Gangdong noodle restaurant with unlimited rice refills: Myeon Sikdang

A Myeon Sikdang chain branch opened near Godeok Station, so I went to check it out.

Where is Myeon Sikdang Godeok Station Branch, and what are its hours?

Myeon Sikdang Godeok Station Branch is at 26 Dongnam-ro 73-gil, 1F Unit 13, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 214m from Exit 4 of Godeok Station. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 10:30–21:00, closed on Sundays.

• Directions: about a 3-minute walk from Godeok Station Exit 4 toward Dongnam-ro 73-gil
• Parking: in front of the building and in the basement lot, plus nearby public and paid lots
• Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30–21:00 / closed Sundays
• Website: https://면식당.com/

Myeon Sikdang Godeok Station Branch is easy to find since it's right in the main commercial area near the station, in the same building as a Lotteria.

I stopped by early, before dinner rush.

With one main dish ordered per person, rice refills are unlimited — a nice perk for big eaters or students who are always hungry, haha ^^

[Menu board displayed outside] There were more noodle dishes and side dishes than I expected, so it was nice to have plenty of choice.

Inside Myeon Sikdang: seating and the self-serve bar

Myeon Sikdang Godeok Station Branch is mostly 2-top tables with two 4-top tables, so up to 6 people can eat together, and there are also a few bar seats for solo diners. You order at one of two kiosks, and kimchi, pickled radish, broth, and water are self-serve.

With two kiosks, even a longer line should move pretty quickly.

[Self-serve bar] Kimchi, pickled radish, broth, and water are all self-serve here.

It's mostly 2-top tables, but with two 4-tops, up to 6 people can fit in together. Of course there are also a few bar seats for solo diners. Overall the interior was clean and neat, as you'd expect from a recently opened spot.

What three people ordered for under 10,000 won each

The three of us ordered spicy tonkotsu ramen, mala shabu rice noodles, tonkotsu ramen (rich broth), mozzarella cheese katsu 2p, and potato croquette 4p. Under ₩10,000 per person, so it was pretty good value.

Since it's called Myeon Sikdang ("noodle restaurant"), ramen, soba, udon, and rice noodles are the main draws, but the side dishes, rice bowls, and tonkatsu are also solid quality for the price.

Next time I'd like to try the set with the smoky-flavored mini buta don (pork rice bowl), haha

This set looked pretty good too ^^

Snapping the kiosk screen for reference.

Looking at the reviews, the shrimp tempura also got great ratings.

I ended up eating the rice too, lol

[Operating hours]

Myeon Sikdang Godeok Station Branch menu and prices

Sets and signature dishes

• 1-Person Set: Tonkotsu Ramen + Smoky Mini Buta Don — the no.1 + no.1 dream combo, ₩12,900
• Tonkotsu Ramen — Myeon Sikdang's no.1 signature dish, with a special broth and chewy fresh noodles, ₩8,900
• Handmade Loin Katsu — a thick, crispy-outside-tender-inside katsu made from domestic pork loin, ₩10,500
• Mazesoba — Japanese-style mixed noodles reinterpreted with Myeon Sikdang's own recipe; add vinegar halfway, mix in rice at the end!, ₩9,500
• Shabu Rice Noodles — Myeon Sikdang's own Korean-style rice noodle dish, with clean broth, chewy noodles, and tender meat, ₩9,500
• Mozzarella Cheese Katsu — domestic pork and premium mozzarella cheese in one bite, ₩12,500

