Need something to slurp on? You’ve come to the right place.
I eat soup about 300 days out of the year, rain or shine, in winter or a heatwave. And I’ve tried so many soups!
Here is a guide to my favorite spots to get soups in Denver, Colorado! This list includes soups with AND without noodles.
Take a pick and bon appétit!
Want us to come try your soup? DM us on Instagram or TikTok and let’s get to slurping!
Best Soups in Denver!
#1 O Lien Kitchen
O Lien Kitchen is a Hue restaurant and hands down has the BEST Vietnamese cuisine in the Denver metro area.
They specialize in a variety of dishes, including Pho, Banh Canh, Bun Bo Hue, and Bun Rieu. Each of their broths is so balanced and delicious. You can’t go wrong with any of the options.
Address: 781 S Federal Blvd B, Denver, CO 80219
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@ilovebowljobs Best Bún Bò Huế in Denver! 🍜🤤 #imabowliever O Lien Kitchen not only does phở extremely well, they also have plenty of other noodle soups that you’ll love! ❤️ Check out their bún bò Huế and definitely tell them Alex from @ilovebowljobs sent ya! #denverfoodscene #denverfoodie #denverfood #vietgirl #vietfood #vietnamesefood #bunbohue #búnbòhuế #denverfoodblogger #olienkitchen ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#2 Achar Soup from Nepali Spice (located in Mango House)
I was delighted to discover this amazing dumpling soup from Nepali Spice!
Achar is fermented indian pickles. It has a tangy, salty, and spicy profile, and I LOVE eating it with curries or white rice.
Nepali Spice makes a delicious Achar soup with handmade dumplings. I also heard their Thupka (noodle soup) is good and will have to try it next time.
They are located inside the Mango House refugee community center in their International Food Hall, which has many other hidden gems!
Address: 10180 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010 (enter from behind the building)
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#3 Lao Soup from Woody’s Wings and Things
Woody’s Wings and Things is a Southeast Asian restaurant that serves Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, and Thai food. The decor is not much, slightly outdated, but the prices and massive selection of food are the real treasure here.
While their Hu Tieu and crispy wings are delicious, the standout dish to me was their Lao Soup. It’s a fragrant soup that is tangy yet savory. You can order it with intestines and liver or with pork meat.
Address: 6817 Lowell Blvd, Westminster, CO 80221
@ilovebowljobs DENVER ➡️ Y’all need to try LAO SOUP!🍲🇱🇦 It’s my first time trying Tom Keung Nai and I am hooked. It tastes like Vietnamese tamarind soup (canh chua) except with more flavor and aromatics. The tangy and savory combo is 🤤🤤🤤 You can eat it alone or with rice. Woody’s Wings and Things has a comically massive menu and the prices are outdated so make sure to get prices before you order. We ordered enough food for three people and everything cost $72! I’ll be releasing a part 2 and 3 (bc it was that good!!!!) so stay tuned! 🤗 #laofood #denverrestaurant #denverfood #denverfoodscene #denverfoodie #laosoup #tomkeungnai #denverblogger ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#4 Red Pozole from Adelitas and Green Pozole from La Doña
Adelitas and La Doña are sister restaurants, and they both offer different types of pozole. Both are DELICIOUS!
I’m not sure what their secret is, but they manage to make their pozole super creamy and thick. It’s sooo good. I tell everyone to go here for Pozole.
Visit Adelitas at either their South Broadway or Edgewater Marketplace locations.
#5 RC Green Chile from Cherry Cricket
There are two types of green chile in Denver: the soup slurping and then smothering kind.
Cherry Cricket makes my favorite green chile soup in Denver! It’s peppery, has tender chunks of pork, and reminds me of gumbo.
I typically order a side of Spanish rice to go with my RC Green Chile. I also dunk my tater tots in there if I’m feeling snacky.
And the portion is huge! For $9, you can get a bowl that can be split between two.
Visit Cherry Cricket locations in Cherry Creek, Ballpark, or Littleton.
#6 Clam Chowder from Blue Island Oyster Bar
Blue Oyster Island Bar has THE BEST clam chowder I’ve ever had. It comes with a flavorful hush puppies.
During happy hour, they have a discounted clam chowder with hush puppy deal!
Visit Blue Island Oyster Bar in Cherry Creek or Highlands Ranch.
#7 Award-Winning Ramen from Sushi Kuro
Sushi Kuro is located inside the Clever Girl food hall. They recently introduced their award-winning ramen to their daily menu.
They also offer vegetarian and vegan ramen options and sushi.
#8 Personal Hot Pots from Tasty Pot
We LOVE a good hot pot! Tasty Pot offers personal hot pots so that you don’t have to cook (or share) anything. You can just fully enjoy your meal.
They have a variety of broths and ingredients so that you can truly customize every pot.
They also serve other Taiwanese dishes, boba drinks, and sizzling plates.
Visit them at their two locations in Aurora or LoHi.
#9 Chao Long from Pho Duy
We came for pho but discovered an amazing offal porridge!
Pho Duy‘s chao long (Vietnamese offal porridge) is amazing! The flavor is on point, and it’s SUPER comforting.
We recommend adding bean sprouts and lemon to brighten the dish. It’s also a perfect soup for when you are feeling sick.
Address: 925 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219
@ilovebowljobs Would you try cháo lòng? 🍲 It’s a Vietnamese pork offal porridge/congee made with rice. It’s so comforting to eat and is the perfect hangover and when I’m sick food. What’s in it? Rice, pork broth, intestines, stomach lining, blood cubes and veggies. Head over to @phoduyrestaurant to get some of the best cháo in Denver! Follow @ilovebowljobs for more reviews of things that come in bowls! 🍜 📍925 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219 #ilovebowljobs #chaolong #cháolòng #vietfood #vietnamesecongee #alexeats #alexapproved ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#10 Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) from DaeBak
Army Stew or Budae Jjigae is an amazing Korean stew that is meant to be shared. It’s filled with a broth, kimchi, tofu, dumplings, SPAM, rice cakes, and hot dogs.
At DaeBak, their army stew is made with a rich bone broth that is cooked for hours. It gives their soups depth of flavor. The portions at DaeBak are huge and very comforting to eat around a table with friends.
And did you know that DaeBak translates to excellent?
Address: 2648 S Parker Rd Unit 11, Aurora, CO 80014
@alexgoesglobal Add @daebakauroraco to your list! We’re obsessed with this Korean stew spot! They also own @familykaraoke_aurora and we ended up in this Totoro themed karaoke room! If you’re looking for a fun night out, this is the move! DEFINITELY tell them @alex.goes.global sent ya! 🤗 📍2648 S Parker Rd Unit 11, Aurora, CO 80014 #koreanstew #denverrestaurants #denverfoodscene #denverfood #denverfoodie #daebak #alexeats #alexapproved #alexgoesglobal ♬ original sound – Alex Goes Global
#11 Cacio e Pepe Ramen from Dumplin’
Dumplin’ is a fusion Japanese and Italian restaurant. We were skeptical at first, but Frank Bonnano has proved that he knows his flavor combinations!
The Cacio e Pepe ramen is made with a rich and peppery broth. The noodles are made fresh, and you’ll want to save every last drop.
We also recommend their crudo, caprese salad with soy vinaigrette, and the variety of dumplings they produce. We love ordering their shrimp scampi dumplings with a shot of sake. It’s chef’s kiss!
Address: 3609 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
#12 Birria Ramen from Kike’s Red Tacos
We LOVE the birria ramen at Kike’s Red Tacos!
Kike’s started as a food truck and now has a permanent location in LoHi. You have to order their ramen and taco combo. Dip every taco into their rich broth and prepare to be amazed! It’s so flavorful, and the ramen texture is perfect.
Their sauce bar is also very impressive! I would eat here every day if I could.
Address: 1200 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
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#13 French Onion Soup from Wild Corgi Pub
The French onion soup at Wild Corgi Pub is so good! They also offer excellent pub food in a corgi-themed bar.
Sorry, dogs aren’t allowed since they have a kitchen onsite.
Address: 1223 E 13th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
#14 Braised Beef Noodle Soup from Nana’s Dim Sum (Central Park location)
I am obsessed with braised beef noodle soup. Nana’s Dim Sum handpulls their noodles and serves them in a flavorful broth with veggies and tender slices of braised beef.
