Yuzu pickled radish with motsu ramen at Mentsuru, a Gwangjin ramen

A Konkuk University restaurant, a Children's Grand Park restaurant, Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch — my honest review of shoyu ramen, motsu ramen, and gyudon! (Recommended for a Konkuk University date lunch)

Looking for a place to enjoy delicious Japanese ramen with your partner on a weekend or weekday lunch date? Today I'm sharing my review of Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch, a spot near Children's Grand Park where you can taste deep, rich ramen broth.

It's a perfect fit for a Konkuk University date-lunch course, and every dish we ordered was a total hit, so let me write it up in detail!

Where is Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch, and where do you park?

Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch is at 394 Gwangnaru-ro, 1st floor, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The store has no parking facility of its own, so if you're driving, it's convenient to use the paid Gwangjin Plaza public parking lot right across the street.

🚗 Parking tip

If you're visiting by car, I'd recommend using the nearby Gwangjin Plaza public parking lot rather than looking for parking right in front of the store! The rates were low, so we could park without any stress and enjoy the meal comfortably.

The yuzu pickled radish that comes with the table setting

The basic table setting at Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch includes yuzu radish pickle. This is genuinely the kicker!! Eating it alongside the ramen was really delicious!

The aprons and the country-of-origin labeling were both well kept.

Honest review: shoyu ramen, motsu ramen and gyudon

🍜 This time at Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch, we ordered shoyu ramen (soy sauce), motsu ramen (beef tripe ramen), and gyudon and shared them generously. Every single dish suited our taste — genuinely delicious! There's also a review event running, so give it a try!

Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch menu prices

• Spicy shoyu ramen ₩11,000
• Motsu ramen (beef tripe ramen) ₩15,000
• Shoyu ramen ₩11,000
• Shio ramen ₩11,000
• Tori paitan ₩12,000
• Abura soba (mixed ramen) ₩12,000
• Hormone-don (beef intestine rice bowl) ₩15,000
• Gyudon ₩11,000
• House-made karaage ₩7,000
• Chicken skin gyoza ₩5,000
• Takoyaki ₩5,000

The menu was set up nicely on a tablet PC, which made ordering convenient.

The visuals were gorgeous, right!? They also asked if we needed rice! If you need it, be sure to request it and eat it together with the ramen : )

Motsu ramen (beef tripe ramen), 15,000 won

A rich, spicy broth loaded with savory beef tripe (motsu) — a distinctive, addictive ramen. The savoriness of the tripe blends with the spicy broth, so if you usually like tripe dishes or rich ramen, you'll fall for this without question! No off smell at all, clean to the last drop, and I ate it happily until the end.

Shoyu ramen (soy sauce), 11,000 won

A signature menu item with a clean, light yet deep soy sauce flavor. The broth isn't heavy but clear, and there's a magic to it that keeps you spooning it up. The noodles were cooked just right and slid down easily, and the chashu paired with them wonderfully.

Gyudon (beef rice bowl), 11,000 won

A gyudon piled generously with tender beef soaked in a sweet-savory sauce over rice. A hearty menu that's perfect to eat alongside ramen — a crowd-pleasing, well-executed dish that anyone, regardless of age or gender, would like.

Why Mentsuru works for a Konkuk University date lunch

If you're looking for a nice-atmosphere, delicious lunch date spot near Children's Grand Park or Konkuk University, be sure to visit Mentsuru Children's Grand Park Branch, which offers a hearty meal plus parking convenience! If you've been craving Ichiran-style ramen, spice levels can be adjusted here too, so I highly recommend it!