Vegan Ramen In Chicago, Illinois — 72 Spots
Every spot we track for vegan ramen in Chicago, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
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72 restaurants
Ramen-San Lincoln Park
1962 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614Closed — 11AM–10PM
Lively neighborhood noodle joint for hot broth, ice-cold beers & ’90s hip-hop.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Chinatown
2131 S Archer Ave Suite 1, Chicago, IL 60616Closed — 11:30AM–11PM
Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Chinatown, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,431 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Sayuri Sushi Bar
1553 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660Closed — 5–11PM
Sayuri Sushi Bar, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 259 reviews.
TNT Ramen
8929 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617Closed — Closed today
TNT Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 85 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →RAMEN-SAN Deluxe
165 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611Closed — 11AM–9PM
Hip setting for slurping Japanese noodle bowls and munching chicken wings with cocktails and sake bombs.
RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar
219 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 11AM–11PM
RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6,980 reviews.
Itoko
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657Closed — 9:30AM–2PM, 4:30–9PM
Itoko, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,844 reviews.
Blowfish Sushi & Ramen Chicago
1130 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660Closed — 11:30AM–10PM
Creative Asian-fusion fare & sushi in modern, minimalist digs with a BYO policy.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Amitabul Simply Vegan
6207 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646Closed — Closed today
Modest restaurant serving a vegan, organic Korean menu that includes noodle soups, tofu & bibimbop.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Blue Sushi Sake Grill
415 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654Closed — 11AM–10PM
Modern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Pho Delicious Vietnamese Restaurant Chicago IL
Inside Market Mix Mall, 5033 N Elston Ave Suite 143-144, Chicago, IL 60630Closed — 9AM–9PM
Pho Delicious Vietnamese Restaurant Chicago IL, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 605 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →One More Sushi Express
1519 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 11AM–9PM
One More Sushi Express, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 389 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Menya Goku
2207 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618Closed — Closed today
Menya Goku, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 280 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Koi Noodles
163 N Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 11:30AM–9PM
Koi Noodles, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 246 reviews.
Takibi
6803 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626Closed — Closed today
Takibi, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 153 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Le Shrimp Noodle Bar
2101 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616Closed — 11AM–11PM
Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 144 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →RAMEN-SAN
59 W Hubbard St #2, Chicago, IL 60654Closed — 11AM–11PM
Rustic ramen joint for noodle soups, buns & chicken wings plus cocktails, sake & lots of whisky.
Momotaro
820 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 5–10PM
Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi and robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Saigon Sisters
567 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661Closed — Closed today
Relaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.
Tsukiji Sushi Sake Bar
1156 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642Closed — Closed today
Sushi & Japanese seafood entrees prepared with imported fish & served in a hip, modern dining room.
Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Wicker Park
1352 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622Closed — 12–10PM
Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Wicker Park, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 941 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Strings Ramen Shop Hyde Park
1453 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
Strings Ramen Shop Hyde Park, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 812 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Kameya Ramen & Sushi
604 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657Closed — Closed today
Informal, colorful Japanese eatery providing traditional gyoza, ramen bowls & sushi roll options.
Tamu Sushi
804 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 11:30AM–2:30PM, 4–10PM
Tamu Sushi, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 200 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Pho Home 2
2360 N Neva Ave, Chicago, IL 60707Closed — 11AM–9PM
Pho Home 2, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 130 reviews.
Ramen Wasabi - Logan Square
2101 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647Closed — Closed today
Minimalist spot serving a variety of Japanese street fare with a full bar and sidewalk views.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Strings Ramen Shop
2141 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60616Closed — 11AM–11PM
A variety of ramen soups plus rice bowls & snacks served in low-key, stylish digs with a patio.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Yuzu Sushi & Robata Grill
1751 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622Closed — 12–3PM, 4:30–9PM
Offbeat eatery serving creative sushi rolls, robata dishes & more in a manga-themed setting.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Oiistar
1385 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622Closed — Closed today
Modern takes on ramen & other Japanese snacks pair with draft beer at this chic, minimalist spot.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →NoodleBird
2957 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647Closed — Closed today
Comfort food from around the world is served in a rustic space with communal tables & open kitchen.
Gaijin
950 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — Closed today
Hip, warehouse-like setting for savory Japanese pancakes, creative shaved ice desserts & highballs.
SUSHI DOKKU Japanese Restaurant
823 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 4–9PM
Sushi, sashimi & Japanese small plates plus sake & cocktails in a chic, minimalist setting.
BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar
3313 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657Closed — 11AM–10PM
Asian fusion meals, creative cocktails & sake in a bright, tropical-style restaurant.
MOMO FACTORY (Lake View)
3202 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657Closed — Closed today
Nepalese street food including specialty dumplings, served at a counter in simple surroundings.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Gyuro Ramen
171 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 11:30AM–9:30PM
Gyuro Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 625 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Cozy Noodles n' Rice
3456 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657Closed — 11AM–8:45PM
Cozy Pan-Asian eatery serving BBQ wings, noodles, curries & chicken nuggets in colorful surrounds.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Sora Temakeria
3508 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623Closed — 11:30AM–8:30PM
Sora Temakeria, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 405 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →AMORE Sushi House
3715 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613Closed — 12–10PM
AMORE Sushi House, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 359 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →KOHOKU-KU RAMEN CHICAGO
1136 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660Closed — 11:30AM–9:30PM
KOHOKU-KU RAMEN CHICAGO, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 351 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Kimchi Pop 2 by Chef Son
4429 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640Closed — 5–9PM
Kimchi Pop 2 by Chef Son, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 155 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Sunda New Asian - River North
110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654Closed — 4–10PM
Hip spot for creative Asian fusion fare, sushi & specialty cocktails in a chic modern space.
Umai
730 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4:30–10PM
Sushi bar & Japanese standards, plus a full bar, in an airy, loftlike room. Delivery available.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →High Five Ramen
112 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 4–10:30PM
Updated takes on ramen plus Japanese beer and slushy cocktails in a hip basement with limited seats.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →AO Hawaiian Hideout
1315 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60605Closed — 11:30AM–8:30PM
Colorful eatery with a tropical vibe featuring a mix of Asian cuisines & cocktails, plus live music.
Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview
1353 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614Closed — 11AM–10PM
A variety of ramen soups along with rice bowls & snacks are served in low-key, stylish digs.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Ryo Sushi
62 E Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602Closed — 10:30AM–9:30PM
Contemporary spot offering sushi & Japanese kitchen entrees, plus open-air views of sidewalk tables.
Kai Sushi
1255 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605Closed — 4–9PM
This casual Japanese eatery serves familiar sushi rolls & sashimi, plus udon noodle dishes.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Monster Ramen
3435 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647Closed — Closed today
Monster Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 547 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
553 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614Closed — 11AM–9PM
Wood-lined spot with counter & communal table seating serving ramen & Japanese street-food snacks.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Nano Ramen & Sushi
4256 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618Closed — 4–9PM
Creative sushi & ramen plus Thai & Chinese eats, served in a chic, low-lit BYOB eatery.
Sushi Mura
3647 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613Closed — 4:30–10PM
Sushi restaurant with specialty maki rolls & other Japanese fare in an intimate, stylish space.
Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya
372 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654Closed — 4:30–10PM
Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 247 reviews.
Flat Top Grill
30 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60603Closed — 11AM–10PM
Stylish local chain where chefs prepare customized stir-fry dishes & soups in front of diners.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge
332 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611Closed — 11AM–10PM
Sushi, noodles & other Pan-Asian dishes, plus cocktails, are served in this hip, minimalist lounge.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago
6 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654Closed — 11AM–10PM
Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,476 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Shinya Ramen House - Midnight Diner
3240 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608Closed — 5PM–1:30AM
Japanese noodle soups & skewered snacks in a classic izakaya with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.
RAKKAN Ramen - Chicago Uptown
4926 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640Closed — 11AM–10PM
RAKKAN Ramen - Chicago Uptown, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 430 reviews.
Zoku Sushi
1616 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60647Closed — 4PM–1AM
Imaginative sushi rolls share the menu with cooked Japanese-Thai fare at this BYO spot with a patio.
Kajiken Chicago
2161 S China Pl Unit A, Chicago, IL 60616Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
Kajiken Chicago, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 339 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →YATAI Asian Street Food
6230 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660Closed — 11:30AM–10PM
YATAI Asian Street Food, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 337 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Niu B
888 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605Closed — 11AM–9:30PM
Sushi, noodles & other Pan-Asian dishes, plus cocktails, are served in this hip, minimalist lounge.
Hot Woks Cool Sushi
3930 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641Closed — 11:30AM–9PM
Creative sushi, a broad range of other Asian eats & a full bar in a contemporary setting.
Miru
The St Regis Hotel, 401 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601Closed — 7AM–9:30PM
Miru, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 611 reviews.
Tank Noodle
4953-55 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640Closed — 10AM–9PM
Casual neighborhood spot with an extensive Vietnamese menu (plus some Chinese dishes) & bubble teas.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Thai Pot Noodles Shop
5691 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646Closed — 11AM–9PM
Thai Pot Noodles Shop, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 140 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Noodles Etc
1333 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637Closed — 11:30AM–8PM
Bustling Pan-Asian eatery doling out noodle bowls, stir fries, Vietnamese coffee & other fare.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Kuro Ramen
2246 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60616Closed — 4PM–2AM
Kuro Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 565 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Hands On Thai & Sushi - Addison St.
7117 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634Closed — 11:30AM–3PM, 4–10PM
Inventive takes on Thai dishes & sushi rolls star at this simply appointed nook with a BYOB policy.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Kimura
1422 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607Closed — 12–9:30PM
Kimura, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 377 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →House of Bing
6930 S South Shore Dr #1, Chicago, IL 60649Closed — Closed today
Common Chinese appetizers & entrees, including daily lunch specials, prepped in a plain storefront.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Wicker Park Seafood & Sushi Bar
10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666Closed — 11AM–7PM
Bustling sushi bar & seafood eatery in Chicago O'Hare International Airport with view of airfield.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Arami Midway
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638Closed — 5AM–7PM
Arami Midway, in Chicago, is next up, rated 3.4 out of 5 from 274 reviews.
Is this your restaurant? Claim it →Vegan Ramen In Chicago, Illinois
When I am after vegan ramen in Chicago, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward vegan 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 vegan ramen
Vegan ramen swaps pork- or chicken-based stock for a plant-based broth — usually built on kombu, dried shiitake, and roasted vegetables — while keeping the same springy noodles and layered umami of a classic bowl. The best versions do not taste like a compromise.
How I find the best vegan ramen in Chicago
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 Chicago, 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 vegan ramen
- •Sort by distance once you set your location so the nearest vegan ramen in Chicago 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.
Prefer to widen the search? You can browse all ramen in Chicago, IL or jump to vegan ramen near you nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find vegan ramen in Chicago?+
The map above shows Chicago, IL restaurants serving vegan ramen. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance from your current location.
Is vegan ramen actually good?+
Yes — the best shops build a genuinely rich, umami-deep broth from kombu, dried mushrooms, and roasted vegetables rather than just serving a thin vegetable stock. Many vegan bowls now rival their pork-based counterparts.
Are ramen noodles themselves vegan?+
Traditional ramen noodle dough (wheat flour, water, salt, kansui) contains no animal products, so the noodles are almost always vegan — it is the broth and toppings you need to check.
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