Beautiful decore. Great atmosphere. Wonderful service. The food, although a tad spicy for me, was yummy. I tried Thai tea, which was cold, but tasty. read more

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

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Food was good. Service was great. Ambiance was nice and was clean. For appetizers we ordered the chicken potstickers and the crab cheese wontons. Potstickers were the smallest we've ever had and seemed like they were reheated. The crab cheese wontons were very pretty. About half way through them, I realized that I hadn't tasted the crab yet. I peeled the last 2 open and not one smidge of crab to be found. Zero. I thought maybe the menu had just said cheese wontons and I was mistaken about them being crab. I've never heard of that but always a possibility I guess. (When the check came, it did say crab cheese wontons)....very disappointing. For the entrees, we ordered crispy chicken khoa soi and drunken noodles, both with heat level- hot. Khoa soi was very tasty, maybe a medium level hot though, definitely not hot. It looked very pretty also. The drunken noodles looked good, tasted ok. Again, a small portion and disappointing flavor. No depth of flavor, very one note. Now, here are the things that we will remember about this restaurant. We were asked about if we wanted the apps before the meal, to which we said we had no preference. After the server took our order, it was less than 2 minutes when our apps arrived. Super fast. Super not hot, just warm. Bummer. One bite in to our apps, our entrees arrived. This was at most 4 minutes from the time we ordered. Again, not hot, warm at best. We were left feeling that our meals were not prepared fresh. Here's another interesting point. We tried this restaurant for Denver Restaurant week. The meal for Restaurant Week was $55 per person. We added up the items on the special and it was more expensive to order that than just order the same dishes from the regular menu. I think this restaurant missed the point of Restaurant Week. Or I am confused.... I thought Restaurant Week was about having a great special menu at a fair price so new people would be likely to come in and experience the restaurant. It was good food, on the spendy side which we expected from a fine dining experience. We drove 2 hours total to get to/from the restaurant. We were finished eating or meal in under 30 minutes. Normally that would be fine.... but not at a fine dining restaurant. read more

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Som Dee was phenomenal. Everything we ordered was so fresh and flavorful-- the best way I can describe it is that everything tasted like I had pregamed with a weed gummy, but I hadn't. Stone cold sober this was some of the most delicious food I've had in Denver. We had - papaya salad - best we've had in CO and we have tried a lot - heatwave shrimp - to die for - tom yum fried rice - very good but strong keffir lime leaf flavor so make sure you're into that if ordering - steak - also to die for, especially with the dipping sauce The cocktails were good (I had the big sister which tasted like a watermelon jolly rancher). I would love to see some more variety in the cocktail offerings, maybe some that use ingredients like lime leaves or lemongrass. I'm sure they will continue to add to their drink list as it's still a new restaurant. All in all, the service was perfection, the vibe was warm, elevated and unpretentious, and the food was incredible. We will be back soon! read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Big sister cocktail- tastes like a watermelon jolly rancher - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

New restaurant in my neighborhood! It was packed and we sat at the bar. It was the bartender's first day and it did feel like he needed to get his feet under him a bit but looking forward to them settling in. Food was great although expensive. I got the drunken noodles + appetizer plate + Tom tum soup + two beers and it came out to $100. We got the spiciest level for the drunken noodles and it definitely had a solid kick. I'm not sure if it's worth the price point but I'd recommend checking it out if you're in the area! I love Thai food and here's definitely a better one. read more

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I judge a Thai place by their Pad Thai and Green Curry. I got the Pad Thai, love that it is the dry style and large portion but it tastes like catsup, not shallot and tamarind. Pretty sure this is an "Americanized" version when they add catsup. Tom Kha soup is good with lots of veggies including fancy mushrooms. I'll try the Green Curry next time. I just ordered wrong. :) PS I see that they also have a different Pad Thai, should have ordered that. read more

Great food, had the drunken noodles and the flavor/portion was perfect. Service could have been better but I think that was just our waitress. The vibe was great, loved the decor it was very moody. Perfect for dinner with friends or date night. read more

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

First, a beautiful environment. Second, good service and full bar. Third, tasty food. Wife had the duck, I had the ribs. Very tasty, very meaty, I was served 3 meaty ribs, two was plenty for a meal, the sauce and vegies were delicious. We loved the place. read more

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

I'd give 3.5 stars. The food presentation was great on each of our dishes. We started with the pork egg rolls which were really good. The khao soi with crispy chicken was decent but could have had more depth in flavor. My wife had the ribs which she enjoyed. The decor and ambiance were nice - very clean and welcoming. Our server was friendly but a bit disengaged. I'll give it another try but I did expect more for the price point. read more

Delicious food gorgeous ambiance. Service is swell - but you might try noting any dietary restrictions when booking your reservation in advance. A romantic date spot; not suitable for cheap eats! read more

