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Taste of Thailand
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- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good for:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
18 reviews for Taste of Thailand
A great Thai place with their own garden. Fresh ingredients and a friendly staff.
I pretty much only get their Flu Shot Soup when starting to feel a cold coming on (now that I've discovered Pho, it will be different this year). None-the-less it's really good and you can get it super-duper spicy. Its seasonal only available during the fall and winter seasons. Their other food is flavorful and delicious, especially the curry dishes!
We've never eaten there, only get stuff to go, but the atmosphere looks really cool and traditional. A great place to check out some Thai food if you're in the area.
I was in the mood for pho but thought I'd check out the "famous" flu shot soup at ToT instead. Sorry to be a party pooper, but this was easily the most disappointing meal I've had in ages.
While the broth was scalding hot and was chock full of carrots, celery, bok choy and half a dozen wontons, there was pretty much no flavor at all. I was expecting a taste explosion of lemon grass, garlic and ginger but there was nothing except a hint of cilantro and the mild mouth-burn of chilis. The wontons, admittedly, were quite delicious, and the veggies were super fresh but for the price ($9), a way more satisfying and filling soup-type meal could be had at any of the pho joints in town. Maybe it was just an off day, but my advice to anyone trying it for the first time would be to order the small, appetizer-size bowl.
Decor- and ambiance-wise it's nothing fancy, but there was a lady playing a kheem (sp?) which was pretty nice. Service was attentive, and the staff were super friendly.
How great is this place? SO great that the three of us that went there for dinner are now considering ways to either get hired at the National jewish Hospital across the street, or breaking our leases and moving in next door.
Nearest to my heart- they had a special on the menu that was Thai + NM Green Chile!
Everything we ordered was perfectly spicy, not too hot, not too tame, and despite the fact that we absolutely gorged ourselves, there were still leftovers to take home.
Spent Thai Tuesday at ToT this week -- this makes about 25 visits there. Consistently good.
I had the wonderful Nam Sod (I always order it there) -- lots of ginger, etc. and served with the traditional little basket of sticky rice. I also had a cup of the famous Flu Shot soup -- warm, tasty, and always welcome on a cold day.
Several friends had clay pots (seafood, veggie, and beef) - they all raved. The SingHa is cold, and the service is adequate, if not extremely prompt.
The place is a hole in the wall, which is fine by me. Back when we lived in Bonnie Brae, we went to ToT more often. Wish I still lived a short drive away.
I was REALLY excited to try this place, based on their recent Westword write-up, and the fact that a lot of their ingredients are grown in the owner's garden and they pen themselves as offering healthy Thai food. They are also famous for their "Flu-Shot Soup," which according the menu is:
"A spicy chicken wonton soup with healthy doses of garlic, ginger, chili peppers, celery, carrots, leafy greens, cilantro and herbs."
I have to say that this place only got the three star rating based on the fact that this soup did not disappoint in any way - it was DELICIOUS, though it was definitely on the oily side.
If it weren't for the soup, I would have only given Taste of Thailand two stars.
The other dish we ordered was a special - it was a red curry with butternut squash and other seasonal vegetables. Sounds delicious, right? Yeah, I thought so too. And, it's not that the taste was bad (the flavor was actually pretty good), it's just that it was SO incredibly over the top oily that I had no desire to eat more than a few bites. I'm not exaggerating here - all you could see in the sauce was oil. That might not offend most people, but it's pretty disgusting in my book, and any place that drowns their food in that much oil (it's not good oil, either - just plain ol' vegetable oil. . .I asked) is not going to be on my list of places to frequent. ESPECIALLY considering that they call their menu offerings healthy.
This restaurant is beyond legendary in my family! The stars given are for the food because as many have stated before the ambiance is non-existent.
I live in Miami but my brother (who just came back from visiting Thailand and said ToT is better than anything he had over there...hah!) lives in Denver with his wife. Whenever we come out to visit, a meal at Taste of Thailand is a requirement. This is the only restaurant that I can positively stuff myself and walk out feeling great. The food is incredibly fresh. They use healthy pesticide free herbs and vegetables grown in their very own garden. All Thai food comparisons are based upon this restaurant in my family so it has to be good.
Some favourites are their whole crispy fish with lime, chili, garlic, and fresh herbs (off of the specials); sizzling seafood; shrimp noodle hotpot, curries, and pad woonsen. Even something as simple as carrots with spicy peanut dipping sauce is amazing there. I haven't tried it myself but my brother and sister-in-law rant and rave over the Flu Shot soup. They also do a great mango with sticky rice.
If you feel like taking home more from Thailand then a full belly they also have an adorable gift shop filled with interesting bits and pieces.
I'm hungry just thinking about it all and am counting down my days till I'm next in Denver. I'm tempted to fly out just to eat there again!
If it's October that means it's time for the incredible Flu Shot Soup at ToT. Trust me, this is one shot you won't mind getting.
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7/30/2009
All five stars are for the food - it is the best Thai in Denver - no question. Normally, I would… Read more »
A small restaurant with Great Food. Yesterday was my first time there and I had the Green Curry lunch special and a bowl of the famous Flu Shot soup - everything was perfectly spiced and had tons of flavor. There was only one lady working the floor and the guys in the kitchen seem kind of bored - but we were there early and the lunch crowd was just starting to come in. A hole in the wall place that absolutely has some of the best Thai in Denver. Needless to say, I will be back for more!
While the name is chintsy and the outside looks sketchy, this little hole in the wall is definitely the best Thai I have tasted in Denver. It seems that most people I tell about this retaurant have never heard of it, so it retains its quaint authenticity. But perhaps this post may change that, oops...
I digress. The owner seems to take personal pride in his menu. Heck, he grows many of the herbs in his own backyard, apparently. While the menu selections are not uncommon probably in Thailand, you definitely won't find many of them in other Denver Thai restaurants. Eggplant choochee, kow tom, plar goong (at some point, this stuff starts to sound ridiculous!). The soups are highly recommended -- the tom kha gai was some of the most flavorful Thai-spirited soup I've had. Curries were on par but not particularly stellar.
All-around, a great restaurant if you're looking for something new.
Thai can be a mine field for vegetarians. Taste Of Thailand is not.
I was able to ask that my dish be prepared all veg (they even asked about the egg, a rare thing in Colorado).
I had a very spicy peanut sauce on teh table in lieu of fish sauce, and I detected no critter in my food. Like Silly Ack, I have a digestive warning.
Vinegar with sugar and chilies will do for a thin sauce, btw.
The flu shot soup with tofu is a must-have in the winter.
Friendly service, water keeps coming. 20 percent tip worthy.
Yes, the flavors differ from visit to visit, like real cooking does. Want it all the same? Hit PF Chang's.
Want really good food made fresh? Taste of Thailand is your destination.
This is my favorite Thai restaurant in the Denver/Boulder area because of their attention to detail and fabulous food. They use the freshest possible ingredients - the veggies and herbs in their dishes come from the owners' own garden. Each sauce has a range of flavors that fit the dishes just right. The dishes with basil and chile are some of the best of their kind that I've ever had - these aren't one-note generic experiences. A mix of heat and sweet herb, with a hint of the savory base, this dish is wonderful with tofu.
Taste of Thailand also has the best Tom Ka soup. I get it with tofu, but I'm sure it's equally good with chicken. Again, they combine flavors for this dish in ways that are truly inspired. The spring rolls come with a delicious sauce that raises their desirability significantly. Round out your meal with a 90 Shilling beer and you've got a great taste experience.
Rick - one of the owners, the other is his wife, who's from Thailand - has to be the nicest guys to ever own a restaurant and he's virtually always there. He'll remember your name if you come more than a few times. I recommend going early on a weeknight or for lunch - sometimes the quality falls off on weekends.
Our visit to Taste of Thailand was prompted both by a big-time Thai food hankerin' and an advertisement they placed in Westword which said they have gluten free options.
It's hell being a celiac when you absolutely LIVE for dining out. Even worse, when I was diagnosed, I ran my own cafe in San Francisco and suddenly discovered all the tasty pastries and sandwiches I was serving were slowly killing me. I couldn't even eat in my own restaurant!
Upon moving to Denver I discover there's an awareness of celiac disease and gluten free cooking here unheard of (or at least as of yet largely undiscovered) in the Bay Area. Restaurants frequently mention gluten free options in their advertisements. Even some places that don't advertise it often have a gluten free menu available to those who ask for it.
At Taste of Thailand, our waitress seemed somewhat bewildered at first about my request for gluten-free options, but after asking someone in the kitchen about it, she produced an official gluten-free menu. It had many options. Many came with rice instead of noodles. The menu warned that rice noodles may have wheat as a minor ingredient and not to order them if you are a celiac.
Our dinners were very tasty at Taste, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere was quiet and cozy. I felt great afterward, experiencing none of the irritatingly familiar symptoms of my gluten allergy (sort of my own personal test of a gluten-free menu - which may seem kind of like the digestive version of Russian roulette - but like I told you already, I LIVE for dining out...so there), and can recommend Taste of Thailand to celiacs and glutenous gluttons alike.
- Silly Ack
This'll be brief . . . I have great memories of this place, and visited yesterday for the first time in probably 8 years. While boring, my standard is pad thai, and I was so unimpressed I threw out 2/3 of it: greasy, 95% noodles, very sweet and not nearly enough kick.
2 stars for good memories, terrific service and amazing ginger tea while I waited for my takeout.
This is probably one of the best Thai food places in Denver. Owned by Rick and his wife, the restaurant has a small Thai storefront as you enter.
Their Tom Yum Goong is really good - although the two times I was here, it was a little different each time, it was still darn good. They have the right blend of spice and lemongrass to give your taste buds the kick-start before the meal. For the entree, they have a fantastic Kow Pad Kra Prow, a street fried-rice as they put it. The fried rice is packed with flavor, and the addition of the jumbo prawns was just great. My friend got the mango-chili shrimp, which was really tasty too. The pad thai was a little disappointing, but the other stuff was great.
Again, after a long journey of finding a decent Thai place in Denver, this was it. Not the best, but good enough for now.
We went here again recently and I had the salmon dish (again). I'm sticking with 4 stars because this sauce is really sublime, but dammit they overcooked the salmon (really- another again?). This is totally on me this time because I should have known enough to ask for it med-rare. I suggest other diners do that and will remember to be clear next time (again-and there will be a next time) about how I prefer to have my fish cooked.
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5/25/2008
This was my second meal here and this time was so much better than the first visit a couple of years… Read more »
Being from where I'm originally from, it reminds me some what like home, I love the service provided by the owner and his wife.
Location: Smacked in front of the Swedish Medical Center. The place is tiny. Thankfully on both days we were there, we called in advance for reservation for seatings.
Food ~ I LOVE the Crisp Fish of the Day that comes with 3 kinds of cooking method you want them to prepare for it.
We shared the chicken satay, while hubby had his beef entree. I have shrimp soup and shrimp entree too.
Hubby LOVES it too coz it reminds him the food while in Singapore!
Cant wait to return again with family and friends when they come to town.
On both days since there are so many things to eat, I have them "doggy-bag" the rest of the plenty food.
Awesome place to eat THAI, do go there and tell me, what you think.
Please do call in advance first especially in the evenings to reserve your seats.
This is not a bad restaurant. Don't let my review scare you away. It is an authentic Thai restaurant that does not shy away from using fish sauce.
There is fish sauce on the tables. Typically, when I visit Thai restaurants, I rarely see fish sauce as a condiment on the table.
With that said, I do enjoy some fish sauce in my Thai dishes-thats what makes them authentically Thai.
However, I do not like it so much that I can really really taste it in my food. When I ordered their Pad thai, it was overpowered by the fish sauce.
Some may disagree, because they love the strong flavor of it. But, for me personally, I am just not used to it and prefer a more milder flavor.
The rice noodles were too al dente. I like my noodles cooked with a bite, but these were thicker than usual and they were quite hard.
When it arrived at my table it looked pretty, with a sprig of cilantro on the side, some bean sprouts, cabbage, egg and peanuts. It seemed saucy, but after about 5 monutes the noodles soaked up the sauce and then everything started sticking together.
There were 2 shrimp in the dish, some sliced chicken and small pieces of fried tofu. The ratio of meats was nice, but they should make the tofu larger, b/c I could barely find it.
I would have prefered less fish sauce and more tamarind, but this is how they make it here.
The thai egg rolls (fried) I was disappointed with. The fried skin was very thick, and inside was a soft, gooey spring roll skin that did not get crispy.
My partner had the masaman curry which was my first time trying. I thought it was pretty good-its not curry I would normally order but he seemed to really like it.
I thought the service was good and they were family friendly. But, I won't make a trip over here again, because Pad thai is usually my favorite-and I wasn't very happy with mine.
This tiny Thai temple wedged into a nondescript storefront near Swedish Hospital attracts doctors in scrubs, neighborhood families, and fire-eaters who like their curries hotter than blazes. The peanutty pad Thai packs a punch, although it's too sweet for my taste, the green papaya salad is wonderfully refreshing, and the seafood tom yum bellows with heat.
The rest of the menu includes a large range of traditional favorites, most of which are fragrant and flavorful. Servers are earnest and willing to please -- unless you happen to get caught there at noon during the week, in which case, the dining room is manic -- and so is the service.
