Jowong — Restaurant in Mexico City

A Korean-Mexican fusion restaurant creating quite the buzz with intriguing and tasty dishes, inconsistent (though occasionally good) service, and a hefty price tag. Visiting as a walk-in on a Saturday (reservations highly recommended), we were informed of a 45-minute time limit to dine due to a reservation scheduled shortly after—a rushed experience that felt less than ideal but manageable. To accommodate more guests, they divided a table for four into two smaller tables, squeezing us together with another party. While this setup worked, the tables were far too close, making the whole experience feel cramped.

The servers handed us menus, but their hurried demeanor toward walk-ins like us felt noticeably different compared to other tables. This rushed service left a sour first impression. We quickly ordered the arroz gimbap and macarela braseada (grilled mackerel). The gimbap arrived shortly after, followed by the fish. The rice dish was visually appealing but disappointingly small for the price. The flavors were decent but not extraordinary (7.5/10). The mackerel was fresher and more satisfying, though the portion was also smaller than expected. I did enjoy the sauce that accompanied the fish, though. Unfortunately, we left still feeling hungry, which didn’t justify the elevated price of the meal.

Toward the end of the meal, the service softened a bit, with recommendations for popular dishes—helpful for a return visit but less meaningful given the rushed experience we had. The inconsistency in service was evident, leaving us to question why the restaurant would prioritize squeezing in extra guests on such tight time limits at the cost of delivering better service.

Another small but noticeable detail was the silverware placement: while the chopsticks and spoon came neatly on the plate, the rest of the utensils were placed directly on the bare table, which felt unhygienic.

On the bright side, the restaurant itself is beautifully designed, with greenery adding a charming touch to the small space. The atmosphere was delightful, even if the food and service lagged behind. While the dishes were enjoyable, the rushed experience, inconsistent service, and cramped seating dampened the...

The opening of this restaurant marks the official renaissance of Korean restaurants in Mexico. Yes, there are decent Korean BBQ spots and the OG places that are full of people that don't speak Spanish and just want some comfort food from home, but this place is one that finally elevates Korean food to dishes that are somewhat unrecognizable and familiar at the same time. The food may seem a bit random to most people, like the "esquites", they confuse the Mexican diner into thinking maybe the chef is just playing with elevated techniques on a Mexican classic. What they might miss is that the dish is more reminiscent of a side dish at a Korean BBQ place but made infinitely better through texture alone. The intricacies and subtle clues to Korean flavors require someone with very deep knowledge of the culture to unlock and a skillful palate to execute. The drinks, the little secret Gibson is an amazing homage to a kimchi that most haven't tried but is a favorite for many Koreans, it's great for anyone that likes a dirty martini, but amazing for anyone that knows the refreshing taste of a cold spoonful of the kimchi water after a mouthful of hot galbi with rice. Do you know Korean food like you're Korean? Do you enjoy your naengmyun after stuffing yourself with samgyupsal? Have your mind blown with chef Allen's naengmyun. I had to pick up the bowl to get every last drop of broth. I could go on and on about every dish here and the masterful desserts, but I'll finish this lowly Google Maps review with what I always mention. The decor is fantastic, the lighting is perfectly moody, and staff is knowledgeable and on-top-of-it. And the food? It's over the top. Bravo. BTW, if you ever got to go to the now-closed Fat Boy Moves, get yourself a flashback to the best fried chicken in the city with Jowong's smoked pineapple gochujang...

Best restaurant in Condensa by far. My fiance and I visited this restaurant because we are both Korean and was intrigued by the menu. We both live in Los Angeles and NY and have never seen a restaurant take on such a creative and bold move on korean fusion. ESPECIALLY the drinks. We had the pleasure in meeting the founder and I was so surprised that he used to be the chef at one of my favorite restaurants in new york city, Attaboy. He and his staff were very kind and hospitable. Anyways…here is our review! We loved it so much that we went twice!!

Food: We tried the caesar salad, stuffed peppers, naengmyun aguachile, green dukboki, banchan selection, and kimbap. Our favorites were the stuffed peppers and naengmyun aguachile. Flavor profile was amazing for both of these dishes.

Drinks: We tried the kumiho, banana sling, kimchi gibson, and the miso corny.Banana sling was our favorite. Sweet, light, and just the right amount of banana. Top it off with a nostalgic korean banana kick snack. Creativity was 5/5. Again, never seen a restaurant that experimented and perfectly execute traditional, nostalgic korean flavors with alcohol.

Dessert: We tried the omija pana cotta and hottdeok. Omija was our favorite. Not only was it the perfect mixture of sweet, light, and tart, but also the different textures within one dessert was the cherry on top. There was the panna cotta, sherbet ice cream, omija sauce, and topped with crunchy rice...