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    Wabi Sabi

    4.1 (311 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Ramen
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    WABI SABI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Salmon Sashimi Don, Dynamite Scallop
    Kathryn Y.

    Wabi Sabi is delicious. The portions are nice and full. The food is quick and fresh, and it's a nice small restaurant with bright light. The service is high-quality too!

    5 Piece Gyoza
    Omar G.

    Black garlic ramen Soup comes out extremely quick. But flavor wise is sad. Has the garlic flavor for sure but compared to other ramen the broth is not very hearty, much more on the watery side. Lacks a lot of depth and flavor very disappointing. Also egg came a bit overcooked. Gyoza Nice crispy light outside. Some gyoza from other places can come out tougher and chewy. Great appetizers to get me ready for my meal Wabi Sabi Maki fresh and light but still full of flavor! Very pleased with this dish. Also a fan of the presentation

    Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
    Rebeca P.

    Ramen was not very good. I got the spicy tonkotsu and my friend got the spicy garlic miso. Both of our broths were decent but the pork, egg, bamboo, and other add-ins were cold. However, the service was exceptional. Our waiter was so kind and thoughtful, and offered us additional candies at the end! She went out of her way and did not rush us to leave even though closing time was coming soon. Parking was easy to find even on a Saturday night. Restaurant has booths and regular seating.

    Mitch E.

    This restaurant is just amazing. We've been ordering delivery from them since we moved here in June. The Yaki udon is amazing and so are their egg rolls. The ramen is also so great! The staff is kind and appreciative of the business. They had an issue with a delivery driver one day and they were helpful and apologetic. Their prices are also reasonable so if you're looking for an excellent meal that isn't super pricey then you can find it here. This will continue to be one of our go-to restaurants while we live here.

    A screenshot I posted from my social media spreading awareness.

    HOW I FOUND GLASS IN MY FOOD.... I want to give a zero but apparently that's not possible. I found GLASS in my sushi. As I chewed on something hard and got it stuck on the roof of my mouth. As I pulled out this piece of glass, I immediately called to voice my concern. With NO help and attitude, I was told I could either get free sushi or a refund (as if this place was deserving of me wanting free sushi). I come in the next day with receipt on hand... I was told I could NOT get a refund?? The lady working proceeded to say that she will call the worker who was on shift last night. For a refund I got FIVE dollars. LOL. Initially the lady did not want to give a refund and said they couldn't do that. Well they were wrong because they gave me 5 dollars. Good luck with this place since I got hushed with FIVE dollars when I could've been seriously hurt..

    5 Piece Gyoza and 4 Piece Crab Rangoon
    Bianca R.

    Y'all!! Ah Dios mio!!! I am a changed woman!! After 8 years of being a Chicago resident and a stubborn headed woman who claimed to "not like ramen". I have been cured from this curse!! I do like ramen, I actually LOVE ramen!! This place has changed me! I opted for the Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen and WOW!!! It was amazing! A tad bit spicy for me. But amazing!! We also ordered a crunchy spicy tuna roll, gyoza and crab Rangoons for the table!

    Ramen, Taro drink, gyoza bites, chicken karaage
    Kristy S.

    First time, went to try the samples they offered during Taste of Irving Park. Really likes the Taro drink, it was not overly sweet and very refreshing. The ramen was good, that's one of the dishes they're known for. The people working there were very friendly, make sure we have each of the samples to try, even gave an extra and smiled about it. I believe it's locally owned. From the looks, the people working here seemed to know each other very well as they worked seamlessly. Because we went during a food festival, I don't know what the place is like on a regular night, but the place feels relaxing overall.

    Lava Stone and 6 Piece Chicago Maki
    Joannie P.

    Let me start off by saying I hadn't been here since before 2020 when everything shut down. For over three years I've been dreaming of their Lava Stone appetizer and I finally got to go back this weekend to indulge. Happy to report I was not disappointed. We started off with their Lava Stone, Gyoza, and Shumai. All delicious! For the maki rolls, we enjoyed the Godzilla, Chicago, and Crunchy Spicy Tuna. The only one we probably wouldn't order again is the crunchy spicy tuna, just cause we weren't fans of the tempura topping - but once we removed it, it was delicious. Finished off with some of their Taro milk boba and ... yum! Service is fast and friendly. They don't hover over you, but make sure you have what you need. The restaurant itself is small, but clean. They were playing some throwback jams which was super fun to listen and sing along to. Overall, an excellent visit and we can't wait to go back!

    Liz W.

    Came here on a Thursday night and had a really nice time. Thankfully they take reservations so I knew we would be seated when we showed up, even though when we got there, they were not excessively busy. I'm so used to going to ramen joints that don't take reservations and end up having to wait outside for 20-40 mins, so this was a nice change! We ordered the spicy tonkotsu ramen and the spicy garlic miso ramen and both were very tasty! I'm so glad to have found this place which has good customer service and good ramen, I can't wait to go back! Also, the taro milk tea was soooo good too, although I barely had any room left for it after eating my ramen lol.

    Ramen Menu as of 4/11/2024
    Ashley K.

    Solid choice for ramen! Food comes out quickly with a warm smile/friendly service. Classy and clean dining room if you dine in. Price is right! It's a treasure to find a gem like this one, will be back!

    Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen
    Munsanje M.

    The best deal! They have a lunch special of 2 rolls for 11.95 and 3 rolls for 13.95 which includes miso soup. So we got two rolls of spicy tuna and hamachi rolls. They were pretty good for the basics! I had the spicy garlic miso and added extra fungi and it was delicious. Perfect for the weather and so affordable. I could eat this ramen every day. The boba pearls were a little too chewy for us and the mango didn't taste fresh. But the service and food was a great experience so highly recommend! Sushi, ramen, and boba for two under $50? That's a steal!

    Spicy garlic ramen
    Keelin B.

    There is a lot of competition for delicious food along Kedzie in Albany Park. Wabi Sabi has been a consistent stand out for the past several years. They have sushi, ramen, and a few other noodle and rice dishes. The sushi is great, but the ramen is the real stand out. Wabi Sabi offers several different flavors and levels of spice with ramen. The black garlic, spicy tonkatsu, and spicy garlic are my favorites. The ambience with Wabi Sabi is communal and warm. It is one of my favorite places to visit in the winter. The booths are spacious and cozy.

    Zoe G.

    Hits the spot, I was craving ramen and it was so good. My GF loved the sushi rolls. Service was so fast & good prices. Will come again.

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    Amazing restaurant recommend highly sushi is warm and really good , if you're craving sushi it should be a go to spot

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