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Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills)

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Ramen House Shinchan Vernon Hills is the second location of the Japanese-owned Shinchan ramen group, founded by chef Shinji Sugiura and his wife Mika. Opened in late 2019 inside RiverTree Court, it brings the same 48-hour tonkotsu broth and Nagoya-style Taiwan ramen to Lake County diners.

Price
¥¥
Area
Vernon Hills (suburban)
Since
2019
Chef
Shinji Sugiura
Owner
Shinji Sugiura & Mika Sugiura
Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills) — authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago, Vernon Hills (suburban)
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About
Opened in December 2019, Ramen House Shinchan Vernon Hills extended the Palatine flagship's artisan ramen tradition to the northern suburbs. Run under the same ownership and kitchen philosophy as the original—Japanese chef Shinji Sugiura's insistence on 48-hour simmered tonkotsu broth and homemade noodles—the Vernon Hills location quickly attracted a loyal following in the Lake County Japanese expat community. The menu mirrors the Palatine original: Taiwan ramen, tonkotsu, shio, miso, curry and seasonal specials, alongside karaage and takoyaki appetisers. Counter seating provides a ramen-bar atmosphere reminiscent of a Japanese neighbourhood shop, and the family-run service ethos—evident in a TripAdvisor account of the owner personally supervising allergy precautions—reinforces the restaurant's authenticity credentials.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills) sits in Vernon Hills (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
  • Same Japanese ownership and kitchen philosophy as the award-winning Palatine flagship: chef Shinji Sugiura's 48-hour tonkotsu broth is prepared identically at both locations.
  • The only Japanese-owned artisan ramen restaurant serving Lake County, drawing a loyal Japanese expat clientele from Vernon Hills and surrounding communities.
  • Owner Shinji Sugiura is known to take a hands-on role in the kitchen at both locations, maintaining consistent quality and a personal touch.

Phone +1 847-984-2105 confirmed via official website and TripAdvisor. Opened December 2019 per TripAdvisor first-review dating.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills)

Is Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills) an authentic japanese restaurant in Chicago?
Yes — Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills) 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 (Vernon Hills) located?
Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills) is located at 701 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 268, RiverTree Court, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, Chicago, USA in the Vernon Hills (suburban) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills)?
Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills) 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 (Vernon Hills)?
Ramen House Shinchan (Vernon Hills) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Chicago.
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