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Chicago Ramen is our go to for Ramen. Authentic, flavorful, decent portions and comparable prices. The Beef Curry Ramen is one of my favorites for a food-for-comfort-kind-of-day. It has a thick, gravy like texture with a kick of spiciness. The egg is always perfectly cooked with the yolk slightly translucent. The Japanese calamari was a bit too salty for my liking. The Karage was good-- but because we ordered for delivery, by the time we ate it, it was still hot but it lost its crispiness. I think Karage is always best enjoyed right away straight out of the fryer. Although it ended up being a bit soggy, I still thought it was tasty. The chicken were solid thick pieces that could be dipped in the dipping sauce. This meal is great when consumed right away. I feel like it doesn't seem to keep well as leftovers. Reheating is a bit tricky to prevent meat from drying out through the process. But, I will say, it seems like reheating leftovers in a pot on the stove, as opposed to the microwave, gives optimal results!
Not sure how I feel about Chicago Ramen in Wheeling after my most recent experience... Since my kids had a lot of afternoon activities again and I didn't feel like cooking I decided to get carry out from Chicago Ramen. I placed an order for two Chicken Ramen with an egg. I showed up about 10 minutes later and they were already packing my order. I've always been impressed with how quickly they get the orders ready, but I guess everything is already premade which makes it easier. I ended up adding a wonton soap for one of my daughters since she just burnt her fish sticks at home and needed a back up. As I was waiting for my food I glanced at the chef and noticed that while he was packing our ramen he was NOT wearing any gloves and added the eggs with his bare hands!! I found it shocking and disturbing... Everything was packed well, and as I got home and got our ramen and wonton soup ready for dinner, I realized that instead of the wonton soup, they ended up giving me shrimp broth without any dumplings. I gave them a call and they apologized and offered a refund. I guess it wasn't meant for my daughter to have dinner that night... My husband and I did enjoy our chicken ramen...but I skipped my egg. We both woke up this morning super swollen and realized there was a ton of salt in the food. I'm not sure I will be back and might need to explore some other ramen places in the area. * Easy street parking right out front. * 2 Chicken ramen with an egg $37
Another day, another ramen spot to review Ive been to Chicago Ramen on Des Plaines before, so I was pleasantly surprised when I learned they opened a location by my job. It appears they are franchising. This location is much larger, with lots of seating options. I came here for lunch and was seated promptly, decided to eat at the bar. I ordered the lunch special tsukemen. The lunch special comes with an appetizer and your choice if tsukemen or ramen. Its $2 extra for spicy paste. I got the tuskemen with chicken karaage appetizer. The karaage was real good, came out super fresh snd steaming hot. It was juicy and tender. The breading was real good, but maybe under seasoned. The tsukemen was really good. I actually prefer this location when compared to the des plaines because the pork chashu was done better. It was more fatty, tender and delicious. The des plains is more dried out I feel like. I will be back for lunch here again and next time I think I'll stock to ramen. Im always disappointed becuase theres s lot of tsukemen broth left over (tsukemen beoth is more rich than ramen so you cannot drink it). I could ask for some soup wari to dilute it but i was out of noodles already. I think the ramen is more filling for the price. Overall the lunch special is a bit expensive, but you get a lot for your money. The service was very good and Id recommend you try it.
There are Chicago Ramen outposts throughout Chicagoland although this was my first visit to Chicago Ramen Wheeling. This is located by the Westin North Shore and Coopers Hawk in Milwaukee. It's fairly smallish inside although there are plenty of counter seats that were empty when we came for lunch. We got seated in the last booth in the restaurant. I like the many different broth options -- red miso, white miso -- Tsukemen, curry... I ordered the vegetable ramen and my companion ordered the white miso ramen. We also ordered the Japanese calamari, which looked cool, tasted good, but was unbelievably tough. My vegetable ramen was goodly sized, scalding hot, and a bit bland. I added some of the condiments from the table, stirred vigorously, and it was improved. My companion's ramen was also nicely sized, tasty miso broth, with very tender chashu (they make in house). We both had plenty left to take away. I think next time I would get the spicy vegetable ramen or maybe the tsukemen. Our orders came out fairly quickly although it was strange to me that they were asking if we needed the check? Usually the customer asks...but we were just about finished anyway.
