Own opinion, this is just my opinion of course if you're gonna advertise something spicy you should be Satisfied with the dish and not leave disappointed as well leaving the plate halfway full. The ramen not only tasted very watery but had no flavor at the same time I think the best thing that I was able to enjoy was the coconut shrimp which was not spicy as well even though it has the signature name called spicy coconut shrimp. read more

Great service so attentive and the crispest lemon water I've had in awhile. Started with the gyoza, which were perfectly cooked and had good flavor. Then the ramen which was very flavorful, I got the Daifuku spicy garlic and he got the hakata torkotsu. Will definitely go back. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Daifuku Spicy Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I dropped by here during my Chicago Chinatown walkthrough. Their menu looked delicious, but for a small snack I decided to get the takoyaki. The staff were super friendly and it took about 10-15 minutes for my order to come out. It was super hot when they brought it out and it was what I would consider a pretty classic and well-done takoyaki. The toppings were the traditional sauce, japanese mayo, and bonito flakes. The takoyaki itself had the octopus inside and was steaming hot and slightly chewy. Next time, I hope to have more time to try out their ramen dishes! read more

Daifuku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ramen was amazing! We also tried multiple appetizers and all of them were good, especially the truffle fries. There was a line when we got to the restaurant but we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated so it wasn't too bad. read more

Me & My family love ramen, so the Mrs. heard about this restaurant named Daifuku. So we decided to see how they were. We went on a Saturday and it was packed. We had to wait outside in line before we could get a sit, that's how many people was eating at this restaurant. The atmosphere was nice, and was also well lit. The service was ok, I really don't have nothing bad to say, but it could be better just because of the way the waiter responded with aggravation but I only asked the waiter that I needed some napkins and more water. But besides that, I like that they have a QR code for they menu, and they also have a good selections of appetizers and main dishes to choose from. From the appetizers We tried the Kara-age chicken, Berkshire Pork Gyoza. And from the main menu we tried the Sapporo Miso, Veggie Ramen, Hakate Tonkotsu, and Tokyo Shoyu. We all enjoyed the appetizers and our ramen. So that means this restaurant will be one of our go too's in the future. I also recommend others to check this place out if you're into ramen. read more

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The ramen noodle is the way like not too soft and the broth was rich, order the spicy garlic ramen level 2 spicy, me and my husband love spicy food we normally can handle really spicy. Level 2 spicy for us just right amount the spices that we can enjoy the noodles. We visit this restaurant as a Monday evening like around 8:00pm but still have to wait about 20mins for a table of 4. They only have two servers running the whole dinning room which we can understand the wait time. But the food came out really quick. No complaints about that :) read more

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TLDR; best place to for a cheap to medium priced meal We had ordered Takoyaki, Berkshire pork gyoza, Parmesan truffle fries, Hakodate shio ramen, and the karaage curry ramen bowl. (Plus two drinks) With tip it was around $60 ! The food was amazing and everything was made to order. I will definitely be coming back here! I want to try the rest of their menu for sure. The food tastes rich with flavor and never came out cold. read more

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the noodles were hard and clumped , there was HAIR in my food and I know it wasn't mine because I have red hair , the meat tasted undone and the eggs were great but a little off. Everything else was bad and I also was told to wait outside and I feel like if u know your in a kitchen cooking u should wear something to stop your hair from getting in food cause thats unsanitary read more

Had a pretty good meal at Daifuku ramen.My ramen dish I ordered hit the spot.Im not a ramen expert at all.But I did really enjoy this pork ramen.Goes great with beer btw.I highly recommend dining in here.Service is excellent.Im gonna be a regular here from now on.I work nearby and this place is excellent!!! So glad I gave them a try. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best ramen I have had in a very long time! Went on a Tuesday after work and thought we would have to wait for a table but we were seated right away! Service was very good and our food came super quick. I have a pretty high spice tolerance and I thought the level 1 spicy was perfect! Can't wait to come back here! read more

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My last meal in Chicago and I had take out from this place and it was great! I was craving for something soupy and Asian. The broth is thick, the cha siu was delicious. The presentation was on point. The egg cooked perfectly. Yummy read more

The ramen was AMAZING! I usually love going to "Misoya" since its closer to my house. Yet the ramen here seems to surpass my expectations. The pork LITERALLY meltssss in your mouth. I do wish the noodles were a tiny bit thicker and softer. But overall it was so amazing. And the pork bun appetizer was SO YUMMM as well!! :) read more

Daifuku Ramen - Berkshire Pork Belly Bun - $8.99 - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Recommend! Good price for the amount of food. Great flavor. Got the spicy garlic ramen level 2 and it it actually feel spicy. Broth is delicious. Service was fast and food came super quickly. I had come for the soft opening when they first opened so had to come back now and continues to be as good as I remembered. read more

got the curry karaage don and it was very tasty! good portions, lot of chicken, very filling. wish there was a biiiiit more curry sauce in my opinion though. overall, just what you would expect - i wasn't mindblown or anything. my friends got the ramen and also enjoyed it. friendly service as well! read more

Daifuku Ramen - Curry Karaage Don - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ramen tasted alright! I really appreciated their great service. The #2 spice level was too strong for me and the waitress quickly brought more broth to the table to ease the spiciness of my soup. Really appreciated the attentiveness! read more

Daifuku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall thought the Daifuku Spicy Garlic ramen was pretty decent. I don't know if it's necessary to go beyond spicy level 1 because the spice starts overtaking the broth flavor at 2 and definitely at 3. Be aware that this is very garlicky! They literally put a scoop of minced garlic in the center of the broth. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Daifuku Spicy Garlic Ramen (level I) - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food is great. Service is great. Very clean. Not that expensive. The lines moves pretty quick. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Their special - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place, one of my favorites in Chicago area, Its so clean and sleek. Waited outside in winter to eat here. But the service is fast and respectful . They have bomb Ramen and Yuzu lemonade. Everything ive tried off the menu is so good. I have never bad a had experience, been here over a handfull of times. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Parmesan Truffle Fries Plate Daifuku Spicy Garlic Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A fantastic spot for Ramen if you're perusing the Chicago Chinatown area. Wow, the Chicago Chinatown scene is certainly a mix of all East Asian cultures and cuisines, I found myself drawn to another Ramen shop for a hot bowl of noodles on a cold winter day. Daifuku indulges your senses as your surrounded by sense of salty broths, sounds of old school hip-hop, and sites of beautiful, colorful dishes, making their way out of the kitchen. Ambience is certainly a 5/5. There's just something about 90s hip-hop and Ramen that goes so damn well together. On top of that, service is excellent and the meal will hit your table seconds after it comes out of the boiling water. While we only stopped for a quick bite, two bowls of Ramen was certainly more than enough to fill the both of us. Karaage Curry Ramen- 5/5, definitely recommend this Ramen, especially to any of the more adventurous eaters. Curry Ramen is a delicious child of everything that makes East Asian food delicious. Notes of pork, curry powder, and various fermented sauces all blend harmoniously in a bath of coconut milk. Seriously, could not get enough and highly recommend. Tokyo Shoyu- 4/5, a solid shoyu ramen, but nothing to call home about. It did exactly its job, filled our bellies, satisfied a craving, and left us in a perfect balance of not wanting more, but feeling satiated. Salty, chickeny, and packed with toppings, it's exactly what you think of when you think of a soy based Ramen. Overall the great experience, and will certainly be back again read more

YUMMY!! The noodles and broth were so tasty. Excellent customer service as well. Would love to see more options on the menu read more

