RAMEN-SAN Deluxe
Ramen restaurant · 165 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States · United States
★ 4.8 on Google · 8,574 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 5, 2026 · 222 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.8★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.9★
- Flagged
- 22%
- Coverage
- 12%
All reviews shown by Google
778 examined reviews
222 of 1,000
1,000 of 8,574 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 5, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this establishment offers a lively atmosphere featuring 90s hip-hop music alongside a variety of ramen, appetizers, and lunch specials. While many guests praise the attentive service and flavorful noodle bowls, others note inconsistencies with food temperature, portion sizes, and service speed during peak hours.
+ Repeated strengths
Atmosphere and Music
Reviewers frequently highlight the upbeat, fun vibe and the 90s hip-hop soundtrack.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-05-26
This is one of my favorite spots in Chicago! Great service, great ramen, & great tunes ☺️
5★ · 2026-07-30
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. The ambiance is unparalleled, you can slurp your ramen bowl while listening to deep cut 90's hits. Everything I've ordered here is delicious and they have great vegetarian and pescetarian o...
Friendly Service
Many guests mention welcoming, attentive, and accommodating servers and hosts.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-05-27
Today, my mom and I experienced an unfortunate situation while dining at Ramen-San Deluxe. However, our server, Portia, and the hostess, Brandy, completely turned things around for us. Both of them showed incredible compassion, professional...
5★ · 2026-06-09
Awesome! Great appetizers, Ramen bowl, dessert and rolls!
Food Quality
Reviewers often praise the delicious ramen broth, appetizers, and lunch combinations.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2026-06-28
Delicious ramen, great music and vibe
5★ · 2026-07-21
This is the best ramen (kimchi and fried chicken) I have ever had with Slurping Turtle and Meshikou in Columbus as a comparison. The chicken shio was also the best chicken broth I've ever tasted. The spicy cucumber appetizer was excellent a...
− Repeated complaints
Loud Music
Several reviewers report that the hip-hop music is extremely loud and makes conversation difficult.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2026-06-18
Music is extremely loud "rap". It's better to take the food to go. You can't hear each other or the waitress.
5★ · 2026-07-01
Food was excellent, though I know I'm getting older when I complain about loud music. I love the 90s hip-hop, but when the acoustics in a restaurant aren't the greatest it makes for a rushed dinner.
4★ · 2026-08-04
I didn’t appreciate the loud music but the fantastic food made up for it. I will definitely come back!
Inconsistent Service and Wait Times
Some guests experience slow service, long wait times for tables, or delayed food delivery.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2026-05-23
Used to be my go-to ramen spot in the city — now it’s just disappointing. Made a reservation, still waited 30 minutes, then got shoved at a communal table with complete strangers. Hard to enjoy a meal when you’re elbow-to-elbow with people...
4★ · 2026-06-18
We have been visiting this place since few years however recently we have observed slow service and longer times to get food. We are big fan of Tantan San ramen with Tofu/fried chicken. We drive all the way from Chicago west suburbs Schaumb...
1★ · 2026-06-19
took an hour for our food to get here, staff blamed me for "paying too early", and was rude
Food and Noodle Concerns
A few reviewers report issues with noodle texture, heavy saltiness, or dishes not meeting expectations.
1 supporting review
3★ · 2026-07-25
The ramen broth is extremely salty.
Good for
- Lunch specials
- Casual group dinners
- Upbeat dining experiences
Avoid if
- You prefer a quiet conversation space
- You are sensitive to loud music
- You expect traditional, authentic ramen profiles
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| May ’26 | 195 | 40 |
| Jun ’26 | 388 | 85 |
| Jul ’26 | 350 | 81 |
| Aug ’26 | 67 | 16 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 222 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 222 flagged reviews.
Yu Huang
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-18
good
Robert Sheck
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-18
Shuko Harada
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-05-19
Gordon Small
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-20
Robert Jones
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-05-20
Everything was delicious and the staff was polite and attentive
Iñigo
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-21
Eli
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-21
It was so good and the service was AMAZING hope to come back here again
Chaunese Turner
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-22
Cameron Luke
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-05-22
Michael Brady
1 review
★★★★★
2026-05-23
Report generated Aug 5, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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