Now under new management and unfortunately it's not the same quality food. The ramen broth is not as flavorful and rich. The chasu was tough (not tender) and seemed marinated in soy sauce and was very salty. We got the pork bun as an appetizer and the bun was hard and unevenly heated. They put more effort into the ambience - there are cutesy signs and decals on the walls. They still have a TV, but a weird infomercial was on the whole time, but most importantly the food isnt as good. We're definitely disappointed to have lost the original E ramen. read more

Price very reasonable and ingredients are fresh. New owners and should give this place a try. Easy street parking. read more

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Idk I keep subjecting myself to mediocre food especially fried rice but I feel like I'm shooting myself in the foot looking for a fried rice holy grail. The chicken fried rice wasn't terrible but I'm honestly looking for some life altering Chinese food & im starting to think that it doesn't exist l read more

E Ramen - Chicken Fried Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend and I came here randomly on a Saturday. It was empty for the post lunch hour which I didn't anticipate. We chose to order the Takoyaki to share and we chose a ramen for me and a Gyu don beef bowl for him. Service - amazing. Very attentive. The food didn't take long and when it arrived it was pleasing to the eye. Great presentation. Crispy chicken ramen- nice top to keep the fried chicken on the side. They use thigh meat so the flavor was all and through each bite. I enjoyed the ramen but I wanted it to be super spicy and it wasn't. The broth was still great. Gyu Don - too much more rice than the other toppings. I would've appreciated a bit more sauce. The beef was tender and the portion matched the price as well. Super plus. My friend and I plan to return. read more

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There's a new owner and apparently a new cook as well. The Ramen is not worth it and unfortunately they don't know how to boil an egg properly even though we asked for a new one the cook spent 15min trying to get it out but it took too long and we left. No attention to detail, meat was tough and broth was not good. The server was very apologetic and nice, the place has no color, white walls, plain, not inviting at all. read more

E Ramen - Eggs - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is decent and the prices are very reasonable. We ordered the fried jalapeño appetizers, the spicy tonkotsu ramen, and the chicken curry. Biiiig portions! Nothing super special or life-changingly delicious, but a solid meal for a solid price. read more

Lunchtime wasn't too busy for midweek. The food is always good. The portions are fair. Nice neighborhood place for ramen. read more

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I gotta say, this is my first time trying Ramen. It was not busy at all when we arrive with just one other part dining in. They guy that took our order was very welcoming and friendly. Got us going right away. We started off with an order of their Pork Gyoza. These very tasty and juicy. It's hard to get these wrong, and E ramen did not fail. My wife ordered their Spicy Unami Miso. It came with ground pork, bean sprouts, green onion, bok choy, chili oil and shredded pepper all in a very delicious tasting rich pork broth. This ramen was so flavorful, I regret not ordering this for my self. I went with their Spicy Chicken Ramen and asked for it to be very spicy. This one as served with thin noodles, chicken chashu, bok choy, green onion and a seasoned egg. This one had some heat to it, but was more bland tasting compared to the spicy unami that my wife ordered. While I still enjoyed it, I probably wouldn't order it again. Overall a great first experience with Ramen and wouldn't hesitate returning here if I'm in the area. read more

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Love this place the ramen is one of my favs in the city and the sushi is also delish.

One of my new favorite ramen spots in Chicago! Cute neighborhood spot, it seemed like there were a lot of people coming in for takeout. There was a large group eating also when my boyfriend and I walked in but the service was still quick and friendly. We started with the takoyaki which was delicious - freshly fried with a perfect ratio of octopus and doughy goodness. I got the classic tonkatsu and my boyfriend the spicy tonkatsu. The chashu was melt in your mouth delicious and the broth had a deep flavor that still didn't feel too heavy. My boyfriend apparently thought the spicy was not spicy enough (to be fair he has an insane spice tolerance) but the waiter was gracious enough to bring extra spicy sauce for him. Finished the whole bowl which was definitely too much food for one meal but it was hard to stop eating. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious ramen spot! read more

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Wasn't aware the changes that were made. Went in excited came out disappointed. Noodles were bland , meat was not good. Appetizers were decent. Ordered the pork bun and a tonkatsu ramen. Service was good and it's a cute little joint. But food was not really worth it. read more

Today was my first time ever trying Ramen that wasn't store bought. I was actually very surprised with how good it was. We ordered for pickup. I ordered the chicken ramen it was delicious. The broth was very tasty, the noodles had flavor, and I like the combination of all the different kinds of veggies and the fried onion straws were great. My fiancé had the spicy chicken ramen. He really enjoyed his as well, he said it really wasn't that spicy, but it was delicious. read more

E Ramen - Chicken Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is our second time ordering from e-Ramen so I can give a review. We only ordered here since we can go anywhere and pretty bored with other places. Taste - The shrimp hibachi taste okay. Nothing special about it. Wish it was a fried rice instead of white rice. When you heard hibachi, you instantly think it comes with a fried rice. The tonkatsu Ramen was also okay. The broth is not that thick, its more on the watery side according to my husband. We also ordered California maki and shrimp tempura maki. My kids loved it! The rolls were made good and its not breaking apart. Price - I think the price is okay. Almost all place have the same price. So yeah, no complain here. Delivery - we ordered through GH and so far its within the delivery time. So pretty happy here. 4 stars because my husband said the broth was om the watery side. Normally my husband is pretty easy compared to me so if he said its watery, I believe him. Will update once my husband says its good enough. read more

E Ramen - Tonkatsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My friend and I came here for brunch. They open at 11am on a weekend and we were there right when they open. They have sushi on top of ramen which was a nice surprise! My friend and I ordered the special tonkatsu ramen. It was tasty. We started with edamame as appetizers which we felt it was just okay. Overall quick service, very casual atmosphere. Parking is easy for the area. read more

Twice cooked pork and salt and pepper squid were exquisite. Very nice family-owned place

I ordered the original tonkotsu ramen for take out and while the broth had good flavor it was definitely missing something. I like my ramen spicy so I got the chili oil on the side but it wasn't enough to get it at the right spice level. Meat tasted good but not as succulent as I would have liked. They also forgot the mushrooms and the fried garlic chips that it is supposed to come with, which made a huge difference- I felt like both of those would have added the texture I needed. Fried gyoza were food, edamame was pretty standard. They forgot to give the deep spoons as well. Positives were that order was ready quickly, friendly service. Worth trying again in person I think though. read more

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Please please go to E Ramen if you're craving ramen, sushi or a number of other menu items! I'm a frequent visitor of Chicago. I'm so excited to have been introduced to E Ramen by a friend. This gem is situated near Armour Square and Bridgeport, kinda. The atmosphere is very chill. I imagine many people do carry out but there is also the option to dine in. Our server was quite friendly. He has the double role of running register and serving dine-in guests. That should tell you how small this place is. When asked what he recommends, the server literally said "EVERYTHING!!" I believed him too. I didn't think he was just saying that to get more business. We tried the Karaage Chicken, it was described to me as being similar to Korean friend chicken. Karaage literally is Japanese friend chicken. They are similar. I'd recommend it. I got the Tonkotsu Spicy Ramen. It was some of the best ramen I'd had in a while. I whole-heartedly recommend it. I got the Spicy Chicken Ramen to go and heard amazing things about it as well. In conclusion, if you want ramen in Chicago, go to E Ramen. The End. read more

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Another ramen place for the books! On my quest to find the best ramen in Chicago, I stumbled onto this place. I was on my way to another ramen place when, while driving pass I noticed this spot. I promptly did a U-turn (legally, of course!) and was able to grab a parking spot right in front. Very cute and trendy spot. Clean area with a few dine in tables and a large flat screen on the wall. I quickly scored an empty table and proceeded to gaze at the menu. The waiter was very friendly and nice. He asked if I had walked or parked out front. I told him I parked and he gave me a parking pass to put in my car for free! It was a Sox game that night and some streets have parking restrictions in the area. I thought that was pretty awesome. This is a ramen and sushi spot. While I love both, my inner ramen was calling so I opted for ramen and an appetizer. The appetizer was crispy shrimp with a teriyaki sauce that was filling and delicious! The ramen was pretty good too! I had the spicy chicken ramen in which you can choose your level of heat. All in all, I am definitely going back to try the sushi and order more ramen. Glad I had a chance to stop here. read more

E Ramen - Crispy shrimp with teriyaki sauce. YUMMY - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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After hearing on a online magazine about E Ramen being on the top 10 ramens in Chicago we decided to try it. We live so close to it so why not. It's a very cozy place small but nice. I think it's family own. A very nice boy was our waiter today. He was very attentive and served us great. He even refilled our waters without us asking, very good costumer service. We ordered the original tonkotsu ramen, the shrimp fried rice and the tempura shrimp roll. Wow it was super delicious. Everything, was great that nothing tasted bad to me or my husband. I highly recommend recommend this place hands down. We will be back to try their other dishes and appetizers. You won't be disappointed! read more

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My family & I are visiting from Arizona and came across this ramen shop. We got the ramen (of course) and some sushi as well. Not only was the food so good and comforting, but the guy helping us was amazing. He was super friendly and consistent with checking in on us. Definitely worth the trip and I highly recommend!! read more

Stopped here because it seemed like a lowkey gem with good reviews and I wasn't disappointed. I tried the spicy chicken ramen, takoyaki octopus balls, Las Vegas roll, and the gyu don beef bowl. It's a pretty small place and you're not going to get amazing service, but the food was very tasty and and worth a try. I thought I wouldn't like the texture of the octopus balls, but I actually enjoyed them and I think the ramen is especially good for beginners. The sushi roll was good as well, I was just too full to finish it! I wish they were BYOB! read more

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Super cute little ramen spot that takes their broth seriously. I really appreciate that they have chicken broth since veggie broth is the norm substitute for non-pork eaters. The chicken broth hit the spot as its more flavorful than the veggie broth I'm usually forced to order. The dining room is cute, clean and simple. I was in on a week night so even though it was one person manning the front for both pick up and dine-in customers, we didn't feel abandoned. I'd def go back when in the area. read more

E Ramen - Takoyaki Octopus Ball (6pcs) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We normally go up to Kizuki in Wicker Park, so having this nearby is so nice. We ordered the Yum Yum Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Takoyaki, Spicy Chicken ramen, and the Spicy Tonkatsu. The fish was very fresh, and tasted clean, and the rice was nice and bouncy. It was also super affordable! That's always nice to have in the city. We would definitely order other rolls again. The takoyaki was very flavorful. Not many places seem to have good takoyaki in the area. My spouse said they would describe it as "transcendent." Lmao. The ramens were definitely spicy. I meant to order the Tonkatsu Special, but since we were wearing masks, they probably misheard, which is fine! The ramen was still very flavorful and def gave a kick (speaking from someone who can't really handle spice). The pork belly had a nice sweetness to it that went well with the spicy and savory broth. Spouse got their chicken ramen at the spiciest and felt it was a comfortable spice. The chicken was VERY tender especially for chicken breast. This is definitely somewhere that we'll be coming to more often now that we know it's here. read more

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Ordered hot chicken ramen It's not spicy at all but it's delicious The chicken broth is flabourful, the chicken cut is thick and juicy and I love the egg so much read more

E Ramen - Hot chicken ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I found this place because we were dropping off a rental car nearby. It was starting to get late and we just needed to eat something. The service was accommodating, but we were pleasantly surprised that the ramen was great. The tonkotsu was phenomenal & the pork was so tender. Support this mom & pop shop! read more

When the dark, gloomy winter days gets you down, E Ramen will pick you right back up! Small family owned, hole in wall restaurant that serves delicious food! I ordered the crispy chicken ramen, avocado peanut roll and seaweed salad: - Crispy chicken ramen: slightly bland for me but that was a personal thing so next time I go there I'm going to order the spicy chicken ramen instead! - Avocado peanut roll: I had never heard of an avocado peanut roll before and it was SO GOOD. Everything from the rice to the avocado was very fresh and the seasoned peanuts added the perfect crunch to the roll - Seaweed salad: my favorite types of seaweed salads are ones that taste more like sesame rather than fish oil & E Ramen got that exactly how I like it. It was a large portion for $4 With these three items, I basically had enough food for three meals. The avocado peanut roll and seaweed salads are two items that I'll always order. They have so much variety in their menu and I love how everything tasted really fresh. I hope anyone in the mood for fresh ramen checks out E Ramen! read more

E Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A covid delivery 5. I have ordered quiet a bit of delivery ramen for lunch in the past few months. And the broth from E Ramen is the one that really makes me miss sitting down to a fresh bowl of piping hot ramen straight out of the kitchen. I usually pour the broth into a bowl, microwave it for 30sec-1 min, add all the items to the bowl, and microwave for 30 seconds more. It makes the noodles a little bit too soft but that is inevitable, unfortunately. The broth here is just very nice. Rich and creamy, milky without being too dense and cloying, and perfectly porky in aroma and flavor. The pork belly is tender and melty. Not much more you could ask for from a bowl of ramen on a cold snowy day. Except for bouncy noodles, but that's nobody's fault except for covid ;( I tend to try a new place each time, but this was so good I've gotten it several times now, and it is is a good one to have in the rotation! read more

Low-key restaurant with some of the most flavorful ramen I've had so far. I got the original tokotsu ramen and while everything in the bowl tasted good, the broth was really the standout. It really brought out the flavors of the pork and added a whole other layer of flavor to the dish. Went there on a Friday afternoon. We were the only ones there, so the atmosphere was really chill and were serviced really quickly. We had reservations, but didn't really end up having to need it. Street parking is pretty easy. We found it right in front of the restaurant. It's also BYOB. Very important to know. I can't wait to go back and try their sushi and other menu items. read more

Everything we ordered was delicious and the portions were generous! We had the tonkotsu original ramen, the spicy chicken ramen and a California roll. Service was fantastic. We'll be back to try more soon. read more

NOTE: this review is for when I went pre-quarantine. Super nice customer service and quick as well. Portions were ample and well priced. Was able to get a quick meal with a friend and had no problem having a conversation as well. I think they are a family run business- all the more reason to support them! All in all a cute place! They also have take out. read more

E Ramen - Tonkotsu Garlic Lovers Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A single spicy tonkotsu ramen cost $12.50, with an egg it cost a $1.50 more. Which roughly comes out to $14.00. How was the soup? Its nothing special. How was the noodles? It wasn't fresh, it was probably from a local distributor like JFC, Sun Noodles, etc. How was the toppings? The Mung bean sprout definitely wasn't as fresh as it should be, the pork belly wasn't bad but I wish it was more tender and warm. The green onion definitely wasn't noticeable. Wood-ear wasn't crispy or well season. Overall: For a bowl of ramen at a price of $12.50 per bowl. It should come with an egg, come on folks what's wrong with you folks! A dozen of egg cost about $0.99 retail. read more

E Ramen - Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best sushi In Bridgeport!! Love love love the quality, a hidden gem and definitely the best customer service! High recommend

Hot soup + Ramen + Cold Day = What a wonderful experience! Walking around the area and found this hidden gem. Came here on a weekday night, this place was empty. I was told they just opened yesterday. Decided to give it a try. I ordered a Tonkotsu Original to go. I didn't expect too much on a Ramen To Go but turns out I was wrong. The ramen is REALLY GOOD! The pork chashu is so tasty and I wish I had order extra egg. The seasoned egg is sooooo YUMMY! The broth is thick and hot. The toppings were fresh and match with the broth so well. As a ramen lover, I would say this is definitely a FIVE STAR ramen. Looking forward to dine in here in the future. read more

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I placed an order via Uber Eats. It arrived in under 30 mins. The broth was separate and still piping hot upon arrival. The chicken was super tender, and for a minute I thought four slices wouldn't be enough, but coupled with the seasoned egg it was more than fulfilling. What didn't come with the order, to my surprise, was chopped sticks. I also found myself frustrated with loosening the noodles with a fork. I assumed the hot broth would of taken care of that. Overall the ramen was fresh and flavorful. read more

E Ramen - Baby bok choy, so cute! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Adorable little (like 6 tables little) place in Bridgeport with tasty ramen and probably other good stuff (my friends and I all had the ramen). read more

Had the spicy chicken ramen here. Service was great, but the ramen was not my favorite. The chicken and egg were cold, and that really hindered the overall experience. I might be back if I'm in the area and have a real craving. read more

E Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid place for ramen and chicken karaage! Came at lunch on a weekday and didn't have to wait. The ramen broth was tasty, with a deep pork flavor. Chashu was delicious, tender and fatty. Egg was perfectly softboiled and seasoned well. Its one weakpoint was the noodles, could have had a more textured bite but still good. As for the chicken, it was juicy and well seasoned. Will definitely come back to try other items in the menu! read more

E Ramen - Tonkotsu Classic Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Attentive staff, great food at an affordable price, clean, great A/C, chargers on the wall, Wi-Fi, if you like ramen go!

My first time eating E Ramen! I was a bit skeptical when I first saw the menu to be honest but I wanted to give it a try anyway. I ordered the spicy chicken ramen and the juicy fried chicken. The chicken was really tender and I appreciated squeezing the lemon slice they provided on top of it. Nice zest! I felt like they need to work on presentation for the ramen. The broth was actually really tasty but the egg and the chicken that came with the ramen could look and taste better. The chicken looked like it was sliced and shaped into a circle from a rotisserie chicken and it was not very tender. The egg also was weirdly cut. All in all, I think it's worth giving the place a try. I'll be ordering again (that broth was addictive)! read more

E Ramen - Spicy Chicken Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I grew up in Chicago and spent my summers in the ramen capital Japan as a child, so you could say I've been on the hunt for a good Chicago ramen place for some time. And this place definitely hits the spot each time!! I always get a side of gyoza (made fresh every day) and a big bowl of spicy tonkotsu ramen, and I'm continuously amazed at how good it is. The pork belly is savory with a hint of sweetness, and the noodles are delicious. Plus, it's fairly easy to find parking and I've never had any trouble finding a seat. Also walking distance from Sox park! Ramen might not be your typical pre/post-ballgame grub, but who's to say it can't be? You can pretend you're going to root for the Nippon Ham Fighters or the Tokyo Giants instead of the Chicago White Sox read more

E Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois