Musashiya Ramen

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Pretty good and an affordable price. We stopped in on a cold day in February and tried: - Takoyaki - Spicy Gyoza - Fried Pork Cutlet Curry Rice - Salmon Rice Bowl The service was quick and I enjoyed the gyoza and curry. I wouldn't say it was spicy, but there was some heat. The salmon wasn't bad, but it was fish forward - no sauce you would say. read more

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Really great ramen/udon spot! Came for lunch on a weekday and there was only one person working the entire restaurant. She was hustling, taking orders, filling waters, cooking and serving all at the same time. We ordered the Spicy Tonkotsu ramen and the Curry Karage Udon (my fav). Tonkotsu broth was very rich, fatty, and delicious. The Udon was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was thick and rich! Would come again! read more

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Sarah P.

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u can customize your own ramen and I got the shrimp tempura with the spicy sauce. the broth was super tasty and overall would come again for some good ramen. The service was also good! There is seating inside and is a bit more casual. read more

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Thank you so much Sarah !

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Pan J.

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Underrated ramen spot! Very small but the food was on tier with ramen wasabi and ramen san. The broth was great and there was so much in the ramen, it felt like a good bang for your buck. I had it twice in one week (1 time takeout) and it was great both inside and for takeout. Great for the winter and cozy spot for intimate date nights. Not great for groups as seating inside is limited. read more

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Thank you very much for your kindly words Pan ! Always our pleasure…

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JD C.

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Pros - pork chashu tastes decent. but not very thick or big, like at authentic japanese restaurants - noodles have decent texture Cons - tonkatsu broth is not rich. watery and bland read more

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Snehal D.

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Cute ramen spot by lake view with a very carefully and tasty menu consisting Ramen, Rice bowl and a bunch of Apps! Good date spot! The tofu rice bowl and vegan ramen is a perfect choice for vegan dieters. They also have a couple of Pork based ramen bowl which was 10/10! Plenty of seatings and nicely lit restaurant makes it a perfect date spot! The staff is super sweet and are quick with your order! Next time you crave ramen, you know where to go :) For more, Follow @thefoodblogie on insta! read more

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Jocelyn G.

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Decent ramen and Japanese food spot. I ordered the curry udon with pork katsu. The curry was nice and thick and had good flavor. I do wish they gave a bit more curry sauce as I had a lot of noodles left with barely any curry. The pork was crispy, but a bit dry so the curry helped there. I didn't get the ramen but my friend liked hers. It's nice that you can customize the ramen. read more

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Marissa C.

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Musashiya Ramen is such a hidden gem!!! Everything we ordered was a 10/10. Flavor profile of the shrimp tempura udon dipping noodles was incredible, and the pork cashu ramen had the perfect noodle consistency. The pork cutlet was battered and fried well, and the curry tasted homey. The chicken karagge was also a great appetizer, and the sauce complemented the flavors of the other dishes well. The staff was so friendly and explained the dishes well, and the interior is homey and modern. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Although we gave a decent tip, the service was subpar unfortunately. I'll just look at it as an off night for our server. I won't get into details. I should be back sometime in 2024 and will give it another shot. I'll try lunch next time. The curry with tonkatsu looked pretty good. My takoyaki and gyoza was ok. They ran out of rice. read more

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My partner and I were not very impressed with the ramen here. We'd rate it about a 6.5/10. It was lacking flavor and depth. We are both from the LA area and know ramen very well and I personally had higher hopes coming here since it was on my list of bookmarked ramen spots. The plus is that they are BYOB so it makes for a cheaper date night or for catching up with friends on a budget. Our server was nice I guess? Not super friendly, but did his job. It was weird that him and the cook never communicate or talk. The vibe of the staff and the lack of music was just really weird. It's a small/narrow place so the seating is smaller/crammed which isn't necessarily bad for us, but it's not the most intimate setting for dining... and with a lot of take-out orders by DoorDash or Postmates, they would come in and yell across the way for the orders they were picking up. Not the best experience to dine in, lol. read more

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Sarah K.

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The curry here is absolutely amazing! You can tell they make it from scratch. The service was a little slow but chef was really kind about it and they apologized. Usually the service is quicker, so shouldn't have to worry about a wait. I recommend the tokatsu and curry! The tokatsu was a little tough though, maybe because it was overcooked? But still all pretty tasty. The takoyaki was okay, it didn't have any Japanese mayo drizzled on top so it wasn't as tasty as it could've been. The vibes are really cute and laidback here so I highly recommend for a cute girls night or date night read more

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Paul S.

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Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here. Great flavors in the ramen and side dishes. Service was very prompt, attentive, and friendly. We'll be back! read more

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Katie W.

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A nice ramen place in Lakeview on a block with lots of other Asian places around (poke, Red Pig, and more)! I liked that the ramens were all very customizable with firmness of noodles, garlic, and flavor. However, I do wish they had more options for spiciness! They do have a checkbox for spicy or no spicy but the soicy option was very light and when my party asked for hot chili oil they didnt have any but had some spice flakes that didn't add much. Another plus to this place is that they have japanese curry katsu dishes, a rarity in Chicago compared to other big cities. The curry was flavorful but again could use some more spice. It was a pretty simple dish with literally just rice, curry, and meat that would satisfy a curry craving but would not be a favorite. read more

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Crystal F.

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I don't consider myself a huge ramen fan, but this spot changed my mind! First off, the wonderful fragrance of the broth traveled outside the restaurant inviting us in, especially on the cold night after a movie. The tonkatsu ramen has a rich, flavorful broth, probably just the way it's supposed to taste. Same thing with the noodles -- they are an al dente consistency holding up for a pleasant and hearty bite. I'll be back! read more

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Nathan W.

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Located in lake view east, was able to try musashiya ramen. On a Tuesday night, the place was busy, but there was little wait time to get seated at a table. You can customize your ramen bowl with the order sheet to your liking. I choose light saltiness and extra garlic and the tonkotsu broth still packed flavor. The medium noodle texture was springy and easy to eat. The server was attentive and continually refilled water and checked to see how the meal was going. I would pass on the chicken karrage and try the more traditional pork chashu in the future. This place is a solid place to get ramen at in Chicago. read more

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Joshua G.

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Not my favorite ramen in the city, but it's pretty good if you're in the area. I think it's cool how they let you customize different parts of the ramen like the noodle firmness, saltiness, and how much garlic is in it. I got the Chicken Karaage Tonkotsu and while I thought the chicken quality could have been a little better it was pretty great overall. The service was good throughout. Ambiance isn't anything special, but it was clean and modern. I'd recommend overall, but I wouldn't consider it to be a destination worth traveling for. read more

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Joseph S.

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I really liked this place. When I got in, the water asked if I had been there before and since I haven't he explained the ordering process with the sheet of paper and specifying how you'd like your ramen. I got the tonkatsu ramen with the pork charshu, extra firm noodles, and regular saltiness. I think the noodles were great texture and the broth had great flavor. I might adjust the brother flavor to less salty next time I come. This is a great place to have a date or meet up with your friends as it isn't too loud or hectic in there. read more

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Ernie H.

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Our server Ryan was really patient with my ignorance on Ramen. It feels like your in Japan with how tight the tables are by the kitchen. The tonkztsu soup has a deep fatty complex flavor. Being able to dictate the firmness or softness of the noodles I thought was cool Pork was Melt in your mouth soft. The miso soup base my wife had is a less powerful on taste but just as satisfying. Both define comfort food read more

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Jenny L.

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The interior of this restaurant is very authentic looking and the chef and waitress greeted us upon entrance into the establishment. The menu was very cut and dry, straight to the point. The ramen option paper reminded me of Shin Sen Gumi (one of my go to ramen places). We ordered takoyaki, 1 miso ramen no spice, and 1 tonkotsu ramen with extra garlic and spicy. Everything came out in a timely manner and the overall ingredients were bland while the broth was flavorful which balanced out the overall ramen bowl. Overall experience was good except the other customers were just super loud (which can't be helped). If I had the choice of coming back again I think I would pass since the ramen wasn't anything out of the ordinary. However if I had an extreme craving for ramen and this was the best choice available then I would most likely come just to satisfy the craving. read more

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Tina L.

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This is the best ramen I've had in a really long time. It's really cool how you can choose how cooked you want your noodles, how much garlic you want, whether you want it spicy, and whether you want green onion. You can even choose the saltiness level! Never been to such a customizable ramen place! This place seems very authentic and is reasonably priced. The service was also great. read more

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TJ D.

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Phenomenal food, great service. One of the better ramen spots in the city. Can't go wrong here

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vernon c.

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The food here is the real deal and you will feel like you are eating in Japan...The chicken curry and Udon noodles with fried pork cutlets were fantastic and the pan fried Gyoza were perfectly cooked....This place even goes the extra step of being like a Japanese spot to eat by having fake plastic renderings of food displayed in the window...Nice touch. Cant wait to try more on the menu. read more

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Max K.

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So a hobby of mine is checking out Ramen shops and then heading over to Yelp for a review. I'm usually generous because unless it's really bad, I have a severe problem or it just wasn't that good. Too many review sites have a lot of unneeded negativity and I want to cheer on our local businesses. Generally if I give a high review, I'd probably go back. This is not a generous 5 star. This is a "please go here, the food is genuinely amazing" kind of 5 star This unassuming ramen place has an awesome menu. Curry Katsu, ramen, karrage, all the good izakaya noms for a solid lunch or dinner. While they have listed ramen, I just went off the little sheet of paper that lets you customize your order. You can select the saltiness, the noodle texture, spice, and your protein. I was floored, the broth was perfect, the noodles were amazing and all the toppings were utterly delicious. My only complaint; I want more chashu! It's really good here! Ramen is kind of a fast food and like most fast foods, I feel a little weighed down and full of junk. Even the best ramens make me feel like that. This ramen did not. I felt perfectly refreshed and was amazed at just how quality the food is here. It both satisfying and good on your stomach. Cannot recommend this place enough. I'm trying the curry next time because I'm hyped up enough as is. read more

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Nolan F.

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We got tonkotsu ramen and pork Katsu curry. Tonkotsu ramen was bland, even similar to instant noodle soup flavor. But the chashu, noodles, and soft boiled egg were good. We were very happy with the curry's flavor and katsu's light crispiness. I definitely plan to order delivery from this place for just the katsu curry. Employees were very nice. Lots of street parking but it's a busy area. 4 stars for the katsu curry and good service. I'll knock off only one star for the ramen. read more

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Tracy L.

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Ordered delivery and considering the wait, the food arrived warm and in decent condition. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen, fried pork curry udon and fried chicken nuggets (Kara age). The ramen soup was packaged separately, thankfully. I liked the option of customizing the ramen, but I almost wish the recipe was already set and the customization was only for ingredient or dietary. For example, we did Medium Chicken Oil, Spicy, With Green Onion, Firm noodles, 1 Clove of garlic, Medium Salt (but imo, the soup was still too salty). Also, the two slices of pork were very fatty. The fried chicken was a little rubbery- would've been better if it was crisper. Overall, the flavors were good, but I can't say I found a new go-to. read more

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Nelson R.

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stopped in randomly as it had been on our list and we were looking for a quick spot to eat early, so we got there just as it opened. cute little cozy spot, reminded me of similar places in Japan. no fuss, just good food and quick service. ordered the karaage curry udon which was so very tasty, and always great to find non-sushi Japanese joints in the city. looking forward to go back and trying the ramen. read more

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Elizabeth R.

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This place is so yummy. We ordered the Karage Udon and the Karage pork cut with rice and curry. We finished everything. It was super authentic and the service is exceptional! It's a cozy space curdled in curry essence with relaxing music and dim lighting. Highly recommend for the best noodles and curry in Chicago! read more

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Andy W.

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Karaage curry and ramen were excellent. Food is made right in front of you and served quickly

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Snag S.

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Warning, very few vegetarian options. Almost all ramen, soups, etc have a pork base to them. If you don't eat pork, this is not the place for you. Restaurant is mostly set up for take-out. I was the only dinner in the restaurant. The water served to the table was undrinkable; chemical taste. The soup base of the ramen is incredible. That was the highlight of my visit to Musashiya. Size could be a little larger for the price. read more

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Kendra M.

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I really liked the ordering style here. You fill out a slip of paper saying which broth you want and then customizing the saltiness, fattiness, spice, garlic, etc. Then you choose between chicken or pork. Besides this, though, I didn't like how limited the menu was. I really wanted to try a curry, but the only options were pork by default. Not very dietary inclusive, but at least they did offer chicken in the ramen! The ramen was flavorful although a bit small of a portion, and the noodles were very good. Definitely a good option for a quick local spot. read more

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Michael B.

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Musashiya Ramen is a small but great ramen place to visit in the Lakeview Area. The servers are kind and it's very cool seeing the kitchen while you're waiting for the food. Their edamame was probably some of the best I have ever had because they added a lot of salt. Me and my partner both ordered Tonkotsu Ramens. You can either build your own or pick an option off their menu, which is very simple. Their ramen was delicious with crunchy vegetables, great shrimp tempura, noodles, and a delicious broth. I would highly recommend trying Musashiya if you're in the area and in the mood for ramen! read more

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Cindy S.

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Authentic feel, decent ramen! Food: My boyfriend and I both got tonkatsu ramen. You receive a slip of paper in which you indicate things such as what broth you would like, the amount of chicken oil, the firmness of the noodles, and the spice level. There are dashed circles around the default options, so if you're lost you can always go with that. I personally love when ramen shops allow you to personalize your bowl, and I feel like that's hard to come by in the Midwest, so A+ for that. The con to that is your selections can make or break your ramen. I think I made the wrong choice of selecting less chicken oil, which made my broth taste quite dull. However, the noodles were the perfect firmness and the toppings + meat tasted good. I tried my boyfriend's spicy broth, and I do think it tasted better. If I were to come again, I would select the regular amount of chicken oil and go for the spicy broth. Service / space: The service is good - nothing I have to complain about! The place is quite narrow, and most tables only seat 2 people. There are some tables at the front of the store that could seat 4 people. Best to come with a small group to enjoy your ramen. read more

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Alice C.

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I am on the search for good japanese curry and wanted to try this place. The curry here is decent. The curry taste is pretty authentic but the texture is a little gritty. It does lack a little bit of depth - it tastes just slightly diluted. I think the curry you can make at home with the japanese curry cubes are a little better. The proteins were really great though! The fried chicken and pork cutlets were super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The panko they used is pretty nice and flavorful. The service here is great and the restaurant itself is pretty cute! read more

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Ordered a pork ramen for take away and it was utterly mediocre. It had all the elements but minimal actual flavor.

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Jamille D.

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I've tried a lot of ramen places in Chicago and usually it's a hit or miss with the noodles, broth, or both. This place definitely cooks their noodles perfectly and has yummy broth. Usually these small local ramen places do way better job than the big chain ramen places. It's nice they also let you customize your ramen but I would definitely go with what's recommended on their menu. I got the tonkotsu broth and it was very good. Great service as well. Chill ambiance. Will definitely come back here again. read more

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Experience: The girlfriend and I were in the mood for Japanese food and came across this gem. It's literally right next to Crisp (which doesn't have dine in by the way). During dinner time in the weekend, with a part of two, we were able to be seated fairly quickly. Parking: Just the fact it's Lakeview, you are going to have a difficult time find parking, especially free ones. If you do visit, I suggest coming during the week. I came here on a weekend and it was surely a struggle to find a spot. Or better yet, take public transportation. Worth: Definitely worth the experience and the visit. When you first enter, they greet you in Japanese which was a pleasant surprise. It is pretty small, so big groups may be difficult to do. Since it was only the two of us, dine in was not a problem. Food was delicious and well made. I had their version of a chicken katsu over rice and takoyaki (both pictured below) and no disappointments on my end. I would definitely come back here again! read more

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Really enjoyed the gyoza and spicy chicken ramen. Flavor was on point and the noodles were cooked perfectly. The broth was so flavorful and warming. read more

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2938 N Broadway St
Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview
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(773) 360-1657
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Hours

What time does Musashiya Ramen open?

Musashiya Ramen opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Musashiya Ramen close?

Musashiya Ramen is closed on Monday.Musashiya Ramen closes at 9:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Musashiya Ramen closes at 9:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Payment methods

Does Musashiya Ramen take Bitcoin?

No, Musashiya Ramen does not take Bitcoin.

Does Musashiya Ramen take credit cards?

Yes, Musashiya Ramen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Musashiya Ramen have catering options?

Yes, Musashiya Ramen does have catering options.

Does Musashiya Ramen have a drive thru?

No, Musashiya Ramen does not have a drive thru.

Does Musashiya Ramen serve alcohol?

No, Musashiya Ramen does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Musashiya Ramen allow dogs?

No, Musashiya Ramen does not allow dogs.

Does Musashiya Ramen have TVs?

No, Musashiya Ramen does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Musashiya Ramen have bike parking?

Yes, Musashiya Ramen has bike parking.

Does Musashiya Ramen have outdoor seating?

No, Musashiya Ramen does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Musashiya Ramen have parking?

Yes, Musashiya Ramen has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Musashiya Ramen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Musashiya Ramen is wheelchair accessible.

Does Musashiya Ramen have free WiFi?

Yes, Musashiya Ramen has free WiFi.

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cosy, minimalist Japanese restaurant with open kitchen preparing traditional Ramen, katsu curry rice, curry udon and popular street snacks BYOB

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4.2(2.3k reviews)

2.7 mi•Logan Square

A great spot to grab a bowl of steaming ramen on a rainy Sunday afternoon in Chicago. Note they…read moreclose sharply @3pm probably for a lunch break for the staff. The Alaskan cod sandwich was served on a bed of cabbage covered in a sweet teriyaki & brown mustard sauce with maybe a squeeze of kewpie sprinkled in between. The Berkshire pork eggrolls had microgreens & shaved radish on top of a crema type of sauce that balanced the heat of the kimchi nicely!! For the main attraction I ordered the spicy garlic ramen that was such a delightful mouth experience it really hit all the taste buds! The noodles were perfectly bouncy with the right amount of chew. The jellied egg was perfect and rounded the soup very well! The red chili threads enhanced the spicy miso broth just enough to slurp all the delicious goodness down! My husband ordered the Sapporo miso soup which had more of a creamy type of broth vs the spicy garlic. The noodles were also thinner than regular ramen & had a bouncy springy texture that just hit the spot! Since it was kinda chilly outside we also ordered hot green tea to accompany our spectacular ramen dishes. This place also offers delicious seasonal cocktails on the menu or hot sake if that's what you are hankering for. Definitely try this ramen joint if you are in the Logan square area your tummy will be so happy that you did!!

Surprsing no one, I love Ramen Wasabi, which is why I keep coming back! Before heading to Wrigley…read moreto see a friend's band play, stopped into RW for dinner, and although the wait was an hour just due to the sheer volume of people who wanted something warm on a very cold and snowy night, the wait was worth it. I always go basic tonkotsu with warm sake, and it always hits. HOWEVER, this time I also did the espresso cheesecake, which is this tiny, little, bite-sized thing, which I loved. Ol' reliable

Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen

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Tokyo Spicy Wings Small Plate

Kyuramen - Downtown Chicago

4.2(624 reviews)

3.3 mi•Near North Side

First time having Ramen and we LOVED it…read more The seating is very unique and private. We will be eating there again.

Came here as it was close to where I was staying downtown. I went on a Sunday and there were only 6…read morecustomers in the restaurant at 545pm. I was seated at a table and they brought out water right away. But that's where the service stopped. I was handed 3 menus... food, drinks, cocktail. It took forever to get one of the servers to come over and take my order. They were all huddled by the kitchen and hostess stand chatting with each other and on their cell phones. Finally one of them walked by my table and I had to get her attention and told her I would like to order. She brought out the iPad then looked around seeing if someone else should probably take the order. I felt I inconvenienced her. Got the tonkatsu shoyu ramen with black garlic and the takoyaki. Food came out fast. Takoyaki after the ramen but the takoyaki was delicious. Soft and creamy on the inside with the octopus was very tender. It was topped with plenty of katsuoboshi. Ramen was another story. Noodles had a really good chew as they advertised using sun noodle company. However the broth tasted very watered down and did not have the rich flavor and usually fat globules that make the soup. Cha siu was charred beautifully and portion size was good. Hopefully they can focus on the front of house service and the team can pay attention to customers. Maybe this is why there were only 6 customers at prime dinner time.

3.6 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Honeycomb pods

Matcha Pudding W. Red Bean

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Thai Iced Tea

Gyuro Ramen

4.4(274 reviews)

Ordered pick up for lunch during the week. My order was ready at the estimated time…read more I got the gyudon and the wontons. The gyudon was a tad sweet and the ginger made it sweeter. I was hoping for a little bit more savory. The wontons were delicious and I would definitely get it again. I will continue to explore the menu and come back as it's near work.

I would've given it a four star if it wasn't a staff giving us attitude for being surprised that…read moresteamed 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.

3.6 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Interior

Truffle fries

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Wagyu bone marrow

High Five Ramen

4.0(1.1k reviews)

First time here we were seated immediately! It was Thursday night around 10ish I'll say. The staff…read morewas super friendly and helpful! Very welcoming and attentive, but then again it's a hidden little ramen spot where everyone's huddled up at a bar pretty much lol The food was absolutely delicious! I got their signature ramen and the pork just melted in your mouth. Noodles were 10/10, broth even better.! Will be coming back for sure. Hopefully we have a similar experience with waiting and dining

We were seated immediately, but also came at 6PM on a Monday. Servers and the team were very nice,…read moreand the ambience even more so. It definitely lives up to the speakeasy reputation. Prices were definitely on the higher end. Shio bowl: broth was nice and light, yet so flavorful! The addition of mushrooms were a perfect fit. The pork could have had more flavor, but that may be because the broth was light. Tonkotsu bowl: really packs a punch! Unfortunately, I found it very salty with the black garlic oil. The pork in this one was perfect, though! Overall, a great experience and I would come back to try their other options!

3.4 mi•Fulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side

Entrance into the restaurant, located in the basement

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Kirin ichiban

Ramen Wasabi

3.9(752 reviews)

Went to Fulton Market after a long time and noticed that Ramen Wasabi had opened so glad we stopped…read moreby. This is easily one of my top two ramen spots in Chicago. The pork broth spicy miso ramen is an absolute must try. The broth is rich deeply flavorful and perfectly balanced with heat. It is hands down one of the best I have had in the city. And the chicken karaage unreal. Crispy on the outside juicy on the inside and honestly the best karaage I have ever had. Portion sizes are very generous. We could not even finish everything but we left completely satisfied. Great food great experience and I will definitely be coming back.

Excited to try this new location after having been to the Logan Square spot a few years ago. The…read morefood was very flavorful and I like the space that the restaurant is in. Beers were good, broths were great, not too bad of price. Excellent pork belly!

3.1 mi•Near North Side, River East

Ramen Wasabi- Fulton Market is now open. 11.2024

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New Ramen Wasabi on Fulton Market 11.29.24

Ramen-San Deluxe

4.0(644 reviews)

Ramen-San, was super good!!!!! even the different Host's was very niceee and respectful. My Host…read morewas SHAWN omggg he was very excellent and sweet, very happy to serve and made sure everything was on point!!!. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND COMING TO RAMEN-SAN!!!

On a chilly Chicago evening, ramen felt like the appropriate meal. I walked in and was seated at…read morethe bar immediately. The vibe is dark moody with moderate noise. The menus featured an option or two to satisfy most tastes. I started with the spicy cucumbers, they were delicious and an unexpected flavor profile of sweet, savory and spicy. My main was the chicken ramen. Flavorful broth with perfectly cooked roasted chicken.

Dessert menu

Crunchy tuna*

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Ramen chicken

Monster Ramen

4.3(187 reviews)

3.6 mi•Logan Square

I'm sitting here in my living room, mired by an early, uninvited awakening. It was not a thud. No…read morealarm. Just a gentle frazzle of sunlight stealing me from night. In no way had my body rested. Donned in dawn, my underwear-pajamas slightly slid down revealed a sad vision of man, sloppily tangled in ruffled sheets. Exposed. There is nothing pretty about me, I thought, as I pondered if the sunlight were judging what it saw. Before reaching my current perch on the living room couch, I sat in bed flicking through news in search of something good, but simultaneously only pausing on the bad. Glorifying in the doom, really. It was the pinch I needed to prove I was indeed awake. All day I seek the pinch of pain to prove I am not dreaming. Coffee, cats, clothes, splashof water, and 20 steps later I find myself in the planning pose, here in the living room. The planning pose is very much like the wake-startle, sans the sheets and exposed crack. It involves me laying here on the couch actually reading the articles I perused earlier. I like to rationalize that the information gleaned is to set me up for a day of human interaction. Perhaps it is a study session to get up to human-social-speed. Right now it is dawning on me -- my second uninvited dawn of the day -- that perhaps behavior isn't responsible humanity, it is prolonged self torment. The tighter pinch. The proverbial purple nurple of challenging my awakened state. Cats gather around me. One at my feet and the other curled beside my thigh. Am I king to them? They are fed. Surely they are not here in need of something. Have I done something to warrant this attention? My affection toward them is inconsistent. It ebbs in startling fits of overly attentive playing or petting followed by long droughts of disregard. My ambivalence as their king gives me this luxury, and supports my theory that they may think I am indeed king. This is the type of cyclical example loop I am using as evidence to propel me from the underwear'ed fat man the sun observed moments ago. Evidence that says: "See, Sun, I am more than the larva you spotlighted. I am a god! The cats are evidence! And they sleep in your sun-puddles in undisputed, recognizable perfection, not the ugly crack-exposed heap you found me in. You love them. They love me. So, pinch yourself, and stop judging me!" Obviously the coffee is working, or maybe the cats are doing their trick: making me feel accepted in the universe. Whatever the case may be, I pet my cat. Dander floats into the sun's beams and crystallizes in the air. If you've ever seen dust in a thinly sliced light beam at dawn you know: Hope is the accidental luck of shadows bouncing off of the chaos but always cutting through. Always meeting a surface. Penetrating the thickest of atmospheres and colliding on flowers and alleys, on well planned solar panels, on potholes, through any crack, on my crack, projecting obtuse triangles, acute bi-angles, and isosceles quad-tangles, even while penetrating deep into the sea, revealing all the magnificent details of art, and occasionally falling on me. Trees bend to it. I give the cat closest a good scratch behind the ear and look out the window at the trees greening in spring. A dog walker pauses to pick up excrement. A squirrel cowers behind a branch. The ramen restaurant on the corner is cut through by light warming empty tables; tables preparing to slurp up hungry, hopeful lunchers into the belly of contentment. Dark, seemingly an antagonist to light's hero demeanor, sheepishly slinks away, humbly realizing it is not the opposite of light, but the absence. "Beautiful," I think as I see the spicy broth of life warming in the sun glow beyond the glass. Yes. It is beautiful. It really is. I couldn't see how much in the dark but the rhythm out the window is now clear. I turn to my cat, who is winding down a purr. We share a slow-blink gaze at one another as the last sliver of dawn is replaced with shadow in my house. He moves to the window sill to soak in every second as it departs. "Welp, buddy. Nothing left now. Time to bend to the light"

Beef based ramen was perfect for our friend who cant eat pork! We came wednesday night and it was…read morepacked! We had no reservation but when i checked the latest was 7, so Im guessing this is a popular late night bite. We waited about 40 minutes for a table of 5. Was slightly disappointed that two party that came after us got seated first at the bar. There were a lot of seats open as the dinner rush died so I wished we were asked if bar over table was fine because our 5th seat at the table ended up being a stool anyways. Miso Ramen: I could taste the difference between pork base and beef base for sure. I prefer pork, but if you like beef flavor this will be great. The beef was tender, but not too flavorful. The egg was PERFECT. Noodles are thin and while thicker noodles are my preference they were cooked just right. 7.3/10 the chili oil is made with ghost pepper FYI! I know they try to warn us with 3 spice sign but my friends were not ready and wish we were told this before and not when it hit our table. Overall not my taste profile and a bit more expensive than I like, I can see myself coming back for friends who cant eat pork.

4.5 mi•Printer's Row, South Loop

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Umai

4.1(1.2k reviews)

Probably one of my favorite sushi spots in Chicago! The fish was super fresh and the service was…read morereally kind. The sushi itself was honestly really good - like the spicy tuna roll?? So solid!! It was unique but also really savory and packed with umami. Definitely one of the highlights for me. I also tried the mentaiko udon. It was a bit salty for my personal taste, but I can totally see why it's popular. It's one of those dishes that's definitely worth trying at least once, even though I probably wouldn't order it again myself. Overall though, the quality of the fish really stood out. Fresh sushi, good service, and a great spot if you're craving sushi in Chicago.

A great spot if you're looking for nice quality sushi and really fast and attentive service. I got…read morethe Chicago roll and the the Umai crunch roll. I slightly preferred the umai crunch roll. The eel sauce really set it off. Next time, I wouldn't get two rolls that both have the crunchy topping.