Such a gem in Essen! One of the best Bulgogi I have ever eaten. I recommend you to have Dolsot Bibimbap. The portion is quite large and the food is hot until the end! It served with two side dishes. The staff was welcoming and the service was excellent. Highly recommended!

The visit here was a disappointment. We ordered dinner and appetizers. The first free starters were very average in taste. Then we ordered kimchi jeon and mandu dumplings, the dumplings were really tasty but the pancakes were badly fried, baked on the outside but the inside was barely sticking and it was impossible to eat them. While for dinner the spicy pork was tasty although they served it with overcooked rice mush. But the bibimbap with beef was terrible. Not only was it quite cold when I got it, it must have been beef from the previous week. I haven't eaten such tough and stringy meat in a long time. My friend who came and ordered with me waited a long time for food. Only got it when I had finished my meal.

I was totally in the mood for some Korean food. Jay's Essen came in perfect. It it on the main street where most restaurants will be when visiting #essen #germany They accept card and cash. Can definitely get a bit busy so I would recommend reserving a table but it's not needed. I went with a #somak for a drink and paired it with some #kimchi and #bulgogi I thought the portions were perfect. The flavor was just right as well. Making the Bulgogi nice and tender. I was happy to know the staff were so attentive and cared so much for their food. If I had the chance I would definitely give this place another try. Finally, the rating. I will give this restaurant a 7.2 out of 10 on that 🔥 scale.

The food is very tasty they are really traditional Korean food. I had Kimchi Jjigae and my friend had another menu. More important, the staffs were very nice and friendly, especially a cute young girl. We are so happy that we discover the restaurant and we will definitely visit again next time 🥰

Absolutely delicious, fresh, flavoursome food and friendly, quick service. Highly recommend. Yum.

I have never had delicious food like it before in Europe. It is not only food but also real Korean homemade. Even better taste than Korean famous restaurants. I am sure that I will come here whenever I visit Germany and Europe. The food make me in Korea for a while.

FOOD & DRINKS Finding a really good Korean restaurant outside of Düsseldorf can be quite a task. When I found this restaurant I was open to the idea that this could be authentic and yummy. I went there completely with no expectations. From what I saw online I already liked the short list of Korean dishes. All pretty common items in Korea. So far so good. When I tried to order the Dak Galbi I was warned that it would take about 30 minutes and instead Jay, the owner, suggested to pick Dak Bokkeum instead. Dak Bokkeum is a spicy Korean stew with meat and veggies. I went with the owners recommendation. The stew to me was spicy but not too much to be honest. It had some heat but nothing I couldn't handle with ease. I've eaten way spicier in Korea. That said I grew up eating spicy food. For others it could be way too hot. The chicken was tender, juicy and had quite some flavor from all the chili. I actually expected that the stew was made with enoki or oyster mushrooms but instead the chef used button mushrooms, kimchi, onions and a lot of bell peppers. I prefer carrots, potatoes and a lot of green onions. Using Asian mushrooms to me would make the dish so much better. This is what I am used to from Korea. Something I prefer over this version. The dish was not lacking in authentic flavor which wasn't a surprise since I heard them talking in Korean. The one big criticism I have is that the stew was very oily. Half of the pot was just oil and all the veggies were swimming in all that grease. SERVICE Friendly, helpful and nice. Jay is a real character. ATMOSPHERE The restaurant is small but has its charm. It looks modern and clean. I also very much appreciated the K-POP music playing in the background. RATING Quality of the food was good. The taste was authentic. All the people working here will make your stay a great experience. I only had a problem with the level of execution regarding my dish.

Loved the food. Authentic Korean with a bit of an special touch. Friendly service. Price was upper mid-level. Decoration fresh, slightly modern without being to hip. Not very large so I guess you should make a reservation during peak times.

A good Korean restaurant. Food is ok, portions are large, but quality could be improved. Also, prices are a bit high for Essen.

Delicious Korean food in a small but cozy place near Messe Essen. Bibimbap was top notch!

Very delicious authentic Korean restaurant, ate there 3 days in a row during my entire stay in Essen. My favorite is dolsot bibimbap with pork and kimchi, be warned a bit spicy! Everything was great, I also recommend taking soju always! Friendly staff! Make sure to book a few days in advance, very popular place!

I am giving 5* for the hospitality and for the traditional taste of food. I have tried different restaurant across Europe but Jays is by far the best I had! And surprisingly in Essen. Limited in menu but you can serve here somw of the main traditional key dishes such as "mandu", "bulgogi", "bibimbap", "ramyun", etc., Cozy place, friendly very good prices and the best ginger tea I had in my life! What also surprised me was that the owner has remembered my name from the reservation and even pronounced it correctly without having to look on the agenda. I will definitely come back! 감사합니다!

Great food qnd amaaazing service. The price is really good for the portions and the quality of food. Don't give it a second thought, just go and try it 🎊

Delicious Korean food at fair price. Bar table seating only.

Great food and service.

!!! ABSOLUT FANTASTIC !!! The Food is absolutely delicious; Starters as also the Main Courses. We enjoyed everything we ate without exception and the Service was super friendly and attentive. Will visit again shortly :) Recommendation: 100% !!!

Food is Fingerpicking goodness. Chicken was tender, sauce was awesome. The starters we're good. The gyoza unbeatable. One star less for service. We went on Saturday, it was full. Full understanding, though the issue was mostly communication problem. And also we got served late than the others. I fully trust this can and Will be improved. Will pay one more visit.

Highly recommended for authentic Korean food!

Delicious food. Very large portions. Extremely helpful staff. For sure I will visit this place each time I am in Essen! 5 stars is not enough!