Jong Ka Jib
| Address: | 6600 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19126, USA |
| Phone: | +1 215-924-0100 |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM 11AM–10:30PM |
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Derek Wootson
The food was good. Spiced and portioned just they way I wanted.This place wasnt what I was expecting though. I was looking for a Korean BBQ place, the ones where you grill the raw meat they bring you on a platter. Slight disappointment. It was also a little difficult for our waitress to understand me, once she told me that they were out of an item I ordered and tried to make a correction. Those were my only two, very minor complaints. The price was great for the amount of food we got; three people were full and we took food home for under $61.00. I would definitely go back here for dinner.
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Emily Lindauer
Jong Ka Jib is the best korean restaurant in Philly. The informal environment allows you to focus on the food. Youll receive delicious kimchi which includes standards like: pickled cabbage, pickled ginger, pickled cucumbers, sweet soy beans, bean sprouts, and more! The soft tofu served here is not fussy and is focused on the delicious nature of the stew. I recommend the mushroom soft tofu because Jong Ka Jib always has a great selection of mushrooms. Aside from the soft tofu you cant go wrong with the menu. Give this unassuming place a try!
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Vicky Kramer
My friend and I went to celebrate her birthday at this place. I have never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant in my life. Did not know to ring a bell to place an order until an other dining guest informed us. When we finally did order, I had a soft tofu bowl that was supposed to have seafood in it. Instead it contained 3 heads-on shrimp. Period. My friend had a tasteless, rubbery dish of bbq squid. Once the food was served, there was no follow up. Will not be going back. Ever.
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Kyung Cho
Ive been a regular Jong Ga Jib customer for many years until another soft tofu restaurant opened about a year ago. The food is always consistent and better than the competitors near by. Jong Ga Jib felt as though Im back home again. Please dont change anything. TIP: Korean diners dont like to be bothered after the food is served. So, when you are ready to order or need anything, use the small button on the table to page their wait staff. This is how restaurants in Korea operate.
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Wayne Morra
Excellent for Korean food. If you want cook at you table Korean BBQ, look elsewhere. No cooking at the table is a plus for me. If you like soft tofu dishes, here is your place. Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew) is a special delight. The wait staff is fast and efficient. The restaurant is immaculate and the food is prepared fast. If you do a little homework on Korean food before you go to Jong Ga Jib, it will enhance your experience.
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Ryan Wexelblatt
The interior of this restaurant is designed to look like a Korean Village I guess you would call it or perhaps Detroit traditional Korean restaurants look like. Either way it makes her a a fun environment and the food is great. The even have a vegan menu which Ive never seen at a Korean restaurant. My one criticism is that the food tends to be on the salty side.
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Rich Marino
Hidden local gem for Korean food. The specialty is the soft tofu hot pots. The banchan is the typical with average kimchi. The restaurant is sparkling clean and the food is prepared fast. Newbies to Korean food may have some limited difficulties understanding how/what to order from the menu.
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Eengeeoo Eengeeoo
Service us fast and accurate. They can be a bit more attentive with regard to refilling our teacups. Food quality is consistent but at $20 for a serving of beef shirt ribs and $12 for tofu and mushroom soup, I think visits to eat here less frequently would be justified.
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Jessica Acolin
Delicious soft tofu, great prices, and an awesome medley of cold appetizers. I rarely look past the soft tofu menu, one serving per person is plenty and leaves me very full. If you do, the Korean pancake is also very good. Staff are no nonsense and service is quick.
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Hyera Ju
Their food quality has gone down in recent years. The seafood pancake used to be crisped to perfection but the last time I went it was soggy and tasteless. The bbq grilled chicken was also bland and nothing to write home about. Service was okay as well.
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Michael Romagnoli
Wow, what a great place. The decor and atmosphere are fantastic and photo-worthy. The prices were reasonable and food was fantastic! I brought my daughter here for her birthday (she loves Korean food and culture), and she loved it.
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Keith Sim
The main entree - Tofu caserole, was good, but their variety of condiments (thpical in Korean restaurants) were ridiculously poor. And wooden seats were horrendous. My butt is still aching from sitting on hard pine box boards...
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John Hessenthaler
Outstanding Korean food. Off street parking. You need to go a few times to get the routine. Its frequented mostly by Koreans from the neighborhood so you know Its genuine. If you like this kind of food, definitely try it.
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Zhang Anni
1st time went there suggested by friends. The customer service is good. But the food is not worth the price. Food potions are less than others Korean Restaurant. I dont think its tasty.
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Don Lee
Best place for authentic Korean soft Tofu soup. They do have BBQed beef ribs with hint of cinnamon. While they recently raised a price however it is still reasonable.
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Mustafa Salhani
Great place to eat. Went with my wife and two year old child. They are very accommodating and have a wonderful staff!!! Great prices and very tasty food
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Stella Lambert
Pretty good authentic Korean food. Made me think of home. Food reminded me of the food i used to get delivered to my house while living in Seoul.
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Oratuyr Pamyu
The Soon Dubu is what you come for, their grilled eel is done exceptionally well. The decor is on pleasant, a nice rustic Korean interior.
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Edd hart
Foods so tasty and delicious. I like banchan also. Service so so, just press the bell on the table if you need something.
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David Graves
This is the real deal. Full menu but if you dont order the soon du bu, youve missed the star attraction.
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Gregory Yuh
Best Korean soft tofu restaurant anywhere. I mean anywhere. Always eat here Everytime I am in town.
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Paolo Jay Agbay
Fantastic environment filled with zen! the food is delicious and can be more than enough for two!
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Hon Lui
Soondubu. If you dont know, this isnt the place for you. Unless you like a little adventure...
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lucleatia collier
I love this place! I would recommend it to anyone who was interested in Korean dishes.
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Worker Kim
Great spicy tofu soup. The side dishes are great and all at a very reasonable price.
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Jordan Brock
Great soft tofu soup. Great value. They will give you all the side dishes you can eat.
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Vera Brickey
Service was fast but the coffee was warm not hot.I rate it a three.
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Brittany Boone
So authentic and well priced for the quality. Delicious all around
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A Private User
Yo get the tofu soup... aint nuttin else really worth gettin...
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David Lee
Rich spicy brought, soft tender tofu. A match made in heaven.
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Akira Ikegami
Best sundubu in town. Their side dishes are delicious, too.
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Dana Toby
Good food very pleasant atmosphere waiting staff terrific
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Wynter
Really good food. Everything was done quickly and well.
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Randy Duque
Best "Soon Dubu" (Korean soft tofu stew) in Philly!
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john lin
They went from $8 to $10 now its $12 per tofu bowl
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alice scrutchins
The place is very nice. Very delicious food.
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Kinya Valle
Best place for soft tofu and korean barbeque.
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Matt F
Piping hot tofu soup with generous portions
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A Private User
Terrible service but the food was alright.
