# Dongtan Station pho restaurant with cold tea service: Mibundang - By Naeun (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-stool/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-stool/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-diner-stool/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/index.md) ## In short Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch is a pho (Vietnamese rice noodle soup) restaurant on the 1st floor of the Dongtan Station Richian Shopping Center in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. The writer ate quietly at the bar seats wrapped around the open kitchen, where cold tea service and the thoughtful seat layout stood out, and one menu item per person comes with free noodle and bean sprout add-ons. At Mibundang, the crispy fried sides turned out to be even better than the pho itself. ## Good to know - **Location**: Unit 109, 1F, Dongtan Station Richian Shopping Center, 495 Dongtan-daero, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: 11:00–15:00 / 17:00–21:00 (per the most recent public information) - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 14:30 and 20:30 - **Parking**: Underground parking at the shopping center - **Pho menu**: Brisket, flank, brisket-flank, tendon, brisket-flank-tendon - **Sides**: Sweet potato cha gio (fried rolls), scallop cha gio, shrimp potato rolls, buffalo wings, wedding shumai, assorted fried platter - **Free extras**: Noodle and bean sprout add-ons with one menu item per person *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* Mibundang, a pho restaurant near Dongtan Station: a quiet, clean, filling meal. I wanted a clean, satisfying meal near Dongtan Station, so I stopped by Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch. Mibundang is known for its pho, and visiting in person, it was impressive not just for the taste but for how much thought went into making guests comfortable. ![A bowl of pho at Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-01-shjrd-1200.webp) ![Storefront view of Mibundang near Dongtan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-02-56zck-900.webp) ## Where Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch is and when it opens Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch is located at 495 Dongtan-daero, 1st floor of the Dongtan Station Richian Shopping Center. It's close to Dongtan Station, so it's easy to get to, and there's a basement parking lot in the shopping center, which made it convenient to visit by car too. According to recent visitor reviews, there can sometimes be a wait during lunch hours. Based on the most recently published information, business hours are 11:00–15:00 / 17:00–21:00, with a break time from 15:00–17:00 and last order at 14:30 and 20:30. It's a good idea to check whether they're open on the day of your visit before heading over. ![Entrance to Mibundang on the 1st floor of Dongtan Station Richian Shopping Center](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-03-1kpvo-900.webp) ![Exterior signage of Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-04-1t8jm-900.webp) ![Business hours sign at Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-05-17qsh-900.webp) ## What's on the menu: pho with a short list of sides Mibundang doesn't have a complicated menu, so choosing was easy even on a first visit. The main pho options are as follows. - Brisket pho - Flank pho - Brisket-flank pho - Tendon pho - Brisket-flank-tendon pho For sides, they sell sweet potato cha gio (Vietnamese fried spring rolls), scallop cha gio, shrimp potato rolls, buffalo wings, and wedding shumai. If you want to try several sides at once, there's also an assorted fried platter. Notably, when you order one menu item per person, you can add extra noodles and bean sprouts, so there's no need to worry about not having enough food. ![Pho menu board at Mibundang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-06-1qsfm-900.webp) ![Side menu information at Mibundang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-07-lrdpk-900.webp) ![Notice about free noodle and bean sprout add-ons](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-08-88x0p-900.webp) ![Ordering area at Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-09-bcb6w-900.webp) ## Bar seats around the open kitchen: quiet and spotless Walking into Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch, what catches your eye is the bar-style seating around the kitchen, a bit different from a typical table-service restaurant. It's an open kitchen setup, so you can see the cooking happening, and the overall wood-toned, calm atmosphere made it comfortable even for eating alone. Mibundang actually places importance on a quiet dining atmosphere so as not to disturb the people next to you, and the interior is relatively calm overall. I liked this vibe too. Above all, it felt like the store was kept very clean, which I appreciated. ![Bar-style seating surrounding the kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-10-su7zt-900.webp) ![Calm wood-toned interior of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-11-4nhkf-900.webp) ![Open kitchen with cooking visible](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-12-4jba5-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged bar seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-13-12mkl-900.webp) ## Cold tea and a spot for your bag: the small touches Something I personally appreciated about Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch, beyond the food, was how many customer-first touches there were throughout. In particular, I loved that cold tea is prepared for you to drink while waiting or eating. When you're eating hot pho, you start craving something cool partway through, and this small detail was surprisingly satisfying. The seating also felt less like they'd simply crammed in as many seats as possible, and more like the chairs and space were arranged for comfortable dining. Between the thoughtful spots to put your bag or belongings and the neatly prepared sauces on the table, the overall feeling was 'we want our guests to eat comfortably.' ![Cold tea prepared at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-14-1hm6g-900.webp) ![Sauces set out on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-15-1wjff-900.webp) ![Seating area with room for belongings](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-16-ucn3g-900.webp) ![A table set and ready for a meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-17-btmb1-900.webp) ## The fried sides at Mibundang were the real winner That day, what stuck with me most at Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch was, surprisingly, the fried side dish menu. I didn't want to just have pho, so I ordered a side alongside it, and the texture was fantastic — crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. Especially alternating between the warm pho broth and the crispy fried food, the combination was quite good. In recent visitor reviews too, there was a lot of talk about the crispy texture of sides like the assorted fried platter, shrimp potato rolls, and cha gio. Personally, I came for the pho and left having enjoyed the fried food just as much, haha. ![A plate of Mibundang's fried side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-18-17ln4-900.webp) ![Crispy-fried side dish menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-19-poocd-900.webp) ![Fried food eaten alongside pho broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-20-1n1fv-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the fried food showing the filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-21-1i6uf-900.webp) ## Good for a solo meal or an easy date Mibundang's pho comes packed with meat, bean sprouts, and noodles, so even one bowl is more filling than you'd expect. Add a side on top and it's more than enough for a full lunch or dinner. It's especially good for solo dining, so it's a solid option when looking for somewhere simple to eat alone near Dongtan Station, and it also seems well suited for a date when you want something not too heavy. ![Pho topped with meat and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-22-kb94b-900.webp) ![Noodles lifted up from the pho bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-23-1nhny-900.webp) ## Final verdict on Mibundang near Dongtan Station If you're looking for a clean, filling meal near Dongtan Station, Mibundang is a good pick. The pho itself was good, but what stuck with me more was the thoughtfulness for guests — from the cold tea to the seating layout to the clean store. The fried side I ordered turned out to be so much better than expected that I think I'll order it again along with pho on my next visit. It's a place where you can eat comfortably in a quiet atmosphere, and it suits everything from solo dining to a casual date meal. If you want a warm, filling bowl of soup near Dongtan Station, give Mibundang a try :) ![Table at Mibundang after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides-24-op46i-900.webp) ## Where it is - Mibundang Dongtan Station Branch (미분당 동탄역점) - 495 Dongtan-daero, Unit 109, 1F Dongtan Station Richian Shopping Center, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 화성시 동탄구 동탄대로 495 동탄역리치안상가 1층 109호 - 37.1979925, 127.0984126 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AF%B8%EB%B6%84%EB%8B%B9%20%EB%8F%99%ED%83%84%EC%97%AD%EC%A0%90/@37.1979925,127.0984126,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-diner-stool/dongtan-station-pho-mibundang-cold-tea-fried-sides/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt