# Gangnam ramen restaurant weekend dinner: two paitan bowls, Oreno - By Chaerin (https://superchart.com/en/@closing-hour-table/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangnam, Seoul - Sponsored: This is a sponsored post written after visiting the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@closing-hour-table/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@closing-hour-table/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/index.md) ## In short Oreno Ramen Gangnam is a chicken-broth ramen restaurant on Teheran-ro 1-gil near Gangnam Station in Seoul. On a weekend evening, one tori paitan and one kara paitan were ordered side by side to compare, along with two zero-sugar colas served with an ice cup. With free refills on noodles, broth and rice, Oreno Ramen Gangnam is a filling pick for big appetites. ## Good to know - **Address**: 28-9 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 2F - **Hours**: 11:00 – 20:30 - **Last order**: 20:00 - **Seating**: 4-person tables, 2-person tables, bar seats - **Free refills**: Noodles, broth, rice - **Free add-ons (₩0)**: Cilantro, Korean-grown kimchi - **Ordered that day**: 1 tori paitan, 1 kara paitan, 2 zero-sugar colas *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* I was around Gangnam Station on a weekend evening and got a craving for ramen, so I stopped by Oreno Ramen Gangnam. There are tons of restaurants near Gangnam Station, but that day I was in the mood for a rich chicken broth ramen, so this was the pick. It was a weekend evening so it was busy as expected, but once I got inside, there were more seats available than I'd expected. ![Weekend evening visit to Oreno Ramen Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-01-16q0l-900.webp) ![Entrance of Oreno Ramen Gangnam on Teheran-ro 1-gil near Gangnam Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-02-i9xuk-900.webp) - 📍 28-9 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2F - ⏰ 11:00 – 20:30 - Last order 20:00 ## Inside Oreno Ramen Gangnam: bar seats for solo diners ![Spacious interior seating at Oreno Ramen Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-03-oxd8k-900.webp) ![4-person and 2-person tables at Oreno Ramen Gangnam](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-04-1oumu-900.webp) Oreno Ramen Gangnam felt bigger inside than I expected, which I liked. The seating variety in particular stood out — there are 4-person tables, 2-person tables, and bar-style seats, so it looked like a fine spot to come eat ramen solo too. ![Bar seating at Oreno Ramen Gangnam, good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-05-2ggxo-900.webp) I actually saw solo diners, along with pairs and bigger groups. Even though the place was pretty packed on a weekend evening, the staff were friendly the whole time, so there was no discomfort during the meal. ## Oreno Ramen menu: what's the difference between tori paitan and kara paitan? ![Menu board showing tori paitan and kara paitan at Oreno Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-06-1ckg8-740.webp) Both tori paitan and kara paitan are built on a chicken broth base — if you like a classic ramen, go for tori paitan, and if you like a bit of spice, try kara paitan. Cilantro and domestic-style kimchi (맛김치) can both be added for free, ₩0. ![Sign noting cilantro and domestic-style kimchi are free, ₩0](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-07-1bfth-900.webp) ## Weekend evening order and the zero cola with an ice cup We ordered two kinds of ramen this time at Oreno Ramen Gangnam — one tori paitan, one kara paitan — and two zero-sugar colas to drink alongside. ![Zero-sugar cola served with an ice cup](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-08-9wqku-900.webp) I figured a soda would be nice with ramen, so I ordered zero cola too. A small thing I appreciated: they brought an ice cup along with the cola, so I didn't have to ask separately for ice — it meant I could drink it cold right away. ## Tori paitan: creamy chicken broth and noodle texture ![A bowl of Oreno Ramen's rich chicken broth tori paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-09-9d0pz-1200.webp) ![Chicken breast and soft-boiled egg on top of tori paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-10-2znaq-900.webp) ![Close-up of tori paitan topped with wood ear mushroom](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-11-1v4w6-900.webp) I started with the tori paitan. The broth is white and looks rich, topped with noodles, chicken breast, a soft-boiled egg, and wood ear mushroom — a pretty substantial bowl. The distinct richness of the chicken broth came through, and it paired well with the noodles. ![Tori paitan broth and thin noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-12-1790x-900.webp) ![Springy ramen noodles lifted with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-13-1xlb7-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the soft-boiled egg in tori paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-14-154tr-900.webp) ![Sous-vide chicken breast in tori paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-15-12adx-900.webp) ![Digging into a bowl of tori paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-16-jcapj-900.webp) The noodles are on the thin side but had a nice springy bite. What I liked most about Oreno Ramen is that noodles, broth, and rice can all be refilled for free. Sometimes the noodles feel a little short partway through, but here you can add as much as you want, which is great news if you have a big appetite. It's also a solid setup if you like mixing rice into the broth. ## Kara paitan: how spicy is it? ![A bowl of the slightly spicy kara paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-17-27wq4-900.webp) This is the kara paitan. The base is basically similar to the tori paitan, but the broth has a bit of a kick. It's not an intensely spicy style — more like a rich chicken broth with a touch of heat added, which actually made it easy for me to keep eating. If tori paitan is the clean, rich chicken broth ramen, kara paitan adds spice on top for something a bit more punchy. ![Spicy chicken broth of the kara paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-18-1uwrm-900.webp) ![Tori paitan and kara paitan side by side for comparison](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-19-cew5l-900.webp) If you're going with two people, I'd say it's worth ordering one of each and comparing tori paitan and kara paitan. The sous-vide chicken breast on top wasn't dry at all, and with the soft-boiled egg and wood ear mushroom, there was a nice variety of textures in one bowl. ## Free refills at Oreno Ramen Gangnam: noodles, broth, rice and kimchi ![Sign explaining free refills on noodles, broth, and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend-20-i7qys-900.webp) The most memorable part of Oreno Ramen Gangnam was, again, the noodle, broth, and rice refills. You can add more noodles as you eat, and get more broth or rice too, which is quite satisfying if you eat a lot. No need to worry about the first bowl not being enough — it made for a hearty meal. If you especially like pairing ramen broth with rice, you can eat well right to the end here. ## Is Oreno Ramen Gangnam worth it? Final verdict If you like a rich chicken broth ramen, this is a place worth trying at least once. Ordering one tori paitan and one kara paitan to share, like we did, is a good way to compare the two flavors, and if you have a big appetite, adding extra noodles or rice is a nice bonus. Above all, the staff stayed friendly even during a busy weekend evening rush, and the varied seating makes it work well whether you're coming with friends, on a date, or eating solo. Next time you're craving ramen near Gangnam Station, if you're torn between the rich chicken broth tori paitan and the slightly spicy kara paitan, ordering both might be the way to go. ## Where it is - Oreno Ramen Gangnam (오레노라멘 강남점) - 28-9 Teheran-ro 1-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 2F - 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로1길 28-9 2F - 37.5004882, 127.0280926 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EB%A0%88%EB%85%B8%EB%9D%BC%EB%A9%98%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%A8%EC%A0%90/@37.5004882,127.0280926,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@closing-hour-table/oreno-ramen-gangnam-two-paitan-weekend/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt