Ramen Star

4044 Tejon St, Denver CO 80211
$ Japanese

Reservations

Booking Notes:

Weekdays for lunch we do not accept reservations. This time frame is strictly first come first serve.
All parties over 4 (four people, including children) must contact restaurant directly for reservations.
Additionally, all parties over the size of 6 (six people, including children) will be subject to an 18% gratuity charge.
We are closed weekdays between 2:30pm and 4:30pm when we reopen for dinner.

Business Info

  • Address: 4044 Tejon St, Denver CO 80211
  • Cross Street: 40th avenue
  • Cuisine: Asian | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual Elegant
  • Meals Served: Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Diners Club | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 3034553787
  • Features: Organic Ingredients, Takeout Available, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Gay / Lesbian,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Thursday
Dinner - Restaurant 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Luch 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friday
Dinner - Restaurant 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lunch - Restaurant 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday
Dinner - Restaurant 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dinner - Restaurant 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday
Dinner - Restaurant 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lunch - Restaurant 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.83 out of 5 stars based on 266 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 19, 2023
Miyuki M.
Would love to try the Tsukemen next time! We had an awesome time there :)

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 22, 2023
Josh S.
Absolutely fantastic! We traveled 1,500 miles to eat here and it did not did not disappoint. The staff was so helpful and knowledgeable, the food was out of this world, and everything overall was top notch.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 23, 2023
Hillary C.
AMAZING experience. The ramen was exceptional, as were the appetizers and drinks. The service was fantastic and efficient. The place itself was charming and pleasant. I can't say enough positive about our meal. We will be back! This is our new favorite ramen spot in Denver.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 29, 2022
Magdalena K.
I love RamenStar. It’s worth every penny! Yummy

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 15, 2022
Kathleen H.
Love Ramen Star, best Ramen in CO!!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 29, 2022
Susan G.
Fresh and flavorful Need more GF options

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Jul 23, 2022
Leslie H.
The chicken karaage is spectacular!

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 15, 2022
Joshua M.
RAMEN STAR is the best ramen on the Front Range, full stop.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Apr 03, 2022
Connie H.
The food was very good and fresh. The portions were a little small.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 08, 2022
Brendan B.
Awesome Ramen spot! We will be back!!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2021
M'Lou W.
This place is a terrific find-best ramen I’ve had in the US, and a great little locally-owned business that you can feel good about supporting! Lots of interesting libations also.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 04, 2021
Gina K.
Absolutely amazing from the service to the food. I highly recommend to anyone!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 13, 2021
Katie S.
I loved it! The food was delicious and the service was wonderful :) I plan to go again in the future!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 27, 2021
Amber B.
Absolutely loved the RAMEN! So flavorful and the staff made for an amazing evening!

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 9/10
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Apr 25, 2021
Sheila A.
It was excellent! Would highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2021
Katherine S.
Everything was great! The music could have been a bit louder. It was very quiet and seemed you could very easily listen to another tables convo. Will definitely return!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Mar 02, 2021
Curtis S.
Our waiter on Saturday 2/27 was rocking it and running the full dining room himself. Despite short staff, he was attentive, kind, and helpful. Bravo! We will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Feb 23, 2021
Victoria K.
Where does a Texas-winterpocalypse-escaping, Japanese-speaking, ramen-loving gal go when she comes to Denver? Here, and I was NOT disappointed! What first drew me to Ramen Star was the fact that they made their own broth AND their own noodles - knowing that, this has to be the first ramen I had in Denver (and Colorado entirely). Coming for lunch on a Sunday, my partner and I booked a reservation for right when they opened, and had our choice of tables. Speaking of tables, most of the tables are hand-made by a Japanese native who lives in Denver who is a friend of the chef/ramen master - love the attention to the small details (and that was the first of many!). There's a small staff here, and they're all very friendly and knowledgeable. They're such a delight to talk to and provide impeccable customer service. We always had what we needed, when we needed it, and they provided great suggestions on pairing shareables, ramen, and beer. Our full menu was: - Gyoza - Nikuman - Ramen Star ramen (with my partner getting the hot paste to pair with it) - Green Tea and Strawberry Mochi - Hitachino Yuzu Lager for me and Echigo Stout for my partner The gyoza was perfectly crispy on the bottom and soft/steamed on the top. They serve them with soy sauce that has a bit of chili oil in it - if you're not aware of it, it can bite you in the back of the throat, but once you know, the flavor pairs smoothly with the pork in the gyoza. The nikuman comes with both soy sauce and kewpie mayo with togarashi (Japanese seven spice blend) on it - my favorite way to eat the bun is to dip it into the mayo, ensuring I get a bit of the togarashi as well and ... well ... you need to try it for yourself ;) The ramen was top notch - you can taste the passion that the chef has for the broth and noodles he personally makes. I've never had pickled ginger in ramen before (usually have it in yakisoba), but it adds a nice pungency to the broth, which is smooth but filling. The noodl

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Jan 15, 2021
Lauren M.
The best ramen I have ever had! Cannot wait to get more!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 09, 2020
Luci V.
Good service; very good ramen with perfectly done homemade ramen noodles

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 12, 2020
Dakota S.
I LOVE RAMENSTAR!!! Everything is always amazing.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 28, 2020
Shin S.
Incredible food with incredible stuff as well as incredible ambience! The fact that they make their own noodles is exceptional!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Nov 12, 2021
Michael G.
Enjoyed. A bit of a small space but like that. With apps the bill added up but worth it.

Overall: 9/10
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Service: 8/10
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Sep 09, 2021
Evan C.
I rated the service a little low. This was due to the fact that they were understaffed which these days is completely understandable. The one waitperson was a little cranky probably because she was short staffed. The rest was fantastic and my ramen was delicious as usual. Love this place and I hope they can sort out the floor staffing issue for their own benefit.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
May 30, 2021
Matthew H.
Excellent quality. Portions were perfect. Nice ambiance and very good service. Well done!

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
May 29, 2021
Amanda M.
Very good, great service, but extremely slow. Main meal came before some appetizers.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 17, 2021
Melissa W.
I felt like my server forgot about me, she wasn't as attentive to me as she was other tables. The food was excellent, and I loved my little spot in the restaurant. The food took a bit longer than I would have expected but it was worth the wait.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 18, 2021
Joseph L.
Food was amazing, some of the best tonkatsu ramen in town. Felt like a mom and pop shop in Japan.. cozy.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 09, 2023
Victoria H.
It was pretty bright, all the way in the back corner. Also, we waited quite a while for our check. But the food was delicious!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 5/10
Jul 29, 2021
Wayne M.
Very good ramen noodles-- fresh! Broth was also very good -- meat broth. Tables were small for our group of 4 adults and place lacked adequate A/C. But, service and food were excellent! One of the better traditional ramen places in Denver metro.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Dec 31, 2021
Johnny N.
Over all the experience was ok but our order was mixed up, we didn’t complain. I assume we were charged for the mistake since we forgot to check. Also none of the buns that we were looking forward to were unavailable, not sure why.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 4/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 20, 2021
Jeffery F.
Had a reservation but was seated 30 minutes late. Poor service while there. Food was great.