Yong Yong Teacher Nonhyeon Branch
용용선생 논현점
About
Lively Hong Kong-style fusion pub in Nonhyeon famous for volcanic volcano mala hot pot and casual Chinese bar bites across two spacious floors.
Set between Nonhyeon and Sinnonhyeon stations in Gangnam, Yongyong 선생 Nonhyeon captures the moody energy of a vintage Hong Kong pub behind glowing neon signs and crimson lanterns. Spanning two expansive floors with room for over a hundred guests, the dimly lit venue buzzes into the early morning hours, drawing after-work crowds, group gatherings, and late-night drinkers with its casual, high-volume Chinese fusion plates. The undisputed centerpiece across the tables is the Hwasan Mala Hot Pot. Thin ribbons of beef brisket are engineered into a dramatic volcanic mound over mung bean sprouts, chewy fenmoza, and wide glass noodles, crowned with the kitchen’s house seasoning paste. As the pot bubbles down, it yields an authentic, numbing mala broth that avoids the heavy peanut paste typical of Korean-style variations while remaining accessible enough for mala novices. Equally essential is the Gochu Basak Yurim-gi, featuring tender, crisp fried chicken showered in tart sauce and a pungent scatter of fresh green chilies that cut cleanly through the oil. For something thick and contemporary, the Rose Tudoufen coats toothsome noodles and springy beef tendon in a spicy-creamy mala rosé sauce; pairing it with an order of dry, wok-tossed egg fried rice to spoon into the leftover gravy is a favorite table maneuver. The kitchen also balances the spice with sweet, creamy seafood dishes, offering crisp fried shrimp enrobed in zesty lemon cream sauce alongside deep-fried dumplings and condensed milk steamed buns. Tables navigate the sprawling menu via QR-code ordering, usually anchoring the feast with bottles of Yantai Kaoliang liquor mixed into beer or cider for effervescent, fruity highball-style drinks served in miniature glasses. Walk-ins can log into the CatchTable kiosk at peak dinner rush, but advance bookings help secure spots in the upstairs hall or semi-private alcoves before the late-night rush begins.
Menu
- Volcano Mala Hot Pot₩24,900
- Egg Fried Rice
- Lemon Cream Shrimp
Local tips
- Peak dinner hours get crowded; check CatchTable for remote queueing.
- Pair the spicy Mala Hot Pot or noodles with egg fried rice to balance the bold sauces.
- Groups can book ahead via Naver Reservation.
- Parking in front of the venue is very tight (around 3 cars), so public transit is recommended.
Details
- Nonhyeon Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 17:00–02:00
- Monday
- 17:00–02:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–02:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–02:00
- Friday
- 17:00–05:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–05:00