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DevilMunchiesLAB, out in Denver, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 173 reviews.
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DevilMunchiesLAB, out in Denver, is our top pick — rated 5.0 out of 5 from 173 reviews.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Union Station, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19,089 reviews.
Colorado Sake Co., in Denver, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,890 reviews.
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NOMI Thai Ramen, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 610 reviews.
Sleek chain with a broad New American menu including low-calorie options, plus sushi & cocktails.
Cozy, relaxed restaurant with a patio serving Thai staples such as curries, meat dishes & noodles.
Royal Taw Win Thai & Burmese Restaurant, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 525 reviews.
Nozomi, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 435 reviews.
LingLon Dumpling House, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 422 reviews.
Tasty Pot, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 283 reviews.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,792 reviews.
Wellness Sushi, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 846 reviews.
No-frills restaurant specializing in traditional Thai dishes including pad Thai & drunken noodles.
Informal eatery providing poke bowls with an array of bases, proteins, toppings & sauces.
Dumpling Kitchen, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 504 reviews.
Glo Noodle House, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 462 reviews.
Mika sushi 5, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 384 reviews.
Khan Toke Authentic Thai, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 138 reviews.
Relaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
Saigon Bowl-Thornton, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,267 reviews.
Nana’s Dim Sum & Dumplings, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,251 reviews.
Modern sushi house crafting familiar sushi rolls, sashimi & Japanese entrees in a stylish space.
Family-run spot featuring noodle soups & Pan-Asian plates in cozy surrounds with a back patio.
Down-to-earth standby whipping up Vietnamese favorites from pho to rice dishes, plus boba smoothies.
Neko Ramen & Rice, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 865 reviews.
Modest space for sushi & other standards plus set menus that include rice & soup. Closed on Sundays.
Petite sushi bar in modest strip mall offers 100 inventive rolls & other Japanese dishes.
Spacious, trendy venue with an industrial vibe dishing up Vietnamese mains & small plates.
Wide range of Asian fare including extensive sushi menu & bar in modern, wood-toned setting.
MAKfam, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 727 reviews.
Snug, low-key eatery serving updated sushi rolls & Japanese fusion entrees, plus a full bar.
Handmade dumplings, noodles & other Chinese fare, plus bar drinks, in an elegantly spare setting.
Yuki Ramen +, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 355 reviews.
Easygoing Japanese standby whipping up ramen noodles, teriyaki & other everyday fare.
Yuan Wonton, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 316 reviews.
Low-key restaurant specializing in the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup & comfort dishes.
Changing menu features ramen, pork belly & more, served from behind the centerpiece chef's counter.
Simple roadside eatery offering pho & other traditional Vietnamese meals, to eat in or take out.
Bi-level Japanese eatery specializes in ramen, sushi, yakitori & more, alongside sake, beer & wine.
Chinese eatery specializing in noodles & hot pots in a tranquil strip-mall setting with a full bar.
Traditional Thai noodle dishes, curries & stir-fries round out the menu at this simple eatery.
MENYA Ramen & Poke, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1,009 reviews.
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 931 reviews.
Classic Chinese hot pots with an array of mix-ins & proteins in a no-frills, family-friendly space.
Ramen bowls (or even burgers) are the house specialty at this casual neighborhood restaurant.
Happy Dumpling, Ramen and Tea, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 731 reviews.
Eclectic Asian cuisine from Korea to Thailand served in a snug Hindu- & Buddhist-inspired setting.
À la carte Mandarin, Sichuan & Cantonese menu, plus lunch deals & family meals, in serene environs.
Cool sushi house crafting traditional rolls & Japanese entrees in an unassuming locale.
Phở Hong, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 320 reviews.
The Funky Buddha, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 215 reviews.
Sukiya Ramen, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 164 reviews.
Tree-trunk & stump seating provides a rustic backdrop for homestyle Japanese fare beyond just sushi.
Customizable Chinese hot pots in an interactive environment that includes tablets & conveyor belts.
Menya Noodle Bar, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2,117 reviews.
Sushi & Pan-Asian entrees are stylishly presented in an upbeat modern setting with a patio.
