Ramen Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“I went here today just to try it out. I absolutely loved the design of the inside of the restaurant and the staff was incredibly friendly as well as very aware of what my needs were before I even had a chance to ask for anything. The food was also presented beautifully and tasted delicious!
I highly recommend and I will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Such an awesome experience. We are new and town and wanted Ramen and ended up at Rudy’s. Not only was the food amazing, the cocktail program was topnotch, and the service was as well. Rudy and the beverage manager were both so kind and went out of their way to chat with us and make sure our experience was perfect.“

“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 ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“The ramen itself was very yummy, I just wished there was more protein in there, I got only two pieces of pork and my boyfriend two pieces of tofu. Also I feel like there could be a little more noodles, but ramen was good so I recommend this place. On the pictures there are spicy veggie ramen and spicy pork“

“SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS ♥️💚“

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

“Greet for groups with many different tastes“

“5 ⭐️ I am not a Ramen connoisseur by any means however I know what tastes good to me. I had the Chicken Paitan and it was delicious. Some of the qualities a creamy broth that was flavored wonderfully, veggies with a crunch, along with flavored protein pieces. Yummy. I will be back!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Poke Poké is the perfect spot if you're craving a fresh, customizable bowl. I went in and built my own poke bowl with tuna, avocado, and spicy mayo, and it hit the spot. The fish was super fresh, and they load you up with toppings—no skimping here! The place has a cool, modern vibe, and the staff is chill and helpful if you need suggestions. I spent around $14 for my bowl, which was totally worth it for the quality and portion size. If you're in the area and want something healthy but tasty, this place is a must-try.“

“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!“

“hidden gem alert! admittedly in a super random location on the 7th floor of Macy’s, Tabo’s ramen was super flavorful and packed with quality ingredients.

I can’t believe this place doesn’t have a line out the door— both the chicken and mushroom ramen were delicious.

Vegetarian options: Mushroom ramen is really good

Wheelchair accessibility: elevator leads directly to food court on flat surface“

“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! ??“

“Nice calm atmosphere. Very good Miso Ramen Bowl. I will return again. 👍🏼“

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

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

“Food was amazing so Delicious will definitely be back“

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

“Good food all around. Nice sake“

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

“An Edgewater gem. You can meet your friends and family here for a tasty meal. I was just walking by and stopped in. I was amazed at how good my Ramen Noodles were. Order out or dine in. You'll be glad you made the choice to eat here. Delicious.“

“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!!!“

“I have been to this ramen spot several times, mainly because its open during lunch hours.

I find this ramen to be very good and satisfying. The broth in both types of ramen are porky and flavorful. You really know a good ramen spot by their broth.

Their pork belly bun with side sauces was excellent. Really a nice starting treat prior to your soup.

Its a really good ramen with hours of operation that caters to customers schedule.“

“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！“

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“Came in for lunch and was seated immediately, they have a really big menu of sushi and ramen. The food was good and the presentation was very pretty! Waitress was nice and friendly, although we felt slightly rushed. I’d recommend coming in for their lunch special“

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

“Literally the best place I’ve ever eaten“

“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.“

“It was the best surprise of my time in Chicago! We had no idea where to go, so we decided to try the restaurant with a line. Without a doubt, it had some of the best noodles and gyozas I've ever had! Absolutely wonderful, the taste was 10/10! The portions were huge, and the prices were great! We also discovered a new appetizer we love: Sapporo. The only downside is that it's a small place, and the lines can be quite long. We waited 50 minutes to get in, but it was totally worth it! We loved it!!!

Kid-friendliness: I dont think so.“

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

“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 !!!“

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

“Very clean, food portions are perfect, and everything is extremely fresh! Music volume blends nicely into the atmosphere unlike some restaurants, and it fits great with the plant decor. There's a wide selection of drinks to try, personally I got a can of strawberry milk and it was delicious! I would absolutely recommend them to friends, and I will be back when I'm back in the area again! Well wishes for the business from Detroit! ❤️

Kid-friendliness: I would consider them kid friendly, most things are at a level where things kids can assist themselves, and there aren't fragile decorations in reach.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room to bring a chair up to the ends of a table, though you won't be able to see over the counter. They do offer paper menus to see all of their offerings if the main signs are too far away to read!“

“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!“