Monster Ramen, Logan Square
54 people recommend, 22 warn against itvia r/chicagofood, r/AskChicago30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 30 threads.
What people say, in short
Commenters say Monster Ramen in Logan Square focuses on beef-based ramen, and many people call the food good or delicious. Several say the noodles are made in-house, and most people who weighed in recommend it. Several found it mediocre or underwhelming: one called it the worst ramen they have had, and another found it flavorless. One notes the wait can run long because the space is small.
Address
Monster Ramen, 3435 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Beef rib ramen, Beef based ramen
- Opinions divided
- Yes
Nearby on this map
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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/horrordj in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Says they finally visited and loved it: well-cooked noodles, flavorful broths, great eggs and meats, and plans to return.
- Recommendsu/poisonsu in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Says it is really good and worth a visit.
- Recommendsu/Soft-Surprise6547 in r/chicagofood · May 2026variety
Points out the shop specializes in beef broth, offered in reply to a request for non-pork ramen.
- Recommendsu/tvoutfitz in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026
Suggests Monster Ramen on Fullerton as another choice and says all three are hard to go wrong with.
- Recommendsu/abstract_lust in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Calls the place good and has been a few times.
- Recommendsu/Legitimate_Survey823 in r/chicagofood · Aug 2024
Says Monster Ramen has been near the top of their favorites from past visits.
- Recommendsu/CulturalGarlic9089 in r/chicagofood · Jun 2025
Calls it an excellent local ramen spot that makes its own noodles and cites it as an obvious example.
- Recommendsu/maimonides24 in r/chicagofood · May 2024
Names Monster Ramen as a ramen pick within a longer list of recommended spots.
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- Recommendsu/FOD17 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025value
Says a recent visit was worthwhile.
- Recommendsu/Whole-Concern-1794 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025
Suggests Monster Ramen as a fit given its beef ramen focus; unsure whether it uses short rib.
- Recommendsu/curiouserrabbit in r/AskChicago · Oct 2026
Commenter names Monster Ramen as a recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Kafka_at_Night in r/chicagofood · Dec 2025taste
Recommends Monster Ramen for beef rib ramen, calling the dish excellent.
- Recommendsu/chuckgnomington in r/chicagofood · May 2025
Names Monster as another option answering the vegan ramen question.
- Recommendsu/Immediate_Chicken147 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023
Notes the wait can be long since it's small; recommends it for its beef-based broths.
- Mixedu/Murray_Bannerman in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Enjoyed the visit but found it not especially impressive.
- Caveatu/jesus-sinned in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Visited after the hype and found it mediocre; would not return.
- Caveatu/Adz100087 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Tried it a few months back and called it the worst ramen they have had; left it unfinished but may retry.
- Recommendsu/Djcatfish1111 in r/chicagofood · Dec 2023taste
Calls it delicious and rates its beef chashu don among the best things they've eaten.
- Recommendsu/RyFromTheChi in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024
Visited recently and loved it; ranks Monster second behind their top pick.
- Caveatu/cloudninexo in r/chicagofood · Feb 2024taste
Thinks Monster's bowl seems quite removed from traditional style, with unusual toppings.
- Caveatu/SadGirlLovesHerDog in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Disliked it, found the ramen flavorless, and won't return or suggest it.
- Caveatu/cosmic-parsley in r/chicagofood · Dec 2024taste
Calls Monster mediocre, citing a broth that's too heavy; suggests pho for beef-broth soup instead.
- Recommendsu/brazys in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Answers yes and calls the place really good.
- Recommendsu/Parking_Support_7846 in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Says the ramen is different from usual and very good.
- Caveatu/nikgokun in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Answers no to the question and points to other spots instead.
- Recommendsu/ShitsnChips007 in r/chicagofood · Jan 2026taste
Agrees Monster Ramen is the better pick for distance and calls it delicious.
- Recommendsu/AFireInAsa in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Lists Monster among recently opened ramen spots they call great.
- Caveatu/disarmeralarmer in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026taste
Visited a few times; dislikes the ramen but likes the gyoza.
- Caveatu/mrfeelg00d in r/chicagofood · Mar 2024
Found Monster underwhelming; ordered a standard ramen rather than the special bowl.
- Mixedu/Bisquiteen-Trisket in r/chicagofood · Apr 2026
Went once; found it solid but not especially memorable.
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