Oiistar

First time here, came for lunch on a Monday with 4 friends.Nice place, clean, outside seating, high tables. Menu read amazing, I wanted to try everything.Waiter was perfect, said he had been there 13 years and you could tell.Provided great suggestions, how to do gluten free, explained heat levels and such too.Constant water refills came it a large cold glass bottle, Nice.We all ordered various types or Ramen, I got the #3 so i will focus on that. We ordered pretty quickly and our ramen came out in about 10 minutes maybe a bit longer.As soon as the bowls were put down the smells were AMAZING! The presentation of all of them was great. I dove into my bowl, OMG this was great, the pork bellie was tender, the soy smoked egg was just a bit runny in the middle, the garlic flavor was very prominent. Best ramen I have had in a while. One downside was the ramen bowl my coworker got (not sure which it was) , had pork bellie that tasted different, and not really good, it was sweet, much sweeter than the pork bellie I got in my bowl. She didn't eat her Pork, but finished the rest of the bowl.In Summary, GREAT ramen, Great Service, knowledgable staff. Definitely give this place a try, I will be back for sure. Probably when it gets a bit chillier outside.It was a bit pricey, right around $19 a bowl before taxes and tip. so plan on 25 pp if you don't get drinks or appetizers. Thank you Oiistar!

This is the best ramen in Chicago--maybe even the world! Everything here is homemade and fresh, with flavors that will blow your mind. The depth and complexity of their broth are unmatched, and their pork? It's on another level--perfectly tender, savory, and drenched in the most umami-packed marinade.Honestly, nothing else even comes close!

Not only do I like this place for the plethora of gluten free broths available, but in general the quality is just top notch. They are not fast food, and the pace is leisurely - just embrace it, because it is worth the wait!If you aren't into Ramen, another favorite of mine is the Kimchi Rice - outstanding!

I got the pork belly bun and their tonkotsu. This is one of those places that gives you a wooden spoon that is wholly unergonomic for eating soups. The ramen came out and it was some of the blandest food i have ever ordered. The broth, noodles and egg was as plain as whole wheat bread. The only redeeming quality is that they gave a lot of meat. This place is not kinton ramen tier bad, but it gets pretty close. Get the buns and not the ramen.

The food was amazing- this was my first time and I will definitely be back! The ramen was killer the portions were huge. Service was good! Sat outside so I got to people watch and enjoy the weather. Definitely a must try if you haven't been!

This soup is HoT and flavorful. This by far 4th best ramen... lol. Pork was cooked with just enough crisp. Bao donut needed more surgar but the dip was alright. Atmosphere is cozy and plenty of bar space . Service was on point. Well done.

I came here for dinner and the food was amazing! I had the chicken ramen and shrimp bao buns! Both items were a 10/10 I was extremely blown away how tasty the food was and I have tried many ramen places but this was by far one of the best. The waiter was extremely attentive and helpful with navigating us through the menu and what he would recommend and why based on what we had a taste for that night specifically. The ambiance is for a mature adult vibe not for young children, they also have a drink menu as well if you're looking for a tasty cocktail or beer my go to is the Sapporo beer.

The bar seating experience on a Saturday at 6pm was impeccable, with no wait time, and the attentive staff enhanced our overall dining enjoyment. The ramen impressed with its rich and flavorful profile, while the slightly pricier buns offered a delightful blend of textures and flavors that are a definite must-try.Now, let's highlight the star--the shrimp tempura bun. A crispy masterpiece, it provides a satisfying crunch complemented by the pickled slaw. While the buns might impact your wallet, the exceptional dining experience makes it a worthwhile venture for those who value quality.

The veggie ramen broth was SO flavorful and the portion size was huge! We loved the additions of suicide paste and fresh garlic. We were also so impressed with the flavors and textures of the mushroom bao- so much that we had to order them twice! The avocado and eggplant tempura was too bland for us and we'd probs skip on that. It was so busy when we got there but the service was great and we were able to get a table for 4 pretty quickly.

Really solid ramen place.I ordered the spicy garlic ramen and it was so good! The pork belly is thick and juicy! The soup was perfectly creamy and slightly spicy. The egg was a perfect soft boil.Wait was about 30 minutes but we went across the street to emporium arcade bar while we waited.They are packed and busy, so plan to wait. This was the first time I had a server politely ask us to leave after finishing because they needed the table. Totally understandable, but was definitely a first. They were also kind of rushing us about to go boxes and the check when we weren't even done eating. Efficient, I suppose. The chairs are like wooden boxes, so not very comfortable. Luckily they had a coat hanger to hang our jackets. Overall, I would come back and eat here again.