Its nice to have a few ramen spots near us now, it saves us from making a ramen pilgrimage to the…read moreeast. You can count on good quality ramen at Chicago Ramen. This location, as most locations, is a bit cozy but pleasing to the eyeballs. We were being coaxed into sitting on stools, otherwise, a booth would have to be cleaned. We waited for the booth. I felt bad for the young lady serving, she had to hold the fort down all by herself. As a result, service was a smidge slow and inaccurate. The ramen was delicious. I got spicy chicken ramen with egg, extra veggies, and char siu on the side because shut up I'm hungry. This chicken broth is the definition of comfort, try it on its own before mixing, trust me. I knew the chicken slices may be lackluster but I wanted that broth. Thats also why I got a side of char siu which was magnifique. The noodles were perfect. The beef curry ramen emitted a unique and pleasing bouquet of spicy fragrance, with softer flat noodles. It was satisfyingly spicy. Karaage was super hot, fresh, and delicious. Um, soda comes in cans. They serve tsukemen! Gotta come back to try it. You really can't go wrong with a hot bowl of good quality ramen. Chicago Ramen has a menu that does not overwhelm, in a good way. A great addition to The Commons if you want to stay away from fast food.

Where's the tuna? Don't come here for sushi, or ar least…read morethe Spicy Tuna roll. I paid $12.95 for rice. See my picture. Don't call this sushi. Also, this place doesn't have the same menu as other Chicago Ramen locations. I've been to the Chicago Raman in Des Plaines which is amazing and has a completely different menu. Stopped into this Chicago Ramen thinking it would be the same and I'm pretty disappointed.

Outstanding!! The food was quickly prepared and hot! The server was with me within seconds of…read moresitting down. I got the Bao buns and pot stickers with a peach soda. VERY flavorful and savory meats with delicious sauces to accompany them. The buns were soft and fluffy with a slight sweetness! They have rice bowls, ramen bowls, seafood, and lots of appetizers to choose from. I highly recommend you come here. For the same money I would spend at a mid grade restaurant I got a delicious hand prepared meal!

Best Ramen in the area! Staff is friendly. Wish they had some spicier dishes. Basic ambience inside.read more

Well had the hot and sour soup and ginger chicken again. Little to no ginger in it and the chicken…read morewas plentiful but I wished for more veggies. And flavor.. the hot and sour soup was full of tofu but it looks as though they combined it with egg drop and had a bitter flavor to it. I probably will eat the tofu and throw the rest out. I did go at 2pm for take out but that should not really matter. Kinda disappointed actually.

Crystal Lake do not sleep on Tasty Bistro!! I had Sunday funday lunch with my brother today so I…read moreleft downtown for the car northwest burbs. What a delightful building, extremely clean interior, fun design, and amazing sushi! I had such a great time in a relaxed inviting atmosphere and was impressed with our rolls. The gyoza and crab Rangoon were amazing! Thank you for being amazing hosts today, I had the best time.

I haven't been here in a long time, but the quality is as good as ever…read more 5/5 stars for Garlic ramen, new black garlic ramen, and the chicken katsu ramen. All three were pricey... $16.95, $17.95, $17.95, but well worth it. The broths were flavorful and each one of us slurped down to the last drop. We ended with mochi, and it was prepared like you expect, soft and doughy on the outside, and cold and frozen ice cream on the inside. Too many places have melted mochis by the time you crack them. Service was kind and prompt. We'll be back.

We came by to visit after visiting a nearby playroom cafe. Located in a small strip plaza, with…read moreplenty of parking. When we walked in we were quickly seated and the staff was great and made great recommendations. We tried the bang bang shrimp and the volcano tamago. The bang bang shrimp was fried and covered in the sauces. It was good but not the type of bang bang shrimp I'm used to. The volcano tamago were half of a hard boiled egg each and were full of flavor, soft and crunch at the same time. Loved those! On to the ramen, I got the garlic ramen and it was good! I shared with my little so I had the chili oil on the side and he loved it and ate a whole small bowls worth. I added the chili after and some pork katsu which were delicious. To drink we tried the kumquat lemon with the aloe jelly. It was refreshing for a hot summer day. Overall we had a great experience and look forward to coming back when we're in the area.

We have never been here before this is the first time. My daughter and I both ordered the garlic…read morebomb. There was so much food! The pork was tender the broth was super tasty and the veggies were delicious. I want to try everything on the menu. The place was super cute. The service was spectacular. I highly recommend.

We a had a few errands to run and had heard about this place . We ordered 2 Tokyo Tokyo - wow it…read morewas so watered down . Broth had zero flavor . I'm not sure if it was an off night ... we asked the waitress few questions and got confused looks. I asked for water - was told it's "faucet water". Which is fine ... but clean glasses are a must . This is one and done for me. Also - table was extremely grimy .

Very nice and bouncy noodles made to order. The soup is light and refreshing, couple that with the…read moredelicious chashu and you got a very savory bowl of noodle soup. Vibe was chill, mostly a quick eats restaurant so it's great for a casual meal.

Sad to say, Kitakata Ramen didn't blow us away. It's a nice little restaurant, clean and…read morecomfortable, and super busy. The staff were very helpful. Unfortunately the food was just so-so. The rich miso ramen was not as rich as we would have liked. The tonkotsu broth was flavorful, but the ajitama and chashu were not so much. The signature noodles are good as advertised, chewy and holding the broth well. We did like the gyoza, but did not like the octopus balls. Overall, it was fine, but for the price we expected a more consistent level of quality. Another day we might have had better luck, but since we're not out this way very often, it may be a while before we find out.

The food is amazing. Bring cash, as they charge you 10% for the MOBILE FOR 2 nights or something…read morewithout cash. My last was the lunch roll special. You can pick any two rolls or any 3(costs more). Sometime i get more (crabroll/all raw salmon and raw tuna).They also sell ramen with different liquid base: miso, soy, cjicken, beef, pork: salmon, yellowtail, shrimp (darkreadypoop removed & de-shelled. Lots of meat,veggies and even hard boiled eggs in the ramen. Highly recommended. I give it. *****! (5 stars!!) Thanks for being there, Prime Sushi!

The sushi is super good! It's fresh, good variety, tasty. Would definitely go again, although, one…read moretime we ordered the tuna seemed more fishy on top of my coworker getting stomach poisoning. I don't know if that's something I can put behind me. I order for pickup. It usually takes 20-35 minutes for pickup. The inside is cute. Dark lighting.

Stepping into Ton Ichi Ramen felt like a warm embrace, and the food certainly delivered on that…read morepromise. From the moment I walked in, the inviting aroma of simmering broth set the stage for a fantastic meal. I opted for the Gyu Don and a Tonkatsu Ramen and was thoroughly impressed. The broth was rich, deeply flavorful, and clearly simmered for hours to perfection - not too heavy, but incredibly satisfying. The noodles had a wonderful chewiness, cooked just right, and the toppings were fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The chashu pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the soft-boiled egg had that perfect jammy yolk. Beyond the delicious food, the service was prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy and authentic, making it a great spot for either a quick lunch or a relaxed dinner. If you're craving authentic, soul-warming ramen, this place is an absolute must-try. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

We really liked the food here!…read more Had a date night and needed to stop at the store, then wanted food when this spot seemed like a good idea. Loved my meal and hubs greatly enjoyed his food as well. Prompt service for such a late drop in and appreciated the cute decor.

In my experience... Places that do great Ramen, the fresh…read morefish in their sushi is lacking. This place is a unicorn... BOTH are phenomenal. We had the Spicy Miso and the Taiwan. I appreciated they had a ball of spicy paste in the Spicy Miso for a choose your own adventure level of spice. The Taiwan had ground pork rather than pork belly. Personally, I love Ramen. However, the fatty pork belly doesn't always land well. I love the ground pork option in the Taiwan. Personally, I found it to have WAY more protein than your typical Ramen. The Salmon Don was simple and clean. But... if we are honest... when you have great QUALITY fish - it will speak for itself. Also, some places I've went barely put 4 pieces of fish in the bowl. This the entire bed of rice was covered when it was brought to the table. We will be back!!

Shinchan Ramen never disappoints, my favorite ramen place in Chicagoland. Ramen is authentic and…read moreconsistently good. While prices have risen slightly, it's still a great value for what you get. My personal favorites are the tonkatsu and chanpon ramen. I really like the kara age, it's crispy, not too greasy and chicken is juicy. Service is great!!