# Ramen in Sokcho with rich tonkotsu and mini butadon: Ichiba Ramen - By Mundeuk (https://superchart.com/en/@chopstick-sleeve/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: The sponsorship status and scope of any provision need to be confirmed. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chopstick-sleeve/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chopstick-sleeve/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/index.md) ## In short Ichiba Ramen is a Japanese ramen restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, where my spouse and I ordered special tonkotsu ramen, regular tonkotsu ramen, and mini butadon. The rich broth and generous meat toppings stood out, while the butadon paired a subtle smoky flavor with a savory sauce. ## Good to know - **Address**: 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea (강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로 348) - **Hours**: According to the original post: 09:00–21:00; last order 20:30 - **What we ordered**: Special tonkotsu ramen, regular tonkotsu ramen, and mini butadon - **Seating and kitchen**: Bar seating, regular tables, and an open kitchen - **Ordering**: Kiosk ordering *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* While traveling in Sokcho, my spouse and I stopped by Ichiba Ramen (이찌바라멘). We ordered special tonkotsu ramen, regular tonkotsu ramen, and mini butadon (pork rice bowl), and the rich broth and generous meat toppings stayed with us. ![Introduction to Ichiba Ramen, a Sokcho Japanese ramen restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-01-ftmod-966.webp) ![Introduction to Ichiba Ramen found during a Sokcho trip](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-02-qvldj-966.webp) ## What kind of ramen restaurant is Ichiba Ramen? I was told it began in Busan in 2006 and has operated in Sokcho since relocating there in 2024. I was glad to find a place serving Japanese-style ramen in Sokcho, a city I visit often. ![Introduction to Ichiba Ramen’s broth in Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-03-feeo3-966.webp) The exterior was clean and eye-catching, with a compact, cute feel. ![Clean and eye-catching exterior of Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-04-1wbew-966.webp) ## What are the seating and ordering like? Inside, there was an open kitchen where I could see the cooking area, along with separate bar seating and regular tables. ![Ichiba Ramen’s open kitchen and table area](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-05-1rkyo-966.webp) I was told the restaurant had also moved to a larger location in Sokcho. Even after lunchtime when I visited, customers kept coming in. ![Ichiba Ramen’s expanded and relocated Sokcho location](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-06-1oujg-966.webp) ![Restaurant space with bar and regular tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-07-cte0k-966.webp) ![Inside Ichiba Ramen after lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-08-1bglc-966.webp) ![Ichiba Ramen restaurant with kiosk ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-09-amhdh-966.webp) We ordered through a kiosk. I also remember the owner’s kind service. ## How were the tonkotsu ramen broth and special toppings? I was told the broth is simmered for more than 30 hours using a method passed down by a Japanese mentor. The broth that arrived was so pale and rich in color that it reminded me of soy milk. We ordered three dishes: special tonkotsu ramen, regular tonkotsu ramen, and mini butadon. ![Two tonkotsu ramens and mini butadon](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-10-tgjgw-900.webp) The special tonkotsu ramen came generously topped with a large rolled pork belly chashu, thin-sliced beef brisket, seasoned egg, Japanese wood ear mushrooms, and bean sprouts over the noodles. The size of the chashu especially caught my eye. ![Special tonkotsu ramen with chashu and beef brisket](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-11-1myff-966.webp) ![Special tonkotsu ramen with seasoned egg and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-12-1vg5s-966.webp) The seasoned egg was cooked just the way I like it. The wood ear mushrooms had a distinctive shape and texture, and I liked the added texture when I ate them with the noodles and meat. ![Noodles and meat toppings in special tonkotsu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-13-1ljy5-966.webp) ![Tonkotsu ramen eaten with meat and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-14-ktipv-966.webp) I wrapped the noodles in the meat and ate them with vegetables. It felt like a generous portion, but I still finished it. ## How did the regular tonkotsu ramen broth taste? The regular tonkotsu ramen also had such a pale broth that the noodles were hard to see. It was deeply savory with a moderate punch, and to my taste it was neither too strong nor too bland. ![Regular tonkotsu ramen with pale broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-15-1d8kz-966.webp) ![Rich broth of Ichiba Ramen’s regular tonkotsu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-16-1pbpe-966.webp) The regular tonkotsu ramen felt satisfying for the price. However, the original post did not record specific menu prices. ## How was the mini butadon alongside the ramen? We ordered mini butadon as well in case ramen alone would not be enough. Despite its name, the portion felt generous. ![Mini butadon ordered with ramen at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-17-1iupj-966.webp) ![Mini butadon with subtly smoky pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-18-9rmiw-966.webp) The pork had a subtle char-grilled aroma and went well with the savory sauce. Although we said we were full, we finished both the ramen and butadon without leaving anything behind. ## What are the location and hours? The address is 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si. At the time the original post was written, the hours were listed as 09:00–21:00, with last order at 20:30. There was also a notice saying that customers who write a Google or Naver receipt review can receive one of the following: a seasoned egg, rice, or a giant chashu. ![Introduction to Ichiba Ramen on Sokcho’s Jungang-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu-19-1drvb-900.webp) ## Where it is - Ichiba Ramen (이찌바라멘) (이찌바라멘) - 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로 348 이찌바라멘 - 38.219477, 128.5916841 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B0%8C%EB%B0%94%EB%9D%BC%EB%A9%98/@38.219477,128.5916841,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chopstick-sleeve/ichiba-ramen-sokcho-tonkotsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt