# Ramen in Sokcho: tonkotsu to red snow crab cream at Ichiba Ramen - By Chabun (https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-guestbook-3/) - Written Sep 2, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-guestbook-3/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@restaurant-guestbook-3/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/index.md) ## In short Ichiba Ramen is a ramen restaurant on Jungang-ro in Sokcho, Gangwon, where I ate three different bowls with my husband and mother-in-law after visiting Yeongnangho Lake. The rich tonkotsu, cool hiyashi chuka, and smooth red snow crab roe cream ramen were distinct enough to share, though I wished I had known about the review event before ordering extra toppings. ## Good to know - **Address**: 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea - **Menu tried**: Special tonkotsu ramen, hiyashi chuka (cold ramen), red snow crab roe cream ramen - **Extra orders**: Chashu and egg - **Ordering**: Kiosk - **Seating**: Single-person bar seats available *as written by the visitor on Sep 2, 2026* After briefly looking around Yeongnangho Lake in Sokcho with my husband and mother-in-law, we stopped by Ichiba Ramen (이찌바라멘). The three of us ordered tonkotsu, cold ramen, and red snow crab cream ramen, then shared them; each dish tasted clearly different. ![Ichiba Ramen visited during a Sokcho trip](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-01-zypbe-1200.webp) ## What are the atmosphere and solo-dining seats like? The restaurant was decorated in white, gray, and wood tones, making it feel neat and cozy. ![Ichiba Ramen interior in white and wood tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-02-u6ts5-900.webp) ![Ichiba Ramen interior in gray and wood tones](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-03-1w5pa-900.webp) ![Neat and cozy Ichiba Ramen interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-04-1l9ci-900.webp) ![Ramen restaurant interior in white and gray](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-05-1dn0f-900.webp) We could order through a kiosk, and there were single-person bar seats, which looked suitable for dining alone. ![Ichiba Ramen with kiosk and bar seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-06-1ln6f-900.webp) ![Ramen restaurant interior with solo bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-07-wmflj-900.webp) ![Ichiba Ramen interior with single-person bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-08-1t82o-900.webp) There were framed pictures, small decor pieces, and lighting throughout, and the restroom was clean as well. The cat stickers and miniature door decor at the bar seats especially caught my eye. ![Cat stickers and door decor at Ichiba Ramen bar seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-09-1r39m-900.webp) ## What did we order, and how was the wait? We ordered special tonkotsu ramen, red snow crab roe cream ramen, and hiyashi chuka, along with extra chashu and egg. ![Ichiba Ramen table with three ramen orders](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-10-1t6y5-900.webp) The table was stocked with wooden chopsticks, danmuji (pickled radish), shichimi, pepper, hair ties, paper cups, and tongs. ![Table set with pickled radish and seasonings](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-11-1lgl2-900.webp) At the time of our visit, there was an event offering one of a seasoned egg, jumbo chashu, or a bowl of rice for a Naver photo review, plus one more item for a Google photo review. I was a little disappointed to find out only after we had already ordered extra chashu and egg. According to the restaurant's description, its broth is made by simmering domestic pork bones for 30 hours. I also heard that the owner studied ramen in several regions of Japan and learned techniques from five masters. Near the end of lunch service when we visited, one owner was cooking. We were told in advance that making the broth could take a little time, but the wait was not as long as I expected. ![Ramen dishes at Ichiba Ramen after waiting](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-12-1w29g-900.webp) All three bowls of ramen that arrived looked appetizing. Their broths and toppings differed, so we compared them one by one. ![Ichiba Ramen ordered with family](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-13-1mhvj-900.webp) ![Ichiba Ramen dishes shared by three people](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-14-atf9x-900.webp) ## How did the three ramen dishes differ? ### How filling was the special tonkotsu ramen? The special tonkotsu ramen came with rolled pork belly chashu, thin-sliced beef belly, and bean sprouts. ![Special tonkotsu ramen with chashu, beef, and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-15-x7hag-900.webp) The tonkotsu broth was rich and the generous meat made it filling. I liked the added crunch of the bean sprouts, and it suited my taste as someone who usually enjoys tonkotsu. ![Tonkotsu ramen with rich broth and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-16-1hgk8-900.webp) ### What kind of cold ramen is hiyashi chuka? The hiyashi chuka my husband ordered was also my first time trying it. We were told it came with chashu, red snow crab meat, and various vegetables in a special broth made by boiling sake. ![Hiyashi chuka with chashu, crab, and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-17-r1sgw-900.webp) ![Cold ramen with red snow crab in special broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-18-8eg54-900.webp) It was cool and clean-tasting, with a savory depth. It was my first cold ramen, but I enjoyed it more than I expected. ![Ichiba Ramen cold ramen with a cool, clean taste](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-19-atki3-900.webp) ### Was the red snow crab roe cream ramen too rich? The red snow crab roe cream ramen I ordered felt the most unusual of the three. It was smooth like cream pasta, while still having savory depth. ![Red snow crab roe cream ramen with smooth flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-20-1j4im-900.webp) The salty flavor of myeongran (seasoned pollock roe) kept it from feeling too rich for my taste. I also liked the generous amount of red snow crab meat on top. ![Myeongran cream ramen topped with red snow crab](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-21-v5f5l-900.webp) ![Red snow crab cream ramen with salty myeongran flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-22-xyizd-900.webp) ## Which ramen goes well with chashu and seasoned egg? The owner told us that the seasoned egg and chashu go well with the tonkotsu or cold ramen, but are a slightly uncertain match for the cream ramen. It was useful guidance when choosing extra toppings. ![Ramen meal with extra chashu and egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-23-1dd5i-900.webp) ## Was it good for sharing several dishes with family? The tonkotsu was rich and filling, the cold ramen was cool and clean-tasting, and the cream ramen was smooth and salty. Their distinct personalities made them good to share among three people, and we finished every bowl. I especially remember the generous red snow crab meat in the cold and cream ramen. After looking around Yeongnangho Lake, there was something enjoyable about eating ramen with seafood in it, so I would like to return on my next visit to Sokcho. ![Ichiba Ramen visit sharing ramen with family](https://img.superchart.com/images/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls-24-fwbfd-900.webp) ## Where it is - Ichiba Ramen (이찌바라멘) (이찌바라멘) - 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로 348 이찌바라멘 - 38.219477, 128.5916841 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B0%8C%EB%B0%94%EB%9D%BC%EB%A9%98/@38.219477,128.5916841,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-guestbook-3/ichiba-ramen-yeongnangho-three-bowls/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt