ten hour tonkatsu kimchi & fried chicken ramen…read more pan fried gyoza rose mallow yuzu lemonade great ambience, music, and service. delicious food and drinks. this ramen was incredible! the buttered corn was such a nice touch and molten egg was perfectly cooked. the ten hour broth was creamy and flavorful. i highly recommend this spot but be sure to make a reservation as it gets really busy around dinner.

I like this place BUT don't love it. We've however visited…read moreit 3 times already because of the different appetizers, salads and desserts BUT when it comes to the actual ramen they don't have many options and honestly they lack flavor ( at least the 10 hour one) The place itself is cute and cozy - small Quick service One of the visits was with my mom and she has a lot of allergies and the server was really good recommending items One thing is REALLY bad is that their paper menu does NOT list the actual ingredients on the dishes, so you have to go online to read it ( once again, visiting with someone with allergies makes it difficult if the paper menu they give you only basically the title and not the specifics) so I think this is something they HAVE to change.

It always seems packed whenever I walk past this place, so I finally got a chance to try it... it…read moredid not disappoint! I got the karaage curry, and I loved how rich and flavorful the broth was. The soft boiled eggs The medium noodles were bouncy and a great texture piece for the dish, and I loved how juicy yet crispy the karaage was as well. I advise to put the karaage on the side once you get it, so it doesn't get soggy. The service was pretty good; they seated us very quick, and they always made sure to refill our waters. The ambiance was pretty simple, but I liked how it's in Chinatown square; therefore, you're able to walk around the strip after.

I have been ordering from here for a long time and I just think the quality has gone down…read more First the spicy garlic ramen is good but even level 1 is too spicy for me. The gyoza were soggy and on soggy lettuce that messed with the flavor. You get like 5 pieces- not worth the cost. The grilled unagi was disappointing as well. They didn't send any utensils or napkins for the ramen. Think I may need to find a new place

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.

First ramen of the season and it hit the spot! They gave a…read morelot of meat which was appreciated and overall portions were big, lots of noodles! I wish the broth was a bit spicer, but I was able to add chili flakes at the table. I got the signature because there were so many options I didn't know what to pick, but I'd go back and try more. The vibes inside the place were fun! Loved the decorations. Servers were nice too and not over bearing even though we were the only ones there at 12 on a Saturday.

This Ramen was the best Ramen I've ever had in Chicago hands-down! I ordered the signature Wagyu…read morebeef Ramen it had the creamy broth. Excellent the Wagyu beef was delicious probably the best Wagyu I've ever had in my life. It was sliced thin. I wish they gave me more. My noodles were perfect and thin. Base of the broth wasn't too strong it did have that creamy factor to it. The green onions and the bamboo shoots added a savory crunch. My boyfriend ordered the shoyu Wagyu beef Ramen it's a clear broth based Ramen. Very aromatically satisfying. He enjoyed his dish. For drinks we got the ginger lemonade that one was delicious! And a blueberry lemonade. It was OK. Our total was $52. Pretty typical for a Ramen spot. The ambience reminds you of Japan! The seating is very intimate. Their service was good, we got our food pretty quickly. I was satisfied with my experience. I will be returning!

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!

Had only the ramen here and cocktails. The broth was good - the tonkatsu needed the spice umami…read moreimo - that elevated the flavor A LOT! The spicy garlic was very good. Their noodles have an incredible bounce to them just as good ramen should! I just felt the pork was very dry and could've been made significantly better. If they're able to improve that I think they could be at a similar level to high five ramen. Service was also good and the interior was clean and modern. I got the lychee martini as well which was one of the best ones I've had in some time! Would definitely go back! Highly recommend!

Busy sunny Sunday in Chicago post Chicago marathon lunch rush. Thankfully we were able to get…read moreseated right away and with amazing service. The menu and lunch special were also tempting. I opted for the vegan tantan-san ramen bowl sub, gluten-free noodles, rice noodles. Loved the spiciness. Also got a green tea. Every single person that was there was so friendly, full of energy, special shout out to our server, Jesus! 10/10 Ambience is open, good for small intimate parties or large groups. A bar as well, and next door is the best cookies ever, if you don't want to try their donuts.

Food 10/10 Service 10/10…read more Ambience 8/10 The people waiting to be seated were on top of us at times while we were trying to eat. It was also hard to be comfortable with no back on our seats. There is little intimacy at the middle tables. I could hear my neighbors conversation, slurping and belching... which normally wouldn't bother me but coupled with the encroaching standing waiting people it was difficult to get comfortable and I was a bit disappointed However... the food was amazing and the ambiance otherwise is always on point. The music is perfection, the wait staff is also great. Love coming to this neighborhood gem!

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!

Really great. We absolutely loved everything. The staff wasn't very engaged with us and seemed…read moretired. Maybe it had been a long day. But the chefs made the food beautiful and yummy!