Hands down the best ramen in the Chicago area. Broth is creamy and flavorful, the chicken katsu is perfectly battered. The ground pork is a great alternative to slices of pork belly (which I don't like). The veggie ramen is equally flavorful. Absolutely addicting. A must try! read more

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This was hands down some of the best ramen I've ever had. The broth was packed with flavor and tasted like it had been simmering forever in the best way. Every bite was comforting and rich without being too heavy. The edamame was surprisingly amazing, perfectly seasoned and super fresh. And the shrimp tempura? Chef's kiss. Soft on the inside, light and crunchy on the outside, and not greasy at all. Everything we ordered hit. You can tell a lot of care goes into the food here. Definitely coming back next time I'm craving ramen. read more

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The Curry Ramen was absolutely delicious, the broth was so rich and adding a splash of chili oil made It perfect! . We also had the appetizer of mixed spicy and regular Karaage , so crunchy and savory , dipping It their spicy mayo was phenomenal!! We were seated very quickly and the atmosphere was very welcoming, they have a good selection of beverages ! read more

Ramen Misoya - Chicken Katsu Curry Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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I think it's a best Japanese spot I ever tried in USA. If it's lacking anything- meat from Japan??? Very tasty. Very rich. Big portions. Makes you feel warm in cold days read more

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I went to Misoya during their opening month and came back for a quick dinner with friends. The ramen is pretty filling and heavy, so it makes for a great meal if you're starving! For me, I am fighting for my life to get through these delicious bowls. As far as ramen places, I think it's pretty solid! The cha-shu gets a nice char on it and has a good flavor. The only thing I have about my bowl is the fried tofu. The actual coating oil the tofu got soaked pretty fast and started falling off very quickly. Can't say if you can fry some tofu that is resistant to sitting in soup, but I would rather have regular tofu at that point. Still a solid ramen place! read more

Ramen Misoya - Cha-Shu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Ordered carry out. 2 ramens and a half order of nooses with broth. Good thing we checked the bag before leaving the parking lot, because the broth for the noodles wasn't put in. Walked back in and showed the receipt and were given the broth. The dining room was full with people waiting in the entry hall. Looked like the entire kitchen was being manned by one overworked chef. The ramen was really tasty- very large portion of noodles and toppings. The pork chashu was tender and smoky. Really enjoyed the read more

Ramen Misoya - Cha-Shu Ramen - Iso broth - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

This place is small and gets busy fast in the evening especially weekends. Usually go here during the week daytime when it's less busy. Always worth the wait though! Food is fresh and reasonably priced. The spicy edamame is a must order when visiting. read more

Ramen Misoya - Spicy Edamame - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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My Ramen Misoya visit can only be described as a roller coaster experience. Two of my absolutely favorite food items in one sitting: fried chicken(karaage) and Ramen. Two things that I've probably consumed more in the past 10 years than most people in a lifetime. This was a chance I couldn't pass up. But seldom do I experience such disappointment, yet such euphoria in the same meal. Karaage: boy oh boy. Not only is this the best karaage, but this might be top 5 best chicken anything I've had ever. It's that good. Tender juicy chicken thighs(a chicken breast can only dream to be this juicy)....and that coating? The airy crispy batter is everything. As im eating, I'm sad that it will soon have to end. It's that good!! Cha su ramen: ok guys, I'm going to be honest. This just isnt it. First of all, how busy can a single bowl be? There's are actually so many ingredients, that it actually makes it hard to eat without the bowl being larger. But quantity does not equal quality. I'll admit the noodles are nicely chewy and the egg is immaculate. The perfect gooey ramen egg. That's where it ends. The chasu itself is way over grilled and has crossed over to the thick and tough to chew category. The ratio of cabbage is off. The potato wedge is unnecessary adds nothing. But the broth is the most flagrant offense here. Where's the rich flavor? Where's that umami? There are simply too many technical flaws to overlook. The karaage is worth the trip 10 times over. I came for the ramen, but if I left without experiencing the chicken karaage, there would have been a void left in my soul! read more

Ramen Misoya - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Delicious food, nothing was bad, tastes as good as it looks if not better! Good service, no complaints. read more

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I've been here twice now and the food is really good. Ramen was simply amazing. The first time I came here had a little bit of a wait to get a Ramen but this time it arrived really quick. It's super delicious. It's very filling and bursting with flavors. I wish they had more broth options. They offer all the ramen with pork broth and they have a couple of vegetarian options. Hope they introduce beef and chicken broth too. Overall , I had a good experience. I would definitely be back again. read more

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This food is incredible every time! Highly recommend the potato croquettes. It's awesome that they have a whole vegetarian menu! read more

