I've been here three times already. The quality of the dishes remains consistently impressive, and the menu offers a wide variety of options. read more

Jeju is one of my favorite places in Portland. I always do the chef's tasting menu when I come and it's so delicious. The perfect place to go for a fancy night out. The service is attentive but casual so you don't feel overwhelmed. The tasting menu comes with ban chan, a ceviche, the wonderful assortment of bbq meats, my favorite side of brown butter rice (it's a must try), and a dessert. This is definitely my go to when I have people visiting from out of town. read more

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The chef's tasting menu was...okay. More solid lunch cart food than fine dining. Tasty but very uninspired, definitely dishes we could easily make at home. No standout "wow" dishes. Not a lot of Korean flavor. At $75/person, it was also quite expensive for what we got. For that price, I want more than two dumplings and some random meat. None of it was bad, but it wasn't impressive. It's a nice room with nice people and I wanted to love it, but it wasn't worth the hundreds they charged. read more

Beautiful restaurant and food presentation, great service. Went in a group of 4 and we opted for the tasting menu (the rule for the tasting menu is that everyone in the party must commit to it). I would say the tasting menu is good if you don't eat a lot of Korean food. My partner and I eat a lot of Korean food though, so it felt familar to things that we eat often and not a lot of the items stood out as unique to us - the mandu, the kimchi, steamed egg were all pretty standard, nothing special. The meat quality for the BBQ is very good. With the name Jeju, I was hoping there would be more dishes regional to the island, like black pork, hoedeopbap (like a Korean chirashi bowl), stuffed squid, or generally more seafood options. read more

Although the ambiance of this place is lovely, much prefer their sister restaurant Han Oak

I've dined here twice and thought it had a nice ambiance overall and good service. The food was good, but not memorable in my opinion. The first time, we did the tasting menu, which was almost 3 years ago. The second time we went recently, we ordered à la carte. The meat quality is high here and it's a cute spot for a date night. read more

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Like others have mentioned, the staff, atmosphere, overall experience was great, but the food was a bit uninspiring from a flavor standpoint. Expected bolder flavors from this fusion forward experience. Engaged in the tasting menu and perhaps that was where we made the mistake. Should have ordered more items outside the tasting menu and perhaps we would have had a different experience. As it is, we did try the shishito peppers and they turned out to be the best option. Cocktails were top notch and we did indulge multiple times. With so many options out there, first impressions are super important and we're not sure we'd return unless we hear about a bolder approach to the flavor profiles. read more

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Private dining with standout service and admirable sustainability values, but the tasting menu didn't quite land for me. We dined at JEJU on June 25, 2025, for the Chef's Tasting Menu at $75/person in their private dining room with a party of 11. Let's start with the highlight: exceptional service! The team went above and beyond to accommodate us: attentive, warm, and professional from start to finish. I also want to applaud JEJU's commitment to whole animal butchery and their approach to sustainable meat sourcing. Their efforts toward reducing waste and running a whole animal program deserve real recognition. It's clear they've earned a solid base of support in Portland for good reason. Now, on to the tasting experience, This review reflects my personal palate, and the food, unfortunately, didn't meet my expectations. Banchan: - Kimchi was radish-heavy with very little cabbage, throwing off the balance. Spice was very mild. - Egg drop soup was overcooked in the first two rounds; final round improved but was forgettable. - Soft tofu was the clear winner here: smooth, flavorful, and comforting. - Fried green beans were limp, overcooked, and lacked seasoning. Small Shared Plates: - Pan-Fried Mandu looked promising but was overcooked and chewy. The bone broth helped salvage the dish. - Kampachi Crudo was beautifully plated but bland, lacked seasoning and depth. - Ssam platter had generous lettuce wraps but not much in the way of fresh herbs. I would've loved more mushroom variety. Unfortunately, the meat was tough and chewy, which made it hard to enjoy fully. Dessert: - JeJu Sundae was the highlight of the meal--playful, well-balanced, and satisfying and bursting with mango. - The Custard & Coulis fell flat in comparison. Drinks: I got the Holland March mocktail, which was okay. I was tempted by the "Only God Forgives" based on the ingredients, but the name alone made me pass, so I guess I'll never know! Atmosphere & Amenities: - Private dining room includes a karaoke setup via the Karafun app, which is a fun touch, though the song selection is limited. - The space itself is bright, modern, and beautifully designed: high ceilings, unique plants, and a good balance of minimalism and warmth. - Parking is tight (roughly 12 compact spaces in their lot), but plenty of free street parking and Kitty app spots are available nearby. Restroom Notes: Two single-stall, gender-neutral restrooms, functional but need some attention. No toilet seat covers, and the canvas wall art felt like a last-minute add-on rather than an intentional design choice. In all, I admire JEJU's values and community presence. They've built something meaningful in Portland, and their commitment to sustainability is clear. While the food didn't win me over this time, I hope to return in the future as their menu evolves to better match their mission and the strong foundation they've built. read more

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We went to the Friends in Town dinner at Jeju last night featuring guest chefs Mei Lin from Daybird La and Brandon Jew. Overall we enjoyed the evening, the food, and festive atmosphere. My only criticism would be the price point for Portland was a bit steep considering each plate was a shared plate and drinks and/or wine pairing being additional charges. read more

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We enjoyed our dinner at jeju. We started with the banchan at the top of the menu which is four small dishes to whet your appetite. Then enjoyed the kanpachi krudo which was exceptional. Highly recommend. Then we had osso Busso which was also exceptional and the mackerel which does require an adventurous palate. It was good! The finale was the mango dessert which was also exceptional. I know lists of exceptional dishes! The service is not pretentious and they helped us navigate the menu. Overall it's very close to a five star and well worth the trip. read more

One word to conclude: disappointment. The front desk host who checked us in is wonderful. She even gave us complimentary bubbles. I was excited and hopeful. However, everything went down hill after we got seated. My boyfriend and I decided to try Jeju's tasting menu for our anniversary celebration. However, it took our server around 25 min to even come to us and take our order/bring water. The one major disappointment is truly the time and service. Our reservation is at 8 pm. But due to the time and lack of service, we only got our first course of Banchan(Korean small side dishes) by 8:55pm, which is literally almost one hour into our reservations. The tasting menu dishes seemed okay. Nothing spectacular and definitely not worth the price + wait time. This isn't even an intimate upscale fine dining which can last 2 or even 3 hrs. The ambience is rather loud and our server seemed to be too busy to provide the bare minimum service. He offered to give banchan refill without me asking, but completely forgot about it. We decided to ask for the bill + dessert when the main meat course just came, so that we can save some time and not have to wait too long to try to flag him down. Overall, food itself is a 2.5/5. But considering the service, it's a 2/5. read more

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The restaurant is really beautiful with great service, delicious dishes, and good prices. I loved everything! The only thing the people at my table didn't enjoy was the steak, I didn't try it myself because I don't eat red meat, but they said it was too bloody. All the other dishes were amazing, and the cocktails were very good. I definitely recommend this place! read more

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Amazing New Years Eve Dinner !! 4 course meal - Banchan , starters, steakhouse , desert A few notable callouts Banchan - The egg custard was delectable a little sweet with the crunchy puffed rice did it Starters - the beef tartare was delicious - especially with the Asian pear Steakhouse - the grilled pork chops were delectable Desert - the pistachio cream brought it home read more

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Very nice dining experience that bridges Korean and modern cuisine. Lovely presentation, slow paced, not the most food but because of the pacing and how rich everything is, we were content at the end. The decor inside is really cool, a mix of natural light, and cityscape bokeh effect with the colored ball lights. There's also tons of plants and fun trinkets to look around inside. The cocktails are also very on point. read more

