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Service was great, place is a bit small but it works. Its more of bar seats and only 2 tables of 4. Food was great. I had the White Miso Ramen with all of the extras. I wish i had more soup tho. Chicken Kaarage is juicy and seasoned well. Definitely coming back! Happy Eating!!!
Came to Chicago Ramen craving something warm and comforting and this bowl did NOT disappoint. I ordered the spicy miso ramen and it was packed with toppings sweet corn, bamboo shoots, seaweed, fresh greens, green onions, and a generous scoop of miso paste that melted right into the broth. The crispy fried onions on top added the best crunch and extra flavor. The broth was rich and savory with just the right level of spice, and the noodles had that perfect chewy texture. Portions are huge too I was stuffed but still didn't want to stop eating. Super casual, quick service, and such a cozy spot for ramen, especially on a cold day. Definitely one of my new go-to ramen places in Chicago. Can't wait to come back!
Located in Des Plaines inside a plaza so you'll be sure to find a parking spot. It's really hard to find ramen I'd actually enjoy. This was not the one but there were qualities I liked about it. This is not your average ramen either. The broth is super rich and creamy which is not my prefer preference but what wowed me was the noodles itself. This is the type of noddles I'm into. The perfect amount of bouncy and chewiness to it. Another downfall is how quickly the meat dissolves into the broth. I felt like I didn't get a chance to even eat it. Overall pretty okay ramen bowl, not salty. It'll be the perfect bowl for you if you are more into a richly thick broth.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
6 months ago
Really great unassuming ramen spot. Glad we were recommended this place because their ramen is very unique and delicious. The service was great and quick. Take the time to read about their story and their recommendations on how to eat the food. Will definitely be recommending this place to others. read more
1 year ago
Great ramen in DesPlaines? Maybe in Arlington Heights, maybe in Mitsuwa mall but in Des Plaines? The answer is a convincing Hai (Yes)!! Got the red and white miso ramens and both were delightful. The tonkotsu broth was so thick and flavorful, kinda peanut buttery in texture to me and I really loved that. Make sure to add plenty of minced garlic, dried seaweed and red chili to spice it up. The chicken karage had a light batter but not as good as Kita Kata (Arlington Heights). The fried squid rings were kinda forgetful, I ended up kinda net neutral, which means kinda meh. Believe it or not, the left over ramen soup, one day and two days later was excellent. The broth held up and the noodles were semi firm. I'd like to come back soon. read more
2 years ago
Ramen is always an introverted person's favorite place to eat. You have your own little space at the counter and you don't need to socialize with anyone. This was my first time trying tsukemen which was a very unique experience. You dip cold noodles into a warm broth and eat them. And at the end of your meal, if you still have room, you can ask for broth to be added to your bowl to drink since the dipping sauce is pretty strong. The chef's were Japanese and it was cool watching them work in an open concept kitchen. The servers are also very fast and efficient. read more
I am beyond disappointed in my fellow yelpers leading me astray on this one. So much hype. So much let down. A SOLID three. I was expecting a lot when everyone raved about it on here. Especially when it was too crowded to even attend on a Saturday evening. We tried it one more time on a random Thursday night and grabbed decent seating. Service was okay. I think it's the kind of place everyone wants to love because of the authentic vibe and seating area, but it just wasn't it. We ordered appetizers that came after we were done with our ramen. One of which never showed up but wasn't marked on the check so it was fine. Just pass on the apps entirely. The gyoza was subpar and the pork bun was microwaved. Ramen wasn't too impressive. You can't choose your heat level with every ramen (only the tofu broth). I had to order extra noodles at 3.00 and it still wasn't enough at the end of my bowl. The ramen was just okay at best. Ratios were off. Apps were off. The vibe was probably a good 4 but everything else...I'm definitely marking this one off the list for good. read more
Decent Japanese ramen spot for suburb Chicago. They are known for their dipping ramen, Tsukemen. We got two spicy miso Tsukemen with Karage as a side. The ramen was super fatty and salty but lacked depth if flavor while Karage was white meat chicken with disappointing dipping sauce and batter. It's good for the suburb but if want some good ramen, I'd go into the City. read more
