Seongsu ramen lunch for three with unlimited rice refills: Menya Pomo

For the weekend, my friends and I took a little trip to Seongsu-dong. We wandered the back alleys, hit up some cafés, and checked out one of Seongsu's famous bakeries — a proper date-course kind of day. Today I'm recording what we had for lunch.

Instead of the same old menu, I wanted something a bit unusual and special, so we went to 'Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch,' known as one of the go-to ramen restaurants in Seongsu. Since we were in Seongsu, I picked something you don't see often around the neighborhood. 💕

I love noodle dishes and eat pretty much any kind often, but this was my first time trying tomato ramen at Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch. Here's the review of the four flavors of tomato ramen that won over me and my friends, our pork katsu feast, and the unlimited rice refills we made full use of.

• Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch info and atmosphere
• Directions and exterior of Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch
• Interior of Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch
• Menu lineup at Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch
• What I ordered
• Taste notes and tips for Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch
• Event and unlimited rice refills
• Overall review of Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch

Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch: address and opening hours

Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch is located at semi-basement 101, 37-17 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, toward Exit 4 of Seongsu Station. Hours are weekdays 11:00-20:30 (break 15:30-17:00) and weekends 11:30-20:30 (no break), and there's no parking.

• Location: Semi-basement 101, 37-17 Yeonmujang-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (toward Seongsu Station Exit 4)
• Hours: Weekdays 11:00-20:30 (break 15:30-17:00) / Weekends 11:30-20:30 (no break)
• No parking available

Walking to Menya Pomo from Seongsu Station Exit 4

About a 3-minute walk from Exit 4 of Line 2 Seongsu Station. Once you spot 'I'm Donut Seongsu' on the main Yeonmujang-gil road, turn into the side alley. It's in the semi-basement, across from Heartz Bakery and Sauna M Spa.

Is there a wait at 2pm on a weekend? Inside the restaurant

Around 2pm on the weekend, just past the lunch rush, the restaurant was still packed inside. Luckily there was no wait, so we got seated right away.

Set apart from the usual Seongsu bustle, the dim lighting and calm mood, paired with wood-tone tables and counter seats, felt great for solo dining or for a date/friend hangout course in Seongsu.

Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch menu and prices

The menu at Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch starts with the original tomato ramen at ₩9,000, and the signature beef katsu ramens (tom yum/tantan/Indian/beef bone broth) are each ₩14,850. The BEST sets, which add karaage, cheese rice and a drink, run ₩17,550-₩20,000.

The BEST set menus at Menya Pomo

(Ramen + karaage 2pcs + choice of cheese rice/basil cheese rice + choice of drink)

• (Tom yum) beef katsu ramen SET: ₩20,000
• (Indian) beef katsu ramen SET: ₩20,000
• (Tantan) beef katsu ramen SET: ₩20,000
• (Beef bone broth) tomato ramen SET: ₩20,000
• Beef katsu tomato ramen SET: ₩17,550

Signature beef katsu ramen

• (Tom yum / tantan / Indian / beef bone broth) beef katsu ramen: ₩14,850 each
• Cheese beef katsu tomato ramen: ₩14,850
• Beef katsu tomato ramen: ₩13,050

Tomato ramen and mazesoba as single dishes

• Cheese chicken tomato ramen: ₩13,950
• Chicken tomato ramen: ₩11,700
• Cheese / ham vegetable / tom yum / Indian / tantan / beef bone broth tomato ramen: ₩11,250 each
• Tomato mazesoba: ₩10,800
• Tomato ramen (original): ₩9,000

Side dishes and drinks

• Yaki mandu (fried dumplings) 5pcs: ₩3,600
• Chicken karaage 4pcs / potato croquette 2pcs: ₩3,150 each
• Basil cheese rice / cheese rice: ₩2,700 each
• Cilantro (20g) / steamed rice: ₩900 each
• Apple soda vinegar / your oolong tea: ₩2,700 each
• Sprite / Coca-Cola / Coke Zero: ₩2,250 each

What three friends ordered at Menya Pomo

Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch is known for its distinctive tomato-based ramen. With original, tom yum, Indian, beef bone broth and tantan bases all on offer, we spent a while agonizing over which one would be worth talking about haha 🥸

We ended up ordering three dishes from the kiosk: beef katsu tomato ramen (original), Indian beef katsu ramen, and the pork katsu set (beef katsu set).

How does the original beef katsu tomato ramen taste?

The basic side dish felt pickle-like — tangy, with whole peppercorns showing up here and there that really woke up the palate.

Beef katsu tomato ramen (original) — this was my first time having tomato ramen, and that first sip's slight sourness made my mouth water. It felt unfamiliar, but I kept going back for more broth.

It wasn't overly strong or too salty — the deep flavor of chicken and pork broth blended smoothly with the tomato, so my stomach felt comfortable even as I kept eating. The tomato flavor wasn't too intense, which worked well for a first-timer like me.

Indian beef katsu ramen and the cutlet

The Indian beef katsu ramen had a subtle curry flavor spreading through it — an unusual ramen where the spices added an exotic, distinctive touch.

The katsu on top of the ramen was delicious. Even soaked in the broth, it didn't get soggy easily and the meat's juiciness held up well.

How was the pork katsu set?

The pork katsu set was so popular that all three of us devoured it in no time — the pork katsu was tender and juicy.

The cabbage underneath was tossed in seasoning — familiar but somehow addictive, and it went perfectly with the pork katsu.

How to make tomato risotto with the leftover broth

Here's a tip for making risotto at Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch! Once you've finished the noodles, mix white rice into the thickened, reduced tomato broth, and you get a tomato risotto with a completely different appeal from the ramen!!! You end up fully enjoying two dishes — ramen and risotto — in one meal, and we left completely stuffed. 👍👍👍

Unlimited rice refills and the photo review event

Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch has a rice cooker by the window where you can help yourself to as much free rice as you want — 'unlimited rice refills.' The noodle portion was already generous, but the true highlight is mixing rice into the leftover broth! 👍 A move only the seasoned know.

Naver photo review event and coupon info — write a photo review and get a free croquette (2pcs) or snowflake cheese topping.

• How to use: Present in-store or when ordering via Naver Order (N-order)
• Issuance and validity: Can be issued once after subscribing to alerts on Naver Place (valid for 365 days from issue date)
• Conditions: Cannot be combined with other coupons; requires a receipt/photo review after visiting

Final verdict on Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch

This wasn't food with overpowering seasoning that wears out your palate — even after eating my fill, my mouth felt clean and light rather than heavy, which was really satisfying. If you're tired of the same old menu and looking for something different, I recommend Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch, one of the go-to ramen restaurants in Seongsu.