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anime and food. x Soul Ramen Chicago

The first anime and ___ night, at Soul Ramen Chicago in Bronzeville on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Aug 29
Sat
5–10PM
Chicago time
A guest in a pink patterned kimono jacket and pink head wrap holds their arms out in the dining room.
A group of guests in anime costumes strike action poses under the SOUL RAMEN sign.
A guest in a black costume with an orange headband strikes an action pose in front of the SOUL RAMEN wall.

The first night

anime and food x Soul Ramen Chicago was the first night of the anime and ___ series. It took place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Soul Ramen Chicago in Bronzeville.

We screened Delicious in Dungeon. 50 guests RSVPed on Eventbrite. Guests came in costume, ate ramen at Soul Ramen Chicago and played games together. Soul Ramen Chicago stayed open to its regular guests, and we shared the room.

Season 2 is next.

From the nights

A group of guests in anime costumes pose together under the SOUL RAMEN sign.
Three guests smile together in front of the SOUL RAMEN wall. One wears a kimono and reflective glasses.
Two guests in anime costumes pose on a white couch in front of the SOUL RAMEN wall.
A guest in a black Akatsuki-style cloak with red clouds raises a finger to their lips.
A guest in a black costume with an orange headband swings a prop sword over a black table.
A tray of black bowls filled with ramen, noodles and green garnish.

Episode guide

A guest in a pink patterned kimono jacket and pink head wrap holds their arms out in the dining room.

anime and food x Soul Ramen Chicago — Season 2

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Soul Ramen

Next upFreeSeason 2

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