West Side Ramen

4.5

81 Reviews

$30 and under

Ramen

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

West Side Ramen impresses with mind-blowing ramen and an amazing depth of flavors. You'll appreciate our creative and delicious dishes and quick, friendly service in our laid back family run restaurant. The vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff make us a must visit in Libertyville and the Chicago area. With standout items like our signature prime smash burgers, bao buns, dumplings, and daily specials, there is something for everyone to enjoy at West Side Ramen! We'll see you soon....

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ramen, Burgers, Sushi
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(224) 433-6290
Website
http://www.westsideramen.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
602 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048-1912
Neighborhood
Libertyville
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

West Side Ramen Now Open!
Multiple dates available
West Side Ramen is now open. Book your reservation for the newest and most unique restaurant around! Ramen, burgers, bao buns, dumplings, cocktails, sake; we have it all!

Edamame
sea salt & lemon, garlic, or spicy garlic crunch
Agedashi Tofu
Tsuyu sauce, bonito flake
Fried Avocado
Asian slaw, miso ginger dressing
Umami Fries
Unagi sauce, spicy mayo, bonito flake, togarashi spice, scallions
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
w/ special sauce
Spicy Chicken Dumplings
housemade, chili ginger sauce, scallion
Weekend Sushi/Oysters/Crudo Items

Bao Buns

Bao Buns
2 Each, choose: smoked pork belly, tempura shrimp, fried avocado, teriyaki mushroom, fried cheese

Burgers/Sandwiches

Smash Burger
American cheese, onions, shredded lettuce, pickles, mayo
Merkt's Cheddar Burger
Merkt's cheddar spread, caramelized onions, pickles
Chopped Cheese Hoagie
chopped beef and onions, American cheese, shredded lettuce, toasted hoagie roll, special sauce
Satans Breath
Habanero ghost pepper cheddar, jalepeno, garlic, onions, spicy mayo
Chicken Katsu Sandwich
panko fried chicken, katsu sauce, spicy mayo, kimchi slaw, toasted hoagie
The SUMO Burger
smoked pork belly, beef patty, spicy mayo, katsu sauce, pickles, soft egg
Mushroom Philly Hoagie
sautéed wild mushrooms, peppers, onions, melted cheese
Ask about our daily specials

Ramen

Pork Belly Ramen
smoked pork belly, pork broth, nori, shitake mushroom, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
Chicken Shoyu
slow roasted chicken, chicken broth, soy tare, bok choy, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
Mushroom Miso
soy marinated shitake, miso mushroom broth, tofu, nori, bok choy, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
Chicken Katsu
fried chicken breast, chicken broth, spicy mayo, katsu sauce, kimchi, corn, tofu, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
The Sumo
pork broth, double portion egg noodle, smoked pork belly, dumplings, kimchi, ajitsuke tamago, corn, bok choy, sesame chili sauce, fried garlic, scallion

Handcrafted Cocktails

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Innovative
North Suburbs
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

West Side Ramen impresses with "mind-blowing" ramen and "amazing depth of flavors." Guests appreciate the creative, delicious dishes and quick, friendly service. The vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff make it a must-visit in Libertyville. With standout menu items like bao buns, spicy dumplings, and chicken katsu ramen, you'll "definitely return!"

81 Reviews

J
Julie
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Probably the more legit ramen shops I have tried around here. Had the umami fries as an appetizer, but our food came out within minutes of the appetizer so we couldn’t truly enjoy it. Chicken shoyu was pretty good. I added kimchi to it. Broth had flavor. My son had the chicken katsu sando and it was amazing tasting. Fries were a little too crunchy over all, but tasted good. Also had the fried avacado as well. It was really good as well. Overall really good food. Already planning what I am going to try next time.
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Lindsay
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
First time at the restaurant. Food was excellent but the service was below average. Waiter didn’t seem too friendly. We heard other waiters in the restaurant explain the specials of the night but our waiter never mentioned them. He also was not very attentive. I would go back for the food but the service can use some tweaking.
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David
VIP
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was terrific. Food was good not great and the prices were crazy on drinks
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Nick
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow. Just…wow. Nothing else comes close to this place in the area. Everything we tried was next level.
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Larry
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not the authentic ramen you’re looking for. The broth was salty. My order doesn’t come with nori and mushroom. Not even finish it. When I get my order, I knew from the looks of it that I will not gonna enjoy eating it..
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Gaurav
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service, quality of food was great! Love to see their transition from Chresoulas to West Side Ramen! Spoke to the owner behind the bar and as always he was very welcoming and humble.
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Sharon
VIP
Phoenix
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved this place! The Ramen was delicious! We will be back soon!
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David
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were absolutely great. Very creative offerings. We’ll definitely be back.
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Lorna
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and Server was awesome. Great time by all.
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Doug
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So, this comparison for Ramen is compared to the source: Japan. This place is amazing! The ramen wasn't greasy like some places. It was flavorful (chicken katsu, chicken miso, 2-pork belly ramen). The Rangoons were hot and very delicious! The proportions were perfect, protein moist (I know, 'it's in a soup'). The staff was friendly, entertaining, and on point. Fiancée just said surprise me, I like a very dirty martini, and maybe something a little sweet. Our waiter nailed it! Gave her a Kamakaze, and she loved it! It was perfect for her liking. The noise level was expected for how many people showed up. However, it wasn't overwhelming. The music was JUST loud enough to gear, but not to have to raise your voice to converse. It is more on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny!
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FAQs

West Side Ramen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 433-6290.

West Side Ramen is rated 4.5 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

602 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048-1912

Additional information

Neighborhood
Libertyville
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ramen, Burgers, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.westsideramen.com/
Phone number
(224) 433-6290

West Side Ramen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

West Side Ramen Now Open!

Appetizers

Edamame

Agedashi Tofu

Fried Avocado

Umami Fries

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Spicy Chicken Dumplings

Weekend Sushi/Oysters/Crudo Items

Bao Buns

Bao Buns

Burgers/Sandwiches

Smash Burger

Merkt's Cheddar Burger

Chopped Cheese Hoagie

Satans Breath

Chicken Katsu Sandwich

The SUMO Burger

Mushroom Philly Hoagie

Ask about our daily specials

Ramen

Pork Belly Ramen

Chicken Shoyu

Mushroom Miso

Chicken Katsu

The Sumo

Handcrafted Cocktails

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does West Side Ramen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is West Side Ramen restaurant rated?

Is West Side Ramen currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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