Ryan Wantland
In our hunt for the best ramen in Chicago, I really enjoyed Ramen-San! Is it the most authentic? Not necessarily. Does it have the most flavor? Probably not. But it isn’t TOO far behind other Chicago ramen joints in terms of taste and they have great offerings including gluten free options for people in your party. The atmosphere is fantastic! I love the casual vibe playing 90s and 2000s hip hop and R&B.
… moreWade Smith
My wife and I decided to check out this spot on a whim while we were running errands in the area. The entire experience was 10/10. Everything from the restaurant atmosphere to the service was amazing. Our waiter was quick with the service and super helpful explaining things since this was our first ramen restaurant we’ve been to. The lunch special was the perfect amount of food and variety we were looking for. The ramen itself was fantastic. This meal was one of the top 10 meals I’ve probably ever had. I’m looking forward to coming back next time I’m in town.
… moreMichael Nowicki
Lunch special (called “express lunch”) is on point, at time I visited it was $17.95. You get a half portion ramen of choice, half portion rice plate, miso salad, and small (2-3 bites) of the edamame hummus with rice crisps. Lots of umami and the salad was refreshing. Place has thoughtful lighting, with lights directed specifically at tables as not to overwhelm the whole interior.
… moreValaree Redmond
Great staff! Beautiful place. It’s a quiet place but plays great music! Food is delicious!! Lunch hour til 3p even on a Saturday! CANNOT BEAT! Love it here! Will be back
… moreDecimo
After being told we would have to wait 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, we decided to get coffee next door and hang out for that time. Not even when the barista finished making the drinks, we got the text for a seat. Annoying but whatever.
Simple, modern decor and 2000s hip hop at a decent level of loudness. Not so crowded for a Saturday evening.
Karage was crispy and juicy. Dumplings was pretty good. And the ramen was… Okay at best. Noodles dont really hold flavor and the broth isn’t really anything special. Though the chashu was cut thick and is super tender.
Definitely much better ramen spots around the city without the headache of parking around here.
FYI There is a hidden surcharge in plain sight that you can turn down if you’re paying attention as well.
… moreKisha Johnson-Smith
Maybe I need to try the dine-in experience. It was a series of soft letdowns. First, this location has very little street parking so beware. Halsted on a Saturday early evening is busy! Second, this location did not have as Sushi, like other locations (Sushi San is next door). Third, the flavors (a touch bland) and textures (dumplings were like mush) did not blend well. I was surprised by the texture of the dumplings…they were too soft. Lastly, I ordered a salad and the ginger dressing was NOT in the bag! Ooohhhh disappointed!!! It is a location for hanging out with friends. The bar looked cool. The atmosphere was upbeat with lively music. I may try the other locations to try the sushi.
… moreKelly Wen
We got the edamame hummus to share as an appetizer which was pretty yummy. The rice/wonton chips were a little too greasy for my own liking but I enjoyed the hummus. I also got the fatty ramen (limited edition – today was the last day). Overall taste-wise, it was alright but I liked the crispy carnitas (more unique/isn’t common in traditional ramen so it was a fun surprise).
… moreDiamond Webb
The vibes, the staff, the food and service were absolutely amazing!!! I got the kimchi + Fried Chicken and it was delicious!! Will definitely be coming back!!!
… moreKTO
Great ramen restaurant! The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the portions were generous. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely a place I’d come back to!
… moreAlex Iby
this place is elite! absolutely amazing experience here. from the staff to the food, everything was perfect. there are multiple locations, but this one we stopped at hit the spot. i wish we had one closer to home! make sure to check this place out
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