Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya

553 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago
(773) 857-5140

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Jason Xu

Great Ramen,good ambiance!

Gelek Tshering

cute interior! the spicy creamy vegan ramen was soo fire. it’s hard to find vegetarian ramen that is flavorful but i really enjoyed. the noodles were green? and there was an aftertaste i didn’t enjoy. also the truffle fries were just frozen fries with like a slight truffle touch nothing crazy. i’d go for the vegan ramen tho :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen

Daniel Makiyama

5 stars!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tanaka Classic

Chelsea Vancouver

The vegan ramen was soooooo good! It was so creamy and spicy and the kale noodles were really nice and chewy. My friend said the chicken karage was good as well. Individual gender neutral bathrooms ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tillio DeBernardi

Wonderful ramen spot, one of the best I’ve tried in the area. The Tanaka Tori Chicken ramen was spectacular and SUPER reasonably priced as their daily special. The service from Kevin was stellar as well, really polite and very attentive to his tables without being too overbearing, his service combined with the atmosphere made for a very pleasant experience, I’ll definitely be back soon

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Ramen

Hwee Koh

When we entered the restaurant, we are immediately greeted and brought to a table. It was a cold day and I was craving for some hot soup. It was a bonus that you can customize the spicy level on your soup. We ordered the Takoyaki Octopus ball as an appetizer and the Tanaka classic for both of us. I had added bamboo shoot and ordered my soup with level 2 spicy. Level 2 was the right amount. It gave a nice kick to the soup without overpowering it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tanaka Spicy Ramen, Tanaka Classic

Barb Posinger

The food and ambiance were amazing here. Great food for a reasonable price. Food also was fresh and came fast. The service was polite and kind, just a bit slow. That could have just been a random occurrence though, and the restaurant is worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Ivan M

Ordered for take out. Food was great but there were no utensils or napkins in the bag.i called and the gentleman explained that they have to be asked for before hand….

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 1

Emma Bloomfield

This is IT for ramen! I cannot express my love and adoration for this place. Not only is it a cool vibe (casual with some epic flair), it also has some of the best ramen I’ve consumed. If I could eat here everyday I would. The staff is also awesome! I need you all to come here so they stay open forever - that’s how much I love it! They’re great for vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters alike. I promise, you won’t be disappointed!

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian items are clearly labeled and delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen

Christi Paguntalan Shauger

Got the Tanaka classic ramen, strawberry yakult drink, takoyaki, and karaage chicken! The chicken and drink were super good! Takoyaki was good according to my friends and the ramen had a great broth. The chashu wasn't quite my style, but that's just personal preference.

Good service and cozy interior. No wait when we went either!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Markko S

I lost my faith in Ramen visiting other places before, but here I gained it back.
Their food is excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tanaka Ramen Classic, Pork Bun

Seth Polfus

This was my first time having authentic Ramen and it was so delicious! I would highly recommend anyone in town to try this place. I would recommend the Tanaka classic.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tanaka Classic

Barry F

The host today told me my sprouts and karaage chicken would be ready in 5 mins. I ordered on DoorDash. I came back 15 mins later and they weren’t ready. He ignored me. Then said ooops we didn’t make them and then canceled my order. He was not sorry and didn’t care. He just mumbles to customers. Not coming back.

My experience with dining in is very similar to what Ariel Gomez described in her review. The hosts/servers ruin the experience and are generally inattentive for dine in and pickup. The food is good, but the service stinks.

Gyu-Kaku is a nice alternative nearby with good service.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 1

John Hayes

Great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Martin Ngo

I 100% recommend. So. Good. Tanaka spicy chicken - fantastic - I love spicy and their level 2 of 4 was more than enough for me. Staff - omg epically kind. I was that guy who came in 40min before closing (didn’t check when they closed - just swung by), but greeter, manager, and all the kitchen folks were incredibly courteous. Decor - top notch. They just renovated last year, no wonder.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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