RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.8

266 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 times today

About this restaurant

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Hot spot
Good for groups

Ramen-san is a bold and energetic neighborhood joint that slings hot noodles, ice-cold beer and rare expressions of Japanese whisky all to the tune of the best ’90s hip-hop in town. It respects the traditions but keep things uniquely untraditional in its yuzu sake bombs, crispy dumplings, spicy kimchi fried ramen and more. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner and late-night dining seven days a week.

Additional information

Location
59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603
Phone number
(312) 377-9950
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Ramen
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

tantan-san$16.00
vegetable broth, cremini, bok choy, tofu
10 hour tonkotsu*$17.00
traditional broth, chashu, molten egg
kimchi & fried chicken$17.00
fried garlic, buttered corn
sumo*$22.00
chashu, xo wontons, spicy crushed egg
katsu tonkotsu*$17.00
panko breaded pork loin, mustard miso, molten egg
chicken shio*$16.00
buttered corn, molten egg, nori

Ramen Additions

fried garlic$1.00
sesame chili$1.00
molten egg*$1.00
buttered corn$1.00
bok choy$2.00
fresh tofu$2.00
karaage chicken$4.00
chashu pork$5.00
xoxo wontons$6.00
kae-dama!$5.00
noodle refill

Veg Sides

FRIED BRUSSELS$6.00
CHINESE BROCCOLI$6.00
SPICY KIMCHI$6.00

LATE NIGHT FRIED RICE

available after 9 pm through 3/19

Hawaiian LNFR$13.00
Bacon, pineapple, chili thread, fried egg

What 266 people are saying

RAMEN-SAN - River North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Japanese

Review summary

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RAMEN-SAN - River North delights with "amazing food," a "fantastic atmosphere," and "friendly staff." The ramen is often praised as "the best in Chicago," and the 90s hip-hop music creates a "fun vibe." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. The service is generally quick, enhancing the dining experience.

266 Reviews

J
Jackson
Milwaukee1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS AMAZING FINE DINING EXPERIENCE. I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH EVERYONE IS SO NICE AND SWEET AND THE FOOD IS 10/10 EVERY SINGLE TIME. FLOORED.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Dallas1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were amazing!! Lunch soeaci was amazing.
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Abigail VIP
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was pretty busy, but I got my drink AFTER my food came. They also completely forgot to make it, happens!
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David VIP
Chicago20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed it here, although it's hard to pinpoint why. The noise level was quite high. But the service was excellent and suggestions were well taken. The ramen was very good, not great. The appetizers were better. And the doughnuts for desert were an unexpected treat.
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Christel
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting Chicago for the first time and as I am a big fan of ramen, I immediately looked up the closest ramen place to the hotel. It was fabulous!
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Mark VIP
Chicago5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
First time at this ramen restaurant. The vibe was fun and energetic. Modern alternative with a constant beat was playing. The service was kind of lack luster. Each table has interesting condiments that you can use to personalize the ramen, but our server could not be bothered to explain them even though he asked us if we had ever been there before and we said no. The “ramen pepper” in the tin is worth a try. The food is serviceable. The broth has a good flavor and the chashu was moist. The “molten egg” could have been more flavorful. The most lacking component were the noodles. They seemed like something you would get from Top Ramen in a grocery store. I also got the crispy Brussell sprouts and the Asahi super dry beer which is on tap and run through a chiller. Both of these were better than the ramen. Overall, this ramen place is serviceable, nothing special, and a bit expensive for what you get.
RAMEN-SAN - River NorthResponded on March 2, 2025
Thank you for the feedback Mark.
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TravelShe VIP
Los Angeles60 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Pricey.. a nice place for happy hour, ramen was meh
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Stephanie
Guadalajara2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very delicious, too gently and nice and young ambience.
RAMEN-SAN - River NorthResponded on February 23, 2025
Thank you
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Erik VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When I die, I want to be turned into the 10 hour pork belly. Also the beer is different here, it’s as crispy as a McDonalds sprite. Wish I could rate 10/5. Keep it up
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Tracy
Jacksonville4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best vegetarian ramen we’ve eaten! Great food & service! Cool vibe!
RAMEN-SAN - River NorthResponded on February 3, 2025
Thank you, Tracy!
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FAQs

RAMEN-SAN - River North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 377-9950.

RAMEN-SAN - River North is rated 4.8 stars by 266 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

Mar 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 82 times today

59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 377-9950
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Ramen
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

RAMEN-SAN - River North

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About this restaurant

Additional information

LIMITED EDITION

Wagyu Italian Beef Ramen$22.00

Specialties

salad-san$7.00

karaage chicken nuggets$13.00

tuna & avocado tartare*$15.00

edamame hummus$9.00

Mantou Buns

fried chicken$5.00

pork belly$5.00

crispy tofu$5.00

Chicken Wings

sticky thai$13.00

spicy szechuan$13.00

Dumplings

xoxo shrimp & pork$14.00

chicken & vegetable gyoza$9.00

crab rangoon$14.00

Ramen

tantan-san$16.00

10 hour tonkotsu*$17.00

kimchi & fried chicken$17.00

sumo*$22.00

katsu tonkotsu*$17.00

chicken shio*$16.00

Ramen Additions

fried garlic$1.00

sesame chili$1.00

molten egg*$1.00

buttered corn$1.00

bok choy$2.00

fresh tofu$2.00

karaage chicken$4.00

chashu pork$5.00

xoxo wontons$6.00

kae-dama!$5.00

Veg Sides

FRIED BRUSSELS$6.00

CHINESE BROCCOLI$6.00

SPICY KIMCHI$6.00

LATE NIGHT FRIED RICE

Hawaiian LNFR$13.00

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