Station-connected hot pot in Magok, Seoul: weekend lunch set, J's Pot

Weekend lunch near Magongnaru Station: why I went back to J's Pot Magok Branch

J's Pot Magok Branch (제이스팟 마곡점) is known as a Magongnaru hot pot place, and it's on basement level 2 of COEX Magok. When I can't decide what to eat near Magongnaru Station on a weekend lunch, it's the first place that comes to mind these days. It also works well for company dinners, weekend family meals and get-togethers with friends.

This was actually a return visit. I kept thinking about it, so I went again, haha. This time I'll tell you about properly enjoying Magok hot pot for lunch.

How to get to J's Pot Magok Branch from Magongnaru Station, and what it's like inside

J's Pot Magok Branch is in the basement of COEX Magok, and it's connected straight to the building from Magongnaru Station, so it's easy to reach even on a rainy day. On the basement level 2 directory, it's right next to Shanghailu (상해루), so it wasn't hard to find.

The banner at the entrance said it has been selected by the Blue Ribbon Survey six years in a row, and there's a bench out front, so waiting was fine. Inside, the red lighting and chandeliers made it feel cozy, and they say reservations are possible for 1 to 40 people, so it seems like a good fit for a Magongnaru company dinner too.

Is the J's Pot Magok Branch lunch set available on weekends?

Yes! The lunch set at J's Pot Magok Branch is ₩17,500, from 11:00 to 15:00, Monday to Sunday. Being able to get the lunch set on weekends too was honestly my favorite thing about it.

You pick one of 5 broths, and it comes with mixed vegetables, 100g of beef brisket, steamed white rice and 2 fish balls. Since it's one pot per person, everyone can choose their own broth even if tastes differ, which is convenient.

At J's Pot Magok Branch you can also make your own sauce to your taste at the sauce bar!

J's Pot Magok Branch hours, break time, parking and reservations

• Weekday break time is 15:00-17:00; there's no break time on weekends and public holidays
• Last order is 21:00
• Parking is listed as 2 hours free at the COEX Magok Mall car park, so check before you visit
• If you save the place on Naver Place, turn on notifications, then book through N Reservation, there was a Panda Fen-mozi (판다분모자, a rice-noodle-like add-on) coupon benefit

J's Pot Magok Branch in one line

At J's Pot Magok Branch, a Magongnaru hot pot spot, you can enjoy the ₩17,500 lunch set with one pot per person even on weekends, which makes it a COEX Magok restaurant I'd happily revisit.