Best 5 Ramen Spots in Seoul
- The clear, cozy chicken-broth shio ramen at Ramen Shimizu in Gwanghwamun
- Hearty portions — including jumbo sizes — at Tenkaiichi in Noryangjin
- A celebrity-favored yuzu ramen spot, Doma Yuzu Ramen in Anguk (from Hong Seok-cheon to Park Na-rae)
- Menya Sandaime in Seogyo-dong — an authentic ramen staple for the Mapo neighborhood
- Menten in Myeong-dong — maximum umami from a chicken broth base
The aroma that rises from a well-simmered broth is what hooks you on ramen. Broths made from pork bones, chicken, or seafood each offer their own character, and paired with chewy noodles they turn a bowl into an experience. Neatly arranged chashu, soft-boiled eggs, and other toppings build flavor in layers. Whether you crave something light and clean or rich and weighty, ramen’s range of styles is part of the thrill. Here are five spots where you can genuinely feel ramen’s charm.
Shio ramen that feels like a warm hug — Ramen Shimizu in Gwanghwamun
This little ramen counter sits in the basement of a Gwanghwamun office building, and its signature is shio — salt-based ramen. The pale, pristine broth is made from chicken and seasoned only with salt, so it tastes clean and light with a soothing finish. Chashu, tender chicken breast, and menma (seasoned bamboo shoots) add contrasting textures. With bar-style seating, it’s a perfect spot for solo diners.
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✔위치
12 Saemunan-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
✔영업시간
Daily 11:00–20:30 (break 15:00–17:30); closed Sundays
✔가격
Shio ramen 11,000 KRW (≈ $8.25), Shoyu ramen 11,000 KRW (≈ $8.25)
점보 사이즈 메뉴까지 즐기는 푸짐한 라멘 맛집, 노량진 '텐카이치'
Tenkaiichi in Noryangjin is the place for big appetites. You can choose regular or jumbo portions for both rice bowls and ramen, so you never have to skimp. The value is a major draw, but the rich tonkotsu broth is the main event: thick, deeply flavored, and paired with tender chashu and whole eggs. If a regular bowl leaves you wanting, a jumbo will leave you satisfied without extra sides.
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- ▲위치
1st floor, 24 Manyang-ro 14-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
- ▲영업시간
Daily 11:00–20:30 / Last order 20:00
- ▲가격
Tonkotsu ramen (jumbo) 10,500 KRW (≈ $7.88), Shoyu ramen (jumbo) 9,500 KRW (≈ $7.13), Pork rice bowl (jumbo) 9,000 KRW (≈ $6.75)
홍석천 이원일부터 박나래까지 연예인들도 찾는 라멘집, 안국 '도마 유즈라멘'
After opening a branch near Seoul Station, Doma Yuzu Ramen added a second shop in Anguk. Tucked down a side street, it still pulls in regulars and curious foodies alike. The ramen is solid across the board, but the bright yuzu fragrance is what steals the show. You’ll find shio, shoyu, and spicy options — and the cleaner, more delicate flavors make this a great spot for people who find many ramens too salty.
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- ▲위치
14 Bukchon-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- ▲영업시간
11:30–21:30 (closed Mondays)
- ▲메뉴
Yuzu Shio (salt) ramen 12,000 KRW (≈ $9.00), Yuzu Shoyu (soy) ramen 12,000 KRW (≈ $9.00)
마포 지역 대표하는 정통 라멘집, 서교동 '멘야산다이메'
Menya Sandaime started with its Seogyo-dong flagship and now has branches in Itaewon, Nonhyeon, Daejeon, and Suwon. The Hongik University-area main shop is run by a Japanese owner-chef, so expect authentic, hands-on ramen. The menu is intentionally concise, but each bowl carries depth and nuance — especially the tonkotsu, which is made from premium pork bones for an exceptionally rich broth.
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- ▲위치
24 Hongik-ro 5-an-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- ▲영업시간
11:30–23:00
- ▲메뉴
Tonkotsu ramen 10,000 KRW (≈ $7.50), Karaguchi ramen 11,000 KRW (≈ $8.25)
닭육수가 만드는 최강의 감칠맛, 명동 '멘텐'
Menten is a one-chef ramen shop where the owner handles every step. With only two menu items — tantanmen and shoyu ramen — quantities are limited each day. The chicken-based broth nails a clean, balanced umami, and every ingredient is cooked with care. Expect long waits and a slow turnover; even if you join a remote queue via an app, bring patience.
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- ▲위치
1st floor, Dongbuk Building, 305 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
- ▲영업시간
Mon–Sat 11:40–19:30 (break 14:30–17:40 / last orders 14:00, 19:00) / Closed Sundays and the first & third Monday of each month
- ▲가격
Rich-flavor ramen 12,500 KRW (≈ $9.38)
