High Five Ramen, West Loop
64 people recommend, 20 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago, X30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 36 threads.
What people say, in short
Most people recommend High Five Ramen, and one commenter finds the broth richly flavored with excellent chashu and noodles. Several commenters describe the heat as strong, though some say you can pick a lower spice level. Many find the bowls too salty, many mention long waits, and many say the quality has slipped or varied. One commenter enjoys the ramen-shop setup.
Address
High Five Ramen, 112 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tonkotsu
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/efriman3 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2024taste
Author says the pork there may edge out the reviewed shop, which they still rank higher overall.
- Recommendsu/Ramen_Lord in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Likes the place and its signature ramen, though says it sometimes misses; sees it as a shop making its own style.
- Recommendsu/Robineering in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Author has been several times, finds it great overall, and likes the adjustable spice levels and dim, basement-style vibe.
- Recommendsu/Jealous-Ninja-8123 in r/chicagofood · Sep 2025taste
Liked the signature tonkotsu at reduced spice, finding it flavorful and dark with a slowly mouth-numbing finish.
- Recommendsu/rawlix in r/chicagofood · Oct 2024taste
Author found the ramen decent on their own visit, with a shorter wait than quoted and pleasant flavors.
- Mixedu/Chicagogator in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Calls High Five terrific, but says other spots in the city now match it without long waits.
- Recommendsu/CumSockandDongBird in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Says they have visited and been happy with it.
- Mixedu/anditgetsworse in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Ordered the tonkotsu after a long wait; broth tasted decent but was too salty to finish.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/kingofthesnakes in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Names High Five as a top pick.
- Recommendsu/Pwschwa in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025
Replies with only the name High Five as the answer to the ramen request.
- Recommendsu/thefattestofdans in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025
Says they like High Five, though a nearer spot is more convenient for them.
- Recommendsu/jinkietwinkie in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Commenter says they quite like High Five for ramen.
- Recommendsu/Legitimate_Survey823 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Says High Five has been near the top of their favorites from past visits.
- Mixedu/Maleficent-Ad-9754 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025ambience
Loves the ramen-shop setup and unique feel, but says other city ramen are better.
- Recommendsu/dynamex1097 in r/chicagofood · Mar 2026
Puts High Five forward as a worthwhile tonkotsu option.
- Mixedu/sourdoughcultist in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Personally did not care for High Five, though acknowledges others love it; says the wait next door is manageable.
- Recommendsu/hlhammer1001 in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Puts High Five above Rudy's and Wasabi; regards every one of the four as excellent.
- Recommendsu/Madshella in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Commenter names High Five Ramen as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Flester_Guelbman in r/chicagofood · Oct 2025
Suggests the asker visit High Five Ramen on the West Loop; no other details given.
- Caveatu/StressedOutMeaow in r/chicagofood · Sep 2024taste
Agrees the bowl was far too salty, even for someone who enjoys salt.
- Caveatu/killakhmer773 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Didn't like High Five on a visit about six years ago.
- Caveatu/huyaroo in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025wait time
Says it is harder to get a seat at High Five than at Rudy's.
- Recommendsu/somnambulistrex in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Says High Five has long been their favorite spot.
- Caveatu/AdOrnery4436 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Says the recipe and portion sizes changed, and feels that explains the decline.
- Recommendsu/Samson801 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025taste
Prefers High Five over Rudy's, praising its rich broth, strong chashu, and good noodles.
- Caveatu/InvestmentActuary in r/chicagofood · Apr 2025consistency
Says High Five has changed a lot from its earlier version and is worse now.
- Caveatu/TheFullMetalAlex in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025consistency
Uses High Five as an example of a spot whose quality slips over time.
- Recommendsu/VikingRampage11 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Ranks High Five second among their Chicago favorites, placing it close to Tokyo-style ramen.
- Recommendsu/fenderdean13 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Counts High Five in the West Loop among their top bowls eaten in town.
- Recommends@Ribsthegoblin on X · Jul 2026
Says they returned to a favorite Chicago spot and strongly endorses it, with no specific dish or detail.
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