"Since opening in 2019, Jinju (“pearl” in Korean) has quickly become one of Portland’s most sought-after pastry and dessert destinations — as long weekday morning lines for its bonbons, entremets, and gravity-defying croissants will confirm. Master chocolatier Jin Caldwell and pastry chef partner Kyurim Lee both spent significant time in Las Vegas kitchens, which appears in the showmanship of their meringue-crowned raspberry lemon tarts and glossy coconut passionfruit gateaux. Jinju offers a few picnic benches outside, but expect to grab treats to-go." - Nathan Williams, Eater Staff