Ramen Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“Update 10/21/26
Jay was so amazing and friendly! Thank you Jay for making our experience so great. And Kimberly was so sweet too as she remembered us from the last time and is so attentive. Thank you to all the staff who are so friendly and take such good care of customers. Rudy's ramen is always consistently so good. We dream about the ramen here bc of the zesty and deep flavors and texture of the fresh noodles. The soup base has so much character it's so addictive. We found free street parking across the street yay! One side you have to pay and the other side it's free nearby. They also pack the takeout ramen careful with noodles and soup and veges and meat so that the noodles don't get soggy and the portions are also generous when it's take out. Don't miss out on Chicagos best ramen! Oh and the bathrooms are clean and beautiful.

10/1/26. This is my favorite ramen place bc the food is authentic and very tasty. This place has come highly recommended by many of our friends and even just acquaintances we met here today. I did not want to have any vegetarian Ramen for the last 20 years because the last time I had it in New York City the vegetable broth tasted like plastic. So I refrain from eating Ramen ever again because I am vegetarian. But Rudy's vegetarian Ramen was amazing and very flavorful and Rich with shiitake mushroom broth. and Rudy is an amazing and kind and humble owner. He is also the host and wait staff plus manager of all operations. What a cool and great guy! He doesn't have an ego but this focus on making really good food is the best. Thats why this place doe so well w customers bc they are very happy when they leave. And my vegetarian mushroom broth ramen was just so so good. We will return for sure. The staff were sweet and attentive. The place is clean and the bathrooms are also. Owning a restaurant is a lot of work so we appreciate this Ramen place because it's definitely the top Ramen place in Chicago. Oh and I'm a fan of Kimchi and the kimchi side here for $1.99 was very authentic and yummy. My secret wish: I would love to have Jja jja mien for vegetarians and a separate pork or beef based one and I am sure Rudy will make an amazing one! Restaurants that have an owner with kindness and humility and integrity will always succeed and Rudy’s is that kind of place.“

“I highly recommend this place if you love ramen as much as I do! The food quality and taste were incredible. I started with unsweetened oolong tea and takoyaki, followed by Goku Tonkotsu ramen, I chose the non-spicy option, and it was absolutely delicious. Honestly, I would give this place a Michelin star if I could! 🍜✨“

“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!!!!“

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

“i usually don't care to go out for ramen cuz the broth is always too salty, but this was good! very flavorful without being too overpowering. not a personal fan of the decor or the tiny bench seating inside, but otherwise it was a good time“

“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!“

“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 ….🤤🤤🤤🤤“

“SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS ♥️💚“

“Greet for groups with many different tastes“

“Food was amazing so Delicious will definitely be back“

“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!!“

“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 ❤️“

“Great food, great ambiance, fast service.“

“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“

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

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

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

“Great Ramen，good ambiance！“

“I had been craving ramen for most of my trip. I originally wanted to make it to Ramen Wasabi, but I never quite found the time. In the end, Takumi Ramen turned out to be exactly what I was looking for.

I ordered the Tokyo Shoyu Ramen and the Harami beef skewer. The ramen was fantastic. The broth was rich and satisfying, and the chashu pork, soft-boiled egg, and bamboo shoots were exactly what I needed after spending the day walking through Forest Park and Pilsen.

The Harami was equally impressive. Simple, perfectly cooked, and incredibly flavorful—everything you’d want from a grilled beef skewer.

The atmosphere was another highlight. Cozy, quiet, and comfortable, it felt like the perfect place to recharge after a long day of exploring. Whether you’re eating alone or with a group, it’s an easy place to settle in and enjoy a great meal.“

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

“REALLY loved the vibes here. We got cocktails and different noodle dishes to try out and each was divine. I'm from the midwest, so I'm used to the americanized chinese takeout, so I love when I can find a place serving better food than that and this was perfect!“

“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.“

“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 😋“

“Good food all around. Nice sake“

“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.“

“It was good food to enjoy with family.“

“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%“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing. I want my poke flavorful and I don’t want a spoonful, I want two, and that’s what they delivered! Loved their mild beef ramen soup too, just what my tummy required, soothing, better than Panda or Chipotle, enjoy!!! What a great price point on this end of town!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing food!! Love!! It’s the best“

“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.“

“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 had the veggie Ramen with the suka it was flavorful, filling and spicy. The service was amazing but what stood out to me was the atmosphere, everyone was so calm, nice and attentive. The neutral color scheme & music choice also played a part 10/10 I’ll be back with friends.“

“Highly recommended👍 delicious“

“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 ordered from here on Uber Eats and the driver gave me the wrong order. Uber was giving me issues and I was having trouble getting a refund. The manager actually called uber for me and was able to get me a refund from uber. He called me back to inform me and I was very grateful! I did end up eating the poke bowl that was delivered to me and it was delicious“

“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.“

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

“Literally the best place I’ve ever eaten“

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