Jeju | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 2023 (2023) |
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Food type | Korean |
City | Portland |
County | Multnomah |
State | Oregon |
Country | United States |
Coordinates | 45°30′49″N 122°39′33″W / 45.5136°N 122.6592°W / 45.5136; -122.6592 |
Website | jejupdx |
Jeju (Korean: 제주도; lit. Jeju Island) is a Korean restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Description
The Korean restaurant Jeju operates in southeast Portland. It is named for Jeju Island in South Korea, where founder Peter Cho's family is from. It has multiple event spaces, hosts karaoke, and plays hip hop and K-pop. The interior features high wooden ceilings. The menu includes Korean barbecue and cocktails. Michael Russell of The Oregonian has described Jeju as a "sustainability minded" Korean steakhouse.
History
Spouses Peter Cho and Sun Young Park opened Jeju in 2023, in the space that previously housed Renata. Ben Klein is the chef.
Reception
Michael Russell ranked Jeju second in The Oregonian's list of Portland's ten best new restaurants of 2023. He also included the fish sauce wings in the newspaper's list of Portland's ten best dishes of 2024. Jeju was included in The Infatuation's 2024 list of Portland's best restaurants.
See also
References
- Russell, Michael (2023-06-29). "With Jeju, Han Oak team seeks sustainable approach to Korean BBQ in Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- "Jeju is a new whole animal Korean barbecue restaurant in Southeast Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Garcia, Krista (2018-06-15). "Where to Find Jaw-Dropping Korean Food in Portland and Beyond". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2020-11-13. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Jeju Offers a Twist on Korean Barbecue". Willamette Week. 2024-01-31. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Russell, Michael (2023-06-29). "With Jeju, Han Oak team seeks sustainable approach to Korean BBQ in Portland". oregonlive. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- Moore, Jenni (2022-06-03). "Restaurants Where You Can Host Your Wedding in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-02-23. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2022-08-02). "Portland Restaurants and Food Cart Pods Great for Large Groups". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Roland, Rebecca (2015-06-02). "Where to Book Beautiful Private Dining Rooms at Portland Restaurants". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- "Korean BBQ Omakase and Karaoke Headline Han Oak's Much-Awaited Sequel, Jeju". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- "Jeju Review - Central Eastside - Portland, OR". The Infatuation. 2023-08-24. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "We found your pick for the place to find fun and food". Portland Monthly. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ Russell, Michael (2023-12-21). "At Portland's Jeju, sustainable Korean BBQ with a side of rockstar karaoke (review)". The Oregonian. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Russell, Michael (2024-05-25). "Downtown Portland's TikTok-inspired Korean restaurant is closing". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Park, Cathy (2023-12-15). "The Next Wave of Korean Barbecue Is Here". Eater. Archived from the original on 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Michelman, Jordan (2024-01-09). "Where to Eat in Portland, OR". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (2023-06-22). "What We Know About the Han Oak Team's Highly Anticipated Korean Barbecue Restaurant". Eater Portland. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Russell, Michael (2023-12-22). "Portland's 10 best new restaurants of 2023". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- Russell, Michael (2024-12-19). "Michael Russell picks Portland's 10 best dishes of 2024". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
- "The 21 Best Restaurants In Portland, Oregon 2025 - Portland, OR". The Infatuation. 2022-01-21. Archived from the original on 2024-04-06. Retrieved 2024-12-23.