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    JoJu - Upper East Side

    4.4 (33 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    #1 Classic Banh mi
    Kaia B.

    I had a tasty banh mi here yesterday on my way over to the Met. The inside of the shop is very small, with a few tables to sit down, but quite clean and bright, with a cool pastel green aesthetic. It's clearly more geared toward take out, and I fully intend to come back in the spring so I can take my sandwich to the park. I ordered the classic banh mi, with pork, headcheese, pork pate, mayo, carrot daikon slaw, cucumber, and cilantro. It was ready very quickly. The bun was perfectly toasted and fresh, crispy on the outside with a soft and light inside. For about $11 they packed a good amount of meat and veggies into the sandwich. The pork and headcheese were sliced nice and thin; and the fresh cilantro, crisp cucumber and tangy carrot/daikon complemented the meat nicely. My only complaint was that there was way too much mayo. I normally love mayo on a sandwich but even for me they put a lot. You can even see how much there is in the photo; I showed it to someone else and they thought it was cheese. Next time I think I'd tell them to go light on the mayo, or maybe get none at all.

    Lemongrass chicken bowl, classic banh mi, kimchi fries
    Megan Y.

    Quick and casual fast food Vietnamese spot without a bathroom. The banh mis and bowls are generous with the meat and pickled veggies, and there are lots of options for customization. Loaded kimchi fries were very flavorful, although the toppings made them a little soggy.

    Amanda W.

    Stopped by Joju and got the Joju bowl, I asked the staff what they would recommend and they said that the ones with the hearts are customer favorites and this was one of them. It has both the spiced ground pork and a pork sausage. It also came with kimchi, pickled radish over a bed of rice. I also got the spicy green sauce which was definitely spicy. The spot itself is very small only 4 small tables inside where you can wait for your food. Not really a spot to eat. Overall likely return as I want to try the sandwiches as well.

    Inside
    Zoe D.

    Got takeout from Joju with my parents this past weekend, and it did not disappoint! The inside of the restaurant is bright, airy, and gets tons of natural light. They've got a few tables inside in case you want to eat in, but it seems like a lot of their customers get takeout. When you walk in, there's a worker at the counter who greets everyone warmly. If you're not in the talking mood, there's a kiosk off to the side where you can order your food. It's honestly nice to have both options available. I've seen tofu bahn mi sandwiches at other Vietnamese spots, but this was my first time seeing one with seitan. The seitan was seasoned perfectly, and had the perfect bite to it. I paired it off with kimchi, spicy mayo, and spicy green sauce- all the flavors melded together perfectly. Since it was a hot day, I also got the lemon Thai iced tea, which was just as delicious as the food. Definitely check out this spot if you're in the mood for delicious Vietnamese food!

    Fried Soy-Garlic Glaze Chicken Wings
    Ryan H.

    They had a sign for new fried chicken wings so I had to try and WOW they were delicious! Got the soy garlic wings, which were large, flavorful, crispy outside and juicy inside. Def coming back for more!

    Thai Tea
    Patrick Z.

    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!

    Amy L.

    Omg my new favorite place to get banh mi in upper east side! The portions are ginormous. I got one Bulgogi banh mi and a caramelized pork banh mi. They were both great, but I think I prefer the bulge. The meat was super fat, but it was interesting that they drained it so oils weren't falling out of your sandwich. I also got a Vietnamese iced coffee and spring roll appetizer. Same thing with the spring rolls, they weren't overly oily. The spring rolls were also served with a delicious house made sweet-and-sour sauce. You can either order at the front or through a kiosk if you don't wanna talk to anybody. The food was brought out fast. The indoors has four different tables.

    Mari T.

    Excited to see Joju open their 4th location! I've had their sandwiches before in Flushing, and they're just as good as I remembered. I went with the #1 Classic sandwich and a Lemon Thai tea, which came to about $19 -- not bad, especially in UES. I grabbed takeout during their soft opening. The space was small but cozy, and the staff was welcoming. I'll come back for more whenever I get the chance. Definitely check it out if you are around the neighborhood.

    The #1 Classic Banh mi
    Jess Z.

    Tried Joju on a weeknight right before they closed for the day. Decided on the classic, since that's usually my go to at banh mi spots! I thought overall, the banh mi was alright - the pickled carrots and radish were great though. I would've liked more fishy/funk in my late and stronger flavors for the meat. Also, I felt the bread was a bit tough. Overall, would come back if I'm in a pinch for a quick meal. + points for nice service!

    #5 Caramel Pork Banh mi + #8 The "(JoJu)" Banh mi + Mojito
    Marcus L.

    Overall, Joju is a good banh mi option. Their supposed "modern" take on the banh mi expectedly leaves you eating a pretty unique sandwich. Their mojitos are also great, though a bit pricey. Food: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Experience: 4/5

    George A.

    Tried the #1 selling banh mi with bulgogi beef. It was just okay. Too much carrots and the sandwhich fell apart as you can see. I added and egg to which I don't recommend for that combo. Yeah sorry.

    Bbq pork bowl
    Lewis M.

    This place will be popular for quite some time. Perfect location and the food is good. Classic Banh Mi - got the green sauce and sriracha mayo on the side. Excellent 5/5 Bbq pork bowl - it was good. Next time I want to try the caramelized pork. 4/5.

    Banhmi
    Susan L.

    Delicious banhmi sandwiches! What a great welcomed addition to the area. Staff are friendly. There are a few tables to sit and eat there. It just opened and looks very clean. They have a BOGO (free chicken banhmi with purchase of another banhmi) for their grand opening on 1/25. I had the classic banhmi. I also tasted my friend's banhmi with the sausage and egg. So delicious Their bread is so good. Their pickled shredded carrot is so tasty. I would go back and try their bowls next time.

