Ramen Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“Impressive broth with chewy ramen noodles make a very good dish. The server missed an item upon ordering and never followed up. A table for two with only one appetizer and one entree would be a giveaway that something is missing, but he never noticed. Despite enjoying what were on the table, the meal ended early.“

“I had an excellent experience at this restaurant. The shoyu ramen with fried chicken is delicious, well-balanced broth paired with perfectly crispy and juicy fried chicken that complements the ramen beautifully.

The service from Natalia, the server, was outstanding. She was attentive, friendly, and highly professional, making the entire experience even better with her warm smile and great recommendations.

Amazing food, exceptional service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended!“

“Incredible experience. I will definitely be back. Tried the monster and the spicy summer. Both were amazing. Oh and can’t forget the Gyoza. 10 out of 10 highly recommend!!!!“

“Great dining experience today! We came towards the end of the night and the staff was friendly and kind. Service was fast and the vegan ramen was incredible. (I subbed in regular noodles and added an egg) My sister got the regular ramen and said it was some of the best pork she had ever had in ramen.

Prices are fair for the quality

We randomly stumbled upon this place so glad it worked out so well!“

“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 ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

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

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

“We love this place!!! Best ramen in the city, love to try the specials but the Midwest Shoyu is the best. It is super popular and busy so recommend a reservation, it is first come first serve otherwise.

The staff is excellent as well!“

“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!!“

“The whole menu is great everything tastes great and great service and it’s in my community everybody needs to taste it ❤️“

“Great food, great ambiance, fast service.“

“This is the best ramen places in Chicago! Great vibe inside and playlist was so calming, food was unreal, I would recommend the Szechuan tori paitan with chicken karaage! Olemich gave great service and was so friendly! 10/10 would recommend.“

“Good food all around. Nice sake“

“Great Ramen，good ambiance！“

“Food was amazing so Delicious will definitely be back“

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

“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 😋“

“Greet for groups with many different tastes“

“Simple and authentic. No complaints here. I came for ramen, and I got ramen. The spicy miso ramen is what I got and I was pretty satisfied.

They do not serve alcohol, but they do byob for anyone wondering.

The bathrooms were also very clean as well as the restaurant. Overall, worth checking out.“

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

“We visited the Ramen San restaurant at 165 E Huron Chicago. The food was delicious! And the best, authentic green tea I’ve ever had. Try any of the ramen bowls, superb . Just one thing that needs improvement, the service is slow, we waited long for someone to come to our table and welcome us and take our drink order.“

“We visited the Ramen San restaurant at 165 E Huron Chicago. The food was delicious! And the best, authentic green tea I’ve ever had. Try any of the ramen bowls, superb . Just one thing that needs improvement, the service is slow, we waited long for someone to come to our table and welcome us and take our drink order.“

“Stopped for a quick bite and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. The ramen was rich, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Alex took the time to walk us through the menu and made excellent recommendations that really elevated our meal. Fantastic service and delicious food! We will absolutely be back!“

“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!!!“

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

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“This is where indulgence meets sustainability, thoughtful presentation, and the pure joy of great food. Being lazy, I ordered delivery, and to my surprise, the ramen tasted just as if I were dining in. The packaging alone was so well done that I would have paid extra for it. Even before taking a bite, the aroma was incredible. Every ingredient blended perfectly, creating an explosion of flavor in every bite. I finally checked off another must-visit spot on my list, and I’m so glad I did. Do yourself a favor and try this place—I think you’ll love it!“

“I decided to check out this local ramen restaurant which is right next to Thorndale train station. I ordered the Tonkotsu spicy ramen and I must say it was delicious.

The only critique is that I only got 2 pieces of meat, and the bowl did not have much veggies in it like your average ramen spot. However, it was pretty good and I’ll definitely visit again.“

“Cold Chicago night and we wanted something warm and delicious. A few people told me to try this place and we did. Unfortunately for us it was about a 40 minute wait outside the cold which usually means the food is great inside if people are willing to wait. Once inside we enjoyed food and drinks. Unfortunately they got 2 order wrong but it was a big thing to us since we are not allergic to corn but they should be more careful about that.“

“I ordered the half and half lunch special with pork wontons and the bulgogi beef soup! The wontons were perfectly fried and airy and were served with a delicious pair of sauces (sweet and sour). For someone who doesn’t normally prefer beef, I thought the bulgogi was amazing. Cute space and fast service definitely recommend!“

“Literally the best place I’ve ever eaten“

“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!“

“This is more of a pickup type of place, there's not a lot of space to sit, and kind of cramped. The poke bowl was really good, and the lady who was taking the order at the counter asked if I wanted it spicy, so I said yes. They got the poke bowl together in probably like less than 5 minutes. I did not eat inside because it was too cramped, but overall everything was really good.“

“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.“

“Tofu bun, fried rice and edamame hummus were great, in fact first time I had tried such a hummus and it's highly recomendable! I would have given the food a better rating if it wasn't for the spice level in the ramen. I ordered the tan-tan san, which indicated it has a kick of spice in it. When asking about the spice level, I was told that they would makse sure that it wasn't as spicy by not adding any kimchi or oil. As soon as I tried it, this was not the case as it was way too spicy to eat.“

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

“Really enjoyed this place. Ramen seemed priced fine for the amount you get, very flavorful. Nigiri was very fresh, buttery soft. It was more expensive but well worth it. Some of the specialty sushi dishes would be more doable with a group of people so can try a little of everything for a more reasonable price. Definitely would come again.“

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

“Good, but not great. The pork ramen certainly got the taste right, but I would've preferred a lot more meat, noodles and other ingredients for a $19 bowl. Good if you want a quick bowl, but you'd do better to hit a full service restaurant if you want a more ample portion.“

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

“Passed by this small, quaint restaurant last night. Told myself that I had to try it. Stopped by this evening with my wife. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I don’t remember the names of what we ordered but it was delicious. The noodles were excellent, the meat was tender, broths were flavorful and the portions were generous. If this restaurant was back home, they would see me on a regular basis.“

“I dined at Neko Sushi and tried their tuna and avocado fried rolls, and they are the reason I’ve already been back three times in the past two weeks since finding this neighborhood gem. My fiancé ordered the shrimp in a blanket and they were perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. I had the ramen both times and it was absolutely delicious. My fiancé tried the pad thai with shrimp on one visit and the basil shrimp fried rice on another, and both dishes were full of flavor and so satisfying. Neko Sushi has quickly become one of our favorites. Everything we’ve tried has been consistently fresh and tasty. Oh and they are BYOB!“

“I have loved this spot since it opened. Every time I come the service is great, and so is the food. The belt is included in the all you can eat which is so convenient, and the tempura is top notch. I highly recommend getting the roll with apple in it because it’s not something you see a lot elsewhere, and it adds just a little fresh crunch.“

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

“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.“

“This is a 3 star chef. He is. And this food is what Asian food is at finest dining establishments in Shanghai or elsewhere. It’s incredible. The best Asian food over ever had in my life. And I eat in international district in seattle 4 times a week.“

“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.“

“Highly recommended👍 delicious“

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