Ratings
Average ★ 3.6 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
Haitang Maratang is a self-serve mala tang and mala xiangguo counter near Guro Digital Complex, drawing a steady weekday lunch crowd of office workers with its build-your-own noodle-soup format and kkwabaerou (sweet-and-sour crispy pork) on the side. Ddoganjip's Poong Ja checked it out as one of the lunch options in her Guro Digital Complex episode.
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Mala tang ₩8,000; mala xiang guo or guo bao rou ₩15,000; xiao long bao ₩6,000 (2026)
Mon-Fri roughly 11:00-21:30 (last order 21:00), Sat roughly 10:30-20:00 (last order 19:30) — per blog reports, not officially verified
Short waits at peak
Lunchtime waits are common on weekdays given the office-district location; less busy outside the 12-1pm rush.
Guro-dong, Guro
구로구 디지털로 306, 대륭포스트타워2차 지하1층 B132호 (구로동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Ddogan-jip (Pungja)✓ — 🚨풍자 긴급출동🚨구디단 살릴 직장인 맛집 찾았습니다 | 또간집 EP.40 2023-11-17
Good to know
What is Haitang Maratang?
Haitang Maratang is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Guro-dong, Seoul, operating since 2020. The dish to order is Mala tang (마라탕) — self-serve spicy hot pot noodle soup.
Do I need a reservation at Haitang Maratang?
No — Haitang Maratang is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Haitang Maratang?
At Haitang Maratang: Lunchtime waits are common on weekdays given the office-district location; less busy outside the 12-1pm rush.
How much does Haitang Maratang cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Haitang Maratang. Mala tang ₩8,000; mala xiang guo or guo bao rou ₩15,000; xiao long bao ₩6,000 (2026)
Can I order at Haitang Maratang without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Haitang Maratang keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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