This spot is a small place but had excellent service. The food was exactly what I was craving and I would most likely come back if I were in the area. read more

The Jin - Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

affordable, cozy, and a short walk away from where i usually need to be -- i came here with a friend for a lunch date. atmosphere is lovely; they opened the front of the house for the good weather but the inside felt intimate and classy in a casual way. service was friendly and timely, the food seemed to come out very quickly. between the two of us we ordered cheese tteokbokki with chicken katsu to share, the bulgogi sandwich for him, and the spicy ramen with braised pork for myself. the tteokbokki was delicious -- a good kick without being over the top spicy, plus an underlying smokiness that gave it another dimension. the spicy ramen was less spicy but incredibly flavorful; the noodles were cooked well and i was sipping at the broth even after it went cold. highly recommend coming to the jin if you need something affordable while not compromising on quality read more

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Cute little ramen/Korean place. Kinda more a fusion (for example a bulgogi sandwich with fries) than traditional Korean. I got the ramen, which was nice and came with a side of kimchib (tbh, the ramen was good but I found the kimchi flavorless). Much more of a fast casual vibe. The menus are posted at the table, which I guess was nice instead of having to thumb through a menu or go through a QR code (am I the only one who find QR menus annoying?). The food selection is smaller, but has a nice mixture of items, so you'll find something to munch on. When we went, it was kinda slow but service was quick and I didn't feel rushed. Just know it's not traditional Korean food and I think you'll have a good time. It's a nice place to sit down, have a quick meal with a friend without the big pricetag. read more

The Jin - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

The fried dumplings and chicken taco were delicious, their dried chicken was also great, i didn't like they don't give you table menus and you had to look on the wall, also no dessert menu items, bathroom was not really handicapped accessible read more

My friend was in town and wanted to try a new place so searched on Yelp and decided to try The Jin after checking out the reviews and picture. We got there around 7pm on Saturday and was seated promptly by the hostess. There was no line but the place was pretty busy. The place has a warm feel to it, wasn't too bright and wasn't too dim. The place isn't loud. Started off with soy garlic wings ($15 - 7 pieces) which was solid. Got the cheese tteokbokki with katsu chicken ($15) which had a nice balance of crunchy and soft texture. Also got the LA galbi with corn cheese ($24) which was also solid. If you are in the mood for Asian fusion dishes with fair prices (in NY) I would highly recommend this spot. read more

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Chicken katsu was expensive for what it was, but I'd come back to try the Korean fried chicken read more

The Jin - Chicken Katsu with Korean White Rice - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Ambiance is great- with a modern, typical decor with wood chairs and tables. Service was standard and they provided good recommendations. The kimchi was sweet and delicious. And the pork spicy ramen lowkey tasted like pizza, but in a good way. Pork was soft and noodles were instant ramen style, but very tasty. read more

The Jin - Pork Spicy Ramen with Braised Pork and Poached Egg - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

I wanted to love this place. First thing, the decor is nice. This looked like a place where you would go to relax, have some drinks and appetizer kind of foods. We didn't order drinks but we did order shareable dishes, I think one too many for the two of us but as always, we wanted to try them all. My favorite dishes were the Wings and the Cheese Teokbokki with Chicken Katsu. The Shrimp Korean Pancake was bland so I dipped it in the Teokbokki sauce which definitely improved the taste. I did not like the Kimchee Fried Rice at all. It was mushy and did not taste like kimchee. We did end up bringing a lot home for leftovers so we put it in a stone pot and even though we didn't change the flavors, the crispy texture made it a lot better. I'm not sure I would go back because for us, more than ambiance, the flavors have to hit. Two out of four dishes being a miss doesn't make me want to try the other dishes. Of course if I am in the area again and just craving the Wings and Tteokbokki, maybe I would go back for another try... read more

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In an unassuming spot, we weren't sure what we'd get, but this place surpassed expectations. The wings and ttekoboki were incredible! My mouth is watering thinking about those juicy big wings & I can always go HAM on ttekboki. In general our group preferred the corn cheese over the short ribs, but it was a lovely dish none the less. And the shrimp pancake left something to be desired, maybe the kimchi pancake would have been better. Overall a solid spot for Korean if you don't want to trek down to K town. Don't be fooled by the neighborhood, Jin is trying to increase the neighborhood vibe one shop at a time. read more

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My friend was really hyping this place up, so of course we had to come by. I thought the japchae was pretty good with decent flavor. My main issue with it was that I didn't feel like there was enough bulgogi beef to go with the whole dish. I felt like I ate two pieces of beef and then there was no more beef left to be found. I also felt like even though japchae is inherently sticky, these almost felt more sticky than usual, making it harder for my friend and I to share the dish. At the end of the day, though, not really a huge issue, and the dish tasted good. We also tried the shrimp scallion pancake, which basically tasted like a seafood pancake (but with only shrimp). It was nice and crispy, and not something I've exactly had before, but I do wish it had more seasoning. read more

The Jin - Shrimp Scallion Pancake - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Food is bad, nothing is Korean . Worst seafood pancake I ever have in my life. It's very slow and waiter forget out drink . read more

Not bad, the food was decently priced and a good portion. However, I think this place should advertise themselves as more of a fusion restaurant than a Korean restaurant. The food did not taste authentic to Korean culture but it was decent in its own way. My chicken katsu's sauce kind of tasted like barbecue sauce and more tangy rather than richer like the katsu sauces I'm used to. Also, the salad was composed of arugula, beets, and tomatoes, with a vinegar-y sauce and I'm just not sure how that's Korean. The ambiance inside was fine, kinda felt like a college hangout spot? And the service was fine too, but nothing spectacular. read more

The Jin - Chicken Katsu with Korean White Rice - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Pretty good local spot to grab some Korean fried chicken. The tables are spaced apart nicely and the bathroom is clean. The service is nice and friendly. The wings are quite large and the chicken itself feels good quality. The bones stay together while the meat is juicy and hot. The batter is crunchy but does not stay on the wing as much as I would like. We tried the soy garlic flavor which was a bit salty for my taste. I did wish they served them with blue cheese and some daikon. I enjoy wings from Koko and Pelicana more overall but these were still very good. The sizzling corn cheese should have more corn, I would skip it unless you really want a lot of mozzarella. The kimchi fried rice was really good - lots of kimchi flavor without being too acidic and with good texture. Overall this spot gets a soft 4 stars for good food in a nice setting and i can see coming back if I want wings out instead of ordering in. read more

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Really enjoy getting the spicy boneless chicken wings. Pair that with a Terra Korean beer and you have a delicious meal. The service is always pleasant and the ambiance relaxed. I go here for solo dining all the time. read more

Went there on a Friday afternoon. It wasn't crowded which was great. We had the half and half wings which were a good portion, along with the grilled vegetables and corn with cheese. Everything was delicious read more

The jin is a solid option for korean food by columbus circle. Affordable & delicious with great service! We liked the fried chicken & the pork belly dish, but go ahead and try them all! Great for sharing food with a group (: read more

On the west side of Manhattan, where Hell's Kitchen ends and the UWS begins, you'll find The Jin. This Korean restaurant serves delicious food and drinks. I have gone a few times to eat Korean fried chicken wings, and, without a doubt, they are some of the best such wings in town. On Friday night I stopped in with two friends. We ordered a pitcher of beer, a large half-and-half wings (spicy, soy garlic), and an order of mozzarella sticks. The beer was cold and refreshing. The sticks, breaded in panko and served with tonkatsu sauce, have no equal. Then the wings arrived, and we plundered greedily. Korean fried chicken wings have a crispy exterior that gives way to tender, juicy meat within. The spicy wings have a little kick to them, but not enough to make things challenging. Both are delicious, and I encourage you to go whatever route you prefer. Service is good, sometimes better, sometimes worse, depending on who your server is. It seems clear which of the staff are here because they want to be versus it's just a job. The ambiance is fairly chill and laidback but also good for boisterous conversations and medium-size groups. read more

The Jin - Small WINGS in soy garlic - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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This was a hard review to write. The food is not cooked with the correct technique--potential is there. I WILL go back a second time because of all the reviews The pros: price point and service and portions The cons: what is supposed to be fried doesn't taste fried and what is supposed to be boiled/ steamed doesn't taste boiled/steamed The cons: where is the seasoning in all the food? My kimchi fried rice was $15 and I genuinely thought it was steamed The sizzling platter for tofu and kimchi tasted steamed The fried chicken was the only fried thing that tasted (deep) fried but it's the fact that the sauce is on the side and not tossed plus the fact that the soy garlic only tasted like soy only that really plunged this it's-hard-to-mess-up fried chicken mentality Japchae was supposed to be more steamed but it tasted, wait for it, fried with a lot of soup read more

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Amazing Korean food! Their Kimchi is the best I've ever had, wings are perfectly crispy and juicy, and the bulgogi beef rice bowl was great! Will be returning to try more...... read more

A trendy and casual spot in Hell's Kitchen, serving authentic, high-quality Korean cuisine. My sister brought home takeout last week, and ughh I've been reliving memories through photos since. * Korean Fried Chicken Wings (7pcs) Expertly fried, with a shatteringly crisp exterior and juicy, succulent interior. We tried their soy garlic and spicy flavors, the former balancing sweet and savory, and the latter delivering a delightful kick (or punch) where needed. * Bulgogi Beef Taco (3pcs) A mouthwatering fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors, combining the sweet and savory elements of Korean bulgogi with the handheld convenience of a flour tortilla. The accompanying sauces were mediocre and the tortilla itself could've been softer, but otherwise, this was a well-crafted taco. * Bulgogi Beef (Japchae) Stir Fried Glass Noodles I had this the next day for lunch so I can't comment on the freshness of it, but the balance between soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper was nothing short of exquisite. It was neither too bland nor too flavorful and the vegetables had a nice char. read more

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The broth was good and the noodles were bouncy, but the pork was lacking flavor and was overcooked. Personally I wouldn't come back. read more

The Jin - Spicy Ramen with Braised Pork and Poached Egg - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

A very solid option for dinner in Hell's Kitchen, away from the bustle of the neighboring Theatre District. The wood interior is very inviting, and the menus are conveniently posted on the wall next to the tables. I ordered the chicken katsu and really enjoyed the crispy breading and surprisingly nostalgic barbecue sauce that covered it. This is not a dig at all, but the flavor reminded me of eating McDonald's chicken nuggets and BBQ sauce from the little plastic packets as a kid. A huge blast from the past that jostled a long-buried memory in me. The rice was perfectly cooked, and the side salad was fresh and delicious. My boyfriend got the beef burger with fries and pretty much inhaled it. What he really loved, however, was the shrimp and scallion pancake. It was eggy and so flavorful. We didn't even dip it in the sauce provided. Come to think of it, we had leftovers, so I'm going to go eat that right now. Only one constructive criticism is that service could be slightly more prompt. It didn't really hamper our experience though. We'd definitely come back if we're in the area. read more

The best part of my experience here was the nice people working here and the kimchi pancake. Everything else was truly meh compared to Korean I've had elsewhere in the city. The japchae didn't have a lot of flavor, and the tacos seemed a little too big and mushy. The ramen broth was quite good, though I'd like more things in the broth. Generous pork portion, though! The spot was relatively empty on this given Monday around 6, but it did get more crowded. The wood paneling is a cool, simple decor. The passion sour was tasty, though it wasn't earth shattering. read more

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Food was great, large portions. Service was very nice, pleasant, you could tell they were very friendly. Quaint place, great window seats, and even a few tucked away booths for privacy. read more

The Jin - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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Small, buzzing restaurant! We decided to go to The Jin for dinner after reading so many good reviews and seeing the reasonable prices. Although the prices were good, the food could've been better. Cheese Tteokbokki with Chicken Katsu: - Cheese Tteokbokki: Sauce was smokey with a hint of sweetness. - Chicken Katsu: Thinly cut chicken breast which caused the katsu to be crispy but dry. We barely tasted the chicken mostly the breading. Marinated Short Ribs with Corn Cheese: - Marinated short ribs: Well marinated but we wished the meat was more tender. The serving size was small, only a few pieces of meat. - Corn Cheese: Super cheesy, we wished there was more corn. read more

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The food and service was amazing. It's a cozy little restuarant that is great for meetups. The only thing I wasn't a fan of is the rice cakes but that's a personal preference. The portion is great for sharing! read more

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Pretty broad menu of Korean favorites in a cozy little Hell's Kitchen atmosphere. The fried chicken is a must while the other items were pretty tasty too. A little goes a long way, so possible to have a reasonably priced meal with friends before a night out. Cheese Tteokbokki with Chicken Katsu: I was shocked that the rice cakes were the star, instead of the chicken katsu. That's because the tteokbokki was perfectly tender and chewy, swimming in a sea of delicious hot sauce. And that hot sauce clung to the rice cakes ever so wonderfully. Plus the melted cheese on top was nice. The chicken katsu was a bit thin and kinda dry, but once dunked in the red sauce it was great. Wings (Soy Garlic, Spicy): They must be using gigantic chickens because the wings were like 2x-3x larger than what you might get at Bonchon. Yes, the batter was thicker too, but the meat underneath was definitely bigger. Perfectly crispy, as Korean Fried Chicken should be. Even after absorbing a lot of the wet sauce, it was crispy. The soy garlic seemed heavier on the soy sauce than I'm used to, but still good. The spicy flavor was a little tangy, but also very sweet and sticky. I can see why this dish so popular here. Thick Cut Pork Belly with Sautéed Kimchi: So this was not like the slow cooked falling apart huge piece of pork belly. It was thinner cut pieces char grilled with a firmer bite. Very tasty with the sautéed kimchi. Though I feel like fresh kimchi might have been a little better pairing. read more

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Went for dinner and the food was delicious! Ordered the beef jap chae (my fav), Korean pancake, beef Mandi (fried dumpling) and boneless chicken. The restaurant was clean and the service was quick. I look forward to going back! read more

The Jin - Korean boneless fried chicken - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

Our first night in midtown ... wanted some KFC.. not from Kentucky... more like Korea,  Found this place about 5 LONG blocks from the hotel.  The store front is really narrow, but it goes back pretty far. So the best word to describe the decor is WOOD.  The walls, tables, chairs/benches and utensils.  The place is really clean.  The staff is quickly turning over tables and cleaning.  At each table is a bottle of hand sanitizer.    OK so we went looking for Korean fried chicken and they had wings on the menu so WIN... but they were out of the chicken wings tonight so we went with the boneless with a soy garlic sauce.  We only got a small, that was supposed to be 8 pieces, but they gave us 9 so THANK YOU!!  What came out was awesome... juicy pieces of tender white meat that is crispy and full of flavor.  It comes with 2 other dipping sauces... one gochujang and the other a sweet soy based.  You cannot go wrong with this as an entrée. Beef Bulgogi tacos - 1 order is 3 tacosThis is far east meets south west. Flour tortillas street taco style.  Really good flavor.  Beef was tender and was loaded with various veggies and a little cheese on top.  The only negative is tortilla could have been a steamed a little to make it a bit softer.  Beef Bulgogi Japchae.  This dish had a very enticing aroma.  You can smell the toasted sesame oil and soy sauce.  However, when you dig into it, the yam noodles were a bit overcooked and the flavor was too light.  I was expecting to be kicked in the face, it was more like a gentle breeze.  All the other components were perfect though.   Single shared restroom.  The paper towel dispenser was broken, however there was a roll of brown paper towels by the door on a shelf.  The floor was clean and dry. Service was fast and the staff was very attentive.  They ensured all the tables were wiped down and clean. It looks like Jin is popular with the food delivery services.  During my dining experience, we saw at least 6 food delivery services come in to pick up orders. read more

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Ordered kimchi fried rice one of the most disgusting thing I ever ate. First doesn't taste anything like kimchi and 2nd Rice was under cooked can't even eat it. I would stay away from this restaurant. I should actually report them to Environmental health/ food safety department. That's how nasty their food is. read more

Really solid chicken. The crunch and the chew on the chicken was balanced really well. Was not the biggest fan of the spicy flavored - it came off more sweet with a wet spice flavor. The pitcher for 20 was a great value, but we weren't able to get it with Terra, which I feel is kinda required for the experience. Overall pretty solid for middle of manhattan. Service was fast. Polished ambiance as well. read more

The Jin - Soy garlic boneless and spicy boneless wings. Cheese Teokbokki with Chicken Katsu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

4.5 stars! Came here with a group of 5 people and was able to make a reservation and change the time last minute. Service was very quick, our food arrived within 10-15 mins after ordering. I personally got the chicken katsu with rice and was surprised at how flavorful it was! All the other meals were enjoyed by my friends and for the price they were great. The restaurant itself was hot so in the summer don't come bundled up. Would go again and recommend read more

