# Lunch date ramen near Saejeol Station, Seoul: Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong - By Yunseul (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-meal-grain/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Eunpyeong, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-meal-grain/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-meal-grain/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/index.md) ## In short Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong is a chicken-broth ramen restaurant on Bulgwangcheon-gil in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, and the menu has only two ramen: tori paitan (the standard bowl) and kara paitan (the spicy one). On a lunchtime visit both bowls were ordered, and the broth came whipped to a latte-like foam over thin noodles, crunchy wood ear mushrooms and a whole soft-boiled egg. With hair ties, water and free noodle and rice refills on offer, Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong makes a strong case for being someone's favourite ramen in Seoul. ## Good to know - **Address**: 366 Bulgwangcheon-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul - **Ramen menu**: Tori paitan (standard), kara paitan (spicy) - **Add-ons**: Tsukune, chashu, soft-boiled egg - **Drinks**: Cola, bottled beer, highball - **Sides**: Extra cilantro, seasoned kimchi - **Refills**: Free noodle, rice and kimchi refills - **Time of visit**: Lunchtime; there was a queue, but we were lucky enough to be seated right away *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* Because my partner Ak-i works in Eunpyeong-gu, it feels like I've been to every corner of Eunpyeong-gu at this point, haha. Today, among all the Eunpyeong-gu spots — huh? Eunpyeong-gu restaurant, ramen restaurant, so to sum up? — let's talk about Oreno Ramen, a ramen restaurant in Eunpyeong-gu. ![Two ducks by the water at Bulgwangcheon stream](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-01-tt94g-900.webp) These are ducks... Bulgwangcheon ducks. Why do the ducks at Bulgwangcheon stream walk so close by? Honestly, they're cute. Where could these two sisters be headed... Off I go, eagerly, to Oreno Ramen, an Eunpyeong-gu restaurant. ![The walk to Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-02-1ua05-900.webp) I've arrived at Oreno Ramen, a ramen restaurant in Eunpyeong-gu. Translated literally, the name means 'my ramen.' Let's not translate it literally though. ## Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong's menu: only two bowls of ramen The ramen menu at Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong is just two items: tori paitan and kara paitan. They split into mild / spicy, and you can add tsukune, chashu, or a soft-boiled egg as options. ![Menu board at Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-03-1keuh-900.webp) ![Menu listing tori paitan and kara paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-04-mqrjg-900.webp) - [Menu] Tori paitan / Kara paitan - [Options] Tsukune, chashu, soft-boiled egg - [Drinks] Cola, bottled beer, highball - [Side dishes] Extra cilantro, spicy kimchi A pretty cool menu, honestly. Ramen options? Just two. Mild / spicy. It seemed pretty confident about it. Well... confidence is everything, isn't it. ## Is there a wait at lunchtime at Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong? Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong was quite crowded at lunch, and there was a wait. I got lucky and found a seat right away, so I could eat immediately. ![Inside Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong during lunchtime](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-05-u25wy-900.webp) ![Ramen shop seating crowded with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-06-5ekgt-900.webp) ![Seated at a table at Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-07-ld403-900.webp) Haha, I rushed over during lunch and was lucky enough to find a seat and eat right away. Must be a local favorite — there were quite a lot of people and even a wait. If I hadn't been lucky? I might have had to wait too. ## The little touches that make Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong stand out Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong has hair ties for anyone with long hair, water that anyone can drink right away, and free refills of noodles, rice, and kimchi. The staff were genuinely kind too. ![Table at the ramen shop with hair ties provided](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-08-11625-900.webp) ![Table with self-serve water and cups](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-09-6a6vt-900.webp) ![Sign about free noodle, rice, and kimchi refills](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-10-lchzx-900.webp) Honestly, I really dislike that some languages have gendered nouns... Setting aside why that should even exist, it ends up carrying a whole layer of gender discrimination. Spanish is really fun, but so strange. Who decides why a peach is masculine and a watermelon is feminine? Anyway, 'oreno' means 'my,' but it's a word mostly used by men, and apparently you're supposed to picture a rather tough guy saying it. But what I wanted to say was: true to a man's 'my ramen,' the thoughtfulness here is careful and meticulous ^^ - Hair ties for anyone with long hair! - Water anyone can drink right away! - Free refills of noodles/rice/kimchi. Ah, amazing. Personally, I've had a lot of unpleasant experiences with staff at Japanese restaurants, but the staff at Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong were genuinely kind! ## Tori paitan vs kara paitan: what's the difference? Tori means chicken, paitan means white broth, and kara means spicy. Both the tori paitan and kara paitan at Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong come topped with a foam that looks like whipped latte foam. ![Two bowls of foam-topped tori paitan and kara paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-11-lh9vh-900.webp) Both the tori paitan and kara paitan broths were, like, whipped like a latte?! That was the standout feature. Honestly, I thought it looked so cool. Kind of like bubble ramen. At first glance, actually, I couldn't quite tell the difference between the two. But once you dip a spoon in, there's a color difference. ![A spoonful of paitan broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-12-nplhp-1200.webp) There's a wide-open view behind me, so my view is great too. ![Seat at the ramen shop with an open view outside the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-13-jkezl-900.webp) ![Tori paitan broth beneath pale foam](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-14-1enj9-900.webp) ### The tori paitan broth and its wood ear mushrooms For the regular ramen, under the pale bubbly foam is a pale broth (super rich). The rich broth was apparently excellent... and especially, those wood ear mushroom strips were the standout. Since the noodles are quite thin, you have to bite into the broth-soaked noodles together with the crunch of the wood ear mushroom. The pale broth of the tori paitan is apparently made by simmering chicken stock until it's rich — since it's chicken-based, it's not as greasy as a typical pork broth, so you can eat it clean and light! ![Tori paitan topped with wood ear mushroom strips](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-15-mnr7y-900.webp) ![Thin noodles lifted up from the ramen bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-16-xlmgv-900.webp) ![Close-up of the chicken broth-based ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-17-oysvx-900.webp) ### How spicy is the kara paitan? The kara paitan wasn't as spicy as I expected. Kind of like the 'mild spicy' version of Jin Ramyeon. Since it's an open kitchen, you can watch the owners garnish the ramen right in front of you, which is fun to watch. ![The reddish broth of kara paitan](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-18-1ii4t-900.webp) ## A whole soft-boiled egg, not half This is the most essential thing about Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong. They don't just give you half an egg. You get a whole one. That gives off a rather impressive feeling. You can see the soft-boiled yolk consistency, right? I don't think I need to say more. Ramen usually comes with chashu, but since this Eunpyeong-gu restaurant's ramen is chicken-broth-based (tori), it seems to come with chicken instead. It's not dry at all. It's tender. ![Halved soft-boiled egg and chicken topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-19-18wtc-900.webp) ## Is Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong enough for a big appetite? At Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong, you can get refills if the broth or noodles run low (rice too). So if you're a big eater, adding a refill should leave you full. Ate up deliciously at this ramen restaurant. Honestly, I wanted to eat a bit more but held back. For office workers nearby who feel like binge-eating and stress-eating out of frustration, this place would be a good spot to visit. ![Thin ramen noodles soaked in broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-20-1cs4p-900.webp) ![A nearly empty ramen bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth-21-1vdn5-900.webp) Because the noodles are thin, soaking them fully in the broth is amazing . . I even dared to think this might be a top-of-my-life ramen. That's all from Saejeol Station, from a restaurant in Eunpyeong-gu, from the ramen restaurant Oreno Ramen. ## Where it is - Oreno Ramen Eunpyeong (오레노라멘 은평점) - 366 Bulgwangcheon-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 은평구 불광천길 366 - 37.5903473, 126.91437 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%A4%EB%A0%88%EB%85%B8%EB%9D%BC%EB%A9%98%20%EC%9D%80%ED%8F%89%EC%A0%90/@37.5903473,126.91437,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-meal-grain/oreno-ramen-eunpyeong-lunch-bubble-broth/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt