I had high hopes for the place, but I likely wouldn't return. Came in on a Tuesday night. The Goods: Cool ambience! Modern casual meets authenticity. The restaurant was clean and the servers/bartenders were attentive. My glass never went empty! The Others: the portion size to price ratio is a bit skewed. I ordered the Massaman Roti with chicken plus extra chicken. I was surprised at how small the portion was with the extra chicken. Maybe 4 oz of chicken total for a grand total of 32 dollars. I ordered a chicken satay to make up for the lack of chicken in the curry. The portion size was reasonable for an additional 18 dollars. The flavor of the food wasn't great. The satay tasted like someone cooked the chicken, then added spices after it was cooked. The saltiness way overpowered any semblance of Thai seasoning. I could have come on an off night, or maybe my palette is biased from living in Asia, so take my review with a grain of salt (if there's any left in the kitchen after my meal). read more

I absolutely love this place. From the atmosphere to the food, it is a must visit from top to bottom. Everything is soo fresh here and doesnt feel like it is jus tthrown together. Their Pad Thai is different from any other I have tasted. So delish! I honestly could come here and just eat apps and get cocktails. I love their Heatwave Shrimp. This is a must get when visiting. Also, their crab wontons, because... duh. ' I need to go back and explore more but so far, 10/10! read more

*CELIAC / GLUTEN FREE REVIEW I had a good experience here! GF items are marked on the menu, staff are knowledgeable, and I did not get sick. We got the Lamai Pad Thai and pineapple ember duck curry. Almost all of their main dishes are marked GF, with a few appetizer options as well. They do NOT have a safe fryer, and the tofu is crispy so they can alternate it for steamed tofu - but please be aware when ordering if you are celiac. The chicken in the Thai was tough but the flavor otherwise was great, I normally order things "hot" but be careful the spice levels here are legit. The duck curry was good, but I wouldn't get it again. We ended with the mango sticky rice - again, just good - nothing to write home about but not bad at all. read more

Wow!! The Thai food here puts any other Thai places to shame! The flavors are truly incredible and thoughtful. And the plate presentation made it top notch. The sake is very reasonable pricing too, which was a big "tick" for me. - The Khao Soi was incredible and the coconut shrimp was a perfect add on - Crab wontons were fire - Thai fried rice was bold and approachable Service was attentive, no complaints Ambience was immaculate, in my opinion. Perfect lighting. Comfy booths. Place to hang your coat. Adorable bar with plenty of seating Definitely glad I had a reservation as this place got packed on a weeknight. The very next day, I told my husband we should go back that evening. Now that's high praise. read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Khao Soi - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Really excellent Thai restaurant Took my friends out for a birthday dinner and was blown away by the food and the vibe (its a beautiful restaurant) Food is probably some of the best Thai food in Denver. Each dish had unique flavors. I would recommend at least medium heat to get the full flavor Appetizers were good but small portions Thoughtful staff that surprised us with a birthday cheesecake slice with sparkler Will be back Highly recommend read more

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What a delightful restaurant week meal!! Met a friend and we love the ambiance- chill and beautifully decorated! Our sweet sever Lulu was kind attentive. The food was delish!! Favorites were the shrimp appetizer and the noodle dish! read more

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Had a great lunch the other afternoon at Som Dee Thai in the City Park West neighborhood - the food is delicious with all the standards one would expect at a Thai restaurant plus even a few more 'unique' dishes. You can always request Prik Nam Pla sauce to further heat-up your selections. The service was attentive, fast, & friendly; and the atmosphere is upscale but not over-the-top. One drawback: as mentioned by others, for the prices paid, the portions are on the small side :( read more

