Menya Sandaime Itaewon — Restaurant in Seoul

I have visited quite a few quick ramen shops (individual owned as well as small chains) prior to coming here. The broth of choice for me is usually tonkatsu (pork) flavored. Those locations generally had very one dimensional flavored broths which left a lot to be desired. As a result I ended up on a hunt for better ramen which ended at this location. I'm sure there are other great ramen shops however this was the first one that met my standards for good ramen.

This restaurant is definitely one of the better locations one can go to for ramen. The broth is rich and flavorful and the noodles are freshly made and prepared well. The ramen is pretty bare so you'll want to make sure to get some extra additions (at a charge of course) like extra meat, egg, or whatever else they offer.

Seating is rather tight, but it's a small price to pay...

So my real love in life is pizza. But I sometimes cheat on pizza with Japanese ramen. 😂 so I am always in the look out for new and good place.

I know this resturant has been around for long time, but I have never been here.

The dumplings: are amazing. Very tasty and crispy. So good I ordered twice.

The ramen: for sure they are good and the ingredients are clearly good quality. But personally the broth was a bit light. I prefer when is super rich and dense. But I guess is a metter of personal taste.

The service: generally it was good and most of the staff was kind, but one guy was quite unwelcoming

Anyway they place is good. And if I am in the area I will come...

Such an unpleasant experience in the middle of our meal. We got our food and mid way through the waiter said we had to pay for our meal?

We asked why and they didn't give a clear explanation. Then the chef started telling us we had to pay for our meal even though we didn't finish.

We looked around and there were other people there who weren't made to pay. We asked why only us but they didn't give a good enough reason. We were not drunk or being loud or obnoxious.

I've never been made to pay for my meal half way through eating and found it...