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Came with reservations for 4 a Friday night at 5. That was our mistake for coming early so we were stuck out in the cold, but this is more FYI. I don't hold that against them.. They don't open until 5 and 5 means 5! If you are coming with the expectation of KBBQ, you might be disappointed. There is no grill at the table for you and the meats are typical steak or pork chop deal that is grilled in a fire dome/pit (?) behind the counter. We tried a bunch of different things from the menu instead of ordering the set option. -Full set banchan: Egg drop drop was bland and tasted like just steamed eggs, kimchi lacked funk and salt (maybe it was intentionally subdued kimchi not to offend unfamiliar taste buds?), something with sunchokes that was unremarkable and had bite to it and was unpleasant texturally (like when something is wrong with the potato and parts are hard), tofu with a gingery sauce was the best of the 4 items. -Osso bucco ddukbokki: yum! This had cheese funk in it. Definitely not what you expect from a Korean dish. Reminded me of a gnocchi dish. -Sweet soy garlic wings: yum! Crispy, sweet, salty, sticky wings. -Kanpachi crudo: meh. Another unremarkable dish. Nothing bad that stood out, but it just didn't stand out. -Pan friend mandu: I liked the lacy, crispy texture around the mandu from the pan frying. It comes out looking very pretty and you just want to take a bite out of it. Under the lattice and dumplings is a sauce. The sauce wasn't super flavorful, not sure I would notice if it wasn't there. Dumplings were good though, not sure I'd order it again. Probably not. -Delmonico steak: Mixed feelings. We didn't get asked how we wanted the steak cooked and it came out pretty rare. It was pre-cut prior to being brought to the table, but it looked like a hack job. Some were very thickly cut which made it harder to eat in a wrap and others where flappy slivers. Just oddly cut and noticeable, felt like not a lot of care was put into the slicing of the steak. -Ssam set: This was $20. You can't not get it if you are getting meats, but it was steep for what is offered. I looked on the website and an older menu that still exists on the webpage lists many things that did not come with our ssam set and it is listed for $8. From my memory, we got a small colander partially filled with lettuce leaves and herbs, a trio of pickled mushroom, cauliflower and I think something else, dipping sauces, and buttered rice. -Spicy sausage - meh. Cheese corn/cheese corn: Rich. so rich. But if you're okay with that, this was good. A lot comes in an order, big bowl of it. + Bacon. -Charred cabbage - YUM. I love charring and I love cabbage. Plus pastrami. YUM. -Mango sundae: YUM. It was mango-y yogurt that is frozen. I did not think it needed the tapioca/sago or the super rich cream on top. The mango yogurt itself was very refreshing. Ambiance was dark and not overly noisy. We were able to comfortably have a conversation. They apparently have a private dinning area in a different part of the building that would be nice if you're looking for space to entertain a larger group. read more

Finally tried Jeju on a recent trip to Portland for my birthday. I was a fan of Han Oak, so was very excited to finally try their sister restaurant. The restaurant is inviting with good lighting and atmosphere. We chose to sit at the chefs counter which at first felt like we were sitting right in front of the wood fired oven until they turned on the AC - PHEW. I love sitting up there though and watching the hustle and bustle of the kitchen and prepping dishes. The staff were super friendly and lovely and we even got a complimentary dish for my birthday which was super generous and lovely of them. We ordered the tasting menu for 2 people. The banchan came out first and my favorite was the steamed egg and this silken tofu dish (which I didn't see on the current menu). The kimchi was a little on the salty side for me. We also had green beans as a banchan and that was delicious too. Then we had the fried mandu (korean pot stickers) and the flavor was good but since I consider myself a dumpling connoisseur, this was it for me. To me the dumpling skin was too thick which made it a bit heavy. The filling was good though. I just wished they rolled out the skin thinner Then the kanpachi crudo - this was delicious! light and tart in all the right ways. A definite must order. Nothing to complain about except if only we had more than 2 pieces each haha! We also got an additional dish for my birthday, thanks to our lovely server, and it was the osso bucco dduk bokki - WOW I'm so glad we got this. THIS was one of my fave dishes of the night. If you get this, definitely eat this while its hot! The rice cakes were cooked well, not too soft and not too hard, and the flavors from the stewed meat were amazing. Our main dish came - the Ssam plate (think korean bbq plate). It had a selection of barbequed meats, a sausage and then a side of creamy spinach and creamy champ potatoes. I really wanted to love this dish, but the meat was a bit on the overcooked side (a bit dry) and overly salted, I saw them salt the dishes quite a few times as we were sitting there. Korean food already has quite salty sauces to go with their meats, so the overly salted meats and sides were a bit much. The potatoes and greens were tasty but I wish they were not as salty to take the edge off the salty meat. Just needed some balance somewhere since they didn't serve rice with the dish (which might have helped with the saltiness). The dish itself was beautifully presented though, so if it wasnt for the salt... would have been 5/5. Dessert was a misugaru meringue and that was really good. And they also brought the most delicious yoghurt desert for my birthday which tasted a bit like the Milkis drink. Service/Atmosphere 5/5 Food 4/5 (would have been 5/5 if it wasn't for the saltiness) read more

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Wow... What an amazing experience at Nok Won's sister location. This five course meal was amazing and definitely worth $75 per person. We went here for a special occasion and definitely special. The food is just absolutely delicious. Every bite is an orgasm. Each dish is to perfection and you can't go wrong with what you get and the dessert was also cherry on the ice cream. The service here is very accommodating and friendly and they're always helpful for recommendations and what not. I highly recommend coming here for any occasion. But make sure you reserve in advanced! read more

Loved it! Great spread of food, amazing flavors and just an overall unique dining experience. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a fancier than average night out. V Service was good and dining room is cozy. read more

Jeju Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time here and it was definitely a success. The location was very accessible and had a parking lot which was nice. We did the chef's tasting menu and it was a great way to try a lot of things. The banchan were delicious and the crudo was a standout. The ssam was a super fun menu item to try and the proteins were all very good. Dessert was also incredible. Everything was very shareable and they told us that for desserts, you get one per every two people so since we had three, we lucked out and got two which was nice! Also ordered a peaches and cream sundae which was tasty as well. read more

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As a Korean, the idea of eating at a fancy Korean place is a little silly, but we went to try it. We thought the food was very good (if you're ok w/ spending some $) but no need for us to go back. I think their set menu for $75/person is the way to go to taste everything they have to offer. If you only want some specific cuts of meat or something they do have a la carte but you can easily spend more $ for less food that way. The meal consisted of: 4 banchan, Kanpachi crudo, pan-fried gyoza, ssam set (the meat lettuce wrap thing), & a custardy desert. The portions aren't huge but we left very full bc of the pacing that allowed us to take our time but we are smaller eaters. - Banchan: green beans, silken tofu, fluffy egg cake & kimchi. The green beans were completely flavorless & the kimchi was fine. It was not usual kimchi most Americans are probly used to but more radish cubes (깍두기). Good but wish it was more sour. The egg and tofu were quite good tho, & slightly more deluxe banchan than your average Korean restaurant. They will give refills if asked but won't offer them. - Kanpachi crudo: fish was fresh but all the sauce & garnishes had 0% flavor. I think she said it was a pea sauce...? - Gyoza: pan fried crispy one side and soft & steamed the other side. Quite good & the dumplings had a little soup in there, but I honestly kinda like the cheap frozen deep fried gyoza more, which might be a hot take I know. - Ssam (main course): for those that have tried KBBQ before this is a bit different as you don't cook it yourselves it comes cooked and it's a chefs choice selection of different meats. Here they have about 5 different cuts where most KBBQ joints have anywhere from 10-30 cuts, many of which are thin sliced beef which I was a bit sad they didn't have here. They have more kinda thick steak style cuts here, & their bulgogi is definitely not what I'd call bulgogi but tasted like pretty good steak. I was also surprised/worried to see sausage & bacon on the list bc that's weird and not Korean. The bacon tho was surprisingly good, thick enough to almost be Korean pork belly style but maybe even a bit better. The sausage wasn't good tho. Texture was off & not juicy. Also you don't do sausage for ssam. The lettuce selection was fresh, they gave a few sesame leaves too which I like & ssamjang (soybean paste). Wish there was a couple more things like whole garlic cloves and pepper slices but Americans don't usually care about that so I get it. - Dessert: good I guess, not much to say as I'm not a dessert guy. All in all, a very Portlandy/Korean fusion experience, interpret that how you will. read more

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We recently discovered a hidden gem in Portland serving a delightful blend of Korean and American cuisine. Visiting for the weekend, we were lucky to snag one of the last Saturday night reservations via OpenTable. Though we didn't realize it was a prix-fixe menu until we arrived, the portions and selections were outstanding--exactly what we were hoping for. The ambiance is perfect for date nights or a girls' night out, with a cozy dining room, an open kitchen, and a small bar for counter seating. We noticed a few couples dining with their babies, but overall, it feels like a charming spot for adults to enjoy a night out. My only gripe is that we asked the hostess if we could get another table close to the glass door and she told us it was reserved for a special occasion. There were 8 other empty tables of 2 and she could've tried to accomodate us in any of those others away from the one we obviously didn't want to sit at, but she matter a factly walked away. This always sets the tone for guests and although we thoroughly enjoyed the food, this is something that could be worked on. The only real choices you'll make are from their impressive selection of sakes and wines, plus deciding whether to add sides--but don't miss the fried chicken! It might just be the best I've ever had. The pan-fried mandoo (dumplings), included in the prix-fixe, were absolutely divine, and the peach dessert was the perfect sweet finish to the meal. If you're in Portland, this spot is a must-visit!! read more

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We've been bummed that Han Oak folks had decided to close down Toki. We had made it our mission to always eat there whenever we traveled to PDX. But nevertheless, the world goes on and so must we. I've been curious about Jeju, their latest addition to the PDX eatery scene. Reservations were luckily not difficult to get a few weeks or days in advance. Super laid back ambiance with picnic tables and cute linoleum table coverings - walking in you'd feel as if you'd been invited to a friend's cozy backyard party. Like Toki, the banchan offerings at Jeju blew our mind away dish after dish. Each plate was crafted with such care and modern twists on classic Korean side dishes. I mean, who knew that hazelnut cream could complement roasted zucchini? The sweet and mildly spicy gochugaru seed brittle brought a surprising and fun texture to the zucchini. I also love the comforting flavors of egg drop and roe dashi... I could eat that every day! The staff was also gracious letting us know that we were more than welcome to repeat any of these dishes. Following our banchan adventures, the main course of ssam wraps was an act of utter indulgence and creativity. Starting off with a base of mildly fragrant shiso leaf, you'd sprinkle a bit of that buttered crispy rice, layer some sausage slices, topped with pickled onions, and finishing with a dab of gochujang sauce - and voila a ssam quickly came to fruition. The flavors deep and complex while the crispy rice and sliced meat provided extra textures. After countless wraps we held our belly and quickly entered food coma. I then realized we still have desserts to complete! And the final course of desserts did not miss a beat either. It consisted of an airy meringue cake layered over a bed of light cinnamon chocolate mascarpone mousse and fruits. Pure decadence to finish the night. Highly recommend checking out Jeju, as chef Peter Cho has mastered the art of elevating modern Korean cuisine so effortlessly. Can't wait to come back next time! read more

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We went here for dinner with a large team of 30 people. They sectioned off a part of the restaurant for us and had happy hour style appetizers and drinks followed by an outstanding family style sit down dinner with a semi-customized tasting menu (including very thoughtful accommodations for some folks with dietary restrictions). The food was outstanding, every single dish had so much thought and care that went into it, the service was exceptional, and overall it was a very memorable evening. My absolute favorites were the Galbi Ssam and the Scallop Crudo which were both the best versions of the dish I've had in a very long time. Very highly recommended if you're looking for a special dinner in Portland. read more

Went here for my wife's birthday as she likes Korean food. Unfortunately, the food really disappointed. Ambiance was ok, service was good. Banchan: - Tofu was good - beans were good - Kimchi was sub par Had the cabbage appetizer. That was flavorful. The ssam, which we were really looking forward to, really disappointed. The meats weren't flavorful. The cuts were thick and chewy. While the quantity was good, we simple didn't enjoy anything. read more

Amazing ambiance and delicious food! We decided to order Al la carte because we honestly didn't want the crudo or the dessert nor did we like the meat selections listed. The soy garlic wings and mandu were amazing, crispy, and full of flavor. For the ssam, we ordered the beef sausage, rib eye, and skirt - all cooked and seasoned to perfection. The selection of sauces on the side were great as well! My favorite part was the Jolly Kick Negroni (I ordered seconds!) and the chicken wings. read more

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Remodeled industrial building with exposed wood decor. Spacious atmosphere, comfortable seating. Enjoyable outdoor patio. Service is not in a hurry relaxed friendly, casually dressed, with not much to do except bring back drinks. Banchan is a petite 4-dish mix of Korean & fusion. Meats are prepared ready to eat, grilled in the kitchen. Portions are noticeably smaller than typical. The server makes no suggestions over empty dishes unless you request for refills. A taste of some contemporary Korean without the traditional feels. With pricey drinks, expect $100+ per person. Hopefully the small private parking is available; street parking not recommended. read more

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Great food for a reasonable price. If you're not sure what to order, get the chefs tasting menu. Don't question anything, just try all of it and you will be pleasantly surprised. If you're a bit introverted try sitting facing the kitchen area so you can watch how the food is prepared, other than that, the ambient aura seems to be focused on giving you quality food over anything else. read more

I don't know where to start. Jeju is a phenomenal place!! The food is fresh, full of flavor and simply delicious. The drinks were perfectly balanced and the service was on point. I would , no I am recommending Jeju to anyone looking for good food, good service and a good time!! Btw- I like that they have music playing but it's appropriate music at the right volume. read more

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Food was not good. The banchan were salty and sloppy served. The crab teokbokki was super salty. Crudo lacked citrusy. The steak was the only thing edible but it was not tender either. The staff were nice hence the 3 stars, but food is execution was bad. read more

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Can't wait to go back and try more. The mandu was fabulous. Honestly though, the tomato cucumber banchan with the whipped ricotta was so freaking good. The Brutus salad was perfect. Can't wait to go back and do the chefs tasting menu. Well done! read more

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Every now and then I have a meal that makes me sit and wonder where we went wrong as a species. Like, we could have just focused on making incredible food to eat with each other, like they do at Jeju, and I think we really would have been better off. Instead, I have a credit score and a cubicle job. One bite into the banchan, and I realized the gravity of our collective folly. The steamed egg with roe was an extremely cool take on the traditional Korean banchan. The zucchini was perfect, and the sesame on top really sent the dish into a totally wild direction from what I was expecting. The mozzarella, cucumber, and tomato salad was fantastic. The kimchi was a bit on the less flavorful side, but the texture was great, but the kkakdugi was very, very good and paired super well with the same. The dough they used for the mando was special too, I'm not sure why I've never really noticed it elsewhere. The hamachi crudo was great, and the kimich foam was a very cool touch! The pastry (I wanna say ot was a shepherds pie?) with corned beef and kimchi was flaky and went really well with the homemade thousand island dressing. The ssam was good, but as others have mentioned, some of the meat could have had a bit more flavor. That said, I don't think it's worth knocking a star for, the sausage was damn good, and the soybean paste that came with it was so good I almost ate it by itself! The meringue for dessert was insanely good too, like legit some of the best dessert I've had. The pear frozen yogurt was great as well, but my son ended up being the bigger fan of it between the two of us, he literally drank the bowl The restaurant itself was nice inside as well, we caught it as the sun was setting and the lighting was great, but the food is always the more interesting thing to me, hard to eat sunshine unless you're a plant read more

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I recently visited Jeju Korean Restaurant in Portland, and unfortunately, I was a bit underwhelmed. The service was fine--not terrible, but nothing to rave about either. The waiter seemed passive aggressive, but it felt like there wasn't much attention to detail. The ambiance was really nice, it's in the old Renata spot and they kept the oven where they do some of their cooking. As for the food, it was decent but didn't justify the prices. We had the NYE tasting menu, and while the flavors were okay, nothing really stood out. They served us mashed potatoes for one of the dishes, which felt like it could've been a bit more elevated for how much the price point was. The portions were on the smaller side, especially for the price. For what we paid, I was expecting a bit more in terms of quality and authenticity. There were a few dishes that were creative but just nothing that blew me away for the price we were paying. Overall, it was a decent meal, but I don't think I'll be rushing back. It felt a little overpriced for what we got, and there are other places in Portland where I think you can get better Korean food for the money or just better food in general. There were 6 of us, we paid $1200 not including tip. read more

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This is Korean fusion. Kimchi was fresh and not fermented much. I really liked the pot stickers. Service was good since the servers were attentive and we didn't have to wait long. There's outdoor seating as well. read more

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We grabbed an early reservation here for the day after Christmas. It was relatively quiet when we arrived, but pretty booming when we left. The space is large, open, and beautifully homey. It had beautiful greenery strung about for the holiday which made it feel so festive. It's a set menu, which is great, no decisions! The Banchan arrived quickly and everything was super delicious. I especially liked the seasonal delicata squash with chili crunch and the broccoli and cauliflower dish. The hot starter of the pan fried mandu was absolute perfection! Lacey, crunchy, and beautifully delicate and flavorful. The star of the show was definitely the Ssam which included two types of perfectly cooked steak, some pork loin, and a sausage. I could have eaten the steak by itself, it was well seasoned and just perfect in every way. I did enjoy it with the allium salad, some pickled daikon, and ssam-jang though. The buttered rice is also just insanely good. It's crispy and buttery and I couldn't stop eating it. We really enjoyed the pear and chocolate cake for dessert, but I do wish they also included the Bingsu or at least gave you the option to pick one. We were offered the Bingsu for an additional charge and I likely would have gotten it but it had a matcha custard and matcha isn't my favorite so we skipped it. I'll be back to try one for sure though! This place is a wonderful option for a special meal, a date night, or just because. The food is stunning and the service was great too! read more

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This was on my Portland bucket list, and it was such a stellar meal. Most of the patrons dining here weren't Korean, so I wasn't expecting the most traditional dishes, but the dishes were so creative and fun to try. My parents were very impressed too. They have a set menu for $75 per person and then have a few add ons that we tried. If you are hungry, I definitely recommend trying the additions, as those were such standouts for me. The Roasted Snap Peas were my favorite dish, and this was an extra addition. So flavorful, crunchy, and a generous portion of pastrami. The banchan were amazing, especially the roasted broccoli one, and I thought the kanpachi was also very fresh. I love the whole animal butchery concept they do here, and I enjoyed the variety of meat. There was one cut of steak I didn't like as much -- it had a kimchi marinade and it added a sourness to it I didn't love. However, the other cut of steak, along with the sausage and pork, were delicious and fun to eat as ssam. Do not sleep on the dessert here! The Vanilla Flan is one of the best desserts I've had and it had such a strong vanilla flavor and love the toppings they added, though it could have used a little more of the misugaru crumble. We also tried the Bingsu. This was very refreshing, but the flan was definitely the better dessert if I had to choose. Overall, one of the most memorable meals I've had recently. The service was also great throughout, and the interior here is clean, polished, but not overly stuffy. read more

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Had to come try this place myself with all the mixed reviews I was reading. I'm giving it 3.5 stars. The restaurant itself is very nice and the ambience is wonderful with an open kitchen and bar. It seems kid friendly as well, which I also like. We came on a hot day and the AC was just not cutting it. We sat in a spot where the sun shined directly on us and we were sweating very uncomfortably. We were only wear a Tshirt and shorts. Our server was a nice guy but not attentive to us at all. Tried to wave him down 2 times for extra lettuce but he didn't even look our way when he walked by and never really checked on us. They also didn't do a very crisp job of explaining the dishes besides the guy, whom I think was the owner. He was the nicest and very knowledgeable. Now let's go onto the food. The banchan was good, but kimchi a little sour for my taste. The Kanpachi was a refreshing starter and I really liked the chojang. The mandu was below standard. The flat side wasn't crispy enough and lacked flavor. Then the ssam came. It was a pretty decent size and with the huge rice that it came with, it filled us up. The pork was way too fat for my liking and one of the cuts of beef was a little too chewy. The sausage was delicious though. The crispy rice was my favorite, it was well seasoned and very buttery and crispy on the outside. The one thing I felt that was missing from this menu was a small soup. We added the toasted rice Panna cotta for $9 and it was pretty good although I didn't care much for a lot of the topping. The shaved ice really surprised me. It looks very plain but there were a lot of "toppings" under it! We enjoyed it very much. If they are going to have seasonal menus, I might give them another try, but this meal was kind of disappointing. read more

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I love the modern-urban-Asian look of the restaurant. It is just where I'd like to eat. The space is open and alas a bit noisy. It was hard for my mom to hear but the servers accommodated by moving closer to her when possible. The service was excellent and everyone was excited to share the concept. We especially appreciated our server's attention to our adult child's (avoiding gendering) gluten issues. Most of the menu is gluten and dairy free but there were a couple things the kitchen prepared especially for our adult child to avoid gluten. We tried a few cocktails. The adult child forgot their wallet, don't do that if you look young, so they stayed with water. Too bad, the cocktails were good. The Kimlet was a favorite. The wine list was also very good and we enjoyed a couple of wines by the glass. We visited during the soft opening so the prefix was the only option for dinner. I don't know where they are going with that. I'd keep it. I loved the concept. The banchan were yummy. The Persian cucumber in chili crisp were an overall favorite but my mom who doesn't love eggs really enjoyed the egg drop egg. Go figure. The pan fried mandu were gorgeous and I wanted to drink the broth. The ssam was spectacular. We about pickles and the server didn't think there were any but I've since realized the radish slices were the pickles. We had loads of accompaniments but the spouse wished for ssam sauce. I happily made lettuce wraps with everything! So fun. Dessert was spectacular pile of snow laced with blueberries and crumbs and topped with cream. There was even a bonus dessert. This is my happy place. read more

Jeju Restaurant - Beverage Menu - Korean Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Peter Cho and Young Park do it again! I was very excited to check out Jeju being that I am a huge fan of Toki and Han Oak. We came during the 2 week soft opening and their $75 set menu included a variety of banchans followed by a cold and hot starter, Ssam set of lettuces, sauces, and pickles served with an in-house butcher's choice meat cooked in their wood fire oven, and finished the meal off with some bingsu. Also plenty of beverages to choose from including soju, makegoli, cocktails, and bottles of wine. The ssam was obviously our favorite course. The meats were seasoned and cooked perfectly - we had beef, sausage, and pork. It was fun to wrap everything together for the perfect bite. We also loved both of the starters - mandu and kanpanchi. We slurped all of the broth as recommended by our waiter. Service was wonderful and ambiance was great. The dining room is pretty spacious but feels inviting with all the warm woods and plants. There's an outdoor patio dining area as well. Can't wait to come back and try out more delicious food! read more

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This is a great location (the patio and the parking is a definite plus). The service and ambience is great. It's modern and spacious. I think I may have had a one-off bad experience. Our food portions were very small and more on quality below. I saw photos of other friends that ate at Jeju the same week and there were discrepancies in the portions and items served. For the two of us for $75 per person, we got 3 slices of sausages, 4 slices of steak (sliced like steak tartare), bits of the shredded meat and 3 slices of (millionaire) bacon. Yes, ours were like bacon - a bit dry and tough, whereas I saw others' had tender fatty pork slices. I saw other people had an entire sausage for 2 people and they had more steak that looked tender and juicy. Our steak was cold, tough and hard to the point that I could barely chew it. The flavor was there though. We also didn't get radish slices, bean sprouts nor the onion sauce to pair with the meat. Radish and onions are some of my favorites so that was disappointing. The meal starts with 4 banchans; next we were served 4 fried gyozas/mandus/dumplings and sashimi. Afterwards was the meat dish mentioned above. Last was a shared shave ice for dessert. I'm someone that doesn't like sharing desserts and especially with a set meal plan, I expect my own dessert. The shave ice was good - very light and refreshing. The bottom had a thin layer of crushed graham crackers, cherries and double gold raspberries. My friend had alcohol drinks. I had the only mocktail on the menu. I like that it wasn't an iced drink but it was served in a tiny 5-6 oz coupe glass as if it was alcohol. read more

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Ok so I've been here twice now because after the first time with friends, I knew I had to bring my sister! Sharing is caring and it was cool to try a table for 3 then next time sit at the bar. The banchan was gone quickly my first time so the 2nd time I paced so that we could enjoy the sides throughout the experience. The unanimous favorite starter was the pan-fried mandu. The crispy texture, the tender inside, and that heavenly bone both! Have mercy! The Ssam is so much fun. Create your own adventure you know, build it how you want and mix it up! Very fresh, very thoughtful ingredients. The meat cuts will vary day to day but always quality. Note able carbs: crispy butter-rich rice, cute little noodle paper pieces! Yes don't forget the sauce for that perfect bite. Bingsu dessert is nice and light! It's hard to fit anything more after that feast. We got cocktails the second time since we were at the bar but I actually prefer the soju with the cutest automatic frog dispenser! So much fun! read more

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