# Semi-basement Japanese restaurant in Mangwon-dong: kimchi nabe, Padong

- By Yurim (https://superchart.com/en/@westbound-cupboard/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This post was written after a meal provided by the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@westbound-cupboard/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@westbound-cupboard/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/index.md)

## In short

Padong is a Japanese home-style restaurant on the basement floor of a converted semi-basement house down an alley in Mangwon-dong, Mapo, Seoul. Two diners ordered futomaki, a salmon rice bowl and shrimp tempura kimchi nabe; the mains are not oversized, so three dishes split neatly between two. The cheese-loaded kimchi nabe and the salmon bowl with no fishy taste were the highlights, and Padong has no on-site parking, so use the Mangwon-dong public lot.

## Good to know

- **Address**: B1, 47 World Cup-ro 17-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
- **Dishes ordered**: Futomaki, salmon rice bowl, shrimp tempura kimchi nabe (for two)
- **Included**: Clear soup and side dishes
- **Parking**: No on-site parking; use the Mangwon-dong public parking lot
- **Parking discount**: Discount within 2 hours with a Mangwon Market receipt
- **Parking paid**: 9,000 won for 2 hours 20 minutes
- **Facilities**: Restroom inside
- **Price reference**: ₩8,000 ≈ $5.8 · ₩9,000 ≈ $6.5 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

I was wandering around Mangwon-dong trying to decide what to eat when I got a craving for Japanese home-style food and found Padong. Two of us went and ordered futomaki, salmon rice bowl, and kimchi nabe — the mains weren't the huge-portion type, so it actually worked out well to order a few dishes and split them. Three dishes between two people was just the right amount to try a bit of everything.

![Japanese home-style spread for two ordered at Padong in Mangwon-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-01-1hg1w-1200.webp)

Padong 📍 47 World Cup-ro 17-gil, B1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

![Exterior of the Padong building in a Mangwon-dong alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-02-u8r7d-900.webp)

## Where is Padong and how do you find the alley entrance?

Padong sits in an alley in Mangwon-dong, in what looks like a converted semi-basement house, so it has a cozier vibe than your typical restaurant. The building itself is nicely done up and doesn't feel hidden away, so it wasn't hard to find.

![Entrance leading down to Padong's semi-basement](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-03-oayzc-900.webp)

It felt like a good spot for a date in Mangwon-dong, or for anyone wanting a quiet Japanese home-cooked meal.

## Parking near Padong: the Mangwon-dong public lot

## How much Padong parking cost: 9,000 won for 2 hours 20 minutes

Unfortunately Padong doesn't offer its own parking. If you're driving, I'd recommend the Mangwon-dong public parking lot — you can get a discount with a receipt from shopping at the market!

That discount only applies within 2 hours though, so if you go over, parking can run you around ₩8,000–9,000 — worth knowing if you're driving. I didn't realize this and ended up paying ₩9,000... I'd parked for 2 hours 20 minutes.

![View around the entrance of Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-04-ss4py-900.webp)

## Inside Padong: a cozy converted semi-basement house

Padong is in a semi-basement, and it has that distinctive feel of a converted house.

![Interior of Padong's semi-basement, converted from a house](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-05-1ab5t-900.webp)

It's clean without feeling like a stiff, formal restaurant, and it fits well with the cute, quirky vibe Mangwon-dong is known for. It's a comfortable place to eat with a friend, too.

![Cute table seating inside Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-06-1ud93-900.webp)

Also a good spot to enjoy Japanese dishes on a date.

![Interior decor pieces at Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-07-1yeea-900.webp)

![Interior space toward the back of Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-08-17puk-900.webp)

I was happy to find a clean restroom inside, too !!

![Cute miniature displayed inside Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-09-feqdz-900.webp)

![Decorative items on a shelf at Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-10-klg4m-900.webp)

![Space at Padong filled with cute decor](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-11-hk60n-900.webp)

There are cute little miniatures around too — a charming little space !

## What two people ordered at Padong: futomaki, salmon rice bowl, shrimp tempura kimchi nabe

First, soup and side dishes come out :)

- Futomaki
- Salmon rice bowl
- Shrimp tempura kimchi nabe

![Table set with soup and side dishes at Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-12-422bk-900.webp)

### Futomaki with a gentle shiso aroma

First up, the futomaki (thick sushi roll) we ordered. Eating it in one bite, the shiso came through faintly along with all the fillings, which I loved.

![A plate of futomaki at Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-13-1vrnd-900.webp)

The tuna was fairly fresh, and with all the ingredients coming together at once, there was real fun in taking a big bite! Futomaki is really only good when all the flavors hit together in one bite, and I liked this combination.

![Cross-section of futomaki packed with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-14-66sev-966.webp)

### Shrimp tempura kimchi nabe loaded with cheese

And then there was the shrimp tempura kimchi nabe (kimchi hot pot), which I personally really liked. The cheese was piled on generously, so it looked like a cheese bomb right from the start. Spicy kimchi nabe broth with shrimp tempura and cheese all together.

![Shrimp tempura kimchi nabe piled with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-15-15ler-900.webp)

Even though it's Japanese home cooking, it had a slightly Korean touch, and above all it went really well with rice. A spoonful of the spicy broth followed by rice — the kind of flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

![Eating the spicy kimchi nabe broth with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-16-yc8kh-900.webp)

### Salmon rice bowl with no fishy taste

The salmon in the salmon rice bowl was nutty and had almost none of that typical fishy taste, so I enjoyed it a lot. If you like salmon,

![A bowl of salmon rice bowl at Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-17-1ot9g-900.webp)

this is an easy, approachable style to eat. Scooping up rice and salmon together, the nutty, soft flavor paired well.

![A scoop of salmon and rice together](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-18-1gnzu-900.webp)

![Table set with all three dishes ordered at Padong](https://img.superchart.com/images/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe/mangwon-japanese-padong-kimchi-nabe-19-hvf9b-900.webp)

## Is Padong in Mangwon-dong worth a visit?

Padong felt less like a place to fill up on one big main dish, and more like a place for ordering 2–3 dishes and sharing a variety of Japanese home cooking. As two people, ordering futomaki + salmon rice bowl + kimchi nabe was just right.

- ✔️ Cozy converted semi-basement house atmosphere
- ✔️ Futomaki, salmon rice bowl, kimchi nabe combo
- ✔️ Portions good for sharing several dishes
- ✔️ Salmon rice bowl, nutty with no fishy taste
- ✔️ Futomaki with an appealing shiso aroma
- ✔️ Spicy kimchi nabe piled with cheese

If you're craving Japanese home cooking in Mangwon-dong, or want to try a little of several dishes like futomaki and a salmon rice bowl, Padong is worth a visit. We ordered three dishes and split them, which meant we could try a bit of everything without breaking the bank 😊

## Where it is

- Padong (파동)
- 47 World Cup-ro 17-gil, B1, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- 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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