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One of my favorite ramen spots in Chicago. I love a vegetarian ramen and theirs hit the spot. The Veggie-Kotsu isn't spicy so I got some spices on the side that could be added in to bring up the spice level. It's a light dish, with flavorful tofu and cashew cream base. My tip: Add an egg so some extra protein! The place was full but we were sat almost immediately without a reservation. The staff is very knowledgeable and service was great. There are booths and communal tables, making the whole vibe of the restaurant very cozy and connected. Everyone who loves ramen should come check this spot out!
Though there's nothing particularly wrong about this place, I do think it's way too overhyped. Reservations are way too hard to secure for a place like this, the ramen is definitely good, but it's not mind blowingly must try several times to secure a reservation type of good. If you happen to stumble and able to get seated her, absolutely go for it and try the ramen. Otherwise I don't think it's worth going out of your way to try this place when there are plenty of other great ramen spots in the city.
A very popular fancy Ramen place this high energy industrial decor Ramen shop deliver delivers. Make sure to make a reservation, but also weekdays they do seem to have space for walk-ins. The ikura bowl was super good. A salty popping with warm rice below. I think it was actually my favorite over the Ramen. The noodles were really flavorful and had a good bounce and chew to them. The meats were cooked to perfection as they melted in your mouth. Take note that it is extra for the egg, but definitely worth it as it was very soft and jammy in the inside. The July special, which was a spicy tonkatsu with a garlic bomb was good but the broth was maybe not my favorite. It ended up being too garlicly that added some bitterness and also maybe too spicy. The creaminess of the complexity of a pork broth just did not come through as punchy as I would've wanted it. The Shoyu was also delicious with the chicken breast has a stand out. The broth was also fatty goodness and had subtle great flavors.
Akahoshi has been on my list for a while, but we basically ran here after hearing that their August special was tsukemen. This review is only for that - 5/5, easily the best ramen I've had in Chicago and comparable to the ones I've had in Japan. The dipping sauce/broth was complex and punchy, and the texture of the noodles paired well with it. The egg is unfortunately extra, but bonus points for the tsukemen for not being overly salty (which is pretty common for ramen). I'll definitely keep an eye out for the specials to come!
Akahoshi keeps it simple, but delicious. This is a true Japanese style ramen shop that knows what they specialize in and it shows. You do have to make reservations, but it is worth a try while in town. We came to celebrant birthday while in town. The moment we walked in we were taken care of. The menu is a QR on the table and the options are pretty straight forward. Traditional Shoyu, Miso, Dipping, and a brothless option. Our table ordered one of each and they all hit the mark. I have been dying to try tsukemen (dipping ramen) which has chewy, cold noodles, served with a thicker very flavorful broth. All ramen was served with chicken and a charshu pork. Our server was very attentive and the food was very try prompt. We all left satisfied and definitely want to return. Is it the best ramen in the world, probably not. However, they know what they are doing. Check it out.
I was able to snag 5p reservations. Even without reservations, if you come around 5p, you'll most likely get seated. I ordered the April special: garlic tonkotsu ramen. Flavor overall was very good but I did wish the garlic flavor was stronger. I was ready for the garlic flavor to slap me in the face but it was on the light side. The noodles were cooked PERFECTLY! This is according to my own personal preference bc my friend thought the noodles were still a bit too hard. One complaint I do have is the price. It was $22 for my bowl of ramen and that's quite steep. Overall, worth a try and I do want to come back to try their other ramens, but the price prevents me from coming back very often.
Akahoshi's menu is simple and consists of just ramen and drinks. We tried the Akahoshi miso, soupless tantanmen, and the Hakodate Shio special. The shio was the standout- light but flavorful with a nice chicken-seafood depth, and the noodles absorbed the broth well. The miso was good but the noodles didn't quite highlight the broth when mixed together. The tantanmen was my least favorite. While I enjoyed the thicker noodles, the mala spice was overpowering and made the dish one-note. We ordered eggs with our ramen, which were perfectly cooked. Overall, a bit pricey at $18-$22 per bowl and portions were on the smaller side, but you can tell they put a lot of care into making their broths. Their Hakodate Shio was good enough to make me want to come back and try new specials.
This is another one of those places that The Queen frequents on a regular basis for ramen Akahoshi does not offer anything on the menu beyond ramen, but what they do is pretty darn good! Be warned, as of this review, California Ave is under construction and you cannot go north on it, which I did not know. It took me a little bit to find an east-west street to let me get back on California and head to the restaurant. After all of that, I was able to find street parking about two doors away, so that was a win. Akahoshi was bigger than most of the places The Queen has taken me. The vibe was light and airy, with the wood being of a light tan color. There is seating at the kitchen as well as in the window, and there are booths for 3-4 people along the wall. According to The Queen, they do take reservations and I was so glad she had one as she and The Doctor were waiting for me at a booth while I had to deal with road construction. She mentioned that when she dines alone, there are times that there is a line to get into the joint. Akahoshi doesn't serve wine/prosecco, so me and The Queen went with the Hideki Matsuyama, their version of a "boozy Arnold Palmer" with Japanese Oolong, shochu, & house made lemonade. This was very good and I ended up getting a second one. My only complaint on this drink was it needed to be in a way bigger glass than it was served in, it was that good for me. For eats, The Queen and The Doctor got the Soupless Tantanmen (soupless variant of ramen, based loosely on Dandan noodles. Extra thick noodles, topped with pork) and I got the Midwest Shoyu (chicken soup, soy sauce/katsuobushi, sababushi, thin noodles, menma bamboo shoots, pork chashu, shio koji chicken breast). We added extra pork chashu, and an Ajitama Egg (Slagel Farms egg, soft boiled, marinated for days). I really enjoyed mine and the egg was cooked perfectly, so I got a second one as well as extra noodles I knew I was taking the leftovers home. It was interesting that it felt like we had been there for a while, but in reality we had not. I think we were there for about an hour and fifteen minutes, so the turnaround is quick. That said, we were not rushed to get out. Didn't get our server's name, but he was very friendly, attentive and sweet. This was definitely a win for me and I am glad The Queen took us to Akahoshi for dinner. Side note: Akahoshi did a collaboration this month with Honey Butter Chicken, creating a ramen using their chicken and pimento cheese. That will be covered in that review, but news flash, it was sooo good!
My friends have been to this ramen place and liked it (one friend liked the akahoshi miso, the other didn't like that but liked the yuzu shio special they got). I'd also been curious because I know they'd been busy and there had been a lot of buzz. I ended up getting the Midwestern shoyu and my friend got the spicy chili shrimp special. I liked both but didn't love or feel particularly obsessed/blown away. Good but I personally don't need to go back. I also have to caveat and say I'm a snob (lol) and feel I've been ruined by ramen from when I've gone to Japan, which I know this place is not claiming to do.
Service could have been better. We ordered the lobster ravioli special in Dec 2025. We added the egg but they forgot to bring it. We were a little underwhelmed with the ramen. The dry mazesoba was not very flavorful. The lobster ravioli was ok, didn't feel like it had much lobster. There were only 5 small pieces. The broth was good but not the best that I have had. The egg was the highlight of the meal. It was an expensive underwhelming ramen meal. I would rather have sushi for the same price.
We had planned our day trip around this place so you can tell how excited we were! I know their craft is ramen but I really wish they had a small appetizer and/or dessert menu, something to really round out our dinner date. Hoping this is something they consider in the future, but definitely understand if that's out of scope for them. We ordered two bowls - soupless tantanmen and akahoshi miso. I loveee how bouncy the noodles were and the (miso) broth was overall pretty good - very rich. The tantanmen was really nutty and creamy with a slight kick. Both were great but I do think the prices are a bit steep for just soup and noodles. You're looking at a $30 bowl once you add on an egg and extra meat, which I definitely recommend you do. Overall, I do think this place is good, and you're in and out pretty quickly. However, it is definitely not an everyday place for us, cost-wise.
Pro tip if you can't get a reservation: go on a weekday close to opening! We went on a Tuesday around 5 and had no problem getting a table. It did fill up by the time we left closer to 6 though. Both ramen bowls we tried were absolutely delicious and different from any other ramen I've had before since they were miso based (and not tonkotsu based). Service was friendly and our bowls came out quick. Perfect meal for a cold winter day!
Ramen was amazing. Can't stop thinking about how perfect the noodles were and how flavorful the broth was. Already planning my next visit. Shop is small, like it ought to be. Service was friendly and fast. Solid 5 stars.
20 days ago
Very good ramen in a nice little spot in Logan Square. The decor is industrial and the noise level can be high when the place is crowded. The music is eclectic, to say the least. Service is polite and fast and the host was apologetic about seating us late for our reservation as the people sitting at "our" table didn't seem to want to leave. On a Tuesday night he was quoting a wait of 20-40 minutes for walk-ins. And so to the food. The menu is short and sweet. We had the signature Miso Ramen and the special of the month, a Jiro inspired version. While both were quite good, the Jiro was truly outstanding. The broth had even more layers of complexity than the miso broth and the noodles had an amazing texture. I preferred these noodles over the standard curly version but that's a matter of preference. The jammy egg was cooked exactly right and the fact that it was served uncut kept the yolk from overcooking in the broth. I will say, though, that both broths were a bit on the salty side and due to their intensity neither of us could finish the bowl. But I will say that if I lived closer I would be a regular. read more
1 month ago
One of my favorite ramen spots in Chicago. I love a vegetarian ramen and theirs hit the spot. The Veggie-Kotsu isn't spicy so I got some spices on the side that could be added in to bring up the spice level. It's a light dish, with flavorful tofu and cashew cream base. My tip: Add an egg so some extra protein! The place was full but we were sat almost immediately without a reservation. The staff is very knowledgeable and service was great. There are booths and communal tables, making the whole vibe of the restaurant very cozy and connected. Everyone who loves ramen should come check this spot out! read more
Though there's nothing particularly wrong about this place, I do think it's way too overhyped. Reservations are way too hard to secure for a place like this, the ramen is definitely good, but it's not mind blowingly must try several times to secure a reservation type of good. If you happen to stumble and able to get seated her, absolutely go for it and try the ramen. Otherwise I don't think it's worth going out of your way to try this place when there are plenty of other great ramen spots in the city. read more
A very popular fancy Ramen place this high energy industrial decor Ramen shop deliver delivers. Make sure to make a reservation, but also weekdays they do seem to have space for walk-ins. The ikura bowl was super good. A salty popping with warm rice below. I think it was actually my favorite over the Ramen. The noodles were really flavorful and had a good bounce and chew to them. The meats were cooked to perfection as they melted in your mouth. Take note that it is extra for the egg, but definitely worth it as it was very soft and jammy in the inside. The July special, which was a spicy tonkatsu with a garlic bomb was good but the broth was maybe not my favorite. It ended up being too garlicly that added some bitterness and also maybe too spicy. The creaminess of the complexity of a pork broth just did not come through as punchy as I would've wanted it. The Shoyu was also delicious with the chicken breast has a stand out. The broth was also fatty goodness and had subtle great flavors. read more
Akahoshi has been on my list for a while, but we basically ran here after hearing that their August special was tsukemen. This review is only for that - 5/5, easily the best ramen I've had in Chicago and comparable to the ones I've had in Japan. The dipping sauce/broth was complex and punchy, and the texture of the noodles paired well with it. The egg is unfortunately extra, but bonus points for the tsukemen for not being overly salty (which is pretty common for ramen). I'll definitely keep an eye out for the specials to come! read more
Akahoshi keeps it simple, but delicious. This is a true Japanese style ramen shop that knows what they specialize in and it shows. You do have to make reservations, but it is worth a try while in town. We came to celebrant birthday while in town. The moment we walked in we were taken care of. The menu is a QR on the table and the options are pretty straight forward. Traditional Shoyu, Miso, Dipping, and a brothless option. Our table ordered one of each and they all hit the mark. I have been dying to try tsukemen (dipping ramen) which has chewy, cold noodles, served with a thicker very flavorful broth. All ramen was served with chicken and a charshu pork. Our server was very attentive and the food was very try prompt. We all left satisfied and definitely want to return. Is it the best ramen in the world, probably not. However, they know what they are doing. Check it out. read more
4 months ago
9 days ago
I was able to snag 5p reservations. Even without reservations, if you come around 5p, you'll most likely get seated. I ordered the April special: garlic tonkotsu ramen. Flavor overall was very good but I did wish the garlic flavor was stronger. I was ready for the garlic flavor to slap me in the face but it was on the light side. The noodles were cooked PERFECTLY! This is according to my own personal preference bc my friend thought the noodles were still a bit too hard. One complaint I do have is the price. It was $22 for my bowl of ramen and that's quite steep. Overall, worth a try and I do want to come back to try their other ramens, but the price prevents me from coming back very often. read more
