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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 47 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

What 424 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Akahoshi Ramen is a standout spot offering "the best ramen in Chicago," praised for its "bouncy noodles," "delicious broth," and attentive service. Guests rave about the "authentic experience reminiscent of Japan," with a "warm atmosphere" and "friendly staff." Reservations are essential for this highly sought-after culinary experience.
424 Reviews
  1. Luvell

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ramen was excellent. Very flavorful broth and slightly chewy ramen noodles.

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  2. Joshua VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was fine. No real complaints, the ramen was good... but extremely overhyped.. we made the reservation almost a month ago. We also ubered across town so we could try it and that was definitely not justified. We have better ramen places that are walkable for us so it was especially disappointing. I'd recommend if you're in the area, but at least in our experience it wasn't worth planning a special trip for.

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  3. Emma VIP

    Detroit11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    i’ve been here so many times and every time it’s amazing! best ramen in the city

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  4. Andy

    Chicago13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very loud music, hard to converse. Great service, cocktail and food.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Super fast service and some of the best ramen I’ve ever had. Did not disappoint and will be returning as soon as I can snag a res again!

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  6. Elora

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always great when we come here as well as the service. There isn’t a bad dish on the menu!

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  7. Jeffrey

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredible, will definitely be back!

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  8. Yoshi VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tonkotsu gyokai was awesome! Got an extra set of noodles, definitely worth it!

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  9. Chisato

    Tokyo1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Here is ramen restaurant and not give us a lot of service , but they charge us 20% service fee

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Akahoshi Ramen; I try to make a reservation at least once a month to try the specials and to get my fix because it’s delicious. Easily the best ramen in Chicago I’ve tried!

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FAQs

Akahoshi Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 424 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 47 times today
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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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