# Seoul Forest ramen restaurant for tomato ramen: Menya Pomo - By Seoyul K. (https://superchart.com/en/@off-hour-meals/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seongdong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@off-hour-meals/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@off-hour-meals/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/index.md) ## In short Menya Pomo is a ramen restaurant in Seongdong, Seoul, serving tomato ramen and Korean beef minced katsu. I added cilantro and salad to the basic tomato ramen set, then mixed rice into the leftover broth like risotto. Verdict: an exceptionally filling and varied meal. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2F, 28 Seoulsoop 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Seating**: Mostly two-person and solo tables - **Ordered**: Tomato ramen set, Korean beef minced katsu set meal, extra jumbo fried shrimp - **Spice level**: Tomato ramen, level 1 - **Extras**: Extra cilantro and fresh salad *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* Whenever I have plans around Seongsu or Seoul Forest, choosing a place to eat is always the dilemma. There are so many people and delicious restaurants everywhere that finding somewhere to go sends me into a spiral, you know? After searching hard, I had such a satisfying, solid meal at Menya Pomo (멘야포모), so here goes my review. ![Featured image from a meal at Menya Pomo Seoul Forest](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-01-1o3ol-1200.webp) ## Getting there from Seoul Forest Station or Ttukseom Station As for where it is, you can find it very easily with a leisurely walk from Seoul Forest Station on the Bundang Line or Ttukseom Station on Line 2. ![Store location from Seoul Forest Station and Ttukseom Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-02-1t7bh-900.webp) The Seongsu side streets are so complicated that it is easy to get lost, but the famous Dongbinggo is sitting right on the first floor here. Menya Pomo is directly above it on the second floor, so there is no need to worry about wandering around. ![Menya Pomo on the second floor above Dongbinggo](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-03-qw3wj-900.webp) It is right in front of Seoul Forest, too, so the route is perfect for a walk after eating. ![Route to Menya Pomo in front of Seoul Forest](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-04-1kv7x-900.webp) When I heard “tomato ramen,” I was half doubtful about what it would taste like—not pasta, not ramen—but this place absolutely shattered that prejudice once I tried it. ![Store exterior introducing tomato ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-05-hfyyv-900.webp) Just head up one floor via the neatly kept stairs. ![Neatly kept stairs leading to the second-floor restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-06-1730g-900.webp) ## A layout that makes solo dining easy The first thing greeting you by the door is a guide to enjoying the ramen deliciously. The various seasonings show how much thought went into the flavor. To give away the conclusion: it was best with everything added! ![Seasoning guide for enjoying ramen deliciously](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-07-1h9me-900.webp) Come to think of it, for a Seongsu-dong restaurant, the interior is not cramped at all—it is pleasant and airy. The space is efficiently arranged around two-person and solo tables, so it is built for quick turnover. ![Interior with mostly two-person and solo tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-08-7svd6-900.webp) There are quite a few places in Seongsu-dong where eating alone can make you feel self-conscious, but the solo tables here are so well set up that you could come by yourself, slurp down a bowl, and leave with zero pressure. ![Solo-table space for dining alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-09-p5ga0-900.webp) The self-service bar struck me as hygienic. Since everyone serves themselves, it could easily get messy if it were not managed well, but it was very clean and neatly organized. ![Clean, neatly organized self-service bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-10-1u1l1-900.webp) As befits a tomato ramen place, there are detailed instructions for making risotto after you finish the noodles. With a detailed guide like that, foodies like me are guaranteed to read every word and follow it. Hahaha. I was surprised a second time when I saw that they use only domestic Korean native beef from female cattle. ![Instructions for making risotto after ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-11-u15ly-900.webp) ![Notice about using domestic Korean native beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-12-1eb7z-900.webp) ## Ordering the tomato ramen set and Korean beef minced katsu After scanning the menu, I chose the tomato ramen set, which seemed to be the most basic option. I kept the spice at level 1 and, true to my cilantro obsession, confidently added extra cilantro and chose fresh salad as my extra topping. ![Tomato ramen set order choices](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-13-1o1jt-900.webp) Since it was my first visit and I wanted to taste the basic flavor, I chose salad instead of extra topping rice!! ![Salad topping chosen to try the basic flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-14-pyhd5-900.webp) Of course, plenty of toppings besides cilantro are available. ![Various additional ramen topping options](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-15-icy3x-900.webp) My dining companion also added the Korean beef minced katsu set meal to the order! ![Korean beef minced katsu set meal order](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-16-1casu-900.webp) ## Rich tomato ramen without the tang At last, the star of the meal arrived: the tomato ramen. Even though it was the basic tomato ramen, it was packed with minced Korean native beef, making the broth look incredibly rich even before tasting it. ![Tomato ramen generously filled with minced Korean native beef](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-17-f3jfg-900.webp) I took a sip of the broth first, and it was not tangy at all. Instead of acidity, the warm, deep flavor distinctive to meat broth spread through my mouth, and it paired beautifully with the cilantro. If the basic bowl is this good, how could I not wonder about the other menu items? ![Tomato ramen broth paired with cilantro](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-18-1nimn-900.webp) Personally, I loved tossing minced garlic into the tomato ramen. Cilantro plus garlic made the flavor incredible. ![Tomato ramen with added minced garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-19-1001j-900.webp) I was startled by the amount of salad. Usually the salad that comes with a set is just a token handful, but they served a mountain of it here—honestly, it was almost bewildering. For reference, the photo above shows the basic salad plus chicken breast. ![Generous salad with the basic salad and added chicken breast](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-20-1qxtg-900.webp) ## Crispy Korean beef minced katsu and fried shrimp This is the Korean beef minced katsu set meal my companion ordered. It was hugely generous too, with a plentiful bed of salad by default. I stole a piece, and it was the textbook definition of crispy outside, tender inside. Perhaps because it was Korean beef, there was not a trace of off smell; every bite burst with savory juices. The coating was fried beautifully crisp, without any stale oil flavor. ![Korean beef minced katsu set meal served with salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-21-77mh4-900.webp) The minced katsu set meal comes with one fried shrimp as standard, but we added jumbo fried shrimp too, so it was a fried-shrimp feast. The coating was crisp and the shrimp inside was plump, giving it a wonderful bite. ![Fried shrimp selection with added jumbo fried shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-22-1k6iy-900.webp) ## Making tomato risotto with the leftover broth After fishing out all the noodles is the real highlight here. I added plenty of minced garlic and a few shakes of pepper to the remaining rich meat broth, then mixed in rice. It was every bit as good as an elegant tomato risotto. ![Risotto made by mixing rice into leftover ramen broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-23-2tocm-900.webp) Still, salad, ramen, and risotto were more than I could finish alone, so I eventually called for help from my companion and we shared it. ![Meal with salad and ramen shared together](https://img.superchart.com/images/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto-24-1sqoq-900.webp) By the end, I felt like my stomach was going to burst. With two mountain-sized plates of salad, including my companion’s, we left stuffed to the absolute limit. We had only ordered one basic menu item, yet it became such a varied course, from salad to ramen to DIY risotto. Being able to enjoy varied textures alongside deep savory flavor made it an immensely satisfying and abundant meal. If you are looking for a great place to properly fill up, Menya Pomo seems like an excellent choice. Next time, I need to go conquer a different spice level or another menu item. ## Where it is - Menya Pomo Seoul Forest Branch (멘야포모 서울숲점) - 2F, 28 Seoulsoop 4-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 성동구 서울숲4길 28 2층 - 37.5469232, 127.0438515 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%98%EC%95%BC%ED%8F%AC%EB%AA%A8%20%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%EC%88%B2%EC%A0%90/@37.5469232,127.0438515,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@off-hour-meals/seoul-forest-tomato-ramen-risotto/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt