Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview
Ramen restaurant · Sheffield Neighbors
1353 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Highlights
Ramen bowls with spicy 'Hell Ramen' & filet mignon
Ramen bowls with spicy 'Hell Ramen' & filet mignon
"A ramen shop is relocating from its Lakeview spot at 919 W. Belmont to a Lincoln Park space at 1353 W. Fullerton (the former Mo’s Asian Bistro); carryout and delivery will continue uninterrupted while the new dining room undergoes renovations, with dine-in service expected to resume in late 2025. The move places the shop in a strip mall near DePaul University's main campus and is overseen by the same owner behind Gangnam Market." - Ashok Selvam
"Popular ramen destination Strings usually errs on the hot and spicy side of soup noodles, but in the summertime, diners can stop in for seasonal hiyashichuka, a traditional warm-weather dish in Japan featuring cold noodles with ham, woodear mushrooms, cucumber, tomato, egg ribbons, and washi mustard. Vegans and vegetarians can substitute carrots for pork. It’s also available at locations in Chinatown, Hyde Park, and suburban Aurora." - Naomi Waxman
"Just off the Belmont stop, Strings has some of the best ramen in the neighborhood. It seems like an easygoing place at first, but then you take a look at the menu and see “HELL RAMEN” in all caps. There are five spice levels of Hell Ramen if you’re seeking a challenge, but no judgments if you’d rather take it easy with a bowl of filet mignon shoyu instead." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"The owners of Chicago-based ramen chain Strings will take over a space recently vacated by Furious Spoon at 800 W. Belmont Avenue." - Naomi Waxman
"A spin-off of the popular Chinatown spot, Strings has some of the best ramen in Lakeview. With a low-key dining room and first come, first served seating, it seems like a casual enough place at first - but then you take a look at the menu and see “HELL RAMEN” in all caps. There are five spice levels of Hell Ramen if you’re seeking a challenge, but no judgments if you’d rather opt for a less painful meal. They serve three different broths (shoyu, miso, and tonkotsu) and proteins like vegetarian mushrooms, spicy clams and pork, and filet mignon." - Josh Barnett