Chicago Ramen is one of my favourite ramen spots in the Chicagoland area. I think they at least have the best tsukemen in the area by far. This also seems to be one of the most authentic ramen spots around. They specialize in a style of ramen that uses a very rich and salty pork broth with thick noodles. I love that this is a casual spot where I can quickly get in and out for a meal or snack. I haven't tried their chicken ramen yet, but the tsukemen and miso ramens are excellent and full of flavor. Although the broth tends to be quite salty, I think the balance is just right, so it's still easy to finish the bowl. In contrast, I personally find High Five Ramen's broth to be so salty that's it's hard to even finish the noodles. The chashu and egg are pretty good. I prefer to get the tsukemen here, but the white and red miso ramen are excellent as well. The miso seems to be better quality than most places, and the pile of bean sprouts are refreshing with the heavy broth. For anyone who isn't used to eating tsukemen, you're supposed to dip your noodles in the bowl of broth. When you're done with the noodles, you can ask to have your remaining dipping broth diluted with a lighter broth, so you can drink the soup. I like to eat miso ramen when it's cold and tsukemen when it's hot. Tsukemen is great for people who love chewy noodles. They use Sun Noodles, which are always reliable. The price is good for the portion. There are some great ramen spots in Chicago, but I like coming out here to the suburbs for quality ramen without the premium price. read more
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4 years ago
My mouth keeps watering when I think about Chicago Ramen. It was my first stop after landing at ORD, and I felt lucky to get a seat within 30 minutes. It was 8pm on a random Tuesday night, so I can't possibly imagine what it's like on the weekends. There's two 4-top tables in this restaurant (the rest is counter seating) so definitely not a good place to bring large groups. Every kitchen and wait staff member seems extremely hard-working and intense, which is one of my favorite parts about Chicago Ramen. I got the Spicy Red Miso Ramen, which was thick and creamy. Large piece of meat. Needed more spice, which was readily available in front of me. Would come back again but not if I was in a rush to get somewhere else. read more
2 years ago
Had a wonderful experience at chicago ramen tonight. The atmosphere was lovely, the food was divine and highly customizable (spicy-ness, meat, egg, etc.), and the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. The pork was cooked to where it fell apart in the soup, making it easy to eat, and the egg was perfectly soft boiled. 12/10 would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic ramen. Pictured: chicken ramen & miso (pork) ramen w/egg read more
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I can't believe we lived in Chicago for over 2 years before even trying Chicago Ramen out!! We had been missing out. We love this little but VERY popular restaurant so much! (& yes I may or may not be a regular now) The chef and servers are awesome people with very quick service. Be prepared for a wait time on weekends and even some evenings as there's only 3 (4 seat) tables and a bar with about only 15 seats! If you're driving from the city I promise this ramen is worth the drive read more
4 years ago
There's usually a bit of a wait to get seated, but the wait is well worth it. I love sitting at the counter and being able to watch the chefs prepare the meals. The food usually comes out quickly too. This is one of my favorite places for ramen. The spicy chicken ramen with egg is always my go to dish. They also have fresh chopped garlic in front of you to add to your ramen. I've tried other places, but I keep coming back here. read more
3 years ago
Ramen on a winter night is definitely a safe and great option to warm up your belly. Stopped by here after a comedy show in Schaumburg. There wasn't a long wait time as it was later in the evening. We were sat at the bar relatively quickly and the food was served quickly as well. The place was well lit and it wasn't overly crowded. I think overall the white miso ramen with spicy miso paste and ajitama was good. It wasn't the best ramen I've had but it certainly wasn't the worst. I think my gripe was that the bowl was just so small that it made it harder to eat the ramen. It was filled to the brim with so much noodles that there weren't really that much broth. Additionally, this was probably the thickest and fattiest slice of cha-sui pork I've ever had at a ramen shop. I don't think it was necessarily a bad thing if you're okay with that. For me, I was so used to those thinly sliced ones that this was excessive. The staff at the place were relatively nice and made sure we had everything we needed so I appreciated that. I don't think the ramen was a 4 out of 5 so that's why I am giving it a 3 out of 5. read more
8 months ago
This was a carry out order as I did the Chicken Ramen. I haven't had ramen in years so my knowledge of good ramen is not great. However my order here was fresh and safe meaning not spicy. Next time for sure I'll go spicy next time. The noodles were cooked just well enough and the portion was large. I do look forward to trying other dishes here in the future! We'll done Chicago Ramen! read more
Hands down my favorite ramen spot. I remember when it was just the des plaines location and my husband and I would always go there. Now there's so many locations and I am not complaining. Best chicken ramen. The broth is flavorful and the slices of chicken breast white and fresh. I always order mine with an egg and sometimes I get the vegetable ramen which is just as good. Garlic edamame for appetizer. A definite must try if you find a location near you. We've been to all locations and the recipe is all the same. read more
We had an excellent meal here recently. The service was fast. There is not a lot of seating in the place. We were seated at the counter, which was fun to see them make everything. The ramen was tasty. On a cold, rainy day it hit the spot. The chicken ramen was flavorful. I would definitely come back and try more items. read more
2 years ago
THE BEST RAMEN IN CHICAGO. Finished the whole bowl in 10 mins. Highly recommend to order a rice with it, so you won't waste the soup! read more
2 years ago
Great Ramen outside of Japan. The broth has so much flavor. I need to try the other dishes on the menu. read more
Spicy red miso: the amount of spice on this broth was perfect. I love that you get at powerful spice, but it doesn't linger nor destroy your taste buds. The pork was nice and tender. The wider noodles had a really good bite to it. My only issue is that I'm not used to a thicker broth. Mabo tofu ramen: the broth is lighter than the miso and still very pork forward. The noodles were thinner, but still had a good bite to it. This was much more spicy than the spicy red miso. I feel like black pepper can be very over powering, not to mention the red chili and what I'm assuming to be shishito or some sort green peppers. Overall, I would get this one again but ask for less peppers haha Our friend ordered the chicken ramen and we liked it a lot. The brother is light and more refreshing. The entire place is small and cozy, and it smells 2 because you can see them make your food in front of you. The parking lot is a pain though. read more
4 years ago
My husband and I love Ramen so much, and when we see a Ramen restaurant along our route for the day, we have to dine there. Today we were driving through Des Plaines Illinois and we came across Chicago Ramen on the Yelp app. My husband and I were so excited that they had space for us to eat, yippee no wait time and even though it's hot outside the temperature was comfortable inside. We had a great seat at the bar area, we could see the kitchen and watch items being prepared. We have plenty of space in between us and the next customer. I ordered the Spicy Red Ramen and I added an egg. My husband ordered the White Ramen. I tried some of both and they are both so delicious. I noticed that the red Ramen noodles were actually thicker than the noodles use in the White Ramen. My husband and I were both sweating from the heat of the spices and did not care because it was so so delicious. I love when I have plenty of spice but my tongue isn't burning me. This restaurant gives you control on how much spice you use because they give it to you on top of the Ramen... if you look at the photos that I posted you'll see the a round red ball floating in my soup, that is the spice. I scooped it up on a spoon and put it to the side and added a little at a time. I didn't even use half of it and it was perfect for me. I also added lots of fresh garlic which was on the table for anyone to use which was nice. We will be back again for sure when we are in the area! I definitely recommend this restaurant they get 5 yummy emojis from us! read more
My foodie friend recommended Chicago Ramen, so I needed to give this a try. Disclaimer: I grub-hubbed this food, so between when the food was cooked, and when the food was delivered, there was a gap of about 40-minutes. Hard to judge the food based on that. I ordered the Chicken Karaage, and the Chicken Ramen with egg. The chicken karaage had a nice crisp to it and came with this spicy mayo sauce which was fantastic. The ramen was good... honestly, not the best I've had. The noodles itself was OK, but definitely lack the fluff and bounciness of other ramen places. The ramen came with a strip of seawood, and the egg, despite the 40-min commute to my house, still had the perfect gooey yokiness. The chicken was somewhat dry, but overall, the ramen was good. I give Chicago Ramen 4 out of 5 stars. I will need to try this place out in person. read more
4 years ago
