PROS Excellent service Friendly staff Unpretentious Fun music Nice atmosphere Amazing food and genius wine pairing. I had the pescatarian offering and my friend had the standard offering. We both loved every course except one. (And it was fine: we just weren't enamored with it.) CONS Expensive (but worth it) read more

I was not blown away by the food. As fans of Hanbun for many years, only living down the street, we were quite disappointed. Hanbun was a different style of restaurant of course but the no nonsense Korean menu with small touches of elegance is what made it an amazing place in an oasis. Jeong tries to incorporate that elegance on a larger scale and into more of its menu, but misses the mark with the Korean side of the equation. We saw elements of Korean cuisine but they were minimal. I felt they were shying away from the authentic tastes and textures of real Korean cuisine to appeal to white palates. Perhaps the different style of restaurant is what makes it so. But I've seen Indian cuisine served in a elegant and modern style without sacrificing authenticity. See Dishoom or Flora Indica in London. It's truly a disappointment for those of us with Asian roots. For those of you who want to try some real Korean food with a somewhat modern twist, try the unassuming SoJu BBQ on Ashland. Excellent, no frills to place, good value, and authentic without being boring. read more

On a whim, my family and I stopped in on a Saturday night for a late seating. Having lived in Korea and always curious about elevated Korean dishes, I was so excited to find Jeong. We were greated by smiley and bubbly Jen, who was eager to get us settled in and started with drinks. While we waited a few extra minutes for our table, the team was deeply apologetic and accommodating. In that time, I took in the vibe, which was elevated but cozy. I loved all the gold silverware, rustic ceramic plates and clean glassware. Once seated, it was clear that the whole staff was knowledgeable about the dishes and willing to answer any questions. We decided to go a la carte and enjoyed a variety of tastes. Favorites were the beef tartare, broccoli, mandu and short ribs. We didn't meet a dish we didn't like. I loved that all the staple Korean flavors were present in each dish but done in a new and creative way. A warning to those not familiar with this cuisine, the flavors are unique. That being said, the staff was careful to explain everything and the dishes were done beautifully. I highly encourage those who are culinarily curious to check out Jeong! read more

Incredible food, great wine pairing and some very creative cocktails! It was a tremendous experience for us who were visiting from out of town. The food was inventive and delicious and service was superb. One of the better meals we've ever had! Make sure to eat here soon before it becomes impossible to get a table ! read more

This is my favorite authentic Korean restaurant. David is a true artist at his craft. The Chef's tasting is the way to go. Every bite of every course was truly amazing. If I had to pick my top two dishes they would be the mandu and the salmon tartare. read more

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This meal left me speechless. My friend and I had the tasting menu with a few a la carte items. I don't want to go too in-depth about the dishes for the sake of preserving your experience. The dishes were light and clean, yet bold with rich streaks at the perfect moments. Textures were incorporated masterfully. One course in particular - duck, rice, kimchi - left a particularly emotional impression on me. It was nostalgic, it reminded me of home. The space is absolutely beautiful, too. Overall, the experience was a gorgeous display of how thoughtful the two owners are. Even down to the silverware. Can't wait to come back. read more

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Definitely a 5 star dinner. The ambiance and the food were as I expected from reading reviews - I was not let down. I went to Jeong last night with 2 friends and we opted in for the tasting menu. On of my friends asked if there was something off the tasting worth adding on, so we added on the dumplings and I'm so glad we did. The salmon tartar was my favorite dish but everything was full of flavor and the wine pairings were pretty good too. Definitely would recommend read more

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One of our favorite meals of 2019! You get a choice of a la carte or pre fixe, and we opted for a la carte. We loved everything we ordered and wouldn't have changed a thing - here's a list below: -Sashimi -Mandu - kimchi & pork dumplings -Rice Cakes -Crispy Octopus - deep fried and perfectly cooked -Braised Short Rib -Banana Cake Can't wait to come back and was very happy that it was one of our last meals of the year! read more

Mind blowing - every dish on the tasting menu was exceptional. Definitely going back to try everything on the a la carte menu! read more

jeong - Tasting menu April 2019 - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I cannot say enough good things about Jeong! This has been on my list of places to try for awhile and I finally went to celebrate my birthday. The service was fantastic, the drinks were delicious and the food was incredible. My favorite was the scallop and my fiancés was the duck course. The first dessert course was so beautiful which is why it's the only one I remembered to take a picture of! I really loved everything and I would recommend this place to anyone wants to go out for a nice dinner or celebrate any occasion!! read more

