112 MARCH 26-APRIL 1, 2026 westword.com WESTWORD | FOOD & DRINK | MUSIC & VENUES | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | SHOPPING & SERVICES | SPORTS & RECREATION | CONTENTS | from options such as Flower Pepper for some seriously authentic Chinese home cooking, Thai Avenue for a variety of Thai dishes, Seoul Kitchen (formerly Goody Monster from the same family) for tasty and generous Korean fare, and Bento-Ria Sushi for Japanese cuisine. Best New Addition to a Food Hall Saigon Noodle Club 5505 West 20th Avenue, Edgewater pkr-denver.com Husband-and-wife team Long Nguyen and Shauna Seaman have been slinging their take on Vietnamese fare in the Mile High since their food truck, Pho King Rapidos, hit the streets in 2020. The business has evolved over the years, and last summer, the couple introduced its new form when they opened Saigon Noodle Club inside Edgewater Public Market. Here, you can get rice noodles in various forms, from pho (both soup and dry-style) and spring rolls to build-your-own bowls, along with hits like salt-and-pepper tofu, dry-rub wings and our favorite N/A beverage, the salty lemon pop made with preserved lemons. Best Banh Mi Golden Banh Mi 2648 South Parker Road, Aurora goldenbanhmi.com Denver’s banh mi scene has grown a lot in recent years, and the addition of new spots has also come with new takes on the be- loved Vietnamese sandwich. Golden Banh Mi, which comes from the same owners as Golden Saigon next door and debuted in 2023, offers some more traditional options such as braised or grilled pork belly and lemongrass tofu, but it isn’t afraid to get creative. Must- trys includes the pho and French dip-inspired spin, and the Korean bulgogi steak and kim- cheese combination. Bonus: Every sandwich here is served on rolls made in-house. Best Vietnamese Delivery Golden Pho & Grill 1036 South Federal Boulevard goldenphogrillco.com Of course we love eating out, and this Fed- eral Boulevard spot also shines in person, but at a time when ordering eats for deliv- ery is so easy, sometimes we just want to enjoy food from a local spot while wearing pajamas and relaxing on the couch. But not all delivery food is equal. Golden Pho & Grill has a wide variety of options that always arrive quickly and smartly packaged to maintain quality, even if your delivery driver takes an unexpected detour. It’s also affordably priced for huge portions, particularly the loaded rice noodle bowls — we always opt for the bun dac biet with grilled beef, pork, chicken, shrimp and excellent eggrolls, plus a boba smoothie to pair it with. Best Pho Pho Hong 375 South Federal Boulevard phohong. mightysites.com Denver doesn’t lack for fi ne pho restau- rants, but Pho Hong — which took over a spot in the Far East Center where a Chinese restaurant was for many years — has a massive menu that ranges from Chinese-embracing barbecue and dim sum to Viet dishes like banh mi, bun bo hue and bun dac biet. But the starring dish is the pho, which has toothy noodles served in a rich, clean broth, with gen- erous portions of meat and vegetables. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the food comes out quick and tastes great, whether you’re eating in or getting it to go. Food & Drink continued from page 110 continued on page 114 ILLUSTRATIONS BY GETT Y IMAGES
