Kyoto Scratch Kitchen

New revamped menu and it did not disappoint! The team mentioned everything is made from scratch, and you can taste the quality in every dish, seriously! What we ordered: *Crab Rangoons, made with real crab *Vietnamese Egg Rolls, extra crispy and flavorful *Korean Spicy Wings, great heat, well-balanced *Korean Chicken Sandwich, the kimchi adds the perfect kick holy moly 🔥 *Spicy Garlic Ramen, bold garlic flavor, al dente noodles, and a rich broth Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well executed. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re craving Asian fusion done right! Thanks team Kyoto!

First visit and my wife and I were blown away. Some friends recommended we give this place a try as the new menu was outstanding. Every thing we tried showed an impressive attention to detail and flavor for an over the counter fast- casual experience. The Mi was the best I’ve had in Denver (surprisingly even better than Vinh Xuong and Golden Bahn Mi!) — complex layers of taste with homemade deli meats that were on point and well-seasoned, all tucked inside bread that had a glassy crunch and a soft interior. The shumai was remarkable, made by hand with a chunky texture that let the shiitake mushrooms shine, avoiding the bland paste you often find elsewhere. The Korean fried chicken sandwich was perfectly crispy with a pillowy soft bun, and the housemade kimchi struck an ideal balance of heat and spice. The tempura fried mushrooms and onion rings came with an aioli that was the perfect complement — rich, tangy, and addictive. Service was excellent: attentive, friendly, and efficient. The restaurant was spotless, comfortable, and prices were more than fair for the quality. Highly recommended for anyone seeking great flavors, warm service, and true value. We’re new fans!

The food here is to die for. We started with just some appetizers but after trying them we HAD to get a real meal. Everything was cooked to utter perfection. Each plate flavors were so balanced and the sauces tasted like they spent hours perfecting them to heighten the plates they were with. My favorite restaurant in denver. I earnestly cannot wait to go back.

This was a good ramen spot. There are so many trash ramen places and thankfully this was not one of them. I got the Tonkatsu ramen with spicy level spice. I also added extra pork belly for some extra protein. The chili oil on the tables was a tasty addition to the broth. They also sell poke bowls and meat bowls. Give this spot a try if your in the downtown Denver area. The prices were very fair.

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.

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!

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!

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!

The food was not only amazing, but Francisco was one of the kindest servers I've encountered. Highly recommend. We got the chicken teriyaki bowl & the garlic chicken ramen.

You wouldn't guess this ramen shop would stand out given all the restaurants around, but this is a big surprise! Ran into this joint a while ago when it first opened and recently just came back. The black garlic ramen is freaking solid. They do a great job with the broth. Full of flavor, heavy enough, and spice is there.

Really nice folks work here!! The truffle fry aioli was delish!! My husband got the stir fry chicken bowl. He said it was good! The veggies looked fresh and not overly sauced. I had the bahn mi. It was okay. Having just returned from Vietnam, I'm a little spoiled. The bread was a bit too toasted and cut the roof of my mouth. I would have loved a bit more acid (pickled veggies?) on the sandwich and the pork was pretty unremarkable. It was fine, but I would choose something else the next time! I would go back just to support the amazing staff!! It was clean and bright which is also a huge plus.

Hot flavorful broth, no thrills place, the pork was a bit tough but had flavor, the noodles were great- just a little too soft in my opinion. I prefer kata over futsu. Overall, much better than Oishi around the corner.

Quite surprised not many Japanese restaurants in the Central Business District offered unagi don. Sakura House did not have it, Oishii Ramen, Menya Ramen and Hapa Sushi also did not have it. Found only Kyoto Ramen and Poke Club had it. Since Kyoto Ramen was within a short walking distance, so it was my pick for lunch today. Compared to the traditional unagi don, besides the smoked eels, there were also a few poke bowl ingredients, such as tofu, peas, seaweed, avocado and ginger. The unagi sauce was rich and umami while the other ingredients complemented the taste, flavor and nutritiousness of the unagi don. Satisfied and would certainly come more often. Kyoto Ramen is right across the street from Chipotle.

While browsing the area during a work trip we passed this location. I made a mental note to come back and visit. We decided to stop in the next day for lunch. Staff are super friendly and ordering was breeze. The shop is slightly open and airy which gives it a nice laid back ambiance. A nice spot for a work lunch. I opted for the Tonkostu Ramen and added Kimchi with a side of spring rolls. The ramen was super flavorful and the added Kimchi really hit the spot. The spring rolls was cooked just the way that I like them. We also shared an order of the Crab Rangoons and Chicken Karaage.

Great food and quick service. I had the chicken ramen and it was delicious with a good portion

was in town for a conference and craving ramen for dinner. coming from the east coast where i eat ramen pretty regularly and have a wide range of options, this did not quite hit the mark for me. i do not want to be harsh. maybe it is a regional palate thing or even the altitude. but the broth and overall flavor just did not really taste like traditional ramen to me. friends mentioned that denver's ramen scene can be a bit different, so that might be part of it. either way, it just did not quite land for me.

FOOD Tuna Poke Bowl without Edamame, Tofu and Ginger - Overall really good. There is a good amount of sauce that makes the dish tasty. The ingredients are given in decent portion sizes for the price. And the tuna was pretty fresh and given decent sized chunks. VIBES Place is pretty spacious with plenty of seating from tables with chairs to more bench type seating. SERVICE The service was ok. It took around 30 to 35 minutes for the food to come out after we ordered for around six people. They also had no salmon :(

We were visiting Denver for a few days and tonight at 31 degrees and with snow flurries in the air, ramen was the perfect thing to have... we ordered the shoyu ramen and it was just ok... the soup needed a little bit more flavor and the noodle was a little soft... but adding a bit of the hot chili oil did the job... coming from Los Angeles with some of the best ramen outside of Tokyo , I can get a little critical.... It did warm us up enough tho.

The food was so good and the guy was so nice and helpful! I will definitely come back. The chicken karaage was so crispy and the sauce was

My wife and I visited this really nice place a few days ago. It's right next to Chopsticks. Be careful because you might go to the wrong one, depending on what you want. The black garlic noodles are fantastic. I highly suggest them; they're really good.

Stumbled upon Kyoto Ramen last night (Thursday) while walking around in Downtown Denver. It was cooooold so some hot ramen sounded perfect. I walked in a little after 8, (they close at 8:30.) There was one table occupied at the time. The restaurant was clean and tidy. The cashier was friendly and offered recommendations and substitutions. I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen. It arrived at my table pretty quickly. As far as flavor goes, I've had better but it was still very good! The meat was cooked perfectly, so was the egg. I asked for a to-go bowl just in case I didn't finish before they closed. That wasn't necessary. I finished the whole bowl. LOL It's cold outside, slide though and warm up with some hot ramen!

The restaurant was clean and service was quick and efficient. I ordered the black garlic ramen and side order of gyoza, mild spicy. The gyoza was ok, deep fried crunchy and had a nice dipping sauce. The ramen had two nice pieces of pork which were soft but rather bland. The noodles were a bit soft. The ramen sauce was completely lacking. Really watered down and bland. Had a craving for some good ramen but it's the in the soup base. This one looked good but no substance. Sad. I don't come to Denver much and won't come back here.

This review is only for their chashu pork rice. I didn't try anything else. But I likely won't be back! The rice bowl is as disappointing as can be for any restaurant food - even at the fast food restaurant standard. It was just some rice (albeit properly cooked) with frozen vegetables (the kind that you can find in the frozen section of most markets), very few small pieces of pork, and a ton of salty teriyaki sauce!!! I had to dig under them to get some rice that's not soaked in sauce.... Even at the low price ($11) it was disappointing. Service is efficient- you order at the counter; and the place is clean and nice. But none of that could offset the disappointment with the food - after all, it's why we came to restaurants for, isn't it?

Went back, AGAIN. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Every visit to Denver and I gotta stop here for Ramen. Amazing family owned restaurant. Best place in downtown Denver for lunch or dinner.

