Uncle

Casual but efficient staff in a casual and quite loud environment. A bit overpriced, but overall good food and tasty spirits. The flavors in the duck ramen varied and complimented each other well. And the pork belly bao was the best I've had in Denver and the others have been quite good as well. The sauce here on the bun site my palette better with less ginger. The mezcal in the old fashioned was nice and smoky.

We went to Uncle for dinner last night and had an amazing meal. We always bring friends and family that are visiting to Uncle, because we know everyone will be happy with what they get! We ordered bao buns (eggplant and pork belly), pork and cabbage dumplings, cold sesame noodles and the Tokyo Shoyu ramen. Everything was incredible - highly recommend the dumplings!

Uncle consistently serves up some of the best ramen in town, with creative dishes, speedy service and a fun menu. The soft shell crab is an absolute must try, lightly fried, yummy sauce, served in bao buns. With a fun drink menu and great service, put Uncle on your list. And it’s nearly always busy, so grab a reservation on Resy.

Two friends invited my wife and I to have dinner at UNCLE on Pennsylvania St at 7:30pm on a Monday night. The dinning room which features an "open kitchen" was clean, very busy, and a bit loud. My wife and I shared Chinese Eggplant Buns, Salmon nigiri, Spicy Tuna Roll, and a bowl of Tokyo Ramen. All the food was perfect. The service was great and very friendly. This was one of the best meals we had on our 10 day vacation. Thank you, chef.

Yummy ramen! Frequently come here with friends as the food is consistently great and the service is quick. It can get pretty loud during peak hours, but overall it’s always a good experience!

Thank you to our amazing server Jeff and the rest of the staff for making yet another birthday perfect! The way the staff goes above and beyond to make the experience spot on and seamless every time is much appreciated. The non alcoholic beverage selection is so yummy. I recommend the “above the clouds”. My go-to ramen is the veggie Khao Soi. I also really love the steamed buns and the cold tofu. If you haven’t been here you’re missing out on a great place.

We’ve been to Uncle twice now, and it’s quickly become our favorite. The service is truly outstanding—every single staff member is incredibly friendly and helpful, and they go out of their way to make us feel welcome. What really stands out to me is how kind and attentive they are to my 6-year-old; it means so much to have a place where families are genuinely treated with care. The menu is unique and full of delicious options you won’t find at your typical ramen spot. Every dish we’ve tried has been flavorful and beautifully presented. Highly recommend to anyone looking for not just great food, but a warm, memorable experience.

This place rocks. We eat here weekly. Food and service are excellent. Cocktails are excellent. One thing I wish they would change (PLEASE!!) is the lighting. If the vibe was right, which could be solved by softer/dimmer lighting, this place would be exponentially more enjoyable.

Tucked away in the heart of West Wash Park, Uncle is a ramen lover's haven; frankly, it's a place that I've become quite enchanted with. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by a sleek, modern interior, all clean lines and warm wood accents. My husband and I are particularly fond of the counter overlooking the kitchen, where the well-orchestrated ballet of cooks craft each bowl with precision and finesse. It's a chef's theater, and the spectacle is mesmerizing. We've developed a rapport with Angela, who embodies everything a stellar server should be: attentive, warm, and uncannily good at remembering faces. Her thoughtful service adds a comforting layer to an already cozy experience. It's as though every interaction is wrapped in the same care and attention as the food. When it comes to drinks, my husband will get a white wine, but I'm drawn to Uncle's gin and tonic on tap. Crafted with Bluecoat gin, lemongrass, Sichuan, and tonic, it's a bright, herbaceous burst of flavor that dances between citrus and spice, leaving you refreshed yet intrigued by its complexity. It's the kind of drink you want to linger over while watching the kitchen crew work their magic. Now, let's talk food, starting with the eggplant buns. These clouds of joy are a revelation. I'm not one for eggplant, or mayo for that matter, but Uncle has managed to convert me. The eggplant is perfectly cooked--never mushy, with just the right amount of bite. Paired with the soft bao bun, fresh slaw, and a hint of mayo, it's an umami-packed bite that will make even the staunchest of eggplant haters reconsider their stance. My Japanese mother would sing praises to the chef who convinced me to love a vegetable I've resisted for years. On to the ramen, where Uncle truly shines. The Tokyo Shoyu is my go-to, a bowl of warmth that feels like a comforting hug on a cold fall night. The light chicken shoyu broth is rich yet not overpowering, with layers of umami goodness from the soy sauce. And then there's the pork belly--three thick slices that melt in your mouth, accompanied by tender arugula, scallions, and the pièce de résistance: the ajitama egg, with its perfectly gooey yolk. At $20, it's a generous serving, and worth every penny. For those craving a bit more spice, the Duck Ramen is a revelation. The shoyu broth, deepened by both pork and chicken, serves as the backdrop for the confit duck, which is tender and flavorful. The togarashi adds just the right amount of heat, while the arugula, corn, and scallions bring a fresh crunch. It's a bold, hearty bowl that leaves you warm and satisfied. A word to the wise: if you haven't snagged a reservation online, don't despair. Get there right at 5 p.m., and you're likely to score a coveted counter spot. Watching the magic unfold in the kitchen is reason enough to sit there, but with a menu this stellar, it's the best seat in the house. Uncle is one of those rare gems where the food is both familiar and exciting, where every bite feels like a discovery. It's not just a ramen shop--it's an experience, and one that I find myself craving again and again. Parking can be a challenge, since it is all on street, but after a big bowl of ramen, you can walk it off

Stopped in on a Tuesday night for dinner and it was very crowded but still manageable to walk in with minimal wait! We kept the meal simple and I just got the spicy chicken ramen. This was known as their top seller and most popular ramen. The broth was tasty and creamy but I honestly don't think I'm personally a fan of chicken in my ramen. The toppings were otherwise fairly simple, generally including bean sprouts / egg / scallions. I know they have other ramen flavors but I wasn't overly amazed by this one unfortunately!! Overall it wasn't a bad dinner but I don't know if it would be my first choice. Perhaps I need to return to try more apps and their other ramen choices?

This is a unique review and may be a little biased. I had the pleasure of finally visiting the Wash Park location where a friend works. When we arrived, our friend was able to get off work and join us for dinner, which was great because she could tell us about the menu, share stories, and have fun without the stress of serving us. She informed Jeff, our waiter, of everything we needed, and we ended up having an endless stream of food brought to our table. We had only planned on getting ramen but ended up trying a little bit of everything on the menu. The best dish was the Babette Steak, which was a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend this place. All the staff were amazing and would stop by our table to joke with our friend and say hello. One downside was the music was very loud and hard to hear at time

This place is a joke and not authentic at all. High prices for unflavored food. We, a party of 2 had to wait for 45 minutes to be sitted, after we called out the host for sitting people that just arrived before us. Her excuse was "I thought you guys were outside", in a -1 degree weather? Why do we have her our phone number then? The duck ramen had no flavor, the small dishes were better but not worth the price! I am sorry but if are looking for good ramen, this place would never be my recommendation.

So very, very delicious! Uncle is the place to go for ramen, buns, and bowls in Denver. Uncle is very well known and liked in Denver so thankfully we had a reservation as the wait for walk-ins on a Thursday at 6:30 was reaching over an hour! This was the Uncle on Penn. There is an additional location in the Highlands as well. I opted for the duck ramen as it had been recommended to me three times that evening by three separate individuals. I also split the pork belly bao buns with my friend. Bao buns were 10/10 delicious. Highly recommend! The duck ramen was good. It was flavorful and had just the right spice to it. The noodles were outstanding and the duck was prepared to perfection. It was a good, hardy meal but had a taste of my friend's curry ramen and was immediately jealous of her dish. So, when I go back, I will be ordering the curry! Uncle is a trendy place, very modern and serves up some great food!

I love this place. Amazing food, great service and ambiance. Their soft shell crab steamed buns are incredible! When the weather is nice, entire walls open up and make you feel part of the neighborhood. I prefer this place over the highlands location, but the food is great in either place. Can get pricey when you start adding on multiple plates. Biggest complaint is I no longer live nearby, but that's on me.

