Hey fellow Yelp users! I went to Forbidden Noodles in La Grange on 7/17/24 (Wednesday) with my…read morebestie. This was my first time coming here so I didn't know what to expect. My bestie has been here a few times, so I went with the Ramen should recommended I should get. Forbidden Noodles definitely exceeded the expectations I didn't have. Food: I ordered a pork tonkotsu with miso instead of the tonkotsu ($14.99). Since I was treating myself that day, I also decided to try their cream cheese rangoon with their spicy mayo ($3.99 for 3 pieces) and it was absolutely delicious! Honestly a great combo! Atmosphere: I loved the atmosphere. I went on a really hot day, so it felt nice walking into the cold. The place had low lighting which gave it a warm and cozy aesthetic. Perfect place for a date or catch up lunch/dinner. Customer Service: I thought the customer service was great. The cashier that took my order was really nice. She even brought out cups of water for me & my bestie even though neither of us asked for any. Parking: There's a parking lot, parking garage, & street parking which is all FREE. Street parking is hit or miss, so I totally recommend parking at the parking lot or parking garage. Overall Experience: Overall, I had a good experience at Forbidden Noodles. I would highly recommend this place if you're craving some Ramen but want to skip the trip going to Chinatown (although Chinatown does have a good chunk of Ramen spots). You can even watch a movie before or after grubbing at Forbidden Noodles at the nearby Classic Cinemas La Grange Theatre. I hope this review helps Forbidden Noodles & its current and future customers. Have an amazing day!

So sad to learn that you went out of business in the last month. You were really delicious. I do…read moreknow every time I went in there. There was a teenager running in the place unless the average teenager isn't gonna build a business.

After moving to the area, I really wanted to try the ramen! honestly, I really liked this place,…read moreeven though I would say it isn't the most authentic ramen place. there is a lot of options on the menu. from yakitori, to omurice, to ramen, I was pleasantly surprised by the variety. I ended up trying the ramen combo, which came with a bao bun and thai tea or amazing lemonade (which is I think cucumber lemonade). what I got: original chicken ramen (9/10 yums): not super salty, but a little light on the flavor. I liked the noodles themselves and how much there was! definitely a lighter tasting ramen, so I would get this if you don't want something too heavy. zucchini and chicken negi yakitori (10/10): YUM! I loved the sauce they put on it and it was charred super nicely! amazing lemonade (10/10 yums): YUM!!!!!! I usually don't really like cucumber drinms, but this was such a good balance. the cucumber taste wasn't too overpowering, but gave it a refreshing taste. spicy tonkotsu ramen (10/10 yums): although it is not the authentic and traditional tonkotsu ramen you get, it was really good. The spice was more like a chinese spice blend and was super good in the ramen. pork bao bun (10/10 yums): super tender and soft bun! not too fatty either! the service was also great, as they kept checking on us as well. Seating is pretty decent as well and they have these private booths that seem pretty nice.

I really enjoyed this Japanese restaurant in Oak Park. The atmosphere was great--warm, inviting,…read moreand a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal. We tried several dishes from the menu, and everything we ordered was delicious. One thing I noticed was that the restaurant stayed pretty busy the whole time we were there. There was a steady flow of customers coming in, which is usually a good sign that the food is consistently good. Overall, it was a great experience. Good food, great ambiance, and excellent service. I can definitely see myself coming back again to try more items on the menu. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good Japanese restaurant in Oak Park

Food great service is fast and delicious . They didn't use gloves in preparing my pork upon placing…read moreon ramen with bare hands ordered a broth to go was 7 dollars and received half a container. I carried out the remainder of my ramen , I asked the girl to put it in the container for remainder of ramen because I just had shoulder surgery and I noticed her pouring it in and then something must've fallen out and I saw her just pick it up and throw it back in. I love this place but might not come back . I should have probably said something but didn't .

I've done to the Ramen House Shinchan in the palatine location and didn't realize there was a…read moreGlenview location. This location is somewhat small. There's several bar style seats and a few tables and chairs. Fits around 19 people. I usually go with the tonkatsu but decided to change things up and get the shiyo. The broth is soy based and had a lonely slice of pork belly, bamboo shoots, green onions, egg, bean sprouts, and noodles. The noodles were slightly over cooked. Overall, I'll stick with tonkatsu next time.

It was great! Although I wish there was a better way to order dumplings, I know they're traditional…read morestyle but $15 is just too much and plus I'm not hungry enough for 12 dumplings

With an easy to remember name, Chicago Dumpling in a suburb of Chicago, serves up a variety of…read moreJapanese and Chinese inspired foods, in a fast food type set-up in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Before dropping us off at the airport, my wife's aunt treated us (my wife, her mom, and me) to lunch. I got to choose the place, and the experience ended up being really great. Even though it looks like you are supposed to stand in line to order and pay, the restaurant also supports a typical dine-in experience. It's an open kitchen, with seating on the side. Once we were seated, we were given menus and a tablet to place our order, but our server stayed around to explain that she would be back to help us place the order. She was the only front of house working, and she was friendly and efficient, constantly going back and forth to service to-go order taking and dine-in. The one page menu has two parts: a Chinese part and a Japanese part, and had items that we call could eat. Once we placed our order, the items came out in the following order, after being made to order. Karaage ($6.95) - five pieces of all white meat chicken, freshly deep fried. Everyone liked it, though I wish the coating was crispier. Tonkotsu Ramen ($15.95) - My wife's aunt and I got this. We both agreed the broth should have been served a lot hotter, but it was flavorful. I was especially impressed with the Chashu pork, two thin but generous pieces, nicely crisped first before serving. Edamame ($6.50) - my wife's go-to when at a Japanese restaurant. Chicken Shoyu Ramen ($15.95) - Got one for my wife's mom, and then ordered another for carry-out. One has the choice of thick noodles (classic ramen), or thin, or rice noodles. Pork and Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao ($13.99 for 12 pieces) - one can ask for it prepared steamed or pan-fried. It's great value since it is machine made and guessing prepared from frozen. It's more meat than broth in the filling, and the taste and mouthfeel was OK. But I was impressed that it was offered here at all. Would get it pan fried next time. Scallion Pancakes ($6.50) - served last, this was outstanding. Very thin and crispy. Just wish it had been served first so we could all enjoy...most of us were full by the time it came out. We paid at the end through our server. My wife's aunt really liked the 'Chicago Dumpling' t-shirt that our server was wearing, and wanted one for herself. Our server did mention that they do sell it for $30, but were out of them at the moment. We were given take-home containers to self-pack, and was warmly thanked by everyone before we left. Good value food in a comfortable setting with excellent service: that's what I will remember about Chicago Dumpling.

This place ALWAYS hits the spot. Today we ordered the wagyu beef ramen which was very tasty. Great…read moreportion and great flavor. Grilled chicken skewers were also excellent. They're served with a soy garlic sauce which was delicious! Service is always great. They're so attentive and friendly. Cute decor and vibe. Good place for a family dinner of your kids like ramen or a casual meal with a friend or spouse. Highly recommend THIS location!

What am I missing here? First, the spicy sauce on the table is in a metal pot like the one you…read morewould get cream in. It had crusted particles on the sides and we asked for a fresh one. We asked for knives and were given one to share. The shrimp appetizer looked like no shrimp I have ever seen before. There was no salt or pepper shaker on the table to I went and got one off another table. As I brought it to our table I made sure to let my fellow diner know to use a napkin as the shaker was dirty and sticky. We finally just ordered chicken broth with ramen noodles expecting it to taste like Lipton chicken noodle soup. SURPRISE ~ not like anything I have ever tasted before. The booth where we were seated faced west so there were slats and a shade to cover the window. Reading the menu was next to impossible. This was my first exposure to ramen and, most likely, my last. I got tired of waiting for my printed receipt so we left. I will not return to this restaurant.

Placed a pickup order and everything was so delicious! I got the cucumber salad, which was really…read moregood. I just wish the cucumbers were sliced a little thinner. I also got the Jiro-style ramen, and the broth was delicious with so much flavor. The pork was soft and tender, and the noodles were great too. I liked that they put the sides in a separate container so you can put everything together yourself. I also tried the small aburi bowl, which was delicious and had such good flavors, especially with the pork. The chashu bun was just as good! No complaints at all. Everything was flavorful and delicious, and I definitely have to come back and dine in next time!

Kitakata Ramen was so good that I ended up eating there four more times during my one-week stay…read more That's probably the highest compliment I can give any restaurant. The standout for me was their Jiro-style ramen. It was every bit as good as some of the bowls I've had in Osaka--rich, satisfying, and packed with flavor. As someone who has spent plenty of time eating ramen in Japan, that's not praise I hand out lightly. What impressed me most was the consistency. Every dish I tried was on point, and every visit left me looking forward to the next one. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or just looking for a great meal, Kitakata delivers. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

I love everything about the place. It's such a cute, small space nicely lit and decorated. The…read moreservice upon entry is amazing from beginning to the end. My server, India, was very sweet, attentive, and informative! I truly appreciated her service and hospitality. Now let's get to my favorite part -- THE FOOD!!! I started with the fried chicken bao bun 10000/10. Very crispy, the flavors from everything meshed well and were just so delicious! This was my first time trying a bao bun and it was a great first impression!!! For my meal, I had the crispy chicken ramen -- first time for this as well -- and babyyyyyy, I may have found a new love!!! Everything about the bowl was amazing. The chicken was fried so good that even in the broth it still had crunch, and there were enough noodles for two servings if you ask me, esp since I had leftovers!! The corn and cabbage were also a good touch and I added egg! Lovedddddd this bowl. Perfect amount of spice and flavor!! Will be returning!!!! I also tried the lychee mango tea... bombbbbbb!!!! So fire okay! If you're ever in the area and want some good ramen, def give them a try!

Wanted to give them a try. Saw they had beef bowls (Donburi) on the menu. Was expecting it to be…read morelike the beef bowls in Japan but it wasn't. Lot of rice and pieces of beef that was a little chewy. Topping was ok but not what I expected. Next I had the gyoza, it was ok but the dipping sauce was good. Services was good. They bring your food out to you in a nice bag and the restaurant was real clean and bright. I'll definitely go again to try different appetizers and the ramen.

Ramen is good. It was recommended by my son. Food was great. It was awesome until my son said "hey…read morepops?! You got this covered ? LOL. Yes I would recommend. And would come back. Great ambience too

Both of us had food poisoning I had major issues the next day my friend threw up the night we ate…read morethere. No way that was a coincidence. We had the same appetizer.

I came here with a group of friends, craving ramen and this place did not disappoint!…read more Most of us ordered the 10 hour tonkotsu and it was absolutely delicious. All our bowls came fairly quickly and we dove right in. The broth is incredibly flavorful and rich, the noodles were bouncy and chewy. the meat perfectly cooked. (Literally making myself hungry writing this!) We were in a bit of a rush but were able to get our food quickly, order, eat and be on our way. The staff are great and as a bonus, bathrooms are clean.

Came to Ramen San on an impromptu date after our original plans fell through, and it ended up being…read morea really good choice. I loved the indoor outdoor feel of the space with the open windows, and they also have a nice outdoor seating area. The atmosphere is casual but cute, with a mix of bar, high top, and bench seating. We tried a few cocktails, which were good, and our server was friendly, patient, and gave great recommendations. But the absolute STAR of the meal was the crab rangoon dumplings. OMG. I already love crab rangoon, but these took it to another level. They were easily my favorite thing we ordered, and I would go back just for those. I'm not usually a big ramen person, but I was pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the ramen was. We ordered a spicy option with fried chicken, and while I wasn't a fan of the fried chicken getting soggy in the broth, the ramen itself was delicious...honestly, the flavors were even better the next day after everything had soaked in. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would definitely come back to try another ramen. But those crab rangoon dumplings? I could go back for those RIGHT NOW.