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    4.0 (100 reviews)
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    Garlic pork ramen
    Melissa Q.

    Pretty decent amount of seating. Prompt and friendly service. Delicious ramen. Very flavorful and fresh. Got the strawberry lemon refresher and it's good, but not my favorite refresher, but I tend to like very sweet things. The flavors of the broth on the ramens are very distinct and flavorful. My boyfriend got the build your own and did spicy level 1, which was perfect for him but too spicy for me, but the flavor was good. I got the garlic ramen and it was very good.

    Four Season Oolong Tea and Original Bubble Egg Waffle
    celina t.

    Went yesterday to try their bubble waffle and tea deal. Took them about 10 minutes they made it from scratch. I would suggest adding some form of sweetener or having the option of having brown sugar drizzled on the bubble waffle. The service was good and quick considering they made it from scratch for me. The ambiance is okay. The place is a tad small but they have a good amount of seating for groups. I would recommend going there to get this deal since it's pretty cheap all things considered. I do wanna say it needs some more sweetener.

    Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen with pork belly
    Ellie D.

    I can't think of a better way to warm up from a Chicago January than a big beautiful bowl of ramen and this was exactly the escape we needed. Tamashii Ramen is a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away in Greek Town but don't let that fool you -- it's some of the most authentic ramen I've found in the city yet! The shoyu which is topped with the most tender sirloin soaked in a sweet, salty broth with complex umami flavor. The black garlic tonkotsu is an elevated take on a classic ramen, with a rich, creamy pork bone broth. I highly recommend going the extra mile with this one and upgrading from the loin chashu to the braised pork belly, which literally melts in your mouth. Just make sure you savor the beautiful marinated soft boiled egg because you only get one. But seriously, I could've made a meal of that alone! They also have a nice selection of japanese whiskies, though we opted for some sparkling yuzu sake which was light and refreshing. One individual was maintaining the bar and each of the tables, but he managed the dining room well and we didn't find ourselves waiting for too long. By the end of the meal, we politely requested our check feeling brave enough to reenter the cold!

    Yosef M.

    Recently me and my girlfriend came here for an impromptu Sunday funday ramen date. We googled a few spots near the west loop and noticed that this place had reasonable prices and fair reviews. When we arrived it wasn't busy at all so we got our food pretty fast. Both of our ramen bowls were well portioned and delicious, as well as the spicy karaage chicken. I could definitely see myself coming back again.

    Nolan F.

    Friend and I tried the spicy miso and grand tonkotsu ramen. Satisfied with the broth flavor and noodle chew. Chashu is all lean, hardly fatty but still breaks apart well when chewing. Plenty of seating inside. No issues with service. Decent ramen shop I would return to.

    Spicy Ramen
    Skyy S.

    I found this while searching for "Good Ramen" and it did not disappoint. Our server was very helpful to our friend that has never had ramen before. I thought it was a nice hole in the wall with good food! Smaller menu but gets the job done!

    Make Build Your Own Ramen Bowl takeout! - chicken karaage, crispy onions, sweet corn, wavy noodles
    Insia Z.

    I've only gotten takeout make your own ramen from here and tbh it hits the spot and is a pretty good deal for less than $20. I get the karaage chicken ramen with chicken broth (I don't eat pork so I like that they have chicken options) and it is so good, I've been craving it since I last got it, it's packaged well so the chicken stays crispy on delivery, I may even get it tomorrow.

    Shoyu Ramen
    Kat D.

    I just got back from Japan and was craving the meal I ate the most while there: ramen! This place hit the spot. I had the shoyu ramen, as is, and it was delicious! The meat was tender, the broth perfectly seasoned, and the noodles had the perfect texture. The server was attentive without being overbearing. I came here by myself, during lunch, right after they opened and I was the only person there. They did have a steady stream of takeout orders and 1 more person came in while I was there. I didn't have any alcohol but I did see they have some selections including beer, whiskey and sake. The atmosphere was calm with music playing softly, not sure what the atmosphere is later on in the day or if there is a wait. I will be back with my husband!

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Cee L.

    I came for lunch and the service was super quick. I got the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was perfectly rich and spicy and the chashu pieces were soft and perfectly seasoned. I'll be back for their other ramens!

    Spicy karage
    Cynthia R.

    Amazing! Good quality and fast service! Everything was very flavorful and tasty! Not crowded at all and a lot of tables for a Friday night before rush! ;)

    Megan S.

    Nice little ramen spot located in Greektown! We came on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty quiet inside which was fine! We ordered the spicy ramen, spicy and regular chicken karrage, and chicken ramen. The karrage was such a generous portion and it was delicious! My spicy ramen was good however I do enjoy a creamier tonkotsu ramen a little more. The ramen was definitely all spice. The chicken ramen broth was good and the noodles in both were perfectly cooked.

    Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
    Bianca P.

    What a great little gem! It's really more of a takeout spot, so there was plenty of open tables on a Saturday night. Everything we ate was delicious! My black garlic ramen was super tasty and the karaage appetizer was so super tasty. It's just a little hole in the wall spot, but we will definitely be back!

    Spicy Ramen with red strips like hair type was dried chili and perfect.

    The food was great and spicy as advertised. The service was fast-- granted I was the only one. The ambiance, was good because I was the only one.

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    My favorite ramen place! This is my ramen choice if I don't want to try a new one! Quick service and cute atmosphere.

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    Great Spicy Tonkatsu ramen. Delicious, and very satisfying on a cold and grey spring afternoon.

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    absolutely love the make your own ramen idea, more spots should have it. I do wish there were more vegetarian toppings.

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    7 months ago

    They were Super nice people and had great food, can customize your own ramen, inside looks incredible as well. Highly recommend.

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