Tamashii Ramen

Stopped by because we were craving ramen but left rather unquenched. Had to grab some tacos from across the street. The service was honestly pretty awkward. The soups were just gross and I really like ramen. Only thing I liked were the peas. Was a little disappointed when the drinks came and they were canned sodas… Also waiting for a tip is annoying.

Food was awesome. The kids and I had ramen, and my wife had a rice bowl. Both were cooked to perfection. The food came out extremely quick and was hot! Prices were very reasonable. Especially when you compare it to ramen shops around the area. Wasn't crowded either. Will return again!

The food was very good. This is my 2nd time back, and the consistency is solid. I recommend bumping your heat level to a 3 if you like spicy food.

Miso ramen was excellent. Salty but not too salty, rich but not too rich. Egg, noodles, pork, all great. Atmosphere is lacking tho - boxes piled up and not a particularly cozy or nice place, just an OK vibe. Service came a bit slow but it seemed like the waiter, bartender, cook and order guy was the same person, and he was busy keeping up, so I get it. Still, worth a stop for the ramen.

Best Ramen in Chicago, hands down. The customization options are amazing and really allows you to create the perfect ramen for you, they were kind in accepting my request to add the black garlic oil into my custom ramen even though it’s not on the list for toppings to choose from. It’s a perfect ramen eating experience and I’m glad they opened up a spot closer up north under the same name!

Do not sleep on this place, Chitown! The ramen is incredible and the pork belly will literally melt in your mouth. The service is very friendly, prices are reasonable street parking is free! It is definitely worth venturing into town if you’re local and off the Magnificent Mile if you’re a tourist.

Amazing food, huge portions and amazing taste that justify price. This like two meals in one with these huge bowls. Dishes are super customizable and can by hyper specific to your tastes. No way to do wrong when ordering here, all broth and toppings are amazing. Nice atmosphere. Lovely for lunch between classes or with a friend!

We decided to visit this place despite the hot weather. Since it was a scorching day, the restaurant was empty, and we received prompt service. We ordered one miso ramen to share between the two of us, and it was delicious. The portion size was perfect for sharing, and we especially enjoyed the perfectly cooked noodles, which were impressive. As ramen lovers, we've noticed that it's often easier to find places with good broth than those that excel in ramen noodles themselves. We slurped it down quickly. If you're looking for great ramen on a rainy summer day, give this place a try!

I can't think of a better way to warm up from a Chicago January than a big beautiful bowl of ramen and this was exactly the escape we needed. Tamashii Ramen is a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away in Greek Town but don't let that fool you -- it's some of the most authentic ramen I've found in the city yet! The shoyu which is topped with the most tender sirloin soaked in a sweet, salty broth with complex umami flavor. The black garlic tonkotsu is an elevated take on a classic ramen, with a rich, creamy pork bone broth. I highly recommend going the extra mile with this one and upgrading from the loin chashu to the braised pork belly, which literally melts in your mouth. Just make sure you savor the beautiful marinated soft boiled egg because you only get one. But seriously, I could've made a meal of that alone! They also have a nice selection of japanese whiskies, though we opted for some sparkling yuzu sake which was light and refreshing. One individual was maintaining the bar and each of the tables, but he managed the dining room well and we didn't find ourselves waiting for too long. By the end of the meal, we politely requested our check feeling brave enough to reenter the cold!

Friend and I tried the spicy miso and grand tonkotsu ramen. Satisfied with the broth flavor and noodle chew. Chashu is all lean, hardly fatty but still breaks apart well when chewing. Plenty of seating inside. No issues with service. Decent ramen shop I would return to.

Tamashii Ramen is the perfect spot when you're craving something hearty and delicious. The Grand Tonkotsu was a solid choice, but the Black Garlic Tonkotsu my partner ordered was on another level, rich, flavorful, and unforgettable. Next time, I'm definitely getting the black garlic over the grand. The portions are huge, so make sure you come with an appetite. The service was great, polite and attentive, and the overall vibe is super relaxed. It's an easy, comforting spot for great ramen in West Loop.

I've only gotten takeout make your own ramen from here and tbh it hits the spot and is a pretty good deal for less than $20. I get the karaage chicken ramen with chicken broth (I don't eat pork so I like that they have chicken options) and it is so good, I've been craving it since I last got it, it's packaged well so the chicken stays crispy on delivery, I may even get it tomorrow.

My roommate and i stopped here for lunch the other day. We both ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. The broth was savory but we both wondered if it had sat for awhile and kept getting refilled making a denser stock. The noodles and wood ear mushrooms were good but the pork seemed like it had been heated on a dirty flat top grill. The worst part was that the bamboo shoots tasted strongly of the smell of horse manure. There are far too many ramen spots in town to eat here.

Had a visit to Tamashii Ramen and even though they were clearly short on staff with just one guy running around, he totally nailed it--super friendly and didn't miss a beat! The shoyu ramen was a bit off for my taste, something just didn't click. But the black garlic tonkotsu? Absolute game changer. It was packed with flavor and totally hit the spot. Definitely swing by for that if you're a ramen fan. Props to the lone warrior of a server making it all work!

What a great little gem! It's really more of a takeout spot, so there was plenty of open tables on a Saturday night. Everything we ate was delicious! My black garlic ramen was super tasty and the karaage appetizer was so super tasty. It's just a little hole in the wall spot, but we will definitely be back!

Nice ramen spot. Was fairly quiet when I went on a Monday night. Clean place and nicely decorated. Service was fast. The tonkatsu ramen was good, the pork belly was delicious but I do think the broth could have been a little more flavorful. They do also have a full bar. Overall I enjoyed eating here and would come back.

Thank you for the incredible customer service and amazing food. Cant wait to be back. Amazing ambiance very clean. Manager took great care of us, server was awesome.

I came on a Friday night and it was not as busy as I expected it to be. There isn't much seating but since it wasn't very busy, there were plenty of open tables to choose from. Our waiter was excellent. He was very friendly and helpful at providing menu recommendations. We split the seaweed salad, pork gyoza, and edamame appetizers and then I ordered the Shoyu Ramen as my entree. Everything tasted so good! The meat was very tender and the broth was so flavorful.

So good!! Food is incredible, service is great and prices are out of this world! Very lowkey environment and would definitely visit again!

It was a decent ramen. Kind of a weird layout which seemed cumbersome for the employee. Beef in the ramen was a great topping though and very tender

This is a great little hidden gem in west loop. We dined in and the service was really quick and friendly. The chicken karagee and the garlic fried rice were both incredible. The ramen was not my personal favorite but it was still tasty. The pork just wasn't as flavorful as I'd like but the broth and egg were delicious. Definitely a great spot for dine in or takeout!

If I could give zero stars, I would. I had high expectations due to the reviews and also because I've had ramen in Japan before. I know that nothing can ever compare to Japan ramen, but I've had a few good ones in San Diego. Anyway, I left Tamashii Ramen feeling disappointed! Broth was extremely bland and chashu was very dry (it tasted old). The only good thing I can say is that their ramen looks good in photos.

The tea was good! Hot and warming for a cold night! We ate here after work on a Monday night. It was a cold. Internet and I was craving ramen. There were a few other customers already seated and eating. Surprisingly, this place has good seating. The place was clean and service quick and friendly. Once we ordered, the food came out fairly quickly. Definitely less than 10 minutes. We ordered: Chicken karaage Pork gyoza Chicken skin Yakisoba Tonkotsu Ramen While the chicken looked over-cooked, it was fine. The gyoza was fine. The chicken skin looked and tasted like it was reheated and reheated and reheated. The ramen looked good, and it was hot. Unfortunately it lacked a lot of flavor. It almost tasted watered-down. The yakisoba noodles were fine, but they cooked the meat with a spice or herb that I found to be a bit off-putting. I just ate the noodles. Needless to say, we didn't really finish our meal. We ate most of it, so it's not inedible, just not particularly flavorful. There were a lot of to-go orders, so this place must be popular with some crowd. Unfortunately, I'm not sure we will return. Perhaps we visited on a bad night or the cook was out. We'll never know. You may enjoy their food more than we did. You won't know until you try it. They have a decent menu, and maybe their other options are tastier. Try it! Enjoy!

