







266 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Dongdaemun General Market Building B, 6th Floor, No. 18, Arinomama
- 4
187m from Dongdaemun Station
Lunch 20,000 won range·Dinner 20,000 won range
Open Now ~ Closes at 18:00
- Reservation Accepted
- Group Seating Available
- Take-Out Available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Separate Restrooms (Men & Women)
Introduction
Arinomama means "as it is," and is a Japanese restaurant focused on delivering the natural flavors of fresh and high-quality ingredients. Located inside Dongdaemun General Market, it offers excellent accessibility and is popular for its variety of udon and pork cutlet dishes.
It is loved by customers seeking a clean and practical meal, and provides a comfortable space for families, office workers, and groups alike.
Main Features
A variety of pork cutlets, udon, and donburi dishes are offered at reasonable prices, with the handmade pork cutlet especially praised for its crispiness and rich flavor. The restaurant also offers reservation and takeout services, wireless internet, and other convenient facilities, ensuring high satisfaction.
Separate restrooms for men and women and ample space for groups provide a pleasant environment. You can enjoy a heartfelt meal in a clean and tidy atmosphere.
Visitor Characteristics
Most customers are in their 20s to 40s visiting the nearby Dongdaemun and Jongno areas, with a high proportion of families and office worker groups. The restaurant boasts a high revisit rate as it satisfies taste, portion size, and friendliness all at once.
Many reviews praise the generous portions and rich flavors, making it a consistently popular spot across various age groups.
User Reviews
There are many positive reviews such as "the soba and pork cutlet are really delicious," "highly recommended for friendly service, generous portions, and excellent taste." Some mention that the seating is a bit tight, but they are satisfied due to the great food.
There are also several reviews noting that staff left a good impression with their friendly response during Onnuri gift certificate payments and card payment changes.
Nearby Transportation
The restaurant is highly accessible via subway, with Dongdaemun Station (Line 1, Line 4), Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2, 4, 5), and Dongmyo Station (Line 1, 6) nearby. Its proximity to multiple subway lines makes it easy to visit by public transportation.
Located inside Dongdaemun General Market, it boasts a prime location for enjoying both shopping and dining.
Value for Money Points
You can enjoy a variety of udon and pork cutlet dishes at reasonable prices, making it highly cost-effective. Despite being a Japanese specialty restaurant, the prices are affordable, and the generous portions and fresh ingredients enhance satisfaction.
Takeout service is available, so you can conveniently take leftovers home, making it economical.
Menu
- Emperor Jjamppong: 15,000 KRW
- Chashu Udon: 12,000 KRW
- Spicy Beef Udon: 12,000 KRW
- Beef Udon: 12,000 KRW
- Shrimp Oyster Pasta: 12,000 KRW
- Sashimi Rice Bowl: 11,000 KRW
- Handmade Pork Cutlet: 9,000 KRW
- Tendon
- Gyudon: 10,000 KRW
- Katsudon: 9,000 KRW
- Shrimp Tempura Udon: 10,000 KRW
- Curry Pork Cutlet: 10,000 KRW
- Pork Cutlet Set (Udon or Soba): 10,000 KRW
- Shrimp Cutlet: 9,000 KRW
- Assorted Cutlet Set (Udon or Soba): 13,000 KRW
- Handmade Assorted Cutlet: 12,000 KRW
- Spicy Fish Roe Soup