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    Popped into this new Vietnamese spot by Herald Square for a quick weekday lunch. The place is fresh…read moreand clean, with a modern self-serve setup where you order via iPad. I got the pho ($21.78), which is steep for pho, but I guess that's Midtown prices for you. The wait was a slog--over 20 minutes for a bowl of pho, which other Yelp reviews warned about. When it finally arrived, the soup lacked that authentic pho aroma, which was a letdown. On the plus side, the beef was fresh, and the reusable to-go bag was a nice touch. Decent, but the wait and price make it hard to love. Might try again if they speed things up.

    Okay, so I came back after a couple weeks from my first visit and had the most perplexing…read moreexperience. I ordered "Plain Pho", which is described as just broth and noodles, no garnish or meat. After waiting 30 minutes, for what is literally the simplest item on the menu, the bowl is brought out and it's a bowl of broth with a couple slices of chicken. No noodles. When I inquired, the server told me it's because I ordered the Plain Pho... yea and I said it comes with noodles and broth. They told me they could get me noodles, but acted like they were doing me a favor by fetching noodles for me, which was quite offputting because the noodles were quite literally half of the dish I actually ordered. How does one wait half-an-hour at a very casual fast Vietnamese food place, for premade soup and noodles, and still have the order wrong? In the end, I did get my noodles and broth, but the fact that I had to spend this much time and also justify my request for noodles (which are part of the dish) is quite insane. I put this at 2 stars for now, because I enjoyed my first time. Hopefully the service will improve.

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    came here for dinner. They have a pretty good sized space for nyc and the prices are good as well…read more There's a bar as soon as you enter and stairs to go upstairs to more seating. Theres about 15 tables so definitely make reservations I didn't really thjnk they were so different and outstanding compared to other thai restaurants but they offer good prices and service and are probably the best in the area. The jeeb dumplings were my favorite dish here, but I also liked the larb chicken mango salad and stir fry chicken. The staff is stand out - super friendly, shout out to Jimmy! And they have great drinks I loved the flunk flink.

    I never expected that it's a Thai / Vietnamese restaurant until I saw the menu. It's nyc restaurant…read moreweek so we were delighted to know that they participate to the promotion . Lunch with appetizer/main entree costs only $30. Additional fee for a dessert and drinks. They have nice selections for their fixed menu . I picked the shrimp summer roll Thai style and Vietnamese pork chop with noodle and Chinese broccoli. I have never enjoyed my meal this much. A flavorful and enticing combo meal. We skipped dessert as we are already filled up by what we got. Our server was so great. Fast and friendly. She even volunteered to take our photo. My friends enjoyed their steak as their entree and rib for appetizer. The place is pretty neat especially its second floor with lots of chandeliers all over the dining area. It's a bit dark on our section . Sears and tables are old but still showing the used to be elegance of the place. Location is at the popular restaurant row. Will come back.

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    2.3 mi•Midtown West

    I sat down for pho. You get a lot of noodles but that doesn't make it worth it. You have to tip…read moreand you end up reeking of stale oil somehow because of the open kitchen so there goes the ambiance too. Service is quick and friendly enough. I'll stick to takeout. Open kitchens need to go away, especially at lower end places where there's no artistry to really admire.

    Midtown New York is not exactly known for quiet, intimate dining experiences. It is known for…read morecrowds, noise, and restaurants that seat you next to a stranger close enough to accidentally share an appetizer. So when my family stumbled into Pho 39, a tiny spot with just a handful of tables tucked away from the chaos outside, it felt less like finding a restaurant and more like discovering a Rebel outpost that somehow survived undetected in the middle of Imperial territory. The menu is exactly what you'd expect from a solid Vietnamese spot: pho, combination rice plates, the usual lineup. We were ready to order and move on with our lives. Then we saw the tacos. Vietnamese tacos. On the menu. Sitting right there between the banh mi and the spring rolls like they'd always belonged. Nobody in my family said anything for a full three seconds, which for us is basically a standing ovation. We ordered the duck spring rolls to start, which were fresh, well packed, and disappeared faster than a starfighter in hyperspace. For the mains we went with the beef flank pho and the banh mi combination special. The pho had a clean, well developed broth that clearly had some time put into it, and the beef flank was tender enough to make you slow down and pay attention. The banh mi combo was solid, balanced, and hit all the right notes. We did not get the tacos this visit, which means we have a built in reason to return and nobody can argue with that logic. For a small room in the middle of one of the busiest cities on the planet, Pho 39 manages to feel genuinely calm and focused. Good food, good value, and a menu with enough surprises to keep things interesting. The Force is strong with this little spot.

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    Older couple making the food, and it's a good banh mi. Cost about $10-$11 for the big PhoMaster…read more It didn't have cilantro or any real sauce like Mayo or anything as far as I could tell and I would prefer more of a fresh veg burst of flavor. There was a side of a hot chili sauce which wasn't crazy spicy which I liked. The bread was fantastic but it did take a pretty long time to make. Quite large and delicious, a few tweaks and I'd rate this up there with some of the best. The fact that they enlarged the sandwhich and it was still a good banh mi is actually impressive. Cash only on the opposite corner from Bryant park by the bank of China.

    Solid midtown lunch choice…read more Have walked by many times and it's usually busy. Saw an opening today and decided to pull the trigger. Got a pork chop noodle salad bowl with extra meat that was served very quickly. Pork was thin and just a little over the line past cooked and into dry territory, but still flavorful. There were more veggies (lettuce, pickled carrots, etc) than noodles, which is not a bad thing. Whole thing gets topped with peanuts and fried shallots. Comes with fish sauce and sriracha separately packed. Speed, solid quality and value. A good addition to the lunch rotation.

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