Jeju (restaurant)
| Jeju | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 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 |
| Website | jejupdx |
Jeju (Korean: 제주도; lit. Jeju Island) is a Korean restaurant in Portland, Oregon, United States.[1][2]
Description
The Korean[3] restaurant Jeju operates in southeast Portland.[4] It is named for Jeju Island in South Korea, where founder Peter Cho's family is from.[5] It has multiple event spaces,[6] hosts karaoke,[7][8] and plays hip hop and K-pop.[9] The interior features high wooden ceilings.[10] The menu includes Korean barbecue and cocktails.[11][12] Michael Russell of The Oregonian has described Jeju as a "sustainability minded" Korean steakhouse.[13]
History
Spouses[14] Peter Cho and Sun Young Park opened Jeju in 2023,[15] in the space that previously housed Renata.[16][4][11] Ben Klein is the chef.[12]
Reception
Michael Russell ranked Jeju second in The Oregonian's list of Portland's ten best new restaurants of 2023.[17] He also included the fish sauce wings in the newspaper's list of Portland's ten best dishes of 2024,[18] and included Jeju in a 2025 list of the 21 best restaurants in southeast Portland.[19]
Jeju was included in The Infatuation's 2024 list of Portland's best restaurants.[20]
See also
References
- ^ Russell, Michael (June 29, 2023). "With Jeju, Han Oak team seeks sustainable approach to Korean BBQ in Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Jeju is a new whole animal Korean barbecue restaurant in Southeast Portland". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Garcia, Krista (June 15, 2018). "Where to Find Jaw-Dropping Korean Food in Portland and Beyond". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Jeju Offers a Twist on Korean Barbecue". Willamette Week. January 31, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Russell, Michael (June 29, 2023). "With Jeju, Han Oak team seeks sustainable approach to Korean BBQ in Portland". oregonlive. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Moore, Jenni (June 3, 2022). "Restaurants Where You Can Host Your Wedding in Portland". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (August 2, 2022). "Portland Restaurants and Food Cart Pods Great for Large Groups". Eater Portland. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Roland, Rebecca (June 2, 2015). "Where to Book Beautiful Private Dining Rooms at Portland Restaurants". Eater Portland. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Korean BBQ Omakase and Karaoke Headline Han Oak's Much-Awaited Sequel, Jeju". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ "Jeju Review - Central Eastside - Portland, OR". The Infatuation. August 24, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "We found your pick for the place to find fun and food". Portland Monthly. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Russell, Michael (December 21, 2023). "At Portland's Jeju, sustainable Korean BBQ with a side of rockstar karaoke (review)". The Oregonian. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Russell, Michael (May 25, 2024). "Downtown Portland's TikTok-inspired Korean restaurant is closing". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Park, Cathy (December 15, 2023). "The Next Wave of Korean Barbecue Is Here". Eater. Archived from the original on February 26, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Michelman, Jordan (January 9, 2024). "Where to Eat in Portland, OR". Bon Appétit. Archived from the original on June 15, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Jackson-Glidden, Brooke (June 22, 2023). "What We Know About the Han Oak Team's Highly Anticipated Korean Barbecue Restaurant". Eater Portland. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Russell, Michael (December 22, 2023). "Portland's 10 best new restaurants of 2023". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
- ^ Russell, Michael (December 19, 2024). "Michael Russell picks Portland's 10 best dishes of 2024". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ Russell, Michael (September 18, 2024). "These are Southeast Portland's 21 best restaurants right now". The Oregonian. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "The 21 Best Restaurants In Portland, Oregon 2025 - Portland, OR". The Infatuation. January 21, 2022. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.