# Cream mala pasta and beef-belly tteokbokki: Shabu Torang Jang-an

- By Sian (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-lantern/)
- Written Sep 7, 2026
- Updated Sep 15, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul
- Sponsored: This is a visit record written after receiving a complimentary meal from the restaurant.
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## In short

Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is a solo shabu-shabu restaurant in Jang-an-dong, Dongdaemun, Seoul. The writer cooked basic shabu-shabu (₩7,900) and spicy shabu-shabu (₩8,700) in individual pots, then used the leftover broth to make cream mala pasta (₩3,500) and beef-belly tteokbokki (₩2,900, plus ₩3,800 for extra beef belly). The whole meal came to just over ₩10,000 per person, and the cream mala pasta alone was worth a return visit.

## Good to know

- **Basic shabu-shabu**: ₩7,900 (with beef chuck)
- **Spicy shabu-shabu**: ₩8,700 (with beef belly)
- **Cream mala pasta**: ₩3,500
- **Broth tteokbokki**: ₩2,900
- **Extra beef belly**: ₩3,800
- **Meat choice**: Many options, can be swapped
- **Parking**: Available in front of and behind the building
- **Location**: 1F, 146 Jangan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

*as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026*

Do you love shabu-shabu? I do too — vegetables and meat cooked in warm broth just hits the spot. This time, while looking for a good-value lunch spot with a bit of a twist in Jang-an-dong, I ended up at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch.

This place is a little different from your usual shabu-shabu restaurant. Everyone gets their own individual pot and picks their own broth — it's a solo shabu-shabu specialist, and once you finish the shabu-shabu, you can even use the leftover broth to make pasta or tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). That was pretty fun. And the prices surprised me even more.

## Solo shabu-shabu found in Jang-an-dong

![Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch storefront on Jangan-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-01-1g2nz-966.webp)

Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is on the 1st floor of 146 Jangan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. Parking is available both in front of and behind the building, so it was convenient to visit by car.

The biggest feature here is that it's solo shabu-shabu. Even if you and your dining companion have different broth preferences, there's nothing to worry about — everyone gets their own pot with the broth of their choice, and you eat at your own pace. I think it's a pretty good spot for people who enjoy eating alone, too.

## Basic shabu-shabu ₩7,900, spicy shabu-shabu ₩8,700

![Shabu-shabu menu and price list at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-02-7mbof-966.webp)

I ordered the basic shabu-shabu and the spicy shabu-shabu. The basic came with beef chuck for ₩7,900, and the spicy one came with beef belly for ₩8,700. There are many meat options to choose from, so you can swap freely. Given how expensive eating out has gotten these days, this really felt like a bargain.

At first, given the low price, I didn't expect much from the portion size or meat quality, but eating it, I was pleasantly surprised. The vegetables were fresh and the meat was tender — the basic shabu-shabu alone was a satisfying meal.

The basic broth was clean and light, while the spicy broth had a bit of a kick. Personally, between the two, I liked the spicy shabu-shabu a little more.

## Fresh vegetables and tender meat

![Individual pot with shabu-shabu broth and a plate of vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-03-122s9-966.webp)

![Assorted fresh vegetables for shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-04-19fpx-966.webp)

![Plate of beef chuck and beef belly for shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-05-1yjfw-966.webp)

Putting vegetables and meat into the pot and simmering them, I was reminded that shabu-shabu really is best eaten fresh. Lightly cooking the fresh vegetables in the broth and eating them with the tender meat felt clean yet hearty.

![Solo shabu-shabu pot simmering away](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-06-1v4ah-1200.webp)

What I really liked was having my own pot — no need to worry about anyone else, I could cook things exactly as much as I wanted. The basic shabu-shabu itself has the clean flavor we're all familiar with. But if you stop there, you're only enjoying half of what Shabu Torang has to offer. As I kept eating, I noticed some unique extra menu items you can only get here.

## Cream mala pasta made with leftover broth

![Cream mala pasta noodles added as an extra order](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-07-tf2qh-966.webp)

This was genuinely surprising. After enjoying the basic shabu-shabu, I left about one ladle of broth and added the cream mala pasta (₩3,500). Then you simmer it down until it thickens up — that's it, done.

![Cream mala pasta being simmered in leftover broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-08-ccj8n-966.webp)

![Finished thick and creamy cream mala pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-09-4jehz-966.webp)

![A bite of cream mala pasta with sauce clinging to the noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-10-175b7-966.webp)

I couldn't help but laugh after the first bite. The idea of turning leftover shabu-shabu broth into pasta was already fun, but the actual taste was great too. The distinctive mala aroma blended with the creaminess, and the thick sauce clung nicely to the noodles.

Honestly, I thought of shabu-shabu as a fairly basic dish you could get anywhere, but this cream mala pasta felt like something you could only get here, which made it more memorable. I'd even say it tasted better than pasta from a dedicated pasta restaurant. The process of turning shabu-shabu broth into pasta, kind of like making instant tteokbokki, was fun in itself. This menu alone made me want to come back.

## Meat-packed broth tteokbokki with beef belly

![Individual pot with spicy shabu-shabu broth and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-11-14pq8-966.webp)

![Full spread of the spicy shabu-shabu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-12-lb2yu-966.webp)

![Beef belly cooked in the spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-13-17ax3-966.webp)

![Eating the spicy shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-14-19frz-966.webp)

![Spicy shabu-shabu broth and remaining ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-15-1ni8q-966.webp)

The spicy shabu-shabu was delicious too. I drank down that tasty broth until only about half a ladle was left.

![Spicy shabu-shabu pot with only half a ladle of broth left](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-16-1jqnj-966.webp)

This time, I added extra beef belly (₩3,800) to the spicy shabu-shabu and also added the broth tteokbokki (₩2,900). Adding rice cakes and beef belly into the spicy leftover broth resulted in a truly meat-packed tteokbokki.

![Pot with tteokbokki and beef belly added to the spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-17-1rpoh-966.webp)

![Meat-packed beef-belly broth tteokbokki](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-18-16uhq-966.webp)

![Chewy rice cake picked up together with beef belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-19-5sx6f-966.webp)

Maybe because the tteokbokki seasoning itself was so good, eating it with the beef belly was a whole different treat. Chewy rice cakes with tender beef belly made this feel distinctly different from regular tteokbokki.

I came in for shabu-shabu, and at some point found myself eating tteokbokki instead — it was pretty fun. Being able to mix and combine menus like this seems to be one of Shabu Torang's biggest appeals.

## Just over ₩10,000 per person of happiness

I ate so much, so full, and yet it came to just over ₩10,000 per person — that's surprising. Given how much eating out costs these days, calling this a value spot in Jang-an-dong felt entirely natural.

With shabu-shabu, meat, and vegetables, plus the option to add pasta or tteokbokki, this isn't just a cheap place — it's one where you get both fun and satisfaction relative to the price. The solo shabu-shabu format is also great for eating alone. If you visit with a friend, it could be fun to each choose a different broth and compare.

## Worth traveling for

![Interior seating at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-20-4u80e-966.webp)

Shabu Torang doesn't have that many locations, so I made a special trip out to Jang-an-dong. Having eaten there, I think it was well worth the trip. The shabu-shabu itself was satisfying thanks to fresh vegetables and tender meat, but what stood out most was the unique way of using the leftover broth to make cream mala pasta or broth tteokbokki. The cream mala pasta especially is something I'd order again next time without hesitation.

If you're looking for a good spot to eat alone in Jang-an-dong, or want a hearty meal without breaking the bank, this is worth a visit. Since you can enjoy shabu-shabu plus pasta and tteokbokki, it could also be fun for a family meal with kids or a get-together with friends. Most of all, I was completely full and yet the price wasn't a burden at all — this visit was quite satisfying. If you're looking for a good-value restaurant in Jang-an-dong, it's Shabu Torang.

![Table with shabu-shabu and extra menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-21-hdu7z-m-966.webp)

![Individual shabu-shabu pot on a personal induction burner](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-22-cotbi-m-966.webp)

![A meal enjoyed at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-23-pqfgz-m-966.webp)

![Table at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki/jangandong-shabu-mala-pasta-tteokbokki-24-1l68a-966.webp)

I'd recommend not stopping at shabu-shabu alone — definitely add the cream mala pasta too. If you want an affordable meal with a little extra fun, this place is worth remembering.

## Where it is

- Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch (샤브토랑 장안직영점)
- 1F, 146 Jangan-ro, 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

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