Lakewood's Best Vietnamese Restaurant

Somewhere in Lakewood, there’s a broth for every mood, and that’s not a lazy opinion. You can drive from a sleek patio where the short ribs steal the show to a cash-only deli counter where the banh mi is criminally underpriced—both within ten minutes of the 6th Avenue frontage road.

We ate our way through all of it: the charred cabbage at Sap Sua, the unforgettable spring rolls at Pho Southeast, and more variations on beef bones than we can count (and we counted a lot). One thing we learned fast: you don’t need to cross the city line to eat well.

You just need this list.

Com Nha Kitchen & Bar

Highlights
Broth that genuinely delivers
Tender beef skewers, big portions
Pho tacos worth sharing
Northern Viet flavors, authentic
Service that makes you return

You walk into Com Nha Kitchen & Bar and somehow the broth knows you needed it. That first spoonful lands like a warm hand on your shoulder. Genuinely delivers, as promised, no theatrics. The beef skewers arrive tender, charred at the edges, and the portions are almost rude in their generosity. Pho tacos? You’ll order them for the table and then pretend you don’t mind sharing. Northern Vietnamese flavors come through clean and confident. Simple. Honest. The service makes you want to come back, which is dangerous, because you will.

You’ll leave planning your next visit. That’s the trick they’ve pulled.

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Sap Sua

Highlights
Soft egg is a steal
Cardamom shortbread cookies ridiculously good
Shrimp toast absolutely delicious
Charred cabbage and crispy sweetbreads shine
Inventive takes on Vietnamese classics

Sap Sua plays with your expectations, and you let it. The soft egg is a steal, pure velvet on the tongue, and you’ll wonder why you ever ordered anything else. Then you try the cardamom shortbread cookies. Ridiculously good. You’ll apologize to them for doubting. Shrimp toast? Absolutely delicious. Crisp, savory, gone. But the real plot twist is the charred cabbage and crispy sweetbreads. They shine like they’re showing off. Inventive takes on Vietnamese classics, yes, but never precious about it. You’re not just eating here; you’re being gently, deliciously outsmarted.

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Now Phở

Highlights
Best pho broth, hands down
Signature sampler is a winner
Korean short ribs, a must
Clean, bright, attentive service
Sweet brown sugar boba

Now Phở doesn’t mess around. You’ll order the phở, because of course you will, and the broth is the best hands down. Deep, clear, beefy. It’s the kind of sip that makes you close your eyes. The signature sampler? A winner. You get a little of everything, and you’ll want every bite. Korean short ribs crash the party, and they’re a must. Trust that. The space is clean, bright, and the service is attentive without hovering. Sweet brown sugar boba is the right kind of dessert rebellion.

You came for soup. You’ll stay for the short ribs. No regrets.

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New Saigon Bakery and Deli

Highlights
Massive, well-priced pork banh mi
Best banh mi in Denver
Fresh bread, generous fillings
Fast, friendly family service
Perfect fuss-free grab-and-go stop

New Saigon Bakery and Deli is the neighborhood cheat code. You order the massive pork banh mi, and you’ll wonder how they make a profit. Well-priced doesn’t begin to cover it. Fresh bread, crackly and light. Generous fillings, pickled carrots with a proper tang. This is the best banh mi in Denver, and yes, you’ve had the others. Service is fast, friendly, and feels like family. No fuss, no ceremony. Just a perfect grab-and-go stop that you’ll repeat weekly. You’ll try to pace yourself. You won’t. That’s fine. Some things are worth the mess.

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Phở & Bar

Highlights
Customizable pho broths
Vegetarian-friendly flavorful options
Attentive, friendly service
Heated patio seating
Great pre-event location

Phở & Bar is the smart play before you do anything else. You customize your broth, which feels like choosing your own adventure, and then you’re happy. Vegetarian options are actually flavorful. That’s rarer than you’d think. The service is attentive, friendly, and fast. But the real trick? The heated patio. You’ll sit outside without shivering, and you’ll wonder why every place doesn’t do this. Great pre-event location, sure, but you’ll want to linger. Maybe you should. You’ve got time. The soup isn’t going anywhere. You are. Eventually.

