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PlaceGwangjin, SeoulRestaurants

Konkuk Univ. ramen shop: 3 PM spicy mazesoba after class, Sonoki Ramen

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch is a small Japanese ramen shop on the 2nd floor of a building near Exit 6 of Konkuk Univ. Station in Jayang-dong, Gwangjin, Seoul. After back-to-back major classes, the writer went alone at 3 PM, ordered the spicy mazesoba (brothless noodles) set with soy-sauce egg rice and oolong tea swapped in, and paid in the high ₩10,000s. The thick, spicy mazesoba with soy-sauce egg rice is a strong recommendation, but the noodle portion is modest so the set is the better order, and the break time from around 4 PM is worth checking ahead.

Written Nov 10, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulRestaurants

Konkuk Univ. salad shop: quiet 3:30pm chili mayo salmon pasta, Y-Stave

Y-Stave Diet Konkuk (와이스타브 다이어트 건대점) is a protein-focused salad and protein box shop on Neungdong-ro in Gwangjin, Seoul, near Konkuk University. Visiting alone around 3:30pm, after the lunch rush, the writer ate the salmon pasta protein box (12,900 won) with chili mayo sauce, and the fresh vegetables and chickpeas kept the writer full longer than expected. For a relaxed, no-wait protein meal, Y-Stave Diet Konkuk between 3pm and 4pm is a good fit.

Written Nov 9, 2026Sponsored
PlaceGwangjin, SeoulRestaurants

Konkuk ramen restaurant with free garlic and chili: Ramen Truck

Ramen Truck Konkuk University Branch is a tonkotsu ramen restaurant in Gwangjin, Seoul, between Konkuk University Station and Children's Grand Park Station, and it started out as a ramen truck in Hongdae. Arriving at 2:30pm meant no wait, and the chashu ramen (11,000 won base ramen) came with free minced garlic and cheongyang chili, while the 6–7 counter seats and quick service made solo dining easy. Those two free add-ons cut the richness of the broth and are what Ramen Truck Konkuk University Branch does best.

Written Sep 20, 2026Sponsored
PlaceMapo, SeoulCafés

Weekday morning brunch café in Seogyo-dong for fruit soufflé: Petrico

Petrico is a soufflé pancake café on Jandari-ro in Seogyo-dong, Seoul, a 5-minute walk from Hapjeong Station Exit 2. On a quiet weekday morning before an afternoon class, the writer ordered the fruit soufflé at 18,000 won with an americano at 5,000 won; the batter is baked to order, so the pancake arrived after 15-20 minutes and was soft enough to cut with almost no pressure on the knife. For no waiting and a calm room, Petrico is best visited during weekday morning brunch hours.

Written Sep 18, 2026Sponsored
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