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We had such a great experience at Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar in Denver! We ordered the Drunken Noodles with tofu, and they were happy to make it vegan for us. Our waitress really was informed and she was super clear about what could and couldn't be made vegan, and there were plenty of vegetarian options too. My friend absolutely loved her dish. I got the Khao Soi with crispy chicken and wow... it was incredible. The curry was rich, flavorful, and had the perfect kick without being too much (honestly, I could've gone Thai hot). The chicken was cooked perfectly and had great texture. Easily one of the best dishes I had in Denver. For an appetizer, definitely get the vegetable dumplings. They were fantastic and the dipping sauce made them even better. They happened to be celebrating their one-year anniversary the weekend we visited, and the space is gorgeous -- warm lighting, beautiful decor, and a really fun atmosphere. We arrived around 5 and by the time we left, the place was filling up fast. Highly recommend checking this place out. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Had the crispy wings, a Thai tea, and the khoa soi. Good food all around! I really liked my meal and it was well priced, only a few dollars more than take out would be. The Thai tea was such an incredible standout! Really delicious! And it's a beautiful restaurant too. Service was a little so-so, but there were a couple of weird situations that came up which may have impacted that, so overlooking it. I especially appreciated that the noodles were properly cooked and that both the wings and the khoa soi's chicken were very crispy! J.Ja read more

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What a great find I Denver. Som Dee Thai Kitchen has a soothing vibe, relaxing atmosphere and loyal following in Denver. We made reservations and took several people. Thai food is always better with more friends as it means one must share. The decor is tranquil and very inviting, adding to the vibe. We started with the roti and curry, delicious. The richness of the curry with the buttery roti was perfect. The fresh shrimp jungle jam was mind blowing with flat rice noodles wrapped in red onions, carrots, basil, mint, chili oil and fried shallots. The order was accompanied with perfectly cooked shrimp. The taste was spicy and unusual, but one could not stop eating the fresh and spicey burn. Over-the-top and must try! The pad Thai with chicken was good but not even close to the flavor of our remaining dishes. The drunken noodle was mind-blowing with big, bold flavors but not to salty. Great job! The Massaman curry was uncious, savory and very rich. Glad we switched to try a different curry dish and now a must try. Our final dish was the Ka Pow or spicey basil with beef and a fried egg. Again, exceptional and a great choice. Our dinning here was a perfect evening; old friends and great food. Thank you Som Dee Thai Kitchen for helping us cap off a truly great weekend. Our only issue is getting back to Denver to try more delicious entrees on the menu. To the kitchen staff, hands down GREAT THAI FOOD. If love great food, challenging your taste buds and good service, go visit Som Dee Thaii Kitchen, you won't be disappointed. read more

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My sister used to live a block from here and I'm so bummed that she moved before it opened. This place has an incredible menu and we didn't order one thing that wasn't amazing. The service was great and the vibes inside are were awesome as well! The music was loud enough that you didn't hear the people next to you talk too much but we could all hear each other pretty easily. There were good weekend date night vibes but they were also a handful of pretty big groups that they fit into the space well. We started it off by ordering cocktails, and I ordered a gin cocktail that looks blue on the menu and I can't remember the name of it, but it was delicious. They mentioned that it's one of their less sweet cocktails, and it was kind of like a fruity gin and tonic. Then I ordered the alone together and asked for it slightly less sweet than usual . It was delicious so much stronger than the last cocktail. It also came with edible glitter, which was a fun surprise! Our table split veggie potstickers, pork, eggrolls, and chicken satay for appetizer. All of them were delicious, but I think the standouts for me were the potstickers and then the satay because the sauce was fireeee. For dinner I split medium spice khao soi with crispy chicken and medium pad see ew with my dad. They are such different flavors, but I loved them both. Pad see ew is my usual go-to, but I actually think that the khao soi convinced me otherwise - it was my overall fav . I also ate my mom's pad Thai as leftovers - it was pretty good as well, but I wasn't as impressed as I was with the flavors in the other two dishes. For dessert, we ordered the coconut cream, which was vanilla ice cream, cream, and coconut rice. I absolutely loved the blend of the two flavors together as well as the differing temperatures of the warm, sticky rice and a cold ice cream. Not only was I impressed with the food, the vibes, and the service, but the presentation of all the dishes was also top notch. Now that I know that the owner of Som Dee also has another restaurant in Edgewater, I will be looking forward to trying that base on my experience here! read more

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Hands down the best Thai place I have been too. My boyfriend and I love trying new places, especially Thai, and we like it hot! Som Dee did not disappoint! From the charming interior to the fast and friendly service and lastly the exceptional food and drink, Som Dee has it all. It was clean and quiet inside on Monday night. Highly recommend the bay and bloom drink and the khao soi! Large entrees, great flavor, good spice, and I can't rave enough about the GF options. The Khao Soi was creamy, great spice level (I got hot and stilled added chili oil), fresh, lots of protein. I added my boyfriend's Thai basil from his drunken noodle and that also enhanced the flavor. I can't wait to come back and try all the other food and drink options! read more

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I could rave on and on about how amazing this Thai restaurant is! The gluten free chicken pad Thai was delicious. I need to come back to try more as the ambiance was very moody and cozy. Our server was so kind and attentive to what my friends and I needed. The sake was a hit with my friends and I as well! read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Gluten free chicken pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is an awesome Thai restaurant with a sleek and modern vibe. My friend was visiting from California and we decided to check out Som Dee. She ordered some Pad Thai, I ordered the Green Curry, and my cousin ordered the Chicken Larb. Our food was delicious! The servers were super nice and we had a great experience. Would highly recommend! read more

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This is a really pretty place on 17th street in the North-ish Cap Hill area and the key thing is the ambiance inside. It would be good for a date night! Or, if you want to enjoy the weather outside, they do have some bar seating that is still outside along with a few tables. The food wasn't perfect for me, but I can't find any pad thai in the Denver area that is *not* red and sweet. In many other places and in the midwest the pad thai is much better, it is not sweet at all, yellowish in color, and savory. That's how I like it and if anyone knows where to get this good stuff, please enlighten me!!! The spice level was very high! I can't remember which way they did it here, if I ordered a "medium" or a 2-3 heat level, but I never go more than that and that pad thai was SPICY! A tad too much for me. So, I'd go lighter and you can always ask for some hot seasoning on the side to control it better. The lunch combo came with a side, as well, I went for the veggie pot stickers. I don't normally do dessert, but I really like mango a lot so I wanted to try it here. The mango mousse was very good, I'd only edit it by *not* pouring the sugar liquid over the top, it didn't need it and made it less good, and more mint would be a nice addition, it really paired well with the mango and light sweetness. The menu underwhelms me a little bit, mostly the standard stuff, so I hope they revisit it a bit and get a little more unique with it. I'll have to check out their curry and tom yum, though I prefer tom kha a bit more because I love coconut milk. And these are all winter foods, not something I typically eat in warm weather. read more

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What a great addition to the neighborhood! The food and drinks are top notch. The highlights were the non-alcoholic cocktails - the fizzy lychee was the perfect combo of sweet and sour & the passion breeze was a bit more sour if you're looking for a more punch - I loved that they added boba to the drinks. Now for the food. The biggest highlight was the first thing we ordered - the shrimp jungle jam. This was such a unique and deeply flavorful dish. It was light but flavorful at the same time. SOOO good. We also ordered the chicken satay which was in a delicious sauce - rly good, and crab wontons - good but nothing crazy. For entrees we got the drunken noodles, Thai warrior ribs, khao soi, and panang curry - all good but the khao soi was definitely the highlight. For the record, the spice levels were not bad at all. The ambience is really nice inside. The service was pretty slow, but very kind waiter. I'm sure I'll be back! read more

