# Japanese restaurant in Mapo, Seoul for kimchi cheese nabe: Padong

- By Hyeon Dam (https://superchart.com/en/@toasted-mug-seoul/)
- Written Sep 12, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@toasted-mug-seoul/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@toasted-mug-seoul/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/index.md)

## In short

Padong is a Japanese restaurant in Mapo, Seoul, serving futomaki, soba, and rice bowls. I compared the basil soba, kimchi cheese nabe, and karaage, and the distinctive dishes were great for sharing. Verdict: Padong is a good pick for a date or meal with friends in Mangwon-dong.

## Good to know

- **Address**: B1, 47 Woldeukeop-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 월드컵로17길 47 지하 1층)
- **Hours**: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:30–21:00; no break time
- **Closed**: Mondays
- **Parking**: Not available
- **Tables**: About 7, mainly tables for two
- **Basil soba**: ₩13,000
- **Kimchi cheese nabe**: ₩15,000
- **Karaage**: 5 pieces, ₩4,000

*as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026*

![Padong signature Japanese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-01-1ukhn-1200.webp)

While looking for Japanese food with a nice atmosphere near Mangwon Station, I visited Padong at the entrance to Mangridan-gil.

![Visiting Padong at the entrance to Mangridan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-02-28bhh-900.webp)

Padong serves a range of Japanese dishes centered on futomaki (thick sushi rolls), soba, and Japanese rice bowls.

![Padong futomaki and soba dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-03-4r3ee-966.webp)

Futomaki, steak rice bowls, and kimchi cheese nabe are known as its signature dishes, and it has a great atmosphere for a date or lunch near Mangwon Station.

![Padong signature Japanese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-04-16hm3-900.webp)

This time, I ordered the kimchi cheese nabe, basil soba, and karaage to compare each dish.

## Getting to Padong near Mangwon Station and opening information

![Directions to Padong from Mangwon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-05-162qe-966.webp)

Padong, a popular Mangwon Station restaurant, is in a great location about a three-minute walk from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Line 6.

![Padong location near Mangwon Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-06-2pjcb-966.webp)

![Route from Mangwon Station to Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-07-1xrh7-900.webp)

Since it is at the entrance to Mangridan-gil, this is an area that is always full of people, including couples on dates and tourists.

![Alley by the Mangridan-gil market street](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-08-1tsmq-900.webp)

When you reach the market street, look for the gold exchange sign and enter this alley.

![Alley near the gold exchange sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-09-kw2j0-900.webp)

Address: B1, 47 Woldeukeop-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 월드컵로17길 47 지하 1층)

![Padong address and opening information](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-10-1ulk0-900.webp)

- Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11:30–21:00
- No break time
- Regular closure: Monday
- Parking is not available.
- Most restaurants on Mangridan-gil do not allow parking in front of the store.

## What is Padong’s atmosphere like?

![Padong exterior with plant decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-11-1yrds-900.webp)

The restaurant felt like a newly opened place, and its plant-filled exterior gave it a rather unusual atmosphere for Mangridan-gil.

Inside, it was clean and quiet. There seemed to be about seven tables, mostly tables for two, so there were lots of solo diners and couples on dates.

Quite a few people came and went, and I found myself wondering, how do all these people even know to come this far into this little alley?

## Basil soba: taste and price

![Padong basil soba](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-12-1r5km-900.webp)

The basil soba costs ₩13,000. It is a Japanese-style mixed noodle dish with basil pesto, ground pork, and arugula.

![Egg yolk on basil soba](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-13-13zpo-900.webp)

The egg yolk in the middle is the key point. Mixing its rich flavor into the tangy basil soba made the combination of flavors work really well.

![Basil soba with egg yolk](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-14-ssyl6-900.webp)

![Basil soba mixed noodle ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-15-19oo7-900.webp)

The green look especially stands out, and the basil pesto and arugula made it feel like a healthy-tasting dish.

![Basil soba with basil pesto and arugula](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-16-1jsk6-900.webp)

Basil pasta often costs more than ₩15,000 these days. Padong’s basil soba is ₩13,000, so it seems like quite good value.

## Kimchi cheese nabe with shrimp tempura

![Padong kimchi cheese nabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-17-sdbgk-900.webp)

The next dish was the kimchi cheese nabe. It costs ₩15,000. This nabe (Japanese hot-pot dish) gets its flavor from kimchi, tare sauce, and mozzarella cheese, with shrimp tempura on the side.

![Kimchi cheese nabe with shrimp tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-18-r3nmo-877.webp)

![Mozzarella kimchi cheese nabe](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-19-1gkca-900.webp)

It comes with a small bowl of rice. Unlike a typical kimchi katsu nabe, Padong’s version is distinctive for including shrimp tempura and cheese.

![Nabe with shrimp tempura and cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-20-2k5nv-791.webp)

The spicy, tangy kimchi was joined by the mild, rich flavor of mozzarella. Since it is a warm soup dish, I think it would pair well with futomaki or a rice bowl.

## Karaage, a great side dish

![Padong karaage side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-21-zzutw-900.webp)

This is an order of five pieces of karaage (Japanese fried chicken), a great side dish. At ₩4,000, it is quite good value.

![Five-piece karaage serving](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-22-stlrg-900.webp)

![Crisply fried karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-23-azrjn-872.webp)

With karaage, I think how well it is fried really determines the taste. The outside was nicely crisp, while the inside was moist and tender, so it was delicious.

## Distinctive Japanese dishes in Mangwon-dong

Padong offers choices ranging from its signature futomaki to basil soba, mazesoba, and various rice bowls.

![Padong's variety of Japanese dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe/mangwon-padong-kimchi-cheese-nabe-24-1b6e2-966.webp)

Overall, the dishes are not ordinary and each has a clear personality, so ordering several items to share seems like part of the fun. If you are looking for a Mangridan-gil date spot or a restaurant near Mangwon Station, Padong is worth adding to your list: you can enjoy futomaki, rice bowls, soba, and nabe dishes all in one place. It would be well worth a visit, especially if you are looking for somewhere to eat on a date or with friends in Mangwon-dong.

## Where it is

- Padong (파동)
- B1, 47 Woldeukeop-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울 마포구 월드컵로17길 47 지하 1층)
- 서울특별시 마포구 월드컵로17길 47 지하1층
- 37.5552206, 126.9078206
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%8C%8C%EB%8F%99/@37.5552206,126.9078206,17z

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