We booked a table in advance but when we got there we were seated at the bar. My boyfriend has back problems and when we asked to sit at a table instead of the bar the owner was rude to us. We didn’t get seated at the table and because of the owner’s attitude, we didn’t get a great service even though we left there a lot of money. Some of the items from the menu were amazing, some were average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Jacob
We were able to walk in to their extremely small location. We went in sort of blind - I saw it recommend on reddit and liked the idea of Cajun/Korean fusion and that's all we knew! It felt very exclusive and in hindsight we should have made a reservation.
They had bins to store our belongings which was nice. We were immediately walked through the menu and asked about our experiences with both cuisines, preferences, and any dietary restrictions. The wait staff were extremely welcoming! We did a meal-for-two and we were really in for a treat. We were presented with an amuse bouche in addition to our first appetizer, a green tomato Kimchi. It was probably the best tasting thing I've eaten this year and if I could have taken a few jugs home on our flight I would have. This and the Korean pear salad were needed light and acidic counters to our amazing (but heavy/savory) mains - kalbi short rib grits and seafood jajengmyeon. We were absolutely stuffed by the time we got our dessert, a fun take on pecan pie.
In hindsight, looking at the chef responsible (who was mingling and making sure everything was hitting right for the guests), a very curated experience was to be expected. Going in blind I expected more ham-fisted fusions but everything was excellent, some fusions were more subtle than others, and somehow it all remained authentic to both cuisines. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you are able!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Tammaro
I’ve been here multiple times and it just does not disappoint!
The food is a delicious blend of Korean and Cajun flavors in a cozy space, and everything really explodes with flavor. The jambalaya is seasoned well with a nice kick, while the Louisiana crawfish bibimbap mixes buttery crawfish with crisp rice and heat in a way that feels pretty magical.
The team is also incredibly friendly, which elevates the whole experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Wang
KJUN is, all things considered, the best restaurant in new york city.
chef jae's food is distinctive beyond belief. the innate compatibility she brings out between cajun and korean ingredients and flavors feels so unexpected, yet also somehow inevitable, as though they have been paired for generations (even though this is maybe the only place in the world where they are). between the homemade kimchi that brightens up jambalaya, a rice noodle jajeonmyeon with new orleans fixin's that adds squid ink to black bean for even more mouth-staining sauciness, and boudin balls that use japchae noodles (a brilliant textural innovation that i still shake my head at after a year and a half), jae's food at KJUN is both delicious and enlightening. it is at once straightforward and remarkable, and it showcases the chef's humble mastery of (and her life straddling) two culinary traditions.
i think KJUN has the best gumbo, and possibly the best fried chicken, anywhere in the city. chef jae also regularly drops seasonal specials which are usually so high-effort or so full of special ingredients that they are the best items on the menu while they last. and her team nails the basics too: the bbq ribs fall right off the bone and melt in the mouth. that's something that can't be said even for most places that mainly serve ribs.
i've been to michelin-starred establishments in new york that cost twice as much, aren't half as good, and have less than a tenth of the character and uniqueness of KJUN's food.
i would highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clara Geng
kinda mid
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ryan Meach
KJUN was incredible. We watched Top Chef season 19, so meeting Chef Jae Jung in person felt surreal. She was unbelievably kind and her whole team made the night feel special. The food was unique, thoughtful, and full of flavor. It ended up being one of the most memorable meals we have had in NYC. We cannot wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Simpson
The food was amazing, the hospitality was perfect. It is nothing short of perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Galbi Brisket \u0026 Grits, Green Tomato Kimchi, Fried Chicken, Honey Brown Butter Chips, Potato Daikon Salad, Strawberry Yummy
Barry Stagg
Hands down one of the most delicious meals I’ve had in ten years of living in nyc. We got the family meal and every dish was so full of flavor. It’s not a joke. This was ridiculous. You have to go. I’m bringing everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Galbi Brisket \u0026 Grits, Kjun Fried Chicken 3 pcs Take-Out Only, Green Tomato Kimchi, Fried Chicken, Honey Brown Butter Chips, Strawberry, Potato Daikon Salad, Nola BBQ Shrimp, Fried Chicken Set
Santiago Solano
Great food, super accommodating even though we didn’t have a resi. Highly recommend. Fantastic and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy Garr
We went and celebrated a birthday and got the tasting menu. It was VERY worth it. Everything was delicious and well thought out and prepared. The service was great overall? But theyre so busy that sometimes they dont come back for a while. The bathroom is all the way in the back, and it was cool to walk through the kitchen to see where all the magic happens. I would definitely recommend and go again. Excellently made food. Great quality and flavors 👌
One of the most uniquely delicious meals I’ve had! Highly recommend! Amazing service as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elva Rothman
So yummy and love the chefs tasting menu. Service was amazing and so kind and welcoming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karin Cohen
Maybe the best, craviest (not a word), most original and satisfying dinner I’ve had in ages. Bring someone and look like a hero.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
GB Assist
Wow this place left us speechless. First off they were able to squeeze us in last minute even though it was super busy. Second, the food was just phenomenal. We ordered the galbi gritz (our fav), japchae boudini, kimchi jumbalaya. The flavors were incredible and cooked so well. The staff is so sweet and the owner gave us complementary fried chicken, which was amazing by the way. You can really tell that everyone who works there is passionate about the restaurant and the food is made with love. Highly recommend this restaurant and super cute vibes inside as well. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valorie Ziegler
Attentive staff, friendly atmosphere, and amazing food where every dish tells a story. We really enjoyed our visit!
We booked a table in advance but when we got there we were seated at the bar. My boyfriend has back problems and when we asked to sit at a table instead of the bar the owner was rude to us. We didn’t get seated at the table and because of the owner’s attitude, we didn’t get a great service even though we left there a lot of money. Some of the items from the menu were amazing, some were average.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
We were able to walk in to their extremely small location. We went in sort of blind - I saw it recommend on reddit and liked the idea of Cajun/Korean fusion and that's all we knew! It felt very exclusive and in hindsight we should have made a reservation.
They had bins to store our belongings which was nice. We were immediately walked through the menu and asked about our experiences with both cuisines, preferences, and any dietary restrictions. The wait staff were extremely welcoming! We did a meal-for-two and we were really in for a treat. We were presented with an amuse bouche in addition to our first appetizer, a green tomato Kimchi. It was probably the best tasting thing I've eaten this year and if I could have taken a few jugs home on our flight I would have. This and the Korean pear salad were needed light and acidic counters to our amazing (but heavy/savory) mains - kalbi short rib grits and seafood jajengmyeon. We were absolutely stuffed by the time we got our dessert, a fun take on pecan pie.
In hindsight, looking at the chef responsible (who was mingling and making sure everything was hitting right for the guests), a very curated experience was to be expected. Going in blind I expected more ham-fisted fusions but everything was excellent, some fusions were more subtle than others, and somehow it all remained authentic to both cuisines. I would definitely recommend stopping here if you are able!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been here multiple times and it just does not disappoint!
The food is a delicious blend of Korean and Cajun flavors in a cozy space, and everything really explodes with flavor. The jambalaya is seasoned well with a nice kick, while the Louisiana crawfish bibimbap mixes buttery crawfish with crisp rice and heat in a way that feels pretty magical.
The team is also incredibly friendly, which elevates the whole experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KJUN is, all things considered, the best restaurant in new york city.
chef jae's food is distinctive beyond belief. the innate compatibility she brings out between cajun and korean ingredients and flavors feels so unexpected, yet also somehow inevitable, as though they have been paired for generations (even though this is maybe the only place in the world where they are). between the homemade kimchi that brightens up jambalaya, a rice noodle jajeonmyeon with new orleans fixin's that adds squid ink to black bean for even more mouth-staining sauciness, and boudin balls that use japchae noodles (a brilliant textural innovation that i still shake my head at after a year and a half), jae's food at KJUN is both delicious and enlightening. it is at once straightforward and remarkable, and it showcases the chef's humble mastery of (and her life straddling) two culinary traditions.
i think KJUN has the best gumbo, and possibly the best fried chicken, anywhere in the city. chef jae also regularly drops seasonal specials which are usually so high-effort or so full of special ingredients that they are the best items on the menu while they last. and her team nails the basics too: the bbq ribs fall right off the bone and melt in the mouth. that's something that can't be said even for most places that mainly serve ribs.
i've been to michelin-starred establishments in new york that cost twice as much, aren't half as good, and have less than a tenth of the character and uniqueness of KJUN's food.
i would highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kinda mid
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
KJUN was incredible. We watched Top Chef season 19, so meeting Chef Jae Jung in person felt surreal. She was unbelievably kind and her whole team made the night feel special. The food was unique, thoughtful, and full of flavor. It ended up being one of the most memorable meals we have had in NYC. We cannot wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was amazing, the hospitality was perfect. It is nothing short of perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Galbi Brisket \u0026 Grits, Green Tomato Kimchi, Fried Chicken, Honey Brown Butter Chips, Potato Daikon Salad, Strawberry Yummy
Hands down one of the most delicious meals I’ve had in ten years of living in nyc. We got the family meal and every dish was so full of flavor. It’s not a joke. This was ridiculous. You have to go. I’m bringing everyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Galbi Brisket \u0026 Grits, Kjun Fried Chicken 3 pcs Take-Out Only, Green Tomato Kimchi, Fried Chicken, Honey Brown Butter Chips, Strawberry, Potato Daikon Salad, Nola BBQ Shrimp, Fried Chicken Set
Great food, super accommodating even though we didn’t have a resi. Highly recommend. Fantastic and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went and celebrated a birthday and got the tasting menu. It was VERY worth it. Everything was delicious and well thought out and prepared. The service was great overall? But theyre so busy that sometimes they dont come back for a while. The bathroom is all the way in the back, and it was cool to walk through the kitchen to see where all the magic happens. I would definitely recommend and go again. Excellently made food. Great quality and flavors 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Galbi Brisket \u0026 Grits, Kjun Fried Chicken 3 pcs Take-Out Only, Fried Chicken, Honey Brown Butter Chips, Nola BBQ Shrimp
Restaurantji Recommends
One of the most uniquely delicious meals I’ve had! Highly recommend! Amazing service as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So yummy and love the chefs tasting menu. Service was amazing and so kind and welcoming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maybe the best, craviest (not a word), most original and satisfying dinner I’ve had in ages. Bring someone and look like a hero.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow this place left us speechless. First off they were able to squeeze us in last minute even though it was super busy. Second, the food was just phenomenal. We ordered the galbi gritz (our fav), japchae boudini, kimchi jumbalaya. The flavors were incredible and cooked so well. The staff is so sweet and the owner gave us complementary fried chicken, which was amazing by the way. You can really tell that everyone who works there is passionate about the restaurant and the food is made with love. Highly recommend this restaurant and super cute vibes inside as well. 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attentive staff, friendly atmosphere, and amazing food where every dish tells a story. We really enjoyed our visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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