Menu was somewhat interesting but overall the food was underwhelming. Some came warm, especially fried items that should have been fresh out of the frier. Place wasn't busy so we didn't get why the food was not as hot as it should have been. Waiter was a little unfriendly but polite. Overall, it was not a bad experience but probably would not do a repeat. read more

Consistently Delicious food! Lunch or dinner a great spot with easy parking for dining in or pickup!

This is one of the best Asian fusion restaurants that I've dined at in the Triangle. Had lunch with my mom there today. I had an excellent butternut squash soup, the Jujube Bolognese (hoisin braised shredded pork, scallions, rice noodles) and BBQ pork dumplings (to go). Mom had the Bok Choy & Shiitake Mushrooms (bean sprout, crispy shallot, garlic, chili served with steamed rice). Everything was cooked to perfection and the service was great. We we're running a little late so only had 45 minutes for lunch. I mentioned this to the maître d' as she seated us and she made sure that our server knew. Our server made sure to highlight the dishes that would be the quickest to prepare, so we could spend most of our time enjoying the cuisine vs waiting for our food. It was also very nice that they had two different loose leaf green teas to choose from. I would definitely return to try other offerings from the menu. They also had a full bar which is also a nice plus. To management/owner whoever our server was (young woman with medium length hair, sorry I forget her hair color) today between 1:30 to 2:15pm was great! read more

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First time here & it was wonderful. It's a bit on the pricier side, great for date night. We got pork dumplings, crispy chicken & a beef main dish that was the special. So good. We will be back! read more

A wonderful local restaurant offering authentic flavors from abroad. Jujube is tucked away in the Glenn Lennox shopping center but it's a gem. The ambiance is warm and relaxing, the perfect complement to their warm and wholesome dishes. Personally am a big fan of their dumplings as well as the Jujube Bolognese which was very tasty but also quite filling - leftovers like these aren't necessarily a bad thing! read more

Jujube - Chinese Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Family and I have been coming here for 14 years. Food prep, menu depth, and staff, 5/5. It's a treat, so when I have the opportunity to go, I get a couple appetizers and entrees. The marinated hanger/flank steaks are especially great.The outdoor seating is lovely and a big draw for me, but it knocks off a star because despite being screened in, it was full of flies. It was only tolerable once the flies swarmed on the appetizer sauces that we left for an offering for the rest of the meal (like 17 flies). Some sort of mitigation system needs to be employed for the warm months. Favorite drink: Sweet Heat. Reminds one of orange chicken. Bourbon, whole citrus (lime/lemon), honey, Cayenne pepper. read more

Not sure why Chapel Hill has so many quality Asian Fusion places but this one is near the top of the list that I've tried. Interesting cocktail selections and really nice selection of small and large plates to share. The dumpling selection is pretty interesting and prepared slightly differently for each. Some are fried like Gyotza and some are steamed like Chinese dumplings. Several different seating options, a good bar, and a lively kitchen make this place a great place to spend time. Don't let the strip mall location fool you. Once inside, it feels like an upscale place. read more

Jujube - BBQ Pork Belly and Pan - fried Pork & Cabbage Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Interesting takes on Asian dishes. I liked the appetizers better than the entrees, especially the BBQ pork dumplings appetizer. They are absolutely delicious: extremely flavorful, just a tiny bit soupy, with a melt-in-your mouth texture. I've had lots of authentic dumplings, and even though this is more of what I would consider "fusion" cuisine, they are some of the best I've had. I also tried the sweet potato fritters, which were pretty good too, but had a distracting ginger or green onion flavor to it (can't remember which). I found the entrees to be just alright for the price. I had the duck confit, which was a bit over-salted and not good as other duck dishes that I've had IMO, such as the classic roast duck preparation that you can find in Chinese restaurants. The radish cake that accompanied the dish was excellent, however. My boyfriend had the lemongrass hanger steak, which again was alright (a bit dry and lacking in flavor), but he liked it (so YMMV). The restaurant has a great atmosphere, but I would say the quality of your meal really depends on what you order. Overall, I'd give it a 3.5, rounded up to 4 for the atmosphere and excellent appetizers. read more

