# Cheese naan at Mandala, an Indian restaurant by Hapjeong Station - By Saejin (https://superchart.com/en/@market-stool-journal-2/) - Written Sep 5, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@market-stool-journal-2/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@market-stool-journal-2/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/index.md) ## In short Mandala Indian Lounge is an Indian and Nepali restaurant with floor-to-ceiling window views, in the building right in front of Exits 4, 5 and 6 of Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. The order was chicken makhani at 13,000 won and lamb spinach curry at 15,000 won with butter and garlic naan, plus an extra cheese naan at 6,000 won once the curry outlasted the bread. Unlike the dim, cramped Indian restaurants you usually find, Mandala Indian Lounge is bright and airy enough to work as a date spot. ## Good to know - **Location**: Walking distance from Hapjeong Station Exits 4, 5 and 6; 3rd floor (listed as 2nd floor in the original post) - **Hours**: Weekdays 12:00–22:30 / Weekends 12:00–23:00 - **Parking**: No on-site parking; use nearby public parking lots - **Chicken makhani**: 13,000 won - **Lamb spinach curry**: 15,000 won - **Butter / garlic naan**: 4,000 won each - **Cheese naan**: 6,000 won - **Event**: Free naan through the review event - **Price reference**: ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 5, 2026* ![Curry and naan spread at Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-01-7x2ac-966.webp) Hi, this is Jiji 🐈‍⬛ Here's my review of Mandala Indian Lounge, an Indian restaurant near Hapjeong Station 🥘🇮🇳 It has such a different vibe from the usual Indian restaurant, and the food was great too — very satisfying! ![Interior view of Mandala Indian Lounge in Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-02-g7rdp-1200.webp) ## Mandala Indian Lounge hours, parking and how to get there > Mandala Indian Lounge - ⏰ Hours — Weekdays 12:00–22:30, weekends 12:00–23:00 - 🅿️ Parking — Not available; use nearby public parking lots ![Building entrance and sign of Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-03-zmn2g-966.webp) ![Exterior of Mandala Indian Lounge near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-04-1usce-966.webp) Mandala Indian Lounge is close to Exits 4, 5 and 6 of Hapjeong Station. There's no parking on site, so I'd recommend public transit — parking is tricky pretty much everywhere near Hapjeong Station anyway, sigh. But since the station is right there, it was so easy to walk to! ![Dining hall with full windows at Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-05-19szs-966.webp) ![Tables and interior of Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-06-1ud54-966.webp) ![Restaurant-style seating at Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-07-1yjsz-966.webp) ## What are the window seats at Mandala Indian Lounge like? The moment I walked in I gasped — the place is just so pretty!! It's on the upper floor with a full window view, and the view is amazing. Looking at the photos alone, doesn't it not even look like an Indian restaurant..? Such a gorgeous restaurant look 🤩 ![Window seat overlooking Hapjeong's dining street](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-08-dqgpq-966.webp) It really feels like some Western-style restaurant or an aesthetic café~~~ We grabbed a sunny window seat with a great view ☀️ Looking down over Hapjeong's dining street from above. ## Mandala Indian Lounge menu and what we ordered > Menu ![Mandala Indian Lounge menu, curry list](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-09-12jj7-966.webp) ![Mandala Indian Lounge menu, price list](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-10-ymepa-966.webp) ![Mandala Indian Lounge naan menu page](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-11-1uk4z-966.webp) ![Another page of the Mandala Indian Lounge menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-12-kcfhb-966.webp) ![Review event notice at Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-13-122wp-966.webp) The interior is total date-course Western-restaurant material, but the menu is Indian cuisine through and through!!! There were so many curries it was hard to choose ㅠㅠ Made me want to come with a bigger group and try a bunch of things. They also run a review event where you get free naan. It's distinctive and generous, so I couldn't not join ⭐️ > Chicken makhani ₩13,000 / Lamb spinach ₩15,000 / Butter, garlic naan ₩4,000 each We went with the best-menu chicken makhani curry and the lamb spinach curry we were curious about! For naan, we went with the classic combo — one butter, one garlic 🤤 ![Chicken makhani and lamb spinach curry served](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-14-1svyd-966.webp) ![Close-up of chicken makhani curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-15-dep7y-966.webp) ![Close-up of lamb spinach curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-16-1wz3x-966.webp) ## How did the chicken makhani and lamb spinach curry taste? The curries had a lovely color and generous portions. The chicken makhani had plenty of chicken pieces and cream mixed in, giving it a soft, deep, rich flavor — a standout! There's a reason it's the best-menu item, it's a flavor pretty much anyone would like 🧡 The lamb spinach curry also had quite a lot of lamb in it! The spinach flavor wasn't too strong, blending gently with the lamb's aroma. Recommended if you enjoy the flavor of lamb 💚 Next time I want to try the paneer curry with homemade cheese, and the shrimp curry I've never seen before! ![Plate of butter naan and garlic naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-17-9s4y6-966.webp) ![Cross-section of torn garlic naan](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-18-k8p5n-966.webp) ![Dipping naan into curry](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-19-14tx6-966.webp) ![Curry and naan served together](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-20-7hvdg-966.webp) ## Butter naan, garlic naan and an extra cheese naan for 6,000 won The garlic and butter naan were both packed with flavor ㅠㅠ so good, and crispy on the outside, chewy inside. Tearing off a piece and dipping it in the curry is heaven! ![The extra cheese naan we ordered](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-21-cav59-966.webp) > Cheese naan ₩6,000 Even after finishing the butter and garlic naan, there was still plenty of curry left, so we ordered the cheese naan too! This one costs ₩2,000 more than the other naans, and there's a reason for that price — it's stuffed with cheese, the flavor is incredible, and it pairs so well with the curry that I think I'll order it every time I come back 💓 ![Seating by the full window at Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-22-1pbiz-966.webp) ## What sets Mandala Indian Lounge apart from other Indian and Nepali restaurants? The full window view is so beautiful that it really does set Mandala apart from other Indian/Nepali restaurants! Most other places tend to be dark and cramped, but Mandala Indian Lounge has a bright, cozy atmosphere that just feels like a Western-style restaurant 💓 ![Bright interior of Mandala Indian Lounge](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-23-zhjfa-966.webp) ![Table at Mandala Indian Lounge after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan-24-1smo5-966.webp) Rich curries with generous toppings, chewy and flavorful naan, and a great atmosphere at Mandala! The staff are Indian and their Korean is excellent too — really kind and attentive 🫢👍 If you're near Hapjeong Station looking for good Indian food in a nice atmosphere, I recommend Mandala Indian Lounge 💓 ## Where it is - Mandala Indian Lounge (만다라 인도 라운지) - 26 Dongmak-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 3rd floor - 서울특별시 마포구 독막로3길 26 3층 - 37.549399, 126.9171861 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A7%8C%EB%8B%A4%EB%9D%BC%20%EC%9D%B8%EB%8F%84%20%EB%9D%BC%EC%9A%B4%EC%A7%80/@37.549399,126.9171861,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@market-stool-journal-2/mandala-indian-lounge-hapjeong-spinach-lamb-cheese-naan/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt