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    Daifuku Ramen

    4.5 (274 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Hakodate Shio
    Amanda P.

    Waited almost an hour on a Saturday night around 7:45pm, got seated and food came around 8:55pm. There was still a very long line behind us as well. I was very surprised about the prices! Super affordable, each bowl was less than $15. Ramen was good for its price but not for the wait. Broth was flavorful and not salty which is a win. I really liked the thin noodles that is paired with the Shio. My favorite part was the egg! Perfectly cooked and marinated super yummy. Also got the truffle fries and edamame. The sauce paired with the truffle fries made me wanting more! I would come back again but probably on a weekday or when there is no wait.

    Silky croquettes
    Torianna C.

    The first thing I want everyone to know is you will most likely run into a line when attempting to eat here, so be prepared. They do not take reservations for parties under 6. The ambiance was really cute, and it matched what I would think a ramen bar in Japan. The service was good, and the waiters work together to stay attentive to your needs. The food was the best part of the whole experience. Everything I had was DELICIOUS. I started off with a yuzu lemonade. If you don't like sour flavor, don't get it. It was delicious to me. Next, I got the berkshire pork gyoza. They were so flavorful, and the dipping sauce was a perfect addition. Next, I got the silky croquettes. They are potato and crab croquettes with a sauce on top. O.M.G!!! They were SOOOO good. I was not expecting them to like them as much as I did. For my dish, I got the Daifuku spicy garlic ramen. The waitress did not warn me how spicy level 2 was, so be warned. I have a good spice tolerance, so I was able to eat it and taste the flavors of the ramen still. It was sooo good. I added extra pork belly to mine, and it was a great decision. The broth was flavorful and the additions went perfectly together. I would recommend this place for sure. Def go check them out for some delicious ramen!

    Agadashi tofu... some of it... we ate some before taking the picture
    Joshua Q.

    I tried Daifuku Ramen while visiting Chinatown. Did it help curve the craving I had while on a cold day? Let's find out. Ambiance Walking in, there were more small tables everywhere. There is limited seating but the space feels open. The seats in the middle were comfy. Similar to a smaller armchair. There is a lo-fi music that played in the background which was calming. The music volume was at a level to where you can have a decent conversation. Service It was fairly busy when I went with my fiancé. The order came out at a good time and we did not feel rushed throughout our dining experience. Food Agadashi Tofu I really wished they gave me some rice. This is a very delicious dish. It does come with a dashi broth which is filled with of flavor and the tofu is fried with a light crispy shell. Hakata Tonkatsu Ramen This was the ramen I got. The broth felt clean and the chashu pork was soft and flavorful. The ramen itself had a nice toothsome texture. I think I am used to saltier broth so I felt the overall flavor was somewhat muted but it was very good. Tokyo Shoyu Ramen This is a chicken stock base ramen. This one seem to have more ingredients with it than the one I got. I did get to try the chicken which was soft and juicy. Overall If you are looking for a ramen spot, Daifuku Ramen is a great place to eat. It did satisfy my ramen craving. The food is done very well and the service and ambiance is good. I definitely would recommend Daifuku Ramen especially when the weather is cold.

    Melissa Q.

    The ramen here is very good. Delicious broths and fresh ingredients. I love the eggs in the ramen. Can be busy, so you may have to wait for a table. Servers are fast and friendly. Pretty plain aesthetic and a little noisy, but not bad. One of my favorite spots in China town for ramen.

    Chicken miso ramen
    Jim

    Decided to try Daifuku for some ramen on a cold Chicago day. With a solid rating and being in the Chinatown area of town, I went in with high hopes only to leave with an it was ok kinda experience. On the upside, the service was on point. Very attentive wait staff. Ramen unfortunately wasn't the most flavorful.

    Andrés W.

    Inside of chinatown it is difficult to find a decent place to eat ramen. This place have a really good karaage (that i'm always fan of on every japanese place that i go to try), the karaage was really juicy and can taste the umami flavour that is brined. The ramen broth was a little salty for my liking but manageable. However as a place in chinatown the service can't be expected the best, it is always a dumpster fire, don't have a high expectation to have the best service when all the place is busy almost all the time on weekends.

    Eduardo M.

    Hands down, the best ramen I have ever had the pleasure of eating. Right in the heart of Chinatown, Daifuku had a line outside of it on a random Saturday at 3PM, and it took an hour to get in. But it was ABSOLUTELY worth it. I have had great ramen before, but nothing quite compares to how good this was - the soup was perfect (slurpped it UP!), the noodles where flavorful and tasty, the meat was absolutely perfect - I think this stands as the pinaccle of my ramen experiences. I do, however, recommend to not get the spicy options... as you WANT to be able to take your time and enjoy the ramen.

    Doiku N.

    Fast service. Water with lemon tasted good...could've just been cause I was so thirsty from walking over. Got the Sapporo miso. The chicken was so good and sweet. Clean touristy vibes.

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    Tiffany S.

    Wasn't sure what to expect. It was really busy in Chinatown due to a holiday and everywhere had to wait. The wait here wasn't quite as long and at least what we could see other food, It looked good. We were pleasantly surprised. The Ramen was absolutely delicious. The service was amazing. Our food came quick and everything we had was so delicious! It's a small spot so I can assume it usually can be busy, but we would definitely go back again!

    Ramen and karaage chicken
    SA R.

    Amazing Ramen and superior karaage chicken! I visited this place twice during my visit and both times I was blown away with the food. The first time I visited was in the evening, so I had to stand in line for a while, which wasn't a problem since they seem to have rotated through pretty fast. The second time I visited was right before dinner and it was a lot faster to get a table as we were able just to walk in. The seasoning on the karaage chicken is by far the best I've ever had. In my initial visit I was a party of one and they had no issues with me sitting alone at a table, which sometimes restaurants may ask that you have more individuals in your party to be seated, which was a big plus for me as I travel alone most times. It's a small restaurant but so nice and cozy. I highly recommend this place and I definitely will go back when I visit again.

    Asia B.

    I decided to try something new in Chinatown today. I ordered the vegetable Ramen and added chicken. It was fresh and crisp. The pan seared chicken was just a little too salty. The service was a little slower than expected for carryout. The restaurant also has a dine in option. The vibe is pretty much casual.

    Hakata Tonkotsu
    Jonathan L.

    This restaurant place was rated in the top 100 restaurants by yelp. This place was a little cozy place with pretty good food. The entire setup looked very neat and very well planned. The servers were very nice and were committed to their job in making sure their customers were happy. The ramen was pretty good, but it is a little salty to my liking. The pricing was very reasonable, and they also sell shirts, which I find very nice. I would give this 4.5 stars, but I don't think it would be worthy of top 100 by yelp, but I would consider it very close.

    Tokyo Shoyu Ramen
    Kizito N.

    WOULD RECOMMEND (dinner). Stopped by in Chinatown for a quick bite, was definitely in the mood for some ramen. When we entered, we were seated right away and given a menu and some water w lemon to start. The menu is very extensive, apparently more extensive than some other ramen spots. Not only that but you can also mix and match the meat that you order. We ordered the Tokyo Shoyu ramen (Pan fried chicken, chicken broth, etc.) and then the Daifuku Spicy Garlic Level II ramen ~ substituted with fried chicken instead (same spicy pork broth). The server recommended Level II spice level, saying that Level I is more moderate heat and Level III is the hottest (Rating: 8:5/10). Now looking back, as a person who enjoys hot/spicy foods, I would definitely get the Level III (but beware, I would try lvl II first before jumping straight to III). The Tokyo Shoyu Ramen is a popular option that is a good safe option, especially if its first time trying ramen, no complaints at all, everything was well cooked (Rating: 8.3/10) Would I come back again? Yes. They have so many options available along with some non-ramen dishes as well. The fact that you can mix and match proteins also is a plus (for not that much surcharge, if any). As far as ramen goes, this is a solid spot that I will keep in mind for next time I want to try with friend/family.

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    4.3
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    I was skeptical when I first heard the name Monster Ramen. All my previous personal experiences…read morehave always proven to me that restaurants with names that don't represent their culture in distinct ways are generally subpar. For example, I would usually never even think to step into a restaurant named Best China House, Sushi Bistro, or Mom's Korean Restaurant. (Apologies if your shops are named as such. These were meant to be generic examples) Oh, how times have changed. I would have never thought having a bowl of ramen at a Monster Ramen would give me this much pleasure. Part of it will (in fact, most of it) be on me and my general philosophy on fusion cuisine and outdated gemerational gap. There was definitely a time when avoiding agorementioned type of restaurants may have been deemed smart. But I feel the new generation of restaurant owners and chefs have up'd their games in not only at better food making, but also accepting of a bit more irony. Anyone who knows me knows how much I stay away from trying anything "fusion." It's kinda funny to myself how hypocritical it is that I would be totally okay in substituting an ingredient or two when I'm missing some when cooking, but when it comes to paying money to sit and eat that I would judge chefs by thier style of cooking. Yes, a big part of it is based on a large pool of personally gathered data, but I do acknowledge that I need to open myself up a bit more. Case in point. I was recommended MR by a fellow Yelper and I decided to give it a whirl. I happened to have a friend and his son with me, so I was able to do small tastings of 3 different ramen. And boy, was I pleasantly surprised. We collectively had bowls of shio, shoyu and miso specials. Plus, I ended up getting the Summer Special bowl to go for my wife. All of them had their individual charm to them but more importantly, each of them were made to perfection when it came to broth seasoning and noodle texture, which are THE two most important aspect of ramen, in my opionion. Not too salty nor bland soup. Perfectly dense noodles. I just loved all four! It wad when I tasted the yuzu in tgeir shio ramen that my wife would love it. Even though I brought her the spicy Sunmer version home, I still think it'll be worth bringing her and our daughter back when we get a chance to. Our server Dionne (I think) was most pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great, too. It helped that I came before the dinner rush, although, I can also see more lively vibe being nice as well. Will be back with the fam definitely!

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    4.4
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    5.8 mi

    My younger daughter and i had dinner here. I wasn't particularly hungry, but she was so i tagged…read morealong. It was hopping at 6:30, but it was Thursday night so it wasn't too terribly crowded and we were seated right away. She ordered the Midwest Shoyu and since i wasn't that hungry i got the Chashu Rice Bowl off the Sides menu. Food came out pretty quickly considering the number of people inside. First off, the rice bowl was huge!! It's a "side" on the menu, but it was enough for an entire meal. I couldn't even imagine eating that whole bowl and then another bowl of ramen. Her shoyu was delicious and she ate pretty much the whole bowl, which she doesn't always do. We both thought the food was amazing. It's a nice laid back vibe inside. I'm just sad that it doesn't open until 5 since i can't eat that much that late and i'd love to tackle a bowl of the Akahoshi Ramen. Highly recommend you stop by here one night.

    Good food and flavorful ramen, though a bit too salty for my taste. With all the hype, I expected…read moresomething extraordinary. While it was enjoyable, it didn't quite give me that "wow" factor I was hoping for. The ambiance was great, and the service was excellent--both definitely added to the experience. Overall, it's a solid ramen spot, but for me, it was missing that extra oomph that would make it truly memorable. Good? Absolutely. Worth trying? Sure. Extraordinary? Maybe not for me.

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