Dongseong-ro tonkotsu ramen for two: extra chashu & tempura, Ryusenso

I wanted Japanese-style ramen in Dongseong-ro, so this time I stopped by Ryusenso Dongseong-ro.

I love ramen and eat tonkotsu ramen fairly often, and this time I went with a friend. We each ordered a bowl of ramen and added extra chashu (braised pork slices).

Where is Ryusenso Dongseong-ro, and what are its hours?

Ryusenso Dongseong-ro is at 57 Gongpyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (1st floor). It is open daily 11:30–21:00, with last order at 20:30. It's about 726 m from Banwoldang Station Exit 10, near Gongpyeong intersection and 2.28 Memorial Central Park, so it was easy enough to find from Dongseong-ro.

There's no break time, which makes it handy if you get there a bit after lunch or want ramen in the evening. I hear it's closed on the day of major holidays, so keep that in mind before you go.

Inside Ryusenso Dongseong-ro

The shop is wood-toned throughout.

The layout works for eating alone and for coming in a group.

Receipt review event and self-serve side dishes

Ryusenso Dongseong-ro gives a free drink for a receipt review, so keep that in mind. If you follow the shop on Naver Map and join the receipt review event, there's even a coupon for a free ramen topping!

Side dishes to go with your ramen were set out at the front, and you take as much as you like.

There was water, cups, chopsticks, even hair ties! And the staff were so friendly!!!!

Ryusenso Dongseong-ro menu and prices

The menu has plenty of ramen, starting with the signature tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen, plus the spicy Ryusenso Kara, Ryusenso Asari with clam broth, Ryusenso Kaki with oysters, and shrimp miso ramen.

The signature Ryusenso is ₩11,000, a Fukuoka Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen made by simmering pork bones for a long time, they say. There are also sides like yaki gyoza (pan-fried dumplings), Jeju black pork gyoza, tori karaage (fried chicken) and kaki fry (fried oysters), and highballs and draft beer too, so it looks easy to pair with a bowl.

There were two of us that day, and we ordered 2 Ryusenso + 2 extra chashu + shrimp tempura.

A bowl of rich tonkotsu ramen: Ryusenso

What we ordered was the basic Ryusenso. True to tonkotsu ramen, the broth is rich from simmered pork bones, and eating the noodles, broth and toppings together, one bowl was quite filling.

I care a lot about the broth when I eat ramen, so I tasted that first. It had that classic tonkotsu richness, so I think anyone who likes Japanese-style ramen would enjoy it.

Is extra chashu worth it?

This time we each added one extra chashu to the Ryusenso. Just the chashu that comes with the ramen felt like a little too little, so we added more, and eating the noodles together with the chashu, they go well together, as expected.

Personally, I think tonkotsu ramen tastes better when you eat chashu or other toppings with it rather than just the noodles.

Shrimp tempura as a side

Ramen alone felt a little short, so we also ordered shrimp tempura from the side menu at Ryusenso Dongseong-ro.

Eating the shrimp tempura in between bites of ramen added a bit more variety to the meal, which I liked.

One bowl of ramen each plus a side was a more filling meal than I expected.

If you want a quick meal alone in Dongseong-ro, one bowl of ramen is a good fit, and if you come with a friend like we did, adding one side to share seems nice too.

Looking for ramen in Dongseong-ro? Try Ryusenso Dongseong-ro

Ryusenso Dongseong-ro was a good place to stop when I was looking for a good meal in Dongseong-ro, Daegu, and Japanese-style ramen came to mind. If you like tonkotsu ramen, try the basic Ryusenso, and if you like spicy ramen, the Ryusenso Kara looks good too.

The menu goes beyond basic tonkotsu, with asari using clams, oyster ramen, shrimp miso and more, so next time I'd like to try other ramen.

Ryusenso Dongseong-ro looks good for a hearty lunch, or for a bowl of ramen with draft beer or a highball after work. This time we had the basic Ryusenso with extra chashu,

and next time I'd like to try the spicy Ryusenso Kara or a ramen with a different broth. If you're looking for Japanese-style or tonkotsu ramen in Dongseong-ro, it's worth a stop :)

• Ryusenso Dongseong-ro: 57 Gongpyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu (1st floor)
• Daily 11:30–21:00 / last order 20:30
• No break time / closed on the day of major holidays