Magok Dontamguso Review 2026: A Perfect Date Night Dinner Course

Hello, explorers!

This is Dari's Mom,

who enjoys discovering

and documenting neighborhood gems

while raising my child.

To celebrate my birthday week,

my husband and I went

to Dontamguso in Magok

for their dinner course.

It was a long-awaited date,

just the two of us, without our child.

This is a place I'd highly recommend

to couples looking to enjoy a course meal

slowly, while having a lovely conversation.

That's because you get 2 hours of parking,

you can savor each dish while listening to the chef's explanations,

and if there are two of you, you can share and try various menu items.

Why did we choose this place?

Menu

Lunch per person ~$19

Dinner per person ~$42

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Highball ~$7

2 Glasses of Red Wine ~$14

Heineken ~$6

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Corkage Fee

1 bottle (under 25% ABV) ~$15

1 bottle (25% ABV or more) ~$29

This place is well-known

as a fantastic date spot in Magok,

and I heard it's perfect for enjoying

a course meal on a date,

so I made a reservation in advance.

When you're raising a child,

meals always seem to be a rush, don't they?

This time, what I looked forward to most

was a dinner where we could slowly

savor each dish, one by one.

Magok Dontamguso Information

Address

128, Magokjungang 6-ro 11, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Operating Hours

Lunch Part 1 11:30~12:30

Lunch Part 2 13:00~14:00

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Dinner Part 1 17:30~19:10

Dinner Part 2 18:00~19:40

Dinner Part 3 18:30~20:10

Dinner Part 4 19:00~20:40

Dinner Part 5 19:30~21:10

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Weekend Part 1 15:00

Weekend Part 2 17:00

Weekend Part 3 19:00

The building has a spacious parking lot,

and at the time of our visit,

2 hours of parking were available.

We drove there and found plenty of parking spaces,

so we parked without any hassle.

We enjoyed our meal comfortably,

without worrying about the time

while savoring the course.

What's the restaurant atmosphere like?

Magok Dontamguso features

bar-style seating,

allowing you to dine right in front of the open kitchen.

Once seated,

you can directly watch the chef

cooking and plating each dish.

At our reserved seats,

there was a welcome note

with my name on it.

Inside the note,

the dinner course menu was listed

in order, which made it fun

to anticipate and check the next dish.

Throughout the meal, the chef

created a delightful atmosphere,

so even though it was our first time there,

we felt completely at ease.

It became clear why it's known

as a top date restaurant in Magok.

How is the Dontamguso Dinner Course served?

On the day I visited,

the course was served in a total of 8 stages, and

During the course,

there was a moment to choose between two tempting options.

1. Chestnut Mushroom Soup

2. Foamed Dressing Salad

3. Shiitake Mushroom Lasagna

4. Grilled Pork Tenderloin

5. Pork Belly with Watercress

6. Signature Homemade Jambon Burger

7. Nacho Pasta OR Abalone Risotto

8. Blueberry Dessert

Exploring the Don Tamgusoo Dinner Course in Magok!

Our first dish was

the Chestnut Mushroom Soup.

This warm soup

gently kicked off our course,

setting a wonderful tone for what was to come.

Next up was,

the salad topped with a light, foamed dressing.

It looked completely different

from any ordinary salad we'd had before.

The chewy dried persimmon was a delight,

and pairing it with apple created a refreshing burst of flavor!

For our third course,

we had lasagna

made with shiitake mushrooms.

It was so innovative

to discover that lasagna

could be made with mushrooms!

The fourth dish was

the Grilled Pork Tenderloin.

The moment I took a bite,

juices absolutely burst out,

it was incredible!

Paired with perfectly grilled

tomatoes and button mushrooms,

it was an absolute masterpiece.

For our fifth course,

we enjoyed cooked pork belly

served alongside fragrant watercress.

What a combination!

What surprised me was the flavor –

it had a distinct Mexican food vibe.

Who knew pork could taste like this?!

It was truly unique and fascinating.

The sixth item was

a refreshing signature burger

featuring homemade jambon.

The jambon, grilled to perfection in Isigny butter,

along with the zesty carrot slaw,

made for a truly delightful bite! Pure happiness.

After all these incredible dishes,

we both paused for a moment,

taking a brief breather.

Having a little break

mid-course

only made us anticipate

the next dishes even more!

Next, it was time to choose

between either pasta or risotto.

If you're dining as a pair,

I highly recommend ordering one of each

and sharing them!

My husband chose

the pasta topped with nachos.

Eating rigatoni with nachos was a really unique flavor experience.

And for me, it was abalone risotto

topped with fried samchae namul (a unique Korean wild vegetable).

After trying both,

my husband cast his vote for the pasta,

and I chose the risotto!

Even with our differing tastes,

it was actually fantastic because it meant

we got to savor both dishes!

Finally, for dessert,

we had a delightful blueberry treat.

Once I gently mixed it

and took a bite,

it was a perfectly sweet ending,

right down to the last spoonful!

We also ordered a highball in the middle of our meal

and thoroughly enjoyed it with our dishes.

From the very first course to the last,

it felt like a truly special dinner

where we were wonderfully catered to.

Perfect For These Explorers

It's highly recommended for couples and partners seeking

a quiet, intimate dinner and heartfelt conversation

on an anniversary or special date.

And for those craving a truly unique pork experience,

far beyond your typical Korean BBQ joint, this place is a fantastic fit!

What we loved most was being able to savor a fine dining course meal

at such a reasonable price point – a true gem!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is parking available at Don Tamguso in Magok?

A. Yes, during our visit,

we were able to park for 2 hours

in the building's parking garage.

Q. Do I need to make a reservation?

A. Yes, we made a reservation through Naver

before visiting.

Each table had the reservation name

ready for us.

Q. What is the price of the dinner course?

A. It's ~$42 per person.

Q. Can it accommodate large groups?

A. Absolutely! Beyond the bar seating,

they also have interior tables that can comfortably

host up to about 15 guests.

Our Takeaway

Our visit to Don Tamguso in Magok,

celebrated during my birthday week,

offered the perfect evening

to truly focus on each other and our conversation.

If you're dreaming of a day to leisurely savor a multi-course meal

and create beautiful memories for an anniversary,

we wholeheartedly recommend it!