
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star
Sunnyside, Denver
Restaurant in Denver, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star is a practical Denver pick when the group wants Japanese food without a formal sushi-counter commitment. Treat it as a casual date or relaxed celebration spot, with the strongest plan being two visits: sushi first, ramen next. It is easier and more flexible than a splurge meal, but not the choice for high-ceremony dining.
About Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star is a Japanese sushi-and-ramen restaurant in Denver with a casual dress code. Read it as an easy option when the group wants Japanese food and needs a direct choice rather than a formal special-occasion plan.
The practical appeal is in the cuisine focus: sushi and ramen under one roof can make the table easier to manage for mixed preferences. For a special occasion, keep expectations calibrated around the details available: Japanese sushi and ramen, casual dress, posted hours that include dinner daily, with midday hours Tuesday through Sunday.
Use it as a flexible Japanese plan, not a single blowout meal
A simple way to approach Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star is to decide whether the visit is sushi-led or ramen-led before you go. The cuisine is Japanese sushi and ramen, so either direction fits; trying to make the meal do everything at once is not necessary.
Plan around the restaurant's casual profile. That makes it a reasonable pick for a low-pressure dinner, a relaxed date, or a small group that wants Japanese food in Denver without building the night around a more formal dining format.
Where it fits in a Denver night out
For readers comparing across the city, start with the full Denver restaurants guide. Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star is the better fit when the craving is specifically Japanese sushi and ramen; for a different kind of meal, compare it with other Denver dining options rather than treating it as a one-size-fits-all destination.
For a broader night plan, pair the restaurant search with Denver bars, Denver hotels, Denver experiences, Denver wineries. Quick reference: choose Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star for casual Japanese sushi and ramen in Denver, especially when posted hours and a relaxed dress code fit the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- 4044 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211
- Phone
- (303) 455-3787
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star embraces an izakaya-inspired sensibility: social, approachable and centered on shared plates. Rather than presenting as a specialist sushi counter or a single-focus ramen shop, the restaurant deliberately combines both formats under one roof, favoring communal grazing over singular technical display. The kitchen juggles raw fish work and long-simmered broths, and the atmosphere is meant to feel lively and unpretentious—a neighborhood spot in Sunnyside where technique matters but conviviality drives the experience. Tonkotsu ramen anchors the menu as a signature offering amid the mix.
Best For
This place works best for informal evening gatherings—after-work rounds, casual hangouts and group dinners where people order across plates and bowls to share. The izakaya logic rewards groups who want to sample contrasts—sushi, hot small plates and a deeply made ramen—rather than diners seeking a solitary, counter-forward omakase. Its communal orientation makes it a natural choice for neighborhood socializing and relaxed group meals in Sunnyside.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the venue's dual nature: share small plates and sashimi to start, then move to a warm bowl—its tonkotsu ramen is highlighted as a signature. The menu is designed for mixing formats, so order across sushi and hot dishes to get a sense of the kitchen’s range. Because the concept foregrounds communal grazing rather than a single-discipline tasting, plan to sample several items and pass plates around the table rather than sticking to one course.
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual neighborhood atmosphere with focus on authentic Japanese flavors.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
tonkotsu ramen
Planning details
Location
4044 Tejon St, Denver, CO 80211 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the fit
If the group still wants Japanese nearby, cross-shop Kobe An LoHi. If the group is split on cuisine and wants a broader neighborhood dinner, try Acova instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares for an easy Denver dinner
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star is the better choice when the table specifically wants Japanese food and an easier reservation path. Kobe An LoHi is the closest cross-shop for Japanese cravings in the same general dining lane; choose Kobe An LoHi if the group wants to compare another LoHi Japanese option, choose Ebisu when sushi plus ramen flexibility is the deciding factor.
For value-driven casual meals, Los Carboncitos and Highland Tap & Burger are stronger when the group wants something more straightforwardly casual and less cuisine-specific. Acova is a better fit for a neighborhood dinner with broader appeal, while Senor Bear makes more sense when the night calls for a livelier Latin American direction.
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Compare Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star | Denver | Japanese / sushi & ramen | No published awards |
| Los Carboncitos | Denver | ; | No published awards |
| Acova | Denver | ; | No published awards |
| Senor Bear | Denver | ; | No published awards |
| Kobe An LoHi | Denver | ; | No published awards |
| Highland Tap & Burger | Denver | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star?
Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star is in Denver. The details identify it as a Japanese sushi-and-ramen restaurant with a casual dress code.
What should I order at Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star?
Use the restaurant's core cuisine as the guide: choose sushi when that is the main craving, or ramen when you want that style of Japanese meal. The information supports Japanese sushi and ramen, but not specific dish recommendations.
What should I wear to Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star is casual, so clean everyday clothes are appropriate.
What are the hours at Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star?
hours are Monday 5–9 PM; Tuesday through Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM and 5–9 PM; Saturday 11:30 AM–9 PM; and Sunday 11:30 AM–9 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Ebisu Sushi and Ramen Star?
Treat it as a casual Japanese sushi-and-ramen option in Denver. The most useful planning details are the cuisine, the casual dress code, the posted hours.

















