# Mokdong ramen with 14-hour tonkotsu broth after work: Gyedan Ramen - By Jieun (https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yangcheon, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@window-seat/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/index.md) ## In short Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch is a tonkotsu ramen restaurant on the basement level of a building on Mokdongseo-ro in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, near the SBS broadcasting station. On a weekday evening after work, one diner ordered the signature Gyedan Ramen and Motsu Ramen topped with fried beef intestines, and the broth — pork bones and chicken simmered in-house for more than 14 hours — tasted deep and mild rather than salty. Bar seating makes eating alone comfortable and the building gives 3 hours of free parking, so Gyedan Ramen works well as an easy dinner on the way home. ## Good to know - **Location**: B103, B1, 161 Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul (near the SBS broadcasting station) - **Ordered**: Gyedan Ramen, Motsu Ramen - **Broth**: Tonkotsu made in-house, pork bones and chicken simmered over 14 hours - **Extra service**: A small bowl of rice on request after you finish the noodles - **Parking**: 3 hours free in the building - **Seating**: Bar table, easy for eating alone *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* On a weekday evening, on my way home from work with an empty stomach, I stopped by Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch, a well-known Mokdong spot. ![First photo from the visit to Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-01-13cqz-900.webp) ![Basement entrance of Gyedan Ramen in Mokdong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-02-om53e-900.webp) ## Why Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch suits dinner alone after work Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch is a tonkotsu ramen restaurant on the basement level of a building on Mokdongseo-ro. I really love ramen and go around hunting for good spots, and from the entrance of this Mokdong favorite, a warm atmosphere and a savory broth aroma drifted out, which got my expectations up right away. ![Bar table solo dining seats at Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-03-1glax-900.webp) Thanks to the neatly arranged bar table and cozy space, eating alone after work felt completely comfortable, and I actually saw a lot of other solo diners stopping by on their way home too. ## How rich is the 14-hour tonkotsu broth at Gyedan Ramen? The biggest highlight of this Mokdong favorite is the broth. ![Sign explaining the pork bone and chicken tonkotsu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-04-1ik2e-900.webp) As a tonkotsu ramen specialist, they simmer pork bones and chicken carefully for over 14 hours, and the depth of the broth really shows it. Ramen in Japan tends to have a strong, intensely salty flavor that can be polarizing, but Gyedan Ramen softens that into something mild, clean, and deep that suits Korean palates perfectly. ![Close-up of the rich tonkotsu ramen broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-05-7ej4r-900.webp) ![Gyedan Ramen broth and noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-06-62gbd-900.webp) That's exactly why it's known as one of Mokdong's go-to ramen restaurants — clean and rich flavor without any heaviness. It's the kind of place you can drop into anytime and finish a bowl without any burden, which is really its charm. ## Gyedan Ramen vs Motsu Ramen: comparing the two bowls ![Table setting with both Gyedan Ramen and Motsu Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-07-19zf0-1200.webp) That day I ordered the signature Gyedan Ramen and the savory, aromatic Motsu Ramen. Both dishes had striking visuals and charm, making the whole meal enjoyable. ![Gyedan Ramen topped with chashu and onsen egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-08-z2a1t-900.webp) ![Close-up of the chashu in Gyedan Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-09-94fyl-762.webp) ### Gyedan Ramen, the signature bowl The signature dish combines mild, tender chashu (braised pork slices) with a perfectly cooked onsen egg. The 14-hour broth soaks moistly into the noodles, exploding with umami in every bite — you really get the true essence of Mokdong ramen here. ### Motsu Ramen with fried beef intestines ![Motsu Ramen topped with fried beef intestines](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-10-posxf-900.webp) ![Close-up of the fried intestine topping on Motsu Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-11-twm4q-820.webp) This dish comes generously topped with fried beef intestines, and the savory, chewy texture is absolutely fantastic. ![A piece of fried intestine from Motsu Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-12-1le10-900.webp) ![Noodles lifted up from the Motsu Ramen bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-13-2pu16-900.webp) ![Motsu Ramen broth and toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-14-1ohal-900.webp) ![Fried intestines paired with the broth in Motsu Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-15-17wzp-900.webp) Intestines can easily feel heavy, but frying them makes them savory and creates a fantastic harmony with the deep, rich broth. ![Eating the Motsu Ramen](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-16-pvr7o-900.webp) ![A bowl of the specialty Motsu Ramen at Gyedan Ramen in Mokdong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-17-1ij9f-900.webp) This is a special dish I'd strongly recommend to anyone looking for a different kind of ramen in Mokdong. ## Three ways to taste one bowl of Gyedan Ramen At Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch, there's a special pleasure in experiencing three different flavors from a single bowl of ramen. ### 1. Start with the plain 14-hour broth ![The ramen broth as it first arrives, unmixed](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-18-lhwce-900.webp) When the ramen first arrives, savor the pure, deep flavor of the broth simmered for 14 hours as it is. ### 2. Stir in the spicy house sauce Adding the spicy secret sauce provided on the table to your taste transforms the broth into a spicy, tangy soup with a whole different appeal. ### 3. Add rice to the leftover broth After finishing the noodles, ask the staff and they'll offer a small bowl of rice as a service. Mixing it into the remaining broth completes a perfect, filling meal. ![The complimentary rice served to mix into the leftover broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-19-3s500-900.webp) ![Ramen broth with rice added](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-20-of12u-900.webp) ![A final spoonful of the ramen broth and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-21-hmufp-900.webp) ## Inside the restaurant: bar seats, parking and walking distance from SBS The cleanliness the moment I stepped into Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch was really impressive too. It's clear they take cleanliness seriously 365 days a year — the tables and kitchen interior were spotlessly maintained. ![The neatly organized interior of Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-22-k4fq2-900.webp) ![The cleanly maintained kitchen and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-23-x3kik-900.webp) ![Overall view of Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner-24-1x0nd-900.webp) It's also conveniently located near the SBS broadcasting station, making it popular with people searching for restaurants near SBS in Mokdong. The building also offers 3 hours of free parking, so there's no worry about coming by car either. ## Who should visit Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch - Anyone looking for a mild, deep-flavored Mokdong ramen restaurant instead of the intensely salty local style - Anyone looking for a comfortable solo-dining spot in Mokdong for after work or on weekends without feeling self-conscious - Anyone near the SBS broadcasting station looking for a restaurant with ample parking and friendly service - Anyone wanting to try a special ramen with unusual toppings like fried beef intestines on a carefully simmered broth Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch insists on only the best suppliers and carefully selected ingredients to deliver better flavor and friendlier service. I hope everyone can stop by comfortably, anytime, and end the day with a warm, rich bowl of ramen. ## Where it is - Gyedan Ramen Mokdong Branch (계단라멘 목동점) - 161 Mokdongseo-ro, B1 B103, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 양천구 목동서로 161 지하1층 B103호 - 37.5291902, 126.8737466 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B3%84%EB%8B%A8%EB%9D%BC%EB%A9%98%20%EB%AA%A9%EB%8F%99%EC%A0%90/@37.5291902,126.8737466,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@window-seat/mokdong-ramen-weeknight-solo-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt