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The Best Ramen in Chicago
Wasabi is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

1. Wasabi

9.2
2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Logan Square · 140 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The ramen here is simple and unembellished, free of the trends and cutesy interpretations. Make sure you add the spicy miso ball to your bowl, which transforms the broth via a warm and peppery heat. Read more.

High Five Ramen is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

2. High Five Ramen

7.2
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · West Town · 39 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The minimalist menu begins with a stern warning of how spicy the soup can be—and spicy it is, but worth the momentary pain. Cool down with fruity slushie cocktail or sip on some sake. Read more.

Ramen-San is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

3. Ramen-San

8.8
59 W Hubbard St (btwn Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Near North Side · 118 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With three broths to choose from, it’s a solid bet for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. No matter what you pick, we highly recommend adding a creamy molten egg to your order. Read more.

Oiistar is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

4. Oiistar

8.4
1385 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Wicker Park · 67 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Long, blond wood bar; small, rectangular menu card; booze lineup; pork belly buns; pork-packed ramen crowned with an oozing soft-boiled egg. We almost don’t mind that they’re served in mason jars. Read more.

Ramen Takeya is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

5. Ramen Takeya

8.4
819 W Fulton Market (Halsted And Fulton Market), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Fulton Market · 34 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Takeya’s chewy egg noodles complement hunks of tender pork belly, making the Tokyo Classic shoyu. Wash it all down with smooth Japanese whiskey over ice or a classic, crisp Sapporo. Read more.

Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

6. Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview

7.5
919 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Lakeview · 20 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The menu offers three base options: light seaweed broth, miso-based chicken and turkey stock, and rich pork bone broth. If you can handle intense heat, ask for the Monster Hell Ramen. Read more.

Furious Spoon is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

7. Furious Spoon

6.9
1316 W 18th St (18th st and Ada St), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Pilsen · 3 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: First timers will love the shoyu bowl with tonkotsu broth, soy, pork belly, bean sprouts, nori and bonito flakes. If you’re looking for something more adventurous, go with the namesake Furious bowl. Read more.

Arami is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

8. Arami

1829 W Chicago Ave (btwn Wolcott & Wood), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · East Ukrainian Village · 54 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The springy ramen noodles are topped with pickled vegetables, slices of fishcake, strands of delicate enoki mushrooms, and a gently poached egg that breaks sunnily into the broth. Read more.

Slurping Turtle is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

9. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The menu features several different kinds of ramen, assembled with toppings, seasonings and all, but the house tonkotsu ramen is most beloved by fans. Read more.

Urbanbelly is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

10. Urbanbelly

1400 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · Fulton Market · 92 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This casual Asian fusion eatery stands out with its array of rice bowls, dumplings, and bimbibap. If you choose to go the ramen route, ask for the junior bowl in order to save room for soft serve. Read more.

Ramen Misoya is one of The Best Ramen in Chicago.

11. Ramen Misoya

213 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Streeterville · 18 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: There are two central base options: either pork broth and vegetarian miso broth. But the add-in list is where Misoya shines; from cripsy fried chicken to tender tofu, its ingredients are perfection. Read more.