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    Chon Ju Jip

    4.2 (573 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Seafood
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHON JU JIP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    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

    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.

    Sahmgaetang
    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

    Gejang Combo
    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.

    Beef bone broth
    David Z.

    Came here to get a quick lunch. It is convoy so parking is limited during the day. The inside is relatively cozy, but we were seated immediately. Service is fast. We ordered two soups and they were delicious. This place is definitely authentic. Would come again for dinner.

    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.

    Christine M.

    Small family style. Was recommended by a friend. We wanted the soup. It felt authentic with rich, flavorful, bold flavors. We ordered the scallion pancake and steamed potstickers. I enjoyed the barley tea too. The servers were attentive and running around I accommodate the busy restaurant. They were also kind to ensure the small kids didn't get too close to the burner. If you're looking for delicious, authentic, Korean this hit the spot. It did get crowded and we were lucky to be seated right away.

    Gamjatang-Jeongol
    Amy T.

    great quality ingredients for such great prices! quick service, great place to eat, please support this small business!!

    FLY ZAPPER

    DEAR MY KOREAN / CHINESE FRIENDS -- PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU GO. I grew up eating Korean and Chinese food my whole life, so I'm not hard to please. From the start, something felt off. There was almost no communication from the staff -- no greeting, no explanation, and barely any interaction during the meal. We decided to stay anyway, hoping the food would make up for it. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The meat was dry and overcooked, and the kimchi stew lacked flavor. But the biggest issue was what happened during our meal. There was several electric fly zappers installed directly above the dining area. While we were eating, a FLY was zapped above our table, and pieces fell down toward our food and onto my friend. It was shocking and honestly ruined the entire experience. This wasn't just about service or food anymore -- it raised serious concerns about hygiene. I would not come back.

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