RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.8

233 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 91 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Hot spot

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(312) 377-9950
Website
http://www.ramensan.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Clark Street & Hubbard Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 11/27

KFC Hot Chicken LNFR$13.00
chicken nuggets, gochujang & honey hot sauce, buttered corn, fried egg

What 233 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ramen-San in River North offers a vibrant atmosphere with "phenomenal service" and a menu that delights. It's a favorite ramen spot for many, praised for its "amazing food" and lively vibe. While some found wait times challenging during peak hours, the overall experience is "exceptionally wonderful."

234 Reviews

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Nancy
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We all loved the food! Delicious as always, great service. We arrived couple minutes before our reservation and our table was ready, it’s always a pleasure to visit Ramen-San
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Jim
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
3.0
33 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bery good service but loud venue. Hope to return stxa later date
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Nathan
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Seating seemed scarce for how busy they were, but it happens in these small restaurants. The server was quick and pleasant. The menu is ideal, as it's not big and intimidating, but still has a lot of variety. The pork belly bao buns were delicious, the sake was great, and the spicy miso ramen, which was a special, was wonderful. It came out fast and everything was hot and tasted fresh. Great amount of spice. Will definitely be going back.
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Vee
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food, drinks and music were great! Especially the mantou buns, yum!!
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Adrean
Sacramento
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu is simple, and the food is very tasty! Service was friendly, and the vibe is bustling. Do make a reservation in advance for dinner!
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Katrina
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks. Our server was awesome. I would recommend.
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Anthony
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good spot. Solid food and the music is great. Service is also pretty good.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took a bunch of work friends after working a trade show. We were able to get drinks and food asap and re-energize for the rest of the week
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the food was all delicious. Lychee martini was good as well.
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Jennifer
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress was awesome, must have been from second city!
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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 233 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 91 times today

Order delivery or takeout

59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603

Additional information

Cross street
Clark Street & Hubbard Street
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
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
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Ramen
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ramensan.com/
Phone number
(312) 377-9950

RAMEN-SAN - River North

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

LIMITED EDITION

Spicy Miso Ramen$17.00

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

beef pho$6.00

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

KFC Hot Chicken LNFR$13.00

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Review summary

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