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    jeong

    4.6 (229 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndKorean, New American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    James H.

    We had anniversary dinner at Jeong when we were visiting Chicago. The food was really good. My girlfriend said the chef was crazy because the food was that good. I could taste the original Korean dish and also the twist the chef gave so we were excited to try the next dish every single time. Drink price was very reasonable and tasted good. The chef said they try to change few dishes on the course every 3-4 month so we'll definitely try again when we visit Chicago. All servers were very friendly and genuine. The whole place is calm and vibey but not to a level where it feels like we have to be silent. We parked at street parking and walked 1-2 mins. 알던 한식 맛 60 새로운 재밌는 맛 40의 퓨전 한식. 맛있고 다음 음식이 뭘까 기대되는 맛.

    Citrus
    Gina L.

    Jeong elevates Korean flavors through an eight-course tasting menu. The Australian Wagyu was the standout with its tender steak, addictive sauce, and pickled cabbage. The salmon tartare had great texture, and the chilled guksu with octopus was so refreshing and unique that I ordered it again as a separate course. The citrus dessert had three delicious layers and textures that kept getting better with each bite. They also have a great tea selection. I got their Sobacha (buckwheat) tea, which was a nice way to end the meal. Friendly service all around. I am already planning my next visit!

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    Tray

    This might be the best Korean food I've ever had. Every dish had so much flavor and creativity. The hwe was my favorite way of cold fish and the kimchi with it was incredible. 9.5/10. The salmon tartare had a great texture and tasted good. 8/10. The scallop was cooked perfectly with a crispy top and great sauce. 9/10. The kkanpungi octopus was insane. So flavorful and crispy, almost like honey hot Korean fried chicken. I've never liked octopus this much. 9.8/10. The jjajangmyeon was also great with the bacon, potatoes, and sauce combo. 8/10. The wagyu was really unique too. I loved that it didn't taste like a typical American steak. 9/10. For desserts, the citrus dish was super refreshing. 8/10. The sujeonggwa tasted like apple pie and had really interesting textures. 9/10. The roasted barley cocktail might actually be one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Caramely, citrusy, and you couldn't taste the alcohol at all. 9.8/10. Service was great. Friendly, attentive, and not overbearing. They checked in at the perfect times. The ambiance was dim, elegant, and perfect for a nice dinner. 9/10 vibes.

    Shannon X.

    Love the service and ambiance of jeong. The menu is a tasting style menu, so many smaller dishes. Every dish was such a fun play on more traditional dishes that we've had before, and the staff were very knowledgeable on what each dish was. Loved the plating on all of them and you could tell a lot of thought went into every plate. jeong is for sure a special occasions kind of dining experience and would recommend if you're looking for a high end date spot.

    Wendy H.

    Another amazing meal here. I enjoyed everything. Service was friendly and quick. It's chill here. Love their drinks too.

    Ben J.

    Jeong is an intimate tasting restaurant serving eight dishes. Every course was explained very thoroughly, although half the time we didn't know the ingredients. Hwe - The first dish was excellent; it was light and had many flavors and textures. Tartare - also amazing but a bit simpler. The crispy pieces added a nice crunch and the white drops were creamy and delicious. Scallop - savory with a rich sauce. The spinach and roe was a nice add-on but I felt like it was missing something. Kkanpungi - this one was very interesting and tasted like a sweet and sour dish. I would've never guessed it was octopus, but it really worked. Jjajangmyeon - this was the only course I really wasn't fond of as the flavors seemed a bit flat. The meal was cooked nicely, though. Australian Wagyu - delicious, tender, and rich. An all-around excellent plate. Citrus - this first dessert course was amazing. Multi-layered with a variety of flavors. The shaved ice had a citrus flavor incorporated in it which I thought was fun. Sujeongghwa - a bit heavier dessert to finish off the night. The ice cream was delicious and paired well with what reminded me of peach cobbler and rice pudding underneath. Overall, a great tasting experience and definitely recommend.

    Pam C.

    We had a solid experience at Jeong. The interior is clean and minimalist. Reservations were easy to make a week in advance. It's great to have fine dining options that are not in the usual American-Italian-French spectrum. The menu is tasting menu style, and it is paced well. I thought they did a great job elevating traditional Korean flavors, and every dish was a recognizable food. Our favorites were definitely the octopus and desert. We didn't go with the pairing, but opted instead for the makgeolli. The drinks menu is diverse and it was great to order traditional Korean liqueurs as well to accompany the dinner. Unlike some fine dining experiences I've had, Jeong serves genuinely tasty food that makes for a great meal. Docking a star because the wagyu, which felt like it should have been the star course, wasn't really up to standard for us. We may have just received a bad batch, but the wagyu was poorly dry aged as to be overpoweringly funky. Instead of being tender, it was tough, dry, intense almost like beef jerky and completely defeated the point of using wagyu. That was disappointing and none of us in our party opted to finish this dish or take home. In general, I've wanted to try jeong and so happy I did. That being said, not sure I would come back.

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    Crystal Z.

    Ambiance - modern and intimate Service - exceptional, staff explained each dish and all the dishes came in a timely manner/doesn't feel rushed Food - scallop was cooked to perfection, loveeeeee that they made a sorbet/ice cream with jasmine tea, least favorite was the Australian Wagyu (slightly too "beefy" to my liking)

    Eomuk
    Michelle F.

    I've wanted to go to Jeong for a while and finally had a chance to go for my birthday! Overall, the service was great but the food wasn't as good as I was hoping. There were some standout dishes but some fell short of expectations. All of the staff were super nice and we were greeted warmly. I put birthday on my reservation and they immediately wished me a happy birthday upon entering which was super nice. At the end, they even gave me a cupcake made by one of the owners which was so sweet and made my day! For the food, my favorite was definitely the salmon tartare. It was super delicious and the yuja sauce was a great complement. The two desserts were probably my next favorites. The other dishes were all decent, but I thought the wagyu and the scallop were a bit too rich especially when paired with the sauces. Both wagyu and scallop are already pretty fatty/buttery so I think a lighter sauce would've been better. My least favorite was definitely the eomuk - I normally love fish cake but I thought the flavor and texture of the fish cake itself wasn't really good. I did like the sauce it came with though! I'm glad I got to try it once, but I probably won't come back for a while given the price point!

    Mark O.

    2025 Chicago. Dinner review. Tasting menu. Korean. Bugeoguk. Cod. Shimeiji. Napa. Gochugaru Salmon. Yuza. Dwenjang. Creme Fraiche. Crispy Rice Pearls (Highlight) Seared Scallop. Beurre Blanc. Spinach. Trout Roe. Chives Kkanpungi. Octopus. Sweet & Sour. Gosu Kimchi Jimmy Red Corn Grits. Duck Confit. Gim Jjanachi. Frisee. Buchu Australian Wagyu. Carrot Veloute. Mokgeolli. Cabbage. Gamtae Bokbunja. Huckleberry. Crema. Shortbread. Ginger Boricha. White Chocolate. Streusel. Sesame. Ssuk Overall, "I'm a fan."

    Tope B.

    Amazing experience here! The space itself was chic but inviting. The ambiance was warm and sophisticated, ideal for a relaxed yet elevated evening. Our service was exceptional--friendly, knowledgeable, and professional staff. The food was incredible. Each dish was creative and unique, with flavors that were bold yet perfectly balanced. The presentation was artful, making every plate a visual delight. Just as important, the pacing of the meal was spot on--each course arrived with perfect timing, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment without feeling rushed or left waiting. We left the restaurant feeling fully satisfied--neither overstuffed nor still hungry. Every element of the evening felt intentional and thoughtful, and it's clear that great care went into crafting not only the menu but the entire dining experience. Definitely worth every penny!

    Dalgona
    Maddie H.

    Oh wow is this place special. You know the moment you step in and are greeted with warm energy and smiles. The tasting menu is perfectly portioned and reasonably priced. My favorite dish was the scallop im still dreaming of it but everything was truly amazing. The vibe is upscale without being too stuffy and very inviting. Can't wait to go back!

    Steve C.

    Wow, this may be favorite restaurant right now. It's a cute, cozy space. Staff were incredible. Attentive and friendly. And the food... wow, wow. There are 8 total courses with the last two being desserts. I will say each course was amazing and frankly a pretty good portion. The standouts were the wagyu, scallop and the final dessert. For $150, it's a steal. I'm surprised they don't have a Michelin star, but I'm sure it's coming.

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    Ask the Community - jeong

    Are there vegan options on the menu?

    They had a pescatarian menu and they had a menu specifically printed for shellfish allergy which I was surprised by. I am not certain they had a vegan menu but maybe give them a call to confirm.

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    Chalet

    Chalet

    3.7
    (192 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Stumbled upon this gem on Valentine's Day and I lovedddddd every bit of my experience!…read more For starters, they had cute valentines themed drinks and they were so tasty! They also decorated for Valentine's Day and it was soooooo aesthetically pleasing, great picture props! The music was also a viiiiibe -- whoever was DJing understood the assignment that day! Our server's name was Alon, and she was amazing! Very attentive, sweet, and informative. I told her I needed her name so that people would know who to look for when they visited next lol. She maintained great service, even when it got busy and she had to help others! Now, let's get to the part that matters most: the food! My best friend and I both had their burgers -- so fillingggggggggg and the house made aioli chefs kiss! We already decided we'll be back to try the tacos bc Alon said they're fye and I trust her judgement! The drinkssssssss -- honey listen, the champagne drink was a cute starter bc that margarita definitely didn't come to play! Also -- we didn't have reservations and still were seated in a timely manner with timely service! I'll be revisiting them for sure!

    I'm not sure what I was expecting but the restaurant fell flat for me. The staff were very nice…read moreand responsive. The restaurant itself is big very large but it's popular & busy. The extremely loud music made it hard to have a conversation. We were there during happy hour and enjoyed the Mexican candy shooters. The margaritas drinks were ok and the food meh. The boneless buffalo wings were just something defrosted fried and covered in sauce. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing (beef & chicken sliders) but overall the restaurant wasn't appealing enough to make me want to return, especially because the bathroom smelled like urine. It may be a vibe during brunch or something but it just was not for me.

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    Arbella

    Arbella

    4.4
    (699 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    We love Arbella!! Atmosphere inside was great, really large space! We sat at the bar, the…read morebartenders were super friendly and attentive easy to talk to and order from. LOVE the $6 cocktail of the day happy hour (M-F 4-6pm) . Our cocktail of the day was a watermelon lemon drop which was delicious!! Will be coming back next time in Chicago! My local friends new favorite staple bar.

    (Kari's Rating 8.75/10)…read more Came with a friend late on a Friday night after dinner time We were able to be seated almost immediately at a nice little private Cove table. We ordered a flight of whiskey sours, which contained whiskeys from Japan, Vietnam, and Wisconsin. I also was able to order an amaretto sour, which they made with freshly hand beaten egg whites, which was a nice cherry on the top. As far as the whiskey flights go, I think the best one was the Vietnam flight because it had a slightly lemongrass twang and was a little bit lighter than the other two. The heaviest one was the Wisconsin which came with a little bit of a bite at the end, but it still wasn't bad if you're trying to blackout on a $15 budget. I would definitely come back with a larger group this seems like a great place, but is a little bit loud- so if you be prepared to yell or wear earplugs. The bathroom took my a second to find, which should have been intuitive considering it was on the opposite end of where you come in. I blame the lighting as things are already pretty hard to find in the dark, but eventually I made it there-Pat myself on the back.

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    The Franklin Room

    The Franklin Room

    4.3
    (633 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    The vibes were nice. Lighting wasn't too bright, a dressier atmosphere, and definitely felt like a…read moregood spot for drinks and dinner. Service was fine. Our server was nice and water refills came at the right times. The burger was honestly pretty mid. It tasted fine, but our server said it was one of the best burgers in Chicago and I definitely wouldn't agree. 5/10. The salmon was tender and had a really interesting crust. It wasn't charred like I expected, almost had a rubbery texture, but I actually enjoyed it. The lemony miso sauce was delicious, the pickled cucumbers added a nice crunch. 7.5/10. The prime bone-in ribeye was fine. Good flavor, but nothing really stood out about it. 6.5/10. Dessert was the highlight of the meal. The chocolate crunch dessert was sooo good. Loved the marshmallow pieces and all the different textures from the crunchy mousse. 8/10. The salted caramel gelato had a great texture, but it was way too sweet for me. It tasted more like straight sugar than salted caramel. 6/10. Overall, a solid last-minute date night spot with good vibes, but the chocolate crunch dessert was definitely the standout.

    Instagram sent me, not via an influencer, but a very alluring ad. If I were to book a reservation…read morethen and there, I could get an Old Fashioned made with Colonel E.H. Taylor for a lower price. Sold! I made a reservation and stopped in that week (if not that very day). The Old Fashioned was fantastic! It had strong whiskey notes without hitting you with a wall of spirit the way a Manhattan, for example, does. The other additions of bitters and syrup did a perfect job rounding the cocktail out, adding sweet and savory notes. As much as I love variety, I loved it so much, I ordered two! I can't lie and say this wasn't at least in part due to the reduced price, that notwithstanding, me ordering two of the same is some of the highest, non-verbal praise one could get from me. For a main, I had the opportunity to try the burger, a special only available 5:00 - 6:30, and mind you I eked in by the skin of my teeth. Before I attempt to break this down, though, I need to take a slight tangent: Do any of you remember the quote from The Menu where Anya Taylor-Joy says: "A real cheeseburger. Not some fancy, deconstructed, affluent b***s***, a *real* cheeseburger."? I am pleased to report the burger here was somewhere between Chef Slowik's "very traditional cheeseburger" and the one Taylor Joy describes! In other words, just fancy enough to feel like I am getting a unique, creative, well thought out dish, but without all the pomp and circumstance! There's just one little problem: as soon as I bit into it, the juices erupting from within soaked the bottom bun, and turned it into a fork and knife affair with an unseen level of precision and speed. Very regrettably, this was the burger's undoing. That first, heavenly bite that had angels singing showed what the burger was really made of (and I mean this figuratively and literally). The beef was of the highest quality, well-seasoned, cooked medium and juicy, with a perfect sear that would have Louis Camille Maillard crying tears of joy. Two types of cheese (one being crisp and airy, the other thoroughly gooey and savory), the perfect amount of bacon, moisture and flavor from a tempura tomato, and divine sauces! One of them was a little sweet, which elevated the flavor like no one's business. Together, all these flavors were a symphony that could give Beethoven a run for his money. However, that unfortunate fact that the thing fell apart so quickly meant that symphony was limited to one bite, the rest being encountered piecemeal. I would rather skip fries than skip dessert (which I did), and ordered the Mango cheesecake. Such velvety perfection! Neither the sweetness nor the mango notes were overpowering, and while it didn't have the crust of a traditional cheesecake, the more gentle variant here absolutely works. I also appreciated the tart sorbet to offer some contrast in flavor, temperature, and texture. Now, let me talk about the service. Given that the restaurant was at capacity, the bar service and speed to get my items was reasonable. Could it hypothetically have been just a touch faster/more attentive? Yes, but in practice, when you have a full house, this is as good as it can get before robots take over. Finally, there is the matter of prices. There is no doubt in my mind that the quality is up there, at the same time, the reason I skipped the side of fries was it would have set me back $11. I suppose the real question is whether or not the quality equals the price, and after some reflection, I think the answer is yes, but one must be prepared for the sticker shock ahead of time. That said, the final verdict: The Franklin Room absolutely delivers on an all-around fantastic meal. I think whatever you order will be in the 90th percentile, at worst! However, this comes at a cost. Therefore, I would love to return to the Franklin Room, but it would likely be more a very occasional treat than a place where I'd be a regular.

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    Ema

    Ema

    4.3
    (2k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    The atmosphere was great for our 6 person group for brunch! Service was fantastic…read more A very nice ambiance that wasn't too loud for a brunch at 11am where we could all hear each other, sat at a round table so we could see each other. That part was lovely because often I find that with larger groups it's hard to ensure everyone is able to interact (especially since I was taking my parents) Lamb shakshuka was a winner in my book!! So flavorful and perfect hearty brunch. The skewers my parents got were wonderfully cooked. Others got a more standard scrambled egg breakfast that they said was nothing special. Definitely opt for a Mediterranean breakfast if you're at a Mediterranean spot imo.

    Stopped by for dinner and luckily seated right away. I was happy they were still taking orders at…read more930pm. Technically they close at 10pm but looked like more people came in and they were placing orders. I ordered the spicy whipped feta. This was excellent! Good for sharing but filling for 1 person. Comes with rosemary pita. Yum! The bill was a little confusing as I was charged an extra $1. I asked my server why the menu showed $1 cheaper for my food. He agreed that it was wrong. Eventually a manager came out to apologize and removed $1. He mentioned prices had gone up but menu wasn't updated. I thought for all the hassle they might have comp'd something. Instead I got an apology and updated check. Decor was nice and overall ambiance. Great for groups or date night. Attached to the Hyatt hotel.

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    jeong - korean - Updated August 2026

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