Big fan of ramen San, I love their tonkotsu ramen, I usually do takeout. Whenever I eat in I always feel well looked after by the servers. The restaurant is always a good noise level and the ramen is so consistent. Recommendations Tuna tartare and avocado- The wonton chips are such a great spin Tonkotsu katsu ramen- you can even sub the noodles for cabbage for a lower carb option. I always add the mushroom and the spice. If they don't have the katsu, just add the fried chicken (also yummy) Chicken bun- the bread is phenomenal Donuts for dessert! They won't disappoint read more

Ramen san is an awesome post work spot! They have happy from 3:00 - 6:00 even on Fridays. It's a super cute spot in a busy part of Lincoln Park and on nice days they open the big front windows. I rarely eat fish as a vegetarian, but this was probably the best tuna tartare I've ever had. The portion size is huge, the avocado was so creamy, and I loved the light crispy crackers. The tuna itself was a little acidic and just melted in your mouth. It was perfect and I'm definitely ordering one just for myself next time. The creme brulee had a strong thai tea flavor! It was very rich and well done. Definitely come check this place out! read more

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i'm a major foodie and during this visit to the city i tried this place out and was not disappointed. turned out to be my favorite. ramen was delicious, kale salad was to die for, gyozas were nice texture, mocktail was good, and my favorite - the fried donuts at the end, i need all of those fried donuts for the rest of my lifeeeee mmmmmfff staff was pleasant, i sat at the bar and the bartender was a sweetheart. ambiance was lowkey, dark, chill vibe. read more

Went here on a Saturday for lunch! They had the express lunch deal- which was great because you get to try a bit of everything. Ramen, rice and a protein and a salad for a great price!! I wasn't as impress the ramen with the express lunch deal- but it was still delicious. Overall good dining experience, we left with happy tummies. The high tops seats were so uncomfortable Service was great!! read more

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Solid spot for ramen. Nice atmosphere and service. We were able to catch the last few minutes of happy hour, which was nice. I had the penicillin, which was pretty good. We shared the chili crunch cucumbers and chicken karaage. They were both fine, nothing to write home about. The cucumbers were hard to pick up with chopsticks, but thats an us-problem. I enjoyed the 10-hr tonkatsu ramen. Ramen San is a good neighborhood spot, trendy and fun, but it's not my favorite ramen in the city. They have the system where you can pay via QR code and have it separated by person, which is nice. read more

Cute spot with good service. Had their ramen which was decent though there was no 'molten' eggs but hard boiled ones served with our ramen which was kind of a bummer. The pork belly bun was yummy and the donuts are a must. read more

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Late Review I came to this location of Ramen San last summer (yes I know very late review but I just got into Yelp so bear with me). My server was wonderful. It was a little busy this day and I was taken care of! This was my first Ramen-San experience sitting inside and it was delicious. I'm a huge fan of trying various locations & this one is tied with the one on Hubbard. The atmosphere felt more comfortable than the one in Fulton Market (maybe because I went midday on a Thursday--yes I remember from a year & a half ago). I don't remember what drink I had but whew, listen. I called myself working from here and needless to say, the laptop was placed back in the bag after a few sips. Tasks were completed shortly after. 8/10 read more

Ramen San - Kimchi & Fried Chicken - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Me and my hg are ramen lovers, so we'd been wanting to try this place for a while--I see what the hype is about. This was some good ramen! I loved the ambiance, the hip-hop/R&B playlist, and the attentive service. We did a walk-in and were seated quickly, and our food was served pretty fast as well. The crunch on that chicken was amazing, and the ramen was flavorful. I would definitely come back! read more

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Ramen is 10/10 staff is always friendly! Every time I've been here it's been busy with a great vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Ramen San - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pork belly bun are you free Saturday evening??? Jacob + Katie were wonderful and made our night! Thanks so much again for the great service & hospitality. This location is truly 10/10. read more

Ramen San - Hot Donuts - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ramen craving fulfilled!! tonkotsu ramen was everything I wanted, egg was gooey and done perfectly. the broth was heavy on the garlic and had 3 thick chashu slices. the crab and lobster ramen had an obviously heavy seafood broth but they were generous with the lobster portions! The thai tea creme brulee is exactly as expected and so YUMMY. we were in and out within an hour, I love an efficient dinner read more

Ramen San - 10-Hr Tonkotsu - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Huge fan of sushi san and finally got to try their ramen spot with a friend last week!! The restaurant is so cozy with so much seating available. Perfect spot to grab drinks with friends or a warm bowl of ramen! We were on a bit of a time crunch, but the servers were very kind and sat us quickly. We ordered quickly and our waitress brought us the check right away, which we appreciated. I ended up getting the 10 Hour Tonkotsu with chili on the side. It was so good - I love that they serve traditional bowls but they feel so elevated. I will definitely be back and definitely recommend!! read more

The inside is very casual and nice. The waitress was nice. We ordered the Mantu Buns , Katsu Tonkatsu and the donuts. Also the hot green tea. I loved the Mantu Bums was so good. The bun was so soft and moist, the pork and the ingredients inside the bun was delicious. The Katsu Tonkatsu had strips of breaded pork. This was my first time having pork breaded in my Tonkatsu. It was not favorite. The broth was ok. Overall it was ok for me. I have had better Tonkatsu. The donuts were so soft and tasty. Highly recommend. The green tea was very flavorful, perfect balance. The aroma was so calming and refreshing. I had two cups. I recommend this place. The read more

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Right away the ambiance was perfect! Went here on a Sunday for "brunch" after a night out and it hit the spot. Service was great and quick, very mindful of my allergies. Started out with the Mantou Pork belly bun, which was so good and tender i forgot to take a picture. Main was the fried chicken kimchi ramen, spicy and savory. Ended up getting some of the warmed donuts as well 10/10 on those. server even offered me another diet coke for the road after i already paid, great food staff and environment read more

Ramen San - kimchi & fried chicken ramen with a molten egg - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The hype is real - this place did NOT disappoint!! Having been to Japan many times and lived in Asia for a huge part of my life, I was still so impressed with Ramen San! There was a line out the door even on a Thursday night, so def make resy! Most seats are high tops. They have a happy hour chicken karaage that was only $6, with a huge portion to feed 2-3!! So crispy, the bigger pieces were incredibly juicy, and the tangy aioli was perfect. You can def taste the richness and layered umami of the 10-hour tonkotsu ramen. Pork was melt in your mouth tender, noodles perfect curly texture - add corn for more fun! Condiments on the side (chili oil, ramen black pepper) were so yum. read more

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I was visiting from Phoenix and want to end my last day from my stay with excellent ramen. Tried the ten-hour tonkotsu chashu and broth was rich, deep, and full of flavor. The chashu was tender with just the right amount of fat. Love the spicy kick in the bun was perfectly balanced lightly sweet--definitely my favorite bite of the night. I'll be back for both, and maybe a second order of crab rangoon. The young lady was helpful and even packed our to-go. The place was small and I can see how the place gets packed on busy nights. read more

Ramen San - Bun, crab rangoon - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food: flavors deliver, small menu. Solid lunch choice. Ambience: nice to hangout with friends. Service: good but nothing outstanding. read more

Ramen San - express lunch - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food Service Ambience all 10+ Great Vibe Food was fresh and Tasty & Ramen was perfect read more

Ramen San - Restaurant area - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We had reservations, I recommend they are always packed. For appetizers we got the bao buns, both the chicken and pork belly were delicious! The pork belly being the best with the pickled vegetables elevating the flavor profile. I will say the meat to bun ratio was a little off. The Thai wings were also really good and tasty, fresh made. We also got potstickers and they were good just like any potstickers. I got the special edition chicken pho. It was so good and was a nice portion, it also has a cinnamon flavor to it, very light if it wasn't for the smell I might not have noticed the taste. Taste better than their normal selection of ramen. I also ordered a lemonade with light ice. Keep in mind this is a non alcoholic beverage and the price is $9. They gave me a half filled glass. I sent it back and just drank water. They also were out of donuts for dessert. Waiter was great, fast and friendly! read more

Ramen San - A half filled glass. - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Ramen-San!!! This was my first time at this location & I had a great experience. Me + 2 friends walked in around 1:30 on a Saturday and had to wait ~30 mins which wasn't too bad. It's a bit small inside, so I would make a reservation if you can. They have a great lunch deal that includes salad, marinated cucumbers, your choice of ramen & a choice of a rice plate. So much food for about $16 if I'm remembering correctly. High quality food all around. Perfect lunch or casual dinner spot!! read more

Ramen San - express lunch (house salad, marinated cucumbers, veggie ramen, salmon + rice) - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid ramen spot in the city. I went after the lunch rush so it wasn't busy at all! Ordered the 10 Hour Tonkotsu which was really good, especially the wavy noodles. They also had good music playing and provided good service too! I'll be back for sure! read more

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Solid ramen spot!! Ramen San has several locations that all have consistently solid ramen! The broths are very flavorful and the food is decently priced. We walked in on a Saturday afternoon as a party of 2 and waited ~10 min for a table. Highly recommend ordering their Lunch Express if you want several small bites for a great value ($16.95)! The portions for Lunch Express are smaller, but the meal is still filling. I usually get a Tonkatsu ramen, but wanted something less meat-forward on this visit, and so I ordered the Tantan-San ramen, which is their vegetarian bowl. Despite it being vegetarian, the broth was still yummy and flavorful, unlike other lighter miso broths. You pay via a QR code on the table, which is very efficient. Note that a restaurant labor surcharge is automatically added to the bill (+3.5%). Will definitely keep this spot as a reliable go-to whenever I revisit CHI and am craving a comforting meal! read more

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The best ramen I've had in Chicago. The best tasting broth, the best spicy chili oil, the best chashu, and perfectly cooked noodles. Got the miso sake bomb which I highly recommend. Dessert was ube cheesecake - phenomenal. Apps - got the pork belly bao bun which was great. Got the pork and shrimp dumpling which was good but not great. Service was fantastic as our server was informative and friendly despite it being super busy. Ambiance was nice and lively, but still easy to hear conversations. read more

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I hate leaving bad reviews, but I didn't even finish my ramen. We pick up from here all the time, and only live a couple streets over. Tonight, our ramen was so lack luster we stopped after a couple slurps. The pork was tough and flavorless. The noodles were limp and again, no seasoning. Their broth is usually packed with umami and rich layers, but tonight it was thin, watery, and one note. I'm so upset. We are so disappointed that we won't be ordering in the future in risk this will occur again. In this economy, it's not worth the gamble. We're more sad because this was always our go to. *Sushi San fifteen steps over is still top notch!! Do not confuse. read more

Would recommend eating in here - their takeout or food delivery isn't as good. Servings are huge in the restaurant and the ramen always hits. Would advise making a reservation. Any of their ramen options are great, if you get chili oil, would advise to get it on the side. Recommend the fried chicken or pork belly bao as well! They also have great cocktails! read more

Ramen San - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

the vibes and the service were rlly good but i feel like the ramen wasn't necessarily as impressive as i was hoping especially because ive heard so many good things about this restaurant. it's nice to have a ramen place so close by but im not sure if this is a must try location when there are some smaller businesses that have rlly good food in the area as well. i would love to try some of the other dishes just to see if i'm missing something though. the chicken kaarage was also pretty good & spicy! we also some some pretty good drinks. the price points were a little higher than i think is worth the food/drinks but the ambience and amazing service do make up for it. read more

Ramen San - Karaage Chicken Nuggets - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I LOVEED ramen San - such a great menu selection and the food was so yummy. Waitstaff was very helpful with the menu as well! Will be back :) read more

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Such a cool spot and fantastic food. My cousin and I decided we wanted ramen since it was a chilly night and looked up ramen near the area and found this spot. It was busy and they were not taking walk in so I highly recommend making a reservation. We were lucky and got the last 2 bar seats. The bartender was super friendly and made fantastic drinks. We were able to order of the menu and got the gyoza appetizer and they were super tasty. We both ordered the 10 hour tonkatsu and it was super flavorful! Definitely want to come back next time I'm visiting Chicago. read more

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God I love ramen San, the day I am near one and do not go is the day I should cease to exist. Id do anything for my chicken and corn ramen and tofu bun. And that's not even touching on the drinks and vibes there :) read more

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I stopped in during my lunch break and I ordered the spicy miso ramen. The staff was super friendly and were able to make customizations. However, I did find a hair in my meal... they offered to replace it. Which was fine because I was hungry so I figured I'd just wait but the second dish they brought out was missing half of the ingredients. Despite the inconsistency, the inconvenience, and the hair I still had to pay for it all. Ramen San is decent for the area, they have a nice lunch option, but I don't think I'll go back. read more

Ramen San - Spicy miso ramen - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food is always delicious! I almost always get it delivered and it arrives well packed and delicious. One of the best things to get as taken out because it really holds up well and always hits the spot! read more

Ramen San - Brussel sprouts and 10 hour ramen with add ons - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got the express lunch which consisted of a choice of a main dish, rice bowl, salad, and cucumber side. Lots of food for $17. I got the tonkotsu ramen and karaage rice bowl - the ramen was flavorful but could have been hotter - when it arrived, the soup was lukewarm which wasn't great. Good service and a cozy, casual vibe. read more

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Food was amazing got the carbonara special. Seth was great!!!!!! So attentive and wonderful read more

Ramen San - Miso Carbonara Mazemen - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I met a friend for early dinner, we had a reservation. Highly recommend a reservations! Small but quaint bar area and tables. Busy place with a neighborhood vibe, lots of families. Couldn't wait to try the vegetarian ramen! We shared and it was plenty, delicious and had a little kick! The Ginger Salad was great (I love salads) we both tried Bao's and I had the Yuzu margarita very tasty. Overall great flavor, our server Alex was wonderful! Will definitely visit again! read more

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upon walking in, you are immediately invited by lively service, as well as a nicely dimly-lit space which makes you feel like you're at some fancy hotel! the food is the main attraction here of course. i always get their lime karaage nuggets with tonkotsu ramen. an excellent combo! personally, however, i wish they offered more ramen options. other than that, great place! read more

If you haven't tried Ramen San yet it's a must GO! The restaurant is super trendy with a great ambiance. Parking was relatively easy to find which is great and the ramen is a flavor BOMB. I went with a girlfriend and we started off with the chicken Karaage nuggets which were perfectly crispy and juicy on the inside! It came with some lime and kosho aioli which was **chef kiss** We also got the pandan caipirinha which was STRONG. Maybe too strong for my liking haha I couldn't taste the pandan as much but it was still decent! For ramen, my friend and I both got the 10 hour Tonkotsu and it tasted amazing! I recommend adding extra fried garlic and chili oil on it for an extra kick! Lastly, we got the Cinnamon Toast Crunch ice cream for dessert which was amazing! I was basically licking the bowl clean. Service was great and so is my overall experience. Wish I dropped by during restaurant week but next time for sure! read more

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I've visited Ramen-San on Hubbard a handful of times and it's been great each time. The fried chicken ramen is delicious, it has a great spice and flavor and doesn't need any additions. The service has been consistent each time, even when they are busy. This time we tried the edamame hummus which had a pretty mild and unique flavor, I'm glad we tried it but not sure I would get it again. And then for dessert we got the hot donut balls which were perfectly fluffy and came with a miso caramel type dipping sauce - so good!! Vibes are so good for a cozy night, girls night, or even date night. They play music and it's a darker ambiance. Definitely recommend! read more

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My friend and I had the pork belly bun and fried chicken bun which were both amazing. I also got the 10 hour tonkotsu ramen (added corn), overall it was good but was hoping for more flavor in the broth. Wavy noodles were amazing as well as the egg. If you like fatty pork slices, this place is for you. My friend got the chicken shio (extra egg) and she was obsessed with it. This specific location is in a great spot and parking was not too difficult to get on a busy weekend. Upon greeting, staff was extremely friendly and went out of their way to make conversation, which I was extremely impressed with. We made a reservation, but walk-in's are welcome. There were booths and high tables available and music was at just the right volume. read more

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The place looks the part, has great service but the food has me unsatisfied. Walking in you're greeted with modern decor with some 90s hip hop music playing. There are some cool comic book style menus and immediately you think to yourself "some thought went into designing the hip aesthetic here". No problems getting a seat on Monday evening. Parking was a bit confusing because the Chicago parking signs are all bent everywhere so not sure if you have to pay to park or not. We decided to pay for the street parking to avoid any parking tickets but looking back at it we think it's residential and free to park on Halsted near the restaurant. Do your due diligence. Out waitresses was nice attentive and knew her stuff. My friend avoids dairy and she helped us pick around that. We each had a cocktail. I had the ume old fashioned, my friend had the yuzu margarita. Both were tasty with a Japanese twist at $12 a pop it was a nicely crafted drink. I'd come back for a cocktail... For appetizer we had the chicken kaarage nuggets, which I would avoid the second time. They were super dry, overly battered (very crispy) and weird sesame seeds in batter gave it a favor I was not a fan of. These aren't the typical juicy and moist lightly battered chicken thigh nuggets I crave when dining at ramen spots. For the entree I got the 10 hour tonkotsu which I thought was lacking in depth of flavor. They don't really have any spicy options for the tonkotsu so you have to rely on spicy chili oil that is extra add on. The broth just didn't have the same umami flavors I expect from a slow cooked broth that is Japanese ramen. It came with pork belly that was overly dry, lacking fat and weirdly seasoned. Ideally I like a nice fat belly that melts in your mouth but is charred on outside using a torch to give it char. This was more of a dry pork chashu that you have to chew and chew. Just not my type. Our bill came with a 3% restaurant surcharge. I don't understand why restaurants still do this... Ps. Be careful this place is a lettuce entertain you spot. Somehow they think it's ok to charge for every little addition and add surcharges. Little additions add up... read more

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Had the pork belly bun - was delicious! $5 My bf and I had ramen which was the perfect size and a great portion. The service was awesome. Our waiter was super friendly and cracking jokes as well. Ambiance - Japanese with a modern twist! Had some wooden booths and high tops. Good casual date spot! read more

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