New ramen spot in west loop, in a neat little nook with actually quite great ramen! ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 Small, hip modern place that's hidden in west loop. Seating is enough for maybe 20-30 inside. SERVICE: 10/10 Service was good! It was a slow day, but we felt cared for and they really were quite attentive. We got a free appetizer even! FOOD: 9/10 Overall, I will say the food was really good. Shoyu Ramen - 9/10 - Solid all around flavor. It was not too salty which is usually my issue with shoyu ramen. Tonkatsu Ramen - 10/10 - Usually this is how you judge the quality of a ramen place, and this is no slouch. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were cooked perfectly. Great ramen. Takoyaki - 8/10 - Solid fried octopus balls. Nothing special, but I always love places that carry this dish. French Fries - 10/10 - Free item on the house that we got and you know what? The fries were great. Seasoned well, thin cut and very crispy. VALUE: 9/10 Solid value for your money. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 9/10 TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat! I love that a ramen place opened up hiding in plain sight in Greektown. OVERALL: 9/10

The ramen was so good! I was working around the area and wanted stop for a quick bite. The food really surprised me as it had exceeded my expectations. The ramen had a lot of toppings and the pork skin tasted good with the soup. Will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu.

Had a lot of expectations coming into the restaurant. Ordered the spicy ramen and good heavens!!! There is a lot of unnecessary heat/spiciness in the broth which overpowers everything else in the dish. Someone else mentioned that there is a lot of oily taste notes and I agree that it is as if they got a bit excited with chilli oil. The meat and other toppings tasted funny. Felt as if the quality is pretty bad. Even the egg yolk of the boiled egg seemed a bit odd. The only saving grace would be the noodles. It helped with numbing all that heat. Ordered a side of chicken karage which I regret now. Haven't eaten it yet but I am not really looking forward to it. Simply put: avoid this place if you can or order something better than me. A complete let down to be honest. Note: The serving staff which was just one was super nice. He made sure to check with me post the meal and was very honest about the dish and heat levels

Great casual, ramen spot in Greektown! My friends and I went for dinner and we were able to be seated right away. The inside is small and quiet and the service was fast. We ordered the spicy chicken karange which was really good, thought not very spicy at all. I got the miso ramen. The broth was fantastic and the entire dish was great quality. The serving sizes were huge for the price ($14ish) and I only finished half of mine. Will definitely come back!

Delicious and good value! This is my go to spot for reasonably priced and yummy ramen in West Loop. I've had takeout here several times and it is consistently good quality and it only takes about 15 minutes from the time you order to the time it is ready for pickup. My favorite order is the lunch special, and I usually choose the chicken ramen with a side of karaage. It's super filling and SO delicious and a great deal for the price! Today I decided to try the chicken Chashu don, which has the same chicken as the chicken ramen. It's incredibly tender, juicy, and the sauce is savory and sweet. I can't get enough of it. It was served on a bed of sushi rice, with seaweed salad and black garlic, which added freshness and depth of flavor. Highly recommend! I also got the agedashi tofu which was so savory and had a satisfying sticky texture. I could smell the bonito flakes as I carried the takeout bag home. My cat was super excited, and so was I! It was delicious :)

Still mid. The chicken tastes like general tsos chicken. However, it's always empty no matter when you go, so you know you'll never have to wait in line which is a plus.

Food: 3 stars max, the meat in the ramen was dry and old, soup was oily and bland. Service; 1 star, only one staff working, he seats tables, cleans and checks out. He works hard but they were short 3 to 4 people. Nothing was available, including silverware, or bowls. I would not recommend, don't know where the good reviews come from.

This was the worst restaurant I have been at in Chicago. My partner & I went Friday night a few weeks ago. We came because it had over 4 stars & ramen sounded good. We order an appetizer, fried rice, & a ramen bowl. It was a very long wait but understand bc there were a handful of people & only one person in front of house. The appetizer was a spicy chicken dish. It was not spicy but it was covered in an extremely thick sugar sauce. The fried rice was blah. The ramen was absolutely worst bowl of food I have been served in my life. It looked nice but the broth tasted like what I imagine sink water tastes like. After two bites of the main dishes, we paid, tipped and left. As we were leaving a group of 4 & two others were leaving as well. The was a sizable amount food untouched at each table. around $45-$55 I do not recommend eating here. .

Garlic Pork Fried Rice - It was good but it was a different type of rice. Very fluffy and not what you'd normally have for fried rice. It tasted like Uncle Ben's minute rice, but I thought to myself this cant be minute rice. The appearance, taste and texture was eerily similar but it was still very good. Lamb chops - very dry, overcooked and there was hardly any meat on the bones. I love lamb but I would never order this dish again. Build your own ramen bowl - woah this is good! The seasoning, portion sizes and just overall taste was very good. The noodles were thinner than I'm use to and they tasted a bit like spaghetti noodles but ... yes... I said but ... it was still very good. I would eat here again. I'm glad they are open and I look forward to trying them again. It's definitely a good place for take out.

I didn't care for anything I had except for the furikake fries. The meat in the ramen tasted like it going bad and then frozen. Would not recommend.

Located in the heart of Greektown is this pleasantly surprising Ramen restaurant. I came in and placed an order to go for some potstickers and one of their classic Ramen dishes and it was delicious. It was a good portion size for both items. The staff was very friendly, helpful and efficient. They use a QR code to pull up the menu, so have your phones ready.

Terrible service. Walked in for a table for 2 and the host seemed annoyed/disturbed that we walked in with 30minutes + of closing. Close earlier then? It's a weekend. Don't stay open until 10pm if you don't plan on seating customers. Rude, terrible, and will never recommend this place. Be better.

I've only gotten deliveries from Tamashii Ramen and delivered food generally can't taste as good as fresh food in a restaurant -- thus I am keeping that in mind in my rating. My delivery experience of ramen at Tamashii was quite mediocre but the appetizers were awesome. I've tried both the spicy and regular karaage and various types of skewers. They have chicken skin skewer which is a rare find in Chicago. Everything was crispy even after being delivered and I really enjoyed the food. I hope to visit in person soon!

I wanted to try something different since my gf and I go to Ramen-San so much. Thinking it's a smaller place so it's more, intimate but honestly was not expecting anything like it. Server was working hard for sure since it was only him and one other person, but never got refills on water, and waited a while for apps. Now while sitting there I SWEAR I'm not a person to look at reviews at a place. I judge based on my experience because I know how picky people are but man..... I the reviews were on point. Chicken in the miso was old. Right off the bat, noodles were way thin, almost like dollar store ramen, meat was chewy. We took a few bites and I said nope. We paid. I tipped because hey, at the end of it, ya gotta make a living right? We waited the hour reservations for another spot and enjoyed the rest of our night.

Tonkotsu Ramen Lunch Set was pretty good. I was really hungry and felt like the ramen hit the spot. I came here during lunch with a friend and we both thought it was OK. I would definitely come back here for the lunch set since I want to try out the chicken karaage next. It's a small cute spot for a date or quick bite when you're in the area for some warmth since Chicago is always so cold/windy. The host was really nice and attentive. It was like 1:30pm on a Friday when we came here and there was another table. Overall, not a bad place for lunch and dinner. I'll come back when I want something quick since I have no complaints about it.

Spicy ramen came fast and was delicious! Very kind people, let me use their phone charger!! Thank you!

