The Spot Co
The Spot Co, out in Lakewood, is our top pick β rated 5.0 out of 5 from 107 reviews.
Every spot we track for traditional ramen in Lakewood, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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19 restaurants
The Spot Co, out in Lakewood, is our top pick β rated 5.0 out of 5 from 107 reviews.
Bong Chicken F.K.A CM Chicken Lakewood, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 663 reviews.
Casual counter-serve restaurant in a strip mall, serving traditional Hawaiian poke bowls & sides.
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Yai Thai restaurant, Lakewood, CO, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 243 reviews.
A menu of creative & traditional sushi rolls & platters, sit-down sushi bars, & ample table seating.
Orion Sushi, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 578 reviews.
Numerous sushi options & cooked Japanese dishes featured in relaxed, intimate digs with a full bar.
Colorful, swanky sushi spot offering a variety of unique rolls & Japanese eats along with cocktails.
Motomaki - Sushi Burritos and Bowls, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 996 reviews.
Mason's Dumpling Shop - Lakewood, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 265 reviews.
Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
Branch of a stylish counter-order chain serving noodle bowls & other health-minded Japanese bites.
No-frills eatery preparing a menu of traditional Vietnamese pho soup in a strip-mall setting.
Unassuming strip-mall restaurant cooking up standard Thai dishes for eat-in or carryout.
Man Wah, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 459 reviews.
Relaxed Japanese chain serving sushi, noodles, tempura & bento boxes, plus sake & cocktails.
Branch of a stylish counter-order chain serving noodle bowls & other health-minded Japanese bites.
Menya Noodle Bar - Belmar, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 155 reviews.
Nori Japan, in Lakewood, is next up, rated 3.7 out of 5 from 66 reviews.
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When I am after traditional ramen in Lakewood, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward traditional ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want β or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
Traditional ramen is made the classic Japanese way β a broth simmered in-house for hours (tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, or miso), fresh noodles, and a few balanced toppings rather than a pile of gimmicks. Filter by a classic broth to find the most authentic bowls.
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 Lakewood, 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 shows Lakewood, CO ramen restaurants. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location," then filter by a classic broth like tonkotsu or shoyu to surface the most traditional bowls.
Traditional ramen is a bowl made the classic Japanese way β a house-simmered broth (tonkotsu, shoyu, shio, or miso), fresh noodles, and balanced toppings like chashu, egg, and scallion.
Look for house-made broth, a focused menu, and classic toppings. Reviews that praise the broth and noodles specifically are a strong sign of a traditional kitchen.
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