious regardless. I may get it a little juicy next time.
The drunken noodles were pretty good, not as good as the Pad Thai though. The noodles were a bit over-​cooked for my liking, but I appreciated the flavors! I may get this a little juicy next time as well.
For both, the tofu was on the tougher side.
As mentioned in other reviews, the portions are smaller, but the price is also slightly less than other Thai restaurants ($ 9 – 12). The two dishes came out to be $ 21.70 with tax. I got my dishes «not spicy» with spice on side and found it to be perfect (to a «mild plus» at other restaurants), as i was able to adjust the level of spice by myself.
Check their website for additional instructions on how to order for a quick and easy order placement.
The wait for the food can be long and painful, but the food is out-​of-​this-​world delicious, so that makes everything A-​OK here.

This restaurant is take out only. If you’re looking for amazing authentic Thai food this the place to go! There isn’t really seating there to eat but there is space for you to sit and wait for your food. She also has a few Thai ingredients in her store that you can purchase.
I recommend you look at their menu online, pick your dish, your sauce level (if applicable) and your spice level, then call your order in because it can take up to an hour and a half to get your food. Don’t be discouraged by this wait time. There is one lady in here who cooks everything made to order. There is nothing chopped or prepped for your meal until you order it. Be aware that her food is spicy and if you like spicy food, medium spice is probably a good level of spice. Sometimes the spiciness level varies but I find medium to be plenty spicy while still allowing me to enjoy my meal.

Excellent Thai food. Pad Kee Mao and Thai fried rice were both tasty with high quality ingredients. However, I ordered both dishes Med-​High-​High and that was a mistake. I can handle extremely hot food. There have only been two times in my life where food has been too spicy for me to enjoy. Once in Beijing and once here. Take their website seriously. The spicy level here is higher than most Thai places.

Holy cow this is amazing Thai food. Complex flavors, fresh ingredients, wonderful taste and texture. The drunken noodles with tofu were fantastic. The website gives really specific directions on how to order. It says pick your protein, your dish, your sauce level (how «juicy»), and how spicy. The scale is Not Spicy, Baby Spice, Nice-​Spicy, Medium, Medium-​High, Medium-​High-​High, and Fire. All the other reviews are accurate that the spice scale is tilted higher than most other restaurants in the area (or most other restaurants I have eaten in, in multiple cities). I got Baby Spice and it was perfect for me. I’d recommend being conservative your first time there.

This place is fantastic and thankfully close to home. At first the street it’s on seems a bit sketch but nothing bad has happened when I’ve gone so far. The inside is pretty small and I can’t remember whether or not there is seating since they changed some stuff. I know they have reserved seating for large parties, but that was booked for the next month or so.
When I first went there they still had seating for general customers. They also had one waiter and one cook every time I went. The waiter was a young guy who seemed very shy and mostly would only interact with the men of they were around. It was a bit strange for him to avoid interacting with women if he could. Now I haven’t seen that guy for some time but the same cook is there.
I’ve tried the curry, the pad Thai, drunken noodle, and the pad see ew (spelling?). All of these dishes were delicious! However, there is one small detail that always throws me off — their spicy scale. They have a long list of spice levels that’s 8 – 12 different levels. One of the lowest ratings on their scale is comparable to medium or medium-​high anywhere else you go in Denver for Thai food. I went in and got the medium and almost died haha. I used to be a lot better about spicy food, but as I age my stomach can’t handle what it used to. Then I tried the spice level two under that and it was still pretty spicy. At the lowest spice level you’d be at about medium to medium-​low anywhere else in Denver. Even if you order the same spice level every time, it can vary from visit to visit. So just be careful haha.
They used to only accept cash, but I still always make sure to bring cash with me because I’m not sure if that’s changed and I haven’t really checked. So don’t go racing in without some cash on hand.
Overall I gave it four stars because of the great flavor of the food. I docked them one star because of the inconsistency that exists with their spice level.
P. S. Anytime it’s a meal time +/​-​1hr, it’s worth it to call in your order because they only have one chef and the wait can be an hour or two long at peak times like dinner.

My favorite place to eat near the anschutz campus. Make sure that you have CASH and if you are getting lunch, odds are you will have to call ahead to order or wait a couple hours, as it can get super busy.
The food is VERY HOT, I usually eat very spicy food and I order medium there. Also, I recommend the panang curry, it’s delicious.
Prices are from $ 9-​$ 11 per dish, so it’s pretty affordable. Also, take out only!

Update. This place is still amazing. If you are ordering more than 2 or 3 dishes it will take a while so call early!
Baby spice is still super spicy for me but soooo good paired with a Thai Iced Tea

CASH AND TAKE OUT ONLY!
Okay, now that we’re done with that… i think this place makes their food with a little bit of crack mixed in, because I’m officially addicted.
Prices for each dish average $ 11… which is cheap… I think?
I got the tofu green curry (medium) the first time I came and it was mind blowing! Huge portions (I had enough left over to eat for lunch the next day), perfectly flavored, and I loved the kick of spice I got. Medium was almost too hot for me, and I am a fan of super spicy food. I would recommend mild for those of you who enjoy a subtle spice with your meal. Loved the curry so much that I had to come back a few days later… I got the pad thai and my friend got the drunken noodles with beef. I liked the pad thai a lot, but I was obsessed with my friend’s drunken noodles (good thing she likes to share haha) and will likely get that next time!
The service is something to be desired, but hey, that’s something that you have to deal with if you want the best thai food on this planet. I wouldn’t recommend calling in not knowing exactly what you want … the line is full of static and there’s definitely a language barrier so it’s difficult to ask/​receive clear answers about specific dishes. Thank you Thai Street Food for stealing my heart. We shall meet again.

I used to really enjoy this place, but in my opinion it’s gone a little down hill over the last year or so. I lived in walking distance to this place last year and I watched her quality change, whether it was with her food or her business. She went from having amazing flavor, using great ingredients and having dine in, to closing the dine in portion off to the public for a couple months, now to reopen with reservations way in advance and different flavor due to the different ingredients. I think for Thai food, using Chinese broccoli is a must and at some point she didn’t agree and switched it to regular broccoli, changing the flavor and texture of the dish completely.
I used to love this place soooo much. Small, cozy, with an iced thai tea, no cream in the summer. Maybe i’ll go back again this summer and it’ll change again, for now it seems a bit inconsistent to me.

This place is worth the wait, and the Saturday only hours. I’ve taken several friends here from across town to try the food.
The wait can be long, so call ahead if you’re planning on doing lunch, otherwise you might be waiting an hour or so. They love soldiers as well, and have given my team and me some stellar discounts.
Seating is also very limited, and they usually prefer it if you take out, though they’re ok if you sit as well.

I love this place! It is super affordable and delicious. I knew from reviews that it’s cash only and take out only.
I got the drunken noodles. I don’t much about authentic Thai food, but it sure tastes more authentic than some the other places around town. And don’t forget to order the vegetable dumplings. I could eat 50 of those things.
I eat spicy food very regularly. Still, I took the lady’s advice and ordered my food with Baby Spice instead of medium. It was more than enough. I also asked for a side of hot sauce, and I quickly found out that using it was a mistake. It must be made from fresh Thai Chili or something.
This is definitely worth a visit. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn’t take out only or if they delivered. You know what? I’m going to give it 5 stars anyway. The food surely deserves it.

HOLY MOTHER OF FIRE! If you want hot, this is it.
As other Unilocalers have mentioned, take out only, cash only, and you can only dine in here if you reserve the table 3 months in advance. Huh, weird. What’s also strange is that the space they have is actually quite suitable to have several tables and have a full-​fledged tiny restaurant going but they don’t.
We called in for take out and it was a strange experience on the phone. I called one of the phone numbers, and I was told to wait. And then I waited for maybe 2 – 3 minutes while listening to a bunch of background noise. I didn’t know if they forgot about me. I decided to hang up, call again, and yes I was told to wait but this time for maybe another 4 minutes. So bizarre. But alas, the man got back on the phone and took my order– we got green curry and drunken noodles, baby spice and nice spicy. It wouldn’t be ready until about 45 minutes later…
Tip: If you’re looking for pick up and go food, know that it will be a while even if your order isn’t that big.
Fast forward to the food– Do not be fooled by the cute names for their spice levels! Spice-​intolerant peeps beware! I can handle my spice, and boy am I glad I took the advice to be conservative on this. I’m not sure how spicy my food will be if I just say no spice next time? Might still be pretty hot.
The great thing is that on top of the spice, I could still taste everything. And yes, this is why I am a fan. Beyond the burn that tortured my entire mouth with excruciating heat, I could also taste the lemongrass and thai basil in my dishes. Usually when heat overpowers, there is lack of flavor but not here folks. Flavor bombs galore, if you will.
Tip #2: have some milk ready for when you’re eating. You’ll find that it comes in pretty handy.

**FIREEEE! — I am going to warn you, if you are not accustomed to hot, spicy food, do not get Fire. I repeat do not order Fire. **
Medium is perfectly fine, I ordered hot and was sweating, panting, and wondering why did I do this to myself.. BTW, Don’t you just love the saying, «sweating bullets»? I digress…
We were very pleased as we put in two orders here, one hot pad thai, and two orders of Fire Drunken Noodles. There was a wee wait as expressed by the other Unilocalers but was it worth it? Yup!
We picked up our order and were on our way. The food is terrific, the cook is friendly (in a soup nazi kind of way) and we were still on track to make our flight out of Denver.