# Solo hangover ramen at City Hall Station: Mentsuru City Hall Branch - By Harin (https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-lunch-corner/) - Written Sep 3, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/index.md) ## In short Mentsuru City Hall Branch is a ramen restaurant a 1-minute walk from Exit 10 of Seoul City Hall Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. After a lunch work dinner, the writer sat alone at the dachi (bar) seats and ordered spicy soy ramen (hangover ramen) and peach cider — the broth was comfortingly spicy without being overwhelming, and the chashu was thick and hearty. If you're looking for solo hangover-cure ramen near City Hall Station, the spicy soy ramen at Mentsuru City Hall Branch hits the spot. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1-minute walk from Exit 10, Seoul City Hall Station - **Hours**: Open daily, no break time - **Parking**: No parking (use nearby public parking lots) - **Seating**: Table seats / dachi (bar) seats / solo seats, basement 1st and 1st floors - **Ordering**: Kiosk ordering, takeout available - **Ordered**: Spicy soy ramen (hangover ramen), peach cider - **Event**: Naver review event participants get a free drink or fried gyoza *as written by the visitor on Sep 3, 2026* I was looking for a good ramen restaurant near Seoul City Hall Station for solo dining, and ended up at Mentsuru City Hall Branch. I went alone on a weekday afternoon and filled up on spicy soy ramen, aka hangover ramen — here's my review 🍜 > 🏠 Mentsuru City Hall Branch / 📍 1-minute walk from Exit 10, Seoul City Hall Station / ⏰ Open daily, no break time / 🚗 No parking (use nearby public parking lots) / 🍽️ Table seats · dachi (bar) seats · solo seats, takeout available ## Hangover ramen at City Hall Station after a lunch work dinner I had a lunch work dinner and on the way home my stomach felt totally empty 🐷 Does that happen to everyone after drinking..? So I got off at City Hall Station and went looking for a ramen place. ![Path toward Mentsuru City Hall Branch near City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-01-1ka8a-650.webp) That's how I found Mentsuru City Hall Branch — it was just a 1-minute walk from Exit 10 of City Hall Station, so really easy to find. ![Exterior and signage of Mentsuru City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-02-1bcn0-m-650.webp) Since I needed a hangover cure, I'd landed at exactly the right hangover-ramen specialist. And bonus: no break time on weekdays or weekends! ## Inside the restaurant and the solo dachi seats ![Full view of the interior of Mentsuru City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-03-1tns9-650.webp) ![Interior connecting basement level 1 and the 1st floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-04-1jnsg-650.webp) The restaurant spans basement level 1 and the 1st floor. It's apparently famous as a lunch spot for City Hall office workers, because the place was packed during weekday lunch hour. ![Ramen restaurant interior packed with weekday lunch customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-05-1k1af-650.webp) Let's go in and see how cool it is inside. ![Table seating area inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-06-a6k3t-650.webp) ![Dachi bar seats good for solo dining](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-07-1movq-650.webp) There were table seats as well as dachi (bar) seats, so solo diners like me could sit comfortably without feeling self-conscious. It was fairly empty when I first arrived, but people kept coming in. Since Mentsuru City Hall Branch is open every day with no break time, it seems to draw a steady stream of customers regardless of the hour — it felt like it'd be busy any day of the week. ![View from a solo dachi seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-08-1bu3z-650.webp) I sat at the dachi seats and ate quietly — having solo seats made it really comfortable. ## Menu and kiosk ordering ![Ramen menu board at Mentsuru City Hall Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-09-qcyte-650.webp) ![Kiosk screen used for ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-10-1vy9b-650.webp) Ordering is done at the kiosk. The menu had plenty of options, but I ordered the spicy soy ramen. It's commonly called hangover ramen, and it was exactly what I needed right then. Spicy soy ramen (hangover ramen), peach cider. ![Beer menu sign posted in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-11-usghx-650.webp) ![Alcohol and drink menu posting](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-12-eszqm-650.webp) Even after a lunch work dinner, seeing the beer photos almost swayed me..! But I fought it off with peach cider. ![Naver review event notice in Korean and English](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-13-xtqh3-650.webp) Apparently if you take part in the Naver review event, you get a free drink or fried gyoza. Since a lot of foreigners visit City Hall Station, it's even labeled in English. Cute (❁´▽`❁) Ramen broth can splash, so I grabbed an apron just in case. ![Apron prepared before eating the ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-14-ixn9y-650.webp) ![Pickled radish portioned onto a small plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-15-18t92-650.webp) While waiting for the ramen, I portioned out some pickled radish too. I noticed this cute cat thing and wondered what it was — turns out the dachi seats, since so many solo diners sit there, have phone stands! Such a thoughtful touch. ![Cat-shaped phone stand at the dachi seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-16-1f33z-1200.webp) ## How was the spicy soy ramen? The spicy soy ramen! ![A bowl of spicy soy ramen topped with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-17-12rsp-650.webp) ![Close-up of the spicy, rich broth of the spicy soy ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-18-1yxmr-650.webp) The broth wasn't as spicy as I expected — it was comfortingly spicy, just the right level. Even people who can't handle spicy food much could probably eat this without much trouble. The toppings were generous: chashu, egg, green onion, and menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), which often go into ramen. ![Ramen toppings of chashu, egg, green onion, and menma](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-19-12jwk-650.webp) The broth sat somewhere between Korean ramyeon and Japanese ramen. One spoonful and I felt my stomach settle right away..phew, this is truly hangover ramen 👍 ![A spoonful of broth lifted from the spicy soy ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-20-faeb1-650.webp) The noodles were cooked perfectly springy, great for slurping. The chashu wasn't thin either — it was nice and thick, with a satisfying chew. ![Noodles topped with thick chashu](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-21-17ite-650.webp) Ramen and chashu together — need I say more. ![Noodles and chashu lifted together with chopsticks](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-22-19jxy-650.webp) The onsen egg (soft-boiled egg) was delicious too, dipped lightly in the broth for a soft, moist bite. ![Half of an onsen egg dipped in the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-23-1cfgu-650.webp) I was also curious about the peach cider, so I ordered one — and it really is just peach-flavored cider. Refreshing..⋆⁺₊⋆ ![Peach cider enjoyed alongside the spicy soy ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen-24-19yiv-650.webp) Yep.. I'm the person who eats lunch and then eats another lunch. So good..(๑❛ڡ❛๑)☆ ## Solo ramen near City Hall Station — who it's for If you're looking for a good ramen restaurant near Seoul City Hall Station for solo dining, I recommend Mentsuru City Hall Branch. It's especially good if you want to fill up and cure a hangover with the spicy soy ramen (hangover ramen). I'll definitely be back to try other menu items too. ## Where it is - Mentsuru City Hall Branch (멘츠루 시청점) - 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, 1st floor, unit 1, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 서소문로11길 2 1층 1호 - 37.5629944, 126.9731249 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%98%EC%B8%A0%EB%A3%A8%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.5629944,126.9731249,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@quiet-lunch-corner/menzuru-city-hall-spicy-shoyu-ramen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt