Best Ramen & Bakery in Ulsan Seongan-dong | Golden Drop Café beside Starbucks☕

 

Looking for the best café and ramen in Ulsan, South Korea? Discover Golden Drop Café & Bakery (next to Starbucks) and a cozy ramen shop in Seongan-dong. Perfect for travelers!

 

When traveling in Korea, it’s not always easy to find local food spots beyond the famous tourist areas. In Ulsan’s Seongan-dong, I discovered two hidden gems worth sharing: a ramen shop loved by locals, and Golden Drop Café & Bakery, located right beside Starbucks.

This combo is perfect for travelers: a warm ramen lunch followed by coffee and pastries with a rooftop view.

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🍜 Ramen in Seongan-dong – Local Comfort Food

Unlike the big ramen chains you might know from Tokyo or Seoul, this shop is small, cozy, and very local.

• Tonkotsu Ramen (₩9,000) – Deep, rich broth with melt-in-your-mouth chashu.
• Italian Ramen (₩10,000) – A creative twist with basil aroma.
• Chashu Egg Rice (₩6,000) – Comforting, mayo-style rice bowl kids will enjoy.

📍 Tip: Open 11 AM–8:30 PM (closed 3–5 PM). Easy parking nearby.

📍 Location: Ulsan, Jung-gu, Seongan-dong, 472 11번지 1층

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“Entrance of Ramenjibimnida in Seongan-dong, Ulsan — open from 11 AM with a break time between 3–5 PM.”

“Tonkotsu ramen with rich broth, bean sprouts, and melt-in-your-mouth chashu slices.”

“Italian-style ramen — a unique fusion with basil aroma, tomato, and creamy broth.”

“Chashu egg rice bowl topped with mayonnaise, sesame, and pickled radish — a kid-friendly comfort dish.”

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☕ Golden Drop Café & Bakery – Next to Starbucks

Foreign travelers often look for Starbucks when in Korea. Here’s the trick: if you find Starbucks in Seongan-dong, Golden Drop Café is right next door. While Starbucks feels familiar, Golden Drop offers a more local experience — artisan bread, wide parking, rooftop seating, and a panoramic view of Ulsan.

• Why it’s great for travelers:
  • Easy to find (landmark: Starbucks)
  • Large parking lot
  • Rooftop photo spot with city views
  • Fresh pastries baked daily

📍 Location: 472-12 Seongan-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan

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🥐 Must-try breads:

• Melon Bread (crispy shell, creamy melon filling)
• Salt Bread (buttery & savory, goes perfectly with coffee)
• Croissant (flaky, Paris-style layers

“Golden Drop Café & Bakery in Seongan-dong — a red-brick landmark with a large parking lot.”

“Starbucks next to Golden Drop Café — a familiar landmark for foreign travelers in Ulsan.”

. “Golden Drop’s melon bread — crispy outside, creamy melon filling inside.”

“Freshly baked salt bread and croissant — buttery, flaky, and perfect with coffee.”

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🌄 Rooftop & City View

Unlike most cafés, Golden Drop has its own small observation deck. With coffee in hand, you can enjoy daytime city views or night lights — making it both a café and a photo spot.

“Observation deck in front of Golden Drop Café — overlooking Ulsan city with peaceful greenery.”

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💬 Why You Should Visit

If you’re searching “best café in Ulsan” or “where to eat ramen in Ulsan” — Seongan-dong should be on your map. Golden Drop Café is stylish, traveler-friendly (thanks to Starbucks next door), and serves some of the best pastries in the city. Pair it with a local ramen bowl, and you’ve got the perfect Ulsan food day.

👉 Next review: Thai food in Ulsan for dinner — stay tuned!