Comparing two ramen broths and black pork gyoza: Ryusenso Beomeo

Beomeo-dong favorite Ryusenso — I went for rich tonkotsu ramen and refreshing asari ramen.

If you like ramen, you've probably heard of Ryusenso at least once. This time I visited the Ryusenso Beomeo Branch in Beomeo-dong, Suseong, Daegu. I love ramen anyway, and that day I was craving something warm with broth, so I went with my husband.

I found this place while looking for good food in Beomeo-dong, and the restaurant was clean and the food was better than I expected, so I had a satisfying meal. The back of the restaurant has an open kitchen, so you could see some of the cooking happening — it looked well kept, which gave a good first impression.

Parking and location at Ryusenso Beomeo Branch

Ryusenso Beomeo Branch doesn't have its own parking, so we used a nearby public parking lot.

If you're driving, it's worth keeping this in mind ahead of time. The restaurant is on Dalgubeol-daero 496-gil in Suseong, Daegu, and it's fairly close to Suseong-gu Office Station, so it's also convenient to reach by public transit.

Interior and seating — is it okay to eat alone?

The interior was clean overall and had that distinct Japanese ramen shop atmosphere. There were bar seats, so eating alone wouldn't feel awkward, and there were also regular tables, which worked well for the two of us.

And best of all, since it's an open kitchen, you can watch the cooking happen.

Hours

• Daily 11:30–21:00
• Last order 20:30
• No break time
• Closed September 25 for Chuseok

What we ordered

That day we ordered three things in total!

• Ryusenso (tonkotsu ramen)
• Ryusenso Asari (clam soy ramen)
• Black pork gyoza

Ryusenso's signature menu is a Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen made from pork bones simmered for a long time, and Ryusenso Asari is a soy-based ramen with a clam broth plus a special tare sauce.

There were so many kinds of ramen we had trouble deciding, so we decided to pick the basic ramen plus one with a different broth and compare them.

🍜 Ryusenso — tonkotsu ramen

First, the basic menu item, Ryusenso! When you come to a ramen shop, you have to try the classic tonkotsu.

The broth, simmered from pork bones, looked milky and rich even before tasting it. One bite in, and you could taste that distinct nutty, rich tonkotsu flavor. But it wasn't just heavy — it paired well with the noodles. Mixing the noodles into the broth, eating them with the chashu, and sipping the broth in between, I ended up eating quite a lot before I knew it.

I personally care a lot about broth flavor in ramen, and Ryusenso's overall balance was solid that day. If you like a rich tonkotsu ramen, this is worth trying at least once.

🍜 Ryusenso Asari — clam soy ramen

And the dish I was more curious about was Ryusenso Asari.

It's still ramen, but a completely different style of broth from the tonkotsu — I was glad we ordered both. With the clams in the soy-based broth, it had a relatively clean, refreshing feel.

If tonkotsu is rich and nutty, asari was all about the clam's savoriness and a clean broth. Alternating between the two meant the flavors never got one-note, which I liked.

If you're craving something rich, go for Ryusenso; if you want something cleaner and more refreshing, go for Ryusenso Asari. For people who love ramen but find heavy broths a bit much, asari seems like a good choice too. You can also choose your spice level — we ordered it slightly spicy, and it had a clean kind of heat that I liked.

🥟 Black pork gyoza we ordered alongside

Ramen alone felt like it wasn't quite enough, so we also ordered black pork gyoza as a side. Ramen and gyoza should always go together haha.

The gyoza had a nice texture on the outside and a filling inside, good for eating one at a time between bites of ramen. It went especially well with the ramen broth.

Two bowls of ramen and gyoza between the two of us was just the right amount. If you feel like one bowl of ramen alone would leave you wanting more, adding a side like gyoza is a good move.

A clean restaurant atmosphere I also liked

The food was good, but I personally also appreciated how clean the restaurant was. Some ramen shops feel a bit cramped and cluttered, but this place felt organized overall, and the open kitchen meant I could watch the cooking, which I liked.

Ryusenso Beomeo Branch is actually known as a good spot for solo dining, lunch, or dinner, and with bar seating available, it's fine to visit alone for a bowl of ramen too. It works well whether you come as two people ordering two dishes to share like we did, or come alone to enjoy one bowl and head out.

If you're craving ramen in Beomeo-dong

This visit to Ryusenso Beomeo Branch was great because we got to try both the classic tonkotsu ramen Ryusenso and the clam soy ramen Asari in one sitting. We ordered both and shared, and since the broths were so clearly different, comparing them as we ate was part of the fun.

If you like a rich, nutty tonkotsu ramen, go for Ryusenso; if you prefer a clean, refreshing broth, go for Ryusenso Asari! Add black pork gyoza on top, and it's plenty for a full meal.

The restaurant was clean and the food was good, so I'd be happy to come back next time I'm craving ramen. If you're in Beomeo-dong wanting Japanese ramen or looking for a ramen with a different kind of broth, this Beomeo-dong favorite Ryusenso is worth a visit.

We finished that day happily, having enjoyed all three dishes ^^