Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Schaumburg, Illinois — 16 Spots
Every spot we track for cheap ramen in Schaumburg, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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16 restaurants
KAI MOM'S K-FOOD TOGO
913 W Wise Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Closed — 10AM–7PM
KAI MOM'S K-FOOD TOGO, out in Schaumburg, is our top pick — rated 4.8 out of 5 from 223 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Poke Ono
1235 N Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195Closed — 11AM–9PM
Poke Ono, in Schaumburg, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 277 reviews.
Big Bowl Schaumburg
Streets of Woodfield, 1950 E Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173Closed — 11:30AM–8PM
Restaurant serving Chinese & Thai dishes, cocktails & craft beers in a relaxed, stylish space.
Daruma Restaurant
1823 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194Closed — 4:30–9PM
Modern Japanese sushi bar serving noodle bowls, creative & classic rolls, bento boxes & sake.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Sushi EN
261 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Closed — 4–9PM
Cozy, casual Japanese restaurant dishing up sushi plus an array of grilled dishes.
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889 S Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Closed — 12–9PM
Sushi Tsuki, in Schaumburg, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 539 reviews.
Koreana Restaurant
1123 N Salem Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60194Closed — 4–9:30PM
Unpretentious eatery specializing in classic Korean cooking in modest surroundings.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Torizen
22 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173Closed — Closed today
Modest strip-mall eatery offering heaping bowls of ramen noodles plus other Japanese dishes.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →92 Town Korean BBQ Restaurant | 구이촌, 시카고 맛집, 한식 #1, 고기집
243 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195Closed — 11:30AM–8:30PM
Tables with grills for cooking Korean beef ribs, pork & bulgogi, with lots of little accompaniments.
Sake Sushi
697 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173Closed — 12–9PM
Modern Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar for sashimi & clever maki, plus Asian kitchen entrees.
Oishi Sushi
325 S Barrington Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193Closed — 12–9PM
Oishi Sushi, in Schaumburg, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 863 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Chicago Ramen Annex
1608 E Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173Closed — 11AM–10:30PM
Chicago Ramen Annex, in Schaumburg, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 642 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Food Hero Tempura Man
1606 E Algonquin Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60173Closed — 11AM–10PM
Food Hero Tempura Man, in Schaumburg, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 155 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →bb.q Chicken Schaumburg
247 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195Closed — 11AM–10PM
bb.q Chicken Schaumburg, in Schaumburg, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 485 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Tokio Pub
1900 E Higgins Rd #2, Schaumburg, IL 60173Closed — 11:30AM–8PM
Latin-tinged Japanese haunt featuring small plates, tacos, sushi, creative cocktails & a patio.
Suki Hana
5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, IL 60173Closed — 11AM–6PM
Suki Hana, in Schaumburg, is next up, rated 2.1 out of 5 from 115 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Cheap Ramen Restaurants in Schaumburg, Illinois
When I am after cheap ramen in Schaumburg, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward cheap ramen, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
What makes great cheap ramen
Cheap ramen is not lesser ramen. A bowl under about $15 in Schaumburg is usually the sign of a shop that keeps its menu tight and its overhead low — one broth done properly, a couple of toppings, no table service to pay for. Some of the most respected shops in Illinois sit squarely in this price band, because a long-simmered pork or chicken broth costs far less to make than it tastes like. This map filters Schaumburg, IL down to budget-friendly bowls, sorted so you can find the cheapest good ramen closest to you rather than just the cheapest.
How I find the best cheap ramen in Schaumburg
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Schaumburg, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
Tips for ordering cheap ramen
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest cheap ramen in Schaumburg is on top.
- •Open a few listings and read the most recent reviews — fresh, specific praise is the best signal.
- •Use the Filters button to stack on what matters: open now, price, or dietary needs.
- •Ask the shop for noodle firmness and spice level so the bowl arrives exactly how you like it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find cheap ramen in Schaumburg?+
The map above filters Schaumburg, IL to restaurants in the budget price range — roughly under $15 a bowl. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance and find the closest affordable option.
How much should a bowl of ramen cost?+
Most markets run about $14 to $20 for a standard bowl. Anything under roughly $15 counts as budget, and under $12 is genuinely cheap. Prices climb with premium toppings like extra chashu or a marinated egg, which are usually a few dollars each.
Is cheap ramen lower quality?+
Not usually. Price tracks overhead — rent, service model, decor — more than broth quality. Counter-service shops with a short menu often make excellent ramen precisely because they do one or two bowls extremely well instead of a long menu adequately.
How do I eat cheap at a ramen shop in Schaumburg?+
Order the shop's standard bowl rather than the loaded special, skip extra toppings, and drink water instead of a beverage — that alone often saves $8 to $12. Lunch service is also frequently cheaper than dinner for the same bowl.
What is kaedama and does it save money?+
Kaedama is a refill of noodles added to your remaining broth, usually $1 to $3. At shops that offer it, ordering a standard bowl plus a kaedama is almost always cheaper than ordering a large or a second bowl.
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