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Anise, Modern Vietnamese Eatery | Denver

Highlights
Perfect spot for games
Best Denver food seven years
Quick service, phenomenal spring rolls
Delicious broth, great portions
Famous Vietnamese coffee wins

Anise is the seven-year pro that still shows up. You’ll walk in, grab a seat, and the spring rolls arrive faster than you expect. Phenomenal doesn’t cover the fresh crunch. The broth is delicious, rich without being heavy, and the portions are generous without trying to impress. You’ll order the famous Vietnamese coffee and understand immediately. It’s a good meal, a great spot for games on the screen, and you’ll be in and out or stay long. Your call. You’ve found your new regular haunt. Don’t tell anyone. Or do. They’ll thank you.

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Phở 2 Love Vietnamese Noodles & Grill Restaurant

Highlights
Best broth in Denver
Fresh, crisp ingredients
Generous, filling portions
Fast, friendly service

Phở 2 Love does one thing exceptionally well: broth. You’ll taste it and understand why they’re confident. Best in Denver, and you’ll argue with no one. Ingredients arrive fresh and crisp, the way they should be. Portions are generous, the kind that leaves you full and slightly dazed. Service is fast, friendly, and they’ve got the rhythm down. You’ll order noodles, you’ll be happy, you’ll leave. Then you’ll think about the broth for the next two days. That’s not a complaint. That’s a warning.

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Phở Canyon Point

Highlights
Flavorful pho every time
Amazing, accommodating service
Group-friendly without fuss
Kids love the pork bowl
Generous free wonton extras

Phở Canyon Point is the group project that doesn’t suck. You’ll bring friends, kids, anyone, and everyone leaves happy. The phở is flavorful every single time. Not once. Every time. Service is amazing and accommodating, like they’ve seen it all and still smile. Kids will demolish the pork bowl. You’ll be impressed. But the real trick is the free wonton extras. Generous, unexpected, and borderline addictive. You’ll start planning the next visit before you’ve left. That’s the kind of place this is.

No fuss. Just good bowls.

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Applewood Vietnamese Restaurant

Highlights
Rich, deeply savory pho
Best hot and sour soup
Generous, leftover-worthy portions
Outstanding wings, worth the drive
Warm, family-owned hospitality

Applewood Vietnamese Restaurant is worth the drive. You’ll feel it when you sip the phở. Rich, deeply savory, the kind of broth that sticks to your bones. The hot and sour soup ruins all others. Best you’ve had. Portions are generous enough that you’ll leave with a doggy bag and zero shame. The wings? Outstanding. You’ll crave them at odd hours. Family-owned, and you’ll feel that warmth from the moment you walk in. It’s not trendy. It’s sincere. You’ll come back. You’ll bring friends. You’ll know why.

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Phở 92

Highlights
Polite, prompt, attentive service
Clean, welcoming dining space
Delicious, authentic Vietnamese flavors
Warm, friendly staff demeanor

Phở 92 is the quiet pro. You’ll walk in and notice the clean, welcoming space. Then you’ll notice the service, polite, prompt, attentive. They’re not hovering. They’re just there when you need them. The food is delicious, authentic, no pretension. You’ll order the phở and nod in a way that says, “yes.” The staff is warm, friendly, and they genuinely seem to want you there. That’s rarer than you’d think. You’ll leave full, content, and mildly annoyed you didn’t find this sooner.

You will go back. It’s that simple.

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Phở Golden

Highlights
Broth rivals traditional beef versions
Calm, nature-inspired dining atmosphere
Warm, family-like service throughout
Fast, friendly, and attentive staff
Fresh spring rolls with house peanut sauce

Phở Golden surprises you. The broth rivals traditional beef versions, and you’ll pause, confused, because it’s that good. The dining room is calm, nature-inspired. You’ll actually relax. Service feels like family, warm and unhurried. Fast, friendly, attentive, but you won’t feel rushed. The fresh spring rolls come with house peanut sauce, and you’ll want to bottle it. You’ll dip everything in it. Don’t apologize. Order another roll. This is the kind of place where you sit, sip, and think, okay. I could stay forever. You will. At least until the bowl’s empty.

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Pho Southeast

Highlights
Broth that’s genuinely unforgettable
Service that remembers your order
Spring rolls with perfect crunch
Generous portions, casual comfort
A neighborhood spot worth returning to

Pho Southeast is the neighborhood spot that remembers you. You’ll walk in, and they’ll nod like you’re family. The broth is genuinely unforgettable. Deep, soothing, the kind that heals something small in you. Service remembers your order, which is a superpower. Spring rolls have perfect crunch, and you’ll order a second plate ’cause why not. Portions are generous, casual, comfort in a bowl. You’ll stay longer than planned, and no one will rush you. Worth returning to? The answer is a quiet yes. You’ll already be planning next week’s visit. So will you. That’s the deal.

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