Godeok Station diner for curry rice bowl and shrimp: Myeon Sikdang

Wanting to eat ramen and a rice bowl together near Godeok Station, I went to Myeon Sikdang Godeok Station Branch (면식당 고덕역점) — here's the menu, the interior, the self-service corner, and everything we ordered for two.

What two people ordered at Myeon Sikdang near Godeok Station

🍜 At this noodle restaurant near Godeok Station, we ordered tonkotsu ramen with spicy mini pork rice bowl for ₩12,900, gariage curry rice bowl for ₩10,500, and two pieces of fried shrimp for ₩4,000. With one ramen, one rice bowl and an extra side of fried shrimp for two people, the spread felt pretty full. With three dishes on the table, we could eat noodles, rice and a side all together.

The kiosk separated set menus, noodles, rice bowls with katsu, and sides. The tonkotsu ramen came topped with bean sprouts, grilled pork, a soft-boiled egg, seaweed and scallions — a good mix of toppings to eat little by little with the noodles. We picked the set that came with the mini pork rice bowl so we could try the rice too.

🍛 The gariage curry rice bowl (gariage: Japanese-style fried chicken) came with fried chicken on top of rice and curry, garnished with garlic chips, scallions and sliced onion. We dipped the large piece of fried chicken into the curry and ate it with rice, alternating with the ramen — the flavor and texture of the two dishes were noticeably different. The curry and fried chicken paired well together.

The fried shrimp came as two long pieces with a breadcrumb coating that looked appetizing. We dipped it in sauce and ate kimchi and pickled radish along the way. We kept going, sharing the ramen, pork rice bowl, curry rice and fried shrimp between the two of us.

How to walk to Myeon Sikdang from Godeok Station Exit 4

🚶 Myeon Sikdang Godeok Station Branch sits about 200m from Exit 4 of Godeok Station. Walking into the first floor of the Godeok Complex Building on Dongnam-ro 73-gil, the white sign is easy to spot, so even on my first visit it didn't take long to find the place. The all-glass front is also easy to see once you're close to the building.

The outdoor sign lists tonkatsu, ramen, soba, rice bowls, udon and rice noodle soup — so you can see the shop name and the types of food right away, and the seating inside is visible through the glass. Photos of signature dishes and set menu information were posted near the entrance, good for checking the price range before going in.

🏬 Located on the ground floor of the building, it was easy to walk around the surrounding shops before or after the meal. Near the entrance, business hours and information about free rice were posted, so I could check the basics before going in. The area in front of the store was also kept neat.

After looking at the menu photos outside, my choices narrowed quickly once I went in to order. The table layout and interior were visible through the glass, giving a sense of the size of the place, and opening the door led straight into the ordering area.

Inside Myeon Sikdang: bright wood tones and bar seats

🪑 Walking in, the first thing you notice is the bright wood used for the tables and walls. There were seats in the middle good for two people, along with tables that could fit larger groups. The white-toned ceiling lights kept the interior bright, and the whole space was kept tidy.

Photos of tonkotsu ramen, cold soba and katsu sets hung on the wall, handy for browsing the menu before ordering. In front of the kitchen there was also a row of bar seats good for solo diners — a layout that worked well whether you came alone or with someone else.

🍽️ In front of the open kitchen was a counter where food gets handed out, with a small sign bearing the restaurant's name. Containers of spoons and chopsticks sat on the tables, so we could grab what we needed right away. There was also plenty of room on the table for bags and other belongings.

There was enough space between seats to move around without bumping into people. We sat at a table by the wall, and even with the food, small plates and side dishes laid out, there was still a reasonable amount of table space left. It wasn't cramped even with several plates spread out.

The Myeon Sikdang menu, from ramen to soba and katsu

📋 The ordering screen was divided into tonkotsu ramen, mazesoba, shabu rice noodle soup, udon, rice bowls and katsu. True to its name — 면식당 means