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A compact, all-counter ramen shop in the Mullae creative district, known for rich gyokai tonkotsu broth and mazemen-style mazesoba.

In Yeongdeungpo’s Mullae, 로라멘 makes a compact case for choosing your next bowl by deciding what kind of richness you want. The room is small, with counter seating and an open kitchen close enough to make the cooking part of the visit. It has the focused feel of a ramen stop rather than a place to linger over a long meal; visitors describe queues at busy times, though the counter turns over quickly. The signature choice is gyokai tonkotsu ramen, a pork-bone broth given a deeper, savory edge by seafood. One account describes it as a blend of pork, chicken, beef bone and seafood; another notes the fish-powder topping, which intensifies the broth’s aroma and umami. Tender slices of chashu are a recurring highlight. If you like to adjust a bowl as you eat, one reviewer suggests adding a little garlic partway through for a sharper finish. For a different kind of satisfaction, order the maze soba. Rather than a soup ramen, it is a thick, sauce-coated noodle dish: one account describes it as tossed with a mix of roughly 30 ingredients and sauces, with no broth. Its dense, savory character makes a useful contrast to the tonkotsu’s warmth and weight. A spicy gyokai tonkotsu is also on the menu for those who want heat alongside the seafood-rich broth. Extra toppings, including menma, seaweed and seasoned egg, are available. The appeal is in that clear choice between two distinct textures and styles, served in an intimate, all-counter setting where you can watch the bowls come together. 로라멘 is especially suited to a solo meal or a quick stop with someone who is happy to compare noodles: one spoonful of broth, then a forkful of sauce-bound soba. Go prepared for a possible wait at peak times, and let the menu’s contrast do the deciding.