I ordered delivery. Ordered seared scallops nigiri and Tonktsu Ramen. The seared scallops was good. It was fresh. The Tonkstu Ramen was good.,had nice portion of pork. read more

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! read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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.. read more

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Best ramen in the city! Bar none. Service was attentive and friendly. The place is small but clean and tidy; usually best for to-go orders but I enjoy eating their ramen on site. You really don't know how good something is until you've had other experiences. I first tried their ramen 3 years ago and found it okay. After eating ramen at a few other establishments and coming back to this one-their broth is the best ! Their spicy garlic ramen hit the spot. Perfectly spicy! They don't shiest on their broth amount or noodle amount either. It's as close to authentic as you can possibly get ! They were also very generous in their tapioca serving when asked for extra. Their sushi is also bangin' too! Top notch! read more

Eat literally anywhere else besides this place! This place gave both my dad and I food poisoning. I actually ended up in the hospital. We didn't even order sushi, just the ramen. As if that wasn't enough, the server was very rude and the food was overpriced. read more

The ramen was okay, nothing to write home about. It definitely doesn't compete with High Five or Akahoshi or even Wasabi. The staff was friendly and prompt. The restaurant itself was small, but comfortable. I was the only one in there around lunch. read more

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! read more

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Overall amazing flavors! One of few ramen places where I can finish the entire meal including broth! The atmosphere is great a small sit down restaurant that takes good care of you. There was a bit of a wait however I feel it was peak hours and the waitress was alone. Apart from that it's a great place that I will return to! read more

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! read more

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I went here for a late night dinner. The chef and waiter were very helpful I got the Cha-Shu Bowl, and my friend got the Tonkotsu Ramen. The portions were huge, and the food was amazing. It's definitely a good place to go! read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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So Wabi Sabi has been my go to sushi place for at least 5 years. I get it at work for lunch and at home for weekend dinners. Super fresh, delicious sushi, and CONSISTENT! Which is why I'm devastated that about two weeks ago, I ordered, and the same rolls I've been getting for half a decade were completely different--too big (stuffed with too much rice), different flavors, and drenched in sauce (ick). I hoped it was a fluke and just got an order for lunch today. Same problem--completely different recipes, so overloaded with sauce you can't even taste the fish. Did they change chefs??? And not pass on how to make the rolls? I want the old chef and old recipes back please!!! read more

Been coming here for years and I love it! Always delicious and never disappointing. I got the avocado mango and tuna rolls and the curry ramen! Mmmm sooo good! read more

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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. read more

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Nice bowl of spicy tonkotsa ramen. Filling and flavorful. Perfect heat and pork was tender and tasty. Dining room was clean and comfortable. Service was a little slow and tough to find parking. read more

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The sushi was great. Tried the Chicago Maki and had good flavor but I personally don't like deep fried sushi but I enjoyed this one. Their spicy shrimp roll was fantastic. I kept hearing people order Ramen so I will be back to try it for sure! Service was good too which is a plus nowadays. read more

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

We got lucky finding this cute sushi spot in Albany Park! My fiancé and I came in on a weekday night just for some sushi and landed at this spot on a whim. We got sat right away and sat at the window. Our server was prompt and helpful and took our orders right away. The food came out so fast and all of it was extremely tasty! Most of the sushi rolls come in 5-8 pieces. I ordered the crab Rangoon, shumai. passion maki, butterfly maki, spicy salmon roll, and the bold ramen soup. Highly recommend trying the shumai because the sauce was unique and delicious! We also got mango peach and mango bubble smoothies. Everything was about $70 and I will definitely love to order take out from them soon! read more

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Yummy ramen! Tried the spicy garlic ramen and it was delicious! Not too spicy. Small and clean restaurant that is also byob! read more

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The Slender, elegant, Japanese eatery has a wonderful ramen and sushi selection. The bowls of ramen were carefully prepared. Al dente noodles, tender pork belly, creamy yolky egg, plenty of vegetables.... there was so much food, it seemed to be a never ending bowl of ramen. It was perfect food for a cold night. read more

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My heart and stomach (lol) says Kitakana Ramen, but I didn't feel like driving 23 miles to Arlington Heights for Ramen since this is 3 miles from home. Wabi Sabi is @ 4720 N Kedzie just south of Lawerence Ave on the west side. We went there and the place was empty except me, Da wife and the person working there. We sat there for awhile and asked for a menu. We both ordered Ramen she got the Tonkotsu Ramen and I got the Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen both had pretty good pork bone broths. The difference is mine was spicy. It was good but a little spicy even for me. * Tonkotsu Ramen was actually better it had a pretty good pork bone soup broth, Black fungus mushrooms, bamboo shots, 1/2 soft boiled egg, green onions, Berkshire pork belly and egg noodles * Spicy Garlic Miso Ramen - same Pork bone soup broth, but spicy w/miso base, Berkshire pork bellies, 1/2 boiled egg, scallions, sesame, bamboo shoots, garlic, chili oil & black fungus mushrooms very good, but a little spicy. The ramen at Wabi Sabi was pretty tasty, reasonably priced and a lot closer to home then Kitakana read more

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So unprofessional. Open and refused to serve my family and I. Called before arrival to let them know we were coming, was not closing time yet. The manager that works there was very rude. Will not go back ever!! read more

Horrible service! The lady "manager" that was there told us they were only doing ToGo orders because they were closed when clearly their hours of service was till 9:30, we got there at 8:50pm and she was so rude! And refused to sit us down!!! read more

Continuing our ethnic tour of the Chicago area restaurants, tonight we went for Japanese. This evening, all four of ordered ramen. I had the Curry. My husband had the Seafood. My daughter-in-law had the Black Garlic and my son ordered more spicy ramen called Bold. Each one of us really enjoyed what we ordered and were extremely grateful since the hot ramen warmed us on a cold Chicago evening. Service was prompt and courteous. The dining area was clean and nice. For a Friday evening, there were very few people there. That was nice for us, but probably not for business. Soft music set the mood, but didn't disturb your conversation. We ended up parking about five blocks away. So, unfortunately, our warm bellies ended up cold again. Next time I am in Chicago, I definitely will return. read more

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Showed up at 1 pm on a Monday. Ramen had a lot of body and flavor to it. Also had the pink lady maki and it tasted very fresh. Edamame was great. And the Gyoza was the best I've ever had. read more

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Food is usually good here and my family and I always come but today they refused to serve us because we didn't make it in time but we made it before the kitchen closed. The manager there was being rude and refuse to serve us after we called and they said we can go and make it in time. She had a horrible attitude towards us and basically started shooing us out. read more

This hit the spot! Perfect spice perfect noodle the pork was melting in you mouth. the eggs was silky.The broth was rich in flavor ....... We also had dragon maki which I couldn't take a picture cause my 7 years old just start devouring it, I had one pc and it was amazing ! read more

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We had the black garlic ramen and the spicy garlic ramen. Both were fantastic. The broth was rich, the pork was perfectly cooked and the noodles had the right bite to them. We were disappointed that they no longer serve bubble tea and look forward to trying the sushi next. This area of Albany Park is rich in wonderful ethnic restaurants and grocery stores. The prices here were right and the service excellent. We'll be back. read more

Wabi Sabi gave me a new, higher standard when it comes to eating Japanese food. To start, the restaurant is very nice and cozy. The staff are very kind and attentive to their customers. For the night, I choose to eat the Spicy Garlic Ranen which was very well assorted with pronounced, savory flavors (Caution to those risk takers who are eating spicy ramen for the first time because it was indeed "spicy ") The egg rolls were absolutely amazing, never had anything like it. I would for sure recommend Wabi Sabi. read more

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Black Garlic Ramen is beyond delicious and very flavorful! Staff is super friendly and the service is always amazing! 10/10 read more

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The food is OK, not the best but not the worst. Despite this statement, they have increased their prices over the years and customer service has also plummeted. We ordered for delivery and it took them 1 hr and 40 min to deliver. When we called after 1 hr and 20 min later to find out where our food was, no apology on their behalf. We're not ordering from this place again. read more

Delicious Black Garlic Ramen, well lit area and we didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive. read more

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Was in the neighborhood for work. This is a solid place for ramen--usually not very busy, and delivers solid ramen for about $12. A bit out of the way for me but really hits the spot of my ramen craving. read more