Ramen Wasabi

Ramen, Izakaya, and small plates

9 / 10
563
ratings
  • Phone

    (773) 227-8180

  • Website

    wasabichicago.com

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  • Type

    Sushi Restaurant

Address

2115 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Maplewood Ave) Chicago , IL 60647 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO

Comments / 140


Keywords:

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Time Out Chicago

The ramen here is simple and unembellished, free of the trends and cutesy interpretations. Make sure you add the spicy miso ball to your bowl, which transforms the broth via a warm and peppery heat. Read more

Time Out Chicago

The ramen here is simple and unembellished. The subtly spiced broth is rich and cloudy with pork fat rendered from Berkshire pork bones . Make sure you add the spicy miso ball to your bowl. Read more

Josh Rangel

The vegan ramen is legit! Get it w/ a side of kimchi and red ginger for a nice kick! Seaweed salad & Brussel sprouts are tasty, but the salad is on the small side. No reservations , so get there early.

Alicia J

Most likely you will be waiting in line about 15min. Don't move. It's worth it. Truly has been the best place for Ramen since my spot in LA. Always go tonkatsu if you're new. It never will disappoint

Danielle Chutinthranond

Tonkatsu ramen is my favorite. I can only seem to get in without a wait on the weekend for brunch . I won't wait outside at night in the winter--I don't care how good the food is.

Winson Wong

Decent Japanese food in Chicago! Really tasty sushi , gyoza and skewers . Ramen broth, pork belly is good but noodles was a bit soft. Overall still really good!

Shams Noorani

Hands down the best ramen in Chicago . The spicy miso garlic ramen is really the only way to go. It's actually spicy . Perfect for a cold winter night. Great place to eat solo

Laura Pearce

Wow. Fantastic meal. The pork belly buns and the pork belly & kimchi spring rolls are both amazing small plates . And the ramen ? Omg. Best ramen I've had in Chicago.

Michael Morgan

This place. The tonkatsu ramen was the best I have ever had. The flavor was out of this world and it was so filling. The atmosphere is also very nice and the service was good.

M Gonzalez

Avocado cucumber roll was really fresh & tasty, but I wasn’t too impressed with the tuna rolls . But the staff was nice and it was a laid back place with BYOB . Overall, good experience.

Kevin L

Best Tonkotsu in town no doubt. But be sure to try other fantastic things as well .

Cristina Dordas

Pork belly buns and the tonkatsu ramen were to die for! We also had special valentines day oysters that were amazing too! + It is BYOB . What else can you ask for?

Chefs Feed

"This might be my favorite ramen in the city . The broth is great, the noodles are great and the garnish is right on... I love this ramen ." Chef Sean Sanders Read more

Leah Jubinal

They don't take reservations and you have to wait outside when your waiting for a table. It's worth the wait, but I suggest you don't go on a rainy, cold or snowing night.

Jen Marquez Ginn

Great sushi . Amazing ramen . Awesome dumplings . Super tasty mochi ice cream . Definitely a favorite spot.

Daniel Buki

Trust me, you won’t go wrong with the following: Pork belly buns . Brussel sprouts . Hakatta Red. Also, one of the best Old Fashioneds in the city .

Abdulkareem Al Oumi

Very nice food

Hugo Perez

I gotta say, the broth in the ramen is just delicious, but it's the broiled Brussel sprouts that keep me coming back. Just amazing!

Time Out Chicago

The sushi is hit-or-miss. Try the fried chicken skin yakitori , soft Japanese sweet potato coated in crunchy panko and a genius fried spring roll that pairs luscious Berkshire belly with tart kimchi . Read more

Kirsten Torchalski

The perfect meal: Go with a friend & each order a ramen bowl, split a small plate (tempura recommended), and share mango mochi for dessert !

Chicagoist

This BYOB spot on a sparse stretch of reality is a ramen haven. The beauty is in the rich, creamy pork broth , which takes 45 hours to make. Read more

Panda Brand

It's not on the menu but order a Japanese style breakfast . Steamed rice , ramen egg , nori , 2 skewers , pickles , and miso soup . It's the best breakfast you've never had!

Fletcher Rhoads

Fantastic ramen and the sushi is fresh and delicious. They don't take reservations and is BYOB . Only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table on a Thursday night.

Lisa W

Some of my favorite sushi in the city , and the best spot in the neighborhood for it. The spicy scallop roll is great. And their uni is super fresh and awesome. BYOB too!

Ansell

The pork belly buns and tonkatsu ramen are both spot on. Good reason this place is #1 in Chicago!

Serious Eats

Tonkotsu Ramen : The pork cheek served in the ramen is tender and flavorful in a broth that is comforting.

Chris Vega

Had the red ramen . Tasty and fulfilling! Great tap and cocktail selection too!

Sarah Waller

I will reiterate everyone else: Spicy garlic miso & pork belly buns ! The ArtMex Maki is not bad either. :)

Xinnie

First time here since they moved. Tonkatsu ramen is still a bomb. Their fried chicken appetizer was great too! Gotta come back for sushi next time.

Angie

addicted to this place. pork belly buns are to die for. ramen is the best I've had in chicago. roasted brussel sprouts too.

Michelle Meywes

Get the Hotate Aburi (lightly torched scallop ) sushi . Next to the ramen , it's my favorite thing in this place.

Lanny Fiorillo

The broth for any of the ramen is absolutely outstanding. Take note that it is a cramped space that will fill up quickly.

Chicago Tribune

Wasabi just made eating fried chicken better! Their fried chicken lollipops are marinated, deep fried and paired with a roasted garlic dip . Read more

Emily Barger

Get everything! You can't go wrong. I always order the spicy garlic miso ramen , art mex roll, and seaweed salad . BYOB .

Özge B.

Very good help from the staff . BYOB . We tried sushi roll but overall menu was also satisfactory.

Bee Chelse

Best bowl of vegan ramen I've had in the USA!!!!! So good, second only to T's tan tan in Tokyo!

Jeffrey Hales

Pork belly spring rolls to start...goodness and decadence wrapped into one! Then follow it up with a big bowl of ramen . Mmmm

Jes Nijjer

Unless you get there right it 5:00 you'll be waiting at least half an hour, but the ramen is worth every minute of it!

Dana Jensen

Good tonkotsu broth, tasty noodles , and mostly nice toppings. Unfortunately the pork topping wasn't very enjoyable and the space had terrible acoustics/a nasty draft . I'll try again in spring.

Charlie Ferreira

This place is legit. The ramen was out of this world. The surf & turf roll was perfect. A++ would come back.

Jake Lefkovitz

The Hakata Red ramen and the brussel sprouts and chicken bun appetizers are all really good.

Fabian Marban

Spicy garlic ramen is really good! Chicken nuggets are great to share as an appetizer .

Genie

Best ramen in Chicago . Tonkatsu is my favorite

Rita L

Yummy tonkatsu ramen ! Great when it's cold outside.

Melissa Au

Get the tonkotsu ramen and pork buns . You will love them.

Adriana Harvey

Delicious sushi , ramen , and moochi green tea ice cream . Outside seating and excellent service.

Daniel ⚜️????????

Best vegan Ramen I’ve ever tasted

Nicole Zhu

Pork belly buns and tonkatsu ramen are amazing!

Marcellus Wilson

Eat all the food brah. The only possible done side to this place is the wait time...but if there wasn't a line I would question society and their knowledge of quality.

Maya Jimenez ????

My favorite ramen in Chicago . The spicy garlic is delicious.

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