Ramen and noodle dishes

• Mala Tonkotsu Ramen — the classic tonkotsu ramen meets mala (K-mala), spicy and tingling, watch out, ₩9,900
• Ebi Tonkotsu Ramen — great plus great / a premium version of tonkotsu ramen, ₩10,900
• Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen — the spicy version of tonkotsu ramen, ₩9,400
• Shoyu Ramen — clean and light, plain and simple, ₩8,900
• Curry Men + Mini Rice — curry meets ramen noodles for a fantastically bold flavor; mixing rice into the leftover sauce is basically mandatory, right?, ₩9,900
• Sanuki Fish Cake Udon — chewy noodles, springy fish cake, soft fried tofu, and a light broth, ₩8,400
• Spicy Kimchi Udon — a fiery kimchi broth that spreads refreshingly through spicy kimchi udon, ₩8,900
• Kazesoba — the spicy version of mazesoba, ₩10,000
• Mala Mazesoba — spicy mazesoba mixed with numbing mala and a savory egg yolk, a fiery specialty, ₩10,000
• Spicy Shabu Rice Noodles — the spicy version of shabu rice noodles, the number-one hangover cure, ₩10,000
• Mala Shabu Rice Noodles — the ultimate clean shabu rice noodles meets mala (K-mala), spicy and tingling, watch out, ₩10,500
• Cold Soba — a seasonal item / icy cold fresh soba noodles to chase away the heat, ₩8,900
• Bibim Soba — spicy-sweet-tangy, a flavor worth traveling across the country for, ₩8,500
• Perilla Oil Soba — mild and savory with the aroma of premium perilla oil and chewy fresh noodles, a comforting taste, ₩8,900
• Pan Soba — chewy fresh buckwheat noodles meet a special soba soy sauce for a clean finish, ₩8,900

Tonkatsu and rice bowls

• Half-and-Half Tonkatsu — spicy scallion katsu and double cheddar katsu together at once! Spicy plus rich, ₩11,900
• Double Cheddar Katsu — cheese plus cheese / extreme savoriness and richness, ₩11,900
• Spicy Scallion Katsu — addictive, and spicy, be warned, ₩11,500
• Spicy Curry Katsu — Myeon Sikdang's special katsu meets spicy curry, ₩13,500
• Demi-Glace Loin Katsu — thick katsu paired with a creamy demi-glace sauce, ₩11,900
• Ebi Curry Rice Bowl — shrimp tempura meets spicy curry sauce, ₩10,500
• Karaage Curry Rice Bowl — tender boneless fried chicken meets spicy curry sauce, ₩10,500
• Curry Buta Don — sweet-and-savory buta don pork meets spicy curry sauce, ₩10,500
• Big Buta Don — smoky flavor throughout, a pork belly rice bowl in a special seasoning, ₩9,500
• Big Kimchi Buta Don — the ultimate in bold, punchy flavor, ₩8,900
• Maze-So-Bap — mazesoba served over rice instead of noodles, ₩9,500

Side dishes

• Mozzarella Cheese Katsu 2p — a premium side that pairs well with anything, ₩5,900
• Fillet Katsu (half) — a half-portion katsu made from domestic pork loin, great as a side, ₩4,900
• Demi Fillet Katsu (half) — domestic pork tenderloin katsu with creamy demi-glace sauce, ₩5,500
• Smoky Mini Buta Don — delicious pork belly with a full smoky flavor, the legendary no.1 popular side, ₩4,000
• Kimchi Mini Buta Don — for when you need something bold and punchy!, ₩4,500
• Mini Curry Rice — curry and plain white rice, a crowd-pleasing flavor, ₩3,800
• Karaage 5p — tender boneless fried chicken, ₩5,000
• Shrimp Tempura 2p — plump, plump king shrimp tempura, ₩4,000
• Spring Rolls 2p — the classic sidekick to rice noodles, ₩4,000
• Potato Croquette 4p — crispy outside, soft and moist potato inside, ₩4,000
• Chicken Skin Gyoza 4p — a great side dish, perfect with beer. Just plain delicious, ₩5,000

How the ramen, rice noodles and sides tasted

After ordering the dishes above, we got our pickled radish, kimchi, and broth ready.

[Aerial shot of the order]

[Spicy tonkotsu ramen]

[Potato croquette]

[Tonkotsu ramen]

[Mozzarella cheese katsu]

[Mala shabu rice noodles]

[Free rice refill] These are all pretty familiar dishes so there's not much need to explain in detail, but the tonkotsu ramen had a rich broth, the mala shabu rice noodles had just the right numbing-spicy kick from the mala, the potato croquette showcased the softness of the potato, and the mozzarella cheese katsu really delivered that chewy mozzarella texture. Everything nailed the basics well enough that you could see why people call it great value! My friend who came along was also more than satisfied, saying it was better than expected.

The friendly staff (owners) also made sure we could eat comfortably, which made for a good time. Next time I'd like to come back and focus on the dishes I haven't tried yet. Even though it's a chain, I hope it stays true to its roots and remains a great-value spot.