Veggie ramen was delicious and packed full with vegetables, my kids split a chicken ramen. We were seated after a short wait (weekend lunch) and the kids were given complimentary little drinks. So delicious, excellent ramen. Iced matcha was nice and refreshing. read more
My favorite dipping noodle spot! Go at 4:30/5PM to avoid lines Des Plaines, IL It's SOOOOOO hard to find dipping noodles in Chicago. Seriously I love tsukemen or dipping noodles, especially the cold ones, because the noodles are not "soaked" in the broth and are a lot chewier There were other spots in Chicago that used to have it.. but have failed me every time I went. Now this is my GO TO spot when I crave it Especially NOW since it's ramen season Came here right after landing at O'hare Highlights: Founded by a Japanese chef trained in one of the top ramen restaurants in Tokyo Amazingly rich broth boiled for 40+ hours Awesome thick chewy noodles from @sunnoodles ; I don't need to order "extra hard" noodles here Quick service so you can go in & out if needed You can order takeout / delivery from Uber eats etc too (but I highly recommend eating it in the store! Ramen is never good when it's soggy ) What we Ordered + Price: Dipping Noodle with Egg & Spicy Miso $15.95 Spicy miso ramen $13.95 Extra Cha Siu Pork (comes w 4) $7.50 578 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018 Open 11am-10:30 (11:30pm on Thu, Fri, Sat) Follow me at @biteswithbessy on Instagram for more spots like this! This is NOT sponsored I wish! read more
02/07/22 - I met my sister today @ Chicago Ramen in Des Plaines. This is only the second time I've been here. The first time I had just found out about Chicago Ramen. They were rated the best ramen in Chicago (suburbs). The irony is the time we ate there was the last day dining in was allowed due to Covid. Today I ordered the Tsukeman Ramen. This comes w/thick rich delicious pork broth that is cooked for 40hrs. The noodles are thick delicious noodles cooked to perfection w/pork char-shu that's so tender it melts in your mouth w/the perfect blend of pork meat to pork fat. Most of the seats are at a bar where you can sit and watch the cooks prepare your food. They are meticulous in their preparation a d it shows in the quality of the food that is served. One thing is I wish the noodles were served hot. The broth & the noodles are served in separate bowls. The soup broth is piping hot, but the noodles are cold? I prefer my ramen (including the noodles) served hot especially on a cold winter day like today. The servers and food prep chefs are very good and through & the food is very good read more
Tasty ramen shop in Des plaines. Heads up this restaurant is small, but don't let that stop you from checking out the food. Majority of seats are counter service and maybe two tables against the windows. Ordered the karaage chicken and the chicken ramen and the shishito peppers. Shishitos were hot! Some had a kick if they had the seeds in them. Ramen broth was good and noodles were a little tougher (not sure this is the right way to explain) texture wise than I'm used to but still tasted alright. It felt a little undercooked perhaps. I did feel for the staff that day. It was 90 degrees out and I was told the AC was broken. So it was a bit uncomfortable that day for everyone. I'd still like to go back and try another soup sometime when it isn't so hot out. Avg bowl of ramen - $12-$15 Other sides $3.50+ read more
5 years ago
TL:DR order Tsukemen. Order takeout unless you're ok eating in a tight space near other diners. Calamari is salty but good, skip the white mabo tofu ramen. It's my favorite place to get Tsukemen since I'm not familiar with other ramen place that offers Tsukemen. Love the onion flavor in the broth and the noodle texture in Tsukemen-- it's thick & chewy. I haven't been dining in at Chicago Ramen for about 6 months and I am a bit surprised, to be honest. We have been frequently doing take out and I think we will continue doing that. I don't think I'll be coming back in person until Covid-19 situation gets better. This review is when Omicron variant is present in Covid-19. The restaurant is quite small, after all it's a noodle house. I went on a Friday night and it was a full house. I saw new workers working in the kitchen. I'm used to Chef Kenta and his associate, but this time, his associate was in the front with 2 other workers (who seem to be doing a very good job), and Chef Kenta was working in the back with another person. There were 2 servers for the small ramen shop, but they were still struggling and service was very slow. Ramen obviously came out fast but it took us a long time to get our order placed and get the check. I felt very uncomfortable sitting very close to others at the ramen house. I'm used to sitting at the table or when restaurant was empty, sitting at the ramen bar. I even debated leaving due to the tight space & how contagious Omicron is, but I ended up sitting towards the corner and decided to dine in. After all, eating ramen from a bowl is much better than a takeout bowl. Calamari- I ordered calamari for the first time. It's nothing like your typical "American/Italian" calamari. It was only arm portion. It was quite salty but it added a nice flavor to it. The white Mayo that came with it also accompanied really well. I would definitely order again for dining in. It was extra crispy. White Mabo Tofu- ordered it for the first time. As stated earlier, my go to order is Tsukemen. I decided to try something new this time since I have been seeing White Mabo Tofu ramen trending on Instagram. S K I P it! I have no idea why I fell for it because it's not your typical ramen!!!!!! I felt like I was eating a tofu dish with some noodles. I regretted so much and ended up taking a Tsukemen home to satisfy myself the next day. read more
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Came by after hearing so many rave reviews about this place. Having pretty much exhausted all the downtown ramen bowls, Chicago Ramen remained an unexplored frontier. We came about 30 min after they opened on a Saturday morning, and the restaurant was already pretty full but no wait with some open spots. By the time we left an hour later there was already a wait for tables. Service was a bit disorganized, but understandable as they seemed understaffed and slammed with takeout and dine in. It's eat and go here, before we had finished our bowls the wait staff left the check by our table. There isn't a ton of seating - the ramen bar as well as 4-5 tables. If you sit at the window portion of the bar you can watch the chefs make the ramen. Menu has appetizers which seemed popular as they were making them nonstop, but we went straight for the ramen. We got the tsukemen as well as the red miso ramen. There is generous condiment station every couple of seats. The garlic is a great addition to cut through the savory broth, but is very pungent The tsukemen was the star of the show and definitely a must order. The broth is very pork-savory and extremely rich. It's extremely salty and thick to coat up the thick noodles. The noodles that come with the tsukemen are thick and chewy and cooked pretty al dente so they don't get soggy while you're eating. Came with a lime wedge in case the noodles stuck together, although I think the lime flavor got completely drowned out by the dipping broth. Spicy comes with a dollop of spicy red miso that didn't really do much for me - there's spicy powder in the condiment bar too. The dipping broth is extremely hot (they make it in a wok) and the noodles are more room temp. The red miso ramen was tasty but definitely was second to the tsukemen. The ramen broth was also very thick for ramen, but it had a very nutty flavor to it. The entire bowl came crazy hot. The red miso seems to come with the same thick noodles as the tsukemen while the other ramens look like they come with the typical round Sun noodles that a lot of other ramen shops use. Definitely up there for the best ramen I've had in Chicago! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Chicago Ramen is a decent ramen shop. Their two main star dishes are Red Miso Ramen and Tsukemen. I would highly recommend those two dishes. The chashu is a good portion, however it is served cold, so make sure you submerse the chashu in the broth to warm it up. The noodles are thick and chewy! Broth has good flavor and the portions are a good amount for one person! I'm still exploring the Chicago area for decent ramen and so far Chicago Ramen and Santouka are my go-tos. read more
10 months ago
Omg delish!!! I waited for 30 mins to finally eat this ramen!!! Ordered one appetizer the chicken Karaage and it did not disappoint. It is perfectly coated served super hot with a tangy side sauce. The chicken sizes are very generous as well. We ordered two different Ramen's and both were absolutely tasty and incredible. I ate every noodle and if I had room I would have finished every ounce of the broth. This is so super authentic tasty and well worth the wait. I am definitely coming back especially because it is super close to my home and does not require an entire trip into the city. This probably ranks as my second favorite Ramen of all time in the Chicagoland area. read more
** Friendly Staff ** ** Delicious Food ** Slurping deliciousness, Chicago Ramen did not disappoint! Every bite was a layer of flavor that left me, well sweating, lol, but also eager for the next bite. We had the white miso ramen. I got and extra helping of noodles and two Ajitama, so good! Even though I couldn't take another bite I wanted like five more bowls.. The place is mostly counter service with only two tables in the front. It's delightful to watch the magic as you eagerly wait for your meal. I will definitely be back, thanks guys! read more
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578 E Oakton St
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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.
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