Konkuk Univ. ramen shop: chashu, tamago and oolong tea at Sonoki Ramen

A bowl of Japanese-style ramen in Konkuk Univ.: Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch is a Japanese-style ramen shop near Konkuk Univ. Station. It's a good one to remember when you're deciding where to eat with a friend, or when you want a filling meal on your own without any fuss.

Looking for a tasty meal in Konkuk Univ.? 😊 Sometimes you've arranged to meet a friend and can't decide where to eat, or you just want a solid meal by yourself. One dish that comes to mind then is Japanese-style ramen. Today's place is Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch, near Konkuk Univ. Station.

Rich broth, chewy noodles and tender chashu (braised pork slices) come together in ramen, so a single bowl is a satisfying meal. It's especially welcome on a cold day or whenever you're craving something hot and brothy.

If you're looking for somewhere to eat around the Konkuk Univ. Rodeo Street area, put Sonoki Ramen on your list. It's a handy spot for a meal in the middle of shopping or a date.

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch: location, hours and parking

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch is on the 2nd floor of 88 Dongil-ro 20-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, close to Konkuk Univ. Station. It's open daily 11:00–22:00, and for parking you can use a nearby public parking lot.

• Location: 88 Dongil-ro 20-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 2nd floor (near Konkuk Univ. Station)
• Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00
• Parking: Use a nearby public parking lot

Sonoki Ramen menu: what should you order?

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch has its signature Sonoki ramen, plus miso ramen, mazemen (brothless mixed noodles), a mazemen rice bowl and more. With brothy ramen, miso-based ramen, noodles without broth and a rice dish, it's easy to pick what suits you.

There's always a dilemma at a ramen shop, right? The signature ramen, the miso-based one, or take on the brothless noodles! Choosing is half the fun.

This was my first time at Sonoki Ramen. Besides the signature Sonoki ramen, there were miso ramen, mazemen, a mazemen rice bowl and several other items.

The signature Sonoki ramen and miso ramen

First, Sonoki ramen is the signature dish that carries the shop's name. If you like ramen topped with chashu, a soft-boiled egg, scallions and more, I think anyone will enjoy it.

If you prefer a nutty, savory flavor, I recommend the miso ramen. I could taste the rich, toasty flavor typical of Japanese miso.

Brothless mazemen, and the mazemen rice bowl when you want rice

If you're craving noodles without broth, mazemen is great too. You mix the noodles, toppings and sauce together, so it has a different charm from regular brothy ramen.

If you'd rather have rice, check out the mazemen rice bowl. It's a good pick on days when you want rice more than noodles.

Sonoki Ramen sides and oolong tea

Sides at Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch include gyoza (dumplings), chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken) and fried octopus, and you can add chashu and tamago (seasoned egg) separately. The oolong tea on the drink menu works like a dessert after ramen, and I really want to recommend it.

If the main dish alone feels a little short, don't miss the sides!

Sides that go well with ramen included gyoza, chicken karaage and fried octopus. Crispy dishes and ramen turn out to be a surprisingly good match.

If you go with a friend, it would be fun to pick different dishes and share. One of you gets brothy ramen, the other gets mazemen, and you each try a different flavor.

Oh, right. They also sell oolong tea! Please, please try it. It's clean and refreshing, and I totally recommend it as a dessert after ramen.

This is the best of the sides: chashu and tamago. The savory depth of flavor was great!

From solo meals to dates in Konkuk Univ.: what to know before you go

Sonoki Ramen Konkuk Univ. main branch is worth a look if you like Japanese-style ramen or want a simple but filling meal in Konkuk Univ. Choosing a dish is easy whether you're eating alone or with a friend.

Around Konkuk Univ. Station there are lots of meeting spots and plenty of restaurants, so it's often hard to decide where to go. Sonoki Ramen is worth a look if you like Japanese-style ramen or want a simple but filling meal in Konkuk Univ.

Whether you're looking for a place to eat alone or meeting a friend, ramen has the advantage of being a relatively easy choice.

On a day when you're craving a warm bowl of ramen in Konkuk Univ., remember Sonoki Ramen. Pick what suits your taste and enjoy a hearty meal! 🍜