Soohae Bok Malatang Gwangwoon University Branch
수해복마라탕 광운대점
About
Student-favorite malatang spot near Kwangwoon University known for its deep, bone-broth white soup and self-serve spice bar.
Perched on the second floor just a three-minute walk from Kwangwoon University’s main gate, Suhaebok Malatang has carved out a distinct identity in Nowon District. While standard spots blast diners with pre-calibrated heat levels, this spacious hall operates on a model that university students frequently liken to Korean gukbap. The baseline broth arrives pale and milky—a deep, sagol-style bone soup that resembles gomtang, carrying barely a fleck of chili. Rather than ordering a numerical spice tier at the register, guests take complete control at the self-service bar. There, diners ladle out chili oil (rayu) and pepper flakes to suit their own tolerances, allowing some to keep the soup entirely white and mild while others dial in an assertive kick. It is common practice among regulars to savor the pure, soothing broth first—often chosen for hangover relief—before stirring in the crimson seasonings midway through. The dining experience follows the classic weigh-and-pay ritual, beginning at a modest 7,000-won threshold with ingredients priced per 100 grams. Metal tongs fill oversized plastic basins from a tidy refrigerated display stocked with green vegetables, skewered ingredients, various glass noodles, and panda-shaped bunmoja rice cakes, with thinly sliced meats added to finish. The self-service station also houses unlimited steamed white rice, reinforcing the comforting soup-and-rice sensibility that keeps nearby students lingering. Fried skewers round out the menu options. With roomy interiors capable of accommodating university department gatherings and post-class crowds, the room balances the bustle of a student canteen with neighborly hospitality from the owner. Completed by dedicated parking—a rare convenience along the busy campus approach—Suhaebok Malatang turns a customizable Chinese classic into an everyday neighborhood staple centered entirely on rich, restorative broth.
Menu
- Malatang₩7,000
- Mala Xiangguo₩20,000
- 튀김꼬치(야채류)₩1,000
- 꿔뽀로우₩16,000
Local tips
- Soup is served mild and white by default; customize your spice level using chili oil and sauce at the self-bar.
- Steamed rice is provided free and unlimited at the self-service bar.
- Minimum order for malatang starts from 7,000 KRW.
Details
- Kwangwoon Univ. Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11:00–21:30
- Monday
- 11:00–21:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00–21:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–21:30
- Friday
- 11:00–21:30
- Saturday
- 11:00–21:30