Kohoku-Ku Ramen
7 people recommendvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Kohoku-Ku Ramen, and one diner calls the bowl excellent. Two commenters call the location near the Thorndale Red Line stop their favorite, and one recommends its signature bowl of tempura shrimp and softshell crab.
Address
KOHOKU-KU RAMEN CHICAGO, 1136 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Tempura shrimp and softshell crab bowl
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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/nirvana6789 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2024taste
Calls the bowl excellent and strongly recommends the shop to readers.
- Recommendsu/cshimmi in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Calls Kohokoku their favorite ramen spot near the Thorndale stop.
- Recommendsu/Throwaway321322323 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025
Names Kohoku-ku as a suggestion for the shrimp ramen request.
- Recommendsu/mostlykindofmaybe in r/chicagofood · Aug 2025taste
Recommends Kohoku-ku's signature bowl with tempura shrimp and softshell crab for shrimp-ramen seekers.
- Recommendsu/rhymeswithbanana in r/chicagofood · Jan 2025variety
Says this Edgewater spot has a ground-meat ramen, maybe chicken, and calls its mackerel truffle ramen bizarre but worth trying.
- Recommendsu/sqza55 in r/AskChicago · Sep 2026
Names the Thorndale location as a top favorite, listed alongside Tamashii ramen.
- Recommendsu/jesuspz in r/AskChicago · Aug 2026
Agrees the Kohokoku pick is very good.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.