Very cool atmosphere, delicious food, and wonderful service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Modern Shoyu Ramen
Adrian Castillo
Came in looking for a favorite Tan Tan Men most similar to the taste of which we had in Tokyo. Menya Goku’s Tan Tan Men taste essentially identical to it and I’m glad to have a local restaurant that replicates the true taste of an amazing Tan Tan Men. Amazing service and environment and will return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tantanmen, Fried Chicken Buns
Hannah Anderson
Great ramen!! It is a small space and they do not do reservations so be prepared to wait if it is during busy hours. The staff is friendly and fast. The only downside is that I have seen people sit at their tables long after they have paid their check even though there is a line of people waiting to be seated but that's more reflective of the state of our society than the restaurant itself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stefan S
Excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean McQuillan
Really good ramen! The sides are quite tasty as well. The crispy Brussels sprouts in particular go very well as a side for ramen. Interior is clean and tastefully decorated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Goku Tonkotsu Ramen, Modern Shoyu Ramen, Brussels Sprouts
Alex Carr
It is not clear to me why this is so much better than its sister restaurant, Wasabi. This is probably the best traditional ramen place in the city. Oiistar competes but it isn't traditional and Chicago Ramen isn't in the city.
Anyway, avoid the boring tonkotsu and get anything else and be amazed. The shoyu is as picture perfect version of the ones I had in Tokyo. The tantan is frankly better than the Michelin one I had in Japan. The miso is similarly impeccable.
What is crazy is that each bowl has a different protein and each is executed deftly. Whether is it the marinated pork belly in the miso or the chicken chashu in the shoyu. And the bamboo shoots are maybe the best I have ever had. I don't know if they make their own but the flavor and texture is spot on.
Only complaint is the location is far from me and maybe the ramen is a touch too salty. Minor complaints for an awesome restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tantanmen, Modern Shoyu Ramen, Tan Tan Men Ramen, Goku Tan Tan Men
linda Va
Mark is always friendly and making sure everything is right .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
keirin tou
I had been living in Japan for 4 years. The flavor is so nice ! I’m surprised I can get a nice ramen here! The clerk is also good-looking 😂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goku Tonkotsu Ramen
Donna Busse
Delicious! We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goku Tan Tan Men
Christopher Martinez
Some of the best ramen and pork belly I have had in my life. Would fly back to Chicago just to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Goku Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork Belly Buns
My partner's and I's go to ramen spot in the city. Really great noodles (our favorite is their tantan ramen) and amazing accomodating staff. It's a small spot so not ideal for groups larger than 8. Also keep in mind that they open later than most ramen shops at 5pm (we've forgetten plenty of times) but otherwise a great and quiet ambient spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tantanmen
Adam Sownie
Great ramen. Very pleased atmosphere and located in a quiet part of Chicago.
Gyoza are really good, and so are the takoyaki. Was pleasantly surprised by the cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Lee
Best spicy miso tonkotsu ramen I had in Chicago and I’ve been to nearly all at this point! Excellent service with an even friendlier team. Can’t recommend enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage, Goku Tonkotsu Ramen, Goku Spicy Miso Ramen
Beth Coyle
Amazing spot for ramen on the North side. Carry out was quick + packed with care.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goku Tonkotsu Ramen
Jeffrey Davies
Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Place is small and super cozy. Will be back for the takoyaki and ramen!
Very cool atmosphere, delicious food, and wonderful service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Modern Shoyu Ramen
Came in looking for a favorite Tan Tan Men most similar to the taste of which we had in Tokyo. Menya Goku’s Tan Tan Men taste essentially identical to it and I’m glad to have a local restaurant that replicates the true taste of an amazing Tan Tan Men. Amazing service and environment and will return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tantanmen, Fried Chicken Buns
Great ramen!! It is a small space and they do not do reservations so be prepared to wait if it is during busy hours. The staff is friendly and fast. The only downside is that I have seen people sit at their tables long after they have paid their check even though there is a line of people waiting to be seated but that's more reflective of the state of our society than the restaurant itself.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really good ramen! The sides are quite tasty as well. The crispy Brussels sprouts in particular go very well as a side for ramen. Interior is clean and tastefully decorated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Goku Tonkotsu Ramen, Modern Shoyu Ramen, Brussels Sprouts
It is not clear to me why this is so much better than its sister restaurant, Wasabi. This is probably the best traditional ramen place in the city. Oiistar competes but it isn't traditional and Chicago Ramen isn't in the city.
Anyway, avoid the boring tonkotsu and get anything else and be amazed. The shoyu is as picture perfect version of the ones I had in Tokyo. The tantan is frankly better than the Michelin one I had in Japan. The miso is similarly impeccable.
What is crazy is that each bowl has a different protein and each is executed deftly. Whether is it the marinated pork belly in the miso or the chicken chashu in the shoyu. And the bamboo shoots are maybe the best I have ever had. I don't know if they make their own but the flavor and texture is spot on.
Only complaint is the location is far from me and maybe the ramen is a touch too salty. Minor complaints for an awesome restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tantanmen, Modern Shoyu Ramen, Tan Tan Men Ramen, Goku Tan Tan Men
Mark is always friendly and making sure everything is right .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had been living in Japan for 4 years. The flavor is so nice ! I’m surprised I can get a nice ramen here! The clerk is also good-looking 😂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goku Tonkotsu Ramen
Delicious! We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goku Tan Tan Men
Some of the best ramen and pork belly I have had in my life. Would fly back to Chicago just to eat here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Goku Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork Belly Buns
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My partner's and I's go to ramen spot in the city. Really great noodles (our favorite is their tantan ramen) and amazing accomodating staff. It's a small spot so not ideal for groups larger than 8. Also keep in mind that they open later than most ramen shops at 5pm (we've forgetten plenty of times) but otherwise a great and quiet ambient spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tantanmen
Great ramen. Very pleased atmosphere and located in a quiet part of Chicago.
Gyoza are really good, and so are the takoyaki. Was pleasantly surprised by the cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best spicy miso tonkotsu ramen I had in Chicago and I’ve been to nearly all at this point! Excellent service with an even friendlier team. Can’t recommend enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Karaage, Goku Tonkotsu Ramen, Goku Spicy Miso Ramen
Amazing spot for ramen on the North side. Carry out was quick + packed with care.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Goku Tonkotsu Ramen
Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Place is small and super cozy. Will be back for the takoyaki and ramen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Takoyaki, Goku Tan Tan Men
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