Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

This place serves the best ramen in town, and possibly in the entire state. I highly recommend trying the spicy miso ramen!

This place truly understands how to take care of its customers. They always have a helpful attitude. The food is reasonably priced, consistently delicious, and well-prepared.

- Bring cash, as it’s cash only. Expect to spend around $40 for two hungry people. - Arrive before 11 AM, as the line starts forming by 10:45. - Stay in the line to the right, next to the tables. - Bring a friend! One of you can wait in line while the other saves a table. Coats left on chairs are respected. - While waiting, your friend can grab some fresh sushi from the nearby grocery store! - If you have extra seats at your table, feel free to share them with latecomers or families; people will often ask for them. - Note that there are no fountain drinks; only bottled Japanese beverages are available. - You’ll hear your order number announced from a very loud speaker. - It can feel a bit cramped, so it’s not ideal for those who are claustrophobic. Overall, everyone is always friendly and cheerful while enjoying their meals there!

It 's been a while since I 've been to this Mitsuwa, so while I miss the dim sum booth, ramen sounded like a nice idea. I went with the medium soy ramen combo with the chasu rice bowl. Ramen was nice and hot, noodles had a good chew to them. The chasu bowl was larger than expected and I 'm glad I went with that as a 'side '. I 'd say the one downside was the ramen egg. Flavor wasn 't bad, and you get a whole egg, but you can see it 's just a regular hard-boiled eggs that 's been marinated. The yolk was totally cooked through. Not bad by any means but it just something that would have pushed the bowl to a great bowl of ramen. Prices are good and they were ready quickly.

This is by far, the best place to get authentic miso ramen in illinois. I go here hungry, and i leave full and happy. My only sadness when i go here, is not only have i finished my meal, it's the fact that i must leave. I count the days until i may return, and succle on the sweet-savory deliciosness that is concocted in this fine establishment. Many blessings upon you, wonderfull chef's, who have been brought on this earth to share your culinary arts with the world. Odin smiles upon you.