Konkuk Univ. ramen shop on a rainy day: smoky chashu at Sonoki Ramen

Where is Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch, and when is it open?

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch (소노키라멘 건대본점) is on the 2nd floor of a building at 88 Dongil-ro 20-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, in Jayang-dong. It's about 161 m from Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 6, a 3-minute walk.

• Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:30)
• Fri–Sun 11:00–01:00 the next day (last order 00:30)

It was a rainy day and I wanted a steaming hot bowl of ramen near Konkuk Univ. Station, so I headed to Sonoki Ramen! It's close to Exit 6, so it's easy to get to, and there are plenty of set menus and side dishes too.

It's on the 2nd floor, so just head up the stairs.

Sonoki Ramen's interior and seating

The shop was pretty full inside, and delivery orders kept coming in too. Between the dine-in crowd and all the deliveries, it felt like a popular ramen spot in the Konkuk Univ. area.

There are tables for 2 and for 4. The shop itself is on the small side, so it's more of a cozy, compact place to eat than a spacious, relaxed one. Most ramen shops are like that, right? It can get crowded depending on when you go, so keep that in mind!

Sonoki Ramen menu and prices

Set menus with a drink

• Sonoki SET + drink ₩17,600
• Miso SET + drink ₩17,800
• Mazemen (brothless mixed noodles) SET + drink ₩15,500
• Couple SET + drink ₩29,500
• Sonoki + steamed rice + drink ₩15,300
• Hangover ramen + steamed rice + drink ₩15,000

À la carte ramen and sides

• Sonoki Ramen ₩11,800
• Miso Ramen ₩12,000
• Mazemen ₩12,500
• Maze rice bowl ₩12,500
• Hangover ramen ₩11,000
• Mini maze rice bowl ₩3,800

Here's the table setting at Sonoki Ramen.

What I ordered on a rainy day

• Sonoki Ramen ₩11,800
• 2 extra chashu slices ₩2,500
• Oolong tea ₩3,000
• Ramune (Japanese soda) ₩3,500

Signature Sonoki Ramen: how is the broth on a rainy day?

Sonoki Ramen (₩11,800) seems to be the signature dish here, so it felt like a good pick for a first visit. A steaming bowl of ramen is just what you think of on a rainy day! The broth was deep and made for a hearty meal. The standard toppings are garlic, green onion, a soft-boiled egg, menma (seasoned bamboo shoots) and chashu (braised pork slices).

Is the extra smoky chashu worth it?

I added 2 extra chashu slices (₩2,500) to the Sonoki Ramen. They're sliced thin, so they were easy to eat together with the noodles, and I loved the subtle charred, smoky flavor. Eaten with the broth, they added even more depth to the ramen. If you like chashu, I'd recommend adding some!

Oolong tea with the ramen

The oolong tea (₩3,000) at Sonoki Ramen has no sweetness at all, just a clean, plain oolong. If you'd rather have something easy to sip with your meal than a sugary drink, it should suit you well!

Is Sonoki Ramen a good-value ramen shop near Konkuk Univ. Station?

If you're looking for a good-value ramen shop near Konkuk Univ. Station, I'd recommend Sonoki Ramen. Besides Sonoki Ramen there's miso ramen, mazemen and rice bowls, plus set menus, so I imagine it's popular with students around Konkuk Univ. It was a good candidate to keep in mind whenever you're craving ramen in the area!