Ramen Takeya's interior offers the feel of Tokyo Yokocho (or alleys). Ramen Takeya specializes in Chicken Paitan Ramen, incorporating a lighter broth sourced from the cage free chicken. The space is cozy and casual. They offer many vegan and vegetarian options as well.
Ruchi Aggarwal
I ordered the vegan ramen with a side of the garlic chips. The side of garlic was definitely not worth an extra $2, but the broth and. Overall, broth and noodles were great though! The Green Geisha cocktail was quite refreshing after the hot soup!
Toshi L.
We visited here at night. Luckily there was one table available so didn't have to wait. I had classic Shoyu and Ebi Chili bun. The shoyu was great! The...
Andrew K.
Great ramen especially the spicy paitan. I've always loved a paitan broth because there isn't all the fat to hide behind like a tonkotsu and the flavors of...
Mona Tong
A hip and trendy ramen spot in West Loop’s Fulton Market that doesn’t take reservations, so maybe expect a wait if you go at popular dinner times. Luckily, my friends and I got the last available table at 6 on a Friday, so we were seated immediately. The space is small and cozy, and the vibes were casual. The service is friendly and pretty quick. They have a mix of ramen, rice bowls, steamed bao buns, and small plates, but I opted for just ramen and got the Tokyo Classic Shoyu. It was quite delicious and satisfying, though the broth was too salty— the saltiness in the broth unfortunately overpowered its other fragrant and hearty flavors. The noodles were well-cooked though and had a nice texture. The bamboo was soft and chewy, the egg delicious. The pork belly char siu was extremely tender, fatty, and flavorful. The ingredients in the bowl were great overall and fresh— my only real complaint was the saltiness of the broth, which unfortunately diminished the consumption experience. Prices are pretty high ($16-17 per bowl), but standard for the area. I’ve only been to one other ramen spot in West Loop, but I would say the whole package (noodles + ingredients + broth) tasted better and fresher here. Overall, I was a fan and would like to try their vegan ramen in the future.
Mona T.
A hip and trendy ramen spot in West Loop's Fulton Market that doesn't take reservations, so maybe expect a wait if you go at popular dinner times. Luckily,...
