Creamy miso, floral tomato, umami garlic, perfect noods and assertive spices. Tantalizing delicious experience . Efficient service. Clean digs. Great prices. I forgot my phone and they knew exactly where it was and were friendly when I came back to pick it up. This place is a must. Get your @$$ here! read more

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I could say one of the best ramen places to me. The ramen soup its self id so creamy and just perfect also got ongri i think thats what its called. Good portion size of the ramen. Great service. Staff if super nice and attentive Great space. Not very big and gets super busy. Definitely worth it and read more

Authentic ramen spot in aurora. Wide variety of options, including one of my favorites - tuna poke bowl ;) Friendly and helpful service. read more

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Just happend that the evening we visited, it was cool and raining. Perfectd for some ramen. It was first time visiting here. I did notice the fake ramen displays ( there's gotta be a name for this art) while passing by. Finally made a trip. First impression was good. The restaurant had the menu on the table with glass top on it. Also got another smaller one and a piece of paper with pencils on the side. He took the drink order and also instructioned us to mark on the paper on what we wanted and when were were ready, press the buzzer. There were many choices and had a hard time choosing what we wanted. I wanted ramen for sure and also wanted some appetizer but opted for a dragon roll. My black garlic tonkotsu ramen was very rich cloudy broth, perfect to warm up, and it was delicious. Just the right amount of noodles and plenty of chatsu to go with. I have just scrached the surface as I write this review. There are so many options and choices that I failed to comprehend. I wish our waiter suggested some alternate options which we would have appreciated like the combo meal and also happy hour drink options. Will be back to full fill the ramen quest! read more

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Came to try the ramen and, honestly, it was just okay. The ramen was missing a bit of flavor and came across as way too bland for my taste. On the bright side, the service was quick, which I really appreciated. I also thought the buzzer system was a very unique touch--it made it easy to get help whenever we needed it without having to flag someone down. The restaurant is located in a shopping center, which makes it convenient if you're already in the area. The vibe was cool and a lot of people where there, meaning that they have a good following read more

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I ordered the kimchi spam and butter garlic salmon onigiri as well as the curry ramen. Everything was absolutely mouthwatering and the chicken in the ramen was very tender and flavorful. Portion sizes were great and the meal was very satisfying at a reasonable price. We received quick service. The check box menu to order and button to press for service was very convenient. read more

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A little underwhelmed. The ramen was not as flavorful or satisfying as I would have wanted. The prices were actually reasonable. I will try the tonkotsu next time to see if I like it better. The menu is robust eith a variety of options and the staff eas very friendly. Overall it was a bit loud in there but still worth a try! read more

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Friendly staff. Clean interior. Good food selection and quality. Met friends to get ramen in a cold night and we ended up trying several non-ramen dishes as well. The ramen itself was very tasty, but the pork katsu dan I had was a bit bland and I wish the katsu would have retained some of the crispiness. All staff members were super friendly and attentive. They give you two buttons to quickly notify staff if you need anything, which is a smart addition. read more

Katsu Ramen - Pork katsu Dan - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I came here on a weekday for their lunch specials. We got 2 lunch specials one with 2 regular rolls and another special with tonkatsu ramen and fried rice. The ramen/rice special also came with gyoza and miso soup so it was all well worth the money. The staff were friendly and attentive. The service was quick. I enjoyed the California roll and thought the tuna roll was just okay. The tonkatsu ramen was a big serving and it had good flavor and portions (noodles, meat). The fried rice was a little too salty for my liking but it still had good flavor. Overall it was a nice experience. Quick service. Good prices and good food. read more

Katsu Ramen - Lunch special feat 2 regular rolls and tonkatsu ramen. - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

We have eaten here more than a dozen times over the years. My wife says this is definitely her favorite Ramen in the Denver area. We love the handmade bowls. The Ramen is always delicious with very tender pork and lots of interesting veggies. Service was fine although we were going to take a little bit of our leftovers home and the bowl got whisked away before that could happen. The space has expanded considerably. It used to be very intimate, but now there's plenty of room for everybody to sit at least during noon. read more

KATSU RAMEN Have always ate around Havanas Little "K-Town" but have never tried Katsu Ramen until a couple weeks ago and were not dissapointed at all and have actually been coming regularly. The restaurant is small and pretty busy throughout the day but we never had to worry about getting seated, filled with lots of anime knick knacks and even mangas for you to read (Yes my otakus rush there right now haha) Service has always been good with being seated right away as well as getting our orders in and drinks come pretty quickly. The staff is always fast paced in a good way, we always get checked in, asked for refills, and get our check/ togo boxes in a timely manner, nothing over the top too which I like. Only thing Ive noticed is that we dont really get our meals out at the same time and have to wait a bit in between which is not really a big deal. We Always Order "Katsu Don" 3/5 HUGE PORTION and great flavors, wish it wasnt so drenched all the time but no worries "Nigiri Assortment" 5/5 Awesome price for nigiris and rolls, we love the shrimp tempura rolls! "Tonkatsu/Black Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen" 4/5Great flavors especially the broth, nothing over the top but super decent ramen! "Beef Curry" 3/5 Was decent, wouldnt really order again though. Katsu Ramen was great and will definetely be our to-go place for some quick nigiris and ramen with great fast service and great pricing with awesome japanese ambience!!! read more

Love this place! Workers are friendly and the place is clean. The black garlic tonkatsu ramen is delicious and so comforting! Perfectly balanced without being too salty. Personally, you could skip the onigiri. The rice to filling ratio was subpar. Overall, I'd definitely come back for any of their lunch specials or ramen! read more

Katsu Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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It was a cold Friday night and for dinner we decided ramen. Something to warm us up. It was delicious black garlic, spicy chicken and soyu all delicious. Love their chili paste or oil. Nice creamy hint of sweet soup base. Definitely big portions worth the money. My daughter also got the tuna norgi it was huge and pork gyoza ad an app. Service was great it was a little wait but not long so we went next door to snowl for boba. Great ambience. Definitely will return for the great food and service read more

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Food is delicious and comes out so fast! I had the black garlic tonkotsu but I would probably just stick to the regular tonkotsu next time. The caterpillar roll was my favorite, and it hit the spot for all 3 of us. Their lunch specials look like a great deal too. read more

Katsu Ramen is always so yummy, probably some of the best ramen in CO I've tried. Service is fast and easy with the call buttons on each table. The vibe is very desirable for people who like anime, but you don't have to be a fan to recognize good food! read more

Katsu Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Not much has changed over the last 7-8 years except one notable item. What was opened as a cozy izakaya turned into a full blown restaurant many years later. They definitely needed the space! Food is still delicious but I noticed on my last trip my narutomaki was missing. I usually grab a shoyu ramen and an onigiri. Hope they throw it in next time or even my beloved kamaboko! We were immediately greeted at the door and ended with a fond farewell from multiple people. The place feels like a giant izakaya by Japan's standards. Parking is a bit impossible too so definitely plan your trip. Everyone here is nice, super fast and down the earth. Highly recommend coming and enjoying the new menu as well! read more

This a great Ramen Restaurant. I ordered the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, the flavor and portion size was outstanding. The service was impeccable, three different employees came by to make sure I had everything I needed. The prices at this restaurant are very affordable. I will definitely dine here again. read more

Katsu Ramen - Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

I've been waiting to try Katsu ramen for a long time and here I am. I ordered two of their popular ramen bowls, the Shoyu ramen and the Tonkosu ramen, both were 3/10 The slices of pork were hard to chew on, it was way too greasy that I couldn't even taste the broth. The flavors were just bland, no bok chow or whatsoever in our bowls at all. The onigiris were tasty but fell apart and all over the table at the first bite. No good! No good! I wasn't impressed at all, and based on the previous reviews, my expectations were high and I didn't enjoyed that much. The place was clean and the waitress was friendly that's the only reason why I give them 2 stars. read more

In an evolving ramen scene in Denver, Katsu has its place. It's prices are competitive and it's popular among locals with fast service and quick turn around. They have a pretty extensive menu. I've had their tonkatsu several times to fill my cravings but it's average at best. It's very similar to the milky broth that's typical in American/Japanese ramen shops in the US. It's typically less hearty and rich than the tonkotsu broths you see in Japan or even places like California or New York with big Japanese population. I feel many broths here in Denver almost have this milky or cream element which is not authentic. Noodles are similar to most places, lack of bouncy and chew (could be lack of sodium and bicarb that's required in many ramen noodles). However I do like their currys and onigiri. It makes a quick lunch and fills you up. Overall it's average and you can find better read more

Sometimes you just need a comfort meal of Ramen after a long day at work and a chilly night. This place is recommended to me and I'm pretty glad they did. The service was a bit slow, but they were also really busy. I decided on the peach Soju and the spicy chicken Ramen. They sold you was good, but it could've been better. Had it have been a little bit more tart. The Ramen was really good. There was a lot of big bold flavors, but also I feel as though it could've been a little bit more on the savory side seeing as it was a little on the sweet side. The spice was nice. I wouldn't have mind something a little bit more puncher though, personal preference. I could see myself going back read more

Katsu Ramen - Spicy Chicken (Tan Tan Ramen) - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Ramen had no flavor and everything else tasted like it was microwaved. Service was OK but very rushed.

Decent size portions and such comforting food. Love that's it's the type of restaurant that has buttons to ask for the waiter. read more

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I've never really been into curry. Every time I tried it before, it just didn't hit the mark. That changed when I discovered Japanese curry, and Katsu Ramen reminded me exactly why I've grown to love it. The Katsu Curry is the real standout. The sauce is rich and flavorful with just the right amount of spice, and it comes with a generous portion of rice. You can choose between chicken or pork katsu. I went with the chicken, and even though it's made with chicken breast, it was juicy, crispy, and perfectly cooked. We also tried the onigiri (tuna mayo and BBQ beef), which were both delicious, and the gyoza, which was fresh, pan-seared, and full of flavor. Everything tasted homemade and came out hot. We did try the Tonkotsu Ramen too. It was solid and clearly made with care, but it's the curry that really stole the show for us. The restaurant is small, but the staff is friendly and incredibly attentive. The food came out fast, and we were in and out in under an hour. We've already been back twice within one week, which probably says more than anything else. If you haven't tried Japanese curry before, this is the place to start. read more

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I absolutely love coming to this place. It is so good. The Ramen is just always on point and definitely exactly what I need every single time I go it's so flavorful , the chili that they give you on the side of the bowl is not too spicy definitely not sweet. It's just such a good flavor enhancer. We left very very full and very, very satisfied. They have an interesting way. They do things there with these little buttons on the side of the table for service or water and you just kind of press them and they're on their way. I think it's very cool and innovative everyone that came to our table was very nice and I just wanna try everything on their menu. It is so so good. It was pretty full for a Saturday night, but I didn't have to wait too long for my food at all. We got set right away and serviced right away and everything went way smoothly and I'm definitely coming back and I recommend everybody to try !! read more

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We arrived for dinner and were seated immediately. Our drink order was taken just a few minutes after sitting down, then we perused the menu to place our order. We ordered the Edamame, Grilled Salmon Onigiri, Spicy Chicken Ramen, Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, and the Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen. The food came out quickly. The smell alone had me sold. The food was just as delicious as it smelled. The restaurant has a relaxed and casual ambiance. The staff were super attentive. Highly recommend! read more

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This place was a genuine surprise. I wasn't expecting much from a strip mall ramen spot, but it exceeded my expectations. I had the Japanese curry here, not ramen, and it immediately brought me back to Japan. That same crispy katsu with the rich, slightly sweet curry that you get all over Tokyo. The flavors were spot on, and for the price point, it was impressive. Most everyone else at the table went with poke bowls. No complaints there either, and telling sign - no leftovers. When a table clears their plates, that's usually a good indicator that the kitchen is doing its job. What sealed the deal was that we got seated quickly. No waiting around for 45 minutes like some of these trendy spots that think a line out the door means quality. Sometimes you want good, affordable food without the hassle. Was a surprise, and it was good - worth it. After eating all over Japan, I can say this place holds its own for a Denver suburb spot. I'll be back to try their actual ramen next time. read more

Amazing food, authentic and fresh! We tried the Sushi, ramen and rice bowl combo's. Large portions! read more

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Huge fan of the Ramen and Poke Bowls! Today I tried the new sushi and LTFO, its so good! Great prices, affordable for high quality sushi! Just go! read more

went for the lunch special and was so pleased. We ordered two types of Ramen, the goyza, fried rice and Katsu bowl. I thought the vegetarian Ramen was the best I've ever had. Your service was great and they ended up with a whole other meal to take home. read more

So worth the drive if you aren't close but they are in a good location- Easy to get to FAST! Lol and slurp to your hearts content AndYou are In a State of Peaceful Happiness Smiley Face emoji! THANKS!!! read more

Busy on a Sunday night usually bodes well. We were seated right away and shown two little buzzer devices that had 6 total buttons that we could press for service, hot chili oil, water, etc., which I hadn't seen before but thought was pretty cool. The menus are all underneath the clear table top so no need for paper menus or QR codes (also smart). I usually go for a spicy ramen, but the only spicy one on the menu was chicken and I usually prefer pork, so I just got the tonkatsu with pork. It definitely needed spice so we buzzed for chili oil, but had to buzz it 3 times for anyone to come by. Once I added the chili oil to mine it was a LOT better. Without it, a little too bland for my liking. The rest of the service was otherwise relatively quick and prices were reasonable here, with easy parking too (though a surprisingly busy parking lot!) read more

Katsu Ramen - Tonkatsu - needed a little more heat and umami. - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Delicious!!! I ordered combo . Tonkotsu Ramen, gyoza and fried rice . I also ordered 3 pcs of Ikura ( salmon roe ) Everything was great . I will definitely come back read more

I think it is telling when you go on a Monday night and this place is pretty full. The tonkotsu shoyu ramen was delicious. I will be back for sure. A lunch deal is in my future! read more

Katsu Ramen - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Came in with my family on a Saturday evening. The place wasn't too busy, we were able to be seated right away. It was modern vibes with a sushi bar in the front. Our waiter was not the most friendly. We ordered the black garlic ramen which was tasty, solid 7/10. Also ordered the chicken katsu don, was not tasty, a 5/10. Overall it was an okay experience. read more

WOW! This could certainly be the best ramen I've had in the Denver area...and I ordered takeout! I had the Black Garlic Tonkotsu and Japanese Dumplings - both were incredibly flavorful, hot, and well-prepared! The staff went above and beyond by including gluten-free soy sauce for the dumplings. I can't wait to dine-in at this place - what a gem!! read more

I just adore this place. Nothing better than a hot bowl of ramen on a cold day! I've brought people here and they all remarked that they'd forgotten how good it was. They stay busy for a reason, so be prepared to wait on the weekends - worth it! read more

Fast delicious and chill! Love the ramen, pork katsu and the poke bowls- everything is fresh and tasty! read more

Katsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

This is my favorite Ramen shop in South East Denver. I crave the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen with egg noodles. I eat here at least once a week in the cold months. The service is polite, prompt and quick. The ambiance is cool, wish they would add more Japanese kitsch and anime ephemera. I have also tried NOMI which is close by and decent but Katsu is the king on this side of town. Love it. You will too. read more

Having just returned from a second trip to Japan, getting as close as possible to some authentic food in Colorado was satisfied by Katsu Ramen. Came in about an hour before closing on a Wednesday night and promptly seated. We marked the piece of paper and then used the call buttons for service. Food was good - got a spam teriyaki onigiri, two ramens and gyoza. Shared a large beer and some cold sake - whatever I chose was pretty gross, so I'll need to make sure not to get that next time. Overall great experience and hope to be back soon to try more food! read more

Katsu Ramen - Spam teriyaki onigiri - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Katsu Ramen is an excellent Japanese casual eatery with no frills but the food is delicious and you get bang for your buck! We started off with two onigiri - Salmon with garlic soy butter and Miso butter. They are seasoned generously with furikake and the protein is minced inside so it is easily missed. They are good onigiri and definitely filling. Next up was the Black Garlic tonkatsu. The garlic flavor is strong with a ton of noodles and decent sized pork belly pieces. The egg is not soft boiled at all, it is a full on hard boiled soy egg. I appreciated that there was a Naruto slice as that is my favorite additional to ramen. The Pork Katsu Don is GIANT with a hefty portion of Katsu and rice. My husband and I shared all these dishes and we had at least 2 leftover lunch portions. I generally prefer the regular katsu with a crispy exterior but this was very good. I also appreciate that you get refills on the hot green tea :) read more

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