# Busan Chinese bar with avocado cream shrimp: Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae - By Yoonseul (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Updated Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Dongnae, Busan - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored visit to the venue. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/index.md) ## In short Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch is a Hong Kong-style Chinese bar on Myeongnyun-ro 129beon-gil, a short walk from Dongnae Station in Busan. The new avocado cream shrimp came with fist-sized shrimp and hwajuan (steamed flower buns) for dipping in condensed milk, served alongside fried dumplings and an Earl Grey highball. The Chinese bar snacks at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch are good enough for both a Dongnae date and a big group night out. ## Good to know - **Address**: 37 Myeongnyun-ro 129beon-gil, 1F, Dongnae-gu, Busan - **Hours**: 17:00 – 02:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **How to order**: Kiosk ordering; drinks and alcohol are self-serve - **What we ordered**: Avocado cream shrimp, fried dumplings, Earl Grey highball - **Free side dishes**: Ppeongtwigi (puffed rice crackers) and cabbage - **Seating**: Tables for 4 and round tables for groups of 4 or more *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Signature photo of avocado cream shrimp at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-01-1q7t0-1200.webp) Today I'm posting about a great Dongnae date spot for Chinese food — Lounge Mokhwa! I'm a huge fan of Chinese cuisine, and it was so good I couldn't skip writing about it haha. ![Exterior of the Chinese-style bar Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-02-1w314-m-900.webp) ## Where is Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch, and what are the hours? Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch is at 37 Myeongnyun-ro 129beon-gil, 1F, Dongnae-gu, Busan, and it's open from 17:00 to 02:00. It's closed every Sunday. ![Entrance of Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch near Dongnae Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-03-hnyra-862.webp) ![View of the alley in front of the Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch building](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-04-yh7iu-826.webp) Lounge Mokhwa is close to Dongnae Station, so a lot of people pick it for a Dongnae date course. It's just a short walk from the subway, so it's an easy visit by public transport. ## Hong Kong-style interior and seating for groups The interior of Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch is decorated with such a strong Hong Kong feel that it's totally different from your average bar — really charming. It reminded me of trips I took to China and Hong Kong years ago, and I even felt a little like I was traveling again. ![Interior of Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch decorated with Hong Kong vibes](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-05-lb0ab-900.webp) There are 4-person tables plus several round tables that seat 4 or more, so it looked great for group gatherings. The space isn't too small or cramped either, so it's good for company dinners or coming with a bunch of friends. ![4-person table seating at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-06-1vzcp-900.webp) ![Dining hall with round tables for group gatherings](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-07-hubdx-m-893.webp) ## Menu and kiosk ordering at Lounge Mokhwa At Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch you order food through a kiosk, and you bring your own drinks and alcohol over yourself 〰️ ![Chinese food menu board at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-08-10yqe-866.webp) True to a Chinese-food bar, there's a wide range of dishes like ganpunggi (crispy sweet-spicy chicken), mala cream noodles, and gochujapchae (spicy shredded pork with vegetables), so it seemed like a great place to order a bunch based on your taste. There were so many dishes I was curious about that I decided I need to make this a Dongnae date-course checklist. ![Basic side dishes of puffed rice crackers and cabbage](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-09-s87id-827.webp) The basic side dishes were ppeongtwigi (puffed rice crackers) and cabbage. ## What we ordered at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch - Avocado cream shrimp - Fried dumplings - Earl Grey highball ![A glass of Earl Grey highball at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-10-w5kjh-900.webp) ### Earl Grey highball If you like Earl Grey, you won't be able to resist a drink this good haha. The Earl Grey aroma comes through subtly, so it should be a clean, easy drink for lightweights. ![A plate of the new avocado cream shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-11-1q2s0-867.webp) ### New menu: avocado cream shrimp with flower buns Avocado cream shrimp is a new item that just launched at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch — plump shrimp piled high with avocado cream. ![Close-up of plump shrimp topped with avocado cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-12-1vmrg-m-740.webp) ![Avocado cream shrimp served with salad and fried hwajuan buns](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-13-8iz1c-801.webp) Underneath the shrimp is a fresh salad, and beside it sits crispy hwajuan (flower buns) — the visuals are insane. ![Fist-sized cream shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-14-1brhn-808.webp) The shrimp were so huge that it's fair to say each one was about the size of my fist!!! ![A piece of shrimp coated in avocado cream](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-15-9zkxn-803.webp) I was curious what the avocado cream would taste like, and it turned out to be a mayo base with a bright avocado aroma layered on top — just straight-up delicious. ![Cross-section of shrimp showing the thin batter](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-16-19sxm-841.webp) The size is so huge there's no way you're eating one in a single bite — it's a two-or-three-bite piece!! The batter wasn't thick, more on the thin side, which I loved, and since the shrimp was so plump you could really feel that springy texture. ![Salad and shrimp drizzled with a tangy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-17-diz5r-837.webp) The salad was drizzled with a bright, tangy sauce too, which was really appealing, and I could enjoy it down to the last piece without getting tired of it! ![Large, crispy fried hwajuan buns](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-18-1puvg-840.webp) The hwajuan buns were also big and fried super crispy, with a shattering crunch that was totally 👍🏻 ![Fried hwajuan buns dipped in condensed milk](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-19-18kya-835.webp) ![Close-up of freshly fried, steaming hot hwajuan buns](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-20-6q455-800.webp) Fresh out of the fryer and piping hot, dipped in sweet condensed milk — so good that skipping it would've been a real shame ㅠㅠ ![A plate of fried dumplings at Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-21-2hd65-798.webp) ### Fried dumplings (gun-mandu) The fried dumplings are crispy on the outside, and dipped in soy sauce they're the perfect side for soju or beer. ![Crispy fried dumplings dipped in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-22-1omh1-723.webp) ![Cross-section of a dumpling packed with filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-23-1mtd4-848.webp) ![Close-up of crispy fried dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp-24-nzqnp-758.webp) The textbook definition of a good crispy fried dumpling! A moist, packed filling wrapped in a crispy shell — a really harmonious bite. ## Is Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae worth it? 💭 This visit to Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch left a real impression on me since so many of the dishes aren't things you'd commonly find elsewhere. The quality and flavor of the bar snacks were excellent, so I'd love to come back whenever I'm craving Chinese-style drinking food. It's also a great spot for a get-together with friends, so I'd highly recommend it as a Dongnae date course ♡ ## Where it is - Lounge Mokhwa Dongnae Branch (라운지목화 동래관) - 37 Myeongnyun-ro 129beon-gil, 1F, Dongnae-gu, Busan, South Korea - 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/@gyeongnam-glass-ledger/lounge-mokhwa-dongnae-avocado-cream-shrimp/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt