Jin Ju
- Neighborhood: Andersonville
- 5203 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60640
- 773-334-6377
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
This contemporary Korean eatery puts a new twist on traditional dishes, with modern presentations, a Westernized menu and scaled-back options combining for approachable appeal. Popular starters include te gim (Korean vegetable or seafood tempura) and barbecue pork spare ribs. Entrees range from spicy kim chee soup with pork, chili and scallions to straightforward bi bim bop (rice topped with beef, veggies, bean sprouts and a fried egg). Ginger and red bean ice creams provide the finishing touch. The dining room features clean, minimalist decor. Expect ambient electronic beats, candlelight dining and playful cocktails such as cucumber martinis and Asian pear soju.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark Street and Foster Avenue
- Parking:
- Street and Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Broadway-36, Clark-22, Marine Michigan-146, Foster-92; Red Line "L" stop: Berwyn
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday; 5-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Korean
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Private and VIP Rooms:
- For 40
- Live Music:
- No
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 66 in restaurant, 12 in bar.
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"Awesome, but much too dark!"
By thatsrobb from Edgewater, January 17, 2010
Tried Jinju on a recommendation from a friend. The food was wonderful, the prices were good to average, the service was fun and friendly. Loved e...
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"Best Korean Restaurant in the U.S."
By daelimapt from champaign, December 18, 2009
This place is impressive!! This place is not like any other Korean restaurant. This place is like an Korean restaurant for Americans. The food is v...
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"Ginger Icecream is a MUST"
By lucy912 from rivernorth, April 8, 2009
I recently dined here. The service is unbelievably quick. Very impressed. cute decor, great taste. Loved the O.E. cocktail. not sweet or heavy...
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