RAMEN-SAN
Ramen restaurant · Near North Side ·
Ramen, cocktails, whisky, sake, spicy chicken wings
Ramen, cocktails, whisky, sake, spicy chicken wings
"Fueled by solid ramen, a long drink list, and omnipresent hip-hop soundtrack, Ramen San is a laid-back alternative to the upscale, menus-as-big-as-your-torso, River North spots. Their ramen comes with thin wavy noodles and a variety of flavorful broths, from the vegetable ramen with mushrooms and tofu, to the chicken shio with buttery corn, to our favorite: creamy tonkotsu with fatty chashu and a gooey soft-boiled egg. The energetic atmosphere and large dining area works for a meal with friends, or end-of-the-week drinks with your coworkers." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Lettuce Entertain You’s dedicated noodle shop touts both traditional and unorthodox varieties. Slurp tonkotsu and shio broths, or go with the kimchi and fried chicken ramen. Ramen-San offers indoor and outdoor seating, and takeout or delivery via third-party services. Fans can find additional outposts in Fulton Market, Streeterville, and Lincoln Park," - Naomi Waxman
"With its long drink list and “Now That’s What I Call Hip-Hop” playlist, River North’s Ramen San feels less like a ramen shop and more like an energetic bar where you don’t have to ask yourself "Why is the floor sticky?” And unlike High Five, where you might feel pressured to finish your bowl quickly to release those suffering in waitlist purgatory, Ramen San has lots of seating, making it a fun place to hang. Their ramen menu is short, but bowls like the kimchi and fried chicken, or the sumo with tonkotsu, dumplings, chashu, spicy crushed egg, and buttered corn, are worth checking out. They also have a great lunch special where $17 magically transforms into a bowl of ramen, a small rice plate, and a side salad." - john ringor
"We can’t front on the deliciousness factor of this bowl. The sweet corn, sour kimchi, and miso broth pair perfectly with the little pieces of deep-fried chicken thigh. We highly recommend." - adrian kane, courtney sprewer
"Ramen-San is selling bottles of Japanese whiskey at discounted prices. Just call ahead and pick it up from their River North location." - adrian kane