I was blown away by the gorgeous space. The gold chandeliers were stunning. The food was also incredible. We enjoyed several appetizers including the satay and dumplings. I had the Khao Soi with crab and the medium was the perfect spice for me. Our server was very friendly and had great recommendations. read more

Great experience all around. I took a friend to lunch for his birthday. He had pad Thai with tofu and I had pad see ew, along with veggie egg rolls. I subbed peanut sauce for sweet and sour. OMG was that sauce good. We both opted for the veggie dumplings as our side. I did not like them. They were kind of hard and dry, with too much onion for my taste. The birthday boy did like them so he ate mine too. Service was very attentive. Their lunch menu is very reasonable. 10/10 will go again. And again. read more

My friend and I went into Som Dee on a Thursday evening around 8pm. First, we were pleasantly surprised to find a live Jazz band playing when we walked in, giving the dinning area an amazing ambiance. The whole staff was so friendly and always timely. The food came out hot and fast. My friend and I split the drunken noodle and green curry with jasmine rice. The food was absolutely incredible, the best Thai food I've found here in Denver. The food is reasonably priced and the owner hand delivered a complimentary dessert for us! This brand new restaurant is tru an amazing experience at Som Dee, we will definitely be back soon! 10/10 food and service was amazing. Must try restaurant in city park area! read more

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Som Dee is legit. I'll go so far as to say this is very likely the best Thai spot in Denver (trust me I'm an expert) albeit pretty upscale and consequently a little spendy. Aside from that, atmosphere...top notch. Service...excellent. Food quality, taste, etc...dayum!. Whatever sauce they're serving with their shrimp appetizer had me in my feels. They should honestly bottle and sell it cuz I'd buy it by the gallon. If you don't enjoy this place then you're clueless as to what good Thai food is read more

Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar - Drunken noodles w/chickens - Thai Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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So my wife and I were looking for some Thai while we were in town and decided to check this place out.From the moment we walked in we were greeted with a warm smile and a very cozy atmosphere.We ordered drinks and for starters we had the grandmas wings. These wings were perfectly cooked and were seasoned well! we then had the Thai Fried Rice as well as the drunken noodles. When I tell you the flavors were popping and caused my soul to dance.This was one of the highlights of our trip and we will be back next time we come read more

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Myself and two others ate here for lunch today and right away were taken back by the beautiful ambience. We live a block and a half away and being in here reminds us of the pizza place that was here before, but they've done a good job on making it their own. Currently they have lunch specials from 11 AM to 3 PM or you can get one of four or five entrées with either a side salad or some potstickers. The prices here are a little high and the lunch special runs $18. I didn't have a cocktail but looking through the drink menu they look to have a good wine selection and some very interesting cocktails. The service is an attentive and friendly. For three lunch specials, including tip and no drinks ran $70. read more

Ambiance- when you enter the restaurant, you immediately see that it is not anything like a typical American style Asian food restaurant. It is elegantly appointed with a comfortable, slightly romantic ambience; while not being too dark so that you can't see the food or who you're talking to. Although there is a bar, it doesn't overshadow the dining experience of the restaurant. There is seating available inside and outside, which is nice . We were there on a Thursday and they had live Jazz music playing outside the Restaurant. The hostess was welcoming and the online reservation system worked perfectly. They accommodated our reservation even though we were 15 minutes late. Service- The service was excellent; plenty of staff to meet our needs. The server and support staff were very attentive, providing water and drinks without hesitation. The busser cleared our dishes as soon as we completed each course; yet we didn't feel distracted or overwhelmed. Our server was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. The service was very fast but flowed perfectly with each course. Food- the star of the evening. Full of flavor, with sweet and savory melding together in harmony. Every dish was a visual delight. Wonderful blend of Thai spices, citrus and heat to amp up your palate. There was nothing ordinary about the food. It was prepared with mindfulness of detail and taste. My dinner guest commented on the perfect use of cinnamon and other spices creating a delicious flavor sensation he had never experienced before. My dish was a citrus extravaganza over a crunchy, fresh salmon salad. Overall, the best money I've spent on dining in a long time. read more

Som Dee is the absolute best Thai restaurant in Denver. The food is delicious, staff is wonderful, and ambiance is beautiful. I frequent the restaurant often and love trying everything. The pad Thai is delicious and so are the chicken skewers. The sticky mango rice and Thai coconut ice cream desserts are unmatched. Let's not forget the cocktails! So impressive! It's definitely worth trying! read more

I have been here a few times since they opened and every single visit has gotten better than the last! The heatwave shrimp are the best thing on the menu. Also cannot get enough of the crispy chicken kao soi! This is definitely an amazing, upscale spot to check out for date night! The bartender makes some great cocktails, the service is outstanding, and the manager made us feel welcomed and checked in to see how we were doing (especially since they were newly opened, you could tell they were eager to make sure everything was on point) read more

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This restaurant looks good in pictures, the reality was very different. Eaten at many Thai restaurants around Denver, by far this was the worst. Service was not good. Apart from the initial offer of drinks no further drinks were offered. The appetizers tasted like something you'd buy in the frozen section of Soopers and then throw in a deep fryer. The calamari was plain awful. My entree was a curry, it did not taste like a curry at all and was so overly salty it was not edible. The only good dish was the mango mousse desert. All up more than $200 for 3 people - low grade food, low grade service - the place might be ok for a drink and the ambience, but there's plenty of better Thai offerings in Denver. read more

Great food. Friendly service. Creative and tasty drinks. Beautiful ambience. We will definitely be back! read more

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Quality LAMAI Pad Thai. It was on the sweeter side but I like things that way. I know my photo is pretty terrible, however the taste of this was very good and the veggies were fresh. The only downside to this dish is the lack of depth. This plate cost $21 dollars and was on the smaller end of portion sizes. It filled me up perfectly but for $21 I would Hope for a few more bites. Overall good experience. Service was good and fast. I would come back to try other items. read more

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

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Food was really amazing! Service was way below par. We almost walked out after waiting 10-15 minutes to see anyone arrive at our table and yes, we had a reservation. Water, or a simple "sorry folks we will be with your shortly" was not offered in that time while we waited. (We also had to ask for water multiple times during the meal which is unacceptable in the hot month of June.) Once they realized we were not happy we did get slightly better service but it still was not great. When the server came to offer us our check she walked away empty handed while we sat in front of a table FULL of empty plates and silverware. No server should ever leave a table empty handed when there is something that could be removed. They did mention that they were short staffed, but I did not see ANY hustle or attempt to make up for their shortcomings. I have decades of experience in the service/restaurant industry and found this situation to be frustrating and lackluster. If they can get someone to manage the staff and provide great service, this could be a great restaurant. But no one wants to pay $30+ for a dish that doesn't come with a water refill, dish cleanup, or generally decent service. I expect better and deserve better for a $200 meal for 4 people. read more

I love Thai food so much! Som Dee Thai Kitchen & Bar is one of my favorites. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. They have super fast and great service. The atmosphere is great; I always leave happy! read more

The food was good but the portions were quite small. Some dishes weren't served hot, and we had to ask for them to be reheated. Aside from that, the flavors were great, and the ambiance was lovely. read more

Read the story on the owner, her restaurant/family history and local reviews yesterday. Knew I HAD to try the food soon. Happened to be near downtown after 1:30PM today, and decided to swing by for take out - to get home in time for the Bronco game. Beautiful ambiance, lighting, bar and overall space! They do not offer a lighter/alternative weekend lunch menu, so did not want the main course items for a late lunch. So I decided upon: 1) Veggie Egg Rolls 2) Chicken Pot Stickers 3) Tom Kha Chicken Soup Firstly....the 'sweet sauce & sweet soy sauce' for 1 & 2, was barely....and I do mean barely!! 1/8th" deep in the container. Hence, you could NOT pour any over these items on a plate, you had to dab carefully to grab a bit of sauce when eating a bite. Had to finish the last egg roll w/out sauce, as it depleted quickly. Both had a nice flavor, but were normal. Consumer Translation: As if.........filling the cup half way would really cost the restaurant a profit margin. ** 5 items in each serving is JUST enough for 1 person - would not advise splitting between two people unless you got a 3rd appetizer. Secondly....Both these appetizers were UNremarkable. A nice flavor, no real or any distinct flavors, yet no taste unique to this restaurants ingredient approach to Thai food. Sadly.....very much tasted like any Thai or Chinese food location offering the same exact appetizers. #3 - I swoooon for original, home made, family recipe Tom Kha soup. The lemongrass & galangal flavors needed more prominence and the fresh green scallion tips that should float near the top....were NON-existent. My biggest issue was the chicken. After the coconut soup flavor goes down, the chicken was just DRY! Chew, taste & flavor! Finished my soup, left out eating a huge portion of chicken. Suggestion: Barely cook these thin slices to pink, yet put them on the grill for a 1 minute final searing before dropping them into the soup. To be fair.....given all the great reviews of the main courses/noodle dishes, I will go back! But.....if you cannot make the basic's....the appetizers w/palate compelling flavors so that one is now craving the main courses' arrival.....then that is a food brand dis-service. And maybe I should have tried 3 other appetizers instead? (next time) But for $45 (w/a to-go-tip) not a bang for my bucks. read more

Yummy food.. great service and the last time we were there they had live music !! A must go!!

We stumbled upon this beautiful space when visiting our loved one at Saint Joseph's hospital. We went back everyday during our visit. We cannot recommend this place enough! We have had so many things on the menu and loved everything! The girl boss owner shared her story on how it came to be and we fell in love with the place even more. Great prices and great service!!! We will be relocating to Denver soon and you will find me there often! Tawni and Chad Bare! read more

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We dined in at this place after receiving good reviews from other restaurant owners and managers. When we first tried to dine in the restaurant was closed due to lack of hot water on 8/12 until 8/27 by the health department. Our reservation was on 8/17 booked on 8/13. Why did they not stop reservations no clue. They also sent an email that they were closed 1 hour before our reservation which no one received. We went to pho bar accross the street. 10/10 recommend. Decided to come back tonight 8/31. Service was crap. Horrible service from the start. Long wait times servers didn't know who was serving who. Food wasn't great. The server walked away With our $30 appetizers which we were not finished with when the entrees came out. When I asked for the recommendations to pad Thai Mallory said they had 2 different tastes. Cool. I tried one in search of the best pad Thai in town since Tommy's Thai is closing (by far the best pad Thai!). Wasn't a huge fan. After 20 min she finally came back and checked on us. I asked if I could try the other pad Thai (willing to pay for both) which she replied let me see. When she came back she said she's make my food to go and quickly as my partner had finished eating way earlier as she never checked in on us. 15 min later she asked if I wanted to order anything else. ??? I did order with you. I said again I would like to try the Lamai pad Thai instead. She replied No with nothing else to add. I got the ka Pao instead and it was severely disappointing. Looked like an appetizer of lettuce wraps. Also I ordered the rum Thai tea which does not mention coconut on the menu (I am allergic) and was served with coconut. My partner drank the drink as she never came back to check. For $200 spent between 2 people PLEASE save your money and try somewhere else. read more

Definitely date worthy! The ambiance is absolutely lovely - dark wood, intricately carved lights, large comfy boothes. The servers were friendly and professional. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully plated. I especially recommend the Tom Kha soup and the coconut ice cream/sticky rice for dessert. read more

Our first time dining here and we loved it! Hostess was so friendly and kind. Our waitress helped us to choose our entrees and we both left with happy taste buds and bellies! The ribs were so tender and delicious. The Khao Soi with coconut shrimp was amazing. I can't wait to go back! My cocktail was so yummy, too! Highly recomme read more

The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fabulous. Pretty upscale, but not overdone. Nice addition to 17th Avenue. I'll be back for sure, read more

I am an addict to this Thai restaurant.I have not tasted Thai food this good since our long ago trip to Thailand. This was our 5th visit in two weeks. It's big, surprisingly, and the brass lanterns throughout the restaurant created a beautiful environment. They had them made in Thailand. The service is attentive but it's the kitchen that gets my Kudos. read more

The food is excellent, authentic Thai. The cocktails and beautiful and creative and the ambiance is so cool. The portions are perfect for lunch, this will definitely be my new meeting spot with clients. read more

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

Disappointing. Ordered chicken pad see ew with extra vegetables. The dish had 2 pieces of chicken with almost zero vegetables. I paid $20.00, plus $4.00 for extra vegetables which are non existent. Won't being going here or recommending to anyone. read more

AMAZING food and wonderful service. It's a favorite date night spot for my partner and myself, a combination of delicious Thai food and a sleek, delightful ambiance. read more

Fresh cuisine with a small menu of Southern and Northern thai dishes, as well as some creative interpretations from the kitchen. Food was on the sweeter side, and medium spicy was actually mild. Ordered the steak entree and asked for medium, it came out well done with little color on the interior, but the flavors were great. Portions are beautifully plated but on the smaller side and the desserts, while good, are overpriced for what they are. Service was quick and friendly. Decor is the real star here, as the dining room was gorgeous and inviting, a nice neighborhood thai restaurant that is slightly more upscale and higher priced. While I think better thai can be had for less, it doesn't at all demean the quality and flavor of the food. A great local option for the neighborhood, but I wouldn't travel for it. read more

Good things: atmosphere, wontons, egg rolls, service. Bad things: The prices are outrageous for what you are getting. I would pay a lot for good food, but the entree we had was not good. We ordered the spicy chicken and rice. It was $25 for about 1.5 cups of rice total and a few pieces of chicken. I felt ripped off and I've had better chicken and rice at PF Changs. It was very disappointing. read more

This new Thai restaurant is excellent! The food was great, service was great, and the restaurant itself is beautifully designed. I got massaman roti - highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

The food was fantastic, everyone loved it. The service was fast and the food was a cut above most other Thai restaurants. We really enjoyed it. read more

Lovely space and tasty food - there just isn't enough curry sauce to cover the protein and have rice with.