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On going lack of responsibility here. After leaving my review about being kicked out of the resurant for looking like I work for a living, not being homeless. I receive a reply that it was because of dine in. Funny how the guy told my business partner that they wish they could help people like me but they just cause too much trouble. Look whatever I'm a wook with dread locks but at least be honest and accept responsibility. I was a chef for 14 years. I know the business and how you start to get jaded from the years of unrealistic expectations from customers but this is bs.
What a cute little place!! It was late in the evening and I was getting hangry. I was craving ramen and Neko came up during my Yelp research. They were open late, so we decided to go. The restaurant was popping at 22:00 on a Friday. We were greeted warmly by staff. It was intriguing to us that we ordered via an iPad kiosk as if we were at a boba place, but we didn't mind. However, usually only to go orders are placed on a kiosk. In my hangry state of mind, I had not realized that Neko only serves their ramen with chicken broth, so for those of you who prefer tonkotsu broth, this isn't the place for you. For that reason, my husband had to order a chashu rice bowl instead. Personally, I enjoy both paitan and tonkotsu. I went with the black garlic ramen. It didn't take very long for our food to arrive. While we waited, we dispensed water for ourselves from the soda fountain. I was a little confused upon receiving my black garlic ramen, as I thought the black garlic oil would be more prominent. I was assured that I had the right bowl. My husband enjoyed his chashu rice bowl. I had a small bite and the pork was tender and well-seasoned. The paitan broth was very umami indeed. I would have liked to have more of a black garlic flavor, but it was still good. Next time I would just pay the extra $2 for more black garlic oil. The noodles were bouncy, and the chashu was tender. The egg was deliciously jammy (alas no photo because I devoured it). I saw they had soy sauce and hot sauce, but wish they had the classic chili powder so I could have added some to my ramen. Neko Ramen & Rice hit for late night noms, and the cat-themed decor all around (since Neko means cat in Japanese) was such a vibe. They also serve curry, poke, and various small bites if you want some apps to enjoy before your entrees. If you don't mind chicken broth for your ramen or will be ordering rice bowls instead, Neko is a fun little place to come dine at, especially since they open late.
The ramen here instantly transported me back to the meals I had in Japan, it's incredibly authentic. The spicy miso ramen was so flavorful yet perfectly spiced. The black garlic ramen was also really good - if you like garlic this is the your perfect ramen order! The shrimp was so freshly friend, loved it! Service is quick! Totally worth the 40 minute drive from Parker!
We wanted something warm but everything was closed at 10 PM. We settled for Neko because they closed late. We called to make sure their kitchen doesn't close earlier than posted closing time. They're next to the Domino's and Starbucks. Inside the decor is trendy with Japanese-themed cats. Neko is cat in Japanese, so duh. You order at the tablet, then take a table number that's in the box to the left. I got whatever spicy ramen they had for $17 regular size. You have to pay extra to get the spicy sauce, which was actually spicy and good. I dropped the entire container into my ramen and even used it to dip the karaage. I didn't like the karaage. It was too "American". The ramen was ok. Noodles were filling. I wish they didn't put fried onions. I might have missed that option when ordering? I vaguely remembering that you could add toppings though. Service? Where? Maybe they were new? One didn't speak English. -Bathroom available -parking lot with plenty of parking -No outdoor seating -Fountain drinks, self-served
Small space we discovered one night as we arrived in Denver in a rainy night. Ramen was the perfect vibe and this place did not disappoint. The only downside is that the seating capacity is limited and on a very busy day, you may need to share a table. Both the pork belly bun and ramen was very good for CO standards (still doesn't compare to west coast restaurants). The bun was a little smaller than what I'm used to and for the price ($8 each) I would've expected a bit more
Best Ramen in Denver. I got the Butter Corn one. Will definitely be coming back to try the rest! So good and atmosphere is amazing as well.
Awesome little hole in the wall ramen place. We were searching for a ramen place open late and stumbled upon neko. I had the black garlic ramen and it was very garlicky and delicious. Our only complaint was the egg in the ramen was poached rather than boiled, which we prefer boiled eggs. Also the decor is very cute and fun. Staff was very nice as well.