Daifuku Ramen - Daifuku Spicy Garlic Ramen Level 1 - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First of all, I am very satisfied with the taste of all the food we ordered and the texture of the noodles. The only thing I want to complain about is the service. Our table was completely skipped by the waitresses. The waitresses asked every tables: "How's everything? Do you need anything?" Then they refilled water. When they came to our table, they didn't even greetings, just refilled our water and left. There was no interaction during our dining time. They just refilled our water and walked away, and didn't ask if all our food was served. We tried to call the waitress when she was cleaning other tables, but there was no response until I say in Chinese: "She can't hear you. When we saw the bill, and they charge the item was not served. Just ask to cancel it." Only then did the waitress realize that we needed service. Although in the end, due to the "forgot", they gave the item for free, but they didn't apologize at all during the whole process. Maybe it's because they are Chinese and we are also Chinese? Do Chinese customers not deserve the service of Chinese waiters? because they didn't communicate with us except for ordering after we sat down, and they just skipped our table and gave a very warm attitude to all other guests. Very interesting experience this time. read more

THE BEST RAMEN IN CHICAGO!! My boyfriend and I have been on a mission to find the best ramen in Chicago and I think we found the spot. We've tried them all- kyuramen, strings, high five ramen, Tanaka, etc. But after today, I can confirm this is the best ramen in Chicago. The pork is the most tender pork you will ever have- the broth is seasoned perfectly- not too salty, perfect amount of umami. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! read more

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Hubby and I were in the area so we placed an online pickup order which was ready within ~25 minutes. We both had the hakata tonkotsu ramen (pork tonkotsu broth, straight thin noodle, Berkshire pork belly, kikurage, menma, scallions, soft boiled egg, ma-yu oil, and nori). We also shared an order of chicken karaage which came with four pieces of chicken. The chicken itself tasted peppery and was a little disappointing. Hubby and I both enjoyed the hakata tonkotsu ramen. The broth was pretty good (we actually saved it and added noodles and soft boiled eggs to it for two more meals). There was only one piece of pork but it was flavorful and tender. The soft boiled egg was also cooked well. Overall, Daifuku Ramen is a decent ramen joint to hit up if you're in Chinatown. read more

Back in Chicago for a quick trip and wanted some ramen. I was not disappointed by Daifuku - it was delicious! There was a small line, but that's for be expected with any place that serves high quality, delicious food. Wait staff is attentive and friendly. I will definitely be back to try some more of their menu. read more

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A delicious ramen spot in Chinatown! Me and my bf wanted to try a new spot! Someone recommended this spot to me & we decided to go!! The pork gyoza was delicious! We both got the spicy garlic ramen with level 2 spice! It was spicy! The broth is creamy and so flavorful! the eggs are cooked to perfection! The pork was delicious melt-in-your-mouth YUMMY! read more

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I am NEVER disappointed with the food here. Delicious as always. Extremely attentive service, great vibes -- nice and warm for the winter. Extremely comforting and they validate parking. They were a little busy but still good. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Tokyo Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This just became top 3 favorite ramen places in Chicago for me! And that's pretty good considering the restaurant is still fairly new, and I usually think the first couple of months are a wash since they're getting adjusted. But that's not the case for Daifuku We came on a Saturday around 445-5pm and it was packed. Ramen is reasonably priced. The pork was moist and tender. Beware that different bowls have diff noodle types. I'm sure you could swap them out but I have a preference for one type of noodle and it somewhat ruined a bowl for me. Service could be slightly better. It took a while to get water refills or the check. read more

Loved this place! My friends and I saw that this was a recently new restaurant and we needed some ramen to liven up our day. The staff were very welcoming once we entered and continued to be efficient throughout our time there. For our appetizer, we ordered the Parmesan Truffle Fries. Delicious! My friends then ordered the Daifuku Spicy Garlic while I chose the Hakata Tonkotsu. For the spicy garlic ramen dish, let me just say that level II is spicyyy haha according to my friends so I recommend getting level I if you don't enjoy spiciness that much. For the Hakata Tonkotsu, I truly enjoyed it! The soup was very flavorful and the pork belly melted in my mouth. In terms of its ambience, I do wish there were more decorations on the walls/ceiling but overall, the food and staff were amazing. We are for sure coming back to this place in the near future!! read more

Daifuku Ramen - Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Currently, the ramen restaurant in my city is my favorite but after coming here tonight I have to say Daifuku is at the same rating. I ordered the Parmesan truffle fries, which I thought was random, but I'm obsessed with truffle so I got it anyways. It was a nice choice. I then had the spicy garlic ramen, level 1 and the broth was soo good. The noodles had a nice texture and you are given plenty. Bright and relaxing spot to warm up from the cold Chicago temps. read more

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Lowkey probably the best ramen I've had in Chicago so far... broth was delicious pork was succulent noodles were fire. Definitely my goto, will try pork rice bowl next. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Tonkototsu ramen, forgot the full name - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was shooo good ive been here like 5 times. Service is quick they ARE NOT pushy or the annoying type of "nice" they r chill. I like the weird blocky minecraft seats. Yayyy read more

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Awww man. This place was pretty good, and this was my first ramen experience! I thought I would do the level two spicy; I was thankful the friendly servers let me know ..it was nothing to play with! Level one spicy cleared up any sinus and congestion I had walking in it was lunchtime, so the place was quiet, and it looked nice and clean! I also ordered the wings. Fire! read more

Daifuku Ramen - Daifuku Spicy Garlic Ramen level 1 spicy - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a new restaurant located in Chinatown square. I ordered the Daifuku Spicy Garlic at level 2 and it was a tolerable spice. You can tell if the ramen is good based off the broth. The Ramen broth was flavorful, but spice masked some of the taste. I liked the noodles because it had good texture. The egg was a bit over cooked and could be a bit runnier. I think the pork chashu was too soft and could use a bit more chew. A friend ordered the level 3 spice and it super spicy. Wouldn't recommend a level 3 unless you enjoy the spice. I thought the ramen was average, but it's the best you can get in Chinatown. Two appetizers I tried were the Takoyaki and the Parmesan Truffle Fries. The Takoyaki comes with 5 octopus balls and I thought It was pretty standard. I enjoyed the parmesan truffle fries, however it tasted more like parmesan rather than truffle. The fries were cooked well. To be fair, I visited this restaurant during soft opening, and I expect them to make improvements. read more

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My son and I enjoyed ramen in Japan and are always looking for a good place here in the U.S. This is the best we've found! Very good prices. We will definitely come back again when we are in Chicago. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It was amazing ramen. They were super nice and the vibe was amazing. Anytime I am in Chicago I will go there.

The ramen was delicious, our server was a bit absent with drink refills and such but besides that she did fine. Ambiance was cool being in China Town in the little district where all these restaurants and shops were was fun. And the decoration inside was simple and cool. The Chashu was probable the softest melt in your mouth chashu I've ever had. I know chashu is supposed to be soft but I've had chashu at MANY high end ramen spots across the nation and this is the first traditional chashu that is this soft. Normally I get the Kakuni because of this fact but their chashu was great. read more

Authentic ramen spot that impressed with its cozy atmosphere and delicious noodles. The Tonkotsu and Spicy Miso ramen options were flavorful and satisfying, though prices were a standard for a casual meal. Overall, a must-visit for ramen lovers. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Spicy Sapporo Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Can confirm that the truffle fries are fire, we added a little bit of the chili powder too. Hot sake was only $8 & had great flavor! We enjoyed the spicy ramen, would come back for sure. read more

The food was amazing a bit on the higher priced side. Get there somewhat early they do tend to have a wait, the service is amazing and so is the atmosphere of the place. read more

Daifuku Ramen - Hakodate Shio Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A short walk through Chinatown and you find this gem of ramen food that will challenge your spicy tolerance. You are quickly greeted by a server and the furniture is so unique. The menú had 3 levels of spice to this work of art of garlic ramen and I choose level 2 spiciness which was delicious. The ambiance was very bright with wood everywhere grounding you like at home. Can't go wrong with soju while we wait for the ramen. Fast service and delicious ramen definitely a cute date. read more

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