Tanaka Ramen

We stopped by Tanaka Ramen in Bolingbrook hoping for a bowl of ramen that would knock our socks off and have us slurping in bliss. It didn’t quite get there. We started with the Brussels sprouts and coconut shrimp — the sprouts could’ve used a little more seasoning (maybe they were going for “steamed vegetable chic”?), but the shrimp were solid. Then again, it’s deep-fried shrimp… hard to go wrong there. The spicy chicken ramen was the main event, but the chicken came out as three mysterious circular pieces — like someone traced them with a cookie cutter. The broth had a nice little kick and decent flavor, but overall, the ramen just didn’t wow us. Our kids got fruit smoothies, which were actually pretty good — probably the highlight of the night. The bill, however, came out to $103 befo

If you’re a ramen lover, stop scrolling, stop searching, stop whatever you’re doing and make your way to Tanaka Ramen. I’ve eaten ramen across the U.S. and even had my fair share in Japan, and I can confidently say that Tanaka Ramen serves up the best bowl of ramen I’ve ever had. Period. Full stop. This isn’t just a meal—it’s a soul-satisfying experience that will leave you dreaming about broth, noodles, and chashu for days. First things first—yes, there’s usually a wait. Sometimes 15 minutes, sometimes more. And yes, the place gets busy fast. But let me tell you something as someone who has gone back multiple times with family (even with a toddler in tow): the wait is absolutely worth it. In fact, it almost builds up the anticipation to the point where that first sip of broth hits even h

Food was delicious this is my second time coming here and never disappoints. The waitress and host were really nice and attentive. The only thing is that the lady that’s was making the drinks was touching her teeth and was staring at us all the time, like really deep. But I definitely recommend this place

This was one of the most peaceful meals I have ever had. It has the most relaxing and soothing music with a beautiful ambiance. The food was good but lacked a little flavor, but I was fine with that when this is such a beautiful place. Bowl of Ramen seemed small, but I walked out feeling like I ate at a buffet. Simply walking into this restaurant made me know I made a good choice by all of the amazing decorations.

Tanaka Ramen was a unique experience, an experience well worth the wait. The atmosphere was wonderful, the people were friendly, and the service was attentive without being annoying. The food was delicious, nothing like I imagined. All in all what an amazing surprise, stumbling onto this hidden gem!