Akahoshi Ramen

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

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   Adam

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food! A personal experience with a great head chef and crew. His reputation is well deserved. I’d give it 5 stars across the board, but I had to go 4 stars for value (I’d probably go 4.5 if I could) due to the 12 oz Japanese beer being 12 bucks and the ajitama being extra. Would definitely come back again.
   

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   Judy

   Chicago8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with the friendly and attentive service. The ramen is absolutely next level. We go every month just to try their monthly special and it never disappoints, already looking forward to our next bowl. Akahoshi Ramen is a must-visit!
   

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   Jacqueline VIP

   Miami1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Last night was a great experience. Akahoshi is my favorite ramen shop in the city if not the Chicago area. The staff are super friendly and the ramen is so delicious. The noodles are like heaven. It was also very exciting to have met the chef last night! I highly recommend this place as it’s my favorite place for ramen.
   

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   Tommy

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Miso ramen>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> enough said tbh
   

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   Lisa

   Austin3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We looked this cozy place although the menu is limited. The dishes were tasty and comforting with the hot broths. Lived the rice bowl with pork on top. Yum! Enjoyed being able to hear conversations easily.
   

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   Eden

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best ramen spot in the city, you won't get better ramen than this. Incredible each and every single time, been following the head chef since his early days of making ramen, he just keeps getting better! Incredible team and an awesome flow, the BEST!
   

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   Chris VIP

   Detroit4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I wentnin with bery high expectations, and I was not disappointed. Fantastic food and great service. I will certainly return!
   

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   SteveG

   Chicago3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding! The best ramen I have experienced this far.
   

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   Lemuel

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on May 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a simple meal: the akahoshi miso ramen with an egg. Every detail was executed to perfection: the balance between the umami of the miso and the richness of the broth—it was neither too salty nor too cloying, the charshu was well charred and was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the smoky flavor of the bean sprouts was an unexpected surprise, and the sapporo style noodles and the menma had the right bite from start to finish. The egg was so memorable—in today’s economy, the ramen egg is a luxury item that has been realized to its full potential. The yolk was silky and jammy, and well seasoned. It should be a compulsory add-on. My only wish is that they consider topping some corn and butter to the ramen, just like how some places do it in Sapporo. But I’m already so happy about this meal, and I dare say that it’s the best ramen I’ve had in both the midwest and the west coast, and is just as memorable as some of the best ramen I’ve had in Japan. I will return!
   

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    David

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My gf got thee signature restaurant miso ramen, and the meat was cold at the center. It came out a bit too salty. Couldn’t finish the broth. The May special was a hit for me: Kitakata Chashu-men. The Chashu Rice Bowl was small and simple. The rice can use more flavoring. The protein portion was small. The service was very quick, maybe too quick to warm up the meat before serving. lol….
    

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