This restaurant is located in the strip mall next to other Asian restaurants and serve more than just ramen. Super cute on the inside with paper lantern lighting and modern wooden seating. Service and food were fantastic! The two dishes I tried were delicious and I wouldn't be able to pick between the two if I had to. Pork sausage chunks yakisoba $15 - Delicious! Comes with pork sausage, wood ear mushrooms, sunny side egg, and more. Da Bomb Rice Bowl $16 - Delicious! Comes with pork belly, pork loin, beef tongue, and more. Sapporo (small bottle) $5 .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2025 read more

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Staff is great, the restaurant is very clean, sadly the food is just ok. We went for lunch and were seated quickly. We ordered the new kimchi ramen and the seafood and kuro buta. Both were just ok, but portions were a good size. We both were very full and each of us had enough leftover for lunch another meal. I had the seafood one and about half the noodles were clumped and hard. I will say the level 3 of the hotel sauce was amazing, we didn't think it was super spicy but the flavor was incredible. We did try to oder a drink but they didn't have some of the menu items available. Not a big issue but disappointing just the same. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Miso Seafood and Kuro Buta - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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It was our first time at Strings Ramen and we were impressed! I got the Black Garlic Tonkatsu Kuro Buta ramen with pork belly. Pork belly was thick and flavorful, noodles were perfectly cooked. Adding Black Garlic to the tonkatsu broth is an extra $2 fee-- it wasn't as "garlicky" as I expected, but it was a good touch. My friends got the chicken kaarage and Miso Kuro Buta with pork belly; they enjoyed both dishes. Interior is very cute and seems clean! Staff were kind and attentive. There is better ramen in the city, but this might be the best choice in Aurora. read more

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Worst service..!! They got us seated right away but they forgot about taking the order and came after making us wait for around 20 - 25 mins, took the order but when the ramen arrived was very salty.. !! The passion mango drink was not at all refreshing.. it was a sad experience.. 0 stars read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - There was no rush for them to be so bad at service.. - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Strings Ramen in Aurora never disappoints! My absolute favorite is the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen; rich, flavorful, and comforting every single time. I always go for the pork loin option; it's tender and perfectly seasoned. If you're feeling bold, definitely give their Hell Ramen a try; you can choose your spice level, but beware of Level 5, also known as the "Monster Hell Ramen Challenge"! Another must-order is the Chicken Karaage appetizer, super crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and that spicy mayo dipping sauce? Addictive. They also have a fun and creative drink selection. I personally love the jelly lychee drink, it's sweet, refreshing, and pairs perfectly with the ramen. The atmosphere is cozy yet modern, with neon lights and that "small ramen shop" charm that makes it feel like a hidden gem. It's got that welcoming, family run vibe that makes you want to come back again and again. I've never left disappointedeverything from the food to the service hits the mark every time. Strings is hands down one of my favorite local spots, and I'll keep showing up for that black garlic ramen magic! read more

My go-to ramen spot in the suburbs! Discovered this hidden gem on Yelp a couple months ago and have already returned five times!!! Our go-to order is Level 2 Vegetarian Hell Ramen with a side of age tofu (their tofu skin is unique and delicious dipped in the broth or on its own). I tried level 3 once & the spice was a bit too much for me. If you are unsure which level to go with, ordering a level down to be safe and get a side of hell sauce to customize the spice level to your liking. We also love the vegetarian yakisoba which is topped with 2 fried eggs. This spot is very vegetarian/vegan friendly which is always a plus! Order a side of pickled radishes & cucumbers, you won't regret it! So refreshing and my favorite side dish here. The vegetable and chicken gyoza are both full of flavor and delicious as well. Food always comes out piping hot, fresh, & promptly. They have an extensive selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages too. Some of my favorites so far have been the yuzu sake, lychee martini, & the non-alcoholic housemade stringria. The interior is well maintained & decorated well which I always appreciate too. If you're in the area, I definitely remaking a stop here for some delicious noods! read more

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The old staff is gone, and whatever replaced them feels completely disengaged. The current servers seem absent and unqualified--like they're just occupying space rather than actually working. We ordered three items and received only two, one of which was entirely wrong. Even after being told who ordered what, the server still placed the dishes incorrectly. After that, no one checked on us. No follow-up, no offer for anything else, nothing. You're left sitting there feeling like you somehow intruded just by being a customer. The food is good, but the service is careless and indifferent, which completely kills the experience--especially for a place that used to have a genuinely solid, attentive staff. read more

Yesterday, 8/7/2025 was my second time here. I like spicy, so I ordered Spicy. What I like about strings is that even though it has heat, it also has flavor, the broth is rich and flavorful - even the vegetarian broth. I also like the QR order format, I can order and pay at my own pace. My daughter enjoyed her dish as well. On my out I say a girl eating a a rib in the bone that looked delicious. This might be next to order. Lastly, the place has a vibe. Modern but not obnoxious, the paper lamp lighting made you feel like you were in East Asia for a short minute. read more

Service was attentive and the ambiance is cozy and clean. Had the seafood ramen. The ramen was good but seafood portions were small. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Nigori sake with yuzu - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Always awesome ramen, had the spicy clam & pork tonkotsu. Came with a group of 10 people & we were seated immediately. Some were first timers at Strings and they were totally impressed. My friends said they would come back when in the area! read more

We already have a go-to ramen spot in the burbs but decided to change it up and go to strings ramen in Aurora. The decor inside makes it feel like you're sitting in a ramen shop in Japan! The service is great - they provided so many recommendations and helped explain the menu since it was our first time. We got 2 different ramens - the black garlic tonkatsu ramen and the hell ramen. The tonkatsu ramen is a creamy pork bone with black garlic oil. It was super rich and creamy but we had to add some chili paste to it since the base was not too spicy. Next up was the vegetarian hell ramen - I got level 2 which was the perfect amount of spice for me! It came with corn, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, egg, and a few other add ons. The chicken gyoza was truly one of the best dumplings ever! The sauce it came with was also delicious! The noodles here are a little thinner than the noodles I was expecting. Also, I prefer chicken in my ramen but they only offer pork as an alternative or you can get a vegetarian option instead. I do hope that they can start offering chicken as an alternative in the future! Overall, it's a decent ramen spot! They have multiple locations also in case you live elsewhere! read more

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- Ok food, good ambiance, good service - Reservation not made, I do not think you can make one as I can't find it on the website - Maybe come back, not in a rush though Fun Japanese restaurant with lots of cool decor and seating. We had gotten dinner and the place was very full and busy the whole time we were there. I had gotten the Kuro Buta Curry Ramen w/ Level 1 Spice and it was definitely a unique ramen that I had never tasted before. Curry ramen was something new to me and I don't think it is something I will be sticking to. The flavors were good and powerful, but I quickly grew tired of my meal. The soup seemed to have all sorts of different flavors; a fragrant and heavy broth, fatty pork, and powerful raw onions. I felt as though so many things were going on and my tummy was experiencing all of then at once. Even though the flavors were everywhere, I did eat everything and was full from the meal. I did appreciate how the spice levels could be selected and further customized as it was served on the side and could be added in to whatever spice amount you please. My girlfriend had gotten the Kuro Buta Tonkatsu Ramen, and it was just ok. The real test of ramen is in the broth, and it was a little disappointing. The broth did not have that rich umami flavor, and was more of a milky and creamy flavor, leading to an overall heavy and fatty experience. There was an ok amount of variation in the toppings, with most being mushrooms, but her egg was pretty cooked and not very runny which was unfortunate. Our overall dining experience was saved by the ambiance as the food was not something we felt was special. They do have other food options, so maybe if we come back, we would enjoy the donburi bowls or another ramen option than what we had tried. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Kuro Buta Curry Ramen w/ Pork Belly - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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great atmosphere and friendly servers who are honest and helpful. the food is alright -- not amazing and had some pitfalls, but overall an enjoyable experience and worth a try. the kaisen don was a special advertised in the front of the store. it was composed of various seasoned fish, an egg, and garnishes atop a bed of rice. i thought it was overall too salty, and i wish that there were unseasoned fish portions to keep the dish fresh -- it was a bit overwhelming and had only the rice to balance the flavors. the chicken karaage was nicely crunchy; however, it was more breading than it was chicken. the curry ramen was okay. i was expecting the classic japanese curry flavor, but it tasted like curry powder and lacked the thickness and flavor of traditional japanese curry. overall, i would probably return to try other dishes, but it wouldn't be my first choice to return here for the food itself. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - kaisen don (front) Chicken Karaage curry ramen (back) - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Rating: 3.5 stars My friend and I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon to grab a chicken karaage and fried gyoza to go. We ordered at the front with the cashier who was friendly and efficient. We left for a bit and came back to grab our food. The gyoza was fried well and the flavor was great. I was expecting a ponzu sauce but they put in a spicy mayo sauce instead which made it feel a bit too heavy. The karaage was a bit bland and was not fried well so it was a bit dry as well. The spicy mayo sauce went better with the karaage. All in all, though everything in the restaurant was efficient the food we ordered was pretty average. Maybe the ramen is better, we may try that next time. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Fried pork gyoza - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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I had no idea this location was so massive! Strings Aurora can seat up to 75ish people. I had expected to wait a bit since you aren't able to make a res or joint a waitlist, however I was very happy to be seated quickly. The ambiance is minimalist with wood seating and pops of color for the decor throughout. It's cozy and feels the same as the Lakeview location, just 1000x larger haha. I took a star off bc the service was very confusing for me. We did not interact with anyone other than the host bringing us to our table and another person bringing our food out. You are able to order via your phone or through a server. A server never came around so we opted to order through our phone instead. Our ramen came out within 15 mins. I tried the Tonkotsu Ramen with pork loin and it was phenomenal. Tasty, creamy and oh so good! My fiance tried the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen and he really enjoyed it. Between the 2 I liked the broth of the tonkotsu better however both were divine! read more

