Late-night clam shoyu ramen and gyoza at a Jeonpo ramen shop: Ryusenso

Today's spot is Ryusenso, a Jeonpo ramen restaurant where you can properly enjoy Japanese ramen.

Where Ryusenso Jeonpo is and when it opens

• 📍 116-1 116, 1st floor, Seojeon-ro 58beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan, South Korea
• ⏰ Open 24 hours

Walking the night streets of Jeonpo, the softly lit exterior of Ryusenso caught my eye. The dark night mixed with warm lighting gave it a real Japanese feel — a proper Jeonpo restaurant. As you'd expect from a dedicated ramen shop, even the exterior had a slightly Japanese vibe, the kind of place you glance at every time you pass by.

How the CatchTable kiosk waitlist works

Right at the entrance you can register for the waitlist through a CatchTable kiosk. Since it can get crowded in the evening, if there's no seat when you arrive you just register on the kiosk. It was convenient not having to stand around outside the whole time. If you're planning to visit, especially during evening peak hours, expect a wait.

Bar seats at Ryusenso, built for solo diners

The interior is on the compact side, with bar-style seating facing the kitchen, which made it feel comfortable eating alone. It seemed like a fine place to grab a quick meal in Jeonpo, or to drop in when you're craving warm broth after drinking.

What to order from the Ryusenso menu

After sitting down, I took my time looking through the menu. Ryusenso offers all kinds of Japanese ramen, so it took a moment to decide. There's everything from basic tonkotsu ramen to spicier options, plus side dishes that go well with ramen. After a lot of deliberation, I went with the dish I'd been wanting most — Ryusenso's clam ramen. I've never been to Sapporo, so I waited for my food curious about what the famous Sapporo shoyu ramen would actually taste like.

The menu sign is even written in actual Japanese, so I found myself staring at it haha. The new menu item, wafu ramen, looked delicious too.

Even the beer bottle opener had 'Super Dry' written in katakana, which made it feel even more like a Japanese ramen shop.

How does the Sapporo shoyu clam ramen taste?

This is the Sapporo shoyu ramen. Just looking at it made me crave warm broth — piled generously with toppings like chashu, egg, and bean sprouts. Above all, that big chunk of chashu was outstanding. Being a proper shoyu ramen, the soy-based broth had a clean yet deep flavor, different from tonkotsu. If you prefer a lighter, cleaner broth over something rich and heavy, this is an easy-to-enjoy option.

There were more clams (asari) than I expected too! About 7 of them went in, such good value 👍🏻

Sides at Ryusenso: yaki gyoza and karaage

The gyoza I ordered as a side came out too. It arrived as a whole pan-grilled sheet, and just looking at it you could tell it'd be crispy. Taking a bite, the outside was crunchy while the inside stayed juicy, with the mild dumpling filling coming through nicely. The salty gyoza paired well with the ramen — glad I ordered it as a side.

I also got karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken) from the review event! It's delicious plain, but I dipped it in the special sauce that came with it — with the crispy batter, juicy chicken, and that smooth, savory sauce, the flavor really came alive.

Worth it for late-night warm broth in Jeonpo?

Overall, Ryusenso Jeonpo let me properly experience that distinctive Japanese ramen atmosphere while staying clean and comfortable. This time I had the Sapporo shoyu ramen along with gyoza and karaage, and the warm ramen with crispy sides made for a quite satisfying meal. It was especially good for those evenings wandering Jeonpo craving warm broth, and the atmosphere made solo dining over a bowl of ramen feel completely comfortable.

On top of that, it's a rare 24-hour Jeonpo restaurant in Busan, so you can drop by anytime! If you're looking for Japanese ramen in Jeonpo, I'd recommend checking out Ryusenso Jeonpo and enjoying a bowl that matches your taste along with the sides. 🍜