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    Chon Ju Jip

    4.2 (576 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque, Seafood
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Galbi dry overall
    Peter L.

    Small place with limited seating but excellent food. Kalbi Tang (5/5) was fantastic, light yet flavorful & non-greasy. Galbi (5/5) great, bibimbop & kimchee soup were adequate but nothing special. A bottle of smooth Terra beer to quench the thirst. No white glove service here, just the way we liked it

    Daniel L.

    Soups are authentic, spicy and packed with flavor. Recommend the seafood soon dubu. Not asked about spice level so I'd ask if you cannot tolerate spice. Was not a big fan of the spicy raw marinated crab. Too much clumped seasoning and spices which is normal for this dish but could not taste the meat 3.7/5

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    Erika T.

    Decided to come back after craving some soup and went with the Galbi Tang. It's a large portion which was nice but I felt like the soup was a bit salty. I wished it was unflavored and was given the option to add your own salt as some Korean restaurants do. I'll still come back though for some authentic Korean dishes

    Jenna C.

    The value-to-quality ratio just isn't there at Chon Ju Jip. To start with the positives: the sides were actually the highlight of the meal. They were well-seasoned and a nice variety. Service was standard. Nothing memorable but nothing to complain about either. Where things fell flat were the main dishes. The seafood pajun, which I was excited for, came out disappointingly soft instead of the crisp, golden edges you'd hope for. The noodles and rice cake were fine, but nothing particularly special, especially at this price point. And that's really the theme here: everything is okay, but it just feels overly expensive for what you get.

    Gejang Combo
    Matt K.

    Stumbled upon this place and they do it right Raw marinated crab was huge and plenty for 2 people We also got soondoobu and it was solid too. Definitely can get busy later but we got lucky and sat down immediately Would love to come back and try some other dishes

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    Justin C.

    I came hungry with a group of 4 and high expectations having recently visited Korea. We were lucky to get seated immediately when we arrived at 6:30 pm on a Friday night with no reservation. (I don't believe they take reservations). We got a large table that could seat 6, so that as much appreciated. The restaurant had an immediate authentic feel. The menu is large and diverse. We ordered: - Haemul-Pahjeon (seafood pancake) ($27.95) - Bosom (boiled sliced pork belly) ($39.95) - Budae-Jeongol (large kimchi ramen stew) ($44.95) They are also known for their raw marinated crab - believe they are currently the only raw marinated crab shop in town. Service was efficient but very to the point. The sides were solid, I liked the cold asparagus as I haven't seen this side dish usually. Kimchi was solid and on the fresh side which I liked. I enjoyed the free cold barley tea which they refilled fairly regularly. The seafood pancake and bosom were solid but not spectacular. Unfortunately, the Budae-Jeongol lacked the deep kimchi flavor I was accustomed to and I felt like the cabbage overpowered the kimchi. All in all, I was glad I got to check out the hot new Korean shop in town. Perhaps next time I will try the raw crab and a different kimchi soup to see if things are different.

    Bossam - very decent portion size for sharing!
    Tracy L.

    QUICK TAKE// No non-sense mom and pop shop. Very homely vibes with great bossam and soups. FOOD// We got the BOSSAM = very delicious and it even came with oysters which was a first for me (but probably is a classic authentic thing for the dish). We also got a BEEF TOFU STEW - super tasty. I would skip the RAMYUM - truly tasted like Shin Instant ramen. Really great assortment of BONCHONS and loved that they give you ICED BARLEY TEA automatically. SERVICE// Pretty good! It's a smaller place so it feels like the waiters can always keep an eye on every table pretty easily. Also was a fan of the GALBITANG. VIBES// Comfy vibes in an older smaller restaurant - you definitely come for the food. ETC.// Place does tend to have a line since there aren't many tables plus parking in Convoy just has been tough recently, so account for that when considering eating here.

    Raw Marinated Crab
    Alyssa Mae L.

    I came around 11AM on a Tuesday morning and witnessed the place fill up for the lunch hour! In a party of 4, we were seated immediately and provided cold (barley?) tea in lieu of water. We ordered the raw marinated crab (which we were here for), bossam, fried mandu, and kongguksu. We were served plenty of banchan while waiting, which didn't end up being too long. The crab was definitely the star of the show. I was impressed with how large the serving was! Definitely getting your money's worth. I thought the bossam was standard, but I did like that it came with oysters. The fried dumplings and kongguksu were good too but nothing outstanding. Chon Ju Jip is definitely a local spot, where you'll hear more Korean spoken than probably any other Korean restaurant in Convoy. It's cozy, no frills, and reminds you that some of the yummiest food is where you least expect it.

    squid with noodles
    Emilia E.

    The squid was a little soft instead of chewy. The banchan was really good. Service is mainly by this korean auntie who is always refilling our banchan before we could ask. Very cozy and small space but very nice. I think the rice was a little mushy but everything was fresh. The pork bone soup was good too, flavorful but not too spicy

    Stephen L.

    This is a no nonsense sort of Korean place we we love it. There was quite a wait but that's due to the restaurant being small. We walked around convoy and returned in time to be called and were promptly seated. After a few minutes deciding, a server quickly came by, took our order, then went along her way. The service was respectful without being over eating or too involved. The food was fantastic and the portions sizes were what really won us over. Everything has that really fresh taste to it. Would come again.

    Bonnie Y.

    It's my first visit. When I stepped in, I felt like i was back in S. Korea. It's like a mom and pop shop with limited amount of tables. It got busy during lunch time. We ordered a big pot bone soup (#39) and a seafood pancake for four of us to share. It's plenty and we had some leftovers. The soup was not very spicy and flavorful. It's a bit too salty for my taste though. Nevertheless, It's great for a cold day.

    Beef bone broth
    David Z.

    Came here to get a quick lunch. It is convoy so parking is limited during the day. The inside is relatively cozy, but we were seated immediately. Service is fast. We ordered two soups and they were delicious. This place is definitely authentic. Would come again for dinner.

    Christine M.

    Small family style. Was recommended by a friend. We wanted the soup. It felt authentic with rich, flavorful, bold flavors. We ordered the scallion pancake and steamed potstickers. I enjoyed the barley tea too. The servers were attentive and running around I accommodate the busy restaurant. They were also kind to ensure the small kids didn't get too close to the burner. If you're looking for delicious, authentic, Korean this hit the spot. It did get crowded and we were lucky to be seated right away.

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    4.6(159 reviews)
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    We came here for a table of three on a Saturday evening at exactly 5 PM. It was Labor Day weekend…read more Great center easy to park. Was seated quickly our waitress was very nice and was perfectly tentative. Immediately we enjoyed the vibe. Had all of my favorite K-pop mix. I could've sworn they were playing my Spotify daily mix videos. Menu wasn't huge, but everything that we got was amazing.. Son, husband and I enjoyed all of our dishes. Bossam is a must come again for! Perfectly boiled sliced pork belly that you layer yourself with shredded fresh green onion, sliced raw garlic, strips of kimchi radish, some sort of pickled radish, and a ssamjang sauce. The pork alone was amazing and the portion was huge! We barely made a dent in the platter. The kimchi jjigae stew was sooo good too! The broth was savory, just enough spicy, it has a pork riblet stewed in it that was cooked perfectly. Came out to our table still bubbling.. Takoyaki was pretty standard, but what made it a little extra was that you could tell it actually had two pieces of octopus and each ball most places only have one. It was moist on the inside, but firm on the outside perfect amount of sauce on top. Bulgogi was a good size. Portion flavor was spot on beef with sliced nicely and very tender however, there was nothing outstanding besides the portion. Cheese corn was pretty standard as well, but oddly the corn kernels were very sweet and tender so that was very nice. I couldn't tell if it was fresh corn or frozen corn. I was leaning towards it being fresh corn because the kernels popped very nicely and were so sweet. I'm pretty sure they fooled me and it was frozen corn. The staff was so nice. They gave us an order of fried dumplings on the house. And that was very delicious. We will most likely order this next time. It was a perfect mixture of meat and vegetables. The skin wasn't too thick so it wasn't overly chewy or hard but perfectly crispy. The restaurant is on the smaller side. I can see it getting very packed very quickly. By the time that we left a little after six all the tables were full, and there was a party or two waiting. It was very lively, and although there was only one waitress, she was on point.

    A thousand times YES. Cozy, comforting Korean food and good music and vibes is what makes me keep…read morecoming back here. Along with their service as they are friendly and accommodating. For a laid back night to enjoy drinks with friends and food or even just a date night the vibes will be there. Their BOSSAM PAMUCHIN is on a whole different level that also has me itching to order every time I go there, but so torn cause I want to try other things on their menu haha.

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    4.5(390 reviews)
    1.0 miKearny Mesa
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    4.3(4.8k reviews)
    0.1 miKearny Mesa
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    Being from San Diego, Manna Heaven BBQ is one of those spots…read moreI've been coming to for years whenever I'm craving Korean BBQ. Came back over the weekend and saw they remodeled the place, it looks great! The food and service are still on point. Good selection of meats, solid side dishes, and everyone is always super attentive. I've never had a bad experience here. Pro tip: We only waited about 10 minutes for a table for two. If the line is long, there's a spot across the street where you can grab a beer or drink while you wait for the text.

    For Korean BBQ, Manna BBQ really sets the standard. The bar is high, and after the remodel the…read moreentire place feels refreshed without losing what made it great in the first place. The updated decor looks clean, modern, and welcoming. What always stands out to me is the service. The staff is incredibly attentive and efficient without making it feel forced. Water gets refilled constantly, grills are swapped out before they get too burnt up, and food comes out quickly after ordering. It keeps the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. The quality of the food is also consistently solid. Everything tastes fresh, the marinades are flavorful without being overwhelming, and portions are fair. I also appreciate that they're accommodating with portion requests instead of making it complicated. Even the smaller details stand out here. Their sides are genuinely good, especially the steamed egg and rice paper. You can tell there's a difference in quality compared to a lot of other KBBQ spots. And ending the meal with the ice cream dessert option is just a nice touch that rounds everything out perfectly. Overall, it's just one of those places that consistently delivers a really good experience every time I go.

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