Best Korean food our family ever had! The server (who I suspect is the owner too) was great. We were on a road trip, but if we return to Lexington, we will return!
Sheena Ondoy
Very clean and serves good food, but great customer service!
SKYLAR PAUL RENSLOW
A great mix of casual and upscale.
Concepcion Nigoff
The food is delicious.
Celina Dedman
Absolutely amazing food!!! I was highly impressed. We got the Ramen and dumplings and also the creamy crab rolls and it was all amazing and I would give it 10 stars if I could!! Everyone should eat here it is wonderful!!!
Chris Fitzpatrick
We recently discovered JY Kitchen, although they've been in business since 2018. Sincerely, this small place is spectacularly good: everything we've had has been pretty much the best example of every such dish. The Beef Bulgogi, the Creamy Crab Egg Roll (basically their Crab Rangoon), the Spicy Pork (my gosh that sauce is exquisitely good!), and the list goes on. Even so, the Pancake with Shrimp and Zucchini just knocked us over. The very nice man (of the couple who have the place) tells you not to eat all you want of it, because then you won't be able to eat your entree dish lol (and he's quite right). He said to take the rest home and enjoy it for breakfast, which we did. He's very careful to communicate information about what you've ordered (or are planning to order), such as that it doesn't come spicy unless you want it spicy, and then if you do, he's careful to find out how spicy you want it, and then, after he brings it, he even tells you how many grams of hot spice they put into it (23 grams, for my Bulgogi, which was perfect but which could have been adjusted either way after that to really dial into what a person is comfortable with)! They make everything themselves, down to the miso soup and the amazing gochujang sauce (I've never had better and I'm pretty sure I never will). The wife is the chef, and I think she's a culinary genius (and have told her so). And they're both just so sweet and nice, and are very, very good at what they do. The place isn't fancy, and isn't even obvious as you drive down the street looking for it, but anyone who appreciates tasty authentic Korean food would be wise indeed to make it a point to experience JY Kitchen. Looking forward to trying the next thing on the menu when we go back (but we need to give them a break from us - we've been there about once a week for the last 3 weeks and we live 30 minutes away lol).
Richard Gianzero
We made a reservation on a friend's recommendation and the food was outstanding. Curry fritter, spicy pork and bigogi were stellar. The ginger tea is fresh pressed from the root and delightful. We will be back to this hidden gem. It's off the beaten track. Can't say enough good things about it.
Rich n Rach Gianzero
We were leaving UK and a friend recommended this place. The food was outstanding: curry fritter, spicy pork, biggie all great. The ginger tea is fresh and pressed from the root and amazing. Great little off-the-beaten track restaurant. Will be back.
Parker Heilig
This place is truly amazing. The kimchi was the best I’ve had, highly recommend to everyone. Truly amazed the portions and the prices were amazing. The meal I got for 15 was probably the best meals I’ve had to date. And the owner who sat and served us was welcoming kind and altogether made the experience so much better. THIS PLACE IS A DIAMOND.
Aurora Dongelmans
What a unique experience! Food was authentic and so delicious! We had to have a reservation for 4. Takeout is also available.
JY Kitchen is a hidden gem in Lexington! The food is incredibly fresh—you can really taste the quality in every bite. Everything feels homemade with care. On top of that, the owner is so warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. It’s the kind of place where you feel like family as soon as you walk in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Gorash
Absolutely the best food you can have. And the service is great!
Troy
Wonderful dining experience. The owner is so nice and inviting. Nice size portions with great prices. Excellent little spot that is hidden and tucked away. Must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
Alexine Carr
If you’re looking for authentic Korean food in Lexington, you will adore this restaurant! The food is delicious, service is great, and the owner is very kind. It reminds me of the restaurants I loved going to in Seoul. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
孟晨昱
Food size really small, food tastes not so good…….. the kimchi taste really bad tbh
Best Korean food our family ever had! The server (who I suspect is the owner too) was great. We were on a road trip, but if we return to Lexington, we will return!
Very clean and serves good food, but great customer service!
A great mix of casual and upscale.
The food is delicious.
Absolutely amazing food!!! I was highly impressed. We got the Ramen and dumplings and also the creamy crab rolls and it was all amazing and I would give it 10 stars if I could!! Everyone should eat here it is wonderful!!!
We recently discovered JY Kitchen, although they've been in business since 2018. Sincerely, this small place is spectacularly good: everything we've had has been pretty much the best example of every such dish. The Beef Bulgogi, the Creamy Crab Egg Roll (basically their Crab Rangoon), the Spicy Pork (my gosh that sauce is exquisitely good!), and the list goes on. Even so, the Pancake with Shrimp and Zucchini just knocked us over. The very nice man (of the couple who have the place) tells you not to eat all you want of it, because then you won't be able to eat your entree dish lol (and he's quite right). He said to take the rest home and enjoy it for breakfast, which we did. He's very careful to communicate information about what you've ordered (or are planning to order), such as that it doesn't come spicy unless you want it spicy, and then if you do, he's careful to find out how spicy you want it, and then, after he brings it, he even tells you how many grams of hot spice they put into it (23 grams, for my Bulgogi, which was perfect but which could have been adjusted either way after that to really dial into what a person is comfortable with)! They make everything themselves, down to the miso soup and the amazing gochujang sauce (I've never had better and I'm pretty sure I never will). The wife is the chef, and I think she's a culinary genius (and have told her so). And they're both just so sweet and nice, and are very, very good at what they do. The place isn't fancy, and isn't even obvious as you drive down the street looking for it, but anyone who appreciates tasty authentic Korean food would be wise indeed to make it a point to experience JY Kitchen. Looking forward to trying the next thing on the menu when we go back (but we need to give them a break from us - we've been there about once a week for the last 3 weeks and we live 30 minutes away lol).
We made a reservation on a friend's recommendation and the food was outstanding. Curry fritter, spicy pork and bigogi were stellar. The ginger tea is fresh pressed from the root and delightful. We will be back to this hidden gem. It's off the beaten track. Can't say enough good things about it.
We were leaving UK and a friend recommended this place. The food was outstanding: curry fritter, spicy pork, biggie all great. The ginger tea is fresh and pressed from the root and amazing. Great little off-the-beaten track
restaurant. Will be back.
This place is truly amazing. The kimchi was the best I’ve had, highly recommend to everyone. Truly amazed the portions and the prices were amazing. The meal I got for 15 was probably the best meals I’ve had to date. And the owner who sat and served us was welcoming kind and altogether made the experience so much better. THIS PLACE IS A DIAMOND.
What a unique experience! Food was authentic and so delicious! We had to have a reservation for 4. Takeout is also available.
Restaurantji Recommends
JY Kitchen is a hidden gem in Lexington! The food is incredibly fresh—you can really taste the quality in every bite. Everything feels homemade with care. On top of that, the owner is so warm and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. It’s the kind of place where you feel like family as soon as you walk in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best food you can have. And the service is great!
Wonderful dining experience. The owner is so nice and inviting. Nice size portions with great prices. Excellent little spot that is hidden and tucked away. Must try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
If you’re looking for authentic Korean food in Lexington, you will adore this restaurant! The food is delicious, service is great, and the owner is very kind. It reminds me of the restaurants I loved going to in Seoul. :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food size really small, food tastes not so good…….. the kimchi taste really bad tbh
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
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