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!!!!“

“I’ve only ordered to go many times because I live close by and the seating is too limited for my family but the food is worth it. Great flavor to price ratio. Love the spice ton ton men but have loved everything I’ve tried. Hopefully will get a chance to try fresh and hot soon!“

“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 👏🏼✨“

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

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

“Great food, great ambiance, fast service.“

“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!“

“Excellent authentic flavors. Sort of a Japanese-Chinese fusion.“

“Great Ramen，good ambiance！“

“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!!!“

“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!!“

“Food was amazing so Delicious will definitely be back“

“Good food all around. Nice sake“

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

“Tried Takumi Ramen today and ordered their Takumi Tonkotsu Ramen — the broth was super rich and flavorful, and the noodles had a great texture. Really comforting and satisfying.

They also have a buy 5 get 1 free beer deal right now, which is a pretty good deal. And the beer tower/container they use is so cool and eye-catching. Definitely a fun spot to hang out with friends. Would come back again!“

“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 😋“

“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.“

“Greet for groups with many different tastes“

“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.“

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

“I ordered the Tonkotsu with pork chashu from Hoi San Ramen, and it was amazing! The broth was rich and creamy, the pork chashu was tender and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Everything arrived hot and fresh, even for takeout. If you're looking for delicious ramen at home, Hoi San Ramen is the place to order from!“

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I have recently transitioned to a vegan diet. I find most dishes a bit plain because I’m still used to regular food.

Thankfully, the vegetable noodles there are very tasty, regardless of being vegan.

The vegan dumplings are pretty unique too, with that cool mix of tofu and ginger. 🙏🏼“

“Honestly, I don’t understand why people line up for this place - the ramen was pretty disappointing and lacked flavor. However, the shrimp in garlic sauce was actually really good - the combination worked perfectly and was definitely the highlight of the meal.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Truly delicious! We stopped to pick up dinner and were pleasantly surprised. Poke bowls were impeccably fresh and tasty. Kuromon had salmon, scallops and shrimps; Osaka - tuna, salmon and shrimps.
Came again for lunch and were not disappointed - excellent quality, quickly prepared.
Highly recommended. Go for medium spicy... just perfect.“

“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“

“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.“

“I love really good quality food, and this was one the best places in Chicago!!
We had shushi and ramen. The fish in shushi tasted like water (because of the freshness) and loved the broth of the ramen so much.

As appetizer we had shrimp tempura, were so light and amazing!!

Also there in house soya sauce, had so much depth. I was drinking the sauce, because it tasted so good. I wish they would tell the sauce!!“

“Amazing food!! Love!! It’s the best“

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

“My favorite my favorite my favorite! Angie & Jessica are the sweetest and I love seeing them serving. The environment is fun, the food is fresh, affordable, and gives you an opportunity to try many different rolls without spending a ton. The sushi belt includes different colored plates which determine the price, and each have 4-5 pieces on it ranging from $3.30 to $7.30 plates. Additionally there’s All You Can Eat & many menu options. Their fried rice is to die for & amazing deals on pick-up & delivery options. They have a punch card program, as well, which lets you spin the wheel for your fate at a prize, big or small, depending on your loyalty & spin. Can’t imagine leaving here unhappy. It’s always amazing.“

“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 like poke poke and used to go there all the time. It’s good poke. Generous helpings. The line can get long at lunch time. Seems like thee is a lot of take out. Despite the long line, I had no problem getting a table. Everyone else left with their order.“

“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.“

“Noodles By Takashi Yagihashi is a solid downtown noodle spot. Stopped in for dinner after work, grabbed the tonkotsu ramen, spicy miso noodles, and pork gyoza. Broth was rich, noodles had that perfect chew, and everything came out fast even with a crowd. Chill vibe, good spot to reset after a long day in the Loop. Definitely hitting this again when I’m downtown.“

“Coconut soup and bowl 🍚 was yummy , nothing better in Chicago wicker park“

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

“Highly recommended👍 delicious“