Overall, JY kitchen was a tasty and very homey place to get Korean food. Upon entering, it appears as though the place was a refurbished home, and we were taken to a room with dining tables. It was nice, as we had the entire room to ourselves, and the owner frequently came in to check up on us with how the food was tasting. The food itself was very tasty. The meal was very filling. We particularly enjoyed the scallion pancake, and the seasoning on the meat. Overall, a good dining experience at a reasonable price. read more

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The Korean pancakes and service were excellent. The bimbimbap wasn't our favorite. Maybe just a personal preference.

Incredible food. Great service. Priced too cheaply. Nice people. Small place - reservations appreciated but not required. HIGHLY recommended! read more

I had never been here before and I left very satisfied. It was delicious!! We came in for lunch. I got a seafood udon soup that was just amazing. They give you pickled radish that is just so good. I also tried the vegetable dumplings delicious. It was just one man running the place that I saw. He greeted us at the front and took us back into a little room. It's very clean and nice. It's definitely a hole in the wall. It's like a house turned restaurant almost so very cozy. The man was very nice I would go here again and recommend! read more

JY Kitchen - seafood udon soup - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

We grab carry out from JY fairly regularly. It never fails to be excellent. Potstickers in Ramen? Genius!

This was my first experience with JY restaurant. The GPS directions were spot on and I arrived to an almost full parking lot (always a good sign). I walked into a cheerful foyer and was greeted by a very nice gentleman who was happy to answer my questions about the menu.Per his recommendation I went with spicy pork and the beef bulgogi. Both dinners came with sticky rice, salad greens and miso soup. Included condiments were dressing for the salad as well as kimchi, pickled daikon radishes and carrots. Everything was packed with care for my trip home. I was very grateful and impressed with how well everything was packed up. All items arrived home in pristine condition. My husband and I enjoyed our dinner very much.The food was fresh and delicious. We are looking forward to trying more menu items. I was given a business card and told that I could text my next take out order for my convenience. Apologies for the absence of photos. I was so hungry I forgot to take any :) read more

Definitely a hidden gem! Well worth a visit. True home cooking. The space was simple and structured in the style of a house, with a dining area within a smaller room. The Pancake with Shrimp and Zucchini was perfectly cooked. Just the right amount of crispiness and the flavors were excellent. I would highly recommend it as an appetizer option. They spicy pork was also delicious. It came with some greens, rice, some kimchi, and a small soup. The host/server was very friendly and pleasant throughout our visit. read more

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What a hidden gem! Food was fantastic. We got the ramen with dumplings, beef bulgogi and the best was the sweet apple pancake. Service was excellent and knowledgeable. read more

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Nice guy great food get the spicy pork and you will love it one of best places in Lexington

We recently discovered JY Kitchen, although they've been in business since 2018. Sincerely, this small place is spectacularly good: everything we've had has been pretty much the best example of every such dish. The Beef Bulgogi, the Creamy Crab Egg Roll (basically their Crab Rangoon), the Spicy Pork (my gosh that sauce is exquisitely good!), and the list goes on. Even so, the Pancake with Shrimp and Zucchini just knocked us over. The very nice man (of the couple who have the place) tells you not to eat all you want of it, because then you won't be able to eat your entree dish lol (and he's quite right). He said to take the rest home and enjoy it for breakfast, which we did. He's very careful to communicate information about what you've ordered (or are planning to order), such as that it doesn't come spicy unless you want it spicy, and then if you do, he's careful to find out how spicy you want it, and then, after he brings it, he even tells you how many grams of hot spice they put into it (23 grams, for my Bulgogi, which was perfect but which could have been adjusted either way after that to really dial into what a person is comfortable with)! They make everything themselves, down to the miso soup and the amazing gochujang sauce (I've never had better and I'm pretty sure I never will). The wife is the chef, and I think she's a culinary genius (and have told her so). And they're both just so sweet and nice, and are very, very good at what they do. The place isn't fancy, and isn't even obvious as you drive down the street looking for it, but anyone who appreciates tasty authentic Korean food would be wise indeed to make it a point to experience JY Kitchen. Looking forward to trying the next thing on the menu when we go back (but we need to give them a break from us - we've been there about once a week for the last 3 weeks and we live 30 minutes away lol). read more

This place was definitely Korean, and not some generic Asian smorgasbord, in both its menu and its vibe. Korean cuisine has this odd duality of being heavy on tofu and not vegetarian friendly, but this is one of the places that will make vegetarian versions of a fair number of its dishes. When I stopped in to order takeout (they were doing dine-in, though that didn't seem as popular), the menu in person was a bit different (and less clear) than the one online. Nonetheless, I found some veggie dumplings and japchae. My meal arrived with a variety of add-ons, including a miso soup, pickled daikon, and my noodles came with a side of white rice for some reason. Frankly, I would have preferred a larger portion of noodles, but I did like the noodles, which had a distinctive chewy texture, and came with plenty of vegetables and fried tofu. My dumplings were crisp as well, and had a bit of soy sauce for dipping. I got a pancake with stewed apples on it for dessert. The smell of sesame oil was definitely strong (not that I don't like sesame oil), but despite the variety what was missing was something spicy, and nowhere in my numerous accoutrements did I get any sweet chili paste. The apple pancake was nice, but I wondered if another dessert would have been better. I also rather wished they'd had some more dishes like soba noodles or dukbookki. While the options they did have weren't the best Korean I've ever had, it was definitely good enough to try again. read more

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Oh my. Was looking for a new place to eat while in town and the name caught my eye due to a dear friend goes by JY so I figured it was a sign and saw 5 star rating. Cute place inside and decided on the ramen with dumplings with hot level. Oh my, oh so yummy. Can't wait to come back in town and try the spicy fish ramen. Thank you for a delicious and great priced dinner. No alcohol drinks are on the menu. read more

JY Kitchen - Oh so yummy ramen and dumplings - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Found JY Kitchen, this afternoon while I was looking for some Ramen to warm my bones on this cold December afternoon. At first sight, JY Kitchen, is very clean, customer service had been amazing and the Food speaks for itself. Just delicious! Due to Covid restrictions, JY Kitchen, is for the most part Take out only. But with reservations, you can eat in as I did. read more

JY Kitchen - Ramen with Dumplings. Very very good. Burdock root roll is also amazing. - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This place is a true find. It's located in an industrial type setting. Don't expect signage designed by a national advertising agency. No. You walk into a gray one story building. However, once inside you are greeted with kindness and hospitality. You are seated in a simple dining room that has no trappings that transcend you to another place. The food does all the talking in this restaurant. And the food screams flavor - authentic Korean flavor. They spent all their money on the chef and the ingredients and had none left over for the decorator. And I love their priorities! Thanks! I cannot wait to go back so I can try every item on their menu. read more

JY Kitchen - Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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We also had the Jab Chae and chicken with Korean BBQ sauce. This is hands down the best Korean food in Lexington. I can't express how delicious the food is. The pickles are tasty, the kimchi is spicy and delicious. We sent our order via text from Pivot and it was delivered hot. If you're on the fence, don't be. You'll not be disappointed. I promise. read more

JY Kitchen - Shrimp and zucchini pancake. - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

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Fabulous food. It's not a sit down spot it's from what I could tell, mostly order and take out. But definitely worth it. Plus there's a brewery just down the road that allows you to sit outside and bring your own food. Win, win as far as we could tell. We got the dumpling ramen and the shrimp pancake. Superb. read more

Looking on the outside you wouldn't be able to tell that this place has homey and amazing food. The dining room was small and intimate, the server (who I think is the owner) is very nice and friendly, and the food is amazing! We ordered a lot of food to try some new things out and loved all of it! Absolutely no complaints. If you love Korean food, nice people, and good atmosphere, or just want to try something new, come to JY Kitchen. read more

JY Kitchen - Korean bbq chicken and beef bulgogi rice roll. - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

My husband and I ate here with some Korean friends who said it was the best Korean food in Kentucky. It was absolutely delicious. We had the dumplings and vegetable pancakes for appetizers. They were both perfectly cooked. These were some of the best dumplings I have ever had: a little bit crispy on the outside and soft and tasty on the inside. I had the Jab-Chae rice and my husband had the spicy pork. Both cooked To perfection. It was the kind of meal that made me wonder why we hadn't eaten there before. read more

Fantastic Korean food!! I ordered dinner while playing trivia at Pivot Brewing (also totally awesome) and it was delivered. The owner took our order while he was dropping off someone else's food. He was so sweet and patient with us even though you could tell he was a little hassled with so many people fighting to get his attention and place an order. The food came piping hot and SO DELICIOUS!!! I have never had Korean before and I am officially a fan. The dumplings were addictive and my bulgogi was so tasty. The real winner, though, was my friend's jab-chae rice. It was so good I almost fell off my chair. I will definitely be getting that next time. Definitely give them a try! read more

Great authentic food! Great price and very fresh. The price is very fair as well. Bulgogi is amazing and potstickers are a must as well!

I enjoyed the down home feel and the special touch they offered to have a box ready for me to carry my to go items. The man was surprised that I drove from Louisville to try their food. Here are some pictures. read more

Unbelievably good! We all had the ramen with dumplings and oh my gosh!!! Authentic, delicious, perfect heat level. I can not wait to go back.... Tomorrow! Also, you can eat inside or he delivered our food to us at Pivot brewery. Just an incredible experience. read more

JY Kitchen - Ramen with dumplings - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Best Korean food we've had in Lexington, hands down! The owner was very kind and provided excellent service. We started with the dumplings which were amazing. Then we had the Ramen, Bulgogi, and the spicy chicken with cheese. It was all well prepared and very tasty. The Napa cabbage kimchi was really good and wasn't too fishy or funky like I've had at some other places. The indoor dining is limited so please call ahead and reserve a table. We can't wait to return and try some other items off the menu !!! read more

Whew. Finally had dinner from JY Kitchen after living nearby for a year. It was incredible. Hot. Delicious. Flavorful. I can't wait for another dinner -- maybe next time while sitting on the patio of Pivot next door! Visit their website before dining -- orders and indoor seating done via text. read more

Great find. Super friendly staff and the food was amazing and reasonably priced. We will be back a lot! read more

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My husband and I were blown away by the quality and care taken to make our takeout dinner so good. The owner asked us how far away we lived to determine whether to mix the ramen noodles and broth ahead of time so the noodles wouldn't over cook. It's a mark of true hospitality when someone thinks of everything! We ordered the pancake, bulgogi and ramen with dumplings. The pancake and ramen were our favorites. We will be back for more! This is a local business worth supporting! read more

What a nice dining experience! A wonderful host and fantastic food made for a great meal. This should not be missed! My Bulgogi beef was outstanding. Accompanied by a nice salad, a bowl of miso soup, and some homemade kimchi it was a great value. Followed up by the almond croissant which was out of this world good! I don't know why it took me so long to get here read more

JY Kitchen - THE almond croissant! - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Food is delicious. Small place. Service was personable. Definitely will return! Will also recommend to friends

Worth it. Go eat there. Everything we had was delicious. You can't go wrong. If you like eating food then you will like this place. Yummy yummy in the tummy. read more

Ordered from JY after seeing them around Pivot Brewing and can confirm they are great! Super friendly service, easy and quick delivery, and the price is as amazing as the food. The ramen with dumplings was delicious and filling. Spicy pork bulgogi was really good and the kimchi had the perfect spice level to complement it. Can't recommend them enough! read more

Great authentic food! The owners were so kind and food was ready in 20 minutes. Would definitely recommend to anyone that appreciates real food! We got take out, so I can't comment on the ambiance. read more

Great food, great service, very clean, and quiet... my new favorite Korean place!! I will be back this week!! Crazy good!

They are now open on Saturdays!! We arrived at around 11am with the front door locked and we thought that we had looked at the hours incorrectly. The owner came to the door and welcomed us in stating that she just added Saturday to the days they are open and feared that no one would come. Being that they are open only for lunch (they also cater) we decided to try a lot on their menu. We split the zucchini pancake which was tasty along with the chicken and cheese (friggin' awesome) and the go to dish, bulgogi. We also were given miso soup and several garnishes to go with our meal. Overall it's a great healthy place to grab lunch, seating is limited so get there early! read more

JY Kitchen - Chicken and cheese - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

They are open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday till 5-9 pm! Excellent food and great, caring service! Very fresh and nutritious! read more

Like going to a Korean household to eat lunch. Super nice people. Menu is on an ipad and not all items available (ordered the mochi waffle but they were out). Still a great smalll and quaint place. Had almond croissants instead. They are da bomb. Crunchy outside, soft inside with a tiny bit of filling. Perfect with coffee. Guy was super confident we'd love it and he was not wrong. Better than most French places I've been. They are sizable as well... glad I ordered 2! One for later read more

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You won't need to order an appetizer, but you definitely should!! This is a small mom and pop shop serving up healthy, delicious Korean food. They are open for lunch and dinner by reservation. We started with the shrimp pancake, which had a light batter with zucchini and was absolutely fabulous. Then we split the bulgogi and chicken and cheese dish. The flavors were absolutely superb! There was a salad with some dressing over which we put the bulgogi, which was really good. The dishes were also served with kimchi and another pickled veggie (but I don't know what it was). We were also served jasmine tea with our meal. Really enjoyed the cozy atmosphere and fresh Korean food. We'll definitely be back! read more

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We had a delicious dinner and the staff were so lovely! We got ramen with dumplings and a burdock root roll. The staff made my boyfriend's vegetarian and even gave us a bowl of cherries at the end to refresh our mouths. We'll definitely return. read more

JY Kitchen - Ramen with dumplings. - Korean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great place for home-made style Korean food, every dish we had was outstanding and the service was excellent and very friendly. Highly recommend, we'll be back for sure! read more

I love it here! We've dined in for lunch and ordered from the bar menu at Pivot. The kimbop is where it's at! Fresh and tasty. Served with soup and pickled veg for lunch, this is a great deal and pretty healthy. The owner is friendly and and attentive. I plan to come back often! read more

I like Korean food a lot. So I thought I would try this kitchen to see what the carry out hub could do. It exceeds. The owners keep the place immaculately clean. The non-descript building camouflages the existence of an outstanding chef with outstanding food. The pork bluglogi and the beef bluglogi soup were both outstanding. The dumplings were crunchy and filled with wonderfully seasoned pork. The taste and quality of the rice, which is a point most Asian restaurants overlook made the meal complete. I really hope you venture out of your comfort zone a little and try some spicy food that is not too hot. read more