What a gem of a place. Amazing fusions within Korean and oriental flavours. The small plates were interesting and very rich, specially the mushroom tacos. For mains the Korean fried cauliflower was something. Flavours were good but not out of this world. Amazing cocktails options and very creative. I tried the interview and k-pop pornstar ( even the names were funny). Definitely recommend and visiting back soon. read more

Big fan of Judy Joo so was excited to try her restaurant in London. I went there a couple of weeks ago as I didn't want to be part of the big hype etc. The Korean fried chicken is the BOMB, you can get wings or thighs... GET THE THIGHS... they're fillets in a very crisp batter and probably my favourite dish of the night. we had the prawn lollipops with the spicy mayo. Funky presentation but nothing extraordinary I had the bibimbap (beef) which was good... though I was truly hoping for more crispy bits in the bottom and the other dish was the Korean barbeque (ribs). A good slab of meat but I found the meat quite dry. The lettuce leaves were all torn and not very fresh so they couldn't really hold anything almost at all. The disappointing dish was the hottok... which is the Korean donut. I have seen Judy make this and what came on the plate was completely different and disappointing. The hottok was COLD very very stodgy donut with really dense dough. would definitely NOT get that again which is really a shame b/c I had very high hopes for it. The service is spotty - waiters kind of hang about as if they don't know their surroundings and when you ask them for say a bit more kojejang... or more water... it either never comes or comes when you're paying the bill... so not very impressed. Overall nice vibe and I am really glad I went. loved the fried chicken but not much else for the price. I will not be rushing to go back. read more

Jinjuu is catching a wave right at its crest here in London -- Korean cuisine is on the come-up thanks to accessible menus at places like Bibimbap and Korrito. Both of those places are aiming at an authenticity that Jinjuu isn't interested in: this Korea fused with America and Mexico, and it mostly works. Sorta. Given the month that we waited for a reservation to open up, we expected Jinjuu to be packed and boy it was. The tables are closer together than you expect in London, which I suppose gives Jinjuu an authentic New York or Seoul feel right from the get-go. The music is loud and the lighting is dark -- it doesn't really feel like fine dining and if you find you've got a headache on the day of your Jinjuu reservation, sell your table booking on eBay. The food is nothing less than interesting. We got the Jin Chick signature chicken wings, which were cooked beautifully with nicely crisped skin, but the bold spicing I expected was a timid background flavor instead. Nothing's going to beat Barnyard for the London chicken wings cup anytime soon. The beef bulgogi tacos were a big step up with a surprisingly tasty combination of flavours, but the bibimbap was unexciting and served in an insufficiently hot stone bowl. The weirdest thing on the menu didn't live up to its potential: the carnitas fries are delicious wouldn't be out of place on the menu at Boho Mexica or Wahaca -- you can't taste the kimchi at all. Jinjuu is a perfectly nice place to have dinner, but you'd struggle to identify it as a Korean restaurant if I brought you there blindfolded. Although if they just turn the lighting down one more notch we won't need the blindfold. read more

Another fantastic meal at Jin Juu! A friend and I popped in on a busy Friday night just before 8 and were lucky enough to get a seat inside (there were a few damp cold tables outside). We just wanted a quick bite so went for 3 sharing dishes and a glass of wine each. The food is served as it is ready so first up were the chicken sliders. They are amaaaazing! A must try. Next were the carnitas fries that I had raved about from my last visit. They were good but definitely not as good as last time - less toppings and not piping hot. Our third dish was beef dumplings - unfortunately these took nearly 30 mins to come following the rest of the food. After all that I didn't think they were anything special but my friend thought it was worth the wait - a complimentary glass of wine each and a sincere apology made up for it :) The food and waiting staff always impress me and they were so busy I can see how slip ups happen in the kitchen. I'll be back! read more

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Loved the food! More like a bar so not a lot of food choices, but for the ones they have the taste is awesome! Good atmosphere too! read more

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From the moment you enter the staff are very welcoming. The decor great. Was lucky enough to be able to have lunch here today. I tried there tacos, had the beef ones and fried chicken Korean style. I decided to try there Jin juu salad everything I ordered with the help of the staff was amazing. I'll go back with a group of friends so we can sample more from the menu. The drinks menu looks fun lots of cool cocktails. Go here! read more

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I can't say enough good thinks about JinJuu...I've been there twice now and both times have been excellent. Drinks - great cocktail menu, innovative and delicious. Bar - the bar upstairs is buzzy and has an amazing vibe. Love the DJ - totally adds good value to the atmosphere. Food - incredible!! Every dish is perfectly seasoned, with some incredible sauces and flavours. Definitely get the pork tacos, the fried chicken and the dumplings. Service - I was very happy when the owner of the restaurant came out after our meal to say hello to her guests. She is a gorgeous, lovely woman who was really kind and flattered to hear our praises. Great spot - I hope it stays exactly the same! Most importantly - the bar is open until about 1:30am and you can order food after midnight - which for London, which is shockingly poor at staying open late for decent cocktails and food - seriously made my night! This place is a goer! C read more

I had high expectations going in but was disappointed. I'm rounding up -- I'd give it 2.5 stars. First, I found the menu and the food neither authentically Korean nor creatively fusion. Awkward in-between. Take the bulgogi tacos, for example. As much as the thought could be appreciated, I felt like the heaps of Mexican ingredients overpowered the true star of the dish (bulgogi). Furthermore, I would have expected more creativity from the menu based on all the buzz, but did not see anything that I hadn't seen before. Second, ambience was also so-so for me. I could feel that they were trying too hard to be trendy and fashionable but without achieving neither class nor the cool factor. The rooms generally seemed to follow the "classy" code, but the wallpapers in the loo were distasteful and almost trite. Once again, awkward in-between with no sense of true identity. Finally, one thing that was good was the service. Waiters were polite and prompt. I'm so saddened -- I was hoping this would become my new go-to, but it fell far short. read more

Jinjuu is another one of my favorite bars in Soho. This place is quirky and the drinks are unique and delicious. The bartenders are usually very friendly and fun to chat with. From sweet drunk me to bitter ones, I've liked all the drinks I've had here. If you aren't getting food, you have to sit at the bar, but I've never had too much trouble getting a seat. read more

I don't think I will come again to this place. 1. The food is just normal Korean food with a bit better look... 2. The price is too much and I don't get why I'm paying 3 times more for the same Korean food... 3. The staters are messy and the fried chicken is really dry and hard... The beef is like rubber... 4. The Korean food is just not Korean at all... It doesn't take you anywhere close to Korea... But like some western people tried really hard to make Korean... 5. The service is poor in quality, they are wondering and looked very busy... Everyone is all of the place, but just don't serve and got get you the bill when we need to go... Period. read more

I enjoyed my time at Jinjuu, couldn't get a reservation in the dining room so sat in the bar area which was nice enough and they give you access to both menus though so no drama. The dining room wasn't full though so don't know why we couldn't get a table... Service was good, door staff and staff in general weren't overly warm, but our waitress was lovely. Kind, patient, informative and had smart waitress sense. Food was good, if not blow your mind amazing. We tried the fried chicken-good flavour, loved the radishes they serve with it, hated both optional sauces though. Dumplings were good, if I was to be super fussy, the pastry was thicker than I'm used to. The sauce they served with it was great, didn't need so much though and why serve dried stringy bits with it? Pointless and weird. Moving on, stuffed jalapeños were good, great dipping sauce, just super spicy! Que surprise. Bulgogi sliders were excellent, wanted more of those babies! Disco fries were OK, thought they would be better than they were, shame the fries were cheap frozen fries though, they also got very soggy from the juices of the toppings, so perhaps they should be laid out on a larger plate in a thinner layer so they stay crisper? Prawn cake pops were good too. Presentation of the dishes couldn't be faulted, nice sauces and garnishes without over-the-top fussiness and the food came out extraordinarily fast. Portion sizes were about right, value for money for the portion size was not.......I did find it expensive for what was on the plates, but what did I expect for the postcode right? Onto the cocktails, the menu is a Korean-jargon-filled list of foreign ingredients, which sounds fun, but gets tiresome when you actually want to choose a drink. I ended up going for a mango-coconut vodka combination which was nice and had the citrus notes as promised by the menu, but why on Earth would anyone decorate the glass with dessicated coconut? The glass was an old fashioned shallow but wide glass so you have to hold the glass at the stem or use a straw. Plus the coconut gets EVERYWHERE, whether or not you are trying to sip the drink. Good idea in theory but not thought out, the glass got super sticky by the end of the drink and I'm no messy pup. This place has made me more interested in Korean food, I would like to try something more homely in style next time but its certainly a good option for drinks and snacks, just not on a budget. read more

Already can't wait to come back again, I have a checklist of things I still want to try! First of all the presentation of the dishes themselves made my mouth water. I was really craving Korean food, which is not the easiest to find in London, and I was so excited to have secured a table for dinner. I'm not sure what others were complaining about, the portions were just right, no need to eat to the point of waddling out the door. I ordered the Jin Chick and the bulgogi bibimbap. The chicken was perfectly crispy yet tender to eat, with the just-right-pickled moo (white radish) to go with it.The dolsot stone bowl along with all the fresh ingredients perfectly adorning the rice was exactly what I needed to really hit the spot. I'm eyeballing the bo ssam, kalbi and mandoo for my next visit along with that gochugaru brownie! Mmmmm. read more

I'm just speaking about the cocktails here, as I left food for another time (it's difficult to think about eating here when you have pilgrims two doors after down on the road!) On a nice sunday afternoon, my lady and I were looking for a place where to spend an hour or so without being in a pub, waiting for our stomach to prepare for an amazing pizza. And my lovely yelp app gave me the address of this place, which we promptly tried! and we were satisfied with our choice. The menu is ranging over 3-4 pages of soju-based drinks (for anybody wondering, soju is a classical korean alcoholic, comparable to a "rice vodka"), some wines (short selection actually I was expecting a bit more!) and few classical cocktails. But my suggestion is definitely to go for a soju cocktail, this is one of the few places in London serving them and you want to check them out! When we ordered our drinks, the waitress nicely suggested us a different cocktail for a "first-timer soju" and we followed her suggestion, I love whenever a waiter is doing that "extra-mile" for suggesting something more tailored on yourself! The cocktail we ordered, K-POP pornstar (yep, their range of names is pretty awesome!), was a wonderful combination of sweetness from the passion fruit and the bitterness of sparkling soju, something I loved! We will surely get back here for dinner, if they care about food as much as they do care about drinks we are in presence of something wonderful! read more

This place has the best Korean food in London! I came 2 nights in a row. The menu allows you to try several small shareable bites, and service was top notch. I would recommend this place if you are looking for a great place to eat in SOHO! read more

Serena our sever was so nice and help us with the menu. The menu is delicious starting with chicken slider, kimchi fried rice. Drinks such as pop k porn star was delicious and so was the cider. The vibe was great and I can't say much about the music. Please come here and u will have a good time. We sat by the window and people watched read more

Having visited Jinjuu Mayfair last month which we loved was very keen to return so today we dropped in on Jinjuu in Kingly Street and even though the Restaurant was busy they were very accommodating and found is a place. The waiters were very friendly and the service was very good. There is such a wide choice of delicious things to have but we decided on in a lightish lunch . We started with really tasty Pork Belly Tacos then some Carnitas Fries followed by Korean Fried Chicken which is amazing to finish we had a delightful Korean salad with Prawns and Asian Slaw . I would highly recommend a visit to ether Jinjuu for fantastic Korean cuisine #food #restaurant #korean read more

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One of my friends wanted to go there so badly after all the review she had hear so spending some time in London, we book a table for a girls catch up at Jinjuu. First impression when I enter the place: how the waiter can serve you there? There is hardly space between the table. Anyway , we had a small table at the corner so best place if you don't want to be disturb to much with the passage way. We decided to go for starter to share so we had the same woo prawn: excellent, the carnitas fries: really chilli and really good, the small / cute tiny burger: beef and chicken, excellent, chicken wings : the sauce on it was really and vegetable dumpling: so nice. We were 3 and really hungry. It was fine to share starters but the portions of the starter were smalls and the cost was high so not really cool and had to go for more or something else. So if you are really hungry one of 2 starters and then go for a main. As Said, my friend was still hungry so she ordered a bibimbab with beef , I have tried it, it was really good. Finally and that was actually what I should have start with: the cocktails! Lots of choice, original Taste and really well done. Forget about the normal wine and try one the their cocktails you won't be disappointed. So in conclusion it's a nice place, the food and drinks are good but the price is way too high for Korean food which is not exceptional! We end up with a bill of £105 for only 3 people and they even ask for £13 service charge on top, way too much! So nice but too expensive. read more

