Birdman Ramen

4.7 ( 494 reviews )

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212 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

+1 312-579-4459

At Birdman Ramen, located at 212 E Ohio St in Chicago, diners are treated to a unique and flavorful ramen experience that eschews traditional pork-based broths. Highlights of the menu include innovative dishes like chicken skin dumplings, described by one patron as "interesting" and delightfully crispy, and a variety of richly flavored ramen options featuring tender meats and fresh ingredients.

Customers rave about the exceptional service offered by friendly staff members like Amiin and Leo, who enthusiastically guide guests through the menu and recommend delectable choices. The atmosphere strikes a balance between cozy and vibrant, perfect for foodies eager to capture their meals for social media, though it can become lively when the restaurant fills up.

Aside from the star ramen bowls, diners should not overlook other standout offerings such as the crab rangoons and the Pavlova dessert, both praised for their mouthwatering flavors and impeccable preparation. With everything from the karaage chicken to the signature pelican bowl drawing acclaim, Birdman Ramen stands out as a must-visit culinary gem in the Windy City. Their commitment to fresh poultry and vegetable choices creates an inclusive dining option that leaves diners eager to return for more delicious meals.

Sara Errington

Jul 10,2025

I had the chicken skin dumplings and karaage chicken ramen. Both were excellent. I’ve never seen chicken skin dumplings, so it was interesting to try them. Basically it’s chicken skins wrapped around spiced ground chicken and vegetables and deep fried. My server Amiin was helpful explaining menu items, and pleasant to talk to.

lonnell williams

Jun 12,2025

Fresh ingredients. No pork based broths. Great poultry and vegetable options. Food is very flavorful! The service is on point. Servers explain everything is great detail. Very friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is cozy and great for “The Gram”... but it can get moderately noisy with a full house. Add this to your list of favorites. I’ve added it to mine.

dylan rosbrugh

May 24,2025

I cannot speak highly enough of this experience. The atmosphere was fantastic, the food was even better!! Leo was my server and immediately was so excited to get to know me and suggest his favorites on the menu. One of the suggestions was the crab rangoons, they were nothing short of life altering. The sauce that they came in was so full of flavor and the rangoons were soft and perfectly cooked. I also got his suggestion of the ramen. It was fantastic and the noodles really surprised me. They tasted so fresh and all of the add ins were so unique and delicious in their own way. Leo’s final suggestion was the tiramisu and it was perfect. Not too sweet and rich flavor. I was so blown away with the quality of care and conversation he provided. I will absolutely be returning and bringing friends next time. An absolute GEM!

Irvin Gonzalez

May 21,2025

Aside from ramen. Pelican bowl is amazing and should not be overlooked. Service is on point and our server (shout out Ella) very friendly and attentive. Ambience and music is great. We're definitely a fan.

Andy Cheng

May 14,2025

Great restaurant with excellent chicken broth style ramen. Their karaage is one of the best I ever tasted. Lightly coated and fried to perfection. All of the chicken, turkey and duck were very tender not dry at all. Will come back again

Samantha Marcelo

May 13,2025

my family and i came on a day and time where it wasn’t super busy and we felt super catered to! we’re from out of state and so we just looked for the closest thing with decent reviews where we were walking and found this place! all the food came out so quick and everything was SO good. i got the pelican don and i think it genuinely was one of the best chirashi bowls ive ever had. amiin was our server and they were SO sweet! we got amazing recommendations of the food and the appetizers were so good, and we felt so welcome to the city as tourists 3

JM Lin

May 10,2025

We ordered three kinds of Ramens. The noodles really taste authentic. The ramens all come with bamboos, corn and turkey. Chicken karaage is crispy, tasty and not greasy. The dining environment is clean and with lots of Japanese decorations.

Victoria Henri

Apr 15,2025

Walking into this place I did not have high hopes for good ramen...BUT I WAS WRONG. This place is fantastic - the decor was a bit meh and the lighting was way too bright, but the Ramen was so good! The “chicken” ice cream dessert was fun too. Yakisoba & Tri-Color dango were mid tho would skip. BYOB too, but there’s a convenience store across the street so it’s chill.

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