Ramen Simiz, a Gwanghwamun Ramen Restaurant: A Must-Visit for Lunch!
Ramen Simiz in Gwanghwamun, Why Do I Visit So Often?
Hello! Today, I'm going to introduce you to a ramen restaurant in Gwanghwamun that I frequently visit for lunch:
Ramen Simiz
. This is a Japanese-style ramen restaurant located near Exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station, famous for its clean broth and delicious chashu (braised pork belly). Especially during lunch hour, there tends to be a wait, so if you decide to eat there, you have to hurry. I often run to get there by the 11 AM opening time!
Opening Hours and Ordering Method
Ramen Simiz's lunch hours are from
11 AM to 3 PM
, followed by a
break time (3 PM to 5:30 PM)
, after which they begin dinner service. This place has a kiosk ordering system, so you can easily choose your menu. The menu mainly consists of two main options:
Shio Ramen (salt ramen)
and
Shoyu Ramen (soy sauce ramen)
, as well as various variations. They also sell Chashu-don (braised pork belly rice bowl) as a side menu.
The Charm of the Clear and Savory Shio Ramen
Personally, I like the clear and savory Shio Ramen . This ramen consists of a clear chicken broth base, a large slice of chashu, and hot noodles. The broth is a bit salty, but compared to ramen in Japan, it's less salty but still flavorful and savory. I think it's the perfect salt level for those who find the saltiness of ramen in Japan a bit much.
Also, there are pickles like kimchi available at the tables, which are even more delicious when eaten together with the ramen. Every bite of the broth and every slurp of the noodles, I’m impressed by their harmonious taste.
Chashu-don, Is it Greed or a Must-Have?
The ramen alone is quite filling, but I always get greedy and order a
Chashu-don
(braised pork belly rice bowl) additionally. This rice bowl is served with chashu full of smoky flavor, and it's absolutely delicious! The combination of soft and moist meat with warm rice is simply fantastic. Of course, it can be a lot to eat with ramen, but I always order it together because of the satisfaction it provides.
Atmosphere Like a Japanese Bar-Style Ramen Shop
The interior of Ramen Simiz is structured with a long bar-style table, reminiscent of a Japanese bar-style ramen shop. You can watch the cooking process in the open kitchen, and you can feel comfortable throughout the meal thanks to the clean and tidy interior. The staff is also very friendly, making it even more pleasant to eat there.
If You Think of Ramen in Gwanghwamun?
If you're looking for a delicious ramen restaurant in Gwanghwamun, I highly recommend Ramen Simiz ! All of their dishes are satisfying, from the clear and clean broth, the chewy noodles, and the smoky chashu rice bowl. Especially during lunch, it's a charming restaurant that's worth waiting for.
If you have a chance to visit Gwanghwamun, please stop by! And after visiting, please share your reviews too. 😊
