# Gajeong Station shabu-shabu buffet with topping ice cream: Shabuway - By Mira J. (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-seat-search/) - Written Sep 21, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Seohae, Incheon - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-seat-search/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-seat-search/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/index.md) ## In short Shabuway Ruwon City Cheongna Branch is a premium all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu restaurant on the 2nd floor of Ruwon Tower Plaza in Seohae, Incheon, a 459m walk from Exit 4 of Gajeong Station. The visit covered the vegetable and rice-wrap corner, a side buffet with mala xiangguo, seasoned galbi, tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) and fried chicken, the restaurant's recommended sauce combination, and dessert ice cream finished with your own toppings. Shabuway Ruwon City Cheongna Branch is wide and clean, making it an easy choice for a family meal with parents. ## Good to know - **Location**: 11 Yeomgok-ro 464beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon — Ruwon Tower Plaza, 2nd floor, units 201–208 - **Hours**: Daily 11:30–21:30 - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 - **Parking**: Available (basement parking of the building) - **Public transit**: 459m from Exit 4, Gajeong Station, Incheon Line 2 *as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026* ![Signature spread photo of shabu-shabu at Shabuway Ruwon City Cheongna Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-01-bppep-1200.webp) Today I want to introduce a shabu-shabu spot near Ruwon City and Cheongna in Seo-gu, Incheon, that really won me over ✨ ![Interior of Shabuway Ruwon City branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-02-es0ra-899.webp) It's Shabuway Ruwon City branch! There are so many all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu places these days, but unlike the usual budget-ingredient buffets, this place has a classy, premium vibe and top-quality ingredients, so I left much more satisfied 💓 ## Where is Shabuway Ruwon City Cheongna Branch, and when is it open? - 📍 Location: 11 Yeomgok-ro 464beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon, 2nd floor, Ruwon Tower Plaza, units 201–208, South Korea - ⏰ Hours: Daily 11:30 - 21:30 (Break time 15:30 - 17:00) - 🚘 Parking available (basement parking of the building) - ✔️ 459m from Exit 4, Gajeong Station, Incheon Line 2 ## A clean, roomy dining room that suits a meal with parents The moment I stepped in, the first thing I noticed was how hygienic and clean everything was. The spacious, comfortable layout meant there was no cramped feeling at all, and the interior felt classy — perfect for a family gathering or bringing my parents along. It stayed pleasant the whole meal, so I promised myself I'd definitely come back with my parents next time 💓 ## What is on the salad bar and buffet at Shabuway? ![Base broth pot prepared on the table for shabu-shabu](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-03-19ucd-900.webp) When you order the shabu-shabu, they first bring out the base broth, and while it's coming to a boil, I checked out what was available at the self-bar. ### The vegetable and rice-wrap (wolnamssam) corner ![Fresh shabu-shabu vegetables displayed at the salad bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-04-9g2v0-900.webp) ![Leafy vegetables laid out at the self-bar vegetable corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-05-1uqd1-900.webp) ![Mushroom display at the shabu-shabu self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-06-umg8i-900.webp) ![Neatly arranged rice-wrap ingredients corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-07-1bb89-900.webp) ![Rice paper and fillings for rice wraps on display](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-08-xm9ju-900.webp) ![Hygienically stored salad bar ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-09-15zbe-900.webp) The fresh vegetables and mushrooms were kept clean and hygienic, and the rice-wrap (fresh spring roll) ingredients were also neatly laid out separately, so it was easy to grab whatever you liked :) ### Side buffet dishes: mala xiangguo, seasoned galbi, tangsuyuk and chicken ![Warm soup at the side buffet corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-10-mwu4y-900.webp) ![Mala xiangguo prepared at the side buffet](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-11-1ivns-900.webp) ![Seasoned galbi at the buffet corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-12-1hi66-900.webp) ![Fried rice placed at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-13-jrkmi-900.webp) ![Tangsuyuk at the side buffet](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-14-zzvmv-900.webp) ![Chicken prepared at the buffet corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-15-osegj-900.webp) ![Buffet display with various side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-16-epniu-900.webp) ![Side buffet menu display at Shabuway](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-17-13duh-900.webp) ![A plate filled with side buffet dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-18-vx3a3-900.webp) There was a warm soup, mala xiangguo (spicy numbing stir-fry), seasoned galbi (short ribs), fried rice, tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork), chicken, and so much more to fill up on before the shabu-shabu itself. Honestly, you'd be satisfied just eating the side dishes before the main broth even starts boiling!! ## The restaurant's recommended sauce combination, and how to mix your own ![Sauce bar with a wide variety of options at Shabuway](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-19-g9dmv-900.webp) The sauce is the real star of shabu-shabu, right? There were so many options at the sauce bar that I wasn't sure how to combine them, so I followed the store's posted 'recommended sauce combo.' ![Sauce made following the store's recommended combo](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-20-durjb-900.webp) Dipping according to the recipe, it paired amazingly well with the vegetables and meat — the umami just exploded ✨ If you visit, don't overthink it, just go with the store's recommended combo. ## Quality meat with fresh vegetables in the shabu-shabu broth Once the broth started boiling, I loaded it up with fresh vegetables and meat and dug in for real haha ![Meat and vegetables added to the boiling broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-21-b4bbr-900.webp) The owner mentioned they only use good-grade meat, and I could tell the difference the moment it hit my mouth. It wasn't just talk — the meat quality was genuinely great, savory and tender with every bite ㅜㅜㅜ ![Shabu-shabu meat dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-22-1ayaw-900.webp) Dipping the fresh, crisp vegetables and meat generously into the sauce, it was so good I couldn't stop my chopsticks. Even with a slightly higher price point, I felt this quality was absolutely worth coming back for. ## Finishing with dessert ice cream and your own toppings ![Dessert ice cream corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-23-1weux-900.webp) After finishing a filling meal, I grabbed some ice cream for dessert. ![Dessert ice cream loaded with toppings](https://img.superchart.com/images/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu-24-1f0qu-899.webp) It wasn't cheap-tasting ice cream at all — it was chewy with deep flavor, high quality enough to genuinely impress me. Plus there were various toppings to add on top, so I got to enjoy a perfect meal right down to the very end. If you're trying to decide on a truly delicious shabu-shabu spot near Incheon or Cheongna, don't hesitate — visit Shabuway Ruwon City branch! It's a top pick that people of all ages should enjoy. Highly recommend! 😊 ## Where it is - Shabuway Ruwon City Cheongna Branch (샤브웨이 루원시티 청라점) - 11 Yeomgok-ro 464beon-gil, Seo-gu, Incheon, 2nd floor, Ruwon Tower Plaza, units 201–208, South Korea - 인천광역시 서해구 염곡로464번길 11 루원탑프라자 2층 201~208호 - 37.5264245, 126.6705255 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%83%A4%EB%B8%8C%EC%9B%A8%EC%9D%B4%20%EB%A3%A8%EC%9B%90%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0%20%EC%B2%AD%EB%9D%BC%EC%A0%90/@37.5264245,126.6705255,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-seat-search/shabuway-luwon-city-cheongna-premium-shabu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt