Jako is described as a small, cozy Korean and Japanese fusion restaurant with a warm vibe and soft lighting. The food is repeatedly praised for being flavorful and generously portioned, with favorites like bulgogi dolsot, yaki udon, fried chicken, katsu with cream sauce, and sundubu; prices are considered affordable for the downtown area. Service is noted as attentive and friendly, often quick, with staff who offer good recommendations and even help with takeout when the meal is finished. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and unpretentious, a good setting for casual meals with friends or family, though the space can be a bit dark and the music loud at times, and a few dishes are described as overly salty or oily. Overall, reviews converge on a highly positive impression and a strong likelihood to return, with many urging reservations for peak times.
The food was good , I like the vibe just thought the music was a little loud we couldnt really hear one another. Other than that the service was very good & fast
This small, laid?back diner serves comforting, authentic Korean dishes. The space is clean & roomy, & the service is straightforward & attentive. The food is flavorful, satisfying, & reasonably priced. A great spot for an easy, casual meal.
Mar 3, 2026
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On a trouvé ce restaurant par hasard en faisant une recherche sur Google & ce fut une très belle découverte.
Dès notre arrivée, nous avons été accueilli par un personnel très gentil. Le serveur a répondu à nos questions & s'est renseigné au niveau des allergies pour les plats qu'on a choisi.
Malgré l'achalandage, on a été servi très rapidement. Les portions des plats sont généreux & très savoureux. Nous y retournerons certainement.
It was a perfect experience. I went to the restaurant at 5 p.m., & since it was still early, there was no need to wait in line. The staff were very friendly & professional. We ordered fried chicken, Japanese okonomiyaki, beef stone pot bibimbap, & a beef rice bowl. The food was served quickly, & the portions were generous. My mother & I were so full that we still couldn't finish everything. After noticing that we had finished our meal, the server proactively brought us takeout boxes. The restaurant is just as excellent as it was a few years ago when I last visited.
Feb 7, 2026
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The atmosphere was really great, the lighting is soft & sets on a good vibe. The service was quick & the servers were nice. The food was absolutely delicious, so flavorful. We all really enjoyed our night. I would absolutely recommend this place to go out with your friends or your family! If you're going there with a group I'd recommend to call ahead to take a reservation.
Yaki Udon au bulgogi is really great, we will come back for that one. We weren't massive fans of the dolsot au Jeyuk, but it was good. The curry chicken katsu was also great.
Absolutely the worst service. Whoever was working the phone should not be working in a restaurant at all or talking to humans. Called to reserve a table, told him specifically I can come now or later. Told me I can come now but would have a table by the door or if i wait 40 mins id have a proper table. I told him the table by the door is fine & im coming right now which he said was cool. As im parking, I see my table being taken & as im in the restaurant, I started being gaslighted by the waiter. He started saying I have to wait 40 minutes, that the table we were asking for was false, that we never called, he started to say a lot of false things to valide him giving our table away. I will never be coming here ever again having being ready to SPEND ALOT. Whoever was working the phone should not be working at this place at all. Laughing in our face & talking rudely. Told him we were gonna leave because of his bad service & did 0 to mediate the situation. Do not recommend this place to anyone expecting service.
Had the Jeyuk Dolsot - excellent with the right amount of heat (not super spicy). Glad I ordered the Agedashi Tofu as well, as the sweetness of that sauce helped balance out the heat of the dolsot.
Love the food. Been here for lunch & dinner, I like that during the day it's not too busy so it's perfect to talk & catch up with friends but I don't recommend coming for dinner if you want to do that. Only come at night to have fun & drink with some good food
Jan 11, 2026
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Cuisine excellente, ambiance simple & sans extravagance, service agréable & rapide. Seul problème : si votre table est proche de la porte, il est probable que vous ayez un courant d'air qui est peu apprécié pendant l'hiver.
My FAVORITE restaurant. I could randomly order anything from the menu & it would be a delight. I always take the Seafood Sundubu but everything is delicious.
I always order the Katsu & lately has been less good than it used to be. A bit oily to be honest.
The personnel is attentive but the place is always super full so they are busy
