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    Rudy’s Ramen

    4.6 (206 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Spicy Miso
    Karen L.

    Craving some ramen on a chilly work night, we dropped in to try some. I got the spicy miso and sadly it was not spicy to me. You have to pay extra I believe for "extra spicy". We also tried the Karaage chicken as an app and it was tasty but expensive for the size. I would perhaps get ramen again to go so I could take it home and add spice for free. The broth was good and the noodles solid. Not my favorite ramen in the area, but certainly quality.

    Soy Caramel Pork Belly Bun
    Helen H.

    Excellent ramen here. There was plenty of seating on a Sat at 1pm, but it was also snowing a lot. It could've been an anomaly. They had regular tables, high tables, and tables at the counter. I would avoid sitting by the windows on a snowy, cold day. You'll need your ramen to warm you up. I tried the Soy Caramel Pork Belly Bun and Spicy Tonkotsu. The pork belly was very tender and delicious. The caramel gave it a subtle sweet taste. The ramen was delicious. Definitely had a kick to it. I felt like it was spicy enough still to enjoy it. The char siu pork was soft and seasoned (slightly salty). I think this was the first char siu sin ramen that I remember being seasoned. It's a pretty big bowl with lots of noodles. I was stuffed by the end. I would definitely come by and order again.

    Jenny C.

    Saw Rudy's Ramen through a TikTok video so had to come and try it out for myself. I came on a Monday afternoon so there was plenty of street parking and it was relatively empty inside. Restaurant is very cute and seems clean. Service was great and very quick. I got the spicy tonkatsu ramen-- the thin noodles were perfectly cooked and broth was rich. I think it could have been more spicy and the chashu was on the fattier side. I was hungry and the ramen filled me up, but I have a feeling that my boyfriend or someone else would not be leaving completely satisfied given the portion size. My entire meal after tip and fees came out to be ~$25 which I think is pretty standard. Server told me it was Happy Hour and the deals for the appetizers and cocktails seem like a steal if you were to come with friends! Was this the best ramen I've ever had? No. But it was still a delicious dinner and I would give Rudy's a 4.5 out of 5 stars.

    Tsukuba
    Aaron A.

    Whether you're trying to escape the harsh Chicago weather or relinquish the stress of a tough day--Rudy's Ramen will provide you that refuge. The warm, flavorful broth will hug your insides and fill every nook and cranny with comfort. I ordered the seasonal Tsukemen, and it was an interesting interactive experience. The noodles, egg, and seaweed are served separate from the broth and you are free to add the ingredients as you see fit. The noodles were of great quality and the aforementioned broth was fantastic. Our waiter was helpful and suggested a sake flight when we couldn't decide which to choose. While some of the sake were very strong, we appreciated the suggestion. The restaurant has a very welcoming vibe and is a good size, although there is usually a wait. In a city filled with ramen options, Rudy's should be a staple on anyone's list.

    Tonkotsu and Spicy Tonkotsu
    Heather H.

    Hands down the best ramen we've ever had! Everything from the food to the service was absolutely exceptional. We ordered the Karaage Chicken, Habanero Mayo Chicken Bun, Soy Caramel Pork Belly Bun, Tonkotsu Ramen, and Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen (added Ajitama Egg, Pork Belly, and Spicy Ground Pork) -- and every single dish blew us away. The ramen broth was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, with noodles cooked to perfection. The buns were soft and packed with incredible flavor (the soy caramel pork belly was unreal), and the karaage chicken was crispy, juicy, and addictive. I wish we had a bottle of the house-made yuzu kosho sauce that comes with the karaage chicken, it was that good! Service was top-notch -- friendly, fast, and attentive without ever feeling rushed. You can tell they really care about both their food and their customers. If you're a ramen lover, this place is a must. We'll definitely be back again whenever we're in town.

    Brussels Sprouts.
    Maggie X.

    Clean, minimalistic ramen shop a slight trek from downtown Chicago. We came for a late dinner on a weekday with no wait, though patrons were still trickling in throughout our meal. Service was prompt and courteous, no issues. Crispy Brussels sprouts: Pretty crispy, but bordered on being overfried and thus a touch bitter. We requested for light sauce, which allowed for retained crispiness but did allow the bitterness to shine through more. Interestingly, each bite of the sauce tasted slightly different, which was intriguing but jury's still out on whether I liked the overall dish. Tonkotsu ramen (both regular and spicy): Good broth, just not the best I've ever had. The thick chashu was satisfying and fatty. I would have preferred the woodear mushrooms slightly more cooked. The bamboo shoots were good texture. The egg was nicely molten in the center, though I always prefer a whole ajitama to a half. Overall not a bad option for ramen while in the area.

