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    Birdman Ramen

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Semira A.

    Birdman is one of those restaurants that transports you. The decor is really fun, colorful, and warm. It's the kind of place that you walk into and feel welcome. The staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. They took the time to walk me through their offerings and menu favorites. I ordered the shrimp crab wontons and the Tori paitan silver. The shrimp crab wontons were AMAZING! If you are a seafood lover this should be your go to item. The Tori paitan was also very good. You can taste a Chinese influence that I really enjoyed. The noodles were thick with a chewy bite that was super satisfying. If you're a ramen lover or just enjoy good food, make sure to add this spot to your list.

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    Ashley H.

    Nothing hits the spot like a bowl of ramen on a cold day, and Birdman definitely delivered! The inside is super cute- from cherry blossom adornments to cameos of famous Pokemon and anime characters, this place brings all the cozy and fun vibes. It was pleasantly quiet with a good amount of space between tables, making it a good spot for a casual date or just to slurp some noodles solo. The staff was also friendly and attentive. I was feeling some extra veggies this time and ordered the vegan shoyu yasai ramen. The dashi broth was surprisingly flavorful yet light. They did not skimp on the veggies and I really liked the addition of steamed dumplings. The marinaded egg was soft-boiled to perfection and my favorite part of the dish. I do wish there were a few more ramen options on the menu, but overall there's something to please everyone. A solid experience all around- I recommend giving Birdman a try if you're in the neighborhood!

    Dragon Ball Pizza.
    Tav S.

    After a long morning and late afternoon on my trip, I honestly just wanted to grab some White Castle, smoke, and chill. But I was asked to join our cousin for ramen instead -- and I'm so glad I made that play. Birdman Ramen was well worth it. I ordered the Dan Dan Noodles (soupless). It's noodles in a savory, spicy sesame sauce with ground turkey and chicken, cubed chicken, bamboo, scallions, red ginger, and crispy shallots. I'd rate it about 8/10 on spice and 8/10 on deliciousness. The cucumber slices gave a nice relief from the heat -- I just wish there were a few more. For me, the only thing missing was a little hoisin sauce. The sweetness of hoisin would've blended perfectly with the heat. Even having the option to add soy sauce or sweet chili sauce (readily available on the table) would've taken it up another notch. The vibe was hella dope. The Japanese cherry blossoms (even though they're artificial) were beautifully curated. You can tell there was a lot of thought and passion put into the design of the space. The server was super attentive. He checked on us often, answered all our questions with a smile, and moved quickly while still managing several other tables. My wife ordered the Chicken Yakisoba and will leave her review on her account. Our cousin ordered the Dragon Ball Pizza.

    Debangana S.

    This particular Birdman Ramen outlet is located on West Belmont Ave, and it's hard to miss. It has beautiful aesthetic décor with a decent amount of seating space. I loved the ambiance, especially the manga-style menu they provide. Since I went in on a very cold day, I ordered their Szechuan Tori Paitan (Gold) and a chicken karaage bun. Because I have a high heat tolerance, the spice level in the ramen felt just right. The broth was creamy and delicious. I loved the ramen, but I would have preferred a little more topping and fewer noodles to make it a bit healthier. The crispiness of the chicken karaage paired perfectly with the soft, warm bun, and the peanut sauce on top was lovely. Our server was very kind and attentive. Overall, it was a great experience.

    Emily W.

    I went here with a friend after seeing this new ramen spot driving by where furious spoon used to be. The food was good! We got the dumplings to start which were super yummy. I got the spicy ramen gold. I would say the ramen was really good but the upgrade for the duck wasn't worth it -- the duck was a little cold. Our server was friendly and recommended some dishes. This is probably one of the best ramen options in our neighborhood!

    Tonkotsu - Pork Chashu
    Steve C.

    Sorry to say, this was the worst ramen I've ever had. The broth was bitter, with very little salty flavor. The noodles were way undercooked. The tiny pieces of roast pork were tough. Literally nothing good about it. Service was fast and friendly, which is the best thing I can say about this place.

    Seaweed Salad
    Alfie M.

    That was the first time I eat there at this nice ramen restaurant in Boystown. I'm totally satisfied with this.

    Jada C.

    For sometime, we wanted to try this place. Birdman Ramen seems like a fun place to have some Japanese inspired food. The decor looks amazing. I really like the paper lanterns. The decor reminds me of a movie called Ramen Girl. As a matter of fact, the whole setup looks like a movie set. With the faux cherry blossoms hanging from the ceiling, it gives a very inviting feeling. The food tasted pretty good. I ordered the vegetarian yakisoba. It came with mushrooms, cabbage, mung beans, and carrots mixed with yakisoba noodles. We did not have to wait long for our food. Hats off to our server Adam, as he did a fantastic job in making sure our orders turned out right. Come to Birdman Ramen. Bring friends, family or even host a party here.

    Joe C.

    Such an improvement for the corner. This was previously furious spoon and it probably has been empty about a year. Birdman put up a nice eye catching mural and the decor inside is great. Lots of pop art, cherry blossom decor, cool seating and dividers, and a wall of Daruma. They have a pretty good menu with a nice selection. I'd honestly like to some katsu, curry, & rice though. Instead I went with a noodle dish just a hearty, Dan Dan noodles. Egg noodles in a spicy sesame based sauce. It's a bit heavy but delicious and savory. I only finished half and had the other half for lunch. My wife had the Vegetable Yaki soba and we split an order of agedashi tofu. Nice portion. Service was very good and attentive. No alcohol so far. I had a pretty good experience. It's a fun spot with great service and vibrant decor. Definitely a great date spot I'd say cause it's pretty but they can accommodate groups too. Definitely recommend to try. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of their menu.

    Salmon don
    Renee P.

    Was very excited to try this place after driving by it several times and missing Furious Spoon. Loved the vibes and decor inside - this seems like a fun spot to hang with friends and the service was very quick and friendly. The menu has a good variety of options and reasonable prices, but unfortunately the food left a lot to be desired. My husband got the silver tier Szechuan Tori Paitan - the broth was very one dimensional and there was only ground meat and a few thin slices of turkey - nothing that looked like chashu and no chicken that we could find. The bamboo was the best part. I got the salmon don which was literally 5 thin slices of salmon sashimi on a bowl of rice with some seaweed, carrots and tamago. I hope this place is able to make their dishes more rich and flavorful for the future as I think it has potential but unfortunately today fell short.

    Szechuan Tori Paitan - Chicken Karaage
    Joshua G.

    This is right down the block from us and we finally stopped by last night. Service was super quick and attentive, and it's cute enough inside. The food was a solid 4/5, don't hesitate to stop by if you're in the neighborhood, but not worthy of being a destination in and of itself. We started with the Shrimp Crab Wontons - came out hot and fresh and in a super flavorful sauce.. but the filling in the wontons was packed so tight that it didn't really have much flavor, and dipping only did so much as it wasn't absorbing much of the sauce. Would probably get again, but they weren't anything special. I got the Szechuan Tori Paitan with Chicken Karaaage. Broth had a nice level of spice, and I really enjoyed it but I'd probably try the garlic miso next time. The chicken and noodles in it were good, but unremarkable. Big picture, I don't think you'll be disappointed if you stop by, but I also didn't think the meal was anything special.

    Miso broth Hokkaido Garlic Miso - Silver

    The ramen was soo good!! Enriko was great and gave us really good recommendations! Definitely hit the spot and has a variety of fun drinks and desserts that we tried too

    Gold level ramen
    Jeremiah W.

    I would highly suggest the gold level for your ramen, you won't be disappointed! Thank you again Amiin, for being so attentive and the friendly service

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    After having tried 4 other ramen places in the area, I have to bump this down to a 1 star. It really is that bad.

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    Leo was a great waiter. V knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed it very much. Ramen was super yummy!!

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    Delicious food - loved the chicken skin dumplings! Decor is so cute too! Not a big reviewer, but this place deserves 5 stars.

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    7 months ago

    Very good, waiters are nice too! Environment feels warm and welcoming, definitely coming back! Riko is very cool!

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    Wonderful flavor and reasonably priced. The Ramen Noodles were super yummy. All the appetizers were superb

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    Amazing food, kind and friendly staff. Great place for Ramen during the cold weather! Will be back!

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    Crispy chicken, rich broth, perfect noodles -- this karaage ramen hits the spot! It was delicious!!

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