Great food. Awesome atmosphere. And located in one of London's most poppin' neighborhoods. If you like Korean food, this is your new jam. The interior gives you a sense of being in an underground bar somewhere in Asia, and it comes complete with Pucca dolls nestled on top of the booze bottles behind the bar. There is seating both upstairs and downstairs, but given how crazy it gets, if you're planning on coming, book in advance. I've eaten here twice, and I can safely say that the food is legit! It's surprisingly authentic given the location, and the drinks aren't half-bad, either. The Bibimbap with Bulgogi Beef is one of my favorites, thus far, with the perfect ratio of rice to beef, kimchi to veggies. It's one hearty dish, so come hungry. The Signature Fried Chicken is also done to perfection, and if you've ever had Korean Fried Chicken before, you know what I'm talking about. It's not expensive, but sadly, you only get 2 pieces. Believe me, you will want more. I can also vouch for the cocktails. Being a girly drinker myself, I can't pass up a delicious fruity cocktail from people who know how to put it together well. However, they also have a great Happy Hour with some of the cheapest beer you'll find to pair perfectly with your meal. That is how they do it in Korea anyway, isn't it? read more

They treated us like no other. 12/10 stars. You want to come here for not only fine surrounding but TOP Shelf food. read more

Delicious korean meals. Great service and ambiance with typical american/korean customes. This place is a most visit. R

There wasn't much available on the lunch menu. I think it's partly because the economy is just starting to pick up again and restaurants are finally starting to open up their doors. But they did have a wide variety to pick from. I'm sure the dinner menu has more options as the lunch menu didn't have any stews. Anyways, the service is pretty good and they're very prompt with the orders. Tip is already included which I didn't know was even a thing. The bibimbop was spot on. I honestly couldn't find a thing that I didn't enjoy about the dish. It came out pipping hot. Almost near burnt my tongue by my own greediness. It also comes with a side of hot sauce for all those to like it spicy. I will definitely return just to try the dinner menu read more

Jinjuu - Bulgogi Beef Bibimbop - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

One of the best meals we had in London. Would definitely recommend the short rib. The egg on the kimchi fried rice was cooked perfectly. Cannot find enough good things to say. If you want to sit outside, I would try to make a reservation. There's mostly classic Korean fare with some more modern fusion items. I wouldn't say it's completely authentic but it has a good selection of new and old dishes. read more

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This was a really disappointing evening. I booked this for a friends birthday as I had been before and i love Korean food. However they have now decided they have decided they are a night club with overpriced food. The "music" was so loud we had to mime to the waiters. The piece of fish was £27! Totally not with it read more

Jinjuu - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE (Very rude staff and poor management)! Earlier today I've had the worst dining experience in the heart of central London! We've called and booked a table at Jinju for a business lunch. I arrived with a Pret coffee in my hand that I just bought after my previous meeting. I greeted my party, sat down and we got to order food straightaway. Suddenly another waiter (Poe) storms to the table and demanded me to very rudely to drink up my coffee, hide the cup or put it on the floor as it was from another brand! I've asked to speak with his manager, where he walked off around 2 seconds later would come to the table to tell us the manager isn't available to speak to us, he said that I either drink the coffee or in his own words (there is the door) and stormed off again. My party stood up straight away and asked another waiter to speak to the manager. The manager came out and more or less repeated the waiter's words and says it is not in their policy to drink another brand's coffee in their premises and yet not apologised for his staff behaviour and kept delivering poor customer service. No only did we waste 15 minutes of our lunch hour chatting to "the manager", the manager did not care at all about how us as a customer would feel in this situation, or are about us making a complaint and not even trying to make our visit pleasant at least. His name is Quang and has an absolutely ZERO customer experience and service! We've ordered food worth of more than £60 for lunch between us. Before the food arrived, we just stood up and walked off as it was a very stressful and unpleasant experience! I am extremely disappointed with the customer service in this restaurant and I would like to know this can be resolved. read more

Jinjuu - My Pret coffee wrapped in tissues because it offended "the manager" - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

I booked Jinjuu for a celebration family dinner after postgraduate graduation hoping that they could accommodate 5pp and wouldn't be too noisy or overwhelmed with customers. I was not disappointed! We were seated promptly on the lower level ahead of our reservation time. We opted for noons drinks---dry January!---but did indulge in the tofu lollipops and 2 kinds of dumplings. The truffle/mushroom dumplings were the crowd pleaser, but the pork and beef also yummy. In terms of main dishes: 3 of 5 guests at the table ordered bibimbap variations. The beef was incredibly tender and flavorful. All of them came topped with a lotus chip, which was aa nice touch. One in our party ordered the beef jap chae as a main; it is perhaps best portioned for those with a smaller appetite in mind. And the final guest at our table ordered the miso sea bass, which the waitress cautioned would be small. A side of broccoli to complement, no sweat! Everyone left happy and full. The total tab (no drinks) came in around £115. It was a great spot for a small family celebration, and we certainly recommend it to others on the hunt for Korean food in Soho. read more

Jinjuu - Beef/bulgogi bibimbap - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

An interesting twist to Korean food. We ordered: Sae woo pops Ya xgae mandoo Korean fried tofu burger Kimchee fried rice Overall, pricey but enjoyable. There was a lot I wanted to order but this was my second dinner. I kept stopping by other joints on my way here; I wish I didn't so I could have ordered more! The menu is very interesting. I recommend coming on an empty stomach. The staff wasn't very attentive; it took forever to get their attention. Free wifi! Lots of seating. read more

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First favorite restaurant in London. Stopped here after searching for something different. This is it. Think Korean fused with outher cuisines. Service was 6 out of 5 stars, food was 5 stars, and the price was fairly decent (expected). Bonus for having a kids menu with adventurous options for kids such as Bibimbap, Korean kids soft drinks, free special character chopsticks for the kids, a large menu of cocktails, wines, sojus, and beer. Our entire family loved it. My wife ordered the beef Bibimbap, and I had the kimchi Bibimbap. We split a soju as it can be strong, but later we switched to me having the top shelf shots and my wife had lychee infused soju. So good! We booked on OpenTable and we're seated immediately. What really stands out is the diversity of cross-cuisine food combinations such as Korean Tacos. We would definitely come here again. read more

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What a cool little bar in soho! There's so many pubs around but we decided to venture out and go to Jinjuu! The decor is very modern and hip. It's a great place for drinks with friends. Everyone got something different but the highlights were the Ring Leader (drink of the month) and the Kimchi Mary (Korean twist of the Bloody Mary). It's a bit pricey but stop by here for a few drinks. read more

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Excellent night out in the Carnaby Street area of London at this Korean restaurant. We were a group of 5 and were entertained to a feast of flavoursome food ranging from Kimchi Carnitas Fries, tuna tacos, Mandoo (steamed meat dumplings) and the very tasty Bulgogi beef skewers. We ate towards the back of the top floor seating area at a 'sociable' table and were further entertained and assisted by our waiter Kelvin throughout our stay. The food is very tasty and at about £50 pp service and VAT included, including 2 bottles of wine and a couple of soft drinks not bad value for money. I would definitely go back again. read more

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The food and the cocktails were amazing! They really put interesting and creatives spins on their drinks. I got a citron drink that was absolutely fantastic. We also got their Korean fried chicken that was perfectly crispy and had amazing sauces to accompany it. We also got the bulgogi bimbimbap and it was a good portion size. The ambiance was great and the restaurant was gorgeous. I really recommend it! read more

Jinjuu - Citron cocktail - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

My new favorite restaurant and even better is that it is KID FRIENDLY & THE FOOD IS DELICIOUS!!! Staff were all super friendly and helpful ~ Although you can't tell from the exterior. Looks very sophisticated and trendy not kid friendly but looks are deceiving because it was very kid friendly. Everything you love about Korean food X 1000! No fillers just the good stuff. Thank you Jinjuu for exceeding all our expectations read more

We had reservations to eat at Jinjuu after catching a play at the Gielgud theatre. Jinjuu is one of those fusion style restaurants opened by a celebrity chef, and I really enjoyed my experience there! We ordered the Pork Belly Tacos, Pork Mandoo, Bulgolgi Sliders, and the fried chicken thighs to split between two people. My personal favorites were the Pork Belly Tacos, they were fantastic! The Bulgolgi Sliders were delicious as well. The fried chicken was actually my least favorite dish (I found it to be a bit too salty in taste, which is strange because it is supposed to be their signature item). For drinks, I had the Spiced Kimchi Mary, and I could definitely taste the kimchi. It was a unique twist on the typical Bloody Mary, and I quite liked it. Atmosphere inside Jinjuu was pretty trendy, with plenty of young 20s/30s people out for food and drinks on a weekend evening. Service was attentive, and the server did a good job providing recommendations on what to order. Will definitely return to Jinjuu in the future for a night out for drinks with the girlfriend and/or friends! read more

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Do it. I know there are a lot of options nearby. But just do it. Amazing food, friendly staff, lively ambiance with good music. Great vibes inside and out and the food was super tasty. We were visiting from the San Francisco Bay Area and we know good Korean food. This was definitely up there! read more

Jinjuu - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

I wanted to love Jinjuu. In fact, I was expecting to be very satisfied if not blown away by the food and service based on the reviews I've read here and elsewhere. Sadly, my husband and I were just left disappointed. We wanted to be conservative at lunch so we opted for 2 orders of the Korean fried chicken, k-town mini sliders and the bulgogi beef taco. Everything was ok, but nothing was what I would consider worth the money for portion size nor for the taste. Understanding it was Korean fusion I gave it a lot of flexibility I normally would not for a regular restaurant and it still wasn't up to par. Service was ok, nothing I would consider over the top and nothing that made me think it was amazing. Usually there has to be a reason for us to come back to a restaurant. In this case, service was ok but nothing out of the ordinary. Food was just mediocre at best so I wouldn't go out of my way to look for it again. read more

YES. Yes. Yes. Yes. Finally! Jin Juu, you have been in my list for oh so long and wow was it worth the wait! I had tried to book a table for 2 online but they said they were fully booked, I thought sod it, I'm going anyway - I will get a table. My friend and I arrived around 7 o'clock and we were seated straight away (mini fist pump) and right by the open window - it was a lovely evening. We were very happy. The waiter greeted us immediately with a welcoming smile and some fresh water. As my friend and I hadn't seen each other for a while we were mattering away for a while - the waiter came over a couple of times to ask for our order which wasn't a problem and we eventually made a decision and ordered. I have to say that throughout the evening the waiting staff were very friendly and attentive and it was an overall lovely experience - even when it was becoming a little cold, they quickly whacked on the heaters and made sure we were comfortable! Now to the food, it's advertised as Korean street food - if they are selling this on the streets inoh the food. For starters we ordered the mandoo dumplings (beef and pork) and the Kimchi Arancini - the food came at a good speed and was presented beautifully. The dumplings were mouth-wateringly wonderful - truly meaty in the centre and wrapped in a tasty and slippery casing. Quite difficult to eat with the mental chop sticks but I got there. Scrumptious. The kimchi balls too were amazing. A soft rice and cheesy centre and coated in bread crumbs - just delicious bites of goodness. Next, the mains. We both opted for the Jap Chae (sweet potatoe noodles) - I had prawns and my friend had the beef. The food once again was presented beautifully and served with fresh veg. The prawns were cooked beautifully and there were LOTS of them. I also tried the beef and it was tender and very flavoursome. The noodles too were delicious and you tasted the freshness in every mouthful!! What a meal and what an experience! Truly fantastic and I will be back to try more of their delicious menu!! read more

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Could Korean food be the next hot food trend in London? Although there are already well established hot spots like New Malden, chains like Kimchee and OntheBap are bringing fast Korean food to the masses I had seen Jinjuu chef Judy Joo on the Food Network and decided to give them a try as I'm a big fan of fried chicken and am still looking for someone in London to match Bonchon in San Francisco Jinjuu had a very trendy, hip vibe despite me visiting at lunchtime and service was efficient throughout. I was seated downstairs and able to watch the chefs at work I spied an interesting £45 tasting menu but that had to wait for another day as I wasn't in a mood to splurge that day. However, I did pick 2 dishes off that menu - sae-woo pops and Korean fried chicken thighs The sae-woo pops were 5 deep fried prawn cakes, which arrived on sticks, served with a side of creamy gochujang mayo for dipping. For those unfamiliar with Korean food, gochujang is Korean hot sauce and a staple of Korean food and cooking. Nice and crispy but the mayo reflected one weakness of Korean food for me - their hot food tends to be hot without much other flavouring to round it out, so you just get heat A bonus mark for using thighs in the fried chicken. So much more juicy. The chicken was crispy and served with pickled white radish on the side to give some contrast An enjoyable meal and that tasting menu is interesting enough for a return visit but my top fried chicken is still at the Lockhart in Marble Arch read more

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This is my second time here and to be honest my first experience wasn't great hence when my friend suggested here I wasn't overly excited. However something seem to have improved however I am still not a big fan of the beef Bimbimbap.. The marinade just don't do it for me. However we tried the pork and the prawns today and the pork had a lot more flavours going for it.. We also ordered some starters to share, the prawns style cake pops, those were yummy the chilli mayo was good but I would prefer the hot sauce that came with the fried chicken. Which was also yummy.. Finger licking good.. They had a whole fried chicken which served 3-4 but we weren't there just for the fried chicken so we only went for the thighs and wings mix. The mocktails are also delicious... I got the jinjuulicious and I really like the combo they had.. With a cough clearing I thought something with some friendly bacteria yakult will definitely help! We also ordered the kimchi plate.. Boy I could do with a bigger portions.. Cause the size of the serving is a little on the small side. I would definitely go back for some more of the starters for sure! read more

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A spin on Korean food! If you are looking for cheap traditional Korean food then go to bibimbap or bibigo. However, if you re into a westernised twist on Korean cuisine this is your spot. Mind that the service is very slow but staff is very nice not that it makes up for the slowness. The food was well seasoned and presented. I adored the beef tartare with Asian pear. The japchae was good but not enough noodle for the price. My friend had the bibimbap and thought it was too much rice versus meat and veggies. I didnt taste it. The desserts were hit and miss too. I had the makgeolli and white chocolate panacotta with mango compote, passion fruit and yuja jelly and lychee sorbet. it was an absolute delight, a must order. My friend had the Korean Mocha. This was too heavy in chocolate and the texture of the dessert was too dense, I would not recommend it. Finally the drinks The cocktails are really good and unusual. I would recommend the bird is the word as a pre-dinner drink and the white rice negroni as a post-dinner drink. Overall, I would comeback but mostlikely for drinks and sharing some anju dishes read more

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Finally ventured into this delectable place for my birthday lunch two weeks ago. My google maps took me the long way round, but it's just off regents street If you're not too sure. Lucky I booked a table, as it was relatively packed for a Sunday! Sat downstairs in the main dining area, facing the kitchen, and on top of the hooded fan, they have a lovely quote board. The walls are all designed to fit the Korean theme and jinjuu itself which means "Pearl" it has a clean, modern layout, with table booths and normal comfy seating. Been following on instagram for a while now, and the food looks tantalising. I ordered the kong bowl - so morish, yummy, and not too spicy, just the right amount. Very generous with the portion too. I loved the Sae-who pops, they reminded me of my cake pops. They were so good, my favourite. Of course when you're at jinjuu you have to order the kfc - Korean fried chicken, I went for the thighs and they were served with two cute little sauce bottles, dark soya and gochujang red chilli. OMG seriously!!!!! The best fried chicken I've ever had, undoubtedly the bestest!! I'd go back just for that. Also ordered the ya-chae mandoo - vegetable dumplings and wow, such cute presentation! Served in its own canape spoon with the sauce and all you do it dip the spoon into the sauce and eat it in one bite! The best Korean food in London by far!!!!! Judy Joo I love you!!!! I wanted to stay for mains but my tummy was at the brink!! Service was exceptional, everything was explained and also what drinks to match the dish too. Cutlery on the table was so neat, the gold chopsticks and soup spoon, attention to detail! The bar staff themselves are very polite! I am returning very soon and looking forward to checking out the HK branch too I'd highly recommend this as one of my top 5 spots in London!!!!! Also the cocktails are exceptionally yummy! :) read more

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Simply amazing, the food is high quality and the service is good too, I recommend going during lunch time as it's not crowded and makes the atmosphere nice, highly recommend read more

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Nom, nom. It's Korean fusion trendy style. Loved the sliders!!! Definitely get and the shrimp pops. Great ambience in there and pretty spacious. It was kid friendly as well with the waiter giving our little kid chopsticks! How sweet! Oh yea, don't forget to get the braised ribs. Done perfectly! read more

Jinjuu - Kid chopsticks! - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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Dining at Jinjuu on Kingly Street next to Carnaby Street. Korean food with a western twist. The food is good, perfectly spicy enough for me. In the photo is the Thinly-sliced Pork Belly Bibimbap. Also had sae woo seafood lollipops, fried chicken, beef dumplings, kimchi fried rice. The highlight for me was the delicious Aloe Vera Cha (tea). The music is good here, and the service too. Overall, a pleasant meal Next time I'll choose a different Korean restaurant to get the more authentic experience and taste. Jinjuu recommended me a discount upon arrival do I did get a £10 discount here by using the Velocity IOS app. Ended up paying £60 for 2 people who walked away stuffed and feeling good. read more

Jinjuu - Pork belly bibimbap - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Jinjuu blew our freaking minds. I've ordered take-away here a few times after figuring out that the cooking show I love watching is actually owned by Judy Joo. So cool! So, I've had their Jap Chei and Bibimbap. When my husband and I came we tried a few dishes and they were not only delicious, but uniquely different, beautiful and holy crap so yummy. Kimbap- basically warm sushi and delicious, fresh, and light Ya-Chae Mandoo- vegetable dumplings- the dumplings themselves were silky and delicious, but the sauce that went with it wacked the dish up to a flavoursome mouthful of happy Kong Bowl- yummy edamame Jap Chei- absolutely phenomenal! The noodles were warm and slippery- it doesn't sound so appetising but the flavour is so wonderful and at the same tim t's all so light! AH! I seriously love the textures and the flavours. The atmosphere and service is also very nice as well. We will be back. read more

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Showed up at 1130p on Saturday for a drink and they said they are closed. Weak sauce.

One of my favourite restaurants in London and highly recommended. I get a craving to return monthly and that hasn't worn off after 4 visits. The menu has loads of great things to try and I wouldn't sway you away from anything, but I do have some favourites. There are quite a few, so go with friends, share and enjoy! The Sae-Woo Pops-GREAT The Carnitas Fries-AMAZING-imagine amazing nachos, but instead of crisps it's chips-Perfect! Tacos-GREAT Bulgogi Burgers-AMAZING-Some of the best sliders I have had anywhere Korean Fried Chicken-GREAT-Their speciality, but not my favourite dish Add in another portion of tacos and Sliders and the above would feed 2 easily, I always go for some Prawn Crackers as well! Drinks wise, they have a great cocktail menu...the K-Pop Pornstar is my favourite. Top 3 tips for this place- 1.Book if your going in the evening-it gets busy 2.Orders lots of the smaller plates and try as much as you can 3.Give their cocktails a try, they are well worth it read more

Jinjuu - Bulgogi Burgers-Jinjuu - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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What a fantastic meal! The four of us enjoyed so many appetizers and a number of main entrées, all of which we shared. Each and every one was outstanding. And if you like spicy food, this is totally your place, should you decide to opt for spicy. Aside from incredible food, the service was outstanding. The staff could not have been friendlier. The atmosphere was also quite fun and hip. Love this place. Try it out. read more

This place is excellent. I love Korean food, but are here the first time around for drinks only, and just had to come back. The cocktails are excellent, all with little korean twists, featuring ingredients like lychee and lemongrass, priced reasonably, and very very easy to drink. There is indoor, bar and outdoor seating, with polite and attentive staff. If I dined here again, i'd definitely get the sea food lollipops, the kimchi fried rice or the sweet potato noodles, and some of the gorgeous pork dishes, particularly the dumplings, which are absolutely packed full of tasty. read more

It's a hip cool K-pop kinda place. With pretty girls having dinners and fancy cocktails. Food is alright, nothin special or type that will make you wanna come again. The most disappointing part is that I've been sitting here for 40 minutes and haven't a seen any of ordered dishes. And they kept bringing food for my date but not me which is kinda weird and wrong. Nice service okay food ( cause I tried some from my date's plate) but NEVER COMING BACK AGAIN. read more

Jinjuu - My foreverly empty plate. - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

Service was impeccable and we enjoyed the ambiance and the food. Would recommend the strawberry shaved ice!!

Amazing place to try once in your life! When booking a table, I didn't find availability online, but managed to reserve a table over the phone for the following day. The place looks great from the outside, but when being seated, there is not much room to slide between tables. but once seated, its very comfortable. The cocktail menu is interesting. I had the k-pop pornstar & Lychee lover. The food is presented very well. My favorites are the carnitas fries, sae-woo pops and bibimbap bowl. The Carnitas fries are very spicy. The bibimbap bowl has a lot going on and is filling if you are hungry. The only real negative is that I found it very noisy, so was hard for me to concentrate on listening to my friends conversations. read more

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I was in town for work and wanted to eat something that reminded me of LA Korean food. I didn't mind the fact them at this place is fusion. Totally catered to the modern person who knows that authentic Korean isn't always an option. I honestly don't know what the standard is here in London. I'm not trying to come across pretentious either. Just I like what I like and I dismiss the things that I don't. What I do recommend is the bibimbop, tuna taco & cod saam. The dumplings are so so, the raw beef is mediocre, kimchi fried rice was too buttery for me. It's ok. I really like the ambience and the staff is super attentive and sweet. If you're looking for fusion, this is it. read more

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This place is chic and delicious. I wish Jinjuu was in NYC. The prawns were amazing and bursting with a spicy flavor. The brownie is uniquely prepared with sweet yet spicy kick. read more

Jinjuu - Asian pear salad - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

So excruciatingly bland in flavour and confused in it's style. The waiter was lovely, food was hot and quick, the cocktails delicious. But I have to wonder if the chef tasted the food. I vote no. I thought that this was a Korean restaurant. Vegetable crisps with guacamole? Corn salsa? Cheesy chips? I do not compute this fusion. Had to skip the sweet potato noodle as I have never had a plate filled with so many items taste completely of nothing. Amazed the reviews are so full of praise. I must stress that the highlights was certainly Antonio the waiter. The amount of food you get for the set menu price is great, and perhaps it was a rare glitch on the day we eat where all the seasoning went missing. read more

This is not korean food. I repeat: not korean food. I ordered their fried chicken, I think it was about 40% breading and 60% chicken. Their dumplings lacked flavour and Soju was just mediocre. Which is unfortunate because the place does have a nice snappy ambiance. I wouldn't come back here, for those of you looking for korean food take a few extra steps towards chinatown (e.g. Little Seoul) if you fancy having a proper korean meal. Besides the food not being great the service was also unfortunate, they seemed to be all over the place and rude when I mentioned my chicken was not ok. It was just an observation, nothing for the hand-tattooed waiter to get upset about.. Maybe some time in HK but never again in London! read more

Jinjuu - Fried chicken, not that good - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

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Soo many great options to share. We had 4 small and 1 large between the 2 of us. We had pork belly tacos, fried chicken sandwich, dumplings, bibimbap and salmon sashimi. The dessert was excellent too. The cocktails were super interesting as well. read more

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Ate here last week and the service was just not as good as my 1st visit in August 2016 (which we loved and couldn't wait to go back). The waiter this time was not as attentive and helpful this time. Food was just ok. My main issue was the so called steamed "sea bass" we ordered. Sea bass is much more meaty type of a fish (chilean sea bass or even black sea bass), what we got was a piece of filet that was very short (approx 6 inches in length) and thin. I know fish and this was like trout. I asked the waiter about it and he was certain it was sea bass and he said he will ask the chef to be sure but when he came back with my bill, he didn't say anything about it. At that point I thought it was useless to argue so I just paid the bill and left. I felt I was being taken with the food and will definitely not be coming back here again. See my review of August 29, 2016 read more

What a gem of a place. Amazing fusions within Korean and oriental flavours. The small plates were interesting and very rich, specially the mushroom tacos. For mains the Korean fried cauliflower was something. Flavours were good but not out of this world. Amazing cocktails options and very creative. I tried the interview and k-pop pornstar ( even the names were funny). Definitely recommend and visiting back soon. read more