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RAMEN-SAN Deluxe Restaurant Review

Chicago, IL
Dine-in
1/13/2024

Hip setting for slurping Japanese noodle bowls & munching chicken wings with cocktails & sake bombs. - Google

Food Rating

4.35

Great

A comprehensive look at what makes this special.
Flavor And Taste
4.50
Food Value
4.00
Memorability
4.50
Presentation On Plate
4.50
Restaurant Cleanliness
4.00
Restaurant Location
4.00
Restaurant Service
4.50

Food & Drink We Tried

Karaage Chicken Nuggets ($13)

Karaage Chicken Nuggets ($13)

4.00
Good

Decent portion size

Roasted Edamame ($6)

Roasted Edamame ($6)

4.00
Good

Lightly salted with a hint of spice. Good portion & flavorful.

Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu ($16)

Spicy Garlic Tonkotsu ($16)

4.00
Good

Not as spicy as advertised, $2 upcharge for bok choy, broth was a bit tepid.

Tonkotsu ($17)

Tonkotsu ($17)

4.00
Good

Broth was tepid, $2 upcharge each for bok coy & tofu. Chashu melts in your mouthh

The Bottom Line

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.

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.

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