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United States · Illinois · 6 places

Ramen in
Chicago.

Chicago's best ramen suits the weather: concentrated broths, muscular noodles and kitchens with enough focus to stand apart from general Japanese restaurants.

Tonkotsu · Chicken paitan · Midwest comfort

The essential list

6 bowls worth the journey.

  1. 01

    High Five Ramen

  2. 02

    Ramen Wasabi

  3. 03

    Oiistar

  4. 04

    Chicago Ramen

  5. 05

    Ramen Takeya

  6. 06

    Menya Goku

Food & city experiences in Chicago

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Self-guided food district walk

West Loop food market trail

Explore Chicago's market and restaurant district before a rich evening bowl.

Self-guided neighborhood route

Wicker Park ramen evening

Pair an independent ramen counter with the bars and food shops of Wicker Park.

Self-guided city food route

Chicago food heritage trail

Add one defining local food stop rather than forcing a Japanese-themed activity where none is verified.

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