I came here with a group of friends, craving ramen and this place did not disappoint!…read more Most of us ordered the 10 hour tonkotsu and it was absolutely delicious. All our bowls came fairly quickly and we dove right in. The broth is incredibly flavorful and rich, the noodles were bouncy and chewy. the meat perfectly cooked. (Literally making myself hungry writing this!) We were in a bit of a rush but were able to get our food quickly, order, eat and be on our way. The staff are great and as a bonus, bathrooms are clean.

Came to Ramen San on an impromptu date after our original plans fell through, and it ended up being…read morea really good choice. I loved the indoor outdoor feel of the space with the open windows, and they also have a nice outdoor seating area. The atmosphere is casual but cute, with a mix of bar, high top, and bench seating. We tried a few cocktails, which were good, and our server was friendly, patient, and gave great recommendations. But the absolute STAR of the meal was the crab rangoon dumplings. OMG. I already love crab rangoon, but these took it to another level. They were easily my favorite thing we ordered, and I would go back just for those. I'm not usually a big ramen person, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the ramen was. We ordered a spicy option with fried chicken, and while I wasn't a fan of the fried chicken getting soggy in the broth, the ramen itself was delicious...honestly, the flavors were even better the next day after everything had soaked in. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back to try another ramen. But those crab rangoon dumplings? I could go back for those RIGHT NOW.

Karaage Curry Ramen (5/5): Loved the creamy, flavorful curry broth; the noodles had the right…read moretexture; the egg was perfectly cooked; and the chicken karaage was delicious even though it got a little soggy sitting in the broth. Daifuku Spicy Garlic Ramen (4/5): Even at spicy level 1 it was quite hot. The pork was tender and there was a lot of garlic flavor. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Picked this up and had it at home. I'm a bit of a ramen snob, and I have to say the flavor just…read morewasn't there for me. The chicken was good, but the broth was very thin, which was surprising for a curry. I was expecting some big, bold flavors, but they just never showed up. It wasn't bad, but it definitely didn't meet my expectations. Maybe it's one of those dishes that's better when you sit down and have it at the restaurant.

I love Wasabi Ramen. Stopped in for a late lunch and was greeted with the familiar smell and…read morescenery. Had the tonkotsu with spice umami (it's always a hit), the sesame mai tai, and my husband had the spicy chicken paitan ramen and naked & famous. I was surprised at how tasty his ramen was! I may get it next time as it was as (if not more?!) delicious than my tonkotsu! I can't wait for next time.. this place has held up for years and I'm extremely confident it will continue to do so for many more.

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.

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.

It's funny how this is my first time eating at Kyuramen, in downtown Chicago. When there's one…read moreabout 15 minutes away from where I live. Yet, Ive never been to that Iocation. The inside is perfect for the space and seating. We sat in the honeycomb and it fits about 2 adults, and probably smaller child. But it was cool to experience that. The service was quick and whenever we needed something, they were quick to respond. Regardless, this was amazing for dinner. Their Okonomiyaki is the best Ive ever eaten. And I've 100s of them from all over. Their ramen is a winner,doesnt matter what kind off the menu.. Their bao bun is also delectable. The Green Matcha puddng is the dessert I needed. I will definitely be back. Thank you!

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.

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

Visited Friday night and had an amazing experience. Food was great and Logan is the best server!read more

I never leave negative reviews, but this experience was unacceptable. On 7/18/2026 at approximately…read more9:30pm-9-45pm My friend and I were waiting for our ramen, we watched one of the kitchen staff check the noodles by reaching into the bowl with his bare fingers, pulling out some noodles, and putting them directly into his mouth to taste them. Then wiped his fingers on a dirty rag and proceeded to finish making the bowls. A short time later, we were served that same bowl of ramen. Watching an employee use their bare hands and mouth on food that was then served to a customer was extremely concerning and completely unacceptable from a food safety and hygiene standpoint. It ruined the experience and made us lose confidence in the restaurant's food handling practices. I hope management takes this seriously, retrains their staff on proper food safety procedures, and ensures this doesn't happen to anyone else.

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.

Excited to try this new location after having been to the Logan Square spot a few years ago. The…read morefood was very flavorful and I like the space that the restaurant is in. Beers were good, broths were great, not too bad of price. Excellent pork belly!

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!

Probably one of my favorite sushi spots in Chicago! The fish was super fresh and the service was…read morereally kind. The sushi itself was honestly really good - like the spicy tuna roll?? So solid!! It was unique but also really savory and packed with umami. Definitely one of the highlights for me. I also tried the mentaiko udon. It was a bit salty for my personal taste, but I can totally see why it's popular. It's one of those dishes that's definitely worth trying at least once, even though I probably wouldn't order it again myself. Overall though, the quality of the fish really stood out. Fresh sushi, good service, and a great spot if you're craving sushi in Chicago.