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High Five Ramen

Noodle Restaurant$$$$

West Town, Chicago

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High Five Ramen

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"had a hard time finding the pork under all the (half)spice.."(8 Tips)
"The best ramen I've had in Chicago."(22 Tips)
"... than the face melting full spice. Slushies are super fun size read: v small."(2 Tips)
"Adorable cups for the coconut slush"(4 Tips)

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spicy food
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Dana JensenFebruary 8, 2015
Adorable cups for the coconut slush, fast service once you're seated, and crazy yummy braised pork in the ramen. Love the thicker noodles and the intense mala spice in the regular high five noodles.
Time Out ChicagoJanuary 18, 2018
The minimalist menu begins with a stern warning of how spicy the soup can be—and spicy it is, but worth the momentary pain. Cool down with fruity slushie cocktail or sip on some sake. Read more
Chase TurnerFebruary 16, 2017
Been here 25+ times
The best ramen I've had in Chicago. Go solo to avoid the wait. Half spice is great, if you're sensitive to spice get no spice and ask for the spice on the side.
Chefs FeedDecember 3, 2015
"Not for the faint of heart, it is incredibly spicy and almost hurts while you eat it, but for some reason you cannot stop. (They offer it half spicy, but I say go big or go home.) " Chef Gerald Smith Read more
Greg MacekMarch 19, 2016
Small little ramen shop in the basement under a restaurant/bar. 16-20 seats. Shoyu ramen was excellent & broth was not too salty. $4 old Grand Dad bourbon? Yes please! Arrive early for shorter wait.
Kellen TerrettAugust 17, 2014
High five ramen is now my favorite ramen in Chicago. Amazing atmosphere, great staff, and out of this world food.
Alicia JMay 8, 2016
Tonkatsu broth is legit noodles aren't 100% but the best over Wasabi for sure. Go spicy or go home 😚✌️
Samantha RangelSeptember 18, 2015
Avoid overexerting yourself and just opt for the half spice. Imo the broth is richer and more enjoyable than the face melting full spice. Slushies are super fun size read: v small.
John KhuuSeptember 6, 2017
Put your name in, drink $5 beers from the sink near the bar, drink, talk to the people around you, go down to eat ramen, and then go elsewhere/home happy.
Erika DavisJuly 7, 2016
Half spice is recommended, for first time anyway, so you can enjoy the flavor. I have to say it was extremely salty though. Creamy & dense, more of a winter ramen.
Paulie DerySeptember 3, 2014
Tiny 16 seat ramen joint. Super spicy ramen with jammin hip hop beats. Sake is overpriced but the whole experience is worth every penny.
MikeJuly 4, 2015
My ramen experiences are limited but this place was phenomenal. Service is fast. Get your tonkatsu at half spice or you'll die.
Sandeep ParuchuriAugust 10, 2018
Only go here with a small group (2-4 max), go early, and be prepared to wait (its below Green St, so you can nibble/imbibe upstairs)
Ron GiboriSeptember 1, 2014
Great ramen. Go with the half spice, full spice will burn a whole in your stomach
Manoj AmbalavananAugust 1, 2020
The ramen is a bit spicy with my 1/4 spice being perfect for a typical low tier spice guy
Darryl TomJune 6, 2014
While I don't mind spicy food, I like the no spice high five noodles the best.
Léo Le BrunAugust 12, 2014
Get the no-spice ramen. You can always add spice to it at the table. Your tastebuds will thank me.
Sheila DJuly 31, 2014
opens at 6. be here at 6. entire party must be present or you go to the back if the line. half spicy is excellent!
Justin WhiteAugust 26, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Half Spice, Double Pork. You know the spice is right when it burns as much going in as it burns going out. 💀
Cat GaoJune 27, 2014
There are exactly 16 seats. (I counted.) Be prepared to wait upwards of 40 minutes, even on weeknights.
Heidi QJuly 8, 2017
Perfect Spicy ramen and onikoroshi juice boxes!
IrisMay 24, 2014
Best for no bigger than a party of 3 (for the inside seating at least).
Jennifer Misong MagieraMay 21, 2014
Grab a drink from green street while you wait.
Jamie MackNovember 14, 2014
Half spice is the way to go.
Dana PanyaSeptember 26, 2014
If you're in the neighborhood, just pop by and see if the wait is long. If not-- give it a shot. It's definitely not worth a 45+ min wait.
Ozzy NoriegaDecember 30, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Best Ramen in Chicago! Go early or really late
Kris bJanuary 30, 2016
had a hard time finding the pork under all the (half)spice..
Tom TFebruary 21, 2023
Been here 5+ times
The wait is 1000% worth it
Jillian PobocanApril 30, 2016
Put your name in and come back in 3 hrs
Annette LesakAugust 16, 2014
Grab a donut from the Vault Van if it's there!
Fatima AJuly 24, 2016
The chicken and mushroom ramen 👌
charleenAugust 26, 2017
Been here 25+ times
shio ramen everytime ❤️
Christian TrappMarch 12, 2015
Great Ramen!
Anton ArtemovJuly 10, 2016
More hipster than a ramen place
Simon SlaysFebruary 21, 2015
Honestly not worth the wait
Albert LAugust 17, 2014
The wait is really not worth it. Seats 16, and line is out the door on a Friday night. Shoyu ramen is light and flavorful, high five ramen is heavier. There are better ramen places in Wicker Park.
ashish rastogiFebruary 2, 2019
Not worth the wait - extremely overhyped (may be due to perceived exclusivity of seating only 15 people at a time). One can find much better Ramen in the city!
MaggieAugust 16, 2014
Disappointing, not worth the wait. Beware of the yuzu slushie.
ashish rastogiJanuary 8, 2019
Not worth the wait at all!! Even Ramen-San is better than this...

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