Looking to sample the best noodles around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable noodle outlets in Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. J's Noodles Star Thai
Topping the list is J's Noodles Star Thai. Located at 945 S. Federal Blvd., Suite E, in Westwood, the Thai restaurant is the highest-rated low-priced noodle spot in Denver, boasting four stars out of 233 reviews on Yelp.
Noodle options include the country pad Thai (rice noodles with tamarind, radishes, egg, bean sprouts, green onion and ground peanuts), the drunken noodles (stir-fried wide rice noodles with egg, bell pepper, yellow onion, carrot and basil leaf) and the Bangkok noodles (rice stick noodles with mixed vegetables and egg in a yellow curry sauce). (See the full menu here.)
Yelper Julie J. wrote, "For super reasonable and delicious Thai noodles, this is the place to go. The drunken noodles and the pad Thai are our go-to order. It's so reasonable I try to talk my husband into a third entree to split, but he thinks I'm a little too over the top when I try that business."
2. Pho OK
Next up is Washington Virginia Vale's Pho OK, situated at 890 S. Monaco Parkway, Unit 8. With four stars out of 203 reviews on Yelp, the Vietnamese soup and noodle house has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
Its phở noodle soups include options like the rare steak and brisket, the well-done brisket and tendon, chicken, meatballs, seafood and more. There's also the veggie noodle soup with tofu, broccoli, carrots and bok choy. Or opt for vermicelli noodle bowls, which include grilled pork, beef, chicken and more. (See the menu here.)
Yelp reviewer Kim B. said, "Pho OK is awesome. Their phở is delicious! I've tried one of their noodle dishes before and it was also amazing. I highly recommend this place!"
3. Pho 38 and Noodle House
Highland's Pho 38 and Noodle House, located at 2915 W. 38th Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable Vietnamese restaurant four stars out of 187 reviews.
Noodle dishes include the phở, with options like beef brisket and rare steak, chicken, beef meatballs and shrimp, and the pan-fried egg noodles with choice of shrimp, beef, chicken or vegetables. (See more menu options here.)
Jason H. wrote, "The phở broth is excellent! Also try the house wonton noodle soup. Friendly and efficient, it's my favorite spot in the neighborhood."
4. Tony Pho
Then there's Tony Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant that offers noodles and more in Athmar Park. The low-priced destination at 1002 S. Federal Blvd. has received four stars out of 89 Yelp reviews.
The phở noodle soups come with seafood, dark meat chicken, marinated rare steak, shrimp and meatballs. It also offers rice noodle bowls like grilled shrimp in lemongrass or grilled pork with an egg roll. (See the menu here.)
Yelper Timothy V. wrote, "Cannot say enough good things about this place. Best phở spot in Denver, far as I'm concerned. Definitely give the veggie broth a shot, I'm completely hooked."
