Ramen Takeya is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

1. Ramen Takeya

8.3
819 W Fulton Market (Halsted And Fulton Market), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Fulton Market · 34 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Paitan ramen, takoyaki *just* like in Japan, karaage chicken, honjuku eggs and totally delicious bamboo shoot tsukemono (pickles) in the broth. Just wonderful.

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Takeya’s chewy egg noodles complement hunks of tender pork belly, making the Tokyo Classic shoyu. Wash it all down with smooth Japanese whiskey over ice or a classic, crisp Sapporo. Read more.

Blake J. G.Blake J. Graham: Miso Bold And Spicy 🍜

Sticky Rice is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

2. Sticky Rice

8.3
4018 N Western Ave (at W Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Horner Park · 52 tips and reviews

The FeastThe Feast: A Thai restaurant so authentic that you'll find extremely legit Northern dishes like fried bamboo caterpillars and frogs legs. But there's always solid staples like Pad Thai for the unadventurous.

Arielle I.Arielle India: Absolute best Thai in Chicago, hands down. The apps & food are delicious and perfectly authentic northern Thai. Great ambiance, but a small venue, thus packed/loud @ peak times. A million/10.

Dara K.Dara K: I love their northern thai sausage w/ sticky rice... yummm

Friends Ramen/Friends Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

3. Friends Ramen/Friends Sushi

7.5
808 N State St (Pearson), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Near North Side · 15 tips and reviews

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Spicy Miso Ramen (pork & chicken & miso broth, egg noodle, marinated boiled egg, pork belly, seasoned bamboo shoots, corn, mayu, shichimi togarashi seaweed, fungus, scallion fresh ginger, spicy paste)

AlisonAlison: The ramen was absolutely incredible. We got several flavors and the Niku ramen was my favorite. My boyfriend loved the gyu don rice bowl

ISC C.ISC Chicago: Beef Ramen (egg noodles, beef, boiled marinated egg, scallions, lettuce)

Itoko is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

4. Itoko

8.3
3325 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Japanese Restaurant · Lakeview · No tips or reviews
Van Buren Gentlemen's Salon is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

5. Van Buren Gentlemen's Salon

8.7
235 W Van Buren St (btwn Franklin & Wells), Chicago, IL
Hair Salon · The Loop · 8 tips and reviews

CarlosCarlos: Schedule a shave and a haircut if you've never been. You'll leave feeling like a million bucks. If you work in the Loop or financial district, it doesn't get more convenient, easy, or posh as this.

Michael T.Michael Tumbali: Alicia does a fantastic job.

Andrew K.Andrew Keene: Became Mayor of my favorite hair salon

Urban Oasis - Maple St is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

6. Urban Oasis - Maple St

8.6
12 West Maple Street, Chicago, IL
Massage Clinic · Near North Side · 9 tips and reviews

Shannon B.Shannon B.: Relaxing spot in the heart of the Gold Coast. Reasonably priced and wonderful shower options after!

Juicy CoutureJuicy Couture: The massage to try at one of the two locations is the Ashiatsu treatment. A masseuse balances herself on bars above you and massages with her feet! Your body will melt with this deep tissue treatment.

Gilt CityGilt City: Make sure to save an extra 20 minutes for a private rain or steam shower after your massage. (We’d opt for the rain—soft music and top-of-the-line bath products!)

The Elephant Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

7. The Elephant Thai Cuisine

8.4
5348 W Devon Ave (btwn N Central Ave & N Minnehaha Ave), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Edgebrook · 6 tips and reviews

Anna C.Anna C: I love this neighborhood favorite! Fresh, tasty, food in a charming space. Faves: moo ping appetizer, curry fried rice and ginger chicken.

Arielle I.Arielle India: Haven't been in ages, but still a wonderful Thai restaurant. Cozy and delicious. 9/10.

Larisa S.Larisa Seitan: I often get the veggie lunch dish with brown rice. Very nice service!

Beatrix is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

8. Beatrix

8.9
834 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 16 tips and reviews

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Visited for brunch. Lots of fresh and healthy options to start the day. Laidback atmosphere, good mix of families and friend groups. Snag a table on the patio.

C R.C Rey: The Market is open and offers a bevy of lunch and snacks options. Hot food/salad bar charges by weight and restaurant fulfils high standard set by other locations. Fresh ingredients, honest food.

morgmorg: wonderful fresh food in this restaurant slash coffee bar, gluten free and vegan options, don’t miss the cucumber mint soda!

Nori is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

9. Nori

8.8
1235 W Devon Ave (at Magnolia Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · Edgewater · 15 tips and reviews

Ryan G.Ryan Glover: Nigiri is killer. Hamachi, Ebi, and Tuna never let down. Simple maki like Negihama roll are great, too.

Michelle V.Michelle Vrkljan: Had sushi for the first time :3 it was awesome! Definitely recommend this place!

Alison K.Alison K.: Spicy miso soup!

Wing Chong Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

10. Wing Chong Restaurant

8.3
4077 N Elston Ave (Ridgeway), Chicago, IL
Asian Restaurant · Albany Park · 5 tips and reviews

Wade J.Wade Johnston: I order the pan fried noodles with bbq pork and add shrimp. Amazing dish

David K.David Koller: This is my Cheers. They know my name. I have a couple favorites but the Kung pao spicy is the best unless you have an aversion or allergy to peanuts.

Kate G.Kate Green: Chicken Lo Mein and Hunan Beef are really good. Great for take out or delivery.

Ellipsis Coffeehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

11. Ellipsis Coffeehouse

8.7
1259 W Devon Ave (at N Lakewood Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater · 10 tips and reviews

Jessica R.Jessica Regan: Get the cappuccino if you want a good coffee. Milk is steamed perfectly and coffee is strong but not bitter. Very nice.

Jessie M.Jessie Martinez: The staff here is super nice, and try know how to pull a great espresso. I'm in love with their dresser drawer shelves on the wall!

Scott J.Scott Johnston: Counter culture coffee and good music

Siam Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

12. Siam Pasta

8.6
7416 N Western Ave (Fargo), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · West Ridge · 12 tips and reviews

Nicki J.Nicki J: Best local Thai food I've ever had! The eat-in experience is top notch because the service is great and the restaurant is large and nicely decorated. Parking sucks though. Read more.

TT: Get the chicken pad see iew & ask for it spicy! The sweet cucumbers are yummy too. Great service. Been a long time customer.

Dawn B.Dawn Bradley: Good food, hold the green beans

Hong Huah is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

13. Hong Huah

7.9
5924 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Belmont Central · 6 tips and reviews

Janet R.Janet Rivera: Fresh food savory taste! the owner is great always making sure his customers are satisfied

Hector D.Hector Delgado: Best Chinese food on the northwest side of Chicago mangolian beef is the best!

Bob D.Bob DeGraff: Excellent beef with tomato and green pepper.

Yes Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

14. Yes Thai

8.2
5211 N Damen Ave (btwn Farragut & Foster), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Bowmanville · 13 tips and reviews

Slask A.Slask Attack: Amazing Thai food. Get the special pad Thai and Thai iced tea

Chris S.Chris Steele: BYOB in style! With ice buckets placed by your table on stands you may feel like upgrading that sixer of Miller Light for something more stylish. But hey, no judgements.

KateKate: Great BYOB ambiance, but speedy delivery if you want to eat at home. I live nearby but they are often at my door in less than 25 minutes when I order

RAMEN-SAN is one of The 15 Best Places for Bamboo in Chicago.

15. RAMEN-SAN

8.1
165 E Huron St (Saint Clair Street), Chicago, IL
Ramen Restaurant · Streeterville · 6 tips and reviews

Foram D.Foram Dalal: Can’t wait to go back! I’m a vegetarian who eats egg.. ramen tasted delicious...salt was perfect, went for express lunch and got one of the most delicious side of fried rice and salad with it.

Gabrielle B.Gabrielle Berger: The lunch special is perfect. You get a protein and rice bowl, some salad and a small bowl of delicious ramen. A little bit of all the yummy things!

Martial B.Martial Bénard: Good tonkotsu ramen (add sesame chilli for an extra bite).The sumo ramen is also a pleasant option for the hungry ones.