Sinsa Station udon restaurant for solo dining: lime cold udon at Tebo

Eating alone at Tebo near Sinsa Station: an honest cold kake udon review

I was hunting for a place to eat near Garosu-gil when I stumbled onto Tebo, a hidden gem near Sinsa.

It's a handmade-noodle udon restaurant located on Apgujeong-ro 4-gil, and the vibe felt totally fine for eating alone, so I was able to relax and enjoy it. Here's my honest review of Tebo, the udon spot that's become known as a Sinsa Station favorite.

Where is Tebo, and what are the hours and parking?

• Name: Tebo
• Address: 13-3 Apgujeong-ro 4-gil, 1st floor, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours: Daily 11:30 - 20:30
• Last order: 20:00
• Break time: 15:30 - 16:30
• Parking: None

Tebo is about an 8-minute walk, roughly 500m, from Exit 6 of Sinsa Station. If you're planning a date route through Garosu-gil or Apgujeong, stopping by mid-route isn't a bad detour at all.

I confirmed it opens daily at 11:30, though I heard Mondays might be a regular closing day, so I'd recommend checking before you go. There's no dedicated parking, so you'll need to use a nearby public parking lot.

Tebo's storefront and interior

Watching the udon noodles made in house at Tebo

The first thing that caught my eye was that through the storefront's big glass windows, you could see the noodle-making machine and stacked bags of flour right there. Being able to see with my own eyes that they knead and cut the noodles in-house really got my expectations up.

How to order at Tebo and what's on the menu

Ordering was done by scanning the QR code on the menu.

The menu had good photos, so it wasn't hard to choose even going alone.

Cold kake udon with lime and yuzu kosho

Eating solo, I ordered one cold kake udon with lime and yuzu kosho, karaage, fried shrimp, and a fried onsen egg.

The cold kake udon had several whole slices of lime piled on top, so it felt refreshing just from the visuals alone.

Once I actually tried it, the lime's tartness was stronger than I expected, but it surprisingly went really well with the udon noodles. The broth was clean, and the noodles were thick and chewy without being tough — just the right amount of springy texture.

The portion was pretty generous too, worth keeping in mind.

Karaage, fried shrimp and fried onsen egg

I needed my protein too, so I also ordered karaage, fried shrimp, and a fried onsen egg.

The karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken) came as 3 big chunks, cooked just right so they were tender to bite into. Paired with the accompanying soy sauce that seemed to have a subtle hint of yuzu, I could eat it without any greasiness, nice and refreshing.

The fried shrimp was crispy on the outside and tender inside, well executed, and when I split the fried onsen egg (soft-boiled egg) in half, the runny yolk flowed right out.

Dipping the udon noodles into that yolk was a great combination — the softness and rich flavor coated the noodles perfectly.

Is 22,000 won enough for a solo meal at Tebo?

It's one of the rare good-value spots in Sinsa where you can eat well and filling for ₩22,000.

Just the cold kake udon alone is filling, and adding the karaage, fried shrimp, and fried onsen egg lets you get your protein in too. This udon restaurant is worth recommending both for solo dining and as a Sinsa Station date spot.

If you're looking for a Garosu-gil or Apgujeong date course, it's worth stopping by at least once.