Ji-In Korean Eatery – Korean
Ji-In Korean Eatery pulses with the savory aroma of marinated meats and the satisfying crunch of golden-fried appetizers, offering a playful bridge between traditional Korean flavors and modern American comfort. Hand-rolled kimbap and delicate mandu share the stage with inventive fusion stars like the bulgogi cheesesteak, where tender, soy-glazed beef meets melted cheese in a warm, toasted embrace. Whether you are diving into a hearty bowl of meat over rice or grabbing a savory musubi, every bite captures a vibrant spirit of culinary creativity and soulful, street-inspired dining.
West State Street +16106129228 https://www.jiinkoreaneatery.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and neighborhood charm, guests consistently praise the exceptional desserts that serve as a highlight of the meal. Reviewers highlight the efficient and attentive service, noting that staff members are proactive and friendly throughout the dining experience. Standout dishes include the decadent dessert selections, which diners rave about for their quality and presentation.
Menu
Street Food
- Bulgogi Eggroll (2pc) - $9: Bulgogi cheesesteak eggroll, side of ketchup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Eggroll (2pc) - $9: Chicken Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, ketchup Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spring Rolls - $5: Vegetable filled spring rolls, 3 piece, sweet chili dipping sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mandu - $8: 6pc pan fried dumplings (beef & pork) OR Vegetable, dipping soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimbap - $9: Korean rolls wrapped in white rice and nori, carrots, spinach, pickled daikon, egg, choice of mushroom or bulgogi (Beef) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Musubi - $4: Spam, white rice, furikaki wrapped in nori Available at: lunch
- Meat Over Rice - $13: Choice of protein (Bulgogi, Jeyuk, Chicken, or Tofu) over white rice, includes can soda or water Available at: dinner, lunch
Korean Hoagies
- Bulgogi Cheesesteak - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken Cheesesteak - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Hoagie - $15: Bulgogi and house special slaw on hoagie roll, includes can soda or water Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jeyuk Hoagie - $15: Jeyuk bokkum and house special slaw on hoagie roll, includes can soda or water Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken Hoagie - $15: Teriyaki chicken and house special slaw on hoagie roll, includes can soda or water Available at: dinner, lunch
Doshi Rak
- Katsu - $17: Korean katsu (fried pork cutlet or chicken thigh) over white rice, kimchi, house slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jeyuk Bokkum Doshi Rak - $17: Spicy marinated pork belly over white rice, 2 sides, miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Doshi Rak - $17: Soy garlic marinated beef over white rice, 2 sides, miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken Doshi Rak - $16: Teriyaki chicken over white rice, 2 sides, miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Tofu Doshi Rak - $16: Teriyaki tofu over white rice, 2 sides, miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Bibimbap
- Assorted Vegetable Bibimbap - $16: Sautéed carrots, spinach, pickled diakon, shiitaki mushroom, soybean sprout, zucchini over white rice, over easy egg, miso soup, gochujang Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Bibimbap - $19: Bulgogi, sautéed carrots, spinach, pickled diakon, shiitaki mushroom, soybean sprout, zucchini over white rice, fried egg, miso soup, gochujang Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jeyuk Bokkum Bibimbap - $19: Jeyuk bokkum, sautéed carrots, spinach, pickled diakon, shiitaki mushroom, soybean sprout, zucchini over white rice, fried egg, miso soup, gochujang Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken Bibimbap - $19: Teriyaki chicken, sautéed carrots, spinach, pickled diakon, shiitaki mushroom, soybean sprout, zucchini over white rice, fried egg, miso soup, gochujang Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Soups
- Seafood Broth Ramen - $9 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $9: Ramen noodles in miso soup, hard boiled egg, mushrooms, tofu, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen - $9: Spicy OR mild Korean Ramen, hard boiled egg, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buldak Ramen - $9: Extra spicy ramen stir fry, hard boiled egg, shredded cabbage, scallion Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- Seaweed Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gim - $1.75: Seasoned, roasted seaweed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Side Protein (16oz) - $10: Choice of Bulgogi, Jeyuk, Teriyaki Chicken, or Teriyaki Tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Side Protein (12oz) - $7: Choice of Bulgogi, Jeyuk, Teriyaki Chicken, or Teriyaki Tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kimchi - $7: Spicy, fermented nappa cabbage Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banchan - $5: Choice of Shiitaki Mushroom, Soybean Sprout, Spinach, or Zucchini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $2: White miso in seafood stock with tofu, scallion Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Ramen Noodle - $3
- Fried Egg - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Extra White Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Brown Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Sauce - $0.75: Qewpie Garlic, Gochujang, or Seasoned Soy Sauce
Beverages
- Perrier - $2.75 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Asian Sparkling Water - $2.75: Lychee or White Peach flavored Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sunkist - $2: Orange flavored soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brisk Iced Tea - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Coke Zero - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coca-Cola - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Diet Coke - $2
- Sprite - $2
- Ginger Ale - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- San Pellegrino - $2.75: Dark Morello Cherry, Tangerine & Wild Strawberry, or Blood Orange & Black Raspberry
- Water Bottle - $2: Deer Park
- Ramune Soda - $3.5: Original, Blueberry, Grape, or Lychee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Calpico - $3.5: Korean yogurt flavored soft drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Green Tea - $3.5: Unsweetened
- Jasmine Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Ji-In Korean Eatery
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, and heart-healthy options across its menu.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Ji-In Korean Eatery is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant, offering an affordable dining experience for its various Korean fusion dishes.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead highlighting the intimate setting, attentive service, and exceptional dessert selections.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with high-protein, vegan, gluten-free, and keto options like seaweed salad, bibimbap, and meat over rice.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Extra brown rice and extra white rice both accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free options.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Ji-In Korean Eatery offers an intimate neighborhood setting with a playful atmosphere that blends traditional Korean flavors and modern fusion.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Specific hours of operation are not provided in the data to confirm if the restaurant is currently open and operational.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the exceptional desserts, intimate neighborhood charm, and the efficient, proactive service provided by the friendly staff.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This intimate neighborhood spot is ideal for dates, featuring attentive service and exceptional desserts with a 4.0/5 average rating.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Ji-In Korean Eatery has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests praising the attentive service and exceptional desserts.
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