Great ramen and service. I was craving ramen, and this is one of the only ramen locations around La Grange. We tried the tonkotsu ramen and kaisen ramen. I was pleasantly surprised by the thickness of the pork chashu, as many places will skimp out on the meat. The seasoned egg was flavorful, and the broth had a wonderfully deep and salty flavor. Both our bowls were $16-17, which is expensive, but considering there are no other ramen spots nearby, I would pay this price every so often. The staff was kind, and the dining area was quiet. I would come back again. read more

Aodake Ramen - Tonkotsu ramen - Ramen Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

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I went for carryout after a show at theater down the street. Diagonal parking, street parking, and a free municipal parking lot is located down the block. Clean, inviting restaurant, tastefully decorated. Greeted and order taken promptly. Food was ready after a short wait. Everything was securely packaged for a safe ride home. The gyoza were savory and delicious! Egg rolls remained crisp and tasty. The spicy vegetable ramen was generously portioned, with a tasty broth, perfectly cooked egg, a few tofu cubes, plenty of ramen noodles (of course), and a fine assortment of delicious vegetables which included broccoli, bok choy, Brussels sprouts, etc. A little on the pricey side, but the meal was worth it! read more

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The food was fast, fresh and delicious!! Came for dinner while out of town and will be back for sure. Kelly provided fantastic customer service! This is a nice small restaurant with good ambiance! read more

Again for the 4th time I return. And when I crave noodles a I absolutley come here. This time I tried the seafood noodles with white noodles vs yellow. I asked for a hot paste to bring up the heat and was obliged by the chef himself. I do like the fact that the chef comes out to bring me the hot sauce, if course I didn't want to insult his food and he understood. The noodles here are always nicely done and the seafood will definitely satisfy your taste. It considered of shrimp, and seafood mixed up. I love the singleness of the soup yet it does offer you a warmness that lingers on the palate. I was gling to order the beef bone marrow from next door (yws you can also order from the next door restaurant but you have to ask) and this adds an element of more food for your buck so to speak. I do adore that they flyer this. I have eaten on their outside Cafe in summer but for cold days, inside it is. Very romantic spot (this time the partner was working) so I ate alone. But it was fine. Always a very clean and sweet place to eat and I highly recommend any of the soups. I've had various ones. Just the perfect spot to have a meal for sure. read more

Aodake Ramen - Seafood soup wirh white noodles - Ramen Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Awesome place with the best food. Been coming here for years and the food and service are top notch. The owner is the nicest lady you'll ever meet. read more

Plentiful vegan options that are... actually amazing?!?!? Would highly recommend the seasoned edamame with the Yuzu sauce. 10 out of 10. Also, the spicy vegan ramen was incredible and puts SF to shame! Super quiet on a weekday, and this place is tucked away in a suburb, so our expectations were low, but we were absolutely blown away! Service was very friendly as well. A fantastic experience :) read more

For sure there's a lot of Asian restaurants in LaGrange. In a downtown alley is another one. Aodake is a cafe that specializes in ramen and noodle entrees. Go at lunch for the specials and get a bowl for a pretty good price. They even have a few vegan choices including miso ramen. Came at lunch and we were cheap. It's the best time to get something from here. There's quite a few of the lunch specials. It's about $16 and there's a lot. The one I got was the Spicy Veggie Miso. Hot shit it was for certain. This was vegan miso broth topped with jalapeños, seaweed, tofu, and soft vegetables. Really felt the heat in it. The regular spice level is enough for most. Great selection of ramen and other noodles to choose from. It's certainly better than the packs you cook in a microwave. There's plenty that's okay for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Aodake Ramen - Spicy Veggie Miso - Ramen Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

What a great find! The ramen is authentic and very tasty without being too salty. Downtown LaGrange is always a nice area to visit - quaint, with a blend of old fashioned and trendy. So, it was a treat to find a good ramen house there. Friendly service by young Asian servers (adding to the overall Asian experience). We will certainly go back if we find ourselves in LaGrange again. read more

