NAPERVILLE, IL — Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai is now open in Naperville. The restaurant's focus is Japanese Kitakata-style ramen, known for its thick, springy noodles, which are "crinkled" by hand, according to the restaurant's website.
The menu at Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai features traditional Japanese appetizers, ramen and rice bowls. Diners can order spicy miso ramen, chashu ramen, green chili shio ramen and more. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Dozens of toppings are available to further customize your ramen, including fresh ginger, umami chili, soft-boiled eggs and bamboo shoots.
The rice bowls range from chicken katsu curry and juicy fried chicken to cubed chashu.
For appetizers, diners can choose from items such as pan-fried gyoza, takoyaki octopus balls or furikake french fries topped with sesame seeds and umami nori flakes.
The Naperville restaurant is one of 12 Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai locations throughout California and Illinois. Located at 1603 N. Aurora Rd., the Naperville location is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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