# Hapjeong shabu-shabu with mala kalguksu and egg porridge: Nahonsha

- By Sohee Jang (https://superchart.com/en/@nogari-golmok-bites/)
- Written Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@nogari-golmok-bites/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@nogari-golmok-bites/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/index.md)

## In short

Nahonsha is a solo-portion shabu-shabu restaurant on Dokmak-ro, near Exit 7 of Hapjeong Station in Mapo, Seoul. Meeting a friend after a long time, the writer picked the mala broth with the basic beef and vegetables, then added extra meat and the porridge add-on for a full course ending in kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and egg porridge. The mala kept its fragrance without tasting heavy, so the broth stayed good to the last spoonful; only the frozen vegetables in the porridge disappointed.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 42 Dokmak-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul (from Hapjeong Station Exit 7, toward Sangsu Station)
- **Hours**: Mon-Fri 11:30-21:00 / Sat 12:00-21:00
- **Break time**: 15:00-18:00
- **Last order**: 14:30 and 20:30
- **Closed**: Sundays
- **Reservations**: Available through Naver Map
- **Broth chosen this visit**: Mala broth
- **Add-ons ordered**: Extra meat, porridge add-on
- **Ongoing event**: 4+4 coupon

*as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026*

My friend and I hadn't seen each other in ages, and it came down to meat vs. shabu-shabu — shabu-shabu won! So here's my review of Nahonsha, a clean, tidy spot in Hapjeong known for solo dining and also for its mala tang 🤍

## Where Nahonsha is and when it opens

Nahonsha is on the 1st floor of 42 Dokmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul. It's open Mon-Fri 11:30-21:00 and Sat 12:00-21:00, with a break time from 15:00-18:00, last orders at 14:30 and 20:30, and closed Sundays. You can also make a reservation through Naver Map.

![Nahonsha's orange-lit sign and storefront near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-01-1vr2n-1200.webp)

Walking from Hapjeong Station Exit 7 toward Sangsu Station, you'll spot the orange-lit sign!.!

![Nahonsha's entrance seen from Dokmak-ro street](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-02-usu3b-900.webp)

![View around Nahonsha's entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-03-1ppjk-900.webp)

![Signboard in front of Nahonsha](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-04-1x0fg-900.webp)

## Single seats and the mood inside Nahonsha

Nahonsha has solo-only seating and a system built for it, so eating alone here felt really comfortable. Whenever I want a warm soup dish by myself, nothing beats shabu-shabu, and there were quite a lot of other solo diners too.

![Interior view of Nahonsha's solo-only seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-05-yolft-900.webp)

![Wide view of Nahonsha's cozy, tidy interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-06-823x6-900.webp)

The atmosphere was cozy and tidy, almost like a quiet, pretty little restaurant — I think women would especially like it.

![A table at Nahonsha with a quiet restaurant feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-07-1lehe-900.webp)

![Nahonsha's main menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-08-1k4qi-900.webp)

## What does Nahonsha's mala broth shabu-shabu taste like?

This is what the main menu at Nahonsha looks like. The most satisfying part of this visit was the broth choice — besides the basic broth, there were several types, and after some deliberation I went with the mala broth, which turned out even more appealing than expected.

![Mala broth in Nahonsha's individual pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-09-qef0o-900.webp)

Combining shabu-shabu with mala broth gave a clean yet tingly flavor, quite different from a regular mala tang (spicy numbing soup). The distinctive numbing, spicy character of mala was still there, but the broth itself wasn't overly harsh or heavy, so it stayed enjoyable right down to the last spoonful.🌸

![Mala shabu-shabu broth simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-10-16eum-900.webp)

![Cooking ingredients in the mala broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-11-v4nov-900.webp)

## The basic beef and vegetable set and one pot per person

The basic order comes with vegetables and meat.

![Plate of basic vegetables and beef at Nahonsha](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-12-1cyxk-900.webp)

Dipping the fresh vegetables and neatly plated beef briefly into the tingling mala broth got the seasoning just right. The well-cooked cabbage and mushrooms soaked up the mala broth so every bite had great depth of flavor, and the fish cake was genuinely delicious!!! I loved being able to control the flame on my own individual pot and simmer everything to my taste.

![Beef and vegetables cooked in the mala broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-13-1v9ak-900.webp)

It was such a thoughtful touch that water, sauces, and tissues were all gathered in one spot, so I didn't need to call a staff member for anything — really convenient.

![Self-serve corner at the solo seat with water, sauces, and tissues](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-14-13765-900.webp)

## Finishing with mala kalguksu and egg porridge

Once the broth had absorbed enough flavor from the ingredients, they added kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and let it bubble away. The numbing, spicy mala broth soaked right into the noodles, making it feel like a special mala fresh-noodle dish. As the starch from the noodles dissolved into the broth, it thickened and reduced further, and I really liked that hearty texture.

![Kalguksu noodles simmered in mala broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-15-1mde4-900.webp)

![Thickened, reduced mala kalguksu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-16-do2r0-900.webp)

I was full after the noodles but there was no way I was skipping the porridge. The porridge came with frozen vegetables, which was a bit of a letdown. I'd also worried the mala broth might be too intense for porridge, but once they stirred in egg and rice, the mala's tingle stayed subtle while the egg's nutty richness wrapped around it. It gently soothed my mouth after all that spice and left me warm and satisfyingly full.

+Extras I added+ extra meat, extra porridge

![Egg porridge finished with egg and rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha/hapjeong-mara-shabu-noodle-porridge-nahonsha-17-m67gy-900.webp)

I made sure to grab the ongoing 4+4 coupon event too, and now I'm heading home for the day.

> If you want a clean, tidy solo mala shabu-shabu experience near Hapjeong Station, I highly recommend Nahonsha's Hapjeong branch 💌🌸

## Who will enjoy Nahonsha near Hapjeong Station

- Anyone near Hapjeong looking for a comfortable place to eat solo — the solo-only bar seating and individual pot system are perfect for enjoying a leisurely meal without worrying about anyone's eyes.
- Mala tang lovers who still prefer a cleaner broth — if you want the numbing kick of mala without the harsh, heavy feel of a typical mala tang, this fresh take on mala shabu-shabu is worth trying.
- Anyone who refuses to skip the noodle and porridge course when eating shabu-shabu — from meat and veggies to mala kalguksu simmered in the rich broth and finished with egg porridge, this is a fully loaded, satisfying meal.
- Anyone who values kind, thoughtful service as much as good food — small perks like coupons and attentive service make for a genuinely pleasant meal here.

Next time I'll go for sukiyaki dinner in Hapjeong, hehe.

## Where it is

- Nahonsha (나혼샤)
- 42 Dokmak-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 서울특별시 마포구 독막로 42 1층
- 37.5478836, 126.917775
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%82%98%ED%98%BC%EC%83%A4/@37.5478836,126.917775,17z

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