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Aejeong hot pot restaurant

Malatang, Vegan Soup & Eggplant

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Set your preferred spice level when ordering; the kitchen can adjust it.
  • Good to know: Ingredients are priced by weight, so check the total as you select them; one reviewer paid 18,000 won.
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  • Choose the soup-style malatang and confirm the broth and ingredients are vegan.
  • Try the sweet-spicy fried eggplant; it’s shareable and reviewers praise its flavor.
  • Good to know: Ask about separate preparation: a reviewer reported mixed-up food, while another said staff use separate oil for certain dishes.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention fried eggplant, malatang and fried mala eggplant.

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Also mala ban, mala xiangguo and hot pot.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service and generous portions.

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi
  • Dinner, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Build-your-own malatang and mala hot pot let you choose ingredients and spice level, and reviewers say the soup is a better pick than the oilier stir-fry. The menu also includes sweet-spicy fried eggplant; confirm the broth and chosen ingredients are vegan, since this is a mixed-menu restaurant and ingredients are weighed by weight.

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11 Dongsomun-ro 20na-gil, Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–23:00
Tuesday
11:00–23:00
Wednesday
11:00–23:00
Thursday
11:00–23:00
Friday
11:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–23:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, beans + 1 more

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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