Yongsan food court ramen with fast table turnover: Menya Seoul

I visited Menya Seoul, which sits in the food court on the 6th floor of Yongsan I'Park Mall — a place I stop by for lunch every now and then. The turnover is quick enough that it's manageable even on a busy weekend. Here's a detailed review from the menu to the taste. 🍜

Where is Menya Seoul inside Yongsan I'Park Mall?

Menya Seoul is a ramen restaurant inside the food court on the 6th floor of Yongsan I'Park Mall. That floor is great for an indoor date, with plenty of dining brands beyond the food court, so I end up there fairly often.

Since it's a food court, seating is shared and turnover is fast, which makes it easy to grab a meal — that's also why office workers in the area often head to the I'Park Mall food court for lunch.

Besides the regular food court seats, there are bar-table seats too, which makes it a great restaurant for solo dining 👍🏻 Highly recommend it if you're looking for a solo-dining spot in Yongsan. I actually saw quite a few people eating alone here. Also a strong pick for office workers and families.

Menya Seoul menu and set options

Menya Seoul, a place I'd been curious about — it's a ramen restaurant that puts extra focus on chashu (braised pork slices), and it turns out the flagship store is over near the electronics market. I ordered the mild-broth dongpo pork, and the friend I went with ordered the pork belly mazesoba. Adding ₩5,000 gets you a set with a side and a drink, so if you eat a lot, it's worth considering.

Honest review of the pork belly mazesoba and dongpo pork ramen

Pork belly mazesoba ₩11,900, dongpo pork mild-broth ramen ₩12,900. The food came out faster than expected, so lunch break wasn't tight at all. I really can't stand long waits, so this was a plus 🤤

What is the pork belly mazesoba like?

True to its name, the pork belly mazesoba (brothless mixed noodles) comes topped with a whole cut of pork belly, plenty of bonito flakes, chopped scallions, and ground meat. The visual alone already looks delicious; the pork belly was a whole steamed piece, and I do wish it had come sliced, but the presentation was still 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Spicy with a savory depth 🤤 not greasy at all, and it went down really well. Since it's a brothless mixed noodle dish, the noodles cling nicely and it's easy to eat 👍🏻

What is the dongpo pork mild-broth ramen like?

The mild-broth dongpo pork ramen. There's a spicy broth option too, but I went with mild for something gentler ✔️ I ordered it with dongpo pork, and it also came with two slices of chashu on top.

The noodles were nice and chewy, good 👍🏻 The broth was savory and tasty too. It wasn't too salty and the seasoning was well-balanced, so it seems like the kind of dish most people would like.

They say this is a ramen brand that puts extra effort into its chashu, and it was salty in a good way and delicious; the ajitama (marinated soft-boiled egg) was well-seasoned too, though I wished I'd added an extra one. Overall the food was solid, and with low crowding, Menya Seoul at the Yongsan I'Park Mall food court seems like a good spot for office workers in the area.

Timed with my visit, there happened to be an anniversary event giving out a side dish coupon, so I'm planning to come back. 🙌🏻 Gyoza, karaage — such tasty sides...

Is the Yongsan I'Park Mall food court ramen worth it?

• 🪑 Great turnover being on the 6th floor food court of I'Park Mall
• ✔️ Seasoning that's neither too salty nor too bland
• 💸 Reasonable value given Yongsan prices
• ✨ Set options let you enjoy a fuller meal
• 💗 Free side dish for the 1st anniversary

If you're looking for a good restaurant in the Yongsan I'Park Mall 6th floor food court, I'd highly recommend Menya Seoul, a ramen spot that puts real focus on its chashu. Even on busy weekends the turnover keeps wait times relatively short, and the taste is consistently solid across the board, so you're likely to enjoy your meal without much variance.