Westword’s Best Ramen 2021
Westword’s Best Ramen to go 2020
Ramen Star is Denver’s richest and most authentic spot for ramen and delicious Japanese food. We craft our ramen noodles fresh and use the best local ingredients to create the perfect bowl, all without the use of MSG (that means no salty taste!) or any other chemical preservatives. Our ultimate goal is to share our passion for ramen while offering world class dishes and a welcoming atmosphere, so stop in today and slurp up a delicious bowl with us!
Based on 598 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
4044 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211
Phone: (303) 455-3787
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Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–8:30 PM |
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Reviews
Xi Lu
Ordered the Ramenstar and the Tsukemen ramen star. Even though, it says Tonkatsu, the tare is very unique so the ramen really has its own thing going on.The toppings and regular and rarer chasu are delicious. The noodles are some of my favorite that I have had in Denver. The tsukemen is definitely on the greasier and thicker side compared to a lot of ramen places I have tried in the US. Love it though. 🙂
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Todd DiCello
Best Ramen in Denver! I spend a lot of time in Japan, and this place is a gem. Oishi desu! Service, ambiance, decor and food are all top notch. The Gyoza was Narita-san gyoza-house authentic, and the kara’age chicken was perfection. The Ramen? Complex, flavorful and house made. Not rushed. All natural, and lovingly prepared as it is in Japan. Not just food. It betrays an artist’s hand. Nicole is amazing. Personable, knowledgeable, attentive, genuine, and with a smile and an aura that will enhance your entire dining experience.
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Seung (süngflower)
They make their noodles in house! Photo attached. I’ve been to plenty of ramen places in the US and this has the best noodles by far. Perfect hardness and thickness. Their flagship confused me for a second as it didn’t come with an egg but with a lime instead. However, the broth at the end was still full of the famous umami finish. You can see the fat skim to the surface which demonstrates the time needed to make the broth. I do have to admit, the broth tasted different from other tonkatsu ramen I’ve been used to but I believe that’s due to them not using MSG and using a couple different ingredients (more local?) resulting in a slightly “brighter” and clearer broth. Next time I want to try the ramen star ramen with the option of everything to see what the $10 upcharge is for. Service was great, food took an appropriate time.
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Jacqueline Tucker
It’s delicious! The broth was very rich and creamy, the flavor changes as the temperature of the broth changes, in a good way! Highly recommended!
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Max Witherspoon
I don’t like leaving negative reviews, but this was my second visit to Ramen Star and I paid the bill with half a bowl of ramen in front of me. I’ve probably had 50 or 60 different bowls of ramen across Japan, Europe, and the US, and the “Ramen Star” bowl here falls toward the very bottom of the list.
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Laura Herrmann
I’ve only found “Americanized” noodles in Denver, but this spot is authentic! Great ramen with all the fixings. And portions are huge!
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E C
It was the most delicious ramen I had in Denver. Pork bun was also very soft and delicious. I will visit here again to eat Maje ramen next time!
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Katelyn Patrick (Rosie)
Best noodles ever, and the IPA from Japan was killer! They have traditional ramen, but also a few cold noodle bowls, which are so nice in the summer!
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Marie Miller
I revisited this place on Dec 13, 2021 and experienced the same friendly service. We came a little early, but the door was unlocked and we were greeted warmly and seated. I love visiting a place where I feel like they are happy working there and happy to serve me. The interior looked upgraded from my last visit. I loved the flooring and the wood panel on the wall. There was a big screen over the top of the kitchen entrance that had ambient coloring changing screens. The food and service was awesome as usual. Pricing seemed more expensive than my last visit, but since the pandemic, it’s been my experience in other restaurants as well. I liked that the employees were masked.
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Sydney Lovett
We came in 45 minutes til close but the server Nicole greeted us warmly. I had Yuzu sparkling sake which she suggested and it was delicious! We started with BBQ pork steamed buns I loved the side of Mayo and soy it really brought the flavors together it was so delicious. I got the chocolate ramen which I was skeptical about but it was one of the best dishes I have ever had. The flavors worked together so nicely and I would definitely get it again!
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