Solo shabu-shabu with seafood broth near Namwirye Station: Dadam

Maybe it's the change of seasons, but I've felt sluggish for a few days now... My condition was pretty rough, and at times like this you crave something warm with a broth and loads of vegetables rather than anything too heavy or spicy!

So today for lunch I headed to this place known as a Namwirye Station favorite — Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch.

Where is Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch, and what are its hours?

Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch is within walking distance of Namwirye Station, so access was pretty convenient. Hours run from 11am to 9pm, with a weekday break time from 4 to 5pm and no break time on weekends.

The dining time limit is 120 minutes, so it's worth keeping that in mind before you visit :)

I visited around 1pm today, and since it was a Monday weekday lunch, it wasn't as crowded as I expected.

Inside Dadam: seating for solo diners and groups

Inside Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch, there were tables for about 1 to 4 people as well as partitioned rooms for group gatherings.

The interior was quite spacious, and the clean, modern design gave off a comfortable feel :)

Can you eat shabu-shabu alone at Dadam? Single portions are fine

There was a time when eating shabu-shabu alone would have felt a bit awkward, but these days solo dining is no trouble at all haha

Luckily, Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch allows single-person orders, so I could comfortably enjoy shabu-shabu on my own :)

Dadam shabu-shabu prices: 17,900 won weekday lunch

• Weekday lunch ₩17,900
• Weekday dinner ₩21,900
• Public holiday ₩21,900

Since it was a weekday, I had lunch for 17,900 won.

The biggest draw at this price was unlimited beef brisket and beef chuck, two kinds of beef :) That said, I found out you need at least 2 people to choose 2 different broths.

Since I was solo, I had to pick just one broth, which was a bit of a shame ㅠㅠ

Given my condition, I didn't hesitate — I went with the seafood broth today, out of clear, spicy, and seafood.

The Dadam self-bar: vegetables as fresh as just-picked

The moment I saw the vegetables laid out at the self-bar, my eyes went wide! It really looked fresh enough that you'd believe it had just been harvested from a vegetable field.

The meat was frozen but had pretty good texture, so it was quite satisfying to chew on too :)

Skipping the rice paper for vegetables and seafood-broth shabu-shabu

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of rice paper, so I ate the wolnamssam (Vietnamese wrap) vegetables like a salad and focused mainly on the shabu-shabu haha

Taking turns dipping fresh vegetables and beef brisket and chuck into the bubbling seafood broth, the soup was rich, the vegetables were crisp, and the meat was filling — this combination is bursting with charm, I fully approve! haha

Finishing the pot with fried rice at Dadam

By the time I finished the last of the fried rice, I noticed beads of sweat forming on my forehead.

At first I thought I'd eat light since I wasn't feeling well, but in the end I finished the soup and the fried rice too...!

Strangely enough, after sweating it all out, my cold symptoms felt like they had disappeared :) Of course I'm not saying shabu-shabu cures a cold, but eating a warm, hearty meal properly really did lift my mood haha

Given my condition, I figured I should have just one bite of ice cream today, so I really did have just one bite haha

Feeling run down? Why Dadam in Wirye works for a solo lunch

If you're not feeling well with the changing seasons and want to enjoy shabu-shabu alone without any pressure, give this Namwirye Station favorite, Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch, a try!

It was a day that made me appreciate all over again just how valuable healthy food can be :)