Ramen in Denver

Ajinoya Ramen

1390 S. Colorado Blvd. East Denver

720--638-8678

Japanese, Ramen, Menu

1 article

Birdhouse

526 Briggs St., Erie Out of Town

303-997-9630

Ramen, Mexican

Corner Ramen & Poke

1629 Bruce Randolph Ave. North Denver

303-292-0250

Ramen

This spot, which opened in north Denver in 2016 (in the former home of Daddy Bruce's Bar-B-Que) is simply furnished. But what it lacks in ambience, it makes up for in quality. The bacon-wrapped mochi appetizer is a must-order, though the poke bowls are the spot's specialty and come with a choice of seven savory sauces.

1 article

Dragonfly Noodle

2014 10th St. Boulder

720-580-1100

Pan-Asian, Ramen, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow

In need of a fresh start after the pandemic, chef Edwin Zoe rebranded his Boulder eatery Chimera as Dragonfly Noodle in 2022, adding a second location on Denver's 16th Street Mall later that year. This sister concept to his casual Chinese restaurant, Zoe Ma Ma, boasts noodle dishes that span Asia, from Japan to Singapore to Vietnam to Taiwan. Zoe's ramen noodles are still made in-house — a real rarity in Colorado — and deeply flavored broths illustrate a dedication to traditional ingredients and methods, with just enough experimentation to set the eatery apart.

6 articles

Dragonfly Noodle

1350 16th Street Mall Downtown Denver

720-543-8000

Pan-Asian, Ramen, Asian, Best Of

In need of a fresh start after the pandemic, chef Edwin Zoe rebranded his Boulder eatery Chimera as Dragonfly Noodle in 2022, adding a second location on Denver's 16th Street Mall later that year. This sister concept to his casual Chinese restaurant, Zoe Ma Ma, boasts noodle dishes that span Asia, from Japan to Singapore to Vietnam to Taiwan. Zoe's ramen noodles are still made in-house — a real rarity in Colorado — and deeply flavored broths illustrate a dedication to traditional ingredients and methods, with just enough experimentation to set the eatery apart.

1 article

Glo Noodle House

4450 W. 38th Ave., Denver Highland/Lower Highland

303-993-4180

Pan-Asian, Ramen

This playful, noodle-centric eatery debuted in 2022 and made a big first impression thanks to its mastery of big flavors, from miso bacon ramen, with a broth that takes 48 hours to prepare, to foie gras with yuzu marmalade. The bar program is Japan-inspired, with Japanese gin, whisky and shochu making appearances, and the bathroom resembles a bodega, complete with bouquets of flowers and Pocky Stick boxes.

Jinya Ramen Bar

1720 Wynkoop St. Downtown Denver

720-826-8262

Ramen

Katsu Ramen

1930 S. Havana St. Aurora

303-751-2222

Japanese, Ramen, Best Of, Readers' Choice

When Katsu Ramen opened in early 2015 in Aurora, it was greeted by long lines of ramen lovers. They found was milky-white tonkotsu ramen, cloudy with pork bones boiled for the better part of a day; sweet, nutty miso ramen; lighter shoyu, with a soy-flavored blend of chicken and pork stock; spicy chicken ramen, with a slick of red-chile oil; and chilled ramen, with a pungent blend of sesame-seed paste and soy sauce. Ramen isn’t the only thing on the menu: Gingery gyoza, katsu curry (fried pork cutlets dipped in sweet brown curry), mirin-marinated beef over rice and green tea ice cream round out the roster. But it’s ramen that steals the show.

9 articles

Kazan Ramen Bistro

3901 Tennyson St. Northwest Denver

720-535-7253

Japanese, Ramen

3 articles

Menya Ramen & Poke

1590 Little Raven St. Downtown Denver

720-696-6769

Japanese, Noodles, Ramen, Menu

4 articles

Nosu Ramen

700 12th St. Golden

720-787-7988

Ramen

Osaka Ramen

2611 Walnut St., Denver Five Points/RiNo

303-955-7938

Ramen, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

Chef/restaurateur Jeff Osaka closed his labor of love, 12@Madison, in 2020, but his deft culinary touches can still be experienced through Osaka Ramen’s tight menu of Japanese small plates, bento boxes and, of course, steamy noodle bowls. Flavorful broths made from pork and chicken — or Thai-style green curry for a meatless option — bob with flourishes of mushrooms, scallions, jiggly eggs and slow-cooked meats. But don’t miss the chilled green beans dashed with sesame, addictive bacon-fried rice and some of the best fried chicken in town.

33 articles

Rakkan Ramen

1650 28th St. Boulder

303-444-0255

Ramen

The Ramen House

2076 S. University Blvd. South Denver

720-696-7847

Ramen, Menu

2 articles

Ramen Star

4044 Tejon St., Denver Berkeley/Sunnyside

303-455-3787

Ramen, Japanese, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Ramen Star opened on a quiet Sunnyside street in 2019 with a couple of secrets hidden inside. First: a high-tech noodle machine that allows the kitchen to turn out springy ramen noodles every day (when most ramen shops purchase pre-made noodles). Second: Its dedication to building layers of flavor in its broths using traditional ingredients and methods. They add up to the best sips and slurps in town.

3 articles

Sera's Ramen Enclave

3472 W. 32nd Ave., Denver Highland/Lower Highland

303-455-2858

Ramen, Asian, Recommended

The closure of Bang! in 2015 left a hole in the hearts of West Highland residents, one that could only be filled with something soulful and sincere. Enter this ramen spot where Japanese noodle soups are made with Vietnamese and Korean influences. An oxtail-based bowl so packed with umami it's called "flavorsome ramen" is only one of the highlights; steamed buns and quail skewers also beckon from the roster of small plates. The smells wafting from the street-facing kitchen may be a little more exotic than those of the previous tenant, but Sera's rises to the challenge of giving comfort to the neighborhood.

8 articles

Sukiya Ramen

7939 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village Southeast Denver Suburbs

303-237-2475

Japanese, Ramen

1 article

Tengu

3053 Brighton Blvd. North Denver

303---749---0109

Japanese, Ramen, Menu

6 articles

Tycoon Ramen & Sushi Bar

338 E. Colfax Ave. Central Denver

Ramen, Sushi

3 articles

Ramen in Denver

Newsletter Sign Up

Enter your name, zip code, and email