Been wanting to try this place out for a long time now and a fellow foodie friend finally asked to try it together, so here we are. I ordered the Seoul Sour. It had all the ingredients I like in a cocktail, so couldn't really go wrong with this drink. We ordered the yuk hwae/ beef tartare (delicious), crispy ga-ji/ eggplant (also delicious, especially if you have a bit of a sweet tooth like me), but the rest of the food that we ordered was pretty average/ mediocre. Did not enjoy their kimchi arancini. It wasn't horrible, but definitely a miss for me. The curry base did not marry well with the arancini. Definitely prefer the OG Italian arancini's. This fusion twist was a great attempt, but was meh. The Jeon Kal Guk Su (1st time ever trying a Kal Guk Su, but after googling it, I'm pretty sure I prefer the real deal), was okay. I liked the spice level. Noodles were ok. But the egg and meat pancake was a bit off-putting, sides were all pretty unappetizing. I only finished it, cause I already paid for it. But yeah, definitely would not order again. Service was stellar, waitresses kept refilling our water and got us new bowls when we requested it (without flinching). I was not about to mix the noodles into the curry I don't like. Decore was nice and upscale. Very open and welcoming, but if privacy is what you're looking for, perhaps not the ideal place to dine. I felt like my overall dining experience was a 3.5 stars. Elevated it to a 4 due to the service and the fact that we didn't order 2 of the dishes that were most raved about in different reviews (I.e. truffle japchae) because my friend didn't want them. We also didn't order any dessert since by that time we were full, so thankful we didn't order 2 mains. And the food didn't really give us high hopes for the dessert to be stellar. Side Note: another friend of mine mentioned that I had to order their tofu octopus soup. I didn't see it on their menu, so perhaps I missed out and just ordered incorrectly. So, 4 stars seems reasonable to me. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful. The staff very attentive - I dropped a chopstick and got a new one practically before it hit the ground! The food was creative and delicious. We had a drink Bori? that was exquisite. But if that's not your thing, the corn tea was freely poured, also delicious. Our friends from Los Angeles are not easy to impress and they were impressed and planning to change how they make a few dishes at home, inspired by our tasting experience. The staff answered all of our questions and were very patient. If I lived here, it would definitely be one of our top 10. read more

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(4.5/5) Finally got to try the long-awaited Jeon a few weeks ago. The hype around this elegant Korean restaurant was verified as it received high praise from all my friends and me that night. The restaurant interior is absolutely gorgeous - dark and classy with traditional Korean architectural designs. This makes a great place for date nights or celebrations of all sorts. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated, and the waiter immediately checked in with us. We opted to share all the dishes family style. My personal favourites were the galbi (delicious prime rib with salad and pickled radish for texture and harmonious flavours of rich meat and acidity), the truffle japchae (who doesn't love truffle and beef), and the kimchi arancini (cripsy fried kimchi risotto balls in a delicious and rich mushroom sauce...my friend saved the sauce and dipped her galbi in it). A special shoutout to the fried chicken, which one of my friends stated was some of the best fried chicken he's ever had. This chicken is heavier on the batter side, but I agree that the fluffiness and crispy outside made it all the better. Finally, for dessert, we opted to share two different kinds. The chocolate semifreddo contained some strong flavours and spice from the gochujang, and most of us found it a bit overwhelming. We heavily preferred the yuzu white sesame opera cake as it had a great balance between sweetness, tartness, and rich versus crunchy texture. Overall, service was great, and the drinks were excellent as well (no comments on what they were, as I did not personally try them, but my friends enjoyed them). The food arrived quite quickly, and the servers explained all of the components of each dish. I would love to return to try this place again! read more

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The service was stellar! Super friendly service for a birthday dinner :) they also provide hot corn tea for those not drinking. Highly recommend the beef tartare and the truffle japchae as these were two of our favorite dishes of the night! The Kalguksu is a cold noodle dish and served with bean sprout soup! All the soups had some sides and condiments. They also have dessert, but i believe the options change as they have no paper copy of the dessert menu. Overall, super delicious spot! We ordered 5 dishes and a dessert for 5 girls and it was definitely enough! read more

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Had a fantastic time at Jeon with 2 other friends and we left feeling full and satisfied with our meal, as the portions were a great to share with. We loved the high ceilings with the fine dining, minimalistic decor with cultural touches woven in. Our server was very kind and attentive, taking time to give us recommendations from the menu and explaining the ingredients that went into each dish and how to pair them with the condiments/side dishes. We never felt forgotten sitting at the front of the restaurant and the tables were spaced out very well, so as not to feel cramped and we could speak normally across the table. We ordered the 1. Yuk-Hwae (Beef Tartare) - One of my fave tartares as of late! Not icy and well seasoned. Accompanied by fried crispy seaweed. 2. Assorted Jeon (5 varieties of 2 each) - Amazing for indecisive people like myself. I love the addition of the potato pavé and the different styles of pancakes, all done well with enough to share. 3. Ganjang Sae-Woo Bap - (Shrimp Rice Bowl) Great choice for those who already like ganjang gejang (raw crab) and are looking for a new thing to try. 4. Gomtang - Wonderfully flavored slices of pork and the soup paired well with the rice. 5. Kalguksu - Great on its own and had great bite with the veggies mixed in. I did think that for the Kalguksu and the Gomtang for example, some condiments were unnecessary as the dishes themselves were already quite good and didn't need additional seasoning. So the extras ended up getting forgotten? But we definitely enjoyed eating the banchan of quail eggs, kimchi and pickled onions. My friends ordered drinks and they were both yummy and quite punchy and strong. My bill without drinks and shared among the three of us, was only $53 before tip, so I was pleased with this and thought it was a fair total for such yummy, quality food. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Came for a friend's birthday. They had online reservations so it was easy to get a spot. Our reservation was at 6pm on a Friday night and there were ample tables however as the night progressed, the restaurant did fill up. You can tell they spent a lot of time on the interior of the restaurant. It was very aesthetic however, a large portion of the two tops were in half rounds that faced outwards so we were frequently avoiding/making eye contact with the waiters throughout the entire service. Great if you need attending to but it gets awkward when you have a mouthful of food or just having a conversation with your dinner guests and you're constantly staring at the waiters. Their bathroom looks like a get ready space however, not sure if it's just the area and the building but there was signage about not flush in anything down the toilet INCLUDING toilet paper.... For a space that's spent so much efforts and intentions into the interior, guess this wasn't a priority or something within their control. Their menu isn't big. We inquired about the daily sot bap and was quickly informed by the waiter that that wasn't available... we ended up getting the assorted jeon to share, and I got the jeon kal guk su. Didn't realize I ordered practically the same entree as the appie with the repeating jeon as the protein but there wasn't many noodle options on the menu and my friend really wanted to try the assorted jeon. The "unique" part of the kal guk su was that it's not the typical hot noodle soup but rather the noodles are served cold and there's a hot soup on the side. The restaurant was generous to provide a free slice of cake for my friend. I haven't had many elevated Korean restaurants before. This gives elevated Korean food but I'm not sure if the elevation is all there when daily market priced dishes aren't available and jeon was still jeon. The reinterpretation of kal guk Su from hot to cold didn't hit. I much prefer it in the classic hot style instead. We didn't try any of their drinks but we saw many tables ordered quite a few so the drinks must've been good. I think I'll stick to the smaller homey shops. read more

We ordered a bunch of dishes for 5 people to share. I found that the kong soup (blended soy bean and cream corn) was too nutty and the consistency was too thick for my liking. The kanpachi crudo was the best dish of the night. I really enjoyed the slightly acidic sauce that came with it. The kimchi spring roll was ok, nothing special. The crispy Ga-Ji spicy sweet eggplant was quite tasty and not too spicy. The stuffed squid was alright, but wasn't really my thing. I wasn't a fan of the texture. The kimchi arancini was nice and cheesey. I loved the mushroom sauce that it was served in. I could have drank as if it was soup. The truffle jap chae was good. The truffle wasn't too strong, but was a nice complimentary flavor. The assorted jeon was probaly one of the least liked dish. I had high expectations. The dish didn't really have distinctive flavors. The woodae galbi was pretty bomb. It was so tender and buttery. I felt that the meat itself could have used a bit more seasoning, but when mixed in with the salad and radish that came with the dish, it was the perfect combination of flavors. It was my second favorite dish of the night. The deep fried chicken was too battery for me, but the chicken itself was tender. We got the opera cake made with white chocolate coconut, mango, yuzu, crunch for dessert. I normally am not a fan of opera cake, but this one was quite lovely. They have a large drink menu with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The customer service was great. Staff were friendly and attentive. I'd rate this restaurant a 4.5 stars. read more

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Food: warning spice level is high, delicious level also high, authentic taste with elevated plating, highlight dish is steak, great sear, aged to perfection Service: amazing people, friendly, inviting, good looking, Ambiance: beats 90% of restaurants in van city, whoever designed this has taste, high taste level In short: everything harmonized, big portions, bring friends read more

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Came here for our anniversary on our last night in Vancouver, and I'm so glad we did. The food was excellent...so good we ordered too much. The atmosphere is cozy and modern, and the service was absolutely top-notch. The staff took such great care of us! We feel lucky to have stumbled upon this place, and will definitely return the next time we're in town. read more

We had a good experience at Jeon. Food was tasty and our waiter was very helpful with recommendations.

Outstanding food, service, aesthetics, ambiance--it all came together to create a real San Diego, S.California vibe. So great to see it open in the West End of downtown Vancouver vs Yaletown. The beef tartar--C'mon. So. Good. For World Cup 2026 visitors this summer, it's a must evening. read more