Meju is now taking reservations for its limited seatings. Located in the back of the Little Banchan Shop on 49th Avenue, the restaurant specializes in Korean fermentation and is helmed by Michelin-starred chef Hooni Kim.
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‘Meju’ Market & Restaurant By Michelin Chef Coming To LIC
Meju (메주) is a brick of dried fermented soybeans. While not consumed on its own, it serves as the basis of several Korean condiments, such as doenjang (soybean paste), ganjang (soy sauce), and gochujang (chili paste).
A new Korean market and restaurant called Little Banchan Shop and Meju respectively are coming to 5-28 49th Avenue in Hunters Point, formerly the home of Mini Play Land. It will be helmed by Hooni Kim and his wife Catharine.
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