Juju Durham

4.9

2404 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Neighborhood gem

Juju serves up small plates with bold flavors, each prepared creatively with attention to tradition, whimsy, local integrity, and, of course, deliciousness. In addition to its extensive and delicious menu, Juju features a dynamic beverage program of hand-made cocktails, Sake selections and a well-chosen list of artisan wines and craft beers.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 286-3555
Website
http://jujudurham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Julian Benfey

Location
737 9th St, suite 210, Durham, NC 27705
Neighborhood
Durham
Cross street
Hillsborough Rd.
Parking details
Park in the large Harris Teeter parking lot or on Ninth Street.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Salad Rolls$12.00
avocado, red pepper, carrots, lettuce, herbs, peanut sauce, sesame
Scallion-Dusted Crab Chips$3.00
Sweet Chili Cucumbers$6.00
Tea-Cured King Salmon*$16.00
crispy wonton, avocado, pickles, wasabi, ginger, chive, furikake
NC Shrimp Dumpling$9.00
sesame, ginger-soy glaze, thai chili
Pulled Beef Short Rib Wonton$15.00
pepper-basil jam, cilantro, creamed chevre, crispy
Cha Gio$15.00
pork & shrimp spring roll, rice noodle, mushroom, carrot, nuoc cham

Vegetables

Mushroom Curry Soup$12.00
oyster mushrooms, red curry, coconut milk, crispy shallot, cilantro
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15.00
dried apricots, crushed peanuts, pickled shallots
Bok Choy & Shimeji Mushrooms$15.00
crispy farro, garlic, chili; Gluten free w/o farro

Large Plates

Hickory Smoked Pork Ribs$19.00
hoisin glaze, chives, sesame, rice
Mongolian Beef$23.00
fresno pepper, scallion, fingerling potatoes, garlic, rice
Hawaiian Ahi Poke*$22.00
avocado, chiles, onion, pickles, macadamia, crisps, wasabi; Gluten free w/o wonton crisps
Grilled Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi$16.00
carrots & daikon, cucumber, cilantro, toasted ciabatta; Vegan with tofu
Kung Pao Chicken$17.00
veggies, blackened chiles, garlic, scallion, peanuts, rice; Vegan with tofu
General Tso's Chicken$20.00
bok choy leaves, chilies, sesame; Vegan with tofu
Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad*$20.00
carrots & daikon, cucumbers, cilantro, chopped peanuts, rice
NC Shrimp Singapore Noodles$25.00
rice noodles, onion, carrot, cilantro, curry powder
Garlic Ramen Noodles$17.00
crispy garlic and shallot, scallion, beansprout, chile, pickled cabbage
Candied Pork Belly Banh Mi$16.00
carrots & daikon, cucumber, cilantro, toasted ciabatta

Sweets

Chocolate Mousse Peanut Butter Cup$14.00
peanut butter feuilletine, chocolate crumble
Brown Butter Pot De Creme$14.00
black lava salt, sour cream; Gluten free w/o cookies

What 2,404 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Best Overall
Durham
Best Food
Durham
Innovative
Durham
Good for groups
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Lively
Durham
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Juju Durham delightfully combines exceptional food, vibrant atmosphere, and attentive service. With a unique tapas menu, standout dishes include "bomb a** shrimp" and "Mongolian beef." Guests praise the "electric atmosphere" and "wonderful service," perfect for special occasions. Despite some noise complaints, the "delicious cocktails" and "innovative dishes" consistently impress.

2,404 Reviews

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Hannah
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I generally don’t write reviews, but JuJu Durham deserves all the stars and praise. If I could have eaten everything on the menu, I would have! My partner and I enjoyed the sizzling sisig with bing bread, drunken noodles, bomb a** shrimp, and the bao donuts. When I tell you that we were savoring every bite, I am not lying. Everything was cooked to perfect and came out at the perfect time from meal to meal. The hostess and waitress were very attentive — waters were never empty, we weren’t waiting forever to order, etc. My only comment was that it was pretty loud in the restaurant when it gets busy, so if you want something intimate maybe Juju is not for you. Overall, 10/10. We will definitely be coming back again and again.
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Qingwei
Charleston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food has gotten a bit worse than what we remember.
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michelle
Greensboro
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Service was incredible! Highly recommend
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FElicia
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic meal at Juju - highly recommend I had visited Juju's before a year ago and had good memories of the meal. I returned with a guest for lunch and the food really was fantastic. We shared 4 "nibbles" and one main plate and each and every one was bursting with flavour. We started with the prawns, chilli cucumber, a short rib wonton (which melted in the mouth) and marinated salmon. Each and every one a winner. Our main was the beef, totally delicious as well. Service was attentive and our waiter charming. Would highly recommend for lunch or dinner.
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anne
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the most amazing restaurant! The personnel is beyond professional. Food is of course the main reason each time we visit our child in college in Durham, this is where we go for dinner, it is just so good. Make sure to make reservation.
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Cheryl
VIP
Los Angeles
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ordered Drunkin Shrimp, Shrimp wontons, Beef wontons, brussel sprouts, and more... EVERYTHING ordered was absolutely fantastic! Will definitely return the next time I am in Durham.
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David
County Durham
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first lunch excursion to JuJu and it was terrific!!!! Dinner/cocktails is ALWAYS wonderful and the staff and food are fabulous. Now I can also say that lunch is also on par for a meeting with a friend or a business meeting. FANTASTIC venue!!!!
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lisa
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Asian flavored mignonette served with Oysters was delicious and different from the norm. Shirt steak entree with cucumbers and peanuts sauce was beautifully prepared and presented. Delightful!
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Maria
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants around Durham if you like tapas, the service is grate every time we eat there and I love the food and desserts!
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Rick
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing overall experience. Food is a little pricey, but you get 110% of your moneys worth. We can’t wait to go back.
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FAQs

Juju Durham offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 286-3555.

Juju Durham is rated 4.9 stars by 2404 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Order delivery or takeout

737 9th St, suite 210, Durham, NC 27705

Additional information

Cross street
Hillsborough Rd.
Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Park in the large Harris Teeter parking lot or on Ninth Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Julian Benfey
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://jujudurham.com/
Phone number
(919) 286-3555

Juju Durham

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

NC Shrimp Dumplings

Chocolate Mousse Peanut Butter Cup

Mushroom Curry Soup

Nibbles

Salad Rolls$12.00

Scallion-Dusted Crab Chips$3.00

Sweet Chili Cucumbers$6.00

Tea-Cured King Salmon*$16.00

NC Shrimp Dumpling$9.00

Pulled Beef Short Rib Wonton$15.00

Cha Gio$15.00

Vegetables

Mushroom Curry Soup$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Bok Choy & Shimeji Mushrooms$15.00

Large Plates

Hickory Smoked Pork Ribs$19.00

Mongolian Beef$23.00

Hawaiian Ahi Poke*$22.00

Grilled Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi$16.00

Kung Pao Chicken$17.00

General Tso's Chicken$20.00

Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad*$20.00

NC Shrimp Singapore Noodles$25.00

Garlic Ramen Noodles$17.00

Candied Pork Belly Banh Mi$16.00

Sweets

Chocolate Mousse Peanut Butter Cup$14.00

Brown Butter Pot De Creme$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Is Juju Durham currently accepting reservations?

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