Friends Ramen

Friends Ramen Our Japanese izakaya style dining brings you the best ramen experience. Mini-Bowls are our signature Come join us at Friends Ramen! We look forward to seeing you.
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Mini-Bowls are our signature dish. Easy-grip bowls allow you to sip or slurp the delicious hot broth ... So good ... to the last drop. Bring your friends, stay and explore our flavors, find your favorite.

Steamed, juicy shrimp shumai with BIG flavor 🥢🦐🤤The perfect starter before your ramen hits the table🍜
05/31/2026

Steamed, juicy shrimp shumai with BIG flavor 🥢🦐🤤

The perfect starter before your ramen hits the table🍜

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside 🥟🔥 Chicken gyoza that disappears faster than your paycheck. No regrets, just ...
05/30/2026

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside 🥟🔥
Chicken gyoza that disappears faster than your paycheck. No regrets, just another order😮‍💨

Straight from Japan to Chicago 🍜✈️Authentic noodles, rich broth, and zero shortcuts. The passport may be at home, but yo...
05/24/2026

Straight from Japan to Chicago 🍜✈️

Authentic noodles, rich broth, and zero shortcuts. The passport may be at home, but your taste buds are definitely traveling😮‍💨🇯🇵

One slurp and you’re basically in Tokyo🗼

05/23/2026

Respectfully, this bowl ate. 🍜🔥

Kimchi ramen, juicy pork belly, and a fried egg so perfect it deserves its own photoshoot📸

05/17/2026

fried tofu buns + ema wishing wall ✨
manifesting delusions and eating good tonight 🥢💌
lowkey think the wish hits harder after a bite

POV: you ordered the seaweed salad “just for balance” and now you’re fighting everyone at the table for the last bite 🌊🥢...
05/13/2026

POV: you ordered the seaweed salad “just for balance” and now you’re fighting everyone at the table for the last bite 🌊🥢😭

weekend mode: sake flowing, ramen slurping, vibes loud 🍶🍜🎉
04/24/2026

weekend mode: sake flowing, ramen slurping, vibes loud 🍶🍜🎉

Weekend Ramen Combo 🍜One bowl is never enough…..so we made it a combo 😋Slurp, snack, repeat🔥 Your weekend plans = handle...
04/09/2026

Weekend Ramen Combo 🍜

One bowl is never enough…..so we made it a combo 😋

Slurp, snack, repeat🔥 Your weekend plans = handled 🫡

12/23/2025

Our Christmas Tree is loaded with prizes and it’s time to get lucky! 🎄✨ Snag 1 draw for every $50 spent—so if the squad drops $100 on a ramen feast, that’s double the luck with 2 draws! ✌️🍜

⚠️ Holiday Hours Update: We want our team to enjoy the festivities too, so take note of our holiday schedule:

Christmas Eve (Dec 24): Open until 6:00 PM (Last chance for those lucky draws!) ⏳

Christmas Day (Dec 25): CLOSED 😴

Come fuel up on small bowls and grab your gifts before we head home to see Santa! 🎅💨

Crispy, light, and totally irresistible. That's our Tempura! It's the perfect starter or side dish. Who's dipping first?...
12/09/2025

Crispy, light, and totally irresistible. That's our Tempura! It's the perfect starter or side dish. Who's dipping first? 👇

Chicken + Egg + Rice = Perfection! Our Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) is savory, slightly sweet, and unbelievably ...
12/04/2025

Chicken + Egg + Rice = Perfection! Our Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) is savory, slightly sweet, and unbelievably satisfying. It's simple comfort done right. Don't miss out! 🍚

Yes, we are OPEN for Thanksgiving! Come celebrate with us. 🍜
11/25/2025

Yes, we are OPEN for Thanksgiving! Come celebrate with us. 🍜

11/12/2025

Ready for a flavor upgrade? Our Kimchi Ramen brings the zing and the zest! Come hang out and slurp down this goodness at Friends Ramen! 🍜

Goodbye, summer late nights. Hello, cozy winter ramen sessions! 👋 Our late-night hours are officially completed until ne...
11/04/2025

Goodbye, summer late nights. Hello, cozy winter ramen sessions! 👋 Our late-night hours are officially completed until next year, but don't worry—your favorite small bowls are still here to warm up your week! 🔥

Starting now, bundle up and come visit us during our new Winter Hours! 👇
Mon - Thu 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri - Sat 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sun 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Swing by for lunch, dinner, or a cozy Sunday night slurp. 🧣 Which small bowl is your must-have for surviving the Chicago cold? Tell us below! 👇

🍜👻 Calling all Ghouls & Guys! Trade your fangs for forks this Halloween! 🔪 Come dressed to impress (and to eat!) on Oct ...
10/30/2025

🍜👻 Calling all Ghouls & Guys! Trade your fangs for forks this Halloween! 🔪 Come dressed to impress (and to eat!) on Oct 31st at Friends Ramen! BEST COSTUME WINS THE VIRAL TJ's TOTE!
See you there, spooky friends! 👋

10/23/2025

Technology is the problem😅

Trick or Treat? Definitely a TREAT! Our Pork Belly Rice Bowl is hauntingly good. Get your hands on this deliciousness be...
10/21/2025

Trick or Treat? Definitely a TREAT! Our Pork Belly Rice Bowl is hauntingly good. Get your hands on this deliciousness before it's gone! 🧙‍♀️✨

KIMCHI. RAMEN. Enough said. Go get this spicy, tangy bowl of happiness at Friends Ramen! 🍜
10/15/2025

KIMCHI. RAMEN. Enough said. Go get this spicy, tangy bowl of happiness at Friends Ramen! 🍜

Feeling snacky? Meet our Takoyaki! 🐙 They're the perfect appetizer to share (or not!).
09/16/2025

Feeling snacky? Meet our Takoyaki! 🐙 They're the perfect appetizer to share (or not!).

New, later hours mean more time for ramen!Whether you're looking for a late-night bite after a show or just don't want t...
09/04/2025

New, later hours mean more time for ramen!
Whether you're looking for a late-night bite after a show or just don't want the good times to end, we've got you covered.

Our new hours are:
Mon - Thu | 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Fri - Sun | 11:30 am - 2:00 am

Tag the friends you're bringing to Friends Ramen after dark!

Address

808 N State St
Chicago, IL
60610

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

Telephone

(312) 643-1209

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