Gangnam ramen restaurant with free hair ties on the table: Oreno Ramen
Oreno Ramen Gangnam is a chicken-broth paitan ramen restaurant on the 2nd floor of an alley near Exit 11 of Gangnam Station, Seoul. Visiting during weekend lunch peak, the writer had tori paitan, kara paitan, and tsukune (chicken meatball skewers), with free refills on noodles, broth, rice, and kimchi, plus hair ties and disposable aprons set at every table. Fast turnover meant the wait moved quickly, making it a great spot for solo dining in Gangnam.