NYC Restaurant Kjun Is Moving Into New Address | Eater NY

"Pairing Korean and Cajun cuisines, this Murray Hill favorite is moving just a block from its tiny, 20-seat home at 154 East 39th Street into a much bigger, two-story space at 334 Lexington Avenue at East 39th Street, set to open in late January 2026, after years of turning away walk-ins and operating without a liquor license. Owner-chef Jae Jung says the core menu will remain, with Korean Cajun dishes (think seafood gumbo), while Kjun 2.0 adds more “upscale” options like lobster and grits and new steaks, aiming for “multiple layers” rather than one dimension. The plan splits the vibe by floor: a New Orleans-style bar downstairs with loud music and, for the opening party, Rebirth Brass Band, and a reservations-only, more Korean-leaning dining room upstairs (the current restaurant offers a $115 tasting menu and other set meals). The original space will pivot to a takeout and fried chicken sandwich spot under a new name once the move happens, with pop-ups and parties in the mix. Jung, who trained under the late Leah Chase at New Orleans’ Dooky Chase, launched Kjun as a takeout-and-delivery operation in 2021, grew it into a pop-up later that year, competed on Top Chef’s 19th season, and opened the current restaurant in 2022." - Nadia Chaudhury