    Vegetarian Ramen
    Shreena P.

    We really enjoyed Rudy's Ramen! Easy parking, plenty of seating, and perfect for a cold snowy day. Servers were nice and loved the ambiance. The vegetarian mushroom broth ramen (a little spicy) was hot and delicious, and the strawberry mochi ice cream was a great finish :)

    David M.

    Rudy's Ramen offers authentic ramen in the wicker park neighborhood of Chicago. A decent sized place with both table and bar seating. The ramen was delicious with plenty of flavor. The service was good but I felt like where we sat at the bar we were forgotten about. Regardless the food was delicious and I would still go back again.

    Vanessa B.

    Made the trek out here at the bequest of babe who read reviews and said we needed to try this spot. At first I was a bit skeptical and thought nothing could top my beloved Ramen San. I was proved wrong. I ordered the vegetarian mushroom based ramen (with the extra spice) added a side of the crispy chicken. The chicken was the tenderest I've ever had. The ramen flavor was delicious and the noodles were chunky and ample. This was certainly worth the drive. We also got the Mayo chicken bao to start and man was that just melt in your mouth...ask for extra pickles. The fact that we sat at the bar and were able to see the kitchen staff doing their thing was an experience. The service was ok, friendly but nothing to write home about. The ambiance was open and clean.

    cucumber margaritas
    Sam L.

    Nice ramen shop in wicker park. Went on a Thursday around 6pm and there was still plenty of seating left, although it started to fill up more around 7. Vibe was nice and staff were friendly. I got the tonkotsu ramen with the cucumber margarita. Both were delicious! I would honestly come back for just the marg. Liked this place and definitely will be recommending it.

    The Pineapple (upside down)? I think it was called that.
    Rachel M.

    Make sure to get reservations before you go. It was really good. The staff was really nice and the music was really great. Cute and clean. We sat at the bar. The food was great and so were the drinks. Everything we had pictured here!

    Spicy Miso
    Angelina P.

    Was really looking forward to eating here all day but it ended up being a very disappointing experience. We waited for about 30 minutes before the first orders of ramen were out. Two of the dishes came out with the wrong meat / missing meat. I had asked for a glass of ice which they completely forgot and brought on the third ask. After taking back the wrong order, it took over 45 minutes for the new ramen to come out which was unacceptable. By the time everyone could eat together, all the dishes were cold and it had already been 2 hours of just sitting there. Instead of pork, I subbed chicken but it was just a few pieces of dry chicken given on the side. It seemed like they are not equipped to handle it when it gets busy or large groups (we were 6). There were only two servers and only two cooks in the back who were working at their own pace and did not seem to care at all. All the starts go towards the server who was very apologetic and that was appreciated, however, I don't think I'll be going back.

    Spicy tonkotsu ramen

    Rudy's made a couple lists so I thought I'd check it out especially on a cold day. Ambiance is pretty. Great lighting and spacious. The vibe itself felt oddly off. The restaurant seemed to fit that of a takeout place than a sit down spot. Service was a bit interesting. Got seated at the bar right away but it took almost five minutes to get someone over when the place was only about half capacity. I think I came at the wrong time because it was an hour before closing and they seemed to have an influx of Uber Eats and Doordash orders. After getting my food, I didn't get asked how it was until after I finished. Overall the food was good, but nothing mind blowing. The brussel sprouts was good. Got the ramen less than 2 minutes after I ordered and damn near burned my tongue off. I wouldn't have minded waiting ten minutes to avoid that experience. The spicy tonkotsu was hardly spicy. The noodles, broth and egg were pretty great. The pork belly was good but nothing special. The ramen bowl was about $20 which places it among the most premium prices you'd find in Chicago. Definitely NOT worth that much, but its definitely worth trying at least once. It's also a bit disconcerting sitting in front of a bunch Subway looking steel bins with ramen ingredients where they mass produce bowls like an assembly line.

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    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.

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