It is so disheartening to say but I was not a fan of this bowl of ramen. Chicago ramen is a ramen house - they have all kinds, even curry. I chosen chicken without the egg (because there was a $2 up-charge for one egg). When the bowl was brought to me you could see the congealing of the broth just sitting on top. It reminded me of Campbell's soup when you allow it to sit for too long - forms a thin film like texture over top. That's not good broth - at all. Flee! The chicken was dry and not marinated in the juice so it just sat as its own item. I simply was not impressed and paying $18 and some change (included tip) for a simple bowl of chicken broth ramen with no egg, is absurd.
Service and food were mediocre. We got there at 11am, first ones to sit. Ordered. Appetizers came except one, then entree came, still waiting for the other appetizer we odered. Never came, mind you that there weren't any other customers yet aside from our table. We were almost done with our meal and thought that waiter just forgot, just told them to take off from check. Check came, and that appetizer that never came was still listed on the check, had to remind again to take it off... No big deal. Would I come back and recommend this place? nah... neither the other 4 people with me...
We have ordered carryout from Chicago Ramen a number of times, and it has been a hit-or-miss, both in terms of the food itself and the carryout experience. We always get their White or Red Miso Ramen with egg. While they present a commendable attempt at authentic Japanese Ramen, it does not fully stand out in the competitive ramen landscape within its price range. The broth, while rich and creamy, is one-dimensional. In contrast, similarly priced ramen from competitors in the area often offer broths with layered flavors - balancing saltiness and sweetness more effectively. The noodles were well-prepared with a satisfying chew, but they were from the mass-produced "noodle cakes" that lacked the distinctive springiness found in higher-caliber ramen. For most of the times, the carryout orders were completed without any problem and done in about half an hour. On one Friday evening, however, it took much longer. I had to wait at the restaurant for an additional 20 or 25 minutes to bring the order home. In another occasion, they only packed 2 orders of ramen while we ordered for 3, and the egg was missing in one of them. I only discovered it when I arrived home. When I called the restaurant, they quickly corrected the error but I had to make one more trip to bring the missing order home. Overall, Chicago Ramen delivers a solid meal but not exceptional.
I had a good experience having lunch here. They have very large food portions. I recommend their tsukemen (dipping noodles) and the beef curry ramen. I really enjoyed their noodles. They are flatter, almost like egg noodle, consistency. It was unique to have with ramen, and I felt like they paired very well with the dishes we ordered. Service was satisfactory. Our waitress did take a while to give us any water (not until after we had sat, looked at our menus, and put in our orders). But overall, I think it was fine. It didn't detract too much from the experience. If you are a student or teacher, they also pffer 15% off! I would come again if I was in the area.
My friend and I stopped here for a Friday afternoon lunch. It was the first visit for both of us. We both attempted to order chicken ramen bowls, and were told that the restaurant was out of chicken. That was disappointing, but we pivoted and ordered vegetable ramen instead. I got a regular bowl (the other option is spicy, which our server said is considerably spicy), and it was full of flavor. The serving was large, and I took leftovers home. I didn't think the ramen was overly salty while I ate it, but when I was done, I was parched. Other than being out of chicken, the biggest downside was that there was no air conditioning when we were there. No one acknowledged or explained this to us, and they had a large, noisy fan blowing toward the tables. The fan was blowing directly on me while I ate, which wasn't the best experience, but it helped circulate the hot, sticky air. Overall, I enjoyed trying a new place. I don't think it will become a favorite, but I'll return to try another dish (hopefully with chicken!) some day.
The place is small, and has a homey feel to it. The service was great. Our server qas very attentive to our needs. Now lets go to food. I like the taste of the broth and ingredients. I prefer my meat to be a bit on the thinner side but hey i know other people would like it thick. I also prefer egg noodles kinda noodles instead of udon kinda noodles in my ramen. Other than that the quality of the food is great and the taste was delicious. Loved their takoyaki and karage. Its a must for appetizers! Happy eating!!!!
I have been to Chicago Ramen at the Des Plaines location multiple multiple times and this is my first visit to the Wheeling location. Came here on a weekend and they do not take reservations and it is located right in front of the Westin hotel with a bunch of other strip mall located restaurants and shops. Parking is a high commodity here so good luck finding some without having to walk too far. Upon coming in here on a warm day, the biggest concern I had was that it definitely did not feel like the air-conditioning was on, and after having heat outside and then ordering a hot Ramen inside with an open kitchen, which is exuding heat we were literally sitting in here the entire time sweating . Food quality and menu is very consistent with the Des Plaines location, so please don't expect any surprises which is great for those who expect the consistency and the same type of experience. Therefore, I already knew I was going to order and it was very easy. As always, Chicago Ramen is a local staple, and has started to become a true chain of an institution in the area, considering all of the competitors for Ramen business.
Will go again when I'm in Wheeling! I'm not a ramen connoiseur, but I really enjoyed this spot. The cook recommended the beef curry ramen - and it was great! Atmosphere is simple and seems geared towards take-out. I enjoyed sitting at the counter and watching the food prepared right in front of me
Come on folks!! This place is juiced with flavor. WOW. Loved it. Can't believe it's so close to the house and it wasn't busy. After this review I suspect things will be slamming. I had the special ramen with pork ribs. Only minor thing was that the noodles were a bit lacking but the flavor blew me away. Spicy pork broth. Yum! Wife had the chicken broth ramen and it was massive. Delicious too. Loved the condiments too.
This review is for my first visit to the Wheeling Chicago Ramen location. I have been to their Des Plaines location once. My family and I had been wanting to go to this location for a while and a recent weeknight presented a perfect opportunity to check out this establishment. Located in a small plaza in front of the Westin hotel, this Chicago Ramen is a nice little spot for grabbing a delicious bowl (or two) of ramen. Upon our arrival, we were seated promptly. Our friendly server provided the menus and shortly after was ready to take our order; however, we were not ready yet and took a bit longer to order. The menu was a condensed version of what I have seen at the Des Plaines location. There were six Ramen options, a handful of appetizers, extra toppings options, and beverage options. Also, there was a Ramen special menu and a Kids menu. A few minutes later, we placed our order of 1) Edamame, 1) Karage, 2) Shrimp Wonton Ramen, and 1) White Miso Ramen. The apps of Edamame and Karage came out soon and the ramen bowls followed shortly. The Karage were freshly cooked. The Karage were chunky, meaty and plump chicken nuggets. The meat was juicy and tender, and they were lightly battered. The flavor was decent and the texture was okay. I felt that a bit more frying would have helped it taste better. My Shrimp Wonton Ramen was the start dish for me. It was everything I wanted as far as the flavor of the broth and the texture of the noodles, shrimp, and wonton were concerned. The broth was hot and fresh. It had a nice savory flavor and I added some of the table side condiments for extra umami and spicy taste. The noodles were of the right texture where they had body and good slurp-a-bility factor without being soggy and sloppy. The White Miso Ramen was a nice creamy and rich broth that came loaded w/ cuts of pork that were tender. It was also delicious. I enjoyed my bowl of ramen a lot and managed to finish it instead of having leftovers. It hit the spot perfectly. We had a good experience and would go back. If you haven't been to this spot, then definitely check them out. read more
This Chicago Ramen is a small restaurant, so far, we have not dined in, we would rather eat in the comfort of our own home. However, it has been our go-to place for ramen takeout for some time now, this review is focused on their takeout ramen. After about two years' time, we have narrowed our preferences to the Red Miso Ramen with Egg and the White Miso Ramen with Egg. Both ramen comes with a big piece of Cha-Shu (pork), bamboo shoot, and green onion. The Cha-Shu is very tender and flavorful, and the egg cooked just right. The ramen noodles are bouncy with the right texture. When it comes to broth, the White Miso Ramen is definitely a winner over the Red Miso. I found the broth of the Red Miso a little too thick and there is a taste that makes it less pleasant than the other. There is ground pork in the broth of the White Miso, which adds flavor and complexity to the texture. Portions used to be very big, and I used to have leftovers. However, recently portions have shrunk and I could finish the entire bowl of White Miso Ramen with Egg in one meal with no problems. It would not be enough to feed someone with a bigger appetite than me. They had made a couple of mistakes in our takeout orders a year ago. Since then, they have been accurate with the orders and timing has also improved. I am pleased to have Chicago Ramen in our neighbor town, and a bowl of tasty ramen is so close by. I just saw that they have added Shrimp Wonton Ramen (and two other items) to their menu recently. Next time I might give that a try. read more
Has been a while. Service is poor very slow no acknowledgment when you come in the prices went way up 350 for green onion on the side two dollars for a boiled egg. The service was not very good. I had the red spicy meat silver amen. It taste just like salt. I got a bowl of hot water to diluted. read more
