Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 3879 reviews

What Amanda Gaylord doesn't like about High Five Ramen:
The service and the atmosphere are amazing! Unfortunately the raven falls flat and is quite average. Even if you enjoy spicy food, the full spice dish is not the way to go. This is due to how they achieve this level of spice. On my photo, which is attached to this review, you can see how much chili flakes were placed in the bowl. Although this creates a fair amount of spices, it also adds an extremely grainy consiste... View all feedback. What Cade White likes about High Five Ramen:
I got in easily at 8 on a Saturday, probably because it's the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I had the tonkatsu 1/2 spiced, which was very flavorful. The noodles were easy to eat and have a little bite, which is exactly how I like them. The pork was also so tender and melted in my mouth. For 20 dollars, very very good and worth it. One of my favorite bowls of ramen I've had in a long time. Location is pretty cool and t... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Google
4.6 ★ from 1269 reviews
Gabriela
27.01.2024 - 14:39

It's one of my favorite Ramen places in the city. I recommend arriving early to sign up on the waiting list, or you could run with excellent luck and get a plac...

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Alexia
27.01.2024 - 14:39

Lived in Japan for 2 years and this ramen really does compare nicely. Price point is higher than Japan but that is to be expected. Great food, music, and staff....

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Chicago
27.01.2024 - 14:39

If you haven’t been here, go! Expect a bit of a line sometimes; only seats 16 people. The music is awesome always. Flavors are banging. I get 1/4 spice or 1/2 s...

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audrey
27.01.2024 - 14:39

Worth the wait! One of the best bowls of ramen in the city

Parwinder
27.01.2024 - 14:39

Great ramen, usually has a wait. Got the signature bowl which was great, I would definitely recommend at 1/4 spice level otherwise it’s too overpowering.

Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 299 reviews
Ivan
22.09.2023 - 18:31

Visiting this food spot is a journey in itself! From the moment you step up to the entrance, you're met with a staircase that leads down to an intriguing underg...

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Jessica
22.09.2023 - 18:31

Waste of time and great at giving you a stomach ache. They hype it up and try to make it seem like it’s a huge exclusive deal when really you’re just being serv...

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Tom
22.09.2023 - 18:31

Super dark. Kinda cool ambience. Pretty small. Maybe enough stools for 16 people.The tonkatsu broth is really flavorful. Very good. No spice was good, didn't di...

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Sarah
22.09.2023 - 18:31

It was good, but pricey. I got the signature Tonkotsu. The broth is quite heavy and salty compared to other places. I tend to prefer cleaner broths and usually...

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Dhruv
22.09.2023 - 18:31

Very small ramen shop with a simple menu and darker ambiance. They have a few different spice levels to choose from. Try to get here early! The waits get long d...

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Sirved
4.2 ★ from 1146 reviews
Eric
17.06.2023 - 09:56

Too salty for my taste. I ordered Tonkotsu wheels and it was too salty. I usually eat salty, but here they have added too much and made the dish very unpleasant...

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Aryanna
17.06.2023 - 09:56

Small Lowkey Ramen Spot with an amazing atmosphere and vibe. The mixture between basement and base brought the ambience to the next level. Great if you're a fan...

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Elliot
17.06.2023 - 09:56

The best ravens in town! Get here early, put your name on the list and they will text you. At 5 pm, waiting is typically over an hour. At 6:00? The music is alw...

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Amanda
07.12.2020 - 08:09

The service and the atmosphere are amazing! Unfortunately the raven falls flat and is quite average. Even if you enjoy spicy food, the full spice dish is not th...

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Aayushman
17.06.2023 - 09:56

I heard about this place from a couple of friends and they talked highly of this place but I tried it out and unfortunately our experience were disappointing. W...

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INT Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 1554 reviews
Katrina
29.07.2023 - 17:42

Another 'not my first time here, but first Google Review ' for this place! One of Chicago 's top Ramen spots for me! Definitely get their early! This undergroun...

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Jessi
29.07.2023 - 17:42

Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had, even including Japan. This ramen den sits in the basement of Green Street Meats in a cozy, bar-style layout with very limi...

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Choua
29.07.2023 - 17:42

My usual ramen place closed early so i came across this place 30 mins before they closed. There were 5 of us and they were able to sit us with a 5 mins waiting...

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Wayne
29.07.2023 - 17:42

Not a ramen expert but this was pretty fire, I got the Tonkotsu. The broth was levels above what I’ve had in the past and the pork belly was perfect. I got the...

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Vee
29.07.2023 - 17:42

First time here. High Five Ramen is definitely the best ramen spot I have tried in the United State! Its a cozy area with great vibing music that adds to the am...

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Menulist
4.7 ★ from 3 reviews
Geoffrey
12.12.2017 - 11:58

ITADAKIMASU! Time to eat! I honestly couldn't find this place and instead went to Green Street Meats, but as I left Green St.

Marie
12.12.2017 - 11:58

I've been here in the middle of summer and the middle of winter, and am a firm believer that any time is a great time for ramen. I was introduced to this

Nikolas
12.12.2017 - 11:58

THE HYPE IS REAL! I heard about this place from a few friends and all I was told was that this place has really great ramen, but it's has a speakeasy type

Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 57 reviews
MenuWithPrice
4.4 ★ from 165 reviews
Gastroranking-US
3.7 ★ from 715 reviews

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