Ramen Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“I came to this restaurant in February of this year for my birthday, and 6 months later I’m still thinking about this ramen and trying to see when I can go back. Had the Monster Ramen and it was the most flavorful ramen I’ve ever tried. Definitely excited to go back and either get it again or try something else, I’m sure everything they have is just as good.“

“Service was spectacular, incredibly friendly staff. Please put at least a 30% option on your tip machine haha

Every element of the ramen bowl was so tasty and seemed to be given special attention. Made ya feel good in your heart and soul to eat it!

Can't wait to come back :>“

“Quick friendly greeting and seating on a cold, wintery evening. The place was busy but the service was prompt and accurate. Excellent quality food and large portions. And you'll probably never be short of soy sauce per your taste.“

“We were here on a Saturday night (Sept 20th 2025), we had both the spicy miso and spicy tonkotsu. Both extremely flavorful and delicious. Really solid classic tonkotsu, one of the best I’ve had. The service was truly incredible along with the various drinks we had. I couldn’t be more pleased and I recommend anyone that likes ramen to come here! :)“

“KOHOKU-KU RAMEN CHICAGO is such a unique and delicious find. Their ramen is rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, while their pizza has a fresh, crisp crust and tasty toppings. It’s rare to see both done so well under one roof, but they’ve mastered it. The atmosphere is cozy, and the service is attentive without being rushed. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to when I want the best of both worlds.“

“Five star ramen!!! We waited 2 hrs to be seated ( hung out upstairs at the bar which was awesome) so was it worth the wait? Yes it was!! Add in the Painkiller drink and hip hop music plus great service and vibes and you got yourself a 5 star experience!!“

“Great food and interesting menu to say the least. 10/10 would eat and drink again!“

“SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS ♥️💚“

“Simply put the best Ramen I have ever had. So flavorful and rich. If you don’t come here you are missing out on a oral orgasm lol. Highly recommend and Christine the bartender makes one mean spicy margarita ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Always a great spot! First time at this location did not disappoint! ❤️“

“Greet for groups with many different tastes“

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“Stumbled upon this place on a rainy day and I’m glad. It was a peaceful and cute environment to stop by for a meal. I used the tablet to order, but the worker was kind and friendly and made sure to ask if I needed anything.
I wasn’t that hungry so I ordered two appetizers, the chicken buns and crab rangoon.
The chicken buns had chicken katsu which was a first for me, but they tasted delicious and it had a nice crunch to it. Very flavorful. I am a crab rangoon lover and it passed my flavor profile. Creamy because of the cream cheese, but had enough crab to balance it out.
I look forward to eating here again to try the poke bowl and ramen!“

“You need to get to here! 🍜 This #hiddengem recently made Infatuation Chicagos list of best ramen places in the city and they’re the only ramen spot staying open until 1:30am! Yes, you can still eat good, late. The Japanese food here is to be enjoyed in their izakaya vibes, which are casual pubs that you can grab lots of small dishes to sample. Honorable mention to the Chicken Curry Ramen and Taiyaki with ice cream - my two favorite items from my visit! I also had a really good Mai Tai and lychee martini. Go check them out for some good food and tell em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you!“

“We came for the 5 year anniversary party and got their $5 pork mandu deal. I unfortunately didn't take a picture of it, but it was SOOOO GOOD. My friends and I are still talking about it 4 days later. The mandu are strangely shaped, like tubes, but the sauce on top was perfectly spicy and addicting. We went back for more but they were sold out!“

“This place still continues to be good. However, as prices to up, I don't think it's suitable anymore for me to continue spending money in this location.
I have been going to this place since I was in highschool. They have good food and have made noticable renovations through the years.“

“Best spot for noodles 🍜 plus awesome atmosphere“

“Whenever I rarely go out to ramen restaurants, I end up getting full and finishing my meal. Yet, this restaurant made my expectations skyrocket. The chicken ramen had various flavors while the broth had a bit of spice to it (no problem for me honestly). The spicy szechuan wings were unrelated to the average spicy wings. They were genuinely spicy from the tip of your tongue to mouth. The chicken and vegetable gyoza tasted good but the accompanying sauce clashed with it. At the end of it, there was a QR code to either pay the bill in full or spilt it. Would recommend and will bring my friend from Virginia here.“

“Authentic made by family Korean food. Consistently good food and service.“

“The food here is so yummy. I've gotten take out here only. Fried chicken with the gochujang sauce, Coconut pho, lemongrass udon, beef udon, chicken katsu udon are SO GOOD. You really can't go wrong. My favorite dumplings are the lemongrass chicken*** and the beef. I would pass on the edamame one in the future. But overall such a good find. Love it!“

“Tucked away on the 7th floor of Macy's on State, Noodles by Takashi is a hidden gem for a quick, satisfying lunch in the Loop. Dropped about $16 on the Shoyu Ramen combo with a half tuna-avocado roll. The broth was rich, noodles had a nice chew, and the sushi was fresh. Perfect spot when you're craving something warm and flavorful without breaking the bank.“

“Friendly staff and great vegan options! The mushroom ramen is amazing!!! They have a great happy hour Monday - Friday from 4-6pm“

“Excelente servicio y atención y todo está de 10 súper recomendado 👏🏼✨“

“Best Ramen in Chicago. Noodles are the perfect texture, broth is rich and full of umami, and of course the pork is oh so tender and charred. Make sure to add an egg as it doesn’t come with it. Don’t expect spicy ramen cause authentic Japanese ramen isn’t really supposed to be.

I highly recommend a visit cause it is worth the hype. I absolutely love Akahoshi, praise the Ramen Lord! ??“

“Great food, great ambiance, fast service.“

“Their Ramen is absolutely delicious!! 5 stars.“

“Excelente servicio y atención y todo está de 10 súper recomendado 👏🏼✨“

“This place is a legitimate place for ramen.. I’m picky when it comes to ramen and this place did not disappoint.“

“Food was amazing so Delicious will definitely be back“

“Good food all around. Nice sake“

“Excelente servicio y atención y todo está de 10 súper recomendado 👏🏼✨“

“Always a 5 star experience from wonderful 👏 servers who are extremely professional and kind to tasty options. If you love ramen and you are on a budget visit this restaurant Monday thru Friday during their lunch hour and try the ramen set which even has a vegetarian option if you don't like meat. I always get a donburi bowl 🥣 or raw salmon don and tuna bowl. The portions here are extremely generous and the taste and presentation is also excellent. I love the house made sodas here and the furikake French fries. The fries 🍟 are addictive--be warned 😋“

“Great Ramen，good ambiance！“

“I got takeout for dinner, I got the spicy chicken karaage bowl and the handcrafted strawberry drink. Everything was phenomenal, the chicken was still crispy even though it sat for about 20 minutes before I ate it. The chicken was very flavorful and spicy but not too spicy. Also the portions were incredibly large for the price, definitely a very good deal and worth every penny! I would highly recommend!“

“Always a pleasant experience! I’m a Youtuber: EatWithDT and I do food reviews/mukbangs/challenges etc. I reviewed one of my fave meals from here and it was a hit of course!!!“

“My favorite place for sushi. A hidden gem of the neighborhood. Nice and hard working people. Food is very good. Highly recommended!“

“It was a great experience going here! Would come again when I’m back in town“

“Literally the best place I’ve ever eaten“

“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 !!!“

“Best Sushi Restaurant on the planet. Not only was all the food superior than any other Sushi restaurant I've been to. My family and I had a feast.(I mean all the food was good). Very reasonable prices as well. The most astonishing fact about this restaurant was the host (Quam) his amazing knowledge of food and customer service was unlike any other. The Ice cream desert was mind blowing. You don't have to take my word for it, but I guarantee you, you won't find another Sushi restaurant in the city of Chicago as good this one. The ambiance of this establishment is very warm and pleasant. I highly recommend this place for family gatherings, and with people you want to share a special food feast with. It's pure laughter and joy. Thank you Quam for your kind recommendations on food selections. My family and I had the time of our lives, as if we were on vacation. Thank you! "Fresh Shushi Chicago" is a gift to eating out.“

“Best Ramen in Chicago, worth your money. Quality is a great flavor, and taste is there!
Staff if great both waitresses and cooks! Bathroom is always clean when I go. Try the Yuzu lemonade! It's 🔥 pair it with some vodka 👀“

“Absolutely love this spot! The ingredients are always super fresh, and the portions are generous for the price. I really appreciate how customizable the bowls are! They have plenty of protein options and unique toppings to choose from. The staff is friendly and fast, even during busy hours, and the place is always clean and welcoming. Definitely one of the best poke places I’ve been to. Highly recommend!“

“Its my 4th time there and I just LoVe it 😍“

“BEST RAMEN! i dream of it sometimes. something about the coconut milk broth ramen piqued my interest last night, and I'm glad I listened to my intuition. Oh my goodness. whoever's recipe that is, please give them a massive hug for me right now and say thank you because that was the most delicious thing I've had in so long. What a TREAT! these folks have somehow managed to incorporate happiness as an ingredient in their food, so when you eat it, All the happiness particles travel through your body for 24 to 48 hours and you feel extremely satisfied and fulfilled. you might miss the ramen afterwards, and you might end up having dreams about it like I do but trust me, they're pleasant dreams.“

“Absolutely delicious! Kind and cozy atmosphere. Wonderful staff. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Chicago 🍜🍣🫶🏼“

“I love this place! The decor and atmosphere is very cute and friendly, and the price is really good for all you can eat sushi. Plus they have some super good dishes you don't find elsewhere, like pumpkin tempura and their dodomi salmon sashimi. So good!“

“super authentic, good quality food! great owners and staff!“

“Highly recommended👍 delicious“

“Fantastic! Went here for the first time and was not disappointed.

The ordering process is different, you fill out a form when you walk in and give it to the counter person.

Don't worry, they have patience with newbies.

Food was fresh and tasty, quantity was not lacking either.“

“Comida recién hecha con gran sabor“