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Akahoshi Ramen

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

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Neighborhood gem
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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.

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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
Neighborhood
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

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Japanese
Chicago
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Akahoshi Ramen in Chicago is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts. With "phenomenal" flavors and "top-notch" service, this spot offers dishes like the Akahoshi Miso and soupless tantanmen that are "miles ahead" of competitors. The fresh, homemade noodles and complex broths create an "incredible" dining experience, so reservations are recommended.

348 Reviews

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Jessie
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined today
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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Sandy
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Akahoshi Ramen. Casper was wonderful and attentive! We sat at the counter and enjoyed sipping on our delicious cocktails as we watched the ramen being made! My husband enjoyed the midwestern ramen and I had the Akahoshi. It was SO delicious that my husband had a second round of ramen. HIGHLY recommend and cannot wait to visit here again. Until then, I’ll be dreaming about it.
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Sasha
Grand Rapids
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious ramen and great service. The handmade noodles are amazing in texture and flavor, and the miso broth, their OG, was super tasty. My only complaint is that I wasn't able to try more of the ramen they offer! Can't wait to go back!
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Makenna
Columbus
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Akahoshi was definitely worth the wait. I highly recommend trying their Midwest ramen and specials. Will definitely be going back!
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Ariel
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my 4th time dining here and it never gets old or stale. It’s always a fun adventure and truly tastes perfect. I brought a few new friends here and they raved about the umami flavors!
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c
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible from Start to finish! The food was excellent and they were able to make pork free dishes that truly wowed my guests!
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Riz
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, service was fantastic, will absolutely be back. Noodles and egg were the absolute best I’ve ever had.
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Carla
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fully enjoyed my miso ramen and side of chatsu rice. Server was exceptional and provided great explanations between the choices.
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Scooby Doo
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite restaurants, hands down. Mike and his team are exceptional, passionate, and have fun while they’re at it, too. The menu is carefully curated, limited by design yet still so thoughtful in its execution that there is something for everybody. The monthly specials are a great showcase, but no matter what, one must try the Akahoshi Miso. It’s classic, layered, rich, and everything you’d want in a bowl. The noodles are made in house (as is everything else) and perfectly chewy. On top of that, the entire team is just really great, always so welcoming, and just a lot of fun whether talking about the menu, creative ideas, or just shooting the breeze.
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Michael
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Have been making an effort to visit Akahoshi every month to try the new special. The November special (a Yuzu Shio) was a very light, but powerful aromatic broth. Very refreshing!
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Akahoshi Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
California and Fullerton
Neighborhood
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

Website
https://www.akahoshiramen.com/

Akahoshi Ramen

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