# Sunday noon opening run at a Suwon malatang restaurant: Rahongbang - By Nuri (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-scribble/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Suwon, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid store visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-scribble/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-diner-scribble/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/index.md) ## In short Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch is a malatang and mala xiang guo restaurant on the first floor of Sehwa Plaza in Cheoncheon-dong, Suwon, Gyeonggi. Walking in as the first customer at the Sunday 12:00 opening, the writer had level 1 malatang, egg fried rice for 7,000 won and garlic mini quabaorou for 13,000 won, and remembers the panda- and watermelon-shaped fenzi noodles and the milky, bone-broth-like soup. Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch suits a weekend lunch when you want a quiet table and time to pick your own ingredients. ## Good to know - **Location**: Unit 102, 1st floor, Sehwa Plaza, 6 Manseok-ro 5beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–21:00 (Sunday opens at 12:00, last order 20:30) - **Parking**: Paid parking in the building; roadside parking possible on weekdays 11:00–14:00; nearby paid lots available - **Ordering**: Order by kiosk; takeout available - **Egg fried rice**: 7,000 won - **Garlic mini quabaorou**: 13,000 won - **Malatang**: Level 1 spice chosen (price varies by ingredient weight) - **Event**: Free iced black tea or soft drink for a video photo review *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* I was craving malatang again after a while, so I went to Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch for weekend lunch! Honestly, a lot of malatang places turn out to have so-so ingredients and watery broth once you actually go, so I'm pretty picky about which malatang spots I visit. This one, though, I think I'll be back. ![Signature malatang dish at Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-01-m2lg0-1200.webp) ## Sunday 12:00 opening run and parking at Rahongbang Malatang Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch only opens at 12pm on Sundays, so I timed my arrival for opening. Somehow I ended up doing an opening rush for... malatang, of all things haha. ![Arriving before opening at Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-02-1io8k-900.webp) With a few minutes left, I checked the menu posted out front and thought about what to order before heading in. ![Malatang menu sign posted outside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-03-1nocn-m-900.webp) ![Sehwa Plaza building and surrounding parking area](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-04-owrpd-900.webp) Sehwa Plaza's own parking lot is paid, so we parked at a nearby lot and walked over. For reference, roadside parking is allowed from 11am to 2pm, so if you're planning a quick meal, that window could come in handy. ![Store entrance right after opening as the first customer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-05-1tqs6-900.webp) We walked in right at opening and were the first customers, but before long quite a few more people came in. There were groups of kids, families, and solo diners too. It gave off the impression of a Suwon Cheoncheon-dong malatang spot you can visit comfortably no matter the time or how many people you're with. ## Inside the Cheoncheon-dong restaurant and how kiosk ordering works The inside of Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch felt extra clean and comfortable, probably because we came right after opening. Ordering is done via kiosk, and takeout is also available, so it seemed convenient depending on the situation. ![Interior seating at Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-06-1or7f-900.webp) ![Clean tables inside the malatang restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-07-7z17k-900.webp) ![Kiosk used for ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-08-eygmp-900.webp) ![Sign about the free drink for video photo reviews](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-09-1ob12-900.webp) Here's a low-key useful tip: if you leave a video photo review, you get a free iced black tea or soda. If you're planning to leave a review after your meal, don't forget to grab it. ## Ingredient bar and the panda and watermelon fenzi noodles Besides malatang and mala xiang guo, Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch had quite a varied side menu lineup. ![Malatang and mala xiang guo menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-10-jap3v-900.webp) ![Side menu information sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-11-h9cnh-900.webp) ![Sign showing the variety of side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-12-wlxya-900.webp) ![Ingredient corner for picking your own malatang ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-13-w8ho5-900.webp) ![Ingredient display with panda- and watermelon-shaped fenzi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-14-i4y9f-900.webp) While browsing the ingredient section, a panda-shaped fenzi (glass noodle, 분모자) caught my eye. There was a watermelon-shaped one too, which was pretty fun to see haha. When filling the basket, there was even a separate fridge for picking between beef and lamb for the meat. ## What we ordered and which spice level we picked > Egg fried rice ₩7,000 > Garlic mini quabaorou ₩13,000 > Malatang level 1 (price varies) ![Sign explaining the different spice levels](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-15-5ib85-900.webp) There was a clear explanation of each spice level when ordering, so I picked level 1, about as mild-spicy as Shin Ramyun. ## How does level 1 malatang taste with egg fried rice? I grabbed peanut sauce and pickled radish from the self-serve corner first. The peanut sauce was kept in the fridge and you could take as much as you wanted. ![Self-serve corner with peanut sauce and pickled radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-16-1mgv7-900.webp) ![Peanut sauce kept ready in the fridge](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-17-1yyuw-900.webp) ![Peanut sauce and pickled radish brought to the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-18-130nq-900.webp) ### Egg fried rice, 7,000 won ![The egg fried rice served first](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-19-3w2ie-900.webp) ![Fluffy fried egg fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-20-c5ab0-900.webp) The egg fried rice came out first, and the portion was more generous than I expected. The rice grains were fried up nice and fluffy, so the distinct savory aroma of the egg really came through. ![Level 1 malatang packed generously with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-21-pvbbf-900.webp) The malatang came out quite hearty, probably because we packed in a wide variety of ingredients. It was plenty for two people, and what made this place unique was that they even had toppings like buldak cheese rice cakes and baby octopus. With such a wide range of ingredient choices, it seems like you could mix things up differently every time. The panda and watermelon fenzi we'd picked earlier were almost too cute to cook, but the texture turned out chewy and well-cooked like any other fenzi. I ordered level 1 spice, about as spicy as Shin Ramyun, which was just right for a spice wimp like me. The broth had a milky, deep flavor like bone broth, so I kept scooping up spoonful after spoonful. ![Malatang ingredients dipped in peanut sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-22-pt0w1-900.webp) When the spiciness felt a bit much, dipping into the peanut sauce made it much smoother. ### Garlic mini quabaorou, 13,000 won ![Garlic mini quabaorou topped with garlic flakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-23-10b1j-900.webp) The garlic mini quabaorou (a sweet-and-sour crispy meat dish) was also a dish you shouldn't skip. Even in mini size, each piece was pretty big, and the garlic flakes on top doubled up the crispy texture. ![Quabaorou served with tangy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon-24-10x5l-900.webp) The sauce had a tangy flavor, so alternating it with the numbing malatang kept my appetite going strong. ## Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch: address, hours, parking - Location: 6 Manseok-ro 5beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1st floor unit 102, Sehwa Plaza - Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 (Sunday opens 12:00, last order 20:30) - Parking: Paid parking in the building; roadside parking available weekdays 11:00–14:00; nearby paid lots also available - Ordering: Kiosk ordering, takeout available - Event: Free drink with a video photo review ## Is this Suwon malatang restaurant worth an opening run? In short, this was a Suwon Cheoncheon-dong malatang spot I got to enjoy at a relaxed pace thanks to the opening rush. With such a wide range of toppings and such a deep broth base, next time I want to bump up the spice level and try it again. If you're looking for a Suwon Cheoncheon-dong malatang spot, timing your visit for opening could be a solid choice. ## Where it is - Rahongbang Malatang Suwon Cheoncheon Branch (라홍방마라탕 수원천천점) - 6 Manseok-ro 5beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, 1st floor unit 102, Sehwa Plaza - 경기도 수원시 장안구 만석로5번길 6 세화프라자 1층 102호 - 37.2954187, 126.9827752 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9D%BC%ED%99%8D%EB%B0%A9%EB%A7%88%EB%9D%BC%ED%83%95%20%EC%88%98%EC%9B%90%EC%B2%9C%EC%B2%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.2954187,126.9827752,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-diner-scribble/sunday-open-run-malatang-suwon-cheoncheon/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt