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Review split — 8,528 on Korean platforms, 351 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.5 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Mentsuru ramen shop in Seosomun-dong, minutes from City Hall. Shoyu and shio bowls sit alongside tori paitan and a spicy shoyu billed as a hangover bowl. Bowls run 11,000–12,000 won.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Ramen 11,000–12,000 won (2026)
Daily 11:00-21:30
Walk-in
Walk-in. Weekday lunch draws the City Hall office crowd.
Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu
중구 서소문로11길 2, 1층 (서소문동) — show this to your taxi driver
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What is Mentsuru – City Hall?
Mentsuru – City Hall is a Japanese restaurant in Seosomun-dong, Seoul.
Do I need a reservation at Mentsuru – City Hall?
No — Mentsuru – City Hall is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Walk-in. Weekday lunch draws the City Hall office crowd.
How much does Mentsuru – City Hall cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Mentsuru – City Hall. Ramen 11,000–12,000 won (2026)
Can I order at Mentsuru – City Hall without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Mentsuru – City Hall keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
Nearby:
🚶 1minCheongsongok 청송옥
Jangteo Gukbap (market-style rice soup)
🚶 2minJinju Hoegwan 진주회관
Kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup)
Jojo Kalguksu 조조칼국수
Kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup)
Manjok Ohyang Jokbal (City Hall Branch) 만족오향족발
Jokbal (braised pig's trotters)
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