Encounter Magongnaru엔카운터 마곡나루
Japanese courses near Magongnaru Station · 10-seat counter
Encounter Magongnaru is a Japanese restaurant in Room 117 on the first floor of 161-1 Magokjungang-ro, a 2-minute walk (204 m) from Magongnaru Station Exit 2. Menu prices for Encounter Magongnaru have not been listed yet; Encounter Magongnaru is open Monday to Saturday 11:30–22:00 (last order 20:30) and closed on Sundays.
- Today
- Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00
- Getting there
- Magongnaru Station Exit 2 · 2-min walk (204m)
Key facts
- Address
- Room 117, 1F, 161-1 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul서울 강서구 마곡중앙로 161-1 1층 117호
- Nearest station
- Magongnaru Station Exit 2 · 2-min walk (204m)
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat11:30–22:00last order 20:30Closed Sun
- Phone
- 0507-1307-2573
- Reservations
- Accepted
- Parking
- Building basement parking · Free
- Amenities
- Wi-Fi · Separate men's and women's restrooms · Mobile payment
- Links
- Naver Place
About
Encounter Magongnaru serves Japanese course meals at a 10-seat counter where the chef and guests sit face to face. Encounter Magongnaru aims for a casual course that is more relaxed than a fixed-format omakase, using seasonal ingredients and combining grilled, fried, simmered and raw (sashimi) dishes within one course.
The name ENCOUNTER means 'meeting', and Encounter Magongnaru's name also combines the Japanese word '宴 (en)', meaning a gathering shared together, with the COUNTER where the chef and guests face each other.
FAQ
What are Encounter Magongnaru's opening hours?
Encounter Magongnaru is open Mon–Sat 11:30–22:00 (last order 20:30). It is closed on Sun.
Which station is closest to Encounter Magongnaru?
Encounter Magongnaru is a 2-minute walk (204 m) from Magongnaru Station, Exit 2. The address is Room 117, 1F, 161-1 Magokjungang-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul.
Can I book a table at Encounter Magongnaru?
Yes, Encounter Magongnaru takes reservations. Call 0507-1307-2573 to book.
Is there parking at Encounter Magongnaru?
Yes, Encounter Magongnaru has parking (Building basement parking · Free).
What amenities does Encounter Magongnaru have?
Encounter Magongnaru offers Wi-Fi, Separate men's and women's restrooms, Mobile payment.
Is Encounter Magongnaru an omakase restaurant?
Encounter Magongnaru aims for casual Japanese course meals rather than a fixed-format omakase. Encounter Magongnaru serves courses of grilled, fried, simmered and raw (sashimi) dishes made with seasonal ingredients at a 10-seat counter.
Can I bring my own alcohol to Encounter Magongnaru?
No, Encounter Magongnaru does not allow corkage, so outside alcohol is not permitted. Pets are also not allowed at Encounter Magongnaru.
How many visit stories are there about Encounter Magongnaru?
Superchart has 2 first-hand visit stories about Encounter Magongnaru; the latest visit was on November 8, 2026.
6 visit stories about Encounter Magongnaru
Newest first
Anniversary Japanese course in Magongnaru with zaru soba
“A couple preparing for their wedding marked their 800-day anniversary with the 19,000-won-per-person meal course, seven dishes running from bulgogi salad to grilled sushi (6 pieces) and katsuo mini oden, and the portions were bigger than expected, leaving them full.”
Omakase lunch in Magongnaru: red bean porridge to ice cream
“After booking through Naver, the writer had the 19,000-won lunch course: salad, red bean porridge (patjuk), a mentaiko (pollock roe) omelet, boiled octopus, soba, a main dish wrapped in seaweed and an oden (fish cake) broth dish, plus a bonus ice cream for Pepero Day.”
Japanese course restaurant in Magongnaru for a blind date
“In a wood-toned dining room, the course runs from salad, kabocha squash soup, Japanese rolled omelet, blanched octopus and soba to a main plate, oden (Japanese fish cake in broth) and an ice cream dessert.”
Magongnaru Japanese lunch date: grilled sushi in seaweed at Encounter
“On a weekend, the writer and her boyfriend booked the ₩19,000 lunch meal course, which ran from bulgogi salad, sweet pumpkin porridge, omelet and boiled octopus to zaru soba (cold buckwheat noodles), garlic-flake grilled sushi and beef tendon oden soup, with house sake on the side.”
Japanese counter-seat course lunch in Magongnaru, Seoul
“The writer had the ₩19,000 meal course for lunch with her mother, from bulgogi salad and a pollock roe omelet to 100% buckwheat zaru soba, grilled sushi and gelato.”
Japanese restaurant in Magongnaru: ₩19,000 course with sake
“The writer and her husband had the ₩19,000 meal course with house sake, which included bulgogi salad, sweet red bean porridge, mentaiko omelet, octopus sashimi, zaru soba (chilled buckwheat noodles), a grilled main with beef tendon oden soup, and vanilla ice cream.”
