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    Chicago Ramen

    4.3 (497 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Front door
    Gretchen M.

    Great spot to go on days when temps dip below freezing. A bowl of hearty ramen will satisfy your craving for authentic Japanese comfort food. This place offers the classic red or white miso ramen that is so delicious you feel like you are eating on the streets of Tokyo!!! For that true feeling of eating in a Japanese ramen shop eat at the counter and watch the ramen chef masterfully prepare your bowl of heavenly goodness. Order extra toppings like corn, eggs, bamboo shoots & char siu to make your bowl of ramen extra delicious!!! At this restaurant I luv that the service is quick and efficient. They have a few locations in the Chicago area & suburbs. This review was from the Des plains store front.

    Red miso ramen
    Eugene W.

    Let's start with the good stuff. The noodles are PHENOMENAL. So much chew. Everything else? Not so much... The pork was incredibly dry. It was some of the driest pork I've had. The red miso broth was also pretty nasty. It was filled with giant gobs of fat. I understand that's just their style of ramen, but it makes the broth undrinkable. For that reason, I highly recommend the tsukumen over the ramen. To recap, the noodles were probably the best I've had in the US (obviously Japan is #1). Everything else about the ramen/tsukumen was below average to bad. I would still recommend trying this place because the noodles are just that good. We did also have the karaage and that was pretty good!

    Misty S.

    Chicago Ramen now has 12 locations in Chicagoland. Their miso ramen is known for bold flavors and they have extra stock in a thermos on the table that you can use to dilute your broth. The restaurant is small and they have limited seating; it would not be good for large groups. Tsukemen with egg $17 - This is a dipping noodle dish and the noodles are served cold, but you can request for warm noodles if you like. The broth is served in a separate bowl that you can dip the noodles into. White Miso Ramen with egg $17 Beef Rice Bowl $10 - Tasty dish, reminds me of the Filipino dish, Bistek. Extra topping options: Pork char-shu $7.50 Egg $2 Bamboo shoots $4 Vegetables $4.50 Sweet corn $3.50 Seaweed $3 Green onions $3.50 .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025

    Chicken Karaage
    Zoe D.

    Still the best ramen in Chicago when it comes to flavor. BUT, this is now my second frustrating experience ordering the same dish: Vegetable Ramen Spicy with egg (listed at $15.95). --Last time: I was charged $14.95 for ramen without egg. When I asked, they brought the egg but added another $2, bringing the total to $16.95. On top of that, a tiny scoop of spicy sauce was $2 compared to the $12.95 regular veggie ramen? --This time: I was charged $13.95 for ramen without egg. Fine--$1 more for spice makes sense. But when I asked for the egg, I was told it costs $3. Honestly, $3 for one small egg is unreasonable, especially months after egg prices have already returned to normal. I've brought new friends here for 3 years because the ramen itself is fantastic--easily 5 stars. But the service this time was awful: constant eye-rolling and dismissive attitude. If prices are going up or certain items are no longer included, please update the actual menu--an easy fix would be a small tab or sticker with the correct price. Instead, there's just one sentence on a different page mentioning egg price increases back in March, while the order page itself was never updated. That only leaves customers confused and ends up feeling like being overcharged without warning.

    Beef Curry Ramen
    Ken A.

    Came in for lunch feeling carby. You know that feeling where your stomach keeps talking to you like "feed me or I'll give you a cramp!" Yeah, that one. First things first there is no Tonkotsu here. So if you're chasing that luscious, porky, lip-gloss-by-broth experience, you might want to slurp elsewhere. Chicago Ramen is working a different game with red and white miso, chicken, and veggie broths. I decided to step outside my comfort zone (Tonkotsu) and ordered the Beef Curry Ramen. It was hearty and savory. Good, but not "I'm gonna drink all the broth!" good. It was heavy and I proceeded with caution and started planning my nap. The noodles? Kitakata-style which are flat, thick, and chewy. The egg was jammy and flavorful. The beef was thinly sliced and kinda clumped together a bit. No complaints it tasted good. I got two lunch specials because I have no self control and I said I was carby. One with chicken karaage, the other with takoyaki. Both hit the spot. Crispy, flavorful, and made by someone who has a connection with their fryer :) Special note: It was nice of the chef coming out to say hi. They were super friendly and proud of the food. Love that. Welp! Onto the next!

