My husband and I visited a little before noon on a cold Saturday. There were already two tables of patrons, and we were the third seated. The restaurant was nicely decorated with Japanese style wooden slat walls. We were quickly given two ice waters and the table had the menus and the appetizer plates, napkins, and chopsticks. We ordered two ramens: one original and one spicy. Original: Husband had this one. I tried the broth, and it had an authentic Japanese pork broth. Super rich, fatty, and umami if you like those types of flavors. Spicy: I love spicy ramens and find original broths a little too decadent for my tastebuds. So I usually end up ordering a spicy version. This broth has a light pork aftertaste with a spicy note. The corn was a surprising yet fun texture add to the soup. Bean sprouts brought an extra crunch to the soup as well. Kimchi was well fermented, and the perfect stage for adding to a soup. The noodles were al dente, but I wish they were cooked slightly longer. I'd give the dish a 4/5. The standout aspect of the restaurant was the service. At a certain point the spicy broth had gone down the wrong tube and I was struggling, lol. The server noticed and brought over extra napkins without my asking. All in all, great restaurant to stop by for lunch or dinner, especially to warm you up during the Chicago winter. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - R03 Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Smaller but busy. My service was good and my food was very good, hot, and fresh. The ambiance was standard and temp appropriate. I ordered takoyaki, miso soup, and spicy tonkotsu ramen. Everything was fresh and hot. The miso had really good flavor. The ramen definitely had a nice strong kick. I would definitely return but I would prefer a chicken broth with potential karrage or other non pork options atop. I didn't notice if you could make your own bowl but that would be great. read more

Ordered via Uber Eats, arrived hot and packaged very well! - Tonkatsu ramen (9/10): a large portion of noodles and the tonkatsu was super thin and tender, wish it came with a few more slices (ended up adding 3 more slices for extra $) Broth was solid. Love that they package the broth separately so the noodles don't get soggy! - Chicken Teriyaki (8.5/10): added extra cabbage and broccoli, both were great! Chicken was a bit overcooked but not bad, a large bed of rice underneath. Came with a takeout menu and the in-store prices are very much affordable and well-priced. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - R02 Classic Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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We came here on a Saturday night. We wanted Ramen and looked at our options. We quickly got seated and then ordered our food. It was easy to order with the server. The appetizers that we got were potato croquette, chicken katsu, and the fries. I would say that the appetizers were the star of the show. They were hot, delicious and filling. When it comes to the ramen, it's passable but not the best in the area. I would say that it wasn't a standout ramen. Not salty but not flavorful so it was average tasting. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Nice nestled spot in Oakbrook....serv8ce was interesting...took a while to get what we ordered. However when we got it, my girl ordered the fried chicken Ramen and I ordered the teriyaki beek don. Healthy.portion of rice with nicely cooked beef. The sauce was good. The chicken dish was good, spicy, but the chicken was dry. The soft boiled egg was a nice touch read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Teriyaki beef don - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Ahhhhh Ramen!! I am a lover of ramen and I plan to try the ramen in every country/state that I travel to, but this also lifts my expectations for certain restaurant locations. I met a friend of mine who flew in from out of town to Ton-Ichi Ramen and I was underwhelmed. The location is in a busy strip mall with a popular steak house and seafood restaurant. Although the location is small, it's cute and cozy on the inside. The ramen looked beautiful upon arrival, and actually the taste of the ramen wasn't bad. However, the friend chicken in the bowl was a little overcooked. I had to remove the chicken from the bowl in order to cut the chicken in pieces. It was then that I saw that there were pieces of the chicken cut just right, and then there were parts of the chicken that were stringy and hard. The service was not top tier, but it was sustainable. Unfortunately, there was only one server/waiter for about 10 different tables. Again, the location is small, but when it's a busy Friday night, that seems like a recipe for disaster. Every one should try this ramen location. I would not have my expectations too high, but it's still good ramen. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - R05 Fried Chicken - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

My brother and I were craving something warm and comforting on a rainy day, and this hit the spot! We started with the edamame and pork bao buns for apps. Edamame was simple and lightly salted. The pork bao buns were so good that we ended up ordering the chicken one shortly after. The latter was our favorite - crispy and flavorful! We shared the wagyu beef ramen, 10/10 recommend! The wagyu was sooo tender, but I wish there was a bigger meat portion. Noodles were on the thinner side and broth was rich and well-seasoned with the perfect medium level of heat. Service was quick and friendly, and the atmosphere was cozy. I live an hour away so I won't be back anytime soon, but I'd recommend to friends that live close! read more

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A basic bowl of ramen and it was excellent! We got them "spicy" and it had the perfect level of heat. Broth was very good, fresh ingredients, hearty and filling. The avocado smoothie very tasty, recommended. Great service, clean, well lit, nice atmosphere. Will make it again for a warm bowl on a cold day. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - The standard ramen bowl, spicy. - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Delicious dish! Lots of textures, flavors and a spicy punch but not too spicy. Highly recommend this place. Clean and good music the afternoon we visited. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Spicy R03 Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen. Absolutely wonderful! Lots of flavor, punch of spice, soft noodles, I love the variety of textures. - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

My dad and I were in the area for a doctor's appointment that lasted longer than expected. We were hungry and craving for something warm and flavorful. We looked up a few places and finally decided to try out Ton-Ichi Ramen a try. Upon entering, the first thing I noticed is that we were one of the few Asian people in the restaurant. The hostess/waitress was very nice and accommodating, telling us about the menu and their most popular items. My dad and I both enjoy ramen, but are trying to cut back on pork. We were pleasantly surprised to see non-pork options available. We decided to split the Fried Chicken Ramen; ramen made with chicken broth and topped with fried chicken cutlet, bean sprout, seaweed, corn, bamboo shoots, fish cake, and a boiled egg. This came out looking very appetizing - and I am happy to share that it tasted as good as it looked! The broth was flavorful with a little kick to it. The chicken was quite tasty and while perhaps a bit over fried, it was perfectly fried to us (we live crispy food). We ordered takoyaki and shrimp tempura off the appetizer section to eat as sides. The takoyaki was the perfect balance of savory and sweet, with the sauce complimenting the flavor of the octopus. However, the shrimp tempura was overcooked and tasted like it came from a box of frozen tempura. I would give Ton-Ichi Ramen 3/5 stars. The vibe is definitely cozy, with dim lighting and booths. However, our particular booth needed to be rewiped and while the ramen itself was delicious, the shrimp tempura had me wondering how some of their other items would suffice. read more

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Went here to celebrate my friends birthday, they served me the wrong order, then took an hour to bring it out, which the rest of the table already finished their food. Once asked to remove the dish for the inconvenience, the denied and only stated they would provide only a 10% discount off the meal. Disappointed and will not be coming back. read more

Fantastic place to try a Naruto-esque looking ramen. They did a great job being fast with our orders. Beautiful ambience too. Highly recommend! read more

Great food. Great service. The menu isn't huge but they have a variety of ramens, rice bowls, and soba noodles. Big portions. Will definitely be back. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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My first time trying ramen here and I think I found my new favorite ramen shop! I got it to go and was very pleased to see all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and all I had to do was add the broth! Everything about this deserves five stars and more. Next time I will dine in as the restaurant itself is very charming and nicely decorated. Can't wait to come back again! read more

Lots of seats available as well as parking. Service was amazing! Gentlemen who worlds the front was very attentive and would check in from time to time to make sure we were okay. Bao buns were soooo good! Perfectly crispy with the right amount of sauce and crunch! Dumplings were also delicious! Can't say anything about bad about this place! A must try if you're in the area or want to try a new ramen spot! read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - A06 Chicken Bun - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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have parking, lot of options, variety of food. not loud. good ambience, faster service read more

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Service - Great service! Staff was friendly. Food - Food waa good. The takoyaki was yummy. Chicken karaage was average Ambiance - It was a ramen place but they were playing country music. Not unpleasant just weird. read more

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Food is so filling and so good! Servers are always friendly and i love that there is a boba shop a couple of stores down. Jackpot! read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - U06 Teriyaki Chicken Don - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

I got takoyaki, chicken karaage, and black garlic tonkotsu ramen! Good flavor of broth but there was a small amount of meat in there :/ the chicken karaage was overcooked bc the chicken was stringy and lacked the juices chicken karaage should have. Takoyaki burned my mouth in all the right ways and I loved it. I didn't appreciate the other customer coming up to me to shake my hand after using the bathroom to give me his business card but that's out of the restaurant's control Overall it was an alright experience. I'd go back again for sure but there are definitely better ramen places out there! Oh ambiance is v cute! read more

Ramen was amazing Bestest ramen ever around this area. Been a while looking for that kind of place finally got this place. People are very nice in here too read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Yummy - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Food was amazing! I've attached a few pictures to show what we are, overall great spot for Ramen in the Oakbrook area. Opened up about a month ago, but I honestly did not have anything negative to say... service was great also, super helpful. Menu could've been better, seemed like a working project, but for a ramen place... didn't have too much selection of ramen. Smoothie was great Gyoza was amazing Spicy edamame was really yummy- ask for soy sauce, it might be a bit spicy for some... but not for me. Ramen was GOOD :) Great spot with a great ambiance too. read more

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went here earlier today for lunch with my mom and it was delicious! we got the pork gyoza for an appetizer and they were so crispy, the only complaint we both had was how hot they were but that's to be expected when you're getting fresh stuff :p i got the beef sukiyaki don and it was great! delicious and filling, it's my favorite thing to get at new Japanese places and it was the perfect thing to start with. my mom got the tonkatsu ramen and she loved it! it was her first time trying authentic ramen and she thought it was so much better than what she was expecting. the inside was a bit small but it fits enough people for a small rush, and the decor inside was perfect for the vibe. our waiter was great! i never got his name but he was quick and polite, the service overall was great. i just wish i got pictures :p read more

First of all, the service was great -- gracious and accommodating. The space was nice, not too big like in some ramen shops. My last few run-ins with a tonkotsu had been less than desirable, but this broth was quite lovely. I would have been very happy with less toppings and a super thin Hakata noodle. If I get the itch for a tonkotsu again, I would consider this place near the top. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - R04 Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

We enjoyed a number of appetizers, including the chicken karaage, seaweed salad, and potato croquettes - all very solid, with the pillowy filling of the croquettes being a delightful surprise, but the karaage was overcooked, leaving the chicken well seasoned but dry. Both the regular and black garlic tonkotsu were very tasty, with a lovely surprise in the marinated bamboo shoots being quite craveable. Broth was simple but delicious, but the noodles were missing some bite, overcooked, which they accepted as feedback at the end of our meal. 4 stars easily, with potential for 5 with cleanup on some technical execution. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Lovely ambiance - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

They are still in their soft open but so far so good! Beautiful spot the decor is nice and the inside was quiet and clean We started with the shrimp tempura and the takoyaki. Both were steaming hot and very tasty. They had lots of ramen to try from but they also had these soba ramen dishes that were soupless. They recommended that we mix them up before tasting which is a must. But i mixed mine before I could take a picture (mistake it was beautiful) Things definitely run on the salty and fish sauce side. So if you are not into that take that into account. Not my favorite ramen in the city but probably my favorite in the area. They were so kind, help this new business out! read more

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I'm always excited to find a place with vegetarian ramen, and they do. This is a little hole in the wall in a strip mall. There's a traffic light, which helps as you're turning off Butterfield, which is a major highway here. Parking lot is shared with a bunch of other stores and a Holiday Inn. Staff is small, so while you can seat a group of 20 it slows them down. There are three vegan options: soba with vegetables and tofu; a vegetable tempura rice bowl; and the vegan ramen, which I got with a vegetable tempure appetizer. The broth is good, the noodles are made in-house, and there are plenty of topping options (asparagus!). Staff is small so service was a bit slow (I was with a large group). Portions are copious. Come with someone or get takeout. The "spicy" ramen wasn't really so if you like spicy, get the chili oil; well worth the 75c. (The spicy edamame is nice too.) The tempura coating was crispy and on the thick side, featuring sweet potato, purple potato and broccoli. They've also got mochi, Thai ice coffee, and fruit smoothies, which I'll be checking out when I'm not with a vegan group. read more

Food was okay. Everything was fine until the waitress got confrontational about the tip. First of all let go of the tablet and put it in my hands so I can take proper time to calculate a tip for you, holding it for me and asking if I'm done yet isn't going to make a better tip. 2nd, we didn't require much service, and nothing was exceptional, everything I literally could of just used a kiosk for and had a better experience but this waitress legit brought the order back after I added tip and signed and she demanded we give her a better tip. I should charge back the tip since service went to hell at the end of our visit. Truely would have come back every now and then since the ramen was exactly what my wife was looking for, but this waitress made sure that we would would never want to come back. read more

Fantastic food and great service. The fried chicken ramen is top notch and I'm still thinking about the brussel sprouts.

Great place! If you're ever around stop by and give it a try you won't regret it! I had the veggie Ramen and miso soup and both were fantastic! read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Veggie ramen was fantastic I had no complaints if your ever around stop by this place you won't regret it! - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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We were pleasantly surprised by Ton-ichi! Normally we're not too impressed with suburban ramen joints (either the noodles are too Al dente or taste pre-packaged, or the broth doesn't have enough depth), but we didn't think that at all! The noodles had the right chew, broth was creamy and flavorful. Also enjoyed their grilled giant squid appetizer. For our 2 picky kids, they allowed them to order just noodles + broth for a very affordable price. We'll be back! read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Classic Tonkotsu - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Service is good. Waitress super super nice. Ramen broth is watered down. I ordered the black garlic ramen, I don't think the chef knows what that it, instead it was regular ramen with diced raw garlic. Chicken karaage is made from chicken breast meat (instead of chicken thigh meat), chicken was not marinated nor the batter. I just didn't have the heart to tell the waitress it was so bad. She was super nice. Wont visit again. read more

Food was fantastic came out and ready fast and service was great overall amazing experience will be back

Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen was very flavorful. I ordered carry out. Not sure about the service since it was in the afternoon and quite slow. The ambiance was plan for a store front. read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Very aesthetically pleasing place. I liked the decor and the wallpaper of the place. Nice spot for ramen. The broth was very tasty for the classic tonkotsu. The staff was quick and very accommodating for our 10-12 people group. It was one of the best ramens I had in the area. Will be coming back and highly recommend! read more

Ton-Ichi Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Ramen was awesome! We ordered the black garlic ramen. Pork bun and tofu appetizers, they were both great! Service was awesome, place looks great! Will definitely come back! They don't offer sushi for now. read more

I was excited to try this place with my friend but it didn't meet our expectations. I ordered the S05 sukiyaki and my friend ordered the R03 spicy tonkotsu ramen. The portion sizes are small and the prices are high. The flavors lacking and the quality of the meats. My marinated beef and my friend's pork were both very fatty and they skimp on the portion. There were more noodles than anything else and it was just medicore. Each entree was $14.88. After tax and tip, this was not worth $20 per person. I do have to say the service was fast and friendly. It was pretty empty in there though. There was only one other party of 2 dining in, and I understand why. There are way better options for Ramen. Sadly, we weren't impressed and won't be returning nor recommending. read more

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This place is great! I ordered the vegan ramen with egg noodles instead of kale and it was so delicious. I am topping girl, and this ramen came with a lot of toppings. The ramen portions are a good size for the price. The staff is attentive and shy but nice. Overall I would come back. read more

Terrible service, rud . When we asked for a fork and some added spicy sauce we went to the server and were told to go back to our seat as she was bringing it to our table however she was on the phone checking stuff. Same lack of attention when we were waiting for her to come get our order. My wife and I were the only costumers at the time. Will never go back there especially after she told me to go back to my table and wait for her and that she was ok with us leaving without our food. One star is one too many for service. read more

The vegan ramen is excellent. I get it and ask for extra broccoli and add a soft boiled egg (obviously isn't vegan at that point). The broth is very rich which isn't typical for 'the vegan' option at most restaurants. You really don't miss the meat. My mother likes the black garlic ramen. I have only had to-go there. Driving home is torture because it smells so good. The restaurant always has customers but it's never as busy as I think it should be. Staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

We decided to have dinner early, and since some of our party couldn't join us and they don't really like ramen any way, we thought this would be the perfect time to try this place! Plenty of parking in front. They are in a small strip of businesses. It was 4pm when we went, so it wasn't crowded. We were seated right away. Service was very quick and attentive. Ramen was so good! I got the fried chicken, which was so tasty and crunchy and tender. It hit the spot on a cool day. I tried a melon ramune, first time...was good, once we figured out how to open it! Hehe! We also got the octopus balls, which was so good, and it came in this like cheese sauce. and the cheesecake had a hint on matcha and was so creamy and light. The bill was not bad. We had a good time! read more