Kalguksu restaurant by Dongtan Lake Park: lunch with mom for three

I went for a walk with my mom at Dongtan Lake Park and came back to eat warm, spicy mushroom kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup).

Let me introduce Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Gran Passage Branch, my recommended lunch spot near Dongtan Lake Park.

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Gran Passage Branch: hours, address and parking

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Gran Passage Branch is on the 2nd floor of the Green Zone at Gran Passage, right in front of Dongtan Lake Park, open daily 11:00–21:00. There's a break time from 15:00–17:00, so last order is 14:00 for lunch and 20:00 for dinner.

• ⏰️ Hours: Daily 11:00–21:00 / Break time 15:00–17:00 / Last order 14:00, 20:00
• ➕️ Amenities: Groups welcome, takeout and delivery available, local currency accepted
• 📍 Location: 2nd floor, Units 2004–2005, Green Zone, Gran Passage, 9 Dongtan-daero 5-gil, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu, a great spot near Dongtan Lake Park, is on the 2nd floor of the Green Zone in the Gran Passage building. If you're driving, park in the building near Gate 3 with the CGV, then head up to the 2nd floor — it's easy to find.

You can park in the building's underground parking (B1–B2) for up to 3 hours free. It's right in front of Dongtan Lake Park, so it's great for a lake stroll after eating.

There may be a wait on weekends or during peak times, but turnover is quick so the wait isn't too long.

What is the restaurant like inside?

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu is decorated in white and wood tones, which gave it a cozy yet comfortable feel.

The restaurant is clean and the tables are spaced generously, so I could enjoy my meal comfortably without feeling cramped.

It's perfect for a date near Dongtan Lake Park, a family meal out, or dinner with friends.

Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu has high chairs available, so visiting with kids isn't a hassle.

Aprons are provided too, so you can eat comfortably without worrying about food or broth splashing.

The menu and how to order

Ordering at Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Gran Passage Branch is simple — you order via table order and pay on your way out.

• Shabu kalguksu (choose spicy / perilla / clear)
• Algoni spicy kalguksu — set menu for 2 / 3 / 4
• Mushroom kalguksu (spicy / perilla / clear)
• Shabu beef sold separately, order for 2 or more
• Add-ons: shabu beef, algoni (fish roe), vegetables, fried rice, dumplings, bean noodles (bunmoja), square fish balls, self-serve sujebi (hand-torn dough), self-serve rice balls

You can enjoy fragrant minari (water dropwort), spicy broth, noodles, and even fried rice as a full course.

Spicy mushroom kalguksu for three at 10,000 won each

I ordered the spicy mushroom kalguksu for 3 people.

The basic side dish was fresh cabbage salad, and the crunchy texture with the spicy-sweet seasoning was fantastic. It's made carefully with domestic cabbage and domestic red pepper powder, so it felt fresh and trustworthy.

Spicy mushroom kalguksu for 3 (₩10,000 per serving) — for just ₩10,000, you can enjoy a full course from shabu-shabu to noodles to fried rice, which is great value. If kalguksu alone isn't enough, you can add beef, algoni, bean noodles, fish balls, and more, so keep that in mind.

Wasabi and soy sauce are set on the table, so mix them to your taste and dip the beef and vegetables.

Just looking at the mushrooms, bean sprouts, and minari piled high in the spicy broth made my mouth water.

Once the pot starts boiling, lower the induction to level 4 and let it simmer a little longer before eating.

Crunchy bean sprouts, fragrant minari,

and fluffy potatoes with chewy mushrooms — picking through it all was really fun.

Since it's a red pepper powder-based broth, it's clean without being heavy, spicy yet savory, and really delicious. The spice level isn't too strong, so even people who can't handle spicy food can enjoy it.

When do you add the dumplings and the noodles?

Add the dumplings while there's still plenty of broth and eat them together with the soup, then cook the noodles after you've finished the other ingredients.

The dumplings were packed full of filling, and combined with the savory dumplings and spicy broth, the umami was excellent.

Finishing the course with fried rice

For the fried rice, leave about 3–4 ladles of broth in the pot and tell the staff — they'll fry it up for you in the kitchen.

I don't know how they made it so well, but the texture was fluffy and loose like Chinese restaurant fried rice — seriously the best.

Each grain of rice felt coated and alive with texture, and it was so savory and delicious.

Current events and discounts at Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu Gran Passage

If you're visiting Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu, a well-known shabu-shabu spot in Dongtan, be sure to check out the events too.

If you write a Naver receipt review, you get a free can of soda per review.

There's also a shabu beef discount event for takeout orders.

After eating at Deungchon Shabu Kalguksu, if you visit Truvie Cafe across the street, you can get a drink discount — worth keeping in mind.

I tried it after my meal and the coffee was pretty good too. Thanks to that, I got to enjoy cheap coffee as well haha.