JINBAR

Award-winning chef Jinhee Lee’s restaurant serves up expertly made KFC alongside creative fusion dishes. A Waldorf salad, for example, is transformed with sesame aioli and the mac ’n’ cheese gets a Korean twist with the addition of kimchee. MUST TRY DISHES Jinbar’s fried chicken has a signature crispy texture and comes in a variety of flavours — try the honey-garlic-butter for a sweeter treat, or for spice lovers, there’s the buldak, which literally translates to “fire chicken.” The Korean beef bulgogi pizza is fusion at its finest, with slices of marinated, grilled beef and enoki mushrooms.

If you love Korean fried chicken (or have been dying to try it) put Jin Bar at the top of your list for your next takeout order. Jin Bar’s fried chicken comes in 5 different flavours, including original, garlic honey butter, korean chili glaze, and jalapeño soy glaze. They also have tasty snacks like bulgogi poutine, popcorn chicken, braised pork belly taco, fries and more.

The NYE dinner at JINBAR promises a way to ring in the New Year with luxury. The four-course dinner feast and the option to elevate the meal with spirit or wine pairings at an extra cost. The cuisine and plates will showcase all of the best from JINBAR from savoury meat or seafood dishes to their sweet yuzu meringue cheesecake.

Located just across from East Village is JINBAR, a cozy, comforting restaurant serving up Korean comfort food with a twist. Chef and founder Jinhee Lee designed the restaurant experience around memories of growing up in South Korea when, on monthly paydays, her father would come home with fried chicken and ice cream.

Bad decisions simply don’t exist at Jin Bar, with its tasty menu of Korean fusion dishes, snazzy cocktails, and unforgettably juicy chicken. This funky spot is run by award-winning chef Jinhee Lee, whose culinary talent has made her mark in other Calgary restaurants, including Raw Bar and Foreign Concept.

Jinhee Lee, a Top Chef Canada winner, is celebrated as one of Calgary's most brilliant chefs. The opening of her restaurant in Calgary was highly anticipated and it has now become a local favourite. Jinbar features Korean pizza, fried chicken and beverages in a stunning and distinctive atmosphere.

JINBAR offers a unique dining experience, combining traditional Japanese cuisine with modern and innovative twists. The menu features a range of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, tempura and grilled items, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options. We recommend the spicy tuna roll.

The Best New Restaurants list featured five relative newcomers to the Calgary food and beverage scene—many of whom have already established themselves as premier dining destinations—including Jin Bar, Major Tom, and Orchard Restaurant.

The concept specializes in Korean-influenced cuisine but in bold and exciting ways. Korean fried chicken is a must-have, with flavours such as honey garlic butter, Korean chili glaze and Buldak. Address: 24 4th Street NE, Calgary

Six of the 20 best new restaurants in the country are located in Calgary including Major Tom (ranked first), D.O.P. (third), Eight (seventh), Nupo (10th), JINBAR (17th) and Orchard (18th)

Indulge in a luxurious four-course Contemporary Korean feast with the option to enhance your experience with curated wine and spirit pairings!