Hyangriwon Malatang Haengsin Branch
향리원마라탕 행신점
About
A self-serve malatang spot in Haengsin where diners choose ingredients by weight and pick a spice level; the owner also offers a 10,000-won signature bowl.
At Hyangriwon Malatang Haengsin Branch, dinner begins with a bowl and a decision: choose your own ingredients, weigh them, then pick a heat level for the kitchen to cook. The self-serve format makes the meal personal without turning ordering into a guessing game. A signature malatang, assembled by the owner for ₩10,000, offers another route if you would rather leave the mix to someone else. The ingredient lineup invites a little strategy. Go for the springy contrast of wide glass noodles, fenzi noodles and chewy “panda” tofu knots, or build around bean curd, enoki mushrooms, bean sprouts and potato. Heat runs from level 0 to 3; diners describe the gentler half-step as mild, with a savory, beef-bone-broth character, while level 1.5 brings a more noticeable tingle. Malatang has an ₩8,000 minimum, and one report lists meat as an extra, so check the details when choosing your bowl. Make room for the sweet-and-sour pork. The guobaorou arrives with a crisp coating and tender meat, and it is the dish several visitors urge fellow diners to order. Shrimp fried rice is another strong companion: one account notes fluffy grains and a smoky, wok-fired aroma. For a finishing touch, the branch has a sauce bar where you can make your own blend; a suggested combination pairs peanut sauce with chili oil, scallion and Chinese soy sauce. Visitors also mention complimentary ice cream after the meal. The room is arranged for both quick solo meals and shared dinners, with two-person and four-person tables. It feels informal and practical: choose, season, eat, and settle in for a second round of noodles or a spoonful of ice cream. Find the branch at 122 Chungjang-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang, on the first floor of Blest Town.
Menu
- Guobaorou (sweet-and-sour crispy pork)₩12,000
- Signature Malatang₩10,000
- Malatang₩2,000
Local tips
- Choose your ingredients and spice level at the counter; malatang has an 8,000-won minimum order.
- Ask for the 10,000-won signature malatang if you’d rather have the owner choose the ingredients.
- The broth contains peanuts, so check before ordering if you have an allergy.
- The building offers up to five hours of free parking.
Details
- Haengsin Station