Jang-an-dong shabu-shabu with fresh sujebi noodles: Shabu Torang
In short
Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is a solo-friendly shabu-shabu restaurant on Janghan-ro in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, where the house Shabu Torang Shabu starts at 7,900 won. The basic pot was ordered with added beef chuck, a mixed topping plate and fresh sujebi (hand-torn noodles), while the spicy pot added thin-sliced beef belly, so the two broths could be compared side by side. Meat and vegetables can be added to match your appetite and the after-dishes are cheap, making Shabu Torang a five-out-of-five repeat visit for budget solo dining in Jang-an-dong.
Good to know
- Address
- 1st floor, 146 Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
- Hours
- Daily 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:00)
- Shabu Torang Shabu
- 7,900 won
- Spicy shabu-shabu
- 8,700 won
- Tomato / mala shabu-shabu
- 8,900 won each
- Sukiyaki (Kansai style)
- 8,900 won
- After-dishes
- Pasta and risotto 2,900–3,500 won, tteokbokki 2,900–3,500 won
- Parking
- Free, but room for only 1–2 cars
- Amenities
- Wi-Fi, separate men's and women's restrooms, waiting area
- Price reference
- ₩7,900 ≈ $5.9 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026
Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch / Address: 146 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea / Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00, last order 21:00 / Notes: Wi-Fi, separate men's/women's restrooms, waiting area / Parking: available
Hi! This is Kim, director at Reset Beauty. Today I'm writing up my visit to Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch in Dongdaemun — a spot that's great for solo dining and for a simple, quick meal. These days there are more shabu-shabu places that let you order for one, and the prices here weren't too heavy on the wallet, so this should be handy if you're looking for a budget-friendly or solo-dining-friendly restaurant in Dongdaemun. Here's my review of Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch, a Dongdaemun favorite for shabu-shabu — let's take a look~
Where is Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch?
Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is located at 146 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. I came across it while looking for shabu-shabu in the Dongdaemun area.
Inside Shabu Torang: can you eat shabu-shabu alone?
A Dongdaemun favorite for shabu-shabu: Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch
If you're a fan of shabu-shabu and looking for somewhere to eat in Dongdaemun, this place is worth a stop. Shabu-shabu tends to come with the image of a dish shared among many people, but Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch also has solo menu options, so it works well even if you're eating alone. It's a good pick for a quick lunch, or for visiting with friends or family and each ordering the shabu-shabu you want.
Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch menu and prices
🏷️ Quick price guide 🏷️ (based on Naver menu prices)
- Shabu Torang Shabu ₩7,900
- Spicy Shabu-shabu ₩8,700
- Tomato Shabu-shabu ₩8,900
- Mala Shabu-shabu ₩8,900
- Sukiyaki (Kansai-style) ₩8,900
- Broth Tteokbokki ₩2,900
- Rosé Tteokbokki ₩3,500
- Cream Buldak Tteokbokki ₩3,500
- Cream Mala Tteokbokki ₩3,500
- Cream Pasta ₩2,900
- Rosé Pasta ₩3,500
- Cream Buldak Pasta ₩3,500
- Cream Mala Pasta ₩3,500
- Cream Risotto ₩2,900
- Rosé Risotto ₩3,500
What we ordered: basic shabu with beef chuck, spicy shabu with beef belly
Shabu Torang Shabu — added meat (beef chuck) — mixed toppings — fresh sujebi (hand-torn noodle) dumplings
Spicy Shabu-shabu — added meat (beef belly) — added meat and vegetables (beef belly) — mixed toppings
Cider (Korean lemon-lime soda)
We ordered one basic shabu-shabu and one spicy shabu-shabu so we could compare the two flavors.
How the basic Shabu Torang Shabu tastes: clean and mild
First up, the basic shabu-shabu! I added extra meat to mine. There's just something fun about cooking meat to your liking in the broth, haha.
Eating the meat, vegetables and various toppings together made for a fully satisfying meal, and since it's eaten with broth, it was perfect for the chillier weather. Shabu-shabu itself isn't a strongly flavored dish, so if you want something clean and light, the basic menu is a good choice.
The spicy shabu-shabu broth, for bold-flavor lovers
Compared to the basic shabu-shabu, the broth is clearly spicier, so it should suit anyone who likes a bolder flavor.
Meat and vegetable add-ons and cheap after-dishes
The great thing about Shabu Torang is that you can add meat or vegetables and build the meal exactly how you want. Since we like meat, we added extra meat, but if you want a lighter meal you could just add vegetables — nice to have that flexibility! Also, once you finish the main dish, you can order pasta, risotto or tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) as an after-dish at low prices, so adding more feels less of a burden.
Verdict: who should visit Shabu Torang in Jang-an-dong?
I'd recommend Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch, a Dongdaemun favorite for shabu-shabu, to people like these👏
- ✔️ Anyone looking for shabu-shabu in Dongdaemun
- ✔️ Anyone looking for a shabu-shabu place good for solo dining
- ✔️ Anyone looking for good-value lunch
- ✔️ Anyone who wants to try everything from basic to spicy shabu-shabu
- ✔️ Anyone who likes adding extra meat or vegetables
Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch is where I ended up while searching for shabu-shabu in Dongdaemun! We ordered both the basic and spicy shabu-shabu, and I liked that ordering both let us enjoy two different flavors at once. Best of all, prices start at ₩7,900, which feels easy on the wallet given today's prices, and being able to add meat and vegetables to match how much you want to eat was another plus! If you're looking for good-value shabu-shabu or a solo-dining spot in Dongdaemun, keep this one in mind :) Repeat visit rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Parking at Shabu Torang Jang-an Direct Branch
🚗 Parking available / free. The free lot is small, with room for only about 1–2 cars, so keep that in mind if you're driving.
Where it is
146 Janghan-ro, 1st floor, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 동대문구 장한로 146 1층
