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Sonogong Maratang 손오공 마라탕 - Hongdae

Chinese Mala Hot Pot, Vegan Broth

4.4food Outstanding for vegans

Directions

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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Choose the vegetable broth and load your bowl with tofu, mushrooms, vegetables, and noodles; the price is based on the bowl’s weight.
Good to know: Bring a translation app if you need help identifying ingredients; labels are in Korean and some items can be hard to recognize.

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Say “chae-soo” or clearly tell staff you’re vegan; they can mark the bowl so the kitchen avoids non-vegan condiments.
Try the mala stir-fry for a dry-wok alternative, but reviewers say it can cost considerably more than the soup.
Good to know: Expect crowds at busy times, and consider checking the closing time directly since one reviewer found staff closing before the posted time.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention stir fry, malatang and fried mushroom with sweet and sour sauce.

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Also jeon, mala stir-fry, mushroom appetizer, noodle soup, ramen, sweet and sour and soup.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and affordable.

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Also praised for fast service, good value and attentive service.

Good to know

Lunch, dinner, quick bites

About

Build a bowl from a self-serve selection of vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, and noodles, then choose vegetable broth or a stir-fry and set the spice level. Staff generally understand vegan requests and mark orders for the kitchen, though ingredient labels and English guidance can be limited; the upstairs dining room gets crowded, and bowls are priced by weight.