I made a reservation for two at 8:45 PM. When we arrived a little early, I noticed that the…read morerestaurant was listed as closing at 9:00 PM, so I asked what that meant for our reservation. The response I received was essentially, "I don't know." Since I had a reservation, I was then asked for my name. After I gave it, I was told that they couldn't find it and couldn't pronounce my name, so I should look for it myself. I was honestly quite taken aback by the way the situation was handled. I tried to be understanding, thinking that the staff may simply have had a long and busy day, but I'm leaving this review in the hope that the next guest has a better experience. If, when I first asked about the closing time, someone had simply said, "We're sorry for the confusion. We stop accepting new customers at 9:00 PM, but we will continue serving guests with reservations," the whole situation could have been resolved pleasantly for everyone. And before telling a guest, "I can't pronounce your name and I can't find your reservation, so you find it yourself," it would have taken very little effort to scroll down just a little further. My reservation was there.

Tucked into downtown Chicago this ramen spot was definitely a "HIT" and pretty popular. We were…read moreseated within minutes. Although the waiter had multiple tables service was spot on. The ramen was served fresh and hot. Their margarita was delicious as well. I would recommend and will be back.

My favorite ramen place in Chicago!…read more Broth was creamy and super flavorful. I loved the noodle texture, the pork wasn't fatty or hard to eat, & bonus for a full egg! Interior is so cute and the workers here are so kind and fast. The price here also can't be beat. There is sometimes a line at peak dinner and weekend lunch hours and it's a physical line but it's definitely not more than 20-30 minutes at least the times I've been. I highly recommend !!

Service: good Shirts: very cute I did end up buying one…read moreRamen: it was decent. Maybe I don't like ramen and that's the issue but I do sometimes feel like it's missing something. Also I only had one bite of edible pork the rest was fat.

Ramen Wasabi will always have me at a chokehold. Probably by far the best ramen spot in Chicago,…read moreand that is saying a lot since I've been to many different ramen restaurants in the city. Ramen Wasabi has no reservations. The wait times vary, but sometimes there are seats readily available. There are bar seats available and a large middle table that you share with other parties. Service has always been good for us, and we're known as regulars there now Karaage - Fried Chicken Nuggets: An absolute must for any craving. Plenty to share with friends and the togarashi mayo dip is super delicious with it. Juicy bites with crispy batter, making everything about this appetizer perfect. Signature Tonkotsu (with Spice Umami): the noodles are sooo bouncy. I love how rich the broth is and how easy it is to bite into the Char Siu. It is so filling and honestly reminds me of my time in Japan. Tokyo Classic Shoyu (with Spice Umami): lighter broth compared to the tonkotsu, but just as delicious. This is another must-try! Ramen Wasabi will always remain as my top ramen shop in Chicago. Never had a miss with this. I would love to try their other dishes (donburi) when I have the chance...but their ramen is too good to not order

Food was decent. I went for dinner and I was impressed with the salad, wings and ramen. Everything…read morehad some spice to it but it wasn't overpowering. Service was good. Waitress was attentive and definitely helped with good suggestions Ambiance is good. Very dimly lit but perfect for a good date night.

This place was my heart away from home…read more I was craving soup. I scrolled through their menu and found so many delicious things. It was so convenient that they offered delivery to my hotel at the wee late hours of the night where I hit their curry tonkatsu omurice dish and a side of hot ramen broth. So delicious.

Probably one of the best, near authentic ramens in the downtown area. My husband and I LOVED the…read more"Amazing Lemonade." Whatever they put in it, it's truly amazing. The ramen noodles have texture and not soggy. The broth, though a bit oily, was delicious with depth. The omurice is more of a novelty dish here. It's good, but if you've ever had the real thing, you'll know that it's not close to a real omurice. The curry that goes on top was basic and nothing special. Service can be a hit or miss. We've been here a couple of times and it just depended on who you got. Ambiance is nice. You get a pseudo private area/booth like place to sit. But this traps the heat in and we were both sweating by the end of it. Would be nice if they were able to turn down the temperature or not make the light above so hot.

Stopped by Gyuro Ramen in Chicago and had the Wagyu Misuhi Ramen, Kimchi Wagyu Ramen, and a side of…read morekimchi. The staff was top-notch--attentive, welcoming, and made for a great dining experience. The ramen itself was flavorful, and the kimchi was easily the standout of the meal. While the homemade noodles are a nice touch, they were a little undercooked for our taste on this visit. Overall, everything else was delicious, and we enjoyed our meal. 7/10

Ordered pick up for lunch during the week. My order was ready at the estimated time…read more I got the gyudon and the wontons. The gyudon was a tad sweet and the ginger made it sweeter. I was hoping for a little bit more savory. The wontons were delicious and I would definitely get it again. I will continue to explore the menu and come back as it's near work.

It is definitely a cool spot. It's in the basement and has limited seats. We tried:…read more- Tonkatsu 1/2 spice - Shio 1/4 spice - Coconut Painkiller Slushy I think the tonkatsu was the best, but definitely go low spice. Not because of the heat, but after a few minutes it definitely takes over the bowl and you lose the original flavor. The drink was great, but a bit small.

High 5 Ramen has a lot going for it on the surface. The basement speakeasy vibe is great, the…read moreservice is on point, and those frozen slushy drinks are always a win. Unfortunately, the ramen itself just doesn't hit anymore. ​It's not terrible, but it's definitely not crave-worthy. The broth lacks the deep, complex umami you want in a great bowl of ramen, ending up feeling pretty one-note instead. I was hoping my first underwhelming bowl was just an off night, but after two or three visits with the same mid result, it seems like the quality has genuinely slipped. It's a fun spot to hang out, but the food just isn't hitting the mark like it used to. 3.49 stars.

Wow! How delicious. I got the miso pork belly ramen and it was so flavorful. The pork belly was so…read moresoft along with my favorite part, the egg! We also got the chicken karaage, which I would definitely go back for. Our server was very attentive and gave great recommendations as it was my first time there. It was also a great vibe for a dinner hang or a date! I'm eager to go back and try the other signature ramens on the menu!

I have been to the FM location twice and got seated fairly quickly (pre Fall weather though) on…read moreboth occasions. I am glad to have this location by me given the drive and long wait times at the original location. I go have gotten the tonkatsu (sub with chicken) on both visits and it's hit the crave spot. Their broth is still one of the better ones in my opinion.

Nate and I have been to a different location of Ramen-San and really enjoyed it, so when I realized…read morethis was near the comedy club where we had tickets later, we stopped by for happy hour. We were seated right away and the happy hour menu is great. We got an order of chicken karaage, tofu bao, pork belly bao, some fried Brussels sprouts (not on the happy hour menu but still only $6), and a couple of drinks. The food came out quickly in rounds which was nice. I loved the chicken karaage - it was super crispy but juicy inside and the lime kosho aioli is so tasty. It's also a large portion to share. The bao were tender and fluffy, and the tofu definitely had a kick of spice, so be aware! The Brussels sprouts were tasty but nothing too unique. I loved the happy hour experience here and would definitely come back.

Chicken Shio 10 Hr Tonkotsu x 2…read more 6.5/10 follow my yelp collections for updates on all the places i've tried!

This is a unique ramen spot that specializes in beef-ramen! You don't find many spots like that,…read moresince many ramen shops tend to have pork broth or char siu (pork). We didn't come in with a reservation, but were seated very quickly (within 10 mins) at the bar. It was very cool to be able to watch the chefs cook up your ramen while you were seated! It has a fairly dark and intimate dining area, making it a great place for a date night. The Shoyu Plus had a unique depth to its broth, with delicious flavors within each bite. Something that I noticed was that it had a lighter broth compared to your traditional tonkotsu (pork broth) ramen. The Miso Wagyu is a smaller version of the Monster Ramen (their specialty). This was a decent size with again, lots of flavor. The broth was a little thicker (not too thick, but due to the miso). But it was just as good as the Shoyu Plus. If I had to choose between the two, I really liked the Shoyu Plus. But if it's your first time, try their speciality! Good depth in their broths, and an amazing place for those who cannot eat pork to still enjoy ramen here

I was skeptical when I first heard the name Monster Ramen. All my previous personal experiences…read morehave always proven to me that restaurants with names that don't represent their culture in distinct ways are generally subpar. For example, I would usually never even think to step into a restaurant named Best China House, Sushi Bistro, or Mom's Korean Restaurant. (Apologies if your shops are named as such. These were meant to be generic examples) Oh, how times have changed. I would have never thought having a bowl of ramen at a Monster Ramen would give me this much pleasure. Part of it will (in fact, most of it) be on me and my general philosophy on fusion cuisine and outdated gemerational gap. There was definitely a time when avoiding agorementioned type of restaurants may have been deemed smart. But I feel the new generation of restaurant owners and chefs have up'd their games in not only at better food making, but also accepting of a bit more irony. Anyone who knows me knows how much I stay away from trying anything "fusion." It's kinda funny to myself how hypocritical it is that I would be totally okay in substituting an ingredient or two when I'm missing some when cooking, but when it comes to paying money to sit and eat that I would judge chefs by thier style of cooking. Yes, a big part of it is based on a large pool of personally gathered data, but I do acknowledge that I need to open myself up a bit more. Case in point. I was recommended MR by a fellow Yelper and I decided to give it a whirl. I happened to have a friend and his son with me, so I was able to do small tastings of 3 different ramen. And boy, was I pleasantly surprised. We collectively had bowls of shio, shoyu and miso specials. Plus, I ended up getting the Summer Special bowl to go for my wife. All of them had their individual charm to them but more importantly, each of them were made to perfection when it came to broth seasoning and noodle texture, which are THE two most important aspect of ramen, in my opionion. Not too salty nor bland soup. Perfectly dense noodles. I just loved all four! It wad when I tasted the yuzu in tgeir shio ramen that my wife would love it. Even though I brought her the spicy Sunmer version home, I still think it'll be worth bringing her and our daughter back when we get a chance to. Our server Dionne (I think) was most pleasant and helpful. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great, too. It helped that I came before the dinner rush, although, I can also see more lively vibe being nice as well. Will be back with the fam definitely!

Amazing sushi and fantastic service! 10/10!…read moreIf you find yourself in the south loop then you must give this restaurant a try!

Such a lovely South Loop gem! We came here for dinner and we asked to be seated outside. As the…read morehost was taking us to our seats he brought waters with him, which was great so we didn't have to wait. The patio was very cute with plants and lights. I got a chocolate martini and it was rimmed with chocolate sauce. It wasn't filled to the top (see pic) so it felt a bit pricy for the amount you get but it was very good. To start off, we got the spicy edamame and it was garlicky with a kick! I typically eat vegetarian foods, and there was a vegetarian section for sushi which was nice. I got the cucumber roll and added avocado along with the sweet potato tempura roll and added cream cheese. The rice was very soft and seasoned and tasted premium. The vegetables were fresh and delicious. Would love to come back for the ramen