Excellent ramen spot, a great comfort food spot we enjoy frequenting with eclectic music (I love when they go anime) and its vegetarian friendly (my gf loves the vegan creamy ramen). You order via a kiosk and then they deliver the food to you when you sit down via the number you're given. Sailor Moon in neon eating ramen is a very nice touch too, but keep an eye out for the evil Neko. On the top, via spotlight from the far left it's the second from the left. Something we noticed, this Neko seems to watch you
I recently gave Neko Ramen & Rice a try after noticing its appealing storefront and trendy ambiance on some online photos. The decor is definitely a strong point. The place is filled with fun Japanese paraphernalia that creates a cool, immersive atmosphere reminiscent of a Tokyo ramen bar. Ordering is done via kiosk, which is convenient enough. After placing my order, I received a number and waited about 15 minutes for the food to be ready. The process was smooth, though the staff seemed pretty uninterested and disengaged. Not rude, but definitely not warm or welcoming. As for the food: I had higher hopes. I got the spicy miso ramen, and it tasted fairly generic and lacked that rich, deep umami flavor that defines a good bowl. The broth didn't stand out in any particular way, and the pork was overly salty -- to the point it tasted like it had been over-marinated or left too long in soy sauce. It wasn't inedible, but it wasn't satisfying either. Coming from Southern California, I've had better spicy miso ramen. Overall, while the setting and concept are appealing, the actual food and service didn't live up to my expectations. I really wanted this to be a new favorite spot, but unfortunately, it left me a bit disappointed. There's potential here, but it needs more attention to flavor and guest experience to stand out.
Really enjoyed our spicy and black ramen with vegan meat. We tried the lunch special as well which was good just had to add a little soy sauce. The service was great and enjoyed the sailor moon decoration!
Just an update that the owner did contact us and refunded our meal. This was the right thing to do and I am glad no one got seriously sick. They did mention how they are reviewing their food handling practices.
When I first walked in, I noticed how hip and cute it was with the decor and neon lights. This place has a self-serve kiosk and you order first and grab a number then find a table. I ordered the corn butter ramen with pork instead of chicken and it came out quickly. I liked that the corn butter option was unique than other ramen spots, but I found that the taste of the ramen overall was ok. The pork pieces were small and weren't as fatty as some of the pieces you get in authentic ramen. Overall, it was a good experience but not the tastiest ramen I've had.
This continues to be one of my favorite ramen spots. We stopped in today while running errands in the 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. read more
1 month ago
Neko Ramen and Rice was definitely worth the drive up to Denver! When I first walked in, I was immediately 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! read more
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Vincent Y.
Thank you so much, Mikey! We’re glad you made the drive to visit us…
This experience was for the new addition to their menu. The BROTHLESS RAMEN and the CUCUMBER SALAD. Trust me you won't look at ramen the same way after you try this Brothless one! I'm a convert! The Cucumber salad is time to pucker your mouth. Both these new additions are powerfully delicious! read more
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Janet, we love this!! So happy to hear the Brothless Ramen made a…
17 days ago
On going lack of responsibility here. After leaving my review about being kicked out of the resurant for looking like I work for a living, not being homeless. I receive a reply that it was because of dine in. Funny how the guy told my business partner that they wish they could help people like me but they just cause too much trouble. Look whatever I'm a wook with dread locks but at least be honest and accept responsibility. I was a chef for 14 years. I know the business and how you start to get jaded from the years of unrealistic expectations from customers but this is bs. read more
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Vincent Y.
We’re sorry the interaction left you feeling disrespected. Our…
2 months ago
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Thank you, Angelica! We love that you enjoyed our little cat-filled…
What a cute little place!! It was late in the evening and I was getting hangry. I was craving ramen and Neko came up during my Yelp research. They were open late, so we decided to go. The restaurant was popping at 22:00 on a Friday. We were greeted warmly by staff. It was intriguing to us that we ordered via an iPad kiosk as if we were at a boba place, but we didn't mind. However, usually only to go orders are placed on a kiosk. In my hangry state of mind, I had not realized that Neko only serves their ramen with chicken broth, so for those of you who prefer tonkotsu broth, this isn't the place for you. For that reason, my husband had to order a chashu rice bowl instead. Personally, I enjoy both paitan and tonkotsu. I went with the black garlic ramen. It didn't take very long for our food to arrive. While we waited, we dispensed water for ourselves from the soda fountain. I was a little confused upon receiving my black garlic ramen, as I thought the black garlic oil would be more prominent. I was assured that I had the right bowl. My husband enjoyed his chashu rice bowl. I had a small bite and the pork was tender and well-seasoned. The paitan broth was very umami indeed. I would have liked to have more of a black garlic flavor, but it was still good. Next time I would just pay the extra $2 for more black garlic oil. The noodles were bouncy, and the chashu was tender. The egg was deliciously jammy (alas no photo because I devoured it). I saw they had soy sauce and hot sauce, but wish they had the classic chili powder so I could have added some to my ramen. Neko Ramen & Rice hit for late night noms, and the cat-themed decor all around (since Neko means cat in Japanese) was such a vibe. They also serve curry, poke, and various small bites if you want some apps to enjoy before your entrees. If you don't mind chicken broth for your ramen or will be ordering rice bowls instead, Neko is a fun little place to come dine at, especially since they open late. read more
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Vincent Y.
Hello Loren,…
6 days ago
Genuinely such an amazing restaurant!! The black garlic ramen is absolutely insane and the pork in it was so good! The ambience is so cute! John is so sweet and the service is really good!! Definitely recommend 10/10 read more
The ramen here instantly transported me back to the meals I had in Japan, it's incredibly authentic. The spicy miso ramen was so flavorful yet perfectly spiced. The black garlic ramen was also really good - if you like garlic this is the your perfect ramen order! The shrimp was so freshly friend, loved it! Service is quick! Totally worth the 40 minute drive from Parker! read more
We wanted something warm but everything was closed at 10 PM. We settled for Neko because they closed late. We called to make sure their kitchen doesn't close earlier than posted closing time. They're next to the Domino's and Starbucks. Inside the decor is trendy with Japanese-themed cats. Neko is cat in Japanese, so duh. You order at the tablet, then take a table number that's in the box to the left. I got whatever spicy ramen they had for $17 regular size. You have to pay extra to get the spicy sauce, which was actually spicy and good. I dropped the entire container into my ramen and even used it to dip the karaage. I didn't like the karaage. It was too "American". The ramen was ok. Noodles were filling. I wish they didn't put fried onions. I might have missed that option when ordering? I vaguely remembering that you could add toppings though. Service? Where? Maybe they were new? One didn't speak English. -Bathroom available -parking lot with plenty of parking -No outdoor seating -Fountain drinks, self-served read more
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Vincent Y.
Hi Clara, Thank you for stopping by late and for taking the time to…
Small space we discovered one night as we arrived in Denver in a rainy night. Ramen was the perfect vibe and this place did not disappoint. The only downside is that the seating capacity is limited and on a very busy day, you may need to share a table. Both the pork belly bun and ramen was very good for CO standards (still doesn't compare to west coast restaurants). The bun was a little smaller than what I'm used to and for the price ($8 each) I would've expected a bit more read more
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Vincent Y.
Hi Phil, thank you for stopping by and for sharing your experience!…
1 month ago
Best Ramen in Denver. I got the Butter Corn one. Will definitely be coming back to try the rest! So good and atmosphere is amazing as well. read more
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Vincent Y.
Thank you so much, Nash! We’re so glad you loved the Corn Butter…
Awesome little hole in the wall ramen place. We were searching for a ramen place open late and stumbled upon neko. I had the black garlic ramen and it was very garlicky and delicious. Our only complaint was the egg in the ramen was poached rather than boiled, which we prefer boiled eggs. Also the decor is very cute and fun. Staff was very nice as well. read more
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Vincent Y.
Hello Jessie,…
Excellent ramen spot, a great comfort food spot we enjoy frequenting with eclectic music (I love when they go anime) and its vegetarian friendly (my gf loves the vegan creamy ramen). You order via a kiosk and then they deliver the food to you when you sit down via the number you're given. Sailor Moon in neon eating ramen is a very nice touch too, but keep an eye out for the evil Neko. On the top, via spotlight from the far left it's the second from the left. Something we noticed, this Neko seems to watch you read more
I recently gave Neko Ramen & Rice a try after noticing its appealing storefront and trendy ambiance on some online photos. The decor is definitely a strong point. The place is filled with fun Japanese paraphernalia that creates a cool, immersive atmosphere reminiscent of a Tokyo ramen bar. Ordering is done via kiosk, which is convenient enough. After placing my order, I received a number and waited about 15 minutes for the food to be ready. The process was smooth, though the staff seemed pretty uninterested and disengaged. Not rude, but definitely not warm or welcoming. As for the food: I had higher hopes. I got the spicy miso ramen, and it tasted fairly generic and lacked that rich, deep umami flavor that defines a good bowl. The broth didn't stand out in any particular way, and the pork was overly salty -- to the point it tasted like it had been over-marinated or left too long in soy sauce. It wasn't inedible, but it wasn't satisfying either. Coming from Southern California, I've had better spicy miso ramen. Overall, while the setting and concept are appealing, the actual food and service didn't live up to my expectations. I really wanted this to be a new favorite spot, but unfortunately, it left me a bit disappointed. There's potential here, but it needs more attention to flavor and guest experience to stand out. read more
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Vincent Y.
Hi Ronald, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed…
8 months ago
Really enjoyed our spicy and black ramen with vegan meat. We tried the lunch special as well which was good just had to add a little soy sauce. The service was great and enjoyed the sailor moon decoration! read more
26 days ago
Just an update that the owner did contact us and refunded our meal. This was the right thing to do and I am glad no one got seriously sick. They did mention how they are reviewing their food handling practices. read more
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Vincent Y.
Hi Alan, thank you for taking the time to post an update and for…
9 months ago
When I first walked in, I noticed how hip and cute it was with the decor and neon lights. This place has a self-serve kiosk and you order first and grab a number then find a table. I ordered the corn butter ramen with pork instead of chicken and it came out quickly. I liked that the corn butter option was unique than other ramen spots, but I found that the taste of the ramen overall was ok. The pork pieces were small and weren't as fatty as some of the pieces you get in authentic ramen. Overall, it was a good experience but not the tastiest ramen I've had. read more
I'm so glad this place is located here! The food is outstanding and the service is wonderful. The food is rich and flavor and on a cold day, just warms the soul. The atmosphere is a taste of what it might be like in Japan. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
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Vincent Y.
Hi Danielle, thank you so much for stopping by and for the kind…
2 months ago
Cozy, cute, and clean interior. I got the poke bowl, and it was delicious. The scoops of crab were heaping, and so was the spinach. The sauce was tasty and I enjoyed the meal. The rice was warm and fresh, and well packaged since I was taking it to go. I will definitely come back when I'm in the area. read more
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Thank you so much, Erica! We’re so glad you enjoyed your poke bowl…
2 years ago
I came to Neko Ramen & Rice for a late dinner. Upon arriving, the place was packed, but despite this, the line moved fairly quickly. The speedy service continued after I had placed my order, with my food coming out within several minutes. As for the quality of the food, it was pretty good for a fast-casual restaurant. The broth was flavorful and complemented the chicken, whereas the egg was perfectly poached. On top of the excellent service, two employees here have the same first name as me! Overall, I would recommend Neko Ramen & Rice if you're looking for good quality ramen served at breakneck speeds. read more
Such a cute spot. Doesn't hold a lot of patrons on the inside but they sure do turn and burn Togo orders! The staff were all super friendly and nice. This is an order at the front and they'll bring you your food type of place but the employees were still coming around and asking if everything was going okay and if we needed anything. There were only two front of house employees and they were doing awesome. Food! The ramen was amazing! Probably top 3 places in Denver to get Ramen. Everything about it was so good. read more
Amen, Ramen! That's exactly what you'll be saying after dining at Neko. They've got an amazing selection of ramen, rice dishes, apps, and soju, plus such fun decor and I'm obsessed with the vibe here! And let me tell you, the food matches (or even beats) the vibe. For my first visit, I had to try some of their most popular dishes! What I tried: MI-SO HOT - Chicken broth, spicy miso paste, pork chashu (pork belly), egg, bean sprouts, grilled onions & green onions CURRY CHICKEN BOWL - Curry, steamed white rice, pickled Japanese radish Green Apple Soju Best bites: I only tried two dishes, but both were fantastic! The ramen broth was spicy, rich, and packed with flavor, and the pork belly was the perfect protein for it. The curry chicken bowl was next-level and the curry itself was incredible, and the pickled jalapeño radish? A perfect addition. If you haven't been yet, check them out! I cannot wait to go back and try more. read more
2 years ago
This is such a cute ramen place. If you love cute things, this place is worth visiting once. The wall is covered with neko cats and there's a sailor moon eating ramen neon light. It's filled with fake cherry blossoms. Definitely like the vibe of this place a lot. The food is pretty good. The noodles are nice and chewy. The black garlic ramen had a lot of flavor. The charsiu tasted very good in the broth. The bang bang shrimp was very tasty and comes with six pieces. The takoyaki was also really good. There are lots of tables to eat. It is a self serve place so you put your dirty dishes away up front near a counter. This is a great place to go to if you're eating dinner past 7pm and want something better than fast food drive through. read more
Trendy Japanese ramen place for gen z customers. Cute decorations, huge bowl but just normal portion, order at the counter, food served at table with table number. Got number from counter to use restroom. We ordered black garlic, miso hot, Tori, corn butter, Everybody is happy with the food and clear the bowls. Only complain is the eggs are not marinated and cooked right. Minus one star. read more
Happened to kind of stumble into this place with my family after picking them up from the airport, and it was pretty busy considering it was 10:30 at night. I liked all of the decor! We managed to snag a table and the food was quite good, notably all of their ramens. Noodles had a good chew and the broths were yummy/very umami. The poke bowl was a little underwhelming, and felt like the protein was kind of skimping (only reason this isn't a 5 Star). Would definitely go back for their ramens and would be great as a late night meal! read more
7 months ago
This place was fire! The ramen was goated, the food was on the cheaper side for Denver, and the atmosphere and staff were so welcoming and warm I'm definitely visiting next time I'm up here in the BIG CITY! read more
I ordered DoorDash from here and I liked how I had a lot of customizing I can do with my ramen like remove toppings or add toppings. I ended up just removing green onions and it came with a soft boiled egg and some bean sprouts and of course pork. It was very good and the right amount of spicy. The egg was cooked perfectly. I also got the bang bang shrimp. The batter was crispy and it was a good starter. I love that there is a variety of things on the menu and I will definitely try more! read more
1 year ago
4 months ago
Place seemed small from the outside but once you step in, it really opened up. Spacious and beautiful. The decorator did a great job. You find yourself constantly looking at all the details they put into the store. Love it. As for the food. It was great. We ordered takoyaki, kirage, miso ramen , and spicy miso ramen. They all turned out delicious. The broth was creamy and perfect. I had the spicy ramen and the meat in the ramen had a smokey flavor and the noodles were cooked perfectly. My wife enjoyed her ramen too. Nothing but clean plates when we left Parking want a problem either. We grabbed a spot immediately, even though it was quite busy. Only negative comment was where we were sitting. The table got cold Everytime someone opened the door. Can't control that though. There was a lot of people coming here. Definitely would recommend coming here. Enjoy. read more
Neko ramen was an extremely pleasant find after landing late on a breezy Denver night. After looking over the board to order, I opted for the miso ramen and the bf went with the butter corn ramen. We also added brussel sprouts for health. The sprouts came out first and I really enjoyed the fact that they were actually crispy! More than that, the sweet soy citrus sauce was really tasty! The threads of saffron were also a nice touch! When it came to my ramen, I enjoyed the chicken based broth a lot! It was very flavorful, almost velvety. I really liked that it was also not too salty. The pork slices were super tender and the poached egg was a nice touch. While it didn't include some more traditional toppings like woodear or bamboo, I did appreciate the crunch from the marinated bean sprouts and the umami from the fried shallots. The noodles also looked handmade and had a good chew to them. We did redeem the Yelp offer for a melon ramune and it was definitely a shot of nostalgia! Tasty meal overall! read more
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Hi Elaine,…
2 years ago
Cute decor paired with late night ramen? It was flavorful and fantastic. Their team was very attentive to our table with clearing dishes and checking to see if everything was going well. I ordered the Black Garlic Ramen and really liked that I could order extra pork chashu and egg. The crispy chicken was meaty and crunchy. The cream cheese wontons were packed to the brim which I really appreciated. I'll be back to try the pokè and pork buns soon! read more
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Vincent Y.
Hi Jessica! Thanks for the fantastic review and for sharing those…
6 months ago
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We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. We completely…
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4030 Colorado Blvd
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Denver, CO 80216
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