Update after my last meal 7 months ago: Gyuro Ramen has done it AGAIN! My sister and I (who live out-of-state) have been talking about the last ramen experience we had here and couldn't wait to have it again! Well folks, the opportunity arose again with us both being in Chicago and we hopped right on it! We popped in on a Saturday evening, right after the dinner rush, and were promptly seated. We grazed over the menu lightly, since we already knew what we wanted to order: the chicken karaage and tuna poke as appetizers, the premium signature gyukotsu for myself, and the prime shoyu for my sister. Everything was brought out quite quicky and it was all SMASHINGLY delicious! The chicken kaarage was fried to perfection and paired beautifully with the spicy mayo, the tuna poke was fresh and a perfect palate cleanser, and both of the bowls of ramen we ordered were beautifully composed with the most harmonious of flavors. I was WOW'd by the premiere bowl! While a bit pricier than the rest of the ramen options, it was loaded with a variety of proteins, the noodles were just the right amount of chewy, and the marinated egg was *chef's kiss*. A HUGE shout out to the waitstaff, who were incredibly kind, and checked in on us throughout our meal experience. The overall ambience and vibe of Gyuro Ramen is always so enjoyable! It's a spot great for a date - whether with a friend or love interest - where you can have great conversation over a great meal. My recommendation remains the same as last time: HIGHLY RECOMMEND and will certainly be returning again soon! read more

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I would've given it a four star if it wasn't a staff giving us attitude for being surprised that steamed dumplings come with spicy powders as a default (who does that?). We ordered steamed dumplings for the kids, but they couldn't eat those cuz of the spicy powders. The staff came over and told us they can't remove the spicy powder from the dumplings. But, like, they could've just not sprinkle the powder on top, it's not like it's part of the filling?! She left for a while and eventually came back and said they could give us another one without the spicy powder. But seriously, who sprinkles spicy powder on steamed dumpling? I don't think any Asian cuisine does that as a default. We had a large party and two household ordered extra noodles, they only brought out one initially. When we asked for the second one, they got all confused, and they had to check all our bills to make sure they didn't give us extra noodles and that we were billed properly. Seems a bit disorganized if they can't handle a party of 10. We correctly guessed that it was non-Japanese people running the shop based on the dialect they spoke... but alas, it's expected that Asians from that region would give us that type of attitude lol so we forgive them for it. Now onto the actual food, it was just OK. My husband ordered a yasai and my oldest ordered a kinoko. I ordered a rosu for the kids. The flavors are not bad but nothing really stood out. The duck meat wasn't as tender as it could be. The kids didn't really like the dumpling/gyoza fillings either. For the price, I really expected better. I got the wakame seaweed salad and the hiyatakko. The wakame salad is just your store bought wakame mixed with some leafs, and the hiyatakko is nothing like the Japanese flavor, it's more Chinese and the tofu they selected isn't even the silky one, so it's actually bland and chalky with very weak chili oil flavor. The presentation is all pretty good tho. Looks good, but tastes are all just mediocre. We probably won't try this place again, at least not this location. read more

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Walking into the restaurant I immediately felt like I was taken back. The vibe was eclectic with throwback sign and videos playing of Japan. We ordered the signature gyokotsu and the spicy garlic ramen with a side of seasonal truffle waffle fries and kimchi. The Wagyu ramen was a bit of a let down as the meat was well done and braised when I was expecting it to be on the raw side. The broth was rich and creamy which helped overall. The garlic miso ramen was a bit underwhelming as the broth this time was pretty weak with not much spice or garlic but the toppings were much better, refreshing and complemented the soup. We enjoyed some mocktails to pair with the sides and I wouldn't recommend ordering them again except the kimchi. The mocktails were filled with ice and lacking in fruit flavor and tasted more like sparkling water with a splash of juice. The truffle fries came out cold and stale as it felt like they were left out for a while. For an expensive seasonal item, it wasn't worth getting. I would come back again for the ramen but there's so many other exciting spots to try in Chicago. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Gyukotsu Wagyu Misuji - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Inaccurate use of Japanese words for the menu and offerings. For example, "Shoyu" means soy sauce based ramen- however they use the name for beef and mushroom broth based ramens. The flavors were ok. The "beef shoyu prime ramen" tastes more like pho than actual ramen. The flavors were decent but definitely a bit mislead. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Shoyu Kinoko Shoyu Prime - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was pretty quick (though I went at lunchtime on a Tuesday). The ramen itself was good, just a bit salty for my taste.

Great ramen (especially for vegetarians!!) and cute hole in the wall ambience (reminded me of my travel to Japan). Service could be a bit faster but it is also the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so it's understandable. I think it's sooo hard to come by solid vegetarian/vegan ramen, so this place pleasantly surprised me!! I tried chicken gyoza, veggie gyoza (I preferred it to the chicken one), and spicy veggie tofu ramen (my favorite!!). Pictured below is also beef ramen, but I did not try this. read more

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I had the pleasure of trying this spot out, on a whim. The ramen DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I had the Garlic Miso Ramen w/ Beef Chishu and I'm still thinking about it. The Shrimp Gyozas were delicious and had a very fresh taste. My server was very helpful and he took the time to share his recommendations for each thing. I like that he was candid in his opinion of certain things and didn't try to encourage something he didn't like. The atmosphere was interesting to me. The space was roomy and felt like an Anime restaurant. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Spicy Garlic Miso w. Beef ChaShu - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The ramen, meat, and broth were good. The waitress who took care of our table was fantastic - very accommodating to our modifications. It's worth a try but nothing extraordinary. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Spicy Garlic Miso w. Wagyu Misuji + added wood ear - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super aesthetic ramen shop in West Loop that has a ton of ramen options as well as donburi. Absolutely love the interior of this place. The vibes are amazing. All the food was flavorful and memorable. read more

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My favorite place to go to for Ramen in Chicago. Even though I have moved from the area i still come back here for Ramen. Service is efficient, ambiance is perfect for slurping on some ramen and food is really good and well priced. If you are looking for some solid ramen in Chicago, I'd love to hear your take on this place. read more

This spot is super trendy and fun! I love the decorative interior, making it seem like you are eating in the streets of Tokyo. The seating is very casual - wooden tables and stools. There wasn't a spot to place our coats so I just kept mine on. I would probably only come if you're looking for a quick casual bite! I did the Spicy Garlic Miso and added a side of the level 3 Hell Sauce. The Spicy Garlic Miso was flavorful and with the level 3 Hell Sauce, it was a perfect spice level for me (I love spicy food). I usually eat my ramen with chashu pork, but I tried the Wagyu Misuji and it was so good! Would def rec this protein choice. Their Takoyaki wasn't bad! I just wish that there was more sauce on them. Overall, great spot for last minute ramen! read more

Gyuro Ramen - Spicy Garlic Miso w. Wagyu Misuji - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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TAKEOUT REVIEW We ordered through DoorDash and everything arrived pretty quickly! The broth comes separately to avoid spillage and from the noodles soaking it all up! It was easily reheated and poured into the to-go bowls to eat. The soft shell crab was still crispy and very yummy. Chicken karaage was average but the sauce made it sooo much better. As for the ramen, the spicy garlic miso was on the saltier side but the beef chashu and crab were spot on. The shoyu prime broth tasted very similar to beef pho broth. Overall we liked everything just the broth was a bit too salty. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Back to front: Spicy Garlic Miso w. Soft Shell Crab and Beef ChaShu, Chicken Karaage, Steamed Bun w. Crispy Soft Shell Crab, Shoyu Prime - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Out of all the ramen spots I've tried in Chicago, this one is by far my favorite. I was skeptical at first, thinking it might lean more toward a touristy, just-okay flavor, but I ended up really enjoying it. There's street parking out front, plenty of tables inside, and I also really liked the restaurant's interior design. I ordered the signature ramen with wagyu--the meat was a bit tough, but it didn't bother me. The broth was so delicious that I finished the entire bowl. The soft-shell crab ramen was definitely worth the price. Plus side is that the staff are really nice so I had no issues ordering as well as waiting for my order. Would come back again! read more

Gyuro Ramen - Spicy Garlic Miso w. Soft Shell Crab and Beef ChaShu - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food came out pretty quick and was delicious. Good prices, good portions but definitely a much more "fast and casual" vibe so if that's what you're looking for this is good. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Bone marrow - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Our party of 5 was able to secure a table easily on a Friday night before 6 PM. We had a few appetizers of edamame, chicken karaage and the truffle waffle fries. For entrees, most of the table had the signature gyukotsu, with the other entrees being shoyo ramen and dog rice. The broth of all the ramens were delicious. The rib from the dog rice was the star of the show, however the other proteins and toppings were a bit on the bland side. Service was fast and efficient. The ambiance was cute and welcoming. read more

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Kalvin was attentive & kinda awesome. My sister & I had lunch after my doctors appointment at Rush. Well read more

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Gyuro Ramen would be in my top 3 ramen ranking in Chicago! There are endless options of ramen which is unique to other restaurants. You can get different meat based broth for example Duck broth, beef broth, spicy miso broth and more. Often times, ramen restaurants do not have as many. This made our ramen decision harder, but allowed us to have more options. We opted for trying two: the Duck Ramen and the Spicy Garlic with wagyu misuji. I couldn't decide which one I liked more. They were both rich with flavor and had their own unique take. The duck was creamier and heavier. The spicy garlic broth was spicier and lighter. I enjoyed both of these and would definitely get them again. The interior of this place replicated an authentic Japanese ramen shop. It had neon colors and displays on the wall. It was fun to be in that environment. Additionally, the restaurant was BYOB which was fantastic. Service was fast and great. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Duck ramen on the bottom and Spicy Garlic Miso w. Wagyu Misuji on the top - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent Ramen. But fantastic Gyoza and Fried Chicken appetizers. I had the curry ramen with waygu beef. I was told it's very spicy, but it was pretty mild, so I added three scoops of chili paste. My bride had the vegetarian ramen. It was loaded with mushrooms and nori. We both thought the fried vegetarian gyoza was the best dish on the table. read more

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Gyuro ramen is really an experience that's made to transport you. The restaurant itself is modeled after the streets of Tokyo. Overall this lends to an ambiance that makes you feel like you've traveled a long distance. The service is always super friendly and they're more than happy to walk you through the menu. My favorite item is their Rosu Ramen made with this really delicious creamy duck broth and sliced duck breast (cooked perfectly). Highly recommend trying if you have the chance! read more

Gyuro Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious food and a fun spot tucked away in the West Loop. My boyfriend and I got seated right away for a weekday early dinner. There's small baskets that they'll hand you to place a jacket or purse in it since the table and chairs are very small. We ordered organic tea - a white peach and a mango passion tea. Both were super tasty and fruity, I wish I had 3 of them! We shared the chicken karaage as an appetizer and I highly recommend! Super crunchy and fresh with the spicy sauce that's not too overwhelming. I ordered the cat rice bowl and my boyfriend ordered the beef chashu ramen. The food came out quite fast and I was surprised at how good the seasoning on the rice was in the bowl. The portions are generous. Love this spot and all of its Japanese decor! read more

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This is such a cute ramen spot in Fulton! Everything tastes so flavorful and fresh and the server was so kind. I loved the fun mocktails and teas. The gyoza was delicious along with the spicy miso broth in the ramen. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came as part of my 5,700 mile food tour. Ordered the soft shell crab bao bun and braised slice beef tongue. The food was great. Enjoyed the cook on both proteins and the flavor of the beef tongue really stood out. The two staff members were in view essentially making fun of patrons at 2 of the tables. That was a bit annoying ti watch while I was trying to enjoy the meal. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Insta: @mmmashterchef Beef Tongue - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The spicy garlic miso tofu was so good! Easy to make vegetarian if needed. They take your order quickly, and food comes out very quick. Vibes are cool too, casual but fun. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Spicy Garlic Miso w. Tofu - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered beef yakisoba. The portion is really big. The amount of steak / beef in there is a lot. Beef is tender and flavorful - well marinated. The service is 5/5. I went there around 5-6 PM on Friday. My kid was having fun looking around the restaurant, fun decoration. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Yakisoba - Beef - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I did not have high expectations but Gyuro really surprised me. I have high expectations with ramen and this one is unique. We got the Signature Gyukotsu Ramen. Their broth is truly creamy, rich and unique in flavor. Beef is so soft and tender, thinly sliced, and generous amounts given. Egg is perfectly marinated and jammy. Only con, it could really do without the wonton. Did not enjoy that it had a weird flavor and hard pieces of collagen or something. Don't skimp on the hell sauce, I'm not a spice lover but it adds an extra flavor profile that enhances the ramen. Just a little amount does the trick! read more

Gyuro Ramen - Signature Gyukotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gyuro Ramen has the best ramen and beef broth in Chicago, hands down. The flavor of the broth is rich, deep, and incredibly satisfying -- you can taste the quality in every spoonful. My personal favorite is the beef ramen with kale noodles. It's absolutely delicious and so comforting. Every time I go, it's consistently amazing. So good! Highly recommend to any ramen lover. read more

I had never had beef ramen before, but gyuro ramen has made me a convert! The broth was deep and flavorful, noodles just the right consistency and width, and the slices of beef tasted high quality. Also reasonably priced for beef ramen; except for the one premium option, the other ramens are at a similar price point as pork ramen at other establishments. I just wish chicago ramen restaurants served beer. Why is that so rare in this city? A bowl of ramen goes perfectly with an ice cold asahi... read more

Don't come here expecting ramen-tasting ramen :( We were really looking forward to this place cause the photos look good, but what we got were so so far off from what ramen you'd usually get (very unauthentic). If that was the vibe they were going for, I wish that was reflected better on the menu. + Food: Both ramens were extremely confusing to eat because they tasted nothing like tonkatsu and shoyu broth. The Shoyu for some reason tasted a bit like pho, so it felt wrong. The beef chashu were strange too, ham-like. 2/10. Boiled gyoza were not bad, 8/10 + Ambience: The service was great and everyone was super nice, so I don't want this review to reflect on them negatively. It's a cute restaurant with a good amount of seatings. Will not come back unfortunately. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I popped in for a quick lunch. Service was fast and friendly. She was attentive without hovering. The ramen was delicious, noodles had great texture, broth was flavorful , the veggies perfectly cooked, and it hit the spot. I will definitely come again. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Shoyu Kinoko (could be vegetarian) Shoyu Kinoko (could be vegetarian) - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gyumro is the cutest! The interior immediately caught my attention with the projectors on the walls and the interesting lighting. Great spot to take friends or guests. I got the Gyukatso Ramen with Prime meat and it hit the spot. Level two heat wasn't really hot, but did at some great flavor. Our table split the hiyatakko (chilled tofu in chili oil) and it was also very tasty! The service was good and we got everything we needed in a timely manner. read more

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We love stopping in here for a hearty and comforting lunch on the weekends. The vegetarian ramen (spicy garlic miso) is hands-down the best in the city; super rich and flavorful broth unlike most places that just give you vegetable broth. My fiancé always gets the duck ramen which he says is also very good and unique. The egg is also always cooked to perfection. Definitely a must-try for ramen lovers. Quick and friendly service and a clean, no-fuss environment! read more

Gyuro Ramen - Spicy Garlic Miso w. Tofu and Kamo Rosu Shio - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Such good ramen! The place itself is so cute and vibey - definitely a spot to check out with friends. They'd do great if they sold alcoholic bevs, but nonetheless still have options for nonalcoholic bevs. They don't have a lot of options of ramen to choose from, but the options they do have are pretty classic. I would come back! read more

Gyuro Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My love for good ramen runs deep, and this place did not disappoint. We started with the waffle friends which I highly recommend. We both ordered different ramen dishes and both were good! I really love my ramen spicy so I was a little disappointed when no matter how much chili oil I used it was still meh. I would say overall good place, good options, probably would try other places in the future instead! read more

Had an amazing experience at Gyuro Ramen. Amazing interiors. They don't have coat check but they will give you baskets to keep your coats and your personal stuff. The servers are very patient and explained all my questions about the Menu. Adding the list of items tried below. Everything is amazing and the portions are surprisingly big. I couldn't finish my ramen, had to take leftovers home. And the Osaka Cheesecake is so delicious. The table felt a bit cramped with all the food, but with the amazing food they have that wouldn't be a big concern. It might probably to give you the experience? Will definitely go there again! List of items tried below: Cocktails : Mango Lychee Cream Soda and Yuzu Virgin Refresher. Appetizers: Veggie Gyoza (Vegetarian), Toasted Garlic (Vegetarian), Chicken Karaage, Kimchi Wagyu Ramen, Curry Ramen - Tofu Dessert: Osaka cheese cake read more

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Unassuming location with delicious ramen and vegetarian options. Really cool decor and very nice staff!

The broth is very rich which I loved! A great casual ramen spot in Fulton Market area. Parking is limited and paid street parking. They had some winter specials including a kimchi ramen and curry ramen! They also had some virgin cocktails on their menu, which I'd like to try next time! read more

Gyuro Ramen - Curry Ramen - Wagyu Misuji, Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen w. Beef Cha Shu - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was very meh to me. The interior and decor is fun. I thought the ramen we had was just ok and mediocre. Nothing special IMO. I'm always on the hunt for amazing ramen and this wasn't it for me. Don't get me wrong, it was ok. But there are so many ramen shops in Chicago these days and I've had better. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I went here for lunch in April. The place has such a fun theme to it! They decorate it so it resembles restaurants and streets of Japan. It was a clean and tidy area. I ordered the Mushroom Mignon Heaven rice bowl as my entree. It was good, but the meat/steak (the main show of the dish) was not very seasoned or flavorful at all. However, it was cooked just how I like my steaks - rare. I swapped out the creamy mushroom soup for dashi soup, which was yummy and warm for the tummy. Unfortunately, I barely tasted truffle in the wagyu truffle wontons. I tasted more truffle on the truffle fries (waffle cut). I'm a sucker for dumplings so I also ordered vegetable gyozas. Nothing too impressive there, but I'm thankful they had a vegetarian option. My friend, who is pescatarian, had to finish the gyozas for me. She was also able to order a ramen that fit her dietary needs, so that was nice. In addition to her ramen, she ordered the steam bun with soft shell crab. Based on the looks of it, there was too much batter on it. Overall, I appreciated the quality of the food, but the taste wasn't impressive. There definitely was a lack of flavor in some of the dishes. However, the aesthetic of the restaurant was simple but cool. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Mushroom Mignon Heaven donburi bowl, truffle fries, vegetable gyoza, soft shell crab steam bun - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

One of the AJI's chefs recommended me to try this ramen shop. We stopped by for lunch before heading back to St Louis. I love the decor and menu design, giving a fun Japan vibe. It's in a great location not too far from UIC campus. Plenty of street parking. This is the first time I tried beef broth ramen. I love the authentic ramen noodle and creamy thick umami broth. The egg was perfectly cooked. Plenty of bamboo shoots. The wagyu was super tender. Definitely give it a try if you havnt had beef broth ramen! The menu also offer other menu options which is a huge plus. read more

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This place is SO good. I came here on Lollapalooza 2023 weekend because my brother lives in Chicago and suggested it, and he has been a large handful of times with friends. We walked in for lunch as a group of 5, and waited very shortly (like less than 10 minutes) for a table they had to clear. Inside is fairly small, and it looks like it gets busy so plan accordingly! The decor inside is super cute, full of neon lights and bright cute characters like you'd find in Japan. I ordered the SIGNATURE GYUKOTSU - creamy beef bone broth ramen. I was so excited to try this, since it's such a unique concept from traditional ramen, and I was not let down. Since most places are traditionally pork, miso, or soy-sauced based broth, I was so pleasantly surprised with how delicious this beef broth was. They really executed this well and I understand why from first bite it's one of their signature dishes. The beef was tender, and soup was savory and flavorful. My boyfriend got the Prime Shoyu ramen - comes with delicious medium rare filet mignon on top. It was so pretty and aesthetic - the bowl looked perfect. The flavor was even more delicious than it looked. I couldn't decide which ramen I liked more, but needless to say I ended up switching with my boyfriend and devouring much of his ramen. lol Overall, a really solid place for ramen. 5/ stars And yes sure, it strays a bit from "traditional" ramen, but coming back from visiting Japan recently, I can confidently say this place is WELL WORTH your visit to try something new and delicious. read more

Gyuro Ramen - Gyukotsu Prime - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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