# Gongju ramen restaurant for tonkotsu and half-half katsu: Myeonsikdang - By Yerin Bahn (https://superchart.com/en/@daedeok-tin-kettle/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gongju, Chungnam - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daedeok-tin-kettle/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daedeok-tin-kettle/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/index.md) ## In short Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch is a ramen and pork cutlet restaurant in Gongju, Chungnam, a 3-minute walk from the west gate of Gongju National University. The order was two bowls of tonkotsu ramen with a soft-boiled egg added and the half-and-half katsu plate, which brings spicy scallion pork cutlet and double cheddar pork cutlet together on one dish. Between the rich pork broth and the two contrasting cutlets, Myeonsikdang makes for a generous, well-rounded meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 67 Gongjudaehak-ro, 1st floor, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - **Hours**: Mon–Sun 10:30 – 20:30 - **Amenities**: Gluten-free menu, baby chair, delivery, reservations, takeout, group seating available - **Parking**: Public parking lot in front of Gongju National University's main gate (about 100 spaces) - **Order**: 2 bowls of tonkotsu ramen (with added egg), half-and-half katsu (spicy scallion pork cutlet + double cheddar pork cutlet) - **Seating**: Tables, group seating, bar seats for solo diners - **Self-service corner**: Small plates, cups, pickled radish, and broth self-serve *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Featured image of tonkotsu ramen and half-and-half katsu at Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-01-wqlz2-1200.webp) A locally recommended ramen spot in Gongju — tonkotsu ramen & half-and-half katsu I wanted a bowl of ramen while in Gongju, so I visited Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch near Gongju National University. I heard it's a favorite among students there, and I was curious what a local-recommended ramen restaurant in Gongju was like — it was a total success. Let's check out Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch, the locally recommended ramen spot in Gongju ❤️ ![Store information sign at Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-02-p0cf3-885.webp) ## Where is Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch, and when is it open? > Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch, a locally recommended ramen spot in Gongju > 🎈 67 Gongjudaehak-ro, 1st floor, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do > ⏰️ Mon–Sun 10:30 – 20:30 > ✔️ Gluten-free menu, baby chair, delivery, reservations, takeout, group seating available > 🚗 Parking available — public parking lot in front of Gongju National University's main gate (about 100 spaces) Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch is about a 3-minute walk from Gongju National University's west gate, and it's also walkable from Gongju Bus Terminal. There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby that students frequent, so it wasn't hard to find even coming in for a meal. ![Exterior of Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch near the west gate of Gongju National University](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-03-xhitk-900.webp) ![Entrance of Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch on Gongjudaehak-ro street](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-04-1cyac-900.webp) ## Inside Myeonsikdang: bar seats for solo diners and group tables As soon as I walked in, the staff greeted me warmly, which put me in a good mood. The tables weren't cramped and the space felt clean and well arranged overall. There were also seats for larger groups, so it seemed like a good spot for a meal with friends near Gongju National University. ![Neatly arranged table seating inside Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-05-tbrwh-900.webp) ![Group seating for several people at Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-06-df80m-900.webp) By the window you could see straight out to the street, so eating there didn't feel stuffy at all. There were also bar seats set up for solo dining, so anyone eating alone could relax and eat without feeling self-conscious. ![Window seats and solo-dining bar seats in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-07-cn2uo-900.webp) The self-service corner had small plates and cups set out, and pickled radish and broth were also self-serve. ![Self-service corner with small plates, cups, and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-08-uo1vw-900.webp) True to its reputation as a locally recommended spot in Gongju, there was a wide variety of menu items. Each table had an ordering tablet, and after looking through the menu I ended up ordering the tonkotsu ramen and the half-and-half katsu. ## Tonkotsu ramen with a soft-boiled egg: how rich is the broth? ![Two bowls of tonkotsu ramen placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-09-1k8zg-900.webp) After ordering, it wasn't long before the two bowls of tonkotsu ramen arrived first. On top of the pale, milky broth were layers of bean sprouts, scallions, naruto (fish cake), seaweed, and chashu (braised pork), and with the added egg, each bowl looked pretty substantial. ![Tonkotsu ramen topped with bean sprouts, scallions, naruto, seaweed, and chashu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-10-jsiik-900.webp) ![Close-up of a bowl of tonkotsu ramen with its pale broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-11-1wyt3-900.webp) I added an egg to one of the ramens. It was a soft-boiled egg with a yellow yolk, and when I lifted it slightly with a spoon, the moist, silky cross-section showed right through. ![Cross-section of a soft-boiled egg lifted with a spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-12-yf2v0-900.webp) With ramen, you've got to start with the broth. I tried the tonkotsu broth first, and it had that deep, savory pork flavor come through strongly — really delicious. ![A spoonful of tonkotsu ramen broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-13-1ne18-900.webp) ![Noodles lifted with chopsticks from the tonkotsu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-14-17wbl-900.webp) A big slurpy bite of noodles! The noodles were cooked just right, and eating them together with the bean sprouts added a nice crunch that made it even more enjoyable. ![A chopstick-full of ramen noodles picked up together with bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-15-1h1sq-900.webp) ![Nicely browned chashu from the tonkotsu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-16-d26ns-900.webp) Nicely browned chashu! The chashu had a lightly seared surface with juices soaked through the layers of meat. The savory richness of the meat paired really well with the clean-tasting noodles. ## Half-and-half katsu: spicy scallion meets double cheddar ![A plate of half-and-half katsu with spicy scallion pork cutlet and double cheddar pork cutlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-17-14g3z-900.webp) ![Half-and-half katsu plate served with a side salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-18-1gfy2-900.webp) Just ramen felt like it wasn't quite enough, so the half-and-half katsu I'd also ordered came out. It's a dish where spicy scallion pork cutlet and double cheddar pork cutlet come together on one plate, so I could pick between two completely different flavors. ![Pork cutlet topped with sauce and scallions next to the cheddar cheese pork cutlet](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-19-pxguz-900.webp) ![Double cheddar pork cutlet covered in a wide layer of yellow cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-20-dtjiu-900.webp) On top of the pork cutlet was a generous helping of sauce and scallions, and on the other side, a wide layer of yellow cheddar cheese. One side was spicy, the other rich and savory — clearly two different directions of flavor. ![A piece of double cheddar pork cutlet with stretchy melted cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-21-ccail-900.webp) ### Double cheddar pork cutlet Crispy pork cutlet with rich cheddar cheese melting all over it! The batter was crispy and the meat was thick and satisfying. Adding the salty, rich flavor of the cheese made it really delicious. If you love cheese, you have to try this one. ![Cross-section of pork cutlet showing thick meat and crispy batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-22-30hwv-900.webp) ### Spicy scallion pork cutlet Moist sauce, piled with scallions! The spicy scallion pork cutlet had sauce coated moistly over the cutlet, with a heaping pile of finely chopped scallions on top. ![Spicy scallion pork cutlet piled high with finely chopped scallions](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-23-1kypl-900.webp) I loaded up a bite with plenty of scallions too — behind the sweet sauce came a wave of spiciness, and with no greasy aftertaste at all, it was honestly delicious. ![A piece of spicy scallion pork cutlet dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu-24-10hlc-900.webp) Dipping it in the sauce made the spiciness of the scallion katsu even more distinct. The side salad was a nice palate refresher to eat in between bites too. ## Is Myeonsikdang worth a stop in Gongju? This was a place near Gongju National University where you can eat a hearty meal from ramen to donkatsu. With the rich flavor of the tonkotsu ramen plus the half-and-half katsu on top, it was a great, filling meal at Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch, a locally recommended ramen spot in Gongju ❤️ ## Where it is - Myeonsikdang Gongju University Branch (면식당 공주대점) - 67 Gongjudaehak-ro, 1st floor, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 공주시 공주대학로 67 1층 - 36.4709444, 127.1378104 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%B4%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%20%EA%B3%B5%EC%A3%BC%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@36.4709444,127.1378104,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daedeok-tin-kettle/gongju-tonkotsu-ramen-banban-katsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt