Tanaka Ramen, Now Open in Lincoln Park

Tanaka Ramen is excited to announce their recent opening in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The restaurant concept, originally born in Honolulu, Hawaii and now under new ownership in Chicago, offers authentic Japanese cuisine, Tea Ninja bubble teas, and the brand new addition of beer, wine and sake.

Proprietor Jennifer Jiang, who also owns Tea Ninja, has renovated the restaurant space with chic decor, custom-created murals and Japanese calligraphy. Jiang is eager to share her love for Tanaka's menu, including izakaya, ramen, rice bowls, Tokyo curry bowls and dessert (menu detailed below). She's especially proud to showcase an extensive list of Tea Ninja selections from her bubble tea shops in Lakeview, Rosemont and Aurora.

Tanaka has recently added a boozy beverage program, featuring Japanese beer, dry and sweet sake selections, and wine by the glass and bottle. Non-alcoholic offerings, in addition to the bubble teas, include Ramune Japanese soda, wasabi ginger ale, Royal milk tea, Calpico original and CBD teas. Tanaka Ramen is open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Tanaka Ramen
553 W. Diversey Parkway
Chicago, IL 60614
773-857-5140
TanakaRamen.com
@tanakaramenchicago

IZAKAYA

Edamame $4.80
lightly salted boiled soy beans

Tempura Brussel Sprouts $7.80
crispy tempura brussel sprouts with white truffle oil

Pork Gyoza $8.30
hand-made pork potstickers

Takoyaki $8.30
battered octopus over egg tartar topped with kewpie mayo, okonomiyaki sauce, fresh cut green onion and smoked bonito flakes

Soft Shell Crab Bun $7.30
steamed bun stuffed with deep fried soft shell crab, cucumber and lettuce served with Tanaka's original bun sauce and spicy mayo

Chicken Bun $5.80
steamed bun stuffed with karaage chicken, cucumber and lettuce served with Tanaka's original bun sauce and spicy mayo

Pork Bun $5.80
steamed bun stuffed with slow-braised pork chashu, cucumber and lettuce served with Tanaka's original bun sauce and kewpie mayo

Karaage Chicken $8.80 (7 pieces); $15 (15 pieces)
juicy fried chicken thigh with an original garlic pepper marinade served with mixed baby green and Tanaka's original spicy mayo

Ika Geso Karaage $9.80
fried calamari legs served with Tanaka's original spicy mayo

Fried Oyster $8.30
fried oyster served with either Tanaka's original spicy mayo or tonkatsu sauce

Rock Shrimp $8.80
crispy shrimp tempura tossed in Tanaka's homemade spicy mayo or tonkatsu sauce

Seaweed Salad $5.30
seasoned mixed seaweed salad with baby mixed greens

Shrimp Shumai $6.80
steamed handmade shrimp dumplings

Arabiki Sausage $9.30
grilled Arabiki sausage served with bean sprouts and dijon

Cold Tofu Salad $8.30
soft tofu with kikurage, green onion and bonito flakes topped with homemade chili sesame sauce

Agedashi Tofu $7.80
crispy deep fried Japanese silky tofu served in flavorful homemade chili sauce with green onion and bonito flakes

Original Fries $5.30

Truffle Fries $6.30

TONKOTSU RAMEN

Tanaka Classic $16.80
pork broth, pork chashu, kikurage, bean sprouts, green onion, seasoned egg, black garlic oil, crispy onion, served with thick noodle

Tanaka Spicy $15.80
pork broth, pork chashu, kikurage, bean sprouts, green onion, half seasoned egg, served with thick noodle (pick your spice level)

Tanaka Spicy Miso $15.80
pork broth, ground pork soboro, bok choy, bean sprouts, green onion, chili oil, half seasoned egg, served with thick noodle

Tanaka Combo $15.80
pork and chicken broth, pork chashu, kikurage, bean sprouts, green onion, half seasoned egg, served with thin noodle

Tanaka Rich Garlic $16.80
pork broth, pork chashu, bean sprouts, green onion, fresh garlic, seasoned egg, served with thick noodle

Tanaka Garlic Volcano $18.80
pork broth, pork chashu, bean sprouts, green onion, fresh garlic, black garlic oil, level 2 spicy, seasoned egg, Korean chili powder, served with thick noodle

Beef Sukiyaki Tonkotsu $15.80
pork broth, beef sukiyaki, green onion, crispy onion, seasoned egg, served with thin noodle

CHICKEN RAMEN

Spicy Tori Chicken $15.30
chicken broth, chicken chashu, spinach, bean sprouts, green onion, half seasoned egg, served with thin noodle

Tanaka Tori Chicken $15.30
chicken broth, chicken chashu, spinach, green onion, fried onion, half seasoned egg, served with thin noodle

Wonton Tori Chicken $16.30
chicken broth, wonton, green onion, fried onion, half seasoned egg, served with thin noodle

COLD RAMEN $14.80
sesame sauce, chopped pork chashu, half seasoned egg, cucumber, bean sprouts, spinach, served with thick noodle

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN

Spicy Creamy Vegan Ramen $15.80
vegan broth, spinach, bean sprouts, green onion, atsuage tofu, crispy onion, with black garlic oil and chili oil, served with kale noodle

Vegetarian Dan Dan Man $14.80
vegetarian mixed sauce, kikurage, bean sprouts, green onion, spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, black pepper, served with thick noodle

MAKE YOUR OWN RAMEN, $8 (plus additional toppings)

1) Pick Your Soup: pork; chicken; half/half; vegetable; Tanaka miso (+$1)

2) Pick Your Noodle: thick; thin; kale (+$1)

3) Pick Your Spicy Level: Level 1 ($.50); Level 2 ($1); Level 3 ($1.50); Level 4 ($2)

4) Pick Your Toppings: atsuage tofu; broccoli; brussel sprouts; bok choy; cabbage; cauliflower; spinach; kimchi; green onion; kikurage; bean sprouts; corn; bamboo shoots; mushroom; fresh garlic; crispy onion; nori dried seaweed; pork chashu; pork soboro; pork gyoza; chicken chashu; chicken soboro; chicken wonton; beef sukiyaki; seasoned egg; black garlic oil/chili oil; red pickled ginger; spicy mayo; butter; parmesan ($1-3.50 each)

RICE BOWLS

Beef Sukiyaki Don $15.30
slow braised beef sukiyaki, spinach, green onion, pickled ginger, half seasoned egg, sesame seeds

Chicken Chashu Don $13.80
slow braised chicken breast chashu, ground chicken soboro, spinach, green onion, half seasoned egg, sesame seeds

Karaage Don $14.30
juicy fried chicken thigh with an original garlic pepper marinade, spinach, green onion, half seasoned egg, sesame seeds

Pork Chashu Don $14.30
slow braised pork chashu, spinach, green onion, half seasoned egg, sesame seeds

TOKYO CURRY BOWL
Tokyo style curry with green onion, sesame seeds
Karaage Chicken with Curry $14.80
Pork Gyoza with Curry $15.30
Plain Vegetarian Curry $10.50

KIDS MEAL $8.50
Includes kid-size chicken ramen with spinach, corn and bean sprouts; two pieces karaage chicken; candy, and one mochi ice cream

DESSERT
Mochi Ice Cream, $1.99 per piece