Ramen Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“This is hands down the best ramen I’ve had since Japan! I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and everything about it was absolutely delicious. The broth had the perfect balance of rich, savory, and spicy flavor without being overwhelming.

The ramen noodles were perfect, the texture and consistency were exactly what I look for in good ramen, and they paired so well with the meat and flavorful broth. The meat was also incredibly tender and delicious, making every bite so satisfying.

I also tried the karaage, and it was SO good! It was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being juicy and tender on the inside.

Honestly, this ramen was so good that I completely forgot to take a before picture because I was too busy eating it! 🤣 Thank you for such an amazing meal!I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Ramen was flavorful, hot, fresh, and tasty. Food and drinks came quickly. After that, we had to approach a busser for a utensil and eventually take-out containers. Not sure if our server was also the bartender. It wasn't awfully busy, and we had to flag him down for the bill.“

“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!!!!“

“A perfect hole-in-the-wall ramen place in Edgewater. It’s tiny. They have no air conditioning. But their food is genuinely good from broth to tofu. Despite being a ramen place, their curry was just as awesome. This is a perfect spot on a rainy or snowy date night. Highly recommended.“

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

“Food was amazing so Delicious will definitely be back“

“SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS ♥️💚“

“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.“

“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 ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“Greet for groups with many different tastes“

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

“THE BEST RAMEN IN CHICAGO!!!
We come here every month to try their monthly specials if we can get a table. Sad I won’t be able to re-experience some of them, but also impressed by how innovative they are and always excited to try their new ramens“

“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!“

“Great service and Linda was our very friendly server.“

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

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

“Had a great experience at Koi Noodles! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. There were plenty of options to choose from, and everything tasted well-prepared and satisfying. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was clean and welcoming. Overall, a solid spot for a casual meal, and I’d definitely come back again. Highly recommend if you’re looking for tasty noodles and great service in Chicago!“

“Great Ramen，good ambiance！“

“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!!“

“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!!!“

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

“Ordered the spicy tonkotsu and matcha mochi. Spice level was good and broth was flavorful. I dined in around 9pm on a Saturday night, and sat in the back dining area. The music was kind of loud which I guess makes sense for a Saturday night but was expecting a quieter vibe.“

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

“This was our first time doing an experience like this and it was wonderful. For the price, it was worth it, we were super full by the end of it. I guess we assumed a specialty cocktail would be included which we were anticipating, but overall we had a blast. The time it took for the food to arrive at our table was fast and fresh. Would come again 100%“

“Good food all around. Nice sake“

“Really good ramen here! It's a small place and always busy, which says a lot about the food. The staff work very fast, although they aren't the friendliest, probably because they're always busy. The biggest downside is the wait. There isn't a waiting area, and customers have to stand outside in the hot weather. It would be much better if they had a waiting list or a call/text notification system so customers wouldn't have to wait outside. Despite that, the ramen is delicious, and I'd definitely come back.“

“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.“

“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 is a super delicious spot that's absolutely worth visiting. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but its cozy atmosphere only adds to the charm and makes the experience feel more inviting.

The food was amazing, full of flavor, and clearly prepared with care. The service was just as impressive, with friendly and attentive staff who made us feel welcome throughout our visit. Between the outstanding food and excellent hospitality, this place is well worth checking out. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.“

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

“I’ve been here two days in a row, and both visits were really good. The staff were friendly and welcoming, especially the older lady, who was particularly kind and attentive.

The first day they forgot to ask whether I wanted the crunchy topping, but when I came back the next day they remembered, which I appreciated. It’s a small detail, but it shows good attention to the order.

The poke itself was fresh, tasty, and well balanced, with plenty of ingredients and good flavors. I also really liked the atmosphere inside. It’s calm, relaxed, and not too noisy, with good music in the background, so it’s a very pleasant place to sit and eat without feeling rushed.

Overall, I’ve had a very positive experience both times. Good food, friendly service, and a peaceful atmosphere. I’d definitely come back 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!“

“This is a very nice restaurant for ramen. The tonkotsu ramen with the bone broth tastes amazing. You can tell they put real effort into making it authentic. The staff are very friendly and cooperative when you ask for extra things like a slice of lemon for your fried appetizer or extra napkins. The decor is Japanese-cute. My only concern is the public environment outside the restaurant. The area near the Wilson/Sheridan corner smells very foul in summer time. There is visible defecation on the sidewalks, more likely from humans instead of pets. I would suggest to the business owners in the area to band together, cooperate, and powerwash the sidewalks of the surrounding area frequently and petition the city and state law enforcement to diligently enforce all existing public health ordinances. I would also support the state legislature if they criminalize public defecation, urination, smoking, drinking, yelling, fighting in public, etc. with severe punishments and, ideally, send all those riffraff to prisons outside of this country for life. I know it is a fantasy, but wouldn't it be nice to have a clean, sanitary, and safe neighborhood for such a nice restaurant? At the minimum, more powerwashing of the public spaces within a 3-4-block radius outside of the restaurant, at least once a week, would be nice. I sympathize with the business owners, but they also have a greater voice with the city and state authorities. Please use that voice to clean up the neighborhood around you, and I guarantee I will be at the restaurant almost every week.“

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“WOW I was so impressed by this place! I was close by and needed some food, and they were able to complete my order very quickly! Got a chicken yakisoba, and it SLAPPED. The chicken was good quality and the veg was really fresh! Definitely a new regular place to visit.“

“Amazing food!! Love!! It’s the best“

“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 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.“

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

“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!“

“Such a cute place! I love the food so much my partner and I stopped in a couple days ago and we split a bowl it was so yummy we finished it in like 5 minutes! The employees there are so sweet and helpful! Definitely going to be in my restaurant rotations :)“

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

“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.“

“Highly recommended👍 delicious“

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

“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!“

“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.“