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Chicken Thukpa at SPICE ROOM

Tibetan Noodle Soup for the Soul

Spice Level:
Halal
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SPICE ROOM's Chicken Thukpa is a Himalayan noodle soup with tender chicken in an aromatic ginger-lemongrass broth with Sichuan peppercorns. A warming Himalayan-Tibetan specialty at three Denver locations.

Chicken Thukpa — Quick Facts

Dish
Chicken Thukpa
Origin
Tibet/Nepal
Spice level
Medium (2/5) — customer-adjustable
Diet tags
Halal
Price
$23
Best paired with
Momos, Masala Chai, Garlic Naan
Available at
All 3 SPICE ROOM locations (Highlands, East Colfax, Olde Town Arvada)

About This Dish

Chicken Thukpa is Himalayan comfort in a bowl. Springy noodles and tender chicken in an aromatic broth that's been warming hearts for centuries.

Our broth is slow-simmered with ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and Sichuan peppercorns. Tender chicken and fresh vegetables are added before serving to maintain their texture. Perfect for cold Denver evenings.

Key Ingredients

Wheat Noodles
Chicken
Ginger
Garlic
Lemongrass
Sichuan Pepper
Vegetables
Cilantro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thukpa?

Tibetan/Himalayan noodle soup with wheat noodles, vegetables, and meat in a warming, spiced broth.

Is it spicy?

Mildly (2/5). Warmth from ginger and Sichuan peppercorns rather than chili.

Quick Facts

Price$23
Prep Time20-25 minutes
OriginTibet/Nepal
Spice Level

Pairs Well With

Momos
Masala Chai
Garlic Naan

Ready to Order?

Available at all 3 Denver locations

Why Choose SPICE ROOM

SPICE ROOM is Denver's only halal, scratch-made Indian restaurant with three locations, a 4.9-star rating from 3,400+ reviews, and catering for up to 500 guests. Every dish is prepared fresh daily with house-ground spices imported from India.

Scratch-Made, Never Pre-Made

Every dish is prepared from scratch using spices hand-ground daily in-house — not from pre-made sauces or mixes.

Halal

All meat is halal from trusted suppliers — one of the only Indian restaurants in Denver with this guarantee.

3 Denver Locations

Highlands, Bluebird District, and Olde Town Arvada — always a SPICE ROOM nearby, each with full bar and dine-in.

4.9★ Across 3,400+ Reviews

The highest-rated Indian restaurant in the Denver metro across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.

Catering Up to 500 Guests

Full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties — from 20 to 500+ guests metro-wide.

30+ Vegetarian Dishes

Extensive vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options — plus Indian and Himalayan specialties under one roof.

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West 38th Ave

38th Ave, Denver, Denver, CO 80211
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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East Colfax Ave

3100 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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Ralston Rd

7355 Ralston Rd Unit H, Arvada, CO 80002
11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
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