RAMEN-SAN - River North

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   David VIP

   Chicago20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 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 5 days ago

   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.
   

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   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.
   

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   RAMEN-SAN - River NorthResponded on February 23, 2025

   Thank you
   

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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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   Tyler VIP

   Pittsburgh4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was fantastic and while the drink was unimpressive, the service was poor. It took at least 10 minutes for a server to greet us, and only interacted with us a few times. After we ordered our dessert, we waited about 25-30 minutes for it to arrive, and she never came back after we ordered it. We had to pay via the app as she never came back with our check, or even to check how our dessert was. I was very satisfied with the quality of the food but very disappointed by the service.
   

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   Julie

   Chicago3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 24, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had the 10 hour ramen, it was ok. Broth was underwhelming in flavor.
   

   RAMEN-SAN - River NorthResponded on January 25, 2025

   Thank you for the feedback Julie
   

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   John VIP

   Detroit6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent Ramen in great River North location, lots to choose from. Our server Tatianna (sp?) was great!
   

   RAMEN-SAN - River NorthResponded on January 29, 2025

   Thank you John for your great feedback! We are thrilled that you had a good time and look forward to hosting you again soon!
   

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    Jennifer

    Chicago6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1

    The ramen & salad were good. The server was outstanding, kind, & ensured that my items were celiac-friendly. However, the volume of the music (lunch during the week) was so loud that it was a struggle to have a conversation! This trend in restaurants is exasperating. I would not recommend due to deafening audio.
    

    RAMEN-SAN - River NorthResponded on January 23, 2025

    We appreciate your feedback Jennifer.
    

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