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.

🍜 **We’re taking a little break!** 💛Friends Ramen will be **CLOSED today, Monday 9/7/26, for Labor Day.**We’re taking on...
09/07/2026

🍜 **We’re taking a little break!** 💛

Friends Ramen will be **CLOSED today, Monday 9/7/26, for Labor Day.**

We’re taking one day to rest and recharge — but don’t worry, we’ll be back soon with your favorite bowls, noodles, and all the slurpy goodness! 😋🍜

Thank you for always being part of our Friends family. ❤️
**Good food. Good friends. Good times.**

See you soon! 🙌

Spicy miso ramen got you sweating after one bite?🍜🔥Be honest… what’s your spice limit? 🌶️😮‍💨
06/05/2026

Spicy miso ramen got you sweating after one bite?🍜🔥

Be honest… what’s your spice limit? 🌶️😮‍💨

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! 🎅💨

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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