# City Hall Station Chinese restaurant for mala hot pot: Huhugwan - By Mira K. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-blue-bowl/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-blue-bowl/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-blue-bowl/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/index.md) ## In short Huhugwan is a newly opened Chinese restaurant near City Hall Station in Jung-gu, Seoul. I had mala hot pot and mala chao fan with a coworker, plus free-coupon sides and draft beer from the review event. Verdict: a satisfying spot for a spicy hot pot and a drink after work. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, 2F, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - **Hours**: Monday–Friday 11:00–23:00 - **Break time**: 16:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 22:30 - **Parking**: Not available - **Reservations**: Naver reservations available from 1:30 p.m. through dinner - **Huhuchuan mala hot pot**: ₩32,000 - **Mala chao fan**: ₩11,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* ## Huhugwan, a newly opened Chinese restaurant near City Hall Station ![Exterior of the Huhugwan building near City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-01-lnhkn-900.webp) This is the entrance to Huhugwan, and the restaurant is on the second floor of the building. ![Second-floor entrance to Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-02-1i0ex-900.webp) It has not been open for long, so the entrance even says “GRAND OPEN”~ ![Huhugwan grand opening notice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-03-zku2g-900.webp) Such a Chinese-style atmosphere~ There may be a wait at lunch! You can register for the wait in front of the restaurant, too. ![Waiting information in front of Huhugwan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-04-1mk6j-900.webp) ![Huhugwan waiting registration area](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-05-j0dv6-900.webp) When I visited in the evening, there were quite a few customers, but it was not busy enough for a wait! It seems lunch has a substantial wait because many City Hall office workers visit then. Naver reservations are available from 1:30 p.m. through dinner, while the lunchtime peak seems to be walk-in waiting only, without separate reservations! If you are coming for a dinner appointment, it might be nice to reserve on Naver beforehand :) ## A distinctly Chinese atmosphere and bar seating The completely Chinese-style atmosphere hit me as soon as I walked in!! With red and green interiors and Chinese-style decorations, it really had that Chinese feel~ Perhaps because it has only just opened, the whole place was very clean! ![Huhugwan interior with red and green decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-06-1qmrv-900.webp) We sat at a bar table like this! Along with regular tables, there are bar seats, so it seems fine for dining alone, too! There was a restroom near the entrance and outlets near our seats. Aprons were also provided, so I made sure to put one on for the mala hot pot, haha. ## How to order at Huhugwan and the free events ![Huhugwan QR ordering guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-07-1r2mn-900.webp) At Huhugwan, you order through the QR code on the table! ![Huhugwan table QR code](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-08-1bdnh-900.webp) There is a wide range of dishes, bar snacks, sides, and lots of different alcoholic drinks! ![Huhugwan meal and bar-snack menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-09-6lkdx-900.webp) That day, we ordered Huhuchuan mala hot pot (ma la jeongol) for ₩32,000 and mala chao fan for ₩11,000! We also made the most of draft beer, the review event, and free coupons, haha. Definitely make sure to get the free coupons and review-event perks! ![Huhugwan free coupon event guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-10-aojud-900.webp) ![Huhugwan free coupon event items](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-11-4otca-900.webp) ![Spring rolls received with a free coupon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-12-rfij9-900.webp) ![Fried dumplings received with a free coupon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-13-6p8yc-900.webp) There was also a free-coupon event running when I visited! Thanks to it, we had spring rolls and fried dumplings for free, haha. If you choose to participate in the event when ordering, a staff member comes over to explain how it works, so just tick participation when you order first! Eating them piping hot right away, they were delicious even as sides~ ![Huhugwan review event guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-14-1pieh-900.webp) There was a review event running, too! We joined it and even got draft beer🍺 If you are visiting, I recommend checking what events are available before ordering! ![Draft beer received through the review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-15-ovyzp-900.webp) And the danmuji (pickled yellow radish) that I kept diligently picking at in between, haha. I ate a whole lot of it. ![Review-event draft beer and ordered draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-16-c2ffw-900.webp) The draft beer on the left came from the review event, while the one on the right was ordered separately! ## The generous, spicy Huhuchuan mala hot pot ![Generously filled Huhuchuan mala hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-17-lwg2a-1200.webp) ### Huhuchuan mala hot pot (ma la jeongol) ₩32,000 Huhugwan’s mala hot pot finally arrived! From the very first look, it was packed with ingredients! ![Generous ingredients in Huhuchuan mala hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-18-1udxa-900.webp) The dried tofu and vegetables were easy to eat in one bite, and they tasted great together! ![Mala hot pot and draft beer at Huhugwan near City Hall Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-19-p5qq9-900.webp) ![Ingredients in Huhugwan mala hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-20-15fk3-900.webp) Personally, the flavor slightly reminded me of Yongyongseonsaeng’s Volcano Mala Hot Pot. If you usually enjoy Yongyongseonsaeng’s mala hot pot, I think you would enjoy Huhugwan’s, too! The mala aroma came through just right, while the broth had a warming spice that kept me reaching for more. Above all, there was such a varied, generous amount of ingredients that it was quite filling for my coworker and me to share, haha. ![Mala hot pot with spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-21-pkql3-900.webp) It was perfect with a glass of draft beer in the evening as it bubbled away🍺 We both enjoyed it, so I would recommend the mala hot pot if you are wondering what to have for dinner at Huhugwan! ![Mala hot pot enjoyed with draft beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-22-cjfj8-900.webp) ![Mala hot pot ladle rest](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-23-yk75c-900.webp) And the ladle rest was interesting! Haha, it was surprisingly handy and kept the table neat! We thoroughly cleaned out the mala hot pot, haha. It was so delicious and filling😋 ## How is mala chao fan alongside the hot pot? ### Mala chao fan ₩11,000 We ordered mala chao fan with the mala hot pot! It is fried rice with a subtle mala aroma, so I think mala lovers would enjoy it, haha. I enjoyed the mala chao fan itself, but the mala hot pot also has a pronounced aroma and seasoning, so having both together felt a little intense to me personally! So if you are having it with the mala hot pot, I personally think a bowl of plain rice or a milder dish would make a better pairing than mala chao fan, haha. If you truly love mala, the mala hot pot plus mala chao fan combination is great, but next time I visit, I think I would have plain rice with the mala hot pot~! ![Huhugwan mala chao fan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot-24-1nsyf-900.webp) Lastly, mint candies were available as a palate cleanser, which made for a nice, fresh finish after the meal~ haha. ## Final thoughts Huhugwan was a new place near my office that I had been curious about! The mala hot pot was generous and delicious, so both my coworker and I left satisfied, haha. I especially recommend it to anyone who enjoys the atmosphere of having a drink with mala hot pot! The dishes we had this time were good, so I would like to try the eggplant rice bowl or other menu items next time~ Since it is near my office, I think I will visit often, both at lunchtime and for dinner after work😊 ## Where it is - Huhugwan (후후관) (후후관) - 2 Seosomun-ro 11-gil, 2F, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 중구 서소문로11길 2 2층 - 37.5630265, 126.9731305 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9B%84%ED%9B%84%EA%B4%80/@37.5630265,126.9731305,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-blue-bowl/sicheong-huhugwan-mala-hotpot/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt