Saturday night, we walked in without any reservations at 7 pm and got sat right away at the community table. Matthew with his positive attitude, was our main waiter, he provided us with EXCELLENT recommendations that we continued to order more and more. His service along his teammates really blew away our expectations even in a busy environment- For example our water cups were always at least half full if not all the way full and never empty! And I can't forget about the baristas and chefs for keeping our stomachs full and VERY VERY happy! I am confident to say we will be back again later this week- THANK YOU MATTHEW AND UNCLE TEAMMATES- See you soon! read more

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I loved, loved, loved the food here! They are known for their ramen but the dumplings are great too. Very flavorful and mid range price. Anna was our server and she was fantastic! It gets crowded, so be patient for a table. I will go again! read more

I'm a foodie and this restaurant is an all time favorite! The shrimp with mango and coconut! The short rib over rice. The bowls! Everything!! The staff (are just over the top amazing) read more

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Have been a couple times and I really enjoy this spot. The vibes are fun and it's usually happening. Food is excellent, but not very traditional. It's ended up being one of my favorite restaurants in Denver. Always have good service and the staff is friendly. read more

Uncle - Duck Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Atmosphere is good for dates or special days. Wait is long (typically 30 minutes to 1 hour) and they don't take reservations. Dumplings are good but highly overpriced. Shoyu ramen soup was good, all else was average. Spicy chicken ramen was OK. Overall, worth a visit, but the taste was not good enough for the wait and price. read more

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Food was incredible! The process of booking a reservation is what brought their stars all the way down! It has a high cancellation fee as well as being very confusing and you're unable to call in a reservation. I called a few times trying to manage the process and the worker was very in helpful and I had to scream in my home through the phone so they could hear me. read more

Excellent service and amazing food! It was my first time at Uncle, it was very busy so we (2) accepted to sit at the bar. Not disappointed at all - loved watching the kitchen in action! Everything we had was 10/10 -Soft Shell Crab Buns -Gyoza -Duck Ramen -Forgot the name, but you dip your homemade noodles into the hot broth Excited to stop in again read more

Uncle has been on the list of places to try for years...a friend was recently in town raving about how much they miss it after moving and that finally spurred me to go. One thing to note is that this restaurant is quite loud, so plan accordingly. On a Monday night around 6:30, the wait was about 15ish minutes (much shorter than the estimated 30). I liked the overall vibe, it was giving 'busy restaurant' which is nice to see. There were huge stacks of containers and pickup orders just waiting. We started with the Uncle salad. I don't usually rave about a salad, but this was it for me. I loved the shaved brussels sprouts with the mandarin slices and nuts. The Fried Chicken Katsu was excellent. Really crispy and nicely coated. The side of chicken fat rice was spiced up with some pepper and a few other things. Amazing attention to detail. I liked the sesame cucumbers, too, nice to see something that isn't pickled. The Spicy Chicken ramen also lives up to all the rave reviews. Incredible broth, plenty of flavorful chicken pieces and noodles, and just an overall good-sized bowl. We ordered the "Above the Clouds" drink during appetizers, but I think it would have been a nice way to close out the meal too, fizzy and sweet. read more

love love love uncle! i live nearby and frequent this location often. service is excellent, food is even better, and the vibe of the restaurant is to die for! love the open concept for the kitchen. i HIGHLY recommend the egg plant buns (even if you don't like egg plant) and their veggie ramen. drinks are amazing too, ive had the yuzu cocktail and the NA bev that tastes like an orange creamsicle. read more

Uncle - veggie khao soi - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Ramen was great, cocktails were great, appetizers were great, service was great. Place is well done and popular so make sure to book a reservation online. Would recommend for a date night. read more

I waited over an hour just to try this spot! Unfortunately I was disappointed with the ramen. I guess I have been spoiled with NYC ramen. We ordered the Jiro and Spicy Chicken (the ramens I wanted were sold out, the broth less and the dipping ramen). Sadly they were not seasoned enough nor had enough flavor. However, the chilled tofu was delicious and the oysters were yummy as well. Service was great and my water was always full. Maybe I should of went to the other location because I saw some items on the menu that weren't at this location. Overall, I don't think I will come back because the ramen just lacked the flavoring and authenticity. read more

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It has been a long time after my first visit at Uncle in Highland. This time I was glad to get to try the second location in south of Cap Hill area. My experience there was great. I really liked how they trained their staff. Very polite and considerate for small detail. Just loved the good vibe that made me feel staff there loved what they do (at least how they presented themselves to customers). Very good team of staff there. You know at some other restaurants you can see that servers there absolutely hate their job lol, not the case here. Parking is on street so depending on your luck. I personally chose to go there on a weekday for parking sake. Foods- The spicy chicken ramen was yummy as expected. The soft boiled egg in there was a bit too runny in my opinion when compared to the egg in the duck ramen that we also ordered. The soft shell crab buns app was yummy. Loved the green nam prik dressing in there as it paired so well with the soft shell crabs. The duck ramen was also very tasty. The duck meat in there was very tender. The yakitori options were great so we ordered some and my most favorite was the cod. I think the pork belly and the chicken were too salty. Recommend to reduce soy sauce or salt not sure. Something to consider before you go - they have a slot time for your dining experience. After seated, you will be made aware of your expected leaving time. So I guess it is not a place to sit and chill for so long :) Overall, Uncle was still great and they keep their quality pretty well based on my prior visit. read more

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A 3 star rating because they sat us earlier than expected and the food came quickly. If it was not for that the rating would be lower. However...please don't waste your time to come here. Broth for the Tokyo Shoyu was not very flavorful and having arugula in it made the overall taste a bit bitter 2/5 in my opinion. The broth for the duck ramen was a bit better but still a 3/5 in my opinion. It was definitely over priced for what we got and we didn't even bother getting apps of drinks based on other reviews we saw. There are definitely better ramen spots in the Denver vicinity, my favorite so far being Katsu Ramen in Aurora. Come to this place if you are looking for a super Americanized version of ramen but if you want something more original, thank you next! read more

Uncle - Tokyo Shoyu - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Don't come eat here if you are a vegetarian or can't have gluten. They REFUSE to modify anything and I literally sat and watched my party eat! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Denver. I bring all my friends and family here whenever they visit from out of town. Uncle has 2 locations and this is the only location you can make reservations at. There is free street parking but can be a bit tough to find since it's within a residential area. The inside has an open kitchen so you can watch the chefs make the food right in front of you if you ever get a chance to sit at the counter. My absolute favorite dishes are: SOFT SHELL CRAB BUN - I don't know how to describe this but just get it!! There is so much flavor in a tiny bun. Their green sauce that they drizzle into it is a bit spicy and so good! TSUKEMEN - I think about this way too much. The broth is much richer and thicker than your typical ramen broth. The noodles come in a separate bowl on the side and it's extra thick and chewy. You are supposed to dip the noodles into the broth so that your noodles get coated. I really hope this dish stays on the menu cuz it's literally the best ramen I've had. read more

I have never understood the appeal of soft shell crabs. I eat Dungeness crabs that have a lot of meat and flavor. My son recommended that I try the the soft shell crabs in buns. They are coated and fried. I don't know why this made such a difference but I would eat these again. I also enjoyed their dumplings which were nicely stuffed and in a lovely sauce that was not spicy, but had a slight kick. The restaurant is not large, but I don't think it would matter. I believe there will always be a wait. I think I noticed a lull in the action around 7:30, but I'm sure it picks up again. read more

Had dinner here a couple nights ago and have mixed feelings about the ramen, but overall had a good experience! The soft shell crab buns were amazing and I would go back just for those. The spicy chicken ramen was a bit underwhelming and in my opinion lacked some flavor depth. However, our server was great and I enjoyed sitting in front of the grill area watching how things were made! read more

Man, delicious. I had (via takeout): - Soft Shell Crab Buns: wow. Reaallly good. And I've had crab bao like this before. But the little slaw and the mayo with the seasoned crab... allll delicious. I'd get these again in a heartbeat. - Duck Ramen: I'm typically not a fan of ramen, finding the majority of the flavor in the broth of the "everything else"... but this made me a believer in a wet ramen again. The duck was flavorful and not overcooked and the broth was delicious. Noodles were great, not over sticky or anything... another dish I recommend. - Spicy Miso Mazeme: Very good dish... but honestly, though this was one I bought thinking "I know I can count on this to be good..." it was? And the least best? It was a solid dish with the right flavors and textures and a yummy selection. It was just surprisingly not my favorite compared to the other two. read more

Amazing service tonight. Very attentive and friendly staff! The crispy eggplant buns and duck ramen were insane. Can't wait to go back!

Amazing apps, we always get the eggplant bao bun and the tofu appetizer. Service is just okay, apart from the hosts, who are great, and we get better ramen elsewhere. read more

Pleasantly surprised about this second Uncle location. Not that my first experience at the OG was bad -- quite the contrary. This sister location has a much more expansive menu to where you don't even have to opt in on the ramen (gasp!) since there's plenty of other tasty Asian eats to sample. Namely: Soft shell crab buns and cold spicy sesame noodles. I didn't even snap a photo of the buns because I was hungry and they were too good to savor. There's crab falling out everywhere and it's not a dainty person's dish, but since when am I a prissy lady when it comes to food? Cold spicy noodles are just that, with a heavy emphasis on the spicy. There's quite a bit of cashew within, which I also loved. And I was surprised but not mad at the amount of arugula to mitigate the spice. Yes, you should get there around 4:30-4:45 if you don't want to wait a long time for a table. That part is annoying (use reservations or waitlist?) but if you do like eating early, it's totally fine. read more

Uncle - Cold Spicy Sesame Noodles - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The food is very good, service is also excellent. The only issue was that the music is so loud it was hard to have a conversation. Please turn down the music. read more

I've heard great things about this place. I came around 5:30pm on a Wednesday and was impressed how crowded it was. We got the soft shell bun and eggplant bun. Of the two soft shell crab was the best (even though both were delicious). I think they are an interesting modern fusion of Taiwanese/Cantonese style buns. The duck ramen was good and not too salty. I enjoy these types of dense egg noodles better than rice noodles so I was happy about that. Overall the experience was good. However I find it strange to spend $15 for a bowl of ramen. The atmosphere feels trendy and there were so many young people here. So, I think people should try this place at least once. read more

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Great upbeat environment. The kitchen is a group of chefs cranking out delicious food and you're able to see/hear all the magic if you sit at the bar. This was my first time having restaurant ramen and it did not disappoint! Our server was friendly and helpful for choosing items. The food was fresh and generous portions, too. I would definitely go back. You should make reservations! That's the only way to ensure a seat. read more

Good local ramen! Chicken not as tender as I'd like. Deep flavors in broth, slightly peanut-y. Had the pork belly buns as well. read more

Uncle - Spicy Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Uncle is hands down, the best ramen in Denver! We love the soft shell crab buns as well! I love a good meat broth and veggies as my toppings, and they always make it happen! read more

Uncle - Spicy Chicken Ramen Soft Shell Crab Buns Spicy Chicken Ramen (sub chicken for mushrooms) - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I've heard the hype about this place for the last 4 years, maybe? But it wasn't really worth it to me to wait in line for an hour (can you relate?). So while I've heard great things and really wanted to try it, I never had the patience to wait (read: I get hangry). So on a Wednesday night at 5:45pm, I remembered Uncle and thought this senior citizen time to eat dinner would be a great time to try Uncle. And it was! There was no wait. But it was actually crowded (maybe 2-3 other tables/bar seats open). So to start: be prepared to go at off hours or wait a long time. I was always quoted 30 minutes to an hour. That was a long way to say: it's always crowded. But with good reason. The server was very helpful navigating us through the menu. And we took her all her recommendations. I got the Duck Ramen and my friend got the Spicy Chicken Ramen. The spicy chicken ramen wasn't to spicy. Just a kick kf chili oil at the end. The duck ramen was seasoned perfectly and the duck was tender. The noodles were equal parts chewy and melt in your mouth with surprising good savory, egg ish flavor. For $15 ishh dollars, this ramen is incredible. Well seasoned and prepared, big yet not too in your face flavor and welcoming environment. That was a long way to say: it's always crowded but the food is worth it. read more

Uncle - Duck Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The first time we ordered from this location during the pandemic was kind of rough. Granted the place had just barely opened their doors at this location but it was still rough. By the time we got the food it was cold (we did pick up order) and the logistics were chaotic. We returned a few months later to a complete 180. The restaurant had been outfitted with a very cool outdoor eating area in the closed down street. The organization of the pickup process was on point. The food was nice and hot and it was delicious. And the staff were constantly checking on me while i waited the few min for my order to be ready. Really a pleasant surprise. We'll definitely be coming back soon. read more

Uncle! Yay thank you for putting in a larger version than the one in the Highlands. Here you can actually get a table relatively soon rather than an hour wait. Love the food, that spicy noodle dish is to LIVE for henny. Service was nice as usual. I really like this place a lot but this was my first time at this new location and I'll definitely be back :) read more

Uncle - Cashews, apples, spicy noodles, chicken, just everything yes yes yes :) - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was by far the best ramen I've ever had in my life. I ordered the duck confit ramen and could no get enough of that broth. The spicy noodle salad was impressively delicious. I was hesitant about a cold noodle dish but it was a refreshing highlight of the meal. The pork buns were incredible highlighting the balance between the hoisin and the grilled pork belly. Overall, this meal was one of the best I've ever tasted and our server was amazing. Can't wait to visit Denver again soon and come straight back to Uncle! read more

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Uncle is a modern, spacious, open kitchen restaurant that serves dishes with a subtle fusion twist. It is VERY popular (reservations recommended) but frankly, a bit pricey. I tried both the Jiro and Duck ramen ($18 each). Although the noodle, egg, and meat is cooked and seasoned perfectly, the broths doesn't quite pack the flavor punch and consistency I expect and look for in Ramen. Overall, a nice spot to dine at and try some unique dishes. read more

Came in told there was a table for us as soon as my wife was done parking. When she arrived 5 minutes later our table was given to someone else. Bad attitude with little remorse. read more

Uncle is delicious, lively, and the perfect spot to come with friends! Highly recommend making a reservation, and be aware they give you a time card when you arrive that shows when they need to turn your table over. However the service is so fast that we didn't feel rushed at all. The spicy chicken ramen is delicious, and not too spicy for those that are worried about the heat. If you have leftovers they'll box it up for you which is nice to avoid the awkward splashing and mess. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to go back and try more from the menu! read more

Uncle positions itself at the confluence of elevated and casual, providing an effortless date night or cozy takeout that's sure to please. Dinner is served quickly, without feeling rushed. The menu is limited, but features reliable favorites. The staff is perfectly opinionated, without applying too much pressure. While the food is delicious, I find myself equally as drawn to the experience itself. The kitchen has an open-air style that allows you to observe and interact directly with the kitchen staff. The chefs have a style and efficiency that is both mesmerizing and approachable. The wait staff also have an alluring aura that is cool, collected, care-free and yet highly efficient. You blink and you're taken care of. Not to mention how impressive the restaurant's ability to balance the in-person dining experience with the staggering volume of takeout is. I am a huge advocate of the Khao Soi, possibly the only vegetarian ramen I've found that keeps up with its meat-based counterparts. But the spicy chicken ramen and duck ramen have been popular among even my pickiest of friends. read more

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Delicious! Came here for date night :) whatever sauce / oil they have the tofu in, it's heavenly. The food was so good and we had a great time! read more

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Very hip restaurant serving mostly ramen but some other Asian staples like bao buns and khao soi. Their veggie khao soi is out of this world! read more

Finally got to try Uncle! Given they opened a new location thought to give it a try since I thought that we won't worry about waiting but boy I was wrong. Visited Uncle on a Friday around 6pm and the wait was 45min for two. Unless you live nearby I would recommend visiting on a weekday it might be less of a wait. Really dislike that they don't have reservations. Ok now for the fun stuff! We started with the soft shell crab buns and it was delicious and my favorite dish of that night. The buns were perfect the dressing complemented the crab really well. Next we had the Thai shrimp, again amazing if you enjoy a bit of spiceness in your food. Next we had the short panange, the meat was super tender that it melts in your mouth, good dish but was missing some sort of kick the previous two dishes had. Finally we finished off with the duck ramen. In the website their didn't mention that it had pork broth, which the waitress was so nice to accommodate our dietary restriction and bring us the dish with only chicken broth when we told her that the online dish omitted the pork ingredient. It was good but not as great as the other three dishes. Overall would recommend visiting Uncle during the weekday specially if you live a bit far. 1 hour drive in rush hour from broomfield plus 45 min wait for a table is just too much time even if the food is great. Here are my ratings: Soft shell crab buns: 9/10 Thai shrimp: 8.5/10 Short rib panang: 8.5/10 Duck ramen: 8/10 read more

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First timer report: Outstanding! I have been meaning to eat here for quite a while and last night was our initial experience with a couple of good friends from out of town. Bottom line- Food: Incredible. Service: Amazing. The four of us all ordered different entrees including the eggplant buns, fried chicken, spicy chicken, cold noodles and the duck dish. Top shelf ratings and smiles all around. I am one of those people that doesn't waste a lot of time on details, so just trust me and go there as soon as possible. read more

Yes yes yes! Love everything about Uncle, the spicy chicken ramen is my favorite. The buns are amazing & so tasty. We had the shrimp app && wow was it good. Cocktails are just as good read more

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This place has amazing food. No wonder there is always a long wait. The service was pretty good. But it's really the food that you come for. I'm already thinking of when I can go back ! read more