Fodor's Expert Review Chuko Ramen

A small, reliably tasty menu of signature ramen headlines this Prospect Heights institution for noodle bowls, buns, gyoza, beer, and sake. Long waits for a table have (slightly) abated since the operation moved in 2016 to this (slightly) larger location offering 20 more seats, but expect crowds, especially during winter months. The mod, casual interior has small tables (best suited to groups of two or four) as well as bar stools.