# Non-alcoholic Chingdao and shrimp cha giò at Lounge Mokhwa, Dongnae - By Iram (https://superchart.com/en/@busan-lantern-hour/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Dongnae, Busan - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/index.md) ## In short Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch is a Hong Kong-style bar and restaurant in a back alley near Dongnae Station in Busan. Non-alcoholic Chingdao paired with mala cream noodles and shrimp cha giò, where the cream mellows the numbing mala spice into a good entry point for mala beginners. A Dongnae date spot where you can enjoy the vibe even on a no-drinking night. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 17:00–02:00 (last order 00:00) - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Parking**: No dedicated lot; use the paid public parking near Dongnae Station - **Ordered**: Mala cream noodles, shrimp cha giò, non-alcoholic Chingdao - **Waiting**: No seats guaranteed on weekends — waiting is a must *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* Walk into the back alleys of Dongnae and you'll find Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch, radiating real Hong Kong vibes !!!!! Feels exactly like a bar tucked in a Hong Kong alleyway 🇭🇰 If you're tired of the usual Dongnae bar vibe and want something exotic and atmospheric for a date course, this place is perfect! + I visited through a good opportunity, but here's my honest review!! ## Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch hours and parking - Hours: (daily) 17:00 ~ 02:00 / Last order 00:00 - Closed every Sunday - Parking: paid — public parking lot near Dongnae Station This Dongnae date spot doesn't have its own parking lot, so I'd recommend using the public parking lot near Dongnae Station! It's pretty close to Dongnae Station, so if you're planning to drink, taking public transport is the easiest way 〰️ ## The exterior ![Exterior of Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch in a Dongnae alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-01-7nvn3-900.webp) ![Full view of the entrance to Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-02-fsz7i-900.webp) Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch, famous as a Dongnae hotspot..🥹 A place I've been satisfied with every time I visited 🫶 It's such a genuinely popular spot that on weekends there's no seat left without waiting 〰️ ## What's the interior atmosphere like? ![Interior of Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch with Hong Kong-style decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-03-sl3td-900.webp) *Dongnae date spot and evening bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch* ![Dimly lit table seating at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-04-jdvz6-900.webp) The inside really feels like you've stepped into a bar in Hong Kong, doesn't it???🇭🇰 The lighting is low so it's easy on the eyes, and the mood is cozy yet hip at the same time — loved it. My friend who came with me was super satisfied too >_<🤍 ![Photo-spot seating lit by red lanterns at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-05-vxo6h-900.webp) *Dongnae date spot and evening bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch* Great vibe, genuinely hip aesthetic!!!! And on top of that, the food is actually delicious.. 〰️ Best bar 〰️ The tables weren't packed too close together, so it's good for friends but also great for sitting face to face with someone for a conversation — I think it'd make a good Dongnae date spot too. Especially the spot by the red lanterns comes out so atmospheric in photos — if you're into that Hong Kong aesthetic, you'll love it!!! ## On no-drinking days: non-alcoholic Chingdao ![Non-alcoholic Chingdao set on a table at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-06-2wodc-900.webp) *Dongnae date spot and evening bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch* ![Non-alcoholic Chingdao beer poured into a glass](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-07-1n5im-900.webp) I wanted to enjoy the bar vibe but didn't feel like drinking much that day, so I ordered a non-alcoholic Chingdao haha.. (gotta take care of my health) Clean and refreshing, so it goes great with the food. Perfect for when you don't want alcohol but still want that beer feeling. ![A drinking table set with non-alcoholic Chingdao](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-08-zjeqw-900.webp) ![Wide shot of the table spread at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-09-d595r-900.webp) ## Mala cream noodles — good for mala beginners too The mala cream noodles I was most looking forward to! The thick, smooth cream sauce combined with that signature numbing, spicy mala flavor is so appealing 〰️ meow ![Mala cream noodles with a thick cream sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-10-1jial-900.webp) ![Mala cream noodles with bok choy, wood ear mushroom, and mussels](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-11-1lle6-900.webp) *Dongnae date spot and evening bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch* The noodles were soaked deep in the sauce, and it came loaded with toppings like bok choy, wood ear mushroom, and mussels ㅠㅠ — my friend and I shared it happily. Ah, so happy. ![Noodles soaked in the sauce of the mala cream noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-12-1tdyd-900.webp) ![Lifting a bite of mala cream noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-13-q5ex6-900.webp) Because of the cream, the mala scent doesn't hit too hard but gets softened and balanced instead — great for mala lovers, but honestly also so~o good as an entry point into mala for beginners. ![A generous bowl of mala cream noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-14-fbkca-900.webp) *Dongnae date spot and evening bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch* The portion is on the generous side, but it's so delicious I'd definitely recommend adding extra noodles ㅠㅜ This place is seriously a great kitchen…. Chef, you're truly the best 😍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 ## The side dish we ordered: shrimp cha giò We also ordered shrimp cha giò as a side!!!! Great visual too🤍🤍🤍 Crispy on the outside with plump shrimp inside — I loved it so much. ![A plate of crispy-fried shrimp cha giò](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-15-6hcey-900.webp) *Dongnae date spot and evening bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch* A bite of mala cream noodles, then a crispy shrimp cha giò…✨ oh man 〰️ pure bliss 🥹🤍🤍🤍 ![Table spread of mala cream noodles and shrimp cha giò together](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-16-s5u9y-900.webp) ![Shrimp cha giò paired with non-alcoholic Chingdao](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-17-1tcap-900.webp) ![Snacks and beer on the table at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-18-1pz3c-1200.webp) ![Food set under Hong Kong-style lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-19-7nl6x-900.webp) ![Vertical shot of the drinking table at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-20-1dodb-900.webp) ![Sharing mala cream noodles and shrimp cha giò at the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-21-8l7qa-900.webp) ![An atmospheric table shot at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-22-5mcam-900.webp) ![A glass of non-alcoholic Chingdao with a side dish plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-23-1tqig-900.webp) ![Closing shot of an evening at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar-24-xyz4n-900.webp) *Dongnae date spot and evening bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch* They also have non-alcoholic Chingdao, so you can properly enjoy the atmosphere even on a day you can't drink 🍺 It's great for a casual drink with a friend, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an atmospheric Dongnae date spot 〰️❤️ ## Wrap-up If you're looking for a bar with great atmosphere in Dongnae, I highly recommend this Dongnae date spot and evening bar, Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch 🤍highly recommend🤍 〰️ ## Where it is - Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch (라운지목화 동래관) - 37 Myeongnyun-ro 129beon-gagil, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea, 1st floor Lounge Mokhwa - 부산광역시 동래구 명륜로129번다길 37 1층 라운지목화 - 35.2069788, 129.0793199 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9D%BC%EC%9A%B4%EC%A7%80%EB%AA%A9%ED%99%94%20%EB%8F%99%EB%9E%98%EA%B4%80/@35.2069788,129.0793199,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@busan-lantern-hour/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-hongkong-mood-bar/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt