I haven't been on yelp in awhile. Frankly, Jeong inspired me to log in to leave my thoughts. I even had to reset my yelp password because I couldn't remember it, the food was THAT good. What a wonderful spot - very good service, not rushed, perfectly attentive but never overbearing. The food was fantastic - we had the tasting menu. I enjoyed every dish. Possibly the best scallop I have ever had. Many of the dishes had a mix of textures that was very nice and inventive. But not inventive for the sake of being over the top. It all worked very well together. We loved it! And the tasting menu came with two desserts...perfect. Thank you Jeong. We will be back! read more

Jeong excels when it stays closest to its Korean roots. The best dishes are those that rely primarily on vegetables (fitting, considering Green Zebra used to be there) or on seafood. The best dishes were the silken tofu and salmon tartare. In fact, the menu was going blow-for-blow with Parachute at a nice four star pace until the meat courses arrived. That's when things took a sharp turn down. The duck was dull and lacked any real punch or character to it. It was supposed to be the star of the dish, but I found myself pushing it to the side in favor of the superior side dishes. It was edible, but not at all memorable. The wagyu, on the other hand, almost single-handedly ruined the entire night. I've had great wagyu, I've had OK wagyu, and I've had wagyu that basically tastes like any other regular steak. But this wagyu might have been the worst such wagyu I've ever had. This is just a guess, but here's where I think it went wrong. Wagyu, being known for having more marbling than your average angus, is naturally pretty soft. From the taste of it, I think they probably cooked it sous vide style, which tenderizes meat. But it doesn't work so well with wagyu, which is already super tender. It gave the whole thing an off-puttingly soft mouthfeel that made it hard to eat. It melted in my mouth in the worst sense of the word. Wagyu deserves more of a hard sear to balance the softness of the meat and add a little bit of bite to it. It tasted too much like I was eating rabbit or cuy (guinea pig). A previous reviewer who had a similar underwhelming experience mentioned that they would return for the a la carte menu. As someone who tries to support everything in my general area, I think that's a good approach. I can taste the potential, but now that I know their strengths, I would probably give the a la carte menu a try and see if the experience is better overall. read more

Some delicious elegant and sophisticated Korea inspired presentations. silken Tofu took a humble dish to delicious and delicate heights . Salmon tartare a wonderful combo of flavored texture.. Scallop/spinach was wonderful, with a subtle buttery touch. We found the duck, and the braised short ribs nice, yet similar in flavor. Bok Bun Ja and Chestnut Financier desserts on the palate were very subtle. My major alert is that this place is VERY Expensive, comparing to other Chicago Korea inspired restaurants, and you all know those three. Our group concurred that Chicago Foodies will keep up the momentum here for several months. read more

Ok so my review is a for an experience a few months ago, but I don't have much to add to the rest of the reviewers here. We were able to get a reservation for two people for the fixed menu. The entire experience was outstanding, and is one of the most memorable meals I have ever had. I was a huge fan of their prior restaurant stand and was hoping they would have some similar items, but the new incarnation is totally high end. The wagyu beef was a particular standout. Not something I can do very often due to price, so hopefully they will participate in restaurant week so I can afford to go back! Easy street parking is available. read more

Located near some fantastic contemporary art galleries, this restaurant finds itself in perfect sync with the creative undertones of the neighborhood. I tried the tasting menu and was delightfully surprised by the dishes prepared for the evening. We began with the silken tofu and king crab which was refreshing and light. Followed by the salmon tatare with crème fraîche of which I was initially skeptical but was quickly convinced by its sweet, tangy, savory combination. However, the scallop course was less impressive because it is pretty standard in preparation. Next, the yulmoo rice in the duck course was a bit tougher but it matched well with the really tender duck breast. For the final meat course, we had a wagyu bavette which seemed to be cooked slowly and finished with a sear. The meat melted in the mouth and sunchoke croquette on the side was a fantastic pairing. Since, this review is already quite long, I will just say that the two dessert courses were fantastic, though probably more appropriate for warmer weather. Definitely swing by jeong if you're in the area. read more

Loved it. Food was incredible. Wine pairing very thoughtful. Service was just right, not too stuffy. And the space was really nice. Intimate. Not too crowded. read more

Go and eat here. Last night we were lucky enough to get a last minute reservation at jeong. We arrived as they were unlocking the doors as we had theater tickets. I asked if an hour and a half would be enough time for the tasting menu and she put me at ease. The staff did a marvelous job with timing. Did they have a clock dedicated to ensure we didn't miss our show? It certainly felt like it. And it was done without feeling the slightest bit rushed. The food was delicious. I was giddy. Literally my feet were tapping from joy. I enjoy dining out and often splurge on a tasting menu. Occasionally I find that some items are delicious and outstanding others are simply good. At Jeong I loved every dish. Starting with the amazingly crisp rice cake all the way through the wonderful sweet potato dessert. Our server and servers assistant were wonderful. I enjoyed that she asked if I was done with my cocktail because even though it is very close to empty I do enjoy the last few drops. I doubt my water glass was ever half empty. Everyone was attentive without being intrusive. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Heard a lot about this place before we went - we were not disappointed. Ordered a combination of items from the tasting menu in addition to some a la carte items. Star of the show was the salmon tartare (which happened to be our first dish). Scallop and tteokbokki were pretty good too. Not as impressed with the sashimi or bavette (although the sunchoke croquette with the bavette was great). Also really liked how there wasn't much waiting between dishes (some places really like to draw out the dinner if you do the tasting menu). Will definitely be back! read more

Delicious meal, great service, easily a 5 star restaurant. We came here with 6 people and got the tasting menu as well as a la carte options and were impressed with both. Hands down, the most surprising and one of my favorite dishes was the broccoli; the charred flavor made it taste nothing like a typical vegetable -- I would recommend this as a must try! Otherwise the salmon tartare and bavette beef slices were my favorite parts from the tasting menu. Their staff and service was also great, overall an incredible value for such an amazing meal! read more

Amazing tasting menu! My friend and I tried Jeong for the first time and it didn't let us down at all! I mean the tasting menu is so authentic with creative adaption to modern dishes and sophisticated flavor of every dish! The server was super friendly and very knowledgeable about every dish. The restroom is very clean which is a huge bonus for me. The restaurant scene at night is very cozy and romantic def good for dating. I'll come again to try more food for sure. read more

Ate here while visiting Chicago from NYC. The tasting menu and cocktails were among the best I've ever had.... and I've eaten a lot of good food in NYC. The food had amazing complexity and was beautifully plated. This place is worthy of a Michelin star for their food! (They only had indoor dining but the tables were well distanced) read more

Absolutely sublime. David Park and Jennifer Tran have once again outdone themselves. While I was also a fan of their prior endeavor, Hanbun, Jeong has truly elevated the Korean / Asian Fusion category in Chicago. From the understated, yet elegant, dining room to the house made (smoother than) silken tofu and the fun, compact spinach namul, it is clear that no detail was overlooked, and no corner cut. The courses were playfully discussed by an attentive staff, without pretension, and with explanations of what you ordered (should you have forgotten or if you don't use terms like "gastrique" in your daily life). The dishes were unique, with each displaying a different taste experience, and yet also addressing the need for a satiating meal. I could also discuss how the plating was beautiful, and the combinations creative, but at this point, those matters seem to be a foregone conclusion. If I had one complaint about Jeong it is that it clearly will develop a massive following and be very difficult to visit regularly. Despite having enjoyed tasting menus throughout the world, I can honestly say that Chicago is lucky to have such a bright star peaking out from behind the white curtains on Chicago Avenue. read more

We've been dying to come here and tried endlessly to get a reservation before finally getting in. Wanted to love it but unfortunately left disappointed (and hungry). We got the beef tartare which was fine, but not special, and the broccoli to start. The broccoli would've been good if it was a hot dish, but cold it felt like a deli side. Next we got the mandu which was our favorite the dish of the evening. Wish there were more than 3 pieces though! Wanted to love the rice cakes, but they are covered in a spicy bbq sauce which ruined the dish. The short rib was FATTY and sauces unremarkable and Juk (congee) was SMALL and not special. Desserts were really good, love love love the hi-chew mochi. Drinks were good, and service was efficient and friendly. All in all not a place I would go back to or recommend. And definitely not worth the price at almost $300 for that amount of food, especially as we had to go elsewhere to eat after as we were still hungry. read more

Amazing! The tasting menu was delicious, inventive, and intriguing! Everything was extraordinary (except for the traffic and parking).

One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Gracious staff and gorgeous ambiance.

I've already made another reservation to come back for my friend's birthday dinner. Upon entering the restaurant, you immediately feel relaxed from the dimmed lighting, candle light that surrounds you, and clean and modern decor. The two greeters immediately checked us in and lead us into a lounge area, offered to take our coats, and provided us with a menu. We waited approximately 5 minutes for our table. My fiance and I ordered a la carte; yukhwe, broccoli, mandu, tteokbokki, kalbi jjim and rice - hi chew mochi dessert. There is a tasting menu which I'd also highly recommend. The restaurant owners are the warmest, friendliest, most hospitable and humble people I've ever met in this industry. Each dish was brought out as it was ready (per our request) and thoroughly explained. We decided on wine instead of cocktails, but you can't go wrong either way. Being an adventurous eater is definitely not a pre requisite for this restaurant, don't let the unfamiliar sounding dishes or ingredients intimidate you. You will NOT be disappointed. If you're a "meat and potatoes" type person, order the kalbi jjim! There are many things that will be pleasing to your palate no matter who you are. Great for a a small celebration (5-7 people) or date night. Reservations continue to fill up quickly, so be sure to plan ahead. Enjoy! read more

Jeong is culinary perfection. The ambiance is elegant minimalism. We had the tasting menu (regular and 1 vegetarian) - We cleaned our plates for every course! Each item was a great mixture of flavors and texture. The service was impeccable. The owner stopped by to say hello and even remembered it was my husband's birthday (which I had emailed her about, but that was the only mention). Jeong has the balance of being fancy without be pretentious. Congratulations on your 1st year and look forward to visiting again! read more

We are frequent gourmet diners and we can say we had a truly enchanting, unique and memorable dining experience. We chose what was a wonderful 8 course tasting menu with wine. Each course was creative, delicious, inspired and original. I particularly enjoyed the King Crab, Salmon tartare and the seared Scallop, but also the Jook and two part duck course were all wonderful. The wine pairing was interesting and complimentary including many varietals, and the pours were generous. The atmosphere is really welcoming. We were celebrating a birthday, and we had joked that one of us was turning 21 (many many years earlier) and the joke carried through playfully throughout the evening and with all the staff. We really enjoyed meeting the co-owners and chefs, Dave and Jennifer. We were treated so well by all the staff that were outstanding at making our entire dining experience enjoyable. As we closed the restaurant, after almost 3 hours, we said our goodbyes, took pictures with Dave and Jennifer, and knew the next time we were in Chicago, a return visit was a must. read more

Absolutely stellar first meal here. Super impressed with what they were able to do in the first 2 weeks of opening. We had the tasting menu and loved every dish, especially the silken tofu, Korean table course, and the Bavette steak. Service was great, atmosphere is awesome and the space is beautiful. I'd expect this to be one of the hottest places in town for awhile, and to get a Michelin star in its first year. Only thing I could come close to criticizing is I thought that the sweet dishes weren't quite as impressive as the savory. Overall though it was one of the best meals I've had in awhile. read more

Food was fine, but service left a lot to be desired. The pairing with the tasting was poorly timed and we saw our server about three times throughout the whole meal. Save your night out and try another option in Chicago. read more

Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend the tasting menu. Very reasonably priced for high quality food! The salmon tartar and duck dish were my favorites. Go now while you can still get in. Jeong is on their way to receive a Michelin Star. Great staff & service. read more

I came here for my birthday dinner and it was a great experience. Loved the atmosphere. Our waitress was awesome and knowledgeable on the menu items. Cocktails were awesome. We didn't do the tasting menu but the ala carte menu did not disappoint. My favorite item was the mandu- lots of flavor! Would recommend to all my friends and family! read more

The vibe, service, and tasting menu were all great, but the wine pairing was definitely not worth it. Expensive and tiny pours. Besides that, it was a great experience but I doubt we'll be back. read more

Great experience. Service was amazing. Food was great. If I had to criticize one thing, it would be that the wagyu was pretty stringy. Otherwise, everything was amazing. read more

The atmosphere here is chill but still upscale, food is wonderful in both appearance and taste. Really glad we got to eat here tonight.

We were difficult-- not intentionally!-- but the staff was gracious n went over the top for us! First we were waay early-- they weren't open yet. We offered to wait in the hall, but they seated us in the lounge n offered drinks. When we sat down we requested 5 dif checks, n Kenya our server said ok. Then only 4 of us wanted the tasting menu tho it's supposed to be unanimous-- again, they accommodated the lone dissenter. And one of our original party could not come, do Kenya prepared a takeout dish. I'd return for the service alone-- but my oh my that food!! Everything was stunningly plated n impeccably thought out to create complimentary extraordinary flavors. We'll be back-- n promise to be a lot less trouble! read more

We are relatively new to Chicago and missed out on the Hanbun tasting dinners, but we loved our Hanbun lunches and Dave and Jen gave our son the cooking lesson of his life for his birthday. So we knew we had to try Jeong early before it became impossible to get in! It did not disappoint in one area. We chose the tasting menu with our two older children (12 and 17) and it was impeccable from start to finish. I don't think I could pick a favorite course! The silken tofu was like slipping into the warm comfort of home if your Mom was a five star chef. The salmon tartare was fresh, filled with contrasting textures, nuanced with flavor, and loved by everyone at the table (even one who is iffy on salmon). The scallop and duck and bavette were just perfection. I don't have any other words to describe them! Cooked to perfection and balanced with incredible flavors. And the desserts and cocktails were delicious. We had the Jujube to start which will thrill Old Fashioned lovers. Dave is doing amazing things in this kitchen. And Jen is a perfect hostess in the front of the house. Wines choices and cocktails were excellent. The space is cozy and casual, yet refined. All of the dinnerware and glassware was lovely and became an artistic part of each dish. And almost as important, Dave and Jen exude positivity and humility, are both incredibly warm and kind, and equally talented. Get in soon, before you can't! read more

My husband and I just went there to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was absolutely phenomenal! We ordered the tasting with the wine pairing and each course was uniquely selected with a creative twist to a traditional Korean cuisine. It was distinctly modern and fresh, but it didn't lose the traditional taste that brought me almost to tears as it took me back to my fond childhood memories as I was eating each course. I felt like I took a trip down memory lane. Matt our server was sweet and acknowledgeable, and everyone there was so friendly, warm and professional! Jen, the owner was there as well, greeting everyone, making sure everyone was satisfied and explaining each dish as David tirelessly cooked away in the kitchen. It's an elegant, unpretentious, FIVE star restaurant! There is no huge sign announcing its presence outside, but a gold plated plaque with Jeong on it, which I loved! It seems to set the tone for where you're going to walk into and experience, a unique carefully thought out menu, in a quaint, beautifully elegant, romantic setting with warm, professional service! It took me almost 2 hours to get there with traffic, but I would go there again in a heart bit! Ya, can you tell I really enjoyed my dinner and the works! It was a very special night! You've got to try this amazing place! Tell them, Karah and John sent you!! Enjoy!! read more