Nate and I have been to a different location of Ramen-San and really enjoyed it, so when I realized this was near the comedy club where we had tickets later, we stopped by for happy hour. We were seated right away and the happy hour menu is great. We got an order of chicken karaage, tofu bao, pork belly bao, some fried Brussels sprouts (not on the happy hour menu but still only $6), and a couple of drinks. The food came out quickly in rounds which was nice. I loved the chicken karaage - it was super crispy but juicy inside and the lime kosho aioli is so tasty. It's also a large portion to share. The bao were tender and fluffy, and the tofu definitely had a kick of spice, so be aware! The Brussels sprouts were tasty but nothing too unique. I loved the happy hour experience here and would definitely come back. read more

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Ramen-San Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super cool spot! Very lively area and restaurant. Everything was good. The ramen didn't blow me away but it was sold. The highlight for me were the wings. I love me a good wing. The kick was just strong enough The salmon and avocado sushi was also very fresh and yummy read more

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Went to Ramen-San Deluxe on a Thursday evening and it was a good thing we had a reservation! The place was packed, but they quickly flipped tables as much as they could. The table we sat at was uncomfortable, sort of picnic table style, but that was the only negative thing about the entire experience. The food was delicious, well developed flavors with plenty of spice range options. Our waitress was nice and attentive. I would def recommend this spot! read more

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Same experience each time. Great place to grab a bowl of ramen and chill in the city with a good vibe. The service is good and the atmosphere is relaxed. The food is always good. The only thing I would complain about was my Yuzu highball. It didn't have a nice citrus taste. It was more of a watered down, I've sat to long cocktail. Other than that, highly recommend this Ramen location!! You won't be disappointed. read more

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First meal in Chicago! Wanted to try their ramen. Two of us ordered: strawberry shochu spritz $15, small drink tuna and avocado tartare $16 japanese eggplant fries $11 10 hour tonkotsu $18 sumo bowl $23 restaurant surcharge $3.5% Flavors were ok. Noodle quality was not good, not fresh and noodle was stuck together. Eggplant fries were good, though a bit heavy on breading. Ramen bowls had a lot less soup than expected, sumo bowl the mix of everything didn't fit very well. Overall, had high expectations, and didn't come close to meeting them for the price tag. read more

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This was the best food ever! I am so happy to have this so close to our hotel. The bang bang shrimp and the bao buns were delicious. Our server was very nice and got our food to us very fast. I will be back to eat this again before my trip ends. You definitely need to go here while in town. read more

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Ramen San Deluxe blew us away with their appetizers, setting high expectations while we marched into the entrees. Their eggplant fries (weird, I know) were an unconventional, tempura style veggie dish that checked the wow factor of this restaurant for me. That along with the crispy wings, brussels sprouts, and chicken bites alone would have been 5 stars for me. However, once we hit the entrees, we hit a cliff. You ever see a movie where the character introductions are fantastic, the exposition is exciting, and the buildup is promising but the movie lacks depth, character development, and an interesting plot line? That's how we felt about the entrees. We ordered the Sumo bowl, the 10 hr tonkatsu, and the kimchi and fried chicken. The ramen itself was mediocre, nothing special or particularly delicious. The chashu was well seasoned and had good texture, but the rest of the ramen was okay. Overall I would 100% recommend the appetizers here, and give the ramen (and sushi) a shot, but don't expect anything crazy. read more

