Small local mom and pop restaurant vibe Thai restaurant in Denver with a great service. Very delicious thai food. Love their pad thai and all thai curry. Thai iced coffee is my must order drink. We also tried drunken noodle and beef dish. Honestly all dishes I've tried at J's noodle are very delicious. read more

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I have been going to this place all my life, and it is hands down the best Thai place I've ever gone to. the food is fantastic my dad owns one of their custom t shirts. It is a lovley family run bussnnis with great food and amazing service. Whoever writes bad reviews about this place can suck a dih and go back to mcdonalds where the flavor actually fits their unflavord tastbuds. Anyways i totaly recomend going here it is super good! i recomend the pinapple fried rice with either tom yum or tom ka soup, crab cheese wontons, and mango sticky rice for dessert!! love this place 10/10 read more

We detoured here after seeing that Happy Cafe was closed. The customer service was absolutely great. The lady was very attentive to our table's needs and had exchanges of pleasantries. The food, however, was lacking. Their Chicken Satay was very good, though. My sister and I shared a cup of Tom Yum to try and the flavor was just sour and nothing else. I couldn't taste the lemongrass or any other flavors. We got the Pad Se Ew, a favorite, but all we could taste was the smokiness---none of the vegetables nor the meat. My sister and I also shared yellow curry. The curry base was delicious, but the meat (beef) was overcooked and tough. All I could taste from the papaya salad was the fish sauce. Their mango sticky rice was good but I don't think we will be coming back. read more

We got takeout. I placed the order. We all ordered medium but it was still super hot. My husband and I spent several weeks in Thailand years ago and we rarely had food we couldn't tolerate. I actually like hot & spicy food, but J's was way too hot for "medium". It interfered with our enjoyment of the food. When you get takeout you're kind of stuck with what you get. We had 1 green curry, one panang, one pineapple curry (a tad less hot) and I think Kao soi (wide noodles with tofu). Sorry no pics. read more

Wow. If you want an authentic Thai restaurant, this is the spot. The flavors were incredible . We ordered the tom kha soup and we were very pleased . Pad Thai noodles were soo surprisingly thing , it was like angel hair pasta . First time ever had such thin noodles . Could really feel and taste the quality . We did garlic pepper entire with beef and nothing was left on the plate . All the dishes we had were delicious. Service was extremely kind and friendly. The ambiance it self is no thrills , kinda like diner vibe but thats what all the best places look like, they concentrate on the food not the environment. read more

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Stumbled into a new favorite. The papaya salad here is one of the best I've ever had. So fresh and limey. The drunken noodles were nice and charred in a way I've never had but would like to have again, really elevated the flavor profile. The ginger and garlic entree is exactly what I pictured when I read the description, covered in the perfect delicate ginger sauce. We loved the Jungle curry and how light it was in comparison with other curries we've had at Thai restaurants. The staff here is so wonderful and the inside is so intimate, only around 6-8 tables inside. Would definitely return for more of all the dishes we tried today! read more

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Love to find little Mom and Pop shops all over! This place was AMAZING. The service is top notch, despite the woman handling phones and tables. The portions are huge and everything tasted great. I especially love a place where the Thai tea actually taste like black tea and not all sugar. Please support them they're amazing! read more

J's Noodles & Star Thai 2 - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

J Noodles is small, popular, and somehow cranks out an impressive amount of great food from a kitchen smaller than my closet. I'm guessing the owners were the ones cooking and serving--a two-person team running the whole show with heart, hustle, and genuine hospitality. Our group of 11 took over most of the restaurant and probably ordered half the menu. The five tables that came in after us seemed to be regulars and waited patiently. While the owners apologized for the delay caused by our massive order, the regulars were genuinely happy to see the place busy. That kind of loyalty says everything. The curries are solid, but I'd steer you toward the noodle dishes--especially the Pad Thai "country style." I know what you're thinking: another person recommending the most ubiquitous Thai dish on the planet. But this one is different. It's heavy on tamarind, light on peanut, and far more balanced and nuanced than the overly sweet versions most people are used to. Small space. Big flavor. Even bigger heart. read more

Extremely well put-together pad Thai, I can't wait to try the rest of their menu. Such friendly owners too.

We stopped here for dinner on a whim and it did not dissapoint. It's a true mom & pop operation with one cooking in the back and the other owner (I presume) handling the tables. The service was warm and friendly and they seem to have a lot of regulars for dine in and take out. We had the dumplings, crab cheese wontons, yellow curry and prik pow noodles all of which were delicious. The noodles had that great smoky taste from the wok and the curry had a deep, rich flavor and a nice thickness that you don't find at a lot of places. I enjoyed the pot of jasmine tea, too. Definitely adding this place to our regular rotation! read more

Best Thai in Denver, full stop. Owned and operated by the kindest family; Denver is so lucky to have you and your incredible food in our community! read more

I've been trying to come to this location for over a year- tried 5 times. Their food is amazing, the restaurant is clean, and it's run by a family; husband and wife. I don't live close so I've driven down and they are closed and called with no luck. Today I finally came when they are open. It's great Thai food. If you didn't catch it- the hours can be haphazard. Otherwise great! read more

I loved the cute trinkets in their front window. The woman working was a pleasure to talk to and very quick. We bought takeout, including the Red Curry and the Panang Curry and these were both AMAZING. We will definitely be coming back. read more

J's Noodles & Star Thai 2 - Red Curry - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Don't go in expecting quick service.... I've never been here so I was excited to try something new! We arrived around 530PM on a Sunday. Only two other tables were filled with people. One host/waitress and one cook. Very small dinning area but cozy. It took a while for the waitress to come to us but once she did we all knew what we wanted to order. We got crab cheese wontons for the table, two drinks, and three entrees. It took one hour just to get our cheese wontons..... It looked like they only serve one table at a time... not every organized or efficient if you ask me. The wontons were delicious though! Another 30mins went by and the entrees came out. I got the Pad Se Eyw (Thick noodles stir fired with broccoli and egg and my choice of meet (beef)). I thought he portion size was a little on the small side. I've had the Pad Se Eyw before at another location and it was the same price for a larger portion size. The flavor was good. The temperature of the food was good. The timing of everything was not the best. If they were a little quicker I would defiantly consider going back sometime soon. My advise, plan ahead before coming here. Prepare to wait a while. read more

J's Noodles & Star Thai 2 - Pad Se Eyw Noodles with Beef - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Pad Thai was great. I'll be going back for more. And they gave me a cool new Thailand tshirt!

My boyfriend and I were looking for some cheap eats to go in Denver and after reading some raving reviews about this place, we had to check it out. We are so so happy we did! Not being from around here, we called the restaurant a bit lost and the woman on the phone was incredibly nice and helpful. Amazing service!! It's located in a strip mall between Pho Duy and Pizza Hut, very unassuming but packs so much flavor. Pad thai - Authentic, complex, comforting, and so much food!! Crab & cream cheese wontons - Crispy, flavorful, creamy - everything I want in a crab rangoon. Is the dipping sauce homemade? Elite pairing. We were so surprised to find authentic and delicious Thai food out here being so spoiled by the California food scene. We also got a thai tea, and everything came out to be $24 including tip. If you're looking to support local family businesses that know how to cook, this place is a must try! read more

J's Noodles & Star Thai 2 - pad thai - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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What we eating for Super Bowl Sunday Funday? Looks like it's Thai! And what a powerhouse hole in the wall it is. Definitely a must try in Denver for sure. First of all, if you are not eating in, call your order ahead. Wait time ranges from 30-90 minutes! So plan accordingly. TOFU GREEN CURRY has quite a kick but rich and deep in flavor. Love the addition of Napa cabbage! PAPAYA SALAD is nothing to write home about - your standard shredded papaya and carrots. PAD SEE EW noodles are delicious and flavorful and a bomb of umami. PAD THAI WOON SEN is the knockout of the pack - do not fail to order this. THAI FRIED RICE is perfection - flavored well and I would in the top ten of Thai dishes I've tried in Denver area. I could eat this with wood chips. It's that flavorful. Skip the MANGO STICKY RICE - the fresh mangos available in winter are too tart for the dish! read more

My #1 Thai place in Denver for the past 30 years, nicely hidden away in a strip mall in a tiny unassuming space. Everything I've ever had here has been stellar (pardon the pun), especially the Tom Yum and Tom Kha. Don't miss the Pad Prig Pow and its smoky deliciousness, either. Was over the moon when DoorDash started delivering for them since this Capitol Hill area pedestrian usually had to wait until someone else could drive or I could borrow a car. read more

J's Noodles is run by two individuals, and it is open for only a couple of hours for each meal period (lunch, dinner). I dined for dinner and had to wait an hour for food, but they were upfront about how busy the kitchen was and the wait. Overall, I think their food is super authentic, very well priced, AND of quality. The challenge is going to be if they are able to take your order for the day. I'd definitely go back for the tom yum and pad kee mow. read more

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The BEST Thai food in town! I've tried other Thai places but none of them compare to this place. The food is so good and worth the wait. I usually call ahead like 1-2hrs ahead since the wait is usually that long (they get slammed as soon as they open) the lady is very kind and humble. I also love the Thai tea, drunken noodles and pho. It really tastes like homemade food. read more

Tiny place on Federal blvd with incredible Thai food. I believe it is a wife and husband team that run the restaurant. She is the server (and very sweet person) and he cooks. Every thing we had was so fresh and delicious. Highly recommended. read more

Hands down the best Thai in Denver. No question. Got introduced to this spot after a friend of mine moved into the area. Their Tom Yum soup is truly incredible. I have never craved Tom Yum until I came here. This is one of those places where I make it a point to try something new every time I come. Absolute must try entree is the Pad Kra Pao (ask for Thai Style). Service is also fantastic. read more

Came here with my girlfriend on a Sunday morning ready to have lunch. We got here at 11:55am(Opens@12pm) and we were the first ones in this cute restaurant. We ordered pan fried dumplings , crab rangoons, chicken drunken noodles, chicken pineapple fried rice and mango sticky rice and everything was so yummy! Everything was seasoned really well and their customer service was excellent. This is our go to spot now. read more

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Tom yum soup, Tom kha soup, prik pow noodles. AMAZING. So flavorful. Medium spice was enough spice for me! read more

J's Noodles & Star Thai 2 - Tom yum - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

So yummy! Everything was delicious. Took a bit to get our order but it was worth the wait.

Best Thai food in Denver. Wish the restaurant was closer to my house. Tom Kha and drunken noodles are amazing!

Very friendly and welcoming staff. The country pad thai is excellent. Looking forward to trying more of the menu.

Best cheap eats 2012 city search Best of lunch 1990 westword If the above two doesn't make you stop and look I dont know about you! Forget about the price but since I'm already talking about J's lemme tell you. It's soo cheap! Like $6 cheap each lunch plate. No it's not a huge plate but it is soo good! This is a real hole in the wall place. Down Federal where all the good food are. The lone female staff was so nice and polite. I do like this place. They have all the stuff that I like plus more! I ordered the Musamun Curry in Beef. Damn good! They have parking. Thx god! So check out their menu and see how much $ less they charge. read more

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J's is a quintessential mom-and-pop shop experience packaged in delicious Thai wrapping. Our go-to is their pad see eyw and pineapple fried rice: the noodles have such a satisfying, bouncy texture and you really taste the wok's flames with every bite (Uncle Roger would be impressed!). Not to say everything is charred, but you can absolutely tell everything is cooked on a flame. Grab yourself a cup of tom yum soup and the three flavor fish to pair with your entree and you got a family meal that hits all of your taste buds. It's a rare Thai experience that almost gives off street food vibes as opposed to a fancy dine-in spot. Lots of Thai restaurants out there dress up their dishes too much "for the 'gram," but these guys know what they're all about. Everything is served like you're at home, and you can't help but feel a sense of comfort. As a mom-and-pop shop, service will not be the fastest. At times, you will even see their children at the corner table. Exercise patience and you will surely be rewarded with bang on Thai food, and you'll be hard pressed to find much better in the same area. read more

Best Thai food in town. Been a regular since 2004 and the authentic taste keeps me coming though I moved away from downtown Denver. No thai in denver place can compete with the flavor. Great service, family oriented ambiance. read more

This place is SOOOO good. A lot of people talk about authentic Thai food around here but my family is from Sattahip and I haven't had anything even close to home since I've moved here.......that first bite.....every tastebud said YAAAAAS B![$@. I highly recommend. read more

My favorite thai restaurant. I love supporting local family business. Although the wait time might be slow but its definitely worth it! Parking lot is q but tight. However you can do street parking as well. I usually get medium spice level but its stills not spicy enough for the pad thai. For appetizer, I'd definitely recommend the chicken satay or the mun tod(its a catfish dish). read more

J's Noodles & Star Thai 2 - Country Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

J's noodle is one of my go to Thai restaurants. I typically stay away from pad thai (about as basic as you can get for Thai) but their special pad thai really is! Restaurant is simple and clean and the lady who serves couldn't be nicer or more pleasant. read more

Prince is a great guy an cooks delicious food . I actually own my own hood cleaning business and we clean Js noodles an it's very very clean, 100% recommend eating here . read more

The pineapple friend rice is bombastic. There's a ton of Thai places on federal but this is one of my go to's 100%

Im sorry that I have to write such a poor review. I saw all the stars and thought the food would be great. We ordered chicken satay and some other dishes to go. The satay was cold and cut up in pieces. The Pineapple rice: Inedible. Ive had Pineapple rice many other times and theres usually a separation in the food items mixed together. This was just one overcooked overmixed mess. the curries were not good. No depth of flavor. The Panang which should have had alot of green beans and other veggies had ONLY onion and red bell pepper. NOT acceptable. too much chicken and not enough flavor. VERY disappointing. We will not return. read more

How have I not reviewed the best Thai restaurant in Denver, this is a personal outrage and I apologize for my oversight on this one team. Classic location in a strip mall, terrifying parking lot (you'll get it when you go), and a very nondescript unit that is very easy to miss. The restaurant only has six or seven tables so be prepared to wait on busy nights. Our staples are the three flavor fish and country pad Thai, both fantastic! Their curries are amazing and a little spicy even when requesting mild but delicious for sure. The staff is always incredibly friendly even when they're slammed. read more

Great little spot on Federal, J Star might be favorite sit down Thai spot in Denver. Great service and the mild spice was just right. Would recommend the Tom Kha as it was the best thing I had here. The Bangkok noodles are a good option for the less adventurous because noodles with beef/veggies can never steer you wrong. read more

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Authentic and decently priced. There's only one chef and one waitress so it can take a while, but they let you know how long it will take and it is always worth the wait. Best Thai food in Denver for sure. read more

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The BEST Thai food I have had. I've been searching for the best Thai food in the area, and J's Noodles surpasses them all. I come here roughly once a week. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but it is always worth it. read more