Kuro Ramen
2246 S Canal St, Chicago
(312) 526-3780
Customers' Favorites
Chinese Shrimp Churros ハトシ
Age Takoyaki 章⿂⼩丸⼦
Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Meat Lover Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Chicken Karage
Potato Tornado
mini gyu don
Shoyu Ramen
Katsu Curry
PLEASE SELECT !!
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NO utensils please
Appetizers
Takoyaki たこ焼き
Grilled Octopus Balls
Chicken Karaage 鶏の唐揚げ
Chicken coated in potato starch and deep-fried until crisp
Agedashi Tofu 揚げ出し豆腐
Crispy deep-fried tofu served in a flavorful umami rich dashi (bonito) sauce. Topped with Katsuobushi (Bonito flakes), nori seaweed and green onions.
Spicy Garlic Edamame スパイシー枝豆
Edamame tossed with Red Chilli Garlic Oil Sauce
Seaweed Shaken Fries 海苔ポテトフライ
These fries make a delicious umami rich snack powered by nori seaweed and parmesan cheese. Served with ketchup.
Tornado Potato トルネードポテト
deep fried spiral-cut whole potato on a skewer, brushed with various seasonings
Fried Chicken Wings (4) 手羽先の唐揚げ
4 Deep fried crispy fried whole chicken wings that have subtle lemongrass and garlicy flavor. Serves with sauce of choice
Gyoza 餃子
5 house-made Japanese dumplings filled with juicy, savory pork and cabbage
Shrimp Tempura エビ天婦羅 (4)
Fresh shrimp dipped in tempura batter and deep-fried until perfectly crispy. Served with Japanese mayo.
Edamame 枝豆
Edamame 枝豆 (UE BOGO)
Fried Calamari Tentacles イカゲソの唐揚げ
House Salad 野菜サラダ
Seaweed Salad 冷やし わかめ
Vegetable Tempura 野菜の天ぷら
Light airy fried assorted vegetables
Hiyayakko 冷奴
Japanese chilled tofu topped with dried bonito flakes and green onions
Chinese Shrimp Churros ハトシ
Deliciously seasoned shrimp paste sandwiched between Chinese churros then deep fried to perfection. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Natto 納豆
Adventurous foodies look no further! Natto, or fermented soy beans, is a staple for many Japanese household kitchen. It is one of the most polarising superfoods for its distinctive smell and slimy texture. We recommend trying it with a bowl of rice (not included).
Kani Salad カニカマサラダ
Kani salad combines shredded crab sticks and shredded cucumbers with a Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie). The salad is tossed with tobiko (flying fish roe).
Contains raw or undercooked fish or ingredients. The FDA advises consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs increases your risk of foodborne illness.
Kimchi Fries キムチフライ
French fries topped with kimchi, scallions, melted cheese, sour cream and bacon crumbles.
Steamed Gyoza (5) UBER EATS ONLY
5 house-made Japanese dumplings filled with juicy, savory pork and cabbage
Tako Wasabi 芥末章鱼
Octopus and Wasabi
Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab (2) ソフトシェルクラブのから揚げ
Unlike hard-shelled ones, you needn't spend any time removing the shells. They're crispy, tender and with a sweet kiss of sea mist to boot. Served with thai sweet chili sauce.
Japanese BBQ
Yakitori (UE BOGO)
Two chicken skewers
Bacon and Quail Eggs Wrap (2)
Yakitori (2) chicken skewers
Two chicken skewers
Beef Kushiyaki (2)
Grilled Chicken Thigh
Chikuwa 竹輪
Japanese fish cake made of surimi, salt, starch, and egg white. It is a popular snack in Japan because it is relatively low in fat but high in protein.
Noodles
Kuro Ramen 黒ラーメン
Our signature tonkotsu(pork bone) broth ramen with secret house made black garlic oil. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.
***CONTAINS SESAME!
Meat Lover Ramen 肉ラーメン
Our tonkotsu ramen with extra charshu. Best for meat lovers! Comes with egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.
Tonkotsu Ramen 豚骨ラーメン
Tonkotsu broth is the heart and soul of any tonkotsu ramen. A a hearty pork-based noodle soup made with a pork bone broth that is rich, thick and almost creamy. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.
Miso Ramen 味噌ラーメン
Miso ramen is a noodle soup with a prok broth seasoned with miso, a delicious fermented soybean paste. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.
**CONTAINS SESAME**** CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT
Spicy Miso Ramen 辛味噌ラーメン
Spicy Miso Ramen recipe features an aromatic pork broth with layers of complexity. A mix of soy sauce, miso paste, hot chili oil, and garlic that create the most dynamic flavor profile.
Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.
***CONTAINS SESAME**** CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT
Tokyo Shoyu Ramen 醤油ラメーン
Shoyu ramen is a ramen noodle dish flavored with shoyu, the Japanese word for soy sauce. Toppings include chashu, egg, menma, corn, narutomaki, and green onions.
Vegetarian Shoyu Ramen
Two pieces of fried tofu, corn, wakame seaweed, menma in our in a light shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) and kelp soup base. Garnished with green onions.
Vegetarian Spicy Miso Ramen 辛素味噌ラーメン
Two pieces of fried tofu, corn, wakame seaweed and menma in our spicy vegetarian miso broth. Garnished with green onions.
***CONTAINS SESAME**** CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT
Vegetarian Miso Ramen 素味噌ラーメン
Two pieces of fried tofu, corn, wakame seaweed and menma in our vegetarian miso broth. Garnished with green onions.
**CONTAINS SESAME**** CANNOT BE MADE WITHOUT
Negi Ramen ネギ醤油ラーメン
Our shoyu ramen (soy sauce-based broth that is clear and savory) covered by fresh negi (green onions)
Hiyashi Chuka 冷やし中華
Japanese chilled noodle salad with imitation crabsticks, chicken breasts, and lean charsiu, cucumber, tomatoes, cucumber, and spring onion. Great for a hot summer day!
Shrimp Tempura Udon/Soba エビ天婦羅うどん/そば
Two pieces of shrimp tempura, narutomaki and half-boiled egg in an udon/soba noodle soup. Garnished with green onions.
Shio Butter Ramen 塩バターラーメン
Tan Tan Ramen 担々麵
!!!!!!!! CONTAINS PEANUTS!!!!!!!! (Cannot be made without peanuts) Tan Tan Ramen is quite similar to the original Chinese Dan Dan Noodles in that both dishes are spicy and include toasted sesame paste, ground pork, and noodles. However, this Japanese version involves a soup broth.
Mazemen 混ぜ麺
A ramen without soup meant to have everything be mixed around rather than soaked, created for customers who don't prefer a lot of soup.
XO Mazemen X O ソース混ぜ麺
This take on mazemen, or "mixed noodles," a soup-less variation on ramen, incorporates powerfully savory XO sauce to make a slightly spicy yet flavorful ramen. This version of mazemen relies heavily on the intense flavor of XO sauce, the jam-like savory condiment that originated in Hong Kong and includes powerful ingredients like cured ham, dried scallops, and dried shrimp
Fresh Tomato Udon トマトうどん
Fresh Japanese udon noodles with a bouncy slightly chewy texture that absorb all the tangy and savory flavors that a tomato broth provides.
Beef Tomato Udon トマトうどんビーフ
Thinly sliced beef brisket served with fresh Japanese udon noodles with a bouncy slightly chewy texture that absorb all the tangy and savory flavors that a tomato broth provides.
Curry Udon カレーうどん
Curry Udon is the perfect combination of Japanese curry and thick chewy udon noodles. Comes with a half-boiled egg, narutomaki and corn. Garnished with green onions.
Curry Beef Udon カレーうどん- ビーフ
Curry Beef Udon is the perfect combination of Japanese curry with thinly sliced beef and thick chewy udon noodles. Comes with a half-boiled egg. Garnished with green onions.
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen 辛豚骨拉面
Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen has a spicy pork broth enhanced with chili garlic oil, and perfectly tender, authentic ramen noodles that add a hearty touch. Comes with Chaushu (Pork), wakame seawwed, corn, narutomaki. Garnised with green onions.
Don/Rice
Gyu don 牛丼
Thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions, savory-sweet sauce
Unagi Don 鰻丼
Sweet caramelized soy-based sauce (called tare) drizzled over perfectly grilled unagi and steamed rice.
Katsu Don かつ丼
Japanese rice bowl topped with pork cutlet nestled in pillowy eggs and onions simmered in a sweet-savory sauce
Ten Don 天丼
Tempura Rice Bowl
Eel & Shrimp Fried Rice
Tonkatsu とんかつ
Japanese fried pork chop cutlet. Every bite is perfectly crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside with the added flavor from Tonkatsu Sauce. Comes with white rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage.
Ebi Furai Curry えびフライカレー
Japanese curry poured over delicious prawns coated in panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crunchy. Served with white rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage
Teriyaki Chicken Don
Teriyaki chicken grilled with savory and sweet teriyaki sauce on a bed of white rice.
Mini Gyu Don ミニ牛丼
Our gyu don in a mini size-- thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions, savory-sweet sauce, and egg.
Mini Unagi Don ミニ鰻丼
Sweet caramelized soy-based sauce (called tare) drizzled over perfectly grilled unagi and steamed rice.
Curry Gyu Don カレー牛丼
Moderately thick Japanese style curry well entwined with beef and onion on a bowl of white rice.
Katsu Curry カツカレー
Japanese curry and a panko-breaded pork chop cutlet that is served with steamed rice and a bed of shredded green cabbage
Kimchi Fried Rice
This fiery-red Korean rice dish is more bark than bite! While it is full-flavoured, it is not nearly as blow-your-head-off-spicy as one might expect. It is a simple, delicious fried rice recipe that's made with mature kimchi, rice, egg and diced pork. Topped with a sunny side up egg and nori seaweed.
Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Melon Soda Float クリームソーダ
A delicious melon flavored soda drink with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It's a two-in-one dessert and drink!
Japanese Ice Milk Tea
Matcha Latte
Smooth and creamy matcha sweetened just right and served with milk. This favorite will transport your senses to pure green delight.
Hojicha Latte
A hojicha latte is a tea latte made from Japanese roasted green tea (hojicha), water, and milk. It is nearly caffeine free ( 7.7 mg )making it the perfect drink to enjoy any time of day. A hojicha latte has a sweet and pleasant aroma with a nutty, earthy, and toasty flavor. This unique roasted tea latte has notes of cocoa and caramel, and satisfies tea drinkers, coffee lovers, and even those who typically prefer a simple hot chocolate.
Passionfruit Soda
Yuzu Soda 柚子ソーダ
UCC Coffee
Passionfruit Tea
Iced Oolong Tea
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Tea is a refreshing drink that is served over ice and made with brewed black tea and spices like vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and star anise. Served with milk and has a signature bright orange color.
Thai Iced Tea Lemonade
Cold tea drink made from the same tea mix as the well know Thai iced tea, but it's another version of Thai iced tea that uses lemon juice instead of the sweet Thai iced tea. This Thai lemonade drink has less of a creamy, rich flavor but offers more of a refreshing taste with sweet and sour flavors.
Lemonade
Dessert
Matcha Tiramisu 抹茶ティラミス
Creamy, rich, and bursting with bold matcha flavors, this irresistible matcha tiramisu consists of matcha-soaked ladyfingers layered with a light and airy mascarpone custard filling. It's a classic tiramisu dessert with a Japanese twist! *contains pasteurized eggs*
Purin プリン
Purin is a flan-like cold custard dessert in Japan. It has a firmer texture similar to Mexican flan and also has caramel sauce on top. It is a very basic sweet-silky, creamy, rich, and smooth-that is served chilled, and adored in Japan.
Mochi Ice Cream
Imagine a harmonious combination of creamy gourmet ice cream wrapped in a pillowy soft rice confection. It's the perfect treat alone or as the ultimate ending to a wonderful meal
Sides/Soup
Rice
Kimchi キムチ
House made Spicy sauce
Bang Bang Sauce
Miso Soup 味噌汁
Homemade miso soup with wakame seaweed, tofu and green onions
Recent Reviews
Me and my boyfriend frequent this place and always find something new to like it about it. It has great food and awesome customer service. Really worth checking out! My favorite thing to get is the beef udon!
February 2025
This is one of the best ramen places out there, super friendly staff and they always are super welcoming. I come here often once of twice a week with my boyfriend and or friends.
The food is amazing, so many options as well!! we always come here because they have the best food specially their kimchi !!!
The food is amazing, so many options as well!! we always come here because they have the best food specially their kimchi !!!
February 2025
I get food from here several times a month. Favorite noodle texture out of the ramen spots in this area - really bouncy. Broth is creamy and has a lot of collagen. Theyre getting 1 star spammed for no reason, if you read this you can help report the bots.
February 2025
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