# Noryangjin ramen restaurant lunch date: spicy ramen at Chome - By Jihye K. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-stops/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongjak, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-stops/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-supper-stops/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/index.md) ## In short Chome is a Japanese-style ramen restaurant in Noryangjin, Dongjak, Seoul. Gogwi and I shared spicy karai ramen, mazesoba, fried sides, and grapefruit ade for a lunch date. Verdict: a satisfying choice for solo ramen or sharing different dishes. ## Good to know - **Address**: 1F, 10 Manyang-ro 14-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 (last order 20:15) - **Karai ramen**: ₩10,000 - **Mazesoba**: ₩9,500 - **Grapefruit ade**: ₩3,000 - **Set**: Price varies according to added items *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ![Ramen visit to Chome in Noryangjin](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-01-1lnp1-966.webp) ## Back at Chome in Noryangjin These days, I’m completely hooked on the fun of eating ramen. It’s great for eating alone, and so many places offer unlimited refills of fresh noodles or rice, making it an easy way to have a filling meal. This time, instead of dining solo, I visited Noryangjin with Gogwi for the first time in a while. We were talking about a trip to Japan, and that led us to Chome (초메) for a Noryangjin food-date lunch. I’d visited this well-known Noryangjin ramen spot once before with a friend. I remembered how delicious it was, so I’d wanted to come back. ![Chome ramen menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-02-ba3vl-1200.webp) ## What is Chome’s Japanese-style atmosphere like? Chome is on the first floor at 10 Manyang-ro 14-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, and is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00. Last orders are at 20:15. Among Noryangjin restaurants, Chome has a distinctly Japanese feel both outside and inside. ![Chome’s Japanese-style exterior and interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-03-phuqu-966.webp) So many people enjoy traveling to Japan these days that stepping into a restaurant with this kind of Japanese-style atmosphere makes you feel as if you’re on a trip. ![Japan-trip-like atmosphere at Chome](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-04-naxdk-966.webp) The staff were also kind, so I had a good first impression right away. There are seats by the entrance for solo diners, and because I visited around lunchtime, the place was constantly busy—one person left and another came in. ![Chome solo-dining seats at lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-05-1ysqd-966.webp) I couldn’t take many photos of the restaurant because of that, but I guess that means plenty of people are already coming here, right? ![Busy Chome restaurant filled with diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-06-1yz43-920.webp) ![Japanese-style space deeper inside Chome](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-07-ob66l-966.webp) Further inside, the Japanese-style mood is even stronger, so anyone who loves traveling to Japan could enjoy not only the food but the feel of the space. Personally, I thought it would make a nice Noryangjin date spot, too. A ramen shop may first bring solo dining to mind, but in an atmosphere like this, visiting together and sharing dishes is really nice. ![Ordering a set meal at Chome](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-08-16r27-966.webp) ## What we ordered as sets This time, we ordered set meals! The price varies depending on what you add to the set. - Gogwi: karai ramen (₩10,000) + karaage + added soft-boiled egg - Me: mazesoba (₩9,500) + karai chicken + added soft-boiled egg - Drinks: grapefruit ade each (₩3,000) ![Chome set meals and grapefruit ade](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-09-ynxv1-966.webp) The grapefruit ades came out first. Their refreshing fizz went perfectly with ramen. ![Grapefruit ade served with ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-10-3z7wy-966.webp) ## How spicy is the karai ramen? First up was Gogwi’s spicy karai ramen! It’s labeled spicy ramen, but it honestly isn’t very hot for Korean palates, and ever since I discovered this flavor, I always find myself ordering it. If you want more heat, you can choose a spicier level when ordering. ![Chome karai ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-11-1ne66-966.webp) We added a soft-boiled egg, and it arrived perfectly soft-boiled—delicious the moment it hit my mouth. This is a Noryangjin ramen restaurant that really knows how to do a soft egg, so I definitely recommend adding one. Karai ramen had a charm that was different from ordinary ramen. The spicy broth with the noodles gave a gently fiery kick while retaining ramen’s signature savory depth. ![Karai ramen with an added soft-boiled egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-12-1jts3-966.webp) When I initially said this was spicy ramen, Gogwi hesitated, but said it was actually the dish Gogwi enjoyed most! Gogwi loved the broth so much that, despite not usually being someone who drinks a lot of soup, Gogwi kept sipping it. ![Karai ramen with spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-13-1d13k-966.webp) ## How did I eat the mazesoba? My mazesoba also came with an added soft-boiled egg. Just looking at this mazesoba makes your mouth water. ![Mazesoba with an added soft-boiled egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-14-5393k-966.webp) Mazesoba tastes much better with kombu vinegar. Instead of broth, you thoroughly mix the noodles with the sauce and toppings. ![Mazesoba served with kombu vinegar](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-15-edz10-966.webp) After mixing it well and taking a bite, it was salty and absolutely bursting with umami! This is why I can’t quit mazesoba. ![Mazesoba mixed with sauce and toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-16-q9dg3-966.webp) The mazesoba noodles were especially delicious, thoroughly coated in that thick sauce. Later, though, I thought the sauce mixed with rice tasted even better than mixing rice into the karai ramen broth. Be sure to try that lightly saucy, rich seasoning with rice, too. ![Mazesoba sauce enjoyed with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-17-1i8yn-966.webp) ## Fried dishes alongside the ramen The karaage that Gogwi ordered is always a popular side with hardly anyone disliking it. Karaage is Japanese-style fried chicken, crisp outside and juicy inside, so it was great with ramen. ![Crispy Japanese fried chicken karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-18-ejfll-966.webp) And the karai chicken I ordered had an added spicy flavor, so it paired well with mazesoba too. It came in large pieces, so you need to cut it with scissors to eat it. ![Large pieces of spicy karai chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-19-1jdoi-966.webp) If you keep eating ramen and fried food, it can get a little rich, but the spicy flavor freshened up my palate every so often. ![Ramen with spicy fried side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-20-n2j99-966.webp) ## Why it was great for a Noryangjin lunch date We had a delicious time in Noryangjin for the first time in a while, enjoying our lunch date while talking about Japan travel. It’s great for visiting alone for a bowl of ramen, but if you order different dishes and share them like we did, it’s also a place I’d really recommend for a Noryangjin food date. The restaurant was packed when we visited at lunch, so I’d also recommend it to anyone looking for a good Noryangjin lunch spot. ![Chome lunch-date dishes in Noryangjin](https://img.superchart.com/images/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date-21-1s9dy-966.webp) If, like me, you’ve been really into ramen lately, make sure to try Chome’s karai ramen or mazesoba at least once. Gogwi and I had such a satisfying meal here for our Noryangjin food date that I think I’ll be craving it again. ## Where it is - Chome (초메) (초메) - 1F, 10 Manyang-ro 14-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 동작구 만양로14길 10 1층 - 37.5114136, 126.9450263 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B4%88%EB%A9%94/@37.5114136,126.9450263,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-stops/noryangjin-chome-ramen-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt