Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
Bessy Tam · 310 Google reviewsTanaka Ramen & Izakaya — clean, consistent japanese in Lincoln Park. Unpretentious and comfortable, exactly what you want. Friendly without hovering. "The karaage was delicious (dipped in spicy miso broth) and crispy" — Paige C [$$]
What 539 diners keep saying
What 539 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great food and great service! Our server Tracy was super nice and attentive. She made us feel very welcome and took good care of us. The food was fresh and tasty, and we really enjoyed our meal. Definitely would come back again!”
“Food was good with nice, filling portions. Add ons can be a touch expensive but they were a good size portion and were made well. Food came out fast, hot, and delicious. Service was also very quick and kind. The building itself is very pretty with a delightful and calm atmosphere. My friends and I very much enjoyed our meal here :]”
“We enjoyed the delicious ramen. Clean place and friendly staff. The milk tea is a bomb too. I highly recommend this place.”
“Hands down some of the best curry udon I've had. The pork cutlet is the star！ expertly fried with a crisp exterior and succulent meat. Don't miss out on this spot”
“One of the best ramen spots I’ve tried in Chicago Not only is their ramen delicious, but they also have a new curry udon that’s honestly hard to find anywhere else in the city. The flavor is rich, comforting, and really stands out. What makes this place even better is that all of their broths are homemade by the owner. You can truly taste the difference — it’s deep, flavorful, and not like the typical pre-made soup base. Definitely a must-try if you’re a ramen lover or just looking for something unique! 太！好！吃！”
“Finally found my dream combo — curry udon + tonkatsu in one place!! Honestly, I’ve barely seen this combo anywhere in Chicago 🥹 The curry is rich and slightly sweet, very Japanese-style, and pairs perfectly with the udon. And the udon itself is super unique not your typical kind. It has a really nice chewy texture, feels like it might be house made or specially prepared. If you love curry, you HAVE to try this. The tonkatsu is also solid and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. So satisfying with the curry. Fun surprise: They actually have kimonos you can try on. The owner is super friendly and showed us how to wear them and even helped take photos. Also saw they have mapo tofu ramen on the menu. I’ve had that in Japan before, so definitely coming back to try it🔥”
“We came here for my friends bday and it was definitely a bday he will never forget.”
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