I've come here a handful of times thus far and I don't think I'll ever stop. I love the food here so much! Although there's usually a 30 minute wait, I think it's worth it. It's a small restaurant so it can get a bit crowded at times, however, the food is so good that you may not notice. read more

Great atmosphere. Glad we didnt have to wait. Lots of different types of miso. Large selection of toppings. Great place to get acquainted with ramen. Yummy! Great solid ramen place!! read more

It is some of the best Ramen around. We had Hokkaido spicy and it was amazing! Highly recommend! read more

Ramen Misoya - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I visited Misoya with 3 friends. We each had amazing ramen (very similar to what I have had in Japan). Each of us ordered a different style. They have all sorts of things that you can add to your ramen (if it is not already included) - corn, pork, etc. The space is pretty small, the service was efficient. This place is just as good as Santouka @ Mitsuwa, but a completely different style. read more

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Best ramen I had so far. I been here couple of times and its been heven. Really great on a cold day. There is usually a line and a wait list, but don't leave. The wait is usually shorter then at the Marketplace few blocks away. Guess how I know... Sign in on the list, sit down and wait for the goodnes that is miso ramen. Also I could eat the ground pork as a dish of its own its that good. read more

I was visiting my friends in Chicago- all the way from the New Jersey and I heard RAVING reviews about Ramen Misoya! We started off with some appetizers- the fried chicken and spicy fried rice was INCREDIBLE. Later, we got spicy ramen, which was also incredible. But what was even more incredible, was our waiter Travis. Great personality, great service, great humor, and overall helpful to his customer and coworkers. You made my experience great, Travis!! read more

Ramen Misoya - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Favorite comfort food joint. Reminds me of neighborhood shops in Tokyo. My picky little one loves their tonkatsu. Try every little dish- all delish read more

Best Ramen I've had since returning state side..... this filled the itch I've had since leaving Japan. The Miso eggs (I ordered extra) was perfect and the broth and noodles were on point, I'll differently return soon.... My bowl looked amazing but I dug in before taking the pic (my kids were eager to try real Ramen and I had to teach) read more

Ramen Misoya - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I always have a great dining experience here. It's a hidden treasure on the suburb front as most of the good ramen places are in Chicago. I always take friends and family and visitors here, specially just to prove people wrong when they say suburban ramen isn't as good. The only thing I would recommend is to expand. The establishment take up two store front spaces but they only occupy half of it. Maybe they should use all the space for more seating. The waiting area section is pretty roomy, there is something behind the wall, I'm not sure why they don't use it. I will keep coming back! Please stay in the burbs! A place this good people will flock here instead of Chicago! More business for you guys. read more

came everytime when I hit arlington heights. good. hokkaido is salty and bold tokyo is mild, i like it ise is in the middle, very unique flavor read more

Ramen Misoya - normal ise ramen and karaage - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Got the Hokkaido kimchi ramen with spicy miso. Delicious! Smaller place, no AC and it was a hot day. But worth it because it was very delicious. Try this place out! read more

Ramen Misoya - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I made dinner plans with a friend who wanted to try ramen, so I wanted to find a place that would be a hit no matter what. Like many others have mentioned, Ramen Misoya gets pretty busy. The inside of the restaurant isn't huge. There are maybe 10-12 tables and seats at the bar. We came here on a Friday night, around 7:00 p.m., and were seated at the last open table. There is a comfortable waiting area though, so you aren't hovering over other people while they eat. When we left about an hour later, the waiting area was getting a little bit more crowded. This isn't really the kind of place where you sit, relax, and talk for awhile. You pretty much eat your food and wrap it up, so wait times can't be that long anyway. The menu was, at first, overwhelming. It comes down to first picking your broth (there are 3). Then there are 5 types of ramen that can be made with any of the broth. There are lots of sides you can add to your bowl too. I ordered the Cha Shu, spicy. The broth is "full bodied." I added the pork, egg, and fried tofu topping. The pork was a little hard to eat without a fork, but of all the toppings the pork was the best. I really liked the fried tofu too. I could've done without the egg though. The broth was delicious, and the noodles were plentiful. I absolutely loved this ramen, but I felt like there wasn't enough broth in the bowl! Depending on how you customize your bowl, you can probably spend as little as $8 or as much as $20. Mine was $15. Parking isn't the worst, but it takes some finesse to get into the correct lot and find an open space. read more

I LOVE Misoya! I think it's the best ramen and value in the Chicagoland suburbs. However, I'm compelled to write: BRING BACK THE SESAME TAN-TAN RAMEN! As of the last weeks of August 2017, they've changed their menu. They took one of the best specialty ramens, the Sesame tan-tan ramen, off the menu! BOOO! The Sesame Tan-tan ramen was AMAZING. Extremely unique dish! I would come to Misoya just for it, and order it everytime. Now what? I have to find another place or learn to make it myself, I guess. If you miss the sesame tan-tan ramen too please post! Winter is coming! read more

Ramen Misoya - This is the exquisite Tan-tan men Sesame Ramen, one of the most delicious things on the menu! Get it for a unique taste. :) - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I went here a few months back with some friends. A lot of people raved about how good this place was, and I was just really disappointed. The restaurant is very small, and with it being so popular, there's a super long wait. I think we waited for just over an hour, but again, I had been told about how great it was, so I waited. It was April when we went, and it was pretty cold out, but they had the back door of the restaurant open and it was absolutely freezing inside! Other customers also complained, but the door was never shut. I got the Hokkaido Kimchi Ramen with a side of Chahan. The Chahan was very sweet which I'm not used to when having fried rice. And the Ramen was extremely salty. Now I know that ramen is typically salty, but this was salty in a way that you couldn't taste anything else in the ramen. Any protein you want costs extra, so this was the pork, egg, etc. Because of this, it was a very expensive experience where everything was just not good. The wait time + the ignorant service + the bad food = someplace I would never go back to or recommend to anyone. read more

Best veggie option ramen I've had around the area. The potatoes that come with are to die for. I can only speak for the veggie broths, since I don't eat pork, which the other broths do contain. With that being said, the veggie based miso broths are amazing-ggggg. They're super flavorful and rich in flavor. The hokkaido and Tokyo broth I would say are my top two. If you're not someone who eats spicy, I still recommend adding the spicy Mayo just asking for it on the side. It's what makes the soup even more flavorful, and that way you can adjust the spice level based on your preference. Definitely recommend the chicken katsu over the chicken karage as well. The chicken karage might be better suited for people who prefer thigh meat over breast meat. Also if you get a piece or two of the shrimp, definitely get on the side, or it just ends up soggy in the ramen as soon as you get it. Overall love this place! Seating is a bit tight so on busy days prepare to wait when you enter. The waitlist is located on the inside on a tablet. read more

Ramen Misoya - Hokkaido spicy ramen with potato, egg, kimchi, corn, scallions. - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Service is very slow . Lunch ramen coats 2 hours. Food is too salty. $50 for two people:(

Ramen Misoya is still my go to ramen place. I typically get the Hokkaido spicy ramen and I usually add the pork belly and miso eggs. The pork belly is tender and flavorful and the miso eggs are simply cooked perfectly (not overcooked and not runny). There are three types of ramen that you can choose from and they have a variety of ingredients that you can add for an additional charge. They only serve it in one size bowl which I think is pretty filling. The place itself is rather small, so there is usually a wait. Make sure you put your name down! I saw a couple incidents where people were upset because they knew they were next but weren't aware of the wait list. Other than that, this place is a gem! read more

Ramen Misoya - Hokkaido spicy ramen with pork belly and miso egg. - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Very consistent and never a long wait. Sushi is very good and the ramen is also very good but it is missing a certain pop in its food that really great places have but you won't be disappointed read more

First review and I have to say...this place is totally worth it. I went here with my gf because we both love Ramen and Japanese food in general and my brother recommended this place since he used to be a cook at Chizikaya, which is now closed. Also, they close in the middle of the day and open back at 7 PM I think. We went here on a whim and got in at 6:50. The Cha-shu Ramen is the way to go. The gyoza is not bad but I didn't go here just for dumplings. From the very first taste, I know this isn't like Santouka's ramen. The broth is much bolder and richer, but still has that salty after taste. The pork just melts in your mouth and the staff...super friendly. Granted I came in here in the dead of winter and just wanted something warm and tasty to eat. But I've been to a couple of ramen joints and this place is the bomb-diggity. Will be going back here again, that's for sure. read more

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I used to love coming to this ramen joint, as I felt their stuff was authentic and flavorful. But on my last visit the taste was just off and everything seemed overcooked and mushy. The service is good, staff is always kind, but the place is small and can get crowded during peak times. They do have seating along the long ramen bar which is very common and traditional in Japan and allows for more seating availability if you're eating with another person or two. Menu is decent and offers lots of options. I would've rated this place 4 stars but based on my recent experience I'd say it's come down to a solid 3...I actually would prefer the ramen place inside Mitsuwa food court. read more

Me and my bf love this place and started coming sometime in May and have been there about 5 times or so and even brought a friend once already. It's become a tradition to come here for us. The wait can be around 1/2 hr if it's at the busy time (late afternoon to evening), even for 2 people. If going with a group, can possibly be longer or the same. If going for dinner, I recommend going around 9 or so, would either still have to wait a little or can go right in. Have $3 Asahi beer on draft. This place is worth the wait! read more

I was surprised and amazed by the variety, taste and friendliness of Ramen Misoya. Like most silly, white suburbanites, I was brought up on the idea that Ramen was that cheap square soup or cup of soup. I am glad to be educated from that silly idea. This is a wonderful experience if it is your first time. They are read more

I was super disappointed with this place! We started with the gyoza and it was served cold. The sweet sauce they added on top of the gyoza was just awkward and didn't belong on there at all. I had the Hokkaido ramen and didn't think there was a lot of depth in the flavor. I did add spicy paste (which you need to pay extra for) and thought this helped it a little. They also got my order wrong the first time because I had asked for mine without bean sprouts. I also tried my friend's tonkatsu ramen and it was beyond way too salty! The one thing that I enjoyed was the chasu pork that was added to my ramen. Unfortunately, this isn't enough incentive for me to want to come back. read more

I love this place! The food is delicious! The bowls are huge! The weekends do get packed so make sure you go in early or you'll have to wait in line! But it's worth it read more

Extremely flavorful and extensive vegetarian options!! The service is very fast and even when the place is packed it doesn't feel too crowded like other ramen places read more

I love this ramen. We live in Chicago town, we visit this place every week. Couldn't be more love. My favorite is fried chicken and peas. Highly recommended for all of you, and please try them. read more

Literally the best ramen there is in the United States. Compared to other places in Chicagoland, New York, Denver, etc. The place itself is outdated and small. But the ramen is so good that none of that matters! The Cha-Su (pork) is phenomenally done. My personal favorite. read more

This is hands down the most delicious ramen I've ever had. I've been here about 3-4 times now in the past year. This place gets busy and it could probably use some expanding as well. I'm deducting a star mainly because it could use a good cleaning and the waiting area needs a makeover. Also, the pricing is a little steep. My bill with tax and tip was $20 pretty expensive for a quick lunch. I had a spicy ramen hokkaido adding some chicken and can of coke. I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

We were here 5 years ago when it first opened. I loved it then but thought it was even better today. We got Hokkaido kimchi and Tokyo kimcmi. Perfect combination of textures and flavors. I've never been to Japan, but have an impression that it's very authentic! We'll be back! read more

Best ramen I tried to date. Flavorful ingredients and big portions. Has a really nice local atmosphere

If you like gourmet Ramen, this is the place to go! My first impression of this place was confusion, the actual sitting area to eat is off to the side and pretty cramped. You have to sign in an sit in a side room of seats until your name is called. The menu explains how to order your meal accordingly. The broth is so tasty and delicious with lots of great sides! For appetizer I would recommend the fried squid balls. I got the medium miso and added fried chicken. Definitely great food and service! A must go for ramen! read more

Great food...always a favorite go-to place on the weekends. Keep up the great attitude, very friendly people and wonderful food

Great food. Very authentic! Reminds me of ramen I have eaten when I visited Japan the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed.

You walk into a traditional japanese ramen shop environment. I loved sitting at the bar! Their menu was so informative and explained every single dish into great detail!! The waitress was so sweet AND was handling the entire room! They use egg noodles in their ramen which was amaaazing! The bowls were so big, you definitely get alot for what you pay for! The marinated soft boiled eggs were absolutely scrumptious, i wish i wouldve bought extra! The karaage aka japanese fried chicken was so damn crunchy and no rubbery nasty parts inside! The breading was perfectly crispy and not overly salty! Misoya has by far been my favorite ramen joint in chicago! SUPERB SENSUAL EXPERIENCE read more

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If you cannot make it to Japan, this is your best, or one of your best options in Illinois. The atmosphere very similar to Japan. Sliced pork (Chashu): 10/10 awesomie goodness. Noodle (men): 8/10 not a bad selection Soup (miso): 6/10 it could be much better. The chashu will keep you craving more; the soup is alright. read more

Ramen Misoya - Miso Chashu Men - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

That was the most expensive ramen I've ever eaten. But it was worth it. After seeing all my Yelp friends check in and write reviews, I finally made it over and waited in line in the strange but convenient sitting room to await our taste the goodness. We were greeted immediately and given a menu, which we drooled over during our short wait. This place is tiny. The parking lot is tiny and awkward to get in and out of. I'm sure the food market next door doesn't really appreciate the traffic this little restaurant causes either. Our order was taken a few minutes before we were seated which sort of sped up our order. Smart and convenient. We ordered gyoza to start and I had the Shrio Miso Cha Shu and my wife had the Kome Miso Cha Shu. They made a mistake and our appetizer came out well after our ramen did but I actually didn't mind too much because it was a good accompaniment for the ramen. I've had Kome before so I decided to go with the Shiro style which was similar to Korean dwenjang (miso) in color and bold flavor. The noodles were slightly thicker than other fresh ramen places which was necessary for the salty broth. About the "salty" broth complaints... uhm, it's supposed to be salty. Not Santouka salty but miso is salty so I'm not sure where any of the below complaints are coming from. Maybe they improved their recipe? The flavors were bold for mine and soothing for my wife's while the slices of pork were ridiculously thick. It was NOT pan fried because I saw them grilling the pork on that stupid smokey ass grill, the smell of which has permeated my clothes and hair. Thick, juicy slices of meat and a plenitude of other toppings ensured that there was a bite of something to accompany every bite/spoon of ramen/broth. It was wondrous and without a doubt the best in the area; even Sankyu. The gyoza is handmade every day so the consistency is soft and pillowy. I'll admit, I didn't like the filling as much as I hoped but it tasted much better than the frozen variety that is served on the stiff side at other places. I thought the bowl looked small when it first came out but the amount of toppings more than filled me up, and I can eat a LOT. Sure, we had an appetizer as well but I knew I'd be full even if we didn't order the gyoza. Almost $40 after tip makes it hard to justify this place as a regular stop but I'll be back whenever I can afford it simply because it is the best in the area, no contest. read more

Whatever kind of Miso ramen you order, get the egg...and you might as well get the pork too. This was a perfect spot to have lunch on a uncharacteristically cold summer day. You are immediately greeted when you enter and since I was a single diner I was directed to the counter seating which was fine by me. Unfortunately, the counter has a high wall so I couldn't see behind the counter to watch the Ramen guys cooking up the orders. Boooo! The menu is kind overwhelming, because besides the 3 choices of Miso, you can get the standard soup ingredients and/or add some add-in's. They also have side dishes like gyoza, katsu, Japanese curry chicken, etc. I just went with the Kome Miso Ramen with Cha Su (pork). Kome, according to the menu, is the standard Miso and has a full bodied taste. There was corn, potatoes and veggies. And I added the egg. It was a wonderful dish. The noodles were well made, the broth was mildly sweet, salty and aromatic. The pork was also flavorful and a perfect part of the soup. The egg--a creamy hard boiled egg that added another level of richness. The portions are huge so come hungry. It's in a weird strip mall location, the parking can get dicey if people aren't parking correctly so take care with your vehicle. read more

This was another one of those learning experiences. And there's a part of me that thinks I shouldn't even bother reviewing a place whose food I don't like. But here's the thing I've learned in my few years of being a yelper. Just because I don't like something doesn't make it bad. My wife and I went to Japan about a year ago. And one of my big regrets on that trip was not being able to fully experience the food. See, she has a severe fish allergy so we had to be extremely careful about where we ate. And since we don't speak the language it was hard to know exactly what we were eating most of the time. There were a few close calls when I'd bite into something we both wanted and there'd be fish in it. I did a lot of sampling on that trip. It was a wonder I didn't gain a million pounds on that trip. Perhaps it was the 14 miles a day we walked. But I digress. I decided that I wanted to try real ramen. Not the crap you buy at Walmart for $.14 a pack. So after careful curation and pouring over various reviews on Yelp, I of course wanted to try the best of the best, which everyone seems to agree is Ramen Misosoya. I arrived shortly after noon, found a parking spot right by the door which itself seems miraculous because according to the world, parking is problematic here. I didn't think so, obvs. I went inside and mistakenly blew by the list in the foyer. They have a list so you can write down your name and then wait. I didn't realize that til I walked into the dining room, which was totally full, and then felt a little silly. About 10 minutes of waiting and a nice lady showed me to my seat at the counter. Thankfully Justin (who put his name in just before me and sat next to me) was a pro and knew exactly what he was doing, cuz clearly I did not. I tried to watch what he did and emulate him as much as possible. The menu was incredibly helpful and explained everything, including the various add-ins you could order. I went with the basics, whereas Justin went spicy. Not that I don't love me a spicy dish, but I wanted to experience the regular original flavor before diving in head first to the exotic. What I received was a bowl of weird. Scallion-y/garlic broth with a hearty serving of noodles, three slices of pork roll, a soft boiled egg and two of those fried potato wedges you get at KFC. (I love me some fried potatoes, so that got me all excited, despite the strangeness of them floating in my soup. I know, I know. Yelpers be like: I don't do fast food. I don't know what KFC is. But I be all: gimme!) I did my best to manage with the chopsticks, but in all honesty I was struggling. I can manage using them for sushi but I'm really not that great with them. I don't hold a pencil right either, which is something my grammar school teachers could never handle. So the nice lady who took my order offered to bring me a fork. Embarrassed, I said no, but really should have accepted her offer. She was truly kind about it, as I'm sure not everyone can handle chopsticks as well as Justin next to me did. The servers were truly a delight, and the food was hot, fresh and to most people I'm sure it was delicious. I don't care for it, but that's my problem, not the restaurant's. I found it strange and hard to eat. My westernized brain can't handle all of these things together in a bowl. But as far as authenticity? I think it's spot on. I did get to experience one bowl of ramen while in Japan last year, and from what my novice self can tell, this is the real deal. The bowl I had in Japan didn't have potato wedges in it, but I like to pretend they put those on there just for me, cuz I love me some taters. Five stars, RM. Nice work. I won't be back, but you guys do a great job and kudos to you for it! Thanks for a great experience. read more

Global chain with only 3 locations in the US (NYC, Silicon Valley and Mount Prospect, IL) amazing authentic Ramen. Lots to try if you are adventurous and you know it must be good as on the weekends it is usually slammed, but the service is great and they move people through fast. Check out my pics for apps and recommend the ramen dish with the pork for your first try. read more

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I have been a ramen kick of late; a trip to the 'burbs for some power shopping at the outlet mall resulted in the perfect opportunity for my maiden voyage to Ramen Misoya. We arrived just minutes after opening (11:30am) and were ushered to a spot at the bar counter - within 15 to 20 minutes there was already a wait to be seated (the space is small and the ambiance no thrills/casual). The menu features a handful of appetizers and several different options for ramen (three different styles of broth, a few different ingredient combinations and a few optional add-ons such as green onions or eggs). Without extras the ramen runs $10 to $14 - so not inexpensive for ramen, but portions are generous and it was a nice hearty/filling meal on a chilly fall day. The ramen seemed authentic; most of the fellow customers were Asian and the website (with the exception of verbiage stating "Michelin Guide Recommended) is in a foreign language. My trip was also educational as during the short wait for the food to come out I enjoyed reading the signs about the myriad of healthful benefits of miso (the broth was miso based) - by the end of the meal I had regained 20-20 vision, my bald spot had vanished and I developed the mobility of the Jay Cutler. While my lunch was quite good it was not my favorite version of ramen (Kabocha in Chicago's West Loop remains my first choice - and for the same price comes with a Sapporo draft and includes a farm egg). I did find the broth just a tad too salty for my palate, the flavor not quite as deep as that of the ramen at Kabocha and the pork was a bit fatty (my wife had made one prior visit - towards the end of lunch service - and stated that she found her ramen more flavorful during the first visit; I am not sure if the flavors become more enhanced later in the day than at the start of lunch service). That said I am nitpicking and did enjoy my lunch and managed to polish off my entire bowl; while I would not travel here from the city specifically for a meal I definitely would come back were I in the area. read more