A family-run ramen house in Elgin, Illinois — and now Crystal Lake. Tonkotsu broth simmered 24 hours from whole pork bones, served alongside rich miso, spicy Nagoya, and a vegetable ramen with fried tofu.
Tatsury Ramen House opened in Elgin in 2021 as the city's only dedicated ramen restaurant: a small, family-owned room rooted in tradition and inspired by Japan's culinary heritage. Owner and chef Erdene Sainnyambu built the menu around one stubborn idea: real broth takes real time.
We start the bones the day before and let them go around the clock. Twenty-four hours later, when the collagen has surrendered and the broth is the colour of cream, the kitchen opens the doors. Everything else — the noodles, the tare, the chashu — is built around that one act of patience.
Pickup or delivery — we cook the same bowl either way. Order online through our Clover storefront or through DoorDash, Grubhub, or Uber Eats.
Come Hungry. Leave Happy.
Travellers, takeout converts and first-time visitors — here's the kind of feedback we hear most often.
Visiting from out of state and this bowl held its own against ramen we've had in Japan. The spicy veggie stir-fry was a heaping portion — took half home for lunch the next day.
Spicy miso and tonkotsu are both excellent, and the staff are quick and accommodating — happy to adjust the spice. Portions are generous for the price.
Gyoza and bao buns are the best appetizers in town and the atmosphere is cozy without being precious. Easy to become a regular here.
Pull up a seat at the counter and watch the line cook your bowl. We're on Bushwood Drive, just west of Randall Road and north of I-90 — easy parking, friendly room.
2490 Bushwood Dr, Elgin IL 60124
Mon – Fri
Mon – Fri
Sat & Sun
Walk-ins welcome
Free lot on-site
The same 24-hour ramen, plus an open kitchen and a long bar with beer, wine and sake. 230 W. Virginia St., Suite 250.
Hours, ordering, parking and what's in the bowl — for both Tatsury houses.
Yes — our name is Tatsury Ramen House. Some older listings on Google, Yelp, DoorDash and Grubhub still show the earlier spelling, Tatsu Ramen House, but it's the same family, the same chef and the same 24-hour broth in Elgin and Crystal Lake.
Two locations in Illinois. Elgin: 2490 Bushwood Dr, Elgin, IL 60124 — just west of Randall Road and north of I-90 — (847) 844-0933. Crystal Lake: 230 W. Virginia St., Suite 250, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 — (224) 434-0156. More about Crystal Lake.
Both locations are open Monday to Friday 11:00am–2:00pm and 4:00pm–9:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday 3:00pm–9:00pm.
Yes, in Crystal Lake — reserve a table on Yelp. Our Elgin counter is walk-in only, and walk-ins are welcome at both locations.
Yes. Elgin takes online orders through Clover, DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Seamless and Postmates. Crystal Lake takes online orders through Clover, DoorDash, Grubhub and Seamless. You can also call either location to order.
Our tonkotsu broth simmers for 24 hours from whole pork bones before it's served, and every bowl on the menu is built around that broth.
Yes: Vegetable Ramen in a creamy soybean-based broth with fried tofu and vegetables, plus edamame and vegetable croquettes. Our ramen noodles are made with egg, so let the counter know about any dietary needs.
Our Crystal Lake location has a long bar serving beer, wine and sake alongside the full ramen menu.
Yes. Elgin has a free parking lot on-site. In Crystal Lake we're in the strip mall at 230 W. Virginia St. anchored by Savers and La Rosita Fresh Market — park in the shared plaza lot.
Pick your location first so your order — and your pickup — lands at the right kitchen.
2490 Bushwood Dr, Elgin IL 60124 · (847) 844-0933
230 W. Virginia St., Suite 250, Crystal Lake IL 60014 · (224) 434-0156
We'll open the ordering site for Tatsury · this location. Pickup & delivery are prepared only at this location — please make sure it's the one you want.
