J’s Noodles & New Thai
1842 S Parker Rd, Denver, CO, 80231
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Address :
1842 S Parker Rd
Denver, CO, 80231 - Phone (303) 755-2500
- Website https://jnoodlesnewthai.blogspot.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Steven N.
I have read many "professional" magazine reviews about Thai restaurants considered to be "the best" or in the "top 5" within the Denver/Boulder/Front Range area. And more often than not I have been disappointed upon following the lead. After several years and many meals at the lesser popular J's, my experience has been one of great satisfaction with the each and every preparation. I eat only vegetarian food, so remain unable to comment on meat and fish items, however, for those who do not wish to have fish sauce, e.g., in their papaya salad or drunken noodles, you will be well served. My experience with properly prepared Thai food has been "gestalt" like when the combination of flavors blend into a cohesive whole. There have been very few restaurants where I have had this experience, but am happy to credit J's Noodles & New Thai for consistently creating what borders on the magical when it comes to this gestalt flavor sensation. Having eaten at what are considered very fine Thai restaurants in the states and abroad, I am always happy to return home to Denver to dine at J's. Small, unassuming, and simple in decor, it remains my favorite.
(5)Karen H.
I went there for the first time based upon Yelp and a friend's review. And quite, honestly, it was my last. I had Tom Yum soup, and though it was plentiful and hot, the flavor was weak, and it was mainly broth--a few tomatoes, pieces of chicken. Actually, the worse Tom Yum I've ever had. Entrée was Prik Pow Noodles--which was good, but nothing to rave about. There was one small piece of broccoli, a scattering of mushrooms, but mainly carrots and onions. Portion was also small for a Thai restaurant. Service was poor--even with only a few customers. There are way too many excellent Thai restaurants in Denver to return here. I know they have won many awards, though it seems like their last one was in 2006. Perhaps they can't compete with better Thai eateries.
(3)Cindy S.
J's Noodles are great! I love dinner here. I've tried a couple curries, the Pad Thai and the Pad See Ew. The Pad See Ew is exactly how I love it. Comforting, flavorful and saucy without being greasy. The Pad Thai was so beautiful. So much more than I typically expect. I will say that their dinners have been far better than the one lunch service I did try. I probably should have ordered the lunch special but I loved their Pad See Ew so much I ordered it at lunch. It just wasn't as good. This time it was greasy and not as flavorful, definitely will stick to dinner in the future.
(4)Orin L.
Thai food ranks high on my favorite foods list and I now have a new favorite Thai restaurant in Aurora, Colorado. I had the Pad Thai (medium) and a homemade wonton soup. The Pad Thai was excellent but the soup really stood out. It was possibly the most flavorful clear broth I've ever had. It was crisp, and flavorful from its homemade chicken broth base, with overtones of garlic, onions and cilantro and a surprising sweetness that wasn't overpowering at all. This restaurant is worth your time to try!
(5)Alex L.
We went tonight for a quick Thai meal. Seeing how this restaurant had a solid 4 stars out of 193 reviews, who could be wrong? Well, downhill from the very beginning. This is a family owned restaurant. The mom runs the front counter and the daughter waits on the tables. Food came out super quick. I couldn't believe my eyes. That was about the only good part. Each time we thanked our waitress for food and/or refilling our drinks, she replied "mmm hmmm." First couple times was alright. This happened OUR WHOLE MEAL. She couldn't even say "How's it going" or anything close to that. When she took our order, she just walked up to our table and stood there looking at us. So awkward. If she wasn't doing that, she was either watching a movie on her tablet or behind the counter playing on her phone while the dining hall was filling up. My fiancee ordered the Pad Thai (medium spice) and I ordered the Pad Se Eyw (as they spell it/medium spice). Her Pad Thai rocked! I took and bite and thought "this is awesome!" Solid presentation and great texture/taste. I bit into mine and wondered where the flavor was. So I had to play tarmac operator, stand up in the booth and flag them down. Our waitress gingerly waddled over and I told her there was no taste and no spice.She took the dish to the kitchen and the chef recooked it and added bean sprouts to make it look fresh. Now the noodles seemed mushy from being twice cooked. I ended up ordering drunken noodles instead and sending these back. I was hungry by then and accepted whatever somewhat better taste came my way. If that wasn't bad enough, at the end of the meal, I found a hair in my dish. (refer to pictures) They even tried to charge us for the dish I sent back. The mom said "Next time you come back, ask for more sauce." Seriously?!?! After you tried to charge us for a meal that was so tasteless that chopping up cardboard would have more flavor?! I noticed another table that looked like regulars. The chef/dad came out with a small dish and said "Oh have you guys had this before?" Looked like he wanted them to sample some food. So waitress says "Mmm hmm" and mom says "ooooook" as she sighs. I wonder what farm animal sound the dad makes. This could make for a funny Old McDonald had a farm song! Not going back and definitely NOT recommending this place. Believe the negative reviews when you read them and check out the pictures I post. You have been warned!
(1)Ken L.
I am a super fan of this place when it was THAI SPICE. The new owners here do not make the food the same at all. I ordered the items I usually order: Tom Yum soup and the drunken noodle. I was not very impressed by the flavors and one of the dishes came out cold. I am comparing my experience to when it was Thai Spice and a return trip definitely is not warranted.
(2)Wanda C.
I decided to try J's Noodles for Thai, as it's near my house and obviously, perhaps, I was hungry. After perusing the menu online, I called and placed my order for crab Rangoon, pad thai with tofu and massamun curry with chicken w/brown rice. I drove up to the restaurant and it's pretty tiny inside. I walked up to the counter and gave them my name and the person rang me up and I took home my food. The crab Rangoon was fine. The man liked his pad thai. My massamun curry was okay, but it wasn't the best. It felt like something was missing. Might try it again, but might try other places instead. It was fine, just didn't wow me.
(3)Dawn H.
Excellent Thai food. I'm half Thai, so I feel I have the authority to assess this. A few of my favorites: 1) New Thai Egg Rolls ($5.95) 2) Country Pad Thai ($8.95) 3) Yellow Curry (Chicken, Potatoes, Bamboo Shoots, Onions) ($7.95) 4) Tom Kha Soup ($8.95) 5) Sticky Rice (This is not on the menu, but you can order it) The Thai owners (family) are extremely kind and go out of their way to meet their customers and establish a genuine rapport with them. I witnessed the owners hugging several of their repeat customers inside the restaurant. Also, the servers are extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. For example, I wanted Tom Kha soup as an appetizer instead of paying $8.95 for a big bowl, and this was easily accommodated and the price was reduced accordingly. So why not 5 stars? I think some of the appetizers are bit on the expensive side. For example, $6 for 2 eggrolls is quite a lot. I have a personal philosophy that no Thai appetizer should be more than $5, and 2 eggrolls should be no more than $4. Just my personal opinion, of course. Overall, we'll be repeat customers, and I assume we will soon be hugging the owners, too....
(4)Brenda L.
What I tried for dinner: 1. Crab cream cheese rangoons 2. Pineapple fried rice with tofu (mild) 3. New Thai vegetable mix with seafood (medium spice)- had shrimp, imitation crab & mussels 4. Custard and black bean sticky rice with coconut ice cream (called sweet lips) 5. Thai tea $2.50 The prices for entree are around $7-8 and dishes are smaller than I expected compared to other Thai places I've tried (though the cheap prices are proportional to its size). If you ask for mild spice it's not spicy at all. Medium has a good kick. The Thai tea was too sweet for me and they told me that they didn't have any "good mangos" for the mango sticky rice dish I wanted. Instead I got the Thai custard which was really pleasant. The coconut ice cream wasn't good because it was made with coconut cream rather than real coconut. The flavor tasted a lot like canned coconut cream. I thought the crab rangoons were tasty and crunchy and weren't too greasy. The pineapple fried rice was also very good but was much more moist than typical pineapple fried rice I'm used to. The vegetable seafood dish had good flavor and wasn't too salty or bland. The interior is carpeted so it absorbs the sound in the restaurant so it feels quiet and a little awkward inside. It had a very un-restaurant feel to it that I cannot really explain. The owners daughters (?) work there as well and it threw me off that the older daughter carried her purse on her while serving people. It looked unprofessional and was unnecessary for her to carry her purse around while working. Also, her and her mom would openly talk across the room about the orders and business which was awkward because everyone sitting in between, which was everyone...., could hear. So I heard her asking her mom about a customer's tea order across the room. Our waitress was much friendlier with us after we paid than during the order-taking process. You seat yourself and tables are empty with no place settings and plates. I think they could improve by adding paper place settings and plates or by offering to seat you. I've definitely had better Thai food but I think because the prices here are cheap, it'd be a good lunch option (lunch meals typically below $7).
(2)tiffany a.
Pretty good food, but portions are small. Ordered laarb chicken, panang chicken curry and pad see ew. The pad see ew's portion was not that bad, but the laarb and the curry were just too small for $8.00. The curry chicken didn't even have that much chicken, and was just sauce. Great tasting sauce, but for $8.00 I expected more chicken.
(3)Ekkanit M.
The best Thai restaurant in Denver area, especially Pad Thai and Country Pad Thai are heavenly delicious dishes !
(5)Greg F.
This is my FAVORITE THAI spot in Colorado. It has the BEST food, with the best seasoning & quality ingredients. You won't be disappointed.
(5)Christine A.
Good food - awful service. I ordered the Pad Graw Pa which was excellently flavored - but described on the menu to have mushrooms. As in - it's the first and main ingredient in the dish. I got a tiny single piece. When I asked the waitress/owner (?) if I had perhaps ordered wrong (thinking I should give them thebenefit of the doubt, ) she actually began arguing with me. Claiming the menu said mixed vegetables and I should have known. What?? When I asked the see the menu again, she wouldn't bring it out. Hmm. We then watched her talking and laughing at us with another patron/friend. Incredibly unprofessional. Too bad the good food is trapped in a crummy environment.
(1)Raquel M.
Amazing thai food worth a try. Medium is very spicy and hot is unbelievably spicy. The food here is extremely well cooked, tasty and just to die for. Try the drunken noodles and massaman curry chicken. Delish!
(5)Dana B.
I've lived in Thailand and am particular about my Thai food, and J's is the best Thai place I've found in Denver metro. Their dishes are cooked homemade and you can tell they are doing justice to authentic Thai dishes. The spices they use are perfectly and delicately balanced. I started with Thai Tea...which was the most authentic Thai Tea I've tasted since Thailand! I had curry for a main dish and mango with black sticky rice for dessert...all incredible. Great, friendly service as well. The location isn't great, but it's worth the drive!!!
(5)JJ J.
Wow. Wow. Wow! I think I just had the perfect meal. Starter moo nga: char grilled pork on skewers with rice noodles Bibb lettuce and bean sprouts. The homemade sauce was tangy spicy and sweet. Pad king with chicken and dessert fried banana with coconut ice cream. Everything was fresh, homemade, and delicious! There was huge party this evening so service "could have" suffered --yet the staff went out of their way to make sure our tiny two top received excellent and very personal service! Great job J Noodles- I'm a huge fan!
(5)Phil N.
The best Thai restaurant in Denver. What I love about this place is that they DO NOT use MSG!!! Flavors are authentic and spot on! Try their noodle soups - a nice detour from the MSG laden Pho restaurants.
(5)Lizzie T.
Great food and service! Highly recommend the mango sweet rice and coconut ice cream.
(5)Hayat C.
Missed the lunch special by 3 min and they would not let us slide wow. How greedy. But the pad Thai is great . The seafood soup is way too expensive for what it is there was not very much seafood in there at all. And very poor customer service!!!. 4 stars only cause the pad thai .
(4)Kevin D.
I've been a customer for 5+ years now, eversince they were on Federal and moved to Aurora. The best Thai food hands down in Colorado, Judy and her family always gives the best service and they're so nice to me and my friends. I usually get the country pad thai (thai hot), tom yum soup (thai hot), and papaya salad (thai hot). If I'm feeling adventurous I'll get the prik prow combination fried rice (special request). I'll be coming here until the end of time, I would recommend J's Noodle to anyone who loves spicy authentic thai food.
(5)Chuck A.
This was my first time using the mobile app to place an order for take out. J's Thai on Parker proved to be a hidden gem. Pad Thai was yummy. Don't be fooled by the setting, it's worth it.
(5)Nghi N.
Amazing food and a great range of spice levels. Go "Thai hot" if you can handle it. Family owned so don't expect high end servers since it's their child that runs the tables. Some of the portions can be better though. Country pad Thai is definitely their best dish.
(5)Katie O.
Fresh and fabulous food. I've eaten a lot of thai food and this place is killer. Food is cooked with fresh ingredients and no msg. I assume it was the owner that served us, she was polite and took great pride in the food/preparation, which carries over to the food itself. This is definitely my favorite place and will be back on a regular basis, for sure.
(5)Gustavo Q.
Do not come to this restaurant. The portions are very small for the price. The pineapple was not good. I didn't even finish my food. I don't know how they're getting all these good reviews. The owners must have a lot of family writing reviews for them.
(1)Angela F.
Owner is super nice and likes to chat about the food, and will recommend family recipes that are featured as specials. Tom kha is best in town! Everything is amazing! Haven't had something I didn't like yet. :)
(5)Ken C.
Have been twice, once for lunch dine-in and once for dinner take-out. It appears to be a family-run business. Middle of the road in terms of Thai food I have had in Denver. Way better than the Americanized crap at any Thai Basil or Swing Thai, but nothing exceptional in terms of taste or value (the two things I value most). For lunch we ordered two of the lunch special options - curry and thai fried rice. The fried rice was tasty, and the currry was not very good (not seasoned enough and not spicy enough). For take-out we ordered the Country-style Pad Thai and the New Thai Fried Rice. Both were solid but not exceptional. I would echo the other reviewer experiences about the spice level - the spiciness is legit Thai style, so don't go too much if you can't handle it. Country-style Pad Thai was different enough from usual Pad Thai, but I wouldn't order it again. The New Thai Fried Rice was good enough to order again.
(3)Joronda M.
Amazing Pad Thai and service. I love it when you're looking for something pallet pleasing and you get just that. I had the Pad Thai completely vegan without fish sauce and wow what flavor. I've had Pad Thai in Thailand and a lot of it and didn't think it could be this good without eggs or fish sauce. For dessert the fried bananas were in a scrumptious crispy wrapping with sweet fruit and piping hot ummmmm :p
(5)Sam V.
Super random hole-in-the-wall Thai place, but I'm really glad it's close by! Came in for a quick bite during lunch on a weekday and ordered their Country Pad Thai (sans chicken)-- spicy, they do offer Thai spicy for heat seekers out there. It's EXACTLY how Pad Thai should taste and it's the best I've had in a while. I'm partial to Pad Se-Ew but I'm a sucker for really good Pad Thai and this place delivers (figuratively, and literally). I'll be sure to try out their other offerings next time I'm in.
(5)Michael H.
We had lunch here today. Tried the Country Pad Thai, which was unusual and tasty. It has a sweet flavor dominated by the tamarind. I would suggest getting it with some spice. Also we shared a black rice dessert that was really good. Very few customers, unlike the the Federal location, which is almost always packed.
(4)Samantha D.
Such a delicious family owned restaurant! Don't let the location deter you, this place is amazing. Between the three of us, we started with Thai tea's all around, an order of crab rangoons, and spicy chicken thigh soup--all of which were clearly made fresh and with high quality ingredients. Then two of us had spicy pad Thai and one of us ordered a coconut curry dish. We were able to choose the level of spice (1 to 5 or extreme 10 for the brave). We all got a level 3/4 and it was very very spicy... Just the way we like it! The woman who runs the place with her family made us laugh and took lots of time getting to know us and explaining our menu questions. I definitely suggest this restaurant for any Thai cravings--it's incredible all around!
(5)David S.
I am a HUGE fan of the J's on Federal, so when I noticed that there was a J's on Parker Rd., not far from the Beautiful Ms. D's place, I felt compelled to find out what was up. Long story short, this is the original owner of the J's on Federal, though he is no longer affiliated with that restaurant. The menu is almost identical to the J's on Federal. The food was good, but not as good as the J's on Federal. I would have given four stars, but the servings were considerably smaller, so much so that I was still a little hungry when I left. We also ordered the special (the name of which I have now forgotten) which can best be described as a type of catfish custard. When it arrived, the dish (bowl) was still icy on the bottom from not being reheated thoroughly. That is two strikes and one star deducted. Will I be back? Perhaps, but it is not near the top of my list.
(3)Fleur R.
So very happy that my husband decided to ask if they would veganize a couple of their dishes for me! (Most places just won't or look at you like you're crazy and/or you have to attempt to go into a long explanation just to then be told no!). We ordered the coconut soup, which they added extra veggies to and we ordered the glass noodle pad Thai which they substituted mushrooms and broccoli for the meat. Both were OUTSTANDING, the flavors were lovely and the heat level was perfect! Thank you, thank you...it's not often a vegan gets to eat such tasty Thai food, especially on the west side.
(5)David O.
Terrible service. I live one and a half miles from this place and they told me they couldn't deliver unless it was over twenty dollars in food. I get there and the bill is twenty two plus. The lady at the cash register told me I was a bad customer and that because I canceled my order I was no longer welcome there. Great news to me.
(1)Alejandro R.
Bomb! Authentic Thai. Prices are good. I recommend the drunken noodles spicey! If you can handle it. Hahaha
(5)Matt W.
Thai beef salad, get it SPICY! Tom Yum soup also is pretty darn good. If you have kids, the pad see ewe chicken is a great way to go. My cheeseburger/macaroni and cheese loving kids get excited when we get pad see ewe for them. Good stuff here folks!
(5)Lisa P.
We've been coming here off and on for a few years so I hate to leave a negative review but I'm just being honest. The last visit a month ago was not too great so I figured it was an off night but then tonight was disappointing again. Ordered pickup, garlic beef and pineapple fried rice and a Thai tea. $21- tipped $4. Got home and the portion for the garlic beef was so teeny. The meat was chewy and not garlicky at all. We threw most of it out. The pineapple fried rice had hardly any pineapple or cashews in it like it used to. The restaurant is so awkwardly quiet inside I always have to take it to go. I can't stand eating and having to be all quiet and hearing everyone chew. Play some music already! Just bummed about the overall taste, and value. Won't go back anymore.
(2)Brittany B.
I've found a gem in my neighborhood just in time to fall in love before I move... lame. What is not lame is this place. The (albeit limited) food I have tried from here has been delicious. Believe the reviews: Country Pad Thai is fabulous. The flavor is just SO good! Made me ashamed to have eaten Pad Thai at places like PeiWei (sorry, dudes). Crab rangoons are yummy, possibly the best filling I've had, and the sauce they come with is a nice, different touch. The curry puffs are great if you're a curry fan (don't worry, they aren't spicy, just have a really great curry flavor). Speaking of spicy, they have different levels, which I appreciate. I got the medium and it's perfect for me. Enough to have a kick but I don't need to make sure there's milk around before I indulge. If you're doing delivery, they require a $20 minimum and if you can't decide on something they're happy to make suggestions. Seriously, the guy on the phone and the delivery person (possibly one and the same?) were the nicest people! Friendly, happy, helpful, and with delicious food. Shame I can't move them with me...
(4)Mike P.
My go to place for Thai food. Small family run business with great food. I get the prik pow noodles.
(5)Annie B.
I was a big fan of Thai Spice Cafe that was previously in this location. Earlier this week, I stopped in for dinner after work and saw a new sign over the door for "J's Noodles and New Thai". I strolled in to the same furniture and same decor as Thai Spice Cafe. I was warmly welcomed and seated immediately. The new menu was placed in front of me and I ordered the Country Thai Noodles. They came out quickly and were absolutely delicious! It's almost as if the new restaurant didn't skip a beat from where the old one left off. Nice and spicy, bursting with flavor and at a nice price. I talked with the waitress for a minute. She said that Thai Spice Cafe moved, but I could not understand her very well as she tried to tell me where they went. She explained that J's Noodles and New Thai is a completely different restaurant, different staff, different owners. If I find out where Thai Spice Cafe went, I'll post something and let you all know. For any of you that are skeptical about checking out the new restaurant, fear not, it's GREAT!
(4)Allen C.
*Yelp says they deliver, they don't.* Take out experience is sub-par at best. The parking lot had 0 spots open with several vultures circling around waiting for one to open up.. so I had to park in the employee parking in the back. They said the Pad Thai would be ready in 25 minutes (which already seemed long), it wasn't. It took 35 while I sat waiting the last 10 minutes. I asked to pay while I waited. The very young girl behind the counter responds, "Um I'm not sure how much it will be, sorry." Wait, WHAT? You can't tell me how much it is before it's ready? "No, I'm not sure, sorry." To myself: What have you been doing the last 35 minutes!?? The only redeeming qualities were that I didn't get mugged returning to my car and my food was good/spicy. As far as first experiences go, as a whole, this was disappointing. I don't plan to subject myself to that again. Perhaps they SHOULD deliver to spare unsuspecting innocents from the pick-up nightmare. The volume of Thai places around here, they need to step their game up. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else.
(2)Ryk M.
It's been 2 or 3 years since we last went to Thai Spice, so we went there for dinner tonight. We knew it would be different since it's now J's Noodles & New Thai. We found the food to be just as good as the prior owners and were generally pretty happy with the meal and the service was snappy. I would have rated this 4 stars except that the portions were markedly smaller than any Thai place we've eaten. As long as you know that, going in, you likely won't be disappointed.
(3)Ashley S.
This place is terrific! Went for dinner with my BF's family a couple of weeks ago and have been longing for some more lemon grass soup ever since. I tried everyone's food at the table and loved every dish- the curry, the pad Thai, the lemon grass soup, the Bangkok noodles-everything was outstanding. Dishes could be ordered spicy- mild so everyone got theirs just to their liking. Lots of variety was available on the menu. Family owned restaurant. Kind of a little hole-in-the-wall location but it is so worth a stop! Amazing! Seriously, stop reading this and just go! Now!
(5)M w.
I have been looking around for a place that serves Lad Nha in Denver for years and recently found J's Noodles so I've been dying to try it. I became a fan of this dish when I lived in Chicago and it is my favorite Thai food. I have to say that I was really pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was. I also tried the Spring Rolls and they were really different from what I was expecting but also extremely good - they were served warm and came with some kind of lemony(?) sauce and it was delicious. I also bought a Massaman curry for my husband and that was also very good. The place is right in the heart of the restaurant strip along Federal so don't expect anything fancy but it is clean and the staff is friendly. I will definitely be back!
(4)Angela B.
