Chicago Restaurants

Jin Ju

#12 of 830 things to do in Chicago

#16 of 1211 things to do in Great Lakes

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Good for: Romance, atmosphere, Groups, service

Not good for: food

  • Address
    • 5203 N Clark St
  • Transport
    • Red Line to Berwyn
  • Phone
    • 773-334-6377
  • Price
    • mains $11-18
  • Hours
    • dinner

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Lonely Planet review for Jin Ju

One of only a handful of nouveau Korean restaurants in town, Jin Ju throws a culinary curveball by tempering Korean food to Western tastes. The minimalist candlelit interior of Jin Ju echoes softly with downbeat techno, and the stylish 30-something clientele enjoys mains like haemul pajon (a fried pancake stuffed with seafood) and kalbi (beef short ribs). The drinks menu must is the ‘soju- tini’, a cocktail made with soju, a Korean spirit distilled from sweet potatoes.

 

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    Swank but Americanized

    stermolen recommends this,

    The space is beautiful, and the service has always been good. The food is delicious, but it's just too Americanized. It doesn't taste like the Korean food that one can get at Korean restaurants like the crowded BBQ, San Soo Gap San, or the wonderful dive, Lincoln Restaurant. The panchan (the little side disches) is almost nonexistent too. For a Westerner who is afraid to try new things, Jin Ju might be a good introduction to Korean food though. There is nothing a Westerner would consider too weird on the menu. I do love the soju cocktails, however. I never had a soju in a cocktail in South Korea, but I have to admit that it's great fun to try them!

    Good for: Romance, atmosphere, Groups, service

    Not good for: food

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