Konkuk Univ. ramen shop: new Karai ramen with ajitamago, Sonoki Ramen

I was looking for a place near Konkuk Univ. Station where I could eat a hearty meal alone, and I ended up at Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch! It's a great spot for ramen lovers who want a big, no-fuss meal. ♥️

The staff were friendly, and there were lots of people eating alone on a weekday evening. Comfortable atmosphere, generous portions and reasonable prices, so overall it was good. I've saved it as a go-to solo dining spot near Konkuk Univ. Station!

How to get to Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch, and what I ordered

Come out of Exit 6 of Konkuk Univ. Station and turn one alley, and you're there, so access is really good. This time I ordered the new Karai Shin Ramen and the signature Sonoki Ramen, plus extra noodles, steamed rice and extra ajitamago (marinated soft-boiled egg).

The weather had turned chilly, and I was craving hot broth in the evening, haha. I got the Karai Shin Ramen, which was marked as a new menu item, along with the shop's signature Sonoki Ramen, then added extra noodles, rice and ajitamago. I walked out completely stuffed, hahaha, after a huge spread!

How spicy is the Karai ramen, and what does it taste like?

Sonoki Ramen's Karai ramen is a spicy ramen with a hot, kicky broth layered with ramen's rich savory depth. It comes loaded with bean sprouts, so you keep getting a crunchy texture, and it tasted clean without being greasy.

I'd been craving something hot and spicy anyway.

I really wanted something red and spicy, so I saw the poster and ordered the Karai ramen right away!

The broth was hot and spicy in the best way. The ramen comes with plenty of bean sprouts, so the crunch keeps going and you never get tired of it. You'll finish the bowl in no time, haha. When you order, you can also choose whether the green onion is shredded or left whole.

The kick of the broth hits you from the very first sip, and with the rich ramen savoriness on top, I couldn't stop eating. Slurp, slurp~~~ The noodles were sooo good, hahaha.

I added rice because of this broth, haha. The rice portion was more generous than I expected, enough for two people to share!!!

The broth isn't just spicy; it has real depth, which goes well with the noodles. The noodles were chewy and carried a fresh green onion aroma, so it felt very refreshing. The broth soaking into the springy noodles was a plus too, haha.

It's clean and crisp rather than greasy, so if you like spicy food, I'd definitely recommend trying it.

Signature Sonoki Ramen, plus the chashu and ajitamago

Sonoki Ramen is a basic ramen with a nutty, salty base, easy for anyone to enjoy. It's topped with smoky chashu (braised pork) and soft-boiled ajitamago, and 2 pieces of ajitamago make up 1 egg.

Sonoki Ramen is also the name of the shop, and since it was my first visit, I had to order it.

It has a nutty, salty base that anyone can enjoy, with no strong likes or dislikes. Going back and forth between it and the spicy one made for a fun change, haha. My partner ordered this one, and it wasn't overly salty, and again the broth had a great deep flavor!

The chashu had just the right amount of smoky flavor, and it was tender but felt slightly crisp on the outside?

The ajitamago's soft-boiled richness was so good that I ordered another round, hahaha. I thought it would be 1 piece, but 2 pieces = 1 egg, so we split them half and half!!

How much food is the extra noodles order?

At Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch, extra noodles come separately so each person can add them to their own bowl. It felt like nearly 1.8 servings, a lot of food.

It was so good that I added the extra noodles partway through, and the amount is huge, hahaha.

The noodles come out separately like this, see? So you can put in as much as you like in your own bowl, which I liked. It felt like more than 1.5 servings, closer to 1.8, hahaha.

Portions are generous and extra sides are under ₩5,000, so Sonoki Ramen is great value for a solo meal near Konkuk Univ. Station!

Is Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch comfortable for solo dining?

The shop isn't large, but tables turn over quickly and the atmosphere is comfortable for eating alone. The kitchen is visible and looked clean, and delivery orders kept coming in during the evening.

The shop isn't big, but turnover is quick and it's very comfortable for eating alone, so I'd recommend it to solo diners near Konkuk Univ. Station.

You can see the kitchen, and it was really clean!!! Probably because I went in the evening, delivery orders kept coming in steadily, which was impressive. Eating something freshly made right in the shop is honestly the best, but it seems plenty of people order delivery too.

If you're looking for a ramen shop near Konkuk Univ. Station to eat alone, I recommend Sonoki Ramen.

Rider discount and guide dogs welcome

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch has a standing discount event for delivery riders, with a ramen discount and a free bowl of rice, according to the notice. There was also a sign saying guide dogs are welcome.

They have a standing discount event for delivery riders too, such a kind shop~ Not only is the ramen price discounted, they even give free rice..! I'd never seen that before, so I took a photo, hahaha.

A warm Sonoki Ramen that even welcomes guide dogs..! Definitely save it as a ramen spot near Konkuk Univ. :)