Ordered pick up for lunch today. We were unbelievably impressed by the menu and the food. It was a little on the expensive side, and smaller portions than I am used to, but the flavor was outstanding and the soft boiled eggs were on-point. read more

This had to be two of the worst bowls of ramen we've ever had. We've been to some good ramen places before (Ramen-San in Chicago, Ippudo in New York, and Taishoken in San Mateo). Not that I expected that level of quality, but this was just not up to par. Noodles were overcooked and pasty. My tonkatsu was thin and had no flavor. Maybe they haven't trained the staff well enough yet, but it seems really off. read more

If you love garlic, try the Garlic Bomb! Rich, garlicky broth, a bit of pork, perfectly soft boiled egg, garlic bits on top. Yum!

Finally a ramen place west of the Fox River. The garlic ramen was delicious. I'm hoping they add some spicy miso ramen in the future.

I had big expectations walking in the door. I was extremely disappointed. I do have to say that the staff was attentive and friendly. The gyoza appetizer was ok at best. The ramen was terrible. The noodles were overcooked, the slices of pork were paper thin and mostly fat, and the broth was flavorless. I will not be returning. read more

We love this place. Order takeout almost once a week. Their ramen is so good and the portion size is huge.

Phenomenal. Just so delicious and well done. The noodles were perfectly chewy and the broth was not overly salted. I had the spicy Tawainese pork ramen and my husband had the garlic bomb ramen. Each were uniquely their own but equally full of depth and balance. I cannot wait to return! The portions are not too large so we were glad to have ordered two bowls between us, usually we only order 1 bowl and share at lots of other places. read more

So excited to have a new ramen place in the suburbs. The owner has an incredible backstory that shows his dedication to providing his customers with authentic ramen.... which is exactly what he did. The food is incredible! We tried both appetizers during the soft open, and we all enjoyed it so much that we went back the following week. Incredible food, awesome story, and friendly service! Definitely a new staple for my family. Thank you!! read more

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Simply delicious! What a great addition to the Cary community - just what we needed! I can't wait until they expand their hours and we can come more often. Warm and cozy space. Unique, diverse flavors. Friendly staff. Overall, excellent experience! read more

Great food and there's really nothing like it out here. I recommend the Karage chicken rice bowl, is by far my favorite. read more

RamenDoBo Noodle Bar - Ramen Near Me - Cary, Illinois

First let me say we are very picky eaters. Every restaurant we go to we critique simply because we love to cook at home and are foodies! My husband and 17 year old son ordered the Pork Gyoza...Excellent, Twice cooked Eggs..surprisingly different and my men LOVED them. I ordered the Double the Flavor, broth had so much flavor! My son ordered Tonkotsu..he raved during the entire meal and all the way home about it! My husband ordered the Spicy Taiwan Ramen and carried on about the flavor and the soft boiled egg! This was such a surprise and treat! Debbie the owner was amazing and friendly. If you have tried this restaurant and didn't give it a 5 star review I would suggest to give it a second try because from our experience it was amazing. We will definitely be back! read more

Service was good. I got 3 different ramens. Two were spicy and one was not. They were all very bland in flavor. The best part of the bowl was the meat and unfortunately they serving size for the meat was small. read more

Ordered the spicy Taiwan ramen, double the flavor ramen and pork gyoza. Everything was super flavorful. Only thing I would change is having the double the flavor spicy like I asked. read more

RamenDoBo Noodle Bar - Spicy Taiwan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Cary, Illinois

First time here and the food was excellent and authentic. The owners are extremely kind and I'm glad that great ramen is now an option where I live! Had the Tonkotsu Ramen and and loved it. Will return soon! read more

This is the best ramen I've had! I always get the spicy garlic bomb. Does anyone know why they are closed now? I was trying to go yesterday and saw on Google their hours say closed everyday. I am so sad, I hope it's temporary!! read more

This is a great little place for a tasty ramen. A simple, uncomplicated menu full of good items made well. It's only been open a short while but I keep finding myself coming back. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and the staff have always been wonderful; maybe a little disorganized but their charm always makes up for it. Besides, growing pains for a new place, but I know that the delicious food will get them through the start to a great business. read more

Best ramen in town!! I got the what comes first chix or egg and it was delicious, the broth was amazing and the fried chicken was the perfect protein for the dish. We sat outside due to covid and still had great service. For an appetizer we had the double fried egg and it was so good, a soft poached egg breaded and fried and it came with this sauce on the side that only implemented the flavor. Will come back again and again read more

Get the Our Tonkotsu, pork is fantastic. Definitely get the spicy sauce in the side and add to your liking . Fast service friendly staff

A great New mom & pop eatery with a taste of good Ethnic Culture of Ramen Noodles and Or Asian Rice. If you give it a chance to enjoy a new flavor of eating a meal, I really want to reccomend "The double flavor ramen noodles" regular or spicy. Their "Kahlua rice bowl" is really good too. read more

The broth here is amazing!!! I go to Mitsuwa all the time and personally I think it rivals their broth. Highly recommend. I hope that they make a small for their vegan/vegetarian ramen! read more

RamenDoBo Noodle Bar - Menu - Ramen Near Me - Cary, Illinois

A+ Huge thank you to Debby and Jun for opening this fantastic restaurant in the Crystal Lake (Cary) area!! Not only is there nothing else like this in our neck of the woods - but it would be our top choice in a city filled with ramen shops! Their respect for the food and how it is prepared (right in front of you) is evident! Every detail is tended to. It is obvious that they have a passion for what they do - and they are passing that talent, tradition and respect on to their staff. We will be back soon - and very often!!! read more

Me and my friends all ate at Ramen Dobo and we ALL agreed it was the BEST Ramen place we've been to. The food was delicious especially the spring rolls and the service was exceptional. My friends and I will definitely make Ramen our new Friday place to go! Love love LOVE your new restaurant. read more

The noodles we had were great. The deep fried soft boiled eggs with spicy Mayo were also very good. We will be back.

I love the food here. It's fresh and you feel good after eating it. No MSG. The broth - get the spicy. This is the small hole in the wall place everyone wants to find. I read some of the other reviews and it's all about expectation. If you are looking for an expensive 5 star restaurant, this is not the place. If you are looking for a place where it's more like eating at a friends house, then this IS the place. What it lacks in "Fancy Appeal" it makes up 100 fold in the quality of the food and unique taste they offer. You also get a good amount of food for the price. Our family loves to eat here! read more

If you're looking to support a local family-owned business, especially in a time where restaurants aren't getting the loving they deserve, RamenDoBo is the place for you. Their pork ramen is phenomenal and, yes, you heard it here first, folks! Can be made a spicy or mild as you want it. All you have to do is ask. The staff are all kind and incredibly patient. We went when I was visiting from out of town just before in-dining was no longer an option, and it was clear to see that everyone working in the kitchen and as servers were passionate about bringing only quality food and genuine smiles to each patron. This is a rocky time to open a new business, and the whole of McHenry County would be missing out by ignoring this wonderful little ramen bar. Make sure, if you're able to order out during quarantine, this venue is on your list. read more

Absolutely excellent food...love their "Twice cooked eggs" and their "Which came first chix or egg" is amazing! So sad that they opened right before the pandemic...I truly hope this little gem stays around! We have eaten there and picked up food at least four times. read more

This ramen is literally amazing. I ordered online, and when I came in I was greeted with friendly service and my ramen was already ready. We got two tonkotsu bowls, and they were AMAZING, 5 stars, the only ramen I'll be coming back to regularly! read more

I became a fan of ramen when I visited Japan to see my daughter studying abroad. There are few places around here that you can find it. That said, this place blew me away. Upon walking though the door I felt like I was back in Japan. There is a great dining counter where you can watch them prepare the food. This is how most are laid out back in Japan. I proceeded to order the spicy chicken and it was wonderful. It had the perfect amount of kick to it that made it spicy, but not too hot. I've already gone there twice and it's only been open for a week or so. Definitely give it a try, you will not be disappointed! read more

Our server had no knowledge whatsoever of the menu items when we asked questions. Our appetizer came out AFTER our Ramen bowls. One of the cooks was very visibly behind the line eating food with his hands while he cooked! Completely unsanitary and a huge turn off. Hopefully these kinks will be worked out as they are still getting the hang of things. Food did have good flavor. read more

AMAZING FOOD!!! Pork gyoza are amazing. Garlic Bomb is great too. Fried chicken tastes great as well.

What a great spot, food was phenomenal! Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with placing our order. A new favorite place in our town. read more

Fantastic chicken ramen and the spring rolls were incredible. Also loved the lively atmosphere and friendly service.

Very well packaged!!!! Not one spill. They neatly placed everything & I had no mess getting the food out when I got home. Also very delicious. Not sure if anyone is familiar with the famous Ramen-San in Chicago, but this is definitely very similar and TASTY! love it & became my new spot! read more

Pretty solid Ramen in an area that doesn't have too much food diversity. It's kinda pricey, but that's ok because there isn't anything like it close. It's nice that this option opened. read more

A hidden gem in Cary! Ordered the "Double the Flavor" ramen for lunch today, and it convinced me that I no longer have to drive to Palatine/Arlington Heights/Mount Prospect for authentic, delicious ramen when I am in the suburbs visiting my family. The owners have clearly taken the time to develop knowledge of what makes good ramen, and clearly have passion for what they do. The result? Complex, flavorful broth, tender pork and they bring the spice if that is your preference. As a city girl who spent part of her childhood in Asia, I highly recommend RamenDoBo. For a restaurant in its first year of operation, in these COVID times, I am very impressed. read more

This place is great. My husband and I both thought the ramen was delicious! We also had the potstickers and spring rolls which were just as good. I loved the atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. Looking forward to going again soon as they seem to be adding items to the menu. Excited to have this as an option in our small town! read more

My mom and I visited for dinner for our first time and LOVED it. Great, authentic ramen with a very friendly and accommodating staff. As vegetarians, we sometimes have trouble finding a good vegetarian-friendly dish on the menu, but the staff was very helpful in explaining what's in the dishes. We had the veggie ramen, which wasn't on the menu, but a great go-to for anyone who doesn't eat meat or wants to try something new! Will definitely be going back. read more

Absolutely awesome. Was able to get into the restaurant just a few days before the pandemic shutdown, friendly, open atmosphere, terrific staff and owners, personally greeting every table even though they were busy. And the food is fantastic. Just fantastic. Still doing takeout and I'm so glad! Ordering from there weekly. read more

My fiancé and I ordered carry out cabs it was outstanding! I had the Adobo rice bowl, and it was flavorful, well-balanced, and delicious. I didn't take any pictures because I devoured the whole thing. He had the What Came First, Chicken or Egg, and found that it had flavor, good seasoning, and a perfect soft-boiled egg. We have been looking for a go-to place to get ramen and rice, and we have found it! read more

I just tried Ramendobo for the first time and it was AMAZING!! The spring rolls were great...crispy and delicious with great sauce! The ramen was so fresh and tasty. I can't wait to go back for more! We will definitely become regulars here!! Yum!! read more