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Dragonfly Noodle

3.7 (50 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 7:30 pm

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Butter Maine lobster tail miso ramen
Adam Y.

Heard about the Maine lobster ramen from Chimera in Boulder long ago, but could not convince myself to drive all the way to Boulder just for a bowl of ramen. Glad they offered it at the Dragonfly Noodle in Denver (the Boulder Chimera also has since changed its name to Dragonfly Noodle). As more sections of the 16th Street was completed, could not wait to venture there to try this out. The restaurant's setting was casual and more spacious than I expected, customers ordered from the menu on the big screen TV and paid for the order before being seated. They had a variety of ramen, pho, udon, Taiwanese style bao, poke and small plates. For me, I was determined to try the lobster ramen. The portion of lobster tail was not small. The lobster meat was buttery, flavorful and succulent. Compared to other ramen shops, the freshly made (they made their ramen in-house) ramen was the less commonly seen Hirauchimen. The noodle was chewy, filling and springy. The miso bonito broth was savory, smoky, well balanced but not heavy, and brought out sweet and delicate flavor of the lobster with a hint of spiciness. Overall very satisfying. Dragonfly Noodle is near Market and 16th Street.

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The restaurant has great customer service and even better food. I think they even make their noodles in store. Definitely give them a try if you're in the area.

Lunch with my guys!
Erin C.

Amazing food and service! Yummiest tonkotsu ramen yet...and the soft boiled egg was perfection!! We also tried the pork belly bao which did not disappoint!! Looking forward to our next visit!!

Michael F.

Hidden behind all the construction, this is a pretty good ramen / noodle house. It has a somewhat unique ordering process, where you order up from QSR style, then they seat you. The Black Tonkotsu was great with the smoked pork belly and black garlic oil - maybe a little overboard with the fried crispy garlic on top. You can get single bao buns too, and the duck bao was crushed. The inside is pretty basic and quiet, but is a good option when down town for lunch.

Brisket pho and Tonkatsu Ramen
Nants F.

Had lunch here today. Both my husband and I liked it a lot. We live a few blocks away so we will be regulars! I had brisket pho and he had black tonkatsu ramen. We enjoyed a pork bao as well.

Miso happy with chili oil on side
Tiffany A.

Came again for another bowl of ramen, this time got the black Tonkotsu - Cherrywood smoked pork belly, black garlic oil, fried shallot, spicy sprouts, cloud ear mushroom, scallion, tonkotsu broth. It was flavorful and definitely garlic/umami forward. The crispy shallots were delightful. I've had two bowls at this place now and the noodles are definitely on the al dente side. Nice spot for a relatively quick lunch (order and pay at the counter and they bring food out within a few minutes).

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Emily C.

2.5/5 I ordered the lobster roll bao ($8) and spicy tuna poké ($12) for dine-in. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you at your table. The food was ready very quickly. The lobster roll bao was a splurge for me and I was beyond excited to try it; unfortunately, while the bun itself was good and the lobster had nice flavor, the meat was pretty chewy. 3.5/5 The spicy tuna poké was a big miss for me. The tuna was beyond salty and the bowl had way too much aioli for my liking. Between the saltiness and the mayo-heavy flavor, I found this difficult to eat. After an internal debate of whether or not to say anything, I decided to let my server know, and no part of the situation was remedied. I only ate a few bites of the bowl before deciding to quit while I was ahead. 1.5/5 I value supporting small businesses, but for $24+ after the included 15% tip, I found myself wishing I went to a chain instead for half the price, where I could have enjoyed what I paid for. Given the awesome reviews, I am hoping I just hit Dragonfly Noodle on a bad day and/or ordered poorly, but I don't see myself coming back.

Pork Belly Bao
Camille L.

The bun itself was very dry and lacked flavor. The meat was very dry and sliced way too thin on both the ramen and bun. I don't feel like the price matched the quality. The service was great and super kind staff.

Black Tonkotsu (added a soft egg)
Laura M.

I finally ordered takeout ramen from here last week, after walking by this place for months. The online ordering is pretty easy, I ordered the Black Tonkotsu, and added in a soft egg. The order was ready ahead of the time that they quoted me (5 min early), and the woman that packaged up my order and handed it to me was super friendly. Onto the ramen - it was ok - with generous portions of cherrywood smoked pork belly and noodles. It also had black garlic oil, fried shallots, spicy sprouts, mushrooms and scallions. The tonkotsu broth was a bit on salty side, and wasn't as dynamic/flavorful as I was expecting. Overall, it was good, but not a standout by any means. I'm glad that I finally tried it, but not sure that I'll be back.

Black Tonkatsu. Very flavorful.
J Z.

Best ramen I've ever had (black Tonkatsu) but it took forever! I was there for lunch and it was busy but not "30 minute wait for ramen" busy...

Countertop in the main dinning area...
Michael J.

The food is excellent and the atmosphere is on point. This Michelin star Chef had done a great job on recovering his business after dealing Covid-19 pandemic and it's affects on his business.

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Amazing food and great service. Terrific spot for a family lunch. (Yelp wants me to write more characters.)

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Absolute beautiful. Host was fantastic and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back!!

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This place has really good food and excellent service. I had the Yaki udon and it was great. I highly recommend it!

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Uncle - Duck Ramen

Uncle

4.1(1.6k reviews)
1.2 mi•Northwest, Highland
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"I waited all summer for this. It's so good, it's the best ramen I've ever had and I love coming…read morehere. I ask weekly if we can come. It's a very good place and I think a lot of people would like it. I'm not kidding, it's so good". - our 8 year old daughter Photo of her making sure she gets every last drop!

Stop the clocks, sound the horns and release the hounds, a truly worthy restaurant was discovered…read morein Denver that should be celebrated. Uncle is a small, Asian fusion shrine that one should place on your must visit list. In the Northwest area of Denver, Uncle has limited seating and a show if you sit at the bar. Reservations are strongly suggested and well worth the wait. Crazy combinations, flavor bombs throughout and a culinary delight you won't regret. Tonight, we sat at the bar and watched the magic happen. These guys are cranking out amazing and delectable treats you won't forget. The Uncle salad was a great starter with charred cabbage, lemongrass, mint, cilantro, arugula, and peanuts lightly coated in a Thai coconut dressing. A slight burn only leaving you to crave just one more bite, ha! The fried soft shell crab in a bao bun with green papayo slaw, coconut mayo and cilantro nam prik was sweet, perfect crunch and memorable. Two for two with one dish left. The cold spicy sesame noodles with seasoned chicken, granny Smith apple slivers, arugula, cashews and nanami togorashi, a perfect closing dish for an exceptional meal. The service, food quality, flavors and preformance from the bar seats were second to none. The concept, portion size, flavor and cost were a real treat in the big city food scene of Denver. If you haven't been here yet, get to the internet and book a table, I promise you won't regret it. To the staff, chefs, and all members of Uncle, thank you for a surprising and incredibly great meal, we will return on our future trips to Denver.

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Neko Ramen & Rice

Neko Ramen & Rice

4.5(218 reviews)
3.5 mi•Park Hill, Northeast
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This continues to be one of my favorite ramen spots. We stopped in today while running errands in…read morethe area. We tried the gyoza on this visit. They were fried a little crispier than what I usually see. I thought they were tasty. The dipping sauce was excellent. Spicy Beef Noodles was a new menu item and I tried it. I quite enjoyed the dish. It was very flavorful with a soft-boiled egg (I added a second one), corn, scallions, sesame seeds, fried onions, and spiced beef. The presentation of the dish was beautiful and colorful with a section for each component on top of the noodles, surrounding the eggs. The items blended nicely as I mixed them together. A very satisfactory version of this dish. The ground beef really mixed the meat flavor throughout the dish and was much easier to eat than the usual chunks of beef. My girlfriend tried the Creamy Vegan Ramen with chili oil, butter corn, baby spinach, bean sprouts, fried onions, and scallions. It came with a vegan "meat" and broth. It was reasonably spicy, but she felt it was under seasoned. A new addition was a couple of large computer screens on which to order and pay. These provided large pictures of each dish and were easy to use. The staff remained their usual helpful and friendly selves.

Neko Ramen and Rice was definitely worth the drive up to Denver! When I first walked in, I was…read moreimmediately happy to see the cat and neon lofi aesthetic they had going on. Ordering was a bit confusing at first. When you order, you have to use a kiosk to choose what you want, which is the easy part. They have a lot of choices all categorized in an easy-to-read format. The confusing part is making sure you pick a table number and noting it on the kiosk at the last stage of ordering before you pay. The food was delivered quickly and it was delicious! I had the Vegan Ramen with the black garlic broth and it was a tasty combination. The gyoza was also fairly good as well. I was happy to visit for my birthday and look forward to visiting this place again!

