Our Story

Built Around Rich Chicken-Broth Ramen & Japanese Comfort

Our Story

Built Around Rich Chicken-Broth Ramen & Japanese Comfort

NEKO Ramen & Rice brings together rich chicken-broth ramen, Japanese-inspired rice bowls, and comforting flavors in a warm neighborhood setting on Colorado Boulevard in Denver. Our non-vegan soup ramen is built around rich chicken broth, while our Creamy Vegan Ramen is prepared with its own plant-based broth.

Chicken-Broth Ramen
Japanese-Inspired Rice Bowls
Denver, Colorado
Explore Our Menu
Dining atmosphere at NEKO Ramen & Rice on Colorado Boulevard in Denver
Our Ramen Rich chicken broth at the center of our non-vegan soup ramen.
Also at NEKO Rice bowls and Creamy Vegan Ramen with its own plant-based broth.
The NEKO Experience

Built Around the Comfort of a Great Bowl

At NEKO Ramen & Rice, comfort comes through rich chicken-broth ramen, satisfying Japanese-inspired rice bowls, and a welcoming place to enjoy a meal on Colorado Boulevard in Denver.

Inside the Bowl

Rich chicken broth, bold ramen flavors, satisfying rice bowls, and a welcoming Denver setting.

Our non-vegan soup ramen is built around rich chicken broth, known as tori paitan. It creates the foundation for bowls including Black Garlic Ramen, Miso Hot Ramen, and Tori Ramen, each bringing its own combination of flavor, toppings, and character.

Creamy Vegan Ramen is prepared with its own plant-based broth, while our rice bowls offer another satisfying way to enjoy NEKO. Whether you dine in, pick up takeout, or order delivery, the menu is designed around warm, comforting food and bold flavor.

Warm bowls. Bold flavor. Denver comfort.
Black Garlic Ramen with rich chicken broth at NEKO Ramen & Rice in Denver
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Rich Chicken-Broth Ramen

Our non-vegan soup ramen is built around rich chicken broth, also known as tori paitan.

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Vegan Ramen & Rice Bowls

Creamy Vegan Ramen uses its own plant-based broth, while flavorful rice bowls offer another satisfying NEKO experience.

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Comfort on Colorado Boulevard

A warm and approachable Denver setting for lunch, dinner, takeout, delivery, or a late-night bowl.

The Atmosphere

Modern, Warm, and Welcoming

NEKO Ramen & Rice offers a relaxed Denver setting where guests can settle in for ramen, rice bowls, and Japanese-inspired comfort food on Colorado Boulevard.

Modern dining atmosphere inside NEKO Ramen & Rice on Colorado Boulevard in Denver
The Space

A relaxed place to slow down and enjoy a comforting bowl.

Warm lighting, modern details, and an approachable neighborhood atmosphere create a comfortable setting for lunch, dinner, or a late-night meal. Whether you are stopping in with friends, sharing a meal, or simply craving ramen, NEKO is designed to make the experience easy to enjoy.

01 Welcoming

A relaxed environment for enjoying ramen, rice bowls, and Japanese-inspired comfort food.

02 Modern

A contemporary dining space with warm lighting and a comfortable neighborhood feel.

03 Denver

Conveniently located on Colorado Boulevard for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining.

Featured Press

Featured by DiningOut Denver

DiningOut Denver visited NEKO Ramen & Rice and highlighted its playful dining atmosphere, ramen, rice bowls, and Japanese-inspired menu. The feature specifically calls out Black Garlic Ramen with its rich chicken-broth base and also highlights Creamy Vegan Ramen among the restaurant’s offerings.

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DiningOut Denver

“Find a Taste of Japan at Neko Ramen & Rice”

The DiningOut feature explores NEKO’s distinctive Denver atmosphere and menu, from Black Garlic Ramen and Creamy Vegan Ramen to rice bowls, appetizers, and other Japanese-inspired dishes.

Published February 9, 2024
Updated July 8, 2026
Ramen Highlight Black Garlic Ramen