[Theme Restaurant Tour] Junyoung Lee's Subway Tour of Ramen Sanctuaries

Hello! Today, we willreveal a list of special restaurants loved by actor Lee Jun-young.Lee Jun-young, who has shown solid acting skills in dramas like 'Weak Hero' and 'Destined with You', is known in the entertainment industry as a 'ramen enthusiast (ra-deok)'. His ramen preferences, known through his SNS and interviews, are very firm.

Through the five 'ramen holy grounds' personally selected by Lee Jun-young, embark on a special gourmet journey where you can experience the art of rich broth and noodles!

Actor Lee Jun-young's Ramen BEST 5

Menji

"A new discovery of chicken broth! The essence of the savory and deep 'Toripaitan'"

Restaurant Address

• Menji, 103, 8 World Cup-ro 11-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 162m from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station, Subway Line 6

Business Hours

• Monday - Tuesday 11:30 - 20:30 (15:30 - 17:00 Break Time)
• Wednesday Regular Day Off
• Friday - Sunday 11:30 - 20:30 (15:30 - 17:00 Break Time)

Main Menu

• Toripaitan Ramen, Tteongcho Toripaitan

Features

• The signature dish is the rich 'Toripaitan', made by simmering chicken broth (tori) instead of pork bones. The milky broth is deep and savory, but it is much cleaner than tonkotsu, so you can enjoy it without feeling greasy. The Tteongcho Toripaitan, which caters to Korean tastes, and the unique menu with basil flavor are also popular.

Review Reactions

• Korean Reactions: "A place to go when you get tired of regular tonkotsu. The broth is rich and savory, but not greasy, so it's good.", "The self-made fresh noodles are chewy and the topping composition is excellent."
• Foreign Reactions: "Excellent Toripaitan ramen. The chicken broth is deep and savory, perfect alternative to pork.", "The spicy option is great for those who love Korean spice. Staff are friendly."

Ryujin

"The toughness of Tokyo! 'Jiro Ramen' that enthusiasts rave about"

Restaurant Address

• B1, 64 World Cup-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 316m from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station, Subway Line 6

Business Hours

• Monday - Tuesday 12:00 - 22:00 (14:00 - 17:30 Break Time)
• Wednesday Regular Day Off
• Thursday - Friday 12:00 - 22:00 (14:00 - 17:30 Break Time)
• Saturday - Sunday 11:00 - 22:00 (14:00 - 17:30 Break Time)

Main Menu

• Ramen (Jiro Ramen), Shirunashi (Ramen without broth)

Features

• This place faithfully implements the Japanese Jiro ramen style. The thick, curly noodles, the generous amount of bean sprouts and garlic, and the rich and oily pork broth are its characteristics. Customers can choose the amount of garlic, bean sprouts, and abura (pork fat) to create their own ramen, making it a hardcore enthusiast's restaurant.

Review Reactions

• Korean Reactions: "It's strong and heavy like Jiro ramen, but its high level of completion makes me think of it periodically.", "The noodles are thick and the texture is alive, so it's very filling."
• Foreign Reactions: "This is a proper Jiro-style ramen. Intense flavor, lots of garlic and huge portions.", "The option to customize the toppings (garlic, sprouts) is excellent for personal taste."

Heeok

"The art of clear broth! Clean and deep 'Shio Ramen' and chicken neck chashu"

Restaurant Address

• 102, Eojjeodaga-gae, 74 World Cup-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 392m from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station, Subway Line 6

Business Hours

• Monday - Friday 11:00 - 20:30 (15:00 - 17:00 Break Time)
• Saturday 11:00 - 20:00 (15:00 - 17:00 Break Time)
• Sunday Regular Day Off

Main Menu

• Shio Ramen (Cheongtang Ramen), Black Shoyu Ramen, Rice with Meat

Features

• It is famous for the 'Cheongtang Shio Ramen', which is made with clear chicken broth. The broth is clear and clean, but it has a deep umami flavor condensed in it, boasting a perfect balance. In particular, the sous vide chicken neck, which is used as a topping, is very popular for adding a chewy texture and the scent of fire.

Review Reactions

• Korean Reactions: "You can feel the perfection from the first spoonful of the broth. It is rich, clean and deep.", "The chewy texture of the chicken neck topping is fun and goes well with the broth."
• Foreign Reactions: "High-quality Shio Ramen. The clear broth is simple yet packed with umami.", "The chicken topping is unique and gives a good texture contrast. Cozy little spot."

Banrai

"All-rounder Ramen Restaurant! From Tsukemen to Rich Tonkotsu, it has it all"

Restaurant Address

• 102, 3-12 Dongmak-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
• 152m from Exit 1 of Sangsu Station, Subway Line 6

Business Hours

• Monday 11:00 - 20:00
• Tuesday Regular Day Off
• Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 - 20:00

Main Menu

• Tsukemen, Tonkotsu Ramen (Rich), Doncheongtang Shio Ramen, Abura Soba

Features

• It is an all-around restaurant that offers a variety of ramen, including tonkotsu (pork broth), shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), tsukemen, and abura soba, all at a high level. In particular, the satisfaction level of 'Tsukemen', where you dip the noodles in a rich broth (tsukijiru), is high, and the quality of the ajitama-go (flavored egg) provided as a basic is excellent.

Review Reactions

• Korean Reactions: "The noodles in the tsukemen have the perfect elasticity. It is the best cost-effectiveness to provide ajitama-go as a basic.", "Like Gimbap Heaven in the ramen world, all the various menus are of a high standard."
• Foreign Reactions: "Excellent Tsukemen. The dipping broth is rich and flavorful.", "Very reasonable prices for the quality and they have many options for everyone."

Sesang Kkeut-ui Ramen

"The savory taste of unique broth! Chinese soba specialty restaurant based on chicken broth"

Restaurant Address

• 2nd Floor, Wawa Building 2, 6-5 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Sesang Kkeut-ui Ramen
• 97m from Exit 2 of Hapjeong Station, Subway Line 2 and 6

Business Hours

• Every day 11:00 - 21:00

Main Menu

• First Ramen (clear and refreshing soba), Last Ramen (rich soy sauce soba), Kara Ramen

Features

• It presents menus that are on the boundary between Japanese ramen and Chinese soba. 'First Ramen', which adds seafood broth and light soy sauce to chicken broth, is characterized by its refreshing and clean taste. It is good to eat with rice thanks to the clear and light broth, and it is recommended to add wasabi rice.

Review Reactions

• Korean Reactions: "The broth is rich but also savory. It is a broth that is good to eat with rice.", "The ramen based on fish broth, such as sea bream broth, is unique and has a good savory taste."
• Foreign Reactions: "A pleasant and light ramen experience. Not the heavy pork kind.", "The subtle umami flavor in the clear broth is very satisfying. Friendly and great for a simple meal."

In conclusion

The five restaurants, which have been explored through actor Lee Jun-young's ramen preferences, show not only ramen but also the diversity and depth of ramen as a genre. Follow the 'Ramen List Recognized by Ramen Enthusiasts' introduced today and experience the differences in the delicate broth and noodles of each ramen yourself!

Look forward to the next 'Theme Restaurant'!