We arrived a little after 5pm as a walk-in for 7 people. There are only two tables here that seat 8 people, and we were lucky to get one of them. The restaurant was already pretty busy when we arrived, and they open at 5pm! The staff is energetic and friendly. I described to our server that I like herbacious drinks that are not very booze-forward. She recommended Paris is Burning, which had not jumped out at me on the menu, but I ended up really liking it. Lovely minimal space. Open kitchen. Huge windows, lots of natural light. I love how they did the bathrooms with gorgeous flowers on the ceiling. * Paris is Burning - 4 stars The lemon and the ginger were strong on this one, which I enjoyed. A great refreshing, light drink. * Low Spark - 4 stars Whiskey-forward but well-balanced. I don't usually like any amount of whiskey, and it says a lot that I enjoyed a couple sips of this (although I couldn't have drank the whole glass). * Lemon Soda - 4 stars Enjoyed by the kids and adults, refreshing with a slight bitterness. * Thai Shrimp ($17) - 3 stars I'm sure this tasted great, but it was so insanely spicy I could barely taste anything else. Our friends had gotten this dish before and didn't remember it being this spicy. * Pork Belly Buns ($11) - 3.5 stars Good, very soft/consistent bun texture. However, I found the meat underwhelming, a little too hard/lean (despite being right next to a big chunk of fat). * Soft Shell Crab Buns ($15) - 4 stars Tasty with a good crunch. In retrospect a little redundant to get two types of buns. I would get the soft shell. * Duck Ramen ($19) - 4.5 stars Noodles were just the right amount al dente. My partner found the egg a bit too runny, but the shoyu broth was creamy, salty, and delicious. Duck was tasty. * Spicy Chicken Ramen ($19) - 4 stars Again, good al dente noodles. I actually loved how runny the yolk was and how soft the whites were. Our server had described this as "Midwestern spicy"; it was still a little spicier than I'd expected, but frankly after having that crazy spicy Thai Shrimp, this felt like a breeze. The chicken pieces were quite hard.

Why are you even reading this? Just go. You know you want to. It is delicious. I have already planned your meal: get the Japanese Wheat Ale beer, the Uncle Salad (seriously the best salad that may exist), and the ramen. Any ramen. Get it. Love you.

Go for the ramen, stay for the bathroom (lol jk). Everyone knows they have delicious ramen but did you know they have an even better bathroom?! (Just kidding again...but seriously). Don't skip the bathroom. In all seriousness, I've only ever ordered to go so I was pleasantly surprised when I finally went inside and sat at the bar. And then went to the bathroom! 10/10 experience

Got here close to open, we had no wait and it was so nice. Beautiful day, open window. Went on a Monday in the Summer with the 2 Ramen and a Bottle special (so worth it). I ordered duck ramen and my partner ordered Veggie Khao Soi (similar to a curry flavor). Both were amaaaazing. Duck pairs well with the shunnouten junmai sake. Easily my favorite ramen spot in Denver. Beautiful decor, friendly and helpful staff.

We stopped by Uncle when we were craving ramen, and it definitely hit the spot! The atmosphere is fun and clean, I love the open concept where we can see right into the kitchen. It was fun sitting at the bar and seeing everything get put together. The service was good as well. I had the Tokyo Shoyu Ramen and thought it was delicious, though could have been richer in flavor. My husband thought his spicy chicken lacked richness/flavor, and there was way too many bean sprouts and not much else. I loved the pork buns, but my husband also felt like they were a little bland. It did look like mine had more sauce on it than his, so that was likely the issue. In general, would definitely recommend Uncle - I'm newer to the "ramen" scene so not sure how it compares to other places in the Denver metro, but I would definitely go back!

The staff are incredibly nice and accommodating and the interior is very modern and pleasing but unfortunately those are the highlights of my experience. The ramen was very lack luster in flavor and does not reflect the price at all. The broth was ok but there wasn't any deep flavors to note, the noodles had a thicker texture closer to what I like what I think there was some type of bitter aftertaste that wasn't pleasant but I'm not sure if it was the noodles tbh. The pork belly looked great but again the flavor didn't exceed being just ok at best. All in all it's a cool place but I can't recommend the ramen. There are other dishes aside from ramen so if I found myself returning I'd try the katsu or bao instead.

Time for a mini updated review! The main reason to visit THIS Uncle location is because it takes reservations. At this point, I really only go to order the Veggie Khao Soi which is one of the best things on their menu. The starters are delicious as well, especially the Crab Buns. Oh, and a side of crispy tofu is a must!! I personally like sitting at the bar and watching the chefs work their magic. Still wish they had hot sake but will always come back to satisfy my ramen craving in-restaurant or to-go.

This place was delish! We did not have a reservation but took the high top towards the back which was a perfect table for us! Our waitress was very friendly and kind. I have an egg and chicken allergy and they do not substitute, so the only option for ramen was the veggie. The Veggie ramen was fantastic!! The broth was very flavorful and would totally come back for that! The steak also great! The rest of the group loved their food too and want to come back!

Went to the West Wash Park location. Luckily they take reservations because it was packed - even on a Tuesday night. We had to wait 15 minutes before our table was ready, but the host let us know the progress and gave us a menu to look at while we waited. Definitely worth the wait! Our waitress was very knowledgeable. When she learned it was our first time, she gave us some suggestions and they were all on point. We started with the crispy eggplant buns with a yummy miso mayo. Our second dish was their pork and cabbage dumplings - little pillows of dough in a spicy chili oil. Known for their ramen, I went with the vegetarian recommendation (and I love meat) with crispy tofu. The Veggie Khao Soi was full of many layers of flavor. This heaping bowl of ramen came with yellow curry broth, trumpet mushrooms, chili jam, red onion, and mustards. I thought I would have some leftovers to take home, but it was too good. Guess I will have to return for another bowl.

Some of the best Ramen in Denver! We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching the chef's work. They pay attention to every detail with beautiful presentation.

Street parking only, so luckily we ubered. The chicken ramen was very flavorful, but we were disappointed in the duck ramen as the broth was lacking. We were, however, wowed by the service. They were attentive to our order and noticed that a small ingredient was missing from our crispy eggplant bao buns, before we even noticed anything was missing at all. So when our server appeared to hand us a new order of buns, we were pleasantly surprised! She then explained what was missing and that we had to try it again, on the house. It was definitely better the second time around, it's a good and light appetizer.

Get the curry ramen. It's amazing! Savory, not to salty, and creamy. Perfect after a day on the mountains. My bf's ramen was also good but unmemorable. We went early at opening and still had to wait 15mins without reservations. Definitely will be on the revisit list when in Denver.

:: Food :: I tried the Duck Ramen and Soft Shell Crab Buns, and both were good. The broth of the ramen was flavorful and the soft shell crab was fried perfectly paired with a delicious spicy cilantro sauce. :: Service :: Customer service was good. :: Parking :: We had to find street parking.

Visited with a party of 3 around 5:30pm on a Tuesday. We had no reservation but were seated and our server arrived immediately. She was friendly and attentive, giving suggestions and advice on the menu. I ordered the Lucky You cocktail at her recommendation. The drink was deliciou, refreshing and beautifully presented, but for $13 I'd have liked to receive more than half of a lowball glass full of cocktail, which once you remove the ice was probably just 3 ounces of actual drink, including mixer. My dining partners had beers which they enjoyed. We ordered the eggplant bao and asked if the miso mayo could be put on the side as a member of our party does not care for mayo and were told no. I respect a restaurant declining modifications to a certain degree, but I find this particular type of small request refusal to be asinine and pretentious. It's not like we were asking for it to be substituted with ketchup or something, simply for it to be on the side. We ordered it anyway, and although tasty it was drowning in the sauce. The ramen dishes were the star of the show, particularly the vegetarian Khao Soi Ramen. Do not miss this! The Jiro ramen was tasty but very heavy on the bean sprouts, and the Tokyo Rameb was great but quite basic. The pork belly on the latter two ramen dishes was out of this world. I would have preferred an entire egg over half of one, though. Overall this was a good experience and I would return.

Love uncle! Been coming here for about 4yrs and never fails. Broth is well rounded (get the spicy bomb) gave it just the kick it needed in my opinion form the spice side. Noodles are homemade and top tier. Service was tremendous and ambiance was 10/10.

Just moved to the area and it was cooold out. What better to have than ramen? We were out on a Friday night so we had to wait about 15-20 minutes for a seat, which was not a bad wait. Hostess was friendly. We perused the menu and were then seated at the end of the bar. My husband and I each ordered a cocktail - I can't find the name of them from the menu photos on yelp, but mine was very well balanced. A little sweet, there was vanilla in it among other flavors, whiskey I think. Onto the food - I ordered the Jiro ramen - chicken and bonito broth with pork belly, cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic, and egg. SO good - broth was very good and not overly rich/heavy. Noodles and other ingredients in the bowl were equally delicious. I can see why this place was busy! Not always the easiest area to park in, but we will definitely be back for some more ramen on cold nights.

Always a great experience eating here! The staff is so friendly and kind and pick up empty dishes quickly. I really enjoy their cocktails and the bao buns are soo good! It's a comfy and clean atmosphere. Definitely recommend trying!

First time here despite living nearby. I came after being downtown for a play at DCPA. I arrived just before they opened at 5pm. I joined a line of people including children. I sat the bar facing the kitchen so effectively a chefs counter. Blond wood bar and tables, very fresh looking. Angela D introduced herself as my server. Very pleasant. She gave several recommendations. Nice menu of Vegetables, Seafood, Meats & Ramen. No desserts. Nice extensive list of drinks of cocktails, mocktails, beer, sake (by the can or larger amounts) and wine. I got a glass of Seehof riesling from Germany with a appetizer of Chilled Tofu. Silky smooth tofu with ginger & wakame in soy vinaigrette for only $6. Next was the Uncle Salad with Brussel sprouts, spiced cashews with a coconut vinaigrette. Very nice. Note: no forks, only large spoon for broth and chopsticks. My main course was the Spicy Chicken Ramen. Nice spicy broth, generous amount of noodles and sliced up chicken thigh with bean sprouts, scallions and a soft boiled egg. I added a mocktail, We Still Don't Trust You made with Seedlip Agave, bitter apertivo, strawberry, five spice mix and calpico. Nice color and sweet drink. Overall a great meal. I noticed they were full by 530pm. They accept reservations but time slots are open only 2 weeks in advance. So come when they open. They are closed Sundays.

Love love love! The bao buns are so good... my favorite was the eggplant one! We also tried the dandan noodles which were delicious. The waiter made it seem like they would be super spicy but they weren't too bad. The Szechuan was mild which was good since we were tasting different things. And lastly, my ultimate favorite and the reason I love this place is the spicy chicken ramen! Best ramen I've had probably in my life. Uncle has a cool vibe with great music playing and the staff is also really nice!

This place is solid! I live in FL but when I come to Denver I always have a meal at Uncle. I usually get the Uncle Salad which is delicious, but this time I had the Thai Shrimp. Holy Hotness! This dish is Thai Hot'!! Once again everything was awesome.

4.5 - I like this location of Uncle a lot better than the one in Lohi. We sat at the bar area and had amazing service. Our server gave us free shrimp to try because we had been on the fence about ordering it - which was delicious. We also really enjoyed the bao buns and both ramens were delicious. It is a little small and can get busy, but it's worth the wait.

We were super excited to try Uncle after hearing so many good things about- and we were only slightly disappointed The cocktails were excellent and service was great. Loved the bustling atmosphere on a Friday night. The food though, was just okay. I liked the eggplant buns a lot, the pork ribs were pretty decent (though pretty small for a shareable). My husband and I both had the Jiro ramen for a slightly different take than our usual - it was good! Don't get me wrong. Just nothing to write home about (and you can easily get much better ramen in Aurora). The noodles were chewy and the broth was very flavorful. But I had barely any pork belly and no cabbage in mine, sadly, and the ajitama egg was much more bland than I expected. Idk. Not dying to come back but wouldn't advise people go elsewhere (and I've definitely had worse ramen in Denver).

Awesome ramen place...but be forwarned it gets really busy...and without reservations you will be at a communal table. We were cool with that and really happy with the things we ordered. Awesome baos....loved the crispy eggplant. Very good bowls of ramen with a lovely spicy broth. Great for carniwhores and vegetarians alike.

Had dinner here a couple nights ago and have mixed feelings about the ramen, but overall had a good experience! The soft shell crab buns were amazing and I would go back just for those. The spicy chicken ramen was a bit underwhelming and in my opinion lacked some flavor depth. However, our server was great and I enjoyed sitting in front of the grill area watching how things were made!

This place is my favorite spot in Denver. Everything I've eaten for the last 4 years here and THIS has been #1 for me personally. I usually get the vegan/ mushroom ramen and holy cow the FLAVORS are unreal. My boyfriend is a fan of the spicy chicken ramen. The vibes in this place are great. Wonderful service and great music. We really enjoy sitting in the bar area and watching the kitchen team as they prepare all the delicious foods. Absolutely check this place out and make a reservation if you can!

Mmmmmm, What a great treat it was stopping in here. The stem buns were great in flavor and texture as well! The ramen was also very flavorful. Nothing above and beyond but a real nice meal. The service was great. It was Friday night rush and our server seemed calm and took time to answer all our questions. Super impressed. Really, you should go. Seriously. Just go. Like now!

We went there the other night and had an incredible dinner experience. It was busy and we only had to wait 20 mins. We sat at the counter and received a complimentary appetizer. It was a tofu dish which was amazing. Nice way to start our meal. We ordered the dumplings which were also delicious. Ordered the same ramen as usual. It was an outstanding evening and dinner!

Food is very satisfying and flavorful. Favorites are the eggplant bun and the veg ramen although spicy chicken ramen is great too. Everything always has a lot of flavor. I was much happier with service this visit bc it was less rushed and a bit more leisurely. Fun and lively atmosphere. Always busy.

Amazing Ramen in Denver.... This is it! I am so glad I came here (from recommendations by FOUR different people today). I eat ramen in SoCal and am always disappointed in other states with bad ramen -but this was totally amazing! So impressed! Craft ramen at its finest and made with heart and soul! Even the bathroom was beautifully decorated with Sakura I highly recommend coming here -specially if you are Japanese and have been disappointed with ramen in Denver.

I've been here twice now and have mixed feelings of this place. The small plates are fantastic (the chilled tofu, garlic shrimp, and all the buns are pretty fantastic), but the ramen was just okay to me. I got the duck ramen and just felt like the flavor didn't compare to many of the other ramen places around Denver. The sake was really tasty - the two noodle bowls with a bottle of sake is a great deal. I'd give it four stars overall for the food, but we felt like the staff seemed annoyed by us the whole time we were there. At one point after we had eaten our food, my friend had leaned over and whispered, "Does it feel like they hate us?" We all agreed and seemed relieved that it wasn't just us who noticed the angry glares and curt responses. It wasn't particularly busy, but it could've been a bad night for them. Either way, if I do ever come back I plan to just stick to the small plates and sake.

Very clean, bright, neat, and high-end vibe great for date nights. We got veggie Khao soil, beef shorteib paneng, spicy chicken, Scottish salmon sashimi, green curry mussels, pork belly buns. All food were amazing. Service was great and they bring new plates and Silverware for next course(s) instead of using same plate and utensils for all food. Gender neutral bathroom has beautiful artificial cherry blossom trees on ceilings.

Hands down the best ramen bar in Denver. It has great options for both ramen and non-ramen dishes, so I recommend going with a big group to share or it's never a bad thing to have reasons to come back! Everything from The uncle salad to the bbq shrimp are great, but do have a bit of a kick of spice to them. For ramen, my favorite is the duck ramen, as the broth is a fantastic compliment to the perfectly cooked and crispy duck. It also does well for takeout, as they divide up all the ramen ingredients, and it reheats great as leftovers. Lastly, the service is fantastic and everyone's super nice!

Went to U before an Av's game early c. 5:15pm. Surprised that the place was packed but we were able to get a table nonetheless. Had the bao buns, duck ramen and marinated ribs. All were very tasty with the rich having just enough sear to be quite pleasing on mouthfeel and enough heat to accompany a deep tasting broth. The ribs were delicious and both tender and spicy. Very nice experience albeit pricey.

My husband and I love this restaurant every single time. Tonight we sat at the bar and met a lovely employee wearing a pink hat with a black cat on it - he recommended the veggie khao soy with the crispy tofu, which was delicious, and his hospitality made us have an even greater experience. The spicy chicken ramen is as amazing as ever. The hustle and bustle of the restaurant is comforting and not too busy. We are so thrilled with the meals and service at Uncle once again.

When it comes to ramen, bao, and drinks...it's fine to visit your long lost uncle. Uncle is a reliable ramen spot. I just wish they were open on Sundays! Their appetizers are great. The soft shell crab bao always finds a way to my plate. And it disappears every time. They have a few other bao options (shout out to the eggplant bao) that are just as tasty! Now the ramen has never done me wrong. Great favor and the toppings are well balanced. The service was also great. Some of the friendliest people. Especially in the summer months, this place has some nice outdoor seating and can get busyyy! Plan your visit accordingly!

Everyone knows where to go for ramen, it is Uncle! Busy night, so glad we had a reservation! Meet some friends for some ramen and we got seated right away. Service was great! Tokyo ramen was delicious with a side of fried tofu. Pork and eggplant buns were dynamite. Preferred the eggplant over the pork. Also had a yummy cocktail not pictured. Was a fan and still am one! Yum!

Been wanting to try this spot forever and tonight was the night! Started with delish cocktails and ohhh that soft shell crab bao- to die for!! The pork belly bao was also divine. It is so hard to find a place that does pork belly right! Ohh the shoyu ramen- light broth with great depth of flavor and that spicy bomb was umami heaven!! Perfect chew to the noods and perfect egg, what more could a girl ask for?!

Uncle has been on my list of interesting looking restaurants to try for a really long time, and being back in CO for the holidays gave way for a perfect opportunity to swing by! We stopped by on a Saturday around 7pm to try and get a seat for 2 to the restaurant and had to place our names on a waitlist for 45 minutes. We were willing to wait for as the restaurant had a great hustle and bustle of busy diners quickly filling up tables as well as flowing in and out of the restaurant constantly - we were thinking to ourselves, it must be good considering the popularity of the place! The restaurant had a open atmosphere with a clean modern look, tables surround the kitchen where the ramen and other dishes were being made. We got a seat next to the windows on a open table - the seating here is communal, with diners from other parties being seated in open spots. This does give a community feeling, which is nice. One gripe I had with a seating arrangement like this, the service isn't the best - it was a hungry 25 minute period between when we were seated, and when we ordered. I understand that the staff was busy, but we literally had to raise our hands when our server passed by a couple of times to get their attention. I ordered the pork belly appetizer and the Jiro ramen, which I'll review down below: Pork Belly buns ($11): These pork buns had good texture, with the pork belly having a nice crisp exterior and soft interior, but the flavor was a bit flat to me. Just having hoisin as the only sauce didn't really make the flavor pop out, it only just further accentuated the richness the of the pork. Scallions were nice and did provide another dimension though. The price stunned me a bit more, $5.50 per bun! I would totally understand buns in the $4.50 area as a reference to similar ramen places but this was a pricier bun in my mind with flavors that unfortunately don't really contribute. Jiro Ramen ($18): The broth had good flavor, and you could taste a bit of the bonito which is delicious. I liked the various veggies in the ramen from the cabbage to the bean sprouts, they did give this bowl a dimension of crunch which was nice. There was a decent amount of pork, which was enjoyable - I personally like the classic spiral cut charshu, but the chunks were also pleasant to eat. Back to the price point again, it is $18 for a singular bowl of ramen - on the pricey side in my opinion. In the end, the whole experience from start to finish took about 2 hours and cost about $33. To be honest, I personally didn't really understand the hype around Uncle - the wait was long, and the prices are steep considering quality and comparison to other ramen places I've tried. I don't think I would personally come back to Uncle - but if you want to try and see for yourself, by all means!

Amazing apps, we always get the eggplant bao bun and the tofu appetizer. Service is just okay, apart from the hosts, who are great, and we get better ramen elsewhere.

Some of the best service in Denver and also the best ramen. Tried the Dan Dan noodles and they were awesome. Love the numbing spicy!

Went there yesterday for dinner and the food was excellently great. The place was cool and great ambiance. Decent vibe inside. Nice seating and not so crowded when I came there with my wife for dinner. We ordered ramen which was so savory and very creamy. The soft shell crab buns were really great and so amazing. The fried crab was fried perfectly. The sauce was spicy and really great.

I loved, loved, loved the food here! They are known for their ramen but the dumplings are great too. Very flavorful and mid range price. Anna was our server and she was fantastic! It gets crowded, so be patient for a table. I will go again!

The food is very good, service is also excellent. The only issue was that the music is so loud it was hard to have a conversation. Please turn down the music.