Mapo-gu — home to Hongdae, Sinchon, and Hapjeong — is Seoul's youth and arts district, defined by its university population, live music venues, and creative energy. The food scene is diverse, affordable, and experimental: trendy cafés, late-night pojangmacha, global street food, and boundary-pushing restaurants all compete for attention in this perpetually buzzing neighbourhood.
I waited in line at 9 AM on a weekday, got in twice, and got in right when they opened at 11 AM. Just a heads up. I had the special shio ramen with meat rice. The shio ramen was rich and tender thanks to its chicken broth base. Eating it with the chashu and chicken neck meat was incredibly satisfying. The restaurant is a bit out of the way, so it's a bit hard to get to, but I'd like to come here more often if possible.
🕒 Visit Time I arrived right at opening time, and since it was the first day the table-calling app was being used, I was number 30 in the queue, arriving around 1 PM. The wait was so long that you had to press the button within 1-2 seconds of opening to get your desired number. 🍽️ Food The shoyu was quite tasty, but the shio was definitely the most delicious. It was refreshing, odorless, and rich in umami without any grit, making it the most satisfying sho ramen I've ever had. The char siu chicken was also delicious, and I especially recommend the chicken neck! The noodles tend to spread quickly, so it's crucial to eat them quickly. 🧑🍳 Service Even though the owner cooks everything herself, everything runs smoothly and smoothly, and the chef's spirit is evident. It was worth the wait. 🏠 Atmosphere The clean, focused atmosphere makes for a more immersive ramen experience. It's a comfortable space for solo diners. 🚗 Other Tips There's very little parking near the restaurant, so using the concert venue parking lot is the most practical option. Waiting is inevitable, so getting a table quickly is key. 🔁 Would definitely return I would definitely return. Honestly, I'd say, "I want to come back again." I'll definitely go back for the shio again, especially.
I ordered the special sashimi + pork neck + meat rice. The price was 17,500 won? I think so. On YouTube and online communities, I was wondering if there was a place like this. This alley is overflowing with shops like Heeok, and Ryujin across the street is one of them too... It's actually quite easy to find. First of all...!! My first visit was a reservation at the Catch Table, and I was the third person to be seated, arriving five minutes early. They prepared the food fresh to my order, so it was delicious. When I sipped the soup, I instantly felt the rich chicken broth, almost like samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Then, I sipped it again with chives... The refreshing flavor of the chives cut through the chicken fat, making it even more refreshing. It was so refreshing that I wondered if it was the ramen I knew. A mouthful of broth filled with chives... pork neck... and a bite of chashu... Am I even allowed to enjoy this right now? It was so delicious I couldn't help but crave it. Following the owner's recommendation, I quickly devoured the noodles, leaving them uneaten. And the gyeoran... I had two bites of the half-boiled chicken. And the meat rice!! I added chicken neck in the photo. Pour the broth over it and mix it in... and it's gone in the blink of an eye. However, the meat rice is a bit salty, so you might be a little surprised... I'd definitely visit again! But when will they get to Mangwon?
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