# Weekday evening reservation for motsu ramen at Mentsuru, Gwangjin - By Maru (https://superchart.com/en/@between-errands-bowl/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gwangjin, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as an in-store sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/index.md) ## In short Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch is a ramen restaurant one minute on foot from Children's Grand Park Station in Gwangjin, Seoul. A weekday evening reservation at 6pm brought motsu ramen (beef offal ramen), gyudon (beef rice bowl), and handmade chicken karaage that all satisfied, with the broth and offal-and-beansprout combo standing out alongside the piping-hot gyudon. With solo seats and tablet ordering, it works equally well for solo diners and couples. ## Good to know - **Location**: Right next to Children's Grand Park Station, 1-minute walk - **Parking**: No lot on-site; public parking lot directly across the street - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–23:00 - **Last order**: 22:30 - **Menu ordered**: Motsu ramen (beef offal ramen), gyudon, handmade chicken karaage - **Ordering method**: Kiosk at entrance, order pad at every table - **Seating**: Plenty of solo seats, open kitchen - **Review event**: Free drink or fried gyoza for posting a review *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Signature ramen photo at Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-01-lte9e-900.webp) I was suddenly craving ramen today, so after wondering where to go, I ended up at Mentsuru, famous as a ramen spot. Turns out they have a ton of branches?! Doesn't that many branches mean the taste is basically guaranteed haha. ## Location and parking near Children's Grand Park Station 📍 Location Right next to Children's Grand Park Station, so access is really easy 👍👍👍 Even if you're coming on foot, it's a spot you can reach without any trouble! One minute from the station!!!! 📍 Parking So what about people who bring a car?!!! The restaurant doesn't have its own lot, but there's a public parking lot right across the street, so you can park there. I was worried since I drove too, but since it's right across the street I parked easily and went in. I'll attach photos of the parking info haha. ![Information sign for the public parking lot across the street](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-02-19paa-900.webp) ![Rate board for the public parking lot near Children's Grand Park Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-03-1jzjr-900.webp) ## How late is it open? 📍 Hours Open daily 11:00–23:00. It runs from lunchtime until late at night, so it's the perfect place to visit without worrying too much about timing. Last order is at 22:30, so keep that in mind! ![Exterior of Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch on the main street](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-04-1i8vo-m-1200.webp) ## Weekday 6pm reservation visit — any waiting? Here's the exterior. Really clean and pretty, right? It's on a main street, so it catches your eye even just passing by. I made a reservation and visited on a weekday at 6pm, and even at that hour there were a lot of customers inside. If I hadn't reserved, I probably would've had to wait...💦 ![View of Mentsuru's open kitchen from the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-05-14zxp-900.webp) ## Open kitchen, solo seats, and tablet ordering The kitchen I could see from my seat was an open kitchen, so watching the cooking happen let me eat with peace of mind *^^* There were a lot of customers so I couldn't get detailed interior shots, but as you can see in the photos, there are plenty of solo seats set up. A lot of people were there dining alone haha. Highly recommended for solo diners looking for a good solo-dining spot near Children's Grand Park Station!! ![Order pad placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-06-1h4it-900.webp) For ordering, there's a kiosk at the entrance and also an order pad at every table, which is great for introverts like me..🥹 ![Mentsuru ramen menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-07-1v22b-900.webp) ![Mentsuru rice bowl and side menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-08-v0n5c-900.webp) ![Full view of the Mentsuru menu screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-09-glxj5-900.webp) ## What we ordered for two people Here's a photo of the menu board. Take a look 🕺 I ordered - 📍 Motsu ramen (beef offal ramen) - 📍 Gyudon (beef rice bowl) - 📍 Handmade chicken karaage That's what we ordered. Usually people who come as a pair order two main dishes and one side dish~! ![Spice level selection screen for motsu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-10-wz8q2-893.webp) You can even set the spice level for motsu ramen, so people who can't handle spicy food like me can order without worry 👍 ![Review event notice offering a free drink or fried gyoza](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-11-10ac1-900.webp) And you can't skip the review event!! Everyone should definitely take part and get a free drink or fried gyoza ![Apron prepared at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-12-13kg9-900.webp) While waiting for the food, I noticed the apron 😳 The apron is a must too!! ![Pepper and pickled radish set on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-13-d5ctf-900.webp) Here's the pepper and pickled radish set out at every table ![Yuzu-flavored pickled radish side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-14-61mse-900.webp) The pickled radish has a yuzu flavor, so it goes perfectly with the ramen haha. ![Handmade chicken karaage served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-15-1d832-900.webp) ### Handmade chicken karaage The chicken karaage came out first!! It came with sauces too, which made it easy to eat. Chili sauce and mayo, plus something sprinkled on top I couldn't quite identify — but the chili sauce was my favorite. ![Plate of chicken karaage with sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-16-1vedg-676.webp) ![Motsu ramen and gyudon served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-17-qrmen-900.webp) ### Motsu ramen and gyudon Next came the motsu ramen and gyudon!! Can you see the color?.....🥹 I fell for it just from looking at the color 🫶🏻 And they told us that if the ramen seasoning wasn't right or if we needed rice, to just say so. We were already so full from just this that we couldn't add rice. ![Motsu ramen topped with beef offal and beansprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-18-mjd1l-900.webp) Look at the amount of motsu ramen..👍 There's beef offal and meat inside so the broth is amazing, and the combo of beansprouts and noodles is no joke either.. ![Freshly served gyudon with steam rising](https://img.superchart.com/images/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon-19-9njcm-900.webp) The gyudon was my boyfriend's pick!! Can you see the steam coming off it. Freshly made gyudon is the best... My boyfriend demolished it the moment it arrived!! ## Our verdict, split between the two of us I enjoyed the motsu ramen more, and my boyfriend said he enjoyed the gyudon more. Mentsuru's ramen suits everyone's taste 👍👍 Highly recommend to anyone looking for good food around Children's Grand Park, and it also seems like a great spot for couples' dates. ## Where it is - Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch (멘츠루 어린이대공원점) - 394 Gwangnaru-ro, 1st floor, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 광진구 광나루로 394 1층 - 37.547275, 127.0734369 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%98%EC%B8%A0%EB%A3%A8%20%EC%96%B4%EB%A6%B0%EC%9D%B4%EB%8C%80%EA%B3%B5%EC%9B%90%EC%A0%90/@37.547275,127.0734369,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@between-errands-bowl/mentsuru-childrens-grand-park-motsu-ramen-gyudon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt