Order off the secret menu at this highly underrated East Colfax noodle spot | Opinion

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we will offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). 

When you step inside Lucky Noodles for the first time, you’ll notice three things simultaneously: the plants that fill the small but welcoming space with verdant, cozy energy; the instantly sweet, friendly vibes coming from owner Ploy Limpapath, who will often greet you from behind the counter; and the intoxicating smell of fresh Thai street food.

Lucky Noodles specializes in just a few dishes — using recipes handed down by Limpapath’s grandmother — and does them incredibly well. If you order strategically, you’ll be able to taste her whole menu after only a few visits. It will be hard to pi...