I came here thinking Zara was right around the corner... only to realize it moved to the other side of Westfield Old Orchard a while ago lol. It was freezing, so I pivoted and ended up at Umaka Ramen -- honestly, not mad about it. Since I'm currently on a cut, I skipped ramen (painful, I know ) and went with the chicken teriyaki entrée with sauce on the side. It came out on a sizzling plate which made it feel extra legit, and the salad was actually beautifully plated...not just a throwaway side. That said... for $24, I still kinda feel like they should've just included the miso soup instead of charging extra. BUT -- the miso soup? They did NOT skimp. Loaded with tofu and seaweed, super comforting, and honestly one of the better ones I've had. Service and ambiance were both great...clean, cozy, and a nice escape from the cold mall chaos. Overall, a-ok in my book Not mind-blowing for the price, but solid, satisfying, and they gave me exactly what I ordered. read more

Umaka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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I met up with my son here for dinner since he was craving for ramen. We tried the Umaka Roll, Tonkotsu Ramen, Crab Rangoon, and Unagi Don. Everything is good, nothing special. My son had the Banana Chocolate Smoothie, he said it's good. The service is friendly and prompt. The place is clean, and I think that it is a good addition to the restaurant choices at Old Orchard Mall. I hope you'll stay strong! read more

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Umaka Ramen is a cozy, comforting spot that really delivers when you're craving a warm bowl of noodles. The ramen pictured had a rich, savory broth that felt well-balanced--not too heavy, but full of depth. The noodles were springy and held up nicely in the broth, soaking up all that flavor. The soft-boiled egg was cooked just right with a jammy yolk, and the toppings added great texture and variety--from the tender mushrooms to the seaweed, sesame seeds, and narutomaki that gave it that classic ramen look and feel. You can tell care goes into building each bowl. Overall, Umaka Ramen is a solid choice for a comforting, satisfying meal--especially on a cold day or when you want something filling but soothing. It's flavorful, thoughtfully prepared, and hits all the right ramen notes. read more

Umaka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Decent ramen for the price, not overly big portions but decent sized enough to fill one person for a meal. We got two different types of ramen and also ordered a side of noodles which is a good portion itself. We ordered the kara age shoyu ramen and the tonkotsu ramen. Both were good and had decent flavor. There was only two pieces of cha su in the tonkotsu ramen which did seem on the smaller side. The kara age shoyu ramen had three pieces of cha su and also side of the karage chicken. Decent size and pricing for a quick lunch at the mall. read more

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The food here is fantastic. The service is friendly and efficient. The ambience is perfect. I wish I lived here so I could eat here every day. The soba was perfect. Excellent flavor. read more

Umaka Ramen - Sushi roll - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Good ramen and good service. I had the spicy beef ramen with added spinach and egg. It was very tasty. I would've liked it spicier but I was told I can ask for it more spicy next time! We went early on a Friday evening and the food came out surprisingly fast. My husband enjoyed his spicy pork ramen as well so we'll definitely be going back now that it's getting colder out. read more

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Saturday morning walked in and no wait basically restaurant to ourself . Perfect day for ramen in the suburbs . Loved all the decor inside . Staff super friendly . Crab Rangoon , creamy crab crispy delicious with very common sweet and sour sauce it came i. 4 pieces . It was shared so I did have two I just wanted one more . Tan tan ramen medium , perfect spice for me , if you ever had shin ramen definitely not as spicy . Tonkatsu ramen , creamy full of flavor 3 pc Shrimp tempura , on the saltier end for but perfect tempura outing. Thai tea perfect sweetness was gone in 30 minutes . I would definitely come back to try their other food bowls . read more

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Went here on a Friday night. I got a spicy pork broth ramen and I added chashu. Very good not as spicy as it looked. Restaurant was clean and service was good. It's in the mall so parking is great. I'd go back. read more

Umaka Ramen - Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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My second time here. Tried the vegetable ramen this time. Now my favorite! Service done well. Highly recommended for authentic Japanese cuisine read more

Umaka Ramen - Vegetable miso ramen yummy. Must try! - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Delicious new ramen spot! Today was their Soft opening so the service was a little slower but the staff was friendly and the ramen we got was delicious. Fairly priced and the portion size is great. We got the shrimp tempura udon (asked for the tempura to be on the side) so it doesn't get soggy and also got the chicken karage ramen. Udon broth was clear and refreshing and the tempura was huge. Came with two shrimp tempura and veggies. The karage ramen broth was more soy based and not salty. Had a lot of good flavors with the mushrooms and veggies within the ramen. The chicken karage was perfectly fried and not oily. The chicken was moist and flavorful. It also came with a nice soft boiled egg. They offer a lot of different ramen and rice dishes. Menu is available from the QR code that is available at every table or at the front counter. Definitely will be going back to try their other menu items and drink options too. read more

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I started dining at Umaka Ramen earlier this year, and I can say that Umaka Ramen is one of my favorite Asian cuisine restaurants in the world. I have always received both excellent service and excellent food here. Umaka Ramen is conveniently located at Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, Illinois. Furthermore, Westfield Old Orchard Mall is my favorite mall. Therefore, I love visiting the mall both for Umaka Ramen and to visit other stores, as well. I recommend this outstanding restaurant to everybody who enjoys ramen soup and related cuisine. Thank you to Umaka Ramen and its wonderful staff of employees for being a great part of both Skokie and Old Orchard Mall, and for being part of the Chicagoland community. I look forward to many future dining experiences with you all. God bless! read more

In the former pizza place is Umaka Ramen. I felt a bit of Deja vu as it feels like the pizza place and I wanted to step up to the counter to order. There was a staff person who greeted me and directed me to a table. I ordered crab Rangoon and tonkotsu ramen. I thought the Rangoon were excellent, crispy and filled with cream cheese and crab. The ramen was sprinkled with kelp, seaweed and fish cakes. The pork belly was very tender. However, I thought the broth was bland. Overall nice, I will come back to sample some of the other items. read more

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Service was good, they gave the food in a timely manner. I really wanted to love this restaurant because it's nearby me. However, the ramen tasted like it was microwaved. The noodles were soggy, soup did not have flavor. We got two ramens-- #2 and #5. It tasted like the toppings were straight from the refrigerator then tossed in the bowl at the end, and the soup tasted like water was just heated up with the spices added after. Takoyaki tasted good, but it tasted store-bought and microwaved. Food did not taste authentic. If you are hungry and in the area, then you can try it, but I unfortunately don't recommend due to the lack of flavor/low quality ramen. read more

If you want semi+authentic ramen, to this is not the place to go. Just head out to Arlington Heights to Mitsuwa or go to Chicago Ramen. They can't even do Curry right, as it was served separately in it's own bowl. Tasted like Vermont Curry. read more

Umaka Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

The food was good and the service was super fast. I wish they had more flavors but overall it was good. We also had the crab Rangoon and they were so good!! read more

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Amazing new ramen spot at Old Orchard Mall, quite frankly I think this spot is what will have my husband come with me to the mall more often . The interior is modern, beautiful, and spacious. We were quickly sat down and given menus which had plenty of options to choose from ramen to rice bowls. We ordered the chicken ramen, karaage, tantan ramen, and two sodas (watermelon & peach). All the above were delicious and I can't wait to go back and order more! read more

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Nice service. Good simple ramen. The #1 has the karage in the side, which is genius as it won't get soggy that way! Quiet feel, nice after a long day. read more

Very decent ramen! One of the better ones in Evanston-Skokie area! The tonkotsu broth was light and the pork was nicely done. read more

Consider a nice casual eating establishment with above average service. The food is easy on the eyes and taste buds. At least .... Try it first yourself, I don't think you will be disappointed. read more

Umaka Ramen - Spicy - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Chicken is okay and deep fried tofu not so great. The place is very clean and the waiter was very nice.

Very average mall food court quality located in a casual sit down place. The takoyaki, gyoza and crab rangoon tasted like they were frozen and reheated, while the tonkotsu ramen was one of the worst I've had based on the broth, ingredients and noodle texture. The chicken katsu was crispy but the curry was average. Prices are about average and service was decent but slow at times as there seemed to only be one server. The unagi don was a very small portion compared with the picture on the menu, and they used a bunch of pickled ginger and broccoli to disguise it - definitely not worth the $24 price. read more

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Ordered yaki udon and it was just an oily udon without absolutely no flavor. Yakitori had a glaze the same as the tonkatsu sauce which is not even close to what yakitori should taste like. Just awful. Curry was better read more

Umaka Ramen - Anemic 10. Yaki Udon - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Good ramen, unbelievable agedashi tofu - exceptionally soft and melt in your mouth tofu with a slight crisp read more

Umaka Ramen - Tan 5. Tantan Ramen with 3 Piece Chashu - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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Love the Tonkotsu Ramen here, it is the best I can find in the Chicago suburbs. Rushed into this store today to skip the sub-zero cold, only to find the perfect noodle soup in the spacious and elegant setting, like always. Although the water-main-break crisis is already over today, the store still offered free bottled water to its customers just to be safe! I'm deeply moved by their caring and honesty. read more

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Ordered out on line late on a Sunday. Food was fresh and tasty Will order out again Cannot comment on people interactions read more

The service was amazing! If I could give it 10 more stars I would. The food came out really quickly and the staff was so nice. We ordered the chicken ramen and the chicken curry. Both were really good. I loved the broth of the ramen and the chicken curry was so flavorful. I recommend the gyoza it was a nice light appetizer before the meals. The ramen was filling and the prices were good for the amount of food given and the service being provided. The restaurant itself is so cute! I love the posters definitely somewhere to take your family and friends after shopping at the mall. read more

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Service was good, friendly and attentive, a pleasure. Food was very good as well. Tempura ice cream dessert is shareable and wonderful.

If you like authentic Japanese ramen, you'll love Umaka Ramen in Skokie. The portions are decent for the price. I came in super hungry, and they filled me right up. The wait staff made my experience enjoyable and pleasant. read more

Newly opened Ramen restaurant. Very clean and good quality of food, veggies are very fresh, soup tastes great. Service was excellent as well. Would go back for sure! read more

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Stopped here for lunch. We started with the 3 peice shrimp tempura, and they were crunchy and tender. I had the Unagi Don (Japanese grilled eel). It was similar to eel I had elsewhere. My friends had the Yakiniku Rice Bowl (Japanese grilled beef) and shrimp fried rice. I tried the Japanese grilled beef, and it was delicious and tender. My friend thought the shrimp in the fried rice were huge and well worth it! The waitstaff checked in on us a couple of times. The only issue we had was that the interior of the restaurant was very warm. It was probably the change of seasons, it being one of the first warm-ish days of the spring. read more

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We held our daughter's birthday dinner here. Frank and his team were so helpful and accommodating for a group of teenagers and family members. Everyone enjoyed their food (apps, ramen, numerous other entrees, and drinks). Service was great, and the price and portion sizes were good. We will definitely be back read more

Best Crab Rangoon I've ever had. The ramen was delicious, fresh ingredients, really good. Service was very attentive. Affordable. Nice warm inviting space, for a relaxing dinner. read more

Best Crab Rangoon we've had! Wonderful find for a quick sit down dinner or lunch. Try the tasty Ramen. read more

Umaka Ramen - Crab Rangoon - Ramen Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

The food was cooked well but wasn't anything special. The waitress was kind. I might come here every once in a while if I am in the area.

Tonkotsu ramen broth was weak and lacked the richness of better places. Gyoza was served deep fried not fried and boiled like traditional.. taste was good. read more

Overall I thought the food was great. I wanted the spicy beef but the waiter said it's really spicy so I went with the number 1 instead. Not disappointed. Only reason for the missing star is one of the waitresses kept covering her face and seemed as if she was sick.. read more

We enjoyed the food at Umaka Ramen. We got the miso veggie ramen and put lots of chili oil on top. It was very light, and we wished it had more miso in it. We love miso flavor so we make ours pretty dense and saltier at home. We loved that it was filled with a lot of different vegetables. The sesame salad was really good, but the seaweed salad needed a dressing or something. It was served with plain greens and cucumbers with seaweed salad on top. The edamame is just steamed. They could add salt or garlic to improve this as well. The ambiance was really nice, and the service was great. read more

I came with a large group and they were so nice and polite and were willing to work with us. The food was just as good as the service and came out at a hasty pace. Would definitely come back and recommend to friends. read more

Great customer service , great food, I do recommend this place , great ramen, fried rice