Korea’s ultra-popular Busan Ramen is in Zhongli, Taoyuan—a bowl comes with two lobsters!

Text and photos by:Nini’s Piggy Feast

When Taichung introduced the wildly popular POP-G Busan Ramen from Korea, it immediately caused a huge sensation. Now, Busan Ramen has arrived in Zhongli too—right near the Zhongyuan Commercial Area and Neili Station. In addition to the signature Lobster Ramen, there are also equally bold Ribs Ramen and Grilled Chicken Ramen. Common Korean dishes like Army Stew and Cheese Tteokbokki are also on the menu. You’ve got to admit, Taoyuan’s food scene is getting more impressive by the day!

Nini’s mini review>> Generous portions with no minimum spend, perfect for sharing between two.

I came to check out Busan Ramen just under a week after its grand opening. The place was so popular you couldn’t even get through by phone, and the wait onsite felt endless.

The storefront design is pretty unique, featuring displays of the Zhongli Station sign and even a mock subway gate. “Zhongli Station is arriving—passengers heading to Zhongli, please get off quickly to enjoy some lobster!”

The long line started from the right side of the restaurant entrance.

Business lunch special available on weekdays only.

The Lobster Ramen uses Australian freshwater lobsters. A whole bowl comes with two of them—that’s pretty exciting!

Little did I know that Busan Ramen’s popularity had already made it onto SETN News. Waiting in line while watching the news segment was downright painful.

After waiting for 1.5 hours, I finally got through the gate and could go in to eat!

Menu.

Ramen prices range from NT$148 to NT$368.During weekday lunch and late-night hours, prices are around NT$100+. Other dishes are roughly NT$200–300. No service charge, no minimum spend.

Just after ordering and settling in, I heard the staff tell the table next to me that they were out of lobsters. The table got angry and left. Later, a new group sat down, only to be told the same thing after sitting. They stared at the menu for a long time, clearly unsure what to order. I’d probably be upset too—waiting an hour and a half just to find out there are no lobsters. Many people come specifically for the lobsters. I hope the shop can estimate their lobster stock better in the future and inform waiting customers in advance.

Sajagi Station Lobster Ramen – NT$278.

The ramen comes with not one but two lobsters—but they’re smaller than expected. I asked Mr. Gu and learned that the scientific name for Australian freshwater lobster is red claw crayfish. It’s quite different from the big, fancy sea lobsters you usually see at high-end restaurants. But honestly, it’s okay—I only paid a couple hundred bucks, not a couple thousand.

The two lobsters hang dramatically over the edge of the bowl. Aside from the Lobster Ramen, the Ribs Ramen, Grilled Chicken Ramen, and Cheese Squid dishes are visually stunning too. The noodles are chewy, and took a while to photograph, but they didn’t turn mushy when eaten.

The Thai lemongrass broth really suits my taste. Unlike the heavy, fatty flavor of regular pork bone broth, this one is refreshing and not greasy at all.

Toppings include egg, rice cake, fried tofu, meatballs, and more.

The lobster shells are pre-slit so the meat slides out easily. The texture is similar to regular large shrimp.

The shrimp meat can also be dipped in sauce, which tastes like French garlic bread.

Daegu Corn Cheese Crispy Fried Chicken – NT$398.

The portion of crispy chicken is quite generous—good for sharing between two.

The restaurant provides tools for cutting.

As soon as the crispy chicken arrives, the cheese is still bubbling. A whole spring chicken is roasted until the skin turns golden brown—it’s super tempting!

I couldn’t stop drooling while they were slicing it.

The chicken strands stretch when lifted~~super indulgent. The seasoning on the chicken is great, and the corn cheese crust is delicious too.

Because it took a little time to cut the chicken, the bottom layer of crispy rice got nice and crunchy. Coating the crispy rice in gooey, stretchy corn cheese is so comforting!

Overall, I think the corn cheese crispy rice roasted chicken is better than the lobster ramen. It's about the same price as food court meals in department stores, and the dish feels worth the price. If you're not a big eater, it's quite affordable for two people to share — no minimum spend, no service charge. Would like to try the ribs ramen and cheese squid hotpot next time.

POP–G Busan Ramen
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Address: No. 238, Huandong East Road, Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Phone: 03-4630117
Business hours: 11:30–14:30, 17:00–22:00

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