Namwirye shabu-shabu restaurant: dip rice paper in broth, Dadam

Why I came back to Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch

Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch (다담샤브샤브&월남쌈 위례점) is a Namwirye Station shabu-shabu spot my boyfriend and I went to all the time when I lived in Seongnam. It suddenly popped into my head after a long while, and I was so happy to go back!

There are so many shabu-shabu places these days, right? I've been to plenty of all-you-can-eat chains like Shabu All Day, but personally I think nothing beats Dadam for freshness and satisfaction. They use grade-A vegetables hand-picked at Garak Market, so the freshness is on another level. It feels trustworthy enough that even pregnant women can eat there with peace of mind. I went often when I was pregnant myself, so I can recommend it with confidence!

Dadam Wirye Branch: location, hours and parking

Dadam Wirye Branch is on the 3rd floor of G&G Plaza on Wiryegwangjang-ro in Changgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi. It is open 11:00 to 21:00 (break time 16:00–17:00). You can park in the G&G Plaza lot, free for 3 hours. It's a 5-minute walk from Namwirye Station, so walking is easy, and with a full parking lot driving is convenient too!

• Address: 546 Changgok-dong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi (3rd floor, Unit 305, G&G Plaza, 45 Wiryegwangjang-ro)
• Hours: 11:00–21:00, break time 16:00–17:00
• Parking: 3 hours free in the G&G Plaza lot
• Transport: 5-minute walk from Namwirye Station

What kind of place is Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam?

Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam lets you eat unlimited fresh vegetables picked at Garak Market, wolnamssam (Vietnamese-style rice paper wraps) and top-grade beef! It also has a variety of self-bars and a dessert corner, so it's popular for family meals, dates and group gatherings.

I loved the fresh, leafy green feel the moment I walked in. The spacious, clean interior made eating comfortable. I went straight after work, so I could take my time, which made it even better~!

Does Dadam Shabu Shabu offer takeout?

Dadam does takeout as well as dining in! You can choose the broth and sauces you want, and buy as much meat and vegetables as you like. It's great that you can enjoy Dadam's taste at home too. Just note that leftovers from dining in can't be packed to go!

How to order and choose your broth

At Dadam Wirye Branch you order easily with the tablet at each table. You can choose from clear broth, spicy broth or seafood broth!

We ordered half clear, half spicy. Being able to split the pot is one of Dadam's big pluses. The staff prepares the broth, and you help yourself to vegetables and meat at the self-bar.

The vegetable self-bar: is all-you-can-eat still fresh?

The vegetables are the biggest reason I love Dadam in Namwirye! Maybe because they only use grade-A vegetables picked at Garak Market, the freshness is really outstanding. Besides all kinds of greens, there are mushrooms, dumplings and tteok (rice cake) noodles, and ramyun noodles are free too.

It was so well kept that I never once thought all-you-can-eat meant lower quality. Still, rather than getting greedy, it's better to bring only what you'll eat, a little at a time, right?

What sauces does the shabu-shabu come with?

Dadam has peanut sauce, chili sauce and spicy soy sauce. For shabu-shabu I think peanut plus chili is the best combo. Dunk your meat and vegetables in it and it's pure heaven~!

Beef belly and beef chuck, both unlimited

The meat at Dadam Wirye Branch comes in two kinds: beef belly (usamgyeop) and beef chuck (umoksim). The belly has a good mix of fat and lean, so it's rich in flavor and tender. The chuck is low in fat, so it's mild but still has a nice bite, great for a clean taste.

Honestly, at first I couldn't tell them apart by eye. So I ate plenty of both, and each has its own charm, so it was fun to alternate.

Fresh vegetables are the heart of shabu-shabu

Ta-da! I brought back wraps, shabu-shabu and meat, all packed in neatly! Can you see how fresh the vegetables are?

Once the broth starts boiling, put the meat in! Eating fresh vegetables and meat together didn't let me down. Maybe that's why, whenever I crave shabu-shabu, Dadam in Namwirye is the first place that comes to mind.

A wrap tip: dip the rice paper in the shabu-shabu broth

Before the shabu-shabu boils, you start with the wraps! Rather than putting the vegetables on the plate separately, mix them on the plate first and you get a more even bite. Add a piece of pineapple and the freshness makes it even better.

And one personal tip! Instead of warm water, quickly dip the rice paper in the shabu-shabu broth. It's much easier and tastier. You don't have to keep changing the hot water, and wrapping meat and vegetables together is really delicious.

The good thing about eating shabu-shabu with my boyfriend (엉가남)! When vegetables or meat run out, he refills right away so the flow never breaks. My boyfriend is so kind 🤍 Thanks to him I ate a whole load of fresh vegetables.

Finishing the meal: kalguksu and porridge

Carbs are the proper finish to shabu-shabu! The porridge corner at Dadam has seaweed flakes, sesame oil, sesame salt and even eggs, so you can make it your way. Add finely chopped minari (water dropwort), mushrooms or carrots and it's even tastier.

We put kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) in the spicy broth and made porridge with the clear broth. Add dumplings to the kalguksu and it becomes a really filling meal!

A dessert zone for a perfect finish

No matter how full you are, there's always a separate stomach for dessert, right? Dadam Wirye Branch has coffee and ice cream. You can pour coffee over ice cream like an affogato, and while there used to be puffed rice crackers, this day they had ice cream cones.

The ice cream my boyfriend made was so funny that I laughed for ages, and the sweet vanilla ice cream tasted good too. I had wondered whether to go to a café after the meal, but having dessert covered here was really satisfying.

Who Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch is for

I'd recommend it when you want to eat fresh vegetables to your heart's content, or enjoy shabu-shabu and wraps at the same time. With grade-A Garak Market vegetables, a variety of self-bars, two kinds of beef and dessert too, satisfaction is top-notch! If you're looking for a place for a family meal, date or group gathering, give Dadam Shabu Shabu & Wolnamssam Wirye Branch near Namwirye Station a visit. Even after a long gap, it was still just as satisfying :)