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Akahoshi Ramen, Chicago, IL
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Akahoshi Ramen

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$30 and under
Japanese
2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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
  • Neighborhood
    Logan Square
  • Cross street
    California and Fullerton
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    California Blue Line Stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 442 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 offers an "amazing" dining experience with "the best ramen in Chicago." Guests rave about the flavorful broths, particularly the Akahoshi Miso and Midwest Shoyu. The "service was outstanding" and the atmosphere is lively. Monthly specials are a "must-try." Reservations are highly recommended due to demand.

442 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a reason it’s hard to get a reservation. Food is out of this world. We had a party of 6 and tried almost everything on menu and couldn’t decide which was best as they were all that good.

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  2. Daniel

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite Ramen in the city. Easily. Thank you to the team.

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  3. Arthur

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worth the wait to get reservations. Will def try to be back

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the akahoshi miso and the clam (April special). Both broths were sooooo salty and it made the experience not nearly as enjoyable. We probably won’t be back.

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  5. Alex

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were outstanding as always! The drinks were cold, the ramen was hot, and our server was very friendly. 100% coming back.

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  6. Oscar

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Overhyped subpar ramen spot in Logan Square. Don’t waste your time and money.

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  7. Anders VIP

    New Orleans2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic per usual. Best ramen in the city. April Monthly special was great

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  8. Tyson

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Akahoshi is always a solid choice if you want to taste some true depth in the broth. The fresh noodles have been mastered and when you taste their miso broth, you wish you could live in the bowl. Definitiley one of the most respectable Ramen spots in Chicago.

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  9. Jessica

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the Akahoshi Miso and Midwest Shoyu….. both amazing.

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  10. Nikki

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! The Midwest shoyu tasted like a warm hug!!

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FAQs

Akahoshi Ramen is rated 4.8 stars by 442 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Logan Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Akahoshi Ramen

2340 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60647-2906

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    California and Fullerton
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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