Chicago Ramen is our go to for Ramen. Authentic, flavorful, decent portions and comparable prices. The Beef Curry Ramen is one of my favorites for a food-for-comfort-kind-of-day. It has a thick, gravy like texture with a kick of spiciness. The egg is always perfectly cooked with the yolk slightly translucent. The Japanese calamari was a bit too salty for my liking. The Karage was good-- but because we ordered for delivery, by the time we ate it, it was still hot but it lost its crispiness. I think Karage is always best enjoyed right away straight out of the fryer. Although it ended up being a bit soggy, I still thought it was tasty. The chicken were solid thick pieces that could be dipped in the dipping sauce. This meal is great when consumed right away. I feel like it doesn't seem to keep well as leftovers. Reheating is a bit tricky to prevent meat from drying out through the process. But, I will say, it seems like reheating leftovers in a pot on the stove, as opposed to the microwave, gives optimal results! read more
Not sure how I feel about Chicago Ramen in Wheeling after my most recent experience... Since my kids had a lot of afternoon activities again and I didn't feel like cooking I decided to get carry out from Chicago Ramen. I placed an order for two Chicken Ramen with an egg. I showed up about 10 minutes later and they were already packing my order. I've always been impressed with how quickly they get the orders ready, but I guess everything is already premade which makes it easier. I ended up adding a wonton soap for one of my daughters since she just burnt her fish sticks at home and needed a back up. As I was waiting for my food I glanced at the chef and noticed that while he was packing our ramen he was NOT wearing any gloves and added the eggs with his bare hands!! I found it shocking and disturbing... Everything was packed well, and as I got home and got our ramen and wonton soup ready for dinner, I realized that instead of the wonton soup, they ended up giving me shrimp broth without any dumplings. I gave them a call and they apologized and offered a refund. I guess it wasn't meant for my daughter to have dinner that night... My husband and I did enjoy our chicken ramen...but I skipped my egg. We both woke up this morning super swollen and realized there was a ton of salt in the food. I'm not sure I will be back and might need to explore some other ramen places in the area. * Easy street parking right out front. * 2 Chicken ramen with an egg $37 read more
Another day, another ramen spot to review Ive been to Chicago Ramen on Des Plaines before, so I was pleasantly surprised when I learned they opened a location by my job. It appears they are franchising. This location is much larger, with lots of seating options. I came here for lunch and was seated promptly, decided to eat at the bar. I ordered the lunch special tsukemen. The lunch special comes with an appetizer and your choice if tsukemen or ramen. Its $2 extra for spicy paste. I got the tuskemen with chicken karaage appetizer. The karaage was real good, came out super fresh snd steaming hot. It was juicy and tender. The breading was real good, but maybe under seasoned. The tsukemen was really good. I actually prefer this location when compared to the des plaines because the pork chashu was done better. It was more fatty, tender and delicious. The des plains is more dried out I feel like. I will be back for lunch here again and next time I think I'll stock to ramen. Im always disappointed becuase theres s lot of tsukemen broth left over (tsukemen beoth is more rich than ramen so you cannot drink it). I could ask for some soup wari to dilute it but i was out of noodles already. I think the ramen is more filling for the price. Overall the lunch special is a bit expensive, but you get a lot for your money. The service was very good and Id recommend you try it. read more
There are Chicago Ramen outposts throughout Chicagoland although this was my first visit to Chicago Ramen Wheeling. This is located by the Westin North Shore and Coopers Hawk in Milwaukee. It's fairly smallish inside although there are plenty of counter seats that were empty when we came for lunch. We got seated in the last booth in the restaurant. I like the many different broth options -- red miso, white miso -- Tsukemen, curry... I ordered the vegetable ramen and my companion ordered the white miso ramen. We also ordered the Japanese calamari, which looked cool, tasted good, but was unbelievably tough. My vegetable ramen was goodly sized, scalding hot, and a bit bland. I added some of the condiments from the table, stirred vigorously, and it was improved. My companion's ramen was also nicely sized, tasty miso broth, with very tender chashu (they make in house). We both had plenty left to take away. I think next time I would get the spicy vegetable ramen or maybe the tsukemen. Our orders came out fairly quickly although it was strange to me that they were asking if we needed the check? Usually the customer asks...but we were just about finished anyway. read more
2 years ago
It is so disheartening to say but I was not a fan of this bowl of ramen. Chicago ramen is a ramen house - they have all kinds, even curry. I chosen chicken without the egg (because there was a $2 up-charge for one egg). When the bowl was brought to me you could see the congealing of the broth just sitting on top. It reminded me of Campbell's soup when you allow it to sit for too long - forms a thin film like texture over top. That's not good broth - at all. Flee! The chicken was dry and not marinated in the juice so it just sat as its own item. I simply was not impressed and paying $18 and some change (included tip) for a simple bowl of chicken broth ramen with no egg, is absurd. read more
1 year ago
Service and food were mediocre. We got there at 11am, first ones to sit. Ordered. Appetizers came except one, then entree came, still waiting for the other appetizer we odered. Never came, mind you that there weren't any other customers yet aside from our table. We were almost done with our meal and thought that waiter just forgot, just told them to take off from check. Check came, and that appetizer that never came was still listed on the check, had to remind again to take it off... No big deal. Would I come back and recommend this place? nah... neither the other 4 people with me... read more
We have ordered carryout from Chicago Ramen a number of times, and it has been a hit-or-miss, both in terms of the food itself and the carryout experience. We always get their White or Red Miso Ramen with egg. While they present a commendable attempt at authentic Japanese Ramen, it does not fully stand out in the competitive ramen landscape within its price range. The broth, while rich and creamy, is one-dimensional. In contrast, similarly priced ramen from competitors in the area often offer broths with layered flavors - balancing saltiness and sweetness more effectively. The noodles were well-prepared with a satisfying chew, but they were from the mass-produced "noodle cakes" that lacked the distinctive springiness found in higher-caliber ramen. For most of the times, the carryout orders were completed without any problem and done in about half an hour. On one Friday evening, however, it took much longer. I had to wait at the restaurant for an additional 20 or 25 minutes to bring the order home. In another occasion, they only packed 2 orders of ramen while we ordered for 3, and the egg was missing in one of them. I only discovered it when I arrived home. When I called the restaurant, they quickly corrected the error but I had to make one more trip to bring the missing order home. Overall, Chicago Ramen delivers a solid meal but not exceptional. read more
5 months ago
I had a good experience having lunch here. They have very large food portions. I recommend their tsukemen (dipping noodles) and the beef curry ramen. I really enjoyed their noodles. They are flatter, almost like egg noodle, consistency. It was unique to have with ramen, and I felt like they paired very well with the dishes we ordered. Service was satisfactory. Our waitress did take a while to give us any water (not until after we had sat, looked at our menus, and put in our orders). But overall, I think it was fine. It didn't detract too much from the experience. If you are a student or teacher, they also pffer 15% off! I would come again if I was in the area. read more
2 years ago
My friend and I stopped here for a Friday afternoon lunch. It was the first visit for both of us. We both attempted to order chicken ramen bowls, and were told that the restaurant was out of chicken. That was disappointing, but we pivoted and ordered vegetable ramen instead. I got a regular bowl (the other option is spicy, which our server said is considerably spicy), and it was full of flavor. The serving was large, and I took leftovers home. I didn't think the ramen was overly salty while I ate it, but when I was done, I was parched. Other than being out of chicken, the biggest downside was that there was no air conditioning when we were there. No one acknowledged or explained this to us, and they had a large, noisy fan blowing toward the tables. The fan was blowing directly on me while I ate, which wasn't the best experience, but it helped circulate the hot, sticky air. Overall, I enjoyed trying a new place. I don't think it will become a favorite, but I'll return to try another dish (hopefully with chicken!) some day. read more
3 years ago
The place is small, and has a homey feel to it. The service was great. Our server qas very attentive to our needs. Now lets go to food. I like the taste of the broth and ingredients. I prefer my meat to be a bit on the thinner side but hey i know other people would like it thick. I also prefer egg noodles kinda noodles instead of udon kinda noodles in my ramen. Other than that the quality of the food is great and the taste was delicious. Loved their takoyaki and karage. Its a must for appetizers! Happy eating!!!! read more
I have been to Chicago Ramen at the Des Plaines location multiple multiple times and this is my first visit to the Wheeling location. Came here on a weekend and they do not take reservations and it is located right in front of the Westin hotel with a bunch of other strip mall located restaurants and shops. Parking is a high commodity here so good luck finding some without having to walk too far. Upon coming in here on a warm day, the biggest concern I had was that it definitely did not feel like the air-conditioning was on, and after having heat outside and then ordering a hot Ramen inside with an open kitchen, which is exuding heat we were literally sitting in here the entire time sweating . Food quality and menu is very consistent with the Des Plaines location, so please don't expect any surprises which is great for those who expect the consistency and the same type of experience. Therefore, I already knew I was going to order and it was very easy. As always, Chicago Ramen is a local staple, and has started to become a true chain of an institution in the area, considering all of the competitors for Ramen business. read more
1 year ago
Will go again when I'm in Wheeling! I'm not a ramen connoiseur, but I really enjoyed this spot. The cook recommended the beef curry ramen - and it was great! Atmosphere is simple and seems geared towards take-out. I enjoyed sitting at the counter and watching the food prepared right in front of me read more
Come on folks!! This place is juiced with flavor. WOW. Loved it. Can't believe it's so close to the house and it wasn't busy. After this review I suspect things will be slamming. I had the special ramen with pork ribs. Only minor thing was that the noodles were a bit lacking but the flavor blew me away. Spicy pork broth. Yum! Wife had the chicken broth ramen and it was massive. Delicious too. Loved the condiments too. read more
3 years ago
Firstly, a shout out to my Yelp buddy Sherwin for the recommendation. This spot does NOT disappoint! We were welcomed as we walked in and I've got to say I love the look of the space. It definitely gives off a proper ramen joint vibe. Service was great, friendly and patient. The menu is small, which is perfectly fine. Better to do a few things perfectly than lots of things average. We ordered spicy red miso ramen, white miso ramen with sweet corn, and an order of gyoza. The gyoza came out first, perfectly fried. They were really excellent. Great flavor and the dipping sauce on the side was perfect balance. I'm a gyoza junkie so you can trust me on this! We both loved our ramen. I have never had a miso broth like this before. Its surprisingly creamy. The texture is almost closer to a tonkotsu style broth but you still get that deep miso taste that I love. The heat level on the spicy red miso was just right, it cleared my sinuses without a painful burn. The noodles were done just enough, not soggy or too al dente. Topped with some nice veggies as well as some toppings that sit at every table this is really the pinnacle of ramen. I'm already thinking about my return trip here... I'll probably get the same ramen because I can't imagine any way to improve it, but the takoyaki is calling to me from the menu. At this point, I'm convinced they can do no wrong! Overall this is an amazing experience, if your anywhere nearby you should absolutely stop in for some of the best ramen around. read more
Got to-go and it was still hot when we got home. The chicken karaage was ok the sauce was the best part Yes Chef! To the chopped up garlic. The takoyaki was great yum and I'll always order it wherever I am. They were quick and friendly, I definitely will be back at this location for dine in as we've only dined at the Des Plaines location thus far. read more
3 years ago
We were still hungry after an event near by so we decided to go to Chicago ramen. We came on Wednesday night. Host greeted us and sat us right away. We didn't get any appetizers but next time I want to try the fried oyster. I ordered Red spicy miso ramen with egg. Broth had good flavor and good amount of spice. I feel like they give more noodles then other ramen spots. It got the spot for what we were looking for. I love the open kitchen concept. They have seating on the outside of the restaurant and seats at the ramen bar. One thing I was disappointed in they didn't serve alcohol! I will be trying the new location in Mundelein read more
Ramen was fine, but not great. I got the spicy vegetable ramen with egg. Nothing wrong with it; I've just had better ramen. Kinda overpriced being that the only protein was the egg and there was no tofu. I am giving 2 stars because the service was upsetting. My cup had a visible greasy stain on the top that looked like lip gloss/balm so I asked for a new cup. However, my server brought back the SAME EXACT CUP. My friend pointed this out because she noticed the stain was smudged exactly where she touched it. I have never experienced this level of passive aggressiveness from a server. I would give 1 star, but the ramen was decent. Avoid this location because it is unsanitary and the servers don't care. Pro: good music read more
3 years ago
There are quite a few Chicago Ramen locations but none of them are in Chicago? They are all in the burbs? How can a restaurant not in Chicago call itself Chicago? It's the same energy of a "New York City Bagel Shop" in New Jersey or something. Huh. It was yummy! The tsukemen was so nice, I love dipping my noodles. The mapo tofu ramen was inch resting, I love soft tofu and the chicken broth kind of reminded me of pho? It was delicious but loaded with black and white pepper so just be warned. read more
3 years ago
After a wonderful experience at Chicago Sushi, I had high expectations for Chicago Ramen and they delivered! This restaurant is just about the right size, not too small but not too big so that you get a nice cozy feel while also being close enough to the open kitchen to be able to watch your food being prepared. Service is prompt and friendly and they serve food relatively quick. I still can't believe the prices are so low for something so good, and the portion sizes are quite generous as well. The red miso ramen totally surprised me with how incredibly flavorful the broth was, even without adding extra garlic or chili oil to it. It was aggressively creamy and not too salty, which provided an excellent base for the slurpy noodles. The cha shu was also served in a large portion and perfectly tender and fatty. The curry ramen was also very good, not too spicy and actually a little on the sweet side. I liked how it was quite aggressive on the spices, but had a nice consistency that tied everything in the dish together nicely. The chicken karaage was nice and crispy, as was the gyoza which both matched nicely with the spicy mayo and came out nice and hot. The takoyaki was full of sauce and a little more crispy than some other locations I've had, with a good balance and flavor to it. Overall, I was quite satisfied with my visit and can't wait to go back again. The value is unbeatable for flavor and portions of delicious ramen. read more
Chicago Ramen was a pleasant surprise to say the least. Great location off the Des Plaines River Trail made it a good stop while biking outdoors. The decor was pleasant and tidy, the staff was helpful and the food was delicious. I enjoyed the Chicken Ramen and the Gyoza (dumplings) very much. What I want to draw your attention to is something that made the entire experience so approachable and that's the supplement they provide to the regular menu which serves as a visual guide for the contents of Ramen dishes, the differences between different preparations and types of noodles and a literal decision tree. Amazing! I wish more Asian restaurants had something like this. read more
2 years ago
It's around 8pm, we were told that they are out of white rice and no more seaweed salad. Place was almost packed. We sat at the food bar. Employees were hard at work, they are terrific! Decent place to eat. I ate a spicy Ramen red miso soup, tasted great. Hope they stock up on their supplies though. read more
1 year ago
Just good ramen. Filling and delicious I want to go back and try their appetizers. #iraeats #iraeats2 read more
Chicago Ramen is located right next to Spears in a small strip of the Westin hotel. We came by for dinner after work this past weekend and we're immediately seated. They are a smaller restaurant with about 30- 40 seats but a good variety of options. From the Tsukemen ramen (the dipping ramen) to their various broth ramen. Once we were seated we had our drink orders taken, their drink were located on a different sign that we grabbed from the table next to us. We started with the bubble tea that was recommended to us as one of the most popular options. I thought it was a bit watered down but I did drink it very slowly, but the flavors overall were great. We started with the gyoza and the karaage. The gyoza was nice and crispy, while the karaage was super moist and juicy with every bite. The sauce on both plates were very similar, kind of like a light spicy Mayo sauce. For my entree, I had the red miso ramen with chashu, egg and corn. I believe I ordered the regular but ended up with it being rather spicy. The egg and the sweet corn helped quite a bit. Over all the bowl was pretty large compared to what it looks like in pictures. All in all we had a great experience, really excited to have a Chicago Ramen in the north shore! read more
I finally got here and try this place! We went when their A/C was out and it was a very humid day! Despite the heat, the ramen is outstanding! I had their Tsukemen (dipping noodles) with an egg! It came with a delicious dipping sauce and the noodles had 1 piece of char siu and an egg in a separate bowl! The char siu was really tender and tasty! The waiter told me that they were short staff and apologize for the wait. We also had the gyoza and chicken Karaage! The gyoza was juicy but the Chicken Karaage didn't have too much flavor, it needed some spice! I will definitely be back and try other ramen bowls! read more
Took my son here as he loves Ramen now. We were seated immediately and the place was busy. Only had one server who was working hard. The cooks are right in front of you and they asked what we would like. We ordered from them and told the server. Cool stuff. We ordered chicken ramen - pretty basic. It was ready very quickly. It was less than 10 minutes. Food tasted great! Good portion sizes. My growing teenage son was stuffed and couldn't finish it. Prices seemed pretty normal for the area. Server got us our check fast. Everything about this place is fast and tasty. Can't wait to go back. read more
