US Thai Cafe

I've been coming here for nearly 20 years and after stopping by again last week, the food is still absolutely amazing and super flavorful. The pad Thai is some of the best in the metro area and even overheard some other patrons say the same thing when I was there. The heat index is real here as well as most people will be fine with mild+ or medium level spice but hot is a tonsil melter! Try it out next time you're in Edgewater!

Hidden gem of a family run and well crafted Thai dining. We especially love the Drunken Noodles, chicken pot stickers, but haven’t had a meal be a disappointment yet.

Best Thai food I’ve ever had. Will return 10/10 delicious I wish I could’ve ordered the whole menu. Ordered take out, walked into a warm, buzzing restaurant smelling of hot oil. I knew I was in the right place. All the tables were full but it wasn’t chaotic. I felt like I was transported elsewhere. By the time I got home I devoured the appetizer sampler (usually I don’t go for this but it was delicious). The chicken satay was insanely good. The pork shrimp dumplings? My god. The dipping sauce? Good lord. Loved the Rangoon as well. Spring roll was fresh. Pad Thai did not disappoint. One word: authentic… another word: delicious Don’t sleep on this place

WOW! Some of the best thai food I've ever had in Denver. Great spice levels, great flavor, nicely cooked chicken. Egg rolls were perfectly crisp and super yummy. Loved our meal and affordable price!

Hands down the best Thai spot in Denver. Not only is it the only place that when I order Thai hot, I actually get Thai hot that makes me sweat, but they are consistent in flavor. Great price point, great flavor, great service, and great consistency. Can't ask for more.

In short, this is the best Thai food in the Denver area and at an unbeatable price. From appetizers to curries to noodle dishes, everything is top notch, and they certainly bring the heat. Mild plus is recommended to start -- put your pride aside and come back for medium or hot if the dishes are not spicy enough for you (some "medium" dishes are probably spicier than you would get at other restaurants -- a medium papaya salad nearly killed me in a good way). Minimal decor and amenities for the in person dining experience are offset by incredibly fast service (expect long lines on weekends, they are super popular!) and authentic, delicious food.

*Editing my review to say that the current ordering system is very frustrating and takes away from the dining experience. Since they only have one machine to pay, it slows down the entire process and the restaurant is often backlogged with orders and people waiting to pay. Tonight we waited 45 minutes for our food and another 20 minutes to pay the bill. It would be great if the restaurant could invest in a better payment/ordering system.* One of our favorite Thai restaurants in denver! Food is always delicious regardless of whether you dine in or order takeout. I always get the drunken noodles or the pad se ew. As someone with a peanut allergy I appreciate that this place is careful and I have never had an issue with cross contamination. Would definitely recommend checking it out if you are in the area!

Our first visit to this very popular spot located in Edgewater. Area is very trendy with lots of outdoor seating. We ordered the pork egg rolls, which were so freaking good! Also tried the drunken noddles with chicken, pad soy, and Thai fried rice, all with medium spice. Spice level was pretty dang hot but not enough to ruin dinner. One of our guests had HOT spice and it kicked hard. Food was fresh and very tasty. I am not a Thai expert so it was hard to give 5 stars but probably could have been 5. I also prefer to enjoy wine while eating a nice dinner and they do not serve alcohol or allow BYOB. Expect a long wait for food to be served.

Close to authentic Thai. Not like a regular thai place in the US. Their Medium is comparable to hot at most thai places in US, similarly hot is surely beyond thai hot. Street parking Would recommend- Basil fried rice Pineapple Freid rice drunken noodles Pad see Eew green curry Pad thai thai tea Garlic Chicken Egg Rolls Wouldn't recommend chicken satay pork dumpling Crab wontons

Really really good. Need to go back and try a few more things. We got takeout, so I can't comment on service or ambiance. I was really pleased with the pineapple fried rice. I was warned by many people that their spice levels are very very high, so be prepared!

Sadly for me, it seems that US Thai's reputation as the spiciest thai food in the area is coming to an end. The food is still great, and the portions seem bigger than pre-pandemic. The noodles are perfectly thick, and the beef is great quality. My spice loving friend also ordered his dish "thai hot", and thought that the spice level was greatly blown out of proportion by the warning on the menu.

I love this place - it's extremely consistent and the perfect winter meal. Thrilled that it exists on my street because I think we've gotten it every Saturday for the past two months and our frequency is only going to go up as it gets colder. Pad see ew, paneng curry, crab wontons, spring rolls and chicken satay are our regulars with a mild + spice level.

From the outside, it doesn't look too impressive but it does catch your eye because you can smell it as you walk by. The parking lot nearby is very small so we actually park at Sloans Lake and take a stroll around the park and walk over. We came at 8 pm and we thought we would be done by 9pm. We were very wrong. They are super busy from dine in and takeout. It was nonstop until they closed. It took a while for our food to arrive but we were understanding. The food was amazing. I highly recommend ordering the wings. It has some of the best sauce on a wing you can find. Definitely a favorite of mines. The pad Thai, green curry, and pineapple fried rice all had very strong flavorings that hits your taste buds. We got everything in a medium and there was a kick. If you aren't a familiar with Thai Spice, ask before because it can be crazy hot. Very happy that it's a quick five minute walk from Sloans Lake. Great meal after dragon boat practice!

US Thai is our usual go-to for takeout Thai. Depending on the day, we've had to wait an hour plus and then other days, 10-15 minutes. Food is generally consistent in quality which we appreciate greatly. Prices are on par with other places, though you do get a good portion size. Our go to that never disappoints is the Pad See Ew. Not a ton of seating inside, so during the busy times you may end up waiting awhile. They do have high chairs for kids, but no children's menu.

It's been a moment since I've been to US Thai but was in the area and ordered take out with a friend. I know the spicy levels are high so I went with the mild + drunken noodles. First comment was the portion was small in my opinion. For $15 which is on the higher side of take out the take out container was maybe half full. The taste itself was great, loved the smoky flavor from the wok. The heat was hot... I like hot/ spicy and could barely eat more than two bites at a time.

Best in Denver consistently. Pad See Ewe has huge Wok Hei char flavor. Love their Larb, and Green Curry as well.

This is a great and affordable Thai restaurant. We enjoyed everything we ordered. There was only one server working, so service may be slow at times. The dining room was cold and drafty, so keep that in mind when dining in.

5/5: we really enjoyed our meal at US Thai Cafe! There are two seating areas with a central kitchen splitting them. Our waitress was friendly and prompt although she was busy. The pad see ew with beef was very good and portion size was perfect. Penang curry with also a delicious dish with quite a kick (we got the mild + spice level). Definitely recommend!

This is one of my favorite Thai places to eat, but let me warn you. They sure do know how to crank up the heat! I'm used to ordering spicy at other Thai restaurants but here I need to tone it down a bit to medium. I love how fresh it taste and I love the service is always consistently kind. It's a small and humble looking place Which is usually the types of places that make the best food been coming here for a few years now and will continue.

A small little restaurant but super busy for dine in and take out! A friend recommended this restaurant and I'll definitely be back. For starters, the prices of the dishes are so affordable for 2024. I don't have to spend $20 a dish like other Thai restaurants. The plates are decent sized but a little on the smaller size but definitely worth it for $11.25. We got pad see ew and pad Thai. The noodles were cooked to the right consistency. The pad Thai wasn't overly sweet. If you like soup and sour tasting flavors, the Tom yum soup was so perfect. We sat in the back room where it was pretty toasty and stuffy. So if you have any nice places to be later, make sure you have a different pair of clothes or jacket because you're going to smell like noodles.

10/10 thai food! They have great service, good prices, and hefty portions! We typically order three entrees for two people so we can each get a noodle dish with our preferred protein and share a curry. I have loved everything we have tried so far! I have not dined in yet so I am not sure what the ambiance is like but it's convenient for takeout.

I ordered green curry with chicken and pad see ew with tofu to go and was impressed with US Thai Cafe! The prices were reasonable, and while the portions weren't huge for the price, I still feel like the food was a good value. I'm generally tough on Thai food, but I really loved the flavor of both dishes. I usually go with a spice level around a 3 or 4 out of 5, but based on other reviews, I went with mild+ here. And I'm glad I did, because even mild+ had quite a kick!

US Thai knows their spice! The pad thai was generally great, but I had to deduct a star because although the spice level (I got Medium) was great, there wasn't much other flavor. I expect at a Medium that the dish is balanced with the other sweet/salty/sour flavors. Other than that, the proportion of noodle+meat+veggies was good and the chicken and noodles were cooked right. We had our order to-go and I had a longer journey home and it was still delectable when I finally got to it. I will definitely still be back to try their other dishes.

This place rocks. Affordable, delicious, piping hot Thai food. They are always on point, and as a result to their popularity and process - the wait can be upwards of 30/45 minutes for Togo orders. Worth it for sure! Like Chik Fil A they are closed on Sundays. Ps - they make it spicy

A popular take out spot right near edgewater market! I ordered on the phone around 5:30 pm on a weekday and our order took 25 mins to prepare. The food is very affordable for what you get, portions are generous! Ambiance is more of a takeout spot with some plain indoor seating, but the patio dining is very cute. the flavors of the food were good but a little bit on the simpler side. The spice level was good, I thought a medium would be like classic Thai spice but it was still milder than usual. Would probably get a few things hot next time. We got basil fried rice, panang curry, drunken noodles, garlic tofu. Everything was a solid 3.5-4/5 with the basil fried rice closer to a 3/5.

The service was super fast and the food is amazing as always! My favorite Thai place in Denver, it's honestly hard to find good food here so this says a lot lol! Pad see ew is my favorite!

Can't say enough about this spot!! We get this literally once a week! We rotate the crab rangoons, basil fried rice, pad see ew, panang curry and the pad Thai!! I think it's probably the best Thai in Denver! They recently renovated the inside so there's room to sit down but we always order for pickup! They're usually pretty speedy but this place does get pretty poppin on the weekends so keep that in mind!

Unassuming place but incredibly good and great service. Loved the green curry and pad Thai. Super attentive service and quick delivery.

A little perplexed by all the positive reviews of this place. Had a wonderful date night here, but maybe customer service was off that day. We were immediately seated with a rude undertone. Not that anyone is obligated to fake liking their job, but I didn't see one smile across the host or kitchen staff the entire time we were there. My date and I shared Egg Rolls, Pad Thai, and Pineapple Curry. Food was good. I'd potentially come back to experience the spice level other Yelpers keep talking about. Instead of sticking around for dessert because they didn't have mango sticky rice or alcoholic beverages, we went down the street to Joyride. Overall not super interested in coming back again.

My husband and I got takeout from here and shared: - Pad See Ew - Pineapple Curry - Mango Sticky Rice It was all fantastic. I think the Pineapple Curry was my favorite, but you can't go wrong. It was so flavorful. I ordered mild+ which had quite a bit of heat--they don't mess around with heat, so don't order based on typical American spice levels. Their portion sizes are big too. I was stuffed after finishing it all.

Truly the best Thai you'll have in Denver... as long as you do not call in order. Placed order at 7:10 Saturday and they said 35-40 mins( intentionally showed up late because previous order took 20mins after arriving) Upon arrival young host said few minutes, waited 5 and she said it'd be another 10 minutes with a fake young privileged "Sorry" Requested money back and they didn't seem to care. Point being... walk in and order

Used to be one of my absolute favorite spots in Denver area. The food is still unbelievable. But, unfortunately, they've fallen prey to not being able to get food out in a timely way. Showed up last night for dine-in around 6pm. Was seated almost immediately. Ordered quickly. Food was not ready until 7:45pm. While sitting, I counted over 30 carry-out orders being picked up. They're obviously doing gang-buster business because the food is so good, but, would suggest they switch it up. Expand their kitchen area and add a couple kitchen staff. Turn to a deli style ordering. Maybe get a liquor license as 2 hours doesn't seem as long a wait with a beer in hand.

Best crab rangoons I've found in town! They're little pockets of heaven! The Tom Kha soup was delicious, hot, and fragrant! I will definitely be ordering it again! The Massaman Curry is also absolutely delicious! We ordered it without the peanuts, because they don't roast their peanuts. We definitely prefer a roast! But, all around a delicious, hot meal! The service isn't spot on, but the food is! Make sure to order your spice level when ordering your food, because they don't ask you what you prefer! Without ordering what spice level you want, it will come mild... which is also tasty!

I've only gotten takeout from here and the food is amazing! The online ordering can be a little overwhelming - I appreciate the many options they make available though so you can truly customize your meal.

Great food!! We first ate here when the sign advertised it as Thai food, but the chef had not made it to the US. It was scrambled eggs and pancakes. But after that one lunch, we were hooked. Price and quality can not be better. We will be back again and again.

First Thai experience since moving to Denver! The price cannot be beat - super affordable and has me wanting to try things I've never had. The quality, however, can definitely be beat. I had the Pad Kapow it was, well...not Pad Kapow. Typically served with minced vegetables, a flavorful sauce, tons of basil, and ground chicken - this had none of that. It was basically pad thai over rice instead of noodles. I also got the AP Combo which was just ok. The crab wontons were solid, but the pork dumplings left a bit to be desired.

Friendly staff delicious food, very fresh and quick service I love the chicken, curry, meal, and very very delicious

Service was not up to standards. The waitress walked passed us multiple times despite us making an effort to flag her down. The food is definitely not worth it because it lacks flavor. I ordered a Thai Iced Tea and it was very watery and the ratio of milk to tea was off. Lastly, I ordered the Thai Fried Rice with chicken and after my meal I had extremely bad cramps. Please do not go here and take your business somewhere else.

Overpriced for basic Thai. My friend got a stomach ache eating their fried rice. Another friend got charged extra for eggplant and they only gave them a few pieces. Will not return

Today was my second visit to US Thai. On my first visit I had green curry and while it was good, I didn't rush home to write a review. Today I had the Drunken Noodles with beef, medium + and it was outstanding. Not really as hot as I expected so I will probably go for hot next time. Their prices are very reasonable by today's standards and the service was great. I sat outside on the patio in the shade on a beautiful September day, a great relaxing environment. I can't wait to return and sample more of the menu.

Wow to the food is all we can say! My parents have never had Thai food, but I'm glad their first time was here. The food was amazing, and Mild+ was just the amount of spice to put us in the edge without going too far. However, the service was a little slow for a Thursday night, having to wait about 30-40 min for our food to come out. Overall though, the food made up for the slow service.

What can I say I finally been defeated. Never once in my life have I had to throw away my food and go buy another dish because it was extremely hot. Let me tell you right now if you're not used to eating spicy food you better go with mild close or medium plus because anything above that is extremely hot. You have been warned. I should've took the warning from the other guys picture. Hot was absolutely too hot to eat! I gave it to a homeless man but I did ask him if he like hot food and he said yes so hopefully it worked out great. Because the hot here did not work out great for me. After I ordered the mild plus drunken noodles I have to say it was edible and very good actually. The flavor was absolutely amazing and tasted great. I will also have to admit though mild plus was hotter than most Thai hot at other restaurants. I don't know what type of scale these people use for the heat rating but it's hotter than I've ever had. I've eaten Thai food and 28 states in the United States twice outside the country and I've never had Thai food is hot. Once again you've been warned unless you're feeling very daring I would not try the hot. I think a mile plus is the way to go. The people working here are very nice and friendly. They even warned me but I didn't take any consideration the warning. They took very good care of us. I will admit I'm not a fan of to go only I really wish we could've sat down and eat. I will definitely go back to this restaurant when I'm in Denver. If you're in the Denver area and you want to eat some really Thai hot type food this is the place to go.

Used to be good bang-for-the-buck, but they recently hiked the prices drastically. On April 16th, I got my pad thai takeout for $12.21 after tax, the price it's been for the last three years. Yesterday, on May 3rd, the same dish was $16.26 when I got takeout. I grabbed one of the menus to confirm the new price is indeed $14.99 pre-tax now. Quantity and quality did not go up with this increase, however.

I tried US Thai today for the first time. It was great. You don't go there for the atmosphere, that's for sure, but the service and food were great!! I had the Pad Thai with chicken, my husband had the garlic delight, and a friend had the lemongrass soup. We all loved what we had. You can order different spice levels. I went with mild plus. I like spice, but it was a bit hot for my taste. I'd go with mild next time. My husband went with mild plus, and his wasn't as spicy as mine. He'd go with medium next time. I think the spice level may vary within the level, maybe based on the dish, which makes it difficult to know what to recommend.

Great food with great prices. Have been hear about 6 times now and love it every time. Always my weekend go to.

The food is great, with reasonable prices and a no frills dining room. I love the Pad Se Ew with beef.

Oh my godddd this place is so amazing!! The service is SO quick, as in my food has never taken longer than 10 minutes to hit my table! It is also incredibly affordable which is very rare for Thai food in Colorado. And for the price it is absolutely delicious. We got the pork dumplings, Thai tea, pad Thai and mango sticky rice and they were all to die for. Not to mention that we ordered all of our food at 8:40 and it is now 9:00 and we've finished all of it. Definitely worth the try if you're in the Edgewater neighborhood.

Some of the best Thai food in Denver but they don't mess around with spice!! We have come here on 2 separate occasions for good Thai food. We typically walk in and don't have any issues with finding a table. I don't believe they take reservations but they are constantly spitting our Togo orders. The wait staff seat you quickly, provide water, and take your order very promptly. They don't have a ton of seating, but it has never been an issue even during peak dinner hour. We ordered our favorite Thai dishes: thai fried rice, Penang curry, and pad see ew which all did not disappoint. DISCLAIMER ON THE SPICE: We can handle spice but the Medium was too spicy for us. There are 5 levels of spice: mild, mild+, med, hot, thai hot. Medium was almost unbearable for us, so we typically get mild and mild+ but many of you night be able to take the heat!

Best local Thai food in Denver area. I love this place! I really like the pad seiw; which I think I spelled wrong, oops. Anyways, a great wide noodle dish with soy sauce base, egg, Chinese broccoli and choice of meat. I got the chicken, but the beef and shrimp are both good as well. I also like their pork egg rolls, a solid appetizer. The pad Thai is also very good. Btw, the prices are fair, very refreshing.

If someone told me that one of the best thai places would be in Denver, I wouldn't believe them...UNTIL NOW! What a hidden gem this place is. Located near Sloan's Lake, US Thai is serving up some delicious (and spicy) thai food for all to enjoy. During our mid-May Denver vacation, we ordered pad kee mao and pad kapao (takeout, both mild spicy) right before the dinnertime rush. Our order took about 20 minutes to make and the front of house staff was kind and courteous throughout our experience. We took our meal home and the smells throughout the car was making it hard to not pullover to eat! We finally dug into our food and boy was it good. The noodles were cooked perfectly and the flavors were punchy and spot on! The only issue I had was being a bit too ambitious and ordering mild. They take spice SERIOUSLY here...so choose your spice level accordingly. A mild left me panting from the heat (haha). Definitely on the list to come back!

Super spicy! But oh so good. I was excited to try this place after reading all the Yelp reviews. Do note that they close on Mondays, so we had to rearrange some things. I sadly didn't listen to all the reviews praising the spice level here. I figured that was only for the hotter levels, so I opted for the Mild+ thinking surely I could handle that. Oh man I was wrong... We placed our order in person. I got the pad kee mao at Mild+ spice. The area is really nice so we just walked around the surrounding streets. There's a huge park with a lake nearby while you wait. The order took about 30 minutes, then we drove home. The pad kee mao was filled with thick pieces of noodle, and lots of spices. I immediately regretted my decision. It was really flavorful, but the spice made eating very prolonged as I had to keep taking breaks. Found street parking right in front of the restaurant on a Monday evening. I'd definitely come back and get Mild next time.

The food, while requested to be medium heat was not edible!! I grew up in San Diego and enjoy hot food but this was ridiculous! but my chickens did enjoy it but rather expensive chicken food

I'll start by saying we love us thai food. It's our go to place and has the best Thai food we've found. The first time we tried this place we were seated and the waitress didn't greet us for 30 minutes although she had walked by at least a half dozen times. Despite this, the food was great. After this, we decided that takeout is probably the best approach. 80% of the time our food is ready to go at our pickup time. On a few occasions, including today, when we arrived, the restaurant is an absolute nightmare. At least 10 other people waiting for their orders, no employee even is willing to stop and check in with us. Another customer we spoke to, her order was more than a half hour over due. As I'm writing this, we're still waiting for our food. Despite their food being excellent, their inconsistent timing, lack of customer service, and zero acknowledgement when they keep patrons waiting, has negatively impacted our opinion of this establishment.

This is the Thai spot in all of Denver. The first place I went to, and I always come back to get my fix!

Great Food Small Thai shop, but the food is really good. You can't eat inside right now, so plan for takeout. One of my entrée dishes was really on the small side, and another ended up missing. Bummer!!

Good food good price the restaurant a bit small can fit about 9 tables and should be loud when got full house Service is okay not bad

pad thai slamming. haven't. been in since the new ownership. quite awhile. glad to return and see it's just as good as i remember if not better. been coming here for years and glad to return.