Jinjuu (Soho)

• There is a lot to like on this menu but on the chef's recommendation we started with the current crowd favourites of sae woo pops and mandoo
• The sae woo pops were perfectly crunchy little prawn cakes paired with what the menu described as an addictive gochujang mayo
• T one indistinguishable lump of meat is a good sign to me
• They were well paired with the sharp soy dipping sauce
• We then moved onto the bo ssam pork belly platter of twice cooked pork belly slices served with apple cabbage kimchi
• Sinfully fatty pork in a lettuce leaf with some of the turnip and ssamjang
• In my next I try it in the seaweed with rice and both types of kimchi
• All combinations are just delicious
• A Korean style pancake with a crisp outer and a chewy middle filled with salted caramel
• This dessert was so decadent and moreish that a certain someone went as far as proclaiming it to be his favourite dish of the night
• The signature Jin chick fried chicken is a big disappointment
• Followed this with a Bibimbap bowl with beef bullogi
• I visited Jinjuu (Soho) with friends a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised by the ambience and the decor inside the restaurant
• My other two friends ordered Ya chae Mandoo and Traditional Mandoo along with a plate of Kimchi Fried Rice and French Fries
• I found that it ever so slighly had a burnt taste and the crust was far too salty
• The sauces that were provided with the chicken as well the white radish serving did indeed complement the chicken and helped to soften the taste
• Both Mandoo dishes were very well enjoyed
• Me Brulee and pleased to say that there were no regrets
• I was given quite a generous portion (which is always a good thing
• They were very pleased with their dessert choices and overall enjoyed their meal at Jinjuu
• Restaurants such as this are hard to find where the service and ambience is just perfect
• The look of Jinjuu (Soho) is very unique so it is definitely a must visit atleast once
• The food was generally very good but I wasnt fully satisfied with the chicken (especially as it is their signature dish) therefore I am giving it a 3.5/5
• The food we experienced was entirely restricted to Korean Air vacuum pack spicy rice mush and certainly not an experience I was prepared to judge the entire cuisine upon
• The stomach churning taste of plane food is a distant memory and one which I am more than happy to leave behind
• She decided it was time to swap the calculator for a spoon
• S gone full steam ahead with two different dining concepts
• Ll find a long bar where cocktails are masterfully whipped up using a combination of known favourites with the more obscure Korean alcohol
• We attempted to be restrained with our ordering
• I became quickly obsessed with the most ergonomically beauteous silver chopsticks I have ever experienced
• Sticky beef bulgogi style sliders with crunchy lettuce and traditional savoury dumplings took to the table alongside pork belly filled tacos tucked inside special Jinjuu serving blocks
• Each mouthful packed a punch with oriental flavours that contained just the right amount of spice
• Chopped and mixed at the table with expert hands and the option of extra spice
• The aromas wafted around our poised chopsticks that were itching to dive in
• Gochujang sauce and egg were combined together to create the perfect sharing dish and we were glad our self control hadn't prevented us from ordering the scrumptious mix
• Downstairs is the main restaurant where you can watch the chefs at work while tucking into larger
• A return trip is in order to taste these delights
• We were getting involved with the dessert
• It took no time for us to decide what it was going to be
• The Hotteok was described as a Korean style doughnut
• After storming our way through the menu we were presented with the bill
• I feel as though the concept was plucked out of my brain and it all materialised into this lovely looking restaurant on Kingly Street in Soho
• You have all the common and likeable elements of a trendy eatery in the West End coupled with a distinctive concept which makes the restaurant stand out from the crowd
• When a celebrity chef opens a new restaurant a level of skepticism is often understandable
• Sadly suckered in with starry eyes
• Located in what is fast becoming a restaurant hub of Kingly Street/Court
• S premier modern Korean food restaurant with celebrity chef
• Her first London restaurant has to rely on more than just her celebrity status if it is too succeed
• Highlights were the pork belly tacos
• My one beef one was the music was way too loud
• Granted the music was good but this was teetering on obnoxious and music alone doesn't create vibrancy at least during dinner service
• We walked right in and were able to get a table for two
• We shared the bimbimbap with extra pork belly
• Even though the egg was already fried
• The hot sauce was served on the side to adjust the taste and I was very pleased with this choice
• The pork belly was tender and full of meaty flavour
• We also ordered the prawn pops beautifully presented on sticks with a dish of dipping sauce
• The prawn meat was minced and rounded into a ball and covered in crispy breadcrumbs
• The Korean chicken wings were served with a two mini bottles of sauce
• The wings were crispy and it was good to get stuck in
• Especially with the squeezey bottles of sauce
• The steamed dumplings were also beautifully presented in individual spoons
• I found the sauce a little too salty but the dumplings were a great texture not soggy but firm
• A hot Korean doughnut filled with salted caramel
• Then the promise of Korean junk food with a hit of Mexican surely can&rsquo
• Sloppy finger food is a combination that is hard to resist
• Went here for a dinner date with my boyfriend and although the atmosphere wasn't exactly romantic
• The dishes are quite small so it's best to pick a few and share
• Not the cheapest of places but what really stood out to me was exceptional service
• The waiters were very attentive
• They're absolutely packed with beef and pork
• Nice little back street location with buzzing foot traffic
• The restaurant revolves around a shared dining experience with a focus on &ldquo
• Re both ravenous and thirsty and are ready to get stuck into some Korean food and drinks
• The restaurant is almost full despite being mid afternoon
• Nicely spicy with a substantial crunch
• A trip to Jinjuu was the perfect opportunity to broaden my culinary horizons
• My main course was a large plate of jap chae stir fried sweet potato noodles mixed with vegetables
• This was a Korean doughnut filled with salted caramel and roasted peanuts
• The doughnut was a little chewy
• I visited at lunchtime and the restaurant was pretty quiet
• So the service was surprisingly slow
• The interior of the restaurant was quite dark and looked like the sort of place that would be really buzzing at night
• Ve read less than enthusiastic reviews from my food critic heroes Jay Rayner and Fay Maschler (which was apparently deleted due at Jinjuu&rsquo
• S request) so it was never really on my priority list
• Jinjuu deserves a lot more than a 3.8 especially when neighbouring restaurants like Dishoom with all their arrogance are rated higher
• The service team was on their toes and did a great job
• Their correct attitude and vibe makes this one of the best places I visited in London
• I ordered the tofu burgers as a main but the waiter who said he was new didn't tell me it wasn't a main
• Having said that the food was good and that's why I give it 5 stars
• Three pieces of chicken thigh and a scoop of rice with some pity garnish
• The chicken was well cooked and had some nice seasoning but the sheer minimalism is a little&hellip
• In the lanes of soho Jinjuu (Soho) was definitely amazing
• Called for korean style chicken which was amazing and some drinks
• Loved the ambience and the staff was friendly and nice
• Service was quick and was seated in a nice place despite no bookings
• Arrived at Jinjuu to find they were serving their late night menu which we weren&rsquo
• Whilst we had a look we were presented with a bottle of water
• When we got up to leave we were told we need to pay for the water which we didn&rsquo
• With a fun lively vibe this thirst quenching feast was well worth the visit

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