Exceptional tasting menu. Silken tofu and crab was good intro course - delicate and light. Salmon tartare's presentation was world-class. Possibly the best scallop I've ever tasted - melt in your mouth great. Duck and wagyu were above average. Desserts have room for improvement but great first iteration. Can't believe these folks started in a food court... taste it for yourself! read more

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For my 60th birthday my wife surprised me and 10 of our close friends with a wonderful dinner. This is definitely a foodie-friendly place. Everyone receives the same 8-course dishes, all small but packed with flavor but an extremely skilled and artistic chef. The husband and wife team of chef and hostess are very gracious and welcoming. read more

Quite literally one of the most unbelievably enjoyable dining experiences I have ever had. Every single dish was so thoughtful and well prepared. The salmon tartare, the scallop, both duck dishes, and everything else were delicious. Each dish deserves its own review. But to put it simply; I will be going back, as soon as I can. I would come all the way to Chicago to eat here again. If I could give a rating higher than 5 stars I would. read more

jeong - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Super creative foods. Great service. Wine paired well and the glass was kept full. Felt full after leaving.

Amazing. The standard for tasting menus that i refer to. Every time I'm in chicago i look for a table. If it was socially acceptable id lick the plates clean. Worth every penny. Be sure to use their hand soap too. The worst part is that they arent open every day. read more

Excellent ! Had the tasting menu and wine pairing, and every bite was perfect. Definitely one of the most delicious dining experiences I've had! Service was great, timing of the courses was perfect, presentation of the food was beautiful - just an all around great dining experience. Would highly recommend! I loved Hanbun and was sad when it closed. This is a lot different but I'm so glad there is a place in Chicago I can get Dave Park's food because it's fantastic always. read more

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What a spectacular evening! My friend recommended it for the next time I went to Chicago and luckily for me I was going to Chicago a week later. It was delicious, light, but you leave satisfied and full. read more

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I had a birthday celebration here at Jeong, and I gotta say it is by far the best dinner/tasting menu experience I've ever had. Everything was meticulously served. The host was charming, welcoming, & very wholesome. The dishes are just pure magic, from the melting chawanmushi with the sweetest king crab, or the silky & tangy salmon tartare, to the perfectly-cooked gochujang duck and refreshing desserts. Things got progressively better dish by dish. There really isn't a negative thing to say about this restaurant. Oh and they even gave me a nice little surprise at the end as well. I strongly recommend going to Jeong if you wanna have one of the best, if not the best dining experience. read more

jeong - Description in pics. - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

3.5 stars. Service was impeccable here but food was just okay, and for the price, I think I would have liked for some more standout dishes. Even though every dish was beautifully executed and nothing was bad, many of the dishes felt flat. The egg custard tasted watery and diluted, the salmon was sort of plain. Stand outs were the desserts which were creative and special. read more

Ok so this place is really all the hype. My husband will not eat fin fish or scallops. The chefs fiancé was most accommodative and took care of his restrictions. Stellar pre-dinner service via email. You go Jen! Here's what I recommend if you're up to it. A table can't mix and match with tasting and ala carte menu. I totally get that. It would be hard for the kitchen to pace things when some get tasting and some don't So here's what you do. Everyone get the tasting menu. The ala carte menu has some awesome stuff. Get a couple of things off there in addition to the tasting menu cos they are seriously wicked ass awesome dishes Their cocktails are awesome as is the wine pairing. What do you do? Both of course Everything on the tasting menu was stellar. I stop short of describing dishes as you just have to try and let taste buds do the talking. We also got the braised short ribs and pork and kimchi dumpling. Flipping awesome We started with the jujube which is a great spin on an old fashioned. Great wine pairing followed We were just kind of disappointed no soju was available. Korean place right! We had a humorous conversation with Jen about it. I should just go to Korea to get some haha Asian chefs have made a serious presence in Chi Town over the past year. I'm totally loving it The atmosphere? Just perfect too. We had such a blast read more

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First off, my favorites were the hwe and steak and alone were worth the set menu for me. Everything else was underwhelming. Sodium content overwhelmed the intentionality of the ingredients. Salmon tartare was served room temperature, thus lost the fresh bite. The scallop would have been better texture-wise if it was seared both sides, and if the sauce was less salty. The most disappointing was the mandu, because there was so much potential. The skin was perfectly crafted with a great chili oil, but, once again, was the saltiest dish out of the set. I drank a cup of water for each mentioned tasting item mentioned above. With all that said, hwe was perfectly and thinly sliced to match the cool, crisp radish. It was mouthwateringly succulent with each bite. The steak had a wonderful shitake reduction! The yuzu cocktail is a must have. The lychee black tea on the other hand was watered down. Bottom line, is it worth it? $115 for 7 courses. That's up for you to decide. read more

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Truly a spectacular meal, with top notch service to boot. Several of the courses contained some of the best bites I've ever had. Genuinely so much more impressive than many of the Michelin-starred restaurants in town (it is shocking to me that they don't have a star already). Cannot recommend enough. read more

Delicious food and friendly staffs. Though lighting is a little dim but it provides a romantic atmosphere. Would definitely come back. read more

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Very good experience at Jeong. The service is impeccable and attentive. I like it better than many of the Michelin starred restaurants and they certainly deserve one. read more

Did the tasting menu tonight. Absolutely excellent attentive and friendly service, did a great job explaining the dishes and making sure we were taken care of. Every dish was absolutely stellar with the seafood really being the standout- the beurre blanc scallop might be the best one I've ever had, and the hwe and tuna tartare were great as well. Not cheap of course but you get what you pay for- it's worth it. Will definitely try again. read more

The menu is well-balanced and many of the flavors are distinctly Korean with a taste almost as true and authentic to what you would find in Seoul. However, one key item, the Australian Waygu wasn't served hot enough and lacked in flavor, somewhat reminiscent of pastrami. Among the highlights of the dinner, the salmon tartare was fantastic and the courses were delicately balanced. Michelin star worthy. read more

We came here for my birthday which is in late December and many of the dishes we had I would call the most interesting and/or the best thing I ate in 2019. Especially the dessert. I think this place is great because it's somewhat casual, not crazy expensive, but outstanding service, amazing food and delicious cocktails. Everything was unique and we found ourselves saying that we need to come back to get more! Some of the dishes we thought that we would never order them individually but we were glad they were a part of the tasting menu. This place is a gem. I want to come back in another season to see how the dishes and cocktails change. read more

Okay, i grew up with all these flavors. But never like this. This was one amazing experience. I just can't believe how jeong/chef Dave was able to understand the flavor profile in a way that can be evaluated. I just don't can't explain in words what i just went through. I still have one dish left but i couldn't wait to talk about this place. I need to take my foodie friends from out of town. read more

The food and cocktail are really good, so kudos to the staff. That being said, I am a bit disappointed on the fact that this place markets itself as a place of "Korean Soul". I was initially super excited and proud that food of my culture is celebrated as a luxurious experience in Chicago. However, I left the place a bit disappointed at the creator of this restaurant. Imagine you go to a French fine dining place, and only thing they serve is Italian wine. To some French folks it may be just "wine is wine" kind of thing, but to some it can be offensive. I'm one of the latter ones. No authentic Makgeolli/Soju selections (instead you get a list of fancy Japanese Sake), Japanese made dishes and Hi Chew as dessert??? Also, there were more Japanese/non-korean infused drink selections then there were of korean ones. That is going against the whole "Korean Soul" about this place. It seems to be too accommodating to other cultures instead of shining its own. Also, if you know the Korean history a little bit, it's a little bit insulting that you mix in Japanese food cultures of all things... I'm not hating on Japanese culture as I love Japanese food, but I was coming specifically to Jeong to celebrate my own. I tried to give it a chance - the food IS good. You'll get your money's worth. But I'm not coming back here for connecting my "Korean Soul". read more

Stellar experience. Kind and friendly staff, beautiful decor, phenomenal dishes. We celebrated my birthday here and could not have had a more enjoyable time. The staff accommodated my hopes to swap out the meat dishes with fish and the results were delicious. My husband enjoyed the wine pairings -- I had a few glasses, as well as the three delectable alcohol-free cocktails. Standout dishes includes the fireworks of beef broth ice with spicy mustard flavor (no yellow in sight) under raw white fish. The "kkaetnip" was another complex dish of yogurt, buckwheat and intensely flavored sweet ice. I would go again in a heartbeat. read more

Everything was good, but not great -- especially for being a higher-end spot that is getting a lot of attention. To be clear, the food IS good, which the 3 stars doesn't seem to reflect. It's 3 stars when evaluating the experience + price. If this place was a $$ restaurant instead of a $$$, it'd be 4 stars easy. We had: -Salmon tartare -Sashimi -Mandu (pork and kimchi dumplings) -- my favorite! -Tteokbokki (rice cakes) -Kalbi jim (short rib) -Flatiron kalbi -Chocolate cake -Rice dessert Salmon and sashimi were fresh and lovely, but very straightforward. I enjoy simplicity, but I felt these could have been more interesting. The rice cakes were good, but tasted no different from the rice cakes I'd gotten off a street cart in Seoul --except obviously much more expensive. Both kalbi dishes were tasty and cooked well, but again, didn't blow me away. I really wanted to love this place, but no dish was memorable except the dumplings -- those were dope. I cannot for the life of me remember what the 2 desserts were like. Uh. I remember thinking at the time that the chocolate cake was nice, but the actual flavors and presentation are completely absent from my brain. Maybe that's telling? read more

jeong does elevated korean dining right. Rather than focusing on taking traditional Korean dishes and swapping in higher quality ingredients, jeong focuses on quality ingredients while adding in Korean flavors and influences. We opted for the 7 course tasting menu which is reasonably priced given the complexity and skill of each dish. Each dish was made with care, thoughtful and well-balanced, drawing in on a variety of textures, flavors, and presentation. The standouts were the scallop with clementine beurre blanc (this sauce was deliciously creamy and flavorful) and an elegant cylinder of namul that delightfully unraveled into the familiar Korean spinach side dish. I also enjoyed the salmon tartare, beautifully plated with dots of yuzu creme fraiche and pearl rice crackers. Honestly, could've eaten a whole bowl of that. The wagyu bavette with sunchoke croquette was a fun twist on steak and potatoes. Usually I'd be raving about the steak but the sunchoke croquette was amazing, perfectly crisp exterior with a creamy pureed filling. My least favorite dishes but still enjoyable was the duck and desserts. Compared to the other dishes, the rice, duck, and kimchi fell a bit flat and wasn't as cohesive. Everything was still well prepared just not sure if they paired well together. Same with the desserts, the individual components were tasty, but I was unsure about them overall as a dish. I really appreciated that the meal itself wasn't drawn out, the timing was perfect. We were seated and out in an hour and a half. Although I love tasting menus, they can be exhausting. When it's 9:30 and you're on course 10 out of 14 and stifling a yawn, it can be difficult to enjoy the experience. I would love to come back and try the a la carte menu. We left satisfied but not overly stuffed. read more

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I'm relatively new to the Chicago food scene, so I don't know the history of the chefs and restauranteur of jeong. But this has been a spot that has been on my radar since it opened. I ordered the tasting menu and was glad I did. Silken tofu, king crab, maesil, chili braised fern: 2.5 stars. Yes there was some brine to it, but even beyond that, it was just plain salty. Too salty. Additionally, in one bite I had something tiny but crunchy that was obviously out of place--a piece of crab shell, maybe? Salmon tartare, dwenjang yuzu gastrique, bubu arare, creme fraiche: 5 stars. Wow! This was the best thing I've eaten in a while. The salmon was very mild but worked perfectly with the gastrique, and I loved the brilliant pop of crunch with the bubu arare. I normally hate nasturtium but the baby leaves gave it just a tiny bit of balanced bitterness. Scallop, spinach namul, clementine buerre blanc: 4.5 stars. The scallop was perfectly seared with a deliciously balanced buerre blanc that gave just a hint of citrus. The spinach was beautifully presented but didn't add to the dish as far as taste goes. Yulmoo rice, duck, corn tea, soy glaze 4.5 stars: The rice cooked in corn tea was amazing. The duck was cooked nicely with just right amount of the salty-umami glaze. The kimchi was perfect. Bavette, kimchi truffle emulsion, sunchoke croquette: 4 stars. The was a good crust on the American wagyu but it needed just a hint more salt, which surprisingly didn't I get a ton from the kimchi emulsion. Surprisingly, the sunchoke croquette was the star of the dish--it was perfectly fried and fluffy. Bok bun ja, ginger tea crema, ginger shortbread: 5 stars. This was maybe the best palate cleanser I've ever had. The granita was high in flavor and the cookie was perfectly snap-thin with just a faint semblance of ginger. Chestnut financier, dwenjang caramel, smoked chestnut cream, caramel: 1.5 stars. Oh my. There was WAY too much liquid smoke, which I usually don't mind. It overwhelmed the entire dish and confused my senses. I'm usually a fan of savory desserts but this one was a big miss. Service/atmosphere: 2.5 stars. The ambiance had a lovely feel to it, aside from the fact that the dining room was a bit crowded. It would have been perfect with 25% fewer tables. The staff was a bit dressed down (my waitress was wearing Vans), which felt a little out of place when there was obviously a lot of efforts to make the atmosphere somewhat upscale. That said, there were a couple of decor details that missed the mark (I'm picky, but if you want that Michelin star you have to attend to the experience and not just the food). For example, there are 4 overhead lights in the middle of the room where there need to be five to create symmetry and balance with the shelves underneath. The pen to sign the check with was less than sleek. It's the little things like this that collectively create an image. Also, the staff placed my utensils a little haphazardly. read more

Excellent, thoughtful dishes, space was beautiful and service was impeccable. If you are well versed on restaurants of this caliber and enjoy the tasting menu experience, you will not be disappointed on portions or variety. Highly recommend giving it a try. read more

Find it and try it. Great service, team was knowledgeable of the food and drinks being served. Food was outstanding. Great place for a date night read more

From the Owner Chef of Hanbun, The Husband and Wife Team knock it out of the park with this new Fine Dining Gem! EAT LIST: tteokbokki -- schmaltz. pickled mustard. quail egg. charred cabbage. spicy chili sauce $14 odeng -- shrimp cake. gochujang aioli. radish $12 mandu -- pork & kimchi dumpling. cucumber emulsion. oii muchim. thai basil $14 kalbi jjim -- braised short rib. confit turnips. brown butter carrot veloute. Iceburg. carrot jjangachi $32 Each dish we had was delicious. Each dish was Korean at the core but had a special twist which elevated it to another level. We were very impressed with the taste and skill displayed in each dish. SERVICE: Was tops. They gave us constant attention and explained the menu very well. Friendly and professional service. AMBIANCE: Modern interior design that is pleasant and comfortable. VALUE: For the quality of what you get, they've definitely under priced their menu (don't tell them! lol). If this restaurant was on the Gold Coast, I can easily see the prices being double. Easily. OTHER THOUGHTS: Definitely make reservations. The place fills up quick. Street metered parking. Avoid side streets, it's Permit Parking. Looking forward to trying their Tasting Menu. Get your forks ready and head on Down! read more

-Korean food goes super fancy!- . TL;DR: We recommend going with the tasting menu on a first visit; it was thoughtful! . We recently had the pleasure of dining at one of Chicago's hottest new restaurants, a creative Korean fine dining experience! Jeong offers the choice of a relatively affordable tasting menu (compared to other similar establishments) or the ability to order dishes à la carte. Universally, the advice has been to go with the tasting menu on a first visit and we did just that, adding on the wine pairing for an also somewhat reasonable $45 a person. . Overall the food was delicious, with the high points being their beautiful salmon tartare dish, which starts off tasting almost like lox until you hit this incredible Korean sauce hidden under the fish. The Scallops and American Wagyu courses were also super memorable, though if we were being nit picky, the Wagyu should have been served with a steak knife to make it easier to enjoy (little touches like this are why I assume they didn't quite make a Michelin star this year) . The wine pairing we ordered, which while delicious, did not seem to pair super well with most of the courses (save for the last dessert wine paired with the peaches course). To be fair, it's probably very challenging to pair wine with the assertiveness of Korean cuisine. We recommend to skip the pairings and go with their incredible cocktails instead! . What really made the night though was the incredible ambiance and service, which, like Andrew always says, is almost more important than the food. Our waiter was incredible (when we told him we collected menus, he went back and got our menu signed by @dave_cook_love !), water was refilled almost immediately when we hit half a glass, and the restaurant had a super classy and comfortable Asian decor. One other thing we loved was how the chef who created each of our courses came to present it to us; you could really feel the passion of all of them working in this exciting new establishment! . Overall this was an amazing, unique culinary experience; we can't wait to go back and order our favorites off the menu! read more

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Hands down one of the best meals I've had in my life. I would not be shocked to see this get a Michelin star in the near future. Small restaurant. I'd describe it as understated elegance from both design and service perspective. This is not going to be a stuck up, pretentious tasting menu experience. Truly incredible, inventive food. I had such a hard time picking my favorite dish - they were all delicious! Have already recommended Jeong to everyone I know. I can't wait to go back read more

Honest review: i love korean food n this by far is the best korean food in Chicago a lot been then parachute. Ambiance: its gorgeous inside perfect for date nights or to chill with friends. Service: its amazing staff is attentive, change plates, describe, things supper nice. Food: food is really good def will get a michelin star just needs a few tweaks. One thing since they are going for fancy korean they need to make everything look fancy n make fancy dishes felt some menu items shouldnt be on the menu like the duck confit? Duck breast is better n like the odeng more could have been done to elevate the dish. Alot of dishes need something crunchy. Would have loved to see cool ingredients like foie gras truffle caviar n sweetbreads be unique do something different push the envelope. A take home dessert would be perfect like it was my gfs birthday n they gave us take home cupcakes n they were amazing. Another thing the desserts werent anything special. a lot of people have a sweet tooth so making amazing desserts is very important, so if they dont have a pastry chef they should get one. Thought the tasting menu tasted better then the al la cart menu so they need to fix that. Drinks were good but wish they had more of a wine selection sweet desserts are important n more sake plz. Menu needs more refinement great start just keep pushing yourself to be better best things: silken tofu, mackerel/ salmon/ scallop/duck/steak/ doubuki/ gingerbread dessert Silken tofu: delicous tastes like that ginger salad at habachi restaurants. The tofu was so soft. N the crab was really sweet n went perfectly with the greenery just add texture. Mackerel: delicous supper complex sauce was spicy/ sweet. Love the fried rice for crunch n the matcha for bitterness. Only issue Needs a different fish cause mackerel is to fishy raw scallops would have been perfect Salmon: was amazing loved all the different flavors n textures. I usually hate dairy with fish but it adds richness to the dish my only complaint is that it is a lil salty Odeng: 3/5 Meatballs were moist just wish they were crispier n had more flavor inside. Aioli was amazing just it needs more. put more radishes they were good it cut through the richness. just dish needed more components n needed to be refined more Scallop dish was amazing. Scallop was so tender. The supper complex sauce was so fucking good they need to bottle it. Loved the spinach just put more. Dish needed texture Mandu: didnt like werent flavorful tasted like any ordinary dumpling ur used too. The other components didnt really add anything. Duck: was amazing cooked perfectly n was actually crispy my only complaint it was such a tiny portion. sauce was sweet n savory kimichi was amazing just put more rice was meh wish it had more flavor. Tteokbokki: was amazing perfect combo of sweet n spicy. Loved the egg for richness. Wish this had fishcakes only complaint needs texture Steak: was amazing. Was flavorful just needed to be cooked longer. The coquet was delicious. The sauce was define n there was a lot of it. Loved the puree adding more richness. No complaints duck confit. was gross it tasted weird like tuna. Texturally it was off putting looked n ate like Spam. The other components didnt really add anything Ginger bread. was amazing the granita was sour n went perfectly with the white sauce. The gingerbread was crunchy n flavorful no complaints Chestnut: this was alright. Cake was dry cream on top was good. The chocolate on sauce didnt add anything wasnt sweet enough. I love chestnut desserts but this needs updating components didnt work together n cake wasn't the best Chocolate cake: good not great it was a good cake but nothing special. Wasnt moist liked the icecream n the crumble though. The marshmallow whip was to sticky n hard was unpleasant to eat rice. the mochi made the dessert very sweet n was awkwardly textured. If u ate everything else but the mochi it was fine but nothing special read more

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I really, really wanted to love Jeong. I had been super excited to try out this restaurant since I heard about how amazing Hanbun was. Cocktails here were great- well balanced and delicious- my favorite was the Roasted Barley. Of the tasting menu, my favorite was the scallop with a clementine beurre blanc, followed by the duck and yulmoo rice course. The scallop was perfectly cooked, and I could instantly smell it's fragrance-- the sauce was also a beautiful compliment to it. The croquette and kimchee émulsion that came with the bavette was my next favorite. The silken tofu dish that started out the tasting menu was probably my least favorite because the king crab didn't seem fresh- it was a bit stringy and reminded me of imitation crab or crab that had been frozen and recently defrosted. Service was okay... our server seemed a bit miffed that we didn't let her finish her spiel at the beginning. Everyone who brought out our dishes was super nice and did a great job explaining the dishes though. Nothing was terrible but at the same time, nothing really blew me away, hence the 3 star rating. read more

Food was terrific. Excellent flavors and lots of umami. But when you and the wife spend $270 on dinner and you are still hungry, something is wrong. No, I'm not obese, I'm just a large person with a big appetite. Don't go here if you have a big appetite like me. read more

Great food. Great service. This is going to be the next big thing in Chicago. We ordered the tasting menu. Everything about it we loved. It was an homage to Korean flavors in an approachable presentation. Being Korean-American, I fully approve. I can't wait to go back to see what they become. read more

We came here for a date two weeks ago. The ambiance was low key but classy. Our table wasn't ready so they had us stay in a little bar area with couches and gave us cocktails on the house. When we got to our table it was a bit cold and they were really responsive and decreased the ac. We sat down and got the full tasting menu. It was incredible. The salmon tartar in particular but every dish was superbly balanced in texture and taste. It was the best meal experience we have had in three years here in Chicago. Highly recommend this place over any other if you want a nice meal or great date place read more

Had a great experience at Jeong and would recommend everyone to try it out! From start to finish, the service was excellent and attentive, something that we dont see a lot in Chicago, unfortunately. We didn't have a reservation on a Wednesday night and they were able to seat us in an almost full dining hall (this was opening day 9!). I wouldn't recommend not making a reservation in the near future because it was very packed when we got there! The restaurant looked great! Small, but quaint and beautiful. Upscale, but not too over the top. Reminded me of the Korean culture and my childhood home. Amazing food: sashimi with mackerel. The sauce was perfect, just how my mom would make it, spicy sweet with a small kick of vinegar. Tteokboki, way to bring back a Korean street food to a fine dining plate! Good food: Cod, korean ingredients but I don't the flavors were quite there. Kalbijim, short ribs that maybe have strayed too far away from Korean flavors, although perfectly cooked. The pickled vegetables on that plate were excellent. What I'm most excited to Yelp about is the people. Attentive, friendly, kind, and most of all, VERY VERY pleasantly surprised by the accuracy of pronunciation of Korean ingredients. Never required, but much appreciated for a native Korean speaker like myself. Thank you for bringing amazing upscale Korean flavors to Chicago. Wishing this restaurant the best and hope to return soon! read more

To be completely honest, I was nervous to try Jeong because high expectations were set from the Korean American community and I didn't want to be disappointed -- I especially felt weary about paying $$$$ for some of my favorite dishes that can be made at home. BUT, Jeong was a dream and exceeded all of my expectations. Dave and Jen's interpretation of simple Korean dishes were respectful, sophisticated, balanced, and delicious...without trying too hard! I tried the tasting menu and it was a great introduction to authentic Korean flavors with a subtle, beautiful twist. I cannot wait to return to try their a la carte items. The cocktails were also delicious -- I highly recommend the Roasted Barley cocktail. read more

My bf took me to jeong to celebrate my graduation, and we both opted for the tasting menu and ordered an extra sashimi dish as well from the a la carte menu (which they fit perfectly in between our courses). I won't repeat all of the contents of the tasting menu, but I will say that everything was well-prepared. I think our favorites ended up being all of the seafood dishes on the tasting menu and the sashimi dish we ordered. I actually would have loved if it was part of the tasting menu because it fit in so well - perhaps as a shareable for two - because it was perfect for us. The flavors in the a la carte dish were phenomenal. All of the seafood dishes tasted so fresh and delicate. Very well done. I think the yulmoo rice and duck tasting course was alright - the flavors were there but it wasn't their best. The bavette dish was solid, but you get this just about any fine dining place you go in Chicago nowadays. I will say the sunchoke croquette and kimchi truffle emulsion part of the bavette course was very unique and delicious though. The dessert courses were very tasty. The last one w/ chestnut really got me. Super intense flavors. Smokey, salty, sweet - my mouth was on overload. jeong was a good choice for a nice special occasion. I'm glad we got to try it out read more

Crushing disappointment at a price point that makes me totally pissed I paid that much. Plain and boring interior with a weird musical playlist of Coldplayish late 90's music that just doesn't go at all. Food service was fast but our server had literally no personality which didn't enhance or excite the experience. Decent alcohol list. Nice priced bottles of wine and I had a good cocktail. We went with the a la carte menu and what a disappointment. Every thing was too subtle lacking the burst of Korean flavor I was aiming for. Almost like Korean/modern American fusion that was too nuanced. I had a problem with each dish. Broccoli was wok fried but it was literally cold. Didn't make any sense. Mackerel sashimi was ok but it was too fishy and the sauce lacked some much needed smoke. Mandu was solid but needs more spice. Beets were fine but boring. Cod had a nice broth but other than that had no flavor. Shortribs were the best dish by a mile. I wouldn't come back or recommend. Food is more like a 3.5 but price and service push it to a 2. read more

I've been to Jeong twice now on recent trips to Chicago and have nothing but glowing things to say about my experiences. On my first visit a few weeks ago, I tried the a la carte menu. Everything was amazing, but some of the standouts were tteokbokki, the pork and kimchi dumpling, and the short rib. I also could not believe how good the chocolate cake was - you HAVE to try this dish! On my more recent visit this past weekend, I opted for the tasting menu. All I can say is WOW. I loved every single thing that was served. For me, the highlights of the tasting menu were the salmon tartare and the bavette, but each dish was so incredible it's hard to choose. Cocktails are great. I loved everything I tried, but my favorite might be the Roasted Barley. The staff is incredible knowledgeable about the menu and I love that our waitress told us how she recommended eating each of dishes. They were also kind and attentive. Everything about Jeong is incredible and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough! read more

Gonna keep this one short and sweet! Decor: beautiful, simple, and fitting for the cuisine. Service: wonderful. I didn't catch our server's name, but she went over the menu with us and gave good advice. She was lovely! The food runners did an excellent job of describing each dish they brought out, and our water glasses were never empty. Food: we did the tasting menu, which I would highly recommend. Highlights were the salmon tartare, duck, bavette, and the "pre-dessert," which was a custard-like dish with a frozen cherry compote in the center. Drink: the Yuzu cocktail was fantastic and a great start to the meal. I would also recommend a glass of the Beaujolais--very fruit forward with hints of anise and bitterness. I ended the meal with a cocktail similar to a negroni. The server recommended it as an after dinner meal and she was spot on! My only complaint is that I felt the meal was much more expensive than it should have been--especially for a restaurant that isn't even downtown. I'd happily return! read more

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My sister and I went for the tasting menu and had Kelly as our server. The service was OUTSTANDING, not just from Kelly but the entire staff. The menu was extremely well balanced... every single course was presented beautifully and tasted amazing. The scallop and waygu course were especially outstanding. Everything from the ambiance to the timing to the taste was well worth it. Thanks to you all for such a pleasant dining experience! read more