Akahoshi's menu is simple and consists of just ramen and drinks. We tried the Akahoshi miso, soupless tantanmen, and the Hakodate Shio special. The shio was the standout- light but flavorful with a nice chicken-seafood depth, and the noodles absorbed the broth well. The miso was good but the noodles didn't quite highlight the broth when mixed together. The tantanmen was my least favorite. While I enjoyed the thicker noodles, the mala spice was overpowering and made the dish one-note. We ordered eggs with our ramen, which were perfectly cooked. Overall, a bit pricey at $18-$22 per bowl and portions were on the smaller side, but you can tell they put a lot of care into making their broths. Their Hakodate Shio was good enough to make me want to come back and try new specials. read more
This is another one of those places that The Queen frequents on a regular basis for ramen Akahoshi does not offer anything on the menu beyond ramen, but what they do is pretty darn good! Be warned, as of this review, California Ave is under construction and you cannot go north on it, which I did not know. It took me a little bit to find an east-west street to let me get back on California and head to the restaurant. After all of that, I was able to find street parking about two doors away, so that was a win. Akahoshi was bigger than most of the places The Queen has taken me. The vibe was light and airy, with the wood being of a light tan color. There is seating at the kitchen as well as in the window, and there are booths for 3-4 people along the wall. According to The Queen, they do take reservations and I was so glad she had one as she and The Doctor were waiting for me at a booth while I had to deal with road construction. She mentioned that when she dines alone, there are times that there is a line to get into the joint. Akahoshi doesn't serve wine/prosecco, so me and The Queen went with the Hideki Matsuyama, their version of a "boozy Arnold Palmer" with Japanese Oolong, shochu, & house made lemonade. This was very good and I ended up getting a second one. My only complaint on this drink was it needed to be in a way bigger glass than it was served in, it was that good for me. For eats, The Queen and The Doctor got the Soupless Tantanmen (soupless variant of ramen, based loosely on Dandan noodles. Extra thick noodles, topped with pork) and I got the Midwest Shoyu (chicken soup, soy sauce/katsuobushi, sababushi, thin noodles, menma bamboo shoots, pork chashu, shio koji chicken breast). We added extra pork chashu, and an Ajitama Egg (Slagel Farms egg, soft boiled, marinated for days). I really enjoyed mine and the egg was cooked perfectly, so I got a second one as well as extra noodles I knew I was taking the leftovers home. It was interesting that it felt like we had been there for a while, but in reality we had not. I think we were there for about an hour and fifteen minutes, so the turnaround is quick. That said, we were not rushed to get out. Didn't get our server's name, but he was very friendly, attentive and sweet. This was definitely a win for me and I am glad The Queen took us to Akahoshi for dinner. Side note: Akahoshi did a collaboration this month with Honey Butter Chicken, creating a ramen using their chicken and pimento cheese. That will be covered in that review, but news flash, it was sooo good! read more
1 month ago
4 months ago
My friends have been to this ramen place and liked it (one friend liked the akahoshi miso, the other didn't like that but liked the yuzu shio special they got). I'd also been curious because I know they'd been busy and there had been a lot of buzz. I ended up getting the Midwestern shoyu and my friend got the spicy chili shrimp special. I liked both but didn't love or feel particularly obsessed/blown away. Good but I personally don't need to go back. I also have to caveat and say I'm a snob (lol) and feel I've been ruined by ramen from when I've gone to Japan, which I know this place is not claiming to do. read more
7 months ago
Service could have been better. We ordered the lobster ravioli special in Dec 2025. We added the egg but they forgot to bring it. We were a little underwhelmed with the ramen. The dry mazesoba was not very flavorful. The lobster ravioli was ok, didn't feel like it had much lobster. There were only 5 small pieces. The broth was good but not the best that I have had. The egg was the highlight of the meal. It was an expensive underwhelming ramen meal. I would rather have sushi for the same price. read more
7 months ago
We had planned our day trip around this place so you can tell how excited we were! I know their craft is ramen but I really wish they had a small appetizer and/or dessert menu, something to really round out our dinner date. Hoping this is something they consider in the future, but definitely understand if that's out of scope for them. We ordered two bowls - soupless tantanmen and akahoshi miso. I loveee how bouncy the noodles were and the (miso) broth was overall pretty good - very rich. The tantanmen was really nutty and creamy with a slight kick. Both were great but I do think the prices are a bit steep for just soup and noodles. You're looking at a $30 bowl once you add on an egg and extra meat, which I definitely recommend you do. Overall, I do think this place is good, and you're in and out pretty quickly. However, it is definitely not an everyday place for us, cost-wise. read more
9 months ago
Pro tip if you can't get a reservation: go on a weekday close to opening! We went on a Tuesday around 5 and had no problem getting a table. It did fill up by the time we left closer to 6 though. Both ramen bowls we tried were absolutely delicious and different from any other ramen I've had before since they were miso based (and not tonkotsu based). Service was friendly and our bowls came out quick. Perfect meal for a cold winter day! read more
4 months ago
Ramen was amazing. Can't stop thinking about how perfect the noodles were and how flavorful the broth was. Already planning my next visit. Shop is small, like it ought to be. Service was friendly and fast. Solid 5 stars. read more
This is top-tier Ramen in Chicago. I ordered the akahoshi miso and my wife ordered the January special. The egg is absolutely a must add. Not sure why it is a $ addition here whereas other places it is included, but yeah definitely worth the extra bucks. The broth of the miso is to die for. Tons of umami & creamy oily goodness. Noodles and other toppings were great, but the true star of the show for me was the broth We will have to return for the soup-less dishes as I've heard from multiple people & reviews that they are delicious. 10/10 would slurp again, thanks Ramen Lord! read more
We came here right at opening, and there was already a line waiting to get in. The space itself is super modern and clean, definitely a cool vibe for a ramen spot. , I ordered the aburasoba, and it was just delicious. Really well-balanced, flavorful, and just satisfying overall. The food came out pretty quick too, so we weren't waiting long at all, which I appreciated. Service was super quick, and our server was friendly. Overall, it was a great ramen spot and definitely lived up to the hype. read more
After making a reservation for the wrong night, we walked in thinking we had a table and realized my error... The staff said they could get us in anyway in 20 mins, which they did! The food was amazing, and perfect for a cold Chicago night! We got both of the rice bowls to share, the Ikura bowl with salmon roe was a thing I would eat all the time if I could! The Chashu bowl was also delicious, the chashu was tender and perfectly seasoned. We then all got the miso ramen, which was just delightful. The broth was complex and full of umami, and the noodles were perfectly chewy! It's definitely worth adding the egg into your ramen. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for really high quality ingredients and homemade soup and noodles in their ramen! read more
10 months ago
I've been wanting to try this ramen spot but I don't live close by but I'm glad I made the trek. We had to wait a little even with a reservation for people to finish eating, but it was worth the wait. Our server was very friendly and made sure we enjoyed our food as he knew it was our first time. We loved how cute it was inside with the plants and a snorlax portrait. We ordered the Ikura bowl ($16), Aburasoba ($18), and the Akahoshi Miso ($19). We got two eggs for each noodle which was $2 each egg. When we first saw the Ikura bowl, we loved how much Ikura was in the bowl. We were shocked as most places will skimp. The eggs were delicious! Both of our favorite bowl was the Aburasoba which my friend was surprised about since she's more of a soup girl and was skeptical with dry noodles. I love dry noodles so I was excited. The flavor in the noodles with the sauce was delicious, not an overpowering flavor of garlic and soy sauce. It was more of a thin layer of sauce that was mixed in the noodles. The Akahoshi Miso was very rich and perfect for a cold day like today. The pork chashu was delicious and we liked the crinkly noodles. My friend and I definitely want to come back again very soon. We wished there was an option to order pick up as we loved this spot a lot. A top tier ramen spot for sure. read more
2 months ago
Made a beeline here when they finally added the veggie-kotsu to the menu so I could finally see what all the hype was about! The tofu was seasoned DELICIOUSLY, each cube was like this strong umami flavor bomb and was definitely the highlight of the bowl. However, the broth on the other hand fell a bit flat when it came to flavor, which is why I'm giving a 4/5. I felt like the creaminess was detracting from the salt when you'd drink the broth on its own, and I ended up adding chili oil to give it a bit more spice. HOWEVER, a spoonful of broth, noodles, tofu, and veggies is a perfectly balanced bite, with the right textures and flavors melding together in beautiful cohesion, so I still think that this is a delicious dish overall. read more
7 months ago
Overall I thought this place was good. Service was great. Reservations were hard to get so once we got the reservation, we had to try one of everything :) For all the ramen, we ordered it with a boiled egg and no bamboo shoots, beansprouts, or onions. Soupless Tantanmen - Way too salty Aburasoba - So good.. I would get this again and I love the garlic in it Akahoshi Miso - Decent Midwest Shoyu - Good - Daughter ate this up October Monthly Special - Really good Chashu Rice Bowl - Delicious Overall, we would come back but will probably stick with the Aburasoba and try the monthly special. read more
8 months ago
Early Valentine's date at Akahoshi Ramen in Logan Square. We both ordered the February Monthly Special: Hope-Ken Tonkotsu as well as a Chashu Rice Bowl to share (they were out of Ikura - sad!). Everything was excellent - The ramen had a rich, savory broth, springy scratch made noodles, tender pork belly chashu, and a perfectly jammy ajitama egg! Staff was friendly and efficient. A well oiled machine. We were in and out in an hour without feeling rushed. Make reservations if you want a booth, otherwise plenty of counter seating and a long communal table. read more
The atmosphere is awesome and clean. Our waitress was nice and attentive. We ordered their signature ramen and added an egg. Also the lychee martini! It was good! The meat was not rubbery or anything! The noodles were good. My favorite part was the broth! Definitely go try it! read more
Ramen nowadays at restaurants will typically always run you about $16-$22, so at a similar price point for Akahoshi, this ramen was definitely worth it. As an adult, I've travelled to Japan at least 6 times. I've had train station ramen that blew my mind and random mom & pop shops in small countryside towns that easily made my top 3 list. I'm not too picky, but melt in your mouth chashu, noodles with a bit of a bite, and a solid broth are what makes a ramen good in my eyes. I don't typically care about the sides/veggies/extra additions tbh. I ordered the Akahoshi Miso and wasn't disappointed. I will say that there was something weirdly bitter in the broth, but it may have been the bean sprouts or green onion. Aside from that, I wish I ordered an extra serving of their tender chashu before I got too full! I enjoyed the broth aside from the bitter taste, and wanted to take the rest home. Our server heard me telling my husband that I would eat it with some rice later, and she made the suggestion of ordering kaedama (extra noodles) to enjoy later. I'm sitting here two days later having just made myself a secondary bowl with my leftover broth and fresh noodles, and I'm thanking her in my head! Service was nice and prompt, and the location is cozy. One random nice touch is that they have these amazing chopsticks where the tips are TEXTURED. If you're someone like me who can't use chopsticks properly, (sorry, ancestors!) these are going to make your life so much easier to grab the noodles. I'm gonna need to find these for my house haha. If they ever bring back the triple garlic tonkatsu special that I saw on other reviews, I will 100% be coming back that month. read more
A lot of hype about Akahoshi and for the most part - they met those standards. I thankfully was able to walk in around opening and was able to grab a table for 4 after 10 mins. The miso had a classic thick flavorful miso taste. The noodles, chashu, and shio koji chicken were all good! It don't think it's the best bowl of ramen in Chicago but do think it's a tasty one well worth a visit. read more
If you've been wondering if Akahoshi Ramen has earned its reputation, I am here to unfortunately tell you that it absolutely has. Akahoshi has some of the most authentic ramen I've had in Chicago. On top of that, my party of 4 was in and about in less than an hour flat. The true ラーメン屋 experience! I had the Akahoshi miso ramen which had a nice salt that I imagine came from a mixture of light and dark miso. My friends got the monthly special, a lamb tsukemen that I tried a bit of. The dipping soup was very unctuous, very deliciously heavy. Highly recommend a visit. If you haven't made a reservation and you haven't shown up shortly before opening, you might be waiting. read more
Nice ramen place! When we went they had dipping noodles which were good (everyone else in my party ordered them but me). My ramen was delicious and filling. Open kitchen concept so you can watch all the action if you want. Quick service - kind employees. read more
7 months ago
I wasn't too sure about this place, but I thought my Ramen was very good! I went pretty standard and stayed with the signature Akahoshi Miso Ramen which was excellent and the perfect amount of saltiness. I also got the spice mix on the side which I strangely thought was the highlight of the meal! While this is a little on the expensive side, I liked my portion of ramen. Not too big and not too small. I also greatly enjoy that this place takes reservations which oddly is not common for Ramen places. If there is any downside, I thought the menu was pretty small. Its basically ramen and noodles. Thats it. No apps, no desserts. Maybe this is done on purpose to get people in and out. We were done at this place in 35 minutes which is great if you want an excellent meal hot and fast, but this place seems to be more upscale where you take a little bit of time. I was also not the biggest fan of my boozy Arnold Palmer. The menu really sold it for me, but I was expecting more. I am also a bit concerned about the automatic tip on the bill. Not that I don't believe they should get the tip (service was great), but their website makes it seem like they HAVE to add this tip and cannot take it away. I am pretty sure they are either misunderstanding laws or bending the truth. Again, not a problem with giving the tip, but I thought it was a weird cop out on their website. Oh, and they don't have menus. You HAVE to read the menu from their website. This old millennial wants their paper menus! I will probably be back. The food is actually really good, but I would highly recommend checking out the menu before you go. Pretty Cool Ice Cream is across the street. Dessert anybody? read more
If you like Ramen this is the place to go. It's a simple menu with a big flavor punch. We both got the Akahoshi Miso with the Ajitama egg. My son also added the extra spice. It was loaded with flavor and the pork melted in our mouths. We added sides of rice to the leftover broth. They take reservations but parking is tough. They encourage no tipping since they add a 20% service charge. Karina checked often to see if we were pleased! read more
1 year ago
Nice seating area and great service! I recommend getting a reservation if possible but most likely they can do walk-ins. Their triple garlic tonkotsu (5/5) was great and everything I want in a tonkotsu. Creamy, not too garlicky, and the pork is tender. The noodles were great too and the texture was just right. Sad that they don't have this as a regular menu item. My bf for the Midwest shoyu (3.5/5) which was good, just a bit too salty. He was hoping for more spicy options since he enjoys spicy ramen way more. Great ramen place and we saw the owner there working which is always nice to see! read more
First of all, the broth, probably one of the best broths I had here in Chicago. Is delicious. I ordered their Akahoshi miso ramen, serving size was perfect, not too much, definitely enough to fill you up. My friend ordered their monthly special with was a spicy soup based ramen. She enjoyed it as well. Definitely has a kick, so be careful. The place can get busy, I didn't have a reservation, and their seating can be very close to other people, which I don't mind at all. It's a cute place tho! And everyone is really nice. read more
Came here for dinner - I love trying the monthly ramen specials offered and I especially liked this January 2026 special. The miso ramen broth is so flavorful and the spicy miso ball on the special was a good balance of spice and not-too-spicy. Pretty rich and salty near the end. Still wish that an egg was already included with the price of the bowl but honestly I just started bringing my own eggs to place that change extra so it's whatever read more
I was treated to this place for my birthday. It's a remen spot I've been meaning to try but it just hasn't worked out. I heard about it when they first opened but getting reservation used to be extremely hard. Seems like some of the hype has gone down as it's easier now. Walking in the place is bright and modern, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. We were promptly greeted and seated at a comfortable booth. The menu is very limited. No appetizers, ans only two ramen to pick from. On one end i like that they specialized in just ramen, on the other I normally love chicken karaage when done right. I got the miso ramen with extra chicken and the spice powder to make it spicy. The ramen was really good, lots of depth, you can taste the miso paste and tonkotsu that perfectly blend together. The spice powder added so much more flavor and made the ramen more exciting. Glad the waitress told me a "little goes a long way" because that Carolina Reaper was bery spicy. If you're getting the spice powder add little by little until you get the flavor you like. The added chicken I got was all breast but somehow was very juicy and texture was real nice. The chashuu was also really good. I would prefer more fatty pieces, and a bit more marinate, but overall it was done very well. Service was on point, Id like for come back and try the chicken tsukemen which is the special for June. This place is definitely worth a try if you're a ramen head like me. read more
2025 Chicago. Dinner review. Ramenya. (Best) Akahoshi Miso The namesake of the shop. Blend of misos, homemade crinkly Sapporo-style noodles, plenty of lard. Topped with beansprouts, green onions, menma bamboo shoots, pork chashu Soupless Tantanmen Soupless variant of ramen, based loosely on Dandan noodles. Extra thick noodles, ma-la spice, sesame. Topped with pork soboro, green onions, bok choi June Monthly Special: Kotteri Chicken Tsukemen We explore tsukemen (dipping noodles) with this version that highlights chicken and American flavors. Mirepoix, roux, and chicken all play part in this ultra rich, creamy dipping soup. Served with cold, chewy, thick noodles, to dip in the hot soup. Topped with pork chashu, shio Koji chicken breast, chicken thigh, green onions, menma bamboo shoots, fried onion Overall, "A-Ok." read more
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