Wow! This is for the ramen lover! Let me say, this place deserves 6 stars for their ramen. Since there's no 6 stars option, I am about to go back and change my previous reviews for previous ramen spots to 4 stars lol. This place definitely raise the bar for ramen restaurants for me The broth is THICK. Takoyaki is stuffed with tako. I'm going to come back read more

Tamashii Ramen - Takoyaki Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen Grand Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A small, quaint restaurant near the UIC campus, I went to Tamashii Ramen for lunch. I ordered the black garlic tonkotsu ramen and an iced jasmine tea, and I asked our server to make my ramen extra spicy. The ramen did not disappoint - it was super spicy and very satisfying. I loved the jasmine tea as well. In my opinion, it is one of the better ramen places in Chicago. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Jasmine Tea - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My favorite ramen place! This is my ramen choice if I don't want to try a new one! Quick service and cute atmosphere.

Pretty decent amount of seating. Prompt and friendly service. Delicious ramen. Very flavorful and fresh. Got the strawberry lemon refresher and it's good, but not my favorite refresher, but I tend to like very sweet things. The flavors of the broth on the ramens are very distinct and flavorful. My boyfriend got the build your own and did spicy level 1, which was perfect for him but too spicy for me, but the flavor was good. I got the garlic ramen and it was very good. read more

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Went yesterday to try their bubble waffle and tea deal. Took them about 10 minutes they made it from scratch. I would suggest adding some form of sweetener or having the option of having brown sugar drizzled on the bubble waffle. The service was good and quick considering they made it from scratch for me. The ambiance is okay. The place is a tad small but they have a good amount of seating for groups. I would recommend going there to get this deal since it's pretty cheap all things considered. I do wanna say it needs some more sweetener. read more

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I can't think of a better way to warm up from a Chicago January than a big beautiful bowl of ramen and this was exactly the escape we needed. Tamashii Ramen is a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away in Greek Town but don't let that fool you -- it's some of the most authentic ramen I've found in the city yet! The shoyu which is topped with the most tender sirloin soaked in a sweet, salty broth with complex umami flavor. The black garlic tonkotsu is an elevated take on a classic ramen, with a rich, creamy pork bone broth. I highly recommend going the extra mile with this one and upgrading from the loin chashu to the braised pork belly, which literally melts in your mouth. Just make sure you savor the beautiful marinated soft boiled egg because you only get one. But seriously, I could've made a meal of that alone! They also have a nice selection of japanese whiskies, though we opted for some sparkling yuzu sake which was light and refreshing. One individual was maintaining the bar and each of the tables, but he managed the dining room well and we didn't find ourselves waiting for too long. By the end of the meal, we politely requested our check feeling brave enough to reenter the cold! read more

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Recently me and my girlfriend came here for an impromptu Sunday funday ramen date. We googled a few spots near the west loop and noticed that this place had reasonable prices and fair reviews. When we arrived it wasn't busy at all so we got our food pretty fast. Both of our ramen bowls were well portioned and delicious, as well as the spicy karaage chicken. I could definitely see myself coming back again. read more

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Friend and I tried the spicy miso and grand tonkotsu ramen. Satisfied with the broth flavor and noodle chew. Chashu is all lean, hardly fatty but still breaks apart well when chewing. Plenty of seating inside. No issues with service. Decent ramen shop I would return to. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I found this while searching for "Good Ramen" and it did not disappoint. Our server was very helpful to our friend that has never had ramen before. I thought it was a nice hole in the wall with good food! Smaller menu but gets the job done! read more

Tamashii Ramen - Spicy Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Spicy Tonkatsu ramen. Delicious, and very satisfying on a cold and grey spring afternoon.

I've only gotten takeout make your own ramen from here and tbh it hits the spot and is a pretty good deal for less than $20. I get the karaage chicken ramen with chicken broth (I don't eat pork so I like that they have chicken options) and it is so good, I've been craving it since I last got it, it's packaged well so the chicken stays crispy on delivery, I may even get it tomorrow. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Make Build Your Own Ramen Bowl takeout! - chicken karaage, crispy onions, sweet corn, wavy noodles - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I just got back from Japan and was craving the meal I ate the most while there: ramen! This place hit the spot. I had the shoyu ramen, as is, and it was delicious! The meat was tender, the broth perfectly seasoned, and the noodles had the perfect texture. The server was attentive without being overbearing. I came here by myself, during lunch, right after they opened and I was the only person there. They did have a steady stream of takeout orders and 1 more person came in while I was there. I didn't have any alcohol but I did see they have some selections including beer, whiskey and sake. The atmosphere was calm with music playing softly, not sure what the atmosphere is later on in the day or if there is a wait. I will be back with my husband! read more

Tamashii Ramen - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were craving ramen for a few days, boyfriend suggested this spot and we decided to check it out. Probably my favorite ramen in Chicago! the menu selection was unique enough, yet had a decent variety of things to choose from. Playlist was Food 10/10! read more

I came for lunch and the service was super quick. I got the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was perfectly rich and spicy and the chashu pieces were soft and perfectly seasoned. I'll be back for their other ramens! read more

Tamashii Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing! Good quality and fast service! Everything was very flavorful and tasty! Not crowded at all and a lot of tables for a Friday night before rush! ;) read more

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Nice little ramen spot located in Greektown! We came on a Sunday afternoon and it was pretty quiet inside which was fine! We ordered the spicy ramen, spicy and regular chicken karrage, and chicken ramen. The karrage was such a generous portion and it was delicious! My spicy ramen was good however I do enjoy a creamier tonkotsu ramen a little more. The ramen was definitely all spice. The chicken ramen broth was good and the noodles in both were perfectly cooked. read more

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Decent food but horrible service. I ordered a double shot of whiskey our waitress came back with a single shot. Confused I asked where the second shot was and she assured me that was a double because 'a double is 2oz'. Like no, that's a single shot glass (not the big kind, the regular small kind) is 1.5oz. a double is 3oz. She brought me out a single 1.5oz glass and insisted it was a double. Had to argue with her and send it back. Was incredibly embarrassing to be gaslight like that. You can't just change the volume of a shot arbitrarily like that. It's a unit of measure, bit some arbitrary things. I liked this place but now? Not going back. read more

What a great little gem! It's really more of a takeout spot, so there was plenty of open tables on a Saturday night. Everything we ate was delicious! My black garlic ramen was super tasty and the karaage appetizer was so super tasty. It's just a little hole in the wall spot, but we will definitely be back! read more

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The food was great and spicy as advertised. The service was fast-- granted I was the only one. The ambiance, was good because I was the only one. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Spicy Ramen with red strips like hair type was dried chili and perfect. - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Well, we went a good 45 mins before closing. As soon as we walked in the guy at the bar instantly gave us this big sigh and a very noticeable annoyed look. I'm assuming because he didn't want to do any more work. I live around the neighborhood and I've always skipped this place because it's very out of place right in Greektown. Honestly the food and service reviews say it all about this restaurant. Never wanted to tried it, didn't have the chance to try it and never will get a dime out of me. It would have been better if he just said the kitchen is closed instead of giving us this look of disgust - Like how dare these patrons give the restaurant I work at any kind of business. Completely unnecessary! read more

The tea was good! Hot and warming for a cold night! We ate here after work on a Monday night. It was a cold. Internet and I was craving ramen. There were a few other customers already seated and eating. Surprisingly, this place has good seating. The place was clean and service quick and friendly. Once we ordered, the food came out fairly quickly. Definitely less than 10 minutes. We ordered: Chicken karaage Pork gyoza Chicken skin Yakisoba Tonkotsu Ramen While the chicken looked over-cooked, it was fine. The gyoza was fine. The chicken skin looked and tasted like it was reheated and reheated and reheated. The ramen looked good, and it was hot. Unfortunately it lacked a lot of flavor. It almost tasted watered-down. The yakisoba noodles were fine, but they cooked the meat with a spice or herb that I found to be a bit off-putting. I just ate the noodles. Needless to say, we didn't really finish our meal. We ate most of it, so it's not inedible, just not particularly flavorful. There were a lot of to-go orders, so this place must be popular with some crowd. Unfortunately, I'm not sure we will return. Perhaps we visited on a bad night or the cook was out. We'll never know. You may enjoy their food more than we did. You won't know until you try it. They have a decent menu, and maybe their other options are tastier. Try it! Enjoy! read more

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My roommate and i stopped here for lunch the other day. We both ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was savory but we both wondered if it had sat for awhile and kept getting refilled making a denser stock. The noodles and wood ear mushrooms were good but the pork seemed like it had been heated on a dirty flat top grill. The worst part was that the bamboo shoots tasted strongly of the smell of horse manure. There are far too many ramen spots in town to eat here. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Their menu - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

New ramen spot in west loop, in a neat little nook with actually quite great ramen! ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 Small, hip modern place that's hidden in west loop. Seating is enough for maybe 20-30 inside. SERVICE: 10/10 Service was good! It was a slow day, but we felt cared for and they really were quite attentive. We got a free appetizer even! FOOD: 9/10 Overall, I will say the food was really good. Shoyu Ramen - 9/10 - Solid all around flavor. It was not too salty which is usually my issue with shoyu ramen. Tonkatsu Ramen - 10/10 - Usually this is how you judge the quality of a ramen place, and this is no slouch. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Great ramen. Takoyaki - 8/10 - Solid fried octopus balls. Nothing special, but I always love places that carry this dish. French Fries - 10/10 - Free item on the house that we got and you know what? The fries were great. Seasoned well, thin cut and very crispy. VALUE: 9/10 Solid value for your money. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10 TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat! I love that a ramen place opened up hiding in plain sight in Greektown. OVERALL: 9/10 read more

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I came on a Friday night and it was not as busy as I expected it to be. There isn't much seating but since it wasn't very busy, there were plenty of open tables to choose from. Our waiter was excellent. He was very friendly and helpful at providing menu recommendations. We split the seaweed salad, pork gyoza, and edamame appetizers and then I ordered the Shoyu Ramen as my entree. Everything tasted so good! The meat was very tender and the broth was so flavorful. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a great little hidden gem in west loop. We dined in and the service was really quick and friendly. The chicken karagee and the garlic fried rice were both incredible. The ramen was not my personal favorite but it was still tasty. The pork just wasn't as flavorful as I'd like but the broth and egg were delicious. Definitely a great spot for dine in or takeout! read more

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Delicious and good value! This is my go to spot for reasonably priced and yummy ramen in West Loop. I've had takeout here several times and it is consistently good quality and it only takes about 15 minutes from the time you order to the time it is ready for pickup. My favorite order is the lunch special, and I usually choose the chicken ramen with a side of karaage. It's super filling and SO delicious and a great deal for the price! Today I decided to try the chicken Chashu don, which has the same chicken as the chicken ramen. It's incredibly tender, juicy, and the sauce is savory and sweet. I can't get enough of it. It was served on a bed of sushi rice, with seaweed salad and black garlic, which added freshness and depth of flavor. Highly recommend! I also got the agedashi tofu which was so savory and had a satisfying sticky texture. I could smell the bonito flakes as I carried the takeout bag home. My cat was super excited, and so was I! It was delicious :) read more

Tamashii Ramen - Chicken Chasu Don! - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great casual, ramen spot in Greektown! My friends and I went for dinner and we were able to be seated right away. The inside is small and quiet and the service was fast. We ordered the spicy chicken karange which was really good, thought not very spicy at all. I got the miso ramen. The broth was fantastic and the entire dish was great quality. The serving sizes were huge for the price ($14ish) and I only finished half of mine. Will definitely come back! read more

Tamashii Ramen - Miso Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If I could give zero stars, I would. I had high expectations due to the reviews and also because I've had ramen in Japan before. I know that nothing can ever compare to Japan ramen, but I've had a few good ones in San Diego. Anyway, I left Tamashii Ramen feeling disappointed! Broth was extremely bland and chashu was very dry (it tasted old). The only good thing I can say is that their ramen looks good in photos. read more

absolutely love the make your own ramen idea, more spots should have it. I do wish there were more vegetarian toppings.

They were Super nice people and had great food, can customize your own ramen, inside looks incredible as well. Highly recommend.

The ramen was so good! I was working around the area and wanted stop for a quick bite. The food really surprised me as it had exceeded my expectations. The ramen had a lot of toppings and the pork skin tasted good with the soup. Will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

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It was a decent ramen. Kind of a weird layout which seemed cumbersome for the employee. Beef in the ramen was a great topping though and very tender read more

Located in the heart of Greektown is this pleasantly surprising Ramen restaurant. I came in and placed an order to go for some potstickers and one of their classic Ramen dishes and it was delicious. It was a good portion size for both items. The staff was very friendly, helpful and efficient. They use a QR code to pull up the menu, so have your phones ready. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice ramen spot. Was fairly quiet when I went on a Monday night. Clean place and nicely decorated. Service was fast. The tonkatsu ramen was good, the pork belly was delicious but I do think the broth could have been a little more flavorful. They do also have a full bar. Overall I enjoyed eating here and would come back. read more

Tamashii Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen (with pork belly), Shoyu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Thank you for the incredible customer service and amazing food. Cant wait to be back. Amazing ambiance very clean. Manager took great care of us, server was awesome. read more

I've only gotten deliveries from Tamashii Ramen and delivered food generally can't taste as good as fresh food in a restaurant -- thus I am keeping that in mind in my rating. My delivery experience of ramen at Tamashii was quite mediocre but the appetizers were awesome. I've tried both the spicy and regular karaage and various types of skewers. They have chicken skin skewer which is a rare find in Chicago. Everything was crispy even after being delivered and I really enjoyed the food. I hope to visit in person soon! read more

Had a lot of expectations coming into the restaurant. Ordered the spicy ramen and good heavens!!! There is a lot of unnecessary heat/spiciness in the broth which overpowers everything else in the dish. Someone else mentioned that there is a lot of oily taste notes and I agree that it is as if they got a bit excited with chilli oil. The meat and other toppings tasted funny. Felt as if the quality is pretty bad. Even the egg yolk of the boiled egg seemed a bit odd. The only saving grace would be the noodles. It helped with numbing all that heat. Ordered a side of chicken karage which I regret now. Haven't eaten it yet but I am not really looking forward to it. Simply put: avoid this place if you can or order something better than me. A complete let down to be honest. Note: The serving staff which was just one was super nice. He made sure to check with me post the meal and was very honest about the dish and heat levels read more

Still mid. The chicken tastes like general tsos chicken. However, it's always empty no matter when you go, so you know you'll never have to wait in line which is a plus. read more

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Food: 3 stars max, the meat in the ramen was dry and old, soup was oily and bland. Service; 1 star, only one staff working, he seats tables, cleans and checks out. He works hard but they were short 3 to 4 people. Nothing was available, including silverware, or bowls. I would not recommend, don't know where the good reviews come from. read more

Garlic Pork Fried Rice - It was good but it was a different type of rice. Very fluffy and not what you'd normally have for fried rice. It tasted like Uncle Ben's minute rice, but I thought to myself this cant be minute rice. The appearance, taste and texture was eerily similar but it was still very good. Lamb chops - very dry, overcooked and there was hardly any meat on the bones. I love lamb but I would never order this dish again. Build your own ramen bowl - woah this is good! The seasoning, portion sizes and just overall taste was very good. The noodles were thinner than I'm use to and they tasted a bit like spaghetti noodles but ... yes... I said but ... it was still very good. I would eat here again. I'm glad they are open and I look forward to trying them again. It's definitely a good place for take out. read more