    Side Shrimp Bun
    Diosmery R.

    This place is very good and I love their ramen broth. It is creamy and salty. I like their bar seating setup. I appreciate their speedy service. I enjoy having a quick in and out meal. The staff is lively and cracked a few jokes with me. When they found out it was my first time, they checked in on me regularly. They do not serve beer in the Des Plaines location. They have the wrong website link on their Google Maps. They have the Chicago Sushi menu instead of the Chicago Ramen menu.

    Kathy T.

    Food is amazing and probably the best ramen I've tried in Chicago- however taking 1 star off for service. They were rude to my friend and tried to up charge us for an egg that they forgot to give her. The ramen - known for their tsukemen, I found the broth to be very rich tonkotsu (but a bit too heavy for me especially too many fat chunks), and chashu was a bit dry however the overall texture and flavour was very well done. I also tried the vegetable ramen - very refreshing and gave ample of different veggies. Would recommend anyone to try at least once.

    White Miso Ramen
    Caili C.

    Came here on a cold afternoon with a couple of friends and I got the white miso ramen with egg which was packed with flavor. The chasu was a bit fatty for my liking but very tender and the broth was rich and flavorful but slightly too oily for my liking. The white miso comes with thin noodles while the red miso has thicker noodles. The marinated egg was great with a nice jammy center. One of my friends got the tsukemen and the noodles were oddly cold and stuck together which made dipping them in the side of dipping broth difficult. We wished it would come warm as well to make it easier to eat.

    Liz M.

    Very pleased with the experience at Chicago ramen! We came here just before noon on the weekend and were seated right away. Quick, straightforward experience with excellent food and great prices. Garlic edamame is so flavorful and delicious. Chicken rice bowl was huge for $7!! Very good for a non ramen option. Beef curry ramen was delicious, very hearty and dense with great flavor. It's a casual spot that's focused on food above all. Easy parking. Recommend!

    Christopher H.

    Absolute best ramen. I get the tsukamen. The gyoza is good too. As is the karage. The shishto peopers are amazing. Small shop with quick service.

    Chicken karaage, spicy red miso ramen, beef curry ramen
    Minerva H.

    This place is quite far from the city but worth the drive. The ramen noodles and soup were thicc and super flavorful. We got the chicken karaage, spicy red miso ramen, beef curry ramen. The chicken karaage cuts were too big and juicy for my liking - I prefer smaller crispier pieces, but still good. The ramen was absolutely the highlight. The chefs and staff were super friendly too. The bathroom was clean and nice, but the door is sliding and not the most conventional/straightforward lock, though. Hoping they open up a location in the city!

    Chicago Ramen 
 578 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
    Todor K.

    Every visit to Chicago Ramen is consistently amazing! Ty is an incredible manager -- always attentive, kind, and professional. The team works together seamlessly to create a great dining experience. My go-to dishes are the Chicken Ramen and Japanese Calamari -- both are bursting with flavor. This is the spot for ramen lovers in Des Plaines!

    White Miso Ramen with egg and extra chashu side
    Elvia D.

    I felt very welcomed when entering Chicago Ramen and appreciate the side condiments at the front bar area. The food was okay, the chashu was more tough than I'd like it to be and broth was more of the salty-side. I'm not sure I'd visit again, but the kind service would be the main reason for me to go back.

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    Ask the Community - Chicago Ramen

    Anything vegan on the menu?

    Their vegetable ramen is supposed to be vegan.

    Can you make the karaage with dark meat please?

    Thanks ty

    Are any of the rice bowls (white mabo, takana) gluten-free (no wheat/flour, no soy sauce)?

    Thank you for asking :) Takana is Gluten-free but white Mabo is not.

    What is in the broth for chicken ramen? Does it contain pork bone?

    Chicken stock.

    Is the vegetable ramen vegetarian? (Broth, etc)

    Yes, it's vegetarian!

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