Spicy tonkotsu ramen in Suseong, Daegu: Ryusenso Beomeo

Have you ever found yourself craving that rich bowl of Fukuoka ramen the moment you got back to Daegu after a trip to Japan? 😢 I’m sure plenty of people have gone from place to place, only to be disappointed by ramen with broth that is too thin—or, on the other hand, nothing but harsh seasoning. I’ve had those moments too: going out to eat with family only for the food to be left over because it did not suit the kids’ tastes, or wanting a quiet solo meal but feeling uncomfortable in a loud, bustling setting.

If those are the worries on your mind, Ryusenso Beomeo Branch (류센소 범어점), a great restaurant in Beomeo-dong, could be the answer. Its broth follows a Fukuoka-style tonkotsu (pork-bone broth) preparation method, and by the time you finish this post, you may be thinking, “I should go here this weekend.”

Three minutes from Suseong-gu Office Station—where should you park?

Ryusenso Beomeo Branch is just a three-minute walk from Exit 2 of Suseong-gu Office Station, so visiting by public transit is easy. The restaurant sits slightly back from the main road, making it easy to find while still offering a quiet, comfortable place to eat.

There are as many as three public parking options nearby, so you can visit without stressing about parking. In particular, Beomeo Public Parking Lot and the Suseong-gu Office parking lot are free on weekends and public holidays, which makes them especially convenient. If you are visiting on a weekday evening, note that the Suseong-gu Office lot opens after 18:00!

An interior that works for solo meals and family outings alike

The gentle aroma of tonkotsu broth greeted me as soon as I entered and raised my expectations even more. The interior was cozy yet neat, with a setting that suited everyone from office workers dining alone to families.

There is table ordering, so you can place your order and pay right away! It was so convenient to get it all done in one go!

Each table has danmuji (yellow pickled radish), ginger, and minced garlic, so you can adjust the seasoning of your broth to your taste!

S&B shichimi is a Japanese seven-spice blend made mainly with chili powder, along with sesame, sansho pepper, and other spices. It is sprinkled over udon, ramen, soba, yakitori, and more! GABAN is coarsely ground black pepper. Taste the broth first, then add either one as you like if the seasoning is not quite right for you!

What was the Fukuoka-style tonkotsu Kara Ramen like?

The spicy Kara Ramen paired deep tonkotsu broth with a sharp, warming heat, and one sip of the broth brought the taste of Fukuoka right back. At many ramen shops, adding spice means losing the broth’s natural depth, but that was not the case with this Kara Ramen.

A spicy seasoning sat atop the intensely rich tonkotsu broth, so the deep broth came first and the sharp heat followed afterward. The noodles were springy and chewy, balancing beautifully with the broth, and I could finish the bowl cleanly without it becoming greasy. If you want to properly enjoy tonkotsu ramen in Daegu, I recommend starting with this menu item.

If you are not great with spicy food, starting with the basic tonkotsu ramen and trying Kara Ramen on your next visit is a good option. If you want to enjoy every last drop of broth, I also recommend adding rice once you are about halfway through the noodles!

A filling meal: katsudon

The katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl) was filling even on its own, with a crisp-outside, tender-inside fried pork cutlet topped with sweet-savory sauce and egg. Eaten with rice, it had a charm completely different from the ramen.

Juicy Jeju black pork gyoza

The Jeju black pork gyoza released juices as soon as I bit into them. The distinctive flavor of black pork really came through, and they paired wonderfully with the ramen broth. For a family visit, I recommend ordering gyoza alongside a bowl of ramen to share.

A bowl of ramen is plenty filling for a solo visit, but you can also order a small portion of gyoza to have on the side without overdoing it. For a family visit, I recommend sharing katsudon and ramen so you can try a variety of dishes.

Final thoughts

If you are looking for a good restaurant in Beomeo-dong, Daegu, I can confidently recommend Ryusenso Beomeo Branch. It is conveniently just three minutes on foot from Suseong-gu Office Station, and the nearby public parking makes it easy whether you arrive by transit or car.

Above all, its rich tonkotsu broth, made according to a Fukuoka-style method, recreates in Daegu the flavor I remembered from traveling in Japan. From the spicy Kara Ramen and filling katsudon to the juicy Jeju black pork gyoza, there was not a single dish that disappointed.

It is a great fit for office workers wanting a relaxed meal alone, family dining with children, or even a date on a special day, so if you are searching for a good restaurant in Beomeo-dong, be sure to visit at least once. 🍜