Jeju Restaurant

This is NOT a "true" Korean restaurant; it's a Korean / western fusion food experience with a fantastic setting. I've experienced a lot of Korean fusion restaurants in SoCal and find the food to be average and bit overpriced. The best item is the sunchoke Bandhan. The least favorite item is the fish shaped desert, 붕어빵, which was oddly deep fried. Fortunately, the ingredients are fresh and the meats are sourced responsibly. You'll love the atmosphere and the best seats are at the counter in front of the open kitchen. The service is fast and friendly. Also, the name of the restaurant evoked notions of Jeju Island with wonderful seafood... You will not experience this. Set your expectations properly and you'll have a great experience.

The restaurant is really beautiful with great service, delicious dishes, and good prices. I loved everything! The only thing the people at my table didn’t enjoy was the steak, I didn’t try it myself because I don’t eat red meat, but they said it was undercooked and too bloody. All the other dishes were amazing, and the cocktails were very good. I definitely recommend this place!

A higher end, more "casual" dining experience. We did the chefs menu. Food was good, but the banchan and entres didn't really stand out to me. My favorite thing of the night was the taiyaki (Korean equivalent). Between two grown men we had a lot of food, and felt stuffed at the end. For the price it felt very reasonable. Sadly I think you would have to twist my arm to come back given the high caliber of restaurants in the area. Overall I'd give it a 7.2 out of 10.

Service and atmosphere were great! Got the $75 tasting menu and as others have mentioned the food is a bit lacking. Presentation was nice though. Highlight of the meal was dessert though, that was delicious !

Their set is only worth $75 PER SET, but they charge $75 per person for just one set. At this price point, I expect more than palm-sized sharing plates and a few small bites. Asking two people to share such a tiny portion feels almost rude. The dessert was even worse. no shared plate provided, and the portion was so small we each finished it in four or five spoons. The meat platter was the only thing that wasn’t too disappointing. If not for that, this meal would’ve been a complete rip-off.

an upscale korean dining experience that was nice to try once. the vibes and the service were great, however the food didn’t live up to my expectations of the higher price point. while i was excited to enjoy the contemporary style and concept of the dining experience, i missed much of the familiar bites and overall dining format of an average korean meal that typically doesn’t require an upcharge. specific examples are the additional charges for a single set of banchan and ssam fixings (greens and dips) that weren’t refillable for our party of 5 since we ordered à la carte instead of prefixed. we knew this ahead of time, but there was much to be desired (i.e. a unique execution of flavors) that might have made me overlook the added cost. we got the steak and bulgolgi but they were too tough to actually bite through as a lettuce wrap, which was disappointing since their ssam was positioned as a premium item on the menu (re: upcharge). maybe if you ate with a fork and knife, the meats would have been chewable. the kimchi jiggae was also much saltier (even with rice) than preferred with not much broth to go around. HOWEVER, their fried chicken was perfectly sweet and crunchy, and the tastiest bite was actually the humble sausage, which we almost passed but i thought was the most intriguing. all in all, nice concept but the execution of the experience can be refined especially for the cost. what we ordered (à la carte): banhchan kanpachi crudo mandu soy garlic wings (5) ny steak, bulgolgi, sausage + ssam set kimchi jiggae soju + beers

We came to JEJU for a private Chef’s Tasting Menu on June 25, 2025 with RSVP ($75/person, party of 11), and while the service was truly exceptional, the food didn’t match the hype for my personal taste. That said, I want to applaud JEJU’s commitment to whole animal butchery, sustainable sourcing, and zero-waste practices. Their whole animal program is commendable, and it’s no surprise they have a strong support base in Portland. The banchan was underwhelming (radish-heavy kimchi, overcooked egg drop soup, flavorless green beans), though the soft tofu stood out. The pan-fried mandu was chewy but saved by the broth. Kampachi crudo lacked seasoning, and the Ssam meats were tough. Highlight of the night? The JeJu Sundae was easily the best dish. The space is gorgeous with high ceilings, cool plants, and a private room with karaoke (limited song choices). Restrooms need TLC, no seat covers, and the decor feels like an afterthought. Limited lot parking (~12 spaces), but free street and Kitty App parking nearby. All in all: Excellent service, admirable values, but uneven execution on the plate. I’ll give them another shot down the line.