# Jang-an-dong shabu-shabu restaurant with green grape ade: Shabu Torang - By Dayul (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-swatchbook/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-swatchbook/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-swatchbook/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/index.md) ## In short Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is a single-pot shabu-shabu restaurant on Janghan-ro in Jang-an-dong, Dongdaemun, Seoul. Just after 11am on a weekend, the writer and her daughter took bar seats and each chose their own broth — spicy for one, mala for the other — then finished with Buldak cream pasta and a green grape ade. With a basic shabu-shabu at 7,900 won and pasta to close, Shabu Torang made for a filling, good-value lunch in Jang-an-dong. ## Good to know - **Name**: Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch - **Address**: 146 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–22:00 (no break time) - **Basic shabu-shabu**: 7,900 won - **Mala shabu-shabu**: 8,900 won - **Broth**: 5 kinds, each diner chooses their own - **After-dish**: Tteokbokki, pasta, risotto / kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), porridge - **Seating**: Bar tables, individual kiosk at each table - **Parking**: Room for 1–2 cars beside the restaurant (may be full) - **Public transport**: Get off at Saeseoul Hospital, Korea Hospital or Jangan Intersection, a 2–5 minute walk - **Price reference**: ₩7,900 ≈ $5.7 · ₩8,900 ≈ $6.4 (2026-09-18) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Solo-pot shabu-shabu table setting at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-01-v21qj-900.webp) ![Wide shot of a boiling solo shabu-shabu pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-02-16d7d-m-900.webp) Mornings and evenings are getting chilly now, with that big autumn temperature swing kicking in. This is exactly the time for a hot bowl of shabu-shabu~ On my second visit to Shabu Torang, a go-to budget lunch spot in Jang-an-dong, I had a solo-pot shabu-shabu plus pasta and came home stuffed :) ![Exterior and entrance of Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-03-omai1-900.webp) ## Shabu Torang Jang-an opening hours and parking Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is open daily 11:00–22:00 with no break time. By bus, get off at Saeseoul Hospital, Korea Hospital, or Jangan Intersection—2 to 5 minutes on foot. Parking available—there's space beside the restaurant, though it may be full. (Room for 1-2 cars) ![Interior view of the bar tables at Shabu Torang Jang-an branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-04-156mz-m-900.webp) ![Bar seats with induction stoves at Shabu Torang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-05-9hxo9-900.webp) ![Interior of Shabu Torang with weekend lunch customers seated](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-06-mn8w6-m-900.webp) ![Seating layout at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-07-b3xk1-900.webp) ## Bar seats that suit solo diners This is the inside of Shabu Torang, our Jang-an-dong shabu-shabu spot. We got there just past 11am on a weekend and there were already other customers ahead of us haha. By noon lunchtime it fills right up—that's how popular this budget-friendly Jang-an-dong restaurant is. The interior of Shabu Torang is a bit unique. Instead of the usual 2-seat or 4-seat tables, it's set up with bar tables, which makes it better suited to solo diners or pairs. Of course, groups of 3-4 can visit too :) ![Bar table with water bottle and three sauces set out](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-08-ray1l-900.webp) ![Individual ordering kiosk placed at each table](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-09-mlhfg-m-900.webp) ## Ordering at your own kiosk and picking one of 5 broths Each table at Shabu Torang has its own kiosk for ordering. Basic shabu-shabu starts at ₩7,900, and mala shabu-shabu is ₩8,900. Since it's a bar table where two people sit side by side facing forward, sitting close to your companion actually helps you focus more on the food haha. A water bottle and cups, three sauces for the shabu-shabu, tissues and wet wipes are all set out. It's easy for each person to order exactly what they want! You can pick your own broth from five options, so there's no need to negotiate with your companion over which broth to get :) Each person gets their own pot, so it's hygienic too. - Spicy shabu-shabu + Buldak cream pasta - Mala shabu-shabu + Buldak cream pasta ![Shabu Torang kiosk screen showing shabu-shabu menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-10-1p1mv-900.webp) ![Screen for choosing from 5 broth options](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-11-1c42o-900.webp) ![Guide to after-dish menu options](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-12-76lax-876.webp) The reason I recommend this for a budget-friendly Jang-an-dong lunch is that after eating the meat and vegetables hot from the shabu-shabu, you can finish things off with a filling after-dish. Choices include tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), pasta, and risotto. Of course, kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) or porridge are also available as the classic finish after shabu-shabu. ![Broth poured into an individual shabu-shabu pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-13-m3slq-900.webp) ![Bowl of vegetables and beef belly slices provided as the base set](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-14-1acbl-900.webp) ## What comes with the single pot, and cooking spicy vs mala At Shabu Torang, they pour the broth you ordered into your individual pot. Both spicy and mala are made by mixing seasoning into the base broth, so you can adjust the spice level to your own taste. A bowl of vegetables and beef belly slices came as the basic set. The vegetables were oyster mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, tteokbokki rice cakes, and fish balls. It was just the right amount for one person. Once I added the pasta later, I was completely stuffed! If it's not enough, you can always order extra vegetables or meat :) ![Pot of shabu-shabu boiling with spicy seasoning mixed in](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-15-ihjic-900.webp) Add the spicy seasoning, let it boil down well, then add the ingredients. Cooking it however you like is convenient and more hygienic. Just chopsticks in, swish swish! ![Cooking mala broth shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-16-16s4d-1200.webp) The pot next to us was cooking away happily too haha. My daughter loves mala, and she said she was so happy to have it again after a while haha. Since Jang-an-dong has a lot of hagwon (academies) nearby, there were plenty of student customers at this Shabu Torang branch too. Being able to enjoy good food solo without any pressure seems to be part of its popularity. Add the vegetables first, let the broth steep, eat the rice cakes and fish balls first, then shake-shake the beef belly and eat it—so good :) If the broth gets a bit too salty as you eat, just ask for more broth. The staff are really kind! ![Buldak cream pasta added to leftover broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-17-1lehq-900.webp) ![Buldak cream pasta reduced to a thick, rich texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-18-abv3s-900.webp) ## How to finish with Buldak cream pasta After enjoying the shabu-shabu, leave about half a ladle of broth, then drop in the Buldak cream pasta you ordered! Stir well so it doesn't stick, letting it reduce down to a thick, rich texture. This was my first time trying Buldak cream pasta, and the combination of smooth cream and spicy Buldak flavor was delicious. Finishing off with pasta on top of everything made for a really filling, budget-friendly lunch. ![Green grape ade enjoyed alongside the shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-19-jxav4-900.webp) ## Green grape ade and other conveniences The refreshing green grape ade paired really well with the shabu-shabu. You can also order Suntory highballs and beer. ![Seat with disposable apron provided](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-20-qzwme-900.webp) ![Basket under the table for storing belongings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade-21-aui17-900.webp) Disposable aprons are provided, and there's even a basket under each table for storing bags or belongings—such a thoughtful touch. If you're looking for a great Jang-an-dong shabu-shabu restaurant where you can comfortably eat solo, I recommend Shabu Torang :) ## 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/@seoul-swatchbook/jangandong-shabu-mother-daughter-broth-ade/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt