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The Best Ramen in Chicago

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Chicago has always been referred to as the "Second City," but when it comes to travel destinations, it's a hard place to top. It's a big city with a small-town feel - where else can you enjoy a day at the beach, a hike on the 606 urban hiking trail, live comedy and world-class art, all without breaking your budget? The city is also known for its culinary treasures. It gets a lot of hype for hot dogs, deep dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches, but Chicago also has plenty of amazing Japanese food if you know where to go. We've asked the savviest foodies in the nation where they are going these days so we could put together this list of where to find the best ramen in Chicago. Grab a table and enjoy!

20 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	SUSHI-SAN, Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar, The Izakaya at Momotaro…
Price Range:	$$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Japanese, Eastern European…
Neighborhoods:	Chicago, Ukrainian Village, West Loop…

SUSHI-SAN

$$$$·Japanese·

Chicago

794 reviews

Good for a Date
Fun
Hot Spot

Sushi-San is an upbeat, bright and lively sushi joint that serves up lots of fresh fish and other Japanese specialties in a boisterous environment with live DJs. It’s a convivial s…Read more

91% recommended

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Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar

$$$$·Eastern European·

Ukrainian Village

208 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date

Heritage Restaurant and Caviar Bar is somewhat of an anomaly. You might not think of caviar on the menu as a “casual” choice but they make it work! It’s laid-back, which is invitin…Read more

95% recommended

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The Izakaya at Momotaro

$$$$·Japanese·

West Loop

336 reviews

Good for a Date
Bar Seating
Creative Cuisine

The Izakaya at Momotaro is tucked away down on the subterranean level of Momotaro in the vibrant Fulton Market District. The restaurant is focused on chef driven concepts of tightl…Read more

92% recommended

Romantic in Chicago

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Juno

$$$$·Japanese·

Lincoln Park

874 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies

Juno is a quiet and refined Japanese restaurant in the heart of Lincoln Park. Executive Chef/Owner BK Park heads the team here and cultivates a combination of quality and consisten…Read more

89% recommended

Japanese in Chicago / Illinois

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Macku Sushi

$$$$·Sushi·

Lincoln Park

247 reviews

Romantic
Authentic
Good for Anniversaries

Macku Sushi in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago is a casual upscale Japanese restaurant that stands out with its ultra creative menu offerings. They serve delicious signatu…Read more

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Serai

$$$$·Malaysian·

Logan Square

145 reviews

Comfort Food
Good for Groups
Good Vegetarian Options

Serai is a casual, budget-friendly restaurant in Logan Square that features a wide selection of Southeast Asian items plus a number of dishes from Singapore and Indonesia. Don’t le…Read more

100% recommended

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True Food Kitchen - Chicago

$$$$·American·

River North (Chicago)

1,675 reviews

Healthy
Good Vegetarian Options
Vegan

True Food Kitchen is a bright, lively and open restaurant in River North that is one of the best places for a healthy food option during week. In fact, many locals claim it’s the b…Read more

98% recommended

Healthy in Chicago / Illinois

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Sunda

$$$$·Asian·

Chicago

6,221 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

Sunda is the fancy “New Asian” spot opened by the same team that did Rockit and Underground. It’s a trendy scene here and locals love it. The space is gorgeous, with all wood floor…Read more

91% recommended

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Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar

$$$$·Sushi·

River North (Chicago)

1,843 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Happy Hour

There’s no shortage of great Japanese food in Chicago, that’s for sure. But Union Sushi is one of the first names you’ll hear real foodies recommend if you’re looking for the best …Read more

96% recommended

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Miku Sushi

$$$$·Sushi·

Lincoln Square

151 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Groups
Casual

The husband and wife team at Miku Sushi also opened Sala Bua in Chinatown and are somewhat of local celebrities in Chi-town. The restaurant feels very authentically Japanese, with …Read more

89% recommended

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Little Goat

$$$$·American·

West Loop

4,732 reviews

Casual
Great for Lunch
Great for Brunch

Little Goat opened in 2012 and Chicagoans have been flocking here in droves ever since. It has a cozy and familiar feel and a perfect West Loop location that makes it an easy stop …Read more

94% recommended

Great for Brunch in Chicago / Illinois

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UMAI Japanese Kitchen & Sushi

$$$$·Japanese·

South Loop

534 reviews

Good for a Date
Casual
Fit for Foodies

Umai is a fine dining Japanese place located in the South Loop, right on Painter’s Row. The goal here was to create a series of sensations that diners could share and linger over a…Read more

91% recommended

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Roka Akor - Old Orchard

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Skokie

1,028 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine

Roka Akor is tops when it comes to Japanese fine dining. The restaurant itself is beautiful, featuring thoughtful design and a very sleek, serene setting. Roka means gathering plac…Read more

94% recommended

Steakhouse in North Suburbs

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Untitled Supper Club

$$$$·American·

River North (Chicago)

1,502 reviews

Romantic
Handcrafted Cocktails
Good for a Date

The Untitled Supper Club, located on West Kinzie in the River North neighborhood, is a modern take on the traditional supper club. Open since 2012, they have received tons of accla…Read more

93% recommended

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Niu B Sushi & Robata - South Michigan Ave

$$$$·Sushi·

South Loop

152 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Good for Groups

Niu B is a popular Japanese place located right on South Michigan Avenue in the South Loop. It’s the second location of this restaurant to open in Chicago and locals love it for th…Read more

91% recommended

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Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge

$$$$·Sushi·

Gold Coast / Streeterville

617 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Good for Groups

Open since 2007, this spacious Pan-Asian eatery in the River East neighborhood has a wonderful combination of original design and eclectic foods. The dining room is casual but luxu…Read more

90% recommended

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Wakamono

$$$$·Japanese·

Lakeview / East Lakeview

128 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Wakamono serves super authentic Japanese food inspired by owner Mr. Kai Togami’s travels through Asia after his fishing village was wiped out by a tsunami. The restaurant is laid-b…Read more

95% recommended

Japanese in Chicago / Illinois

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BITES

$$$$·Chinese·

Lakeview / East Lakeview

369 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Good for a Date
Casual

Located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, BITES is a casual, stylish restaurant and bar that serves Asian-American comfort food. The menu shows off both familiar midwestern …Read more

95% recommended

Outdoor Dining in Chicago / Illinois

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Gyu-Kaku - Chicago, IL | Streeterville

$$$$·Japanese·

River North (Chicago)

2,038 reviews

Good for Groups
Good for a Date
Casual

Gyu-Kaku is a DIY barbecue chain that has taken Chicago by storm! There are locations all over the city and they all fill up with locals, tourists and Japanese ex-pats every night …Read more

96% recommended

Japanese in Chicago

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Blowfish Contemporary Sushi

$$$$·Creative Japanese·

Edgewater

181 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Casual

Blowfish Contemporary Sushi Restaurant opened in the Edgewater neighborhood in 2015 and has been serving high-quality sushi and Japanese fare ever since. It is the brainchild of su…Read more

100% recommended

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