Jeonpo ramen restaurant open on Chuseok, Busan: Ryusenso

Where Ryusenso in Jeonpo is and when it opens

Ryusenso's Jeonpo branch is a 24-hour, no-off-days Japanese ramen restaurant on the 1st floor at 116-1 Seojeon-ro 58beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan. Break time was listed as roughly 6–10am.

How to walk there from Jeonpo Station

It's only 91m from Exit 4 of Jeonpo Station, so it's a quick walk. Walk out of the exit along the main road, turn into just one block, and it's right there — finding it wasn't hard at all.

Since it's tucked into the Jeonpo-dong backstreets, the sign isn't super eye-catching, so if it's your first visit I'd recommend having a map open.

Inside Ryusenso: atmosphere and seating

Inside, Ryusenso is entirely counter seating — a cozy space with about 6–7 tables.

It's an open kitchen, so you can watch the cooking happen right in front of you, and the kitchen was so clean it added to the trust factor.

The layout felt totally fine for eating solo, making it a solid spot for solo dining in Jeonpo, and it was also just the right size for a group of 2–3.

Being open 24 hours, it's easy to drop by late at night when you're hungry or early in the morning — worth remembering as a 24-hour spot in Jeonpo or Seomyeon.

Each table had sesame seeds, pepper, shichimi, pickled mustard greens, minced garlic, and pickled ginger all set out generously, so you could adjust the flavor exactly to your taste.

Parking and amenities at Ryusenso

Ryusenso offers takeout and delivery, and Wi-Fi is available too. There's no parking though, so I'd recommend visiting by public transit or on foot.

Aprons were also available near the entrance, so you could eat comfortably without worrying about your clothes.

What's on the Ryusenso menu

From the signature Ryusenso Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen to the Asari Shoyu Ramen, Spicy Ryusenso Kara, and Japanese-style cold noodles, there was a wide variety on offer.

On the side, there was tori karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and yaki gyoza too, both nice to pair with ramen. Ordering worked by checking off what you wanted on a paper order sheet and handing it to staff. The menu was also posted on the wall, so it was easy to browse and think it over.

How does Ryusenso's Hakata tonkotsu ramen taste?

Ryusenso's Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen came with a rich, milky-white broth topped generously with ajitamago (soft-boiled marinated egg), wood ear mushrooms, and thick slices of chashu (braised pork).

It had that deep, rich broth typical of Japanese ramen but wasn't heavy at all, so it was easy to finish to the last drop.

The noodles were thin with a great slurpable texture, and wrapping them in a slice of chashu for one bite made it even tastier.

Adding a bit of minced garlic made the broth feel even deeper — definitely recommend adding some.

What is the asari (clam) shoyu ramen like?

Ryusenso's Asari Shoyu Ramen had a clear, clean broth that stood in real contrast to the tonkotsu — quite striking.

The refreshing, savory character of the clam broth really came through, and it seemed like it would also be great for curing a hangover.

There was no heaviness at all, so it was a menu item I could comfortably finish broth and all.

Ordering both ramens together to share let us compare their different charms side by side, which made the meal even more satisfying.

Being able to enjoy both a rich tonkotsu and a clean shoyu ramen in one place felt like the unique strength of this Jeonpo restaurant, Ryusenso.

Is Ryusenso open during the Chuseok holiday?

Ryusenso announced that it will stay open as usual with no closures throughout the Chuseok holiday. It seemed like a great Jeonpo restaurant to stop by when you get hungry while spending time with family or friends over the holiday.

If you've had trouble finding a place open during the holidays, Ryusenso is worth remembering. It also felt like a fitting spot to share a warm bowl of soup with family who've gathered together again after the holidays.

Final verdict on Ryusenso

This was a comfortable Jeonpo restaurant to head to whenever a craving for Japanese ramen hits near Jeonpo Station. Being open 24 hours and having a layout that's easy for solo dining, I'd recommend Ryusenso to anyone looking for a solo dining spot in Jeonpo.

It could also be a great option for anyone looking for a 24-hour restaurant in Busan. Wrapping up this review by recommending Ryusenso to anyone looking for a good restaurant in Jeonpo.

Next time, I'm planning to order the Spicy Ryusenso Kara along with the karaage for a heartier meal. On a day when you're craving a bowl of Japanese ramen, this is a comfortable place to visit in Jeonpo-dong.