I was visiting Denver for the weekend and stopped by here to get dinner. It was soo good! Being…read moregreeted with a smile by the host, Laysha, made the evening even better! Definitely will be coming back for the welcoming environment and good :)

I've been to several jinya locations, and always enjoy their ramen. So when I saw a place in Denver…read morewhile I was there, I made a point of stopping in. This location is a little bigger than some of the others I've been to, with plenty of high tops and some regular tables. The interior is dark, but it works in this setting. I know there are a lot of things on the menu, but I always go for the vegan creamy miso ramen, with no spice. And a side of mushrooms (kikurage) and fresh garlic. The noodles are perfectly al dente and the broth with the toppings just works. The only small downside on this visit was that the restaurant wasn't busy, yet the wait staff kind of forgot about us. But it all worked out, so it wasn't a big deal.

If you're anywhere near Fort Collins and haven't tried Kujira Ramen, you're missing out…read more I went all in: gyoza, pork belly steamed buns, and Tonkotsu Ramen -- and every single bite was absolutely unreal. The gyoza came out perfectly pan-seared -- crispy on the bottom, tender on top, and packed with flavor. That dipping sauce had just the right balance of salty, tangy, and savory. You could easily crush two orders without trying. The pork belly steamed buns were next-level. Soft, pillowy buns wrapped around rich, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly. The balance of fat, sweetness, and sauce was perfect. Messy in the best possible way. And then the star -- the Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was deep, creamy, and packed with flavor -- that slow-simmered richness that tells you it was done right. The noodles had the perfect bite, and the pork was tender and seasoned beautifully. Every spoonful made you slow down just to appreciate it. Hands down one of the best meals I've had in a long time. Clean atmosphere, great service, incredible food. 10/10 -- already planning the next trip back.

When walking in you are greeted with a gorgeous atmosphere that gives off a sushi bar type vibe…read more The service is super quick, especially because it is Ramen. But they were also fairly quick with the appetizers that we tried. The barbecue tofu was surprisingly delicious with a great texture and yummy sauce. The Gyoza was also a fan favorite with a light crispy bottom and a good filling. We tried two different ramens with two different proteins. The beef was a bit, tough and dry, but the chashu was nice and soft like melting in your mouth. The broth was also good and the noodles were nice and thin. Overall, I felt like this was a nice bite to eat and definitely filling. The only thing I felt that was lacking was the service on refilling water. I would definitely come back if I was around the area. They definitely got busy pretty quick.

Had this place bookmarked for a while and finally had the chance to visit…read more I enjoyed the visit so much that I'm annoyed I live a little far from it. Love how this place is decorated in a simple way with lots of fun. Our server was amazing, I am terrible at remembering names, however, thank you so much for making our experience so nice. The food was delicious. We ordered the scallion pancakes, the Vegetarian Ramen, and the Spicy Miso Ramen. Every dish had delicious flavor profiles. For desert we had the Japanese cheesecake, it was fluffy and not overly sweet. We enjoyed everything so much. From the service, to the atmosphere, to definitely the food. Great experience.

I originally came in for the katsu curry, but ended up having their flagship ramen. Live lobster…read moreramen. I am soooo glad I had that for lunch. The kimchi pork broth was very good. I hit it with some chili oil to take it to the next level. Noodles were perfect, with seaweed, scallions, lime, and soft boiled egg. The lobster came out ~90% peeled. Service was ok, had to ask for water then ice. Ambiance was tv's filled with anime, nice wooden furniture. They also had a live lobster tank where my lobster was pulled.

Tried this ramen shop for the first time Pleasantly…read moresurprised!! Had the black garlic tonkotsu--finished it all!! Owner controls locations well and quality remains high I'd say must try if you have a craving for ramen/donburi/poke!

My husband and I decided to try out a new ramen place…read more This Ramen place is located next to Pindustry that we chose to stay for a late night bowling game. It's a fairly small restaurant so we did have to wait a bit. Since it is Ramen, it is served fairly quickly. The Ramen broth was super flavorful, and the noodles were cooked perfectly. My husband got the traditional Ramen well I decided on the dipping Ramen. I think both were great options. The dipping Ramen had a great sesame and nutty flavor. Overall, I would definitely be back, but unfortunately, we live a bit far.

Love this place! Had the black garlic ramen and really enjoyed it. The flavor was well balanced not…read moretoo salty and the portion was filling. Definitely one of the best ramen spots I've tried in Denver. The staff were friendly, the food came out quickly, and the Japanese style interior was really nice and cozy. The prices were reasonable too. I'll be coming back!

What a cute little place!!…read more 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.

FAVE ramen spot in Denver!! This is our go to place if…read morewe're craving ramen I love the atmosphere inside. Anime posters all around and families/college students fill the dining area. The service is always fast and friendly. Our usual order is a spicy edamame (that's actually spicy), hamachi jalapeño, and kimchi ramen. They recently redid how they prepare their pork and it's SO MUCH BETTER so tender and flavorful. Definitely a must try if you've never been!

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.

It had been a while since I had been here and can I say. . . I don't know why?! Well they're a…read morelittle far from where I live but def. worth the drive. Walked in and saw as greeted and sat down quickly. Pretty full on a Thursday evening. Server was kind and quick. Karage Spicy miso ramen Sushi rolls that I can't remember the name of? All 10/10 Though I do wish we had more spicy ramen options as I don't prefer miso. Nonetheless all great. Can't wait to grab some sushi again! For ambiance I will say I enjoy th lighting and music. And would enjoy this place as a solo date as well. So relaxing.

This place is good for happy hour food mon-fri 4:30-6pm…read more Happy hour includes a little bit of everything! Saki, beer, sushi, hand rolls, appetizers. It's cute inside with friendly service. It's a little non-fussy when it comes to specialty rolls options, but they are presented nicely.

Just happend that the evening we visited, it was cool and raining. Perfectd for some ramen. It…read morewas 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!

Came to try the ramen and, honestly, it was just okay. The ramen was missing a bit of flavor and…read morecame 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

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.

I tiki ramen taco bar... and it somehow works!…read more I've been here many times. I like the tacos, my wife likes the ramen, and we both like the drinks. I like that the menu is constantly changing, so I can always try something new. There are usually a few staples, too. The tacos are priced reasonably so you can try several flavors. Every now and then there's one I don't like as much as the others, but that doesn't ruin the experience. The ramen is priced well for the amount you get, too. The only thing I consistently haven't liked is their guacamole. But I do like their avocado and salsas. They have a decent happy hour and, recently added, a "taco Tuesday." The kids menu options are pretty good, too. The hot dogs are a hit. Sometimes the buttered noodles are, too. The tiki drinks are great fun, and they're always trying something new. In the past, they've put lemonades in fun cups (like the hedgehog cup) so our kids can enjoy a "fancy drink." The service is pretty fast and consistent. They bring you a nice jug of water to help yourself with refills.

As a big ramen fan, Birdhouse was a pleasant surprise for me. I've had ramen at practically all the…read morewell known spot in Denver, from Katsu Ramen to Ramen Star (RIP) to Tokio. So it was shocking that I found such a good bowl out here in Erie. I got the Hellfire Ramen, a tonkotsu-based ramen served with their house spicy sauce, chili oil, pork shoulder, and a soft boiled egg. The broth was rich and flavorful, the spice level was perfect (quiet hot but still maintaining a good balance of flavors), and the pork shoulder was tender but still has a bit of nice toothsomeness. Overall, this was an excellent bowl of ramen comparable to any of the top spots in Denver. The only slight downside is that the broth was just a tough too salty for my liking, and I would've preferred a soy marinated egg over a soft boiled egg. They have other ramen here was well, such as a chicken-based shio ramen, a regular tonkotsu, and a Thai curry ramen. I definitely would return to try the other ramen. If the other items on this menu is as tasty, I wouldn't hesitate to give them 5 stars.