Ramen Misoya

Original 4/12/17: My quest in Chicago is to find the best ramen place. So far this is one of best combination of chashu, noodles, and broth!! Chashu is soft enough that break apart easily but it doesn't melt in your mouth, noodles have good thickness and texture, broth is good and it was not too salty like most places. This is cheaper than many other places with lower quality of ramen too. Updated 9/5/17~ 4 stars to 3 stars: The karage was pretty bad! Not only it is nothing like the real karage, KFC would have better fried chicken than that. The chicken was barely fully cooked, skins were not crispy, and the meat was not marinated. The ramen broth was bland and oily. It ended up as just some quick food to fill the stomach, not a meal for enjoyment.

Ramen shops are popping up all over Chicago, but Ramen Misoya is definitely one you want to check out. It is dangerous living so close to here. I typically go with Tonkotsu or Spicy Miso. The broth is rich and full of flavor. Pork is good (not as good as Ramen-Sans, but it is leaner). Anyways, just go here, you won’t be disappointed.

The ramen was amazing! The place is small, cozy, and somewhat minimalist. It reminded me of some ramen places I've been to in Japan. The noodles were perfect. It was springy and chewy. The broth was delicious. We each got a different broth. Both were great. We shared the octopus balls appetizer (takoyaki). That was also a hit. Next time, we are in Chicago or NYC, we will have to seek it out.

Nice ramen spot I live the ability to add on and since it was a cold day I definitely appreciated the hot tea. Like most ramen places I have been up the seating is tight so be prepared to make a friend. The reason why I gave the restaurant 4 stars instead of 5 was due to the black garlic oil. At other ramen places I have been to you add it in yourself. Here it's already added to your tonkotsu ramen and it's strong!

Chicken Karage is amazing! Their ramen portions are huge and flavorful with unique add one like shrimp tempura, potato wedges, and more. Love their Hokkaido spicy broth. Their service is fast and this location never has a wait. Street parking available outside. Warning: your clothes will smell like ramen the rest of the day!

The ramen here is amazing! I've only been to a few places like this, but they DO IT RIGHT. While waiting to eat, a couple left and mentioned to us that they have tried multiple ramen restaurants in the downtown Chicago area, and that this one was the BEST. We had high hopes coming in because of this, and we were not disappointed! Small menu, big portions, delicious ramen. Will be back for sure 👍

They used to have really good fried chicken but they don't sell anymore. They only sell ramen noodles now. The Tokyo Miso is most suitable for light and natural taste since the other two are quite more on the heavier, thicker side for the broth. Tokyo Miso Spicy Ramen is my preference among all. Followed by Tonkohsu Spicy Ramen. The pork belly is quite rough and can be much softer and juicier. Overall, it's nice but not the best ramen I've eaten.