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NEKO Ramen & Rice is a Japanese-inspired ramen and rice bowl restaurant in Park Hill, Denver, located at 4030 Colorado Blvd #103, Denver, CO 80216. Opened in 2023 by chef and founder Vincent Yu, NEKO is built on tori paitan — a rich chicken broth simmered for 12 hours. Explore Miso Hot Ramen, Black Garlic Ramen, and fully vegan Creamy Vegan Ramen for dinner or a late-night meal. Dine in, pick up, or order delivery.
- $$ · most bowls $14.95–$16.95
- Est. 2023 · Park Hill, Denver
- 12-hour tori paitan broth
- Free parking
- Free rice refills for dine-in
- Fully vegan ramen option
Four signature bowls
Every soup bowl starts with our rich chicken broth — tori paitan, simmered for 12 hours — except the vegan one, which gets its own plant-based broth. No shortcuts either way.
Black Garlic Ramen
Chicken broth, pork chashu, black garlic oil, egg, beansprouts, fried onions, scallions.
Miso Hot Ramen
Spicy chicken miso paste, pork chashu, egg, beansprouts, fried onions, scallions.
Creamy Vegan Ramen
Vegan broth, vegan meat, chili oil, butter corn, seasonal greens, beansprouts, scallions.
Spicy Beef Noodles
Brothless — spicy beef, egg, corn, sesame seeds, fried onions, scallions.
Comfort, built around the bowl
Rich chicken broth
Our non-vegan soup ramen is built around rich chicken broth — tori paitan — simmered for 12 hours for depth in every bowl, from Tori Ramen to Black Garlic.
A vegan bowl that stands on its own
Creamy Vegan Ramen is prepared with its own plant-based broth. Noodles, broth, vegan meat, sauces and butter corn are all fully vegan.
Late-night, done right
Open until midnight Friday through Sunday, with free parking out front — and if you're dining in and still hungry, ask us for a complimentary rice refill.
What guests are saying
NEKO Ramen & Rice holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 973 reviews (as of November 2026). Westword named NEKO one of Denver’s ten favorite ramen shops in March 2026, writing that “Neko brings legit ramen cred to a fast-casual atmosphere.” From comforting ramen bowls to warm service and Japanese-inspired flavors, NEKO is built around meals guests remember — and come back for late at night.
- Black Garlic Ramen — the house-favorite bowl, built on the 12-hour broth.
- Late-night hours — open until midnight Friday through Sunday.
- Creamy Vegan Ramen — a fully vegan bowl with its own plant-based broth.
Late-night ramen on Colorado Boulevard
Make NEKO your stop for a comforting late-night bowl in Denver. Dine-in orders are accepted until closing — order ahead for pickup if you're in a hurry.
Find us
4030 Colorado Blvd #103Denver, CO 80216
Phone: +1 (720) 807-4409
Free parking is available for guests.
Dine-in hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – midnight |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – midnight |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – midnight |
Online ordering availability varies by platform — check your ordering app for available times.
Hungry now? Skip the wait — order ahead.
Order pickup on Toast, or just walk in — dine-in orders are taken until closing.