Kyuramen - Oak Park

The food was overpriced for what you get in my opinion. It did not meet the hype! Tell me why I ordered a bowl of ramen for $16.99 plus tax/tip and it had HALF of an egg… the portion size was okay. The base was literally miso, not even a meat base… and it was almost $20. I know these traditional cone shaped bowls are normal, but the ratio of broth to noodles was not good. I’m also someone who loves broth, and there wasn’t any to have with each spoonful. At least Kaijiken has rounded bowls so you’re getting more for your buck. The noodles tasted fine, but not for the price. It didn’t make me want seconds… We also got popcorn chicken and it was standard. It was pretty on the inside though, so if that’s what you want to pay for…

The reason I gave it two stars is because the corn in my soup was very stale. Considering that we were the second table of customers in the restaurant at that time, this should not have happened. Additionally, the service could definitely be improved. For some reason, the restaurant was very hot inside, while the outside was not too cold. The matcha cheesecake was excellent, however. The prices are high for some mid-range ramen, as I have had better for less money.

The service is attentive, and the intimate private rooms are delightful. The ramen is delicious, and they also offer two-way bowls. The set menu selection is also quite good. Perfect for a small gathering with friends.

This was a wonderful place to experience thanks to the service staff. I loved the experience of being in the booth, there was a button by the table which was able to let the servers know when we were ready to order. The food was delicious and wonderfully presented by the server. I hope these pictures and specials show what a great mid day lunch this restaurant is!!

Really friendly and attentive staff! I love the atmosphere and the food was great. The price is definitely worth the amount of food and the quality of it. We also did a walk in and were instantly seated. This has become my top spot for ramen and I can’t wait to come back to try a new dish!

Portions are great. Food was hot. Service was excellent. Shout out to the classic Japanese omurice and the takoyaki octopus balls! They were fire I will definitely be back for more ramen!

Its ok I craved for ramen and i found this place. The broth of the ramen is not that creamy but its not that bad. Got the combo for 2 good price for 2 ramen.. chicken... dessert and drinks!

For an appetizer, I got the chopped chashu (I don’t have a picture of it) I was not expecting it to be cold. It came tossed in a pretty tasty chili oil, however I didn’t take into consideration how fatty it would be. Didn’t love it, didn’t hate it. Also ordered the #1. Tbh it was okay BUT I just don’t think this place is for me. I’ve given them a few chances and left a little disappointed each time.

Tonkotsu miso This is a mostly east coast / midwest chain but this is my first time trying it so I gave it a go. My friend frequents this place and she says the wait can be long on weekends, but on a Thursday prime time 7pm, there were lots of tables available. We shared the hybrid ramen that feature tonkotsu and miso and the omurice with katsu and curry sauce. Food portions are huge for the price; you can actually get full from one dish by sharing with someone. The ramen is good but not fantastic; the 2 soups in 1 bowl was pretty cool since I got to try more variety, but it didn't really quite hit. I do like their slightly torched chashu that many places don't put the effort to do but it makes a huge difference. I liked the tonkotsu side a lot more with the flavor profile. The omurice was pretty delicious - runny egg with decent katsu sauce. The omurice was a combo so we were able to get a drink for free (we chose lemonade), but the drink was way overly sweetened. I love the service as the food is not only good and comes fast, but also the server asked if we wanted to take pictures and videos of the omurice presentation. We obviously said yes, and it was a nice show. It was nice of him to ask since a lot of places don't go a little above and beyond for these clientele.

This location has cute, private booths, separated by curtains. When you're ready to order, press the "order" button on the wall. We loved all our food. The combos come with your choice of lemonade or Thai iced tea - both of which were 7-year-old approved. While there were no kids' options, I ordered plain vegetable ramen and she was satisfied. The teriyaki rice burger was so good and light, but filling! Very cute lunch spot or date night out.

We tried this lovely restaurant after seeing the Yelp listing. What a pleasant surprise to find such a charming and delicious spot in my own neighborhood. The ambiance is lovely. It could be a date night, or a place to meet a good friend, or even bring the kids. The private booths make it intimate, but you don't feel isolated. Service was so fast we didn't really need the call button on the wall. Did I say call button? Yes I did. We only it to ask for the, very reasonable, check. The only reason I am not giving the restaurant 5 stars is thar I don't eat pork and there were very few entrees that didn't include pork. That said, the Chicken Ramen was delicious. I almost forgot the reason I wanted to post this review. The restaurant was quiet. Not quiet like a morgue, but quiet enough to have a conversation without shouting. And that is something so rare these days I'm going to add back that 5th star

Look no further if you're looking for delicious ramen in the burbs. Located in downtown oak park, this cute ramen restaurant will leave you full and super satisfied. They have private booths that give you a much different ambiance to your meal. Each private booth has a service button you can push when you need your server. They are still very attentive to you tho. The food was amazing. I got the Tokyo Tonkatsu. The broth was so rich and full of flavor. Just an umami bomb in a bowl! We also ordered the crispy rice fried chicken sandwich and okonomiyaki. Both so delicious. I'm sure you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I like how they offer combo meals as well. So glad I was finally able to make it into Kyuramen and it won't be the last time either.

Okay, Yelp, I have to give this place a thumbs up. It was truly a unique experience for me. I'll admit, handling the chopsticks was a bit tricky at first, but I eventually got the hang of it. The atmosphere was calm, with great music playing, making the whole experience very enjoyable. And I can't forget to mention the service--it was absolutely superb.

I loved the wooden and traditional Japanese style incorporated into the restaurant's layout of the tables. I liked how they had private rooms for bigger groups. This room was able to fit my group of 6 individuals and had a homey feel to it. Immediately we were welcomed by the server and given the menu. The menu has a lot of different Japanese options. I ordered the Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu ramen and takoyaki and boy, was the takoyaki very savory and crispy. It reminded me of the takoyaki I ate in Japan. The ramen was spicy, but flavorful. Very family friendly environment and would come back again.

Awesome food and great service! We had a wonderful time visiting this restaurant and the ambiance was perfect for a date night or hanging out with friends. We had a mixture dishes and they were all delicious! We are definitely returning here to try more of their cuisine. I would also recommend them to my friends and family as well.

I feel like I've eaten ramen everywhere it's offered in the western suburbs and across a chunk of the city, and in my opinion, the ramen here is very 'okay.' The broth isn't super flavorful, nor are the add-ons. The amount of toppings is a little lacking. It's just aggressively mid. I typically order delivery, and I think when you don't have the attractive surroundings of the restaraunt and are just eating the food, it becomes pretty obvious how mediocre it is compared to places like Kanya in the suburbs. The packaging, however, is a 10/10 - weird note probably, but they do a great job keeping everything separate until it gets to you, though I've never had the broth wind up hot at my door.

This is one of my favorite Japanese restaurants and easily my favorite Omurice place. I love the atmosphere inside and quality of food. Quality- the Omurice here is well cooked. They open the egg in front of you with a knife and the runny insides go over the fried rice with gravy on top. The fried rice is cooked well and has a nice meaty peppery flavor. The egg and gravy cuts through the rice with a nice savory taste. The ton katsu cutlet goes super well with the gravy/egg. The ramen here is also not bad. I like the spicy miso ramen. I would like the broth to be a bit thicker but overall it tastes like most Japanese ramens. Quantity- a lot comes out for 20 bucks when you get the Omurice. I'm a huge fan of this dish. I like the popcorn chicken appetizer too. Quite a bit comes out here too. Atmosphere- it is a open and clean dining area. There are private dining areas for bigger parties of 4 people. It feels authentic to Japanese restaurants. Service- good fast service from waiters. I have no complaints about it here.

Seems like a small spot when you step in but there is actually quite a bit of seating. For starters everyone was warm and friendly. I ordered the "ying yang" ramen, two types one bowl. It was delicious... Fresh ingredients not too much to handle. I had the octopus balls which were also good as expected. Gyoza were delicious and everything came out quickly. Drinks are slightly costly but depending on what you get it can be worth the money. The atmosphere inside is beautiful to me as all of the words of inspiration and how they used it as decor was really nice. I would definitely return but I wish they had more chicken based ramen broth versus pork.

Atmosphere was great and the gyoza dumplings were perfect. However, the ramen tasted stale and as if the ingredients used were far past expiration. I have never had a worse experience. Both orders of Ramen ended up in the trash right outside the location. With the abundance of ramen spots on Chicago, try High Five Ramen and Ramen San

I stopped in for dinner with my roommates to Kyaramen and was amazed with how amazing every single dish tasted! The chicken Baos were my favorite and I could honestly just keep eating them lol. I'm probably going to start craving this place and have to come back sometime soon! Staff was also very attentive and fast. The food came out fast as well and served hot and fresh. 100000% recommend!!

Upon being seated in one of their cozy booths, I was delighted to discover an accessible call button for the server, ensuring that assistance was just a push away. The service was not only swift but also incredibly attentive, with staff members anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. The menu boasts a tantalizing array of options, but it was the combo meals featuring their delectable ramen and omurice that truly stole the show. The flavors were simply divine, leaving me craving more with every savory bite. The lemonade is a standout, offering a refreshing burst of citrus that perfectly complements the savory dishes. Service is exemplary, with staff members displaying a keen attentiveness to guests' needs and maintaining impeccable cleanliness throughout the establishment. A thoughtful touch is the provision of a hamper for guests to stow away their coats, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable dining experience from start to finish.

Just learned about this place recently. Such a cool atmosphere. Great Ramen, fun drinks, a good time for our family to relax and eat.

Ramen was just okay. Broth not that flavorful. Requested for spice but wasn't satisfied. It wasn't spicy enough for me personally. The guy by the door wasn't that welcoming. Service was underwhelming and a bit dismissive. I do like the closed booth concept but there's a minimum of two people for this. Ambiance was decent. This location was smaller but nice, clean and cute. Overall okay experience. I probably would not return.

First time in Oak Park and we wanted to stop in since Kyuramen is right out of Japan. Husband got the Spicy Tonkatsu combo with a pork bao bun and Thai tea, and I got the spicy twin bowl, which was half Shio and half Tonkatsu. The flavors for both were really good! The spice they used for each was different, so each half was unique. I also got the twin drink, which is half thai tea and half amazing lemonade. The Thai tea wasn't too sweet, and the amazing lemonade was just the right amount of sweet and sour. We also got the mackerel appetizer. The fish pieces were chunky, and we put the saurkraut spicy veggies on top. Service was super fast, and ambience was nice and quiet as we were seated in a covered booth.

I really loved the look and feel of the restaurant as it felt Japanese to me based on the decorations. The food and service were excellent. They have a pretty good number of items and choices to pick from. The portions were good, and they had a two person deal that was a pretty good price for Japanese food for two people. If I am the area will come back again.

Small restaurant - we sat at the bar area, which seemed better than a cramped two-person table. The ramen was good (the noodles were the best part). The pepper mixes on the table were particularly nice additions; well seasoned without being too spicy or salty. The service was efficient and the servers were nice and were attentive.

Came here on Tuesday afternoon for lunch. There was a 15-20 minutes wait after 1pm. This place is busy! We love the hip interior and how the seating compartments are separated. Ramen was good. I had the spicy tonkatsu which was spicy and good. Love the texture of the noodle and the broth was good. My husband had their combo set. It came with a pork bao which was yummy. Thai iced tea was okay. Ended with matcha jelly which was good, not too sweet. We will definitely come back to try out the other ramen dishes! So happy to have a ramen shop in

This place is great to come to with friends and they serve really great Ramen and some side dishes as well and I really enjoyed their desserts. Everything is really nice and the waiters are super friendly.

Friendly service. Cute little booth/rooms Excellent choice in menu Food was very tasty. The broth was flavorful and there was a difference in flavors. I really enjoyed the ability to do half and half. I've never seen that before. This place is fun. I would totally come back.

There was a bunch of gnats at our table flying all over our faces and the food. couldn't even eat comfortably without them getting in the way so had to ask them to get our food to go. otherwise, the ramen was ok, but the deep fried gyoza was good.

Food was really good. The omurice was delicious. Service was okay. The welcoming wasn't great. Didn't seem very cordial. They weren't flexible with their set menus which seemed a little strange considering it could easily be done. Being a little more cordial and accommodating can go a long way for this restaurant.

**parking is a bit hard to snag as street parking is hard to come by and closest parking "lot" isn't very large. Free parking on Sunday!!** Super cute place and was my first eat stop on my Chicago trip. I was quickly seated as it was just me and I was put at the bar which was nice and quiet away from the majority of parties in the front. This is like your traditional ramen place where you rely on a call button to bring service to you via the buttons for: order, pay, call in general, or cancel the call. It's nice to be left alone and not checked on or asked anything during your meal. The ramen was super delicious and very rich broth. Usually most places always feel like they're missing something, but this was very flavorful! Meat is super tender and fell apart when tried to pick up, which is great in my opinion, at how well it was cooked and quality. Egg was nicely cooked as well. Gyoza was pan fried and not too dry but not too chewy. Sauce wasn't too strong so I wish it was a bit more flavorful. I had to dip the whole thing in to try and get enough sauce to taste. They're very fast with the service despite all tables being taken except only me and one couple at the bar. Definitely will be back if I come through Chicago again!

I was a bit worried because of some of the reviews on here but this place was fantastic! It is not just gimmicky with looking Japanese but very delicious too! The noodles and egg are bomb! I got the Kyushu tonkatsu ramen with regular spice level and it was perfectly spicy without being too much. Service was great even being in one of the booths. Lots of attentive servers.

Solid 3.5 stars. Ramen was good, but I was missing that bodied, creamy flavor of tonkatsu. The toppings, egg, and the spice level was perfect. Thai tea was more watered down than I liked. The lemonade was refreshing because of the cucumber. The egg dish with the presentation was fun to watch. The bao in the pork I liked. Location, ambiance and service was good.

Come here all the time there is not much wait time and the food is super fast! Omurice is the best thing you can get here highly recommend with curry sauce

Tried the Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen -Hot and it did not disappoint. Broth was thick and full of flavor! We got on the waitlist before arriving and got seated right away on a busy night. Sat by the back bar and it was nice to see the kitchen preparing the Ramen bowls. Definitely recommend!

The place was beautiful and clean the food was fresh and delicious the atmosphere was calming and comfortable despite being busy

Stopped by Kyuramen for an impromptu lunch with my husband & was pleasantly surprised with the space, service, & food. They sat us in one of the private booths, which was nice. I ordered the #1 ramen combo with black garlic & a Thai iced tea, & my husband ordered the #4 ramen combo spicy with a Thai iced tea. The pork buns were good, and the ramen was delicious, too. My only complaint is the pork in the ramen was overdone. We also ordered the matcha dessert (not the cheesecake) & the lychee jelly. Both were yummy! The food came out fast, & our server was super attentive & helpful. We'll be back when the ramen craving hits!

My parents had been here before and they wanted to take me here to try it out. It is a super cute ramen spot. There are private booth rooms and open area seating. We ordered a Combination A. It came with a Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu, a Steam Pork bao, and the Matcha Pudding w/ Red Bean. We also got 2 Korean Kimchi Ramens, the Japanese Cherry Blossom Jelly, and a Thai Iced Tea. First off, the noodles were GREAT. Just the right amount of chewiness and thickness. The broths were creamy and savory. All the toppings were delicious. The bao was just okay, not super strong flavors and the bao-to-filling ratio could be better. On the other hand, the matcha pudding was spectacular! So smooth and melt in your mouth. The cherry blossom jelly was good too. It was fragrant and the jelly was chewy. I just personally like the matcha pudding a lot more (highly recommend). As for the Thai iced tea, it tasted like it was made from a packet. Definitely had better ones before. The only complaint is that there were 2 or 3 fruit flies that really wanted to try the ramen too and kept pestering us. Regardless of that, we would definitely be back to try all the other yummy menu items.

AMAZING food as well as atmosphere! Tonkatsu Ramen was delicious! Pork bun appetizer was yummy and best Thai Iced Tea I've ever had! :)

Have always wanted to try the omurice bc I've seen it online and in movies lol it was a little disappointing. It wasn't bad but wasn't great. Not sure if this is how it's suppose to taste, but all I could taste was the gravy. I was hoping the potstickers would be a little crunch but it was very soft and kind of bland. The fried oyster was good ( not a fan of oyster but my husband seemed to enjoy it - he recommends) I got the black & white couple ramen (CP#1). The black garlic was a no for me, the black garlic flavor was very strong ( if you like that, this would be for you). The tonkotsu-shio was AMAZING. Very flavorful and the Chashu pork melts in your mouth. Not to mention that they also seasoned the chashu pork nicely. I did also get a Thai ice tea with this meal. I am a Thai tea lover and was disappointed, it was extremely watered down. We did get one of those private booth and I thought it was a unique & nice experience to have some privacy for ourselves. I wish everywhere would have it. Staff was friendly and the food came out SUPER quick. Will have to come back and try the other dishes.

I ordered carryout so I'm sure that affected the quality of the food. I liked the nifty packaging of the ramen noodles separated in it's on compartment away from the broth. The ramen itself wasn't anything special IMO. The noodles were okay, thick, wavy and springy. The broth was pretty typical tonkotsu, but nothing noteworthy. If you want ramen in the area, it is decent. But I wouldn't go out of my way to get this ramen again. I am still intrigued by the omurice and would like to give that a try.

Kyuramen is pretty decent ramen for a chain. It's not my favorite in all of Chicagoland, but I think it's great for Oak Park, and also for being open on Mondays as well. I've been here twice now and we were able to be seated right away both times. The first time, we sat by the bar since it was just me and my husband. The second time, we got put in on of the rooms, which was a cool, private experience. I ordered the Spicy Kyushu Tonkatsu the first time I was there and got it with the third spice level. It was really good. We also had made it a combo and gotten one of the pork baos, also pretty good. More recently, I ordered the Korean Kimchi ramen, but this time, I asked for an additional spicy sauce on the side - highly recommend the spicy sauce if you like spice! It was really good and I could make my broth super spicy. I also ordered a hot tea, but it ended up being pretty lukewarm.

Went here with a group of friends (6 people in total) and was able to get a table on a Sunday evening! The service was pretty fast and got our food in 5-10 minutes. I had the miso ramen (spicy) and it definitely hit my ramen cravings. I live around the area and I love how close by it is from me. I don't have to travel to the burbs or to Chinatown to get my fix. My friends and I were craving the popcorn chicken and it was alright. Our ramen came with the pork bun and it was good. We also had Thai tea but it was nothing spectacular. More milky if any. This is a great place to go to if you want ramen around the Oak park area if you don't want to travel far. Service was fast and we were able to find seatings quick too.

The food here was phenomenal! I had the kimchi ramen, the pork bun and Thai tea combo. The ramen was a perfect balance of spice and flavor. The Thai tea was delicious, a lovely balance of earthy tea and sweetness. The bun was classic and fluffy, and the pork was well seasoned. The ambiance was fantastic, with the geometric booths and tree with handwritten tiles. The service was timely and kind, eager to assist. Overall, an excellent experience and I will be back again!

Been to the other Kyuramen in River North and had the chance to try this Oak Park location! I tried the Soft Shell Crab Rice Burger which I believe they don't have at the River North location, but I could be wrong. It was pretty good! Ramen and Omurice were nothing special, but of course were still good. Honestly I think Kyuramen is a little over hyped but it's still worth checking out. Watching the servers serve the Omurice is a great experience! I'll also add that they have a very cute interior!

Found this place off of Instagram. Girlfriend and I stopped by and tried to order as much as possible to taste through everything. Every dish we ordered were super good, but if I had to be honest with myself, I would just come here for the rice. The egg was super silky and fried rice was great but that sauce made it addicting. The ramen was also delicious. I was pretty surprised the noodle choice was straight noodles instead of wavy ones, I feel like it was a good choice as the mouth feels was different than what you're used to. We got sat upfront so we didn't see much of the inside. It was very great looking, well lit and well decorated. Overall, great food and would come back again to try the burgers and desserts with definite order of the omurice.

This place was so cool. The ambience and vibe was great. The food was great! The server was super informative and had great recommendations.

Amazing. And also, YES! I have always loved Ramen. I grew up on the bag of Ramen that you can get at the store. But when I went to Japan for work I experienced what true Ramen was! Ever since then I've always been looking for a great, traditional Ramen spot where I could really experience what traditional Ramen should be. This place has it. I was there last night with my kids and wanted to enjoy some authentic Ramen, as a sort of celebration for my birthday but also, yes, Ramen. They had many bowls of Ramen to choose from on the menu. They had extra wavy or extra straight noodles. Everything that I would look for in a great Ramen spot and more. Our seating was in a little curtained booth/room, which was a nice touch. Everything was delicious! The pork was delicious. The chicken was delicious. I will definitely be back! Only downside was the price, but who can really put a price on that? I'm glad this spot finally opened! I'm so excited.

The omurice I ordered did not disappoint! Had been wanting to try it for a while, and it lives up to the hype.

This is pretty GOOD ramen for Oak Park. Honestly most of the points are for convenience of not having to drive out to the city for decent ramen. Service is the biggest hit or miss.

Heard great things about the Omurice, but it was very disappointing. The curry was more than likely Japanese block curry sauce poured over the egg after, the fried rice under was simple fried rice, the pork cutlet wasn't even served with the curry, it was served on the side and it literally came out 5 min after my Omurice came to the table. Heck, the picture on their website shows the pork cutlet on top food and not on the side. The food also was not even hot, it was barely warm. Not worth the price they were charging. More than likely would never come back to Kyuramen again, and if I did, I would not order this again.

Love this location, the vibes are immaculate and take me straight to Japan, right down to the private booths, picture menus and buttons to order. I had a delightful Sapporo miso ramen that I ordered mild and was still surprised at the spice level. Excellent value for the food, in my opinion, and well worth the trip.

Loved the private room it made the date feel more intimate, the service was quick and the food was amazing would highly recommend this place and look forward to coming back

I had the spicy tonkatsu, which was delightful! The ambiance was great they have individual booths for parties of four. Lastly we arrived a little after 9pm on a Sunday night, and they mentioned they would begin clean up at 9:30, but had no problem seating us.

I had an overall good time at Kyuramen, but there are definitely a few things I feel could be improved on to make it a better experience. Pros: I absolutely love the private dining booths that they have. They have some open seating for about five or six tables and then about four or five private booths that have curtains and call buttons on the inside. They seat about three to four and I think that really gave us a great private dining experience Where we thought we could let loose and have open conversation even though this is a smaller restaurant space. The food overall is good. I did enjoy the crispy tonkatsu ramen that I got with curry. I think the flavors were really well developed and I also like the chiashu pork ramen. I found that the curry ramen came out room temperature which wasn't the best, it has a thicker broth. The regular ramens came out piping hot with thinner broths and they were pretty good! There is a nice variety of appetizers to choose from, and they do have a variety of ramens to choose from as well. One of my favorite things were the crispy gyozas! They had a really nice flavor in the meat and the sauce that accompanied it was a good flavor. The staff was nice and attentive, especially given that we were in a private booth. Cons: The menu is a little unclear for many of the dishes. There were a lot of ramens to choose from but many had the same ingredients so it was a little hard to tell what the small differences were based on the menu descriptions. We ordered the pork belly and it was okay. It wasn't noted that it's served as a cold dish so that was a little disappointing. There's a large menu page showing these amazing cakes they have, but they do not in fact have these cakes. We were told they've never had the cakes but they just printed the menu like that, so that was also a little disappointing. I feel the price is a little high in comparison to the food quality. The ramen was good but not great in comparison to other ramen I've had in the suburbs and city. We got the combo which came with a drink of either tea or lemonade and a bao bun each but the meat in the buns was a little tough and overall they were a one note flavor. The lemonade itself was delicious but the Thai tea was not made the traditional way with coconut milk, it's made with whole milk. That's also not communicated, but we happened to ask because I had another stop after the restaurant and didn't want my stomach to turn into Cirque du Soleil lol. I could be overreaching but it seems like for the price there were ingredients missing that would have really set the meal off. Overall it was a decent meal. I did enjoy the curry ramen because I love everything curry but I can't say that I loved anything here enough to come back and for the price. It was about $75 for two ramen combos, which come with a bao bun and a drink and we ordered 2 additional lemonades (they are $5 or $6 each, no free refills on any of the drinks). I think it's definitely worth a try for the experience and the private dining but I was hungry about an hour later so, if you've got a bigger appetite this may not be the best place to go for your dinner. If you've got a smaller appetite and really want great ramen you have other options, but this is just my opinion so I say give them a shot and see how you like it personally.

Good for groups or 2 since you get a private space. That is a plus! Service is very prompt and quick! Food taste/presentation was good as they look!