Ramen reached Chicago through a small number of focused kitchens rather than a dense ramen district. Ramen-san, with its River North room and a late-night counter on Hubbard Street, is among the most visible, working tonkotsu and shoyu bowls with a hip-hop soundtrack. It anchors the city's casual Japanese noodle scene.
Ramen-san in Chicago is Lettuce Entertain You's River North ramen room on Hubbard, with a tonkotsu base and a spicy garlic bowl that pulls the regulars back.
OrderThe spicy garlic ramen; the chashu pork bun on the side.
TipLunch is faster than dinner. The 12:30 rush clears by 13:15.
Ramen-san in Chicago is Lettuce Entertain You's River North ramen room on Hubbard, open Thursday to Saturday until 02:00, with tonkotsu and the spicy garlic.
OrderSpicy garlic ramen
TipThe spicy garlic ramen at 01:30 is the call after a Loop show. The pork bun on the side is the wing.
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