Thailand’s cuisine perfectly blends sweet, sour, and spicy dishes. Influences from neighboring countries like India and China brought flavors like curries. The Portuguese and trade routes in the 16th century introduced new ingredients such as chilies, creating the heat that so many eaters identify with Thai food. With such a large variety of flavors and options, we turned to the readers to tell us what favorite dishes and restaurants they recommend.
Just over 50 years ago, only street vendors and households prepared authentic cuisine, while restaurants mainly served Chinese dishes. Much has changed, and Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, is now full of restaurants and flourishing cooking schools. This training, along with natives immigrating to different countries, has taken Thai food worldwide. Let’s take advantage of our options in Denver and try the following recommendations.
Mountain Thai Kitchen
1000 Depot Hill Rd Unit A, Broomfield, CO 80020
Tom Yum Sour soup galangal root lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, red onion, tomato, mushroom chopped cilantro. shrimp, chicken, tofu, beef, or pork.
US Thai Cafe
5228 W 25th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214
Keng Kiewang Green curry coconut milk, bell pepper, zucchini, eggplant, bamboo shoot, green bean, Thai basil, and green curry paste.
Ponsawan Thai Cuisine
16566 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80023
Pad See-Ewe Fresh rice noodles stir-fried with egg, broccoli, carrots, and a brown sauce.
Taste of Thailand
2120 S Broadway J, Denver, CO 80210
Kow Pad Kra Prow Thai street dish, a spicy mix of fried rice with eggs, basil, garlic, onion, chilies, broccoli, carrots, and cabbage.
Pearl of Siam
18660 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80013
Pad Thai Woon Sen Silver noodles stir-fried with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, and Pad Thai sauce. Topped with ground peanuts and lime.