The only real complaints I have about this place are that 1) The pork had no flavor - it was abundant + thinly sliced though! I think I had more pork than anything else and it was easy to tear through. 2) The spice levels are through the roof! My wife got the lowest level + I got a level two. She complained that hers was spicy, but I couldn't tell because my LIPS were on fire from the level two. It felt like the waitress wasn't around enough for water refills - I had to reach out for help + ask. The rest was pretty good. Loved the edamame!

Found this place on Yelp near my friends house and decided to check it out. Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was very empty. Very quiet atmosphere with no music. It felt a bit awkward to talk in our regular volume lol. My friend and I got the sweet & sour chicken karaage, miso, and Tonkatsu ramen. The karaage was delicious! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! The flavor reminded me of yangnyum Korean fried chicken. The texture of the noodles were perfect but the broth didn't have that deep flavor. Miso ramen had more flavor but Tonkatsu ramen tasted a bit watered down. I did like that both broth weren't salty. I asked for chili oil to add to my ramen which made it better. I'd go back if I was around the area (:

The service was good. We ordered chicken ramen and spicy tonkatsu ramen. I liked the broth but wasn't a fan of the pieces of pork belly, they didn't have much flavor. Gyoza and edamame were average. And lastly the spicy chicken karaage was not what I was expecting. It came in a glazed sauce but I did like it! I think there are better ramen places but it's a good spot if youre near by and want a quick meal!

Popped in here with my partner when we were craving ramen on a Sunday afternoon. There was a bit of a wait to get seated but only one person was managing the whole dining room so it was understandable. It took a while to take our order and get waters but the food came out quickly and everything was pretty good. If the flavor in the takoyaki and pot stickers was turned up a bit and the service was faster, i know I'd update to 5 starts! The guy working was working incredibly hard and just needed a little help covering many full tables. Pros - lunch menu, all fried food is fried to perfection, food comes out quickly, generally good flavor in the vegetarian ramen, vegetarian potsticker option Cons - wait time, slightly lackluster flavor on a couple appetizers

Please support locals! We went during dinner time but it was empty! (It is very sad to see good business places opened during Covid time and got no customers!) We got our food very quickly after we got seated right away. The ramen was surprisingly good!! Chicken nugget looked kinda dry when we got it so I had no hope but it was surprisingly juicy! Overall very good food and decent service, will definitely return to support local business! Ps. Their ramen was not overly priced!

This place is just starting out but I had a very good dining experience here. We got the takoyaki and two bowls of ramen. I loved that they didn't charge extra for the different things they put into the ramen. The bowls were large and very filling. The broth was flavorful and the meat was tender. I will definitely come back!

The Tonkatsu ramen is fine if you're just trying to satisfy your craving. It doesn't have the same depth but it's still great for $14. I think it's pretty good value. You scan a QR code to see their menu. I would return for the chicken. The sauce stays really hot so be careful not to burn your mouth. I ordered the spicy chicken karaage. It's not super spicy and has a little bit of a ginger flavor. The fries were good. Nothing special.

I have been waiting for the delivery for almost two hours. It turned out that they didn't let me know when they dropped the food at the front desk although I noticed in my order.

Their ramen broth has improved since I last had it about a month ago. Previously I thought the broth had a lack of depth and just tasted salty, but now the tonkotsu ramen is much better. The chicken karaage is good too and comes with a mayo/aioli dipping sauce. My partner had the chicken ramen, which had really juicy pieces of chicken. They do a good job of packaging to-go orders and food is ready promptly in 10-15 minutes. You can order online on their website for ultimate convenience.

We ordered food to go and it did not disappoint. We had about about a 15 min drive home. The karaage chicken was still very crispy and the ramen stayed warm. They also package the ramen in nice to-go bowls that you can easily eat out of. The sweet and sour chicken was delicious. It was very crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce had a great flavor. Would definitely recommend. The Tonkatsu broth was creamy and very flavorful. They give you a very generous portion of noodles and pork. Give this place a try next time you want ramen.

Wow wow wow; now I honestly understand why Tamashii Ramen has a series of 5 star reviews! I've visited a total of three times within the past week and every single dish I ordered has been consistently delicious and flavorful. The first visit here I ordered from their lunch special which consists of a list of various ramen options with a tiny side dish. I picked the extremely spicy ground pork ramen which comes with 3 pieces of deep fried chicken karaage. I also noticed they have baskets of Furikake Fries and I'd never tried them before. Furikake is a Nori ( seaweed) seasoning popular in Japan and typically used to make traditional steamed rice more flavorful. I absolutely loved my meal so much I came here again this past weekend during errands and ordered donburi. I asked my attentive server if I could combine raw salmon and tuna don together and he received positive news from the chef that it was definitely possible. Again another incredibly delicious meal and I also ordered an extra side of seaweed salad to go with my donburi bowl. Today I had more errands in Greektown and decided to have lunch here again. I knew exactly what I was craving and chose the chicken karaage donburi bowl. You should have seen how much crispy and tender chicken they presented me with! The portions here are extremely generous and everything I ordered came out to me within minutes! The restaurant is immaculately clean and the service is attentive. I highly recommend this Japanese restaurant if you appreciate authentic Japanese cuisine

The most amazing Ramen I have ever had in my life. So good highly recommend!!! Also l recommend the fried chicken skin anything I've had from this place has been really really good.

Delicious, be careful of the spice level. The only complaint I'd have is service is slow for one FOH worker.

Good, edible ramen but frankly not very impressed. We ordered the spicy karaage chicken, garlic tonkatsu ramen, and spicy ramen. The karaage chicken was sweet and doused in sauce- I did not find it spicy at all, although it was good it was not special. 3.5/5 The garlic tonkatsu was probably the best thing we had, but it is not the best in Chicago that's for sure. 4/5 The spicy ramen was also a little meh- the broth was very light (almost more like an udon soup base), was not spicy, and lacked umph factor. 3/5 Items are priced well and the restaurant is clean and efficient, but we probably will not be returning.

The ramen here is FIRE!! I tried the miso (asked for spicy) and their signature spicy ramen, ordered through Uber Eats. Miso broth was creamy and flavorful. Egg and menma are both seasoned well! I really enjoyed the spicy ramen - it's not your traditional ramen - the broth is made of pork and clams (comes with deliciously seasoned ground pork and also clams!) and the pickled veggies are a unique yet tasty addition. The broth isn't thick it's more so clear and light but still very flavor packed! I would definitely get either ramen again! 10/10, 5 stars for Tamashii!

Had great hopes for this place but was incredibly disappointing. Ordered two ramens and two appetizers. Only reason I'm giving 3/5 instead of two is because the appetizers were good. Appetizers - the fried gyozas were out of this world amazing. Crunchy, fresh, flavorful.... Amazing. The prime tenderloin was also good - cooked at the right temperature and marinated in a very tasty Ordered the Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen and it was a solid 3 star ramen. Not bad but just nothing special.... But the garlic heavy dishes always win my heart so I'm biased. The real disappointment was the Tonkotsu Ramen which was a bummer since it was marked as a favorite. It literally was as bland as you can picture something being. It missed some salt, some citrus maybe or just generally some flavor - if that's what the house sauce really is supposed to taste like then man it's Not good at all.

I really enjoy the ramen from this place! They definitely invest time to make their broth (as opposed to other places that wholly or mainly use msg to flavor). The noodles are delicious and I have to actively hold myself back from ordering every week! The chicken karaage is also great, not overly battered or fried, though I wish their spicy karaage was dry and not sauced up. We will be ordering very soon again!

The BEST RAMEN IN CHICAGO!!! I highly recommend it!!! I recommend building your own bowl. West Loop is known for the best in food Chicago, so it makes sense that the restaurant is there.