Akahoshi Ramen

Are These Chicago Restaurants Worth The Hype? - Chicago - The Infatuation

"The Verdict: Do whatever you need to do to get in. It’s not surprising that this Logan Square spot has been packed the minute since opening. Its owner, a Redditor-turned-chef known as "Ramen_Lord", has a large following and his past pop-ups sold out instantly. But eating is believing—bowls of rich and creamy Akahoshi Miso and soupless tantanmen flavored with tingly Sichuan peppercorns are delicious and worth racing to grab a spot at a booth or the communal table. Chances are, reservations are all booked when you’re done reading this. But they allow walk-ins, so you can probably snag a spot if you get there before they open at 5pm. Reservations are released five weeks out at noon every Monday. If you can’t get one, you can set an alert on OpenTable. But we've also had success just walking in and snagging a seat or two—just be prepared for about a 30-45 minute wait. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, nick allen