Samantha Impaglia 
The team behind Jersey City’s DOMODOMO and ONDO has opened its third restaurant in Chilltown. BRBQ is a new Korean-American restaurant situated at 532 Summit Avenue in Jersey City. A press release revealed last month that BRBQ would soft open on Friday, June 20th inside the Journal Square Urby building, and now, it’s officially open in Jersey City. Read on for more details about BRBQ in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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BRBQ’s Arrival in Jersey City
BRBQ is the newest concept from the same team behind award-winning DOMODOMO, a sushi restaurant at 200 Greene Street, and ONDO, a Korean restaurant located at 3 2nd Street. Jae Park and Brian Kim are the co-owners of each spot. The opening of BRBQ marks the team’s third venture in Jersey City. There is also a DOMODOMO location in New York City.
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Per a press release, BRBQ soft-opened on Friday, June 20th. The opening date was also reflected in its Instagram bio. As of mid-August, BRBQ is officially open in Jersey City. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the 25-story Journal Square Urby at 532 Summit Avenue, directly across from the Journal Square PATH station.
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The new spot delivers “innovative Korean-American cuisine, wood-fired flavors, and vibrant café energy,” per a press release. BRBQ serves lunch and dinner in an energetic, laid-back lounge setting featuring wood accents and neon-inspired artwork. The menu features smoky, wood-fired cooking and bold Asian-American flavors, including dishes like Korean BBQ short ribs, spicy pork bulgogi tacos, butterflied branzino, Pan con Tomate, mochi pancakes, and more. BRBQ also features outdoor seating in the warmer months, as well as lunch and weekend brunch.
A full bar anchors the space, serving eight signature cocktails in various varieties, alongside a rotating list of natural and biodynamic wines and a selection of craft beers. Coffee and espresso drinks crafted with La Colombe beans on a La Marzocco machine are also available daily starting at 11AM.
“Our goal with BRBQ was to create something unique, but still incredibly comforting,” said chef + co-owner Brian Kim via a press release. “We’re taking the deep, charred flavors of wood-fire grilling and pairing them with Korean elements we love, from galbi marinades to gochujang and fermented ingredients that add depth and complexity. The result is familiar but unexpected, and we’re excited to finally share it with the community.”
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BRBQ is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12PM to 2:30PM for lunch, 3PM to 5PM for happy hour, and 5PM to 9PM for dinner. On Fridays through Sundays, the restaurant is open from 11AM to 2:30PM for lunch and 5PM to 10PM for dinner.
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