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Stopped by here for a few quick bite. Decided on the chicken satay and some jasmine rice. The appetizer came with 4 chicken skewers, some peanut sauce and cucumber salad. Overall the flavors were genuine and authentic. The presentation was fun and engaging. The staff was friendly and professional and it was a nice treat after a long day. read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Upscale Thai restaurant in the Uptown area of Denver. The ambiance is great and clearly well thought out. Can work for date-night or a birthday dinner with great Instagram-able backdrops. They also have a great patio seating area that I can imagine will be well used in the summer months. The food was OK but not stand out at the prices charged and the quantity was a bit disappointing. We went for lunch and the portions were tiny for only a few dollars less that the dinner price. I left hungry and had 2nd lunch a little later. The service was fantastic, a caveat was that we were the only table eating lunch that day so they were not busy and devote full attention to our group. read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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First off, the food is pretty good. It's spacious and there's plenty of street parking you can find for free. This is definitely a fancier Thai restaurant. Once the sun goes down, the ambience does too and it gets dark and lightly lit. Service was pretty quick and friendly. Everything we got was pretty tasty. The Thai iced tea wasn't overly sweet so I like it. Each dish was presented so beautifully. The dishes were pretty flavorful. It came out with more food than I had expected. You could easily eat a dish on your own or you can order a couple dishes and share. The dessert was pretty good too. The sticky mango rice wasn't super sweet so a light dessert. Overall, this is a solid Thai restaurant if you're craving for Thai a you're in the area. read more

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I've always been obsessed with Thai food, but I'll admit that I've kept it pretty basic. My go-to has usually been Pad Thai with chicken (medium spicy, of course) or a Panang curry. And while I stand by both, I finally expanded my Thai food horizons thanks to a visit to SomDee and a fantastic waiter with even better recommendations. Let's just say: a) I broadened my Thai food knowledge b) I had an incredible meal c) I now know there's a world beyond Pad Thai (but yes, I still ordered it too) So let's dig in: What we tried: Triple Treats - Crab wontons, pork egg rolls, and veggie pot stickers Shrimp Jungle Jam - Flat rice noodles wrapped with red onion, carrots, and basil, topped with grilled colossal shrimp, spicy sauce, crispy onions, chili oil, microgreens, and mint Lamai Pad Thai - Stir-fried rice noodles with chicken, egg, sprouts, green onion, and a lemongrass-kaffir lime twist Shrimp Khao Soi - Egg noodles in a creamy yellow coconut curry with crispy noodle topping, fried onions, cilantro, and lime Thai Tea - Classic, rich, and refreshing Pink Sway, Pink Slay - White wine, vodka, lime, strawberry, lychee, and rose Big Sister - Mi Campo Tequila, watermelon fruitful, soka empirical, and lime juice Best bites & sips: The Shrimp Jungle Jam absolutely stole the show as it was spicy, layered, and unlike anything I've had before. The Lamai Pad Thai was also a standout, with that lemongrass twist taking it up a notch. And the Khao Soi? Creamy, comforting, and super flavorful. I seriously can't wait to go back and try even more! read more

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I genuinely loved this restaurant. Service was amazing, excellent bar cocktails. I was wowed with the food. The music was chill and jazzy, and it fit perfectly with its exotic ambiance. White Lotus inspired. The new kid on the block is drawing up a crowd. Always look both ways before crossing and tip your servers. read more

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What a delicious Restaurant Week experience! Appetizers were truly excellent. Chicken satay can be boring but not at Som Dee - moist, slathered in peanut sauce and optional chiles - wow. And the shrimp dish was even more of a special, customizable flavor bomb. For the entrees, I'd been wanting to try the Crispy Chicken Khao Soi and it was worth the wait. OMG the creamy/spicy broth, two types of noodles, sliced Thai chilis and veggies, plus the little "add your own" dishes of crispy shallots, slivers of red onions and bites of pickled radish... this is the reason people like m fall in love with northern Thai cuisine. Our other main dish was Beef Red Curry served with steamed rice and it was super tasty as well. We really loved the refreshing mango custard-cake for dessert, and the server was kind enough to box up our second on to take home. If you can snag a table during Denver Restaurant Week, the set menu is the way to go but we can't wait to com back to try more of the menu. read more

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Had to check out this new(ish) spot in the neighborhood! I would give the food 4.5/5 stars. The spring rolls and main dishes were absolute delicious!! The crab wonton and pot stickers coild have had a little more flavor. The abiance is really nice and there is a ton of seating inside and out. Our server was very nice and all of our food came out quickly. Would eat here again! read more

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Best crab wontons I've ever had. Very good with crisp and filling We waited for nearly two hours though. read more

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New favorite discovery -- top one of 2025 so far! Not only is it absolutely gorgeous, lit up with shining gold Thai chandeliers -- but the food and drinks are fire! And the service is all so nice! - Thai iced tea is my obsession, and they have a cocktail version! - Super creative and tasty cocktails and mocktails - I'd come back for the spicy papaya salad alone The chicken satay is unbelievably tender and juicy, full of yummy lemongrass, and what a presentation! - Love the spicy Tom Yum soup -- especially for winter - The Ka Pao (Spicy Basil) was a surprise table favorite, with the runny egg and spicy beef laarb I've already made my next date night reservation -- so you know I loved it! read more

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I am not generally one to complain about small portions, but this place takes it to an extreme. Had a lunch special where the most food by far came from the white rice. They also add multiple surcharges and charge for soda water. It just feels like a big rip off. Quality of food is fine, at least what you get. It was good rice. Service was good. Nice atmosphere. But these small pros are outweighed by the cons. read more

I made a reservation here for friday, august fifteenth 2025. And when we showed up, this was on the door. I understand that things happen and i'm not saying that having a water issue is the problem, the problem is still allowing guests to make reservations when they closed your restaurant down 3 days before My reservation was supposed to happen.They shouldn't have been taking reservations. Anymore luckily we went to the pho shop across the service it was great and the food and the drinks were even better. read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Notice of closure due to not having water. - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Have been to Som Dee a couple times now. Love it. Great modern thai spot here in Denver. Their wings are delicious. Their larb is refreshing. And, their chicken satay is savory and uniquely presented. Also, have tried their khao soy and its delicious. It is on the pricier side, but offers great fishes and even better cocktails. Loved every drink I'ce had here especially the one with chai in it and a toasted chocolate. read more

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They have really nicely done decor and lighting. The service was great and multiple servers jumping in to help and walking around enough to catch their attention. The chicken satay was over a little flamed pot which was very neat. The thicker peanut sauce was a tad cold which cooled down the satay but the flavors were good. Had added beef for our noodle dishes and think the beef upset our stomachs and created a lot of gas which was not good for sleeping. It did taste good but it wasn't ideal. Kind of a simple and small menu. But it had the typical Thai dishes. Medium did have a bit of a kick to it. read more

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This is a beautiful restaurant. I came with a group of six early on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too busy. I loved the great cocktail presentations! We ordered a variety of food and it was all good. read more

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I've been anxiously awaiting Som Dee's opening in the Uptown space previously occupied by Patxi's, and the wait is at long last over. The interior has been given a sexy new vibe, and it's clear there has been a lot of attention given to the details, from the lighting and wallpaper, to the table setting and service items. It looks like it will be a fun place for a stylish dinner out, and the price point reflects that vibe as well (read: this is not an inexpensive takeout joint). The menu includes some interesting riffs, as well as the usual favorites. They're currently operating a lunch service, with a limited selection of certain entree items that are served with a small appetizer (potstickers or salad) for $18. I tried the Pad Thai with tofu and side salad, along with an order of Crab Cheese Rangoons and Thai tea. The food arrived in fairly short order (I was the only patron at the time, but a couple more tables were occupied thereafter). The rangoons featured black pepper, a touch I haven't experienced before, and were perfectly fried. The Pad Thai was sweeter than I tend to like mine, though probably on par with a lot of local preparations, and I liked how it beautifully featured the accompaniments, including some rarely seen garlic chives. All in all, looking forward to checking out Som Dee more in the future. read more

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Food- is a 2 out of 10, First time I have Thai food with no flavor. I was really disappointed since the reviews were promising. We ordered the pad Thai and Panag curry. No flavor in any of it. Service was great, no complaints about the server. Ambiance was okay, it was quiet and there weren't many people around. I do not recommend. read more

We grabbed takeout from Som Dee Thai Kitchen and Bar and loved the vibe as soon as we walked in. The hostess was super friendly and welcoming, and even just picking up our order, we could tell the restaurant has a great atmosphere--modern, stylish, and with a very cool-looking bar. We're already planning to come back and dine in. The food was on the pricier side, but it was good and hit the spot for thai. That said, we would've loved a bit more heat, so next time we'll probably ask for it spicier. Looking forward to trying more from the menu! read more

