We stopped by Uncle when we were craving ramen, and it definitely hit the spot! The atmosphere is fun and clean, I love the open concept where we can see right into the kitchen. It was fun sitting at the bar and seeing everything get put together. The service was good as well. I had the Tokyo Shoyu Ramen and thought it was delicious, though could have been richer in flavor. My husband thought his spicy chicken lacked richness/flavor, and there was way too many bean sprouts and not much else. I loved the pork buns, but my husband also felt like they were a little bland. It did look like mine had more sauce on it than his, so that was likely the issue. In general, would definitely recommend Uncle - I'm newer to the "ramen" scene so not sure how it compares to other places in the Denver metro, but I would definitely go back! read more

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The staff are incredibly nice and accommodating and the interior is very modern and pleasing but unfortunately those are the highlights of my experience. The ramen was very lack luster in flavor and does not reflect the price at all. The broth was ok but there wasn't any deep flavors to note, the noodles had a thicker texture closer to what I like what I think there was some type of bitter aftertaste that wasn't pleasant but I'm not sure if it was the noodles tbh. The pork belly looked great but again the flavor didn't exceed being just ok at best. All in all it's a cool place but I can't recommend the ramen. There are other dishes aside from ramen so if I found myself returning I'd try the katsu or bao instead. read more

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Very busy place. They do have a high attention to detail and their food is unique for being Japanese style, sushi, etc.. Everything tasted good. I think it was expensive. I recommend the place, but I probably will just have sushi closer to home and be able to eat twice for the same price. No offense. read more

This is a unique review and may be a little biased. I had the pleasure of finally visiting the Wash Park location where a friend works. When we arrived, our friend was able to get off work and join us for dinner, which was great because she could tell us about the menu, share stories, and have fun without the stress of serving us. She informed Jeff, our waiter, of everything we needed, and we ended up having an endless stream of food brought to our table. We had only planned on getting ramen but ended up trying a little bit of everything on the menu. The best dish was the Babette Steak, which was a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend this place. All the staff were amazing and would stop by our table to joke with our friend and say hello. One downside was the music was very loud and hard to hear at time read more

Ordered spicy ramen, bao buns, beer Taste:10 Ambience:8 busy communal table, young hipster crowd Service: 9 friendly and fast Beer list: 7 quality local beers Highly recommend for tasty bowl of ramen in a millennial type atmosphere read more

When it comes to ramen, bao, and drinks...it's fine to visit your long lost uncle. Uncle is a reliable ramen spot. I just wish they were open on Sundays! Their appetizers are great. The soft shell crab bao always finds a way to my plate. And it disappears every time. They have a few other bao options (shout out to the eggplant bao) that are just as tasty! Now the ramen has never done me wrong. Great favor and the toppings are well balanced. The service was also great. Some of the friendliest people. Especially in the summer months, this place has some nice outdoor seating and can get busyyy! Plan your visit accordingly! read more

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This place is a joke and not authentic at all. High prices for unflavored food. We, a party of 2 had to wait for 45 minutes to be sitted, after we called out the host for sitting people that just arrived before us. Her excuse was "I thought you guys were outside", in a -1 degree weather? Why do we have her our phone number then? The duck ramen had no flavor, the small dishes were better but not worth the price! I am sorry but if are looking for good ramen, this place would never be my recommendation. read more

This place was delish! We did not have a reservation but took the high top towards the back which was a perfect table for us! Our waitress was very friendly and kind. I have an egg and chicken allergy and they do not substitute, so the only option for ramen was the veggie. The Veggie ramen was fantastic!! The broth was very flavorful and would totally come back for that! The steak also great! The rest of the group loved their food too and want to come back! read more

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Uncle has been on my list of interesting looking restaurants to try for a really long time, and being back in CO for the holidays gave way for a perfect opportunity to swing by! We stopped by on a Saturday around 7pm to try and get a seat for 2 to the restaurant and had to place our names on a waitlist for 45 minutes. We were willing to wait for as the restaurant had a great hustle and bustle of busy diners quickly filling up tables as well as flowing in and out of the restaurant constantly - we were thinking to ourselves, it must be good considering the popularity of the place! The restaurant had a open atmosphere with a clean modern look, tables surround the kitchen where the ramen and other dishes were being made. We got a seat next to the windows on a open table - the seating here is communal, with diners from other parties being seated in open spots. This does give a community feeling, which is nice. One gripe I had with a seating arrangement like this, the service isn't the best - it was a hungry 25 minute period between when we were seated, and when we ordered. I understand that the staff was busy, but we literally had to raise our hands when our server passed by a couple of times to get their attention. I ordered the pork belly appetizer and the Jiro ramen, which I'll review down below: Pork Belly buns ($11): These pork buns had good texture, with the pork belly having a nice crisp exterior and soft interior, but the flavor was a bit flat to me. Just having hoisin as the only sauce didn't really make the flavor pop out, it only just further accentuated the richness the of the pork. Scallions were nice and did provide another dimension though. The price stunned me a bit more, $5.50 per bun! I would totally understand buns in the $4.50 area as a reference to similar ramen places but this was a pricier bun in my mind with flavors that unfortunately don't really contribute. Jiro Ramen ($18): The broth had good flavor, and you could taste a bit of the bonito which is delicious. I liked the various veggies in the ramen from the cabbage to the bean sprouts, they did give this bowl a dimension of crunch which was nice. There was a decent amount of pork, which was enjoyable - I personally like the classic spiral cut charshu, but the chunks were also pleasant to eat. Back to the price point again, it is $18 for a singular bowl of ramen - on the pricey side in my opinion. In the end, the whole experience from start to finish took about 2 hours and cost about $33. To be honest, I personally didn't really understand the hype around Uncle - the wait was long, and the prices are steep considering quality and comparison to other ramen places I've tried. I don't think I would personally come back to Uncle - but if you want to try and see for yourself, by all means! read more

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Great spot, amazing ramen, fun spot to go in person but easy takeout, which is our favorite

These pretentious clowns. Congratulations you make decent RAMEN.. good job.. but you can't have a drink at the bar while you wait TEN minutes for your five o'clock reservation. Was told to go stand in the corner while I wait and "we'll cocktail ya".. there are two people at the bar.. it's now been the ten minutes and my "cocktail ya" apparently means "we'll give you an ice water without a word and go make myself a drink".. and NOW they're taking the chairs from "my corner" still not offering any service .. f your overpriced chicken broth and noodles .. apparently I should've asked for an application maybe then I could've gotten service .. read more

Love love love! The bao buns are so good... my favorite was the eggplant one! We also tried the dandan noodles which were delicious. The waiter made it seem like they would be super spicy but they weren't too bad. The Szechuan was mild which was good since we were tasting different things. And lastly, my ultimate favorite and the reason I love this place is the spicy chicken ramen! Best ramen I've had probably in my life. Uncle has a cool vibe with great music playing and the staff is also really nice! read more

Uncle - Dandan noodles - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

4.5 - I like this location of Uncle a lot better than the one in Lohi. We sat at the bar area and had amazing service. Our server gave us free shrimp to try because we had been on the fence about ordering it - which was delicious. We also really enjoyed the bao buns and both ramens were delicious. It is a little small and can get busy, but it's worth the wait. read more

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Always a great experience eating here! The staff is so friendly and kind and pick up empty dishes quickly. I really enjoy their cocktails and the bao buns are soo good! It's a comfy and clean atmosphere. Definitely recommend trying! read more

We were super excited to try Uncle after hearing so many good things about- and we were only slightly disappointed The cocktails were excellent and service was great. Loved the bustling atmosphere on a Friday night. The food though, was just okay. I liked the eggplant buns a lot, the pork ribs were pretty decent (though pretty small for a shareable). My husband and I both had the Jiro ramen for a slightly different take than our usual - it was good! Don't get me wrong. Just nothing to write home about (and you can easily get much better ramen in Aurora). The noodles were chewy and the broth was very flavorful. But I had barely any pork belly and no cabbage in mine, sadly, and the ajitama egg was much more bland than I expected. Idk. Not dying to come back but wouldn't advise people go elsewhere (and I've definitely had worse ramen in Denver). read more

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

Yes, this is the best ramen in Denver. But wow, was it super crazy crowded on a Saturday night. I felt bad for the hostess and manager trying to seat everyone. And also serve people cocktails while they wait in a tiny little space. But then we got seated, and Matthew, our server, brought some calm to the situation. He took his time, chatted with us, and made it fun. Don't turn down an opportunity to sit at the bar. You'll get your food faster and get to see all the action. Definitely get the soft shell crab buns. Sooooo good. read more

Uncle - Pink suede. I appreciate the orchid frozen in the ice cube. Nice touch! - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Tried it out while visiting Denver. Got the spicy chicken. I kind of arrived after our table was called since I was eating with friends but I think the place usually has a wait. You sit in cafeteria style, meaning you might sit next to people you don't know so if you don't like this sort of thing, order take out. Food was good and service was quick, suggesting even if it's packed the wait times might not be too bad since they're efficient. Would check out again. read more

Uncle - Spicy chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is my favorite spot in Denver. Everything I've eaten for the last 4 years here and THIS has been #1 for me personally. I usually get the vegan/ mushroom ramen and holy cow the FLAVORS are unreal. My boyfriend is a fan of the spicy chicken ramen. The vibes in this place are great. Wonderful service and great music. We really enjoy sitting in the bar area and watching the kitchen team as they prepare all the delicious foods. Absolutely check this place out and make a reservation if you can! read more

Uncle - Veggie/ Mushroom Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Street parking only, so luckily we ubered. The chicken ramen was very flavorful, but we were disappointed in the duck ramen as the broth was lacking. We were, however, wowed by the service. They were attentive to our order and noticed that a small ingredient was missing from our crispy eggplant bao buns, before we even noticed anything was missing at all. So when our server appeared to hand us a new order of buns, we were pleasantly surprised! She then explained what was missing and that we had to try it again, on the house. It was definitely better the second time around, it's a good and light appetizer. read more

We love Uncle and have frequented both locations over the past years but this time, we had a reservation to celebrate a birthday. They sat us at a table which had sunlight directly in the faces of one side of the table and there are no shades on the windows. I asked for a different table as we past two open ones, as she went to ask, she came back to say the only open one was just sat. There was another in the back, so she asked again and said no, there is a stroller that needs to be tucked back there. So apparently no way to fix this and just left us to deal with afternoon sun blaring in our face. We mentioned this to our server, who pretty much just grunted. He honestly was one of the worst servers we have had in a while, was not warm and welcoming, barely checked on us and 35 minutes from when we sat down, he asked if my son was done with his ramen to take it away and rush us out when my son was obviously mid-bite and chewing his food. What a joke, he should not be in the hospitality industry. My husband doesn't want to come back after this experience. Good ramen but not worth the bad service. read more

Very clean, bright, neat, and high-end vibe great for date nights. We got veggie Khao soil, beef shorteib paneng, spicy chicken, Scottish salmon sashimi, green curry mussels, pork belly buns. All food were amazing. Service was great and they bring new plates and Silverware for next course(s) instead of using same plate and utensils for all food. Gender neutral bathroom has beautiful artificial cherry blossom trees on ceilings. read more

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Get the curry ramen. It's amazing! Savory, not to salty, and creamy. Perfect after a day on the mountains. My bf's ramen was also good but unmemorable. We went early at opening and still had to wait 15mins without reservations. Definitely will be on the revisit list when in Denver. read more

Uncle - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Hands down the best ramen bar in Denver. It has great options for both ramen and non-ramen dishes, so I recommend going with a big group to share or it's never a bad thing to have reasons to come back! Everything from The uncle salad to the bbq shrimp are great, but do have a bit of a kick of spice to them. For ramen, my favorite is the duck ramen, as the broth is a fantastic compliment to the perfectly cooked and crispy duck. It also does well for takeout, as they divide up all the ramen ingredients, and it reheats great as leftovers. Lastly, the service is fantastic and everyone's super nice! read more

Went to U before an Av's game early c. 5:15pm. Surprised that the place was packed but we were able to get a table nonetheless. Had the bao buns, duck ramen and marinated ribs. All were very tasty with the rich having just enough sear to be quite pleasing on mouthfeel and enough heat to accompany a deep tasting broth. The ribs were delicious and both tender and spicy. Very nice experience albeit pricey. read more

Uncle - Towards the windows - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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My husband and I love this restaurant every single time. Tonight we sat at the bar and met a lovely employee wearing a pink hat with a black cat on it - he recommended the veggie khao soy with the crispy tofu, which was delicious, and his hospitality made us have an even greater experience. The spicy chicken ramen is as amazing as ever. The hustle and bustle of the restaurant is comforting and not too busy. We are so thrilled with the meals and service at Uncle once again. read more

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Amazing Ramen in Denver.... This is it! I am so glad I came here (from recommendations by FOUR different people today). I eat ramen in SoCal and am always disappointed in other states with bad ramen -but this was totally amazing! So impressed! Craft ramen at its finest and made with heart and soul! Even the bathroom was beautifully decorated with Sakura I highly recommend coming here -specially if you are Japanese and have been disappointed with ramen in Denver. read more

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

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Best ramen in Denver I have had!!! The cold tofu appetizer is unbelievable, the sauce that it is in is so delicious. I have also enjoyed the bao buns. Will be returning again and again!! read more

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

Mmmmmm, What a great treat it was stopping in here. The stem buns were great in flavor and texture as well! The ramen was also very flavorful. Nothing above and beyond but a real nice meal. The service was great. It was Friday night rush and our server seemed calm and took time to answer all our questions. Super impressed. Really, you should go. Seriously. Just go. Like now! read more

Uncle - Steamed buns and my friends! Friends not for consumption. - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Everyone knows where to go for ramen, it is Uncle! Busy night, so glad we had a reservation! Meet some friends for some ramen and we got seated right away. Service was great! Tokyo ramen was delicious with a side of fried tofu. Pork and eggplant buns were dynamite. Preferred the eggplant over the pork. Also had a yummy cocktail not pictured. Was a fan and still am one! Yum! read more

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First time here despite living nearby. I came after being downtown for a play at DCPA. I arrived just before they opened at 5pm. I joined a line of people including children. I sat the bar facing the kitchen so effectively a chefs counter. Blond wood bar and tables, very fresh looking. Angela D introduced herself as my server. Very pleasant. She gave several recommendations. Nice menu of Vegetables, Seafood, Meats & Ramen. No desserts. Nice extensive list of drinks of cocktails, mocktails, beer, sake (by the can or larger amounts) and wine. I got a glass of Seehof riesling from Germany with a appetizer of Chilled Tofu. Silky smooth tofu with ginger & wakame in soy vinaigrette for only $6. Next was the Uncle Salad with Brussel sprouts, spiced cashews with a coconut vinaigrette. Very nice. Note: no forks, only large spoon for broth and chopsticks. My main course was the Spicy Chicken Ramen. Nice spicy broth, generous amount of noodles and sliced up chicken thigh with bean sprouts, scallions and a soft boiled egg. I added a mocktail, We Still Don't Trust You made with Seedlip Agave, bitter apertivo, strawberry, five spice mix and calpico. Nice color and sweet drink. Overall a great meal. I noticed they were full by 530pm. They accept reservations but time slots are open only 2 weeks in advance. So come when they open. They are closed Sundays. read more

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Been wanting to try this spot forever and tonight was the night! Started with delish cocktails and ohhh that soft shell crab bao- to die for!! The pork belly bao was also divine. It is so hard to find a place that does pork belly right! Ohh the shoyu ramen- light broth with great depth of flavor and that spicy bomb was umami heaven!! Perfect chew to the noods and perfect egg, what more could a girl ask for?! read more

Uncle - Yummmmmmmmm - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We were in Denver for a night and I was craving some soup. This place was delicious. Both my husband and I loved our food. My veggie khao soi was one of the best I've had. The food came out pretty fast despite the place being busy and the interior was beautiful. The music was a good plus too. We will def drop by here again! read more

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The servers and staff were super nice! The food was delicious we had appetizers and ramen. The food came out fast. The restaurant was relaxing and we could have a convo without having to yell. Two of us had vegan ramen and it was so good. I added tofu to mine. It was perfect! read more

Absolutely fantastic! 10/10! We went in on Thursday night and didn't have reservations but we're sat within 10 minutes, even though the restaurant was pretty packed. Our server was incredible! I don't recall his name, but it was a gentleman with glasses. He was so friendly, constantly watching for whether we needed more water/plates cleared/etc. The food was the bomb. I am still craving the soft shell crab buns. From the flavor, to the crisp, to the soft pillowy bites of bao. These buns were by far the best dish I have had in a long time. I opted for the veggie ramen with a spice bomb to kick up the heat. The curry broth is what dreams are made of. So delicious that my fiancé kept asking me for spoonfuls of it. He got the pork belly and enjoyed it. But admitted that my veggie ramen was simply elite to any ramen we've had in years. I was actually surprised how well prices this spot was, too! Totally feasible for a little date night. So check it out with your boo or some friends and get ready for a mouth explosion that will have you dreaming about Uncle for long after you eat there! read more

Uncle - Veggie ramen with curry broth - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Finally made it to the south location! We had delicious eggplant buns, and all got different entrees. Dan Dan noodles, and the spicy chicken ramen and duck ramen were all terrific! We also had excellent service. I'll definitely be back - I'm almost excited for fall and winter now (says a summer lover). read more

Uncle - Dan dan - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Uncle is always a good idea when it comes to ramen and boa buns. I went with a group of friends and we had an 815 reservation. It took them about 15+ minutes to get use seated, even this late at night. Once we were seated, it took them what seemed like forever to greet us and bring us waters. Probably 20 minutes or so. Once our waiter came though, they were attentive and quickly got our order in. We ordered multiple different boa buns, ramen and a couple of us got the khao soi. Nothing but good things to say about the food. The flavors were delicious and the spices were fantastic. Khao soi might be my new go to! I did get crispy tofu and the spice bomb with it which definitely added to the overall flavor. Our only other complaint was how loud it was. It was hard to hear each other from across the table. The wash park location is much larger than the other one, but still definitely loud and over-crowded. Food: 10/10 Environment/Service: 6/10 read more

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This place is solid! I live in FL but when I come to Denver I always have a meal at Uncle. I usually get the Uncle Salad which is delicious, but this time I had the Thai Shrimp. Holy Hotness! This dish is Thai Hot'!! Once again everything was awesome. read more

Uncle - Thai Shrimp - Ramen Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Food is very satisfying and flavorful. Favorites are the eggplant bun and the veg ramen although spicy chicken ramen is great too. Everything always has a lot of flavor. I was much happier with service this visit bc it was less rushed and a bit more leisurely. Fun and lively atmosphere. Always busy. read more

Our group of 5 adults and 2 kids had a great meal at Uncle. The appetizers were tasty and each of us raved about our entrees. The cocktails were interesting and delicious as well. We all had leftovers to enjoy for lunch the next day. The service was excellent. read more

I've been here twice now and have mixed feelings of this place. The small plates are fantastic (the chilled tofu, garlic shrimp, and all the buns are pretty fantastic), but the ramen was just okay to me. I got the duck ramen and just felt like the flavor didn't compare to many of the other ramen places around Denver. The sake was really tasty - the two noodle bowls with a bottle of sake is a great deal. I'd give it four stars overall for the food, but we felt like the staff seemed annoyed by us the whole time we were there. At one point after we had eaten our food, my friend had leaned over and whispered, "Does it feel like they hate us?" We all agreed and seemed relieved that it wasn't just us who noticed the angry glares and curt responses. It wasn't particularly busy, but it could've been a bad night for them. Either way, if I do ever come back I plan to just stick to the small plates and sake. read more

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