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Wasabi
2539 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
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(773) 227-8180
- Sun - 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Mon Closed;
- Tue - Thu 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Fri 5:00pm - 10:30pm
- Sat 11:00am - 2:00pm
Cuisine: Japanese Restaurants, Sushi Restaurants
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4.7 of 5.0 from 125 reviews
price range:$11 to $25
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Wasabi Reviews
Very nice food
by Abdulkareem j
The RAMEN!!!!!! And the pork belly buns!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Tom D
The food was really good. Kind of lame that it is BYOB but there's a store across the street that has an okay selection of beer.
by Andrew A.
Very good help from the staff. BYOB. We tried sushi roll but overall menu was also satisfactory.
by Özge D
Best bowl of vegan ramen I've had in the USA!!!!! So good, second only to T's tan tan in Tokyo!
by Bee M
Tonkatsu ramen, takoyaki, and Brussel sprouts - incredible
by Damon M
Yummy tonkatsu ramen! Great when it's cold outside.
by Rita L.
Good sushi.
by Joseph Blewitt
The pork belly buns and tonkatsu ramen are both spot on. Good reason this place is #1 in Chicago!
by Ansell T.
Decent Japanese food in Chicago! Really tasty sushi, gyoza and skewers. Ramen broth, pork belly is good but noodles was a bit soft. Overall still really good!
by Winson Wong
Great sushi. Amazing ramen. Awesome dumplings. Super tasty mochi ice cream. Definitely a favorite spot.
by Jen Marquez
The Waiter Leo. He was very attentive and knowledgable about the menu. I basically ordered what he recommended 🍷
by Eric D
Best ramen in Chicago. Tonkatsu is my favorite
by Genie S
Potstickers, pork belly spring rolls
by Uma R
Home made pot stickers, Pork belly spring rolls
by Sarah F
best ramen ever
by Amie A
Wow. Fantastic meal. The pork belly buns and the pork belly & kimchi spring rolls are both amazing small plates. And the ramen? Omg. Best ramen I've had in Chicago.
by Laura P.
Wasabi just made eating fried chicken better! Their fried chicken lollipops are marinated, deep fried and paired with a roasted garlic dip.
by Chicago Tribune
Fried brussel sprouts were really good....
by Michael P
Excellent tonkotsu ramen, and a surprising number of vegan options
by Brian A
Best ramen I ever had
by Caya J
Good Ramen, not the best. Food is good here, well worth the wait, but the Ramen is just good, not great
by Jeffery W.
Hands down the best ramen in Chicago. The spicy miso garlic ramen is really the only way to go. It's actually spicy. Perfect for a cold winter night. Great place to eat solo
by Shams S
Get the Hotate Aburi (lightly torched scallop) sushi. Next to the ramen, it's my favorite thing in this place.
by Michelle M.
Spicy garlic Ramen.
by Rigo B
"This might be my favorite ramen in the city. The broth is great, the noodles are great and the garnish is right on... I love this ramen." Chef Sean Sanders
by Chefs Feed
Best Tonkotsu in town no doubt. But be sure to try other fantastic things as well.
by Kevin S
Unless you get there right it 5:00 you'll be waiting at least half an hour, but the ramen is worth every minute of it!
by Jes N.
Surf and turf roll is a must
by Ricardo T
Fantastic ramen and the sushi is fresh and delicious. They don't take reservations and is BYOB. Only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table on a Thursday night.
by Fletcher Rhoads
The tonkotsu ramen is awesome.
by Cassandra Cheong
Tonkotsu Ramen was the best I've ever had. Didn't know it was BYOB until I got there so make sure you're prepared!
by Alison D
This place is so much better than Yusho, slurping turtle and Furious Spoon.
by Samantha O.
Waiting for ramen!
by Sarah J
Most likely you will be waiting in line about 15min. Don't move. It's worth it. Truly has been the best place for Ramen since my spot in LA. Always go tonkatsu if you're new. It never will disappoint
by Alicia J.
Spicy Roasted Garlic Miso Ramen
by David Crespo
Eat all the food brah. The only possible done side to this place is the wait time...but if there wasn't a line I would question society and their knowledge of quality.
by Marcellus M
Hey Wasabi, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me.
by George S.
The perfect meal: Go with a friend & each order a ramen bowl, split a small plate (tempura recommended), and share mango mochi for dessert!
by Kirsten K
Shoyu ramen with pork belly 😍😍😍
by Faith Le
I will reiterate everyone else: Spicy garlic miso & pork belly buns! The ArtMex Maki is not bad either. :)
by Sarah W.
This BYOB spot on a sparse stretch of reality is a ramen haven. The beauty is in the rich, creamy pork broth, which takes 45 hours to make.
by Chicagoist
Tonkotsu Ramen
by Lawrence Flack II
Best ramen in chicagoTry the spicy miso
by Rishik Pillai
Good tonkotsu broth, tasty noodles, and mostly nice toppings. Unfortunately the pork topping wasn't very enjoyable and the space had terrible acoustics/a nasty draft. I'll try again in spring.
by Dana Jensen
Pork belly buns and the tonkatsu ramen were to die for! We also had special valentines day oysters that were amazing too! + It is BYOB. What else can you ask for?
by Cristina D.
Ramen sushi pork belly fried chicken BYOB kimchi ropls
by Gabrielle R.
The spicy garlic ramen is the bomb diggity! BYOB and no corking fee (limit 1 bottle per 2 people)
by Sabrina R.
Pork belly spring rolls.
by Jenny Lui
Get the tonkotsu ramen and pork buns. You will love them.
by Melissa A.
This place is legit. The ramen was out of this world. The surf & turf roll was perfect. A++ would come back.
by Charlie F.
Tonkatsu ramen is my favorite. I can only seem to get in without a wait on the weekend for brunch. I won't wait outside at night in the winter--I don't care how good the food is.
by Danielle Chutinthranond
addicted to this place. pork belly buns are to die for. ramen is the best I've had in chicago. roasted brussel sprouts too.
by Angie Evans
Pork belly buns and tonkatsu ramen are amazing!
by Nicole Zhu
Omg the ramen
by Miguel Castro
best best best ramen in town
by Huang A
Will definitely be back for more ramen. So yummy and that menu is extensive.
by Brianna F
Delicious sushi, ramen, and moochi green tea ice cream. Outside seating and excellent service.
by Adriana S
No naruto???
by Davin L.
Love the Brussels sprouts and ArtMex roll!
by Christi B.
Excellent ramen!
by Lina
Try the ramen.
by Jough D.
BYOB...but there's a $5 cork fee after your first bottle. Strange.
by Marissa R.
Pork belly spring rolls to start...goodness and decadence wrapped into one! Then follow it up with a big bowl of ramen. Mmmm
by Jeffrey T
Pork buns will make you question everything that came before and everything that comes after.
by craig m.
Tried the shoyu ramen tonight. This is really just a watered down version of their tonkotsu broth (tells you how crazy thick *that* is). Egg was perfectly cooked but cold inside. Pork very salty.
by Shinji K.
The spicy Ramen with kanuki! Is you like some heat, this is what you want.
by Douglas B.
The pork belly buns are awesome.
by Jennifer C.
The tonkatsu ramen is delicious! Also, the sashimi ceviche was great!
by Edward E.
Better than oiiramen down the street. The broth here is amazing!
by Maggie T.
Spicy roasted garlic ramen
by Eva H.
Get the tonkotsu ramen! Creamy and flavorful.
by Christine F
Arguably the best ramen in Chicagoland. Super filling - get the tonkotsu ramen!
by Maggie T.
New, bigger place and now you have to wait? And outside due to "fire code"??
by Christopher N.
Get here before 6:30 if you don't want to wait an hour.
by Zak J.
I gotta say, the broth in the ramen is just delicious, but it's the broiled Brussel sprouts that keep me coming back. Just amazing!
by Hugo P.
The ramen takes 45 hours to prepare and only 45 seconds to finish. Complete the experience with a 45 minute nap.
by Matt B.
Everything we had was good! Surf and turf!!
by Marlon H.
Sadly, not impressed. Service and food were less than average. I had higher expectations and was seriously disappointed. Sad about it.
by Evelyn P.
Long wait times for food that is just so-so
by Laurie E.
There's a long wait on weekends! It's worth it, though.
by Alexis H.
Ramen is really good- you can probably find a seat at the bar if it's crowded!
by Elyse H.
Its kinda dark in there, but the food is really good.
by Alex F.
Once again happy to have this in my hood.
by Derek S.
Delish ramen! I am super happy to have this on my block!
by Derek S.
Get everything! You can't go wrong. I always order the spicy garlic miso ramen, art mex roll, and seaweed salad. BYOB.
by Emily B.
Today Sept 1 is their last day in this location. They are moving close to the Congress Theater which is few blocks away.
by Susie C.
It's not on the menu but order a Japanese style breakfast. Steamed rice, ramen egg, nori, 2 skewers, pickles, and miso soup. It's the best breakfast you've never had!
by Panda B.
Best ramen in Chicago.
by Katie Z.
Ask to sit in Chris' section! He's the best. ;-)
by BetsyM
You can skip the sushi..just get the delicious ramen!
by Cynthia P.
Yum! Unagi and Brie nigiri!
by Elspeth J.
The waitstaff is terrible, not even worth a 10% tip.
by Rizzo F.
Tonkotsu Ramen: The pork cheek served in the ramen is tender and flavorful in a broth that is comforting.
by Serious Eats
Sushi is overpriced, small and unexceptional. Ramen was also so-so.
by Amy M.
Really nice place. Good food and excellent service, and the best thing is close to my house
by Memo L.
New tip -- order the pork belly spring rolls they are to die for -- watch out you may order food and never receive it
by Nicole G.
Best Ramen ever!
by Melanie V.
Pork belly bun!!!!
by Vithida S.
The ramen is the star at wasabi.
by Jenna L.
can't go wrong with the tonkotsu ramen!
by Gloria C.
They don't take reservations and you have to wait outside when your waiting for a table. It's worth the wait, but I suggest you don't go on a rainy, cold or snowing night.
by Leah J.
Try the Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen (via @Foodspotting)
by Elliott B.
Spicy Miso Roasted Garlic Ramen + Pork Buns = HAPPINESS
by Jeff
What kind of maki did the pirate order from Wasabi? The Surf-n-Turf roll so he could try the delicious BEEF TARRR TARRR
by Kelli S.
Dumplings + sesame sauce =delicious.
by Gina O.
I had the spicy garlic miso ramen. Eat more ramen! !=)
by Steve ‘Pudgy’ D.
Loved the pork belly buns! Ramen broth is super yummy! BYOB!!!
by Jenny C.
The ramen is amazing!!!
by Jennifer R.
Best ramen in Chicago
by Kevin T.
Get the spicy garlic miso ramen. It's addictive. Split it with someone, and share some sushi.
by Lisa W.
Some of my favorite sushi in the city, and the best spot in the neighborhood for it. The spicy scallop roll is great. And their uni is super fresh and awesome. BYOB too!
by Lisa W.
Everything is great! The Le Japan is the best roll. Also try the Spicy Roasted Garlic Ramen!
by Jared G.
Ask for Chris. He's the best.
by Michelle M.
The kimchee and unagi avo are wonderful choices
by Nicole G.
BYOB. Get the tonkatsu ramen on a cold winter day. It'll make you warm & woozy.
by Vivienne T.
The sushi is hit-or-miss. Try the fried chicken skin yakitori, soft Japanese sweet potato coated in crunchy panko and a genius fried spring roll that pairs luscious Berkshire belly with tart kimchi.
by Time Out Chicago
Get anything with pork face in it, especially the ramen.
by Morgan S.
Easy on the wallet and good atmosphere. Try the Hot Yogi and start with the mushrooms. And remember, it's BYOB.
by Josh R.
Come here for their small plates and their skewers. Order the wyagu beef skewers and the chicken skin skewers. Their ramen is also good!
by Christopher T.
The octopus puffs are Awesome! (honestly, I never thought I would type those words...)
by Alan H.
Try the tonkotsu ramen. it's some of the best I've had outside of Tokyo.
by Katie R.
Atmosphere is cool, location is great, sushi is so so.
by Manbque
It's okay.
by John S.
Awesome staff and reasonably priced food have made me a fan!
by tankboy

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