Pork Belly Bun(2)
Pork Belly Bun
Duck Wings
Quick lunch
Exterior is cute and inviting.
Pork, Shrimp, Scallop Dumpling(5)
two people standing at the counter
two buns on a plate
a man and a woman in a restaurant
Tonkotsu Ramen
interior
interior
Spicy Miso Ramen
Spicy Tuna Bowl..not what I was expecting.
Front photo
outside
Facade
So cool! A Bao Bun stamped with their own name!
Build your own poke bowl
interior, sushi and sashimi
Spicy Tonkotsu!
outside
Front Register and poke bar
Asuka Build Your Own Bowl
Kierstin R.
Sep 7, 2024
Good Poke! Decided to check out a new poke place for dinner in the area and I'm glad I chose this place. Not only is the poke delicious and they have really good portions, but the staff is extremely friendly. I got the build your own bowl and my bf got the rainbow bowl and both were definitely a solid choice. I will be back for sure and I suggest you give it a go if you haven't tried it yet, or have it tonight if you have eaten here before.
Read MoreAnne M.
May 29, 2024
I feel like I have been on the hunt to find good ramen in Denver and it has been kinda tough. Asuka really delivered on their ramen. My husband ate in-person and then ordered my ramen to-go to bring home. I had the Tonkotsu Ramen and he ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. There could be a few more vegetables in the mix, but overall the flavor was great. The pork broth was incredibly rich and the actual pork belly had the most flavor our of any pork belly I have had in a long time. Like a melt in your mouth type of thing. The poached egg was perfectly cooked and the portion size was large. I ate half in the moment and the other half for lunch the next day!
Read MoreGriffen S.
Dec 4, 2023
In the middle of an icy cold snowy day, what more could warm the heart up than a delicious bowl of ramen!We found this place to warm ourselves up for lunch and discovered a simple and delicious ramen place in the heart of Denver. Hidden away amongst a handful of shops, this place was simple and small but not overwhelmingly busy. Their menu is large and covers both poke and ramen; even letting you build your own poke bowl with an enormous amount of options. We got the chicken ramen and the ton katsu ramen, both absolutely delicious. This bowl is large for the low price and worth every sip. The service is fast at turning around the food too. If you are in need of some delicious ramen that really hits the spot check this place out!
Read MoreJean S.
Nov 28, 2023
People are constantly in and out here with takeout orders, so you know this place is good! This place has a wonderful selection of ramen options, and one thing we really appreciated was that they have plenty of options with chicken-based broth. Many places have pork-based broths which my husband can't eat, so our options are usually limited. Not here! We tried the shoyu ramen and the chicken paitan ramen and finished every bite. The perfect place to drop by on a chilly day!
Read MoreMelanie T.
Nov 1, 2023
This place is delicious! It's conveniently located and the service is quick. I usually hate having to wait so long for ramen but this isn't the case here. The ambiance is chill and lowkey. I saw that they also have poke bowls and bao buns which I may have to try next time!I noticed a lot of people do take out since there aren't too many tables for sit down, but so far this is my favorite broth. Definitely will come back cause that chasu was . I ordered the tonkotsu and my husband ordered the spicy tonkotsu Thank you Asuka!
Read MoreLeah P.
Sep 20, 2023
For quick Japanese, heck yeah! The workers work hard and we're very helpful. All of us enjoyed our meals which is rare. Usually someone has a dish which is off, but not this time! Loved it all! Ramen, poke, gyoza, and noodles. It's all fresh and came out quickly. You can even customize your poke bowls. My son had a lot of rice left over, and we ordered more meat and cucumbers for it, they were very generous. The atmosphere is very clean as well.
Read MoreSofia M.
Sep 14, 2023
This is an old review I never got around to posting from 2021 so take this with a grain of salt. Spicy vegetarian ramen: good, not terribly spicy, not sure I loved having the tomatoes in it so think I'd would like to try mushroom nextSpicy tonkotsu: Altogether good but could have used more vegetables
Read MoreRoxana V.
Apr 9, 2023
This spot is small, but it doesn't affect the flavor of their ramen. We stopped by on a Monday during lunch, and they were not very busy at all. Our ramen bowls were ready just a few minutes time we ordered to the time they served us the ramen. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen pictured below. It was delightful. The pork belly was tender and subtle. The fat can sometimes be gummy, but not in this case. The noodles were perfectly cooked. Not too soft in that they lost their texture and melted away. The broth was delicious. Not too salty. Good flavor. You could tell they put a lot of work into it, but I couldn't identify one specific ingredient.
Read MoreDedo K.
Nov 17, 2022
I exclusively go to Asuka Ramen for their pork belly buns. They are delicious and I am never not satisfied with the buns. I do want to try the other buns that they offer. The rest of the food they offer is just OK. The Ramen isn't anything special, the broth isn't very rich or savory. It seems like a higher end version of Ramen that you can buy from the grocery store from the package. The rice bowls are OK as well nothing that you couldn't just make at home. Takoyaki is one of my favorite Japanese street foods and the Takoyaki that I ordered from Asuka to-go was burnt and seemed to be rushed. The Takoyaki was over price compared to other Takoyaki that I have bought from two other restaurants in Denver that taste and look way better. The shrimp tempura was good and I like the sauce that comes with it. The restaurant is clean and has a few tables to sit at. It can get filled quickly on a busy afternoon or evening. The menu is easy to order from and is digitalized. I will continue to order the pork belly buns and try the other buns but nothing else from here.
Read MoreAlon T.
Sep 10, 2024
If your model is going to be "serviceable, repeatable, configurable takeout ramen" you HAVE to nail your takeout execution. You cant leave someone at the counter staring at the bag with their order in it for 7 or 8 minutes after they walk in. You can't leave off mods like "extra corn" that the customer paid for. Neko ramen is exactly ten minutes up the street by car, the only downside being i cant walk. This makes me want to make that tradeoff for superior ramen with a better customer experience.
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