Where is the best ramen in Chicago?

Based on diner recommendations, the best ramen in Chicago is at Oiistar. We compared 12 restaurants serving ramen.

How much does ramen cost in Chicago?

Ramen prices in Chicago range from $14.95 to $30.00 across 12 restaurants.

Best Ramen in Chicago

12 restaurants compared

Price range: $14.95 – $30.00

Avg recommendation: 88%

Top 5 Ramen in Chicago (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 12 restaurants:

Oiistar, $20.00 (Wicker Park)
Strings Ramen Shop, $14.95 (Chinatown)
Strings Ramen Shop, $14.95 (Chinatown)
Oiistar, $17.50 (Wicker Park)
Strings Ramen Shop, $15.95 (Chinatown)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 12 Restaurants Compared

Oiistar

Wicker Park·$$

Chadolmen

$20.00

Beef short rib ramen with house-made noodles and rich beef broth.

Tip: If you're torn between ramen bowls, this is the one for short rib lovers — rich, substantial, and comforting.

Strings Ramen Shop

Chinatown·$$

Vegetarian / Vegan Miso Ramen

$14.95

Plant-based miso broth built on vegetable stock and fermented ingredients, with mushroom and nori.

Tip: Strings makes this thoughtfully — it's not a stripped-down version, it's a full-flavored bowl in its own right.

Strings Ramen Shop

Chinatown·$$

Shoyu Ramen

$14.95

Soy sauce-based broth with a seaweed forward profile, topped with chashu, nori, and scallion.

Tip: If tonkotsu intimidates you, shoyu is the entry point — same quality, lighter execution.

Oiistar

Wicker Park·$$

Umami Ramen

$17.50

Layered broth with shiitake, kombu, and savory depth, topped with house-made noodles.

Tip: This bowl offers the same depth and satisfaction as the meat ramen — you don't lose anything by going vegetarian here.

Strings Ramen Shop

Chinatown·$$

Chicken Paitan Ramen

$15.95

Creamy white chicken broth created by emulsifying poultry bones and aromatics.

Tip: The chicken is lighter than tonkotsu, so order this if you're visiting after 10pm.

#695% recommend

Strings Ramen Shop

Chinatown·$$

Tonkotsu Ramen Super Premium

$16.95

Rich, milky pork bone broth simmered for 16+ hours, topped with chashu pork, egg, and nori.

Tip: Start with tonkotsu if you want to understand why this place is famous — this is what they obsess over.

#791% recommend

Akahoshi Ramen

Logan Square·$$

Akahoshi Miso Ramen

$30.00

Sapporo-style miso broth with homemade crinkly noodles, pork chashu, beansprouts, and lard.

Tip: Sit at the counter directly in front of the chef. They'll cook your ramen to order and you can watch the technique.

#890% recommend

Strings Ramen Shop

Chinatown·$$

Miso Ramen

$15.95

Complex, umami-forward broth built on fermented miso paste, with a hint of garlic and a firm noodle.

Tip: Order this if you find tonkotsu too heavy — miso is lighter but no less complex.

#989% recommend

Oiistar

Wicker Park·$$

Oiimen Ramen

$19.00

Rich pork bone broth with house-made noodles and tender Berkshire pork belly.

Tip: Order the Oiimen — it's the signature and best introduction to what Oiistar does with broths and noodles.

#1086% recommend

Akahoshi Ramen

Logan Square·$$

Tantanmen (Soupless)

$28.00

Soupless ramen with spicy Sichuan peppercorn broth, extra-thick noodles, ground pork, and sesame.

Tip: This dish has real heat from Sichuan peppercorns—the sensation is numbing, not burning. Ask the chef if you want to adjust the spice level.

#1184% recommend

Akahoshi Ramen

Logan Square·$$

Shoyu Ramen

$28.00

Chicken broth-based ramen with soy sauce tare, thin noodles, and subtle fish notes.

Tip: The shoyu works best as a second bowl if you're ordering multiple. The lighter flavor feels refreshing after the miso.

#1284% recommend

Oiistar

Wicker Park·$$

Spicy Miso Ramen

$19.00

Miso-based broth with chili heat, house-made noodles, and protein options.

Tip: This is where heat meets technique — the spice doesn't overshadow the subtlety of the miso broth.