July 1, 2026
Airian McDuffy, owner of Soul Ramen Chicago enjoys a moment of smiles ahead of welcoming guests into the newly opened Soul Ramen Restaurant. The Black women owned Ramen Bar is located at 508 East Pershing Road, in Chicago’s Historic Bronzeville community. Photo credit: Joseph Ignatius of E11evate Photography
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Soul Ramen Opens To Packed Crowds, Nearly 350 Guests And A Weekend Sellout
Soul Ramen kicked off its highly anticipated opening weekend with an overwhelming response from the community, serving nearly 350 guests across its first two days of operation and selling through its inventory on opening day.