After moving to the area, I really wanted to try the ramen! honestly, I really liked this place,…read moreeven though I would say it isn't the most authentic ramen place. there is a lot of options on the menu. from yakitori, to omurice, to ramen, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety. I ended up trying the ramen combo, which came with a bao bun and thai tea or amazing lemonade (which is I think cucumber lemonade). what I got: original chicken ramen (9/10 yums): not super salty, but a little light on the flavor. I liked the noodles themselves and how much there was! definitely a lighter tasting ramen, so I would get this if you don't want something too heavy. zucchini and chicken negi yakitori (10/10): YUM! I loved the sauce they put on it and it was charred super nicely! amazing lemonade (10/10 yums): YUM!!!!!! I usually don't really like cucumber drinms, but this was such a good balance. the cucumber taste wasn't too overpowering, but gave it a refreshing taste. spicy tonkotsu ramen (10/10 yums): although it is not the authentic and traditional tonkotsu ramen you get, it was really good. The spice was more like a chinese spice blend and was super good in the ramen. pork bao bun (10/10 yums): super tender and soft bun! not too fatty either! the service was also great, as they kept checking on us as well. Seating is pretty decent as well and they have these private booths that seem pretty nice.

I really enjoyed this Japanese restaurant in Oak Park. The atmosphere was great--warm, inviting,…read moreand a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal. We tried several dishes from the menu, and everything we ordered was delicious. One thing I noticed was that the restaurant stayed pretty busy the whole time we were there. There was a steady flow of customers coming in, which is usually a good sign that the food is consistently good. Overall, it was a great experience. Good food, great ambiance, and excellent service. I can definitely see myself coming back again to try more items on the menu. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Oak Park

So good!! The…read moreservers were all very kind and quick. It's a nice place. It's quiet enough to chat but with good music and the lighting is perfect. The food is fantastic! We got the salmon teriyaki meal (yum!), the crunchy garlic veggie roll (delish! Not spicy despite the color is the garlic topping), the shrimp tempura roll (kid approved), and the Three Kings roll which had amazing sauce art on the plate! They have lots of vegetarian options and all the ones we have tried are wonderful. We will definitely be returning!

Reasonable lunch specials that come with a cup of miso soup. The fish tasted fresh and delicious…read more In addition to the two maki roll lunch, I ordered Saba nigiri, which I'm always excited to see on the menu in a sushi place. Nigiri maybe pricier than I'd like, but whatevs. Happy to stop in here before touring the architecture around Oak Park!

As someone who moved to Chicago from the Bay Area CA, this place is by far the BEST I've had in…read moreChicago/Chicagoland yet. We arrived on a Saturday around 7:30 and they started getting packed and had a wait by 8. They are cash only but if you forget they have an atm inside as well! Prices are so shocking! Each bowl was about $14 which is the cheapest I've seen a bowl of pho in a looooong time. Food comes out pretty quickly. We order the appetizer fried shrimp Rangoon, bun Bo hue, pho dac biet, and avocado smoothie w/boba. The base of soup for both dishes was AMAZING! Good depth of flavor and not lacking anything. The bun Bo hue had a ton of meat and they even have the pork blood cubes! Pho dac biet was lacking a quantity of meat but good variety. The only complaint I have is the Avocado smoothie was very bland and didn't have much avocado taste. The boba tasted old because it didn't have its chewy texture anymore. Will DEFINITELY be coming back for the food!!!

Was decent pho. Not the best and not the worst. Service was fine. Ambiance was a strip mall next to…read morea mall parking structure. This place gets some online hype and perhaps it's good for the area but I would expect there are better Vietnamese places in Chicago.

Hey fellow Yelp users! I went to Forbidden Noodles in La Grange on 7/17/24 (Wednesday) with my…read morebestie. This was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect. My bestie has been here a few times, so I went with the Ramen should recommended I should get. Forbidden Noodles definitely exceeded the expectations I didn't have. Food: I ordered a pork tonkotsu with miso instead of the tonkotsu ($14.99). Since I was treating myself that day, I also decided to try their cream cheese rangoon with their spicy mayo ($3.99 for 3 pieces) and it was absolutely delicious! Honestly a great combo! Atmosphere: I loved the atmosphere. I went on a really hot day, so it felt nice walking into the cold. The place had low lighting which gave it a warm and cozy aesthetic. Perfect place for a date or catch up lunch/dinner. Customer Service: I thought the customer service was great. The cashier that took my order was really nice. She even brought out cups of water for me & my bestie even though neither of us asked for any. Parking: There's a parking lot, parking garage, & street parking which is all FREE. Street parking is hit or miss, so I totally recommend parking at the parking lot or parking garage. Overall Experience: Overall, I had a good experience at Forbidden Noodles. I would highly recommend this place if you're craving some Ramen but want to skip the trip going to Chinatown (although Chinatown does have a good chunk of Ramen spots). You can even watch a movie before or after grubbing at Forbidden Noodles at the nearby Classic Cinemas La Grange Theatre. I hope this review helps Forbidden Noodles & its current and future customers. Have an amazing day!

So sad to learn that you went out of business in the last month. You were really delicious. I do…read moreknow every time I went in there. There was a teenager running in the place unless the average teenager isn't gonna build a business.

Great ramen and service. I was craving ramen, and this is one of the only ramen locations around La…read moreGrange. We tried the tonkotsu ramen and kaisen ramen. I was pleasantly surprised by the thickness of the pork chashu, as many places will skimp out on the meat. The seasoned egg was flavorful, and the broth had a wonderfully deep and salty flavor. Both our bowls were $16-17, which is expensive, but considering there are no other ramen spots nearby, I would pay this price every so often. The staff was kind, and the dining area was quiet. I would come back again.

I went for carryout after a show at theater down the street. Diagonal parking, street parking, and…read morea free municipal parking lot is located down the block. Clean, inviting restaurant, tastefully decorated. Greeted and order taken promptly. Food was ready after a short wait. Everything was securely packaged for a safe ride home. The gyoza were savory and delicious! Egg rolls remained crisp and tasty. The spicy vegetable ramen was generously portioned, with a tasty broth, perfectly cooked egg, a few tofu cubes, plenty of ramen noodles (of course), and a fine assortment of delicious vegetables which included broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, etc. A little on the pricey side, but the meal was worth it!

Love their veggie ramen bowl. Just tried out there Park Ridge location and their very good. Not too…read morehappy about them going to a smaller bowl because $16 is high enough already for just soup but they're flavorful and fresh. Wish these restaurants would stop scaling down portions when the prices are high enough as it is.

I eat Ramen soup 1-2x per week. First time at Chicago Ramen today. It's been on my radar for a…read morewhile. Ordered the lunch special. Red Ramen with the Chicken Karaage appetizer. Chicken was extremely tasteless. And the ramen soup was unlike any other ramen I've ever had. I know it's supposed to be "unique" here; adding an American-style to the dish. That's what the menu cover says. But I'll stick with traditional ramen soup, thank you.

Thai iced tea delicious. Sushi delicious…read more Service was good. The location is tight. And the parking lot is small but we went later in the evening. I do want to return and try other things on the menu, the sushi was so filling.

BEST RAMEN PERIOD. Last night, I ordered the spicy miso ramen with shrimp. Chef's kissread more

Black rice, salmon bites Fresh and vibrant on the tongue…read moreA simple delight Warm, gentle, inviting A quiet space to unwind Peaceful throughout Friendly, kind, attentive Quick to help with a smile Genuine care shown

Sushi House has a nice relaxed vibe and a wonderful list of gluten free roll options…read more The service was friendly and took extra care about my gluten allergy. This is a great date night spot.

I discovered this Kong Dog location after searching 'Boba Tea' via yelp and finding it listed…read morewithin a radius of Berwyn Illinois. As a lover of boba tea drinks and Korean corn dogs, it became an instant bookmark for me after finding that it has plant-based sausage as a filling option in its corn dogs which not many Kong Dog locations have. It took me minutes to find where it was located because I thought it had its own space, so I took many turns around this parking lot in search of it. I found that its location sits within North Riverside Park Mall, inside of the food court. Rather than wait in line to order, I ordered via a kiosk machine which was tolerable and easy to navigate through. And as I visited for, I ordered a Potato Kong Dog (plant-based sausage filling), and a Mango Lemonade (Strawberry Popping Boba). In spite of dreading congested areas, I dined within the food court in order to eat my food while it was fresh. And because I located a seat in an open area of the food court. The Potato Kong Dog tasted delicious! Its crunchy potato coating complemented the soft tenderness of the plant-based sausage filling inside which was satisfying. And that colorful Mango Lemonade (Strawberry Popping Boba) was flavorful indeed. All in all, I had a pleasant ordering experience with Kong Dog (North Riverside Park Mall). And as stated in this review, I enjoyed my meal and would surely re-visit if I get just the slightest craving for a Korean Hot Dog. Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Food: 5 ~ Oh darling, let's be adventurers ~ Thomas G

(ﾉヮ)ﾉ*:･ﾟ (‿) (＊＾Ｕ＾）人（Ｖ＊）/…read moreYay! They're my favorite Korean Corn in the city and very happy to see the business expand this far and have been anticipating this locations opening.

What am I missing here? First, the spicy sauce on the table is in a metal pot like the one you…read morewould get cream in. It had crusted particles on the sides and we asked for a fresh one. We asked for knives and were given one to share. The shrimp appetizer looked like no shrimp I have ever seen before. There was no salt or pepper shaker on the table to I went and got one off another table. As I brought it to our table I made sure to let my fellow diner know to use a napkin as the shaker was dirty and sticky. We finally just ordered chicken broth with ramen noodles expecting it to taste like Lipton chicken noodle soup. SURPRISE ~ not like anything I have ever tasted before. The booth where we were seated faced west so there were slats and a shade to cover the window. Reading the menu was next to impossible. This was my first exposure to ramen and, most likely, my last. I got tired of waiting for my printed receipt so we left. I will not return to this restaurant.

The place is so nicely decorated. I walked in as a solo diner and was taken care of very well! The…read moreramen was okay though. Nothing particularly bad but the noodles, tasted and looked like instant ramen noodles. Well priced for a cheap ramen.