# Yeongnang-dong ramen in Sokcho with hair ties on tables: Ichiba Ramen - By Yeobaek (https://superchart.com/en/@water-pitcher-2ab8/) - Written Aug 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This is a review written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@water-pitcher-2ab8/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@water-pitcher-2ab8/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/index.md) ## In short Ichiba Ramen is a Japanese ramen restaurant on Jungang-ro, near the Yeongnang-dong beach in Sokcho. Between the solo-friendly bar seats, kids' chairs and small touches like a hair tie on every table, the writer ordered tonkotsu ramen, red snow crab and pollack roe cream ramen, and karaage fried to order. Ichiba Ramen is an easy stop when a hot bowl of ramen is what you want on a Sokcho trip. ## Good to know - **Address**: 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do - **Hours**: Daily 09:00-22:00 (last order 21:30) - **Parking**: On the street in front of the restaurant or alongside the building - **Amenities**: Reservations, groups welcome, wifi, separate men's and women's restrooms, waiting area, kids' chairs - **Seating**: Solo-friendly bar counter, tables for two and four - **Ordered**: Tonkotsu ramen, red snow crab and pollack roe cream ramen, karaage - **Review event**: Choice of one: seasoned egg, jumbo chashu or a bowl of rice *as written by the visitor on Aug 5, 2026* ![A bowl of tonkotsu ramen at Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-01-1pwfd-1200.webp) Whenever I'm in Sokcho I usually end up looking for sashimi or mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), but sometimes what you really want is a hot bowl of Japanese-style ramen. This time I went to Ichiba Ramen, and both the rich broth and crispy karaage exceeded my expectations — genuinely satisfying meal. ## Where is Ichiba Ramen in Sokcho, and what are its hours? Ichiba Ramen is located at 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, near the Yeongnang-dong beach in Sokcho. It's open daily from 09:00 to 22:00, with last orders at 21:30. Reservations and group visits are available, and the restaurant has wifi, separate men's and women's restrooms, a waiting area, and kids' chairs. ![Exterior of Ichiba Ramen on Jungang-ro, Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-02-190ju-900.webp) ![The Japanese-style entrance of Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-03-bvh23-900.webp) ![Street view of the ramen shop near Yeongnang-dong beach](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-04-190rn-900.webp) Parking is available on the street in front of the restaurant or on the side of the building. Even the exterior has a clean, Japanese sensibility to it. It's in an easy-to-reach spot for anyone traveling through Sokcho, and it naturally catches your eye as you walk by. ![Seating inside Ichiba Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-05-bblae-900.webp) ![Bar seating good for solo diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-06-w868x-900.webp) ![Dining area with 2-top and 4-top tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-07-1035y-900.webp) ![Clean, tidy interior of the ramen restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-08-izxgn-900.webp) ## Inside Ichiba Ramen: bar seats for solo diners, kids' chairs and a hair tie on every table Ichiba Ramen's interior was clean and cozy overall. From bar seats perfect for eating alone to 2-top and 4-top tables, it felt comfortable whether I came by myself or with friends and family. Kids' chairs were available too, making it convenient for family visits, and the whole place had a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a meal in. ![Seasonings and hair ties placed on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-09-1tuoy-900.webp) On the tables, along with the seasonings, they'd thoughtfully placed hair ties for women. Such a thoughtful little touch. ## Ichiba Ramen's menu and its 30-hour broth ![Ichiba Ramen's ramen menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-10-x6lsi-900.webp) ![Menu board for side dishes and rice bowls](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-11-2d2t4-m-900.webp) ![Sign explaining the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-12-qqt2m-900.webp) They offer a variety of Japanese-style ramen — tonkotsu ramen, miso ramen, karai (spicy) ramen — along with side dishes like karaage and rice bowls. The broth is made by simmering fresh domestic pork bones for 30 hours, and they say they minimize artificial seasonings and processed ingredients to bring out the true flavor of the ramen. If you take part in the review event, you get to choose one of a seasoned egg, jumbo chashu, or a bowl of rice — definitely worth joining. We ordered the tonkotsu ramen, the red snow crab and pollack roe cream ramen, and the karaage. ![The table set with ordered ramen and karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-13-buhjm-900.webp) ## Tonkotsu ramen at Ichiba Ramen ![Tonkotsu ramen with rich broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-14-32x7t-900.webp) ![Close-up of tonkotsu ramen chashu and noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-15-p6r9o-900.webp) The first spoonful of the tonkotsu ramen broth was really impressive — such a deep, rich pork bone flavor. The broth was rich but not greasy, with a clean finish, and it paired well with the chewy noodles. The chashu was cooked tender enough to fall apart softly in your mouth, which made it satisfying, and I could finish the whole bowl without feeling heavy. As you'd expect from a ramen restaurant with a real reputation in Sokcho, the fundamentals of this ramen were solid. ![Scooping up tonkotsu ramen broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-16-7tmgr-900.webp) ![Lifting noodles from the tonkotsu ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-17-17xqy-900.webp) ## Red snow crab and pollack roe cream ramen The red snow crab and pollack roe (myeongnan) cream ramen was loaded with crab meat and roe in a rich cream sauce, giving it a nutty flavor with plenty of umami. ![A bowl of red snow crab and pollack roe cream ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-18-o1k53-900.webp) ![Close-up of the cream sauce and crab meat topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-19-p3f0r-900.webp) ![Noodles coated in cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-20-7tjn8-900.webp) The cream was rich but not greasy, and the salty flavor of the pollack roe kept it from getting heavy even by the last bite. The sauce coated the noodles nicely too, which made it really satisfying. It has a different kind of appeal from regular ramen, so if you're after something a little different, I'd definitely recommend this one. ![A plate of freshly fried karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-21-7bhbo-900.webp) ![Cross-section of crispy karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-22-5w2mr-900.webp) ## Karaage fried to order The karaage came out piping hot, fried fresh to order. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, the chicken thigh meat kept all its juices, and it was seasoned just right to go with the ramen. It was delicious on its own, but even better dipped into the ramen broth. ![Table set with ramen and karaage together](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-23-1gojf-900.webp) Another good meal today :) ![An emptied ramen bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles-24-6edu0-900.webp) ## Why Ichiba Ramen is worth a stop on a Sokcho trip As you'd expect from a dedicated ramen restaurant, Ichiba Ramen really nailed the broth. The owner apparently learned the craft directly from five ramen masters in Japan, which I think explains why the ramen felt so refined and full of depth. If you're craving warm Japanese-style ramen during a trip to Sokcho, I'd recommend Ichiba Ramen :) ## Where it is - Ichiba Ramen (이찌바라멘) - 348 Jungang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, 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/@water-pitcher-2ab8/sokcho-ichiba-ramen-japanese-noodles/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt