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Akahoshi Ramen, Chicago, IL
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Akahoshi Ramen

$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
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.

Dining areas

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
  • Area
    Logan Square
  • Cross Street
    California and Fullerton
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    California Blue Line Stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 352 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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.

352 Reviews

  1. Lea

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an exceptional experience when it comes to food. The service tonight with Rande was next level. Rande made us feel very comfortable and was so knowledgeable. Can't wait to return!

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  2. Kevin

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I don't understand why so many people have about this place. The music was so loud that I couldn't have a conversation with the person across the table from me without shouting. The chicken in my ramen was bland and unseasoned. The broth tastes like a carton of chicken broth from Costco with oil in it. My experience was more basic than an Egg McMuffin. Never going back.

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  3. Jesse

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Very kind wait staff. and the Miso ramen was incredible. very tasty overall!

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  4. Lauren

    Austin

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s not worth the hype. There’s better ramen in the city.

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  5. Jessie

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Sandy

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    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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  7. Sasha

    Grand Rapids

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    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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  8. Makenna

    Columbus

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  9. Ariel

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    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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  10. c

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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Akahoshi Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 352 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Akahoshi Ramen

2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    California and Fullerton
  • Area
    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, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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