Noodles By Takashi Yagihashi
Serenity Smith · 28 Google reviewsNoodles By Takashi Yagihashi — neighborhood noodles in Loop. "The broth was rich, noodles had a nice chew, and the sushi was fresh" — Allison Campo
What 25 diners keep saying
What 25 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Loved this place for lunch! It's not fancy - you order at the counter or a kiosk - sit in a small food court - pick it up at the counter when your buzzer lights up. BUT - the food court was festively decorated for the holidays, the staff was so nice, and the food was fresh and DELICIOUS! We ordered the tonkotsu ramen and the vegetable (mushroom & tofu) ramen. Large servings, tasty broth, yummy pork and vegetables in the tonkotsu ramen, lots of vegetables and tofu in the other bowl, and oodles of noodles in both. We'll be back!”
“hidden gem alert! admittedly in a super random location on the 7th floor of Macy’s, Tabo’s ramen was super flavorful and packed with quality ingredients. I can’t believe this place doesn’t have a line out the door— both the chicken and mushroom ramen were delicious.”
“If you are looking for a good ramen shopping break with few people around you, check this place! The ramen is VERY good! We also ordered the short rib rice bowl, also very good!”
“Best place in the Loop for vegetarian ramen (in my humble opinion). I believe I've tried all the ramen places downtown. Their mushroom tofu ramen is really yummy; even includes eggplant. Very affordable, too. This gem is hidden away on the 7th floor of Macy's; worth a trip if you are downtown and a fan of ramen.”
“Fantastic food. Big portions. So tasty. Ramen was beautiful.”
“The food was delicious and the wait time was short. Interesting venue on the 7th floor of Macy's. Great views up and down the atrium. Full of light!”
“Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen 🍜 - It wasn’t the prettiest looking ramen I’ve had, but the broth was tasty and it was overall delicious. The noodles were a bit overcooked but it happens, no biggie!”
“Was excited to be able to have Ramen in a convenient location in the heart of Downtown and the exterior of this foodstall was so promising. However, the Ramen was quite a let down. Besides saltiness, there isn't much to write about. It is true that Ramens are salty, but theres an infusion of multiple layers of taste that comes with it as well. Unfortunately for the Ramen at Tabo Sushi... the layers of flavors from the pork tonkotsu broth or the Miso broth are MIA. The upside is the generous portion and warm soup for a cold day. Verdict: enjoy your own instant ramen at home.”
“Noodles By Takashi Yagihashi is a solid downtown noodle spot. Stopped in for dinner after work, grabbed the tonkotsu ramen, spicy miso noodles, and pork gyoza. Broth was rich, noodles had that perfect chew, and everything came out fast even with a crowd. Chill vibe, good spot to reset after a long day in the Loop. Definitely hitting this again when I’m downtown.”
“Tucked away on the 7th floor of Macy's on State, Noodles by Takashi is a hidden gem for a quick, satisfying lunch in the Loop. Dropped about $16 on the Shoyu Ramen combo with a half tuna-avocado roll. The broth was rich, noodles had a nice chew, and the sushi was fresh. Perfect spot when you're craving something warm and flavorful without breaking the bank.”
“Noodles By Takashi Yagihashi is a legit gem if you're craving a solid bowl of ramen in the Loop. I grabbed the Tonkotsu Ramen ($16) and some crispy gyoza ($8), and both were fire. The broth was rich and flavorful, with that perfect balance of umami and depth, and the noodles had a nice bite. The gyoza were crispy on the outside and juicy inside—definitely worth adding on. Spent around $25, and it was well worth it. The spot is casual but has a cool, modern vibe, and service was quick even during the lunch rush. Will definitely be back to try the spicy miso ramen next time!”
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