Very cute and cozy. We did lunch. The service was quick and the staff was very nice and took great care of us. The food was fresh and had great flavor but wasn't overpowering. I personally like my dishes more saucy than this place does the food but the flavor didn't disappoint. There was also a cute little bar that would be great for happy hour or dinner vibes. My boyfriend really liked the general tso chicken; he got extra peppers in it also. The beef wontons taste way better than they look and the pan/seared shrimp wontons were bomb! Yummy. I recommend checking them out.

The food is so, so, so good! Everything I had was exceptional. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I highly recommend!

Was in town for The Child's law school graduation. This was her favorite restaurant while in school there so she wanted eat there to celebrate. Hostess and waitstaff were quick and efficient. Although there was a mixup with the reservation, they still seated us. Inside and out, the ambiance was like a big city, cool vibe. Music was great and just loud enough for us to have conversations. Food was amazing. Being plant based, I am always concerned I'll go hungry when I eat out. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you will not be disappointed at Juju. The portions are generous and the food was cooked with great care. I want to shoutout the General Tsao's tofu and fried tofu bao as well as the garlic noodles. If I go again, then I'm having all three of those dishes. Since it's Asian tapas, you may need to order double plates depending on the size of your party (we had seven). Glad I went.

very delicious asian food served tapa style! i enjoyed the shrimp wontons and the short rib wontons. very flavorful sauces on both. the hand smashed potatoes were one of my favorites - loved the sauce! the drunken noodles were a pappardelle style and really yummy. the spicy tuna crispy rice was good. the pork belly buns were delicious! i also tried the mongolian beef and general tsos chicken which were both good too. bathroom had nice amenities such as q tips floss pics tampons and bobby pins which is a very nice appreciated touch! only critique was i didn't like the taste of the tap water (not necessarily their fault this could be a nc tap water thing) so i would recommend ordering a bottle of still water. the waitress & hostesses were both nice. my sister really enjoyed the salad rolls but i didn't try them myself. lots of gluten free options which is good if you have someone celiac in the family!

This is easily one of the top 2 places to dine and have a good time in Durham. Here's a secret, THEY ARE NOT NUMBER 2. This is a great place to come and chill. Whether at the bar or seated at a table, you are sure to have a full tummy and tasty drinks. My go to's are the crispy Brussels and the Ribs. These are small plates and they never miss. Tonight I introduced the Mongolian beef and it's officially my new go to. Please punctuate your culinary experience with the Bao doughnuts with chai cream and thank me later. If you haven't been , GET HERE. If you haven't been in a while, GET HERE. I promise to be back HERE!

My daughter and I decided on Asian for dinner tonight after attending an event in Durham earlier in the evening. We didn't have a reservation, and decided to sit at the bar so not to rush at a table that they needed in an hour and a half. Brie was awesome! She made my drink before I even blinked. We started with several bites, that came out staggered, which was perfect for timing. All of them were really good. The Pulled Beef Short Rib Wontons had a variety of flavor profiles and were excellent. The Pan-Seared Shrimp Wontons were excellent too. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Hand-Smashed Potatoes, but I did like them. The Glazed Pork Belly Buns were actually really good, I don't always like the bun. We ordered an entree, The Spicy Garlic Ramen Noodles. Very flavorful and spicy. Everything was very good and prepared perfectly. The service was great. The ambiance is cozy. Music playing, dimly lit, lots of tables and some booths, you can be dressy or casual.

"Outstanding upscale Asian Fusion tapas-style on Ninth Street in Durham" I was surprised to discover that I haven't written a review yet for Juju despite having come for years. I consider this to be one of the best restaurants in town-- never had a dish there that less than very good, and nearly all have been outstanding. If you want a place to go where you KNOW with certainty you'll get a truly excellent meal, this is the place to go. I'll describe my most recent visit below, but the description could apply to any of my many, many visits here. We made reservations for 5 for a Thursday night-- unsurprisingly, there weren't a lot of times available, but we got one on the early side at 5:30pm. The restaurant is well-lit without seeming sterile, with a large bar area in the middle and good seating all around it as well as a nice outdoor patio for if the weather is good. Our waitress was attentive-- good with questions, checked if we had any allergies or dietary restrictions, and refilled out water regularly. We split the following: NC Shrimp dumplings, tofu buns, fried chicken buns, NC crab singapore noodles, sweet chili cucumbers, mushroom curry soup, a sweet potato dish I don't remember now, and vegetarian general tso's tofu. Note-- many of the dishes are "tapas-sized", so the expectation is to order multiple dishes and share. I'd rate every dish as outstanding except maybe the singapore noodles, but even that dish was very good with big delicious chunks of crab. I'd have liked the singapore noodles more if it came with fewer bean sprouts and more noodles, but that's just because I'm not a big bean sprout fan, and I may be an outlier on that. We all LOVED the tofu buns-- such an unexpected combination of flavors that melded beautifully-- totally delicious. The NC shrimp dumplings were also very tasty-- just right with the amount of ginger-soy glaze so not overwhelming. The sweet chili cucumbers were scrumptious-- good hint of vinegariness to it but not going as far as "pickles". I didn't have the other dishes, but folks at my table loved them (note-- the mushroom curry soup was spicy-hot, so be careful if you are spice intolerant). I'll add the "presentation" of their dishes was also excellent. I appreciate delicious food in good quantities presented artfully. We ate until we were all very full and even had a few leftovers. And even with tax and a more than 20% tip, the total still came out to well under $50 per person. For an upscale tapas-style meal and the incredible quality, this is a very good deal. I have no complaints whatsoever-- I'd argue it's the best food in Durham, personally. 5-stars, richly deserved.

Walked in on a Friday night and the hostess was incredibly kind. Even though we didn't have a reservation, she moved chairs around and even gave up her own to accommodate us. We sat at the bar and our waiter was incredibly attentive. We shared the Bomb A** shrimp (which were truly bomb) and the sizzling sushi with bing bread, which was incredibly delicious and a large portion. For our main course we tried the Garlic Ramen Noodles, which were light, spicy, and well flavored, as well as the lemongrass hangar steak which was juicy and cooked to perfection. Ultimately I can't wait to go back to try even more items or even their lunch. It is the perfect place for date night, small group gatherings, or even celebratory meals.

Love this place for lunch when in Durham. Everything is always fresh and delicious. I always order way too much. This trip I had the mushroom curry soup Bahn mi Shrimp dumplings All were delicious!! Service on point, ambiance very casual but a little fancy flair. The bathroom is stocked with essentials!!