I've been clamoring - CLAMORING - for a place like this in the Upper East Side. Most Asian restaurants in this neighborhood are fancy sit-downs, so it was exciting to see a quick, casual stop for Asian "finger food" (for a lack of better word) within my vicinity. Joju specializes in modern Vietnamese cuisine, serving meals like bahn mi, loaded fries, and rice meals. The menu recently added soy garlic wings, and since I am a fiend for Asian-style fried chicken, I of course had to have it. While all of the beverages looked tempting, especially their non-alcoholic soju refreshers, I needed caffeine to offset the afternoon slump that was about to follow, so I ordered a Vietnamese coffee. The wings were huge! It was notably crunchy, saucy, and juicy. There was a decent skin to meat ratio, (I so hate biting into a mouthful of breading), and the meal came out piping hot. It was clear the chicken had been fried per order. Those who know me know that I can't live without rice and would eat it with almost any meal, including fried chicken, so I did request it on the side, although the wings don't come with it. The man who took my order did me a solid and served it with mine, anyway. Good lad! I've been wanting to try Vietnamese coffee for a while now, and it was everything I imagined it would be. Sweet with a bitter backend - but not too bitter! I'm still new to coffee, and I pucker up at anything too intense. This was just right. My meal at Joju satisfied me, mind, body, and soul. I hope it is here to stay, and I hope that a shop like this is a catalyst for other quick Asian food stops to follow. Korean and Filipino restaurants - I'll be waiting! read more

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Very good banh mi sandwiches. I went with the chicken one, was solid. Got myself some mayo and the jalapeños. Word of caution here they were spicy hot and gave me hiccups. Chicken thighs were nice and flavorful. Veggies bright and fresh. As for the restaurant it was Bright, Modern with a clean vibe despite a B grade: place is super small and I was fortunate to get a table. Better for takeout. I will come back to sample more of their fare. Great for a quick nosh or to pick up dinner on the way home from work. read more

I grew up in the neighborhood Joju started (shout out Elmhurst). Now I live in the UES not to ofar away from their new location in the UES. I can't emphasize how excited I am for them to be here, bringing one of our best neighborhood bites to a new neighborhood which desperately needs more affordable and diversified options. This modern Vietnamese sandwich spot offers banh mi inspired by other East and Southeast Asian flavors. I personally like reaching for their regular banh mi and their lemongrass chicken banh mi. You would be remiss if you didn't get the banh mi or kimchi fries, and their monster rolls which are a newer creation but are essentially giant lumpia with any and all of the sauces they have available. Another plus is that they have pretty creative drinks, like their refreshers and virgin mojitos, for a nice little drink that isn't too calorie-dense depending on what you get. Welcome to the neighborhood Joju and I wish you all the success. read more

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. read more

Joju - #1 Classic Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

Joju - Lemongrass chicken bowl, classic banh mi, kimchi fries - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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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! read more

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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! read more

Joju - Fried Soy-Garlic Glaze Chicken Wings - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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! read more

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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. read more

Joju - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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The food is great and I could live on the kimchi fries alone . Maybe it's a thing but while the cashier was taking care of me she was on her cell phone . Call me an old fart but I disagree with that . Especially when I'm required to tip for take away food . read more

Food/drinks: yumm! Lots of filling, only wish was there was more sauce and the veggies were distributed more evenly towards the inside Atmosphere: cute! a few tables and not usually too busy Service: very quick! Price: pricey but not abnormal for NY read more

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! read more

Joju - The #1 Classic Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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 read more

Joju - #5 Caramel Pork Banh mi + #8 The "(JoJu)" Banh mi + Mojito - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Joju - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

Joju - Bbq pork bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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What a nice addition to the neighborhood! They have so many options on their menu and from bowls to sandwiches to fries and drinks! Crunchy monster spring rolls 5/5 I got these with the spicy green sauce, which I loved. It wasn't too spicy at all and really went well with the crunch of the rolls. Definitely worth ordering Lemongrass chicken banh mi 4/5 Amazing bread and the veggies were so good. I wish I got it with the spicy green sauce since it needed a little kick #11 bulgogi bomb me banh mi 5/5 Perfect amount of moisture to the sandwich with the runny egg and kimchi. I really enjoyed this one! One sandwich was super filling and I'd definitely want to come back to true some of the other items on the menu read more