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Juicy, plump, fantastic chicken wings and drumsticks. We ordered Uber Eats because we were lazy at night (tourists, don't judge) - four large chicken wings so 11 wings each. We initially didn't like the price point so we were hesitant but gave in after a few drinks. While it took close to an hour for delivery because no couriers were interested, the chicken remained crunchy and was not soggy. We had two large originals, one large soy garlic, and one large half and half with original and soy garlic. No spicy chicken but we were provided lots of soy sauce and spicy sauce on the side. The soy sauce was sweeter, almost like teriyaki sauce but not quite. I believe a spicy order would come lightly marinated in sauce much like the soy garlic. This was a ton of food and bloated us, we would be happy with just a small order each. Regardless of sauce, the chicken was so tender that the meat fell off the bone smoothly and the chicken was also juicy. Many pieces were absurdly large, not your typical smaller Korean fried chicken wings. Soy Garlic Wings are marinated lightly so they will get a little soggier and less crunchy, but they maintained form very well. The texture and crunch was still fantastic and the taste on these was the best as it actually had flavor that wasn't too overwhelming. Slightly salty yet sweet. Original Crispy Wings are just like fried chicken and remain crunchy the entire time without worry. On their own, they might be a bit bland if you're into saucy food but the chicken is tender and juicy still. The sauces the give on the side are helpful but not necessary. read more

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Went with a friend to see a show and found this place when we searched to see what there was to eat in that area. The Jin seems like a pretty chill relaxed place to grab a place to eat. The menus are taped on the wall which is interesting but a little inconvenient to the people sitting across the table and cant really see. Service was pretty good. They took our order quickly and food came pretty quickly as well. Server was polite. We ordered the small order of wings, which came with 7 pieces and had them put the garlic sauce and spicy sauce on the side. Wings were huge and very crispy. I wasn't a fan of the soy garlic sauce (more soy and not enough garlic) or the spicy sauce (a little too peppery). I thought the wings were fine without the additional sauces so it all worked out. Wings came with pickled radish that paired with the wings. We also got the thick cut pork belly with sautéed kimchi which was really good as well. I thought the sautéed kimchi paired nicely with the pork. Overall pretty good experience read more

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The reviews are well deserved. Not only was the food incredible..so was the service. We arrived apx 1845 on a Friday night and were seated immediately, although the place was packed service was speedy and the food was delicious and served quickly. We made it to our 2000 opera at Lincoln theater with plenty of time to spare. read more

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The The Jin maintains the quality that made it worth visiting. The restaurant offers basic, clear options. Their food tastes homemade but better. Staff delivered service that enhanced our meal. We made the right call eating here. read more

This used to be one of my favorite places in HK, but now it's grossly overpriced and horribly under portioned. The short ribs with corn cheese was always my favorite dish, the price was higher but competitive to other Korean spots by the addition of the corn cheese, which really made this worthwhile. Recently they increased all their menu prices by $5-7 per item and not only removed aspects of the dish (corn cheese) but also cut the portion size down. I don't know how you justify removing 60-70% of the dish AND raise the price by 20% but they really fucked up and got greedy and it's time to hold these places accountable. I will never support price gouging places like this. read more

I was craving Asian fusion and enjoyed eating the kimchi quesadilla, cheese tteokbokki although i was surprised it came with chicken Katsu, don't get the corn cheese since i love corn cheese but this one tasted funny, and finally the 7pc wings half n half original and soy garlic was crispy and delicious. read more

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We had a large group of 19 recently and the service was spectacular! Super friendly staff. The inside of the restaurant was nice, had a great vibe and played awesome music. Food was AMAZING ...we ordered: pork belly, beef short ribs, chicken katsu, bulgogi beef japchae, veggie fried rice, kimchi fried rice, chicken wings (both with the bone & boneless), corn cheese, side salad and fries. Definitely will be back next time we are visiting NYC. read more

Probably a 4.5/5. This place has one of my favorite tteokbokkis ever. The sauce is so irresistible (best tteokbokki sauce I've had), it is a good spicy but not overwhelming, sweet, salty, savoury, and a good thickness (not too watered down). The rice cakes are chewy. The cheese is a buttery accompaniment to the spicyness of the gochujang sauce, each one elevating the flavor of the other. A unique part of this dish is that it comes with chicken katsu. This adds a crunch and different savoury element to the dish. Dip the chicken katsu in the incredible sauce, and it is on another level. There is one part of the dish that I feel could be improved however to make it truly perfect. The cheese is charred and has a burnt taste, which is a bit off-putting to this perfect balance. I feel it would be better if the cheese was baked until crispy, but also ooey and gooey in the center. The Korean fried chicken is great. The breading is very crispy, albeit a bit thick. The soy garlic sauce is full of flavor - salty, garlicky, sweet - and was so delicious. The spicy sauce - spicy and sour - had a slightly unbalanced amount of sour I feel. This place is really quite cheap too for NYC, for instance a good portion of tteokbokki with cheese and chicken katsu was $15, that's a great deal. read more

The Jin - Cheese Teokbokki with Chicken Katsu - Korean Near Me - New York, New York

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