Denver, CO
For Ramen in Denver, the local food press points to Uncle, TOKIO, and Dragonfly Noodle. Picks from Westword and 5280 Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Westword and 5280 Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Uncle · Highland
Westword Readers' Choice Best Ramen in both 2024 and 2025, and featured on every 5280 list. Chef Tommy Lee's Highland original remains the city's default ramen bowl.
TOKIO · Globeville
Westword's 2026 editorial Best Ramen. Chef Miki Hashimoto special-orders noodles to spec and serves a range from classic tonkotsu to the Cremoso Diablo cream-and-cheese bowl.
Dragonfly Noodle · Downtown
Westword's 2026 list standout and a 5280 pick. a modern 16th-Street noodle house whose resident noodle-making machine Rama produces springy strands for standouts like butter lobster ramen.
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star · Sunnyside
Featured in 5280's ramen guide. a tiny, owner-run Sunnyside counter that keeps the bowl-count small and the broth dialed.
Neko Ramen & Rice · Park Hill
Named in Westword's 2026 Best Ramen guide. a Colorado Boulevard counter slinging crave-worthy tonkotsu and shio bowls at a neighborhood price.
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