Two hour wait for the most mediocre ramen in Chicago. If there's no wait, it might be worth it - otherwise don't bother. The broth is fine, the meat is tasteless, and the noodles are soggy and honestly just not good. You can find much more genuine and tasty ramen in the area. Not worth the
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: High Five Bowl
K L
Visited High Five Ramen on a cold Chicago winter night. We had a little bit of a wait before being seated but it wasn't as long as we expected.The restaurant was very cozy. The food and sake were really good. I was very pleased that the broth in the ramen wasn't salty. That's always a plus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Tayo A
High Five Ramen in Chicago is a hidden gem with just 15 seats, creating an intimate dining experience. We waited 45 minutes for a table for three, but it was worth it. The Tonkotsu half spice ramen was the perfect bowl, rich and flavorful. The Coconut Painkiller slushie was super delicious, adding a sweet touch to the meal. The vibe was enhanced by good hip-hop music, making it a memorable night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: High Five Ramen, Tonkotsu Bowl
Duncan
Really good ramen, but very Amercanized, so I wouldn't go for a traditional Japanese meal or anything. I went in bent on getting the "full spice" bowl but was talked out of it by the hostess. Thank God. I can handle very spicy stuff and the half spice was still pretty spicy. It was really delicious without being too overwhelming. Unless you have an extremely high spice tolerance or are trying to prove something, do not get the full spice. You do not lose out on any flavor and gain an actually enjoyable meal.The only reason I have given 4 stars is because the wait is insane. We arrived at 5:15 on Thursday (15 minutes after opening) and had to wait 1.5 hours. The place only sits like 16-18 or something. The food is really good, but just MAKE SURE you are on time.
F S
Ordered the special tonkotsu ramen. Really enjoyed the pork belly and perfectly cooked jammy eggs, but the soup was very very salty. We had to ask for hot water to tone it down, and it was still very salty. I don't think I could have finished the food without altering the taste. Don't think I will be back unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
David
First time at High Five Ramen.Food: A+Service: A+Atmosphere: AHostess: Rude and with an Attitude.It definitely affected our experience, even though food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Brendan Brady
Really nice ramen! Go one spice level less than you think you should.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maitake Ramen
Henry Schellhorn
This place is up there as one of my favorite ramen places. There is typically a wait time, so go and put your name in then grab a cocktail somewhere in the area while you wait. The restaurant is underground and is small with an intimate feeling. I had the high five ramen bowl. It was very filling with tasty, tender meat. I thought it was a flavorful meal and great experience for its value. I recommend checking this place out and will be back to try other bowls.
Me and 2 of my friends recently ate here and all 3 of us got food poisoning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
M Liu
Good ramen place, love the most spicy option. the broth is almost too thick and salty, felt tons of sodium.... Cute place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Vishant Bhole
It was waiting for more the 1hr. And they didn’t had reservation option. So not worth waiting.
Toko Oshio
I am very picky about ramen as I am from Japan. If you are looking for authentic Japanese ramen, this is not the place for you. I never had a soup so lukewarm… ramen has to be served hot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
edilson uribe
I was thoroughly disappointed by the unprofessional and discriminatory behavior at this restaurant. Despite arriving an hour early as advised, the hostess enforced a rule about party presence and then completely disregarded it for another group, allowing them to cut the line ahead of us and others who were patiently waiting. This inconsistency and favoritism are appalling and disrespectful to customers who were excited to dine there. The lack of adherence to their own policies ruined what could have been an enjoyable experience. Consistency and fairness should be maintained for all customers, and this blatant disregard for equal treatment is unacceptable.
Go early and get on the waitlist. Can’t lose with the Tonkotsu pork belly ramen (get extra noodles), trust me it is worth the wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tonkotsu Bowl
Great place with a great wait.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Signature Ramen, Soft Boiled Egg
Two hour wait for the most mediocre ramen in Chicago. If there's no wait, it might be worth it - otherwise don't bother. The broth is fine, the meat is tasteless, and the noodles are soggy and honestly just not good. You can find much more genuine and tasty ramen in the area. Not worth the
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: High Five Bowl
Visited High Five Ramen on a cold Chicago winter night. We had a little bit of a wait before being seated but it wasn't as long as we expected.The restaurant was very cozy. The food and sake were really good. I was very pleased that the broth in the ramen wasn't salty. That's always a plus!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
High Five Ramen in Chicago is a hidden gem with just 15 seats, creating an intimate dining experience. We waited 45 minutes for a table for three, but it was worth it. The Tonkotsu half spice ramen was the perfect bowl, rich and flavorful. The Coconut Painkiller slushie was super delicious, adding a sweet touch to the meal. The vibe was enhanced by good hip-hop music, making it a memorable night out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: High Five Ramen, Tonkotsu Bowl
Really good ramen, but very Amercanized, so I wouldn't go for a traditional Japanese meal or anything. I went in bent on getting the "full spice" bowl but was talked out of it by the hostess. Thank God. I can handle very spicy stuff and the half spice was still pretty spicy. It was really delicious without being too overwhelming. Unless you have an extremely high spice tolerance or are trying to prove something, do not get the full spice. You do not lose out on any flavor and gain an actually enjoyable meal.The only reason I have given 4 stars is because the wait is insane. We arrived at 5:15 on Thursday (15 minutes after opening) and had to wait 1.5 hours. The place only sits like 16-18 or something. The food is really good, but just MAKE SURE you are on time.
Ordered the special tonkotsu ramen. Really enjoyed the pork belly and perfectly cooked jammy eggs, but the soup was very very salty. We had to ask for hot water to tone it down, and it was still very salty. I don't think I could have finished the food without altering the taste. Don't think I will be back unfortunately.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
First time at High Five Ramen.Food: A+Service: A+Atmosphere: AHostess: Rude and with an Attitude.It definitely affected our experience, even though food was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Really nice ramen! Go one spice level less than you think you should.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maitake Ramen
This place is up there as one of my favorite ramen places. There is typically a wait time, so go and put your name in then grab a cocktail somewhere in the area while you wait. The restaurant is underground and is small with an intimate feeling. I had the high five ramen bowl. It was very filling with tasty, tender meat. I thought it was a flavorful meal and great experience for its value. I recommend checking this place out and will be back to try other bowls.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: High Five Ramen
Restaurantji Recommends
Me and 2 of my friends recently ate here and all 3 of us got food poisoning.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Good ramen place, love the most spicy option. the broth is almost too thick and salty, felt tons of sodium.... Cute place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
It was waiting for more the 1hr. And they didn’t had reservation option. So not worth waiting.
I am very picky about ramen as I am from Japan. If you are looking for authentic Japanese ramen, this is not the place for you. I never had a soup so lukewarm… ramen has to be served hot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was thoroughly disappointed by the unprofessional and discriminatory behavior at this restaurant. Despite arriving an hour early as advised, the hostess enforced a rule about party presence and then completely disregarded it for another group, allowing them to cut the line ahead of us and others who were patiently waiting. This inconsistency and favoritism are appalling and disrespectful to customers who were excited to dine there. The lack of adherence to their own policies ruined what could have been an enjoyable experience. Consistency and fairness should be maintained for all customers, and this blatant disregard for equal treatment is unacceptable.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1