Everything was delicious. The garlic edamame and gyoza were a great start. The Chicken Karaage was made with chicken thigh, so they were crispy and moist. The garlic miso ramen was a hit and the Tonkotsu Black Ramen was delicious, but didn't need the extra chicken karaage. So plain Tonkotsu Ramen next time. Yum read more

This was my first time trying Aodake Ramen. I came here on a super cold Saturday night and the place had a few tables occupied. I noticed that they were a lot of online delivery and take out orders though. The servers/staff were pleasant but maybe they can try to be a little bit more welcoming and friendly to the dining customers. For this visit, I tried: PORK BUNS-big pieces of meat and the buns were soft SPICY SEAFOOD TANTAN RAMEN- tasty broth with ample serving of seafood SPICY GARLIC TONKOTSU RAMEN- the broth was delicious and I liked all the components in this dish CUCUMBER SALAD- it was not worth the $7 Overall, the ramen dishes that I have tried were both delicious and satisfying. The place was clean and the service was efficient. It was the perfect choice of dish for a cold evening. They have other ramen dishes that looked delicious on the menu, so maybe I'll try different ones next time. read more

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I had the chance to dine here for lunch and here's my review of Aodake Ramen. I arrived during the weekday, right when they opened at noon. I made my way inside and they sat me right away. Upon the review of the menu I knew the gyoza and garlic miso level 2 spicy was the ticket for this day. The atmosphere is nice and clean and has a hip Tokyo vibe to it. The gyoza arrived and it was cooked perfectly. One side was pan fried and it was steamed in such a way to give the dumplings a nice chewy addicting texture. Shortly after the ramen arrived and I'll never get why you serve the ramen with a ladle. It's so weird and very awkward to use. But this review isn't about how it's served but how it taste! If you checked out my other ramen reviews you've seen that I break my reviews up into four parts. The broth, noodles, protein, and toppings. My train of thought is if you don't have good broth then you don't have good ramen, so that the most important part of the dish for me. I go in and take my first sip of broth and it's good. The broth is flavorful and has a good spicy kick that does not last long. Good broth! Next up are the noodles and they were good and had a nice chewy texture and are those of your typical ramen shop. The minced pork in the dish was flavorful and complimented the dish perfectly. The toppings were good as well, they were fresh and crunchy and the egg, you'll have no complaints from me. Overall, it's a good bowl of ramen and I'm glad I had the chance to stop by and try Aodake Ramen. I'll see if I can get in and try the other ramen dishes. read more

Glad I went back because the first time I went I thought that the food was horrible. The broth on the Ramen was the worst I had ever had. I had promised the kids I take them for Ramen and we proceeded to forbidden noodle. Little. Did I know that they unfortunately went out of business two weeks prior. I wanted to stay local so we landed back at Aodake , and that was only after I stopped in Shang noodle and asked if I could order something from their menu while seated in the Ramen restaurant when they told me I could because they are Sister companies we headed next-door.. OK so I ordered the chili chicken because it's one of my favorites when I'm in Chinatown and it was absolutely delicious. I actually like the size and cut of the chicken pieces here even more than in Chinatown. It was really yummy and they also offer it with noodle which was nice. I tried the kids Ramen and they were all delicious. I think that maybe someone burned the broth on the Ramen when I visited last because this was like night and day. They even had these really cool six dollar Japanese sodas that the kids loved. Service was great as well. I will return and I will still order from both restaurants because that was pretty cool. read more

Good quality so stars but feels so expensive now. When did noodle dishes become sushi roll like prices? Yikers.

Love this place , but I had a horrible experience I ordered food 1 hour In advance to be delivered for a surprise!! They were 1/2 hour late which took them 1hr and 30 minutes to get my food ... no very happy ! If I hadn't called about my food , I don't know how much longer they would have taken ! Very unhappy customer!!! read more

My go to for ramen cravings! Like their lunch special and affordable. The flavor is spot on! Their takoyaki is the best I had. Located at heart of downtown La Grange. Ample seating inside the restaurant. My phone order always correct though it happened only once when I picked up my order, no one was at the front. I waited and waited though the cooks noticed me already. I ended up calling their number for the front lady to know that I arrived already to pick up my order. Other than that, love it here. read more

Aodake Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Popped in on a chilly winter afternoon for lunch. Friendly prompt service. I started with the gyoza pot stickers, quite good. The Tokyo ramen bowl followed, and I enjoyed that as well. Hearty portions and flavorful servings, reasonable prices too. I would return! read more

Outstanding! I had the seafood ramen bowl. Excellent with just the right amount of spice. The stuffed tuna bowl appetizer and dumpling appetizer were outstanding. Great service. This is a great choice. read more

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We come to Adoake Ramen all the time. We are nearby locals from Brookfield and love the atmosphere, food, and service. The owner Lan is fantastic and always takes great care of us. If you love ramen and Japanese food or are looking to try something new you should stop at Adoake Ramen! read more

Every dish we try surpasses our expectations. Absolutely have to try the Taro Thai tea w passion fruit Boba And the heat level is no joke and I love hear so take it easy start low. My fav was Tofu Buns. You'll want a double order. Service was a little slow first time but food came out so quick it was almost forgotten. Went back again and the The two ladies were killing it. Order after order as the kitchen cranked em out. Small unassuming but casual and comfortable. read more

Hubby and I came away from this place very disappointed. The gyoza was your standard steamed out of a freezer bag served with a ponzu sauce that didn't improve the flavor. Had to ask for the soy sauce. Fried rice was probably the best part but was just okay. The teriyaki chicken was mostly steamed white chicken meat drizzled with a sauce which didn't taste teriyaki. Ordered the pork bun which was a white bun filled with VERY dry meat that was tasteless as a bunch of twigs. Very unsatisfying meal. Service was impersonal. Nice decor but not much of an ambiance. read more

This place is so cute and great atmosphere! I was lucky enough to get some enoki mushrooms in my ramen and they are my favorite mushroom!!! The tonkatsu ramen was so good and the waitress was so sweet. She really cared about what we enjoyed about the meal. Tonkatsu is a great ramen for people who aren't sure what to start with. This place is also generous with the noodles which is a huge plus. The fried tofu with spicy mayo was amazing and I could eat ten of them!! The plum wine mochi is a flavor I haven't ever seen so I had to try it. It was so sweet and delicious and beautiful layed out. If you haven't tried mochi it's a must for dessert. read more

Aodake Ramen - Tonkatsu - Ramen Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

This is a quiet small ramen noodle restaurant. It's a hit or miss restaurant. I've had better elsewhere. We wanted soup and tried it in reading some of the reviews thought it was good. The staff greeted us and was friendly. We tried the Takoyaki which was octopus balls. I had a little bit of octopus in the two I had. Wish there were more pieces in them. It could use some seasoning. Then the gyoza ordered the kids liked. Kids always eat dumplings. I ordered Kaiden Ramen which had clear chicken broth with shrimp, calamari, crab sticks, baby scallops, fish cake and seasoned egg. Literally was only 1 piece of everything listed. The clams and scallops were small so they could have added a bit more. The broth was too salty for my taste. The garlic miso ramen had miso, veggies and ground pork. My bro in law said it was good and not salty. My sister had the signature Tonkatsu Ramen. She liked the taste and the broth was rich and flavorful. There are others in the area to try. May give this a try another time. read more

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The restaurant is so cute inside, the waitstaff are very chill, I showed up early and they were very nice with me just chilling their. The Blossom Cocktail is great and the vegan miso ramen is the best I've had! I definitely recommend this restaurant read more

I was driving around in Lagrange and had a taste for Ramen, located near the main strip, we parked and stopped in. Interior is clean and warm. We sat by the window and ordered a few kids meal and a bowl of pork based broth ramen. My ramen came and was decent, I was surprised the broth itself was warm and not hot. The kids mean was nice, it came with your choice of ramen or rice bowl, the dish was nice for the kids - they enjoyed it especially when the meal comes with dessert. read more

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Stopped by with my friend for the first time Android place did not disappoint! We tried to Ramen bowls, two appetizer (lunch special!) and everything was delish! The ramen food use a little spice and the chili oil we asked for did the trick. We also tasted the pineapple ice black tea...new favorite summer drink! Finished off with dessert yummmm! The staff was so kind and patient. The decor was simple and beautiful. Will be back ASAP and will recommend! read more

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VAMPIRICIDE: DEATH TO TWILIGHT One bowl of this restaurant's spicy garlic ramen will keep away any unwanted Cullens......for good. After a brief round of pinball and pool at Brixies, my girl and I stopped at this place for dinner the other night (2/4/19). It was a nasty February evening and I was familiar with the Aodake name, having eaten at the (related?) Darien hibachi & sushi spot many times. Once seated, a small bowl of edamame ($5) got us started. My more-than-significant other loved her Kaisen Ramen ($13), a clear seafood broth with loads of calamari, shrimp, baby scallops, crab sticks, seasoned half egg and scallions. I'm not a big fan of briny soups, but she gave this a thumbs up. The spicy garlic tonkotsu ($17) did NOT waste time f*cking around. In addition to a MASSIVE cluster of freshly minced garlic, a homemade chili paste was swirled into the broth along with garlic chips and 3 kinds of hot peppers, including some decidedly nasty varieties "strictly for garnish purposes". Yowza! For dessert we got a couple of mochi: green tea and plum wine ($2 each). I loved that they had a bunch of different choices, not just the typical mango/chocolate/vanilla/strawberry. Check out their special Yelp deal of $15 for $20, essentially a $5 discount. Bread = 4.5 Circuses = 4.5 To top it all off, there's a check-in offer for a "complimentary beverage". This can be something as simple as a Japanese soda or even a small bottle of beer! Yep, FREE BEER. That hasn't happened to us since we took a Miller brewery tour in Milwaukee last Labor Day. * TL;DR * I'm proud to say I never joined Team Edward (mostly because no one apart from 13yo girls swoons over a pale, brooding Robert Pattinson). Thanks to this place, now I never have to worry about those emo creatures ever getting within a mile of me. Leave the wooden stakes and holy water at home, people. Just eat some of Aodake Ramen's spicy garlic tonkotsu and you'll never again have to endure another mopey Stephanie Meyer character. Recommended for lovers of ramen bowls and haters of sparkly vampires. read more

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Me and my bf went here on a date yesterday and the food was very good! He had the shoyu ramen and I had the seafood udon with broth and I thought it was amazing! We also had the pork buns that were pretty good but I was surprised that it was kind of like pulled pork (though I didn't read the description so it might have stated that). Our waitress was nice and it seemed very nice indoors although we chose to eat outside! I would come again! read more

Food is fresh. The dining area is bigger than it first looks like. I have come twice and really enjoyed the food I got. Both times, I drove home to eat it. The food easily withstood the 10 minute drive home. They do have beer and wine. Very clean. Parking right in front is limited due to the outdoor dining BUT, there is a huge lot a half a block away. read more

Aodake Ramen - Outside sign of building. Outdoor seating. - Ramen Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

It was fine, average ramen. I've had better, I've had worse. It is truly average, in my opinion. I will most likely try again if I'm in the mood for Ramen, but I wouldn't make a special trip. I don't think you'll be disappointed but won't be over blown away. read more

This is a neat ramen shop with nice seating and color. The lunch special is the golden ticket here. I feel like the menu is too big, the owners could get away with removing the build-your-own section. I ordered a bowl of tonkotsu and a bowl of Tokyo shoyu. I've recently had a few run-ins with tonkotsu that have been sub par -- but this bowl was okay, the hakata noodle was fine. (I think I'm just over tonkotsu/paitan). The shoyu was brilliant. The chintan broth and smoky dashi hit exactly what I was after. I will be frequenting for this bowl when I am unable to make my shoyu ramen at home. read more

I'm not a ramen expert but I know what I like. And I like Aodake Ramen. The spicy ramen in excellent and I appreciate the a la carte add ons. The service is polite and friendly. Aodake is casual and although I did not see nor did I expect a kids menu, they are kid friendly. Very clean, modern design. Love the TVs with food prep on the wall. Yelp app check in gets you a free appetizer. Street parking. read more

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Id give zero stars if that were an option. Called in an order to go, theybdidnt start making it until i got there, 2 bowls of ramen, hour and 25 minutes at 3 oclock on a weekday. Shoddy ramen at best read more

Every time I've come here, I'm never disappointed. Whether on a cold night or just a deep craving for Ramen, the different Ramen options on the menu are all delicious. Mix the delicious food with wonderful service means many return visits. And that's just what I've continued to do. The Tonkotsu Ramen is delicious, but my favorite is Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, as I enjoy the spicer side with food. The edamame is good, but because I like spicy, the spicy edamame is also really good! And the owner.... she definitely loves her business and her guests! read more

Aodake Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

The ramen at Aodoke is isn't bad. I've ordered here from time to time because it's close to home but it's average at best and there's much better ramen elsewhere in the suburbs and city. The 1 star rating is because of the abysmal service. The waitstaff ignore customers and are indifferent and borderline rude. It also takes forever to get your food which is atypical for a ramen place. The poor service and average food is unacceptable give the very high price point ($17 for tonkotsu) read more

I like ramen but the reason I gave this place 3 stars is the offerings are not optimal. When I have ordered ramen at any other ramen restaurant, the bowl comes with certain standard fixin's besides the noodles, like green onions, or a type of vegetable like baby bok toy, half boiled egg, sprinkling of flakes of miso crumbs...I'm sure you get what I mean if you've eaten ramen. But here they serve you mainly the noodles at a base price of $13 or $14 with nothing else. Every side you pick to add to the bowl costs about $2 so your bowl can cost over $20 (not Kosher with me!) I can't even remember what kind of drinks they served and it's a small place and we came in late so not very busy. I would not recommend this place and there was nothing special to their broths. read more

I ordered takeout once from there. The spicy chicken Ramen was delicious. I will definitely order again.

Delicious! Great pork. Great egg. Worth the drive from Oak Brook at lunch.

Finally! A ramen place has opened in the suburbs that is somewhat nearby...beats going to downtown Chicago any day! Very quiet, clean and friendly ambience when you go on a slow, off time/day. We ordered the takoyaki as appetizers and it satisfied my needs well enough. It seemed authentic enough with the chewy texture, but I needed more octopus. I loved the bonito flakes though! I've eaten at Japanese places and not many of them serve takoyaki especially in this area so I was surprised to find it here. As for our main entrees, I got the tonkotsu ramen and my SO got the spicy miso. The tonkotsu ramen is pork based with a blend of soy sauce and garlic oil for a more savory taste. It had a soft boiled egg that was still runny which I prefer to a hard boiled one. Some ramen places don't make it right...but Aodake does! My ramen was topped with pork charshu, mushrooms, scallions, and dried nori seaweed. A pretty simple ramen that I devoured! I got a taste of the spicy miso ramen and I'm glad I didn't get it...apparently ramen places here in Illinois make it very spicy compared to what I'm used to back home. I'm just glad my SO has a high tolerance for spice and he was able to handle and enjoy it. Next time we're in the area, we know where to go for ramen! read more

I was really hoping for this place to hit the spot. Unfortunately Bland at best. Small portions. Was not impressed.

Fantastic! This cute ramen spot has big ambitions, and it shows! Locals may find it pricey but it's well-priced from my NYC perspective. Good diversity on the menu with a passionate and knowledgeable staff. The food is superb and even more impressive considering the shop is run by Hong Kong staff trained with a Japanese chef for almost a decade! Unlike the ramen shops in NYC, this shop has purist flavors with a modern attitude--they are open to ramen changes to meet your needs. This might seem like an obvious thing but it's not. Many other ramen shops keep a firm hold on their dishes which can be challenging for customers with food sensitivities/preferences. As for my meal, it was a much-needed self date. And BOY was it decadent! I had the black tonkatsu ramen with expertly fried, delicate tofu and a healthy dollop of chili paste. Even their chili paste tastes fresh! I topped off my meal with a sweet yet dry, cloudy cold ramen... perfect way to cool the body on a hot spring day. read more

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