Jin & Kino, the legendary restaurant near Hannam University in Daejeon. From rumors of the National Intelligence Service and money laundering to reviews of part-time workers and the mystery surrounding the second Seoul branch, we've compiled all the information you need in one place. If you've been curious about omelet reviews and the controversy surrounding their opening hours, read on.

1. What kind of place is Jin & Kino? Why is it so famous?

It's a small omelet shop located in Ojeong-dong, Hannam University, Daejeon.

 

 

Rather than being famous for being delicious, “The lights are always on, even though we’re not open for business.” This case became famous because of that.

The sign is still there, the lights are always on, and the inside is super clean…

When you actually go in “It’s not open today.” And that's the end of it.

 

So among students
"A shop that opens only after collecting 7 Dragon Balls."
National Intelligence Service Base Camp
"Haunted House"
They say there was even a joke like this.

2. Why did the controversy surrounding the National Intelligence Service and money laundering arise?

There are three main reasons why this rumor started.

 

first,
Looking for part-time jobs 365 days a year + very few people actually work
→ There have been times when more than 100 job openings were posted in a year.

 

Second,
The store is always lit up, but there is hardly any business.

 

Third,

They say they opened a second branch in Seoul, but no one even knows where it is.

As these situations come together, among students
“Is this perhaps the National Intelligence Service base camp?”
“Isn’t this a money laundering store?”
"Isn't this a long-term trading broker's house?"
This kind of talk started to circulate half-jokingly, half-seriously.

 

Of course, there is no basis for this and it just spread like a community meme.

3. Real part-timer reviews (rare reviews)

Surprisingly, a part-timer who worked there in 2015 actually appeared in the comments.

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In his words

The owner has a very strong philosophy about cooking.

I just practice making omelets a lot.

Only opened 3 times in 3 months
He explained that it was a truly bizarre operating style.

 

To sum up
Business is not a 'business', it's almost I felt like I was doing it as a hobby.

so "This store isn't a mystery, it's just the owner's unique style." This conclusion is also reached.

4. Seoul 2nd Branch Mystery

This is the part I'm most curious about.

 

The boss is so busy because he opened a second branch in Seoul.
→ Daejeon is open occasionally
→ That's why business is irregular

There is this testimony, but the problem is…

No one knows the location of the second branch in Seoul.

There is only talk that the company name has changed.
No exact address, name, or verified reviews.

 

So this part also became a mystery.

5. How does the Jin & Quinoa omelet taste? Is it really delicious?

If you collect reviews from people who have tried it, there are some common characteristics.

 

The soup is insanely delicious

A unique style with meat inside the egg

Omelette made with only eggs, no rice

Overall, it feels like old-fashioned Western food.

There was a time when it was famous as a blind date spot (2000s)

That is, many people said that the taste was pretty good and the cost-effectiveness was good.
But this case became even more legendary because it was so difficult to eat.

 

6. What is the truth about Jin & Kino?

After synthesizing various reviews, community posts, and actual testimonials, the conclusion is this.

Not the National Intelligence Service

Not money laundering

Just the boss Running another store in Seoul + maintaining the Daejeon store as a hobby

 

So I hardly ever see it

 

It seems that the reason for seeking part-time jobs is the unique style of the boss and the preparation process.

In the end, this is a case where mystery gives birth to mystery.

 

Q&A

Q. Is Jin & Kino open for business now?

A. It is known that although the sign and lights are on, there is almost no official business.

 

Q. Where is the second Seoul branch located?
A. The company name has reportedly changed, but the exact location has not been disclosed. There is currently no confirmed information.

 

Q. Is the food really that delicious?
A. Many reviews say the soup and omelet are delicious. However, the rarity factor, which makes them "difficult to eat," seems to have played a bigger role.

 

Q. Why do you keep hiring part-time workers?

A. There is testimony that the CEO sometimes hires staff in advance for opening or hires them to prepare for opening.

 

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