We ordered two monster bowls with no seaweed. The bowl usually comes with two different kinds of seaweed. We were sat at the bar where I saw our bowls made with seaweed and then the seaweed picked out as the exclusion was missed on the ticket. Then in the pass the second type of seaweed was added to both bowls. When the bowls were placed in front of us and I mentioned we asked for no seaweed the waiter moves his hands into our bowls and grabs the seaweed pieces out of our bowls in front of us. Was very unprofessional. In the end, the expensive beef wasn’t remarkable and the broth was extremely bland. Noodles were terrible. Won’t be back. Way overrated. Disappointing experience even if the seaweed thing didn’t happen.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Matt Vaessen
Great place to visit on a cold and blustery day. Ramen was great, broth was warm and soothing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Shio Ramen
Doddy Amijaya
The best Ramen in Chicago, bar none. If they open one in St Louis, I'd come day and night.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes. There are no stairs at the entrance. And they have one regular table and chairs.
Delicious Ramen. I'd put it right at the top with Ramen Wasabi. If you like beef or have never tried, this is the place to do it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Adrian Townsend
Thank you for the kindly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emmanuel Macias
I'm glad to know this wonderful restaurant is close to my house
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Inae Jiang
We tried shio and shoyu ramen, both were great based on your preference. I personally love beef broth ramen, which is rare to find in Chicago. Definitely would go back to try miso broth too. The soup was not too salty like most ramen shops, and the noodles were thin and still al dente, which is quite impressive. The portion size was perfect. I'm not a fan of the backless counter chairs. We went late afternoon on Saturday and the place was nearly full at an odd hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jyldyz Sadykova
Ramen was mind blowing!!! 🍜 Probably the best ramen I’ve eaten in Chicago so far! Restaurant is very clean and service was fast!
Monster Ramen delivers a satisfying dining experience with its generous portions and flavorful dishes. The ramen is hearty and comforting, with rich, well-balanced broths and perfectly cooked noodles that make it worth the visit.
The appetizers are equally impressive—well-executed and full of flavor, they’re a great start to the meal.
However, be prepared for the popularity of this spot. Arriving early is highly recommended to avoid the long waiting lines that tend to form during peak hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Monster
Jeremy Bell
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Kelly Rowan
Popped in for lunch on a Saturday and were seated immediately. We got the beef gyoza and the loaded gyoza. They were both amazing but the loaded was our favorite. The beef jam and rice was also amazing. We all go the shio tokusei and the broth was so rich and flavorful. The noodles were fresh and very thin. Some of the best ramen I’ve had in Chicago and already have plans to go back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Westhoff
Service was great. Food was excellent. We are small town folks, but loved the combination of food in the Monster ramen. The beef was very tender. The broth has an amazing flavor. I would definitely come again. We were in and out on a Saturday within 45 minutes. No wait. Would recommend to someone new to the ramen game. Price was definitely high, but worth a shot no doubt! Fried dumplings were deductible as well 😊.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Monster
Pam P
Very cozy ramen place. My partner ordered Shio Tokusei and I orderer the Miso Wagyu. The Shio one is less salty but both are as creamy. I’ve never tried Shoyu ramen here but definitely will come back and explore more!
We ordered two monster bowls with no seaweed. The bowl usually comes with two different kinds of seaweed. We were sat at the bar where I saw our bowls made with seaweed and then the seaweed picked out as the exclusion was missed on the ticket. Then in the pass the second type of seaweed was added to both bowls. When the bowls were placed in front of us and I mentioned we asked for no seaweed the waiter moves his hands into our bowls and grabs the seaweed pieces out of our bowls in front of us. Was very unprofessional. In the end, the expensive beef wasn’t remarkable and the broth was extremely bland. Noodles were terrible. Won’t be back. Way overrated. Disappointing experience even if the seaweed thing didn’t happen.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great place to visit on a cold and blustery day. Ramen was great, broth was warm and soothing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Shio Ramen
The best Ramen in Chicago, bar none.
If they open one in St Louis, I'd come day and night.
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes. There are no stairs at the entrance. And they have one regular table and chairs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Plus, Miso Wagyu Ramen, Wagyu, Shio Tokusei, The Monster, Monster Ramen
We saw the episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives the day before and decided to check it out. You won't be disappointed 😌
Great tasty food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Wagyu Ramen, Monster Ramen
I’m just here because of Triple D and Katie
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shoyu Plus
Delicious Ramen. I'd put it right at the top with Ramen Wasabi. If you like beef or have never tried, this is the place to do it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Thank you for the kindly
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm glad to know this wonderful restaurant is close to my house
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried shio and shoyu ramen, both were great based on your preference. I personally love beef broth ramen, which is rare to find in Chicago. Definitely would go back to try miso broth too. The soup was not too salty like most ramen shops, and the noodles were thin and still al dente, which is quite impressive. The portion size was perfect. I'm not a fan of the backless counter chairs. We went late afternoon on Saturday and the place was nearly full at an odd hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ramen was mind blowing!!! 🍜
Probably the best ramen I’ve eaten in Chicago so far!
Restaurant is very clean and service was fast!
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Monster Ramen delivers a satisfying dining experience with its generous portions and flavorful dishes. The ramen is hearty and comforting, with rich, well-balanced broths and perfectly cooked noodles that make it worth the visit.
The appetizers are equally impressive—well-executed and full of flavor, they’re a great start to the meal.
However, be prepared for the popularity of this spot. Arriving early is highly recommended to avoid the long waiting lines that tend to form during peak hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Monster
Delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu
Popped in for lunch on a Saturday and were seated immediately. We got the beef gyoza and the loaded gyoza. They were both amazing but the loaded was our favorite. The beef jam and rice was also amazing. We all go the shio tokusei and the broth was so rich and flavorful. The noodles were fresh and very thin. Some of the best ramen I’ve had in Chicago and already have plans to go back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was great. Food was excellent. We are small town folks, but loved the combination of food in the Monster ramen. The beef was very tender. The broth has an amazing flavor. I would definitely come again. We were in and out on a Saturday within 45 minutes. No wait. Would recommend to someone new to the ramen game. Price was definitely high, but worth a shot no doubt! Fried dumplings were deductible as well 😊.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Monster
Very cozy ramen place. My partner ordered Shio Tokusei and I orderer the Miso Wagyu. The Shio one is less salty but both are as creamy. I’ve never tried Shoyu ramen here but definitely will come back and explore more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shio Tokusei
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