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★★★★☆ 4.8 · 34 Google reviews
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We saw this new restaurant on Instagram and decided to stop by after golfing, specifically because we wanted to try the buljokbal (spicy pork feet). We were pretty disappointed to…We saw this new restaurant on Instagram and decided to stop by after golfing, specifically because we wanted to try the buljokbal (spicy pork feet). We were pretty disappointed to find out they had run out of jokbal on their grand opening day and weren’t able to get more in time for today. We ended up ordering the pork bone soup for two instead, and it definitely did not disappoint! The portion was very generous, more than enough for the two of us even though my partner is a big eater. The soup was clean, flavorful, and comforting without tasting artificial at all. It really tasted like authentic Korean homemade food. The owner and family were also so apologetic about not having the jokbal we came for and kindly offered us egg soup and goroke. All of the side dishes tasted fresh and delicious as well. Despite not getting what we originally came for, we left very happy with our meal. I can’t wait to come back and finally try the jokbal. Based on everything we had today, I’m sure it will be excellent! We did go back and tried Buljokbal and Spicy buckwheat noodles combo we wanted! It was deliciously spicy and we brought back almost half of jokbal home cause the portion was so generous for two of us. This is by far my favorite restaurant and can’t wait to go back and taste all the other items on the menu.
It was an awesome experience. The food is absolutely delicious. The service is great. Visited for dinner tonight with my family. Dan and the crew are awesome. Franchesca is one…It was an awesome experience. The food is absolutely delicious. The service is great. Visited for dinner tonight with my family. Dan and the crew are awesome. Franchesca is one of our server and she's great. See you again! Cheers! October 20, 2026 Second time around tonight. Brought my sister and her husband as always never disappointed. Very satisfied and we enjoyed these delicious food and the service. Thanks again Dan and the crew. Cheers!
Best Korean food we have had in Edmonton in a long time
I was sad that jokbal was sold out. I will definitely come back from Calgary to try out! Pork cutlet is a MUST menu with chef's secret recipe 😋 so…I was sad that jokbal was sold out. I will definitely come back from Calgary to try out! Pork cutlet is a MUST menu with chef's secret recipe 😋 so crispy outside and super soft inside. I cannot imagine how he cooked this way. Tendon soup was incredible, I've never seen this many tendons in the soup! I wish you are in Calgary as well. Thanks for the amazing experience 👍🇰🇷
I came here with my wife and we were seated relatively quickly despite the number of people ahead of us on Oct 23 (Friday) near 8pm. They had kept the…I came here with my wife and we were seated relatively quickly despite the number of people ahead of us on Oct 23 (Friday) near 8pm. They had kept the place open until 9pm. I think this place has amazing potential and the food ingredient quality stood out the most. It tastes really fresh and homemade. They accidentally added the pork with the fish tonkatsu and gave it to us anyways. It was very generous of them. I liked both proteins and the fish in particular was very flaky and fresh, without significant heaviness associated with most katsu foods. The bulgogi was less spectacular. They use too much cabbage in the dish and try to mix the bulgogi meat within the stirfry rather than do them separately. The problem is that when they add too much cabbage, it releases a lot of water and the marinade they use for the bulgogi gets washed away more easily, leaving a meat that is underseasoned. The water in the bottom of the dish and the associated juices contained more of the flavour than the meat itself. If there's any feedback, it would be that they should either use less cabbage in their dish or stir fry these components separately before putting it on the hot plate. The Korokke potato dish should be labelled more appropriately. They say 6 pieces... but in reality, it is 3 pieces cut in half to make 6. I'd rather you just have 3 pieces, or make 6 smaller pieces. Doing it that way but advertising as 6 is misleading. The taste was pretty good otherwise. Another feedback would be that it would be nice to know if the side dishes come with refills or not. The server did not tell us that. We didn't ask for more as we were not sure. Many other Korean establishments do offer refills of banchan. The main courses did not come out at the same time and the owner described that they were backed up. I sympathize with them, but also recognize that they can work out their issues as they become more established. They compensated us by comping the bulgogi dish for taking too long to come back, which I appreciated a lot. This place is worth coming back again and I'm sure it will continue to improve. Without question, there are areas of improvement that are required before this becomes an exceptional restaurant but it's above average for sure. I hope that Edmonton can show it some love as they would appropriately earn everyone's trust, given time. I wish them the best and I hope to try other things the next time.
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YumYak's take
A family-run Korean diner serving soups, stews and barbecue, opened Oct. 12, 2026.
JUMO Korean Diner opened on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at 9219A 34 Ave NW. It is a small family-run room with a mother-and-son team in the kitchen. The menu covers Korean soups, stews and barbecue. Walk-ins only.
- Order: Boneless chicken or pig feet, plus a soup or stew
- Best for: A casual Korean lunch or early dinner on the south side
- Skip if: You need a reservation or a late table; it is walk-in only and closes at 8 p.m.
The background
Daily Hive reports that JUMO sold out of several items on opening day, including boneless chicken and pig feet. The owners posted that, as a small kitchen cooking everything fresh, some dishes take extra time. The full menu, marking which items are available now and which are coming soon, is on the restaurant’s Instagram.
What to order
- Boneless chicken and pig feet, both named in the opening-day sell-out (Daily Hive)
- A soup or stew from the menu posted on Instagram
- Korean barbecue dishes as they come online
Menus change, so treat these as examples, not promises.
Plan your visit
There are no reservations. Last call is 7:30 p.m. while the restaurant hires more staff, and the owners warn that some dishes take extra time because everything is made fresh.
FAQ
Does JUMO Korean Diner take reservations?
No. Walk-ins are welcome.
Where is the JUMO menu?
On the restaurant’s Instagram, @jumo_korean_diner, with items marked available now or coming soon.
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Hours and prices were checked against these sources on Oct. 31, 2026. Hours may change, so call ahead to confirm.
- Daily Hive, Oct. 13, 2026 (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
- Google Maps listing (hours, phone) (accessed Oct. 31, 2026)
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