Shabu shabu in Seoul: where Koreans really eat

Korean

Syabeuinseoul 샤브인서울 합정점 no complaints · recommended

Near Hapjeong Stn

12 bloggers ate here · 66 posts in this search named it · we read 13

recommended by 13 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 5

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The beef is soft and not too fatty. Even kids eat it well. · 6 bloggers
• The meal ends well, with egg porridge or risotto. Rice paper wraps come too. · 6 bloggers
• You can pick your broth: clear mushroom, spicy mushroom, tomato and more. · 5 bloggers
• Wide booths with dividers and space between tables. It is calm and private. · 4 bloggers

booking recommended 9 · short walk 8 · good with kids 2 · got in without waiting 2 · expect a line 1

They ordered black pork belly and neck shabu-shabu set with crab soybean-paste broth

Korean

SHABU IN SEOUL 샤브인서울 신용산본점 no complaints · recommended

Chinese hotpot · near Samgakji Stn Exit 3

8 bloggers ate here · 45 posts in this search named it · we read 9

recommended by 9 (1 sponsored, not used for the order) · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A wide, elegant room with sofa booths and high dividers. Easy to talk quietly. · 5 bloggers
• The beef and black pork are tender and high quality. · 4 bloggers
• Egg porridge or rosé and truffle risotto make a filling finish. · 4 bloggers
• Each broth has its own clear taste: sukiyaki, mushroom, tomato. · 3 bloggers

short walk 5 · booking recommended 4 · good with kids 1 · expect a line 1

They ordered black pork neck shabu-shabu set

Korean

Yunseul 윤슬 no complaints · recommended

Chinese hotpot · near Seoul Stn Exit 4

6 bloggers ate here · 69 posts in this search named it · we read 6

recommended by 6 · complaints 0 · came back 4

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• After the hot pot come handmade noodles and gondre (thistle) porridge, like a course. · 4 bloggers
• Big windows show a garden and the Seoul Station city view. · 3 bloggers
• Clear anchovy broth and spicy mushroom broth taste deep and natural. · 3 bloggers
• A crispy minari and fish-roe pancake goes well with the hot pot. · 2 bloggers

view 6 · short walk 6 · good with kids 2 · booking recommended 2

They ordered spicy mushroom shabu-shabu (beef hot pot)

Korean

Modeonsyabeuhauseu 모던샤브하우스 잠실점 no complaints · recommended

Near Jamsil Stn Exit 10

5 bloggers ate here · 13 posts in this search named it · we read 5

recommended by 5 · complaints 0 · came back 4

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Good meat and vegetables, all you can eat. Refills are as good as the first plate. · 5 bloggers
• Window seats look out on Seokchon Lake. · 2 bloggers
• The cheese or truffle risotto at the end is a treat. · 2 bloggers
• Nine broths to choose from. The mushroom one is deep and clean. · 2 bloggers

booking recommended 4 · view 3 · good with kids 2 · short walk 2 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered signature shabu-shabu with mushroom broth, then creamy milk broth

Japanese

Syabeuinseoul 샤브인서울 성수점 no complaints · recommended

Near Seongsu Stn Exit 3

4 bloggers ate here · 21 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 1
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The Korean beef and wagyu are so tender that people order more. · 3 bloggers
• Roomy seats, high dividers and private rooms. · 3 bloggers
• The clear mushroom broth is rich and easy to like. · 2 bloggers
• It is right by the station. · 1 blogger

short walk 3 · booking recommended 2 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered top-grade Korean beef rump shabu-shabu set

Western

Choeganesyabeubeoseotkalguksu 최가네샤브버섯칼국수 성수직영점 no complaints · recommended

Near Ttukseom Stn

3 bloggers ate here · 14 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The crispy fried rice at the end is the highlight. · 3 bloggers
• The beef is sliced to order, fresh and generous. · 2 bloggers
• The spicy broth is easy to like. · 1 blogger

short walk 2

They ordered special shabu-shabu for two (spicy mushroom hot pot with beef, noodles and fried rice)

Korean

Deungchonsyabeukalguksu 등촌샤브칼국수 강남역점 no complaints · recommended

Near Gangnam Stn Exit 12

2 bloggers ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The noodles are soft with no floury smell. · 1 blogger
• A peanut-chili sauce found only here goes well with the beef. · 1 blogger
• Lots of minari herb and beef. · 1 blogger
• Fried rice is made separately, and the kimchi is good. · 1 blogger

expect a line 1 · short walk 1 · good value 1 · got in without waiting 1

They ordered spicy mushroom kalguksu with shabu beef (hot pot, then noodles)

Korean

Syabuneombeowon 샤부넘버원 no complaints · recommended

Near Junggye-dong

2 bloggers ate here · 19 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The broth is clean and not salty. · 1 blogger
• The self-serve vegetables are very fresh. · 1 blogger
• Steamed beef and rice-paper rolls come before the hot pot. · 1 blogger
• Fish cake in the mala broth is a highlight. · 1 blogger

good with kids 2 · good value 2

They ordered Korean beef shabu-shabu (hot pot with thin-sliced beef), half mild and half mala broth

Syabeu1988 샤브1988 no complaints · recommended

Near Nakseongdae Stn Exit 4, 9 min walk

2 bloggers ate here · 12 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one 2

Why they liked it

• The tomato and chicken broths get richer as they cook. · 1 blogger
• The free self-serve bar even has rice. · 1 blogger
• Solo seats with two broths and noodles. Good value for one person. · 1 blogger

fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered solo hot pot with two broths (huoguo)

Korean

Modern Shabu House 모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점 no complaints · recommended

Chinese hotpot · near Gwanghwamun Stn Exit 4

2 bloggers ate here · 4 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Soft, good meat and fresh vegetables, all you can eat. · 2 bloggers
• Noodles and strawberry ice cream at the end. Worth the price. · 1 blogger
• Private rooms with big windows suit a family celebration. · 1 blogger
• Many broths to choose from. · 1 blogger

short walk 2 · booking recommended 2 · good with kids 1 · view 1 · expect a line 1

They ordered Signature set for two (all-you-can-eat beef and pork shabu-shabu)