# Uijeongbu ramen with spicy garlic broth: Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown - By Dami (https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-order-pad/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This content was created with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-order-pad/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@afternoon-order-pad/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/index.md) ## In short Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown Uijeongbu Branch is a Japanese ramen restaurant five minutes from Exit 4 of Uijeongbu Station in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. I added garlic and Aori sauce to Aori Ramen, alongside ₩3,500 fried sides. Verdict: a satisfying choice for rich yet spicy, clean-tasting pork-broth ramen. ## Good to know - **Location**: 5 minutes on foot from Exit 4 of Uijeongbu Station, 2F, 536 Pyeonghwa-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Signature dish**: Aori Ramen ₩11,000 - **Sides**: Chicken karaage ₩3,500; fried eggplant meatball ₩3,500 - **Seating**: Counter seats only - **Ordering and service**: Order at the kiosk by the entrance; pickled radish and water are self-service *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ## Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown, found from Exit 4 of Uijeongbu Station Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown Uijeongbu Branch, a great ramen spot near Uijeongbu Station, is a five-minute walk from Exit 4 of the station. ![Exterior of Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown near Uijeongbu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-01-pf2k3-966.webp) ![Bright sign for Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown Uijeongbu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-02-mrw3j-966.webp) The bright sign was easy to spot even from afar~ Since the restaurant is on the second floor, I headed up the building stairs to get there. ![Stairs leading to the restaurant on the second floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-03-il9kn-966.webp) ![Entrance directions for Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown Uijeongbu Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-04-1pnc0-966.webp) ## A Japanese ramen-shop atmosphere with counter seats only When I stepped inside, ![Entrance inside Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-05-onpz9-966.webp) ![Ramen shop interior with counter seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-06-6az4v-966.webp) There was a kiosk right by the entrance, with the seats beyond it. The slightly dim interior really made it feel like I had stepped into a local ramen shop in Japan. All the seating was counter seating too, so it looked like an easy place for solo diners to visit without feeling awkward! I looked through the kiosk menu, debating what to order. ![Ramen menu displayed on the kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-07-1lu1g-818.webp) ![Ramen and side menus on the kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-08-1sszz-813.webp) ## Ordering Aori Ramen and ₩3,500 fried sides I debated between Aori Ramen and miso ramen, then ordered two bowls of their signature Aori Ramen (₩11,000), plus chicken karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken, ₩3,500) and fried eggplant meatball (₩3,500). After ordering, I took a seat wherever I liked. ![Counter seating area in the ramen shop](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-09-1xd5h-966.webp) ![Locker above the seat for personal belongings](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-10-m95e8-966.webp) There was a small locker above the seat for belongings, which made storing my things convenient. While waiting for the food, I read the secret recipe you can only taste at Aori, posted at the seat. ![Aori Ramen secret recipe placed at the seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-11-1a3vf-966.webp) More than anything, I was looking forward to the Aori sauce. Japanese ramen can sometimes feel heavy because the broth is so rich, but this house-made chili oil sauce seemed like a great way to add heat without ruining the ramen’s flavor. Pickled radish and water were self-service, so I filled up water at the self-service bar. ![Self-service bar for water and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-12-1gha1-966.webp) ## A rich, spicy broth finished with garlic and Aori sauce As I passed the time, a staff member brought over the food. ![Aori Ramen served with fried sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-13-1uqiu-966.webp) I loved how neatly and cleanly the ramen arrived as a full set~ It was also nice that garlic and Aori sauce were served alongside it, so I could add as much as I wanted! ![Ramen with garlic and Aori sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce-14-1mqps-966.webp) Before eating, I added garlic and Aori sauce to my taste, stirred it well, and tried the broth first. The rich pork-broth base met the refreshing quality of garlic and the spicy kick of Aori sauce, making for a clean and delicious broth~ Then I tried the noodles. The thin noodles characteristic of ramen paired beautifully with the broth~ Maybe because they were thin, they were chewy yet soft, making them easy for anyone to enjoy. ## Crispy fried eggplant meatballs and chicken karaage Next, I tried the fried sides. The fried eggplant meatball was crisp outside and filled with moist pork, and it was even tastier than I expected~ The eggplant’s soft texture and the savory pork worked wonderfully together, while the crisp coating added a lovely textural contrast! I then tried the chicken karaage. It too was crispy outside, while the chicken within was moist and tender~ It came in easy bite-size pieces, making it great to enjoy alongside the ramen between bites! Both sides were ₩3,500, so I thought they were good additions when ramen alone feels a little lacking~ I finished a hearty meal, enjoying the ramen with those crispy fried sides! ## If you want spicy Japanese ramen near Uijeongbu Station From the moment I entered, the slightly dim atmosphere and counter-only seating made me feel as though I had visited a ramen shop in Japan~ Above all, every seat is a counter seat, so it was a comfortable place to come alone for a bowl of ramen! The Aori Ramen I tried had a rich pork broth, and adding garlic and Aori sauce made it savory, spicy, and clean-tasting~ Since you can add Aori sauce to your preference, I think it would be especially nice for anyone who finds rich Japanese ramen a little greasy after a while! The fried eggplant meatballs and chicken karaage I ordered alongside it were each an approachable ₩3,500, making them great sides to have with ramen! ## Where it is - Aori’s Whereabouts Unknown Uijeongbu Branch (아오리의행방불명 의정부점) - 2F, 536 Pyeonghwa-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea (경기도 의정부시 평화로 536 2층) - 경기도 의정부시 평화로 536 2층 - 37.7398695, 127.047659 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%95%84%EC%98%A4%EB%A6%AC%EC%9D%98%ED%96%89%EB%B0%A9%EB%B6%88%EB%AA%85%20%EC%9D%98%EC%A0%95%EB%B6%80%EC%A0%90/@37.7398695,127.047659,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@afternoon-order-pad/uijeongbu-ramen-aori-spicy-sauce/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt