Jujung 주정 Korean Izakaya — Attraction in Palisades Park

I want to start by stating that I went here once, did not get any special drinks, and did not get signature items so I don't want to be unfair and give it a lower score.

Atmosphere and service was nice. A bit busy and a bit chaotic but that's not bad as it was full of life and bustling.

The food was kind of a mixed bag.

The fried tofu kimichi was a bit too much for me as it was too greasy due to being fried and having bacon. I believe they had an option for regular tofu, if so I would have picked that. Even with some drinks unfortunately it felt that the tofu absorbed too much grease.

The takoyaki was surprisingly good. The shape was small so I assumed it wasn't going to be another middle of the road takoyaki. But again it was good with fairly good sized chuncks of octopus and a good amount of katsuobushi. Alot of places skimpout on takoyaki but I was really happy to bite into a nicely filled takoyaki.

Finally I got the karaage sampler platter. I believe it was the oysters that were my least favorite as it had this really mushy texture that wasn't my personal style. But everything else was really good. I loved the crispness of the shrimp tempura, the flavor of the octopus, and the other pieces were just nice. The white sauce was also great making it feel not as heavy and cutting some of the greasyness. I would say tho it needs to be eaten rather fast as it kinda got soggy after it was cooling down. But would highly recommend.

Overall I had a rather good time. I also felt that the food was a little pricy but overall decent value. Next time I plan to try the signatures foods and some other drinks and hope they live up to this level of expectation.

Edit: At this point I have dined at Jujung a few more times and feel my initial assessment is the one I'm sticking with. The food can be good depending on what you get and the drinks are nice. It's a cool place to hang out and grab some light food with...

Came here on a Friday night with my best friend and it was packed! The inside decor was very cozy and welcoming. The service was great! Despite it being a busy Friday night out, we didn’t have any problems flagging down a waiter and getting our orders in. Each table has a small lamp and it really set the vibe- whether you’re here to hang out, have a party with friends, or have an intimate talk sesh with your friends. I feel like the location is very good as well being in the heart of Palisades Park. For food: we ordered the Sake Braised Clam pasta and the Assorted Fish Cake Soup as our entrees and ordered a 1LITER RASPBERRY HIGHBALL each. The pasta was very delicious however some clams had sand in them ; but the broth was so fragrant and refreshing. As it cooled off, you can really taste the faint sake flavor. It wasn’t heavy or murky at all, it would’ve been perfect if it weren’t for the sand. The fish cake soup was very good, very standard but we appreciated how they put in some extra veggies that you would normally see in shabu shabu! There were some enoki mushrooms, bok choy, and cabbage. They made up the broth and it was so hot and filling. Ok girlies let me tell you about this high ball. Personally for me, this specific flavor was too sweet, but the size, alcohol ratio, and just sheer madness of a chonker drink is gonna get you tipsy (most likely). Pictures will be included! Will definitely come back to try other food and other flavors of...

Tucked away but unforgettable. The vibe hits you first—low lighting, warm wood, plants draped like they’ve been there for years. It’s got that moody intimacy most spots try to fake but rarely pull off. Felt like my kind of place the moment I sat down.

Food was solid. Went with the spicy pork belly udon—flavor hit, texture hit, balance was right. Fried octopus? Crispy, clean, not overdone. Jjamppong had real depth too— broth that didn’t need to scream to make a point.

Service was chill, not overly talkative, which I appreciate. Let me enjoy the night without hovering. Music and energy were in the background—low hum, not trying to impress anyone. Just how I like it.

This is a sort of place where you bring people who get it. Or you roll solo and let the room meet you where you’re at. Either way,...