# Euljiro ramen restaurant with spicy tori paitan: Mentsuru - By Juri (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cork-hours/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cork-hours/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-cork-hours/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/index.md) ## In short Mentsuru Euljiro Branch is a Japanese ramen restaurant in Jung-gu, Seoul, serving tori paitan and shio ramen. After a 5 PM Saturday reservation, we shared spicy tori paitan, shio ramen, and five pieces of handmade karaage, with the yuzu danmuji standing out most. A satisfying meal with deep broth and a bright accompaniment. ## Good to know - **Reservation**: Visited after a 5 PM Saturday reservation - **Seating**: Counter seats by the kitchen and two-person tables inside - **Hours**: Open daily with no break time - **Order**: Spicy tori paitan, shio ramen, and 5 pieces of handmade karaage *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* Since it was the weekend, I was worried there might be a wait, so I made a reservation for 5 PM on Saturday. Even that early, there were already quite a few customers, and I was really glad I had booked ahead, haha. ![Exterior of Mentsuru after a weekend reservation visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-01-14c0q-966.webp) ![Entrance to Mentsuru on a busy weekend evening](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-02-1x9e7-966.webp) From the entrance, the place has such a strong Japan-like atmosphere. ![Japan-like entrance and kiosk at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-03-1hb15-966.webp) It uses a kiosk ordering system, so it was easy to take my time deciding on the menu. ## A comfortable atmosphere for solo meals and dates ![Ramen restaurant interior suited to solo meals and dates](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-04-1q8ed-966.webp) Japanese ramen shops like this often have cramped seating, but Mentsuru was different. Along with counter seats by the kitchen, there were plenty of two-person tables farther inside, so we could eat without feeling squeezed in. ![Counter seats and two-person tables inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-05-6x5th-966.webp) The open kitchen lets you see the entire cooking process, and seeing how neatly it was kept gave me confidence. There were also plenty of people quietly eating alone. ![Inside Mentsuru with its open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-06-8bpqv-966.webp) ![Ramen restaurant seating suited to eating alone](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-07-ot223-966.webp) That made it feel like an easy place to drop by without any pressure. Mentsuru is open every day with no break time, so it is perfect when hunger strikes at an awkward hour, haha. ## Tori paitan and shio ramen with deeply satisfying broth There were so many kinds of ramen that we debated for a while before ordering the spicy tori paitan and shio ramen. ![Ordered spicy tori paitan and shio ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-08-jhppa-966.webp) The tori paitan, a creamy chicken broth ramen, had a pleasantly moderate kick even for a spice wimp like me, so I kept reaching for it. ![Moderately spicy tori paitan ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-09-1o3yf-900.webp) Honestly, if something is too intense, I get tired of it quickly, but this one finished in a way that cut through the richness perfectly. My friend loved it too, calling it their ramen of a lifetime. It also came generously topped with about three big slices of meat, which were fun to wrap around the noodles. ![Tori paitan topped with three slices of meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-10-11guw-966.webp) When we were about to share our bowls, a staff member thoughtfully brought over a large empty bowl first, which really surprised me with the attention to detail, haha. And the hidden star here is the danmuji (yellow pickled radish)! ![Yuzu danmuji served with ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-11-jbc67-966.webp) I do not usually eat much danmuji, but this was yuzu danmuji, so it was fragrant and tangy and an absolutely crazy-good match with the ramen. It was so good that I lost count of how many times I refilled it. ![Refilled yuzu danmuji with ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-12-128x9-900.webp) ![Shio ramen with a light yet deep broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-13-oeer5-900.webp) The shio ramen had a broth that was not salty, yet light and deeply flavorful enough to make me nod along. The noodles also had just the right amount of chew, which I loved. ## Crispy handmade karaage and a satisfying side ![Handmade karaage ordered as a side](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-14-1o5tr-966.webp) Because ramen alone felt a little incomplete, we also ordered five pieces of handmade karaage (Japanese fried chicken) as a side. ![Five pieces of handmade karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-15-1fw2h-966.webp) They came out fresh from Mentsuru. ![Freshly fried karaage with lemon](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-16-pkrom-966.webp) They arrived piping hot and steaming, and a little squeeze of lemon really brought out the flavor. Karaage can sometimes have nothing but a thick coating, but these were packed with meat, making every bite properly satisfying. ![Meaty karaage enjoyed with sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen-17-19vel-1200.webp) Dip them in the sauce that comes alongside and you can enjoy them deliciously to the very last bite without getting tired of them. It felt like I had finally had a proper bowl of ramen again, and I finished the meal feeling happy. If you are looking for a satisfying meal in Euljiro, be sure to remember Mentsuru! > The depth of the ramen broth and the freshness of the yuzu danmuji keep coming back to me, so I think I will be back again soon, haha. ## Where it is - Mentsuru Euljiro Branch (멘츠루 을지로점) - 26 Mareunnae-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 중구 마른내로2길 26 1층) - 서울특별시 중구 마른내로2길 26 1층 - 37.5634193, 126.9916547 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%98%EC%B8%A0%EB%A3%A8%20%EC%9D%84%EC%A7%80%EB%A1%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.5634193,126.9916547,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-cork-hours/euljiro-yuja-danmugi-ramen/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt