Slurp Free Ramen in Wicker Park on Friday

A perfect way to kick off a busy Chicago Marathon weekend, Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya in Wicker Park will be doling out all the carbs. In honor of National Noodle Day, on Friday, October beginning at 4 p.m., Kizuki will give away 100 FREE bowls of their signature Tokyo Shoyu Ramen on a first come, first served basis.

Kizuki will also collect monetary donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository and all guests who come for the free ramen will be encouraged to donate to help out those in need for the upcoming Holiday season. Kizuki will match 50-cents to every dollar donated.

A very traditional Tokyo-style ramen, the Shoyu Ramen (regularly $9) is made with a light chicken and pork broth fused with Kizuki’s house made roasted oil and soy sauce seasoning, resulting in a marvelous tasting broth that is slightly sweet yet savory and light on the palate. The ramen comes with thin “Chuka” noodles that complement the flavors of the soup. Toppings include a slice of pork chashu that is roasted, marinated, and then grilled, bamboo shoots, Chinese greens, and a garnish of chopped green onions with red chili flakes and a slice of seaweed.

Kizuki is located at 1482 N. Milwaukee in Wicker Park.