KJUN

"Korean meets New Orleans at this Midtown East hot spot that started as a pop-up with dishes like fried chicken, tomato kimchi, and jambalaya, or shrimp and grits in shrimp dashi. The menu is a robust collection of snacks, sides, and hearty meat dishes served in a warm, utilitarian dining area." - Eater Staff

"Kjun looks like the kind of generic lunch spot where you’d eat with your headphones in, but they make Cajun food with Korean twists that is worth going out of your way for. (The colorful beads on every table are supposed to clue you in.) Out of all the amazing mashups, the most interesting one is the jjajangmyeon, with fermented black bean sauce and crispy fried oysters. Kjun is small and super casual, but reservations are recommended if you have a tight schedule. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, molly fitzpatrick

"Kjun is a restaurant in New York that incorporates the energetic and playful spirit of New Orleans cuisine." - Jaya Saxena

"Kjun is one of the most fun dinners you can have in New York right now. From behind a cozy counter with a handful of tables set under old Jazzfest posters, chef Jae Jung is turning out delicious and personal combinations of Korean and New Orleans cuisine. There are japchae boudin balls, okra kimchi, and gumbo that is better than many I’ve had in the Crescent City, as well as seasonal specials like crawfish jambalaya and soft shell crab po’boys." - Jaya Saxena

"Kjun has added Korean flavors to a New Orleans menu. The chicken and andouille gumbo ($25) is made with a very dark roux and includes okra kimchi and cornbread on the side." - Eater Staff