Ramen Misoya - Vegetarian Spicy Tokyo Ramen with a Miso Egg - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Yo this place smacks, I brought my parrot, Lucky, with me and he really enjoyed the Hokkaido broth. I had to bring some home for the rest of the birds read more

The ramen is really good, but my friend and i both agree their spicy is not spicy enough for us. the reason for the low score is because the place was swamped with people and to go orders and they were way hehind, i felt sorry for the people who were their on the lunch break. Hire more people please read more

Ramen Misoya - Spicy curry ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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I can't believe I haven't written a review here. I've been about three times when I've been in town. I loved the veggie Hokkaido yasai ramen. So tasty and many many options! My dad enjoyed the Hokkaido chashu ramen! read more

Got the Hokkaido Cha-Shu Ramen for $18.80 and small order of Karrage. I'm not a miso flavored fan, but definitely enjoyed their version without any reservation. The service was awesome, food came out quickly and water was filled without asking for more water. They have bar seating that goes around the kitchen and tables on the opposite side. I got here before 5 and it wasn't busy but the place got packed little after 5pm, so I would recommend you go before dinner rush. read more

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Still going strong :) I remember when they first opened in the area I recommend the chicken karaage, fried battered chicken pieces, to start off. Then a big bowl of any (all?) of the noodles with soup. read more

Ramen Misoya - Tokyo tonkotsu ramen. Hokkaido miso ramen (right) - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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When Ramen Misoya first opened, tables were at a premium, and there's a good reason for that: this suburbs spot truly hits the right notes for a simple ramen concept that gets the basics right. Try the chicken karaage for a treat. 90% of the time, it comes out perfect, and 100% of the time you'll probably find it superior to what you're used to. read more

Ramen Misoya - Karaage, "cha-siu" (Japanese style) - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

There was a reason I didn't come back after so many years. My sister had never been here and wanted to meet up with a friend. I thought I would give it another shot, but I was less than satisfied. Aside from the portions and service being good, the ramen broth is sub par. Cute ramen shop, but the space is small that it can feel congested. It was fun to be seated up at the ramen bar though. Apps: Karaage chicken could use much more flavor. Even after I asked for extra lemon to squeeze on top. Shrimp tempura was really greasy. Dumpling wonton texture was good, but I'm not a fan of chives, and it was too much. Corn croquette was decent and fell apart after the first bite. But with all the apps, there was a generic sauce for each one, except the dumplings. The sauce was just missing a component. Ramen: We ordered 3 different ramen. Tokyo cha-shu, ISE cha-shu, and Tonkotsu spicy. It was so, so salty with no rich pork flavor or umami to balance the taste. It was disappointing to say the least. Our friend did not finish her spicy tonkotsu, while my sister and I fished out the noodles, eggs, and cha-shu so we didn't have to endure the salty broth. The egg though was cooked to a perfect jammy yolk. But the cha-shu was overly grilled to my liking. I've had better miso flavored ramen at other restaurants, but this place is not of of them. There is a vegetarian menu as well. Though Ramen Misoya is not for me, it may be for you. read more

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My favorite ramen in the midwest! Tonkotsu broth is excellent, as is the Tokyo Normal Miso. At first I didn't like the fact that pork cha-shu is an upcharge, but we were each able to order 1, 2, or 3 pieces depending on our appetites. Karaage is made with dark meat chicken fried to perfection served with a lovely mayo based sauce and a wedge of lemon. We just drank water, though they offer an assortment of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks. We were too stuffed to order dessert. They have mochi ice cream in several flavors. Staff was friendly and the vibe was good. read more

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Food was amazing! I went for my birthday and it felt like I was back at a ramen shop in Japan. Service was excellent and the ambiance was cozy. read more

I really enjoyed my first visit to Ramen Misoya. I came with a few friends and everyone agreed that the ramen was really good! I had the Tokyo Miso Ramen and thoroughly enjoyed the broth and the thick bouncy noodles. Service was great- they were pretty on top of keeping drinks coming when needed and getting our food out nice and fast. The restaurant itself is sort of small, but we got there and did not have to wait for a table. The restaurant did fill up by the time we left. I can't wait to go back! read more

Ramen Misoya - Tokyo Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

I stopped by Ramen Misoya because I happened to be in the area, a rare occurrence. I like that that they are focused on the miso broths unlike seemingly every other ramen joint which focuses on tonkotsu broths. This last time I went, I ordered the Hokkaido Chashu Ramen because it was chilly out and some warm miso broth sounded delightful. I also got extra ramen egg because I was very hungry. The noodles have a great texture and the broth has a nice, strong miso flavor. The chashu that came were in relatively thin slices but they were flavorful and tender. Unfortunately, my ramen broth was very salty and made it unenjoyable for me to sip the broth as I usually like to. Furthermore, the ramen egg seemed to be a bit overcooked with some yolk that has clearly turned a light yellow color. This ended up making the experience overall somewhat disappointing. I did try my friend's ise miso broth and preferred that over mine. Service was fine given they were at full capacity. They do get quite busy so be prepared to wait for a table! When you walk in, the lobby area feels quite dated and only has a few chairs. I would prefer waiting in the car... and the dining area itself is perhaps in need of a remodel also. Prices are good since their portion sizes are generous. Unless I'm really feeling miso ramen again I think I'll just go to Santouka in the Mitsuwa Marketplace nearby. Food: 3/5 Service: 3.5/5 Price: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: 3/5 read more

Ramen Misoya - Hokkaido Chashu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Wow this place gets packed real quick! We got here 15 mins after they opened and 80% of the restaurant was filled. We were lucky and found 2 seats at the counter by the door. I wouldn't want to sit there during the winter time when the door open and closes with blasts of cold wind coming in. We ordered HOKKAIDO Cha-Shu Ramen and TOKYO Normal Ramen. Both were delicious! The broth was flavorful. The noodles were cooked to perfection. I do wish the eggs was more runny. Ours was a bit overcooked. Is it a date night atmosphere? Not really... It is just a small restaurant with delicious ramen. You order, eat, then leave. There is nothing romantic about this place lol We also ordered gyoza but our waiter forgot. By the time we finished our ramen, we were so full and had him remove the charge on our bill. I think the portions are decent sized. I wasn't able to finish mine. This place is great to visit on a cold winter day! Will be back for more yummy ramen! read more

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The spicy ramen from Hokkaido was really delicious. The broth was spicy but not overly so, and it had a lot of depth. I like the green onions and corn as toppers. The peanut sauce goes very well with the incredibly juicy Kara Age.I had the Aisha draft, and the ramen is really refreshing. I adored it! read more

Ramen Misoya - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Hokkaido cha shu ramen was a decent portion. The cha shu is not too soft, nor too hard. Nice orange tint to the egg yolk I only wish it was more runny. The noodles have a sturdy, chewy texture. The pork mince had a mushy texture and tasted salty. Both the corn and the bamboo shoots have a can taste to them. read more

Ramen Misoya - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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It's always clean and the food is great. Their chicken karage is the best I've had, and the curry ramen is amazing. The food is like a warm hug. read more

This was my first time here. I've been looking for a new vegetarian ramen place ever since my favorite place closed down. It was absolutely packed when I got there. I can see why. The ramen was absolutely delicious. I wouldn't say it was spicy, but the flavor was really great. I loved the fried potato that came in ramen. Delicious. Ambiance was great! I wonder if this is what Japan would be like. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Ramen Misoya - VEGETARIAN HOKKAIDO Spicy Ramen with extra Spicy Miso - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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We ordered the HOKKAIDO Cha-Shu Ramen for $18.80 we like it, we've been here multiple times. The service is always quick. Very quiet, very clean. I'll continue to be a customer here. read more

Ramen Misoya - HOKKAIDO Cha-Shu Ramen $18.80 - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Ramen Misoya is a pretty solid Ramen restaraunt in the Mount Prospect area. I had the spicy vegetarian ramen noodle bowl which was tasty. I would recommend trying it out, it's probably better if you dine in, just note it is on the pricier end - expect to pay around $15-$20 per bowl of ramen. read more

They got roaches. There was a roach on the wall near my table and it's freezing in the restaurant.

Fui porque miré que tenía buenos comentarios. pero la verdad no me gustó el ramen para nada. yo diría que es un agua ahí con los tallarines porque ni sabor de ramen tiene además es bastante demorado para servir la comida. fui con mi esposo y para que nos llegara a la mesa se demoró 35 minutos no vuelvo a ir read more

Food has NEVER missed here, it has always hit the spot. Very well spiced, not too watery- broth was very delicious. Noodle consistency was amazing, perfect in between of thick and thin. Awesome vegetarian options. Service is a little on the slow side but that is because it is a smaller place. read more

Ramen Misoya - Hokkaido Spicy Ramen (vegetarian) - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Drive 5 more minutes down the road if you want authentic flavor. Idk what everyone else is talking about. The service and the portions were great, but this place needs to be on Kitchen Nightmares. Where's Gordan Ramsey? The ground beef tasted like it should've been in chili. The noodles tasted like spaghetti. The broth had no flavor except for salt. Any ramen place that serves potato wedges in ramen should be avoided. Potato wedges??? This ain't KFC. Cup-o-noodles tastes better than this place. 5 stars on the service and portions, but now I need to rinse my mouth out with rubbing alcohol. read more

This is a magical place where you will be blown away by the symphony of flavors one bowl of soup can produce. We have chased this soup around town and simply come back to what works. In every single part. Thank you for offering such an opportunity to have our entire world blown with your level of ramen. read more

It use to be good when we first tried it a few years ago, but it's gotten expensive and flavor is not as good as other ramens I had. Definitely lacking and not worth the drive. Also the place has gotten really dirty. There's plenty of better options out there. No wonder there's no lines for this place anymore . read more

Today, back home we decided to try Ramen Misoya. When you enter it's a modest dining area with a few tables and a long food bar to sit at. The restaurant is very clean and we are helped immediately. Their menu has tons of options that have different broths to choose from. I went with the ISE Miso Ramen with Yasei Ramen (comes with 2 fries). I added more chives, green onions, and bean sprouts. It was very tasty! The broth really pops with flavor, the vegetables were very fresh, but the French fries were meh... they are French fries :). My better half got the Tokyo Ramen that came with slices of pork instead of fries. Hers popped just as much but we both found the pork to be very fatty and heavy. Oh, we got Kara-Agi for an appetizer. It is fried chicken with a sauce on the side. I actually liked it better without the sweet sauce. The chicken was a little bland on the outside breading, but the chicken was so tender! Overall, Ramen Misoya is worth checking out! Most of the dishes ran about $15 which is a little high in my opinion for broth and noodles but it's good! Only complaint is that the food was a little salty for my liking but not a deal breaker. read more

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RUN, don't walk, to Ramen Misoya!! My new fav ramen place in the Chicago suburbs. This restaurant definitely lives up to the hype - I have heard numerous amazing things about Ramen Misoya, as well as read a plethora of 5 star Yelp reviews about this place. It's a quaint restaurant with an authentic feel to it. If you come with 1 other person, you most likely will be sat at their "bar" (not actually a bar, but looks like a sushi bar except with ramen). The service was great, everyone was so nice and my water was constantly re-filled. The ramen is on a whole other level. I got the kimchi ramen and my friend got the spicy ramen. Both were a 10/10 - rich with flavor, super filling, and overall delicious. They have 3 different broths - Hokkaido, Tokyo, and Ise. I recommend getting the Hokkaido broth which is their standard and most popular broth. I cannot wait to return and try their other ramen dishes!! Highly recommend Ramen Misoya!! read more

Ramen Misoya - Kimchi ramen, delicious!! - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

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Story time (you can keep scrolling if you want): It was snowing and a super cold day but I was craving Ramen. There's no good Authentic Ramen places where I live so I made my boyfriend drive us an hour away so we could try this place (real love I know ) Let me tell you, we were NOT disappointed. The service was fantastic, we were seated within like 3 mins and our waitress was very kind. Ordering was a breeze and our food came out hot and fresh. We ordered the Ise Kaarage Ramen, the Ise fried Shrimp ramen, and takoyaki. The shrimp in our ramen was sooooo buttery and crispy it was seriously the best tempura I've ever had and the highlight of the dish in my opinion. I can't describe it any further, you'll need to check it out for yourself. Overall I was left super impressed and satisfied. For a random hour trek out in the snow to satisfy my craving, this place was incredibly worth it and I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Ramen Misoya - Ise kaarge Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

Spectacular food, courteous hosts, and charming, intimate ambiance. They serve great ramen, including delicious vegetarian fare. Highly recommended! read more

This restaurant is located in a small plaza. Came here with some friends after going to a pumpkin patch. The restaurant itself is kinda small and it was very hot inside, making it kind of uncomfortable to eat. I understand the kitchen takes up half the space, but still. The A/C was clearly not working that day. Also, the menu is kind of difficult to follow but I still managed. Hokkaido spicy miso: This honestly was not bad, but here are my comments. Their ramen is definitely more on the saltier side. The flavor was pretty good and the level of spiciness was just right. However, I thought the potato wedges were very random and I'm pretty sure they don't belong in ramen. I didn't even eat them because they just ended up soggy in the broth. I'm also not a fan of ground beef in my ramen either. I wish it had more mushrooms. Other than that, I had no other issues with my meal. The noodles were made good and so was the egg. The yolk was made perfect! and I love me some corn in my ramen. In conclusion, I'm not sure I would return to this place. read more

Ramen Misoya - Hokkaido Ramen - spicy - Ramen Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois