Rudy's Ramen

Rudy Dong opened Rudy’s Ramen in Wicker Park in 2023 to share his love of the dish that inspired him to leave behind his career as an auditor in pursuit of creating the perfect tonkatsu. The small spot centers on a counter where you can slurp three versions of the pork broth—classic, low salt and spicy—accompanied by char siu pork, bamboo shoots, black mushrooms and soft boiled egg. Stop in for happy hour to start the meal with a $7 glass of sake or a $4 sweet chili tofu bun.