this is the best ramen ive ate and ive eaten alot of ramen!. from los angeles to pheonix to…read morecolorado.... this is the best one yet! the pork is delicious!! the broth! it is all fire! always get my ramen here!

very nice restaurant with quick service. serves an important role on pearl street as the more…read morecasual, chill japanese restaurant. i felt like trying the chashu rice bowl this time. quite good, though there was maybe a little too much mayo. the miso soup was way too salty!!! i was really bummed out by this. i hope this was just a one off.

Fantastic ramen, just try it out. You won't be disappointed. I came here aa I had to go through…read moreDenver and this place was a pleasant surprise. Something I'm going to have to make a regular thing. The broth was fantastic, the noodles just right and the meat delicious. Everything came together like true raman from Japan. The price is very fair for the quality. No issues at all. Place is clean, music was not loud and the decor was on point. The only thing I wish was it was not in Denver! 10/10 fantastic food for a fantastic price

This location of Asuka exceeded my expectations so I must write…read more Between the gym time and yoga session all on Broadway, I had a good hour (at least) to grab something to eat and yet I needed something quick at the same time. As I was pondering to see if I should go to more of a sit-down restaurant, Asuka's quick poke bowl sounded like a much better choice so I rushed the one on Broadway between the gym and yoga. I stepped in to be greeted by the lady in charge of the kitchen and the register. She was still finishing up the guest ahead of me but once she was done she came to take my order. I went with the Build-Your-Own bowl. The lady was efficient in asking me which ingredients I would want for my nutrient-rich bowl. She was wasting no time and effort and yet she wasn't rushing to get rid of me either (LOL!!) She sounded like she is/was used to handling a long line of people but never forgets/forgot the routine of good service. Once my bowl was perfectly crafted, she had a quick and yet genuine thank you to say. She then moved on to the next person in line. By then there were several people in line. Once I had paid I took the time to look at the interior decorations. And they are quite cute! The umbrella decors on the ceiling are one of them to mention. The dining area is not big and yet it can hold a good number of guests. Quite tidy and clean indeed. Between the location down the street from my house on Yosemite and this one, this location is quite more lively. The Yosemite location seemed a bit smaller than this one. Let's talk the quality of the bowl! Very fresh! From the crunchy cucumber pieces that snapped as I ate it to protein (salmon and tofu) to al the fixings that topped the bowl, everything tasted surprisingly and refreshingly delicious. I wouldn't necessarily say that it tasted exactly like the authentic poke bowls I experienced in Hawaii only a few months ago, Asuka is a solid (chain) place I can go and grab a bowl with no compromise. I have come to appreciate this place very much.

We ordered the cheese tan tan and the kimchi spicy miso. We got the udon for our 4 and 6 year old…read more On the positive side it was pretty good. I would rate it. Maybe four /four and a half. The cheese tan tan was good, probably just a bit too much on the cheese so I would stick with more of a classical ramen if I were to go back. The one thing that caught my eye that I wasn't a fan of was the pricing. I looked at a standard tonkatsu which is kind of my baseline when I'm looking at different ramens. If I wanted to add in all the vegetables that are normally standard and an egg it would go from the $17 base to almost $26 or $9 more when compared to a very comparable competitor nearby that has it priced at $17.50 for a tonkatsu with all the same base, vegetables, egg, etc. That was the reason for the option on our side to stick with the pre-selected specialties so we didn't have to jump through hoops pricing wise. Which takes me to service normally. I like to get three adult meals and split one of the adult size portion between my 4 and 6-year-old. Some places are very accommodating and will go out of their way to split it in the back kitchen so we aren't making a mess at the table. Others are kind of like, Yeah, we'll give you an extra bowl and you do you... Normally I'm not picky and I wouldn't care one way or the other, but since I was already irked by the pricing when I asked if they could do that for me in the kitchen they said " that wouldn't be very easy for the chef so I'll just bring you the bowls".. I'm glad we're doing what's easy for the chef and not for me the customer.

The food, as always, is delicious, which explains why the restaurant is packed--and that is a joy…read moreto see. However, it is a shame to find only a single server on duty, a familiar face who has been here for years, or at least as long as I can remember. She works tirelessly and remains polite to a fault, yet she is visibly struggling to keep pace with bagging to-go orders, waiting tables, clearing dishes, and seating new guests. Miyako, I love your establishment and have been a loyal patron since 2016, but please hire another server to give her some much-needed help.

We had a great meal here and our server was very attentive and nice! The decor in this restaurant…read moreis OnePiece themed but it's not super noticeable, as they have a strong izakaya theme throughout the place. The vibe is fast and loud, but the servers are super efficient and communicative. I really liked the tokidoki roll and hamachikama. Hard to go wrong with those! The hamachi kama was HUGE. They give you the entier collar! I also liked the yaki ika which was very tasty, not rubbery at all. They have a lot of ramen on the menu which was a crowd pleaser for our group. Their edamame is also very spicy and quite good -- not your typical simply salted edamame. One thing I wouldn't order - the kimchi fried rice. One person in our party ordered it but it wasn't really fried rice, just kimchi and meat mixed with steamed white rice.

Yaki Ika and yes, I did it. I have been eyeing on stopping by at this restaurant for awhile…read morewanting to try it. It was good and glad I did. Commonly called ikayaki and checked off! You can try to park at the free parking, off the street or on the street. It was Sunday 3 pm and parking was no problem. Ambiance. Very Japanese like feeling with knick knacks every where with banners, akachõchin. Sushi bar takes one side and also a small bar to the back. Drink menu featured several imported Japanese bottled beers on top of the common ones at reasonable price. Ended up getting the house salad, chicken yakitori, spicy tonkatsu ramen and yaki ika. All tasted good, no complaints. Spicy tonkatsu ramen had rich broth, chatsu was grilled and plenty. Repeat

Ordered takeout from Tasty Pot LoHi on a busy Friday night and had a genuinely great experience…read more The place was packed, but I enjoyed watching how hard the servers were hustling. It gave the whole space a really energetic, welcoming vibe. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled incredible. I ended up chatting with the owner, Alex, while I waited, and he was super attentive and easy to talk to, which made the wait feel short. By the time I got home, my Sizzling Chicken Skillet sat for about 30-40 minutes before I could eat it... and somehow it was still perfect. The chicken was spot on and the udon held up beautifully. Easily some of the best takeout I've had in Denver. 15/10 would recommend. Definitely coming back, and next time I'm bringing friends!

Perfect location to watch any sporting event, the food is fresh and will fill you up, their drinks?…read moreEVEN BETTER. Bring your friends dig in and TastyPot crew will handle the rest 100/10

Long time listener, first time caller! On an unusually cold and rainy day in June, the ramen…read morecravings were more prevalent than ever. Ultimately, this local spot did the trick on a dreary day. It was quiet in here for lunch, understandable on a bleak day. The dining room has plenty of seating. The menu has a robust variety of ramen, poke, appetizers, donburi, and a full bar. Spicy Miso Ramen ($16.95) // Ramen noodles, chashu, corn, bok choy, bean sprouts, black fungus, Naruto, seasoned egg, green onion. Noodles had good texture. Broth was silky with solid depth of flavor, though I would've loved more spice. And I enjoyed the chashu. A large portion for the price, good luck finishing the whole bowl! Service was good too. You can tell they were a little bored considering the restaurant wasn't busy, so they checked in on us more than usual. Better that then the opposite right?! A local restaurant worth venturing to on Colorado Blvd. With lots of options in a close proximity, Ajinoya is worth a visit. I can't wait to try more of the menu items!

Solid ramen place. Broth is flavorful and not too heavy. The roasted, charred chasu flavor was a…read morelittle different for me but it was nice touch. I got the tonkatsu shoyu ramen, which had a sprinkle of pepper powder. Only thing I wished was that the broth was hotter. Went on a weeknight and there was plenty of tables around. Service was nice and attentive.

The food was great! They had some classics and some very unique dishes. It was fun to try a bit of…read moreboth. They had the best tuna crispy rice. The service was good the server was patient and kind The ambiance was bustling at dinner on a Friday night. Fun place!

Absolutely love this place! Came here as a party of two on a…read moreweeknight, which was lucky because we didn't have a reservation and if it was just a little busier, we wouldn't have been sat at all. We got a cute high top table by the window, their seating is comfortable, even the hightop chairs have backs. The drinks here are delicious, I got the lychee margarita and it was perfect, not too sweet and comes with a real lychee on a skewer, which is a lovely pairing. To eat, I got my favorite aburi tuna, which I always make sure to try if a place has them. It was so good, I love the seared flavor and the fish was so fresh, the texture was perfect. We also got the fried rice, it is served with the staff, mixing the yolk of an egg into the dish at the table in front of you. This made it so rich and delicious, and felt like a show. I was really impressed by the rice itself too, nothing simple about it. The flavors were so dynamic, and everything was cooked to perfection. We also had the black miso cod, this might have been the highlight dish. It was so tender and supple, melting at the touch of a fork and even better in your mouth. The flavors were unbelievable, and it leaves you wanting more. The area is pretty central to wash park, a quick five or 10 minute walk over to Broadway after dinner is easy and accessible too. Totally will be back

The food and the service is always amazing. The sushi chefs always take care of you and are…read morefriendly, as well.

Loved my omakase experience at Makizushico. I did the $80 omakase option which was 20 pieces. Very…read moreunique dishes, presentation was beautiful and the staff were very kind. I have nothing but high praises! Parking in the afternoon on a weekday was a little busy as the businesses in the area were very busy with children's extra curricular activities.

Uh- yum! We arrived at 4:45 on a Monday and there was already a line forming! Good sign!…read moreWe started with the soft shell crab bao buns and the mushroom sushi. The buns were good- but the mushroom sushi was out of this world!! I could have eaten a dozen more! For my main, I had the veggie curry ramen with tofu. Oh wow! So delicious! I'd have a hard time ordering anything different, though one of our friends had the Dan Dan noodles and they looked amazing! I also enjoyed the Cry Me a River cocktail. We were a party of 6 and placed in the corner on the other side of the restaurant. It was a little loud because there was a speaker above us, but I think that may be a problem for that particular table. Service was attentive and prompt!

Meh experience here after hearing so much hype for the "best ramen in denver". It was a slushy snow…read moreday which was perfect for ramen. As it was an impromptu idea, we did not have reservations but we showed up right at 5pm and were seated immediately at the bar. Open kitchen experience so it was nice to watch the chefs preparing plates. We started with the eggplant bao which we liked. The bao was soft while the eggplant had a crispy exterior. Next up we got the oshizushi salmon in hopes of finding a closer location other than Temaki Den to enjoy the delicious bite. Temaki Den does it best. This is a close second that would satisfy the craving, to give it credit. My husband got the Jira ramen. It started out ok but then the arugula became overpowering. I got the Shio which was actually kinda spicy. It wasn't melting but it had a sharp spice. I wish there was some greenery in the bowl. The pork belly was a bit too fatty and had an abundance of bean sprouts which I don't like that much. I will say, I think I just ordered the wrong ramen. Overall, our experience was ok but we were not blown away. I would eventually come back to try more of the menu.

What an awesome little place. Great service, food and vegetarian options. Nothing is better than a…read morehearty bowl of hot, spicy ramen on a cold, windy day. Pro tip: parking in the back

It was cold out so I decided on ramen for dinner. For starters, I ordered a seaweed salad and…read moreedamame. I rounded out my meal with a bowl of piping hot spicy tonkotsu ramen. Service was fast, perhaps a little too quick! The ramen came out just a few minutes after the seaweed salad and edamame were delivered to my table, so I really didn't have much time to enjoy them. I dived into my ramen while it was still hot and by the time I finish my bowl, I was too full for the starters so I packed them to go. The ramen was very tasty, bold in flavor yet not overly salty. Definitely recommend the spicy tonkotsu!