Hapjeong shabu-shabu restaurant with a sujebi add-on: Nahonsha

When the weather turns chilly, or when you just want to slurp down noodles in a piping hot broth, Nahonsha near Hapjeong Station is the move! This is a solo shabu-shabu specialist, so it's a precious little spot where you can pick your own broth and noodle sari (add-on noodles) to taste. We each ordered to our own preference — clear broth and spicy broth — and finished off the whole spread with kalguksu, sujebi, and self-made porridge. Here's the honest review.

Nahonsha hours and how to find it from Hapjeong Station

Nahonsha is at 1F, 42 Dokmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, on the main alley near Hapjeong Station. Hours are Mon-Fri 11:30-21:00 and Sat 12:00-21:00, with a break time from 15:00-18:00. Last order is at 14:30 and 20:30, and it's closed on Sundays.

It's on the main alley near Hapjeong Station, so it was really easy to find by public transit. The clean, modern exterior and interior caught my eye right away — you can tell they put a lot of thought into the design. It's the kind of place that's perfect for a casual date when you're craving shabu-shabu, or for a tidy solo meal.

Nahonsha menu and prices

Nahonsha's shabu-shabu options are Clear, Spicy, and Miso Soybean at ₩14,900, and Mala or Tomato at ₩15,900. For sukiyaki, there's Hon Sukiyaki at ₩16,900 and Hon Special Sukiyaki at ₩19,900.

• Shabu-shabu - Clear / Spicy / Miso Soybean ₩14,900
• Shabu-shabu - Mala / Tomato ₩15,900
• Sukiyaki - Hon Sukiyaki ₩16,900
• Sukiyaki - Hon Special Sukiyaki ₩19,900

Solo seats and the sauce lineup at Nahonsha

True to its solo-shabu focus, every seat at Nahonsha has its own neatly set induction burner. The sauces were all there too — peanut sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce — perfect for dipping the vegetables and meat.

What does the clear broth shabu taste like?

My friend went with Nahonsha's clear broth shabu. Clear broth is mild and deep without any sharp punch, so it lets the natural, savory flavor of the vegetables and meat come through!

Dipping fresh vegetables and thick-cut meat briefly in the bubbling broth, then dabbing them in sauce, made the juices burst out.

Spicy broth shabu and the basic beef and vegetable set

I went with Nahonsha's spicy broth shabu, and it hit the spot. From the very first sip, a sharp, tangy heat and savory depth kick in — perfect for a hangover cure or anyone who loves spicy food.

The beef in the basic set had zero off smell and a bright red color, so it was perfect for a quick shabu-shabu just until the pink disappears!

The vegetable assortment, filling the bowl to the brim with bean sprouts, bok choy, napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms, was completely crisp and fresh without a single wilted piece.

Piling plenty of vegetables into the hot broth, letting them wilt slightly, then wrapping tender cooked meat around bok choy and bean sprouts and dipping it in chili sauce or ponzu — the meat and vegetable juices practically explode in your mouth ;;

The meat had such a vivid, bright red color that it paired incredibly well with the spicy broth.

Sujebi sari add-on: when is the best time to drop it in?

After steadily fishing out meat and vegetables, the meat fat and vegetable stock melt deeply into the clear broth, creating a rich, savory base!

That's exactly when I dropped in the sujebi (hand-torn dough) I'd added — the thin, chewy dough pieces get completely coated in the sweet, savory shabu broth.

There was no floury raw taste at all, just that signature chewy, springy sujebi texture — a totally satisfying special side after finishing off the vegetables and meat!

The kalguksu noodles included in the basic set

Cooking the kalguksu noodles included in Nahonsha's basic set until fully done and slurping them up, the noodles come out perfectly seasoned by the now-rich broth with no extra sauce needed!

How does the self-serve porridge finish work?

My friend wanted porridge, so we did Nahonsha's self-made porridge — the diced vegetables for it were frozen!

For my friend's pot, the leftover broth was reduced down, then rice, diced vegetables, and egg were all stir-fried together into a self-made porridge.

The rice soaks up the shabu broth like a sponge, and with the savoriness of the egg added, it was the ultimate finishing course that had us scraping the bottom of the pot with our hands!

Scraped it completely clean lol. Genuinely delicious.

What the inside of Nahonsha feels like

Nahonsha's interior is efficiently laid out with mostly bar tables and two-seaters, making it easy to eat comfortably without feeling self-conscious. The whole space is kept clean and well-maintained, which puts you in a good mood even before the food arrives.

You can enjoy a clean solo setup, and the basic meat + vegetables + kalguksu set can be topped off with sari add-ons to your taste — really solid value overall. If you're looking for a filling, tidy solo shabu-shabu spot near Hapjeong, Nahonsha is recommended!