Casual spot for Japanese ramen bowls served at a counter in a simple storefront setting. Based on 963 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
578 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: (224) 938-9982
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10:30 PM
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
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Reviews
Sarah Schacht
This place is tiny inside. We had about a 10 minute wait for seating on a Saturday at 730pm. Not bad at all. The food was amazing. Definitely recommend. Also we had a little one who is allergic to Shellfish and the chef told us we are okay to eat there.
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B Lemke
Pretty decent ramen, especially in the burbs! When we got in the server was pretty upset and rude with us because our group took a few minutes to decide what we wanted. I understand it was a crowded place, but two people in the group hadn’t had ramen before and were trying to decide what they wanted.
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Keiz Zee
Ramen is ok but on the salty side. The broth is thicker compared to other ramen restaurants. $$ signs, so prices are affordable. The atmosphere is fast-paced.
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Gwendolyn Elder
I wanted to wait until our second visit to review this place, so I could get a sense of how consistent they were. After this visit, I can honestly say this is the BEST ramen my husband and I have had outside of Asia. It also beats most of the ramen we’ve had in Asia.
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Morla Phan
An incredible ramen spot! It’s mostly bar seating, but there is a couple of tables if you prefer. I really enjoyed the spicy ramen. The heat level is similar to spicy tantan men at other places.
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Lily Ruan
Holy Ramen! This is one of the best ramen I have tried in a long time! The broth was so tasty! The flavors were so authentic! I ordered the White Miso Ramen. It is the closest flavor to the broth I tasted in Japan. The ingredients are so fresh! I am not from Chicago, but will definitely go back to get more ramen in my next trip!
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Jake Howard
Staff was welcoming and the service was excellent. First time here and the ramen exceeded my expectations. I ordered the White Spicy Miso Ramen and the Garlic Edamame. I will definitely be going back while in town. Thanks Chicago Ramen!
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Pertus P.
First time eating at Chicago Ramen and it did not disappoint. I ordered the spicy red miso, the broth was creamy together with the tare it was an umami blast in my mouth. The noodles were chewy just how I liked it, pork chasu was melt in the mouth tender. As a ramen lover, me and my family always try different ramen spot everytime we travel and this place will be on the top 5 of our list. Will definitely be back when we come back in the area.
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Dan J
There were only 2 seats available when I got there. Sitting at the counter is a good view of the two guys there cranking out some serious ramen. Spicy chicken ramen did not disappoint. Very flavorful without being too salty. Great place.
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Anfisa Stoliaruk
I love and hate this place at the same time. Love – because of the delicious ramen they serve each time I’m coming. Hate – because after this Ramen all other ramens are just basic, and nothing taste like CHICAGO RAMEN. When I was working in the area I would come here almost every week. My favorites are Tsukemen, Spicy Vegetable. Also chicken ramen is that kind of soup that your mom or nana used to cook for you when you got sick, for me it feels like that.
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