Modern sushi spot with imaginative takes on Japanese fare, including creatively named rolls.
Unfussy, sparsely-decorated eatery offering Vietnamese fare such as pho & vermicelli dishes.
Casual resource for large portions of Indonesian, Malaysian & the chef's native Singaporean fare.
Cooked fare & creatively plated sushi are offered with beer, wine & sake in a storefront setting.
Japanese eatery serving shabu-shabu & sukiyaki in a natural setting with wood & an enclosed patio.
Counter-service eatery with exposed-brick walls & a casual vibe offering Japanese noodle soup.
Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.
Asuka Ramen & Poke, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 370 reviews.
Mecha Noodle Bar, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 365 reviews.
Modest, low-key eatery offering Vietnamese eats such as pho, curries & rice dishes.
Diverse sushi & sashimi on a conveyor belt, plus hot Japanese mains, at a straightforward chain.
Standard noodle house featuring a large menu of pho, plus other Vietnamese dishes & bubble teas.
Modern sushi house crafting traditional rolls, sashimi & Japanese entrees in sleek environs.
Easygoing Asian eatery offering a wide-ranging menu of ramen & Chinese, Thai & Vietnamese dishes.
Mizuumi Ramen & Sushi, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 370 reviews.
Understated strip-mall Vietnamese outpost offering soups & noodle dishes in casual surrounds.
Sushi, hibachi dishes & other Japanese cuisine in an airy space with a bar & sleek design touches.
Buzzy hangout specializing in ramen bowls plus other Japanese food in a playful setting.
Classic Japanese fare specializing in assorted bento boxes, ramen, & bubble tea in a chill setting.
Basic, mom-&-pop operation cooking Vietnamese classics like noodle soups & spring rolls.
Unassuming restaurant providing comfort food soups, plus dumplings & fried chicken.
Traditional ramen, plus gyoza & tempura dishes, presented in a casual, intimate setting.
Bustling bi-level joint with a funky bar and themed dining room, serving Chinese-inspired fare.
Trim yet packed cafe, aka Saigon Bowl, whose vast menu ranges from pho to frogs' legs & fire pots.
Moon Gate Asian Grill, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 102 reviews.
Branch of a stylish counter-order chain serving noodle bowls & other health-minded Japanese bites.
KoBa • All You Can Eat Korean BBQ, in Denver, is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 520 reviews.
Casual strip-mall restaurant with a menu that goes beyond traditional Thai dishes to sushi & such.
Branch of a stylish counter-order chain serving noodle bowls & other health-minded Japanese bites.
Tora Ramen, in Denver, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews.
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When I am after cheap ramen in Denver, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward cheap ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Cheap ramen is not lesser ramen. A bowl under about $15 in Denver is usually the sign of a shop that keeps its menu tight and its overhead low — one broth done properly, a couple of toppings, no table service to pay for. Some of the most respected shops in Colorado sit squarely in this price band, because a long-simmered pork or chicken broth costs far less to make than it tastes like. This map filters Denver, CO down to budget-friendly bowls, sorted so you can find the cheapest good ramen closest to you rather than just the cheapest.
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Denver, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
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The map above filters Denver, CO to restaurants in the budget price range — roughly under $15 a bowl. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance and find the closest affordable option.
Most markets run about $14 to $20 for a standard bowl. Anything under roughly $15 counts as budget, and under $12 is genuinely cheap. Prices climb with premium toppings like extra chashu or a marinated egg, which are usually a few dollars each.
Not usually. Price tracks overhead — rent, service model, decor — more than broth quality. Counter-service shops with a short menu often make excellent ramen precisely because they do one or two bowls extremely well instead of a long menu adequately.
Order the shop's standard bowl rather than the loaded special, skip extra toppings, and drink water instead of a beverage — that alone often saves $8 to $12. Lunch service is also frequently cheaper than dinner for the same bowl.
Kaedama is a refill of noodles added to your remaining broth, usually $1 to $3. At shops that offer it, ordering a standard bowl plus a kaedama is almost always cheaper than ordering a large or a second bowl.
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