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. read more

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Food: I just got one item, the Joju banh mi sandwich was decent. Although most of the components were there, it lacked the proper Vietnamese punch. I wanted more fresh veggie, more pate, and more sauce! Service I couldn't gauge well because I ordered to go on the touchscreen at the front but it seemed fine. I really like the clean modern ambiance. I'd come back and try their other offerings read more

Great spot for grabbing lunch. I like their bahn mi sandwiches and the fact that there's indoor seating for customers. Friendly staff and quick to prepare the food. read more

I love this place. Everything is so delicious so clean so fresh. I absolutely love their bowl and their banh mi sandwiches. read more

Joju - Beef bulgogi bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Went for the soft opening Wow this is good! The Joju bowl is FRESH. The staff were very friendly. This is what the upper east side has been missing especially second avenue. Something fresh that's not Italian, American or French. It's different it's good flavorful. Everything has its own flavor. Oh it's affordable. I love it. I think the upper east side was missing this. Will definitely try a different kind of bowl next time! Decor is simple but effective. read more

Joju - Strawberry lychee - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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So glad Joju opened this new location in the UES! As a Queens native, Joju is the only place I go to for consistently delicious and fresh banhmi! They have the crispiest, juiciest, and freshest banhmi sandwiches with quality ingredients. You can tell they put a lot of effort to deliver great food and service. The pricing is almost really good for amount of food you get. Their caramelized pork and also lemongrass chicken banhmis are my staples as well as the Joju loaded fries with runny egg on top. Will be ordering more often! read more

I had a great sandwich in a clean, pleasant environment. The staff were genuinely polite and friendly, which made the experience even better. One thing I noticed was that many young customers were ordering without saying thank you or acknowledging the staff in any way. I hope more people will appreciate the kind service here--it really doesn't take much to make someone's day. Thank you! read more

Big fan of the Lemongrass chicken banh mi using thigh meat, a little expensive overall though read more

Joju - #2 Lemongrass Chicken Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here during the soft opening and I hope this place does well. The Banh Mi itself was really good! The Caramel Pork in the sandwich was amazing, it gave the pork a perfect texture while not being too sweet on the sauce. The crudité inside the sandwich was fresh and gave a great contrast of texture and freshness to the sweet pork. The bread was by no means bad in any way but if I had any critique it would be awesome if the bread was just the slightest bit softer. I've never had a bad Thai tea in my life but Joju is doing their Thai tea right! Not too sweet which I love and you can do the option of less sugar as well if you please. The staff was saying they are really proud of their fries so that is something I will have to try next time I come back, because I will for sure be coming back. read more

Joju - #5 Caramel Pork Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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What a great addition to the neighborhood. We ordered takeout for lunch. It was so fresh. Caramel Bahn Mi was excellent. The loaded fries were also awesome. Will order again! read more

Joju - #5 Caramel Pork Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

I have tried this location of Joju before and liked it. Recently, I got take out and tried a bowl. This one has cabbage, other veggies and chicken- it was pretty good. It came with two sauces - one looked like mustard and had a touch of spice; the other was a spicy mayo. I wanted a noodle salad, but that is not on offer at this location. Hopefully, it will be at some point. I look forward to trying more things. read more

Had a good banh mi sandwich. Menu is very focused on this but gives you multiple variations and options on this same theme. (Almost too many choices / confusing- although I guess if you are regular you can experiment) You pick your meat choices and then select which spicy sauce - I picked the green one which had a kick but was pretty good. Food came out quickly- seems geared towards take away as only a few seats. read more

We got take out opening weekend and it did not disappoint! Food was super flavorful and honestly delicious. We got two drinks as well. The people were super nice and helped us choose the kimchi fries which were INCREDIBLE. cute little spot would def go back again! read more

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The food was great except that I ordered spicy green sauce and unfortunately they forget even though I asked again as I left. In such a competitive market it I really is the attention to detail that matters. Triple check your order. read more

great option for a "bowl" meal, the beef bulgogi was great and I love that you can choose multiple sauces on the side. I did pick-up and it was super fast. read more