I was wondering whether we're joining Food Tour around Samcheongdong area which is famous for its unique cafes and restaurants on our second day...
My eyes popped out when I read 라면 (Ramyeon) on the signboard
hanging on this traditional Hanok House. Did I read wrongly?!
My tummy still hasn't fully digested the big waffle set that I had for breakfast at Slow Park, and 5 minutes ago, it was loaded with a cup of creamy thick blueberry latte from Wiki Cafe ... Seriously, I'm still very full!
But Kim eonni quickly told us that we need to have an early lunch...
(you should know the reason just to see the above photos, right?).
Few people already dining inside when we arrived at 10:45am.
Many famous people or celebrities visited this restaurant.
55 Beonji Ramen (55번지라면) Menu.
Upss... I just saw the right top corner that they're using beef bone stock as soup base when I cropped the above photo. I just prefer not to eat beef, so it's alright.
My order: Sundubu Ramen (순두부 라면) - ₩7,700.
Actually I wanted to order Budae Ramen because I miss Korean army stew much. But, afraid I couldn't stuff those sausages and ham inside my well-fed belly. Therefore, I ordered soft tofu that's not be so filling.
Ojjam Ramen (오짬라면) - ₩7,700 | Baekpong Spicy Ramen (맵다면 ) - ₩8,800
Nat ordered Baekppong Ramen (백뽕) because she can't eat spicy food, while Jas eonni and Tere had the same ramen but the extra spicy version.
Kim eonni showed us how to make Jumeokbab (주먹밥 = fist-size
rice ball / onigari) once the owner served us a big bowl of rice
mixed with tuna, seaweed and sesame oil.
Video on how to make Jumeokbab start from 0:20.
Sundubu Ramen was indeed mouth-watering delicious.
I seldom eat noddle as I don't really like it. But, I slurped the whole big bowl of flavorful springy ramen with soft tofu and clams. I ended up full up to my neck because I didn't want to waste it!
No wonder so many TV channels and magazines featured and praised the taste of the ramen. Even it's awarded as one of representing restaurants in Korea. As suggested by my tour guide, do avoid lunch or dinner hours, else you might need to queue.
If you are making a trip to Samcheongdong or Bukchon area, I would recommend to come to this cozy and nice ambiance traditional Korean restaurant.
It's tucked inside narrow alleys, which is quite near to Holly Go Studio.
If you come from Samcheong-ro main road,
you'll see MMCA, Hakgojae Gallery and Kukjae Gallery.
Website: www.55ramen.com
Add: 55-1 Hwa-dong, Jongno-gu
Phone: 02 722 2997
This trip is made possible by VisitKorea organised by Korea Tourism Organization.
