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I was here twice. the first time I didn't like the rams at all. when I ordered the second time, sans paprika, I was so much happier. made slightly vegan. not au... read more I was here twice. the first time I didn't like the rams at all. when I ordered the second time, sans paprika, I was so much happier. made slightly vegan. not authentic, but super solid choice when they go with not veggies. I loved the mushroom bao, could go back every time and leave it satisfied for just the bao.

The vegetarian ramen can be veganized by warming out the regular noodles for gluten-free! read more The vegetarian ramen can be veganized by warming out the regular noodles for gluten-free!

They can get vegan rams, only safe to tell them because they need to use different nudes. for me it was a little too filled with sweet, I would have less sweet... read more They can get vegan rams, only safe to tell them because they need to use different nudes. for me it was a little too filled with sweet, I would have less sweet and more tofu preferred, but I am a tofu lover. the servier sizes are huuuge, but unfortunately the nudes break into small mushy pieces when they store it for the next day. all in all, I would go back to try.

For the price and the amount of food this place has a pretty good smoker. the broth is tasty and the court is loaded with sweets. they serve him with in the rou... read more For the price and the amount of food this place has a pretty good smoker. the broth is tasty and the court is loaded with sweets. they serve him with in the round half a block of tofu, which would be a perk if they did something special to him (spoiler: they did not.) they also have a fungus organic, that was really good the first time that I ordered it, but the second time I think it was used to dry mushroom or something because the taste and the texture was a little off. they do not have vegan appetizers that are a bummer (besides an salad they have to order without a cheese.)

I'm here twice. The first time I didn't like the rams at all. When I ordered the second time, I sank paprika, I was so much happier. Easy vegan made. Not the mo... read more I'm here twice. The first time I didn't like the rams at all. When I ordered the second time, I sank paprika, I was so much happier. Easy vegan made. Not the most authentic but super solid choice when you go with not Veggies. I loved the fungus bao, could go back and satisfy for just the bao each time.

Pretty stellar all around: great dark casual vibe, very nice service with good recommendations, and in my top two ramen spots in the city. both the ramen and th... read more Pretty stellar all around: great dark casual vibe, very nice service with good recommendations, and in my top two ramen spots in the city. both the ramen and the buns we got were top notch. i'm looking forward to revisiting and trying some other starters and a few different types of the ramen.

I came here with a friend for lunch after searching for some ramen spots. Once we got to the restaurant, viewing the menu, and noticing that they have the Duck... read more I came here with a friend for lunch after searching for some ramen spots. Once we got to the restaurant, viewing the menu, and noticing that they have the Duck Breast Bun, we decided to get it as an appetizer. Afterward, I then ordered #3) the Paitan Shio with Roasted Garlic Ramen. I've never had duck breast before and I'm glad I was able to try it here for the first time. It was juicy, sweet, light, and refreshing. The Paitann Shio with Roasted Garlic Ramen broth was well flavored and balanced. Furthermore, the noodles were soft with a great portion. Overall, it was delicious and perfect for a cold day. The server was nice and answered any questions we had. Additionally, I enjoyed being able to see chefs cooking!

The bar seating experience on a Saturday at 6pm was impeccable, with no wait time, and the attentive staff enhanced our overall dining enjoyment. The ramen impr... read more The bar seating experience on a Saturday at 6pm was impeccable, with no wait time, and the attentive staff enhanced our overall dining enjoyment. The ramen impressed with its rich and flavorful profile, while the slightly pricier buns offered a delightful blend of textures and flavors that are a definite must-try. Now, let's highlight the star--the shrimp tempura bun. A crispy masterpiece, it provides a satisfying crunch complemented by the pickled slaw. While the buns might impact your wallet, the exceptional dining experience makes it a worthwhile venture for those who value quality.

I would say this isn't my favorite ramen joint in the city, but it's pretty solid. Service is aight, the food takes a bit longer to come out than I usually like... read more I would say this isn't my favorite ramen joint in the city, but it's pretty solid. Service is aight, the food takes a bit longer to come out than I usually like. The 6hr pork bun tastes way better than it looks, it was really delicious. Tuna carpaccio was alright. The spicy garlic shoyumen was the perfect amount of spiciness, it's also jam packed with garlic. The oiimen ramen is pretty good too, rich in flava, not really any spice at all, if that's your thing. You should be able to find pay to park street parking if needed.

Had a great casual dinner here. 4.5 so I'll round up to 5 stars. Really great ramen, we especially enjoyed the tonkatsu ramen with garlic. It was so flavorful w... read more Had a great casual dinner here. 4.5 so I'll round up to 5 stars. Really great ramen, we especially enjoyed the tonkatsu ramen with garlic. It was so flavorful without any dairy you could tell they really cook the broth for a long time to get that flavor. Pieces of pork were also larger than expectef. You can choose from thin or thick noodles which I appreciated. The umami ramen is great too if you like spicy. We also ordered a katsu bun which was tasty but a bit hard to eat/share as there are a lot of toppings and you can't really fold the bun without a bunch of stuff coming out lol. Regardless, it was tasty! Service is kind and friendly.

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 last bit. I got th... read more 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 last bit. I got the roasted garlic ramen and broth was rich and savory, super flavorful, the pork belly just fell apart. I inhaled this bowl, I can’t believe we’ve been going to the place up the street the whole time. I got the shrimp tempura bun to start off with the sweet Thai chili sauce and pickled fennel — YUM. This will be our go to ramen spot. A bit pricier but very good. We got the bao donut for dessert— bleh, not worth it. Everything else was excellent.

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 track given tha... read more 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 track given that I write reviews) but I had the miso garlic coz I’m a sucker for garlic and the broth was so flavorful and rich and the meat was very tender. I think a couple of my friends got the shoyu one and they really liked it too. We came in about an hour before close on a Sunday, and they seemed a bit understaffed and the service wasn’t that great (mostly because it was slow, the people were very nice). Would absolutely recommend though!

The only thing good about this place was the pollo bun which is delicious. I also like the atmosphere of the restaurant, it’s dimly lit and gives a cozy vibe.Th... read more The only thing good about this place was the pollo bun which is delicious. I also like the atmosphere of the restaurant, it’s dimly lit and gives a cozy vibe.The ramen was below average, I didn’t even finish my bowl. The pork in the ramen was full of fat and I ordered the spicy garlic shoyumen ramen and it wasn’t spicy whatsoever it actually was lacking flavor.

It was OK. I’ve been to many ramen places in Chicago, and came here because it was featured in many lists. It’s good, but I’ve had better (Ramen Takeya, Ramen W... read more It was OK. I’ve been to many ramen places in Chicago, and came here because it was featured in many lists. It’s good, but I’ve had better (Ramen Takeya, Ramen Wasabi).The staff was very rude though! I came with my bike, and okay I can’t park it outside I get it, but man the runner went crazy. Very rude guy with long hair. It’s ok you hate your job (or life), but hey you can be nicer to the customers. I was about to choose another place, but stayed because my husband wanted.

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 bland.The p... read more 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 bland.The pork they add to the ramen is extremely flavorful and of appropriate size for the ramen, same for the noodles.I only wish the beer was served in a cold beer mug like the one they use for the cutlery, other ramen places do this too.The shrimp bun was also very tasty.Don’t miss this place!