Takumi Ramen

“Dimly lit, quiet ramen spot at the very top of the best of the best ramen bowls and broth in the city.”

Dimly lit, quiet ramen spot at the very top of the best of the best ramen bowls and broth in the city. Flavorful as all hell and the spicy here actually means spicy lol. The service was great, the staff was very attentive and rounded frequently. Also: three bowls, an order of gyoza dumplings, a boba, and a ramune all came out to be almost $25 cheaper than other establishments with similar (high) quality ramen. Can't wait to stop by again

David

Jan 2026

“No reservation needed.”

No reservation needed. Casual Monday night dinner. Yakitori platter: beef was good. Pork was okay. Chicken thigh was dryer than bone in chicken wing. Okonomiyaki: more doughey. Could have more seafood chunks. Tonkatsu: Clean broth, could be creamier, but it wasnt as oily. Comes with seaweed, egg, chashu, and bamboo shoots. No corn. I like the noodle texture Spicy miso: flavorful.

Jennifer Vu

Jan 2026

“This is hands down the best restaurant I’ve tried in Chicago.”

This is hands down the best restaurant I’ve tried in Chicago. The tonkotsu ramen is outstanding — the broth is rich, deep, and full of flavor without being overpowering. The fried dishes are also excellent: incredibly fresh, with a super crispy exterior that stays light and never greasy. For dessert, my favorite is the matcha. Unlike many Japanese restaurants where matcha desserts can be overly sweet, this one is refreshing, well-balanced, and smooth, with none of the bitterness. It’s perfect even for people who don’t usually like sweets. The service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. This place is truly a hidden gem, and I can’t wait to share it with more friends. Highly recommended!

ShiYi fei

Dec 2025

“I like their Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen the most!Most of their items are with good qualities and every...”

I like their Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen the most!Most of their items are with good qualities and every bites of food are amazing! Warmly service and lovely atmosphere 🤗

sawthiri mon

Dec 2025

“Takumi Ramen is more than just a meal — it’s an experience.”

Takumi Ramen is more than just a meal — it’s an experience. Can’t wait to come back.

NA WANG

Dec 2025

“Great service and must try fried oyster!”

Wai Lam

Dec 2025

“Finally a spicy ramen.”

Finally a spicy ramen! I thoroughly enjoy spice but balanced with flavor. Sometimes being in the midwest, that is hard to find but Takumi brought it. It was definitely spicy but full of flavor. The service was decent. I ordered a second bowl of noodles so that I did not waste that broth. I really enjoyed the experience. I did go around 2pm but it was still pretty good service. I also got the Ika Geso Age. The squid was tender but the breading needed a bit more flavor and thickness so that it can hold onto the squid. All in all, I would go back.

Shu Cui

Nov 2025

“Simple and authentic.”

Simple and authentic. No complaints here. I came for ramen, and I got ramen. The spicy miso ramen is what I got and I was pretty satisfied. They do not serve alcohol, but they do byob for anyone wondering. The bathrooms were also very clean as well as the restaurant. Overall, worth checking out.

Logan Prendergast

Nov 2025

“Beautiful atmosphere, great location, amazing food, nice prices.”

Beautiful atmosphere, great location, amazing food, nice prices. Went as a date before concert across the street with boyfriend and absolute wonderful experience. 10/10 would reccomend!

Jason Klaus

Nov 2025

“I went to this ramen place yesterday and it was really impressive.”

I went to this ramen place yesterday and it was really impressive! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the noodles had the perfect texture. What surprised me the most was the appetizer — beautifully presented and full of flavor, you can tell the chef really pays attention to the details. The whole dining experience was comfortable and pleasant, and the service was warm and attentive. I’ll definitely come back again!

Chloe W

Oct 2025

“Very fast and very good service.”

Very fast and very good service. Ramen was also delicious. Exactly what I needed on a colder day. Plus they got me in and out fast before the show across the street at Thalia Hall.

Nicholas Roth

Oct 2025

“BYOB! New Ramen place in Pilsen, really good broth. Tried the Spicy Miso Ramen and Spicy Tonkutsu...”

BYOB! New Ramen place in Pilsen, really good broth. Tried the Spicy Miso Ramen and Spicy Tonkutsu Ramen, both were really good. If you're into spices, they had this dry spice powder called 'Ichimi' which was flavorful and spicy

Sahil Patni

Sep 2025