# Dongdaemun shabu-shabu restaurant with mala broth: Shabu Torang - By Junseo (https://superchart.com/en/@small-order-seoul/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Updated Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@small-order-seoul/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@small-order-seoul/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/index.md) ## In short Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is a shabu-shabu restaurant in Dongdaemun, Seoul, with individual induction cookers and tablet ordering. We ordered classic shabu-shabu and mala shabu-shabu separately, then finished with rosé pasta and egg juk. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a hot pot meal tailored to each person’s taste. ## Good to know - **Bus access**: 1 minute on foot from Sae Seoul Hospital stop; 4–5 minutes from Korea Hospital or Jang-an Intersection stops - **Parking**: Parking beside the entrance; somewhat limited - **Wait**: About 5 minutes on a weekday evening - **Seating and ordering**: Individual induction cookers and a tablet at each seat - **Main dishes**: Shabu Torang Shabu, spicy, mala, tomato shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki - **After dishes**: Pasta, risotto, and tteokbokki *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* Now that the weather has turned cooler, I’ve really been craving a steaming bowl of broth. That’s how I ended up at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch, a shabu-shabu (Japanese-style hot pot) spot that’s said to be popular in Jang-an-dong. I’d passed along Janghan-ro in Dongdaemun-gu without knowing it, but it turns out this place is quite well known nearby. ## Getting to Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch and parking ![Directions to Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-01-62q0k-694.webp) As you’d expect from a popular Jang-an-dong restaurant, it’s on a main road, so it isn’t hard to find. If you take the bus, it’s just a one-minute walk after getting off at Sae Seoul Hospital! It’s also only a four- to five-minute walk from Korea Hospital or Jang-an Intersection stops. ![Access information near Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-02-1ibfa-900.webp) ![Access information near Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-03-fer99-540.webp) ![Parking area beside the restaurant entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-04-vk0lx-685.webp) The parking area is beside the store entrance! It is a little tight, though. ## The exterior and interior atmosphere ![Shabu Torang exterior sign with yellow lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-05-1yfke-900.webp) The sign stands out with its white background and softly glowing yellow light. You can also check the prices and menu from outside. ![Interior of Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-06-3e4rz-900.webp) Inside, it has a cozy feel. There were lots of wall-side tables where even solo diners could sit comfortably. When I went on a weekday evening, it was busy and there was about a five-minute wait! Still, turnover was quick, so the wait didn’t feel long. ![Tablet ordering system at each seat](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-07-1xv96-900.webp) Each seat has a tablet, so you choose the menu and add items yourself. It was really convenient to order that way. ## Main dishes and after-dish options ![Shabu Torang main-dish and after-dish menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-08-uagae-838.webp) At Shabu Torang, you simply choose a main dish and an after dish! Main dishes include the standard Shabu Torang Shabu, spicy shabu-shabu, mala shabu-shabu, tomato shabu-shabu, and sukiyaki. For after dishes, there are pastas (cream, rosé, cream mala, and cream Buldak), risottos (cream, rosé, cream mala, and cream Buldak), and tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) in rosé, cream mala, cream Buldak, or soup styles. You can make your shabu-shabu meal varied and filling with extra dishes or toppings. Along with drinks such as ade, cola, and cider, they also have soju, beer, and highballs. ## A dinner of classic shabu-shabu and mala shabu-shabu, ordered separately ![A shabu-shabu dinner ordered separately by each diner](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-09-hikq5-900.webp) I visited with my husband, and because we could order from our own tablets, we each placed our own order. Having an individual induction cooker was great too, since we could each eat what we wanted. ![Shabu-shabu seat with an individual induction cooker](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-10-lpxo7-900.webp) ![Individual shabu-shabu seating for separate meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-11-1eedo-900.webp) I ordered the classic shabu-shabu with rosé pasta, while my husband chose mala shabu-shabu with juk (rice porridge) and added a few toppings. ![Classic shabu-shabu and rosé pasta order](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-12-14uqf-900.webp) ![Mala shabu-shabu, juk, and extra toppings order](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-13-w7lfi-900.webp) ![Classic and mala shabu-shabu orders](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-14-paqu4-900.webp) My classic shabu-shabu was really simple! The broth was clean and not overpowering. I simmered the assorted vegetables, then added the meat and enjoyed the hot pot. There were three sauces: chili, peanut, and soy sauce. ![Classic shabu-shabu with chili, peanut, and soy sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-15-1r0yp-1200.webp) My husband’s mala shabu-shabu, egg juk, and the toppings he added separately arrived. With all those different things, it was quite a generous amount. The classic shabu-shabu had exactly that clean, familiar shabu-shabu flavor! The mala shabu-shabu had a warming kick, a tingly sensation, and delicious spice. With mushrooms, vegetables, and soft fried tofu skin, it was a hearty spread, and the broth seemed to deepen step by step as it cooked. ![Mala shabu-shabu with egg juk and extra toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-16-l3d9c-631.webp) ![Mala shabu-shabu with mushrooms and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-17-1wp51-663.webp) ![Rosé pasta eaten after shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-18-2ijz4-966.webp) ![Mala broth and individual induction cookers at Shabu Torang in Jang-an-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-19-9hx3l-900.webp) ![Instructions for preparing rosé pasta and egg juk](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner-20-1r2wz-900.webp) ## Rosé pasta and egg juk to finish Even after enjoying the shabu-shabu, we had rosé pasta and egg juk. Instructions for making them were provided too, so they were easy to prepare. Shabu Torang is easy to enjoy without feeling burdened even when you’re alone, and if you visit with a partner or friends, everyone can order what they want. So if you’re looking for good shabu-shabu around Jang-an-dong, I’d like to recommend it! There may be a wait because it gets busy at dinner, but I was that satisfied—I personally want to come back next time to try another broth. - Both the clean classic broth and the pleasantly tingly mala broth were satisfying. - The tablet ordering system was convenient. - As a popular spot, there may be a wait and the restaurant can feel a little crowded. ## Where it is - Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch (샤브토랑 장안직영점) - 146 Janghan-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 --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@small-order-seoul/jangan-shabutorang-mala-shabu-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt