An overall perfect place. The atmosphere was calming and the vibe was peaceful and serene. The service was quick and they didn't disappoint to be confusing, and got straight to the point. Our food, top-notch, one of the best I've eaten. Even if it's a ramen house, I got the tenderloin hot plate, and I kid you not, one of the best I've ever had. Over here is perfect and I would love to come here again. P.S. the place was cold but that's a minor flaw and my only real complaint. read more

Last minute decision to eat here and I'm glad my husband and I did. Cute, small Ramen joint. Clean and a good size, with photos menu; definitely not overwhelming. Surprisingly flavorful Bao bun, Chicken wings and spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. Service was quick and friendly. Will definitely come back here again! read more

Tatsu Ramen House - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Outstanding!! The food was quickly prepared and hot! The server was with me within seconds of sitting down. I got the Bao buns and pot stickers with a peach soda. VERY flavorful and savory meats with delicious sauces to accompany them. The buns were soft and fluffy with a slight sweetness! They have rice bowls, ramen bowls, seafood, and lots of appetizers to choose from. I highly recommend you come here. For the same money I would spend at a mid grade restaurant I got a delicious hand prepared meal! read more

Tatsu Ramen House - My dinner - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Best Ramen in the area! Staff is friendly. Wish they had some spicier dishes. Basic ambience inside.

Delicious ramen! I got the spicy miso ramen, and it was really good. Not too spicy. I was with three people who all got different types of ramen and they all liked theirs, too. Appetizer (takoyaki) was delicious, too. Our waiter was friendly. The interior was decent. I liked some of the small touches but didn't think it needed a TV. Unfortunately they were out of the matcha tiramisu, which I was very eager to try. :/ read more

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My husband and I were visiting from California and found this spot to have ramen. We truly felt this was comparable to many of the places we ate at in Japan. We are always looking for a great ramen spot and this is the best we have found stateside so far....in Elgin, Illinois......hilarious! Great, friendly staff also. I ordered the ramen with the spicy veggie stir fry and my husband got the miso ramen. Both heaping portions and both so yummy and savory! I took over half of mine home for lunch tomorrow!!!! read more

Tatsu Ramen House - Spicy veggie stir fry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Tiny place. The Ramen was very good. Service was just OK. They delivered food for one at our table of four and the rest had to wait at least five minutes, which created an awkward "eat before your food gets cold" situation. I returned another time with a friend, but it was a warm day, and the restaurant evidently didn't have air conditioning. With no cold beer available (they don't have a liquor license), we bailed. read more

Very tasty and atmospheric! A unique flavor, great service, and a cozy, welcoming vibe. I'll definitely be back! read more

Tatsu Ramen House - Vegetable Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Service was good. Ambiance is utilitarian. Food? We'll, the ramen broth is excellent but the pork was overcooked and tough. Vegetables very good. Probably will not return. read more

Tatsu Ramen is in Elgin and I attempted to eat here a couple of times but failed. We arrived as soon as they opened for dinner. It was quiet and empty inside so service was speedy. The menu was really simple and I had the vegetable ramen. I also tried the spicy vegetable ramen and it was so spicy but in a good way. The ramen came to the table one notch below boiling hot. It took awhile to really get at it, but once it cooled to a comfortable level it was quite soothing. The broth was way better than I expected it to be for a vegan base. It was rich, flavorful, and slightly creamy with a velvety finish. The portion size was huge with plenty of vegetables and noodles packed in. This ramen was the perfect complement to the cold gloomy weather outside and I look forward to having more. read more

Tatsu Ramen House - Vegetable Ramen was good and the portion size was huge - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Food: the spicy tonkotsu ramen was good, the broth was rich however I've been recently spoiled by ichiran in Japan. Tatsu tonkotsu ramen is an improvement than surrounding ramen places we've had in Hoffman and Schaumburg area, despite this there's still room to grow their recipe and make it truly standout and make it my go to ramen spot One con that stood out to me that didn't have todo with my flavor preferences was the ramen was way too hot (temperature wise), it was so hot that the pork meat after a 10-15 mins became totally dried out and tough. Making it unappetizing and difficult. Service: service was nice, very respectful, made sure we always had water when the spicy level got kicked up Ambiance: chill and quaint, reminded me of Japan with their atmosphere and aesthetic. read more

10/14/23 - We were on our way back from LaCrosse Wi trying to find a hot bowl of ramen on the way back to Chicago. The weather is getting chilly perfect weather for a hot bowl of ramen. We found Tatsu in Elgin. We both ordered the Tonkatsu Ramen. The Tonkatsu ramen broth is a rich pork broth that was absolutely amazing. The rich broth cooks for 30hrs. The ramen was very good w/ramen noodles, green onions, bamboo shoots & a boiled egg. I would go back again if in the neighborhood, but Elgin is a bit of a trek from Chicago. read more

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Their spicy miso ramen is *chefs kiss* I also love their bao buns. Definitely one of my favorite spots to get ramen! read more

The Ramen is fantastic! Great staff as well... If you have not been here, you are missing out. read more

I love coming here for the tastiest ramen and curry dishes. Everything is so fresh and flavorful. They also package everything well if you order takeout! read more

Will come here repeatedly. Great ramen. Friendly staff. I've had 3 different ramens here and they're all very well done. Bao is great, too.

I called to place an order and mentioned I needed non-pork options. Maybe that was rude of me but the guy hung up and never called back. I was excited to try this place, but that experience was really disappointing! read more

So happy to finally try this place. Ramen was 100% legit. Ordered the kara-age and tonkatsu ramen with extra noodles on the side. The chicken Kara-age was cooked just right- seasoned nicely with the right amount of crunch to it. The tonkatsu ramen was served nice and hot, rich and flavorful. I also appreciated how the soft eggs were cooked just right- cuz an overcooked egg can just ruin the ramen experience. Service was great and our waiter made little training chopsticks for our 4 year child- who was able to eat his whole meal with those chopstick and looked so proud doing so. The place a small and intimate. They had both tables along with a bar top. This is our new go to for ramen. Can't wait to go back... read more

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Amazing and authentic Ramen. Makes me feel like I'm home. Best ramen in Chicago suburbs! Thank you.

Ok so - we have been here many times since it's opened and, being totally honest, we have never really liked their ramen. We are used to ramen from Sushi Kushi 4 U in Lake Zurich and Ramendobo in Cary (not to mention the ramen from Mitsuwa Marketplace). Anyway, the ramen has always been just "ok". Tatsu has always had AMAZING beef curry and other dishes like their bao buns (both the pork and karage chicken). That said, last time we were here I had the Oyakodon (I believe is what it was called) and it was SO GOOD. Husband had the shoyu ramen and that was also great. This time, since I really like the beef curry, I decided to try the karage chicken curry ramen. Ya'll - I can't even explain how good this was. WOW. This is, hands down, the best thing I've had from here. Tatsu, you all continue to impress me with your take on ramen, rice bowls, etc. Legit, super fantastic experience last night and we can't wait to return soon! Keep up the great work! read more

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The food is good and the service is excellent! My son likes the spicy miso ramen and i like the shio ramen.

Two things you should know: One - I don't give five stars to restaurants very often (only 15 out of 150-ish). And Two - I had gastric sleeve surgery in March of '22. I eat like a bird. Seriously, one regular meal will last me 4 meals (that's when I have had enough and I give it to my kids or husband). My husband and I had our date night here on a Wednesday night. Like others have said, the place is small but it wasn't loud or crowded. My husband ordered the Taiwan Ramen. He said it was amazing. I ordered the Katsu Don. It. Was. Incredible. It is the reason I am giving a five star review. The sauce was so good I am still thinking about it and the eggs... oh, Lord... the eggs. Chef kiss. I ate a little that night and the next day for breakfast and for lunch (it was still delicious) then I gave it to my husband who also thought it was delectable! I almost thought about going back tonight even though we were just there three days ago. read more

Tatsu Ramen House - Taiwan Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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We were excited to try this casual dining ramen restaurant and we came for Friday early dinner and the restaurant has 8-9 tables inside and seating along the front window. It's minimally staffed with two people but the food came out very quickly. The restaurant also got full. We loved the apps we got! The ramen is delicious although a bit salty for our tastes. The ramen bowl at least is very large for a good price and we had a lot of left overs. The total for two with 3 appetizers and 2 ramen came out to around $50 not including tip. read more

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This place is amazing! Great service, super friendly and clean little gem. Portions are more than enough and comes out fast and hot every time. read more

We were in the area at the right time of day. Tatsu Ramen opened at 3pm and we arrived around 4pm. The dining area is very cozy, they were playing Michael Jackson background music so you really don't hear anyone else's conversations which is nice. The dining room was very clean and we had plenty of room at our table. We ordered the Bao Bun appetizer (2pc tender braised cha-shu in a steamed bun with green onion) we did not wait long for them. They were stuffed really full with meat, I had to eat three pieces of meat out of mine before I could even pick it up. The meat had the perfect balance of tender and chewy. I liked when I took a bite the piece of meat broke off very easily and was not messy at all. The sauce was sweet and good but it is not even needed, the meat is seasoned very well! My husband ordered the Taiwan Ramen because he really loves the ground meat in his Ramen. It was very spicy for him, but he says it was worth it! The broth was very flavorful and the ramen was very temperature hot but that is what we expect. I had the Tonkotsu Ramen. The eggs were yummy and the broth was good but could use a little more seasoning. The meat was a little more chewy then I was hoping for, but still very flavorful. The noodles were not as chewy as I prefer but still amazing. It is worth coming back here to eat, we will be back for sure. I highly recommend dining here, the bowls were a very nice size and you get your moneys worth here. read more

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2nd visit: Came here with a large group and tried a number of different things. Items that were great before were still great, but not everything is equally good. Nagoya and miso ramen were pretty bland. Croquettes were okay, but nothing special. I will definitely come here again if I'm in the neighborhood, but I'm going to stick to my favorites and not venture off into new items read more

Best ramen in the nw burbs. Great options and delicious specials. Very friendly staff and cozy atmosphere. LOVE all their food and sides.

Food is always good, you have to have the pork bau buns....... My favorite, could just have a couple of these and call it a meal. Service is great whether you're doing carry out or eating in the restaurant. Plus is BYOB !! read more

The service was fast and efficient, the place looks clean and maintained. A cozy little spot that seemed to be pretty busy which is a good sign. The octopus balls were really great although they could have a little more octopus in them but for the price I totally get it. The prices are very fair and Ramen was phenomenal. Great lunch spot read more

I really had high hopes for this place. I was excited seeing all the rave reviews, and have been wanting to come for a few weeks now. Unfortunately this place didn't live up to the hype for me. The Ramen wasn't hot when it was served, the broth lacked flavor, and there wasn't enough pork. Disappointed for $13.50... The bao buns also took longer to arrive than the ramen, and those were supposed to be our appetizer. Really wanted to try their karrage as well, but they apparently had ran out before we arrive. Total key down. Overall, I'd say there are far better places, just sucks cuz this spot is literally in my backyard 5 minutes away. Oh well. Won't get returning. Next time I'm craving Ramen I'll make a trip to Hoffman Estates and just get Kita Kata instead. read more

Tatsu Ramen House - Tonkatsu Ramen Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

I can't speak for their in-house service since I only ordered delivery from here, but their food was better than I thought. I ordered a katsu curry, and I was very surprised by the large serving size. The pork katsu was very thick and tasty. Curry was okay, not too exceptional, but it was yummy with the katsu. I'll check out the actual restaurant and dine in one day. read more

All of the food here has been amazing! We have enjoyed the ramen and the katsu don! We love everything about this place.

I was pleasantly surprised by Tatsu. It took a little while to take our order but once our order was taken the food came out fast. The karaage chicken was not the usual flavor I am used to, I probably wouldn't order it again. The ramen is another story. I ordered the spicy tonkatsu ramen, it had a nice spice level and good flavor. My wife got the curry ramen and again the flavor was spot on. We'd both order them again. My son ordered the curry and he loved it. I make Japanese curry at home all the time and he said Tatsu's curry was better. The seating is limited so you may have to wait depending on what time you go. read more

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My family and I went here on a Friday (around 11am-12pm) and it wasn't busy. We tried coming here on Saturday before around the same time, but they do not open until 3pm that day (and are closed on Sundays - check their hours on their Facebook page in case they change times). It was my first time eating at the restaurant as we used to order To Go a few times when it first opened a few years ago. To Go is good but even better to eat fresh here. It's a small, cozy place with a couple booths, tables, and window seating facing outside with stools. We were seated at a booth for 3, and not many customers were there when my family and I arrived, but soon after it started to fill up. It's not too crowded even with a lot of people so you can still eat comfortably. * Service - our waitress was kind, and our food was served quickly. She checked in with us regularly and explained menu items well. * Food: we all ordered ramen (Nagoya, Curry, and Tonkatsu) - all our dishes were delicious and very filling. I had the Curry Ramen (2 big chicken karage pieces, lettuce, green onions, and 2 soft boiled eggs), and it was really good. * Curry broth is slightly thick, and flavor was Savory amd good blend of spices * Chicken karage pieces were big and seasoned well * if left too long in broth, it can be difficult to cut through the meat (becomes soft/skin slightly soggy due to the heat), so be careful as it can be very hot. It's still very delicious as I love karage, and it blended well with other ingredients. * Noodles had good texture, slightly chewy yet soft enough to eat and digest. It coats very well with curry broth. * Price/value - pricing is reasonable for ramen, and value is decent as the amount in each ramen bowl is generous and will keep you full (may get food coma like me). I recommend not eating too much beforehand if you decide to come here and get their ramen. Overall, it's a great place for ramen in Elgin, and I recommend eating there if you can to get the best experience of eating the ramen fresh. Their To Go is good as well, as they separate the ingredients and broth for you - so either way, this place is worth checking out if you're in the area. read more

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Favorite ramen shop in the area. Service is fast and excellent. They have a new spicy tonkatsu ramen which was delicious then we orders pretty much one of each bowl. Love the portions and the char on the meat. It isn't a large place so make sure to get in! read more

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Pork broth with the spicy pork is amazing every time! Highly recommend adding the side of spicy pork to anything you get here.

I wasn't big on Ramen but my wife wanted to try this place. The Taiwan Ramen was amazing and although I'm now curious to try other things on the menu, I can't imagine not eating this again next time. We had to tell the owner this will likely be our new regular spot. Highly recommend! read more

I'm glad I ate here. Everything we ordered was delicious. Mad at myself that didn't take a picture before finished eating. Bao ban was so good. Fluffy fresh ban and yummy pork will melt in your mouth. If you like spicy soup l highly recommend spicy miso ramen. It's not just a miso soup it's rich and flavorful. Place itself cozy and clean. Employees are very nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place read more

Coming from the city, this place is very good. Portion size is huge, but not at the expense of taste and quality. I got the katsu curry. This is comparable to places in Japan, though the pork is a bit thicker cut than classic, still delicious. The Bao's have a massive portion of tasty bbq pork. Karaage is some of the best I've had in Chicagoland with a horesradish sauce that's light and not incredibly heavy. Will come again. read more

Tatsu Ramen House - Katsu Curry - Ramen Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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Went here with my oldest yesterday. We love ramen and eat it often and were so excited to get a ramen place closer to home. We both absolutely loved it. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and there's outdoor seating. We ordered bao buns, miso ramen with extra chashu, and spicy miso ramen extra spicy. The bao buns were really good, I love the cook on the pork, and the green onion really brightened it up. Miso ramen and spicy miso ramen were both excellent. The chashu is tender, eggs have a perfect custard texture, and the extra spiciness gave it a good heat that wasn't overbearing, but still enough to get my heat fix. I also like the thin slices on the fish cakes. I feel like a lot of places usually do thick slices, and texture wise I think the thin slices are better. Can't wait to go back with the rest of the family. The food was excellent and I'm so glad to have this close to home. read more

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