Jeonpo ramen restaurant, kara level 1 for mild spice fans: Ryusenso

On a day during my Busan trip when I was craving something hot and spicy, I visited Ryusenso, a well-known ramen spot in Jeonpo. I really love spicy food but I'm not great at handling it, and their kara level 1 was just right for me!

Stirring the rich broth around made me want to dig in right away. I definitely made the right menu choice today ♥

Where is Ryusenso in Jeonpo, and when is it open?

Ryusenso is close to Jeonpo Station, so it was easy to find while traveling.

• 📍 Ryusenso / 116-1 Seojeon-ro 58beon-gil, 1st floor, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
• ✔️ Open 24 hours
• ✔️ Break time 06:00–10:00
• ✔️ Walking distance from Jeonpo Station
• ✔️ Jeonpo Station public parking lot recommended

It's not far from Jeonpo Station, so it was a good spot to visit even on days I was getting around by public transit. When traveling solo, taste matters, but being close to a station really matters too. On that front, the accessibility was great!

Bar seats at Ryusenso: easy for eating alone

The interior seating is arranged as one long bar. It felt much more natural to sit alone here than at a table facing other people, and eating while facing the kitchen meant I didn't have to worry about anyone watching.

If you're looking for a place to eat alone in Jeonpo, you won't need to hesitate over the seating here. I sat by myself and it didn't feel awkward or uncomfortable at all. This kind of layout is really great for solo diners.

Ryusenso menu and how to order with the paper slip

There's a paper order sheet at each seat — just mark the menu items and options you want and hand it to a staff member. You can choose the ramen type, spice level, and extra items all at once, so ordering wasn't difficult at all.

What I ordered that day was

• ✔️ Ryusenso kara level 1
• ✔️ Tori karaage
• ✔️ Coke Zero

They also had regular tonkotsu ramen, but since I love spicy food, of course I went for kara! Though loving spicy food and actually being able to eat it are two different things, haha. So I picked the lowest level, level 1. Apparently level 1 is about as spicy as Shin Ramyun, so it's easy to handle without pressure. This much is enough for me...

Free side dishes you can add to taste

There are side dishes and seasonings on the table that go well with the ramen.

It's better to taste the basic broth first rather than adding everything in right away, then adjust to your taste. Adding a little of the side dishes between spicy spoonfuls of broth kept my palate feeling clean!

Ryusenso kara ramen and tori karaage on the counter

Once everything I ordered arrived, the spread was more generous than I expected. The ramen alone looked filling, and with the tori karaage too, I felt like I was having a proper lunch ♥

I wondered if it might be too much for one person, but you have to order the good stuff together, right? Couldn't be helped, haha.

How spicy is Ryusenso kara level 1?

Toppings like chashu, egg, and wood ear mushroom sat on top of the red broth, looking appetizing just to look at.

First, I tried the broth. The rich savoriness of the thick tonkotsu broth was layered with a sharp spiciness, and that combination really suited my taste.

Rather than being aggressively spicy, the heat was just enough to cut through the richness, so I kept scooping up more broth.

It was spicier than regular ramen but still kept that distinct rich tonkotsu flavor, so I'd recommend it if you like spicy ramen!

Eating the noodles together with the broth, the spicy flavor had soaked into the noodles well, and adding chashu brought in even more savoriness! If you love spicy food but can't handle too much like me, starting with level 1 should be more than enough. It wasn't painfully spicy the whole way through — I enjoyed it right to the last bite. It preserved my pride as a spice wimp, haha.

Tori karaage: crispy and filling

The tori karaage I ordered alongside the ramen also arrived. It looked golden and crispy on the outside, and was bite-sized, making it easy to enjoy between spoonfuls of ramen.

Picking up a piece of karaage while eating the hot spicy broth changed up the texture and made everything taste even better.

That said, eating both the ramen and the karaage all by myself meant a pretty generous portion! I ate happily while I was eating, but by the end my stomach was completely full, haha. It was a truly filling lunch. If you don't usually eat much, sharing with a companion could work well, and on a hungry day, tackling it solo is also a good option.

Coke Zero to finish the meal

You can't have spicy ramen and karaage without something cold and fizzy. Sipping Coke Zero to cleanse my palate left my mouth feeling refreshed, and the combination worked really well.

Spicy Ryusenso kara, crispy tori karaage, and finishing off with a cool Coke Zero! It was a satisfying, happy lunch during my Busan trip. Ate something delicious, so I'm content ♥

SOLO TRAVEL CHECK at Ryusenso

Checked in person from the perspective of a woman traveling solo.

• Solo-friendly ★★★★★
• Transit ★★★★★
• Photos ★★★☆☆
• Night access ★★★★☆
• Solo dining ★★★★★
• Waiting ★★★★☆

Being close to Jeonpo Station and having bar seating made this a really easy place to eat alone.

That said, it isn't a huge restaurant, so you may have to wait during meal times — plan to visit with a bit of extra time.

Honest verdict on Ryusenso

If you're looking for a well-known Jeonpo spot where you can eat comfortably alone, I'd recommend Ryusenso! If you love spicy food but worry about intense heat, Ryusenso's kara level 1 works well. The broth was spicy and rich, and with the tori karaage on the side, it made for a truly filling meal. Next time I'd like to try the regular tonkotsu ramen too!

Easy solo dining and a spicy, satisfying bowl at Ryusenso, a Jeonpo ramen spot.