We went and celebrated a birthday and got the tasting menu. It was VERY worth it. Everything was delicious and well thought out and prepared. The service was great overall? But theyre so busy that sometimes they dont come back for a while. The bathroom is all the way in the back, and it was cool to walk through the kitchen to see where all the magic happens. I would definitely recommend and go again. Excellently made food. Great quality and flavors read more

I enjoyed the food; some were better than others but I'm not knocking any stars because I think this is a solid 4.5, but 4 feels wrong. The service was great; they were kind, accommodating and checked in on us a few times. Highlights were - the boudin balls (I could eat this all night even though it's heavy) crunchy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside - the matcha drink; super refreshing and tangy/tart without being overly sour (which I dislike). Taking sips of this while eating the fried foods is a must! Really good: - the fried chicken; moist chicken, lightly crunchy outside. If you have ever had deep fried cornflakes; it's that level of airiness. The hot honey was a perfect condiment for it. - deviled eggs with cracklings. Someone else said this tastes like sushi and that is the perfect description. I wasn't sure if I liked it or not, but it was unique and tasted like sushi. Slightly disappointing - the gumbo. Now don't come at me, this seems to be their best seller, but it was super salty to me. However, you can tell there's a lot of love and quality ingredients. They did not skimp on the meat. I also ate my portion of it, so it wasn't bad, just not the knock out out of the park experience I was reading about - the po boy; it was quality, but it also didn't seem very special The place is small and the table tops are small, but I believe it can seat 14 -20 people in the restaurant. The bathroom is through the kitchen, so I felt super bad interrupting by walking through, but everyone in the kitchen was just so nice about it! read more

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Korean and Cajun makes for a great match! The persimmon salad is light, refreshing and the perfect way to start the meal! There is a yuzu vinaigrette that tasted amazing. Both the gumbo and the jambalaya were hearty and rich. The portion size of the entrees were decent and you will definitely be full. The staff were very nice and you get to meet chef Jae! It is a bit cramped sometimes, but the food is worth the visit. There is a bathroom in the back, just have to walk through the kitchen to get to. read more

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This is my first time in New York and the first restaurant I stopped at. The ink pasta is probably my favorite. It is a unique blend of food. I would recommend checking it out. read more

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Everything was so delicious. The owner gave us a free appetizer and we also ended the evening with a refreshing Yakut.

KJUN offers some of the best Korean fusion in NYC! I've been going here since 2021, back when they were just a ghost kitchen, and have never once been disappointed. The staff is always welcoming and helpful, making it one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. Here are some of my go-to orders! Seafood Jjajangmyun Gochujang Andouille and Grits Po'Boy Set (Lunch) Okra Kimchi (Side) As a heads up, if you're planning on dining in, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation, as the interior of the restaurant is very small. Additionally, it also may not be the best for parties larger than 4, as it can become very cramped. read more

Kjun - Seafood Jjajangmyun (to-go) - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Visited on Friday, Feb 19 with my husband and daughter. David was our waiter who answered all of questions in a friendly, charming, & funny manner. We ordered the family menu. The honey brown butter chips, soy marinated eggs, & fried chicken were all divine; the fried foods were so light and airy. The Kimchi jambalaya, Japchae Boudin Balls, and Crawfish Bibambap with some delicious caviar on top, were over the top good. In fact, we just made reservations for March to try the other menu items. read more

The food was amazing! I would come again to this restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful. Everything I tried I enjoyed. My favorite was the summer cold noodles special and the ribs. The ribs were so tender literally coming off the bone so easy to eat in a public setting. 10/10 recommend this restaurant read more

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An extremely fun and innovative concept!! The chef does an amazing job of marrying classic Korean cuisine with the flavors of creole cooking. It was incredible!!! The okra kimchi was sooooo good!! Loved everything we tried - fried chicken, fried oysters, kimchi jambalaya, etc. would pass on the dessert, it was good but nothing spectacular. read more

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Absolutely incredible. From the food to the service to the vibe--everything was 10/10. Definitely recommend getting the chef's choice sample option. You need to try everything you can here. Also, it's BYOB. We brought beef and soju. But honestly the food is so good you don't want to get full of the drinks. read more

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i liked this place! very interesting korean x cajun concept. it's like seoul and new orleans in one. the food wasnt all that heavy tho! i actually liked the drinks the most with my hot cider with korean pear. i loved the detail of having "yellow the label" spotted and speckled ceramic which really relegated the interior design aspect the service was pretty fast except t for the rice which they had to make. the kitchen is visible form the outside giving it a kind of hole in the walll vibe read more

Came here with my family for the chef's choice dining experience. It was one of the best meals I've ever had! You must be somewhat adventurous with food flavors in order to fully immerse yourself in their cuisine style, however it's a must try for everyone. The owner comes to ask you your preference and interests on the menu. Then they start bringing out the food. Every item they brought to the table was a delicious, innovative incorporation of Cajun and Korean flavors. We got multiple sides, complimentary starters as well as 5 different entrees, 2 desserts and finished with a delightful, homemade probiotic drink. I am unable to pick a favorite item, so here are our top 3 recommendations: the gumbo, catfish nuggets, and the fried chicken. The family style dining experience is a must because you get plenty of different small bites/sizes. The restaurant is small and intimate so be prepared to sit close and tight. Good, casual ambiance with fun music and kind service. Shout out to our server Eli for being fucking awesome. read more

The cod beignet was SO good - I love the at KJUN combined Korean and Cajun flavors. I only had the chance to try two dishes this time around but I definitely want to go back for more. The restaurant is a little small and leans on the casual side so don't expect an upscale atmosphere but the food is great so would put this spot on a "great food, casual vibes with friends or family" list. read more

Kjun - Flaked cod beignet - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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We had a great meal at Kjun. This is a neighborhood gem. The space is small and we sat at the counter looking at the kitchen. We were lucky to have the friendliest server. She was so sweet. We met the owner and she made great suggestions and we ordered everything she said. We definitely want to return to try everything on the menu. Tonight we had fried oysters 10/10 Japchae Boudin Balls 10/10 The flavors are incredible Okra Kimchee 10/10 Hesitant to order at first, but completely won over eating okra! So delicious Chicken and andouille gumbo 10/10 We were so excited eating such delicious food. It's not often that you try 4 new dishes and love every one. We want to try the lunch menu as well. Thanks for the friendly service and delicious food. read more

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I'm always on the hunt for unique Korean food in the city and boy, kjun hit the mark on almost every category! Pretty spontaneous decision to eat here on a Saturday but it was the best decision all day! The food was absolutely delicious, not a single bite was a miss. We did the family meal set, for 55$ we were fed until we were full! Such a good deal,,, not only was the food amazing, but the service was maybe the best yet! We were seated outdoors and I never felt like I was left unattended. When my group was waiting to be seated, they even gave us ice water to beat the summer heat! The food came out at a suitable pace as well. Definitely a place I would recommend! If I had one critique, maybe the fusion aspect of Korean and Cajun could be more emphasized? It felt like the food leaned 70% Cajun, 30% Korean but regardless, still amazing! read more

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The space was small, but the food was good. In particular, the watermelon rind kimchi was interesting. I couldn't it was made of watermelon rinds at all. The ganchujang oyster dish with cheese, rice cake, and biscuits was good. It tasted similar to tteokbokki, but with more texture due to the crunchiness of the biscuits, the chewiness of the ball shaped rice cake, and massive of cheeses. read more

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Visited KJUN on a Tuesday evening after work. No wait, but it gets busy quick so I do recommend making reservations! Chef was amazing and walked out to greet the guests. She had also shared a watermelon salad sample to all of the guests. You can see her passion in developing great flavors! Soy Marinated Eggs & Cracklin' (4.5/5) - perfectly soft boiled and the wasabi aioli offered a balanced taste (not overpowering at all)! The fried chicken skin gave a different texture, but would prefer if it was a bit more deep fried/crunchier. Seafood Jjajangmyun (4/5) - the seafood was perfectly made! Noodles picked up a lot of sauce which made it a bit too salty (I still enjoyed it tbh, but my friend couldn't eat too much) Gumbo (5/5) - highly recommend! Perfectly seasoned and well made. I would have devoured the dish (if I didn't have to share) read more

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Really happy with everything here and one of the best meals I've had in a minute. I love how unique this place is, blending the chefs expertise with New Orleans, Cajun style cooking, and her own Korean heritage. This is one of those places that makes New York City so great and I'm so happy to have tried it. I would definitely come back to show friends here. Let's go to the food: CAJUN KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN. Delicately crisp, chicken, skin exterior that is kind of frittery in texture and deliciously, tender on the inside with the bold savory flavor. Don't forget to add the toppings which add depth and variety. The hot honey adds a heat and sweetness and I'm obsessed with whatever else was paired with it - forget how to describe it exactly but i kept going back KIMCHI JAMBALAYA This was really good, one of their headline dishes. The perfect blend of perfectly cooked rice with lots of fresh herbs and spices, and melt in your mouth tangy and savory kimchi coming through. FRIED SHRIMP AND OYSTER PO BOY I wasn't expecting this to be as good as it was. The homemade bread was delicately crispy on the outside, and it didn't hurt the roof of my mouth. The inside was not overly fried, and it kept a lot of the original flavor of the shrimp, and oyster without being overpowering. The homemade remoulade was also delicious. YAKULT CREAMSICLE While $14 it was quite delicious, bright and citrusy. Not a drink you can find every where else and super creative. read more

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An interesting take on Korean and Cajun fusion, but for me the flavors didn't feel very synergistic. I did enjoy the tomato kimchi and the dessert (loved the strawberry!), but the main dishes didn't really stand out. read more

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Went with a friend. There were a lot of, Yum, that's freaking good passed between us. The service was excellent. It was very cozy/dim/lively inside. I love okra and I loved the version here. The galbi grits, I could eat triple the portion and I'd still want more... but the fried chicken with hot honey and pickled watermelon rinds were chef's kiss. Thanks for a delicious evening guys. read more

I came here for the tasting menu which was about $130 pp after tax and tip. It wasn't worth it but the portions are large so ended up wasting most of it. The food is Cajun Korean fusion (hence the name Kjun), and well, it's just way too heavy to be eating a lot of....half of the tasting menu was just fried food too so it felt a little sickening to be stuffing my face with fried heavily seasoned foods. The staff is super friendly and sweet but I just wouldn't come back. The okra kimchi was the highlight but everything else (like the gumbo, dessert, fried oyster) was just average to below avg. read more

Kjun - Tasting menu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I cannot start to even describe how much I loved this place. I've been wanting to try it for a while, and it was pretty easy to make a reservation (I think I called like a day or two before?) The restaurant itself was pretty cozy, not much seating but it felt friendly and intimate. There were people leaving as we got it and they were telling the servers how good everything was and how much they loved it so I was getting really excited. And they did not disappoint! There was a KJUN for two menu where you get 1 snack, 2 sides, 2 mains, and a dessert so we got that and EVERYTHING was so good! I will need to write an essay if I comment on everything but the COD BEIGNET was to DIE for oh my god. Perfectly crisp but light and airy. read more

Kjun - KJUN for two - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I was given a recommendation to KJUN after looking for something quick and unique to eat before leaving NYC and I'm super glad we went. I've never seen another Korean-Cajun fusion place and it's gotten me looking for similar restaurants in LA. And the name is cute. We arrived for a late lunch and luckily, there was some seating available at the bar. The staff were really friendly and accommodating especially because I asked if we could move to the table behind us (the people there left) after they'd already given us napkins and silverware. They cleaned up and helped us move over so we weren't right next to the payment machine. In total, we ordered the kimchi jambalaya, fried chicken lunch combo, shrimp and oyster po'boy, soy marinated eggs with chicken cracklin', japchae boudin balls, and jalapeño cornbread. I shoulda tried the Yakult Creamsicle rather than the Gogo Juice but was worried it would be very sweet. It was raining around that time so the jambalaya was perfect and while you could really taste the kimchi, it also had much more depth of flavor than a simple kimchi rice dish. Warming and hearty, perfect for a cool day. Everyone else enjoyed their orders as well. The cornbread was unfortunately a little bit dry, even with the honey butter (butter was kinda cold and hard to mix) but the soy marinated eggs and boudin balls were crazy good. I ate the egg with the chicken cracklin' and probably could have eaten another 6 eggs like that. Throughout our meal, someone from the kitchen (I think it was Chef Jae) kept coming by to check if we were enjoying the food which was very nice of them. Overall a great experience and hope to eat here again in the future. read more

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KJUN is a very intimate and cozy dining experience. I had never tried Korean and Cajun/southern fusion food before so the dishes were very fun and intriguing! Our meal started with a fun watermelon amuse bouche that was very refreshing. Then, we ordered the Honey Butter Chips, the KJUN Fried Chicken, and the summer special which is a Kimchimari Guksu. Our honey butter chips were very yummy. Perfect balance of the sweet honey with slight savoriness from the butter and potatoes. This was a fun appetizer for sure. I enjoyed the KJUN Fried Chicken but it wasn't anything crazy. I thought the chicken thighs had good breading and was very juicy. I also thought the Kimchimari Guksu was good. The broth was a bit acidic/sour for my preference but overall tasty. I loved the soy-marinated egg in the dish. I also thought the blackened catfish nuggets in the dish were delicious; I had no idea it was catfish! As we left, they also gave us some yakult's and delicious chocolate cookies! I thought the restaurant ambience was super cool. We sat at the counter and had direct visibility into the kitchen. It was also cool interacting with Chef Jae because the kitchen was right there. Ultimately, a fun experience; I would recommend it and would probably choose to come back if a friend wanted to try this place out. read more

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LUNCH SPECIAL SPICY TOFU AND KIMCHI STEW $25 The place is very small and closed Mondays. The service is good. It has low ceilings and if it's packed, which it often is, it's loud with people talking. If you sit at one of the outdoor tables they are very small and with cramped legs space on some of them. This Tofu Stew dish resembles the traditional Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew) although the tofu was medium firm and seemed to be baked. This is a temporary menu item and does not seem to be one of their typical Cajun hybrids. The spicy sauce is thicker than the typical Sundubu Jjigae, has a thicker broth than the traditional and is apparently vegan. It tasted like, and had the body of, a tomato soup but spicier although I was told had no tomatoes. I thought the broth was delicious. The portion is about half the size than a traditional Sundubu Jjigae which often and had little kimchi in it (unless it is blended ultra smooth). This baked tofu has meatier texture which I prefer in this broth situation to the traditional very soft tofu (too wet in wet ) . It did not come with the traditional complementary mini-side dishes that traditional Korean restaurants serve. The small portion size despite looking bigger in the photo, also did not have much tofu making the $25 price steep although the smooth semi-thick broth was very good. They don't have many vegetarian main dish items but there is also barbecued tofu with cheesy grits with seasonal fruit ($23) which has gotten good reviews but I haven't tried read more

Kjun - Spicy Tofu Stew - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

KJUN is a small Korean shop nestled between the bustling street of Manhattan. They specialize in korean food, with a twist. Each of their menu items is incorporated with Cajun flavoring to give it that sensational taste. My friends and I decided to drop by for lunch at KJUN and Im glad that we did. Entering KJUN, the store is actually quite small and most of the tables are for small parties. It kind of gave the feeling of being cramped even though there was just a few of us in the store. However, nonetheless, the interior is decorated very homely yet modern like. The ambiance is warm and inviting. After being seated, we were given a menu and there was so many great things to choose from. It was difficult to decide. We ended up choosing the jajangmyeon, po boy, gumbo, chips and my absolute favorite item, the kumquat yakult creamsicle. Starting with the best item, the creamsicle was creamy yet refreshing, it was sweet and sour, it was overflowing with flavorful but not too overwhelming at all. Definitely a must for those of you that love citrus flavor blends. The jajangmyeon had a rather unexpected flavor, salty, yet a hit of umami. The seafood on top was tender, juicy and plump. Well cooked and well seasoned. Though I would be careful as it does stain your lips. The gumbo was light and filling. I would skip on the chips, as I ate them, it felt greasy and while they did have that airiness of honey flavor, it felt too overwhelming. Overall, the food here was great, the staff is nice, and while the interior can feel cramped and small, I still had a great evening. read more

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The creole and Korean fusion flavors were interesting. Lots of gumbo, jambalaya, and other inspired dishes. I thought it was a cool concept. The space is rather tiny and it was very busy for Saturday brunch. I enjoyed the shrimp toast and the grits. The pecan pie was also mild but was not super memorable otherwise. read more

The way they cook here produces amazing results. The options are clear and familiar. Employees provide warm service and their food recommendations are spot-on. This spot has become a regular stop for me. I'm certain to come back! read more

Kjun is a Cajun Korean restaurant. It's a pricey hole in the wall eatery with high quality, unique dishes! It really is a one of a kind. You can't find these dishes anywhere else! Menu can change each season. Great desserts and fusion selections. read more

Kjun - Seafood black bean paste noodles - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was pretty good but taking off one star because it was a bit hard to feel comfortable eating on the tiny stool chairs and a small wobbly table. Space is very limited here, it's not their fault obviously but i wouldn't say you would want to spend too long in here. Besides that the owner was really sweet and attentive and made sure we were enjoying our meals. I would definitely get the jajjangmyun again as well as the deviled eggs. The gumbo was pretty good but i couldnt tell where the Korean element of that dish was, the honey butter chips were good but very drenched in sauce. I did really enjoy the chips while eating it but idk if I'll get it again. read more

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This place is absolute fire. I came here because I noticed that the Yelp reviews were amazing so I'm like F it. Let me hit it up for lunch. I walked over here hungry af and ready to tear it up. They had fried chicken and a lunch menu. I was ready to see what was up. I got the fried chicken lunch special and decided to share it with my husband because typical he said he wasn't that hungry. He ended up eating more than half my plate! The chicken was perfectly crisp. Cooked to perfection. The seasoning on the crust was so good. I was so happy with the food. Service was great as well. They served us right away and it wasn't too busy. The only negative about this place is the space. There isn't much place to sit and eat. This is more of a grab to go and eat in your office or home. I ate it here so I don't know how the food holds up to go. But it was super good. read more

KJUN, as the clever wordplay might suggest, fuses Korean and Cajun flavors in its cooking. And as someone who loves fried food, heat and complex spice profiles, I loved so much of what this restaurant had to offer. For me, the best dish on the menu is the jambalaya. It is jam-packed with flavor from everything that goes into it, a party in your mouth - from the gochujang, pickles, cayenne, paprika, the mix of meats, etc etc. Just wow. 1. Kimchi Jambalaya (Classic Cajun Jasmine Rice Jambalaya, With Housemade Andouille Sausage And Chicken Thighs, With Three-month Fermented Cabbage Kimchi) $25 2. NOLA BBQ Shrimp (Cast-iron Roasted Shrimp With Nola- Style Shrimp Butter, Toasted Sourdough) $27 3. Green Tomato Kimchi (Refreshing Green Tomato Kimchi With Ginger, Scallion, Garlic, And Jalapeño) $13 4. Persimmon Salad (Thinly-sliced persimmon with yuzu vinaigrette) $20 5. KJUN Fried Chicken (Three Pasture-raised Gochujang And Buttermilk-marinated Chicken Thighs, Twice- Fried And Served With Go-honey Sauce) $27 6. Cornmeal-crusted Fried Oysters (Cornmeal-crusted Fried Gulf Oysters Served With Yuzu-tabasco Aioli And Soy-Pickled Mirliton) $20 read more

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I came here after hearing a lot of buzz around this new Korean Cajun spot. The food was good, but I didn't feel like it was worth all of the hype I was hearing about it. I'd say my favorite part of the meal was the Japchae Boudin Balls, which, unfortunately, was the smallest dish! I felt the chips were a bit on the greasy side, and the chicken had a lot of extra breading. The space itself is small. My friend and I were only able to get a table because we went early, and even then, we really only had an hour before we had to give up the table for a reserved party. Keep in mind if you're trying to walk in. Service was fast and friendly. read more

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It's a relatively new and popular Korean/Cajun fusion spot with very limited seating. Love the idea and some flavor pairing, but not sure if all items were executed that well, also the price is a bit high even for New York. Got the cornmeal fried oyster since the softshell crab is out (by 12:30pm...), it has too much crust, barely find/taste any oyster... (compared to the juicy and crusty fried oyster we had a day ago) this was really disappointing, the sauce and pickled watermelon rinds were decent, but not enough to save the dish. The watermelon salad was refreshing, with pickled rinds and unique dressing flavoring. However it was a bit too saucy, caused it to be a bit heavy and salty. And for a small plate of fruit salad it charged $25! Had really high expectations for the seafood jjajangmyeon, it came out as chopped up squid ink glass noodles, the flavor was pretty good but extremely salty. read more

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Came here after watching Top Chef LOL and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend! KJUN is a pretty small spot with limited seating, so I would recommend texting/calling to get a reservation beforehand. Everything on the menu looked interested, so we ended ordering way too much food oops but it was all so tasty. Soy marinated eggs & cracklin - The highlight of the meal for me! These were bursting with flavor--sweetness from the sauce, saltiness from the soy, tanginess from the pickles. The cracklins added a crunch that perfectly contrasts the softness of the egg. Chicken liver pate - The pate is so smooth and rich. It's slightly sweet a bit salty on its own, but tastes amazing when smeared onto the bread. The pear salad is flavorful and adds freshness. Seafood jjajangmyun - My favorite of the two mains. I thought it was interesting that the choice of noodle was sweet potato noodle, but it adds a nice chewiness to the dish. The flavor was delicious, and the seafood was cooked perfectly and added a variety of textures. Kimchi jambalya - Very flavorful, maybe a tiny bit salty. You wouldn't normally think to put kimchi in jambalya, but the sourness from the kimchi works really well with the cajun flavors. Potato daikon salad - Solid dish, but this one was less exciting than the rest--it just tasted like a good potato salad with daikon. Aside from the great food, the staff were super friendly and welcoming, and it was super cool to see how involved Chef Jae is in her restaurant. She makes the effort to talk to all her customers and bring out dishes, pour water, etc. and has such a fun personality! read more

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The care shown by servers here exceeds all my past experiences. I've visited hundreds of places but these employees stand apart. Both the dishes and surroundings contributed positively. No need to dress up here. I came upon this notable restaurant through review sites. read more

cool korean caribbean fusion - tried the jumbalaya which wasn't my fav but the brisket and grits i would definitely order again. staff were very nice. small, intimate venue read more

It was smaller than expected with more of a take out than dine in feel. The food, price and the ambiance might be a little contradictory as it seemed more like a hole in a wall place. The service was attentive. The owner was very down to earth and I heard she was a top chef Vs master chef contestant! We sat at the bar like area with four seats. On my right was a fridge with all the fermented vegetables and drinks and in front of me was a huge fridge storing all the butter, cheeses, bread. They don't have an alcohol license yet. We got the peer cider which was interesting. It wasn't too sweet which I appreciated. Both our favorite part of the meal was the chicken liver and persimmon salad. It was unique yet simple. The po boys and jambalaya were good but nothing spectacular. I would recommend giving this place a shot. read more

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The food quality here was obvious from my first taste. An employee began with the customary welcome and asked if we were ready to order. The food stays true to its origins and staff are helpful. Every feature of this place demonstrates care. Kjun delivers with precision. read more

Great food! The honey butter chips are to die for, the watermelon salad was refreshing, and the tofu and grits were super satisfying. We also ordered the eggs with chicken skin which were delicious. The kimchi green tomatoes were good but a smaller portion is all your really need for two people. It's not quite its own dish. Our food also came out super fast and everything was crammed on the table at once. A little bit of pacing between dishes would've been nice but no big deal really. It was all tasty. The space is cute and cozy. I'd definitely recommend getting dinner here! Also the peach sweet tea was delicious. read more

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