Ramen Restaurants near Des Plaines, IL

“Food tasted great! Friendly staff and amazing service. Will be back!“

“All I know is that the food is so good that I have been here 3 times since it opened (Which has been less then 6 months). I know I should branch out and try the other offerings but I just really love the Tori Paitan and will be back more when the cooler weather is fully settled in.
I also sincerely appreciate that there are good non-alcoholic mixed drinks, because sometimes someone just wants a fun mixed drink but none of the alcohol and there's quite a few options here- expanded even from the menu pictured on Google. There's a really good Yuzu based drink that I also keep getting that is my favorite.
The atmosphere is higher end but not pretentious, and cozy while still being open.

I look forward to bringing more of my friends here.

Parking: Fair amount of parking but it's in a strip mall with other restaurants so you're not always able to find a spot immediately. There's usually more parking in the back“

“Ordered carry-out from the Vernon Hills location and loved it! Fantastic quality ramen, flavorful broth and still hot after getting it home. Miso Ramen and Taiwan Ramen are fantastic, but beware that single pepper icon, because it’s no joke! (And I say this as someone who grew up eating spicy food 🙂) Delicious, but intense! I would LOVE to see a milder version of the Taiwan Ramen (or at least a way to adjust the heat, like the Spicy Miso), because the flavor was truly amazing and addictive.“

“First time going here was amazing, staff was great and very respectful, and don’t even get me started on the ramen, everything about it was amazing from the taste to the look. But yeah honestly great place to grab ramen.“

“this place was great the service and the food 👌“

“Santouka is probably the most popular option in the Mitsuwa food court: the line can get long at certain times of day.
Ramen menu offers three sizes for a range of appetites, along with combinations with small rice bowls topped with pork, fish, or other meat.
Customizations are limited compared to other local ramen shops, but a decent stop for food court dining. Noodles are thinner cut and not quite as chewy as I prefer. Egg is not soft boiled (ajitsuke tamago) if that is a deal breaker for ramen heads. :)

Kid-friendliness: Rice bowls and small ramen sizes are good for smaller appetites.“

“豐富美味價格合宜，算是道地日本拉麵。服務很好，工作人員很友善！“

“Very nice, hardworking staff and delicious food! Love this place and highly recommend!! 😋👍“

“This place serves ramen incredibly fast, and the service is always great. The food is absolutely delicious. I’ve already been here five times, which is unusual for me—I normally don’t visit the same restaurant more than once or twice. But here, I want to try everything on the menu!
I’ve already tried every type of ramen they offer, and I can honestly recommend them all - they’re all full of flavor. I also really appreciate their private seating areas with curtains that give you a bit of space and privacy from other guests.
Highly recommend this spot if you’re a ramen lover!“

“the food is yummy / authentic japanese ! the service is great ,“

“Really lovely and calming atmosphere! I'm from out of town working an event and it was a very relaxing experience to eat here. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and my partner ordered the general tso chicken (and we both got some tempura shrimp). The server was so kind and polite and our food was AMAZING. Definitely coming back when I'm in the area!“

“Folks, this is the real deal. All the food was great. I'm pretty sure the chef is Japanese. I say so because they have authentic items like Nira Tama and Kampyou Maki (both fabulous, by the way) that you won't see on the menu at other places. They also had Iichiko (wheat shouchu (think vodka)), and they were happy to make me an oolong wari. Loved it!“

“The widest selection of Sushi grade seafood Ive seen on a menu in a Long time- all very fresh and very generously portioned! Octopus and salmon Sashimi were the dessert orders from our kids 😂 We will definetly be returning, and highly recommend. Servers, Host, Owner, entire staff was extremely attentive- and to top it all they were happily and safely able to accomodate my childs severe dairy and peanut allergies (first sushi experience for him, and we Love seafood, so huge win for the whole family 🙌🏼)“

“Five Stars! & Most Definitely a hidden jem !“

“First time going here was amazing, staff was great and very respectful, and don’t even get me started on the ramen, everything about it was amazing from the taste to the look. But yeah honestly great place to grab ramen.“

“First time going here was amazing, staff was great and very respectful, and don’t even get me started on the ramen, everything about it was amazing from the taste to the look. But yeah honestly great place to grab ramen.“

“Everything was delicious 😋 the crazy noodles 🍝 amazing 😉 thank you 🙏“

“Tantan noodles was delicious.
Surprisingly, I didn't expect that tasty soup bowl at a food court restaurant.
The broth was rich and full of taste.
The greens were fresh, noodles were cooked well, and even the ramen egg, which I normally skip, was good.
I really enjoyed my lunch bowl.“

“I love this place. Especially the one on Irving park always good food, service and environment.“

“Great food and beautiful restaurant ambience.“

“Sushi is no longer served here which surprised me but instead I chose a teriyaki shrimp lunch meal which was excellent. I also LOVED the golden shrimp and will be back for that!!! My food was hot with decent portions, and the lemonade tasted freshly-made and tart. I think she may have used pure ingredients as I watched her make a pitcher at the bar area. I also liked the music which surprised me- 90's R&B slow jams. Super chill and quiet atmosphere here with interesting and unique decor throughout.“