The best Ramen in Chicago | Sluurpy updated in April

Sophie Schultz

Desmond Goh

"Everything was lovely. The service was great and the food was delicious. I only wish we would have had more time to be able try more things. We were..."

Dolly Momma

"Excellent ramen. Great lollipop chicken. Decent sushi. Grilled eggplant sauce was a bit overly sweet. I would..."

Gabe Quaglia

"My teen son started to be interested about Japan, so i decided to bring him here to introduce japanese food. For my taste there is nothing special,..."

Oksana Mansberger

"I’ve been to Umai a couple of times and I will keep going back for the Katsu Kare! It’s so flavorful and the quantity is so much, and I (and my..."

Anway De

"Everything was absolutely delicious. The Tsukemen ramen was outstanding - very flavorful broth and the pork belly, bamboo shoots and egg noodles..."

Janice F

Oiistar

84/100 (1762 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good experience. The staff was very attentive. The food was really good. I got the spicy garlic ramen. Wish it was hotter but, my tolerance is..."

Matthew Ondrey

"Great pork buns and really excellent ramen bowls, with friendly & top-notch service. Hands down the best place to warmup on a cold day in Wicker..."

John Moncrief

"This place is much better then Strings, which is good but they are too expensive for the amount of ramen you get which does not seem like much. This..."

Lisa Marie Woodrich

"A must for Chicagoans and tourists. U will not be disappointed. Been here many times and no band experiences. If you attend on Saturday night expect..."

Lidia Ritchey

"My favorite fusion ramen, well..my favorite ramen in the world!!! No..."

Jessica Autumn

"The broth is the best!! I'm craving it right now just thinking about it. And to have gluten-free ramen after years without (as a celiac) is..."

Becky Wharrie

"Great atmosphere, Awesome food and great..."

Ana Paula Rodriguez

"best ramen noodle. the pork belly just melt in your..."

Ken Ting

"Our first time here and it was a very pleasant experience! Staff was very helpful in guiding us to choose a nice selection for us all to try! The..."

Nancy Ann Zajac Sanchez

"I live in Ireland now and this is the first place I come to when I'm home. No other ramen..."

Martyna Slomczewski

"Best noodles yet. Cool ambient, good crowd, good..."

Jon Vega

"If I could give 7 stars, I would. I go here every time I visit Chicago and have never been disappointed. I love love LOVE..."

Ann Halftown

"My parents and I can't stop coming here! Absolutely amazing! There is great music, gluten free options, and has a great edgy yet environmental feel..."

Jamie Wright

"All I can say is wow - was not prepared for the size of the pork buns and ramen bowl. The quality was amazing and this is definitely in my top 3..."

William Neidecker-Gonzales

"Went here for the first time tonight! I am a fan of ramen and so suprised I hadn’t tried this place yet. Easily best ramen in chicago! It was so..."

Kirsten McDonald

"Oiistar offers decent ramen with generous portions. For starters, their pork belly bun was delicious and quite filling. We tried the Paitan Shio..."

Bill Wang

"Very fun time there. It really shows a difference when the staff care about your experience. The food was great and I really enjoyed the bao buns..."

Colt B

"Probably one of the best ramens I’ve tried in Chicago and my Japanese friend concurs. I forget what everyone got (I think I should start keeping..."

Anway De

"Okay hear me out— I am a pho girl, never ramen. But this place?!? This is the first time I’ve ever devoured a bowl of ramen and enjoyed every..."

Abdelis Vega

"Excellent ramen! I ordered the #3 which I believe is the tonkotsu style and spicy. I thought the spicy level was just right, not too hot but neither..."

Dan Saldana

"My friend recommended their spicy ramens and I got the Oiimen Classic with hakata style noodles. I am almost embarrassingly snobby about ramen but..."

Michelle Gan

"Qiistar is a fantastic ramen restaurant in Chicago. We thoroughly enjoyed their ramen and buns. I highly recommend trying their Berkshire Pork Belly..."

Katherine Melnyk

"Quite possibly the best ramen I've had in my life. I started off with their tuna appetizer and Mashed bun. The tuna was amazing, coupled with the egg..."

Peter Jewusiak

"I finally got to try this place out today. I enjoyed the food. I ordered the #3 which was the classic Paitan Shio with the Fukuoka Roasted Garlic, I..."

Sonya

"Dark but cozy interior with a bar. Didn’t try the drinks but the ramen is absolutely incredible. Tried the Oiimen tonkotsu and it was unbelievably..."

H.H.H

"Went here with friends and had a lovely dinner. We definitely ate too much but we wanted to try so many things! There was a large variety of Ramen..."

Haley D.

"Fantastic ramen at a decent price point($20-30). Expect a long wait for this place if you are going during peak hours. The location isn’t very big..."

Julian litvak

"We were driving and spontaneously decided to try this place. Thank God there was no wait for us. It seems like this place is packed and you might..."

Claire Shin

"Oiistar never disappoints. My favorite ramen spot in chicago! The ramen is super seasoned and delicious. They have delicious pork belly. Not that dry..."

Steven

"The only downside is the seating: the chairs are just blocks with no back support so just a heads up. However... This is the best ramen I've had in..."

Darryl B.

Furious Spoon

84/100 (3572 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Good food, cool vibe, laid back and free flowing, great..."

Bennie J Pearson

"Exceptional quality of fresh ramen. Will definitely recommend this to friends who are visiting..."

Michelle Lemmons Walker

"Ramon was the dopest the Takoyaki was bomb overall was on cloud 9 at this joint the music was..."

Jonathan Jay Casimiro

"Great fun atmosphere. We all ordered a different style and every bowl was delicious. The price was considerably better than the other ramen house we..."

Karrie Coleman

"Best Ramon hands down! The vibe, music, people and the food, All great! Came all the way from Wisconsin to just get some good Ramon. Will definitely..."

Bradley Stratz

"I ate a lot of ramen here on an all you can eat ramen day. Everything was pretty decent. If I am being honest, it was not the best ramen I ever had,..."

Chloe Rose

"Vegan/Vegetarian Options. Vegan family of 4 ended up here for lunch. Please focus on food and not ambience. The look and feel to match like a local..."

Sid & Nidhi Bansal

"Absolutely love this place! Every time we visit Chicago we make sure we stop in for the Furious ramen. The atmosphere is great. Clean and inviting..."

Mikayla Stjohn

"Finally got to try this restaurant and I liked it a lot. We started with a couple of baos. I liked the pork bao the most, my wife enjoyed the..."

Gumaro Esparza

"Had such a sweet server named Oliva. I was able to substitute fried tofu for egg which made my ramen vegan..."

Angelica Joy Trygar

"Incredible ramen as always (the Mother Clucker is my favorite ramen here or anywhere honestly) and I tried the Dreamsicko Mode (pictured) and it was..."

Kelsey Overberg

"This place was great to stop in quickly and get a bowl of ramen. The server was friendly and the food was delicious. It has cool vibe with larger..."

Robert Stearns

"Amanda, our server was AMAZING. I have not had that level of customer service before in Chicago. She went above and beyond to make sure everything..."

Xavian Casas

"Dumplings were crispy, the dipping sauce tangy. The mule had that pebble ice that makes everything better. The beer was cold. Lyric, my server was..."

Sabina Vail

"I love this place for their Happy Hour options! Ramen 🍜 is on the salty side though and feels like it was made hastily or microwaved. Nonetheless,..."

Millie TV

"Really enjoyed our time here. Kathi, our waitress, was awesome. The appetizers were decent. The drinks were really good, we got fishbowls which were..."

petersonA95

"My first time here. The food is ok for me. But who prefers not spicy, it should be perfect. A dumpling with ponzu sauce is delicious. The table is..."

Ming S

"Ramen is a must in here. Cool dishes! served along with a nice selection of dumplings and choices for non alcoholic beverages and buzz, I..."

gerardo vazquez

Blowfish Contemporary Sushi Restaurant

84/100 (1358 ratings)

"I went here with a friend as she said this place been her favorite and I was not disappointed. I ordered tuna blow and it tasted great. The rice is..."

Butsaba Dusrai

"This sushi restaurant is fantastic! They have a wide selection of delicious signature rolls. I highly recommend trying the Tsunami and Smokey Eye..."

Katherine Melnyk

"Love coming here. Good prices for good quality & quantity. Metered parking nearby (try to park close to the restaurant in well lit area at night,..."

Tanya Kiatathikom

"I’ve been coming here almost every week for a year. It is the best sushi around. Their new place looks..."

Bryce Mathews

"Had a great delivery session of poke bowl and AMAZING bao buns. Very happy with my decision. Food: We ordered some gyoza, bao buns, and I..."

Casey James Scheiner

"Love this place! Very hearty, delicious ramen. Their special sushi rolls are also great! My boyfriend has celiac disease and our server informed us..."

Emma Sipora Tyler

"It might take a while to wait to be seated for the dinner. The waitresses are very accommodating. Some seasonal food might not be available when you..."

郭雯瑾

"Love this spot! The sushi, ramen, and appetizers are all delicious and original, with great vegetarian options. The ambience and music makes for a..."

Mimi Drozdetski

"Some of the best Sushi and Ramen I've had! The food is definitely 5 stars the vibe in the restaurant is also 5 stars, everything tastes good and..."

Ed

"Great food in a casual setting. Their signature rolls are amazing. Very well served and very tasty. Service was great and the food came out quickly...."

Jose Gonzalez

Arami

83/100 (3096 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Accepts Discover

Dinner

Mid-range

"This place is truly an amazing experience. We came for my boyfriend's birthday, and we kept saying "oh my gawd." Each plate was more gorgeous than..."

Amy Dyer

"Eat here all of the time and they never disappoint! Amazing food, great service, cozy room. High quality fish and the Sake list is so great..."

Lei Dietmeyer

"Amazing food !!! The ramen was delicious ! The service was on point from the host... to the server ... to the sushi chef himself ! Definitely would..."

Yvette T Bentley

"The service was great, love the waiter’s trendy hair, and his menu recommendations. The chefs were talented, and we received some gourmet maki on..."

Bridget Schutt

"The best and most mouthwatering sushi. Melt in your mouth. Will definitely be going again and again. Service and atmosphere was..."

Kimberly Monson

"We had a great experience! The staff was very friendly and the food was top notch! We will definitely be back when we visit Chicago..."

Michelle Witthuhn

"Outstanding and unique sushi, ramen and robata. Patient and educated staff make the experience tremendously..."

Robert Peterson

"The entire staff treated us like VIPs. We had many questions and they had friendly and thorough answer. The main Chef Joe makes everything with..."

Del Isla

"I had the pleasure of experiencing Omacasi with some family and friends last night and it far exceeded all my expectations! It was an evening I will..."

Kathy Mervis Featherstone

"Fresh, and well worth the wait. Everything I ordered was immaculate. Unfortunately it was very busy this day and they ran out of the 3 main items I..."

Amanda Nicole

"The best sushi in Chicago! Great service and ambiance. Had a wonderful time with great food...will be..."

Christina Creevy Knox

"Melt in your mouth and the service was top notch! Gonna be a regular..."

Steven Jon Knox

"A great place! The Uni was fresh and..."

Mike George

"Awesome food and great staff! Great Sake..."

Kevin Johnson

"This place has a few amazing dishes. I would eat here for some sushi, while it's not my favorite sushi it's a great overall sushi place. I think it..."

J Adams

"We loved everything about Arami! We were celebrating our honeymoon and decided to try Omakase for the first time. We had no complaints; the courses..."

Kendall O'Connor

"I love omakase, but I simply didn't understand that it could be this good. This is some of the best sushi I've ever had. The ingredients are of the..."

pieps

"We came for restaurant week and it was the perfect experience. They have tons of options and if you're not well versed, the restaurant week menu is a..."

Anastasia Nikitovic

"Absolutely delicious! It was certainly worth the trip. My far the best sushi I have had in a very, very long time. The staff were all quite nice..."

Sam D. (Баба Яга)

"Did the restaurant week omakase and they did not disappoint. The fish used were so fresh and high quality. Some of them literally melted in my mouth...."

Jois L

"Seated right away. Menu was priced fairly, not overwhelming or incomplete. All text and no photos put my memory of what I do and don't like to the..."

Miles “Maxwell” Baltrusaitis

"- Visit 1 - The sushi tastes incredibly fresh and the chefs know how to pair all different kinds of flavors in one roll. Definitely expect to leave..."

Ashley F

"Brought My parents here from the suburbs for my moms bday dinner and I couldn’t have had a better experience. From the minute we walked in, the..."

Nina Turk

"I've only eaten at their Midway International Airport location but it is by far the best food I've had while traveling. Everything tastes great and..."

Joe K. Hartsoe

Ajida

"The waiters are friendly, they look really nice and always smile. The food is pretty good, I think above average and I would go here as a comfort..."

ro6gKun

"First time in Chicago and the waiter was SO LOVELY! Treated my friend and me extremely well. Food was absolutely delicious, I got the sashimi bowl..."

Amy Jun

"Stopped in for some katsu (chicken) curry and was not disappointed. This is my new favorite spot. Please check them out!! I probably should have..."

Emma Nembs

"Tried New homemade Tonkotsu Beef ramen, is sooooo unforgettable smell and tastes, delicious 🤤 definitely will go back for..."

l zh

"Highly Recommend: Will definitely be back for ramen again. Got the Shoyu Ramen, one with pork belly and one chicken, as well as buns with beef. All..."

S. D.

"Our server was very attentive and got us seated right away and our food came out fast which was great because we were starving. The food was very..."

Jack Pellegrini

"My boyfriend and I just stopped by this place for a quick bite and the ramen was amazing! The appetizers were also good. Our server was very sweet..."

Diana Velazquez

"Ajida is a family run Japanese corner joint in the Loop. Family owned and operated, and amde it through COVid! Ajida is not your typical noodle..."

chad svastisalee

"This is utmost the best ramen place in the city. I was out with my friend craving japanese styled curry and was looking up places in the city that..."

rhea

"Decent Japanese restaurant. The Takoyaki is a little too oily. Ramen tastes fine. One of the real Japanese food in Chicago. The service could be..."

Mengxuan

Nori Sushi At Edgewater

83/100 (2285 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My family ordered Mexican sushi, tradition Japanese Raman noodles, Japanese chicken wing. It’s delicious. They have indoor and outdoor seating. We..."

Jennifer Wu

Sridhar R

"Been there many times. Tried different things, and each time I am satisfied with the food, appealing and..."

郭雯瑾

"I've only gotten delivery via grubhub, but the food is always prepared so beautifully, never the wrong temperature, always tasty, and colorful. It's..."

Katie Nolan

"I really enjoyed this small sushi restaurant that is huge on flavor and kindness of servers. Indiscreet location I would have passed up if not for..."

Jim Carroll

"Great place to enjoy sushi rolls and Japanese fusion food. This restaurant caught my attention driving by and we decided to go in for a quick lunch...."

Talha Shah

"Lots of choices on the menu. I ordered a spicy noodle dish. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think you find good, quality meals here no matter what you..."

Patrick Cameron

"Freshly prepared food, very tasty. Service was pleasant and not overbearing.Nice atmosphere, colorful wall decoration make this place perfect for..."

I D

"The food not only tastes good it was like a work of art. The employees were very nice and helpful..."

Agent L0KEY

"Was absolutely impressed with this place! They have great patio seating, friendly staff, high quality sushi at an affordable price, and it's BYOB! I..."

Alex Studd

"We had an amazing experience at Nori! It’s just around the corner from our apartment and we couldn’t be happier. The service was amazing, on a..."

Francesca Crutchfield-Stoker

"My daughter and I love this place. Take out, or dine in, everything is delicious...."

Brandi Madar

"This place has always been hit-or-miss with me, sometimes the Ramen is fantastic, sometimes it is watery and tasteless. I guess it depends on who is..."

J H (Kirjava)

"I ordered the spicy miso soup, unagi sashimi, smoked salmon nigiri, and kappa maki. My server was kind and courteous and made me feel welcome. The..."

m3l0nballs

"Excellent service AND sushi. BYOB. We have lived in Roger’s Park since April 1st and have tried so many places from Evanston to Edgewater in search..."

Sarah

"Nori is a superb dining location, with outdoor seating. When there's a crowd, service can be compromised. However, the meals are worth the..."

Ismail Hakim (Chief)

"Wonderful ramen and noodle..."

Toni Holder Flanagan

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

82/100 (2872 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love sushi. I have been to many different sushi places, all over the United States and I can honestly say that Union Sushi and Barbecue Bar was..."

Carley Monica

"Great food, great Moscow Mules. The rolls and sliders were full of flavor. I recommend the black rice added to the rolls for a little different..."

Jay Christensen

"Best food ever and the most awesome cocktails. You will not be disappointed. The hostess was great and the bar tender kept making drinks to die..."

Julie M. Porter

"Every since Union opened, it has become the Annual In-town spot to celebrate my birthday. By far the best value in town for fairly priced sushi and..."

K-Roc Rocio

"For the past 4 years, this has been my favorite place for sushi. Love the atmosphere, attentive service, and especially the food! Signature cocktails..."

Mia Wicklund

"Sat at the Sushi bar and Chef Chao prepared an amazing "chef's choice" meal! This is a must stop anytime I'm down in the city. Great sushi, great..."

Josh Aulozzi

"Waygu beef sliders, oysters, and buffalo duck wings just to name a few of my absolutely favs!!!! Also, they have the best happy hour..."

Lisa Twomey

"My absolute favorite sushu, negiri, soup & cocktails I have ever had at sushi restaurant. Very fresh ingredients, very unique combinations and..."

Christine Kimball

"Food as great, service great....now let's talk about my love at first drink, the sakitini. Oh my! I am usually hesitant to order the house premium..."

Kimberly Davis

"Met up with a couple of friends that were visiting me from Texas to have a couple of drinks and dinner, it was the perfect place to socialize and the..."

Baneza Zarate

"Very innovative menu that veers from the common to the absolutely delicious fusion of tastes and textures. Chef does a spectacular job of preparing..."

Sau-Chun Lam

"Great place, great food & great service!! A must try and best happy hour in..."

Chris Alexander

"Celebrated our birthdays here. We arrived during happy hour and thoroughly enjoyed the happy hour specials (appetizers and drinks) All our dinner..."

Nancy M O'Keefe

"Excellent food and Excellent service. Our waiter also made the experience extra special and made sure we had the best dinning..."

Ryan Kroll

"Amazing food and ambiance. We were served very fast and the waiter was really..."

Serg Ishutov

"I love this place...one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. My favorite is the Kangaroo...sooo good. Can’t wait to go..."

Gilbert Roland Shepherd

"I’ve been meaning to review this restaurant but keep forgetting. Here goes. We absolutely look forward to dining here every time we visit Chicago...."

Minh-Hien Nguyen

"They had solid veggie options and offered the ability to easily swap out the seafood for sweet potato, mushrooms, etc. the truffle roll was amazing..."

Courtney Vaughan

"Didn't come here expecting much but had a great meal - wonderful service and food. We tried a salad, grilled lamb and eggplant, sushi roll, and fish..."

WA K

"It’s a creative place with a variety of interesting dishes. Their cocktails are some of the best I’ve had in the USA. Their grill tastes like a..."

Iosif Klimovitskiy

"Fun lively scene here. I usually have the most fun sitting at the sushi bar. Robata grill gets wayyy too..."

Tanya Kiatathikom

"If I could give this place 6+ stars I would. It was a beautiful representation of a nice modern look and gave the restaurant a warm home like vibe...."

Marlena Hidlay

"I love this place! Such a fun vibe and amazing food. I like that they play music here but it's not super loud. The food is fresh, flavorful, and..."

Farah Ali

"The black sushi rice is fantastic. Fish is always fresh. Nice that they also have hot BBQ/grill items to try. They have great Japanese Whisky..."

Jason

"First time dining here and we were impressed with the experience. Food: 5/5 They have both seafood and meats from the grille, we did the salmon app..."

Josh Banfield

"Amazing food. Went for dinner today with my husband. Every item we ordered was delicious. We got the zucchini & shrimp skewers for appetizer and did..."

Albina Pohranychna

"Amazing and fresh quality fish! The flavors were exceptional and service was top notch! Such a unique menu they offer as well, if only my stomach was..."

Michelle Lai

"The staff is truly amazing! Food was really good reasonably priced and it definitely was a social environment. I highly recommend you check them..."

A Martin

"Fantastic place!! The food was exceptional, we had tuna tataki (do not miss it!), seaweed salad, dragon roll, spicy mango roll and the hotate..."

Lynn Hochaime

"Had a dinner reservation in February during All Star Weekend. It’s a great atmosphere. Our waiter, Javier was great! He was very pleasant and he..."

Iris M.

"This restaurant was a must-try in Chicago. The restaurant is beautiful with sit-down dinner tables as well as bar seats available. The food was..."

Navya Voleti

"These folks treat me better than I deserve. Addictive sushi and crazy good service. Sushi Mike, who is also the executive chef at Tanoshii in..."

Brian Kay

"Sushi was absolutely delicious! Service was amazing! Loved Annie we will definitely come again. We ordered the pacific coast, spicy tuna, crunchy..."

Deanna Fay

"We visited Union Sushi on NYE! We were sure to have reservations, obviously. They were running a little behind, which we didn’t mind, so we had a..."

Tia Walker (TeeTee)

High Five Ramen

82/100 (1549 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Delivery

Dinner

Mid-range

"I got in easily at 8 on a Saturday, probably because it's the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I had the tonkatsu 1/2 spiced, which was very flavorful...."

Cade

"Came here on Monday night and the wait was about 30 minutes. I've heard it can be a much longer wait on weekends, FYI. The ramen was SO delicious!..."

Erika Myhre

"Visiting this food spot is a journey in itself! From the moment you step up to the entrance, you're met with a staircase that leads down to an..."

Ivan Corona

"Great ramen, usually has a wait. Got the signature bowl which was great, I would definitely recommend at 1/4 spice level otherwise it’s too..."

Parwinder Taank

"Very small ramen shop with a simple menu and darker ambiance. They have a few different spice levels to choose from. Try to get here early! The waits..."

Dhruv Patel

"The place is a little bit hidden in the basement and it's also really small. It seats maybe 15 people total. The Signature Tonkatsu ramen was a..."

Calvin Law

"Went on a Monday holiday evening at 530pm, only a 30 minute wait. Business definitely seemed slower compared to the past but also the summer, so..."

Timothy Suh

"I got the Signature Bowl with 1/2 spice and Maitake Mushrooms. Washrooms are upstairs. 1/2 spice is pretty spicy. Full spice is very spicy. I’ve..."

Jaswinder Taank

"It was good, but pricey. I got the signature Tonkotsu. The broth is quite heavy and salty compared to other places. I tend to prefer cleaner broths..."

Sarah Chang

"Super dark. Kinda cool ambience. Pretty small. Maybe enough stools for 16 people. The tonkatsu broth is really flavorful. Very good. No spice was..."

Tom K

"Amazing Ramen 🍜 All around, this spot is on point. I had the Tonkotsu bowl and it was crafted to perfection: the broth was dense and rich, the..."

Eric Skadson

"Lived in Japan for 2 years and this ramen really does compare nicely. Price point is higher than Japan but that is to be expected. Great food, music,..."

Alexia Diamond

"Excellent spot for ramen! Like all the reviews say, it’s a very small space of only about 15 seats. I got there about 20 minutes before it opened..."

Robert Pisciotti

"If you haven’t been here, go! Expect a bit of a line sometimes; only seats 16 people. The music is awesome always. Flavors are banging. I get 1/4..."

Chicago Local

"I found a Ramen noodle place that reminds me of the noodles I had in Tokyo.. so good! The miso broth and sliced pork makes the difference. You have..."

Cheryl Draa Moran

"One of the best out of the way spots for very good ramen. Four choice and three levels of spice. Simple and straight to the point. Super..."

Joshua Crowe

"The best ramen in the city! Get here early, put your name on the list and they will text you. By 5pm the wait is typically over an hour. By 6pm..."

Brian Bosak

Ao Hawaiian Hideout

82/100 (4109 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Dog Friendly

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

"Found this place through a google search after a conference at McCormick place. Great Hawaiian decor creates a lonely atmosphere. The server was..."

Jennifer Wendy

"I really liked this place! We went here on a Friday evening (we did have a reservation) and it was fairly busy, but still tables were available. The..."

Anway De

"We came for dinner and had a somewhat good experience. The decor was cute, and the service was quick. We ordered the spicy General Tsao’s chicken,..."

w foodie

"My girlfriend and I ate here while we were in town for our anniversary. The atmosphere is so fun and they have excellent decorations. The staff were..."

Brandon Nunnery

"Loved the indoor decor and ambience. My friends thought I was in Hawaii after seeing my pics! The place is so cozy and such a great find in the..."

alps

"This food was AMAZING. I didn't want it to end. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. I ordered the mini lumpia and the spicy tropical cyclone..."

Barrett Chambers

"Really cool spot! Sushi was just ok but the Penang poutine was so yummy and the portions were super generous. Also strong and creative drinks! A..."

Po S

"I had the pleasure of dining at AO Hawaiian Hideout, and from the moment I stepped in, the ambience transported me to the serene shores of Hawaii...."

Junior Cueto

"This place served delicious food and had excellent service. We brought our dog and were the only customers sitting outside. But our server never made..."

Maya Conde-Kalmijn

"Hands down!! This place has never disappointed us since the day we have been here. Love the food, vibe, live music and drinks. The best Thai food..."

Virali Soni

Miku Sushi

82/100 (2111 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of my favorite sushi spots in the city. Such a great happy hour, martinis are actually really good and the sushi is fresh. They have a variety of..."

Savannah Whittington

"Great place for sushi. Lots of variety and good happy our selection. Tried their oyster shooter and a couple of signature rolls. Overall, food was..."

Daniel Aguilera Amaya

"Ordered a bunch of sushi for three people and we ate every single piece. It was really good! It was a Friday night and the restaurant was pretty busy..."

Jim Tschetter

"We absolutely loved this place! Rita was amazing! ♥️ her service was excellent from the beginning she was very friendly and fulfilled our..."

Myla Photobooth

"Came here with friends on a Friday night. They were busy, so be sure to make a reservation. Sushi is half off from 4-6. They have drinks there or you..."

Jordan C

"What an ~amazing~ treat it was to eat at this wonderful establishment. I got the veggie godzilla along with avocado and sweet potato rolls. When I..."

Emory Freeman

"Delicious and gently creative. Even though I’m into creativity, I’m not a fan of sushi that’s so wild you don’t recognize it. Here at Miku..."

Beth-Ann Young

"Delicious food with good options. Happy hour sushi before 6 or 7pm is a cool deal. Paid parking lot across the..."

Marina Boba

"Great sushi spot with a great early dinner deal! I tried their samurai cocktail during happy hour (4-6 PM) and was really pleased with how sweet it..."

Tyler Blaz

"Enjoyed my meal here. The happy hour special was especially worth the value. I really enjoyed the alligator skewer and the Ebi Tango roll. The..."

Shaan Somani

"Love this place. I try to go as much as I..."

Silas Davis

"My favorite restaurant in Lincoln Square, go to’s are the Ocean Sundae, Latin Heat, and Ebi Tempura, Bacon Scallion skewer and edamame. They have..."

Dave Straub

"Creative menu with a solid amount of options for people that can’t/don’t eat seafood. We got the avocado, veggie Godzilla, and California maki;..."

J I

"Fresh sushi. Great prices for lunch. Consistently good service but the quality and freshness of the sushi is slightly inconsistent. Still a great..."

Mahbub Choudhury

Ramen-san Whisky Bar

82/100 (2506 ratings)

Ramen-san

81/100 (9115 ratings)

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"Fun atmosphere, food is always good and the ice cold Asahi beer is always on point! The wait staff is friendly and does an excellent job of paying..."

Kevin Lopez

"Deliciousness found in a chill place with the best music adding to this great ambience. Ramen was the best I've had in the city..."

Janet Rodriguez

"Definitely my favorite ramen place in Chicago. The $15 lunch special with ramen, side salad, side cucumber dish and steak is almost always my payday..."

Ramon Robinson

"Dude, this place is so good. Was told the wait for a table was an hour - an hour and 15 minutes. Waited 7 minutes max and got seated. Staff was..."

Gary Weissmann

"The food was amazing and the service even better. It is a bit expensive so many not a daily thing but it is an experience definitely a place to go on..."

Akhila Nandgopal

"I had the kimchi and fried chicken ramen, it was absolutely delicious! A little spicy for people who aren't used to spicy food, though but I totally..."

Xiuh Montes León

"This was my first ever Ramen experience. It was awesome. The shrimp curry ramen blew my mind. The chicken bun was also awesome! I know what my..."

Emanuel Frazier

"We had 2 types of the delicious ramen! The pork belly was fabulous and the cold soba noodle ramen with tuna was amazing. Love the Fried Chicken bun!..."

Cathy Bernier Hubert

"Super yummy food and super cute and attentive waiter! Great..."

Amy Louise

"Great food, good service. Highly..."

Judith Alejandra

"We really enjoyed our lunch at Ramen-San. I am always a bit skeptical of ramen, as all too often it is more salt than depth of flavor and saw reviews..."

