Hip spot for mini bowls of ramen & izakaya-style pub plates in a rustic space with an open kitchen. Based on 705 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
808 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 643-1209
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Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
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Reviews
Manila Carano
We’ve been to Friends Ramen to eat something truly Japanese in Chicago, and I have to admit that the choice was super.
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Kalyani Singh
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 and the portion is also good for one person.
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Gabi Rivero
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 still feeling really light. And I dont like matcha, but the matcha tiramisu was perfectly sweet. I’m waiting for the next time I’m in Chicago so I can eat there again 🙂
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Ian Mitchelle de Vera
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 me…
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kunwar bodra (Sky)
The restaurant stood out for its cozy atmosphere and friendly service. One unique aspect that sets Friends Ramen apart is the availability of half-size ramen, which is a great option for those looking for a smaller portion or wanting to sample different flavours.
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Giuseppe Gabriele
The food is really good (spicy too), the place is awesome with respect to the price. I would prefer, for the ramen, a medium size.
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Sandy
Such a nice and calm vibe in this place! Ramen was absolutely delicious and the servers were very friendly. Has different options of starters, ramen and drinks. Highly recommend this place to wind down and chill
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Marvin L.
Hands down the best ramen I have ever tasted. I was on my third day visiting Chicago as a tourist and I had been trying different food spots to see what was good around downtown. One day I was craving some ramen and after much deliberation I decided on this place since it was the closest to where I was that afternoon. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, the service was great and the staff was attentive and friendly…but the ramen, oh my goodness, THE RAMEN…it was an explosion of flavor, it was a culinary experience unlike anything I’ve had when it comes to Asian food. I ordered a kimchi ramen and a side of takoyaki, and both items were incredible. The ramen was rich and flavorful and the takoyaki was delicious. If I ever get a chance to be in Chicago again I will for sure pay another visit to this place.
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Nattanai Na songkhla
Good ramen with reasonable price. Tonkatsu soup base is mild and the toppings are also delicious. The restaurant atmosphere is also in good Japanese vibe.
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Wuliao Hao
Ramen is OK. This place is very small and during Covid time I am a little bit concerned about the distance between tables, they are too close, even the seat is very narrow can’t stretch my legs. Karage chicken appetizer is good. Service here is fine, kinda lack of hands I guess. Only one waitress was there for 4 or 5 tables. Food is 4 star but the ambiance is 3 star.
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