Seoulsup ramen date: Indian curry Hanwoo cutlet set at Menya Pomo

🍅 A tomato ramen date in Seoulsup

Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch is a tomato ramen restaurant on Seoulsup 4-gil. Unlike a typical ramen shop, its signature is a rich tomato broth base. With the chilly wind picking up and a hot soup sounding good, I went there with my boyfriend for an evening date.

It's on the 2nd floor, so we had to climb the stairs at the entrance, and it's popular enough to have its own waitlist board. Bottom line: the tomato broth and Hanwoo (Korean beef) cutlet go together better than I expected, so I recommend it if you want to try a new kind of ramen.

Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch at a glance

• Name: Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch
• Address: 28 Seoulsup 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (2nd floor)
• Hours: Daily 11:00–20:30 (break time 15:30–17:00)
• Recommended menu: Hanwoo cutlet tomato ramen SET, curry tomato ramen (Indian style) SET
• Good to know: you write your name on a waitlist at the entrance, and steamed rice is free and self-serve

How to get to Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch

The restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the building at 28 Seoulsup 4-gil, so you look for the sign on the 1st floor and go up the stairs inside. Menu posters are stuck on the stairwell wall, so you can browse what's on offer on your way up.

What is the atmosphere like at Menya Pomo?

The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the colorful Tiffany-style pendant lamps. There are wood-toned bar seats and tables, and with the lights kept low it felt cozy.

A whiteboard hangs by the entrance where waiting guests write their names in order, so you can tell it gets quite a line.

How do you order at Menya Pomo?

Every table has a tablet, and you order what you want yourself. You can choose a spice level, there's an option to leave out cilantro, and with set menus you can pick a side and a drink too.

Menya Pomo menu: tomato ramen and sets

What we ordered: Indian curry and Hanwoo cutlet tomato ramen sets

I ordered the (Indian) Hanwoo cutlet ramen SET at spice level 1, no cilantro, with a fresh salad and a Zero Sprite-style cider (Korean lemon-lime soda). It was a curry tomato ramen where fragrant Indian-style curry meets rich tomato broth, topped generously with crispy Hanwoo cutlet. Spice level 1 was about the heat of Shin Ramyun.

My boyfriend ordered the Hanwoo cutlet tomato ramen SET. It's Menya Pomo's signature: rich tomato broth topped with juicy, crispy fried Hanwoo cutlet, and the set comes with karaage (Japanese fried chicken). He asked for it not spicy, no cilantro, cheese rice, and oolong tea.

We also added 2 yakitori skewers (₩5,500) and a tomato salad (₩3,000) as sides.

How does the Hanwoo cutlet tomato ramen taste?

The Hanwoo cutlet tomato ramen came with a soft-boiled egg, minced meat and shredded seaweed in a rich tomato broth. The broth is hearty but tangy, so it never felt greasy and I could finish it, and the cheese that came with the noodles melted slightly into the soup for a nutty depth.

Yakitori and tomato salad sides

The yakitori was chicken thigh skewers glazed with glossy teriyaki sauce, chewy outside and juicy inside, great to nibble between bites of ramen. The tomato salad was tomatoes drenched in sauce, and its sweet-and-sour taste worked well as a palate cleanser.

What makes Menya Pomo's tomato ramen different

• 5 tomato ramen lineups: choose from bone broth, real, chicken, Indian and other bases to suit your taste.
• Seasoning guide: a poster explains how to change the flavor with pepper, garlic oil, Tabasco and chishimi (chili flakes).
• Free self-serve rice: water, basic side dishes and steamed rice are available at the self-serve bar.
• Waitlist system: you write your name on a list at the entrance.

Who should try Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch?

• Anyone looking for a different kind of ramen near Seoulsup
• Anyone who likes tomato-based broth
• Anyone who wants to try ramen topped with Hanwoo cutlet
• Anyone looking for a ramen place that's good for a date

Frequently asked questions

Can you adjust the spice level at Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch?

Yes, you can choose a spice level when ordering, and options like no cilantro are available too.

Is there a wait at Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch?

Yes. There's a waitlist board at the entrance where you write your name and party size, then wait.

What comes with a Menya Pomo ramen set?

You can pick a side such as karaage and a drink (oolong tea, Zero Sprite-style cider, etc.) along with the ramen.

Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch: hours and amenities

• Name: Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch
• Address: 28 Seoulsup 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (2nd floor)
• Hours: Daily 11:00–20:30 (break time 15:30–17:00)
• Amenities: Wi-Fi, group seating, reservations, simple payment apps

It was an evening where I was surprised at how much better the tomato broth and Hanwoo cutlet go together than I expected.