# Dongdaemun spicy tomato shabu-shabu with Buldak pasta: Shabu Torang - By Minseo (https://superchart.com/en/@warm-bowl-seoul/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Dongdaemun, Seoul - Sponsored: This review was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@warm-bowl-seoul/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@warm-bowl-seoul/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/index.md) ## In short Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is a shabu-shabu restaurant in Dongdaemun, Seoul, with individual induction burners. I tried spicy shabu-shabu and spicy tomato shabu-shabu, then turned the remaining broth into cream pasta and cream Buldak pasta. Verdict: the sweet-tart, spicy tomato combination was surprisingly addictive. ## Good to know - **Address**: 146 Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1F) - **Hours**: 11:00–22:00 - **Last order**: 21:00 - **Parking**: About 1–2 cars behind the restaurant - **Broth options**: 5 varieties - **Sauces**: 3 varieties - **Order**: Spicy shabu-shabu (beef brisket, half vegetable portion, cream pasta); tomato shabu-shabu (beef brisket, assorted toppings, cream Buldak pasta) *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ## A visit to Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch in Jang-an-dong Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch (샤브토랑 장안직영점) had me extra curious because Ryu Su-young, who is well known from Fun-Staurant, is its model. I heard it had newly opened in Jang-an-dong, so I went to check it out myself! I heard the parking was limited, so I arrived a little before the weekend lunch rush. ![Limited parking at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-01-gnixv-966.webp) ![Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch before weekend lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-02-18kny-966.webp) The clean ivory-toned exterior looked neat, and the standing sign at the entrance made it easy to see the menu at a glance. ![Ivory-toned exterior of Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-03-wte5u-966.webp) ![Entrance to Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch with a standing sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-04-gl1up-966.webp) ## Individual induction burners for solo meals or dates Even though it was early lunchtime, there were already quite a few people inside. This is the real deal for solo dining in Jang-an-dong! Each person gets their own induction burner, so coming alone doesn’t feel awkward at all, though I also saw plenty of parties of two and four. The table layout and interior were nicely done, so it also looked like a good spot for a date in Jang-an-dong. ![Shabu Torang table set with individual induction burners](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-05-dn3g2-966.webp) ![Interior of Shabu Torang with lunchtime diners](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-06-1ybtp-966.webp) ![Table layout for solo diners and larger groups](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-07-uhaxc-966.webp) ![Restaurant interior that looks suitable for a date](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-08-nrsrr-966.webp) ## Choosing your broth and after-dish From the broth to the after-dish, it’s all up to you! There are a whopping five broth options, and so many kinds of after-dishes too. Finding the menu hard to choose from? Then start with Ryu Su-young’s recommendations, haha. ![Menu for choosing broth and an after-dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-09-1l1fg-966.webp) I ordered: ✔ Spicy shabu-shabu (Ryu Su-young’s pick): beef brisket + half vegetable portion + cream pasta; ✔ Tomato shabu-shabu: beef brisket + assorted toppings + cream Buldak pasta. It can look a little confusing at first because there are so many options, but take it one step at a time and it’s not difficult at all! ![Spicy shabu-shabu and tomato shabu-shabu order selections](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-10-p7c8a-966.webp) ![Menu for selecting shabu-shabu options](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-11-i08xr-966.webp) ![Spicy tomato shabu-shabu combination at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-12-1lw26-966.webp) ## Spicy shabu-shabu with beef brisket and vegetables First, bring the broth to a rolling boil, then drop in the vegetables and meat! The tender beef brisket and soft-cooked vegetables were such a perfect pairing. As the flavors from the meat and vegetables build in the broth, it gets richer with every bite—so delicious, haha. ![Cooked beef brisket and soft vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-13-ljg25-966.webp) ![Shabu broth infused with meat and vegetable flavor](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-14-12wp5-966.webp) ![Beef brisket and vegetable combination in spicy shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-15-1groo-966.webp) There are three sauces ready to go, but dipping everything into the sweet chili sauce was totally my style! ![Shabu-shabu with sweet chili sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-16-1st3u-966.webp) ![Shabu-shabu table setting with three sauces](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-17-r7vpd-966.webp) ## What does spicy tomato shabu-shabu taste like? What would tomato shabu-shabu taste like? You get tomato’s distinct tangy, rich flavor, and I chose the spicy option too, making it spicy tomato shabu-shabu. At first I wondered, “Will this really work?” but somehow it worked so well, hahaha. The sweet-and-tart tomato flavor gets a punch of heat, making it quietly addictive! The assorted toppings are generous too. There are fish balls, dumplings, fish cake, and more, so it’s fun picking through everything. ![Spicy tomato shabu-shabu with assorted toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-18-tltnn-966.webp) ![Assorted toppings with fish balls, dumplings, and fish cake](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-19-1gnfs-966.webp) ![Sweet-tart and spicy tomato shabu-shabu ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-20-15ut6-966.webp) ## Making cream pasta with the remaining broth Cream pasta after shabu-shabu? Once the vegetables and meat have simmered and fully flavored the broth, leave about one-third of it in the pot and add the pasta. Seriously, the thoughtfulness here is incredible... Getting shabu-shabu and Western-style food in one meal—isn’t that killing two birds with one stone? At this point, the cream pasta could be the main menu, owner, haha. ![Cream pasta added to the remaining shabu broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-21-5rw7h-966.webp) ![Cream pasta after shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-22-1ox2m-966.webp) And the cream Buldak pasta was spicy and creamy! I’m usually someone who always leaves a little food behind, but for once I scraped the bowl clean, hahaha. It was the kind of flavor that makes you lose all self-control and think, “I’m just eating today...” hahaha. ![Spicy, creamy Buldak cream pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-23-1tyn8-966.webp) ![Cream Buldak pasta eaten without leftovers](https://img.superchart.com/images/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang-24-7cxcr-493.webp) ## If you’re looking for individual shabu-shabu in Jang-an-dong If you’re looking for individual shabu-shabu in Jang-an-dong, Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch seems like a pretty good choice. It’s fun to add the vegetables and meat yourself and cook them at the table, so I’d recommend it for dates in Jang-an-dong too! From solo meals and dates to family dinners, I recommend it as an easygoing shabu-shabu spot in Dongdaemun-gu. ## Where it is - Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch (샤브토랑 장안직영점) - 146 Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1F) - 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/@warm-bowl-seoul/jangan-shabu-tomato-spicy-shabutorang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt