Kyoto Ramen

4.3 ( 411 reviews )
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$10–20
1617 California St, Denver, CO 80202, United States
+1 303-623-3839
Kyoto Ramen, located at 1617 California St, Denver, offers a delightful dining experience for ramen lovers. This cozy spot emphasizes simplicity and cleanliness, allowing the food to take center stage. Guests rave about the rich, creamy broths, particularly the standout black garlic ramen, known for its depth and balanced flavors. The attention to presentation makes each bowl Instagram-worthy, a detail many patrons appreciate. Customers like Ryan Smith express satisfaction with the consistent temperature and flavor profile of the ramen, although some feel the portion sizes could be more generous. The addition of customizable spice levels enhances the dining experience, catering to various palates. Appetizers like the gyoza receive high praise for their crispiness and freshness, enriching the overall meal. For those seeking a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, Kyoto Ramen is an excellent choice, backed by commendable service and a bright atmosphere. While some reviews note minor drawbacks, such as shared restroom access and the use of pre-packaged noodles in certain dishes, the general consensus is that Kyoto Ramen excels in providing authentic flavors and quality. With its welcoming environment and flavorful menu, it's a spot worth revisiting for any ramen enthusiast.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Payments
    • Cash only
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For Kyoto Ramen

Ryan Smith
May 8,2025
Kyoto Ramen is a solid choice if you’re in the mood for ramen or Japanese fare. The restaurant itself is small, clean, and no-frills, allowing the focus to remain on the food which is quite tasty. I’ve been here twice, and on both occasions, my ramen arrived hot (but not scalding) and full of flavor. The cooks also present each bowl beautifully, perfect for an Instagram shot. You can choose your spice level (none, mild, medium, or hot), and I found the medium option to be just right: noticeable heat without overpowering the flavors. The only slight downside is the portion size. It’s not tiny, but both times I left feeling satisfied rather than completely stuffed, even after splitting an appetizer. If there’s one thing I’d like to see improved, it’s slightly larger servings. That said, I wouldn’t hesitate to return the next time I’m craving ramen. While I also plan to explore other nearby ramen spots for comparison, Kyoto Ramen which I recommended, I doubt you’ll leave disappointed.
Esytha
Apr 24,2025
This is a lovely hole in the wall that serves fresh, crispy gyoza and rich, creamy ramen broths. I appreciated the wide range of available toppings, as well as the high quality chili crisp at each table. They also have chilled ramune. Great little spot for lunch!
Stephanie Ellis
Apr 7,2025
We visited here for the first time yesterday afternoon before things got started for the Parade of Lights downtown, and I was very happy with everything! The only thing that was a bit odd were the restrooms, only because they share them with another restaurant and the way to get to them was a bit weird. Just be mindful of your surroundings when using them. Very easy to find and walk to, even with all the construction. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the gentleman that took our order at the counter was very nice and friendly! Atmosphere was open, bright, and inviting! Food wise, everything tasted great! I highly recommend the Gioza! The proportions of the ramen bowls were also very nice, not too much and not too little! I wish they would've had the sushi available, but I think we were there just a little too early for it. Service was quick and they brought our food to our table based on the number given at the counter when we ordered. Overall, I was very happy we decided to eat here and I recommend giving this place a try if you're looking for a satisfying quick meal!
D C
Mar 28,2025
Went for the takoyaki but also got ramen. The noodles seemed to be just packaged noodles but were still pretty good. One of the soups (shoyu) was very salty but the other (black garlic) was pretty good and balanced. We got extra pork and at 3 it seems worth it. The other ingredients in the ramen were pretty good and the price was reasonable. The takoyaki seemed to maybe be pan cooked on site. However, this was not the case and they were prepared from frozen. The octopus was a little chewy but overall pretty good takoyaki. The filling has the proper consistency. The sauce was pretty good but a little sparse and it did not come with mayo. There were a few bonito flakes. The price was pretty high for the quality. Overall, maybe a 6/10 takoyaki. Service was quick and everything was very clean.
Jenny Ishida
Mar 23,2025
This is the most authentic Japanese ramen I've had in a long while. Highly recommend the black garlic ramen. The owner looked completely overwhelmed when tons of people lined up here after a rally, but he handled it so well and was super polite. I'm impressed at the quality here, even under such intense pressure.
Jenn Pfankuch
Mar 13,2025
Excellent lunch spot near 18th and California! Quick service, friendly staff, delicious food! They are decently busy but not too busy you have to wait 30 minutes for your food I had the Shoyu Ramen. Restrooms are for customers only. Very clean restaurant too!
Jordan Blackwill
Mar 9,2025
We had wanted to eat here on our last visit to Denver, but they were closed. Eat there yesterday and it was absolutely phenomenal. The wait did not disappoint. We got the black garlic, tonkatsu, and chicken ramen in both extra spicy and wild. The service was great and the food was ready very quickly. The combination of flavors, quality of ingredients, and overall flavor could not be improved. Very well done. Thank you!
will wellschlager
Feb 10,2025
All the food here was great. Nothing will blow your socks off though. Stand out for me was their gyoza, which was flash fried leaving the crisp tender and flavors preserved. I also got the tonkotsu ramen. It was good, but I felt the stock was a bit watered down.

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