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Akahoshi Ramen, Chicago, IL
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Akahoshi Ramen

$30 and under
Japanese
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Akahoshi Ramen

4.8
$30 and under
Japanese
Logan Square

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
Akahoshi Ramen is a humble ramen shop in the city of Chicago. Everything is made in the restaurant, including all soups, seasonings, toppings, and noodles.

We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, is symbolic of both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish, and a fantastically complex one that we treat with reverence and respect.

Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Our ramen is influenced by Japanese and American ideals in cooking.

We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.

Why they're an Icon

From the OpenTable editors: One of Bon Appétit's 2024 best new restaurants in America, this Logan Square spot is the brainchild of Mike Satinover, better known as "Ramen Lord" to the fan base he built up over a decade posting about ramen on Reddit. Get comfortable at one of the spacious booths, or watch the action at the counter overlooking the kitchen, and choose from four different ramens like the Akahoshi Miso, with pork chashu and bamboo shoots. Each bowl is made with incredible attention to detail, showcasing just how nuanced ramen can be.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Website
    https://www.akahoshiramen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906
  • Area
    Logan Square
  • Cross Street
    California and Fullerton
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    California Blue Line Stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Sunday Special: The Grey

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    15 Dec 2024 only
    Sunday Special is an opportunity for Ramen Lord and his team to create unique, one-off ramens. Grey, Cement, Niboshi, there are many words used to classify this style. But the key characteristic is the soup, often a grey or dingy greenish hue, due to the copious amounts of pulverized dried sardines (niboshi) blended into the soup. Immense and foreboding, this style is not for everyone, but it has gained a cult-like following in Japan.

Menu

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What 357 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Akahoshi Ramen in Chicago delights with its "phenomenal" ramen, featuring "rich broth" and "perfectly chewy" noodles. Fans rave about its "best miso ramen in Chicago" and "outstanding flavors." While reservations are essential, the "friendly and professional" staff ensure a memorable experience. Ideal for ramen enthusiasts seeking "authentic" Japanese flavors.

357 Reviews

  1. Judy

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service, 3rd time visiting and will continue to return.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the counter, so we got to see the chefs making the food. Service was fast, we didn’t wait long for water or drinks. Ramen was served as soon as it was done by the chef himself. It was super hot, delicious, perfect amount of food. We finished our bowls, and left comfortably full, not-super-duper-can’t-move full. Looking forward to trying the rice sides and the rotating special ramens next. Worth it, we’ll be back.

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  3. maura

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never ceases to amaze me and make me have to roll myself out after eating everything. I keep bringing friends and they continue to be impressed. 20/10 worth it. I’ll be back again soon for sure!

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  4. Phillip

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good, but overrated in my opinion for the hype it has received.

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  5. Olivia

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I feel like I had ramen for the first time in my life 😭 it was a total ramen reset for me. Can’t wait to go back and try everything on the menu. Perfect for a reasonably-priced date night in Chicago!

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  6. Lea

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exceptional experience when it comes to food. The service tonight with Rande was next level. Rande made us feel very comfortable and was so knowledgeable. Can't wait to return!

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  7. Kevin

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I don't understand why so many people have about this place. The music was so loud that I couldn't have a conversation with the person across the table from me without shouting. The chicken in my ramen was bland and unseasoned. The broth tastes like a carton of chicken broth from Costco with oil in it. My experience was more basic than an Egg McMuffin. Never going back.

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  8. Jesse

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Very kind wait staff. and the Miso ramen was incredible. very tasty overall!

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  9. Lauren

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s not worth the hype. There’s better ramen in the city.

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  10. Jessie

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 incredible. hands down best ramen in chicago

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Akahoshi Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 357 OpenTable diners.

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Akahoshi Ramen

4.8
$30 and under
Japanese
Logan Square

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Akahoshi Ramen

2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    California and Fullerton
  • Area
    Logan Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    California Blue Line Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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