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Great food, awesome ambiance and good service! Fun spot for a date night or girls night out. Tom yum -so flavorful and one of the best I've had ever! Pad see ew -delicious! Penang curry -super flavorful Fried rice -yummy! nice and mild for kids Cocktails: -Heart drink was good and sweet -Yuzu drink was my fave Menu: -good selection and amount of dishes read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Shrimp spring rolls - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This review is for delivery. :) It's been challenging to find an awesome Thai restaurant in Denver, CO, after returning to my hometown, after 20-years away, spending 5+ years in the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley, and 10+ years in Northern Virginia/Washington, D.C., where there is ample Asian food in both SF & DC. I found another Thai restaurant I loved, but they sadly don't deliver, so Thai comfort food is not that comfortable, driving to pick-up. Also, they're closing in May, sadly. Enter Som Dee Thai Kitchen, saving the day, and delivering!! Woohoo! I ordered my classic litmus test last night: Shrimp Pad Thai + Chicken Pad See Ew, and both were delicious. Highly recommend, and will definitely be ordering again soon! read more

Really great service great ambience, and the Koi Soy is phenomenal. I would definitely return. read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We went last night for my birthday dinner and omg was it fantastic! First off I loved the vibe with the music - they were playing Odesza and other EDM vibey music. The decor was fantastic and the logo is so cool. The staff was so friendly and nice as well. We ordered the crab cheese Rangoons and the calamari - both were incredible. I really like that the crab Rangoons were the typical shape, made it easier to eat. The calamari came with a wonderful sauce and was just perfect. You could order your spiciness levels on the dishes which was nice because I don't enjoy very spicy. My husband had the spaghetti scallops and I had the Khao soi with coconut shrimp. The spaghetti shrimp was a unique blend of Thai and Italian flavors. My husband enjoyed it. The Khao soi reminded me of my trip to Thailand. The broth was so flavorful and delicious!! I loved it! I ordered mild and it had a tiny bit of heat to it. I loved the presentation on it but I thought the raw onions weren't small enough/kinda weird. The coconut shrimp could have been more coconutty but it was still delicious. read more

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Sadly, this is some of the worst Thai food I've had in Denver to date. I had such high hopes for this place as I drive by it all the time and it's been on my list to try. I ordered take-out with some friends and could not have been more let down. I got the Khao Soi with crispy chicken. Having eaten this dish directly from Northern Thailand, I was excited to see how this one compared. It fell short in every way. I ordered the crispy chicken, thinking the chicken would be similar to katsu chicken. It wasn't. It was an over-fried frozen chicken tender like you'd get at a sports bar chopped up. The chicken was so fried and leather-like. The batter did not compliment the curry flavors at all. The portion size was small and the typical accoutrements that you comes with this dish were not present (chopped cilantro, sliced shallots, pickled mustard greens and sometimes bean sprouts). It did come with sliced red onion, crispy onion and a lime wedge. For $28 with tax and tip, I was expecting to be wowed. My friends ordered the drunken noodles and fried rice. Straight from my friend's mouth, "How can an Asian place screw up fried rice?" My other friend said her noodles were "fine". The interior of the restaurant was completely empty but was welcoming and decorated well. Staff was super friendly while I waited. Sadly, I won't be back. read more

Had a great time at Som Dee! The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Loved the Drunken Noodles and the Green Curry! Also enjoyed the overall restaurant vibe, decorations, and lighting. So happy this restaurant made its way to the 17th st neighborhood!! read more

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Honestly some of the best Thai in denver!! It's hard to find khao soi at restaurants and I was so excited to see it on the menu. It was one of my favorite dishes from northern Thailand and I have been craving it since traveling there. This dish is not be missed! I had it with coconut shrimp and wow the sauce was just packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. I want to come back and try the chicken! The crab Rangoon was also amazing!! The right amount of crunch in the outside with a creamy filling! Ambiance was welcoming and modern. Service was great as well. Will most definitely be back! read more