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Chika Ramen Bar, Philly, PA

Chika Ramen Bar

3.7
3.7
32 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
1526 Sansom St, Philly, PA 19102

About this restaurant

The Japanese word “chika” means basement/cellar/underground place. The cuisine at Chika is traditional sushi & ramen (cold & hot) dishes with Japanese bites prepared by Dean Leevongcharoen, a 12-year chef who was trained in Japan. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dining options are also available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 32 people are saying

Chika Ramen Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chika Ramen Bar captivates with its "sleek, Blade Runner vibe," featuring moody lighting and neon accents. Guests rave about "rich, flavorful broth" and "inventive cocktails." While some management issues have been noted, the "unique dining experience" and "amazing ambiance" ensure it remains a memorable spot for ramen enthusiasts.
32 Reviews
  1. Anna

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place is closed for good. We even got an automated reminder text the day before.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    Philadelphia39 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They are closed- evicted from their space Please take them off your site

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Need to take it off open table. The restaurant is closed. We showed up and it was empty and closed for good. Ruined our evening because it was impossible to get a reservation elsewhere.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Andrea

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was closed when we arrived. Not sure why we were able to make a reservation.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Harm

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They were closed, not sure if they were just closed for the night or out of business, it looked like they may be permanently closed

    2 people found this helpful

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 11 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Made reservations. Showed up to be told by local business that they were shut down by the IRS!

    2 people found this helpful

  7. ShannonR

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived for our reservation, restaurant was CLOSED!

    2 people found this helpful

  8. Cynthia

    Philadelphia10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, service and ambiance! Will definitely be returning!

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  9. Justice

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe is everything and the ramen was so delicious. Ngl the best I ever had!! It was byob at the time and we brought our own four pack which was p cool!

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  10. Derek

    Richmond1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I was a bit disappointed because I booked a table for the main room. This made me wait until 8:30p. However, we were sat in a back corner of the restaurant away from the main room. If we wanted the back room, we would've taken a far earlier reservation instead of waiting all day. My ramen was pretty good, but the rest of the experience makes me hesitant to return. Finally, the wait staff made us feel like a burden as well. All our interactions were pretty awkward.

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Chika Ramen Bar is rated 3.7 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Chika Ramen Bar

1526 Sansom St, Philly, PA 19102

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Additional information

  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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