Menya Jun (멘야준) is a ramen restaurant in Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The word menya (麺屋) in its name is Japanese for a noodle shop. Its main offering is chintan (clear-broth) ramen made with a clear chicken-based broth and salt tare, and it is regarded as one of the restaurants that pioneered the shio ramen category in Seoul’s previously tonkotsu-dominated ramen market.
Menya Jun (멘야준) opened in an alley in Seogyo-dong between Hongik University Station and Hapjeong Station. No published records identify its founding year or founder (verification needed). A visit record from June 2021 describes the restaurant as having recently opened. At the time, few restaurants in Seoul specialized in clear-broth ramen, and Menya Jun drew attention from ramen enthusiasts by filling that gap. Kitchen staff later left to establish restaurants such as Huiok (희옥) [restaurant], in Mangwon-dong and Atsumari Jun in Cheongju, forming a distinct lineage within Korean ramen.
Shio tare: A preparation that enhances the savory flavor of the chicken broth with salt seasoning. The restaurant also serves shoyu ramen, but it has become widely regarded as particularly strong in shio ramen. Within Types of Ramen (라멘의 종류) [document], it belongs to the chintan category.
House-made noodles: The noodles are made on the premises. Their distinctive texture comes from temomimen (hand-kneaded noodles), which are kneaded by hand to create irregular curves.
Chashu: Another element that brought Menya Jun (멘야준) recognition. Its spin-off restaurants also became known for their chashu.
Locations: The original restaurant in Seogyo-dong and the second location, Soba House Menya Jun (소바하우스 멘야준), in Yeonnam-dong. The Yeonnam location offers a premium selection centered on shoyu ramen.