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Chon Ju Jip

4.2 (579 reviews)
ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Seafood
Closed • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Seyla T.

This was a quaint little restaurant tucked away in a plaza that is serving up awesome dishes. They don't skimp on portions either. I ordered the gimchi jigae lunch special and it came with so much soup, I couldn't even finish it. It was delicious and I miss it already. My boyfriend got the bibimbop and that was larger than he expected. We both left absolutely filled to the brim while trying to figure out how to make room for more Asian foods to explore while in the Convoy district. I also loved being served tea instead of water, it was very refreshing. I'm hoping to find a restaurant that serves delicious gimchi jigae where I live.

Michael L.

This place is fire. I'm always craving for authentic Korean food and this place gives the flavors and vibes. The food is amazing with subtle flavors and the service is quick. I feel like I'm in a family home having dinner with locals. It's a small place so make sure to get there early and put your name down!

Galbi dry overall
Peter L.

Small place with limited seating but excellent food. Kalbi Tang (5/5) was fantastic, light yet flavorful & non-greasy. Galbi (5/5) great, bibimbop & kimchee soup were adequate but nothing special. A bottle of smooth Terra beer to quench the thirst. No white glove service here, just the way we liked it

Daniel L.

Soups are authentic, spicy and packed with flavor. Recommend the seafood soon dubu. Not asked about spice level so I'd ask if you cannot tolerate spice. Was not a big fan of the spicy raw marinated crab. Too much clumped seasoning and spices which is normal for this dish but could not taste the meat 3.7/5

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Erika T.

Decided to come back after craving some soup and went with the Galbi Tang. It's a large portion which was nice but I felt like the soup was a bit salty. I wished it was unflavored and was given the option to add your own salt as some Korean restaurants do. I'll still come back though for some authentic Korean dishes

Jenna C.

The value-to-quality ratio just isn't there at Chon Ju Jip. To start with the positives: the sides were actually the highlight of the meal. They were well-seasoned and a nice variety. Service was standard. Nothing memorable but nothing to complain about either. Where things fell flat were the main dishes. The seafood pajun, which I was excited for, came out disappointingly soft instead of the crisp, golden edges you'd hope for. The noodles and rice cake were fine, but nothing particularly special, especially at this price point. And that's really the theme here: everything is okay, but it just feels overly expensive for what you get.

Bossam - I've never had aww oyster with it before AND IT WAS SO GOOD
Samantha D.

This was my first time at Chon Ju Jip and I feel like I got a little taste of everything! Came here around 6:30 for a party of 5. It's quite a small mom and pop shop so since all the tables were filled there was about a half hour wait. We just walked across the street to get boba while we waited. I came here with a Korean friend so she did all the ordering, we got Spicy Raw Marinated Crab, Bossam, Galbitang, Kimchi Jjigae, Soy Noodle Soup, and a Seafood Soup (not pictured). This was definitely enough for the 5 of us, I feel like we would have finished it all if we didn't get boba ahead of time. Let's start with the highlights! The Spicy Raw Marinated Crab was really good but for a weakling like me it was too spicy, I would opt for the Soy Marinated Crab instead next time. The Bossam was PHENOMENAL!!! It was different because the cabbage was served raw here, but they also include raw oysters AND THAT WAS DELICIOUS!!! It gave the entire bite a creaminess that I never thought would pair well. I was so surprised, it was so good I'd come back just for this dish. The Galbitang needed salt and I thought they usually provide that on the side but they didn't. So it tasted a lot better mixed with the Seafood Soup. The Seafood Soup (I forgot to take a picture of this) was extra flavorful so it helped balance the blandness of the Galbitang. The same goes with the Soy Noodle Soup too, very pain, bland, and served cold. It's like drinking super thick unseasoned soy milk. When throwing the Kimchi Jjigae into it, it really balanced everything out making it more so a savory creamy dish. I don't think I'd ever order the Soy Noodle Soup by itself, it definitely needed seasoning. The Kimchi Jjigae was super flavorful and salty, so it was great being able to use that to balance the other dishes out. All in all an amazing experience and I understand why this place was so popular!

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Matt K.

Stumbled upon this place and they do it right Raw marinated crab was huge and plenty for 2 people We also got soondoobu and it was solid too. Definitely can get busy later but we got lucky and sat down immediately Would love to come back and try some other dishes

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Justin C.

I came hungry with a group of 4 and high expectations having recently visited Korea. We were lucky to get seated immediately when we arrived at 6:30 pm on a Friday night with no reservation. (I don't believe they take reservations). We got a large table that could seat 6, so that as much appreciated. The restaurant had an immediate authentic feel. The menu is large and diverse. We ordered: - Haemul-Pahjeon (seafood pancake) ($27.95) - Bosom (boiled sliced pork belly) ($39.95) - Budae-Jeongol (large kimchi ramen stew) ($44.95) They are also known for their raw marinated crab - believe they are currently the only raw marinated crab shop in town. Service was efficient but very to the point. The sides were solid, I liked the cold asparagus as I haven't seen this side dish usually. Kimchi was solid and on the fresh side which I liked. I enjoyed the free cold barley tea which they refilled fairly regularly. The seafood pancake and bosom were solid but not spectacular. Unfortunately, the Budae-Jeongol lacked the deep kimchi flavor I was accustomed to and I felt like the cabbage overpowered the kimchi. All in all, I was glad I got to check out the hot new Korean shop in town. Perhaps next time I will try the raw crab and a different kimchi soup to see if things are different.

Bossam - very decent portion size for sharing!
Tracy L.

QUICK TAKE// No non-sense mom and pop shop. Very homely vibes with great bossam and soups. FOOD// We got the BOSSAM = very delicious and it even came with oysters which was a first for me (but probably is a classic authentic thing for the dish). We also got a BEEF TOFU STEW - super tasty. I would skip the RAMYUM - truly tasted like Shin Instant ramen. Really great assortment of BONCHONS and loved that they give you ICED BARLEY TEA automatically. SERVICE// Pretty good! It's a smaller place so it feels like the waiters can always keep an eye on every table pretty easily. Also was a fan of the GALBITANG. VIBES// Comfy vibes in an older smaller restaurant - you definitely come for the food. ETC.// Place does tend to have a line since there aren't many tables plus parking in Convoy just has been tough recently, so account for that when considering eating here.

Raw Marinated Crab
Alyssa Mae L.

I came around 11AM on a Tuesday morning and witnessed the place fill up for the lunch hour! In a party of 4, we were seated immediately and provided cold (barley?) tea in lieu of water. We ordered the raw marinated crab (which we were here for), bossam, fried mandu, and kongguksu. We were served plenty of banchan while waiting, which didn't end up being too long. The crab was definitely the star of the show. I was impressed with how large the serving was! Definitely getting your money's worth. I thought the bossam was standard, but I did like that it came with oysters. The fried dumplings and kongguksu were good too but nothing outstanding. Chon Ju Jip is definitely a local spot, where you'll hear more Korean spoken than probably any other Korean restaurant in Convoy. It's cozy, no frills, and reminds you that some of the yummiest food is where you least expect it.

Stephen L.

This is a no nonsense sort of Korean place we we love it. There was quite a wait but that's due to the restaurant being small. We walked around convoy and returned in time to be called and were promptly seated. After a few minutes deciding, a server quickly came by, took our order, then went along her way. The service was respectful without being over eating or too involved. The food was fantastic and the portions sizes were what really won us over. Everything has that really fresh taste to it. Would come again.

Bonnie Y.

It's my first visit. When I stepped in, I felt like i was back in S. Korea. It's like a mom and pop shop with limited amount of tables. It got busy during lunch time. We ordered a big pot bone soup (#39) and a seafood pancake for four of us to share. It's plenty and we had some leftovers. The soup was not very spicy and flavorful. It's a bit too salty for my taste though. Nevertheless, It's great for a cold day.

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