Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro

My family and I dined here last night, and the experience was absolutely wonderful! Several of us have food allergies, and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. I emailed the restaurant the night before, and to my surprise, I received a prompt and thoughtful response with a list of safe menu options tailored to my dietary restrictions. When we arrived, they noted our allergies and took extra precautions in the kitchen. They even served our meals first to avoid any risk of cross-contamination. Beyond the exceptional care with our allergies, both the food and service were outstanding. We truly appreciated the attention to detail and the warm hospitality—highly recommend!

I went to the restaurant for the first time tonight and I'm embarrassed. I can't believe I've been missing out for so long! The food was incredible. I love Pad Thai but usually can't eat it because it tends to cause medical issues since most restaurants make it too spicy, even at the weakest level (and with much begging). Theirs was absolutely perfect (though I'm sure they can make it spicy for those who aren't weaklings). I also had a mai tai and passionate shrimp and I can't wait to go back. don't be the fool I was. Go visit ASAP!

We had Newlywed roll, bibimbap, and some kind of fish risotto and they were all great! I highly recommend getting Gorilla in the Kitchen as a desert; such a unique, fun flavor!

It was so cool to talk to Jina as well. Thank you for your kindness and amazing food, Jina!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The atmosphere is nice but the sushi is awful. This is probably the worst sushi I have ever had. Rice was old, sushi tasted low grade. It’s a nice looking place but the food I wouldn’t ever want to try again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 4

Great. Nice enough food, could be less oily.

Always so effing delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cherry Bomb, Sin City Roll

The food is top notch in the city, the service is good, and it’s a delightful atmosphere.
Place is a touch pricey, but worth it.
Top 5 spot in the city.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

My favorite in Columbia. The pad Thai (I had chicken) and Kung pao is out of this world. Jina makes everyone feel so welcome in her restaurant. Food is truly amazing and has a cool atmosphere as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Teriyaki, Sin City Roll

Food & ambience was amazing. Best place for Asian cuisine in Columbia.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The place itself and the atmosphere is lovely, but if you’re looking for east asian food, unfortunately this isn’t it. It’s heavily heavily americanized and way too expensive for what it is. I would save your time and just find a place in St Louis.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

The food was great and the staff took care of us very well. I'll go back there to try some other dishes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jina Yoo’s, has became one of my favorite dining experiences in the central Missouri region.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious. I will definitely eat here again.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

The atmosphere was great, and Jina and Hiromi were such sweet people that we really enjoyed our time there! We ordered calamari, many rolls, seafood dynamite, and fried rice (which is quite a generous portion!). I appreciate that the menu highlighted the cooked rolls, as we had a family member who doesn't eat raw fish. The matcha ice cream was amazing! We will definitely visit again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Dynamite

We had a large group for graduation and the food and service was very good at maximum capacity. I had the best orange chicken ever, meat was carefully trimmed to eliminate cartilage that 99% of Asian restaurants never trim off. Flavor was not from a bulk source and was exceptional.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Creme Brulee, Grilled Edamame, Crabby Basket Appetizer