Ramen-San Lincoln Park
Lively neighborhood noodle joint for hot broth, ice-cold beers & ’90s hip-hop.
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72 restaurants
Lively neighborhood noodle joint for hot broth, ice-cold beers & ’90s hip-hop.
Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Chinatown, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,431 reviews.
Sayuri Sushi Bar, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 259 reviews.
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TNT Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 85 reviews.
Hip setting for slurping Japanese noodle bowls and munching chicken wings with cocktails and sake bombs.
RAMEN-SAN Whisky Bar, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6,980 reviews.
Itoko, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1,844 reviews.
Creative Asian-fusion fare & sushi in modern, minimalist digs with a BYO policy.
Modest restaurant serving a vegan, organic Korean menu that includes noodle soups, tofu & bibimbop.
Modern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Pho Delicious Vietnamese Restaurant Chicago IL, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 605 reviews.
One More Sushi Express, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 389 reviews.
Menya Goku, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 280 reviews.
Koi Noodles, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 246 reviews.
Takibi, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 153 reviews.
Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 144 reviews.
Rustic ramen joint for noodle soups, buns & chicken wings plus cocktails, sake & lots of whisky.
Modern Japanese restaurant for sushi and robata, with a downstairs, Tokyo-influenced izakaya.
Relaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.
Sushi & Japanese seafood entrees prepared with imported fish & served in a hip, modern dining room.
Shabu Plus Rotary Hot Pot Wicker Park, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 941 reviews.
Strings Ramen Shop Hyde Park, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 812 reviews.
Informal, colorful Japanese eatery providing traditional gyoza, ramen bowls & sushi roll options.
Tamu Sushi, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 200 reviews.
Pho Home 2, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 130 reviews.
Minimalist spot serving a variety of Japanese street fare with a full bar and sidewalk views.
A variety of ramen soups plus rice bowls & snacks served in low-key, stylish digs with a patio.
Offbeat eatery serving creative sushi rolls, robata dishes & more in a manga-themed setting.
Modern takes on ramen & other Japanese snacks pair with draft beer at this chic, minimalist spot.
Comfort food from around the world is served in a rustic space with communal tables & open kitchen.
Hip, warehouse-like setting for savory Japanese pancakes, creative shaved ice desserts & highballs.
Sushi, sashimi & Japanese small plates plus sake & cocktails in a chic, minimalist setting.
Asian fusion meals, creative cocktails & sake in a bright, tropical-style restaurant.
Nepalese street food including specialty dumplings, served at a counter in simple surroundings.
Gyuro Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 625 reviews.
Cozy Pan-Asian eatery serving BBQ wings, noodles, curries & chicken nuggets in colorful surrounds.
Sora Temakeria, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 405 reviews.
AMORE Sushi House, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 359 reviews.
KOHOKU-KU RAMEN CHICAGO, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 351 reviews.
Kimchi Pop 2 by Chef Son, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 155 reviews.
Hip spot for creative Asian fusion fare, sushi & specialty cocktails in a chic modern space.
Sushi bar & Japanese standards, plus a full bar, in an airy, loftlike room. Delivery available.
Updated takes on ramen plus Japanese beer and slushy cocktails in a hip basement with limited seats.
Colorful eatery with a tropical vibe featuring a mix of Asian cuisines & cocktails, plus live music.
A variety of ramen soups along with rice bowls & snacks are served in low-key, stylish digs.
Contemporary spot offering sushi & Japanese kitchen entrees, plus open-air views of sidewalk tables.
This casual Japanese eatery serves familiar sushi rolls & sashimi, plus udon noodle dishes.
Monster Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 547 reviews.
Wood-lined spot with counter & communal table seating serving ramen & Japanese street-food snacks.
Creative sushi & ramen plus Thai & Chinese eats, served in a chic, low-lit BYOB eatery.
Sushi restaurant with specialty maki rolls & other Japanese fare in an intimate, stylish space.
Ikigai Sushi & Izakaya, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 247 reviews.
Stylish local chain where chefs prepare customized stir-fry dishes & soups in front of diners.
Sushi, noodles & other Pan-Asian dishes, plus cocktails, are served in this hip, minimalist lounge.
Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,476 reviews.
Japanese noodle soups & skewered snacks in a classic izakaya with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.
RAKKAN Ramen - Chicago Uptown, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 430 reviews.
Imaginative sushi rolls share the menu with cooked Japanese-Thai fare at this BYO spot with a patio.
Kajiken Chicago, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 339 reviews.
YATAI Asian Street Food, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 337 reviews.
Sushi, noodles & other Pan-Asian dishes, plus cocktails, are served in this hip, minimalist lounge.
Creative sushi, a broad range of other Asian eats & a full bar in a contemporary setting.
Miru, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 611 reviews.
Casual neighborhood spot with an extensive Vietnamese menu (plus some Chinese dishes) & bubble teas.
Thai Pot Noodles Shop, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 140 reviews.
Bustling Pan-Asian eatery doling out noodle bowls, stir fries, Vietnamese coffee & other fare.
Kuro Ramen, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 565 reviews.
Inventive takes on Thai dishes & sushi rolls star at this simply appointed nook with a BYOB policy.
Kimura, in Chicago, is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 377 reviews.
Common Chinese appetizers & entrees, including daily lunch specials, prepped in a plain storefront.
Bustling sushi bar & seafood eatery in Chicago O'Hare International Airport with view of airfield.
Arami Midway, in Chicago, is next up, rated 3.4 out of 5 from 274 reviews.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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