Akahoshi Ramen

We are not an authentic ramen shop, though we value the history of ramen, and our ramen is influenced by its past and its future potential. The dish, popularized in Japan after World War 2, symbolizesd both struggle and perseverance. It is both a simple dish and a very complex one that we treat with reverence and respect. Roughly translating to “Red Star,” the name “Akahoshi” is a love letter to two cities; Sapporo, Hokkaido, where red stars adorn city monuments, and Chicago, Illinois, where the red star decorates the city flag. Japanese and American ideals influence our ramen in cooking. We hope you will join us to enjoy a bowl of ramen, made with the respect and passion it deserves.