Hapjeong sukiyaki with meat refill and egg yolk soy dip: Nahonsha

I spent some time alone near Hapjeong Station after a while, and I found a shabu-shabu place that's really well set up for solo pots! It's called Nahonsha.

It's located roughly halfway between Hapjeong and Sangsu stations — just walk about 5 minutes from the Line 6 exit and you're there :)

Weekdays 11:30–21:00 (Saturday 12:00, closed Sundays) Break time: 15:00–18:00 Last order: 14:30–20:30

What are the seats at Nahonsha like for solo dining?

Along the window, Nahonsha has separate one-person seats set up so solo diners can sit comfortably. The atmosphere makes it easy to eat alone without feeling awkward, which is perfect for a relaxed solo meal haha. The seating overall isn't cramped and feels comfortable, making it nice to spend time there while eating.

The view is nice and green, calming, and the lighting is subdued, giving it a fancy shabu-shabu feel. They said the concept is 'a healing meal looking out at a garden' — and honestly, that's exactly right hahaha.

There are also seats in the back for 3–4 people. The high ceilings give it a nice sense of openness too.

This particular spot has a unique layout, so it can seat 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 people all together haha.

Since I came alone, I sat at the very end of the solo seating.

How the solo seat is set up at Nahonsha

At the solo seats at Nahonsha, everything is neatly laid out: sauces, water, tissues, and wet wipes kept in a cold-storage container, plus a personal electric kettle, pot, plate, spoon, and tongs.

There's even a separate spot to put your bags conveniently haha.

Nahonsha menu, prices, and the five broth options

Nahonsha's menu runs about ₩14,900–19,900. Please check the menu photos below for the full lineup.

The perfect ratio of chicken stock and vegetable broth: Clear / The golden balance of spicy and hot, a craving-worthy kick: Spicy / Tastes just like Haidilao: Tomato, Mala / "The real miso flavor plus Korean seaweed topping": Miso

The request options are broken down in such fine detail that there's no need to feel awkward asking haha (I'm a capital-I introvert, so this really helped ㅠ). I ordered the Hon Special Sukiyaki (rice + sukiyaki + meat refill)! Knowing the sukiyaki was made with Nahonsha's own secret sauce made me even more excited.

What comes with the Hon Special Sukiyaki?

Nahonsha brings out rice, egg yolk, pickled radish, and kimchi first for the Hon Special Sukiyaki.

Here's the Hon Special Sukiyaki! Looks pretty packed, right? Mushrooms, konjac, noodles, tofu, carrots, napa cabbage, bok choy, and plenty of meat are all in there.

Since I got the special, extra meat came out too hahahaha. Rice is included in the set as well.

Egg yolk for dipping the meat! They mixed in soy sauce for me.

They also had peanut sauce and chili sauce prepared, and the really thoughtful touch was a phone stand? When you come alone you end up watching YouTube while eating, right haha, and I thought that was such a nice detail.

How to cook the sukiyaki pot at your seat

I just poured all the broth in at once and boiled it. You adjust the heat level from 5 to 3 to 1, and if you want to control the saltiness, you can add broth gradually as you boil.

Bubbling away hahahaha, I don't know why shabu-shabu is just so good. It feels healthy but also delicious.

Before I knew it, eating away, the pot had shrunk down quite a bit haha. If you feel like there's not enough vegetables, you can just add more separately.

40 minutes of solo dining at Nahonsha, and what to order next

I spent a solid 40 minutes deep in food-and-focus mode at Nahonsha lol. It's the kind of place that's good for eating comfortably and with full concentration. The menu lineup, interior, atmosphere, and location are all great! I think it'd also be a great spot to bring friends or parents later.

Shabu-shabu is honestly a matter of personal taste, and sharing a pot with others can feel a bit awkward sometimes, but here you don't need to worry about any of that — everyone can just dig in with their own spoon however they like!!! Great place.

The sukiyaki was a little on the sweet side, so next time I want to try the spicy broth haha. I'm also really curious about the tomato broth 🫠. If you're going with company, sharing might be a good option too. If you're looking for a great shabu-shabu restaurant near Hapjeong Station, definitely check this place out :)