Excellent ambiance, food, and service. There is a tree in the center of the restaurant that is gorgeous! You are welcomed in and out! They are cashless, so make sure to have your card! I ordered the beef curry ramen and it was divine! read more

Chicago Ramen Algonquin - Beef curry ramen (I dug in right away so sorry it isn't as pretty as it was when I got it!) - Ramen Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Chicago Ramen delivers a solid bowl, with broths that carry good depth of flavor and a satisfying overall execution. The fundamentals are there, making it a dependable option when the craving hits. Where it falls short is in atmosphere and authenticity -- the space lacks the warmth and character that often define a truly memorable ramen experience. Still, the flavor keeps it firmly in the 'good not great' range. Try it for sure read more

Enjoyed some ramen and tsukemen. Food came out in a quickly manner and was delicious, i like how that have extra condiments on the table as well as leave the water pitcher. Overall chill and clean restaurant with good service and delightful food. read more

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Weird, I ate here in June 2024, and I thought I left a review? I have the photos to show it (see images attached). I was planning on updating my review to add a star. But unfortunately, though the cleanliness was much improved and the service much tighter, the food overall was slightly below average. This time around, we ordered a white miso ramen, a spicy red miso ramen, a chicken ramen, and a spicy veggie ramen. Here are my ratings after tasting and comparing each one. Chicken ramen - 1/5 - not good - The broth was tasteless, needed salt or other seasoning and the chicken itself was lacking in flavor. Spicy red miso ramen - 2/5 - okay - The flavor was decent and the spice was right. I could've used more broth as the red miso was super thick. I don't know if that's the style, but it was more of a ramen goop than a ramen soup. Lastly, they use a flat noodle here, which I guess I didn't read on the menu. That's my bad. White miso ramen - 3/5 - average - This featured a decent broth, with a good taste and nice consistency. Nothing outstanding, but I'd still recommend for someone looking for subtle flavor. Spicy veggie ramen - 4/5 - good - This is the best ramen on the menu. The broth was clean and full of flavor, crystal clear and savory. With the spice, noodles, and veggies, you don't even miss the protein. Honestly, I've been here twice now and though service has improved greatly, the ramen is not a standout. It's good for the novice ramen eater and worth a try if you've never had ramen. read more

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Ehhhh, no. Stopped in for lunch and felt awkard from the moment I walked in as a table of one. I could tell the cooks were talking about, the serivce was less than personable. I was never offered something besides water to drink. The waitress was so awkward. I had the white miso. The pork was on point but it was nothing special to write home about. I think the instant miso you can buy everywhere is better. read more

First time here and so far it's been pretty good. Appetizers Japanese calamari delicious. We ordered beef curry ramen. Looks delicious. I ordered spicy level 2, my husband level 4. Will see. So it's absolutely delicious. Very rich, tasty and #2 spice is perfect for me. My husband loves #4 he ordered. Definitely will be coming back soon our server was so sweet and friendly. Love this place and thank you Jose read more

Chicago Ramen Algonquin - Rec curry Beef Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

You know the service was great, waitresses were attentive and food came out pretty quick which was a huge plus. The ambiance is very nice they have a beautiful cherry blossom tree in the center. However I definitely feel like spicy ramen missed the mark for me and my husband, it lacked flavor and was a lot thicker than I'm use to. The popcorn shrimp appetizer was better than the main dish. I definitely felt like it was on the pricier side a draft beer came out to $9, and quite honestly those are city prices. I think I would've given it a 3 star rating had it been less expensive, hurts my purse strings paying $70 for food that wasn't the best. read more

Chicago Ramen Algonquin - Ambiance - Ramen Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

This is my update of Chicago Ramen Algonquin. I was actually in the mood for ramen so I made the recommendation to eat at CRA. The last time I got the spicy red miso ramen and this time I wanted to change it up. I went with the spicy white miso ramen. I placed our order through door dash and got my wife the usual spicy red miso. I placed our order and it said it would be ready in 30 mins but after I placed the order it said it already ready in 15 mins. OK, I guess. My wife went for pick up and this time around it was without any hiccups. They were dead and she went right in and picked up. When we got home the broth was packaged in the container that's usually reserved for the noodles and toppings and I afraid it was going to leak and luckily it didn't! Now if you read my previous review, I was not fond of the flat style noodles that they used for the spicy red miso ramen and to my surprise the spicy white miso ramen uses the spaghetti round thin curly noodles! This type of noodle was not advertised or detailed anywhere on the menu but boy was I happy! I prefer these noodles with my ramen. I put everything together and boy I tell you what, the spicy miso paste was a on a different heat/spicy level today. I was sweating, pounding the table, chugging water, and my kids kept asking me if I was OK. BUT I loved every sip of it. WOOF. It was a damn good bowl of spicy af ramen. However, I want to add a word of caution or Pro Tip: Please make sure to check your order. With my wife's spicy red miso ramen, I added an extra egg and when we got home they didn't include the extra egg even though I paid for it :( CRA has made it into the rotation of go-to ramen joints in our house hold but just make sure to double check your order if you order for pick up as they still need to work on their order processes. read more

Chicago Ramen Algonquin - Spicy White Miso Ramen - with the curly round noodles - Ramen Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Great service. Ramen was tasty. Tea was very good as well. We come back every year for Christmas 10/10

Its nice to have a few ramen spots near us now, it saves us from making a ramen pilgrimage to the east. You can count on good quality ramen at Chicago Ramen. This location, as most locations, is a bit cozy but pleasing to the eyeballs. We were being coaxed into sitting on stools, otherwise, a booth would have to be cleaned. We waited for the booth. I felt bad for the young lady serving, she had to hold the fort down all by herself. As a result, service was a smidge slow and inaccurate. The ramen was delicious. I got spicy chicken ramen with egg, extra veggies, and char siu on the side because shut up I'm hungry. This chicken broth is the definition of comfort, try it on its own before mixing, trust me. I knew the chicken slices may be lackluster but I wanted that broth. Thats also why I got a side of char siu which was magnifique. The noodles were perfect. The beef curry ramen emitted a unique and pleasing bouquet of spicy fragrance, with softer flat noodles. It was satisfyingly spicy. Karaage was super hot, fresh, and delicious. Um, soda comes in cans. They serve tsukemen! Gotta come back to try it. You really can't go wrong with a hot bowl of good quality ramen. Chicago Ramen has a menu that does not overwhelm, in a good way. A great addition to The Commons if you want to stay away from fast food. read more

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We always go to Chicago Ramen in Des Plaines. We love Chicago Ramen. We always start with the spicy tuna bowl as an appetizer because we are sushi lovers. The rice wasn't good at this location. I dont know if it was the type of rice used or the cooking time of the rice, but it was hard so that threw us off. We still ate it. The fish was delicious. The portions are large. I can never finish a bowl on my own. The Des Plaines location adds a lot more green onions which I love. They don't do that here. The broth was flavorful and meat was tender. The interior is nice and roomy. We will always come back to Chicago Ramen, but we would prefer going to the Des Plaines location. read more

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I didn't realize this was a sitdown restaurant, I thought it was the kind of place you ordered at a kiosk. But I had 10 minutes before the Yelp event around the corner and I was starving. I asked for a pork char shu bowl -- I thought it would be easier to scarf down than ramen. And I was right -- it was ready in under 5 minutes and I sat in my car and ate it all. Well, not all of the rice...that would be too heavy...but all of the pork! It was tender, flavorful and delicious! I didn't take a breath! But this is a ramen place so I'll have to try that. The restaurant was cute, with a cherry tree in the center and the staff was very friendly. read more

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Tried their food with much anticipation since i love ramen , like legit ramen Chicago ramen didn't reach the expectations whatsoever. Went here for dinner after shopping with 3 others none greeted us when we came in for like 10 mins finally seated but there were maybe 3 others tables and didn't seem busy at all but our food took forever and our appetizers came out after we got our bowl of ramen , next their bowl were tiny compared to others in the area , And lastly their broth was too greasy it felt so heavy to a point i cant drink the broth also their noodles had weird thickness almost like spaghetti noodles imo . read more

This is a much larger location compared to some of the other Chicago Ramens I've been to. Food was fine. Service was the bare minimum. No soap available in the restrooms. Ick! Won't be coming back to this particular location. read more

The california roll tasted like it came from a food store. This was not fresh. I ordered the chicken ramen - Just ok. None of this tasted authentic Japanese. The restaurant itself was unimpressive. They had a large storage rack against the wall - sloppy. Poor ventilation - had to clean clothes from the smell.​ read more

Serious Concern Regarding My Recent Dining Experience Dear Chicago Ramen Noodles Management, I wanted to follow up regarding a recent visit 10/15/25 to your Algonquin, Illinois location on Randall Street. On that day, I ordered the calamari. Initially, we were told there was none available, but then some was suddenly offered. Unfortunately, the dish appeared to have been refried or reheated, or out of the garbage and it was so excessively salty that it was not edible. Following that meal, I became ill and had to be treated with antibiotics. I also previously submitted a message through your website's contact form but never received any response from your corporate office. In addition, I observed several sanitation issues during my visit. The restroom had no toilet paper, I had to call my Daughter on the phone to ask for some and bring it to me. Very embarrassing. There were no napkins available on the tables. On each table, there was also a small container holding spoons, presumably for soup. These spoons were openly accessible, and anyone could have touched or handled them before another guest used them. This setup did not appear sanitary, and I was very uncomfortable with the idea that these utensils might not be properly cleaned between customers. I also noticed on your contact page that your business operates as a franchise. I am unsure whether the corporate office or the individual franchise owner of this particular location should be addressing this issue, but I believe someone should reach out regarding these concerns. Regardless, I feel it's important to make others aware of this situation, as it raises serious health and safety concerns. I hope management and ownership take immediate action to ensure that this restaurant meets proper cleanliness and food safety standards for the protection of all customers. read more

Despite being disgustingly hot in the restaurant (not sure if the AC wasn't working, or if the kitchen, which takes up 1/3 of the restaurant, keeps it warm in there - it was 91 degrees out when we left the restaurant and it literally seemed cooler outside than inside), the food was AMAZING and the service was pretty great, too! The ramen wasn't salty whatsoever and was packed with noodles and veggies. Sooo good! We'll definitely be back. Hopefully it will be cooler in there.... read more

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Food was hot but took close to an hour to receive (albeit, they seemed busy). Air was thick due to fryer (unpleasant).

Had lunch here Saturday. The food was great, service a little slow. Decor was nice the only complaint was the cleanliness. There was a shaker of something dry on the table, but the outside of the shaker was greasy. Same with the bathroom, floor was sticky. read more

We tried to come here on a Sunday mid-afternoon. Although we were seated quickly it was obvious they didn't have enough staff in the restaurant. We waited about 20 minutes at the table and the one server in the restaurant looked right at us and we tried to wave her over so we can order but were either ignored or she was too busy/overwhelmed to help us. When we came prior they had many more people in the kitchen and at least 3 servers. We were so disappointed that we left since we couldn't get our orders in. read more

I've been here since they've opened last year, and the food is so delicious. This place is perfect for this winter season as its ramen leaves you full and comfortably warm. It's still a great place regardless of the season if you just crave ramen. If you prefer something other than ramen, they do have separate menus for rice bowls, curry rice (with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, or vegetables), sushi rolls, drinks, and dessert (crepes & ice cream). I've tried the following dishes so far: Ramen: Spicy Red Miso Spicy White Miso Red Miso White Miso Appetizers: Fried Calamari Gyoza Takoyaki Shrimp Tempura Hot Dogs: Beef Sukiyaki hot dog Chicken Karage hot dog Sushi: Blue crab roll California Roll Food: * The ramen is very flavorful, decently portioned, and the Chashu (pork) they give you is big and soft, that it melts in your mouth. The broth for the red and white miso is creamy, packs a lot of flavor (salty, garlicky, and topped with onions). All tables and counters have toppings you can add yourself should you need them, but the ramen flavor is already perfect to me. * The appetizers and sushi rolls were fresh and tasty - portions are ok, not a lot, but not too little either, so it's good for 3 people to share if youre not a big eater. Service: All servers have been kind. Attentive and check in from time to time. Ambiance/seating: It's not the biggest place but spacious enough. Theres booths, tables, a big table in the middle, and a counter by the kitchen where you can see the chefs cook. The big table in the middle and the counter is mostly shared with other strangers. If you prefer a booth or a table instead, just let the employees know, but you'll have to wait a bit. Feedback to restaurant: * "Please Wait to be Seated" sign: it would be very beneficial to have this sign by the door. This can avoid confusion for both the staff (to determine who is a new customer vs. which customer is already seated and waiting for their food) and customers (have a better chance of being seen and be seated by a server rather than just sitting down themselves). * "Take Out" waiting area: I noticed that customers waiting to pick up their orders are either awkwardly standing near the bathroom area or the unused counter space on the other side of the restaurant. If there is a designated area (with a sign too), then it should help direct the flow of customers who are only there for takeout. * Menu Descriptions: While I appreciate the flavor descriptions, it would be better to list out what the ingredients are in each ramen dish; like what the broth is made of (pork? chicken? Is it the same broth for all ramen dishes or just specific ones?). Also, what else is in the ramen (e.g., type of noodles, bamboo shoots, etc.). This can help customers understand what they will be eating, especially if they're eating ramen for the first time. Tips for customers: * Be patient and understanding - authentic ramen takes time to make as the cooks are serving them fresh for every customer (15-20mins) There are times when it's busy, so they're handling both dine-in and take-out orders which may take them longer. Also there may be some staff members who do not speak english fluently so be kind if it's difficult to understand what is being said to you and the same for them. Overall, it's a great place to go for some very flavorful, delicious ramen, especially during the winter season or when it's just cold outside, or just after a long day of shopping in Algonquin Commons. read more

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Beef curry ramen is heavy. Chicken ramen is light. Enjoyed both meals and the dining room is inviting. read more

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Service for me was really bad. Two people that came behind us got their orders and I actually had to signal the server to come to us. I asked her why she skipped us and she said she didn't mean it she was just all over the place. It would have been hard to miss us because we were the only two black customers in the place. By the time our orders came the two people who came in right behind us were getting their check. That's how long we waited. read more

The food was disgustingly and disgraceful My friend got the beef bowl and it was soggy and unprepared with the sauce tasting like feet. Then my brother got the spicy chicken ramen and the egg looked expired and had huge strand of hair inside of the egg I would rather drink expired milk while watching my grandma strip then go here. Please go to a different restaurant for the sake of your tongue. read more

Heard about this place from friends in the past but what made me come in was a TikTok video I saw for their tsukemen. Came in one day to try and did not disappoint. I ordered the plain tsukemen and it was so delicious. Broth was very flavorful. I love spicy food but I opt for the plain one just to get a taste. Luckily they had condiments at the table so I just added the chili power. Service was pretty quick. You order and in 5-10 minutes it was ready, granted it wasn't busy that time I came in. I also ordered the takoyaki. I actually never got it when I got the tsukemen, but when I saw it on the bill I told the waitress right away and that if I can get it to go cause to be honest I was already stuffed. Takoyaki was okay. It had a distinct flavor I didn't like. It wasn't crispy like I've had from other places which probably was the reason. But overall it was okay. read more

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Second time coming here since they opened and both times have been fantastic experiences. The first time going, we met the owner and he was so sweet and humble. You can tell there is pride in his restaurant. Both times I got the beef curry ramen and my husband got the spicy red miso ramen. So much flavor!! Broth was fantastic, not too thick and not too thin. Every time I've had leftovers for days. Service has been top notch, there is always someone near by to grab something for you or refill drinks. They just started carrying sushi and crepes - will have to try that another time. Inside is pretty, the cherry blossom tree with hanging lights is a nice touch for focal point. It's a simple but clean interior, and it works with eating soup I think. Nothing overwhelmingly fancy... and that's perfect. Prices are good for what you're getting and the quality is fantastic. read more

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So this is our third time here since they opened. What to can say for certain is the shrimp dumpling ramen was amazing - absolutely delicious. I was blown away. Sushi was just ok, chicken bun was good, etc. That said, the main problem with this place is the service. Oh my God it was awful. We came in for lunch on a Wednesday around 1. As I'm writing this sitting in the restaurant, it's 2:05 PM and we are still here. It took forever for anyone to come to our table and they only did after one of us walked up to the server to come to our table. She seemed completely spooked, and when she came to our table, she was incredibly non verbal and English was very limited. I had to actually point to everything on the menu. Keep in mind, I don't mind doing that if the person is engaging and they actually seem like they want to be here. They very much just seemed scared the entire time. She never once came back to our table. The food was delivered by someone else. The gyoza we ordered never came and I had to ask the manager to please remove it. He didn't apologize at all. The entire time we've been here the server has been sitting down at the counter, eating food and not doing anything. We had to flag the manager down multiple times to bring a to go container or the check. All in all, it was a very awkward experience and I honestly don't think we'll be back. The bill was also $85 for three people and it's the first time in years that I didn't tip at least 20%. I tipped 15%, and I felt gross about it, but honestly, the service was so bad. Every time I tried to get the attention of the manager, he had headphones in, and he just kinda looked at me like I was bothering him and annoyed. He didn't smile a single time and just looked miserable. It's a shame too because the food was good for the most part. As we were leaving, one of the people with us went into the bathroom and found a pair of Samsung earbuds that someone had left behind. He brought them to the manager, said someone left them here, and the manager didn't say a word, just took them out of his hands and walked away. Who does that? Your mileage may vary, but yeah, it was not a great experience. read more

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Walked in Early for dinner on a Saturday. We were seated in "gen pop" and got our waters. Ordered the chicken appetizer and although it was very good it is deep fried so it was very greasy. The sauce that goes with it was very good but unfortunately they don't give you enough. We each had Ramen soups and although everybody enjoyed their meal, I personally thought it was a little steep once you started adding a couple extra ingredients into your bowls. I had the standard Ramen with chicken and after adding in corn and green onions my bowl cost me $19. For three people to order Ramen and one chicken appetizer it was $91 with tip. Also service here is minimal, at best. They will seat you, they will take your order, and they will deliver your food. If you want any other service or attention above and beyond that, go elsewhere. I think I'll check out other Ramen places in the future. read more

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one of me and my wife's favorite spots every time I come it's consistent One of the best ramen spots in the area read more

They did not have 2 of the 3 things we ordered. Then the edamame we got was not warm at all. Previous experiences were better with the servers. This time they didn't seem to care much granted it was later at night but still two hours before they closed. Nice restaurant space but the shared water pitcher on each table and the self service condiments gross me out does not seem sanitary. The best thing on the menu is the crispy rice every thing else we got has been subpar/not edible read more

The ramen was just okay. We probably won't go back because of the service. The waitress was lacking in attention. The extra topping for my ramen was missing. There was no renge/ soup spoon on the table, so I had to ask her. She said nothing and came back with a renge. She doesn't say a thing but just leaves or takes items. We noticed many things she needs to improve during our 30-minute stay that prevented us from enjoying the food. Not worth going back. read more

Such a great place and the attention was excellent, and all the food the me and my friends try was so good I really recommend it.

Broth was very good. Had the red spicy Ramen with pork. Highly recommend. Service? The guy didn't even greet me. All he said was "Ready?" If I speak Spanish, and you speak Spanish, the last you can do is greet me in Spanish. read more

Chicago Ramen Algonquin - Red spicy Ramen with sweet corn. What are you waiting for? - Ramen Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Will not return. Ordered the white miso ramen with egg. Pick up was timely, no problems there. When we got home, I found my white miso ramen to be 70% bean sprouts (there was no option to have them removed or I would have done so). The pork was not at all as represented. It was dry, flavorless, and more reminiscent of day old pork leftovers that had been warmed up in the microwave than part of a dish that cost around $15. The soft boiled egg was good, the broth itself (once the bean sprouts were strained out, given that they made up the majority of the dish) is really lovely. The noodle texture is great, but I would not order from this place again. I want ramen, not bean sprouts flavored with miso broth. I also cannot forgive the dry, flavorless meat. Ruined the dish for me, there are much better ramen options around. Ramendobo is who I will go to moving forward. read more

Chicago Ramen Algonquin - What I received. - Ramen Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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I really love ramen and had driven past this place so many times, and I finally got around to trying it out. I was especially eager because earlier that week I had also seen another Chicago Ramen location close to my work, so I was hoping it could be a new favorite lunch spot. I tried the shrimp wonton ramen and was pretty disappointed. It wasn't bad, but nothing that I would go back for. What hurt the experience even more was the awkwardness of the staff. I don't really know how to explain, but the vibes were off the whole time. I could tell the other customers in the restaurant also felt weird. Not sure if the whole chain is like this or if it's just the Algonquin location (I would assume the food is similar across all, while the vibe likely varies based on the staff at a location) but I don't think I will be trying any of the other locations since the food was meh and there are other ramen spots I love. read more

I'm not a ramen specialist, but I still have a decent palate from the opposite spectrum of homemade ice cream, smoked BBQ, and desserts. I'd have to say it's pretty average ramen here if not worse. And I'm not sure how much ramen usually is cuz I usually don't care much about how much, but it seemed pricey. I had the spicy miso ramen after a long day at boxing work. The people of Algonquin, though many are rich, don't get out much. And just like a hermit crab like Squidward who doesn't leave his shell don't know what quality is through experience and knowledge, the people who live near here and rate things highly are often wrong. read more

The food was not the best not worth the wait and service was slow and ambiance was really nice though but I will not be returning.

I've been here several times and it never has failed to wow me. The thing to get is the Tsukemen or dipping ramen. It's wonderful with a little bit of minced garlic that they leave you on the table as a condiment. The service is always great, friendly and fast. The vibe is great with a cute cherry blossom tree (not real) in the middle of the space. read more

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Im sorry but this was the worst experience ever I walked in with my family 6 the service was not good at all the lady barely spoke English she didn't know what some items on the menu had the guy that served us our food had a negative attitude and would just come and whisper the plates of the food the worst part was that we were going to pay in cash and they don't accept cash so if you do go make sure you don't pay in cash read more

First time trying this ramen restaurant and it was delicious! Noddles were super fresh and love that you can have the spice ball on the side. Customer service was lacking a bit ... took a while for the staff to come and take our order. But the food and atmosphere were fantastic. 10/10 would recommend read more

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