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KOHOKU-KU RAMEN CHICAGO

Vegan Ramen, Shishito Peppers

Worth ordering: #1 Ramen in Chicagonamed in 18 reviews

Try the spicy “Vigan” ramen; a reviewer especially liked its gently spicy stock.

4.8food Very vegan-friendly

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Ask about: mislabelled dishes

Good to know: Confirm that the broth is vegan when ordering; one diner suspected a vegan order was served with meat-based broth.
Vegan ramen pairs well with shishito peppers or wakame salad, both mentioned in positive meal reports.

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Seating is limited, and a reviewer found the four-person table snug for a family.

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Worth ordering: Seaweed salad
Worth ordering: Shishito peppers

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for fast service, affordable, attentive service and generous portions.

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Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
Cards and mobile pay

About

This small Chicago ramen shop serves several vegan bowls, including the spicy “Vigan” and Vegetable Tempura Ramen, alongside shishito peppers and seaweed salad. Reviews describe cozy booths, quick friendly service, and affordable small plates, though one diner reported a possibly mistaken meat-based broth in a vegan order.