I ordered online from Yelp, which said ready in 10-35 minutes (not vary helpful). Got there in 20 minutes, food was ready. Very nice staff. Looked clean. Lemongrass /coconut soup was fantastic! One of the best ones i have found here. The New thai noodles were good, although a little bland. I ordered it mild, but just know mild is very mild. Overall good. Ill go back.
(4)Amanda M.
Best Thai food in Denver. The curries are fabulous with bamboo and Thai eggplant to keep the traditionalist happy. The spices are well balanced and not too mild, if you're looking for real kick ask for Thai hot. The noodle dishes all come with the option of fresh homemade noodles which are a must. And save room for desert, the mango with black sticky rice and coconut ice cream is divine.
(5)Christine N.
I've been here once for dinner and just recently went for lunch. I ordered a Thai Iced Coffee (2.50) and the lunch combination ($6.50) with an upgrade to brown rice ($1.00). The lunch combo is served with a veggie egg roll and veggie soup in addition to the entree you choose. The egg roll was so hot it scorched my lips! I'm definitely not complaining; its confirmation that they cook food to order. The veggie soup was delicious, too, and was filled with green cabbage, carrots, and celery. I had the green curry for my entree. I was told the mild green curry is like medium due to the spices of the curry itself. I ordered it mild and the server was completely correct. The spice was perfect for me. My friend had the drunken noodles as his entree. He ordered it medium but it was nothing like my mild. His medium was honestly not spicy at all. But otherwise, his lunch was delicious too! The noodles have to be home made. They were cooked perfectly and were slightly crispy from being seared. Perfect sauce to noodle ratio. Service was great and we did not go without anything. Overall, we will return soon! Thank you!
(4)Taylor N.
Horrible service and for 8.95 for a midweek lunch special for Pad Thai no great shakes. ON to bigger and better
(2)Nathan G.
Incredibly good. The best Thai food I've had in Denver easily. J's has been good forever since their days on Federal Blvd. I had the New Thai Special dish with mixed protiens, I highly recommend. Our table also shared the Druken Noodles and Thai Green Curry, both were awesome. I also had the spicy Tom Yum, it was enough for about 4 people and it was delicious.
(5)Teri N.
I could eat here at least once a week, and try to as often as I can. Whether it is delivery or dine in the food and service are fantastic. The family that run this place make me feel at home and like a welcome friend every single time. I love the vegetarian options, peanut sauce and the lunch specials and my husband love the Country Pad Thai. Even my one year old daughter loves the mango and sticky rice!
(5)Ellen L.
The best tom yum soup! The dishes are well made, with fresh ingredients. It's a little pricey for Thai food but very satisfying.
(4)Matt W.
Best Thai I've had in Denver since getting back from Thailand.
(5)Mel M.
We used to LOVE this place, ate here a couple times a month, but went back today and were really disappointed. Only four tables but service was slow and a little rude, our 2 entrees (pad si ew and drunken noodles) came out 5 minutes apart, and all the food (we also got egg rolls, which were all cabbage) was bland and greasy. Maybe just an off day, but we will not be returning.
(2)Erika M.
Ahhh mazing flavor. The portions seem small but are filling. If you are a big eater, you may want to order an extra entree or side. The spice is so perfect: it warms the mouth and makes the lips tingle without being painful or without a need to pause between bites. Trust me your fork, spoon, or chopsticks will not want to stop shoveling this goodness into your mouth. I had the Pad Prik King with a medium spice. I could eat those green beans every day, oh and the shrimp was good too. The pineapple fried rice should not be missed. The curry flavor is not too strong but it blankets each bite like being tucked in for bed. The potatoes make it feel almost completely Indian in nature, but the pineapple makes me remember that I just ordered Thai. The garlic pepper chicken was made hot, and it was hot and perfection all at the same time. The meat is thin and tender and the service is prompt. I will now be making this a go to favorite. J's noodles, you have seduced a new fan, and I thank you for it. I await the next time we meet and my next foodventure with you.
(4)Angel M.
This place is my new noodle joint!! It's been here forever! Awesome noodles! Beef stew noodle bowl, new Thai noodles was amazing another version drunken noodles but better! Make sure to make it spicy! The fried dumplings are like any I've ever had w the crispy shell! Nomnomnom Service is great. Judy is great! The desserts are homemade! The tea is amazing. Yes. Forever coming here. !
(5)Lisa Z.
I'm afraid to write a 5 star review - because this place might become too crowded once others discover it! This is one of those neighborhood secrets that we love to share with our close friends. My husband lived in Thailand for a while and there is no other Thai restaurant that meets his standards. We have been going to J's for years. It was good with the previous owners but it's even BETTER now. The service is always conscientious and friendly. I CRAVE the Thom Kha soup - it is OUT OF THIS WORLD! And - we get to choose how HOT (as in spicy) we like it! Every dish we have tried here has been good without exception. Most of the time it's easy to get in and out so if you are going to a show you won't have to worry about waiting around to be seated or waiting around for your ticket.
(5)Mikey P.
If I could give a lower rating I would. Last two times have been terrible! I used to wheel my powerchair for over thirty minutes for their country pad thai but they don't even put eggs in it anymore. I also used to like their pineapple fried rice until the rice was hard and it not having pineapples. Don't even bother trying to deliver. It's a $20.00 minimum!
(1)Erica A.
Unfortunate. I had high hopes. I loved the food from the previous owner. The only thing we liked was the Thai Iced Tea. Wonton soup had too much garlic in it. The Spring Rolls do not come in the rice noodle wraps. They came with eggrool wrappers, No meat. Veggies and tofu only. Interesting...
(1)Evelyn Y.
First time here and probably last. Very small portions, really wasnt anything special. Country pad Thai was overly sweet, beef salad barely had any beef, and pad see ewe was bland. It was all muggy inside and not even one ice cube in our water in the middle of summer. Staff was friendly though not very professional.
(2)Justin M.
I had this place tonight, BY FAR the best thai i've had in a VERY long time.... The staff is super friendly, and the food had such a wide variety of spices... Definitely my new favorite spot..
(5)Amy F.
Because I was taking my computer in to be looked at and fixed, I decided to stop here for lunch. First impressions inside was rather small. There was one table occupied. One thing I liked about the cashier, who doubled as waitress, was that she gave new a recommendation for next time on the rice to go with my Bangkok noodles. I ordered the Thai style egg rolls, shrimp Bangkok noodles, and sticky rice with mango. Will always get an order, or three, of the sticky rice. Anyways, while waiting for my order, I noticed the table for two might not hold two people and did. W table looked really small. Plus, when waiting for food, there isn't a place to sit. What looks like seating against the wall, I don't think it could hold a full grown adult of any size. But my food can't very quickly, probably because no one was there. The Thai style egg rolls were just oversized vegetable egg rolls that you can get at any Asian place. But they were crispy and definitely full. Could have used different sauce then the fish sauce. The Bangkok noodles were very good. I ordered hot, which I could have easily ordered the medium instead. But very very good and would order again. Threw sticky rice was small, not sure if that was because I did a pickup or not. If I eat there, I'm really going the sticky rice is a bigger portion. Spent a little more, $23 including tip for lunch then I was expecting. But maybe that's because I got a couple more items :). Yea I'd recommend. But would not recommend for delivery as it's a $20 minimum, but free delivery.
(4)Karen G.
I found this place by using my near by location on yelp however it showed up as Thai Spice Cafe which is what it used to be called. So i called and ordered a pad thai with shrimp thai hot and a thai ice tea for a take out. was a lil lost finding it but made it there. Long Story short~ the pad thai its self is alright. Tasty and good portion i would say, the thai ice tea well its kind of hard to go wrong with the thai ice tea or so i thought until i tried this Phat Thai place in Cherry creek north. But there thai ice tea here was good. Only bad part is its on a small to go cup with too much ice. Better oder 2 next time. and also there was no extra sprouts or any lemon for my pad thai. didn't need the plastic wear since i was a coming home to eat it but still someone else might need it why not offer it?? Tip: ask for lemon on the side if u care for it. and if u like your thai ice tea like me- u might need 2 or ask if they have a bigger size, over all I'm ok with it will probably return but maybe to dine in, might go better.
(3)Neil T.
We live right around the corner and have passed by this place every day. We finally decided to walk over and give it a try. Glad we did! Seems to be a family owned business. The food and service was great and the place was packed. My wife got the green curry soup (mild- was a bit hot for her) and I got the steak pad tai which I'd recommend! We will be back
(5)Jennifer W.
We ordered takeout from here back in November and I was really unimpressed, especially based on the number of good reviews. The portions were TINY - each take out container was half empty, which makes the food very expensive since they don't have discounted menu prices for the miniature portion sizes. We ordered several items, but weren't blown away by anything. Since there are several (better) Thai restaurants closer to my house, I don't plan to order from here again. Also, it was a Saturday night and there was only 1 table of dine-in customers. Hmmmm....
(2)Marjerie M.
By far one of my favorite Thai restaurants! It's a small hole in the wall restaurant perfect for a relaxing night of good food and company. Their pad Thai is delicious! Perfect with spice level 3. Their seafood garlic dish is wonderful, perfect combination of protein and veggies!
(5)Aaron A.
Great curries with full complex flavors Friendly service. Just as good if not better than Thai Spice Cafe (previously at this location).
(4)Lindsay A.
This is consistently the best Thai food I have found in Denver. Get the Curry Pad Thai with chicken and unless you are all about the spice life, get medium or mild. The spice is so good, but so hot.
(5)Dennis P.
Pad Thai is good and their Tom yum soup is slightly too sour, but its well worth it for the price.
(3)J. B.
Delicious thai food, my husband and I go there almost once a week! Staff is nice too. My only complaint would be calling in food- several times they have put me on hold, then forget about me. This then means I hang up, but they haven't, so their phone doesn't work for several minutes because they left their phone just sitting there. That gets kind of old after 4-5 times. The sit-down part of the restaurant is very quiet and slightly awkward, I go for the take out only now. Other than that everything is great!
(5)Landon H.
Food is amazing super authentic and flavorful mmmmmm. But this place is ran by AWFUL management delivery driver is never in and the female owner runs around the dinning room making rude comments. It would also be nice if they actually hired employees instead of forcing their children into working for them. If you can stand that get ready for a great meal!
(2)Andrew K.
On the recommendation of friends, I went to J's Noodles and New Thai and was encouraged by the 4 star rating (with several reviews). Very disappointed! My first clue to get out should have been that we were the ONLY ones in the restaurant, second clue was that it took almost 10 minutes to get service when we were the ONLY ones in the restaurant, and third that there was crab rangoon on the menu. I try not to be a food snob when it comes to Thai places (have spent a lot of time there), but in the Denver area where there are so many wonderful Thai restaurants, I expect more (than if I was in say, Cheyenne, etc). Despite the painfully slow service, the waitress was friendly, and the place, overall, is clean and comfortable. My friends ordered the fried tofu and crab rangoon (ack) and seemed to enjoy it. They also enjoyed their meals quite a bit (I am sure they would write 3 and 4 star reviews were they on Yelp). I ordered the Pad Thai: basic Thai food 101. It was so sugary sweet that I just ate the tofu out of it and left the noodles. I have only found Pad Thai that horrible when Chinese restaurants take on Thai food, so was surprised that a Thai place (that knows better) would do that. Perhaps they are catering to the area tastes and sugary, syrupy sweet Pad Thai flies over in that area? Good grief. Anyway, I won't be back, but will say that my friends (who have never been to Thailand and are not "adventuresome" when it comes to food) really liked the place, so perhaps that is a recommendation in itself: if you are not used to real Thai food, this place is good? I hate writing bad reviews, but when I am really hungry and don't even finish a 1/4 of the food (with small portions to begin with), it is pretty bad.
(2)Elizabeth H.
The BEST curry in town! So happy they moved closer to me from their previous location.
(5)Brandi F.
I adore this place. My girlfriend and I are regulars because it's our favorite thai in Denver and we've never been let down. The flavors are great, I order mild plus because medium is just a tad too hot for me (but I'm a wimp). Pad Se Yew is my go-to, as well as the crab rangoons which are the best I've ever had. If I'm extra hungry I order extra noodles on my entree because portion sizes here are not massive but i always leave full and happy. Not to mention how incredibly kind the family is that owns the place, they are friendly and hard working and we gladly drive 15-20 minutes away to eat here rather than Tommys who we live blocks away from (not to mention the 45min carry out and 90 min delivery times for Tommys). I recommend this place to all my friends and I'm always thanked afterwards.
(5)Mark S.
I don't get it. The place is fine. But no way 4 or 5 stars. The portions are little and the taste is just ok. The same money gets you twice the food and a little more flavor at spicy basil.
(3)Kimberly B.
Pretty Good! Just looking for something new and popped into this place for dinner. Was not very busy but ok for being a Monday night. Very nice staff and fast, also tasty food! They are right on with the levels of spice, medium means medium and so on. I ordered the Chicken Pad Thai, great flavor and crisp veggies and delicious chicken. Must try the fried dumplings! This was my first time eating here, has not wowed me yet but am looking to go back to try something new but still getting the fried dumplings. Those where great!
(3)Barbara S.
Absolutely great.................wonderful tofu noodle soup, too!
(4)Stephanie C.
Ordered green curry tofu as a lunch special- The green curry is overly salted and veggies are not throughly cooked. The pad Thai is decent but the service is lacking. Not very authentic
(2)Victoria B.
I remembered passing this place on my way home, and today I was really craving some Thai food ... you know how it goes, slaves to our stomachs. :) The lady was very nice, and it sounded like they knew what they were doing in the kitchen. I got the Beef Pad See Ew to go, and it was delicious. Very well done, veggies perfectly cooked -- not too raw or overcooked, good flavor -- I always appreciate when they ask how spicy you want it ... cause I am a wimp when it comes to spicy. About 8 bucks with tax for a generous serving, which I think is fairly reasonable. Happy stomach!
(4)Bal E.
I live Less than a mile from this place but never eaten there until a friend told me about it. Wow, The food is gooooood. Give it a try and u will be coming back again and again.
(5)Geoff M.
Had the Tom kha soup, panang curry, and traditional pad Thai. I have a few Tom kha soups in town that were better but the curry and pad Thai did not disappoint. Pad Thai was close to thailand good! The place is well appointed and is extremely clean. Our service was prompt and attentive.
(4)Jessica P.
Delicious panang curry and thai rolls! Thank you. Small place and small serving but the taste is super.
(4)S B.
I love this place! Great atmosphere, and the crab rangoon and panang chicken are totally awesome. Not open Sundays.
(5)Peace J.
This simple place is amazing!! The service and food deserve the highest rating. The place is tucked away in an off strip mall but the food is exceptional. Don't let the simple space lead you away from this place. This family owned restaurant serves spectacular options that are fresh and delicious. The service is top notch and you feel like royalty when you come in. This is by far my favorite Thai place!
(5)Thomas S.
J's Noodles plopped a location on the East side of town and have really stepped up their game. While their menu is littered with your typical Thai American restaurant fair, they just offer an excellent execution of those dishes. One of my particular favorites is the larb, a spicy meat salad drenched in lime juice, rice powder, fish sauce and spicy peppers. The pork version is divine and the chicken version is surprisingly juicy. I'm also a big fan of the curries here - specifically since they are one of the few restaurants in town that will use Thai eggplant. You see, a Thai eggplant is just not any other kind of eggplant - it is quite different in taste and texture from the typical Japanese or purple globe eggplants served in most restaurants. Growing up in a Thai household has made me come to expect this vegetable to be a part of a curry dish (especially green). Everything else they do quite well - I also recommend the Ladna, fish cakes and the Thai-style pad Thai.
(4)Nancy A.
Delicious Thai food! I think it might be the best in town. I have been to several places and I keep coming back here. Below are some my favorite items: New Thai Egg Rolls Crab Wontons Panang Curry Country Pad Thai New Thai Fried Rice Also, if you like spicy foods this is the place for you. They offer Thai Hot which is REALLY REALLY spicy. The first time I ordered from them, I ordered my dish in Thai Hot which was the spiciest thing I've ever eaten. Everything here is great and does not lack flavor at all. Give it a try!
(4)Jessica W.
Well, drats. I finally find an excellent Thai restaurant, and it's over an hour's drive from Boulder? That's just criminal. I met a friend here for lunch, and we split a curry dish and drunken noodles. Both were extremely tasty; the shrimp were actually a tiny bit overcooked, but I was too excited by the other flavors to really care. Hallelujah, I thought--a Thai place to love! Until I remembered the drive home, through Denver, that awaited me. Ugh. Love will have to be at a distance until I get desperate enough to make the trip again. You Thai-food lovin' Denverites are lucky to have J's in your backyard.
(4)Michael T.
Just ordered take out and was very disappointed. They would not deliver to me because I was more than 2 miles on "their" gps. I was in fact less than 1.5 miles away. When I finally got there she was very short and rude when I told her I was there for my pick up. I looked around I noticed a couple had been sitting for as long as I was there picking up my take out (10 mins) and looked very upset that no one had come to greet their table. I ordered the panang chicken curry. I again was disappointed when I opened the container of curry. There was 4-5 very small pieces of chicken in the sauce and the sauce was also lack luster in taste and watery. Needless to say I will never go back again.
(1)Craig S.
Excellent! I'd pretty much given up on Thai in Denver. Why can't this place be closer to downtown? It puts the Thai chains to shame! But really worth the drive! Great green curry and Tom Yum soup. Great mixed brown rice. And they have mango sticky rice! Delicious. I'll be back soon!
(5)Troy P.
This place is one of my favorite Thai restaurants ever! They have amazing dishes, and great service. I come here about once a week. I love the tom kha soup and the new Thai noodles but any of their dishes are very good! I tried this place initially because of all the positive reviews and after it becoming a favorite of mine I felt compelled to write my own. Definitely recommend!
(5)Miranda M.
Best Pad Thai in Denver! We drive 15 miles because we love this place so much. The owners see us and bring our usual right over.
(5)Caitlyn F.
Just ate here for the first time and it was amazing! I love family-owned, local places, and I have been missing authentic cuisines since I moved from Minneapolis a year ago. This gives me hope that I can find more small, wonderful little gems in my neighborhood! We had Thai iced tea, the crab rangoons, chicken pad Thai, chicken red curry, and the mango with black sticky rice. Our whole bill was still under $40, and everything was the best Thai we've had! Seriously, if you don't get the crab rangoons, I don't know how you will live with yourself! Just a heads up, they do a scale of one to five for hot, but you can also do a ten if you're really ballsy. I normally order a three at Thai and Indian restaurants on a similar scale, but the waitress recommended only a two, and she's wasn't lying - this spice scale goes from bland to pants-on-fire in 0.2 seconds. My boyfriend got the three and couldn't finish his whole meal without a second Thai iced tea. Take their spice scale seriously, and if you consider black pepper spicy like I do, do a one or a two at the most! It is clean and the woman waiting on us was fantastic. We will be back again within the month to try more!
(5)R T.
My wife and I had dinner here tonight. We loved this place. Not a huge restaurant, but a very pleasant place in a little strip mall. I had the Massaman Curry, medium hot, and loved it. My wife ordered a vegetarian dish and loved everything about it. She also ordered Jasmine tea and said that was delightful. This place had been recommended to us by a friend, and we are so glad we went. We will be returning. It was a pleasant experience all around. Service was very good, attentive and most friendly. We are told this is authentic Thai, much like what one would get in Thailand. My meal was delicious.
(5)Chris N.
Wonderful Thai food!! Po Tak fish soup is excellent. Add some of their extra chile powder and it will warm you up.
(5)Paul B.
Excellent food. This is the most authentic Thai I've had since moving to Denver 3 years ago. They spice to order and you can actually get a spicy dish if you like. Service is reasonably fast and prices are fairly cheap.
(5)Cat S.
Who knew such a delicious Thai place existed! Ever since I went to Thailand for vacation, I've been disappointed with having to pay a lot more for not as great food. J's Noodles is a pretty good in my books. Country Pad Thai was awesome. So awesome that I ordered another one to go so that my dad could try it. He's pretty picky with his food, but even he gave two thumbs up to this dish. Panang curry was also very delicious. Service was fast/efficient. Very nice lunch out.
(4)Kelly M.
My husband and I absolutely love the authentic Thai food from J's! We have been to Thailand and have eaten at many Thai restaurants all over Denver and various cities around the US and J's is our favorite! The food is so fresh and flavorful we come here often, sometimes several times a week. While I have enjoyed everything I have had there, the "New Thai Special" is currently my favorite, as the chili sauce is house made and delicious. The owners from Thailand, work the front and back of the restaurant, are warm and friendly making the experience even more inviting. We highly recommend this restaurant.
(5)Ilya N.
Love this place! Always delicious food and the one lady that runs it is really nice, even if you can't understand her half the time. It won't win any prizes for decor, but the massaman curry is my favorite. Really good authentic Thai, or so I hear from people who lived in Thailand.
(5)Al J.
I just moved to an area close to this restaurant and I am delighted the food was so good. I had the Pad Gra Pow: Stir Fried fresh mushrooms, onions, bamboos, green bell pepper, carrots with Thai fresh basil leaf in garlic sauce and chose the combo for my protein (chicken, beef and shrimp) and brown rice. I think it's rare to find a good garlic sauce. To me, they usually aren't strong enough. This had the best garlic flavor and the veges and mushrooms were cooked just the way I like them and not left half raw. The only reason I am giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that I would've liked more mushrooms and fewer onions. I will definitely go back!
(4)Ryan L.
A solid 4-stars for this hole in the wall. The tom yum was delicious and loaded with shrimp. They don't skimp, for sure. I just wish you could order it by the cup instead of a pot, but I think it is basically made to order. I also had Larb salad with chicken and the ground chicken was a bit overdone, a little dry ... but the flavors were out of this world good. The decor is fine, but nothing to write home about.
(4)Mark L.
Updating this review 8 months later as I decided to try again. Called in for takeout, waited on hold for 7 minutes! I hung up and called back. When I called back, the woman recognized my voice, "takeout, right?" She was completely unapologetic and quite frankly very short and rude. Food is still mediocre, service makes it that much worse. Never getting my business again. ------ Literally the worst spring rolls I've ever had. Hard to believe they even try to pass them off as such. Sorry to say, but the food is mediocre at best, and the staff is not very nice.
(1)Shea S.
So I believe this used to be Thai Spice Cafe...or they're the same thing...or Thai Spice Cafe is in a worm hole because I could not find it. But that's OK, as I ended up here. I ordered one of my favorite Thai dishes - Pad Prik Khing - and it did not disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly with the curry paste, and the beans were great. I ordered it medium being a new visitor and all, and will definitely try hot next time. Portions are a little smaller than other Thai restaurants I've been too, but then again, the prices are very reasonable. Don't get me wrong though - it's definitely a good dinner size. Mmmm...still savoring the remaining bit of flavor in my mouth.
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