I'd been wanting to try this place for a while but since it's a bit out of the city and in the suburbs, I didn't walk in with super high expectations. I'm Korean and grew up with Korean food in Chicago, so I know what the real thing tastes like, and this is the real thing. I got the soondae stew and it completely hit the spot. The flavor profile was so authentic and satisfying!! Came out boiling still, so fresh. The banchan selection was great too and the waitress was really sweet about bringing more if you wanted. My only small note is that I wished the side dishes came out a little earlier rather than alongside the main food, because I was starving by the time everything arrived! But that's a minor thing. There's also a karaoke spot right next door that I heard gets pretty lively at night. I haven't made it over there yet but that is absolutely next on my list. 한동안 이곳에 가보고 싶었는데, 시내에서 좀 떨어진 외곽에 있다 보니 솔직히 기대를 크게 하지 않았어요. 그런데 깜짝 놀랐어요. 순대국을 시켰는데 정말 맛있었어요. 맛의 깊이가 딱 제가 찾던 그 느낌이었어요. 반찬 종류도 다양하고 좋았고, 웨이트리스분도 친절하게 더 가져다 주셔서 너무 좋았어요. 한 가지 아쉬운 점은 반찬이 메인 음식이랑 같이 나왔으면 하는 거예요. 너무 배고픈 상태였거든요 그래도 사소한 부분이에요. 바로 옆에 노래방도 있는데 밤에 꽤 활기차다고 들었어요. 아직 가보진 못했지만 다음엔 꼭 가볼 생각이에요. read more

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This is a good Korean restaurant with a good choice of both traditional Korean dishes as well as Korean bbq. The bbq meat choices are good and the servings are quite large. We had a group of 7 and we ordered 4 dishes (each serving 2) and we had more than enough for at least 2 more people. The side dishes were pretty good. I was particularly happy they provide lettuce for wraps. A lot of places have stopped providing that. The drink menu was pretty good as well with several different options of soju, beer, and makoli. There are also karaoke rooms in back -- we didn't try them this time ... But maybe next time. Everyone left totally full and satisfied. read more

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I had a wonderful visit to JooJoo restaurant! The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout dinner. So many options to choose from and they had great suggestions as well as good suggestions for Soju. I came with a larger group and we were able to make reservations in advance; plenty of parking outside in the lot. There are no seafood options for the barbecue unfortunately but they do have a lot of seafood options for their hot pots and regular entrée items. Also, there are a few veggie based dishes for non-meat eaters. The meal comes with different side items like kimchi and white rice. All of the different entrées have plenty to share between multiple people which was great too. After dinner, we were able to head back to our karaoke room, which was very fun! They have a drink menu and plenty of song selections to enjoy your karaoke night. I love the lighting to really get you in the zone for your performances! read more

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The workers were quick and nice. I believe JooJoo has the best meat compared to the other Korean bbq spots in STL. read more

JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I have to give it to JooJoo for best Korean in town. Dinner is very busy and give a good vibe. Staffs are friendly. Food is of course amazing. I always eat the same thing, Dolsot Bibimbap or Bulgogi Dolsot. But recently found Jaeyook is also amazing! It is quite pricey but worth a stop! read more

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I was here for my first time celebrating my friend's birthday. Waitress was welcoming and knowledgeable on karaoke details. There is a restaurant in front and karaoke rooms in back. Shared gender bathroom. Lots of space taken up with supplies and extra chairs in the hallway in back with the rooms. The karaoke remote is in Korean so you have to use the key to translate to English. A fun time, would go back. read more

Delicious Korean cuisine. The bulgogi bibimbop as amazing. Many times there's not a lot of flavor but this was packed with flavor even without adding sauce. Highly recommend. The beef bbq was good. Many tables had a grill so we took advantage of the opp to cook to order. It was tasty and mostly tender. They were here to help with the grilling. Good flavor. Gave us refills on lettuce so much appreciated. Great service. Plenty of parking in the strip mall. read more

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Pretty tasty Korean bbq place! Half of it is a karaoke bar where you can hear the beautiful singing as you eat your barbecue We got Kalbi and Bulgogi with a side of spicy beef tofu soup. The sides were plentiful and they kept coming. The service was ok since they were pretty busy. read more

Came back to Joojoos recently, and the spicy soon do boo and galbi tang soups were amazing. The flavors were amazing, and it had a very traditional Korean taste. Would definitely come back and would highly recommend. read more

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No more authentic Korean dishes. All are a sort of Asian fusion without true Korean flavors. Other drawbacks include 1) poor service, 2) poor indoor air quality lacking a proper ventilation, 3) unreasonably expensive, 4) high noise levels, and 5) most importantly, low food quality. There are other Korean restaurants offering better quality, service, and price. read more

LOVE. LOVE, LOVE this place. It's pretty traditional and no frills. We've always had great service and have been able to be seated immediately when we arrive. We've had so many different types of food here. I love those beef bulgogi. We've also had my wife's birthday party in one of their karaoke rooms. read more

I always enjoy coming to JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke for good food, service, and sometimes karaoke! I came here with my family on a Sunday, and we were seated right away. The staff was friendly and took care of us throughout our dining experience. One of the staff members even thought they were taking too long to take our order and apologized. The place is clean, and the portions are good for the price. We ordered the seafood dolsot bibimbap, mackerel, short ribs, and spicy squid stir fry. All of the dishes were flavorful and just how I remembered them to be. They do a really good job with the consistency of the dishes, and I am always satisfied and full after dining here. read more

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Consistently the best korean spot in stl!! Has the best stews and sides. Been coming here for the past 7 years and the minor changes never bothered me (like pricing and new menu changes). Everything has been consistent and yummy. The service is fast and the guys are always nice. read more

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This is by far the best Korean food I have had in a very long time. Highly recommend.

The service was really nice and the restaurant was super clean. Everyone was so pleasant.. This was my third time visiting and it tasted better the other times. I would have to say that I've had better Korean food but it still wasn't bad. The seafood pancake missed the mark. It was flavorless and it was barely any seafood in it. For $18 I expected a whole lot more. My mom and I are both agreed that the portions were small and it seemed as though the meat was chopped in tiny little pieces to spread in the bowl to make it look like it was more food. Needless to say we will stick with our favorite place going forward. read more

Got two hotpot bowls and they were huge. Flavour was not bad though. Also got the soft tofu bowl which had a unique taste to it, it was slightly sweet (maybe from the gochujang?) but wasn't too bad. It was really busy and we wanted to do karaoke but they were all booked. Overall, food and service was okay. Might come back to try the Korean BBQ next time. read more

I love JooJoo. I feel like I've been to JooJoo almost every weekend the last couple months. Nothing can compare to a good hot stone rice bowl or kimchi jjigae or galbi tang in the cold months. My all time favorite here is the kimchi samgyeopsal. Service is phenomenal. Jojo never fails me. read more

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Great service, authentic and flavorful food, with great variety for whether you like to sit down Korean family style meals, or Korean barbecues, this is the place to be! The hostess servers are always super friendly and accommodating, and you can stop by next-door for dessert at Spoonful right after! Love their spicy baby octopus and pork belly stirfry! read more

So the manager give us ice cream because on the phone call, he was his friend The service was very good and very nice. this restaurant is giving a 10 out of 10. read more

JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke - Ice cream - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner here tonight. Food was great - albeit the hot pot was a little sweet. Service was great and the ambiance was strip mall Korean. Does it get better than this? read more

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I asked a Korean gentleman where he recommended for good authentic Korean food in St Louis and this was the place he recommended. I've only been there for lunch but I would definitely go out of my way to go back. I've enjoyed every dish and I recommend ordering the extra sides. The service was fast and friendly and the atmosphere is casual and family friendly. read more

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I stumbled upon this restaurant when in Maryland Heights, and I am so grateful that I did! JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke offers traditional Korean BBQ and hot pot, along with private karaoke spaces. Their website describes their establishment as "unassuming", and I would definitely agree. From the outside, the restaurant blended into the strip mall in which it is located. Inside, however, the sleek, black interior sets the stage for an authentic Korean BBQ experience. The tables have built-in grills for personal cooking, and there is vibrant foliage that adds an air of tranquility in the space. Immediately upon sitting, we were greeted by our waitress, who gave us our silverware and a traditional Korean water jar. The service was wonderful from their on. The individuals who served us were very attentive, helpful, and personable. One member of the team was particularly chatty and enjoyed discussing his current endeavors. I did not mind this, but I imagine other patrons may wish to have more time for conversation with the individuals they came to the restaurant with. I came here to eat with my father, and we decided to split the Jjookumi & Pork Chulpan ($49.99), which is a dish of spicy octopus and pork belly. The meal included a generous portion of meat and also came with a variety of side dishes. These included rice, homemade kimchi, pickled cucumbers, bean sprouts, and potato salad. These side dishes and our tray of fresh pork belly and octopus came out within about 10 minutes. Following this, our waiter periodically checked in on us as we cooked our proteins. The spicy octopus had a umami taste with a hint of spice. These flavors were incorporated into the pork belly as we mixed them together. Moreover, the fat from the pork belly glazed the bottom of the pan, which provided a wonderful crisp to the pork belly and added flavor to the octopus. The side dishes perfectly balanced the salty, rich flavors of our proteins. My personal favorites were the kimchi and pickled cucumbers. Our waiter also offered to bring out fresh lettuce cups for us to build lettuce wraps. We took him up on this offer, and I'm happy that we did! The greens added an extra freshness to our culinary experience. The menu itself is extensive but I do wish their were more protein options for self-cooking. The options mainly included pork belly, which I love but I know that not everyone does. Chicken, beef, or vegetarian options like tofu would be a great addition to their options. The food and service at Joo Joo were unbeatable, and the space looked aesthetically pleasing. I would love to see this establishment move closer to the city, potentially in the University City area. I think this restaurant would thrive there! Considering all of this, go try this place! There are not many KBBQ places in the St. Louis area, and I think Joo Joo should be the one you try! read more

JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke - Pork belly BBQ - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Quick Service! What? I got the seafood hotpot and also the teokbokki. The seafood hotpot was overall good - the crab wasn't fresh but the other items were okay. There was a decent amount of everything - crab, octopus, shrimp, oyster, tofu. I subbed out the udon for ramen. Despite the crab not as fresh, I still thoroughly enjoyed the soup and ramen. The teokbokki was a little on the hard side... maybe it cooled down too quickly.. didn't enjoy that as much. Not sure the amount of barchan varieties they gave but I only got 4 types - braised potatoes, kimchi, radish and steamed egg. They were all eh, not a fan. Environment This is located in a plaza means there is plenty of parking space available. The inside had quite a bit of seating available. The burners for the hotpot or BBQ are portable so they bring it to your table when you order those. Niceness of the staff They were quick to sit you, take your order and ready for you to head out. I like that they leave you alone I guess, but they are also readily available and quick. Dollar It was decent, for the 2 items it was near $70. The food was enough for 2-3 people to eat Yes? I would return yes. read more

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JooJoo is such a great hidden gem! We were looking for authentic Korean food in the St. Louis area, and this spot did not disappoint. We had a wide variety of dishes, including Katsu, dumplings, and bibimbap. Everything was served with a number of small side dishes just like in Korea. The food was authentic, freshly prepared, and arrived quickly. I can't wait to go back and try the Korean barbecue. The restaurant is pretty no-frills, but the staff is friendly. We will definitely be back! read more

JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke - Bibimbap, dumplings, and katsu - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This is probably the 6th time I've come here! I'm from Cali and have pretty high standards for Kbbq, and JooJoo totally makes the cut! For apps we always get the Tteok-Bokki with Ramen - it is soooo flavorful and perfectly saucy. I definitely recommend adding the ramen to it, I think it really makes the dish! Defs recommend. My favorite meat dishes are the Galbi Gu Yi (marinated kbbq short ribs) and the Cha Dol Ba Ki (tender beef brisket). The galbi is so flavorful, I always wish there was more! And the beef brisket is a perfect light meat that you can cook and season just how you like - perfect when you have a large party. I've gotten the Beef Bulgogi a few times, and I think it's solid, but I think there are more flavorful meat dish options. For soups- I always enjoy the Beef Sundubu (beef and soft tofu in spicy broth served with rice), but this time we also tried the Galbi Tang soup (simmered beef broth with beef rib and noodles), and it was SOOOO GOOD. It was such a simple yet flavorful dish, and is definitely one of my new favorite soups! Perfect for a cold day, and when you want something warm and cozy! The ambience is great, and the restaurant staff are so warm and welcoming. One time, my boyfriend and I were coming close to closing time, and we called them letting them know - they asked for our order and they had it ready for us when we walked in! Karaoke- so fun!!!! We did it for our friends birthday party and it was a great time! You get your own room, they have recent songs, fun lights and tambourines! Solid kbbq spot! read more

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Here's the deal! There aren't many Korean restaurants in St. Louis and although JooJoo's has been here a while I think the current ownership and cook(s) are doing a great job. Flavors are traditional Korean and hit the spot if this is your comfort food. The BBQ always smells delicious but my go-to are the soups! Just an incredible tasty meal with the traditional Korean side dishes and rice. Also a big shout out to the current staff. Andy is awesome! Give this guy a raise! read more

Loved JooJoo under its previous owners, love it still under new ownership. The menu is very extensive and they offer a lot of the harder-to-find dishes in St. Louis. For example, this is the only place in STL I know of that serves mul naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon. They also serve Korean hot pot (highly recommended) and jjajangmyeon. Everything I've ever gotten here has been high-quality and delicious. Haven't dealt with any language barriers recently, and the workers were all incredibly welcoming on my last visit. read more

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We love coming to Joo Joo for authentic Korean food! This time, I decided to try something new and ordered the Kimchi pancake, Bi Bim Bap, and Beef Sundubu, requesting no spice. The flavors were still rich and satisfying, even without the heat. My usual favorite is the rice cake soup, which has tender rice cakes and dumplings in a comforting beef broth--definitely a must-try! The food here always feels homemade and authentic, making it one of our go-to spots for Korean cuisine. Highly recommend! read more

JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Love their food since high school. But portion has gone down and is lacking some flavor. Love their blood sausage I will order it every time! Their seafood soup is so delicious and the spicy taste makes you eat a lot of rice lol. Great service and location, parking is super easy. Will come back again! read more

Chill ambiance They don't rush you Plus food and music very nice I think this place will become very popular in the near future read more

Solid 3.5 stars for Joo Joo restaurant. Joo Joo is one of the few authentic Korean restaurants in town. Food is a bit overpriced. Service was so-so. It has a casual dining vibe. I have tried various soups, stews and pancakes here. The level of spiciness are just right. There are 5 side dishes served. The seafood tofu soup barely had any seafood. I spotted a number of miniscule mussels with a careful look. I think the beef tofu soup may have a little more ingredients. The Korean seafood pancake was one I'd recommend. It is crispy with a mixture of seafood. Personally, I prefer trying another Korean restaurant when I have kimchi cravings. read more

JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke - Kim chi pancakes - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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JooJoo was recommended to me by one of my bosses, and it did not disappoint! My husband and I came on a chilly-ish fall day, and we got the bul nak hotpot! It was plenty for the two of us, especially with the side dishes. We even had some to take home! We threw some ramen in the reheated hotpot, and it was a whole other filling and delicious meal! read more

JooJoo Restaurant & Karaoke - Bulnak Hot Pot - Korean Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The best Korean restaurant in all of the St. Louis area hands down. Their menu is so extensive that it can be overwhelming. Several individual portioned dishes as well as some that are clearly meant to share (any of the hot pots, bar menu, or BBQ dishes). Literally you can order anything on this menu and it will be top notch. They also have a great drink menu featuring several imported drinks from Korea. The service here is always stellar. Sometimes they have quite a wait on Saturday for lunch and/or dinner, but it is well worth the wait and the show you experience with how quickly they turn around tables. It is like a well-oiled machine that is quite impressive to behold. They regularly have good music playing with occasional music videos or cartoons playing along with the music. There is also karaoke in the back which you can sometimes hear for better or worse...lol. If it's me, then definitely for the worse. read more

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After getting recommendation from my friends I decided to go to Joo Joo for the first time. I came around 1pm on Sunday and was seated after about 10 minutes. The restaurant was packed. Pretty dark inside. I decided not to order BBQ and went with more traditional dishes. The food came out around 15 mins after order which was very impressive. The side dishes didn't impress me at all (including quantity and quality). There were 4 total side dishes and one of them barely has any. I've been to other Korean restaurants and the selections and quality of side dishes were better. For the meal, I ordered the Spicy Octopus and Kimchi Jjigae. The spicy octopus was deliciously season and cooked... however there was maybe 10 pieces total and it wasn't cheap ($22). The Kimchi Jjigae was on a smaller size compare to other places I've been and tasted just ok... there is surcharge if you want extra rice. Overall, I think Joo Joo is a decent Korean restaurant but the price point and quality of food just doesn't align in my opinion. read more

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Great service, cool staff, authentic Korean dishes! A favorite spot in the local area!

I am a big foodie, but surprisingly enough, haven't tried many Korean restaurants. Came here last weekend with friends and was pleasantly surprised! Ordered the seafood pancake and dolsot bibimbap. Both tasted very comforting and delicious. Both my friends ordered beef sundubu which tasted excellent. If I were in the mood for soup I would've have gotten that. The only thing I would mention is the meat options are limited to mostly beef and pork along with some seafood options. There is no chicken here. If you have food restrictions, please check the menu before coming here! read more

Plenty of parking in the parking lot on Sunday afternoon when me and my boyfriend went. This place has fast service. The server works as a team which is nice. We were seated immediately after we arrived. Food was good. We ordered the bibimbap, Kalbi and soft tofu soup. It was delicious. There are some side dishes (banchan) which were good. The environment and ambiance were pretty typical of a Korean. It kind of felt warm inside the restaurant on this particular day. read more

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If you like Korean food this place is awesome! Their portions are big. Come with your people and share this deliciousness! We ordered beef and tofu hot pot, lots of food for 4 people. It has spicy cheesy sauce, veggies, noodles and it was really good. It comes with a little burner underneath. We got rice, kimchi, some spicy cucumber salad, miso soup as side dish. I recommend trying peach Soju, delicious and easy to drink, 13% alcohol. Non flavored Soju has more alcohol, 16%. Little hard to drink for me. Service was excellent. Totally worth the price. This place is all open, no booths. There is also karaoke room inside, by the restrooms. We will definitely come back! read more

The food is alright. It just a little bland. The service is fast and easy. I need to try the karaoke one day. That seems fun

This is now one of my favorite Korean restaurants in Saint Louis! They allow reservations for groups larger than 6 people so we reserved a table ahead of time for 11 people. Service was pretty good and we asked for more banchan (side dishes) a few times. I ordered seafood tofu soup (soondubu) which was authentic, piping hot and perfect for a cold winter night. I also tried my friend's grilled mackerel which was fresh and delectably crispy. Others ordered the potstickers, bibimbap, and other stone bowl soups since it was such a chilly night when we came. I enjoyed watching nearby tables grilling their own kalbi/meat. It's not all-you-can-eat barbecue, but still sizeable portions. They don't split bills for large groups so it took awhile for our very patient server to collect cash from each person. I want to come back and try one of their karaoke rooms. The pricing is per room and they charge an extra surcharge if you also want to have dinner inside the karaoke room. I peeked inside and they looked clean and easy to figure out how to use. read more

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