Always love to see a new ramen shop open up. I went to Chicago Ramen on a Monday night and it was mostly full. It's not a huge restaurant. The kitchen is completely open so it's cool to see in. I saw there were several different ramen options, and I went with the red miso ramen with egg. The ramen averages about $15 a bowl, but doesn't come with a ton of toppings, and any additional toppings will be extra money. My ramen was absolutely delicious, but not what I was expecting. It had a thicker noodle and thicker broth than any other ramen I've ever had. However, it was still delicious and packed with flavor. I liked the toppings on the table to add some extra flavor and heat. The egg is one of my favorite parts of ramen and mine was slightly over cooked. We also did not have enough silverware on our table and it took us a while to flag down a waiter. read more
The dipping ramen was soooooo good. I prefer my noodles to be chewy and this one hits the jackpot. It almost taste like Italian pasta. The pork slice was huge, tender, and flavorful. We splurged on the egg and it was worth every penny. My partner got the white miso which was really flavorful as well. I love them both and it depends on your mood for the day, whether you want something heavier and saltier (red miso) or something less concentrated (white miso). Cute interior with lots of parking. Service was really fast. We got our noodles in under ten minutes. She also cooks right in front of you! Fun experience all around. read more
1 year ago
Ac was broken on Friday but they had industrial fans out to try to make things better. Got the white miso and red miso ramen with squid. The white miso is a lighter in flavor so I recommend for first timers. Red miso has a more stronger flavor, slightly bitter but not off putting. Would've done a higher rating but the squid was extremely salty, we had one bite each and couldn't eat anymore. The staff said it was the first patch of the day so it might have been a bit over seasoned, they did offer to take it off, which was nice of them. Would recommend anyone that's in the mood for some ramen to check this place out. read more
5 months ago
decided to listen to the hype of this place and lowkey regret it. i ordered the spicy red miso ramen with corn and i really did not enjoy the texture of the soup. it's not a soup, it's more like a porridge. it's thick and not really a liquid. i did not expect that and didn't enjoy it. the flavor was good though. i also did not particularly like the noodles either. they're flat and wide. the chasu was SUPER salty as well. maybe i ordered the wrong dish, but this was not very good. read more
Really liked the ramen at this smaller format restaurant. We were fortunate to snag a seat since after we arrived the restaurant filled up fast at 4:30pm on a Sunday. The staff is really nice and made sure that we felt welcomed, though they were likely short-staffed. The food still came out at an expected time. The menu is not too complicated...a few types of ramen, choose your spice level. I found that even though requested zero level spice that there was still a detectable spice level for the curry noodle. And the red miso had a douse of chili oil to finish it (I'd guess that without the chili oil that it would have been pretty mild). We ordered extra noodles since we always like the noodles. The noodles are a little wider than what I was expecting, but I like that in my noodles. Was surprised to see a tofu style ramen as well, which makes me think it's more like Chinese style. Whatever style they are trying to demonstrate...they really make a tasty noodle soup! We had the curry beef noodle, with thin sliced beef that you'd likely see at as part of shabu shabu sukiyaki type. I originally thought it'll be more like a saucy curry, but there was some discernable liquid in the soup a pleasant surprise. The red miso was complex, really rich and a winner. The dipping Ramen was quite nice as well. So 3 out of 3 dishes were great! Definitely very filling especially with extra noodles as I had to brown bag some home. I really like Chicago Ramen, think it's my first time at one of their restaurants as they keep trying to grow and expand in Chicagoland. They have a really good product and happy to be a satisfied customer. read more
3 years ago
Where do I start?! The ramen bowls are huge. The food tastes so good and savory. The noodles taste so fresh. And you can watch your food being made in front of you. I order the beef curry, red miso ramen for the spice, two kid ramen bowls, gyoza, and chicken karaage. The food was so tasty I almost forgot to get photos of my food. The kids loved the noodles. I thought it was really cool that they had extra garlic, soy sauce, and other spices on the table to tailor your soup the way you like. The server was cool, friendly, he reviewed the popular ramen options, and he came back to check on us to see if it was to our liking. The restaurant gets full pretty fast, I assume because of how good the food is. We came after a big rush, so they were able to accommodate our party of five. read more
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