RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.6 (457)

$30 and under

Japanese

59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603

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RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.6

$30 and under

Japanese

River North (Chicago)

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 116 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Hot spot
Lively

RAMEN-SAN in River North is a lively neighborhood destination serving hot noodles, ice-cold beer, and bold Japanese-inspired flavors in the heart of Chicago's nightlife scene. Set to the soundtrack of the best '90s hip-hop, the menu blends tradition with the unexpected, featuring favorites like crispy dumplings, yuzu sake bombs, spicy kimchi fried ramen, and more.

Open for lunch, dinner, and late-night dining, RAMEN-SAN is the go-to spot when the night is just getting started. Guests can also enjoy Happy Hour, available Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featuring special pricing on select drinks and bites.Whether you're fueling up before a night out, satisfying a late-night ramen craving, or gathering with friends over sake and bites, the energetic atmosphere and crave-worthy menu make it a River North staple.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Ramen
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(312) 377-9950
Website
http://www.ramensan.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Clark Street & Hubbard Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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One of the most underrated lunch deals in Chicago 🍜 @ramensanchi Express Lunch is available every day until 3 PM for just $17.95, and it might be the best lunch value you’re not taking advantage of. Your meal comes with: 🥗 Small Salad 🫛 Marinated edamame* (some locations vary — Fulton Market serves their edamame hummus) 🍚 A rice plate 🍜 A bowl of ramen 🍚 RICE PLATE OPTIONS Served with Japanese rice, shishito peppers, and tomato miso salmon* • Karaage Fried Chicken • Veg Fried Rice 🍜 RAMEN OPTIONS • Tantan-san • 10-Hour Tonkotsu • Chicken Shio 📍Available daily until 3 PM. Locations in Fulton Market, River North, Lincoln Park, and Streeterville ** note some locations offer more ramen/ rice plate options
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RAMEN-SAN 🤩⁉️ This River North spot offers quick and affordable bites of ramen, bao buns, and delicious Japanese inspired cocktails! Their Happy Hour menu features delicious drinks and bites! Chicken nuggets 🍗 Yuzu Lemonade 🍋 Pork Belly, Shrimp Toast & Bahn mi Buns🥟 Katsu tonkotsu 🍜

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karaage chicken nuggets$13.50
lime kosho aioli
tuna & avocado tartare*$15.50
sesame crisps, rice crisps, poblano, cilantro
edamame hummus$9.50
sesame crisps, rice crisps
salad-san$8.00
carrot-ginger dressing
chili crunch cucumbers$8.00
szechuan chili crunch, soy vinegar
bang bang shrimp$17.00
tobanjan, sesame
fried brussels sprouts$6.00
crispy shallots, tofu sauce

MANTOU BUNS

fried chicken$5.50
shredded cabbage, japanese mustard
pork belly$5.50
spicy mayo, kimchi cucumber
crispy tofu$5.50
sweet and spicy thai sauce, mixed greens

Chicken Wings

(5 pieces)

sticky thai$14.00
spicy szechuan$14.00

Dumplings

xoxo shrimp & pork$14.00
chicken & vegetable gyoza$11.00
crab rangoon$15.00

Ramen

all ramen are served with tokyo wavy noodles from sun noodle

tantan-san$17.00
vegetable broth, cremini, bok choy, tofu
10 hour tonkotsu*$18.00
traditional broth, chashu, molten egg
kimchi & fried chicken$18.00
fried garlic, buttered corn
chicken shio*$17.00
buttered corn, molten egg, nori
sumo*$23.00
chashu, xo wontons, spicy crushed egg

Ramen Additions

fried garlic$1.00
sesame chili$1.00
molten egg*$1.00
buttered corn$1.00
bok choy$6.00
fresh tofu$2.00
karaage chicken$4.00
chashu pork$5.00
xoxo wontons$6.00
kae-dama!$5.00
noodle refill
spicy kimchi$6.00

LATE NIGHT FRIED RICE

available after 9 pm through 11/11

hawaiian lnfr$15.00
bacon, pineapple, chili thread, fried egg

Reviews

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4.6

(457)

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

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Ramen-San in River North is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "spectacular service." With a vibrant atmosphere, it offers a "great vibe" and "delicious" ramen, especially the "kimchi chicken ramen" and "10-hour tonkotsu ramen." Reservations are recommended due to its cozy setting and popularity.

457 Reviews

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Cesar
Guanajuato1 review
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Estuvo muy rica la comida, llenó nuestras expectativas
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Chamath
Toronto3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always . After a long time we did lunch and the express lunch menu. Which I think is great value and yummy - personally think it’s a better combination than you can get with the regular menu
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Patrick
Chicago3 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Service was great, ambiance was great, food was underwhelming the tonkotsu broth was practically flavorless
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Sarah
Wisconsin1 review
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible and the music created a great vibe!
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Ivette Gold
Unspecified12 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and an excellent service. The place is beautiful.
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fernanda Gold
Chicago9 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We’ve been to both Ramen-San locations in Chicago and they were both delicious. This one is particular is a smaller indoor seating so it can get packed, def recommend a reservation.
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Octavio
Guadalajara1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everting was so outstanding , a great place to eat
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Bridget
Chicago1 review
3.0
Dined on October 17, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It took over 25 min to get our order and it was on the warm side. Not hot enough. But over all good
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Meghan
Charlotte8 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. No complaints. From staff to the ramen and appetizers, 4/5 stars!
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Michael Gold
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve lunched there many times (awesome “quick” lunch menu) but this was my first late night visit. Same great atmosphere (old school rap playing in background, crowded but not overcrowded) and great service. Late night fried rice was delicious, as were the bang bang shrimp, cucumbers and tuna tartare. Highly recommend.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Ramen
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(312) 377-9950
Website
http://www.ramensan.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654-4603
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
Clark Street & Hubbard Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

RAMEN-SAN - River North is an easy lunch pick, guests praise the express lunch and lunch special for good value and quicker visits, while late night (the restaurant stays open past 11 pm) is when the place really buzzes for a lively night out.

RAMEN‑SAN, River North is open Mon–Wed and Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm, Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am, and Fri–Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am; happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Portions are filling, guests describe bowls like the Kimchi ramen and the Sumo as very satisfying, with some groups saying they left comfortably full.

Yes, guests report being seated outside in booths, and several reviewers say the outdoor seating is a quieter, pleasant option.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate for a relaxed visit to RAMEN‑SAN.

For lively late‑night energy, Friday nights are a great pick, guests report the place packed on a Friday night and the restaurant stays open late on Fridays.

The 10‑hour Tonkotsu ramen is a recurring favorite, it's on the menu and multiple guests praise it as a go‑to bowl.

Yes, RAMEN-SAN runs a Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM with special pricing on select drinks and bites, and it also offers an Express Lunch (listed at $17.95) and a Lucky Hour menu of drinks and snacks.

Yes, RAMEN‑SAN in River North welcomes private parties and large orders, with catering and event support available for off‑site or large gatherings.

Yes, families dine here comfortably: guests describe visiting with children (including sons and grandsons), and staff have stepped in to help families in need, making it a welcoming choice for parents.

RAMEN‑SAN is lively and energetic, the owner description notes a '90s hip‑hop soundtrack, and guests repeatedly describe a loud, vibrant, bar‑like dining room that buzzes at night.

Yes, there’s a clear vegetarian option (the Tantan‑San veggie ramen) and a labeled gluten‑free dessert (GF Chocolate Brownie); guests also report accommodating allergy needs.

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RAMEN-SAN - River North

4.6

$30 and under

Japanese

River North (Chicago)

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2 people

Nov 8, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 116 times today

RAMEN-SAN - River North

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RAMEN-SAN - River North

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About this restaurant

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LIMITED EDITION

shrimp wasabi ramen$20.00

Specialties

karaage chicken nuggets$13.50

tuna & avocado tartare*$15.50

edamame hummus$9.50

salad-san$8.00

chili crunch cucumbers$8.00

bang bang shrimp$17.00

fried brussels sprouts$6.00

MANTOU BUNS

fried chicken$5.50

pork belly$5.50

crispy tofu$5.50

Chicken Wings

sticky thai$14.00

spicy szechuan$14.00

Dumplings

xoxo shrimp & pork$14.00

chicken & vegetable gyoza$11.00

crab rangoon$15.00

Ramen

tantan-san$17.00

10 hour tonkotsu*$18.00

kimchi & fried chicken$18.00

chicken shio*$17.00

sumo*$23.00

Ramen Additions

fried garlic$1.00

sesame chili$1.00

molten egg*$1.00

buttered corn$1.00

bok choy$6.00

fresh tofu$2.00

karaage chicken$4.00

chashu pork$5.00

xoxo wontons$6.00

kae-dama!$5.00

spicy kimchi$6.00

LATE NIGHT FRIED RICE

hawaiian lnfr$15.00

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