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Neko Ramen & Rice - Interior

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Thryv - Breakfast Roll

Thryv

4.2(896 reviews)
0.9 mi•Northwest, Highland
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If you're looking for a dining experience that perfectly balances a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere…read morewith an effortlessly cool vibe, this sushi spot absolutely delivers. The staff were incredibly attentive, welcoming. The menu is quite extensive and they have other food apart from Japanese, such as Chinese inspired dumplings and fried rice. The food itself was quite good. The plating was absolutely stunning. Definitely one of those sushi places that has more sauce on everything but if you enjoy that type of sushi then you're in for a treat!

This is a Japanese restaurant that's occasionally on our rotation for casual date night…read more That said, it's doesn't really have a proper izakaya vibe and a little bit more upscale. The ramen is really good. The nigiri is also pretty good. The rolls are usually a let down for us unfortunately. That said, the happy hour menu is a good deal for a hang out, especially in large group, and the brunch menu is pretty nice. In my opinion, Mizu was probably one of the better Japanese options back in the day. However, with so many other good spots now, especially with Kawa Ni close by with a better izakaya hang out spot, it's not as attractive of an option, especially given the higher price. It really is not a restaurant that specializes in any particular food, but is certainly a crowd pleaser if you have people that want different things.

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Thryv - Interior

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Crispy Spicy Tuna

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Sera's Ramen Enclave

Sera's Ramen Enclave

4.3(433 reviews)
2.1 mi•Highland, Northwest
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One of the first ramen places I went to when I first came here to Denver 5 years ago. The idea of…read moreramen-Vietnamese flavor combo was fascinating, and Sera's Ramen Enclave did not dissapoint. I've tried all the ramen on their menu and everyone is super tasty. Some highlights: The Flavorsome, their signature, is so good. Rich and beefy with tender oxtail. Get it with the chili paste (which is properly spicy) for a good kick. The Saigon Curry is nice and cozy, perfect for a winter day. It also happens to taste exactly like the Vietnamese style curry I enjoyed when I was younger. The remaining options are nothing to scoff at either. Both the Pork Belly (tonkotsu style) and the Dashi are more traditional, but tasty nonetheless.

5 stars across the board…read more We were literally at Stella next door the night before and I heard there was gonna be cold rain the next day. So we decided to get a hot bowl of ramen to clear ourselves right up. I have to admit while we have had pretty good ramen in Colorado nothing has blown us away. This place did just that. If you are looking for the most authentic bowl of ramen anywhere within a 20-30 Radius of Denver this is your spot. I got the sesame pork belly ramen bowl and my wife the chicken dashi and both were spectacular. I know this sounds like a lot of exaggerating but no notes. Seriously ZERO! Take all my money whoever you are, Sera! PS I'm very impressed the other reviewers had enough self control to take pictures before they ate. Our food didn't stand a chance.

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Sera's Ramen Enclave - Vibe

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Sera's Ramen Enclave - Pork Belly Bao Buns

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Katsu Ramen - Tempura Shrimp Onigiri

Katsu Ramen

4.0(974 reviews)
8.5 mi
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This place was jam packed with several people waiting to be seated when we arrived and several more…read morethat came in behind us. That's usually a good sign. It was! We didn't wait long, less that 30 minutes and it was worth every second. I got the black garlic tonkotsu that was some of the best I've had in some time and an order of Karaage and pork gyoza. The Karaage was fantastic but the gyoza was lacking, falling apart at the seam upon contact with the chop sticks making then very hard to eat. Flavor was ok, not the best gyoza I've had by far. The interior was well decorated with a bustling high energy atmosphere. Service was good with friendly wait staff. Upon entry you sign in on a touch pad to secure your place in line and when your number is up you get a confirmation text. When seated you are given a check sheet with entree and other dining options to check off with the provided table pencils. A server comes by to collect the sheet verifing your chosen options and then fairly quickly your meal arrives. Parking here is a joke, especially in peak business hours. Get an Uber or Lyft would be my recommendation. Overall the Ramen was so good any negatives fall to the way side and if I lived in Denver this would be in heavy rotation routine wise.

Black garlic tonkotsu ramen 9.5/10 - my favorite dish today. Full bodied broth that's creamy and…read morebold. Mixed some of the spicy paste and that elevated the dish to another level. Good amount of noodles and slices of pork with this bowl. Grilled salmon onigiri 9/10 - big portions filled with fish and the kids loved them so much they got another. Shoyu ramen 8.5/10 - light soy based broth without the saltiness. Nice profile and umami flavor. Chicken katsu don 7.5/10 - I didn't hate it but didn't love it. Giant bowl filled with rice, egg with chicken. Teriyaki spam onigiri - 7/10 decent, filled with a few bites of Spam.

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Katsu Ramen - Katsu Curry Rice Bowl

Katsu Curry Rice Bowl

Katsu Ramen - Main entrance

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