Daegu ramen with oyster fry: Kara level 2 broth top-up at Ryusenso
In short
Ryusenso Dongseong-ro is a tonkotsu ramen restaurant on Gongpyeong-ro in Jung-gu, Daegu, open daily from 11:30 to 21:00. On a cool-weather visit the order was Ryusenso Kara (spicy tonkotsu ramen) at level 2 with an added ajitama egg, plus kaki furai (oyster fry) on the side, and the unseasoned white broth was topped up because level 2 runs genuinely spicy. The chilli heat cuts the richness of the tonkotsu so the bowl never feels heavy, and the oyster fry — crisp outside, juicy inside, with no fishy taste — is the side to order at Ryusenso Dongseong-ro.
Good to know
- Address
- 57 Gongpyeong-ro, 1st floor, Jung-gu, Daegu
- Hours
- Daily 11:30–21:00, no break time
- Ordered
- Ryusenso Kara level 2, kaki furai (oyster fry), added ajitama egg
- Main menu
- Ryusenso (tonkotsu), Ryusenso Kara (spicy tonkotsu), Ryusenso Asari (clam shoyu), Ryusenso Ebi Miso (shrimp miso), Ryusenso Kaki (oyster, October–March), Hiyashi Chuka (cold ramen, June–August)
- Sides
- Tori karaage (8pcs), black pork gyoza and yaki gyoza (5pcs), kaki furai (6pcs)
- Seating
- Wood-tone interior with several bar seats, easy for solo diners
- Waiting
- Write your name on the list by the entrance; separate waiting seats provided
- Good to know
- You can ask for plain broth if the seasoning is too strong, add 1–2 spoons of pepper or minced garlic, and order a noodle refill only while broth remains
as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026
As the weather got cooler I started craving warm soup, so here's my review of Ryusenso Dongseong-ro.
Where is Ryusenso Dongseong-ro, and what are the hours?
- ⭐️ Ryusenso Dongseong-ro
- ⭐️ Address: 57 Gongpyeong-ro, 1st floor, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
- ⭐️ Hours: Daily 11:30–21:00, no break time
The sleek, weighty exterior with a black sign reading "Ryusenso" in Chinese characters catches your eye right away. It doesn't feel like a casual ramen shop at all — more like walking into a high-end traditional Japanese restaurant or bar, haha.
Ryusenso Dongseong-ro menu and prices
Ryusenso's main menu centers on the tonkotsu ramen called Ryusenso, branching into Kara (spicy), Asari (clam), and Ebi Miso (shrimp) versions. There are also seasonal options: oyster ramen (Kaki) and cold ramen (Hiyashi Chuka).
- ⭐️ Main menu
- Ryusenso (tonkotsu ramen)
- Ryusenso Kara (spicy tonkotsu ramen)
- Ryusenso Asari (clam shoyu ramen)
- Ryusenso Ebi Miso (shrimp miso ramen)
- Ryusenso Kaki (oyster ramen / seasonal: Oct–Mar)
- Hiyashi Chuka (cold ramen / seasonal: Jun–Aug)
- ⭐️ Sides
- Tori karaage (fried chicken / 8pcs)
- Black pork gyoza, yaki gyoza (5pcs)
- Kaki furai (oyster fry / 6pcs)
Bar seats and waiting area: solo dining at Ryusenso
The wood-tone interior gives the space a cozy, comfortable feel.
There are several bar seats set up too, so it's perfect for eating solo.
This place is so popular that there's a wait on weekends or during peak hours. You can put your name on a sign-up list near the entrance, and there's a separate waiting area, so waiting is pretty comfortable!
What we ordered: Ryusenso Kara level 2 and kaki furai
After some deliberation, we were craving spicy soup, so we ordered Ryusenso Kara (spicy tonkotsu ramen) and kaki furai (oyster fry) as a side.
The table comes with basic side dishes of pickled ginger and pickled mustard leaf. The tangy, spicy mustard leaf pickle is a real treat that cuts through the richness.
The house guide to eating Ryusenso ramen
There's even a guide posted on how to enjoy the ramen best.
- Ask staff for broth if the seasoning is too strong
- Add pepper or minced garlic, 1–2 spoons, to taste!
- Noodle refills only possible if broth remains
- Call staff for cash payment or bank transfer!!
Today's order: one Ryusenso Kara level 2 and oyster fry.
How spicy is Kara level 2, and does the broth top-up help?
First up, Ryusenso Kara level 2, the red spicy ramen. The rich pork bone broth base with its fiery red color is visually appetizing just to look at. Since I ordered level 2, it was spicier and sharper than I expected. So I added broth, haha. When you ask for a top-up, they give you unseasoned white broth. If it had been a clear broth, it might have felt greasy, but the spice cleanly cut through tonkotsu's signature heaviness, so it never got tiring all the way through!!
Adding ajitama (seasoned soft-boiled egg) is basic — a courtesy to the ramen itself, haha.
The firm, springy noodles soaked up the spicy, rich broth beautifully. Wrap the noodles in soft chashu pork for a big bite and it's game over!! So delicious!!
Is the kaki furai (oyster fry) side worth ordering?
Ramen alone felt like not quite enough, so we ordered the oyster fry as a side. Thick, plump oyster fries come piled high on the plate, served with tartar sauce, soy sauce, and lemon wedges. Just squeeze lemon juice over the oyster fry!!
If you're ordering a side, I strongly recommend the kaki furai. It's also a great menu to pair with drinks.
Cutting it in half, the coating outside is super crispy while the inside is packed with plump oyster. One bite gives you that crispy exterior texture along with the warm, moist flavor of the oyster spreading through your mouth. No fishy taste at all — just a savory, rich taste of the sea.
Final verdict on Ryusenso Dongseong-ro
Another delicious meal done!! Thanks to this Dongseong-ro Daegu restaurant, I'm getting into ramen more and more,,!!!
If the chilly weather has you craving hot soup, definitely visit this Dongseong-ro Daegu restaurant, Ryusenso. Highly recommend it.
Where it is
57 Gongpyeong-ro, 1st floor, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea대구광역시 중구 공평로 57 1층 류센소
