# Basic shabu-shabu, cream pasta and egg porridge course in Dongdaemun - By Jisoo (https://superchart.com/en/@one-order-time/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@one-order-time/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@one-order-time/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/index.md) ## In short Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is a one-pot-per-person shabu-shabu restaurant on Janghan-ro in Dongdaemun, Seoul. The basic shabu-shabu, priced at 7,900 won, starts with a clear broth for blanching vegetables and beef, then the leftover broth becomes a creamy pasta and finally an egg porridge to finish the meal. From light broth to rich pasta to hearty porridge, this was a satisfying dinner course all in one sitting. ## Good to know - **Price**: Basic shabu-shabu ₩7,900 ~ Mala shabu-shabu ₩8,900 - **Seating**: Solo / 2-person / 4-person seats, one pot per person - **Parking**: Available but small, 1–2 cars - **Transit**: 1-minute walk from Saeseoul Hospital bus stop - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00) - **Address**: 146 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![A full spread of shabu-shabu at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-01-8htha-1200.webp) ![Vertical shot of the food at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-02-1m1tp-m-900.webp) Good food and a good atmosphere can wash away a whole day's fatigue, right? The place I visited for dinner today had exactly that kind of charm, so let me leave a review. ![Exterior of Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch in Dongdaemun](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-03-1n23o-m-900.webp) ## Location and atmosphere of Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch in Dongdaemun Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch, where shabu-shabu meets a proper restaurant. If you're taking public transit, it's a 1-minute walk from the Saeseoul Hospital bus stop, and parking is available though the lot is small, fitting only 1–2 cars. The moment I stepped through the entrance, the interior vibe felt really special — clean yet cozy lighting that would work perfectly for a date or a gathering with friends. ![Interior and lighting of Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-04-1iv8t-900.webp) ![Menu board at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-05-1dfhy-777.webp) ![Table setting and decor pieces at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-06-99rtf-900.webp) ## Menu prices and one-pot-per-person seating After sitting down, I took my time browsing the menu. Basic shabu-shabu is 7,900 won, and mala shabu-shabu is 8,900 won. Everything looked delicious so I agonized over it for a while before ordering the signature popular dishes. After ordering, I looked around and noticed the carefully chosen decor pieces and the neatly arranged table settings. You could feel that even the small details were designed with customer comfort in mind. With one pot per person, you can enjoy it comfortably whether you come alone or with company, and the seating comes in a variety of options — solo, 2-person, and 4-person seats. ![Individual shabu-shabu pot at a one-pot-per-person seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-07-10vgu-900.webp) ## What's in the basic shabu-shabu For today's meal, I ordered the clean and light basic shabu-shabu. ![Vegetables and mushrooms plated for basic shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-08-wru4z-900.webp) ![Plate of beef for basic shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-09-1li2e-900.webp) ![Fried tofu stamped with the Shabu Torang logo](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-10-1by62-900.webp) ![Full table spread of basic shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-11-1kqa1-900.webp) ![Shabu-shabu ingredients and special dipping sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-12-1vuod-900.webp) Once I sat down and placed my order, fresh vegetables, mushrooms, beef, and even fried tofu stamped with the Shabu Torang logo were neatly arranged and brought out. ![Pot of clear basic broth boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-13-1qydz-900.webp) ![Blanching vegetables in the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-14-taqwd-900.webp) ![Cooking beef in the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-15-1puez-900.webp) ![Cooked meat dipped in the special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-16-wqjp0-900.webp) ![A finished bowl of shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-17-7pqnr-900.webp) ### How does the clear basic broth taste? The clear, light broth got deeper the longer it boiled, and it felt like it cleared out my insides. Dipping the well-cooked vegetables and tender meat into the special sauce made it purely light and clean — no greasiness, just a clean taste that kept going down easily. I could taste the freshness in every bite, and the seasoning was just right, so I could enjoy it all the way through without getting tired of it. ![Pasta noodles with flying fish roe and bacon](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-18-1gicv-886.webp) ![Adding pasta noodles to the reduced broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-19-1pscj-900.webp) ![Cream pasta simmering in the shabu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-20-xcqtp-899.webp) ![Thick cream pasta topped with grated cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-21-y91gm-900.webp) ## Cream pasta cooked in the shabu-shabu broth After enjoying the shabu-shabu for a while, it was finally time to try the cream pasta I'd been curious about. Pasta noodles topped with flying fish roe, bacon, and grated cheese were added to the reduced broth and simmered — the savory depth of the shabu broth blended with the cream sauce to create a nutty, thick cream pasta. ![Close-up of the finished cream pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-22-1xz9y-900.webp) Pasta at a shabu-shabu restaurant felt unfamiliar, but it worked together so much better than I expected — I devoured it in no time. ![Pot of remaining broth before making egg porridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-23-v3bcj-900.webp) ## Finishing with egg porridge No matter how full you are, the finale of shabu-shabu has to be egg porridge. We simmered up egg porridge in my friend's pot. ![Egg porridge topped with dried seaweed flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner-24-1ael7-899.webp) Stirring rice, egg, and dried seaweed flakes into the remaining broth, a soft, bubbling porridge came together. It was nutty and warm, letting me finish the last bite clean and satisfying. The portion was much more generous than I expected, and by the end I felt a genuinely happy kind of full. Shabu-shabu, pasta, and egg porridge to finish — I got to enjoy the whole course deliciously. From the light basic shabu-shabu to the cream pasta to the egg porridge, I had a full course experience at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for good food in Jang-an-dong, Dongdaemun~ ## Visit information - Hours: Daily 11:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:00) - Address: 146 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea - Parking: Small lot, fits 1–2 cars - Transit: 1-minute walk from Saeseoul Hospital bus stop ## Where it is - Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch (샤브토랑 장안직영점) - 146 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 동대문구 장한로 146 1층 - 37.5734348, 127.0720698 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%A4%EB%B8%8C%ED%86%A0%EB%9E%91%20%EC%9E%A5%EC%95%88%EC%A7%81%EC%98%81%EC%A0%90/@37.5734348,127.0720698,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@one-order-time/jangandong-shabu-basic-broth-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt