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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 19 times today
  • 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

  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 415 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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Japanese

  • Chicago

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Akahoshi Ramen is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts, offering "the best ramen in Chicago" with "outstanding service" in a lively atmosphere reminiscent of a true Japanese ramen shop. Chef Mike's passion is evident in each bowl, with the spicy monthly special and "perfectly executed" miso ramen being highlights.

415 Reviews
  1. Chisato

    Tokyo

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was attentive and efficient, food was REALLY good and lived up to the hype. Would definitely recommend to others and go back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    we had a great time and enjoyed our food! we liked sitting at the counter

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  4. Paul

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great, decor and atmosphere was good, it was also appreciated that the restaurant and restrooms were very clean. We finished eating and paying within 45 minutes. Street parking was relatively easy to find within a 5 minute walking radius. Some feedback: our order of the monthly special ramen literally only had one small piece of bamboo, perhaps the rest was missed or forgotten. The namesake miso ramen was on the salty side, with the salt overpowering the miso flavor. Both are easy fixes and will not deter us from coming back to try other offerings.

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  5. Ashley

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Delicious! Reminded us of the ramen in Japan. Just wish there was dessert (mochi balls?)

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  6. Jerome

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wish there were more app/side options but the ramen is delish!!

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  7. Michael

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The monthly ramen special was excellent and the service was great.

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  8. david

    VIP

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fourth time and it’s still incredible. The noodles are bouncy and chewy in the BEST possible way and perfect in each of its iterations (we ordered the Akahoshi ramen, Midwest Shoyu, and the Aburasoba). My only regret is not getting the February special. Can’t wait to go back.

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  9. Marine

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and the service was great, too.

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  10. Yoshi

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday specials are a one off experience, and unforgettable. This one particularly. The truffle aroma and flavor just boosted everything and elevated the slurping experience.

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Akahoshi Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 415 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
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2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906

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Additional information

  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Ramen
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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