Konkuk University ramen restaurant for solo dining chashu: Ramen Truck

Looking for a real dinner that melts away the day's fatigue with hot, rich broth on your way home from work? I heard the famous Ramen Truck, which has built a huge fanbase since 2013 starting in Hongdae, now has a branch in my neighborhood, so I went to check it out. Let me walk you through the vivid details and honest impressions I got from eating there myself.

Ramen Truck Konkuk University Branch: hours and parking

• 📍 Address: 241 Achasan-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
• ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:30–21:00 (last order 20:30)
• 🚗 Parking: No dedicated parking (nearby public lots recommended)
• ✨ Visit tip: A free chashu giveaway event is ongoing via Naver Place

What is the space like? A bar table that suits solo diners

Ramen Truck Konkuk University Branch is clean and pleasant, the kind of place where you don't feel self-conscious eating alone. I have a strong memory of stumbling on this place back in Hongdae and being deeply impressed, and this new branch carries the same spirit and skill from those days. From the moment I walked in, the interior caught my eye—not with forced retro vibes, but with a clean, no-frills design.

The place is kept so clean and pleasant that eating alone here felt completely comfortable, no awkwardness at all. There can be a bit of a wait during peak hours, so I'd recommend going a little earlier in the evening.

Ordering is easy—just use the kiosk right at the entrance.

Since I came alone this time, I sat at the bar table.

Kimchi and pickled radish were set out at every table. You just scoop as much as you want onto your own small plate.

House-made noodles and a pork bone plus chicken broth

Ramen Truck Konkuk University Branch doesn't use factory noodles—it sticks to making its own noodles in-house. The main reason people keep coming back is the solid fundamentals in both the noodles and the broth. Maybe that's why the noodles didn't go soft easily and stayed springy in texture the whole time I was eating.

This time I went all out and ordered chashu ramen with both extra chashu and extra egg, doubling up for a really hearty meal.

Bring it all on.

According to the description, Ramen Truck's broth is a signature blend of pork bone broth and chicken broth mixed in a secret ratio. Maybe that's why the broth felt both rich and clean at the same time—I couldn't put my spoon down.

There was no gamey smell or greasiness at all, just a deep, clean flavor drawn out from the broth, so even the soup itself was delicious.

The best chashu ramen combination to order

Tip: ask for chili peppers on the side

The menu at Ramen Truck Konkuk University Branch can be customized to your taste, but let me share the combo I came up with after eating it myself.

The chashu (braised pork belly), torch-seared on the outside until golden, released a faint smoky aroma with every bite and melted softly in my mouth, and the tamago (egg) soaked deep in a special soy sauce was seasoned all the way through to the yolk—the perfect finishing touch! Once it started feeling a little heavy, I asked for some chili to mix in, and it turned spicy and delicious. Before you visit, be sure to check Naver Place for the free chashu giveaway event so you can enjoy your meal even more fully!!

Honest verdict on Ramen Truck Konkuk University Branch

This place perfectly brought back nostalgic memories from the Hongdae days while also upgrading both the space and the taste to fit current trends. If you're tired of overly seasoned flavors or just craving a hearty, warming meal on your way home from work, this is a choice you won't regret.

I hope today's review helped solve your dinner dilemma neatly!! If you have any more questions, feel free to leave a comment anytime, and I hope you end today happily with a delicious meal!