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I went to Jinjuu on the recommendation of a work friend and I was glad that I followed his advice! The only thing he said was 'try the tacos' so this was just one of the many dishes my friends and I tried that night. The beef tacos, the carnitas fries and the bibimbap bowls were all delicious and are highly recommended. We also tried to the tempura vegetable plate which was also really good. The tofu was the best I'd ever tasted but the batter was a little heavy for my taste. The only thing we ordered that I wasn't that fond of was the g-something bombs. Essentially, a jalapeno with meat and cheese inside. I didn't find the filling that full or flavorful and again, the batter was a bit heavy for my taste. On the whole we had an excellent time and I'd highly recommend the cocktails too. The servers were friendly and attentive which is unusual for a 'cool' establishment. read more

Happening place. Great vibe. Never thought Korean food would become so posh and cool. While, I miss my mainland Korean food or Los Angeles Korean food, whenever I am in London I take the time to check out the new generation of UK Korean food. It's amazing that the non-Korean staff are pretty knowledgeable about Korean food. I will admit that I still know more. But definitely a great place to make a reservation and visit. read more

Food was excellent, service patchy and the building alarm went off about 6 times. Manager came over after about the 5 time it had gone off (was very uncomfortable noise) to apologise for the noise and asked if he could get us anything, me said "that would be fabulous thank you and asked for a bottle of Resling. . £29.50. Thought it was free but it got added to the bill. Staff English not great, but they are very attentive. Would go back again. read more

The food was absolutely amazing, the service was great, and their servers were very polite. I highly recommend the set menu, prime selection, especially if you're hungry. Lot of great appetizers to sample and the beef bulgogi melts in your mouth. read more

Jinjuu - Korean Near Me - London, XGL

I didn't have any really great food in London but there were a few worth mentioning. We tried this place Jin Juu owned by Iron Chef UK Judy Joo in Soho. It was pretty busy even after the lunch time. We ordered the Jin chicken to start - Korean fried chicken. It was freshly fried, mixed with the secret soy sauce. The chicken was pretty juicy, not bad. But £8 for 4 pieces of chicken thighs, pricey. Next, we had the Bibimbap with seasoned veggies and fried egg (£8). Taste like any normal Bibimbap, nothing out of the ordinary. Finally, we tried the kalbi beef (£20.5), served with white rice, seasonal leaves, & toasted seaweed. The kalbi wasn't like the ones they usually serve in Korean restaurants - the ones with the bones on it. But the beef was sliced like steak. It was interesting to wrap them in cabbage leaves and rice. The beef wasn't bad, but I think I prefer the beef short ribs with the bones. It wasn't a cheap meal but based on the other restaurants we have tried in London, this is one of the better ones. read more

This is one of my favourite restaurants to go to when I am in Soho. The food on offer is superb and is obviously very well sourced. The staff here are very knowledgeable of the menu and are very welcoming. One recommendation would be to add the tuna taco back onto the menu. read more

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I've been here twice now, once on a booking and once on a walk in, and I enjoyed them both. I can't speak for everything on the menu, as I've only tried a small portion, but I'd recommend the prawn lollipops with spicy (although not actually spicy) mayo, fried chicken, the bulgogi tacos, and the fried chicken sliders. The only thing I could say is that if you're expecting authentic Korean cuisine, you may be disappointed. But if you just go in looking for something fun and different to try, you'll like it! Can get a bit pricey though so helps to keep an eye on how many meals and drinks you're ordering (as I went a bit overboard after 3 negronis at the bar). read more

Great food and atmosphere! Highly recommended. I have been already few times looking for all the sharing dishes in the menu. Carnitas fries, small burgers or fried chicken, chocolate brownie ... are amazing. it is also one of favourite places for cocktails in London together with great DJ's every weekend. Perfect place!!! read more

Very very bad eating experience in London or I should say the most disgusting service that I have had by far among all over the world traveling. My husband and I were very hungry so we ordered the drink and food at the same time. Entered the restaurant over 6.20pm as it was just couple minutes before happy hour ends. Around 7.15ish a waiter came without asking just took away everything and gave us the bill while we were still drinking the beer and margarita. We said we hadn't finished yet. However within next five minutes another waiter and a manager came said that we were over 1.5hours eating and we had to leave because there were people waiting and there's a book at 7 for this table which hadn't mentioned to us at all while we sat at this table. I think they just treat people like trash while you finish eating and charge you with 12.5% service charge on the check. Unbelievably rude. read more

Great service! Docking 2 stars for cold-ish food. We ordered the dumpling and shirt ribs. Ribs were tasty but dry and barely warm. Same with dumplings. read more

Amazing asian fusion restaraunt!I came here with my dad for dinner not expecting the food to be out of this world, only because I am korean and my mom cooks authentic (secret recipee type) food at home all the time. We tend to always compare other korean/asian food to hers, because her food that she makes is in fact out of this world. Here at jin juu we had a great experience. I love there tacos. They are absolutely amazing. My favorite taco is the tuna (raw tuna) taco. The tuna is so tender and soft and it melts in your mouth. The mini sliders are also a favorite of mine. The beef and chicken sliders were absolutely delicious. The spices and sauce they use to flavor the sliders are awesome too. That is what makes the slider so amazing. Their kimchi fried rice is pretty good too. It comes with an egg on top. The only thing i didnt like about the kimchi fried rice was that there were small pieces of sausage in it. I wasnt a fan of that. Lastly, the jap chae wasnt very good. It was way too salty and was flavoured with way too much soy sauce. I could not take another bite. However, my overall experience here was perfect. Great staff, great ambiance, great music/vibe and great food! This place is a must try for anyone with a hankering for some asian food. read more

I was looking for a place to eat late on Sunday as nearly every restaurant was closed in soho. As a result jinjuu gets five stars for availability. The wings were amazing and the bowl was extremely filling. The staff was very friendly and even stirred my bowl for me. However beware that if you do get a bowl be sure to stir or have it stirred immediately or the rice on the bottom will burn. I would surely go back when I am in town read more

Came without reservation, staff was very nice and accommodated us. The server made good suggestions and the food was excellent. We asked for kimchi on the side which we mixed with the short ribs and other dishes. All around nice dinner read more

I went with a group of friends and we shared several of their small dishes. There was a good range of options and everything came out perfectly cooked. The beef tacos and chips were particularly good. So why only 4 stars? The food whilst good wasn't amazing and seemed expensive considering what we got. Also the service was slow and staff unfriendly. All in all though I'd be happy to go back. read more

A mediocre experience at one of Kingly court's premier Korean establishments. Tatler magazine rated the place as one of the top places to eat in soho, and I'd have to disagree. I think the ambiance was definitely top notch, since we had an open window seat on a warm evening. My friend visiting from abroad enjoyed Soho, and we had a nice dinner. I just think the hype and definitely price didn't live up to its name for me. I'm a big fan of a fair deal, and sadly I feel that JinJuu just didn't deliver top notch food for its pricey menu. The drinks were all right (and strong!) but definitely not worth the price. £11 cocktails is a stretch even in London. We eat a lot of Korean food in Hawaii, but I felt that this joint just didn't live up to my expectations. I think I just wanted a little less glam and a little more Korean oomph and goodness! Definitely a good place for a flashy night with friends though. Edit: the service was amazing though!!! Nice people as always read more

This restaurant offers amazing, modern interpretations of classic Korean cuisine. The cocktail menu is also fantastic. If you are in London there are many dining options but definitely consider dining here. Reservations are essential and should be made as early as possible. I recommend the pork-belly bossam- outstanding. Outdoor seating is available in warm weather- haha, I know, I'm talking about London. Look for Chef Judy Joo's recipes and cooking show. Anyplace outside of London, Paris, etc, this is five stars. read more

Pretty great Monday night meal with a friend - great, edgy ambience in a fun part of Oxford Street - I know I will be back to this area, if not to Jinjuu specifically because of all the cool pubs and restaurants in the area Cocktails - I got a white negroni made with soju which was really nice and mixed well with the vermouth Starters - bulgogi tacos and pork mandoo - both were good and especially like the spicy chili sauce that came with the mandoo - they kept it on the table so we could have it with the other dishes as well Mains - famous fried chicken and japchae (vegetarian) - I always judge a Korean place by its japchae since I love this dish and can never get enough of it. The japchae was quite good if a little greasy. The fried chicken, on the other hand, was perfect - great crunch, not too greasy, went well with the sauces they gave - would highly recommend that Dessert - Korean mocha - really nice chocolate tart with salted caramel praline - would recommend this dessert for all chocolate lovers Service was great and not too rushed - we had a good time here and I would definitely recommend for friends and come back myself read more

Delicious food but not authentic - despite what Judy Joo says - and let down by terrible service. The food is great but it is a twist on Korean using elements of Korean flavours to deconstruct dishes and make them into something more trendy and modern. I thought it was delicious but if you want authentic Korean this is not the place. Try one of the small Korean places in and around Holborn or venture out to New Malden for a totally unique Korean home cooking experience. While the food was great, I can't give it more than 3 stars because the service was SO bad. We sat and were immediately asked if we were ready to order - we were only given 2 food menus for 5 people and, despite asking, were never given more. We asked the waiter to come back and it took him ages to do so. We ordered and I had a question about the menu. Instead of answering it the waiter said "I have other tables waiting for me - hurry up!" I told him I couldn't order if he didn't answer my question and he rolled his eyes. Finally he answered the question about substituting the prawn pops on the tasting menu for something else as I can't east shell fish by saying "I can't imagine that there is anything we can do for you. Just let someone else eat that one and you can try to swap it with them for something they don't want." I asked him to check with the chef and after telling me he couldn't imagine the chef would care, he finally asked. Of course, the chef did care and made arancini for me instead, which were very good. During the meal, the waiter kept trying to take our plates away while we were still eating and we had to ask him not to rush us. He seemed to retaliate by then having each new course take 30 minutes to come out. We finally asked the manager, who came to check on us, if he could see where our food was, and even he said that he couldn't imagine what was taking so long. He brought the main courses himself but then it was another 30 minute wait for dessert after those plates were cleared. It was a tasting menu so all the food was ordered at the same time. The manager again had to check on our dessert. Dinner ultimately took 2.5 hours! It also took ages to get our bill as no one ever looked in our direction and people walked past us despite trying to flat them down. The only good service was from the food runners who took time to explain what we were being served and recommend how to mix the many sauces, etc. The food was good but not spectacular (everything was quite salty too) and, with service like that, we won't be back. read more

Excellent service. Delicious food and great presentation and attention to detail. Reasonable prices, and friendly staff read more

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Phenomenal. Traditional favourites with innovative twists. Amazing cocktail menu. Incredibly friendly staff. So glad we came!

What a really fun night! We had planned to grab drinks elsewhere before our reservation but when I looked at the menu we made a change to try the bar here. GOOD DECISION! Not only were the drinks really really good we had quality banter with the bartender. Once seated we enjoyed a number of the small plates and tacos all of which were excellent we also had beef skewers and the chicken sliders that were fantastic. A very interesting wine list (we had a Portuguese red and some kiwi white) rounded out an excellent evening. One thing to consider is that as the night goes on the music gets louder and louder. By the end of the evening we were pretty much shouting. Not a problem for our group but something to remember. read more

My husband and I were visiting London recently and had heard great things about Jinn Juu so we gave it a try. The food was delicious! You can order small bites or a full meal but everything we tried had incredible flavor. We returned again a month later at the end of our holiday and were just as impressed the the second time. We would highly recommend Jinn Juu if you're visiting London. read more

Great location. Just off carnaby street. The food was excellent. Had the korean fried chicken 5* also the short rib and kimchee mansion and Asian slaw were great! Staff was very lovely! If you like korean food ... you should pop in for a meal!! read more