Best Noodles in Chicago
5 restaurants compared
Price range: $17.50 – $38.00
Avg recommendation: 84%
Top 5 Noodles in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 5 restaurants:
- Valhalla, (Wicker Park)
- Mott St, $17.50 (Wicker Park)
- HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen, $38.00 (Pilsen)
- Akahoshi Ramen, $26.00 (Logan Square)
- Mott St — 84% recommended, $19.00 (Wicker Park)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Restaurants Compared
#1
Valhalla
Wicker Park·$$$$
White Curry Noodles
Silky noodles in a coconut-based curry broth topped with grilled mussels.
Tip: This course exemplifies the restaurant's philosophy — Indian technique applied to high-quality seafood with Nordic restraint.
#2
Mott St
Wicker Park·$$
Boat Noodles
$17.50
Thai-inspired boat noodles with a rich broth and protein options.
Tip: Boat noodles are traditionally a quick, handheld meal — eat them with energy and don't worry about neatness.
#3
HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen
Pilsen·$$$
Bún Chả Hanoi
$38.00
Hanoi-style grilled pork patty with rice noodles, spring roll, and charred pork broth.
Tip: Mix the noodles into the broth before eating—it softens them and distributes the flavor throughout.
#4
Akahoshi Ramen
Logan Square·$$
Aburasoba (Oil Noodles)
$26.00
Soupless noodles tossed with lard, soy, mirin, and garlic oil.
Tip: This is the most budget-friendly bowl and arguably the best introduction to how Chef Satinover treats noodles.
#584% recommend
Mott St
Wicker Park·$$
Mentaiko Kimchi Udon
$19.00
Fresh udon noodles with kimchi, pollock roe, and a luxe creamy sauce.
Tip: Order this to understand what Mott is doing — it's approachable, visually striking, and shows the balance between traditional and modern cooking.