# Dog-friendly kalguksu near Sejong Lake Park: Italy Shabu Kalguksu - By Jaeha (https://superchart.com/en/@oreum-meal-stop/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sejong - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@oreum-meal-stop/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@oreum-meal-stop/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/index.md) ## In short Italy Shabu Kalguksu Sejong Eojin Branch is a shabu kalguksu (hot pot noodle soup) restaurant on Jeoljae-ro in Sejong, a short drive from Sejong Lake Park, and government complex staff keep filing in at lunchtime. One bowl of spicy shabu kalguksu arrives loaded with vegetables, mushrooms and dumplings, ramyeon and kalguksu noodle refills are free, and the self-serve bar holds freshly made kimchi and tteokbokki. Dogs are welcome, so Italy Shabu Kalguksu makes an easy lunch before a walk around the lake. ## Good to know - **What we ordered**: Spicy shabu kalguksu - **Noodle refills**: Ramyeon and kalguksu refills, free - **Self-serve bar**: Basic side dishes, freshly made kimchi, tteokbokki - **Dessert**: Ice cream - **Dogs**: Welcome - **Parking**: Easy - **Location**: Unit 302, 3F Taehan Press Center, 172 Jeoljae-ro, Sejong, near Sejong Lake Park *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* ![A full spread of spicy shabu kalguksu at Italy Shabu Kalguksu Sejong Eojin Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-01-amt46-900.webp) Hi, this is Louisa. I was looking for lunch before a date at Sejong Lake Park and I stumbled on a real gem — Italy Shabu Kalguksu Sejong Eojin Branch. When I went during lunch hour, government complex employees kept streaming in, and I thought, this must be a genuine local favorite. ![Shabu kalguksu hot pot filled with vegetables and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-02-d486k-900.webp) I had the spicy shabu kalguksu (hot pot noodle soup), and it was loaded with vegetables, mushrooms and dumplings — plus free ramyeon and kalguksu noodle refills, so I came away completely stuffed. It's also dog-friendly, so I'd recommend it as a Sejong spot for anyone visiting with their pup. ![Store entrance at Taehan Press Center, 3rd floor, on Jeoljae-ro in Sejong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-03-4bjbp-900.webp) ## How close is Italy Shabu Kalguksu to Sejong Lake Park? Italy Shabu Kalguksu is close to Sejong Lake Park, so it's a great spot to eat before a walk. Parking is easy too, so driving in isn't a hassle, and at lunchtime a lot of government complex staff show up. Seeing how many locals kept coming made me even more excited to try it. ![Seating inside Italy Shabu Kalguksu Sejong Eojin Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-04-1nq09-900.webp) ![Dining hall table with a relaxed atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-05-1uilv-900.webp) The atmosphere is relaxed too, so it works well for dates, family meals, or a workday lunch. ![Table set with the ordered spicy shabu kalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-06-1qawa-900.webp) ## What goes into the spicy shabu kalguksu broth I ordered the spicy shabu kalguksu. The broth looks rich and dark, but it's not aggressively spicy — more of a tangy, refreshing kick that had me spooning it up nonstop. ![Pot of tangy, spicy shabu kalguksu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-07-snmpl-1200.webp) It's packed with fresh vegetables and a nice variety of mushrooms, so there was plenty to enjoy. With dumplings on top, one bowl alone felt like a full, hearty meal. Getting both the shabu-shabu experience and the kalguksu experience in one dish made it even more satisfying. ![Shabu kalguksu with vegetables and dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-08-178g1-900.webp) ![Assorted mushrooms among the shabu ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-09-1pe0d-900.webp) ## Fresh kimchi and tteokbokki at the self-serve bar One of my favorite parts was the self-serve bar. You just help yourself to as much of the basic side dishes as you like, and the freshly made kimchi was genuinely delicious. Eaten alongside the kalguksu, I kept going back for more — several times over. ![Freshly made kimchi from the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-10-udfa9-900.webp) I was also a little surprised to see tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cakes) at the self-serve bar. I've seen plenty of places with just side dishes, but being able to freely help myself to tteokbokki too made the whole experience that much better. ![Tteokbokki prepared at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-11-qx7c1-900.webp) ## Free ramyeon and kalguksu noodle refills Here's another reason this place is such good value: the ramyeon and kalguksu noodle refills are free. I added ramyeon in along with the kalguksu, and that combo turned out to be way more delicious than I expected. ![Free ramyeon and kalguksu noodle refills](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-12-1l6bg-900.webp) ![Ramyeon noodles added into the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-13-tnqeg-900.webp) ![Pot of shabu kalguksu simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-14-1lxy7-760.webp) Dipped in the secret soy sauce, it's got this nutty, savory taste, so good! ![Shabu ingredients dipped in secret soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-15-kxlk0-900.webp) ![Kalguksu noodles lifted from the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-16-7ttsr-900.webp) ![A small plate of kalguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-17-z6lco-900.webp) Eating the ramyeon first in the tangy broth and then moving on to the kalguksu felt like enjoying two completely different dishes. ![Kalguksu eaten together with kimchi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-18-lqjjf-611.webp) The pairing with the kimchi is amazing, haha. I finally understood why this place gets recommended for a date lunch near Sejong Lake Park. ![Porridge simmering to finish the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-19-1sb7k-900.webp) ## Porridge to finish, then ice cream After shabu-shabu, of course you have to finish with porridge. Making the porridge here is a must-do. I even stirred in an egg, and as the broth flavor soaked into the rice it was so savory and rich. Even though I was already stuffed, there was no way I was skipping the porridge... ![Ice cream served as dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date-20-1uned-900.webp) After the meal, I noticed ice cream was ready as dessert. Kids would love it too, and it's a clean, satisfying way for adults to finish off the meal as well. Little touches of service like this seem to really boost the overall satisfaction. If you're looking for a date-worthy restaurant or a hearty lunch near Sejong Lake Park, definitely give Italy Shabu Kalguksu Sejong Eojin Branch a try. ## Where it is - Italy Shabu Kalguksu Sejong Eojin Branch (이태리샤브칼국수 세종어진점) - 302, 3F Taehan Press Center, 172 Jeoljae-ro, Sejong, South Korea - 세종특별자치시 절재로 172 태한프레스센터 3층 302호 - 36.5080929, 127.2602076 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%9D%B4%ED%83%9C%EB%A6%AC%EC%83%A4%EB%B8%8C%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EC%84%B8%EC%A2%85%EC%96%B4%EC%A7%84%EC%A0%90/@36.5080929,127.2602076,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@oreum-meal-stop/sejong-eojin-shabu-kalguksu-lake-park-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt