We came here for a birthday & since we were a party of 6 we had to do the tasting menu. They were able to accommodate the dishes for our vegetarian & pescatarian friends while also ensuring the rest of us could still enjoy the versions with beef/pork/chicken. The food & cocktails are all beautifully presented & taste great! The day after we dined with them, they won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Texas! Well deserved! read more

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Being a huge Top Chef fan, I seek out former contestants restaurants. Metting girlfriends in Houston, I had to try JUN. The parking was limited, so heads up if you haven't been. At the host stand, Paul was actually there! He must have seen my fan girly eyes get big because he immediately looked away and down at the stand... awkward.... thankfully my fan girl immediately recognized the red flags and shut down my enthusiasm (although I'm pretty sure he already heard me tell my friend "that's him" ) . The host standing beside him was very friendly and showed us to our seats. The wait staff was very efficient with the perfect amount of "checking in" and sparkling water refills. My gal pal and I went for the tasting menu: 1st course - aquechile, 5*! My favorite dish of the night. So refreshing and even though it was dark in the restaurant, the phone captured the vibrant green sauce. Delicious! 2nd course - headcheese, 3.5* Interesting dish, very unique. 3rd course - Tamal, 3*. It was ok, nothing outstanding in terms of flavor, but not my least favorite dish. 4th course - lap cheong and beans, 4*. Wonderful savory flavor and a generous portion. Beans were perfect. 5th course - carrots, 2.5*, not quite a solid 3 mainly because they were bland. Pretty to look at but unmemorable...not bad, just not anything. We didn't understand this dish. 6th course - brisket curry, 4.5* This was my 2nd favorite bite (my gal pals #1). That sauce was slap ya mama good! So satisfying. 7th course - dessert trio, 4*. A great set of bites and all different but work well together. We appreciate the waiter giving us a direction of what to eat 1st, 2nd, 3rd. I will definitely be back to try the fried chicken! read more

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Jun had been on our list to try for a while, and we finally came by for dinner on a Saturday after making a reservation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The boho vibed interior was cozy and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]As soon as you walk through the door, you're greeted with the a mix of relaxing incense and the aroma of food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was attentive through the night. Highlights for us were the oysters (4.5/5), wagyu tartare (4.5/5), lamb belly (4.5/5), and corn (4/5). The carrot (3.5/5) and fried chicken (3.5/5) were solid as well. The green curry (2.5/5) and broccolini (2/5) were both a little undercooked and lacked flavor for my liking. The cocktails were a standout for me, beautifully presented and tasted delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is definitely a nice date night spot with strong presentation and solid flavors.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd recommend go family style to explore more of the menu. read more

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Enjoyed most of the food served here; it's a very nice blend of presentation, flavor profiles, and execution. Plenty of parking available, which is always nice for a nicer dinner service inside the loop. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior ambiance is very modern and cozy without being too dark like some other spots.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cocktails are very good looking and tastes great. Oysters (4/5), Wagyu tartare (4.5/5), broccolini (1.5/5, a bit undercooked and the bok choy was a bit sloppy), local corn (3.5/5), lamb belly (4/5), carrots (4/5), green curry (3/5), fried chicken (3.5/5). Portions are fairly small but most of the dishes were solid. The best thing we had were the Wagyu tartare and oysters. Overall a decent date spot! read more

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Great service! The staff is kind, quick, and provide a personalized feel to dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is intimate and warm perfect for smaller groups and dates.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The cocktails are well curated and complex. When it comes to the food you can tell there is a lot of intentionality. The preset menu didn't appeal to us, so we ordered Al a carte. The gulf shrimp ceviche, oysters in beef tallow, and tteokboki/rice cakes were my favorites. I did not have a lot of love for the lamb shoulder and brisket. I love the concept of Houston representation coming through all the dishes, but something about the combinations didn't resignate for me in taste value. Still an overall beautiful experience. read more

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I had the opportunity to try Jūn during their dinner service on a Wednesday night. It wasn't very busy, but we made reservations anyway. Parking gets full because it also shares a lot with a Pilates studio - Happy Hour Pilates. The entrance to Jūn seemed a bit inconspicuous to me. It's a carved, wooden door. Push or pull to open? I couldn't tell you. Haha. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was cute and earthy. It was dimly lit. The vibe reminded me a little bit of Tatemo but with more decor. If you've ever been to Suerte in Austin, it kind of feels like that but in a smaller scale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like the feeding utensil holders like some Michelin restaurants offer. As far as drinks, I had one of their Zero proof cocktails, Tamarind Arnold Palmer. It was delicious and refreshing like a lemon iced tea. I could've had a pitcher of that! They don't offer zero proof alternative brands like Ritual and Seedlip, but it was still good. Maybe eventually they'll offer it. My friend ordered the Gulf shrimp aguachile with avocado, taro, shrimp oil and loved it. She also had the red fish with guajillo and pickled melon. She wasn't as big a fan of that. I tried a bite and thought it was very fishy compared to other red fish I've had and a tad dry. The pickled melon had a funky taste. She also ordered the rice cakes which has with mushrooms, yellow bean bechamel, and spiced panko. We were told that it was like mac and cheese. Honestly, it was nothing like that. The bechamel sauce was good, but the rice cakes were dense and chewy like mochi. It's supposed to be that way, so if you're into that texture, you'll like it. If you don't like mushrooms, you can pick them out. I had the local corn with burnt ends xo, scallion, and spicy aioli. I very much enjoyed the flavors and take on street corn. For my main, I also had the tandoori marinated lamb belly topped with pickled green tomatoes and had a ring of salted yogurt around it. I've never had lamb belly before, but I am a fan of pork and beef belly, so I wanted to try. I thought it was perfectly tender. The pickled green tomatoes and yogurt help cut through the richness. I wish there were potatoes on the menu to eat it with that weren't salt and vinegar flavored because that's the same flavor profile as the pickled green tomatoes and salted yogurt. For dessert, we each ordered the goat cheesecake with black peppercorn, ginger lychee sorbet, honeycomb candy, and macerated berries. It was good, but either the spice from the black peppercorn or ginger lychee overpowered the cheesecake flavor. Ginger can get spicy. It was so strong that I felt like my sinuses were being cleansed. A little too medicinal for me. I want to try this place during the day when it's their coffee shop, Third Place. I would rate Jūn 3.5 stars and round up to 4. It was so cool to see Chef Henry Lu and Chef Evelyn Garcia in close proximity at the recent Culturemap Tastemaker Awards. I was totally fangirling, but I didn't approach cause I hate to disturb. I also saw Chef Christine Ha. Can you tell I love watching cooking competition shows?! Lol. read more

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My fiance and I brought our mothers here to try the tasting menu for an early Mother's Day celebration. I was really excited to eat here, but ultimately my experience did not live up to the restaurant's reputation. The first two courses on the tasting menu were fantastic (highly recommend the gulf shrimp aguachile and fried head cheese), but every other dish afterwards either lacked textural variety or well rounded flavor. The tamale course was overly soft to the point of mushiness, the carrots course was overwhelmingly spicy for our whole table, and we all agreed that most of the other courses were too salty. Service was friendly, but the courses were rolled out with VERY inconsistent timings (ranging anywhere between 5 minutes to over 25 minutes of waiting in between finishing one course and receiving the next). Our waiter also forgot to bring us our boxed leftovers even after I had reminded him for it while paying for the check. The experience was somewhat worthwhile but I left the restaurant wishing I could have treated our mothers to a smoother experience. - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance: 4/5[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - Food: 2/5 - Service: 3/5 read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Jun was very cozy and romantic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You get to sit at the bar or at the counter and watch the open kitchen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waiter recommended ordering 4-7 dishes but we ordered 3 and were really full. We ordered the oysters, chicken, and brisket curry. Oysters were rich with beef tallow and had a kick of spice. Chicken was fried well but was a tad expensive (1 thigh and breast for $24). My favorite was the brisket with the celery root puree. It was super yummy with the coconut rice but just wished there was more curry! Small parking lot outside which is rare for the Heights. read more

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Jun fried chicken. Good, nice, crunchy crust. Sous vide, so incredibly tender. But, it can also turn the chicken's protein structure into mush, if left too long in the sous vide station; you can squeeze it like Pla-Doh. Not that there's anything wrong with sous vide. Or this cooking technique. Some would call it "melt in your mouth" tender. Others might say "excellent for people with no teeth". Just an observation, not a complaint. Each person must decide for themself if they like that kind of texture. It's the same effect as a long marinade, which is why the interior of a Chik Fil A chicken breast is so homogeneous. I learned about structural changes with marinade or sous vide in a Kenji Lopez-Alt article, years ago. For those who don't know me, I've been writing about fried chicken recipes for years and also documenting the central Texas German Czech community parish picnics on my The Fried Chicken Blog. So I really enjoy researching and talking about fried chicken. Be sure to bring cash so as not to have to pay the up-charges that may show up on your bill. (I can't remember if they mention these on the menu or not.) Here is what Kenji wrote about that homogenization of the chicken meat a few years back when working on a Chik Fil A copycat recipe. (Not that I would ever patronize that establishment lol): https://www.seriouseats.com/homemade-chick-fil-a-sandwiches-recipe read more

Jun - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Don't understand how you could give this place a bad review. It's phenomenal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came for happy hour on a Saturday. Sat at the bar, I loved the bar! Super comfy and staff are friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Personally main dinning space looked dark so bar was ideal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried 4 different types of specialty cocktails, if you come at happy hour they are $3 off. These are craft cocktails, extremely extremely delicious. My favorites were the cocktail with beet and the cocktail with coconut and turmeric. Food was fantastic!! I loved how they served it in waves and not all at the same time. It felt more like a culinary experience. We had the cucumber salad which is a must. Followed by corn, which is good and totally unlike anything I've ever had before. Then the red fish which was sooooo good. Then the pork shoulder with coconut rice and together that was to die for. Plus the salt and vinegar potato's which I'd gladly have as a snack anytime. So so good!! Would come back honestly every week if I could! read more

Jun - Cocktail with beets! - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Jun was the perfect place to celebrate my husband's birthday dinner. First off, there's a parking lot out front, which is lucky for the Heights area. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and even took photos for us. He recommended we ordered several dishes from each category of the menu so we ordered the following: - Local Corn: really loved the XO sauce it was in - Lamb Belly: honestly wasn't a fan of the lamb with salted yogurt, but hubby loved it - Rice Cake: absolutely loved the soft/crispy contrasting textures here! These were upgraded tteokbokki. - Pork Ribs: loved the five spice sauce and how tender these were - Fried Chicken: so crispy and loved the pairing of the honey For drinks we had the Scarlet Letter, a beautiful and refreshing tiki-style cocktail, and the Miles Away mocktail. Honestly the Miles Away mocktail was the best mocktail I've ever had. We both loved the how strong the passion fruit flavor was. They also brought out a cake to help celebrate hubby's birthday and it was sweetest touch at the end. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of the restaurant has that overall classy casual vibe, and we'll definitely be back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pro Tip: if you're pregnant, they have one of the largest mocktail menus in town! read more

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After hearing about JUN for many years, I'm so glad I finally got to try it with three good friends on a recent trip to Houston! We were celebrating 3 of the 4 attendees' birthdays (mine included!) and we were treated so well the whole night! The kitchen was also great about allergies, as two of my friends have shellfish allergies and one is also celiac. We began the evening with some cocktails and mocktails which were all delicious, and then leapt right into the menu items we ordered. Some of my favorite bites of the night came at the beginning: the beef tartare was so balanced and delicious, and the shrimp aguachile was punchy yet light. Would definitely reorder both those dishes! The hot appetizers came up next: my favorite of the bunch was the cabbage, which was super flavorful from the tofu caesar sauce and had just the right amount of char, but the shishitos and carrots were also excellent. All the mains and sides we ordered were amazing; the brisket was a bit dry for me but the peanut sauce it came in was phenomenal. And the green curry went so well with the aromatic coconut rice! I didn't try the potatoes but my friends loved them a lot. Then our server brought out three cute little scoops of sorbet for the birthday trio. Perfect palate cleanser, and not wanting to leave our fourth companion out, Chef Henry sent her a complementary sorbet as well :) Such a nice touch. By this point we were all super stuffed but the desserts on the menu looked too tasty, so we also added on the passionfruit panna cotta with coconut tapioca and the goat cheesecake with lychee ginger sorbet. Our gluten free friend really enjoyed the vanilla bean ice cream, but the rest of us loved both the other desserts we got. Totally worth it! Since the menu is so seasonal and changes frequently, I would love to come back the next time I'm in the city and try more things. In the meantime, I'll keep dreaming about this meal :) Thanks for a phenomenal birthday dinner, JUN! read more

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I didn't post two pictures because they were blurry. Lamb and red fish. They both were different and completely outstanding. The pictures are everything else ate. Each course is must eat!!! My friend was smiling the entire night!!! read more

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Jun unfortunately did not meet my expectations at all. It's a very cool concept but - at least for the tasting menu - things just did not meld together. The Gulf shrimp was a strong start. It was sour, punchy, and made you feel awake. The second course was too similar to the first. Back-to-back sour dishes was just a bit much and that was the theme of the dinner. The flavors just were too salty or sour or missing something to give your palate a break. I did love the sausage and this dish highlighted what could have been if the menu was a bit more fleshed out. You had just a wonderful combo of textures. The beans gave the dish a pleasant coarseness that played off the creaminess of the sauce and the softness of the sausage. We ordered the fried chicken in addition to the tasting menu and it was well fried but was not something that is worth 24 dollars. I didn't even finish my dessert. The sorbet was grainy and not very flavorful. The donut was carried by the syrup -- which I don't particularly love -- and the flan was just okay. Tiny and okay.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Service wise, it was like someone read a guide on high end service just checking off the boxes. Nothing really landed and that is a shame because there were great moments but they were not enough to make up for some of the faults. read more

I've been wanting to try Jun for quite some time now, and finally got the chance to. Jun serves New Asian-American dishes, and although many of their dishes were innovative, it just didn't taste as good as it looked. Gulf Shrimp 4/5 If there's anything you should order, it's this. They're known for it, and it's pretty good. Rice Cake 1/5 I love korean rice cakes, and although what they did here was creative, the yellow bean bechamel doesn't go with the rice cake at all. Texture is great, flavor profile is odd. Asian fusion gone wrong. Beef Tartare 5/5 Personally, I love beef tartare anywhere and I had no complaints about this one. I would get this again. Fried Chicken 2/5 The fried chicken wasn't the worst, but it definitely wasn't the best. If you're paying $24 for 2 pieces of chicken, you think you'd be blown away. I'm shocked that their fried chicken is popular. I was upset about the chicken actually. I wouldn't recommend this. Brisket 3/5 The brisket was amazing! Initially, the peanut curry tasted good, but the more you ate it with the brisket, you just got tired of it. The rose colored glasses come off, and you realize that it's just mediocre. Goat Cheesecake 4/5 Flavor profile was good, and I like that there was a variety of textures in this dessert. Made it fun to eat. Never had goat cheesecake before, so it was quite the experience! Scarlet Letter 5/5 I honestly think their drinks are better than the food. If I were to come back, it would definitely be for the their cocktail menu. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be returning. I can justify 2 pieces of average chicken for $24 (Based on flavor, I would rather go to a local korean fried chicken place or Popeyes). There wasn't a single dish that I would come back for. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I do like the ambience of the place and it would make a great date or even drinks with the girls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very good, our server was very patient with us and gave us many recommendations. read more

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I really would give Jun a 3.5 over a 4 but rounding up because the flavors were pretty decent. We have been wanting to try Jun for a while but had gotten mixed reviews from friends about it when it first opened. After giving it some time to fix through opening kinks, we finally made the time to check Jun out. We opted for the tasting menu since there were a couple dishes that were not part of the à la carte menu that sounded interesting. The night started off well with some good drinks, then had hiccups during the first few dishes due to a strange delay in pacing that ended up getting better as the evening went by. It took so long between the first couple dishes that we started keeping a log of how long it truly took for each dish to come out. ie 15 min from drinks to first dish, 23 min to the second dish, another 15 min until the third... eventually the dishes started coming out a little faster but man it was noticeably long. A friend got the wine pairing and this was another eyebrow raising part of the evening. This is probably the food snob in me talking but the server clearly knew next to nothing about the menu and the drinks might as well have been served by a robot. Literally just a "here's your next wine" with zero declaration of at least what kind of wine it was. I'm not asking for a report of tasting notes with an extensive vineyard history but dang, for the price you're paying there should be at least a semblance of a description with the delivery. The flavors of the dishes themselves were good but I don't think I'll be coming back. Too much good food in Houston to justify returning w the service and pacing issues. Was really hoping they would have ironed out these kinks by now. read more

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We had a few stellar hits and some WAY over salted notes, leaving me think great for innovation, less for value and service. The hits: - mezcal last word was one of the best balanced & simply delicious cocktails I've had in Houston in '26 - shrimp aqua chili was near perfection; a little yuzu would have made it a top 10 of the year dish - Chinese five spice pork, just superb flavors & textures Not so perfect? - oysters - I couldn't finish them because of the salt level & would have liked some acknowledgment of the visible excess flaked salt (and I am a girl who likes her salt) - corn - ffs take it off the cob so diners can leave with unstained clothing. Overly salty & sauced to boot. - potatoes, by the time you were at the bottom of the dish the salt is simply overwhelming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall the highs were great & it was lovely to sit in the dining room this visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Jun is a fine dining restaurant but many of the entrées require eating with your hands, so they provide wet towels with each of those dishes. The ambiance is very romantic and the service was very professional and attentive. We started strong with the beef tartare which was flavorful and delicious followed by mussels in a rich, savory red curry broth (though a little too salty). We asked for extra bread to soak up the sauce and were brought two very large baguettes for $4 which was way more bread than the small amount of broth left. From there, the meal unfortunately went downhill. The fried chicken arrived bone-in, which made it feel more casual than fine dining (almost like being at Popeyes). The rice cakes turned out to be the Korean tteokbokki style rather than the Chinese kind I had expected, and since I'm not a fan of tteokbokki, I did not enjoy this dish. The ribs also came bone-in, requiring yet another round of finger eating. The carrots were good, but the bed of cheese they sat on was very peculiar. We ended up skipping dessert, even though it was my birthday, because we didn't want more disappointment. For us, there was simply too much of eating with our hands and too many misses in execution for a fine dining establishment. While the dishes were creative, it didn't quite deliver the experience we were hoping for. Sadly, I don't think we'd return. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of this restaurant is decorated beautifully, I love the attention to detail to everything from the door, to the branded coasters, to the different shaped bowls and plates serving different functions like a soup bowl would have a little beak where you can sip the broth out of.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was excellent, our server was very attentive making sure to change out our plates and utensils after every dish, along with bringing moist towels when it a finger food. Jun offers a small menu of some very unique and original dishes you probably won't find at a lot of places. A lot of the dishes we had were delicious, some were okay, but nothing was really mind blowing good, and everything was tiny Hence the 4 stars. Gulf shrimp (5/5)- this was their award winning dish, very delicious. It's a nice refreshing start to your meal. Beef tartare (4/5)- I like that the breading came on top so you can just break it up and mix it in all in one. Taste wise it was good, but it wasn't anything special. I felt like it needed more greens like parsley or micros or something. We've had better. Mussels (3.5/5)- Curry was honestly a little salty even with the bananas and everything in one bite. Fried Chicken (4/5)- Delicious but it just tastes like Thai style wings. Also, $24 for 1 thigh and 1 breast is insane Rice cakes (2/5)- it's just tteokboki. I'm not a big fan of fried ones since they're more firm, and the sauce that it came in wasn't great either. Skip this one Brisket (5/5)- this was the highlight of our meal. Slow cooked super tender, and just melts in your mouth. Definitely recommend ordering this. Goat cheesecake (4/5) delicious but tiny, probably 3-4bites max Overall portion size to price ratio def felt a little scammy but it's a nicer restaurant so I guess read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Jun is like an elevated casual dining experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's a no bum looking kinda night, but at least find the best casual slacks and cute blouse type. It's no wonder they have a 3x James Beard Nominee. Just give them the damn award. It's just that good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's like a different universe, each spot you're in. From the front door with bar seating, and to your right is the kitchen with a window concept, and to your left is the dining room with beautiful lighting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Complimentary still water and sparkling water. Yeah you heard that right. Ima get a glass of that bubble water. GULF SHRIMP wow. light. refreshing. acidic. give me more. starting off strong with a flavor bomb. I literally slurped my portion. MUSSELS The Chinese bread topped on top of the mussels, swimming in the concoction of whatever drinkable broth that was, was immaculate. My god, give me a straw. Perfectly cooked mussels, and a crispy but dip-able Chinese bread is *mwuah* chef's kiss. No need for utensils, guys. Scoop that shell into the broth and slurp it up. Don't worry, you'll get a nice warm towel. LOCAL CORN The flavors were interesting. It's a corn on the cob cut into what looked like 3 pieces, lathered in and delicious aioli. And it wasn't your typical aioli because it was thin and seeped into the crevices. So after each bite, you'd get a flavor bomb through each row, criss cross, corn blast. Idk I didn't want to say applesauce. And since you're eating the corn with your hands, they provide freshly warm hot towels! Talk about service. CARROTS While I did think this was towards the bottom of my least favorite, I do love the flavors that were on this plate. I enjoyed the Salvadorian cheese. I just wish the carrots were cooked a little longer. I really had to dig my knife to cut that bit up. SAUSAGE The sausage felt so fluffy, I don't think I've ever had a texture so good like that in a while. But damn, I cackled writing this feeling proud of myself. Cause, I'll probably be thinking about that damn sausage for days. It's not your average sausage where you get that snap from the casing. IYKYK FRIED CHICKEN I fear the fried chicken has just surpassed, on what I thought was my number one of my list of best fried chicken. It truly hits the superior of fried chicken of restaurants. As of 2026, of course. It's crispy. It's flakey. It's tender. But the sauce, it brings the flavors of the batter and chicken together. Wow. The Asian tangy goodness, oomph. The flavors drizzled on the chicken is beautiful. It literally reminds me of the chicken leg over and a bed of sticky rice you'd find at the Asian grocery store, right before you hit the cashier belt. It's calling you to put it on the belt. And you do. I'm so glad I saved the sticky rice because, GODDAMN. Pairing it with the crispy chicken batter, and the sticky rice. Literally zapped me to my childhood. When my mom would splurge on frid chicken and bring it home for my brother and I. Added with a spoonful of sticky rice, my god. I yelled wow. Again, the hot fresh towels Gotta love it. BRISKET The brisket was in a pool of peanut curry and a dash of coconut milk, divine I might add. But I did felt the brisket was a tad chewy and tough. TAMARIND ARNOLD PALMER The zero proof tamarind Arnold Palmer reminds me of an elevated Teavana sample that you'd get at the mall. But in a really fucking good way. Oh how I miss that little stall. The best nostalgic feeling. ORANGE CRUSH I loved this cocktail. Absolutely loved it. I'm a fan of anything orange and this had perfect pairings of spices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dessert spoons are personally carved by The chef's family in El Salvador. What a treat, because they're exquisite. It's a true gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The phone pictures just don't do it justice. But trust that I say that the food is to diiiiiieeeeeee for. Is it expensive? Yeaaahhhhh but you can tell how much thought goes into every bite. NEUGADOS The nuegados with the vanilla ice cream was such a perfect pairing. Nice and warm, cool and inviting. Everything was fantastic, however there were a few things I wanted to note that I may not have been a fan of, but some may. SEA SALT AND VINEGAR Salt and Vinegar potato chips were complimentary, but all not all complimentary is worth getting again. This was one of them. It tasted like a big potato wedge. It was a little more salty than my tastebuds can take. Even this dish came with freshly poured, warm towels. *mwuah* TAPIOCA The tapioca with passion fruit panna cotta was ..... interesting. I can't say I was a fan. It's so tart my eye started twitching. The cake? Eehhhhhh a bit bit ......biiiiiiiit dry to the point you truly need water. Skip the milk. Yikes. The service is truly a 5 star experience. From drink top offs, replacement of each silverware, and no crumb left behind. Immaculate. Top service. What an experience. Lemme come back for more. read more

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Yelp 2026 Food - given the option of tasting menu vs a la carte. Ordered a la carte. Gulf shrimp ceviche 5/5 is by far the favorite amongst all the items. The blend with the avocado with a slight lime juice was great. Second favorite green curry 4.5/5 - consist of green beans (in between crispy and fully cooked), mushroom, potatoes cooked to softness drenched in a good curry sauce! (Got a side of rice to pair with it) Third favorite grilled red fish 4/5 - very solid, the more you eat the better it got. Beware of the cantaloupe or honey dew that comes with it (it's vinegar ish pickled flavored, caught me by surprise!) Corn 3/5 - flavor was on point but the type of corn or batch of corn used could be better (could be plumper, sweeter types of corn) Brisket 3/5 - the first few bites were amazing paired with peanut ish curry. However, after a few bites digging into the chunk of the meat- it is pretty tough not as tender anymore so basically wasted 90% of the chunk. Would likely not order this again. Dessert - 5/5 got the goat cheesecake with ginger lychee sorbet- the pairing of rich goat cheese and the light ginger lychee sorbet with the additional toppings including berries jam and crispy sugar it blended super well Service - super friendly staff, attentive, efficient [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance - had counter seating facing the kitchen giving a view inside the kitchen and I loved this seating![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was such a vibe, we were seated facing the kitchen and loved seeing the level of detail that went into every dish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was impeccable, and the food was incredibly savory and delicious. Presentation was a 10/10. Would highly recommend! read more

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Still love this spot...I'd love for them to get more dessert options tho. Their current desserts aren't great...

Get a spot at the counter! It's far more entertaining than the dining room - 2 hours flew by watching the chefs at work - and you can actually hear the other person talk. Our server was very good - super attentive, friendly, and great at explaining things. Service was lighting fast while the counter was empty, which was until about 8:30pm on a Saturday night. Unfortunately, the speed of service dropped off after that. But they really make an effort with service. Food was pretty good, but not so outstanding I'll remember it after awhile (like the taste of some dishes just stick in your head for years... nothing like that here). Nothing bJun is like "intro to Asian / Korean flavors" - they are inserted everywhere, but not in a novel way, and sometimes it lacks balance. Mussels - 4.5/5 my favorite dish, but still wouldn't write home about it. But it's nuanced with spice and sweetness from the plantains. Tapioca - 4/5 I really enjoyed the searing tartness of the passion fruit, but other than that it tasted like something you can get from Meetfresh in Chinatown Gulf shrimp aguachile - 4/5 my spouse liked this one the most Fried chicken - 4/5 it was fried very well, with the skin like crispy shards and the meat juicy, but the sauce made it taste just like Korean fried chicken, just less spicy. Didn't stand out. Beef tartare - 3.5/5 just ok, tasted like they made it Korean but in a very simplistic way (sour and spicy) Carrots - 3.5/5 just ok. Interesting pairing with cheese and carrots I guess, but why? Not sure even after eating the dish. read more

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One of my favorite recent books is "Unreasonable Hospitality" and Jun is following the script Went for an anniversary dinner and the experience and service was AMAZING - - even had an anniversary card signed by the staff for us at our table. My boyfriend who doesn't like carrots exclaimed, "If I'd ever had carrots like this, they'd be my favorite vegetable." I also enjoyed the aguachile and green curry. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a lovely experience all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've had Jun on my list to try and glad I did. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its a cute restauarant with a nice oval shaped bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All the bar service was very good and friendly. The bar menu looked very good, so I landed on the ORANGE CRUSH dolin blanc, orange peel, angostura bitters, cava, rosemary oil. It was very good and I for sure would pic this drink again. I enjoyed the menu options and lots of great choices. Unfortunately this night I thought what I had sounded good but the execution seemed a bit off. For my main protein I chose the BRISKET composed of peanut curry, sesame oil, mustard greens, lotus root. The sauce that came with this dish was tasty, but the brisket was imho, was overcooked and seemed a bit dry or that fat was rendered out. As a side dish for my carbohydrates I went with another popular dish was the CARROTS everything salsa macha, salvadorian cheese, quail egg. My complaint here was the carrots could have bee cooked longer or a bit softer. It was just too hard or crunchy from what I've had and enjoyed at other locations. Overall I enjoyed the place I just wish the dishes were more to my liking and will come back but not sure I'll be in a hurry. read more

Jun - CARROTS everything salsa macha, salvadorian cheese, quail egg - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've had this place on my list for a long time after seeing many great reviews on it and hearing about Chef Evelyn's success on Top Chef. We finally got the chance to try it for a friend's birthday dinner. The atmosphere on a Friday night was bustling - lots of date nights and casual friend catchups throughout the restaurant. Reservations highly recommended! Oysters. These were the start of our meal and they knocked it out of the park. The oyster meat was already shucked from the shell, which helped for ease of eating. The raw oysters were bursting with flavor and did not taste fishy at all. Carrots. The carrots had lots of flavor. Served whole, we were able to split this one to where each person got their own carrot. The others at my table mentioned that their carrots had a kick to them; either my tastebuds have become more spice tolerant or my carrot wasn't marinated to the same level, but these were a good pick among the vegetables. Cauliflower. I normally gravitate towards cauliflower on a vegetable menu, since they're usually roasted super tender and flavorful. Unfortunately these missed the mark. The cauliflower was a bit tough, leading me to think they were undercooked. Mussels. The mussels were very good. Very tender on the inside and separated from the shell easily. They were soaked in a very flavorful red curry sauce, which I could drink straight. The mussels were served with two slices of baguette bread from Magnol. The bread was very good and we wanted more to sop with the rest of our sauce. We asked for additional bread and they brought out two additional slices that were a little burnt. They charged us $4 for these. I get it that nothing is free these days, but $4 for a little extra bread is borderline nickel-and-diming to me. Fried Chicken. This was my favorite. The fried chicken was double-fried, making the skin extremely crispy. They serve up a whole chicken and a half chicken; we ordered the whole, which was just the right amount for our table of 5. I could taste the strong Thai chili and ginger flavors on this, which I appreciated. The chicken is marinated in a shrimp paste, so keep in mind if you have a shellfish allergy, but the taste was subtle enough to where I didn't taste any shrimpiness. Coconut Rice in Banana Leaf. For $4, you get a small square of rice wrapped inside a banana leaf. The rice tasted quite standard and the coconut flavor wasn't very prevalent. Although this is probably the cheapest item on the menu, the Asian in me has issue with paying $4 for rice. Nuegados for dessert. we also added an ice cream scoop of the day, which was roasted banana. The nuegados were a Salvadoran dessert of fried dough, similar to a donut. I found the dough way too sour for my enjoyment though. It was hard for me to eat the entire piece because I wasn't a fan of the sourness. However, the ice cream definitely outweighed that - a smokiness to the banana flavor to make it "roasted" was a really tasty ice cream flavor I haven't had before. My first drink was the Friendly Jack, which was a very tropical drink that reminded me of being at nearby Lei Low. For my second, I got the carajillo. Both drinks were beautifully presented and tasted great - no regrets here. Service was excellent. Our server made some excellent recommendations for our first time dining here and was attentive over night. Other servers stepped in to help refill waters, and we had a slight mishap here of our water glasses being refilled with sparkling water instead of still. They have different glasses depending on the type of water you get and ours was the "still" glass, so I suppose that particular server just missed it. Although I'm glad we got the opportunity to try Jun, I walked out a little disappointed after seeing all the hype. While they bring an interesting concept to the Heights of Asian-Latino fusion, some of the dishes unfortunately left more to be desired. read more

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I love this place. My bf surprised me for my bday and this place is STUNNING. The decor is so breezy and boho vibes, while the food tasted on par as well. They even had all staff sign a bday card for me, so sweet!! There's a lot to mention, but some of the highly recommends from us are the beef tartare (probably the best I've had), fried chicken, mussels (the toasted bread is insane!), gulf shrimp, and the birthday dessert I picked was goat cheesecake with lychee sorbet which was so surprisingly cool and yummy. So yes, recommend this spot!! Did I mention they have their own spacious lot to park too? read more

Jun - Goat cheesecake - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I would've given 5 stars had I not left so hungry. Our server said the portions were large and shareable, recommended we order no more than four things from the menu if we wanted to save room for dessert, which we did. So, first arrival was from the raw menu, the shrimp. The portion size was about same as a small flat can of Friskies cat food, but tasted absolutely delicious. My husband and I only got about 2-3 bites each. Next was the Gem salad which was larger (not huge) and it was ok. Would've been better if the dressing had been distributed to all the leaves, not just the top. Seemed it was put together in a hurry. Our entree selection of branzino ($47) arrived and there was nothing extra on the plate, just the whole fish but branzino isn't large at all. We also ordered the coconut rice as a side. We were finished with the fish in no time and still hungry. I felt as if I'd only had some appetizers and was waiting on main course. Told our server we needed more food so she recommended the half portion of the fried chicken. Well that wasn't so big either, just a moderate sized piece each. For desert we got the goat cheese cheesecake with blackberries which was delicious but we laughed when it was sat down on the table because the piece was so tiny, like just 2-3 bites each. I let my husband have the two bites of sorbet on the side. Server asked if I was still hungry and I told her yes. Later realized if she'd told us that for just another $15 ($39 instead of $24), we could've gotten a whole chicken--two more pieces, which would've helped. Server said she told everyone in the kitchen I was still hungry and they could't believe it, that I was the first person ever to say I was still hungry after a meal there. Well, I don't believe that for a minute! The total of our food, including dessert, was just so little food. This was after ordering according to how we were advised, which was poorly. It would've been helpful if server had said this recommendation was for very light appetites, then I would've known and we would have ordered our own of each course. Not used to paying that much for dinner out only to go home to devour leftovers to feel ok. The place is very pretty inside, lots of plants, rattan furniture, bit of a tropical decor. The shrimp and the fried chicken were both stand out delicious but with all the places in town to dine, won't return since I left with a bad feeling. We were very nice but felt no one there cared if we ever returned. read more

It was pretty quiet on a rainy Sunday afternoon, which I enjoyed. Parking is relatively convenient, I was able to find the last available spot in front of the restaurant. Service was good, there were helpful recommendations on the menu. Food was delicious overall, exception was the beef which was quite tough, in my opinion. (The fried chicken was my fav!) Unfortunately there was no dessert on the menu, although I saw reviews mentioning ice cream back in summer. That would've been nice! I didn't get one but my friends had good experience with the drinks. read more

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I truly do not recommend anyone come here. Reservation was made for 5 PM & I arrived on time. The restaurant was completely empty. They offered me the option to either wait at the table or the bar for a girlfriend, so I opted the bar. When my friend arrived, the hostess mentioned to us that we only had 1 hour left for our table despite the restaurant remaining mostly empty, so we opted to remain at the bar, where they were able to service a full food menu. The bartender (although I did not get her name - the one with the strawberry tattoo on her arm) embarrassed and shamed us for ordering a few tapas to start, implying we should have ordered more. Mind you - we already ordered drinks. Her frustrated demeanor made it seem like we were an extreme inconvenience. I felt pressured to leave and rushed to finish my meal. The total duration we were at the restaurant was less than 1.5 hours. Every plate that came out came with a frustrated sigh by the bartender. I have an extreme tolerance for poor service but this was incredibly uncomfortable, as my friend & I were polite, timid and professional. Food was lackluster. Ambiance was trendy & the restaurant was beautiful. Service was the worst I've experienced in a while. I strongly encourage you not to come here as you should not spend your hard-earned money to feel this disrespected. read more

I loved everything! The food the ambiance the friendly staff! I came here for my friend's birthday. We were seated in the from by the bar. It was such a great experience to watch our food be prepared. We all got to taste a few items on the menu and I loved everything. I'm obsessed with the tapioca! The flavor of the passion fruit was just amazing! Every dish was so flavorful and I loved that the waiter and chef explained what the components of each dish were. They have a great variety of none alcoholic drinks. I will definitely be coming back! There's so much parking and seating space. read more

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I took zero pictures today. Fail. I've been trying to come here for a while now and a group of moms from my kid's school wanted to do brunch so we picked Jun. 1. Parking: easy and lots of choices without the forced valet. If the lot is full the streets have free parking too. 2. Door: confusing to get in but after much pushing and pulling I figured it out 3. Service: excellent and fast and well spaced out 4. Drinks: tasty. I had the carajillo and it was fantastic. The other ladies enjoyed their drinks too. 5. Food: carrots-tasty and a good portion oysters- little bit of spice and also delicious fried chicken-full order which was pretty large and plentiful Salvadoran French toast: extra crunchy on the edges with the caramelization and rich but had good flavors. Overall a good experience and you can tell it's a chef's restaurant based on how the dishes are made and the attention to detail for a combination of flavors and textures. I want to try dinner next time! read more

I had an issue with my reservation as I had originally booked for a time and wasn't seated for at least 20 minutes. I know there might be a delay sometimes getting the tables set however it was close to the stores closing time and I was worried despite having a reservation an hour before they'd close I wouldn't be able to order due to how long I had been waiting. After asking to switch to the bar area we placed our order and everything went smoothly after. The food tasted great and our waiter was incredibly nice as well. I really enjoyed their wings along with the pork shoulder and had a nice kick. read more

Jun - Wings - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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As someone who has spent their entire life in hospitality--and currently owns multiple restaurants--I rarely leave public reviews. I understand that even the best places can have off nights. But what happened at Jun wasn't just an off night. It was deeply disappointing, needlessly condescending, and left me questioning how someone like that is allowed to represent any restaurant, let alone one that claims to care about service. We were a party of four on a quiet Monday night. No reservation, no demands--just guests excited to enjoy a meal, and I was the host. We spent nearly $600: a $200 bottle of wine, cocktails, sparkling and still water, and a full dinner. Our server was excellent, and I was prepared to leave a generous tip--above 20%. But then the manager on duty, who also serves as their Co-Wine Director and sommelier, stepped in and singlehandedly unraveled the entire experience. Without a word or warning, a 20% automatic gratuity appeared on our bill. When I asked why, the manager--a white male--wouldn't make eye contact and gave a vague explanation: "It's our policy for walk-in parties of four or more." He claimed it was posted on their reservation site. (It's not.) When pressed, he admitted he could remove it, proving it wasn't a true policy--just something he imposed selectively. We didn't ask him to remove it. We left it because our server earned every cent. I even tipped above it. But I took the receipt home with me--not because of the money, but because I felt small. I felt judged. And somehow, even after all these years in the business, I was embarrassed. Not for how we dined--but for how we were treated. Then came the final insult. I had been sipping sparkling water--my only drink aside from the wine--and still had some left in my glass. The manager came over, grabbed the glass by the rim with his bare hand, assumed I was done, and took it. When he realized I wasn't finished, he set the now-contaminated glass back down, poured the remaining water into it, chuckled, and walked away. No apology. No replacement. Just arrogance. That wasn't just careless--it was degrading. It showed a complete disregard for basic service, sanitation, and guest respect. More than that, it felt like a message: You don't matter here. This wasn't about a tip. This was about how people are treated when no one's watching and no one expects them to speak up. If this manager can treat paying guests this way so casually, how many others has he disrespected the same way? How many left quietly, assuming no one would believe them--or care? If Jun's ownership truly values hospitality, diversity, or its role in the community, they need to take a hard look at the people they've entrusted with their brand. Because this wasn't just a bad night. This was everything hospitality should never be. read more

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The cocktails and The oysters were very unique! Everything we got was 10/10 and our waiter was very helpful making sure we got enough food, and suggesting his favorites. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful and elegant interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect for a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I saw this place was high ranked on Houston Chronicle's top restaurants, and I just had to try it out for my birthday dinner! I made a reservation, and my party of 4 arrived. The staff were super friendly, the restaurant was beautiful, and the food was delicious. All the staff even signed a birthday card for me, how nice of them!! It was quite overwhelming with all the options on the menu, but our waitress thankfully helped us. We ordered around 7 dishes plus desserts, and it fed the four of us easily. We were so full by the end of the dinner. While every dish was good, there were some standouts. The oysters with beef tallow, green chili oil, and lemon were so rich and decadent, unlike any oyster I've ever had. The gulf shrimp with aguachile, avocado, taro, and shrimp oil was so refreshing, it was a shame I had to share with the rest of my table. The beef tartare with egg yolk, toasted rice, citronette, and a sesame buñuelo was a wonderful play on textures with a unique addition of crunch. The whole grilled fish (ours was branzino) and fried chicken were also standouts, but at this point, I kind of just listed every dish we ordered. The one dish I believe you can skip is the brisket with peanut curry, sesame oil, mustard greens, and lotus root. Even though I liked the peanut curry, I feel as though it needed some spice or a hint of acid in order to provide excitement and prevent the flavors from being flat. In addition, the brisket was tender in some places and tough in others, making it slightly difficult to eat. However, it still tasted good and peanut lovers would love this dish! read more

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A new spot for Sunday dinner. We heard great things so we were excited to try it. We went with the Chef's Tasting Menu. Each dish felt thoughtful and tasted delicious. Nothing was too complicated and each bite tasted both familiar and unexpected. It was the experience we were looking for this evening. Atmosphere was great. Its intimate space made it feel special. Each server was attentive and knowledgeable so we knew we were in a good place. I recommend trying it for yourself! read more

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10/10 would return. There's a large ornate door outside, inside there's artwork from local artists, you can also view the chefs working from the large window separating the kitchen from the bar/dining area. The service was wonderful, Andres was very personable and explained the menu items thoroughly. We decided to experience the chef's tasting menu, along with some oysters and cornbread. The oysters were slightly charbroiled, with a pickled mango turmeric relish on top. It was refreshing and delicious. I enjoyed the cornbread. It was evenly toasted on all sides, served warm with a delicious sesame butter spread. As each dish was served, the server explained the contents of the plate. The shrimp aguachile was prepared sous vide, although it looks raw; the shrimp were plump and tasted so good with the bright sauce of shrimp oil, chiles, with avocado and watermelon radish. The beef tartar was fantastic. The beef was cubed just right, the texture was consistent and the sauce was delectable. It was definitely high quality beef for it to taste so good. It was topped a toasted rice and sesame buñelo which provided such a great crunchy contrast. Cauliflower was fine, as well as the carrots. The salmon was great, the curry lemongrass sauce took the dish to a whole new level. The beef tenderloin was outstanding. It was served with a spicy peanut curry sauce, and a celery root purée. Everything about it was just wonderful, melt in your mouth beef + a spicy curry sauce = heaven. I would return just to have another serving of this beef with curry sauce. Lots of the dishes had a spicy kick, if you love spicy order the tasting menu to have a bite of everything! The desserts were such a wonderful complement to end the meal. There was a small freshly fried donut topped with candied orange zest, a tapioca pudding with a passion fruit panna cotta, and another tasty creamy concoction flavored with a hint of rosemary. read more

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With so many options in Houston, I try not to go back to the same restaurant more than once but this place, wow ..... this is definitely going to be on regular rotation for special girls nights and date nights. The service was wonderful...they didn't miss a beat. We had the chefs tasting menu, and added oysters to start. Quality ingredients and layered flavors left us excited for the next course. Wine pairing is also available. The ambience is cozy, moody and there isn't a bad table in the restaurant. We also noted the music was on point, and the bathrooms were also stylish and a vibe. The attention to detail was not missed. Bravo! read more

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