# Weekend lunch for 5 with two broths at Shabu in Seoul, Samgakji - By Surin (https://superchart.com/en/@cork-evenings/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as an in-store sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/index.md) ## In short Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch is an upscale shabu-shabu restaurant in the Yongridan-gil area near Samgakji Station, Seoul. Five friends booked through Catch Table for a weekend lunch and split first-grade black pork belly and pork shoulder set menus at 23,000 won each between spicy mushroom and sukiyaki broths, adding a mixed vegetable plate and finishing with yakisoba and rosé risotto. High partitions make it private, and each broth ends with a different dessert dish, making it a great spot for group dining. ## Good to know - **Location**: 61 Hangang-daero 62-gil, 1F, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: 11:00-22:00, until 23:00 Fri-Sat - **Break time**: 15:00-17:00 - **Last order**: Weekday lunch 14:30 / dinner 21:00, Fri-Sat 22:00 - **First-grade black pork belly shabu set**: ₩23,000 - **First-grade black pork shoulder shabu set**: ₩23,000 - **Mixed vegetable and mushroom add-on**: ₩13,000 - **Estimated cost per person**: ₩25,000-30,000 - **Seating**: About 20 tables, high partitions, sofa seating for groups - **Parking**: Nearby Samgakji temporary public lot (limited spots, public transit recommended) - **Reservation**: Booked via Catch Table, no wait *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Table setting at Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-01-voqxo-1200.webp) Anyone wondering where to eat lunch near Samgakji Station? Let me introduce Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch, upscale from the atmosphere down to the food composition! I'd wanted to visit this high-end shabu-shabu place for a while, and I finally made it! I went with 4 friends, and since it was a weekend lunch, we booked through Catch Table and got seated right away with no separate wait. ## Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch: location, hours, parking Location: 61 Hangang-daero 62-gil, 1F, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea Hours: 11:00-22:00, until 23:00 Fri-Sat Break time: 15:00-17:00 Weekday lunch last order: 14:30 Dinner last order: 21:00, Fri-Sat 22:00 🚗 Parking info — There's a temporary public parking lot near Samgakji, but spots are limited, so public transit is recommended. ## The exterior vibe on Yongridan-gil ![Exterior of Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch on Yongridan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-02-2cnv2-966.webp) ![Entrance of Shabu in Seoul near Samgakji Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-03-4204i-966.webp) ![Building exterior of Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-04-zpsl4-966.webp) Shabu in Seoul is located on Yongridan-gil near Samgakji Station. There are so many hot restaurants around Samgakji, right? Among them, Shabu in Seoul is a place where you can eat in a calmer, more upscale atmosphere. ## Interior and seating: why it worked well for 5 of us ![Interior of Shabu in Seoul with high partitions](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-05-16h4r-966.webp) Walking into the store, the interior was genuinely pretty. It's decorated with a calm, upscale feel overall, and the lighting isn't too bright, giving it a comfortable atmosphere. - Soft, calm lighting - Upscale interior - Fairly wide spacing between tables - High partitions for a private feel - Cushy sofa seating for groups too The place looked like it had about 20 tables, and the high partitions between tables meant you felt some distance from the neighboring table, which I liked. ## What we ordered and the prices - First-grade black pork belly shabu set ₩23,000 x 3 (spicy mushroom broth) - First-grade black pork shoulder shabu set ₩23,000 x 2 (sukiyaki broth) - Mixed vegetable and mushroom add-on ₩13,000 Ordering two different broths together is great since you can alternate between different flavors! ![Menu board for black pork shabu sets at Shabu in Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-06-rseyw-966.webp) Budget-wise, you should expect roughly ₩25,000-30,000 per person. It's not exactly cheap, but considering the composition and atmosphere, it's a fair price! ![Menu notice for the mixed vegetable add-on at Shabu in Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-07-1ken3-966.webp) Vegetables need to be ordered separately as an add-on! ![Guide to Shabu in Seoul's five broth types](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-08-u61rq-966.webp) ![Guide to dessert menus paired with each broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-09-1xbll-966.webp) ![Shabu-shabu broth menu page at Shabu in Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-10-1751c-966.webp) ## Five broths and their dessert pairings One of Shabu in Seoul's biggest strengths is the variety of broths. - Clear mushroom: a deep, clean base broth made with mushrooms / dessert is egg porridge - Spicy mushroom: a spicy broth using shiitake mushrooms and vegetables / dessert is rosé risotto - Blue crab doenjang: a soybean paste broth with blue crab, shrimp, and clams / dessert is doenjang rice rolls - Sukiyaki: the deep flavor of bonito flakes and the savoriness of soy sauce / dessert is yakisoba - Beef tomato: a sweet, tangy, spicy tomato broth / dessert is tomato risotto ## Basic side dishes and sauces ![Three basic side dishes and sauces at Shabu in Seoul](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-11-yf3hx-966.webp) There was also a good variety of sauces prepared. - Chili sauce - Sesame sauce - Oriental sauce - Garlic - Chili pepper I could add garlic and chili pepper to taste and make my own custom sauce. ## First-grade black pork belly and shoulder ![Thinly sliced first-grade black pork belly and shoulder](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-12-1s7ez-966.webp) Even the color of the meat looked fresh. Both the pork belly and shoulder were sliced thin for shabu-shabu, and after cooking them briefly in the broth, the tender texture was just amazing! - Thinly sliced meat that cooks quickly - Tender texture, not chewy at all - Different flavors between belly and shoulder It's a letdown when shabu-shabu meat is tough, but the black pork here was clean and tender to eat. ### Sukiyaki mixed vegetables ![Sukiyaki mixed vegetable plate with tofu and glass noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-13-131ej-966.webp) The sukiyaki vegetable plate came with tofu, tofu noodles, and glass noodles, making it even more filling. Rice paper was also provided, so you could wrap the meat and vegetables like a Vietnamese spring roll. ### Sukiyaki broth and raw egg ![Pot of boiling sukiyaki soy sauce broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-14-lqk5e-966.webp) ![Black pork shoulder cooking in sukiyaki broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-15-1x8at-966.webp) ![Bowl of raw egg served with sukiyaki](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-16-1yc77-966.webp) ![Piece of sukiyaki meat dipped in raw egg](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-17-1g4hn-966.webp) A raw egg served one per person is a highlight of the sukiyaki too! Cooking the meat and vegetables in the sweet, salty broth and then dipping them in the raw egg worked really well. ### Spicy mushroom mixed vegetables ![Spicy mushroom mixed vegetables with sweet pumpkin](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-18-1aavc-966.webp) ![Plate of vegetables and mushrooms for spicy mushroom shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-19-1azsc-966.webp) The spicy mushroom shabu came with sweet pumpkin too, and its subtle sweetness balanced nicely with the spicy broth. ### Spicy mushroom broth: how spicy is it? ![Pot of spicy mushroom shabu-shabu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-20-1ckdd-966.webp) ![Black pork belly cooking in spicy mushroom broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-21-1x567-966.webp) ![Broth and ingredients from the spicy mushroom shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-22-1q7uo-966.webp) The spicy mushroom broth isn't very spicy, so even people who are sensitive to spice can handle it fine. If you're tired of clear broths, I recommend the punchy spicy mushroom! ## Dessert: yakisoba and rosé risotto ![Yakisoba dessert topped with bonito flakes from sukiyaki broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-23-24zsx-966.webp) The dessert for sukiyaki was yakisoba. They stir-fried onion and meat, then added soy sauce and noodles and reduced it down, topping it off with bonito flakes and shichimi at the end for the perfect yakisoba!! The sweet, salty sukiyaki broth soaked into the noodles for incredible umami... so, so good! ![Rosé risotto made from the spicy mushroom broth dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch-24-1186k-966.webp) The main reason I chose the spicy mushroom broth was the rosé risotto!!! After finishing the shabu-shabu, they stir-fry mushrooms and shrimp, then add rice and rosé cream to make risotto for you. And at the end, they add pepper and olive oil — is this a pasta restaurant? The rosé risotto is seriously a hit! Highly recommend! ## Overall review Shabu in Seoul was a bit different from a typical shabu-shabu place where you just cook meat and vegetables in broth. You can choose among five broths to suit your taste, and each broth has a different dessert menu, so you get to experience a variety of flavors. - Upscale, calm atmosphere - Wide table spacing and private seating - Choice of various shabu broths - Tender first-grade black pork - Rice paper wraps like Vietnamese spring rolls - Finishing with rosé risotto or yakisoba as another dish entirely The price is a bit on the higher side, but considering the atmosphere, food composition, and service, it's not a bit wasted! For those who want a special meal in a nice atmosphere, and those looking for a good lunch spot near Yongsan Station and Samgakji Station — I confidently recommend Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch! ## Where it is - Shabu in Seoul Yongsan Main Branch (샤브인서울 신용산본점) - 61 Hangang-daero 62-gil, 1F, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로62길 61 1층 - 37.5321195, 126.9735677 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%A4%EB%B8%8C%EC%9D%B8%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%20%EC%8B%A0%EC%9A%A9%EC%82%B0%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5321195,126.9735677,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@cork-evenings/shabu-in-seoul-sinyongsan-five-people-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt