Visiting Chicago? We tried Ramen-san for dinner. Great location near the malls, and our server Addison was awesome. Solid ramen and wings for a cold night.
Ratings at a glance
The Bottom Line
The Verdict
We recently enjoyed a delicious ramen dinner at their Deluxe location. Its central location, close to hotels and shopping, made it a great choice for a quick and satisfying meal. We were seated right away on a busy Friday night, and our server, Addison, was friendly and attentive. We appreciated the hooks at our table for our winter coats, a thoughtful touch in sub-zero weather!
We ordered the Karaage Chicken Nuggets, Roasted Edamame, Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu, and Tonkotsu ramen. The appetizers were excellent, and the ramen portions were generous with reasonably priced add-ons. However, we were a bit disappointed that the ramen broth was lukewarm, and the "spicy" garlic ramen wasn't very spicy at all.
Overall, we had a positive experience. The food was flavorful, the service was great, and the location was convenient. We recommend it when you are in Chicago and looking for a tasty ramen fix.
What We Loved
- Great location, close to hotels and malls.
- While the hostess was a bit off-putting, our waitress Addison, was very personable.
- We showed up around 5 pm on a Friday without a reservation & were seated promptly. Restaurant filled up rather quickly despite the sub zero weather.
- The tables in the middle of the restaurant have hooks which we utilized to hang up our winter jackets.
- Portion sizes were good, add ons were also reasonably priced.
What We Didn't Like
- The ramen broth came out tepid; wish it was warmer.
- The Spicy Garlic Ramen special was very mild, with "spicy" in the name, definitely thought it would have more of a kick.
What we ordered
4 dishes & drinks
“Decent portion size”
“Lightly salted with a hint of spice. Good portion & flavorful.”
“Not as spicy as advertised, $2 upcharge for bok choy, broth was a bit tepid.”
“Broth was tepid, $2 upcharge each for bok coy & tofu. Chashu melts in your mouthh”