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.

When looking for a quick dinner option we came across Ramen Time on Yelp and decided to give it a…read moretry. Ramen Time isn't a restaurant you would see from the street. It is sharing space with Jimmy Thai and the signage outside is for Jimmy Thai. When we arrived we were quickly seated and given two menus. One for Jimmy Thai and one for Ramen Time. We were also given one plastic bottle of water per a person. The ramen menu allows you to choose a broth, protein and add-ons. The bowl comes with a molten egg and vegetables that usually come with ramen. I got the skinny option which was half the portion of noodles and additional vegetables in addition to a protein and molten egg. The ramen was good. The egg was a bit overcooked and one of the vegetables was thick chunks of green pepper which was good but different. The price was reasonable. If you are in the area and enjoy ramen give it a try.

Quick way tasty!! A bit crowded but when you do a lot of something you get it right or you go out…read moreof business always glad to stop by!!! Easy least and plenty of choices Wait stay quick and gets tight in tables she. Simeon finished ! Thanks!!!

Amazing spot for dinner. Customer service is amazing; the staff is attentive and helpful and…read morefriendly. Large amounts of seating as well so you can come solo or with a group. Came here and had Katsu Curry. Oh my gosh ... it's a must try. The richness of the flavor and its consistency is well done too. The portions of the meals in comparison to the price is well worth it. The special gyoza has flavors of both a gyoza and takoyaki simultaneously. Quite delicious - highly recommend!

Shinchan Ramen never disappoints, my favorite ramen place in Chicagoland. Ramen is authentic and…read moreconsistently good. While prices have risen slightly, it's still a great value for what you get. My personal favorites are the tonkatsu and chanpon ramen. I really like the kara age, it's crispy, not too greasy and chicken is juicy. Service is great!!

Food great service is fast and delicious . They didn't use gloves in preparing my pork upon placing…read moreon ramen with bare hands ordered a broth to go was 7 dollars and received half a container. I carried out the remainder of my ramen , I asked the girl to put it in the container for remainder of ramen because I just had shoulder surgery and I noticed her pouring it in and then something must've fallen out and I saw her just pick it up and throw it back in. I love this place but might not come back . I should have probably said something but didn't .

I've done to the Ramen House Shinchan in the palatine location and didn't realize there was a…read moreGlenview location. This location is somewhat small. There's several bar style seats and a few tables and chairs. Fits around 19 people. I usually go with the tonkatsu but decided to change things up and get the shiyo. The broth is soy based and had a lonely slice of pork belly, bamboo shoots, green onions, egg, bean sprouts, and noodles. The noodles were slightly over cooked. Overall, I'll stick with tonkatsu next time.

Not sure how I feel about Chicago Ramen in Wheeling after my most recent experience…read more.. 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

This Chicago Ramen is a small restaurant, so far, we have not dined in, we would rather eat in the…read morecomfort 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.

Outstanding!! The food was quickly prepared and hot! The server was with me within seconds of…read moresitting down. I got the Bao buns and pot stickers with a peach soda. VERY flavorful and savory meats with delicious sauces to accompany them. The buns were soft and fluffy with a slight sweetness! They have rice bowls, ramen bowls, seafood, and lots of appetizers to choose from. I highly recommend you come here. For the same money I would spend at a mid grade restaurant I got a delicious hand prepared meal!

My husband and I were visiting from California and found this spot to have ramen. We truly felt…read morethis was comparable to many of the places we ate at in Japan. We are always looking for a great ramen spot and this is the best we have found stateside so far....in Elgin, Illinois......hilarious! Great, friendly staff also. I ordered the ramen with the spicy veggie stir fry and my husband got the miso ramen. Both heaping portions and both so yummy and savory! I took over half of mine home for lunch tomorrow!!!!

Came back with another couple to celebrate our March birthdays and the food and drinks were great…read moreas always. The only downside this time is my friend ordered a Prosecco that had obviously been open for a while and our server was a little to quick to want to take plates off the table, which is a little annoying when you're having a nice dinner and conversation. It was all decorated for Easter and looked really cute inside. Ate all the food before I even thought about photos. The gyoza was amazing!

Have you ever returned to a restaurant and been disappointed your visit didn't match past…read moreexperiences? If you answered yes, then me too, I've been there, and it happened at Kyoto Garden. On our last visit, I was disappointed that my favorite sake okawa sushi roll is no longer on the menu. It had salmon and slivered red onion on top. Guess it can't be my last meal on earth after all! My lychee martini wasn't quite as smooth and balanced as in the past, but it is still $12 for now! For dessert, we tried a couple flavors of mochi (mango and chocolate), which were as expected. The tiramisu came from the freezer, but it was a bummer that some of it was still frozen when served. Service was hit or miss and not as attentive as on past visits.

Not too bad at all for a random drive-by stop and check out the Ramen…read more.. Service is quick and plentiful, even if perfunctory. They seem to do a good trade in delivery and take-out. I had the classic tonkotsu and shrimp @ $16.95. And the appetizer shrimp tempura. Tonkotsu was good - flavorful and the ingredients fresh and tasty. Prices are reasonable too. I'll definitely come again

I've ordering from US Ramen for the last few months, and I've tried various ramen flavors. They are…read moreconsistently delicious! My favorite ramen is still the spicy miso; the flavor is nice and overly spicy. I also love their chicken buns! The two buns are very filling; the sauce is a little tangy to cut the fried chicken. I haven't visited their restaurant yet, but I can't imagine it being bad since they've nailed the delivery!

Love it! Great sushi, kind staff. My kids love it too. Will definitely be back. Recently moved…read morefrom west coast, happy to have local options of this quality

Regular supporter of this place…read more The sashimi plate was not great. Hopefully it was just that one day. General freshness of the sashimi/sushi was not great. Color changes in the hamachi, and ika smelled bad. Selection of the sashimi could improve. However, spider roll was fire :)

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.