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Strings Ramen Shop

Strings Ramen Shop Strings Ramen Shop is a must-visit ramen restaurant located in the heart of Chicago. Offering authentic Japanese ramen culture and culinary tradition, this 45-seat eatery is the first of its kind in the city, featuring an imported Japanese mixer and noodle maker that produces fresh house-made ramen noodles throughout the day. Strings Ramen Shop's menu boasts four main styles of ramen - Shio, Tonkotsu, Shoyu and Miso - each topped with a variety of topping options to choose from. Open seven days a week, it's definitely worth adding to your dining bucket list when you're in town!
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05/20/2026

Midweek ramen dates just hit different 🍜✨
Halfway to the weekend, so treat yourself to good food, cozy vibes, and your favorite bowl of noodles.
📍 Strings Ramen | Chinatown
🍜 Dining + 🚗 Delivery + 🥡 Takeout
🕒 Sun–Thurs: 11am–11pm | Fri–Sat: 11am–12am
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05/08/2026

Weekend forecast:
🍜 99% chance of ramen
😌 good vibes throughout the evening
🚫 zero self-control around noodles
Might as well spend it in Chinatown. 😉
📍 Strings Ramen | Chinatown
🍜 Dining + 🚗 Delivery + 🥡 Takeout
🕒 Sun–Thurs: 11am–11pm | Fri–Sat: 11am–12am
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04/21/2026

Come grab your ultimate comfort bowl 🍜✨
Fresh homemade noodles, rich savory broth, and all the toppings your heart desires — go all in. 😋🔥
Cheers to good slurps and even better vibes!
🍜 Dine-in • 🚗 Delivery • 🥡 Takeout
🕒 Sun–Thurs: 11am–11pm | Fri–Sat: 11am–12am
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03/29/2026

Perfect Sunday = doing absolutely nothing… except eating ramen. 🍜😌
Pull up to Strings Ramen | Chinatown
🍜 Dine-in • 🚗 Delivery • 🥡 Takeout
🕒 Sun–Thurs: 11am–11pm | Fri–Sat: 11am–12am
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03/25/2026

Be honest… you were already thinking about ramen. 🍜👀
Might as well come through 👉 Strings Ramen
✔️Pacifica Square, Aurora, IL
Dining + Delivery + Takeout⁠
Monday-Sunday 12:30-8:30.
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03/22/2026

Late night cravings? We got you. 😉
Pull up, slurp up, and turn your night into a ramen run.
There’s still time to try our seasonal kimchi ramen — bold, fiery, and definitely not here to play 😮‍🔥🌶️
📍 Strings Ramen> | Chinatown
🍜 Dine-in • 🚗 Delivery • 🥡 Takeout
🕒 Sun–Thurs: 11am–11pm | Fri–Sat: 11am–12am
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03/01/2026
02/13/2026

Date night looking mild? Let’s make it spicy. 🔥🍜
Our NEW kimchi ramen is bold, fiery, and not here to play 😮‍🔥🌶️
This Valentine’s Weekend, turn up the heat and slurp something unforgettable.
It’s getting hot in here… and it’s not just the broth. 😉
Visit Strings Ramen:
✔️ Chinatown
✔️ Lakeview
✔️ Hyde Park
✔️ Aurora, IL

Order takeout or delivery 👉 stringsramen.com
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Meet your new winter comfort obsession 🍱❄️Soul-warming, cozy, and perfect for cold days — our NEW Unagi Rice Bowl just d...
02/04/2026

Meet your new winter comfort obsession 🍱❄️
Soul-warming, cozy, and perfect for cold days — our NEW Unagi Rice Bowl just dropped.
Grilled unagi over steamed white rice, topped with tamago cake, scallions, ginger, and crispy seaweed. Served with miso soup and a side of pickled veggies for the ultimate comfort combo. 🤍🔥
Find it at our Chicagoland locations:
✔️ Chinatown
✔️ Lakeview
✔️ Hyde Park
✔️ Aurora, IL
Too cold to leave the couch?
We get it 😌 Order takeout or delivery 👉 stringsramen.com

02/03/2026

Full of flavor, full of comfort—ramen time 🍜✨
When cravings hit, this is the answer.
📍 Strings Ramen | Chinatown
🕒 Sun–Thurs 11am–11pm | Fri–Sat 11am–12am
Order online 👇
stringsramen.com
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01/25/2026

Chicago winters don’t play…but our ramen comes ready. 🍜🔥
Warm up with us this Sunday—dine in or stay cozy at home.
📍 Strings Ramen | Chicago Chinatown
🕒 Sun–Thurs 11am–11pm | Fri–Sat 11am–12am

Order online 👇
stringsramen.com
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Chicago winters don’t play… so we made ramen that fights back. 🥶➡️🔥Say hello to our NEW Winter Special: Kim-Chi Ramen ak...
01/09/2026

Chicago winters don’t play… so we made ramen that fights back. 🥶➡️🔥
Say hello to our NEW Winter Special: Kim-Chi Ramen aka the bowl Chicago didn’t know it needed but absolutely deserves.
Creamy beef broth, homemade noodles, kimchi bringing the attitude, corn, scallions, red onions, tamago, and melty mozzarella (yes, we said mozzarella 👀🧀). Top it off with pork belly… or go full Chicago-extra with wagyu and beef rib!
Find it at our Chicagoland locations:
✔️ Chinatown
✔️ Lakeview
✔️ Hyde Park
✔️ Aurora, IL
Too cold to leave the couch? We get it.
Order takeout or delivery 👉 stringsramen.com

01/06/2026

Comfort food always wins. 🍜❤️
Ramen kind of day, every day.
Carryout & delivery available
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stringsramen.com
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01/01/2026

Big plans? Ramen. 🍜
Cold vibes? Ramen. 🍜
New Year energy? Definitely ramen. 🍜
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, abundant New Year! 🎊
All locations are open—come slurp with us.
Carryout & delivery available
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stringsramen.com
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Happy Holidays, friends! ❤️Thank you for all the love and support this year.Stay warm, eat well, and come get a hearty b...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays, friends! ❤️
Thank you for all the love and support this year.
Stay warm, eat well, and come get a hearty bowl of ramen!
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Black Friday alert! 🚨🍜Bring the gift of ramen to your family and friends (because honestly… everyone loves noodles).Supp...
11/28/2025

Black Friday alert! 🚨🍜
Bring the gift of ramen to your family and friends (because honestly… everyone loves noodles).
Support a small business and save money? That’s a double win.

✨ 10% OFF online gift cards all Black Friday weekend! ✨
Use code GCOFF1600 at checkout.
Valid 11/28–11/30 only at stringsramen.com

Our Chicagoland locations:
✔️ Chinatown
✔️ Lakeview
✔️ Hyde Park
✔️ Aurora, IL

Address

2141 S Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL
60616

To reach the ramen restaurant at S Archer Avenue in Chicago, you can take the CTA Orange Line train to either the Ashland or Halsted stops and then transfer to either the #62 or #47 bus routes respectively. Get off at the Archer & Leavitt stop, which is a short walk from S Archer Avenue.

If you prefer to drive there, take I-55 and exit at Damen Avenue. Turn right onto S Damen Ave, then left onto W Archer Ave. The restaurant will be on your left-hand side. Street parking is available nearby, but it can be difficult to find during peak hours. Alternatively, there are paid parking lots located within walking distance of the restaurant.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 10pm

Telephone

+1 312-374-3450

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What people say

If you're a fan of ramen, then Strings Ramen Shop on S Archer Avenue in Chicago is a must-visit. This restaurant is the first of its kind in Chicago and brings an authentic taste of Japanese culture to the city.

What sets Strings Ramen Shop apart from other restaurants in Chicago is its dedication to ramen. They have an imported Japanese mixer and noodle maker that produces fresh, house-made ramen noodles throughout the day and into the evening. The menu focuses on four main styles of ramen: Shio, Tonkotsu, Shoyu, and Miso, each topped with options like sliced duck breast, Kurobuta pork, snow crab, scallops and more.

The atmosphere at Strings Ramen Shop is cozy and inviting with seating for 45 people. It's open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

If you're looking for an authentic taste of Japan in Chicago, then Strings Ramen Shop is the place to go. Their dedication to ramen ensures that every bowl is made with care and attention to detail. So why not head down to S Archer Avenue today and slurp up some delicious noodles at Strings Ramen Shop?

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