Momo Tendon
모모텐동
About
Cozy Japanese tendon spot near Suseo Station known for made-to-order crispy tempura rice bowls and cured salmon donburi.
A short walk from Suseo Station Exit 1, tucked inside the residential Shindonga Apartment commercial arcade, Momo Tendon delivers freshly fried tempura bowls in an intimate, counter-heavy setting. With just seven bar stools facing an open kitchen and a couple of two-top tables, the shop fills quickly with local workers and travelers catching high-speed trains. A digital kiosk manages the waitlist outside, while individual tablet terminals handle orders and payments at each seat. Patience is built into the experience; every item is battered and fried strictly to order. The flagship Momo Tendon arrives topped with two shrimp, squid, eggplant, sweet pumpkin, mushroom, seaweed, and a shishito pepper, all perched over steamed rice and a soft-cooked onsen tamago. Guests lift the tempura onto an accompanying dish to preserve its delicate crunch, break the egg into the seasoned rice, and mix the savory house tare throughout. For a heartier alternative, the Special Tendon crowns the bowl with an imposing fried eel alongside crisp asparagus. Across all varieties, the pale, lacy batter stays remarkably crisp down to the last bite without turning oily. Beyond the fried bowls, the kitchen turns out an intensely popular *yeoneo-jang deopbap* (soy-marinated salmon bowl), which regularly sells out before evening service. The velvety, cured salmon slices come nestled with an egg yolk, wasabi, and radish sprouts, meant to be mixed into the warm rice and wrapped in crisp nori sheets. To balance the richness of the fried food and fatty fish, each seat is stocked with citrusy yuzu pickled radish, pickled chili peppers, shichimi spice, pink salt, and individual wasabi packets. Pair your bowl with a draft beer or opt for the small "palate-cleanser" pour—a compact glass that offers just enough refreshment without derailing the rest of your day. Closed on Sundays and Mondays, this neighborhood sanctuary makes waiting for your train an appetite-worthy delay.
Menu
- Momo Tendon₩13,500
- Special Tendon₩21,000
- Soy-Marinated Salmon Rice Bowl₩17,000
- 스폐셜텐동₩21,000
- Mini Draft Beer₩2,000
- 연어장 (포장 불가)₩17,000
- 리틀모모₩12,500
- Shrimp Tendong₩15,000
- 인삼텐동₩19,000
- 바질토마토₩4,000
- 인삼튀김₩5,000
- 치킨가라아게 2pcs₩3,000
Local tips
- Cured salmon rice bowl (yeon-eo-jang deopbap) tends to sell out early in the afternoon.
- Food is made to order after purchase via tablet, so expect a bit of cooking time.
- Pairs nicely with their cheap 200ml mini draft beer (ipgashim maekju).
- Seats are limited to counter seating and small tables, making it great for solo diners.
Details
- Suseo Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- —
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–15:00