Great ramen spot to try out. The chicken ramen I ordered was pretty good, the only thing is that the chicken was a little hard to eat but overall good spot to try it out. The service was really nice and the ambiance was good too. I'd come back! The Takoyaki was delicious!

Fast and fresh. Wish I had realized that Poke bowl's fish was in a gloppy sauce, even containing corn kernels. Will ask for unadulterated fish next time. Chicken ramen bowl had nice selection and amount of mushrooms.

The food was so good, I've been to multiple places in the area and they charge 5.00 extra for worse Ramen! Reasonably priced, and more than met my expectations, the guy running the counter was super kind and patient; the view from the dining area is nice and they play good music; my partner and I left satisfied and so did my wallet!

Decent place near downtown. They only have one vegetarian Ramen on the menu and it's simple and basic. More tofu and mushrooms and no other veggies. The spice level is good and good portion size.

My colleague and I came in for lunch. When we arrived there were quite a few empty tables. Since you order at the counter first, we knew we'd be okay finding a table. Depending on who is behind the counter, you might be ordered/told where to sit. Everyone who came in and was a party of 2 had to sit in the middle column. If they didn't listen the "ramen nazi" would tell them to move. Aside from that, the food is excellent! I had a tuna and salmon poke bowl. Everything was fresh and extremely filling. My colleague had the chicken ramen and said it was extremely flavorful. We also shared gyoza that was tasty with just the right amount of crisp. We arrived at 11am by 11:30 the place was packed. A little on the loud side so know you won't be having any business meetings here.

Awesome!!! I have eaten here many times (almost everything from the menu) and it is always a great choice. Their ramen is the best I've had in Denver, priced fairly, and the staff is always super nice and accommodating. The manager Dominic seems to know everyone, so it's really got that neighborhood feel. Lira has frequently taken my order and she is always terrific and pleasant. The broth is delicious. I love the black garlic and shoyu versions, as are the rice bowls (I really like the beef Hawaiin BBQ and teriyaki), and the Poke bowls are always fresh and filling. Go with the triple Poke bowl! All in all, it's always a great experience. Quick, delicious, fairly priced. What more can you ask for?!

Enjoyed the food. The atmosphere was nice. It was cleaner than the place next-door. Frankie was very nice. Just wish they would have gave us more chicken in our rice bowls other than that the food was very good.

I really should review them-like right now. I've been raiding their grilled squid menu for a while since moving in to d/t Denver. It's a walking distance to me( you don't know what walking distance is to me ) . Its a whole squid mind you! Grilled to perfection! I make sure that Adam D orders something to make up for my one track-minded squid They have other dishes too that of course I tried as a cover for my obsession with this grilled squid. . Poke Bowls are fresh! Ramens are yummy! Staff is always helpful and the place is clean! Well lit and easy to get to either you're driving or walking So yes, I highly recommend them!

The only vegetarian item has most likely not been tasted. The broth just tasted like hot water with a little oil in it. The tofu was cold silken tofu and they were out of eggs. So, it was hot water, oil, ramen and cold flavorless soft tofu. Oh, they sprinkled some corn in there-but that was the only veggie. Some of the worst ramen I've ever had. I really wish they would taste the veggie options rather than just have them as here is the one veg option that we never tasted. So bland. I will say, the women working there was working hard and seemed really nice. But, this meal was just so bad. It's really sad to me when the vegetarian option is such an afterthought. Very little effort went into it.

I've been walking the frigid snowy streets of downtown Denver and was getting hungry, cold and tired! Stopped at the right spot!

I have heard many good things about this spot since i've been in Denver, and I must say that I could not wait to try this spot out. I walked into a spacious restaurant that was filled with the aroma of garlic and deliciousness! I ordered the Miso Ramen as my main course, and requested for it to be spicy! I then ordered an appetizer of fried chicken wings. My food came out and I dug right in! I started with the fried chicken wings, which were well seasoned and crisp to the bite! They were actually so seasoned, that they did not even need to have any sauce with them! I then took a nice delightful bite into the miso ramen and I could taste the warm notes of miso, with the fresh toppings and tofu! The miso soup was very flavorful and energizing! The dish made me feel very rejuvenated after eating it! I also enjoyed the spiciness a lot too! This place has a variety of ramen dishes to choose from, the service is quick, and the flavors are on point! Cheers to good eats!

Excellent ramen broth and service. There was an unexpectedly huge crowd but service handled it amazingly. Great work and thanks so much!

Sorry to say that a chef needs to learn how to make ramen again. YouTube can give you a lot of help to you. Cup noodles or Instant ramen is better than here. Noodles are still hard and even didn't try to mix soup. I tied miso ramen. No umami or dashi taste. One of worst ramen I paid to eat. Sorry I can't even give one star. This is tough words but this is for you.

Ramen was decent bordering on good. It's not legit Japanese Ramen though. The soup flavor was good, the noodles were decent, a little more Chinese style though. Unfortunately the Chashu (roasted pork slices) was bland. If a friend asked me to meet them here for dinner, I wouldn't turn them down. But if I was picking the place there are better Ramen places around.

The ramen here really was not good nor was the price worth it. I had the spicy black garlic ramen which I was told was popular. The ramen broth lacked flavor, the 2 small slices of pork tasted stale and certainly not fresh, and the $2 boiled egg was overcooked. Noodles appeared to be tasteless and did not complement the ingredients. Service was fine, place was clean but no where close to ramen that you would be used to. You're better off with microwave cheap ramen as that would have better flavor and adding your own chicken or pork to it. Quite disappointing. Will not go back here.

The only positive if that the food was ready super fast. It was the worse ramen we've ever had. We orders the black garlic, veggie and tonkotsu ramen and all of them were mediocre at best. The meat was tough and the portions were small for the price.

The food is so delicious. Amazing flavors made fresh to order. Very polite and friendly staff. It was quiet as far as customers but a nice relaxed environment. Highly recommend!

The food was delicious! I had the Seafood Ramen and my Partner had the Tonkostu Ramen. We also ordered Chicken wings that came out piping hot/fresh!

I've been a ruined by having Ramen in Japan and making a very flavorful dish at home. I am often disappointed when trying Ramen and this place didn't disappoint. Their broth had a nice little spice and was not bland at all. The chicken had some char from being cooked in a grill. I would come here again.

I couldn't ask for a better outcome of town quick stop restaurant experience! Service, taste, quality and price. All featured at this wonderful Downtown Denver location!

I think the food is great and the main guy Dominic is always so nice and welcoming. however, theres this one young girl that always gives me MAJOR attitude anytime she takes my order even though i have done literally nothing to her. I know what it's like to work in the food business so I'm very grateful and understanding. I really try to be nice but Jesus Christ she makes it difficult. im not sure if it's women in general she's mean to because I've seen it happen with other women customers, but oh boy is she super nice and smiles with my husband. She needs an attitude adjustment REAL QUICK or she's gonna do that to the wrong person one day. I know I'm never ordering lunch on the days she's taking orders again. today was the last straw for me when it comes to my patience with her. Please owners if you see this please tell her to fix her attitude

Delicious ramen stop close to the mall and downtown hotels. Seating inside is limited, but does the trick. Would definitely come back when in the mood for ramen.

Picked up ramen from here for lunch the other day. Inside was fairly busy at lunch time (around 12pm) - but my order was ready very quickly. I went with the tonkotsu ramen - and didn't make any modifications to it. The broth was very rich and flavorful, and the bowl itself was packed with yummy goodness (pork, mushrooms, boiled egg, bamboo shoots, sprouts, and fresh green onions). You can also choose your spiciness level -I went mildly spicy and it was perfect! Looking forward to coming ask and trying more of the menu!

Tried multiple ramen dishes... in a span of 3 days. (I had help, don't worry.) 1) Shoyu ramen 2) Tonkotsu ramen 3) Black garlic ramen 4) Seafood ramen The soups have all been great, the noodles cooked well, and the meat is super tender. The workers are so dedicated -- the main cashier man told us that he lived 1.5 hours away and drove there when we had that big snowstorm last week. So much respect.

I'd never had a ramen bowl other than the packets, but I am obsessed with the one I had at Kyoto and will definitely be coming back to have it again. It's an easy walk from the convention center, which was really convenient. The employee that took our order was really helpful in explaining what everything was and our food came out really fast. I had the vegetable ramen- it was really savory and I especially loved the noodles). My friend had the shoyu ramen and thought it was really delicious as well.

It was a busy day and folks were looking for a mid-day respite from the grind. Searching for restaurants in the area, balanced against the tastes of the assembled group, and we settled on Kyoto Ramen. It was relatively close on California St just off 16th street toward 17th. Upon arrival, we mound a quick serve Ramen joint with a pretty good menu. I settled on the Shoyu Ramen (American level of hot spice) and a side of Gyoza, placed my order, and sat down w/ a glass of water. The atmosphere was pleasant with a diverse eclectic clientele. Service was really quick. The Ramen came first and the Gyoza a bit later. It was visually appealing with good balance of spice, mushrooms, roast pork, green onions, sprouts, fishcake,... All the usual accoutrements. The egg was not split in half, which seemed a bit odd, but ok. It was a little awkward to eat with chop sticks. It was manageable though. It was a bit bland until I really got down into the bowl. More medium than hot, but well balanced and seasoned. The roast pork was really good. Broth very good. Noodles? A little al dente for my taste, but passable. The gyoza were ok. A little tough, but the filling was really good. Kyoto Ramen was a good spot for lunch and definitely worth a try.

Delicious food and super friendly staff. Dominic always makes us feel very welcome. Everything always tastes very fresh

We wanted to find a ramen place on 16th street. And this was nice, definitely your solid ramen joint. It wasnt mind blowing but definitely not bad. I would come back again. The black garlic ramen, they give you actual small cloves of black garlic which I personally loved. The ramen was on the spicer side when you want mild. You get corn in the black garlic ramen which I loved! They karaage was great and they chicken was already very flavorful even without the spicy Mayo. The gyoza was ok they were just deep fried nothing special.

We came in at the same time as a very very large group, like fill the restaurant large, the service was great! The food was wonderful! And the people were so kind. The noodles are a beautiful texture and the broth is delicious!

Staying downtown for an educational conference. Family at home for school and work. Looking for fast casual near my hotel and passed this establishment/. Simple urban interior, well lit and clean. Counter staff friendly and helpful,!adjusted spice to western palate. Crab Rangoon was fresh and well seasoned. The seafood ramen was way better than expected. Rich broth that really flavored the shrimp and fish cake. Noodle perfectly prepared. Reminds me of my favorite spots on Buford highway in Atlanta Have a late reservation for dinner. Conference lunch came late and was looking for a quick bite. Had the chicken Karaage and rice. Now I'm stuffed and will have to alter my dinner choice. Large portion for 8 dollars and the rice was sushi grade. Not sure where the bland reviews are coming from. I'm a tough reviewer and wish they had a place like this in Tampa

Probably some of the best ramen I've ever had! I got the black garlic ramen medium spicy! I didn't have to add a thing to make it taste better. Definitely a must try!

Seaweed salad was not good. Ramen was meh, the egg was way over cooked and the broth not so flavorful. Service was great.

The ramen was good. Be careful with closing times: the website says 9pm, but they told us they were closing at 8:30 and only allowed us to order takeaway when we ordered at 8pm. The food came out quickly though, at ~8:10pm. I asked for a bowl to eat in-shop since there was plenty of time left, and they thankfully obliged. I slurped up the ramen quickly, finishing at ~8:20pm. I could tell they were hurrying to close, so I bused my own table to help them out, at which point a waitress then complained to me that she would now have to replace the garbage bag again that she had just freshly replaced. It was a bizarre comment considering I was trying to help the staff out and actually finished 10 minutes early, but I guess something independently had her stressed (she had a somewhat distracted look). Summary: pretty good ramen, but waitstaff was unfortunately unprofessional.