Ajida

The waiters are friendly, they look really nice and always smile. The food is pretty good, I think above average and I would go here as a comfort place if I can not decide where to eat. The atmosphere, it is next to a train station so you will always hear it passing by. But overall, I enjoyed eating here.

Our server was very attentive and got us seated right away and our food came out fast which was great because we were starving. The food was very tasty. We started with the shrimp tempura which came with same vegetables in the tempura batter as well, and then I had the shoyu ramen with pork belly for my main dish. The broth was very good. I will definitely be back!

This is utmost the best ramen place in the city. I was out with my friend craving japanese styled curry and was looking up places in the city that served any (there isn’t a lot, I literally have to go all the way to Arlington to get my favorite meal). When I found this place the pictures looked super promising so we walked over there. Suddenly, instead of getting the curry I was overwhelmed to get the ramen. I asked the waitress which one was the most popular, she responded with the Miso Ramen which I LOVED. I am a very very picky eater especially when it comes to meals like Ramen. This was the only bowl in which I wanted to finish entirely, and I DID! The egg was my favorite part, many restaurants don’t know how to make their eggs right. The broth was amazing and full of so much flavor! My friend, luckily, had tried the Katsu Curry and omg it was amazingggg (she let me try some). This place was like a hidden gem and i’m so happy I found out about it. I loved the atmosphere overall and I was so perplexed when I realized me and my friend were the only ones there. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! BEST RAMEN IN THE CITY!

Highly Recommend: Will definitely be back for ramen again. Got the Shoyu Ramen, one with pork belly and one chicken, as well as buns with beef. All tasted great. Surprisingly, the Ramen flavor was probably the best I've had in Chicago so far, especially with the pork belly, chicken was good but a little dry. I wish it had a bit more meat and stuff in it other then the ramen/noodles themselves.

Ajida is a family run Japanese corner joint in the Loop. Family owned and operated, and amde it through COVid! Ajida is not your typical noodle shop, but rather, a cozy sit down joint focused on taste. Ajida's menu is paired down and simplified to present their best appetizers, teppanyaki and soups. Take it to go or phone ahead as lunch and dinner space is limited. We ordered the Udon and appreciate the delicate broth with so many flavors. Noodles and fixings are on point and portions are enough to share. Feels like I'm eating at my friend's parents house... even though I'm stuffed, I'm wanting more!