I used to eat here before the pandemic as my work was nearby, and I always loved it. Since COVID, we have gotten takeout a couple of times and the food is always fresh, well packaged, and delicious as always. They do curbside pickup and will place the food in your trunk or back seat so there's no contact. I always get the soy (vegetarian) banh mi (it's so good I would miss it if I try anything else), my husband gets the chicken banh mi, and occasionally we get the salad rolls, which come with a delicious peanut sauce. I already can't wait to get takeout again! read more

Delicious Asian Fusion! We started with the Pork & Cabbage Dumplings and Braised Pork Belly Steamed Buns. The Buns were the star imo, although they were unlike most pork belly steamed buns I've had. Instead of a separate steamed bun that encased pork belly slider-style, the pork filling was completely encased inside the bun and then steamed. This didn't seem to allow the bun casing to get fully cooked, keeping it doughy and soggy especially at the bottom where all the filling sitting. Despite the doughy texture, overall the flavor was amazing and I would get it again. The best entrée at the table was the Crispy Chicken Breast. It was so flavorful and juicy inside, and the bed of squash purée it sat on, along with the addictive and crispy brussel sprouts, made it a well-rounded and autumnal dish. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Service was poor; wait staff particularly operated with disdain in their approach. Jujube could've been an exhilarating experience, if they took a wholistic approach. read more

Phenomenal experience especially during covid. Social distancing enforced. Mask wearing by all staff. Food and drinks were amazing. Had the crab and shrimp cakes, and was too hungry to take a picture. It was that delicious. Brussels sprouts were pretty fantastic too. Definitely coming back read more

The food is sooooooooo deeeee-liiii-cioussss. Oh mi goodness. The short rib and goat cheese wontons were out of this world.... they really need to offer a large plate of that!! The duck done two ways exceeded my expectations. I stopped eating duck after a bad experience so was weary to order this but so glad I did. It was definitely one of the best duck I've had in the Raleigh/Durham area. Oh, and the salad/veggies that were served with the duck- SO GOOD. The ambiance is a bit too bright for my liking and the service was just okay. But the food is on point so service and ambiance don't even really matter at a place like this. Definitely will be back soon!!! read more

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Went recently with a group and we were all pretty disappointed. That made me sad, because I used to love this place, I wonder if there's been a change of chef? the food used to be really special - but now the food is ordinary and honestly not very interesting, and the options on the menu seem to be a lot more limited. No crab cakes, no shrimp... kung Pao tofu was so blah, the bolognese, which used to be great is now very meh. And I used to love their sangria - it had a marvelous unusual cardamom flavor - that flavor isn't there any more. One dish was described by our waitress as "really for mushroom lovers" - but when it came we were looking at each other like "huh?" because it was almost all noodles, with not many mushrooms at all, and the mushrooms themselves were nothing special, I think they were canned. It seems like they're using a lot of cheaper ingredients but still charging primo prices. We asked for chopsticks, and they brought two pairs (for a group of seven) and said that's all they had. What?? It makes me sad, because this used to be a favorite for us, a place to go for special occasions - now I don't think we'll be back. read more

The food was excellent and deserves 5 stars. The ambiance was decent-- my friend and I had to sit at one of the two bars because all the tables were taken during lunch. No big deal. My waiter started off really nice, but about halfway through lunch he stopped smiling and generally stopped being pleasant. Not sure if he got bad news during our lunch, but it slightly reduced my opinion of Jujube. Overall, though, I will definitely be back. It's a great restaurant for business lunches. The food is inexpensive and unpretentious. read more

Had the most delicious lunch here today. Great food, great (unsweet) iced tea and super friendly helpful staff. I had the duck and chive dumpings to start. Perfectly cooked, not greasy, filled with yummy duck. Amazing. Then followed up with the Peanut Noodles and added the stir fried chicken. Very good. I liked how the spice was kinda sneaky and not overwhelming. The lychee black iced tea was unsweetened and delicious. And only $2! Great meal. Everything I ordered the bartender recommended and was excellent. read more

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This was my second time at Jujube, I went here for my birthday. The staff was friendly and great at accommodating a large party (9). Overall, the food and experience were great! For appetizers you must have the dumplings! Steamed BBQ Pork Belly are delicious and a good size compared to other dumplings size I have had. The Pan-friend Bacon and collard greens were good as well but definitely enjoyed the pork belly more. We ordered crispy calamari as a small plate. This was my least favorite dish, the texture was more chewy than crispy and the flavor was too bland for my taste. It comes with 3 different dipping sauces which compensates for the favor but not for the texture of the calamari. We also had the Warmed & Crispy Kale salad, it was delicious. The texture was perfect, the flavors were rich but not overwhelming and the portion is big enough to share with 2 or 3 people. The larger plates deserve a 5 star rating! The Lemongrass Grilled Hanger Steak was cooked perfectly as I asked (medium-well). I was very satisfied with the portion although it's a smaller plate compared to the Crispy Joyce Farms Chicken Breast which also was cooked perfectly, not too dry for a crispy dish, the Brussels sprouts had a delicious sweet taste. Last but not least, they have the best sangria in Chapel Hill! It a bit of a spice flavor that is not overwhelming and I had to have more than one! My friend ordered the Xi which was very smooth on the palate and tastes like flowers/roses. This is more of a classy girly drink :) Here is what I recommend for anyone to try for dinner or a combination of these: Pork Belly BBQ dumplings, Crispy Kale, Lemongrass Grilled Hanger Stake, Crispy Joyce Farms Chicken (you can't go wrong with either one) and to cheer try the sangria or Xi. I gave an overall rating if 5 stars because the service was absolutely 5 stars. Our waitress paid close attention to our table and all my guest loved her kind and funny personality. In addition to the fact that our food came out quickly and all the plates came out at the same time (as we ordered: appetizers first, then large plates etc). read more

Jujube - Chinese Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Really like the new look at JuJuBe. I've aways been a fan of the food and the service and it's still the same with the fresh new look. So it's great to see they are doing well, keeping current and even with the new look prices are the same as before. Love the Dumplings here! Best in the area. Also a fan of the Steak Ban Mi. They have a bunch of new cocktails which were great. Looking forward to when things warm up so I can dine on the patio. I like going for lunch, but with the new look it's making for a great date night spot. read more

Really pleased with the food and service here! Family and friends are vegetarian and our waiter was very accommodating of that and made substitutions accordingly. Even gave us extra dumplings so our whole party could enjoy them. Every dish was sauced and flavored really well and vegetables were cooked to perfection! I especially recommend the brussel sprouts (without fish sauce) and bok choy! So good! read more

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Updated review 2 years later. I gave this place 5 stars before please read my heart felt review. Well, went there tonight for my 18th wedding anniversary. Made arrangements and notified them in advance on open table and called two weeks ago to make sure they knew it was an anniversary dinner and that I have a dairy allergy and asked if they could make a dairy free desert. Result - nothing Tried to seat us beside the wait station computer for placing orders. Zero Recognition that we are there for our anniversary even after calling and speaking to someone in the front of the house. Randomly after dinner the owner came and spoke to us later but simply just talked about her staffing issues and other stuff, no recognition again that we were there to celebrate. Food was good as always, the new wait person was decent and Pleasant but left they are extremely disappointed. I called back to speak to the owner and she said she checked her notes and saw that yes it noted that it was my anniversary but had no notes about dairy free desert and made no attempt to make it right. No, hey I'm sorry we drop the ball we usually do this for people on there anniversary or thank you for coming to celebrate with us. I got nothing, waiting on a callback to make it right or the last I ever spend a dime there. Fingers crossed they make it right because this was our go to restaurant for all special occasions but if this is how they treat customers who had spent thousand plus dollars at their place over the past three years?? We will see. Review 2 years ago during Covid when I decided to spend $hundreds here. I ordered online a day in advance for our Mother's Day dinner to be picked up at 6:30. Well, I got my food at 7:15. 45 mins late!!! Disclaimer, this is during covid and they are only open for take out. As I sat in my car I watched some of Chapel Hill's finest be less than understanding. The two women running the food out and dealing with the customers must have said I'm sorry 200 times to those waiting. They were dealing with a totally new way to serve and organize their restaurant and I will say they did it with grace and style and made the very best of the situation they could. When I got home I found their food the be perfectly cooked, I mean it was on point and they gave us some mousse for free for our wait. Please anyone reading this patron this restaurant! We are lucky to have them in Chapel Hill and I we need them the weather this storm. Well done front and back of the house from a former restaurant worker. Edward Cherry read more

Food was more than I expected. Great flavors & waitstaff. I can only find one fault & that would be that the portion sizes are too small for the price. Other than that, loved everything about the place! read more

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My original review said: Casual sophistication, with really good food. If anything, Jujube's has gotten better since I first reviewed them in 2012. I really liked the crispy chicken and the Mongolian ribs. The calamari were good, and the duck & chive steamed dumplings were quite tasty. This is a great place to get Asian fusion food. Don't let the strip-mall location deter you, it's a really good restaurant. read more

To;dr: Excellent service, very attentive wait staff, Would recommend for a filling, authentic Asian meal. Several different and varied food options. Lychee iced tea was great, I'd definitely get that again. Food was good, and there are many healthy options which I appreciate, but I didn't think the flavors were very strong, as I think it could've used a little more spices. The dumplings were delicious and fresh, the spring roll appetizer is pretty authentic. I had a noodle dish which was pretty plain and my friend had the salad, which was good but a smaller portion. You could get rice on the side of that dish if you just ask (and aren't offered it in the first place). read more

The food had amazing flavor. Good portion size. A little on the spicy side but delicious. I had coconut rice with pork. The pork was very tender. My sister had a beef sandwich which was tasty and filling. We had the dumplings as a starter. Could've skipped those. There were also some unique and tasty drinks we tried- one with ginger that I liked. Our server was very patient and polite. We had a good time. Parking was a bit of a pain and it was only Tue night. read more

When I went here with one of my friends we had a Pan Asian smorgasbord going on. We both order noodles, I got the stir fried rice noodles with NC shrimp & mushrooms-- I forget exactly which one she got. In addition to that we ordered about 3 appetizers-- the sweet potato fritters, sui mai and the crispy scallion calamari with 3 sauces. All were tantalizingly delicious. Dipping over here and some fritter over there-- we were in food heaven! We sat at the bar seating near the kitchen which was a lot of fun since we got to watch them cook all of this wonderful food. The tall chairs were very comfortable and cushioned. We had so much fun-- eating, drinking, watching the chef cook with his staff and just laughing about anything. read more

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I saw this place a month ago after eating at Bin 54 (it is kind of hidden in Glen Lennox) and of course came to Yelp to see if it had been reviewed. After reading the good reviews, I decided it was worth trying and I'm so glad I did. I started with the pan-fried pork and cabbage and it was fried just right; there wasn't a lot of oil, so it tasted light. For my main dish I had the shrimp and crab cake, and while I've never had shrimp in a crab cake before, it was delicious. The sweet potato curry that came with it was excellent; sometimes curry can be overwhelming, but not here. The service was efficient and friendly, and the hostess seated us quickly. I wish it was a little brighter inside, but I understand the mood they were going for. I can't wait to go back for another meal, as my friends dish, the lemongrass steak, looked even more delicious than mine! read more

Jujube - Chinese Near Me - Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Loved my dinner here! Definitely recommend the crispy Brussel Sprouts and the Pan-Seared Scallops were to die for. Great cocktails as well.

This is and experience. You are paying for a full experiment of flavor service and atmosphere. This is the place for a date who has taste or as gastrologist lol. It's truly an amazing experience worth the price. Ask the bartender for his recommendations (Travis the bar man thank you) read more

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The aroma as I walked in made me glad I chose to come by. Support local !! Great menu, excellent service. Try the dumplings (pork belly) Vietnamese salad rolls and the Cha Go. Excellent value read more

Birthday celebration gone bad. I have been a loyal patron of this restaurant for many years and will not be going back. After booking a special occasion reservation online, I called ahead to make sure it was okay to bring a birthday cake in for my daughter's birthday celebration. The host I spoke with on the phone advised it was okay as long as we brought our own utensils to cut the cake and plate it ourselves -- great, it's an inconvenience but that works for me we'll take that responsibility on. When arriving at the restaurant and upon check-in, the female hostess who clearly did not like our birthday cake, rudely communicated we were going to be charged a plating fee per person and there were no exceptions. I advised her that I called ahead and was told differently. She then proceeded to promote an argument with me in the middle of the restaurant in front of my family and other patrons. It was completely unprofessional and my entire family was offended. She kept repeating that their hefty 'plating fee' is industry standard and all Chapel Hill fine dining restaurants charge the same thing. From my perspective it was a completely inappropriate way to handle the situation and I didn't appreciate the tone or abrasive communication she was using. I do not recommend this restaurant to anyone for special dinners or otherwise. I gave them a pass last year when they started charging for standard water service at the table, but now this with the poor customer experience and service -- particularly from a restaurant that labels themselves 'fine dining' per the rude hostess. read more

Jujube is a fusion Asian restaurant tucked into an unassuming shopping plaza. But it doesn't need visibility to bring in patrons. Open-kitchen gives way to hip dining room, and unassuming patio. Service is excellent, friendly and attentive. With a model of Asian tapas, there is a bit of everything to taste at Jujube. Classics like pork and cabbage dumplings, which we tried, are juicy and crispy-pan-fried. If you'd rather the avante garde, try bacon and collard or basil chicken. We followed dumplings with an oyster special. Five crispy oysters were bedded over sweet pepper coulis and around a crab-stuffed sweet pepper. Crunchy almonds made me think romesco and taste fruit chutney. Fresh fish unmasked by complenetary sweet. Stark contarst followed, with an Asian take on Bolognese. Rich, simply, ample-a hearty finish to more delicate openers. I could imagine a hit of acid and heat in the dish, but don't need one. A good option for mid-cost modern cuisine. And a great list of kinds, costs, of wine and beer to pair. read more

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SUMMARY: Awesome place with a great vibe. The patio was very nice and even better with good company. SERVICE: Very friendly. FUNNY STORY: I came here on a date with an amazing girl -- sadly, I ended up choosing a less amazing girl, a demoness from the deepest, darkest pits of hell. That demoness was a cheating ex-gf who left our dog and I for our roommate, hooking up with him several hours after meeting him...#regret #timemachineplease. If I could go back in time, I'd slap myself. Hard. I'd also try out another appetizer from this place. I'm on the West Coast now, but I will definitely stop by in April while visiting Duke as a guest speaker. read more

Never noticed them in the back corner of the shopping center but was cute inside. Had spicy oyster mushroom soup which was fabulous!! Also had sweet potato fritters which were also good. Was there at lunch but noticed they had a great wine & cocktail selection so will try them again at night! read more

If you're Asian and know what good Asian food tastes like, steer clear of this place! Beautifully described dishes but awfully executed. Every dish was either over flavored or bland. Weird textures like pulled pork in a dumpling wrapper. The shrimp had a chemical flavor. Best thing was the lemonade probably. read more

I was overall very pleased with my visit here. After driving by Glen Lenox every few days it finally dawned on me that this is where Jujube was located-in the same tiny shopping center as the misery known as Time Warner Cable. Who knew something lovely could blossom in that place? The restaurant is nicely equipped with a long bar and regular dining tables, some with booths along the wall. It was narrow but not claustrophobic feeling. There is also an outdoor dining space that looked inviting in warmer months. This place was pretty busy the day after Christmas so I was glad I had a reservation. Our host and hostess were very cordial and relaxed and our server was on point with the kind of service I like. Subdued but friendly, efficient but not imposing. She brought out waters quickly and gave us a few minutes to look at the menu. They were unfortunately out of my husband's first choice of habanero cider but their recommendation of a replacement was useful though not particularly spicy. I had the Love Child and as other Yelpers can attest, it was delicious. It was dark and mysterious looking but tasted light and refreshing without being overly sweet as many fruity cocktails can be. We started with the Summer or Salad rolls and I was happy they could make them vegetarian without the shrimp. Although they are decidedly different from most summer rolls, I really liked this version. They are a more complex version with a sophisticated array of spices accompanied by a luxurious peanut sauce. This is not the cloying sweet peanut sauces you find at many Vietnamese restaurants. Tightly packed and expertly rolled, they were easy to handle without a bulk of the contents falling out like at other places. For my entree I had the Gado Gado which has sautéed vegetables, tofu, Szechuan black bean and a spicy peanut sauce. It was very good though the sauce was heavy. It's the same sauce as the peanut dipping sauce for the salad rolls. I ate about half and saved the rest since it was very filling. It sticks to your ribs, as my grandmother would say! My husband got the Grilled Teriyaki Tuna dish which has sautéed bok choy, mushrooms, green beans & cabbage, wasabi aioli and sushi rice. He felt for $27 the piece of tuna should have been more substantial and could use more wasabi and less aioli but otherwise enjoyed it. We were both offered complimentary jasmine rice with our dishes but we didn't try it. After dining here I'm really interested in trying out their sister restaurant Juju in Durham which has a small plate approach so I can try more items without committing myself to one large dish. All in all it was a nice dinner in a darkened, candle-lit room which made for a great date night out for us. read more

I'm glad that a friend told us about this restaurant, which was across the street from the hotel we were staying at (Aloft), but hidden in the back of the shopping center. We made a point to make a reservation when we heard the glowing review, and we weren't disappointed. The service was great and the food was fantastic. It was the best Asian-Fusion restaurant that I have been to in the Triangle. Everything we ordered was delicious. We will definitely be returning to try more delicious items. read more

Have tried Jujube multiple times over the years including hosting parties. Came in this evening with wife for our date night. Seated right away a hostess with a nice smile. Things went down hill from there. We reviewed the menu (no significant change with usual items), ready to order dinner and drinks but no one came by to take orders. The restaurant was not that busy, wait staff walking around and by, but no acknowledgement, no "we will be right with you", anything. We left after 10 minutes of waiting. Never coming back here again! We have too many good restaurants in Chapel Hill and Durham area now to deal with poor service. read more

The food is awful and portion is small . The receptionist was so rude. Stay away at all cost .

I really enjoyed my meal at Jujube. The menu is certainly pricy for a Chinese restaurant but the ingredients are fresh and high quality. I loved the crispy chicken; the chicken had a great balance of crispy outside and tender inside. The sweet soy glaze with ginger and peppers really gave the chicken a nice kick of spice. The rack of lamb was also delicious; cooked properly and generous portion. The arugula, oyster mushroom, and corn worked well with the lamb, I just thought there was a bit too much the dressing on the salad. The pan seared red snapper clay pot was an interesting concept. The cook on the snapper was decent but I'm not sure the dish made sense flavor wise, I thought the yellow curry overpowered the light white fish which just sat on top of the curry. The fried dumpling with Brussel sprout and bacon was an interesting US Southern take on a Chinese dish but I wish they would've just stuck to traditional Chinese flavors and ingredients here. Finally, I thought the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant made for a good date spot. The big black and white photos of Chinese people and cities gave Jujube a nice retro vibe. read more

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Good Lord!!! What an amazing pair of meals. A local colleague suggested dinner there. As a consultant, I've eaten hundreds of meals on the road. This was among the best 15 I've ever had. The bok choy appetizer was remarkable!It was also good I went back the following day for lunch. I had Vietnamese Crepe and again it was amazing. I'll be back. Even if it means a detour off of interstate 85 read more