Chicago, IL
For Ramen in Chicago, the local food press points to Akahoshi Ramen, Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square, and High Five Ramen. Picks from The Infatuation and Time Out Chicago, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation, Time Out Chicago, and Bon Appétit. Updated June 2026.
Akahoshi Ramen · Logan Square
Mike 'Ramen Lord' Satinover's Logan Square counter is The Infatuation's #1 bowl in the city and made Bon Appétit's Best New Restaurants of 2024. The reservation hardest to land in Chicago.
Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square
A 45-hour tonkotsu broth that Time Out and The Infatuation both rank in the top tier. The velvety, porky benchmark on Milwaukee Avenue.
High Five Ramen · West Loop
The hidden basement ramen bar below Green Street Smoked Meats whose blazing spicy tonkotsu is the cult West Loop bowl.
RAMEN-SAN · River North
The Lettuce Entertain You flagship that kicked off Chicago's modern ramen wave in 2014. Still the city's default late-night noodle room.
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