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RAMEN-SAN is a neighborhood noodle joint that slings hot broth, ice-cold beer and the best ’90s hip-hop in town. With locations in River North, Fulton Market and Streeterville, we’re open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. The OG RAMEN-SAN located in downtown Chicago near the Chicago River.
Rustic ramen joint for noodle soups, buns & chicken wings plus cocktails, sake & lots of whisky.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 59 W Hubbard St #2, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 377-9950
Website: http://www.ramensan.com/
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Reviews
Lisa Ma
Being from Vancouver, I’m admittedly a bit snooty about Japanese food and don’t know how other spots in Chicago compare.
Overall, it was decent. The vibes were great, if I lived here I’d come with friends to drink and have some food on the side. Everything was a bit fattier/greasier than I’d prefer but good flavours and nothing was too salty. Probably perfect if you’re a bit tipsy and need something to soak up the alc.
Service was really warm and laidback, and I like that you order/pay online. Super easy for groups with the split bill option too. It was busy and lots of communal seating.
Standouts were the chicken karaage (really good crunch) and the Thank yuzu drink!! I HAAATE cilantro and it was actually sooooo tasty, might be the only application that I really enjoyed cilantro in.
… moreOverall, it was decent. The vibes were great, if I lived here I’d come with friends to drink and have some food on the side. Everything was a bit fattier/greasier than I’d prefer but good flavours and nothing was too salty. Probably perfect if you’re a bit tipsy and need something to soak up the alc.
Service was really warm and laidback, and I like that you order/pay online. Super easy for groups with the split bill option too. It was busy and lots of communal seating.
Standouts were the chicken karaage (really good crunch) and the Thank yuzu drink!! I HAAATE cilantro and it was actually sooooo tasty, might be the only application that I really enjoyed cilantro in.
R C
I discovered this place using Google Maps in search of a good lunch spot near my hotel on W Wacker. When I read “fried chicken and kimchi ramen” I instantly new my destiny was set. I arrived on a blistery cold afternoon and settled into a booth. Before long though, I had to change seats as the freezing breeze from the door opening up was too much for me to handle after the cold walk there from my hotel. That’s where the negatives ended. Despite the cold, a draft of Asahi from a blast chilled line was too hard for me to pass up and it was great: tiny lil specks of ice where in the first few sips. I added an egg and a side of sesame chili oil, both which I highly recommend …I mean…if you like your ramen delicious and spicy.
The broth was rich with deep flavor from the 10-hour process. The karaage fried chicken was a welcome addition to the ramen bowl and while the kimchi was also great, there was surprisingly little of it. Still, I’m not complaining and I give this establishment 5 solid stars. I’m looking forward to returning and trying some of the sandwiches/buns and maybe the crab rangoon. Good grief I’m a sucker for crab rangoon haha.
… moreThe broth was rich with deep flavor from the 10-hour process. The karaage fried chicken was a welcome addition to the ramen bowl and while the kimchi was also great, there was surprisingly little of it. Still, I’m not complaining and I give this establishment 5 solid stars. I’m looking forward to returning and trying some of the sandwiches/buns and maybe the crab rangoon. Good grief I’m a sucker for crab rangoon haha.
yash matange
Great Japanese place! Clearly defined veg dishes. Food takes a bit longer than normal to come, but it’s really tasty. Had the Express lunch and one veg ramen.
Tried the Sake bombs too, which was fun.
… moreTried the Sake bombs too, which was fun.
s e s h a
My wife and I arrived at our hotel in Chicago at 10:30pm on a Thursday night. This was one of the only Ramen places open until midnight so we showed up here at 11:00pm. The place was packed and we waited about 15 minutes for a table and then sat down. We ordered a Japanese old fashioned and an Asahi on draft. The beer was good but the old fashioned was amazing! We both ordered a Tonkatsu ramen and that was very good. I was happy it didn’t arrive hotter than the face of the sun, it was just right so we could eat it and finish before this place closed. The staff were very friendly and nice and I recommend this place.
… moreSchmidtzau
Ramen-San was okay overall, but not quite what I expected. The ramen was comparable to what you can buy at the grocery store in a box — just add some cut onion and some meat on your own and that’s about it. The broth had flavor, but it didn’t feel special or worth the price. The presentation was the highlight. The taste was something else.
The crab Rangoon was okay as well, but not really comparable with what you’re paying. Overall, it felt overpriced for the quality.
Service was okay. It was busy when I went, which may have played a role, but nothing really stood out either way.
The atmosphere was loud — it honestly felt more like a college party than a relaxed dinner spot. If you’re looking for a quieter place to enjoy ramen, this may not be it.
Overall, a disappointing experience for the price.
… moreThe crab Rangoon was okay as well, but not really comparable with what you’re paying. Overall, it felt overpriced for the quality.
Service was okay. It was busy when I went, which may have played a role, but nothing really stood out either way.
The atmosphere was loud — it honestly felt more like a college party than a relaxed dinner spot. If you’re looking for a quieter place to enjoy ramen, this may not be it.
Overall, a disappointing experience for the price.
Gareth
This one mattered.
My wife absolutely loves ramen, it’s easily the dish I cook most often for her, so the bar was high. She was genuinely excited walking into Ramen-san on West Hubbard Street.
Thankfully, it delivered.
We started with bao buns: one pork belly, one crispy fried chicken. Both were exceptional. The buns were pillowy soft, the pork belly rich and tender with just the right balance of fat and sweetness, and the fried chicken version perfectly crisp without being greasy. Properly executed, not rushed, and packed with flavour.
Then came the ramen.
The 10-hour tonkotsu was everything you want from a slow-simmered broth, deep, silky, rich without being overpowering. You could taste the time and care in it. The kimchi & fried chicken ramen brought heat, crunch and acidity in all the right places. Bold, comforting and layered.
Both bowls felt authentic and thoughtfully built. No shortcuts. No bland broth. Just proper ramen.
Portion sizes were generous, the value was excellent, and our server was brilliant, attentive without hovering, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming.
The venue itself had a great vibe too, stylish but relaxed, lively without being chaotic.
When a ramen lover leaves happy, especially when her husband prides himself on making it at home, that’s a serious endorsement.
… moreMy wife absolutely loves ramen, it’s easily the dish I cook most often for her, so the bar was high. She was genuinely excited walking into Ramen-san on West Hubbard Street.
Thankfully, it delivered.
We started with bao buns: one pork belly, one crispy fried chicken. Both were exceptional. The buns were pillowy soft, the pork belly rich and tender with just the right balance of fat and sweetness, and the fried chicken version perfectly crisp without being greasy. Properly executed, not rushed, and packed with flavour.
Then came the ramen.
The 10-hour tonkotsu was everything you want from a slow-simmered broth, deep, silky, rich without being overpowering. You could taste the time and care in it. The kimchi & fried chicken ramen brought heat, crunch and acidity in all the right places. Bold, comforting and layered.
Both bowls felt authentic and thoughtfully built. No shortcuts. No bland broth. Just proper ramen.
Portion sizes were generous, the value was excellent, and our server was brilliant, attentive without hovering, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming.
The venue itself had a great vibe too, stylish but relaxed, lively without being chaotic.
When a ramen lover leaves happy, especially when her husband prides himself on making it at home, that’s a serious endorsement.
Dalton Lackey
This is a great ramen spot with a number of delicious options. The buns are underrated—they’re worth getting with the ramen! The staff was also very helpful. Reservations are definitely suggested as it seems to get extremely busy most evenings!
… moreSucharita Das
I have been here multiple times and my most favorite go to Ramen is the Friend Chicken Ramen with soft egg add on. I have also loved the Eggplant fingers! Both were amazing! One of the best Ramen if you like spicy food! Definitely recommend and will come back for sure!
… moreErin O’Brien
Absolutely incredibly delicious ramen. Some of the best I’ve ever had, and I make a point to find good ramen joints. The service was exceptional, fast, and attentive. If you enjoy ramen dont miss out on this spot. I will be planning a return visit sooner than later. Enjoy Ramen-San!!!
… moreKathy
I’ve heard such great things about this place. We didn’t have a reservation but the male host was kind and sat us right away. Our server was also great. The music and vibe is very Tokyo. But the food was just ok. The Ramen lacked flavor but the worst part was the Chashu Pork, it had too much fat to eat. You gotta trim some of the fat. It was gross. Sns
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