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Strings is hands down my favorite ramen restaurant in Aurora. We have never made a reservation and have always been able to be seated quickly. You have the option of ordering from a QR code or using a physical menu. The servers are very attentive and kind. The restaurant has a modern feel and is very clean. My go to order is the tonkotsu ramen with pork belly. It comes with multiple slices of tender, juicy pork belly, a jammy marinated egg, and lots of noodles. The broth is rich, salty, and flavorful. You also have the option to add on hell sauce, which I always get on the side. It adds the perfect kick to every bite. Typically, I also get the chicken karaage with spicy mayo. The order is big enough to share and the pieces of chicken are small, juicy, and crispy. I also recommend strings when going out to eat with friends, and our most recent trip was a hit as always. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Top photo is the pork loin tone tonkatsu and the bottom photo is shoyu pork loin. Noodles were firm. Spice was non existent even with level 2. If you like spice, go 3 at minimum. The portions were small compared to Chinatown restaurants. The pork was fine but not a ton of flavor. Servers were not attentive, ended up having to wave down to pay and leave even with only 3 other tables in the whole restaurant. We wanted to love this place to save us driving into the city but it wasn't worth a second trip. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Shoyu Ramen Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

The filet mignon ramen here is amazing, I will be back again! Excellent service, the passion fruit drink was real refreshing. read more

Every time I go here I get delicious, fresh food. If you order something with crab, you'll get real crab meat! My favorite has become their Kaisen Don (for someone who is a bit more adventurous with raw seafood), however the pork Yakisoba was my original favorite. You get large portions here but the food is so good I end up finishing everything without any leftovers The restaurant itself is beautiful as well and has a fantastic atmosphere. The servers are very friendly and attentive as well, but keep in mind this place can get very busy sometimes! One thing I would recommend is for them to add bag hangers somewhere for people sitting at the stools. I always have to awkwardly wear my bag as I eat if I'm seated there . Pro tip, if you don't like anything spicy be sure to ask for none of the spicy seasoning. Even the gyoza has it by default which I am fine with, but if you're with someone who can't tolerate the heat (like my mom haha) just something to be aware of! read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Kaisen Don - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Food is very good here. Lots of options from traditional ramen to yakisoba other sides. Very busy location, staff was friendly, service was prompt and attentive. read more

The service was amazing! Friendly & super attentive staff. The place is beautiful on in the inside and very clean. Ramen was amazing and my husband and I ate it quickly before I could get a picture haha. The ice cream "chicken" was also adorable and really yummy. read more

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Staff/service were great! Everyone was welcoming, and answered any questions I had. Our waitress was really nice as well. My son loved the Godzilla eating ramen shirt she was wearing. My husband who studied in Japan and is Asian thought the ramen was good but could use some more toppings. I thought the chicken karage was good, but was not a huge fan of the texture of Terriyaki chicken, and could do without the egg. Food came out quick too! read more

When I think of Ramen I think of noodles sitting in a broth. Strings Ramen however puts a spin on Ramen that opens a whole new world of ramen. The options are plentiful and surprising. I was pleased that the server was generous with my portion allowing me to try something new. Everything I had was fresh and an exciting take on what I was expecting. The decor was as expected almost minimal. The chairs along side the high top tables are extraordinarily heavy. The chairs at other tables though were not extraordinarily heavy. Just something that was noticed. I would definitely go back and would like to try other offerings as the menu offered a wide variety. With an option to carry out it might be nice to have Strings Ramen Shop as an option. read more

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Stings has been my favorite ramen spot in Chicago for the past couple of years because of how much I love their noodles so I'm very happy that this location in Aurora continues to meet the high expectations I already have. Today was the first time I dined in with a group and the food was once again very, very good. We got some edamame and chicken karaage as an appetizer and though another frequent Strings diner at our table commented that they thought the chicken was a little heavy on the batter this time around I didn't really notice any difference and thought it still tasted great. Rather than my usual--the seafood and kuro buta miso ramen--I noticed a flyer saying that they had a curry ramen special that sounded good so I opted for that. I was pleasantly surprised that the broth was still very light even with the curry added as I kind of expected it to be a thicker, creamier consistency. The curry ramen comes with a generous amount of corn, thin-sliced red onions, kelp, a soft-cooked egg and scallions along with your choice of pork loin or belly. I went with the loin and added level 2 spice as well as sides of woodear mushrooms, bean sprouts, and seafood (crab meat, shrimp, scallops) because I was apparently 'avin' it large tonight. The bowl was fantastic and so big I had plenty left over for a late night snack or lunch the next day. Staff was attentive and kind throughout our time in the restaurant and the ambiance was just as good as always. I would even give them bonus points for having some soothing bossa nova playing while we slurped to our hearts' delights. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Edamame and Chicken Karaage - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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What a diamond in the rough. This place needs to be added to the Eater / Thrilist for best Ramen in Chicago Suburbs / Near Naperville. Food was really good, service was very attentive, and the ambience was much more pleasing than some of the other ramen spots I've been to in the area. So happy to have found this spot, and it's in close profit a fantastic Asian grocery mart. 100% could see this becoming a spot people go to, just like in LAz read more

The food was terrific the only thing is that we went there the day before my son's birthday which was on a Sunday. His birthday was in four hours but the manager Jenny would not give him the complimentary cheesecake. I wouldn't have tipped but our server was fantastic. So go when Jenny isn't the manager on duty! read more

Wonderful service! Friendly and helpful. You scan the code and it brings you to a menu that you can order & pay directly from. Lots of choices. Cool decor with a great chill soundtrack running in the background. The food was delicious! Love the spice and the various levels. I've only been brave enough for level one so far. Believe me, one has plenty of kick. The nice part is that it comes on the side so you can control your fate. This spot will go on my repeat list! read more

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We were in the area so we decided to try this Strings Ramen location. The restaurant was pretty full when we went on a Saturday evening but we were able to snag a booth right away. I was looking forward to trying the chazuke but they didn't have it available so I opted for the cat rice (spicy tuna on top of rice) instead. It was enjoyable but tasted pretty standard. Hubby had the kuro bata tonkotsu ramen. The ramen broth was decently creamy and the meat was flavorful but on the drier side. Our toddler had the shio ramen with turkey with a side of fish cakes from the kid's menu. We also got an order of edamame to share for checking in on Yelp. It had Japanese chili flakes on top so we had to shake it off for our toddler but she gobbled down half the bowl of edamame. read more

Food and service was the best! The vibe is very chill and enjoyable. The drink was really good. read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Deep Fried Chicken Gyoza Edamame Side of White Rice - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

Such a chic and modern place for a nice bowl of Raman noodles. Kids loved it too. This restaurant names outside has been there for quite a while since the supermarket was opening. Super happy to see this is Open. Kids Kids got edamame and chicken nuggets. Chicken nuggets were flavorful and crispy. Edamame was slightly overcooked for my taste. We got two Raman soups based on pork bone broth. Very creamy with decent meat. It was slightly on the salty side for me. was able to pack half to home and after adding veggie and a bit more noodle which was perfect for me. Services were great! and I was able to redeem Yelp reward to get a Tomago - a preserved egg. read more

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Ordered takeout from here: Tonkatsu Ramen and Black Garlic Tonkatsu Ramen. The pork belly was quite tasty. There wasn't much difference in the flavor between the two ramen and the broth was a bit on the saltier side. For a local place in Naperville, however, quality is solid! read more

This is the first time I stopped by this place since I moved away four years ago. It is one of the new Asian restaurants at this Best Buy plaza. Ramen was delicious with lots of meat and great texture of the noodle. Love the Sasa Dango!! read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Premium Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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Good very good had tugcatus and noodles very good and I suggest. Also had a ramune it was good to

This ramen is seriously good stuff. The broth is so flavorful, and the noodles are perfect. It is a little pricey for what you get. Totally worth it for a special occasion though. I'd definitely go back again. read more

It's a vibrant place with an abundance of food to choose from! We enjoyed the delicious food so much that we forgot to take photos! Anyhow, it was worth the visit! This branch is located in the Park to Shop strip mall & there's ample parking space. The servers are attentive and courteous. read more

When you sit at your table you have to scan a QR code to place your order. When you check in to Yelp you get a free Edamame appetizer which was so yummy! You view the menu and place your order on your phone using an app. We ordered the Chicken Kara-age and we love it because the pieces are bite sized and they were nice and crispy. We both had the Miso Ramen with Kuro Buta Pork Belly. It was very delicious and flavorful. There were two large pieces of Pork Belly, and while we were eating they fell apart. Some of the pork belly pieces were very tender and melted in our mouth and other pieces were chewy and a little dry (but still very delicious) We ordered on the app and paid our server with our credit card, there is an option to pay your bill on the app as well. We love it here and will be back again! read more

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We tried the ramen, teriyaki chicken bowl and beef bowl. All dishes were very good. Service was fast and attentive.

I tried out Strings, near the Park to Shop grocery, to mix up my ramen game a bit. Well, kind of: of all the options on their wide-ranging ramen menu, I clung to my favorite style, black garlic tonkotsu ramen. Overall, it was quite tasty, though I still prefer 45 Degree Tea. The pork belly was quite thick, with a flavorful broth. I came for a late lunch; gladly it wasn't too busy so I could get a booth, because otherwise individuals would be at small tables down the center walkway, sitting on stools that are basically boxes (not great for someone juggling a cane like me). If you like it spicy, try their Monster Hell Ramen Challenge! read more

Strings Ramen - Aurora - Monster Hell Ramen Challenge - Ramen Near Me - Aurora, Illinois

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Their turkey ramen is amazing!! Especially with chili sauce. Their rice too! Chili sauce on that as well ofc.

Not sure why there are so many 5/5 for this place. This place is not very good. Service is almost non existent. My water was never refilled. Crispy pork skin was decent. Chicken karaage was meh. It was cooked too long, not very moist inside, lack of juiciness. The chicken karaage at Kitakata Lombard did it better. The ramen was meh. Broth wasn't memorable and lacked flavor. Only reason I gave the food 2 stars is for the meat lovers rice bowl. That was pretty decent. I liked the variety of meat but some of it was a little dry. This place is a one and done for me. Honestly, you're better off just walking over to Pho Noodle Station or inside the food court of Park to Shop. read more

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