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Our whole experience was awesome!! From the food, the service,and the decor inside. I felt like they have put a lot of work into every detail. I loved the layout and the relaxed ambience. We went for the tasting along with a few dishes from the a la carte menu. --Silken Tofu: Very refreshing! Perfect amount of saltiness. I loved the texture and how it melted in my mouth. --Broccoli: We loved this, and was pleasantly surprised at the smokiness. --Salmon Tartare: This was my favorite! I loved the presentation and how fresh it was. I especially enjoyed the contrasting textures. --Scallop: This was an excellent dish as well. The buerre blanc sauce went amazingly well with the scallop, adding that tangy flavor. The spinach was also perfectly seasoned. --Bavette: Perfectly cooked wagyu! It went perfectly well with the sauce. The croquette was so soft and delicious. --Duck: This dish just melted in my mouth. The kimchi was perfect, with a good amount of spice. --Kalbi Jjim/short rib: The kalbi jjim was so tender and went well with the sauce and the lettuce. --Bok Bun Ja: I loved this. The raspberry along with the ginger shortbread was amazing. --Mochi: Probably my favorite dessert. I loved the amazing contrast with the mochi and ice cream. I can have this everyday! --Chestnut financier: This dessert was pretty good. It was salty and smoky. The cocktails were also very tasty. My favorite was the jujube, which was similar to an old fashioned. The service was superb! We will definitely be coming back again. read more

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We had an incredible meal here for our anniversary- and we would absolutely love to come back! The restaurant is a little hard to locate as there isn't any large signage on the outside, but once you walk in the door it is a beautiful and intimate space. The staff all took turns bringing courses, which I love in a tasting menu style eating because it is so fun to meet everyone who works in a restaurant. We tried a few cocktails- I enjoyed the Yuza and Barley beverages with the Barley being slightly more enjoyable for me. We loved every single course, I don't want to go into too much detail so people can enjoy the experience themselves- but I wanted to lick my plate with each course. The Salmon dish and dessert were my favorite, and the dumpling was my husband's. At the current moment, the only food option is the tasting menu- but that is what I most enjoy so I was pleased with the choice. We would highly recommend this restaurant for a special experience- we loved every moment! read more

4.5.... Exceptionally good tasting menu. Everything was interesting and brilliantly executed. Special mention to the salmon tartare which was comfortably the best course - incredibly tasty. A close second was the duck - the rice and duck sauce are to die for. Drinks - fairly priced and tasty. A little disappointed by the very limited red wines by the glass. Loved the space and especially the little waiting lounge - great use of limited square footage. Why not 5 stars? - it just lacked some personality and presence as an experience. Compared to other tasting menu's it felt less involved and like there was less communication about the courses and what to look out for. Not a huge deal as it didn't distract from the great food. Special mention to Jake (I think that was his name - server from Seattle) - great engaging personality - if everyone follows his lead it would've been a 5 star review. Great value, great food - almost perfect. read more

Having been to Hanbun, I was very excited to try jeong. It is completely different cuisine. Whereas Hanbun was more street food, this is fine dining. The space is very nice and modern. It is rather dark inside but inviting. We had a table for 6 on a Saturday and were seated immediately. One of the diners has dietary restrictions, which they were made aware of ahead of time and accommodated. The chef went through each dish and our server had a list of the dishes that she could enjoy, which was great. Since she couldn't indulge in the tasting menu, we did what any other group would do: order the entire ala carte menu! There were some hits and misses according to the group. Our service was great and the drinks were very tasty. They paced out our meal appropriately and we didn't feel lagged or rushed. They swapped out our plates as well without being asked so we were happy. The first few courses overall were far better than the later courses. The two favorites of the entire table were the tteokbokki and shrimp cakes. The tteokbokki is a rice cake that is formed into a long tube. The dish had a ton of flavor and good spice. The shrimp cake was fried perfectly and extremely flavorful. The beef tartar and broccoli were also standouts for everyone. Yes, I'm raving about broccoli but it was that good. The sashimi was a nice starter. I love mackerel but one of my friends who isn't a fan generally actually enjoyed the dish. The beet and the dumpling were at the bottom of this group for us. Nothing was wrong with the beets but the dish as a whole was a bit boring. Although I love me some beets! The dumpling looked like the dish everyone was going to love but we felt it was actually rather bland. Our issue was when the next group of four dishes came out, which are the 'mains', and actually we were underwhelmed by all four of them. I would say the cod was my favorite as the fish itself was cooked perfectly. The short ribs were okay but nothing special; the same with the mushroom barley dish. The duck confit was the biggest let down for all six of us. The preparation was duck that had been pressed together into a rectangle and then confit. However, I got no flavor from the duck itself. It didn't taste like much and certainly didn't taste like duck. All four of those dishes we all felt weren't bad but certainly weren't as good as the first bunch and nothing stood out as being amazing. Overall, I actually liked the food better at Hanbun but this is a completely different type of cuisine. I just think the flavors here need to be amped up a bit. I would say when we go back we might stick to the smaller plates that were all solid. read more

Birthday dinner, tasting menu w/ wine pairing....outstanding. Highlights: pork dumpling, Salmon Tatar, American wagyu, seared scallop. Loved the vibe of the small intimate space. Music was a little loud. Tough to hear description of food/wine with music and servers wearing masks due to COVID restrictions. I'm nitpicking....excellent dinner. Well done, highly recommended. read more

Loved it! We aren't real foodies but we took the time to relax, listen to the descriptions of the food and eat slowly so that we could enjoy the flavors. Even my extremely picky teenage son enjoyed everything he tried. We chose the ala carte menu and loved all. Desserts are not to be missed either. Dave and Jennifer are very passionate about their food, the presentation and the mix of flavors and it shows. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! read more

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We visited jeong on their second weekend open. I think this place has a lot of potential, and I would be happy to return. We went with the a la carte menu in order to try the greatest number of dishes. Highlights were the yukhwe, sashimi, tteokbokki, and kalbi. The gochujang and roasted barley cocktails were also very good. Ambiance is lovely, good amount of space between tables. Service was good, just two small bobbles where they brought us someone else's dishes and confused someone else's tea order for ours - otherwise water was refilled frequently, suggestions were on point, servers were friendly. Overall, I think they have some real hits and some dishes that fall a little flat, but I will definitely return to try the tasting menu and see how the overall menu evolves. read more

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The overall ambience is very nice at Jeong. Quiet with tables that are spaced very far apart and in todays world of jammed, crazy loud restaurants this is a nice reprieve. Service was on point. There is one 8 course tasting menu so there are no choices to be made except for beverages. On to the food - the food is very good with everything beautifully presented and at a nice relaxed but steady pace. My only complaint is that if you were blindfolded you would not determine that this restaurant has a Korean influence - it really is french food with some subtle almost Japanese influences. There is no spice or heat element in any regard and no reimagined Korean dishes like you might expect. The food however is very well prepared and tasty to be sure with the scallop in tangerine beurre blanc sauce and grilled wagyu beef being the standouts followed by the crab custard opener. The least successful dish was the congee/rice porridge. There are a lot of soft foods in the overall tasting and I think a second meat dish of some sort with some korean heat would be more successful. The 2 desserts were very good and unique. A little surprising that in a $135 tasting there are no amuse bouche or surprises along the way. You get exactly what is on the tasting menu. Glad I went but for me to return I would need to see a different tasting menu with more korean influence. read more

Jeong is the best restaurant I've eaten in Chicago thus far. Amazing take on Korean flavors and traditional dishes. Felt safe and distanced well from other diners during COVID. We did the tasting menu and the complexity of flavors was amazing. The chef did an excellent job guiding us through our meal with his choice of dishes during the course. Flavors were amazing and complex. We can't wait to come back when a new tasting menu has been made! read more

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What an amazing experience! Everything from the moment I walked in was pure excellence. The food was an explosion of flavors, the service was genuine and knowledgeable and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. This is a must!!!! read more

Left messages, even texted like their voicemail requested over the past 2 wks trying to book a table for 8-10 well in advanced for a special occasion/surprise No one replies What a waste of time for us getting everyone to decide and agree on the tasting menu and a profit loss for them read more

We had dinner tonight at this extraordinary restaurant; we were welcomed by Jennifer who was the most gracious and genuine host. The three of us had a perfect dining experience. The food was sophisticated, delicious and cooked to perfection: Dinner started with the hamachi started that heralded an unforgettable dinner. The salmon tartare with crispy rice pearls followed by the delicious scallop, the pork dumpling and then wagyu Beef were paired with delicious burgundies and superTuscans. The deserts were delicious, complemented by the red wines. The venue was very spacious allowing for adequate distancing (post Covid). Looking around, everyone was happy and evidently content by the food. We had dined earlier this week at a two-Michelin star restaurant which was pretentious, average and overpriced (Ever). Jeong is by far a better restaurant; better food and wine and great management! I wouldn't be surprised if Michelin would transfer the Ever stars to Jeong in the coming 1-2 years.. read more

Great service, serene decor and well executed food. You wait in anticipation for the next course's creative flavors and textures.

Jeong is really an experience. The food is not the Korean comfort food I grew up with, it's a very polished and elevated version of it. More of a fusion of Korean flavor and European presentation. The waiters were extremely attentive and my water was consistently filled. We didn't love the whole tasting menu so we ordered a la carte. They made sure we had enough utensils to share easily. A good amount of food is 3-4 entrees per person. It's pricey but you can tell the ingredients were fresh, hand-picked, and upscale. Overall everything tasted wonderful (especially the dukkbokki, the duck porridge, and the dumplings/mandu). I would definitely recommend this as a one time experience. I do think though it's more Korean inspired than truly Korean, an evolution really. read more

The food was sensational, fixed menu tasted a very nice variety of unique flavors and elegantly presented dishes. If the food was the only consideration, this would be a 5 star review. However, poor scheduling and timing on the part of the restaurant severely undermined the experience. Since the menu was fixed, there was no delay in the placing of our orders, and each dish came out quite quickly, making the pace of dinner feel a bit rushed. Considering we had been seated 5 minutes prior to our reservation, this felt a bit strange. Before the final dessert course, we were asked if we'd like to place orders for coffee/tea, which we did. We received dessert, then shortly after we received our coffees. Immediately upon completing the dessert course, we were given the check. The staff was quick to take my card and give me the receipt, which occurred well before the coffee was cool enough to drink. We were surprised when the front of house then asked if we could leave our seats and finish our coffee in the 'lounge', which was simply a waiting area in the front of the restaurant. This occurred around 1 hour and 50 minutes into our reservation. For a $400+, 8 course meal, which was timed strictly by the restaurant, being asked to leave our seats in under 2 hours was unacceptable. The otherwise wonderful experience was overshadowed by this forced end to our dinner. Jeong should be far more careful and planned with timing in the future; rushing customers out immediately upon completion of their meal, for a restaurant of this caliber, is unacceptable. read more

Jeong is amazing. Each dish is well thought out and unique. The flavors are incredible. Standouts: Scallop, Broth, Noodles, Steak, Desserts (3 courses!). The service is impeccable and the atmosphere is really intimate. Jeong is Michelin star quality. Loved it! read more

Since their opening, I have gone 4 additional times because it is THAT good. When something is that amazing, you want everyone to know about it. Everyone I have taken, from friends from California to my brother in law who couldn't care less about food, raves about how amazing it is. I talked about the ala carte menu in my first review. For drinks, I'd highly recommend the cocktails! Unlike any cocktail I've ever had. My favorite is the barley, my husband loves the jujube. I also had the chance to try the tasting menu, and it is the best tasting menu I've ever had. The scallops, duck, and bavette were the biggest standouts for me. The pricing is very reasonable. For 7 full, delicious, creative dishes, they are charging less than $90. This is unheard of!!! Go go go! read more

Service and food here is outstanding. It's in a very unassuming spot on an "ugly" part of Chicago Avenue which oddly added to its charm!

Jeong is spectacular, definitely my favorite up and coming restaurant. They unfortunately missed their star this year but I feel they are just right there. The restaurant is small, so reservations are recommended. The atmosphere is delicate and so perfectly done. I did the tasting menu which was definitely worth it. The crispy rice was delicious, salmon tartare was tasteful. Scallop was cooked to perfection. In particular, the dessert really stood out, especially the goguma and the bok bun ja. I highly highly recommend this restaurant, they're simply on fire right now. read more

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Amazing food and lovely atmosphere, very romantic. I highly recommend! Love the tasting menu with wine pairing!!!

Upscale Korean? Kind of hard to imagine but Jeong is really excellent. Biggest problem is figuring out what to eat. Pretty much every selection on both the tasting and a la carte menus seems delicious on paper and most every one (7 total) we chose exceeded those high expectations. Prices are such that you can sample a lot of stuff and have a few exceptional cocktails as well and still come out around the cost of 2 tasting dinners and a couple of drinks. The small space doesn't feel cramped but it does get loud when full. Even though "casual" is directed, you may want to make a small effort to up your look to match the pretty look and layered taste of the food. Sure both the tuna and steak tartare are done gorgeously and deliciously but branch out and get shocked by the broccoli and sweet potato based dessert. Only the crispy octopus (very reminiscent of a certain poultry nugget) failed to impress except for the sauce/garnish. Really want to go back and try everything we couldn't this time. Menu is broken into tasting menu (with aforementioned tartares), and 3 part a la carte (cold, hot and entrée then dessert) each with 3 choices so hopefully it changes every so often for more reasons to go back. read more

From a beautiful cozy restaurant with a phenomenal design, to stellar service and last but not least, a perfect implementation and fusion of traditional korean dishes with a fresh new spin. Everything was delicious and I can't wait go back again and again. A perfect spot for date night too! read more

This place was amazing and I will be back. The food, ambience, and service were on point. We got the tasting menu and everything was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I believed the hype and it was not correct. The food is decent. We didn't have a bad dish but it was not the 5 stars that everyone has been giving it. It actually left me craving for Korean Food. It was definitely overpriced. read more

Beautiful space, super friendly staff, and Jen is just wonderful. We went with the Tasting Menu and each of the 7 courses was delicious. The kimchi truffle sauce was out of this world. The scallop was amazing. The salmon tartare was phenomenal. Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor that was even more delightful than it looked. Can't wait to go back and try the a la carte menu. See you soon! Alissa and Michael read more

I give them 6 stars out of 5 Dave & Jen were incredibly kind, gracious hosts The server Ari was a sweetheart The coursed dinner was fantastic One of our favorite restaurant experiences in 10 years in Chicago Will definitely be back Thanks again for having us for our anniversary! read more

Full disclosure: I've been a fan of David Park's culinary genius since Hanbun. But having experienced five seasonal tasting menus along with his ala carte fare, you would think I would be sampling repeats. Not at all. David's brilliance is how he innovates flavors and textures by using new ingredients and familiar standbys. For example, last night's tasting menu included a salmon tartare - not that uncommon in fine dining establishments. But Jeong's version included dwenjang yuza gastrique, bubu arare, creme fraiche. I had no idea what half of these ingredients were, but instead of just being pretentious, they were delicious: like nothing I've tasted before. The entire $87 tasting menu was filled with such delights. The portions were also pretty sizeable and our entire party agreed that we were pleasantly full after our meal. We ordered the wine pairings with our tasting menu and the wine choices were well curated with each dish. The first dish, a Silken Tofu with king crab, maesil, chili braised fern, was paired with an unexpected, but well balanced sake. Jeong's craft cocktails also didn't disappoint and maintained the Modern Korean nuances while remaining recognizable to the palate. If David is the genius in the kitchen, then his fiancée, Jennifer, is the heart of the house. The service is attentive without being disruptive and you can tell that the waitstaff is well informed and enjoys working there. The restaurant itself is in a cozy corner building in West Town. There was plenty of on street parking on a busy Saturday night. The interiors are elegant but approachable, and lest I get accused of writing an unbalanced review, I will say that the it's bit dark inside. Wonderful for intimacy, but hard to take pictures in an Instagram age! Although Jeong's well deserved popularity and excellent reviews make it a hard place to get a seat, we consider it worth the wait and will definitely return to check Jeong's ala carte selections! read more

This town has good food. And Jeong is superlative. Each dish was so flavorful. And they're not afraid of bringing the heat (perfect use of gochujang in everything from cocktails to sashimi). I never understood my husband's love of sauces until tonight. From front door through table, the service is fantastic: professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Sake selection is fantastic, dessert was delectable and ambience can't be beat. It's a funny corner entrance, so you might it's initially. Very "speakeasy" in front door vibe. read more

first of all，my experience is based on the a la carte menu. Jeong is unique，although there are couple upscale Korean places open in Chi town these days， I believe that Jeong the the most close to what real Korean style is. the food is really delicious，seasoned perfectly. my favorite is the shrimp cake and the sashimi. Myleast favorite dish though is the short rib，it has very good flavor but kinda dry. The reason for taking one star off is that even came with a reservation， our table was not ready till 20mins passed the reservation time，and while we were waiting， no one offered any option for ordering a drink or anything. read more

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My fiancé took me on Thursday night for my birthday. This place is amazing. Beautiful inside, amazing food, great service. We did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and it was perfect. Highly recommend. read more