# Sokcho ramen restaurant for solo diners: kiosk ordering, Ichiba Ramen - By Jian (https://superchart.com/en/@unhurried-meal/) - Written Aug 25, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@unhurried-meal/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@unhurried-meal/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/index.md) ## In short Ichiba Ramen is a ramen restaurant on Jungang-ro in Sokcho, Gangwon. At lunch, karai ramen (spicy), red snow crab roe cream ramen, gara-age (Japanese fried chicken) and a nostalgic bottle cola were ordered at the kiosk, and the bar table made solo dining comfortable. Ichiba Ramen is a good Sokcho ramen spot for comparing a spicy broth and a nutty cream ramen in one sitting. ## Good to know - **Location**: Ichiba Ramen, 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon - **Hours**: 9:00–21:00 (last order 20:30) - **Parking**: Roadside in front of the restaurant or along the side of the building; if full, nearby residential back streets or the beachside parking lot - **Seating**: Bar table, 2-seat and 4-seat tables - **Ordering**: Kiosk, from menu selection through payment - **Amenities**: Baby chair, phone charger, restroom inside the restaurant - **Review event**: Naver photo review: choice of seasoned egg, king-size char siu or a bowl of rice; Google photo review: extra freebie - **Dishes ordered**: Karai ramen (spicy), red snow crab roe cream ramen, gara-age, nostalgic bottle cola - **On the table**: Shichimi, black pepper, pickled radish, hair ties - **Note**: Return your dishes when finished *as written by the visitor on Aug 25, 2026* I went to Ichiba Ramen in Sokcho, Gangwon for lunch! 🍜 The ramen broth was really delicious and the shop was so clean that I left satisfied, so I wanted to write a review. Let me introduce it now! ## Where is Ichiba Ramen in Sokcho, and its hours and parking Ichiba Ramen is at 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, and it's open 9:00–21:00 (last order 20:30). You can park roadside in front of the store or beside the building, and if it's full, there's a nearby residential side street or a parking lot by the beach. ![Exterior of Ichiba Ramen on Jungang-ro, Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-01-1gf2n-900.webp) ![Ichiba Ramen entrance and waiting area](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-02-19ync-900.webp) The exterior was in a spot that's easy to spot, and there was a waiting area set up in front of the store too. ![Table seating inside Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-03-1678r-900.webp) ![Bar table seating at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-04-p6sma-900.webp) ## Bar seats and open kitchen: solo dining at Ichiba Ramen Inside Ichiba Ramen there's a bar table plus 2-seat and 4-seat tables, so I could sit comfortably without worrying about seats. It looked like a good place for solo diners to eat without any pressure too. ![Ichiba Ramen's open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-05-1khg3-900.webp) It's an open kitchen, so you can see the cooking happening right in front of you, which gave me more confidence. The interior felt well kept overall, so I could eat with peace of mind about hygiene too. 👍🏻 ![Amenities inside Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-06-1p521-900.webp) ![Baby chair and phone charger at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-07-dmara-900.webp) ### Baby chair and phone charger at Ichiba Ramen ✅️ Baby chairs, phone charger ![Entrance to the indoor restroom at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-08-56npc-900.webp) ![Inside the restroom at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-09-vq4yr-900.webp) ### Is there a restroom inside Ichiba Ramen? ✅️ Restroom — It was so nice that the restroom was inside the shop. Usually when a restaurant's restroom is outside, it's a bit inconvenient to use and you end up worrying about hygiene, but at Ichiba Ramen the restroom is inside, so it was easy to use. Best of all, it was kept clean, so I could use it without any worries even during the meal! ![Order kiosk at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-10-6hkes-m-900.webp) ## How kiosk ordering works, plus the photo review freebie Ordering at Ichiba Ramen was nice because you don't need to say anything to staff — you can choose your menu and pay all at once at the kiosk. ![Ramen menu board at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-11-vmnjg-900.webp) Here's how the menu is laid out. ☺️ ![Photo review promotion notice at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-12-1kcos-900.webp) ⭐️Write a Naver photo review⭐️ and choose one of seasoned egg, giant char siu, or rice — plus an extra freebie if you also write a Google photo review. ### What comes on the table: shichimi, pepper and pickled radish ![Table setting with shichimi, black pepper, and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-13-dadnp-900.webp) The table had shichimi, black pepper, and pickled radish to go with the ramen, and there were even hair ties on hand — such a thoughtful touch. ## How spicy is the karai ramen at Ichiba Ramen? The first thing I ordered at Ichiba Ramen was karai ramen (spicy). ![A bowl of Ichiba Ramen's spicy karai ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-14-h735t-900.webp) I usually like spicy food, so I ordered the spicy ramen. I happened to be starving, and the broth's color looked so fiery just to look at that I wanted to dig in right away. ![Close-up of karai ramen noodles and char siu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-15-1580y-900.webp) ![Fiery broth and toppings in karai ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-16-1nom1-900.webp) I tried the noodles, char siu, and broth together, and it was so soft and delicious. I wanted a bit more heat so I sprinkled on some shichimi, and the added kick made it even more delicious. The seaweed(?) had a nice chewy texture too, so I kept eating it, haha. ## Red snow crab roe cream ramen: how does it taste? ![Ichiba Ramen's red snow crab roe cream ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-17-tvq04-900.webp) I wanted cream ramen so I ordered it once, and isn't the look of it just gorgeous°°🩷 ![Close-up of crab-topped cream ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-18-wxewy-900.webp) Eating the cream ramen together with the red snow crab, I could really bite into chunks of crab, and it paired really well with the savory cream flavor. It was soft and savory, the kind of taste that keeps you reaching for another bite 🫶🏻 ## Side of gara-age and a nostalgic bottle cola ![Gara-age served with mustard sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-19-tjo3u-900.webp) Looking for a good side to eat with the ramen, I ordered gara-age too! Fresh out of the fryer, warm and crispy, dipped in mustard sauce — it paired so well and was so delicious. 💛 ![Nostalgic bottle cola served with a glass of ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-20-kl5tv-900.webp) I'd been wanting a bottle cola for a while so I ordered one! It came with a glass of ice too, so I could pour it out and drink it cold, which was even better. ![Notice about returning finished ramen dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-21-183tx-900.webp) Ate well, and don't forget — finished dishes must be returned ✨️ ## Why Ichiba Ramen is worth it for ramen in Sokcho ![A spread of ramen and sides at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk-22-49fxs-1200.webp) If you're looking for a great ramen spot in Sokcho, I'd recommend Ichiba Ramen! 🍜 It was great being able to try a range of menus, from spicy karai ramen to savory cream ramen, and the gara-age was a perfect match for the ramen too. The store is clean and the atmosphere makes solo dining comfortable, so I recommend it to anyone looking for a good ramen restaurant in Sokcho! ## Where it is - Ichiba Ramen (이찌바라멘) - 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로 348 이찌바라멘 - 38.219477, 128.5916841 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%EC%B0%8C%EB%B0%94%EB%9D%BC%EB%A9%98/@38.219477,128.5916841,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@unhurried-meal/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-solo-lunch-kiosk/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt