# Ramen showdown: Ryusenso Kara vs Asari at Dongseong-ro, Daegu - By Seoyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-noodle-corner/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/index.md) ## In short Ryusenso Dongseong-ro is a Hakata- and Sapporo-style ramen restaurant in Jung-gu, Daegu. Two diners ordered the Ryusenso Kara at spice level 3 with extra chashu, plus the clam-broth Asari in spicy style and fried shrimp, comparing a rich tonkotsu bowl against a clean seafood-based one. It's a great spot to try both styles of ramen in one sitting. ## Good to know - **Ordered**: Ryusenso Kara (spice level 3) + extra chashu, Ryusenso Asari (spicy), 2 fried shrimp - **Seating**: Open kitchen with bar table and regular tables - **Waiting**: Waiting zone set up in front of the restaurant - **Restroom**: Located indoors - **Parking**: Nearby Gukchaebosang Park lot and paid lots were full; parked at Dongseong-ro parking lot and walked over - **Table setting**: Pepper, shichimi, minced garlic, pickled ginger, pickled mustard leaf *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![A bowl of ramen at Ryusenso Dongseong-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-01-udtjs-900.webp) I hadn't been downtown in a while and was craving ramen, so I stopped by this place. I wasn't sure what to order and just wanted a light meal, but the menu turned out to be more varied than I expected, and the flavors were solid — a satisfying visit overall. ## Weekend parking in Dongseong-ro: ended up walking Parking in Dongseong-ro on a weekend was really tough. I tried the Gukchaebosang Park lot closest to the restaurant first, but the line at the entrance was so long I couldn't even get in. The nearby paid lots were all full too, so after circling around a few places I finally parked at the 'Dongseong-ro parking lot' and walked to the restaurant. When I finally reached the entrance, I was so relieved 🥹 Next time I'm definitely leaving the car at home! Hope you all avoid the parking chaos I went through... ![The entrance to Ryusenso tucked into a Dongseong-ro alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-02-133s7-900.webp) With an even emptier stomach and a happy heart, I walked into the restaurant. ![Interior of Ryusenso with a view of the open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-03-1v0tc-900.webp) ## Atmosphere and seating The restaurant has an open kitchen with a bar table and regular tables. The two of us sat at a table for four. ![Seating with a bar table and regular tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-04-14p7e-900.webp) True to a well-known Dongseong-ro ramen spot, the waiting zone is well set up. Last time I passed by, this spot was packed with people waiting shoulder to shoulder — but the day I visited, I got lucky and was seated right away. By the time we were eating, though, the place had filled up completely. ![Waiting seats set up in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-05-jwe5g-900.webp) The restroom is located indoors, which is convenient. ## What we ordered - Ryusenso Kara (spice level 3) + extra chashu - Ryusenso Asari (spicy) - 2 fried shrimp ![Ryusenso ramen menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-06-5pa92-900.webp) ![Menu board listing side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-07-c63zu-900.webp) We each ordered one bowl of ramen and added a side to share. (I really wanted a draft beer but couldn't since we drove... in more ways than one, Dongseong-ro is not a place to drive to.) ![Ryusenso Kara tonkotsu ramen at spice level 3 with extra chashu](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-08-4jzbv-1200.webp) ### 🍜 Ryusenso Kara (Hakata-style spicy tonkotsu ramen) This is a Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen with added spice, and even at spice level 3 it was surprisingly not overwhelming — just the right amount of heat. Since I usually like spicy food, I feel like I'd order the same level 3 again next time. Also, adding chashu (braised pork belly) to this ramen is basically essential!! I love chashu anyway, but the chashu itself was so tender and flavorful that I definitely felt good about adding it. Truly worthy of being a well-known Dongseong-ro ramen spot~! ### 🍜 Ryusenso Asari (clam soy-sauce ramen) ![Ryusenso Asari soy-sauce ramen with clam broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-09-1kzuu-900.webp) This is a Sapporo-style soy-sauce ramen made with clam broth and a special tare (sauce), and the broth felt much cleaner compared to the Kara. The noodles are different too — the Asari comes with medium-thick noodles. I ordered it spicy, and the heat actually brought out even more umami — personally, I was very satisfied with this one too!! I think adding chashu here would make it even better. ![Table setting with pepper, shichimi and minced garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-10-1b3pi-900.webp) On the table were pepper, shichimi, minced garlic, and more, with a note saying to add them to taste, so I added pepper and minced garlic. Adding the garlic definitely brought out more depth and made the flavor richer. ### 🍤 Fried shrimp ![Two pieces of fried shrimp ordered as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-11-1v8ox-900.webp) ![Cross-section of a plump fried shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-12-14o6j-900.webp) I debated between karaage and fried shrimp, and went with the shrimp — it turned out to be surprisingly satisfying, with plump, generous shrimp inside. A great side to pair with ramen, highly recommend!!! ## Kara or Asari — which should you pick? ![Pickled ginger served alongside the ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen-13-v6bku-900.webp) Since both ramens are quite rich in flavor, I kept reaching for the pickled ginger haha. There was pickled mustard leaf too, but I was too busy eating the ginger to try it ㅠㅠ We came in just wanting a light meal, but ended up having fun comparing two different styles of ramen — a satisfying visit overall. - ✔️ Kara has a rich, spicy tonkotsu feel - ✔️ Asari has a clean, seafood-based feel - Pick whichever suits your taste. ‼️ Pro tip: check the restaurant's Naver homepage — there's a free ramen topping coupon, so make sure to use it and enjoy an even better bowl of ramen! I'd definitely be happy to come back whenever I'm craving Dongseong-ro ramen again 👍 ## Where it is - Ryusenso Dongseong-ro (류센소 동성로점) - 57 Gongpyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 중구 공평로 57 1층 류센소 - 35.8691781, 128.5999007 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A5%98%EC%84%BC%EC%86%8C%20%EB%8F%99%EC%84%B1%EB%A1%9C%EC%A0%90/@35.8691781,128.5999007,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daegu-noodle-corner/ryusenso-dongseongro-kara-asari-ramen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt