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    JY Kitchen

    4.9 (73 reviews)
    ModerateKorean
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    seafood udon soup
    courtlin l.

    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!

    Kyle F.

    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.

    Ramen with pork dumplings
    Will H.

    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.

    John B.

    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.

    Oh so yummy ramen and dumplings

    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.

    Ramen with Dumplings. Very very good. Burdock root roll is also amazing.
    Allan B.

    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.

    Bulgogi
    Dan S.

    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.

    Shrimp and zucchini pancake.
    Meghan G.

    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.

    Korean bbq chicken and beef bulgogi rice roll.
    Harleigh S.

    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.

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    4 months ago

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

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

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    11 months ago

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

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    2 years ago

    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!

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

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

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    I don't see the pork cutlet on the website menu, is it available?

    Hi Edward, thank you for reaching out. The pork cutlet is only sold at pivot! We are at pivot every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5PM - 9PM.

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    We went in at 9:30 and the store closed at 10:30, kitchen closed at 10. When you go you get 2 hours…read moreof all you can eat (obv our fault for going late), but we still had plenty of time to order and eat. You can order however much you want, but they have a no waste policy (if you waste a pound of food, you're charged $14). We didn't waste anything bc the food was so good!! Loved the Japanese Miso base hot pot and my bf loved the Thai Tom Yam base and loved it. The sliced lamb, sliced ribeye, sliced beef belly, and prime brisket are good. The pork dumplings are good too. The service was great and the waiter explained how it all work so well and was very helpful! It's 32.99 for all you can eat so it's worth it if you order a lot, so show up to eat!!

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