I recommend asking for a side of black vinegar to add some acidity to the soup. It’s super comforting and almost tastes like the Din Tai Fung version.
This is my review for the Central Park location only. I tried the noodles at another location, and it was not the same in quality or flavor.
Address: 2005 Clinton St Ste A, Aurora, CO 80010
#15 Matzo Ball Soup from Zaidy’s Deli & Bakery
I always crave Matzo ball soup wherever I go. Zaidy’s Deli and Bakery has an excellent Matzo ball soup that can also be purchased in their deli.
I have fond memories of eating Matzo ball soup with my choir teacher, Matt Gray. He introduced me to so many cultural things and really showed me that the world was much bigger than me. Not sure where he is nowadays, but I hope he is doing well.
Address: 600 S Holly St #114, Denver, CO 80246
#16 Khao Soi and Tom Yum Noodles from Lucky’s Noodles
Ploy relocated her Thai eatery to South Broadway, and we could not be happier!
Her Tom Yum noodle soup is so good! We also love her Khao Soi! She blends her grandma’s recipes to create her own offerings in her cutesy restaurant. We are obsessed with everything at Lucky Noodles!
Address: 12 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80203
@ilovebowljobs DENVER ➡️ Get over to Lucky Noodles for their khao soi and ton yum noodles! 🍜🇹🇭 #imabowliever I feel like I’m transported back to Thailand na. Only thing we were missing were the condiment caddies but everything else hit the spot. Check them out and LMK what y’all think! 💭 @luckynoodlesdenver #tomyum #thaifood #denverfoodscene #denverfood #denverfoodies #denverfoodie #khaosoi #thaimeup #thaicuisine ♬ original sound – I Love Bowl Jobs 🍜
#17 Congee from OneFold
OneFold is a popular Asian fusion brunch spot located downtown. It’s great for many things! One of them is their confit duck congee.
The broth is so comforting and flavorful. We also love their protein bowls with a side of green chile to smother.
Definitely check them out at their locations in LoDo and Capitol Hill.
#18 Chicken Lemon Rice Soup from Chef Zorba’s
The avgolemono from Chef’s Zorba’s is sooo good, refreshing, and comforting.
It’s a lemon soup with chicken and rice. Something I can eat every day, and at any time of the year.
Address: 2626 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
#19 Zuppa Toscana from Olive Garden
There’s just something nostalgic and comforting knowing that Olive Garden will never get rid of their AYCE salad and soup lunch deal. It’s one of my favorite soups, even though it has NO CONNECTION to Italy.
I add 2 lemon wedges to each bowl, and it’s heaven for me.
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To Be Tasted (TBT) List
Here are soups that we have yet to fall in love with. Gotta try them out eventually!
- Aloy Modern Thai
- Brasserie Brixton – French Onion Soup
- Chop Shop – 72-Hour Onion Bliss for only $6!
- Corner Ramen
- Daughter Thai – Khao Soi
- Domo Japanese Cuisine
- Farmhouse Thai – Khao Soi
- Glo Noodle House
- J’s Noodles
- Jack’s On Pearl – French Onion Soup
- Jaya’s – Singapore Curry Laksa
- Jimmy’s Jersey Street Cafe – Tomato Basil Soup
- Katsu Ramen
- La Diabla – for Pozole
- Linglon
- Mikaku Ramen
- Neko Ramen and Rice
- One More Noodle
- Paik’s Noodle
- Tarascos Mexican Restaurant – Sopa Tarasca
- Tokio – Handmade ramen noodles
- Ramen Star
- Saigon Bowl
- Star Kitchen
- Sukiya Ramen
- Suflower Asian Cafe
- Sherpa House or Nepali Spice – Thupka
- Rosenberg’s Bagels -Matzo Ball Soup
- Silla BBQ – Multiple soups!!!
- Taste of Thailand – Flu Shot Soup
- Taw Win
- Tofu Story – Soon Du Boo (tofu soup)
- Uncle’s Ramen
- Volcano Tea House
- Yu’s Noodle House
Got any soups we need to try? DM us on Instagram or TikTok and let’s make it happen!
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