Butanchu Hongdae

Butanchu Hongdae is the Hongdae branch of a Japanese ramen chain and has been in the area for over a decade. Its tonkotsu ramen uses pork bone broth simmered for hours and house-made noodles. You can choose the noodle thickness and the amount of garlic and bean sprouts. Prices start at 9,500 won with free noodle refills, the sides include karaage chicken and chashu rice bowls, and the restaurant holds a Blue Ribbon award.