# Dunsan-dong mala kaoyu restaurant with 5% revisit coupon: Bantiannyao - By Sangmin Yeo (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-noon-skillet/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seo-gu, Daejeon - Sponsored: This is a store experience post written after visiting with sponsorship from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-noon-skillet/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-noon-skillet/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/index.md) ## In short Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch is a restaurant in Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon that combines fish dishes with hotpot in its mala kaoyu. Two people ordered the mala kaoyu with ningbo fish at a less-spicy level, added fresh shrimp shahua and egg fried rice, cleaned every plate, and used the 2,000 won per person self-bar of rice, sauces, soda and ice cream. After paying, Bantiannyao hands over coupons for 5% off the next visit and 30% off the third, making it an easy recommendation for mala and hotpot fans. ## Good to know - **Location**: 13 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 2nd floor, unit 1 (behind Daejeon Gallery, above the Gong Cha building) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM, no break time, no regular closing days - **Parking**: Dedicated lot behind the restaurant - **Self-bar**: 2,000 won per person (rice, sauces, soda, ice cream) - **What we ordered**: Mala kaoyu (ningbo fish, less spicy), fresh shrimp shahua, egg fried rice - **Revisit perks**: 5% off the next visit, 30% off the third visit - **Price reference**: ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* 2026.09.13 (Sun) Heard there was a place doing mala kaoyu in Dunsan-dong, Daejeon, so I went to check it out! Bantiannyao Kaoyu is the only hotpot restaurant in Daejeon combining fish dishes with hotpot! ![Building entrance to Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-01-7w7q4-966.webp) ## Where is Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon, and is there parking? The entrance to Bantiannyao Kaoyu! It's located right behind Daejeon Gallery. Just head into the Gong Cha building! There's a dedicated parking lot behind the store. ![1st floor entrance of the Gong Cha building where the store is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-02-1x2uk-966.webp) Once you're in the building, take the elevator or stairs up to the 2nd floor. ![Stairs and elevator passage up to the 2nd floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-03-11voq-966.webp) ## Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon opening hours Head up to the 2nd floor and the entrance to Bantiannyao Kaoyu is right there. It opens at 11 AM and closes at 10:30 PM daily. No break time and no regular closed days, so it was nice being able to drop in whenever within operating hours. ![2nd floor entrance to Bantiannyao Kaoyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-04-1emeh-966.webp) ## Inside Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon: interior and seating Inside Bantiannyao Kaoyu! The interior was way bigger than expected. Since it's fairly new, the space felt clean and fresh. ![Spacious, clean interior of Bantiannyao Kaoyu](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-05-5ghpc-966.webp) There were group seats for larger parties as well as tables for two. Good for both a couple's visit and a bigger gathering! ![Dining hall with group seating and tables for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-06-1oww5-966.webp) ## The self-bar costs 2,000 won per person The self-bar at Bantiannyao Kaoyu. Paying ₩2,000 per person gets you unlimited access. First up, the spot where you can get rice. ![Self-bar corner where you can get rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-07-gt30o-966.webp) ![Self-bar rice and tableware area](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-08-90h0w-966.webp) To the side there were various sauces. There was even soda and ice cream freely available! ![Self-bar with sauces, soda and ice cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-09-a0url-m-966.webp) ## What we ordered at Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon The Bantiannyao Kaoyu menu! We went with the signature mala kaoyu, plus fresh shrimp shahua and egg fried rice as add-ons. ![Table set with mala kaoyu and side orders](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-10-rw9bn-1200.webp) ### Mala kaoyu with ningbo fish, ordered less spicy When the whole fish arrived in a big square hotpot with a shallow, red mala broth, the visual was insane. Once it started simmering, the tingly, numbing mala aroma smelled like it was going to be amazing. I went with less spicy, ningbo fish! ![Mala kaoyu served in a square hotpot](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-11-ypbn4-966.webp) ![Whole fish in red mala broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-12-1kc39-966.webp) Picking apart the big, broth-soaked fish flesh, it was way more tender than I expected. The numbing mala seasoning had soaked deep between the flakes, and the combo with the savory fish oil on every bite was so good. The bones came off easier than expected too, and it was the softest steamed fish I've had, with just the right seasoning — I kept shouting 'this is so good!' while eating. ![Broth-soaked kaoyu fish flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-13-1lnyb-966.webp) ### Fresh shrimp shahua (shrimp paste balls) Fresh shrimp shahua, springy minced shrimp paste served with fried tofu skin! ![Fresh shrimp shahua with shrimp paste and fried tofu skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-14-cylnu-m-966.webp) With the disposable gloves provided, we opened up the tofu skin and neatly stuffed in the shrimp paste. ![Stuffing shrimp paste into tofu skin](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-15-1jd4t-966.webp) We dropped them into the mala kaoyu and cooked them through before eating. The firm yet springy shrimp texture went so well with the mala!! Everyone should definitely add this one. The more you chew, the more that sweet, savory shrimp juice comes out and naturally tones down the mala's spiciness. Thanks to a springiness on a whole different level from regular fish balls, it paired perfectly with the kaoyu broth. ![Shrimp balls cooked in the mala broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-16-1qhmf-966.webp) ### Egg fried rice with the mala kaoyu broth We ordered egg fried rice alongside to tame the mala heat, and it came out light and neatly fried. ![Lightly fried egg fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-17-12pxl-966.webp) The rice grains stayed fluffy and separate! Not overly seasoned, just clean and light, making it the perfect base for piling on the tingly kaoyu fish. It was also great with a few spoonfuls of the shallow mala broth mixed in! An essential dish for wrapping up the meal cleanly. ![Plate of egg fried rice topped with kaoyu fish](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-18-18z0s-966.webp) ## Is one kaoyu enough for two, and how the revisit coupon works? Finished it all! I was worried it might be too much for two, but it was so delicious we managed to eat until we were completely full. Adding a vegetable side would probably be plenty for three people too! ![Empty kaoyu pot after two people finished it all](https://img.superchart.com/images/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala-19-1wczj-966.webp) The Bantiannyao Kaoyu coupon we got on our way out after paying! Even as first-time visitors, they give a 5% discount for the next visit. And 30% on the third visit!! Such a great deal. I definitely want to come back to Bantiannyao Kaoyu! A great spot for anyone who loves mala and hotpot! ## Where it is - Bantiannyao Kaoyu Daejeon Branch (반티엔야오 카오위 대전점) - 13 Dunsan-ro 31beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea, 2nd floor, unit 1 - 대전광역시 서구 둔산로31번길 13 2층 1호 - 36.3523179, 127.3772817 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%98%ED%8B%B0%EC%97%94%EC%95%BC%EC%98%A4%20%EC%B9%B4%EC%98%A4%EC%9C%84%20%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%84%EC%A0%90/@36.3523179,127.3772817,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-noon-skillet/banthienyao-kaoyu-daejeon-dunsan-mala/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt