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Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine)

JapaneseRamenTonkotsuTaiwan RamenNagoya-styleMiso Ramen

Ramen House Shinchan Palatine is the original and flagship location of the Japanese-owned Shinchan ramen group, founded by Japanese chef Shinji Sugiura and his wife Mika in 2015. Specialities include tonkotsu (broth simmered 48 hours), Taiwan ramen, shio and Nagoya-style ramen.

Price
¥¥
Area
Palatine (suburban)
Since
2015
Chef
Shinji Sugiura
Owner
Shinji Sugiura & Mika Sugiura
Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) — authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago, Palatine (suburban)
Plate № 35
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About
Founded in 2015 by Japanese chef Shinji Sugiura and his wife Mika, Ramen House Shinchan Palatine set the standard for artisan ramen in the Chicago northwest suburbs. Chef Sugiura specialises in tonkotsu—his pork-bone broth is simmered for 48 hours to achieve its signature creamy depth—as well as Taiwan ramen (a Nagoya specialty), shio, miso, curry and vegetarian options. The small, counter-forward space is deliberately modelled on the neighbourhood ramen shops of Japan, with limited seating and a first-come, first-served policy that routinely draws queues. The Palatine flagship has been covered by the Chicago Tribune and ABC7, and has inspired two additional locations in Vernon Hills and Glenview, cementing the Sugiura family's place as the premier Japanese ramen operators in suburban Chicago.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) sits in Palatine (suburban), one of Chicago's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Founded and operated by Japanese chef Shinji Sugiura, who specialises in tonkotsu broth simmered for 48 hours—a technique consistent with Japan's finest ramen-ya.
  • The Taiwan ramen (a Nagoya specialty rarely found outside Japan) and diverse broth styles distinguish Shinchan as the most technically comprehensive ramen restaurant in the northwest suburbs.
  • Covered by the Chicago Tribune and ABC7 Chicago as a defining ramen destination, and the inspiration for multiple expansion locations.

Phone +1 847-496-4189 confirmed via official website ramen-shinchan.com. Founded 2015 per Chicago Tribune coverage. Hours per official site.

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Frequently asked

About Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine)

Is Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) an authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago?
Yes — Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Chicago: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
Where is Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) located?
Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) is located at 1939 S Plum Grove Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, Chicago, USA in the Palatine (suburban) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine)?
Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Chicago we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine)?
Ramen House Shinchan (Palatine) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Chicago.
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