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I ordered takeout from Ramen-San Deluxe for my husband and me earlier this month (6/5). We had just arrived to Chicago that evening. We had walked over from our hotel hoping to dine-in, but the host told me that the wait time for a table for two was over an hour. It was a Friday night, plus it was also the weekend of the Chicago Blues Festival at Millennium Park, Pokémon GO Fest at Grant Park, and a USMNT vs. Germany Soccer game at Solder Field. If (when) we return to Chicago, we will definitely try to go to Ramen-San Deluxe for a sit down meal because the takeout food was really good. If the takeout was that good, imagine food straight out of their kitchen. After almost 7 hours on the road that day and settling into the hotel, I went crazy with the takeout order and got a bunch of things. Everything was delicious. - Miso Ramen - Bang Bang Shrimp - Eggplant Fingers - Pork Belly Ramen - Spicy Tofu Buns read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Tuesday with a party of three and managed to snag the last available booth right before the place completely filled up. While it wasn't a terrible experience, the food itself was pretty average and served lukewarm. The pricing felt a bit high for the quality and portion sizes, though that's somewhat expected for downtown Chicago. Overall, it's not somewhere we'd return to, but it got the job done for a quick lunch. read more

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Great service from our server! Ramen was yummy and egg was perfectly cooked. I found the salmon a bit overcooked but my cousin enjoyed it. The rice was on the dry side as well, but still yummy. Good vibes and music. read more

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My favorite ramen place when coming to the Windy City. Was smart this time and got a reservation in advance since it's typically busy in the evenings and they'll subject you to the bar. It was very convenient as we were seated promptly at a table. Wings were great and the ramen was good as always. Certainly will be back. read more

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On a chilly Chicago evening, ramen felt like the appropriate meal. I walked in and was seated at the bar immediately. The vibe is dark moody with moderate noise. The menus featured an option or two to satisfy most tastes. I started with the spicy cucumbers, they were delicious and an unexpected flavor profile of sweet, savory and spicy. My main was the chicken ramen. Flavorful broth with perfectly cooked roasted chicken. read more

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The karaage was so tasty, reminded me of lemon pepper wings! The bento box had so much, I couldn't even finish my sushi actually, but it was all very good! My husband did the basic tonkatau ramen and thought it was very good too. A good choice for some ramen and sushi, and prices are comparable to what I typically see at other ramen spots. read more

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The night before running the Chicago Marathon I was by myself and just wanted an easy meal before heading back to my room to decompress and try to get some sleep. I noticed this ramen joint across from the hotel I was staying at and decided ramen was what I craved. Walking inside I noticed a young crowd, cool vibe, and some great old school rap and hip hop music being played. I took a seat at the bar area and struck up a conversation with a few other runners doing the same as I was. Bartender was friendly and offered some suggestions. Needless to say I had a nice bowl of ramen here, the Chicken Shio. Arrived quick and hot. Tasted good enough to me and was loaded with ingredients. Just right to help fuel me up for the upcoming race. I'm not really a ramen snob so I enjoyed my meal, and if you're one to complain about the music here you're getting too old as I heard plenty of bangers from the 90s and early 2000s rap/hip-hop playing the whole time I was here. It's a whole vibe. read more

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Amazing ramen. My sister in law got a gift card for her to get food for us while I was in rehab post cancer nearby at Shirley Ryan in 2021.

Sat at the bar and service was super friendly and food came out fast. The Strawberry Shochu Spritz cocktail had a strong strawberry flavor and tasted fresh. It wasn't too spirit forward, and was on the sweeter side but not too sweet. The 10 Hour Tonkotsu was phenomenal. It was so savory and flavorful. The katsu was very tender and the broth had plenty of fried garlic bits. There is plenty of seating available with some booths. read more

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We passed by Ramen-San Deluxe in downtown and decided to go inside since we've seen tiktoks in this place. I got the kimchi and fried chicken ramen; the broth was flavorful, rich, and spicy while the chicken was juicy and crispy. I especially enjoyed the noodles since they were so bouncy and delicious. I was still a little hungry after eating just the bowl, so I would recommend getting an appetizer as well. The service was alright - we got seated at the bar since the wait was almost over an hour for a table on the weekend. The bar was a little crammed, but the bartender was very nice with asking us if we needed anything and refilling our waters. The only con was that he recommended the chili to add to a ramen, and we didn't know it costed extra. It was only a dollar, but it's always nice to just know extra costs on stuff. The ambiance was very low dimmed and pretty. It felt like a late night ramen spot being in downtown, having drinks and a bar, and just a crowd of people. The price was okay, but it's definitely not as filling as I wish. Just personal preference though as someone that doesn't get ramen a lot! read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Kimchi & Fried Chicken Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, food, music... perfect for a warm lunch! Tantan-san for me and tonkatsu for him. Both delicious. We love the roasted edamame. read more

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Came for lunch service on Saturday during Lollapalooza weekend, asked how long the wait was for a table of 4 and was surprised when we were quoted 1-1.5 hrs, hostess proceeds to count off how many parties are in front of us on the iPad "1, 2, 3, etc" in a condescending tone. Contemplating the wait list, or ordering Togo, we ask to put our name down just in case. She gave us attitude for not being sure if we were dining in or ordering takeout... even after we reassured her we would remove ourselves from the waitlist if we ordered takeout, you'd see us ordering... Putting our name down for the waitlist, I misspoke saying we had 5 when our party was actually 4. We catch ourselves and say "sorry 4" and she gives the most attitude "is it 5 or 4?" Girl... It is not hard to change the number from 5 to 4 on an iPad... Ramen was below average for what we were expecting and paying. The edamame and the cucumbers were abysmal. For the price, it's below average. The service from the hostess is awful. To the hostess that was wearing the Disneyland hoodie that day. Do better :) read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - The sad looking Chili Crunch Cucumbers - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm still dreaming about the eggplant fries and the Ramen I had! The ramen was perfect, lots of toppings, the char shui was so tasty. Service was attentive, server was able to give spot-on recommendations. Went on a Wed night and it was busy but was able to get a table for two with no wait. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Somehow we found one of the more impressive bowls of ramen we've had in a while right off of Magnificent Mile. We have seen very good things about RAMEN-SAN and are glad to report that people are not liars. Parking? It's downtown Chicago, just try your best. When arriving and checking in we were greeted and sat pretty quick. They do have both indoor and outdoor options which is pretty rare for ramen places to have. The interior is nice with a good variety of tables and booths with a darker setting that makes things feel a bit more intimate. We ordered quite a decent spread ranging from their miso soup, karaage nuggets, 10 hour tonkotsu, and chicken shio bowls. The miso soup came out before anything else and was the perfect appetizer to start with. Incredibly light with a savory undertone, it served as a great precursor of what was to come. Soon after, all of our bowls and other food came. The karaage nuggets were phenomenal, soft and full of flavor alongside the sauce it came with. As for the bowls, they were fantastic. The tonkotsu is rich but not too fatty like other tonkotsu broths with the chasu being absolutely delicious, a pretty well balanced bowl. Likewise, the chicken shio was good. Also light and the chicken added a lot to the dish. The noodles were perfectly chewy and delicious as well. A lot of flavor but never leaving you with the classic post-ramen bloat. You can pay the check by QR code which we opted to do and we left there with full stomachs and a smile on our faces. This is definitely a ramen spot to check out if you're in the downtown area or visiting and want a good bowl of noodles to chow down on. read more

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I went to Ramen-San Deluxe for a group dinner where the restaurant seemed to be fairly packed but we were quickly seated. I have to say, the service was outstanding. I feel like our waiter quickly tended to us, made great recommendations, and was very helpful. I'm bummed I didn't get his name but he wore glasses and went above & beyond with his service. During our dinner, one person joined our group late so we had to move tables which wasn't a problem at all for our host. I appreciated the seamless pivot as I feel like other places would probably have made a big deal out of it. The ambiance is great! They were playing lots of hip-hop classics like A Tribe Called Quest and other smooth sounds! I really enjoyed the tunes, I also loved the art that was hung up. Now the food was delicious, I enjoyed everything we ordered which includes the Kimchi & Fried Chicken Ramen, Gyoza, Karaage, and their two desserts. If there is any feedback I could give, we ordered several bottles of Hot Sake. Most were lukewarm while one was actually "hot" - everyone seemed to enjoy the hot sake. It would have been nice if the temperature of the bottles were consistent. Other than that, I enjoyed our visit and would totally come back to try other ramen bowls on their menu. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Kimchi & Fried Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I can always count on ramen san's ramen to taste the same no matter which location I go to. This is the one I have been a few times and this was the first time I did the express lunch special. It's $17 and the ramen is a smaller portion but you get a salad and something else of your choice from their list. I got salmon and my friend got the karage chicken. Loved the salmon, it was perfectly medium rare. Will return when I crave ramen read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - express lunch with karage chicken - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The Ramen "broth" tasted and felt like straight up vegetable oil. Not much "brothy" taste or texture to it. I was very surprised given the reviews and photos. The most unsettling Ramen I've ever had. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Tonkotsu* - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located in the same building but on the bottom/ street level of Northwestern Hospital. We were placed in the tables in the middle of the room. There are hooks underneath the tables for your jacket or bag. The seats are like benches with no backrest, so can't lean back. There are booths along the walls. The centerpiece on the table has chopsticks, toothpicks, napkins, sauces, and spices. Had the green tea that is served loose leaf. The cup has a tea strainer with a lid. The lid can be placed on the table and is a holder for the tea strainer. We had the Pork Belly bun to share. Pork belly was tender and juicy. Had a kick from the spicy mayo. Then had the 10 hr Tonkotsu ramen bowl. The egg had a sweet taste to it and the bamboo shoots were delicious. The chasu I should have ate faster as it became tough while sitting in the hot broth. The pork broth was savory. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The bathrooms are shared with the Taco restaurant next door, so you get to listen to some Mexican music. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Pork Belly Bun - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ramen isn't bad for a dual place that does sushi and ramen. They always change their menu to have a seasonal ramen which is great. It's a little loud in the actual restaurant so you kind of have to yell unfortunately. I got the 10 hour tonkatsu and the broth is rich and creamy. The bamboo shoots are crisp and flavorful. The molten egg is gooey, thick and hot. It was a pretty good bowl of ramen and I wouldn't go back. I wish it was a little spicier and I even added the chili oil. Pretty good bowl of ramen but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it myself. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - 10 hour Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went on a Friday around 20:30 and there was a 40 minute wait for a table but the bar is first come first served so we got a seat there immediately. The fried brussels sprouts was a great appetizer, but it was a serving for 2 so if u have a bigger group get more. The tonkotsu ramen was a bit nutty (I think the flavor was nut), there was a spice in it that was throwing me off. I also hate the spoons here. It also bothered me that the menu doesn't list everything that comes in the ramen. The noodles are REALLY good and the pork that came with the ramen was cooked to perfection. Our server was great. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Pretty solid ramen in Chicago. I'm not sure what makes this location "deluxe" but we enjoyed what we ordered: - Spicy Szechuan Wings - Crispy Shrimp Tempura - 10 HR Tonkotsu - Sumo Bowl The wings weren't spicy per se, but they were very crispy and flavorful. I'd order them again. The shrimp weren't bad either, not much flavor to me but pleasant. The sumo bowl was nice, lots of flavor in the broth and really enjoyed the chasu. We've been to several locations, so will definitely be back when we are in the mood for ramen. read more

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Tasty! Good atmosphere, seating arrangements, and music. My ramen was delicious and the little one enjoyed their nuggets! Def recommend if you're in the area. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ramen and hip hop. The vibe flow like lupe fiasco. Plenty of seating and tables from large groups or small groups. You can fit a crew like wu-tang or solo like Chance the rapper. I got the 10 hour tonkatsu ramen and the chicken karaage. The ramen had deep, potent flavors like Nas rhymes. The toppings were excellent texture that complimented the broth. The chicken karaage was excellently fried with zesty lemon to pair with it like Ra Kim and Eric B. The whole ramen-san deluxe experience was wonderful. read more

A great ambience! The service was quick and friendly and the portion was large. I took a star off because my ramen was pretty spicy (I have medium tolerance) but nowhere did it specify on the menu that this was a spicy dish. I could handle it but I can see others finding it too spicy. The eggplant fries were so good with the aioli and came fresh out the fryer! read more

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I'll give 5 stars for service, the staff are super friendly and passionate, I'd come back just for that. The ramen itself still needs work. The problem is the noodles are too curly at first glance, giving a "Cheap, instant noodle" feel. The texture doesn't really blend with the tonkotsu broth, it should feel smooth, but it doesn't, and there's a bit of an alkaline taste. The broth is also a bit lacking in depth, even though it has bamboo slices as toppings, but the soup doesn't really pick up their flavor. If you've had real Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen in Fukuka, Japan or even Shanghai, China, you'll instantly know what I mean. read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pros: Good location Liked the Express Lunch option - rice plate (I got the chicken nuggets which were tasty), ramen, small salad and marinated cucumbers Tonkotsu ramen noodles had a nice chewy texture; broth was average Ample indoor seating Cons: This is a chain and you can tell at times You can pay your bill from the QR code on the table which I liked (convenient) but didn't (lack of human touch). It didn't work so the server had to print the paper bill anyway. Pro tip: There seems to be a good amount of ramen options in the area. I happened to pick this one since it was a reasonable walking distance from my hotel. I'd probably pick a different one if I decided to take a car. read more

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My Husband and I stopped in between appointments at Northwestern. The decor is very nice and the staff was friendly. We ordered the bang bang shrimp and Gyoza dumplings. Both were very good. My Husband also had the pork belly bow and he liked it very much though it was spicy. The margarita was very interesting and refreshing. We plan to return to try the Ramen next time we're in the area. read more

Pretty solid happy hour. $7 cocktail, $6 chicken karaage is great value. Chicken was fried well (not over fried) and the mayo had a nice citrus element. Sumo bowl ramen missed the mark in a few areas. Kimchi in my opinion does not belong on ramen. The chashu is more Chinese bbq pork (char siu) you get from take-out vs the Japanese properly rolled and sliced chashu. Egg was in pieces rather than whole. Broth had solid flavor though. Would pass through again for happy hour read more

I came here to get some lunch as I have been wanting to try this place for some time. Upon entering I noticed the place is very clean and they were playing 2000's hip hop. This excited me, as some of these songs I haven't heard in a while. The menu is pretty straight forward. They have maki rolls,ramen,dumplings, and wings. They also had a cheap happy hour with beer,nuggets, and dumplings. Everything on the menu sounded good so it was hard to decide. I ended up getting the sticky tai wings which were served with pickled radish and they were delicious. The wings had the best crunch and the radish was did not taste overly vinegary. I also got the Asahi beer which was a lager and was a nice compliment to the wings. Our server was attentive and swift with clean up. I will definitely be back to try the dumplings next time. read more

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Such a great place for girls night tonight! Ramen was amazing- pho special for the month was top tier. Highly recommend adding the XOXO wonton add on. Also waiter Eddie made our night 10/10!! Much appreciated read more

Ambiance: 5 - Such a lovely spot since stepping in. We got here little after opening around 11 on a Sunday and it was quite crowded for that time. It was snowing, though. Food: 5 - We tried the Wagyu Italian Beef Ramen, limited edition, and was so unique. Rich and deep broth with a hint of Italian flavors with soft beef on top. Chicken Shio was probably my favorite broth. The Katsu Tonkotsu was also super scrumptious. So thankful their food is lite and yet filled with so much umami. Service: 5 - Our server was so friendly calling us, "my friends" every chance we had and really felt like she was our friend. Drinks: 4 - Highball was pretty good along with their teas. Go early or at the right time and be sure to try everything - you won't regret it! read more

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Got some lunch here, they had great lunch specials that came with ramen and a side plate too! Portions were not bad and pricing was very reasonable too! Ramen was great and the chicken was great too! Our Server May's was also very nice and friendly always checking up on us! Inside was interesting and gave a great vibe! Definitely recommend in dt chicago for ramen! read more

Ramen-San Deluxe - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois