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Chika Ramen Bar, Philly, PA

Chika Ramen Bar

4.2
4.2
23 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
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
    (215) 419-5847
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Hot spot

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chika Ramen Bar offers a "unique dining experience" with a sleek, futuristic ambiance and inventive cocktails. Guests rave about the "amazing food," highlighting the spicy chicken miso ramen and creative appetizers. While service and availability issues were noted, the "cool atmosphere" and flavorful dishes make it worth a visit.

23 Reviews
  1. Justice

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Fredrick

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, the ambience was top tier Im telling all my friends about the greatness of this restaurant!

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  3. Jon

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge fan of this place. Great food. Lots of taste. Menu was a little overwhelming but the staff pointed me through things. Value for the food you get was perfect. I’ll be back.

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  4. Eve

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was so nasty. I had chicken ramen and it actually tasted like sewage

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  5. Jacqueline

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and great drinks here highly recommend the Tori Karaage and bang shrimp for appetizers and the spicy chicken miso ramen is the perfect spice level, enough heat to clear the nose without overpowering the flavor.

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  6. Demetrics

    VIP

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and my server was the best & very precise.

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  7. Katja

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They didn’t have a sushi chef when we visited so half the menu was out of commission. Regardless, the drinks were overpriced and the food was only okay. The service was lackluster, it felt like we waited forever for our waitress to bring us anything.

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  8. Abby

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Only had 2 servers for the whole restaurant. Took a long time to get the drinks, check, etc. One chef was our so only half fhe menu was available

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  9. Sara

    Philadelphia

    86 reviews

    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chika Ramen Bar has a sleek, Blade Runner vibe that sets it apart—moody lighting, neon accents, and a futuristic feel. The cocktails are inventive and well-crafted, and the ramen is outstanding with rich, flavorful broth and fresh ingredients. A great spot for a unique dining experience!

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  10. Jason

    New York City

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed what we had, but most of the menu was unavailable due to the lack of a sushi chef. A couple of the signature cocktails were also unavailable. We’re interested in going back to try it again, but this was not the best first experience. The listed phone number for the restaurant is also out of service so there is no way to call when we were running late

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FAQs

Chika Ramen Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Chika Ramen Bar

1526 Sansom St, Philly, PA 19102

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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