Solo ramen near Seongsu Station: tom yum beef cutlet set at Menya Pomo

I was in Seongsu for work and stumbled on a ramen spot that turned out to be great for solo dining. The weather was a bit chilly so I was craving something hot, and there was no wait with a comfortable atmosphere for eating alone. Here's my review of Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch!

Where is Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch, and where can you park?

Menya Pomo Seongsu Branch is about a 3-minute walk from Seongsu Station Exit 4, so it was easy to get to. This Seongsu ramen spot doesn't have parking, so if you're driving you'll need to use a nearby paid lot.

The nearest paid lot is apparently Hyundai Terrace Tower near Seongsu Station. ※Parking fee: ₩2,000 per 30 minutes / ₩4,000 per 60 minutes

Is Menya Pomo Seongsu comfortable for eating alone?

The store had a clean, modern feel with wood tones, and the table layout made it easy to eat solo without feeling awkward. If you're looking for a solo-dining ramen spot in Seongsu like I was, this one's worth keeping in mind.

I'm also someone who thinks the restroom condition matters when visiting a restaurant or bar, and this Seongsu ramen spot's restroom was clean and comfortable to use too.

Menya Pomo Seongsu menu and prices

Looking at the menu, even though it's a ramen specialty restaurant, there was a lot of variety depending on the base. The signature beef cutlet ramen and tomato ramen could both be ordered with a bone broth, Indian curry, tom yum, or tantan base. It had a bit of a fusion feel to it, and felt like a Seongsu ramen spot worth visiting for something different.

Looking through reviews after my visit, I found out the tomato ramen is really the famous item at Menya Pomo Seongsu. Tomato ramen seems to be trending these days, and there were so many variations that I decided I'd have to try it next time.

• Basic tomato ₩10,000
• Tomato mazesoba ₩12,000
• Real tomato ₩12,500
• Ham vegetable tomato ₩12,500
• Cheese tomato ₩12,500
• Chicken tomato ₩13,000
• Beef cutlet tomato ₩14,500
• Pomo corn tomato ₩12,000
• Tantan tomato ₩12,500
• Indian tomato ₩12,500
• Tom yum tomato ₩12,500
• Bone broth tomato ₩12,500
• Pork cutlet set ₩13,800
• Beef cutlet set ₩13,800

What the Tom Yum Beef Cutlet Ramen SET tastes like

I ordered the (Tom Yum) Beef Cutlet Ramen SET, one of the signature menu items at this Seongsu ramen spot. For options I chose shin ramyeon spice level 1, added cilantro (free), cheese risotto rice, and a zero-sugar cola. (₩22,000 total)

Ordering the set meant a much more generous portion than a single item, and the ramen itself came in a pretty hearty amount too.

This was my first time tasting this kind of ramen — the tom yum broth had that distinctive sour-spicy flavor with a subtle hint of lemongrass-like spice, giving it an exotic taste quite different from typical ramen. On top sat a crisply fried beef cutlet, and its savory, clean meat flavor paired well with the tangy broth.

Cheese risotto rice stirred into the tom yum broth

Last, I mixed the cheese risotto rice included in the set into the leftover broth. The broth was spicy and sour, and the cheese risotto rice was packed with savory cheese flavor — together they created a really exotic combination. It kind of felt like eating something while traveling abroad. It was a fun, different experience.

Who should try solo ramen at Menya Pomo Seongsu?

I came to Seongsu for work and happened upon this place, and it turned out to be a fun, different experience. No wait, a comfortable atmosphere for eating alone, and an exotic flavor beyond typical ramen made for a memorable time. If you're looking for a good ramen spot in Seongsu, especially if you want to try something different from ordinary ramen, Menya Pomo is worth a visit.