Honestly, Santouka has maintained consistent quality and affordable prices for an impressive amount…read moreof time. I've been coming here for over a decade, and it's just as good as ever. I like salt ramen the best. The broth is really, really good. The noodles have a nice chew. The egg is whatever - you have to pay $2 extra for it and it's hardboiled unlike most ramen eggs. Food court is packed on most days. Service is fast and efficient.

A long time staple within Mitsuwa, Ramen Santouka offers a very solid and consistent ramen meal for…read morethose in the area. In my latest visit, I ordered their spicy char siu miso ramen + pork belly rice bowl combo. In hindsight, I probably didn't need to get pork both in my ramen and in my rice bowl, but it did make for a hearty meal. Even though it's probably the same pork, the pork within the ramen felt much more flavorful than the pork in the rice bowl, possibly because it was sitting in the broth. The ramen broth was flavorful and the noodle type and springy texture is reminiscent of that which I had while visiting Japan. Overall - while the char siu ramen has and will continue to be one of my go-tos, I don't know if I would go with the pork rice bowl again as part of the combo meal.

A perfect, quiet spot hidden in a parking lot. As someone who is notoriously indecisive, finding…read moreout I could get Edamame, Gyoza, AND karaage for $4 was a steal. The potato croquettes were fresh and crisp and perfect for picky eaters. The beef udon was great too! Usually this is where I'd try and make some small bit or joke, but after I finished all I could think was "Man...that was good." So I guess you could say it left me speechless and pleasantly surprised. (shout out to our waitress who was super kind and indulged in conversing about BTS for five minutes)

I was too busy catching up with dear friends to take pictures but the food and service were really…read moregood here--they did an amazing job both with the sushi and with the izakaya type food. We had takoyaki which was so gooey and amply filled with octopus and tofu agedashi to start. The sashimi platter was so good--really fresh fish and impressed at the quality for the price. The rolls were so good--the salmon one was really superb along with the dragon roll. The interior was nice and modern and the booths really comfortable. Will look forward to coming back on future trips.

My gfs had introduced me to Sozai Banzai last year, and since then, I've taken my family and…read morefriends here several times. We've always had delicious food and friendly service. We usually get a bento, udon, katsu or their special of the day. My son likes their muffins too :). Everything tastes made with care. Highly recommend.

Come here for lunch on and off. Usually grilled fish are good. Hamburg is also delicious. So as…read moreside dishes. Like to try all kinds of things in the menu.

Yo this place smacks, I brought my parrot, Lucky, with me and he really enjoyed the Hokkaido broth…read more I had to bring some home for the rest of the birds

This was hands down some of the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was packed with flavor and…read moretasted like it had been simmering forever in the best way. Every bite was comforting and rich without being too heavy. The edamame was surprisingly amazing, perfectly seasoned and super fresh. And the shrimp tempura? Chef's kiss. Soft on the inside, light and crunchy on the outside, and not greasy at all. Everything we ordered hit. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Definitely coming back next time I'm craving ramen.

I had some champon. It was a generous portion, I was absolutely stuffed, and it was delicious.read more

I really enjoy Ramen House. I've ordered for pick up and delivery several times, and everything…read moreI've ordered has always been very delicious and fresh. My favorite is the Tonkotsu. Very delicious broth! Only complaint is that I've had some pretty chewy pork a few times I've ordered, but overall- it hasn't been a consistent issue.

Came to this particular Mitsuwa to pick up bentos for a long work day for the entire weekend and…read morewas very happy that the entire bento area was well stocked everytime I came in around 10 am. I also really enjoyed picking up a variety of delicious breads from the bakery every single day as well. My favorite was the cream pan; it was super soft, and had a perfect amount of cream filling. There were also a lot of cute breads in the shape of different characters that were also as delicious as they were cute. There is a self check out line as well as plenty of cashiers so the wait to check out was minimal to none.

This was a quick pop-in, but this could still be a big review. This place is an otakus dream come…read moretrue! The architecture, the culture, the food, it's all here. So cool. I was just in the neighborhood and I've been wanting to check Mitsuwa out forever so I figured I'd finally take a look around. So whats here? Plenty of food options! It smells great in here. Walking in and right away there's wagu bento for sale. Friendly workers offering samples of alcohol behind them. Cool food stalls doing classics like yakitori, grilled fish, karaage, katsu don and more! Crepe stand, you bet. Bread shop, absolutely. With the yakisoba bread I've never actually seen for sale! Honestly there's plenty more. There's a grocery store. I didn't spend long in this section but I saw some of my favorite snacks and some premier cuts of fish. A small gatcha section! I didn't see anything I loved but they had some Spy Family stuff. A One Piece Card Game shop. I don't know anything about this particular card game, outside of its obvious relationship to the Anime it's based on. That said, the shop was busy and seemed to have people hanging out and maybe playing the game as well. Not sure if this was a pop-up or not. A small Pop-up section. Currently dedicated to merchandise from Godzilla, Ultraman, and Kamen Rider. A bookshop. Which is under-selling it. It's got English AND Japanese versions of manga. A nice selection of classic stuff and modern hits. Its got plenty of random merchandise and figures too. This spot is a destination on its own for sure. I'll be back with a full paycheck to eat and shop.

Above average Japanese restaurant with huge portions of ramen and tasty sides like port katsu…read morecutlets. The food is probably a 4/5, but the service and value here are super high. Enormous portions. Very friendly and patient staff. It's a comfortable place to eat and hang out. I'd recommend and will come back. Parking is easy in a strip mall. Not a ton of space inside so you might have to wait a little during peak lunch hours.

This spot is tucked away near the Lowe's on on Algonquin near Golf Rd! Easy to miss but you'll want…read moreto stop in and check out this cute ramen shop next door to a sushi and Japanese cafe. Same owners from my understanding. Quite a few ramen, curry, and breaded meat options. Ramen had good flavor and was filled with meat and veggies. Self serve salad bar, water, and tea station. Order up front on kiosk and it'll get brought to your table.

We're a little spoiled for ramen in the northwest burbs. I'm a fan of Chicago Ramen and Santouka…read morebut I'm happy to add another spot into the rotation. I was surprised to learn this is a small chain only with a couple locations in Illinois and the rest in California, which just gives it more credibility to me. Just a heads up that this place is pretty small, so you might run into a wait. But, they do have Yelp waitlist, so be sure to take advantage if you're coming by. While the waits can get long, once you're actually seated service is great and prompt. You won't be waiting long for your food, and if you get a counter seat you can see it being prepared which is fun. So far I've had the spicy tan tan ramen and the miso ramen. You get a generous amount of noodles, the meat is super tender, and the broth is the perfect cure for cold weather or a rough hangover. They have a kids meal option too, but they also have small chicken or pork and rice bowls that are perfect for our toddler. We'll definitely come back, I'm very curious how their curry dish is.

What a delightful place! It looks small and unassuming from the outside in a strip mall, but when…read moreyou enter, it's clean, welcoming, and comfortable. The staff is extremely friendly. And it's clearly popular. I met a friend at opening time and there was plenty of seating, but within 20 minutes or so, the place was filling up. I got the Tonkotsu Ramen with a seasoned egg topping. The broth was rich and delicious, the pork and noodles tender, the scallions crunchy, and the red ginger gave just the right kick. The egg was cooked perfectly, jammy and seasoned beautifully. Hot green tea topped off the experience on a very cold morning. So many other things on the menu I wanted to try, but that completely filled me up.

We went in 30 minutes before close and made our own ramen. Everything was very clean and organized…read more The gentleman working the front was so friendly and didn't make us feel rushed at all. I also ordered a mango smoothie, which was delicious (I'm picky with my mango smoothies). I'll definitely be coming back!

Discovered this place by chance and ive always wanted to try something like this. I was overwhelmed…read morewith the Ramen selection snd would probably have to go back again n qgqin to try most of it. They do have free toppings like green onion, bean sprout, corn and onions. The place is very spacious. Mostly a self serve except when you check out but service was still good. I want to try the kimbab and teokboki when i go back and they also have a few selections of bubble tea. Will definifely be back. Happy eating!

Finally had an opportunity to come back here and order some takeout for lunch one day…read more From the looks of it, the interiors haven't really changed and that's fine. I really do treat this as a takeout only place. As usual, my food was ready on time if not early. The roll servings portion is very nice and generous. I got a hand roll for the first time as well, which was generous and delicious. For the prices of the sushi rolls here versus what's also in the nearby vicinity this is definitely worth it. I do enjoy coming here for the sushi for sure. Will definitely keep on ordering from here.

Just wanted to share my thoughts on Osaku- The narturo was delicious. Seriously, the food was…read morefantastic. I especially loved the kimchi chicken rice, although it was more of a flavorful fried rice with a nice spicy kick. The Bears sushi was also a winner, that thick avocado layer and juicy tempura shrimp were incredible. I also tried the Bento Box D - chicken teriyaki, rice, veggies, California rolls, salad, and tofu soup. The teriyaki was bursting with flavor! Everything was delicious and the portions were huge. The place itself is tiny - only two tables - but the staff were super friendly and attentive. They were really lovely to chat with! One small thing: the guy working there could probably use an apron, as his shirt and pants looked a little food-splattered. And a bit of a clean-up would do wonders - the curtains leading to the kitchen were dusty, and the TVs could use a wipe-down too. Overall, despite the minor cleanliness issues, I would definitely recommend Osaku! The food is incredible, the portions are generous, and the service is great. Give it a try!