Jeju
Day 1: 5-Course Wood-Fired Korean Tasting Series
Opened this past June, this newest venture from Peter Cho and Sun Young Park—the masterminds behind Han Oak (which the Oregonian named Portland’s Restaurant of the Year in 2017) and Toki—is a celebration of whole-animal butchery practices with wood-fired cooking methods that brings Korean delicacies to new heights. At least, Eater and Infatuation think so, as the former named it to its 2023 List of “Best Korean in Portland” while the latter gave it a place of honor on its List of “Best in Portland 2023.” Head Chef Ben Klein will preside over our event, combining the choicest cuts of beef, pork, lamb, seafood and locally sourced produce from organic farms in the area to produce a host of memorable dishes. It’s all served up in a beautiful space that once belonged to the dear, departed Renata—soaring rafters, hearth, bar—but now transformed with colorful glass spheres, massive house plants including six potted mimosa trees, and imported ceramic bowls. “Call it the grown-up Han Oak, a food rave with a driver’s license,” says Portland Monthly. “The house philosophy is “This is who we are, this is how we eat. Join us.” We will!
About the Host:
Ben Klein
Head Chef
Previously of Hawaii before moving to Portlant, Chef Ben Klein cooked at Mala Ocean Tavern before joining the team at Jeju. In recent months, he rose through the ranks from CDC to become Head Chef.
The Lineup
Courses #1 - #4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Scallop Crudo
asian pear, dongchimi, shoestring potato
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Beef, Pork & Vegetable Mandu
black vinegar bone broth supreme
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Crispy Octopus
cauliflower puree, gochujang aioli, sesame
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Galbi Jim Osso Bucco
buttered rice, charred scallion, perilla gremolata
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Vanilla Flan
doenjang caramel, crispy misugaru rice cracker
Jeju
626 SE Main St
Portland, OR 97214
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, we will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and food allergies except for those with soy, allium, or garlic restrictions. Please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
