I was hungry after work... so I decided to checkout the new place down the street from home.... A little bit of everything... for appetizer I got the spicy garlic edamame it was not bad, couldn't taste the garlic but the spicy was there.... I like the bacon wrap quail eggs and those were good, seaweed salad is the same like most places, and then there is the salmon don... that bowl hit the spot.. All I wanted was rice, fish, and veggies... and then a couple of sides to go with it... but the best treat was the melon float... it was not just a drink, for me it was also dessert... who would have thought melon soda and a scoop of vanilla ice cream... two of my favorite things... it was so good it completed me... Customer Service was great and pleasant... I had a couple of questions and they help me with the menu... Next time I have to come back and try other things on the menu and bring people with me... read more

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Tried this restaurant for the time over the weekend. Kids were at Lollapalooza so I got to eat whatever I wanted! I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen. Noodles were perfect (actually wondering where they source these as that taste like Maebo Noodles in Hilo, HI) and broth was rich and delicious. Loved the quality and quantity of toppings (I had the egg, bamboo shoots and something else I can't remember right now). I Doordashed this order so I don't know how a sit-down experience would be. Would recommend for the food though! read more

I forgot to take photos because I was so hungry and everything looked too good :'( I'm really surprised this place isn't more popular! The ramen I've tried is the Kuro Ramen and Spicy Miso, both very good. I didn't expect the chashu to be as thick, but I won't complain about more meat! They are a little more expensive than the other ramen shops in town, however the portion size is great and so is the flavor - I think it's worth it. The owner and waitstaff are very kind and take their time to help in any way (including bringing you a fork if you're not chopstick savvy, haha) I'm going back later today to try more of the menu because this may turn into my new late night spot in Chinatown! Fingers crossed I get photos before I eat this time haha read more

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The ramen here is good, but we also ordered popcorn chicken and fries and they were a little hard. We were also having trouble ordering through their QR code so we had to ask the waitress to help us order which was fine, she was helpful. We didn't wait too long to get served and we were getting checked up on. However my daughter is very cheesy and goofy, she was smiling at the waitress and when i looked at my daughter then looked at her she made a face towards my daughter which i did not appreciate. We also brought our 2 month old baby with us and when we were leaving he started crying because we put him in the car seat. The waitress was just watching us by the register almost as if she was telling us to hurry up. Mind you, there was nobody else in the restaurant at this time. We felt rushed as if she wanted us out of there ASAP. Nonetheless we tipped and left. The atmosphere is nice, a lot of windows so you do get a lot of natural lighting in there. Overall, good ramen but not kid friendly. read more

The cute branding of this place suckered me in, but sadly we were sorely disappointed. They seemed pretty understaffed as there was only one server for the entire (small) restaurant. Even as one of the earlier diners, it took us 30 minutes to get our food. We each ordered a ramen, and a side of tempura vegetables. When the ramen arrived, I was immediately a bit disappointed. I have never seen wakame in ramen (maybe...maybe in miso ramen?). It felt very out of place. The chashu was thin, lean, and chewy. The thick, melty chashu you normally find with ramen was nowhere to be found! The broth was also pretty bland. We thought they forgot about our tempura, but it arrived a few minutes after we were finished with our ramen. The battery was crispy, but thick and not as light as you'd expect tempura to be. Overall, it didn't feel like an authentic experience and I'd give it a skip. read more

I recently visited this place with very high hopes of it. Turns out it's not any good if I could give this restaurant 0 starts I would because that's what it deserves. All the employees are disrespectful and the food is not good I usually never write reviews but I decided to write this one to save you guys some time. PLEASE DONT COME HERE! read more

I got a chance to try their Kuro Ramen. There was not anything special about the broth, the broth was kind of weak in terms of flavoring. The noodles are normal and it's very unlikely they make their noodles fresh, which is fine but I felt it wasn't prepared properly. "You're better off using Suns Noodles if possible. If you are using Suns Noodles, your temp/time is way off." The egg was a huge disappointment, it was small and had almost no flavor. The highlight was actually the bamboo shoot, which saved the review from becoming a 1 star. read more

Ordered Kuro ramen and was not blown away, good portion of noodles but broth is lacking in flavor not a lot of salt, customer service was nice and attentive . The ambiance is fun but the food is what I wanna come here for read more

Wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. It's just very mediocre food for its price. No way the quality is on par with how much they charge. Tasteless Tonkotsu ramen, which is what they specialize in. read more

Not currently recommended. I'd go spicy miso or garlic as basic tonkotsu is a miss. Wish they used a thinner egg noodle that was cooked right before serving to absorb more broth and broth was better. Pork doesn't need to be browned and crunchy as it's in the soup. Service was lacking for us. waiters having to do online orders and manager couldn't rule out shellfish in ramen, which is possible in other ramen shops. it's not on a busy walking area. But there is free parking in garage. I'd come back for something different if they offered Japanese sandwiches or I heard sushi was good value as I'm sure the chefs are good at cooking some foods. But for me just warning you to order spicy ramen and not basic. read more

Excellent new ramen option especially good if you prefer ramen that's a bit less salty. Really good sides and apps as well. Nice food presentation, good atmosphere inside, and parking at the mall is super easy right now! read more

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In town for the weekend and always looking for something new to try. Place has a great vibe to it when you walk in. Nice and clean with a modern touch. Food was great, lots of flavor and great portions. My boyfriend and I shared the Kuro ramen, spiced garlic edamame, and the tornado potato. Service was phenomenal and staff was very friendly. We ate everything on our plate! read more

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Amazing experience! Great service and staff and I even noticed the plating loved the whole experience. Natalie our waiter was very attentive and very friendly. The sushi was exceptional! You have to try the shrimp tempura sushi best I've ever had. Over all, a must try in Chicago! read more

Kuro Ramen - Sushi - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My family is allergic to seafood so I mentioned this when I ordered and I told the servers if any seafood was included and she said no. After I ordered, I realized the ramen had seaweed in it and then she told me "you said no shellfish, not seafood" and the portion was small and the service was average. At night, the light inside is very dim, it's not comfortable to look at read more

PLEASE START LABELING YOUR TOGO ORDERS. How is anyone supposed to know what is what in Togo orders. A whole thing because we couldn't agree which broth was vegetarian. read more

Both food and hospitality is amazing. Server was so patient to explain their food. I love the assorted Japanese cuisine in this restaurant. Highly recommend for Japanese enthusiasts in Chicago. read more

Decided to try this place out on a whim. Honestly, this may be the worst ramen place I've been to. Broth tasted like straight up water. Don't recommend. read more

The service is amazing and the staff is so attentive. The food was hands down delicious and everyone came out completely satisfied with the service and quality of everything we received. They also accommodated our large group of 20 and did it in style and with ease. So impressed. read more

So this place just opened and has a cute shibu or corgi as the logo. If the new ramen smell or dog doesn't draw you in, I don't know what will. We decided to get takeout from the place and it was ok honestly. Everything is fine but just a little above average. Went with the regular tonkotsu ramen and it was good. Not too salty or anything but not amazing either. We got takeout late afternoon on a weekday and the restaurant was pretty empty. They offer a lunch special which includes soup, salad and a drink for a few menu items. Worth a try if you are dining in depending on your comfort levels. I know the world has evolved in terms of comfort levels like the style of your ramen, well done mush, super firm etc and whatever that is is okay. You miss the dining experience, go for it, you rather isolate and takeout, go for it. When I got home the broth was still pretty hot and they keep everything seperate so takeout isn't an issue. My pork belly slices were thicker than my sisters and less charred so they are a little inconsistent. It's nice to have this place around but I'm not sure I would return. The black garlic tonkatsu does sound interesting though. The parking lot is a big plus and there is a back entrance directly to the lot but it looks like one of those shit lots where they decided car door dings were more important than offering wider but less spaces. read more

My favorite ramen place!!! Broth is deep and flavorful (have had the Kuro, tonkatsu, and spicy miso and they were ALL good). Fried calamari is light and crispy, probably the best I've ever had. Kimchi fries were also really good! And the Tonkatsu rice dish is really good as well! I usually get an appetizer, ramen, and tonkatsu and it's the perfect amount for me and my partner. read more

Helpful staff. Nice vibes. Food was good. Prices are what you would expect nowadays from a ramen place. Would recommend if someone looking for a ramen place near China town without having the troubles of endlessly looping around looking for parking. read more

The good is amazing, we enjoyed a lot of appetizers such as the chicken karaage, seaweed salad, the tornado potatoes, Kim chi fries, & fried calamari! I usually get the Kuro Raman and Tokyo shoyu ramen. If I want something lighter I get the spicy miso ramen. The service is great and everyone is always so nice & welcoming. The ambiance and vibe is so nice and they open later in the weekend. A good ramen spot near Bridgeport/Armour Square area. read more

The only men I love is ramen! My girlfriend and I tried this place a couple weeks ago and the food was AMAZING. The beef skewers were super juicy and flavorful, the fish cake skewer was nice and crispy, and we got something called a Tornado Potato that blew our very stoned minds. The ramen itself was incredible. I got curry beef udon which was very cozy and comforting; she got a very rich chashu pork ramen. We shared a green tea with passion fruit jam on the bottom. The music was great, a lot of J-pop that I hadn't heard before. The servers were very nice. We're going back tonight with friends, so we can try the rest of the menu. read more

Got the Kuro ramen. Decent value (similar to Daifuku), would come again! They have kids seat and have courteous staff. Recommend!

I tried to like the place but I didn't . I had food here twice and each time the ramen is bland. You get more flavor and depth from an instant ramen package than ordered here. Despite it being a ramen shop, the fries and deep fried eggplant tastes great than the shops namesake. Also, pricing is confusing. You see one prices are confusing since the in store menu seems like it's a lower price from where you actually order. Honestly, if you want ramen either go a few blocks and there's better ramen places than here or get yourself instant ramen. I understand why I rarely see people in this shop. read more

I tried deep fry gyoza, tornado potato and spicy tonkotsu ramen. Everything's good, the ramen was a little bit spicy, but I love it. I definitely will come back. read more

I loved this place very much. One because I'm a dog person and the whole logo is cute. My husband and I decided to try this new place, we both love ramen and my hubby is a ramen chef himself. So you know his criticisms are going to be in another level. We order the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen. , sushi rolls, takoyaki and the grilled chicken on a stick. We were both satisfied with the everything. The ramen broth was very flavorful, but the pork slices were my favorite. I'm not a huge fan of fatty pork meat, but this one had some meat and less fat, just how I love it. My husband's favorite was the sushi, he liked the ramen as well but he said the meat can be less tough other than that he enjoyed it. The chicken was delicious as well and I will definitely be getting those as appetizers again. Overall 4.5/5 for the food The place itself is very clean and I love the decor, they have Japanese music playing in the back. The whole ambience gives me a warm welcome vibe. Overall 5/5 for the ambiance itself. Costumer service was very impressive. They are very tented to the costumers and they explain the menu to you if you're a first timer. The waitress was very nice indeed and always had a smile on her face. Overall 5/5 for the costumer service. I highly recommend this place. read more

The signature dish is very well done. Fast service. The place is pretty clean plus the music make the place wholesome

The name sounds like a Japanese ramen restaurant but in reality it is a Chinese restaurant serving food with the absolute cheapest Ingredients available on the market. What they say is gyoza is common cheap Chinese dumplings. They actually give both Japanese and Chinese food a bad reputation. There is good Chinese food but this is BAD Chinese food. read more

I am not really into Ramen, but after trying this place I change my mind. The potato tornado was also excellent. I would also suggest the bang bang shrimp. Give this place a try without a doubt. It's quite understated read more

Curious why rating was low here cause Google reviews are raving. So I'll give my 2 cent. I love the food. Staffs are courteous. Menu looks enticing. And the great pointer for any business is that when you wanna go back and try for more... I won't hesitate to come back and support local businesses. Cheers! read more

The food was incredible and quick. The employees were very kind, talkative and helpful. Clean and great atmosphere!

Come here for takoyaki or tonkatsu. Their fried foods are superior to the ramen. The tonkatsu was one of the best I have tasted in Chicago. Really tender meat. Ramen broth is good but noodles were overcooked and meat and egg are subpar. read more

I can't say we tried anything that was a "wow" factor but it was still good. We were greeted with a smile. The waitress, Natalie was very friendly. Probably need to come back and try some other food on the menu. read more

Incredible ramen and appetizer dishes. That signature ramen is a must-try. Best ramen in town.

I normally don't like ramen but the miso ramen was 10/10!!! Very delicious. Also the potato tornado was super good. Also recommend the bang bang shrimp. Definitely give this place a try. It's super lowkey read more

there are many ramen restaurants in chicago with better food and much better service.