Gwendolyn Elder

"The best Ramen we’ve ever had!! The food is unbelievable delicious and the atmosphere was matching the food. The service was okay. The drinks were..."

Annalena H.

"90s hip-hop, fun atmosphere, delicious food and good drinks... What more can you ask for? The roasted edamame was so simple yet so delightful. The..."

Hung Thai

"Absolutely delicious and flavorful ramen. The portions are great. The pork belly bun was a tasty starter. The sumo bowl is great for the starving, I..."

Joshua Dyer

"The only ramen bar in downtown Chicago, this up-and-coming, bustling establishment plays loud hip-hop music. The food was amazing! The ramen is..."

D SAM

"This is definitely the best ramen I've had in Chicago! The customer service was great the food was beyond delicious. Tie the ramen in with the beer..."

Nelson Massini

"The ramen was pretty good I would recommend it. I got the Vegan Ramen because I didn’t want something heavy but I still added some pork to it. The..."

Antonio Alvizo

"The yuzu lemonade was a refreshing NA drink. Our fried chicken and crispy tofu mantou buns were a delicious starter. The tantan-san ramen is a..."

Henry Schellhorn

"This was my first visit and what a great impression. Didn’t know what to expect and was blown away by the food! The Kimchi & Fried Chicken Ramen..."

Geraldine Ezeocha

"Now this place is fun with amazing ramen. I think this is my favorite ramen place in Chicago. This is great for the younger crowd and a group of..."

J Adams

"This is a more Japanese American fusion ramen spot. Their ramen was good, but it wasn't super authentic or amazing. My favorite dish was actually..."

CH

"I’ve had two different ramen bowls, from different locations, both were incredible. The staff is always super helpful, kind, and friendly. And the..."

holly novo

"We had the edamame hummus and had to order a second batch- it was incredible!! A must have. We also got the Avocado Tuna Tar tar and it was also..."

Maria Emanuel

"The food is absolutely delicious. There's a little something for everyone, and it's very flavorful with just enough heat that you can still enjoy..."

Rashonda Harris

"Ramen was very good quality and the noodles were cooked well. Soup was flavored nicely! I got the tonkotsu ramen which comes with 3 slices of pork..."

Tammy

"Came here with my family for a birthday outing. Tonkotsu was great. Good broth, firm noodles, the pork strips were incredibly tender (like rib meat.)..."

having hecks

"We’ve been to 2-3 other ramen-San locations and all have been amazing. The service is wonderful and even when they’re busy, they’re attentive..."

Amy

Ramen Misoya

81/100 (1073 ratings)

"I lived in japan for 7 years and visited quite a few times after coming back to states and this Ramen is the best I’ve seen stateside thus far!..."

Frank Lee Rath

"hands down the greatest ramen restaurant in chicago. i rarely eat anywhere else when i'm craving real japanese ramen. i lived in tokyo & it's very..."

Lisa Hill

"Now that they opened a location downtown, I can't be condescending when people ask where to get the best ramen in town by telling them Mount Prospect..."

Nick Kapaun

"I am in town as a tourist. My family and I just happened but. The food was amazing and hit the spot. I suggest the shrimp. The service was also..."

John Lambert

"My first visit to Ramen Misoya was excellent. Really enjoyed the spicy vegetarian Edo. The hot soup really hit the spot on this cold, winter..."

Priti Patel

"Excellent Ramen like no other! You cannot deny the authenticity and quality. Sha Chu Pork Ramen with Spicy miso, Shrimp, corn, egg, crispy shrimp..."

Anthony Artica

"Great ramen, great beer, great ambience! Friendly..."

Greg Lovett Knight Jr.

"Best in town! Friendly staff and affordable! A must go when visiting..."

Gabriel Sister

"I have heard of the place but never went. Went with my wife on 3/4/17 and got a seat immediately despite people always saying it's busy. We took a..."

Lino Barraza

"Just an awesome place! The ramen is so good. Definitely will visit when back in..."

Wendy Chavarría Del Río

"First time we tried this place! Really good ramens and large..."

Sophéa Loche

"I've been to a lot of Raman places in the city, but Misoya is by far the best I have ever had! The broth is the closest I've gotten to that similar..."

Dana Matraca Stemo

"The food was awesome. Great choices and the staff was so energetic and funny. Will definitely be going..."

Rachelle Marciulionis

"My new Streeterville fav! Does look like much from the street, food..."

Steve Rohlfing

"Amazing Ramen, and very..."

Laura Cooper

"Ramen shops are popping up all over Chicago, but Ramen Misoya is definitely one you want to check out. It is dangerous living so close to here. I..."

Alex

"The ramen was amazing! The place is small, cozy, and somewhat minimalist. It reminded me of some ramen places I've been to in Japan. The noodles..."

Charlie Souvannavong

"Nice ramen spot I live the ability to add on and since it was a cold day I definitely appreciated the hot tea. Like most ramen places I have been up..."

Daycha Ahumada

"On Wednesday at 2 pm there was enough free tables, but there also was a waiting list on the door, so be ready to wait during the rush hour. The place..."

Saule Agdauletova

"Chicken Karage is amazing! Their ramen portions are huge and flavorful with unique add one like shrimp tempura, potato wedges, and more. Love their..."

Ivana Chen

"The ramen here is amazing! I've only been to a few places like this, but they DO IT RIGHT. While waiting to eat, a couple left and mentioned to us..."

Derek Borst

"They used to have really good fried chicken but they don't sell anymore. They only sell ramen noodles now. The Tokyo Miso is most suitable for light..."

scarlett san

Ramen-san Deluxe

81/100 (2826 ratings)

"Great atmosphere with awesome 90s/early 2000s hip hop. Ramen had good spice but lacked any flavor. Eggplant fries were delicious as well as the yuzu..."

Toon Win

"The ambience of the place is nice, and the old school music was awesome as well. We were seated in a spacious booth with room for our stroller, which..."

April Chan-Tsui

"My boyfriend and I decided to try this place because it was close to our hotel and it did not disappoint. The ramen, sushi and mini donuts were soo..."

Kelly Dela Cruz

"Ramen on a rainy day! Can’t get better than this place. Food tasted great and they had a lunch special which included your choice of ramen (smaller..."

MM

"Kid friendly server patient with my 10 year old. Great service. Flavor, texture, and portion size of ramen was spot on. Fried rice was well seasoned..."

Eve Ramos

"Stopped by this ramen shop because it’s convenient walk from starbucks reserved. We were greeted with energetic host. We got our food fairly quick...."

Wind Napol

"Corner ramen shop with lots of seating. I had the “10 Hr Tonkotsu” ramen, which was excellent. It boasts complex flavor, thanks to the quality..."

Chip Bishop

"We went in for lunch and it has Great Japanese food we ordered Ramen well portioned and a great hop hop music..."

gizzyleroy

"First time here and definitely not last. Great ramen! Service and atmosphere, thank you Abby..."

Kris K

"This place was in my radar for a while and finally made it. Why did I wait so long, the food here is absolutely incredible. Went in on a Friday..."

Farah Ali

"I was on a business trip and visiting this place on my last day before my flight. It was a fantastic experience and the food was amazing. First of..."

Rajesh Prabhu

"Started with the excellent karaage and moved on to the delectable, unctuous sumo ramen with perfect dumplings and the incredible traditional..."

Mike “Ornery”

"Fantastic ramen, packed with flavor. As good if not better as LA/NY ramen spots. Sushi is ok, but the ramen is a..."

Irving Ramirez

"Both the ramen and the sushi here are really good! Lots of different options to add into your ramen. The noodles and the broth were both delicious. ..."

Jessica Ali

"I love this place. It's one of my favorite Ramen place, you not only get to enjoy the food but the music as well. I love 90's Jamz..."

Lola Sokoya

"My 4th time coming over and this time with my group of colleagues for dinner. Their foods and even drinks will not go wrong. I enjoyed all the foods..."

Claudia Peter

Strings Ramen Lakeview

81/100 (2523 ratings)

"My first visit here was exceptional. Atmosphere is very nice & casual. Service was excellent. We appreciate honest recommendations from the menu. We..."

Richard Dalton-McPherson

"Have been meaning to stop in since they opened... tried to order take out, but was told they make everything fresh and their ingredients were not..."

Paco Pica

"Great traditional flavor comparable to ramen that I ate in Japan. Compared to a few other ramen chain restaurants, Strings is by far one of my..."

Quincy Ayaguna Capoeira

"Great service and even better ramen. I highly recommend the level 1 hell..."

Mitchell Harvick

"Been here twice and tried the hell ramen level 1 and 2! Taste good and hot! Hell hot�! Im gonna come back for sure and will recommend to my friends..."

Nabiag A Bato Perlas III

"Excellent food and price. I'll be back many, many, many..."

Matt Mitchell

"YUM YUM! Love it here! Reminds me of Japan-great food and very nice..."

Rachel Anderson

"Extremely tasty food, great vibe, byob, always hoppin' and close to..."

Don Tufano

"Great location and amazing food! Gyu don and maze soba are all new dishes. So very tasty...."

Jessy Wu

"The Level 3 Hell Ramen was the perfect mix of pain and..."

Justin Zobrosky

"Great food, music, and service! Would come back..."

Kinzi McElroy

"Completely incredible. Hell Level 2. Get it, love it. Best ramen I've ever..."

Jim Keck Howes

"Excellent food, Great location, and friendly..."

Ming Kit Ngai

"I got there just before close. They took my order and got it ready in good time. It was excellent. Of spice levels 1 through 5, I ordered level 4...."

Patrick Cameron

"Pork in the tonkotsu ramen with kurobuta was tender with satisfying flavors that was not overpowering. A little pull with your chopsticks was enough..."

David “Do-chelin guide”

"Quick, flavorful, and filling! For an appetizer, we got the Chicken Gyoza which came with a delicious dipping sauce. To eat, I had the Tonkotsu with..."

Lauren H

"Small cozy ramen shop that does the job. Tonkotsu: Get! This one had an amazingly rich broth that was a tad top oily/fatty for me. It was still..."

Ben Jams

"I got the Tonkotsu spicy clam and pork ramen bowl and it was FANTASTIC. Great level of spicyness and robust flavor. $15 but it fills you up more than..."

Kellen Bass

"Really great little ramen spot, our new go-to. Miso broth was flavorful, steak was tender. The baby octopus salad is great too. Best of all it’s..."

Ben Aragon

"Good selection of veg and non-veg items on the menu. Tried the Shoyu and Spicy Miso ramen. The noodles were definitely different from other ramen..."

Rhea D'Souza

"We are vegetarian and had no problem finding something to eat. The portions are huge and there are cool Japanese drinks. Service is quick and..."

Isabel Jaffe

"Strings Ramen is an incredible restaurant that serves some of the best ramen dishes I've had. The Pork Gyoza was a great starter and the Shoyu Prime..."

Dan A

"Fast, friendly service, yummy food and multiple vegetarian options. Portion sizes are large! Pictured is the Shoyu Vegetarian..."

Salem Adkins

"Tried the Tonkotsu and Hell level 2 ramen. I loved both flavors, but hell level 2 made my nose run and if you slurp you're liable to choke...."

J G

"Great little spot for ramen. Interior decor is warm and lovely. Service was fast and food was delicious. Prices seemed reasonable. Really happy about..."

Tom Zeien

"Great food, great service! Our server was fast, friendly and great recommendations. We got the Tonkotsu with Kurt Buta and chose pork belly as well..."

Danielle Peterson

"I always get the kinoko shoyu ramen. It’s absolutely delicious, so savory and filling. My favorite ramen I’ve ever..."

E Elisabeth Justus

"Good chain (fastfood like) ramen restaurant. From starters, edamame and baby octopus(with seaweed) are fresh appetizers for sure. Gyu don and miso..."

Alper Ekmekçi

"Perfect place for a cold night in Chicago! Good Ramen options to choose from. I also tried their Sui Gyoza but unfortunately they only had vegetable..."

Viraj Mhatre

"On a cold & rainy day, Strings Ramen hit the spot! It is conveniently located off of Belmont's Red Line, and the ramen is delicious. I was most..."

Alex Studd

"Spectacular Ramen! Had a hard time deciding, they all sounded soooo good. We ordered two Tonkotsu Spicy Clam and Pork ramen, and for full. Very cozy..."

Gabriela Osorio

"First time at this Strings Ramen Shop location. We came right after the Cubs home opener and I guess we beat the rush because we were able to sit..."

Katrina Marie N-A

Enso Sushi & Bar

81/100 (2034 ratings)

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"Really wonderful place. The manager CK was polite, nice, considerate and outstanding. The food is great and service was very attentive. Love the pork..."

Jennifer Zhang

"The best sushi and cocktails place in Wicker..."

Maii Rm

"Incredible service, and deliciously fresh Sashimi. Also had two of their rolls, tea, and Sake. All excellent. And impeccable service by Robert and..."

Ben Papale

"I would love to go again but it will be some time next year. I love Chitown I loved this place!! It was great sushi!!..."

Alma Delia Puente-Castaneda

"I use to love RA but hands down Enso is the best sushi place ever! Great prices. Nice, cozy place & drinks are great as..."

Nicky Noir Rooks

"Enso sushi and a bottle of wine. #YesPlease..."

Toni Birditt

"Unique fresh maki, amazing open face bao style buns, super attentive..."

Theresa Buffo

"Best sushi I had in a while! Easy walk from the 606 and the signature rolls were..."

Eric First

"Such a great and cool spot for both the food and atmosphere. The sushi rolls and sashimi are fresh and very..."

MoNee Laparpa

"Excellent! Open for lunch..."

Deanna Luzzo

"You can "make" (pick out your own ingredients) your own roll! Perfect! Great bartender too! Highly..."

Colleen

"Amazing sushi and fantastic service. I was supposed to meet a friend here while I was in town and they cancelled so I decided to come solo. I’m so..."

Jessica Mierau

"The place is really cute/cool inside, very big space, plenty of tables and room. It might get loud and echo-y during busier times. The food seems..."

Klaudia L

"BEST sushi dinner + night out in Wicker Park It's usually hard to find the right vibes or food or group sitting for night outs. Finally found a good..."

Bessy Tam

"Excellent place, since we arrived they did their best to arrange a table for you even though they were full. The food was incredible, I recommend..."

JR Sigala

"Really beautiful inside art, loved the dark ambiance. Food and drink was great, the poached egg in the ramen was a bit undercooked compared to other..."

Angelo Dragos

"Hello Traveler, I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area. Really enjoyed the sushi here! Excellent sushi and great..."

Kritsana Boonklang

"It's a new favourite of mine for sure! I adore the veggie dragon sushi, it's seriously some of the best sushi I've ever had. As a vegetarian, I..."

A K

"We booked a last-minute reservation for Enso on New Year's Eve. We were seated after the whole party had arrived. The restaurant was relatively full..."

Scott Schenkelberg

"Wonderful sushi. Fresh. Able to order a couple things then order more. Very upbeat..."

BC Christopher

"Upon entering, I grabbed hand sanitizer and the attendants there looked confused, as if I knew what I was coming in for. I was waiting as the sign..."

Richard Martinez

Friends Ramen

80/100 (1906 ratings)

"Very chill atmosphere and decent music. I would recommend getting the 3 for $15 if you know you like ramen but want to try a little bit of everything..."

Arlander Lowry

"Phenomenal food and drink assortment in an out-of-country environment. The small portions allow to try more than one dish or share. Great place for a..."

Brenda Storch

"Amazing little and cozy place for ramen. Service is amazing and food comes in the right size and perfect timing. Decor is beautiful. I tried 2 of..."

Fabiola Papitas Calderon

"The food here is amazing! I had the spicy miso ramen and pork belly w/rice and I lost my mind at how good it was - hard to come by ramen this good..."

Marquito Ovideo

"Did the all you can eat ramen was delicious! Only 18.99 and we were stuffed! Great..."

Jennifer Locke

"It was absolutely perfect! Just what I needed and wanted! Service was very prompt and very cheerful..."

Amy Morford

"Great food for a great..."

Melodia Gasmen Woolford

"We've been to Friends Ramen to eat something truly Japanese in Chicago, and I have to admit that the choice was super. We had spicy ramen (be aware,..."

Manila Carano

"Cute place for a quick warm-up! The space was small and intimate and inviting. Food was really really tasty! Miso broth was super flavorful, sticky..."

Stephen Mayper

"Great meal in a great atmosphere. The small space is a treat to dine in but I'd recommend a reservation. We had really excellent buns, the kimchi..."

LionHeart

"Best takoyaki I've ever tried. Their pork belly bun is amazing...melts in your mouth. The spicy miso ramen is also good, but too spicy for..."

Ian Mitchelle de Vera

"This hole in the wall kind of restaurant is really cozy and has great ramen bowls. I got the chicken ramen and loved it fully. Perfectly spicy broth..."

Kalyani Singh

"It's been abt 3 weeks since I was in Chicago and stopped by this place and I am STILL thinking abt it! The ramen was so hearty and filling while..."

Gabi Rivero

"loved sitting in a cozy wooden booth where i could read everyone's new year wishes, the food was portioned well and i liked the takoyaki since i want..."

Bao Luong

"This Ramen place is fantastic, fast, and so so delicious. Love the care they give you their dishes. The whole family loved the..."

Cathy Pope

"The restaurant stood out for its cozy atmosphere and friendly service. One unique aspect that sets Friends Ramen apart is the availability of..."

kunwar bodra (Sky)

"Great food, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. octopus balls and beef ramen are..."

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