JOJU
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JL
Got the lemongrass chicken bowl for takeout and loved it. I wasn’t sure if the chicken would be flavorful and afraid it would be dry but it was so tender and moist! You could really taste the fragrant lemongrass flavor and it went well with the brown rice and other toppings. The spicy mayo really brings it all together with the kimchi and pickled daikon slaw. I appreciate that their brown rice wasn’t dry and had a bit of flavor to it which elevated every bite.
Will definitely try their other items but I think I’ll certainly order the lemongrass chicken again!
… morePatrick Zajac
This place has been eyeing me every time I leave the subway station and it has finally pulled me in, and I am soooo glad it did! A modern take on Vietnamese sandwiches and they are amazing.
The sandwich I got was the Caramel Pork Banh Mi which was reeeeeally good. The pork is cooked in a caramel sauce which is such a unique flavor combination. I got it because it sounded weird, and it definitely was weird but in the most delicious way possible!!! Paired so well with the cucumber and I also loved the shredded carrot on top. The bread was toasted really well and I got two sauces on the side to sample with the sandwich. The spicy mayo was like any standard one so it was good, but the spicy green sauce was incredible!!! Definitely getting more of that next time.
I also tried the Joju fries, which were double fried so they were sooooo crispy. Like impressively crispy I loved these SOOOOO MUCH. They were topped with all the same toppings in the sandwich so it was such a good item. The portion felt large too so I would totally come back and order just this as the meal.
Got a thai tea too because why not, its as great as any thai tea is. Yum!
The inside of the store was cute but I ordered my stuff to go, it traveled well for the 5-7ish minute walk before I ate. I will definitely be back to try other items because this was awesome!
… moreKatie Del Angel
Perfection ❤️ I grabbed the carmel pork banh mi and a Thai iced tea, both of which were so flavorful. A good balance of pork to veggies, though I do wish there was a touch more cilantro.
… moreConnor Rose
Have been here a few times and have had mixed results. The ginger seitan has been odd and very chewy a couple times, but also great another time. Something is changing in their supply or cooking.
Most recently, I had bones in my Hot Chick banh mi and a piece of foil in the sandwich. Looks like the top to a sauce bottle or something. Had a hard time getting through the sandwich, the chicken was just really bad and had chunks of cartilage and bone throughout.
… moreThea Vijaya Kumar
Really amazing food! We ordered Caramel Pork Banh Mi, Beef Bulgogi Bowl, and Kimchi Fries. Fantastic flavors and it just hit the spot after walking all over NYC. I ate the bowl before taking a picture because I could not wait. It just smelled so good. The spicy mayo sauce is so addictive and the fries were crispy and delicious. It’s a small shop so there may not be enough space to sit if it’s busy. But I would 100% be back the next time I’m in the city.
… moreSweetpea Showroom
We were quite excited that JOJU opened a new location on Upper East Side near us. The banh mi was great – authentic flavors and very generous portions. The JOJU & the SWEET JOJU were excellent. The finely shredded and pickled carrots/veggies toppings was exceptionally. This JOJU will be a weekly visit! Cheers!
… moreVesper Lynd
I was excited to try this place as I saw a huge line for it the day before, but I was very disappointed with the food. I tried a grilled pork bowl which looked unappetizing to begin with and tasted even worse. Also, the rice texture was off, as if it were undercooked. I felt the caramel pork banh mi sandwich was just as underwhelming as the bowl. The bread was not tasty and the pork flavor was not for me. I also had the JoJu fries which were okay. The Vietnamese iced coffee was mediocre. The restaurant was really clean and had a nice aesthetic which I appreciated. The employees were patient, seemed lovely, and were happy to take my order. Unfortunately, JoJu was not my cup of tea and will not be returning.
These opinions are my own and I mean absolutely no hate towards JoJu!
… moreDerry Li
Stopped by for their soft opening this week and ordered the JoJu Monster and Kimchi Fries. The inside was clean and bright, with a couple of 2 person tables.
The JoJu Monster was a mediocre banh mi , I asked for the egg medium and it was overcooked. The carrots/daikon overpowered any other flavor, and I didn’t taste any mayo. I was never prompted for a spicy level which is partially on me, but definitely need some jalapenos.
Kimchi fries were decent, a lot of kimchi, it was mild as stated. Fries were still crispy after a 15 minute walk. Good price as well, but it’s right next to 7th St so I don’t think I’d come here just for the fries.
I might give them one more try since this is their soft opening, but Vietnaam a couple blocks up has much better banh mi and they’re cheaper too.
… moreJeff
I tried both the pork and chicken banh mi and they were good, though not excellent.
Meat was well seasoned and flavorful. Generous with the carrot and radish, sliced real thin almost like coleslaw – a little on the sweet side though. Could’ve used more cilantro.
Biggest gap was the bread – I’m looking for a light, airy, crispy roll that might melt into the sandwich if you were to leave it for a bit. This was more like a sub roll you’d expect to get from the deli bodega around the corner. Not a bad roll, but definitely not a banh mi roll.
… moreAugusto Paulino
Joju’s double-fried fries are some of the best fries you’ll have. The customizable Vietnamese iced coffee also deserves high marks. The Joju rice bowl, while satisfying, skews sweet, and needs more acid and spice. Maybe because Joju is very popular with takeout and delivery, the service can seem slow. Limited seating is available with only 4 small tables.
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