I really enjoy Ramen House. I've ordered for pick up and delivery several times, and everything I've ordered has always been very delicious and fresh. My favorite is the Tonkotsu. Very delicious broth! Only complaint is that I've had some pretty chewy pork a few times I've ordered, but overall- it hasn't been a consistent issue. read more

This was my first time trying this dish, and it was delicious and unusual, but I think I liked it. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Ramen House Shinchan is a cute Mom and Pop ramen restaurant. My friends and I went there on a Saturday morning right when it open. We were able to get seated immediately for a group of 5. FOOD: I ordered the spicy miso spicy ramen. It's a miso based pork broth with braised pork, soft-boiled egg , scallions, and lots of vegetables. I thought the ramen was pretty good. The broth was flavorful but not overly salty. I hate when the broth is salty. The braised pork and soft-boiled egg was cooked to perfection. We also got the misokatsu as a side dish. The katsu was fantastic. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I didn't care for the miso dipping sauce but that's fine. Overall Ramen House Shinchan is a great Ramen restaurant. It's not my favorite but I'll definitely be back. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Spicy Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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The place is overall clean and the staff is very kind! The appetizer potstickers were good. They were cooked perfectly, soft but crispy on the side. The filling was well seasoned. The curry was rich and flavorful and the chicken was perfectly fried. The ramen curry was pretty much the same but with more veggies and noodles. The portion sizes are insanely large and I ended up taking half my ramen home for later. My sister and her husband have a bit of a more refined taste when it comes to ramen and they noticed that the tonkatsu was made with milk or cream but apparently it's supposed to get creamy from the pork fat instead. I only took the one star off for that reason but otherwise it was great! I'd come back for sure. read more

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I love the vernon hills location so its very upsetting to have this place just... suck? i got my usual tamago taiwan and oh my god it tasted nothing like how its supposed to be made. the broth is supposed to be creamy and eggy.. the egg just cooked on the side next to the VERY salty broth, there wasnt even spice in it like usual.. barely even any chili oil. even the noodles felt wrong but that may be me just disappointed with the whole thing in general. My partner got the miso udon and it was also overly salted. Whoever is cooking i hate to say this but its just not good and not being made the way it is in the original ramen house. I would like to say the staff are great and kind. there were no issues with them. Lots of smiles and greetings its just the food so i guess ill do two starts for the staff..? read more

Service was ok but didn't really come around often enough to check on staff. The seating and the restaurant was pretty clean. The only problem i really with this place was the broth of the ramen. I had the tonkotsu ramen and the broth was so salty. I've been to this place before like a couple years ago and wanted to give them another try but this time the saltiness of the broth was worse. I did like the ramen noodle itself. It was a good texture and chewiness to it. I will try another type of ramen next time to see if the others are better. read more

Decent ramen place with a big menu. Food is good but not stunning. It can get very busy. Good spot for casual dining. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

The flavors are overall really good when you first start eating, but does get a bit salty after a while. Each ramen is at least $15+, but the serving size is large so kind of worth it. Everything is made really well, the ramen egg, noodles, vegetables, seafood etc. The shoyu and shio are both darker than I'm used to, which to a lot of people it's probably more preferable. Shio seems lighter and I'd go with that for the kids. They allow substitution of noodles so we swapped for udon for the kids. Karaage was good because the batter wasn't too flavorful which allowed you to dip into the mayo which was more flavorful, but the kids didn't like the karaage as much because of lack of flavor on the batter. They all really liked the gyoza, which was steamed instead of fried. Sauce is a darker soysauce flavor which was fine. Overall I enjoyed it! read more

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I honestly don't have many complaints. Service was very good, we came closer to 8 pm so the restaurant was not packed. The server checked up on us often. We decided to go with a couple of the specials on the board. We ordered tako karaage, special tonkotsu ramen, and gomoku ramen. I decided to add in extra protein in mine (gomoku ramen). I added extra tamago and cha siu. Prices were reasonable for the portions we received. I also want to add that the hours on Yelp are wrong. They are only closed on Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the same time as the other days. -tako karaage 5 - deep fried octopus. I recommend trying this if you need a chance of pace from ordering gyoza, takoyaki, or karaage. The portion was just right and it had good size octopus. It had a nice crunch and I really liked the texture of the octopus. It wasn't overcooked. -Gomoku ramen with extra protein 4.5 - tamago had a nice yellow-orangish hue yolk. Cha siu was easy to tear apart with your teeth and had good flavor. It was slightly dry. Ramen had a good amount of veggies. Noodles had some chew. Broth is similar to shoyu. Not too salty. There are also small pieces of pork. read more

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Salty Ramen broth, perfectly soft soft boiled egg, dry pork, ok noodles. Friendly staff. Place is different from the last time I went, probably pre-pandemic or early post-pandemic. It's not as good sadly. Friendly staff but it's not great for groups as the tables max out at 6 people. There's no kids menu fyi, but it's good for kids to eat adult food :) Tonkotsu Ramen - The broth was saltier than I would have liked, it's good when coating the noodles but not good to drink. Save the leftover broth for some ramen back home. The egg is perfectly squishy. The pork is dry and tough in the non fatty parts. The noodles are thin and ok, I would have liked more firmness or chew to them. The bean sprouts and green onions are a nice crunch. FYI the "Special" version uses a non white broth, and has some spicy paste on it. My friend got it and I tried it, it did have more flavor than the normal version. Both are beautifully presented. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Poor service Even if we saw empty tables they kept us waiting for 15 min The food was average not very appetizing read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I had some champon. It was a generous portion, I was absolutely stuffed, and it was delicious. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Chan-pon - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

First time visiting this place and the food was delicious. The waitress did spill an entire glass of water on our table but I guess it can happen anywhere. Pretty good experience and I will definitely go back as they have a pretty extensive menu. read more

This is a small mom and pop ramen spot. The inside is kind of dated but I personally prefer it that way, gives off old school home vibes. They have a live waitlist on Yelp, I highly recommend utilizing this to avoid a long wait time. The ramen is absolutely delicious and tasty. The broth tastes like it's been boiling and prepared for hours, it's very good. Ramen comes with lots of toppings without having to add more for an up charge. They do have them though. The price is reasonable, most places have crazy high prices for ramen these days and I appreciate this one not raising their cost like others. Service is fine - You are able to enjoy your meal with who you're with without their staff hovering over you. This has become one of my favorite ramen spots in the area! read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

A classic for a reason! Huge portions, and the miso ramen is amazing. The pork melts in your mouth, and the egg is to die for.

Took five tries to finally eat here. Was the wait worth it? Read on! The first four visits - be it Covid related, long lines or whatever- yeah it took fifth visit to try the food. Looks like they are back to full operations! I ended up getting the spicy tuna roll and Tonkotsu ramen with extra chashu. Spicy Tuna Roll was ok, nothing special. I would recommend you skip the rolls and stick to the ramens. Tonkotsu broth was awesome, thick, bold, creamy and unfortunately there wasn't enough broth. Not sure if you can get 1/2 noodles and more broth but if you can do it!! The chashu used at this place is pork shoulder meat and not pork belly. The meat was tender and perfectly cooked. The only issue I had was - I asked for extra chashu and got two orders of extra chashu - not sure if this was by a mistake but whatever. However, don't get extra chashu lol, what they give you is plenty. While observing others, I've noticed they ordered miso ramen, chompong, and karaage chicken. Next time I visit, I'll have the other ones. Also come when they open, I was first in the door but within 5 minutes all the tables were occupied. read more

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Came here for a late lunch after moving to the area. The staff were all very nice and service was quick. The ramen was pretty good. Not the best I've had, but good. L read more

Came here for the first time on a weekend evening randomly. Did not make a reservation, but luckily got in for a table of three. They do a lot of takeout and carry out which I saw from all the packaging of food. Service was nice and food came out very quickly. Everything was good but not great. Definitely room for improvement but that's a good thing. Considering the competition in the local vicinity for Ramen, both new competitors and existing an older competitors They definitely need to do something to elevate them or make themselves distinct from everybody else. Great part was that it is in a strip mall, so parking was easy. Pricing is fair considering the competition in the area would happily come back, especially if there were new items offered on the menu or a new fresh approach to some of the traditional items. read more

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Ramen House Shinchan is a decent ramen shop, specializing ramen from Nagoya. I ordered Tonkotsu Ramen, and overall it was not bad. Although I think bean sprouts in Tonkotsu Ramen is not ideal. The Tebasaki chicken wings are fried and drizzled with a sweet sauce. It was pretty tasty and had a good fry. They do have a specials menu, so make sure you look out for that. If I'm in the area again, I'll give Taiwan Ramen a try, as that's a traditional Nagoya ramen dish. read more

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The last time we dined here was before the pandemic, we really enjoyed it and were so excited to come back and try the Shio Ramen. We ordered an additional side of Cha-shu Pork. We placed our order and had our food in under five minutes. The temperature was perfect, not too hot and not cold (except for the egg, which is preferred) The broth is not as flavorful as we hoped, just had a salt and pepper taste but was still very good and better then most of the Ramen places we have tried. They give you tons of veggies too! The egg was cooked to perfection and I was pleasantly surprised at how many noodles were in the bowl. It was very filling and really hit the spot. read more

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Ramen house shinchan is in the top 5 places for ramen. Got the Japanese fried chicken and the best condition ramen! The ramen was amazing. I haven't been here in over 2 years! The service was great. The waiters / waitress were great! The ambiance was great as well. Reminded me of when I visited Japan many moons ago. The quality of the ramen was almost like I had it in Japan! I'm short I highly recommend this place! read more

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Food = 8/10, The chicken wings are a great appetizer. Our dish came with 6 wings, and they were so juicy! They were topped with seasonings and a sweet soy sauce. I would say this appetizer is worth it, for only ~$6. For a creamier ramen, the Tamago Taiwan was quite flavorful. I would've like to see more toppings on the Tamgo Taiwan like bamboo shoots and bean sprouts. Also, the noodles were a bit soggy. The Shoyu Ramen was a lighter broth and tasted pretty solid as well. Portions were well-sized, I can eat quite a lot of food, and I felt stuffed after. Service: = 10/10, Our food came out quickly, and our waiter was helpful and friendly. He gave us great recommendations on what to order for our first time here. The restaurant also checks for COVID vaccine cards, which I feel is a very responsible thing for a restaurant to do. And they said thank you and goodbye to us when we left :) Atmosphere: 9/10, not too loud, and well-spaced out. I would definitely come back here again!! read more

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AMAZING! Excellent service, ambiance, and the food was delicious! Must try the cold tan tan ramen and the spicy miso ramen. 11/10 read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Cold Tan-tan(Spicy Ramen Salad) - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

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Very unassuming from the outside but warm and comfy location serving up all your ramen needs. While, it's a small location and there's limited hours for lunch and dinner, the experience of coming here is worth it. They make sure to text you when your table is ready which makes the front area clear and free of excess people standing around. Getting a table in front of the chefs is a nice extra treat because you smell all the yummy noodles cooking up and also get a view of how they are made. We started with the chicken wings. They looked like they needed a sauce, but it was apparent after the first bite, the wings could definitely hold their own. These wings were substantial and meaty. They were piping hot and fresh. Just the right amount of salty and sweet with a great crispy skin. We really liked them a lot and polished them off quickly. Next we shared a bowl of the best condition with egg. There wasn't a lot of chicken ramen choices sans pork but this is one was made with chicken broth and veggies. Ok now one bowl of ramen was super shareable and we even walked out of there with leftovers. So big portions. They kindly gave us extra bowls and spoons to help make sharing easier. The broth had a nice rich flavor and that yummy deep saltiness you crave when you think of ramen. The noodles are ample and the sprouts help make the dish just a little more healthy and less carby. The egg had a nice flavor and texture too. We could both do with a little more vegetables but otherwise a great dish. Definitely beware the whole cloves of garlic in the best condition. It can be a love/hate thing. This dish is not overly spicy either so don't let that description scare you. The spice was very subtle and paired well with the piping hood goodness of the broth. Service was super friendly and helpful here, though we did get a small chastise for spilling some broth on the table. All in all a great place, I noticed many people venturing into chicken and rice dishes so that's what I would want to try next time I visit, but ramen they definitely got down. read more

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So my cousins and I went for dinner here last night based on a recommendation from a friend. It's a small but welcoming place with friendly staff. We shared a spicy tuna roll and I tried the Best Condition Ramen and a side of kimchi. I was a little disappointed with the Ramen as there was chicken broth but no actual chicken, for $15 I would expect chicken or at least egg (which was $2.50) if I wanted to add that. Not even an option to add chicken, just pork. My cousin said her husband made better Ramen. ‍ the search for good Ramen in the suburbs continues... read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Spicy Tuna Roll Best Condition Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

The place is small and tbh, don't get the hype... maybe its the Asian in me, but I know I can make just as good/better bowl of Ramen... with a packet of dry from H-Mart or Seoul Market or even the other place around the corner from Aqualand in that strip mall that has Royal Buffet... and home ingredients. The non-special ambiance alone doesn't justify a $15 bowl and meh service... same can be had at Mitsuwa with a bonus of the Asian kitsch. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Vegetarian Ramen with Egg - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Our favorite Ramen spot in the Palatine area. Always delicious. Great service. Really good options for both soups and other traditional items. Particularly like their kimchi too. read more

I came in for dinner and it was okay, but just not nearly as good as some ramen shops in Chicago. We tried the shoyu and tonkatsu ramen. Both were good but definitely lacking that 'depth of flavor' which some ramen has and makes you crave. The tonkatsu was the fan favorite but again still a bit bland. We paid a bit extra for a side of hot sauce which added a nice kick. The noodles in both bowls were cooked to perfection. The soft boiled egg was on the verge of being over cooked. The pork was tender. We also tried the gyoza which came out quickly and super fresh. Tasty. And the chicken wings which had an usual flavor of black pepper. Also, the quality of the wings was not great- had some odd textures. read more

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A ramen and sushi restaurant on a local plaza with a welcoming wood interior. We ordered gyoza and tebasaki for an appetizer and Best Condition and Tonkotsu ramen. The gyoza was pleasant but tebasaki was outstanding - crispy on the outside and tender, sweet, and tangy inside. Both ramen had delicious rich and flavorful broth. The egg noodles on Tonkotsu were more flavorful than the substituted flour noodles on the Best Condition. The large amount of veggies on Best Condition was overwhelming and made it difficult to eat. The service was very fast and attentive. Overall, a pleasant atmosphere with good appetizers and delicious ramen broth. Looking forward to try more on the next visit! read more

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It has been years since we first tried this ramen and didn't like it. Since then we kept hearing people rave about this place. We just thought we got the wrong thing and needed to give it another shot. Turns out we were right the first time, the ramen is not good. I ordered the spicy miso ramen. Unfortunately I did not enjoy any of the toppings. The chasu was off putting, grey in color and tasted like it went bad. The egg was so over cooked and there were way too many stringy vegetables in the bowl. read more

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Tomago Taiwan Ramen is the best!!! They expanded their menu for your friends who don't like ramen but you want to drag them with you anyway.

Can't beat it for the price, the portions, the consistent quality, or for the leftovers it provides you for the next day. Whether I'm sick, starving, looking for something low key and familiar, or wanting to be a little adventurous- this spot has it all! read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Tonkotsu Spicy Ramen with Ground Pork Topped with soft boiled egg and green onion - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

***ORDERED PICK UP-TO GO*** Packaging: Everything was packaged nicely and securely. Even the bag was tightened and looped by the handles. Food: I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen and my boyfriend ordered the Taiwan Ramen. I didn't like mine at all. It was like they didn't use any seasoning so there was no flavor that I could taste. I was just slurping noodles that's all lol I think ALL my flavor went to my boyfriends soup because his was the best ramen I have ever had so far. So much flavor in the broth that even after all the noodles were gone, we saved the broth for the next day to eat! There was plenty of meat as you can tell in the photo. The gyoza was alright, nothing great but wasn't terrible that I couldn't finish. I would like to try more things on the menu but I'll definitely be back for the Taiwan Ramen! read more

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Tasty Ramen! Great service will come again and again! Highly recommend the tako karage it was delightful.

We enjoyed every items we ordered, good flavor foods. The price is very reasonable for this kind of delicious meal. read more

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So good!!! Fresh and hot!!!! I could eat this all day!!!! Customer Service is fantastic and food is delicious!! read more

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I came here earlier this year with my parents. The place is small in what I think is the original part of the restaurant but we sat in the extension. It looks clean but was bare and looked like we were eating alone until more people started coming in. Service was quick and friendly at first. It did slow down as we were waiting for our check. I know the waiter saw that we finished eating but it took him a while to get to us. We actually had to call him over. My parents ordered the BBQ don and split a Tonkotsu ramen. The BBQ was stir fried and they would have liked it better if it was grilled. There is a good amount of meat and rice in there though. As for the ramen, not our favorite. The pork wasn't the most tender but not terribly chewy. I do like it when it melts in the mouth. The part that we really didn't like was the broth. It was super creamy and had an unappetizing whitish color. There also seems to be no dessert here; not on the menu at least. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - BBQ Don and Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! GO TO THE RAMEN HOUSE IN VERNON HILLS! I came here because it was closer to where I was at at the time and I wanted ramen. I had been to the one in Vernon Hills and it was such a great experience. I thought the food would be the same since they're the same restaurant. I was wrong.. so wrong.. I ordered the fried octopus and it was not good.. first they brought it and continued walking away.. I waited for my side of Japanese Mayo and it never came so after ten minutes When our ramen came out I asked for it and the server says "they didn't bring it?" Obviously not if I'm asking for it.. so now my octopus is Cold.. it was also over fried.. I just cleave you on it and didn't eat it.. I ordered the Tonkotsu ramen like I had before at the ramen house in Vernon Hills and it was not the same! The broth was way to concentrate.. it was overwhelming and then the noodles.. they were not the same... I had these straight flour noodles in my ramen which isn't what I got at the Ramen House in Vernon Hills. They weren't bouncy and curly and made with egg like before. I gave up on the ramen too. I asked the server why I got different noodles and she said that's the noodles that come with the Tonkotsu ramen and that if I wanted the bouncy ones that I would have to ask for them next time. Rather than question why they do it different than the Ramen House in Vernon Hills I just gave up. The whole experience was disappointing and I won't be back here. Truly heart breaking.. read more

Ramen House Shinchan - Look very closely at the difference in noodles, left is egg, right is flour.. the left is bouncy and wavy and the right is straight. :/ - Ramen Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

I like coming here a lot and having the ramen as it is very good in the atmosphere is really nice and I like the quality of the food very well. The service is spectacular, and the staff is very experienced within their work read more

Best ramen spot in the burbs! Nice variety of ramen and most I've tried are great. Highly Recommend Tonkatsu, Taiwan or Tamago Taiwan! read more