West Side Ramen

4.5

101 Reviews

$30 and under

Ramen

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2 people

28 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for creative cocktails
Hot spot
Neighbourhood gem

West Side Ramen impresses with mind-blowing ramen and an amazing depth of flavors. You'll appreciate our creative and delicious dishes and quick, friendly service in our laid back family run restaurant. The vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff make us a must visit in Libertyville and the Chicago area. With standout items like our signature prime smash burgers, bao buns, dumplings, and daily specials, there is something for everyone to enjoy at West Side Ramen! We'll see you soon....

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ramen, Burgers, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Phone number
(224) 433-6290
Website
http://www.westsideramen.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
602 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048-1912
Area
Libertyville
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

West Side Ramen Now Open!
Multiple dates available
West Side Ramen is now open. Book your reservation for the newest and most unique restaurant around! Ramen, burgers, bao buns, dumplings, cocktails, sake; we have it all!

Edamame
sea salt & lemon, garlic, or spicy garlic crunch
Agedashi Tofu
Tsuyu sauce, bonito flake
Fried Avocado
Asian slaw, miso ginger dressing
Umami Fries
Unagi sauce, spicy mayo, bonito flake, togarashi spice, scallions
Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
w/ special sauce
Spicy Chicken Dumplings
housemade, chili ginger sauce, scallion
Weekend Sushi/Oysters/Crudo Items

Bao Buns

Bao Buns
2 Each, choose: smoked pork belly, tempura shrimp, fried avocado, teriyaki mushroom, fried cheese

Burgers/Sandwiches

Smash Burger
American cheese, onions, shredded lettuce, pickles, mayo
Merkt's Cheddar Burger
Merkt's cheddar spread, caramelized onions, pickles
Chopped Cheese Hoagie
chopped beef and onions, American cheese, shredded lettuce, toasted hoagie roll, special sauce
Satans Breath
Habanero ghost pepper cheddar, jalepeno, garlic, onions, spicy mayo
Chicken Katsu Sandwich
panko fried chicken, katsu sauce, spicy mayo, kimchi slaw, toasted hoagie
The SUMO Burger
smoked pork belly, beef patty, spicy mayo, katsu sauce, pickles, soft egg
Mushroom Philly Hoagie
sautéed wild mushrooms, peppers, onions, melted cheese
Ask about our daily specials

Ramen

Pork Belly Ramen
smoked pork belly, pork broth, nori, shitake mushroom, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
Chicken Shoyu
slow roasted chicken, chicken broth, soy tare, bok choy, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
Mushroom Miso
soy marinated shitake, miso mushroom broth, tofu, nori, bok choy, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
Chicken Katsu
fried chicken breast, chicken broth, spicy mayo, katsu sauce, kimchi, corn, tofu, ajitsuke tamago, egg noodle, scallion
The Sumo
pork broth, double portion egg noodle, smoked pork belly, dumplings, kimchi, ajitsuke tamago, corn, bok choy, sesame chili sauce, fried garlic, scallion

Handcrafted Cocktails

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Suburbs
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

West Side Ramen offers a delightful culinary experience with "incredibly flavorful" dishes and "friendly and welcoming" staff. The "cozy, laid back ambience" is complemented by creative cocktails and a diverse menu. Highlights include the "delicious ramen," bao buns, and fried avocado. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, it's a "must go experience."

101 Reviews

M
ML
Chicago16 reviews
3.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our server was very nice. The people who worked there seemed knowledgeable and friendly. Service was good but a little slow sometimes and - not the restaurant's fault- but they had a very large party come in and the noise level just went up to the point that we couldn't even hear our conversation sitting across from each other. Food was just okay, may have been what we chose. The fried avocado starter was fantastic, but the ramen was just too difficult to eat without it slopping all over the front of my shirt and also my companion's shirt so maybe we just need to learn how to eat it. Also, it was lukewarm, shouldn't the broth have been piping hot? I'll give it one more chance. Maybe at a quieter time of day. I discovered nori is disgusting.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were very friendly and ramen was very tasty!
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Melanie VIP
Los Angeles21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place! Food was delicious and service excellent. Good menu with delightful specials. Will definitely return!
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Deidre
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, great food, friendly service! What more can you want? I'll be back.
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kaley
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved this restaurant! Everything from the look and feel of the interior, the wonderful staff and the excellent food made it the perfect night out. We would highly recommend!
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Dan
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food. Glad to see them as a permanent fixture in our community.
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Janet VIP
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative cocktails, fantastic food and great service!
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Emily
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was awesome. Just go here, you won't be disappointed.
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Sarah
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
West Side Ramen has been able to strike the perfect balance of a cozy, laid back ambience with an upscale experience - the staff are friendly and welcoming and the food is incredibly flavorful, well presented, fresh, and fast! A top spot in downtown Libertyville by far
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Phil
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent service, would go again
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FAQs

West Side Ramen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (224) 433-6290.

West Side Ramen is rated 4.5 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

28 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

602 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048-1912

Additional information

Area
Libertyville
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Ramen, Burgers, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.westsideramen.com/
Phone number
(224) 433-6290

West Side Ramen

Make a booking

Additional information

West Side Ramen Now Open!

Appetizers

Edamame

Agedashi Tofu

Fried Avocado

Umami Fries

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

Spicy Chicken Dumplings

Weekend Sushi/Oysters/Crudo Items

Bao Buns

Bao Buns

Burgers/Sandwiches

Smash Burger

Merkt's Cheddar Burger

Chopped Cheese Hoagie

Satans Breath

Chicken Katsu Sandwich

The SUMO Burger

Mushroom Philly Hoagie

Ask about our daily specials

Ramen

Pork Belly Ramen

Chicken Shoyu

Mushroom Miso

Chicken Katsu

The Sumo

Handcrafted Cocktails

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does West Side Ramen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is West Side Ramen restaurant rated?

Is West Side Ramen currently accepting bookings?

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