CHICAGO RAMEN
Casual spot for Japanese ramen bowls served at a counter in a simple storefront setting.
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Casual spot for Japanese ramen bowls served at a counter in a simple storefront setting.
Sushi & Japanese cuisine from the Kansai region, plus weekday lunch specials, in a minimalist space.
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Whenever I am hunting for a bowl in Des Plaines, I start with the list above — it shows every ramen spot I can find near Des Plaines, IL, and you can tap "Show distance from me" or switch to the map to sort by distance so the closest bowl is right at the top. Right now I am tracking 4 ramen spots in and around Des Plaines, so there is plenty to work with.
If you just want my quick steer, CHICAGO RAMEN is the highest-rated ramen in Des Plaines right now at 4.6 stars, with Dotombori close behind. That said, I always check a couple of listings myself — skim the recent reviews and the photos, since the bowl that looks carefully made usually is.
My rule of thumb is to favor shops that focus on one or two broths and do them obsessively well, and to trust a strong rating that holds up across a lot of reviews over a perfect score from only a handful. Then I match the bowl to the moment — something rich and creamy when it is cold out, something light and clean for lunch. You can do the same right on the map: filter by broth style like tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, or shio, then layer on what matters that day.
Some nights I just need a bowl that is open this minute; other times I am planning ahead. The filters handle both. In Des Plaines you can jump straight to ramen open now, ramen open late, spicy ramen, vegan ramen, or the top-rated ramen near you. If you are driving in, the "Free Parking" and "Delivers" filters save a lot of hassle too.
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By rating, CHICAGO RAMEN is currently the top ramen spot in Des Plaines at 4.6 stars. I still recommend opening a couple of listings to skim recent reviews and photos, then sorting the map by rating or distance to pick your bowl.
There are 4 ramen spots listed in Des Plaines, IL on RamenNearYou — from quick counter shops to sit-down ramen bars. The map keeps the closest ones at the top once you set your location.
You will typically find the classic broths in Des Plaines — tonkotsu, miso, shoyu, and shio — plus styles like tsukemen and spicy bowls at some shops. Use the filter bar above the map to narrow by broth type, price, and dietary preference like vegan or vegetarian.
Often, yes. Add the "Open Now" filter to see what is serving this minute in Des Plaines, or "Open Late" for spots going past 10 PM. Hours are checked against each restaurant's posted schedule, and a green "Open" badge confirms it.
Add the "Delivers" filter above the map to show Des Plaines spots that offer delivery, then open a listing to order. For the freshest bowl, choose a place close to you or one that packs broth and noodles separately.
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