Wasabi

Hands down the best ramen in Chicago. While some places are overrated (Slurping Turtle) and others are too far from the city when you have a quick craving (Mitsuwa), Wasabi hits the spot. Not exactly cheap like Mitsuwa but for quality here in the area, they are spot on.

I went here at 6:30 pm on a Thursday night. There were only a couple of tables so we did not have to wait. We ordered the pork belly buns to start. I only had one and I almost wanted to give up my Tonkotsu ramen for another order of these. They were THAT good! Then my ramen came and I wish I never ordered the pork belly buns so I can eat 2 bowls of ramen. Both dishes were full of flavor and left me wanting more. I am awaiting my next trip here.

I noticed the restaurant was almost full when we were leaving at 7:30 pm, so I will make sure to get here early to avoid lines.

The ramen is not as good as I thought, and the soup is too salted. The chicken wing is ok. The atmosphere is too dim, and I kinda have a hard time to eat. But the waiters and waitress are pretty nice and polite.