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Akahoshi Ramen

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

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Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles.

We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect.

Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking.

We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

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From the OpenTable editors: One of Bon Appétit's 2024 best new restaurants in America, this Logan Square spot is the brainchild of Mike Satinover, better known as "Ramen Lord" to the fan base he built up over a decade posting about ramen on Reddit. Get comfortable at one of the spacious booths, or watch the action at the counter overlooking the kitchen, and choose from four different ramens like the Akahoshi Miso, with pork chashu and bamboo shoots. Each bowl is made with incredible attention to detail, showcasing just how nuanced ramen can be.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Ramen
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Website
https://www.akahoshiramen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906
Neighborhood
Logan Square
Cross street
California and Fullerton
Parking details
None
Public transit
California Blue Line Stop
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 352 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago / Illinois
Japanese
Chicago
Japanese

Review summary

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Akahoshi Ramen in Chicago is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts. With "phenomenal" flavors and "top-notch" service, this spot offers dishes like the Akahoshi Miso and soupless tantanmen that are "miles ahead" of competitors. The fresh, homemade noodles and complex broths create an "incredible" dining experience, so reservations are recommended.

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Akahoshi Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 9 times today

2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906

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Additional information

Cross street
California and Fullerton
Neighborhood
Logan Square
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Ramen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
California Blue Line Stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.akahoshiramen.com/

Akahoshi Ramen

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