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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

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

See all

Celebrated a special one's birthday at Jun and the good was absolutely incredible. The restaurant was packed and there was ample parking outside the restaurant! We started off with cocktails. My friend ordered orange crush, and he loved it! I got the scarlet letter which was not only delicious but also felt healthy with the infusion of the beet! Everything on the menu looked so good, so we kind of ordered with our eyes! Had plenty of left overs for two: Gulf Shrimp: this was soooo goood. Highly recommend if you love sour, as it was quite sour. Beef tartare: This was sooooo good too. Honestly could order this dish again. Love how the tartare was spicy and each bite with the toasted rice on top was perfect! Carrots: this was a very innovative dish. The carrots were cooked with the nice bite, and the salsa macha on top paired nicely with the Salvadoran cheese. Prawn: each order comes with a single prawn, but that prawn is cooked perfectly with a delicious chimichurri Mussels: this dish was such a love letter to Southeast Asia. The broth was delicious and I couldn't stop drinking it! Fried chicken: an amazing fried chicken! Honestly wanted a more shrimp paste flavor but still the chicken was very flavorful and tasty! Coconut rice in banana leaf: this was rice but this rice is amazing. I was only visiting Houston but I would definitely come back here all the time if I lived here!! read more

See all

We picked Jun for something new and the chefs' story is similar to ours (!), but we didn't have high expectations because of the mixed reviews. Nonetheless, we enjoyed an adventure of flavors and seeing spins on classic versions of dishes-- it was a great date night! There were a lot of pickled foods and sour notes, so I can see how someone could be turned off by the food here. Even the drinks were eclectic, with fish sauce in a cocktail and soy sauce / hoisin sauce starring in another. Prices are interesting, with the cauliflower side dish being more expensive than a scallop entrees, but overall probably a little a pricey for the quantity. There is a tasting menu that looked enticing for $85 per person as well. Favorite items: -- Scallops: big scallops so perfectly cooked! With a slightly charred crust and tender interior. Also served with pickled and then fried potatoes which gave it a salt and vinegar chip taste. Too much Viet-Cajun butter for me, but it easily scraped off with a knife -- Congee: one of the bigger servings of the night. Totally different than your usual dim sum or home congee, with this one being almost cheesy + surprising pops of sour from the pickled mushrooms -- Pork ribs: honorable mention here, probably the most bang for buck of the meal with big meaty ribs that were more on the tender side but still with a meaty chewy bite. The sauce was five spice sweet soy glaze but it was almost like a spicy fruity mole. We are weak when it comes to spicy but we still enjoyed these with some burning pain, haha~ Least favorite items: -- Beef tenderloin: pretty tough and not very flavorful without the sauces (the celery root sauce was yummy with it though!). This was more side dish than entree for me. -- Cauliflower: too charred for our taste with a burnt taste with each bite. Cauliflower was too hard for him but I thought the crunch was fine :) Definitely earthy in flavor. Others: -- Sweet potato: loved the contrast between sweet potato and pickled fennel with the dill. He was a fan of the thick sour cream-like labneh -- Prawn skewer: sweet flesh, nicely grilled -- Tapioca dessert: bright flavors, the passion fruit pana cotta was quite flavorful. The tapioca wasn't "al dente" enough for him, but I demolished it. Sesame crumble was like a more bready, enjoyable version of a graham cracker or Biscoff cookie Because we were celebrating, they brought out two glasses of champagne with dessert, which was a nice thought... even though I said I didn't drink alcohol, haha~ Service was warm and friendly-- my water glass was also happily refilled often. The venue is cozy with a mixed bohemian, island, adventure-like vibe. Seating is quite tight with tables for two less than 2 feet away from the next table. And it is coldddd inside! Bring a jacket~ Free parking lot. Definitely true "fusion" with flavors colliding into another, and it was fun to try for something different. Jun is probably not for people who like the tried and true. We will be returning for a different menu, hopefully still with the congee and the scallops! I'm bringing a blanket next time :P read more

See all

Jūn, pronounced like the month, is a superb Houston addition with New Asian-American influences. It opened around February 2023 and is named after both Chef Evelyn Garcia and Chef Henry Lu mothers' birthdays in June. The private parking lot in front of the restaurant is shared with other businesses in the lot. Once you open the unique front door, you will walk into a beautiful dimly-lit full bar with ten stools. The bar decor showcases a mix of Asian and Latin cultures, also seen in the menu. Reservations can be made on the Open Table app. I highly recommend making reservations about a week out of your desired date because there are probably 12 indoor tables maximum. There were a few tables outdoors, but they were not used at the time due to the cold weather. The ambiance of the restaurant is magnificent. The lighting is brighter in the bar area and dims when you walk towards the main dining room. It is perfect for a date night or dinner with friends (4 maximum due to the dining room size). FOOD: There is a Chef's tasting menu ($89 per person and $45 wine pairing). We opted to do a la carte instead and share family style. 1. Beef Tartare (4/5; toasted rice, egg yolk, citronette, sesame bunuelo): The presentation with the Mexican sesame bunuelo was interesting, as the server recommended breaking it with the spoon. Overall, the portion was for one person. I loved the flavors all together. 2. Foraged Mushrooms (3/5; congee, ginger, scallion, soft poached egg): I recommended mixing all the ingredients in this congee (rice porridge) before you try the first bite. I recommend ordering when it is chilly outside! One point was deducted because it was too salty. 3. Persimmon (4/5; corn leche de tigre, hoja santa, gooseberry): There is a tangy taste due to the tiger's milk (citrus-based marinade). The amount of persimmon in this is about 1/2 to 3/4 of one persimmon. I loved the flavors (somewhat ripened persimmon and citrus tang). 4. Mussels (3/5; sour chorizo, red curry, lime leaf, baguette): There is a tangy taste with a Thai influence. This was our least favorite of the night. The mussels were relatively small. My friend preferred the original white-wine mussels served in Italian restaurants. 5. Beef Short Ribs (5/5; peanut curry, tomato jam, celery root, coconut jasmine rice): Initially, the flavors from the peanut curry to the tomato jam were a little overwhelming, but it all worked out in the end. This was the best, and I can see why the server recommended this! The beef short ribs were cooked flawlessly with a crispy, thin layer at the top. This dish exemplifies culinary genius. The service was fair. There was a mix-up of drink orders initially, for I did not order any alcoholic drinks. There are several friendly servers, and they seem knowledgeable about the menu! Would I come back? I will try other items. read more

See all

I love the new coffee and pastry breakfast options! It adds to a repertoire of already solid weekend brunch and dinner options. There's so many great flavor combinations and cooking techniques. The drinks are also smooth with an interesting mix of flavors. read more

Jun exceeded all expectations. We were celebrating a birthday, and every detail--big and small--was handled with care and thoughtfulness. The service was impeccable: attentive, warm, and informative, with each dish beautifully described and perfectly timed. I loved that utensils were brought out seamlessly for every course. The tasting menu was a true culinary journey, showcasing the creativity and skill of the kitchen. Every bite was a surprise, but the shrimp, cauliflower, brisket, and tapioca dish truly stood out--bold, unique flavors I've never had anywhere else. Jun is a gem, and I can't wait to return. read more

See all

Funny thing - I go by Jun which happens to be the name of this restaurant, so I expected only good things. Kidding aside, my wife got us a reservation at this very popular Houston restaurant. Evelyn Garcia, one of the chefs, was in Top Chef so we were excited to see what she had to offer. The place has ample parking which is great for the heights. As you walk in you'll notice the modern decor and dimly lit restaurant - sets the mood for a romantic dining experience. Our reservation was at 1930, but when we got there our table wasn't quite ready yet so we sat at the bar to get a drink. As my drink was ready about, thankfully so was our table so we didn't have to wait long. Our server was nice and polite. She recommended the chefs menu, but there were a few things that we wanted to get that wasn't on there, so we decided against it. They also recommended to order 5-7 dishes. BREAD - cornbread, pan de arroz, black sesame butter, smoked butter. Both the breads were warm and fresh. The cornbread was nutty, toasty and moist inside. The pan de arroz was a little sweet. Overall pretty good. PERSIMMON - corn leche de tigre, hoja santa, gooseberry. One of our favorites. Basically a smoked persimmon ceviche. The leche de tigre was so good - creamy, tart and citrusy. CAULIFLOWER - komb coconut, subise, mint oil. The cauliflower was roasted perfectly and the sauce was good. This was probably our least favorite, but still good. MUSSELS - sour chorizo, red curry, lime leaf, magnol's baguette. The sauce made this dish! The mussels were cooked perfectly, but the meat was a little small. The curry sauce was good with some heat, and you get bits and pieces of chorizo in the sauce. The baguette was toasted perfectly, and perfect for soaking the delicious sauce. FRIED CHICKEN shrimp paste, ginger, thai chili, herbs. The best dish of the night for us. They marinate the chicken in shrimp paste, sous vide it and then fried. The result is a crispy umami filled skin and moist meat. The honey chili sauce for dipping rounds it out perfectly. The tapioca dessert was also good. Not too sweet, creamy with a hint of tart. The sesame cookie crumble in it added a much ntextural contrast We found that the 6 dishes we ordered for the both of us was plenty of food. We even took some food home. So did we like it? We sure did. Definitely come here for a date night. Wouldn't recommend it for a big group dinner. Overall, this place lived up to the hype. I wouldn't mind coming back. read more

See all

Wow. This experience was fantastic, the waitress knew the menu so well, the parking is easy with nearby streets, the decorations are homey but classy, and the food will blow you away. Really unique flavors and pairings that the chef does that are just incredible read more

See all

Walking in, the restaurant immerses you in an inviting and aesthetic atmosphere. I was in awe of the ambiance and backdrop . Surprisingly, on a Sunday at 11am, the restaurant was not super busy. The servers were spectacular. They helped provide descriptions and recommendations of the dishes. Everything we ordered was sublime. The fried chicken was cooked to perfection and the Thai honey drizzle was *chef's kiss* the congee had an acidic flavoring that balanced the dish impressively. We also ordered the beef tartare. I'm not sure what exactly they put in it, but the collaborative efforts of all the ingredients did not go unnoticed. 11/10 would recommend and come again! read more

Went on date night here, really cute ambience. Good service. Everything was delicious but weirdly my favorites were all the sides. Would recommend! read more

See all

This place was really nice. The service was wonderful, the restaurant itself is beautiful and uniquely decorated, and the ambiance is a very date night/sexy boho kind of vibe. Everyone from the bartenders to the host and server were incredibly kind and made us feel at home. They had a very unique cocktail menu that they apparently rotate every so often. I had the sweater weather which was a creamy sweet & bitter drink. It wasn't my favorite but it wasn't bad at all! I just don't think the flavor pallet was for me. It was very orgeat forward. My partner had the Ginger She's Really Hot, which was sort of a refreshing ginger margarita. It was delicious. I'll get to the food since that's what we're all here for. Food is family style and pretty much everything is shareable which is cool. The scallops had great flavor, must flavorful scallops I've had. Decent size too! The broccolini had soooo much flavor, however, it was intentionally cold. It caught me off guard because I didn't expect it, however, it was delicious. Favorite part of the meal. I got the fried chicken which is their most popular dish (per the server). It was a bit heavy and in previous pictures from other reviews made it look lightly fried and that's why I got it, but it was pretty heavily fried. The flavor was good but I wouldn't say it was particularly better than other fried chicken. Other than that, the menu was very unique, appropriately priced, and we would absolutely come back! Definitely recommend for a date! read more

See all

This Vietnamese/Latino gourmet experience was familiar feeling while introducing it in a new way. From simple ideas like smoked butter for toasted cornbread to breaded short ribs all the food was amazing. The cocktails are perfectly balanced and quite fun, even when are doing dry Jan. So no alcohol in this case. The ambiance was hip and very cozy. We actually sat at the "Chef's Counter" which was cool. However due to the window it wasn't as interactive as it could have been, more like a cooking aquarium. Fun to watch. Service was excellent and prompt. Our main server was named "Grant" who provided great insights on the food and provided really good advice. He was assisted by others who ran out some of the dishes. I'd follow his advice since it was spot on. Little doubt we'll be back. It may soon rank up there with Theodore Rex my current fav. read more

Jun - View from counter. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Jun recently started lunch service to give rising chef's an opportunity to showcase their talents. I went on opening day and boy did resident Chef Julio not disappoint! The dish did not disappoint and burst with flavor. The restaurant of course is beautiful and clean. The service impeccable. Definitely worth a visit to try the revolving weekly lunch menu. read more

Jun - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bar area was too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was also good. I would return and try to sit in the dining room read more

Watching the chefs prepare my meal added to the vibrant atmosphere. The Branzino was hands down the best l've ever had, perfectly complimented by sweet potato and coconut rice. Their cocktails, primarily wine and sake-based, were delicious. Overall, a fantastic experience-10/10 highly recommend! My server Stephen was amazing, informative, knew the menu and the best recommendations. He knew how to balance when to check on me and when to let me be. I love that! read more

See all

Jun was SUCH a delight! Having brunch there with my friends the last Sunday of 2024, it was my first introduction to the restaurant. The ambiance was amazing; eclectic and earthy. I ordered the mimosa (well, 2), before ordering the food. The servers were very knowledgable about the food, and were able to answer our group's questions. With the food being served family style, I ordered the Caesar salad, and did a whole fried chicken (while our group pretty much ordered all of the items.) The food was AMAZING!!! There aren't any words to describe the unique and delectable food. It is an overall experience you have to have, if you are in the Heights, in Houston! read more

See all

Parking was remarkable for the heights area! They have their own parking lot for free. Started off with the hole mole (non alcoholic, taste majority like Mexican Coke) & the pink drink (fruity and tart, didn't even taste the sake which is a good thing). For apps/mains, -oysters (unique mango/citrus flavors, fresh) -sweet potato (pretty basic, nothing crazy special. It is a baked potato with walnuts to give it a crunch) -scallops (quite fresh, in a lemony sauce with cucumbers and baby corn) -Chinese sausage (it didn't taste like the regular sweet Chinese sausage, but I liked the addition of the fat rice noodles) -cauliflower (nicely charred and seasoned well with the sauce) -lamb (fall of the bone and majority tender, some dry ish pieces. Wish it came with more sauce) -fried chicken (my favorite dish of the night, double fried and nice crust and the honey like sauce paired great with the chicken) For dessert, we got the chocolate brownie with blood orange and topped with meringue. That was the best best dish after the chicken. They also gave complimentary bubbly for celebrating our anniversary which was super kind. Our server was knowledgeable and nice. Good amount of seating and also has bar seating area when you enter. read more

See all

Food: amazing. Decor: simple and trendy. Staff: friendly and informed! An overall great experience at Jun tonight. I went with a friend so we could share and split many dishes which is how their menu is really designed (with 4-6 dishes for 2 people as a good baseline). Their cocktails were also great - I really enjoyed the cucumber based Thai One On and their Pink Drink; the Sesame drink was also unique and tasty. We split: oysters (which were fresh, well sized, and had great flavors), the gulf shrimp (which was like a nice and spicy ceviche), the carrots (which were charred on the outside and juicy and soft inside on top of a tasty cheese paste), and finally - the fried chicken. The chicken was great and paired well with their spicy honey sauce and basil leafs for contrast. For desert we split the chocolate brown which, once again, was killer! A pricey meal, but worth it in my opinion. I do agree that it can be a little loud in their but otherwise no complaints. read more

See all

I've been a long time fan of Chef Evelyn ever since I tasted her food at one of her pop ups a few years back. For those that don't know she also was recently a part of Top Chef Houston as well. I've been excited to check out Jun and finally had the chance recently. For drinks we started off with open sesame and another drink with passionfruit and lychee. The open sesame wasn't my favorite but the passionfruit lychee one was really good. For food we had the Peanuts - 3/5 I would have preferred more garlic chips like the traditional filipino peanuts Shrimp aguachile - 5/5 this was definitely the best aguachile I've ever had, so flavorful Beef tartare - 4/5 the bunuelo on top was a nice touch, beef could have used a little more flavor especially after eating the aguachile first but still good Sweet potato - 4/5 our potato was a little undercooked but good flavors Carrots - 5/5 the carrots are a must get, i would come back alone just for this dish. I Salmon oolong tea - 4.5/5 salmon was perfectly sous vide in a tasty broth Fried chicken - 4.5/5 solid fried chicken, very moist and flavorful Nuegados - 4/5 fried donut, it had a hint of orange which was interesting I would have liked it more with an ice cream or something similar Overall, we pretty much loved all of the dishes, I can't wait to come back and try out more of the menu and of course get the amazing carrots again. Service was also great and the restaurant is very cozy and beautiful. I also love how if you sit on the right side of the restaurant you can see into their open kitchen. I would definitely make reservations if you plan on coming here and can't wait to come back! read more

See all

The restaurant is nice, but when busy it is quite loud. The service was very good and friendly. The food portions are small. We ordered the oysters 4/5, gulf shrimp 5/5, carrots 5/5, and the fried chicken 4/5. We ordered wine by the glass. Decent selection, but seemed a bit pricey. read more

See all

Loved my experience at Jun! It opened in February and is the brain child of Evelyn Garcia (top chef) and Henry Lu. They classify themselves as a new Asian American restaurant, and it's quite a mix and spin on modern Asian fusion. The restaurant itself is lovely, and they have plenty of parking. I think because it's relatively new, you can tell that some of the waitstaff are still in their training phase. We had a few mishaps in our order -- mixed up drinks, lost dishes -- but to be honest it was all forgiven because the ambience, food and drinks were phenomenal, and the people were all very attentive and friendly. Zero proof drinks: Hole Mole: like a coke float, sweet and delectable. Ginger she hot: not too sweet, nice and refreshing without being too ginger forward. Food highlights: honestly everything was incredible. I felt like each dish had a lot of contrasting flavors that all balanced each other out well. The highlights for me were the oysters, carrots, and fried chicken. But we also ordered the pickles, sweet potato and cauliflower. Rounded out the meal with dessert -- the corn and the nuegados. I particularly loved the nuegados -- kind of like a fried doughnut but dipped in an almost brown sugar syrup with hints of orange and anise. Overall, it was an excellent meal. I would definitely come back! read more

See all

The food at Jun was overall pretty good and interesting. We went for brunch and tried the empanada, salvadorean toast and mussels. Everything was good but the mussels were by far the favorite, the Thai curry sauce they used was delicious and it paired great with the plantains and chorizo. Got the tropic thunder cocktail, it was good but felt a bit small (too much ice, I finished it in what felt like 5 sips). Service was fine but the food came out very spread apart and overall it did take a while, but we weren't in a rush. Overall enjoyed but did feel a bit expensive for what it was. read more

See all

BEST EXPERIENCE AND FOOD EVER. Our waitress was amazing in recommending food. Their som recommended such an amazing bottle of wine for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at the chefs counter and the food was impeccable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I think it's the best meal I've ever had in Houston. read more

Truthfully the place is probably a 3.5 for me, but in this specific case rounding up doesn't feel warranted. We came for dinner on a Friday night with a reservation and were immediately seated. It didn't take long to notice how hot it was in our portion of the restaurant, uncomfortably so for late June in Houston. The rest of the restaurant seemed fine, our corner just seemed to be out of the airflow. For the main attraction, we tried a variety of dishes, of which the Fried Chicken was the standout. Every dish we tried had unique flavors and were clearly inventive, but some just didn't land for me personally. We started with their bread service which was good, the pair of butters included were really nice. We then had the sausage, pickles (including pickled fruit which I had never tried before), fried chicken, green beans, cauliflower, and beef tenderloin (when I write it out it seems like overkill, but dishes are family style for sharing and relatively small portions so it works). Heads up - green beans are served cold, which we knew to expect thanks to another Yelper, so if you go in knowing that you will enjoy them like we did. To end we had the tapioca and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. All in all, everything was somewhere on the spectrum of enjoyable, but a couple of items fell short for me including the sausage and tenderloin. Their brunch offering looks really nice, so I plan to come back and try that. Parking: private lot or street. read more

See all

This place was great. I came here with a friend and we only had 4 dishes but everything was delicious. We sat at the chef's table overlooking the kitchen which was pretty cool. Sweet potato - I love me some sweet potato and the sweet potato was perfectly cooked and came with this yogurt sauce that really went well and sprinkled with fried sweet potato chips Carrots - perfectly roasted, the two quail? eggs in the dish was a nice touch Fried chicken - comes with a size of honey like sauce Tapioca - the most refreshing dessert that I've had in a while. This is a must. read more

See all

Wow - I was very impressed with my visit to Jun! Went on a Saturday night with a reservation and the place was packed. It has a nice ambiance and we were lucky enough to be seated with a view of the kitchen. We started off with some drinks. I can't remember what the name was but it was great - kinda like an old fashioned but not as strong. I had a local Fruity Pellets beer, which is a great local choice if you like IPAs. For appetizers we had the oysters, carrots, and beef tartare. The oysters tasted very fresh and the mango complimented it quite well. The carrots were surprisingly amazing (not a word I usually use to describe carrots). They were charred with a light cheese and a quail egg. The beef tartare also had a nice touch with the bunuelo and sesame flavor. For main, we had the fried chicken. It was some of the best I have had in a while, very crispy with coarse peppers. We also had a side of coconut rice, a must try with the fried chicken! read more

See all

I did the tasting menu with counter service and had a wonderful experience! Jeremy talked me through everything and was great to chat with! Very nice for a solo dinner or just chatting up with a friend! Will be back! read more

Jun - Daybreak cocktail - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

See all

Came here for opening night and to celebrate hubby's birthday! Love the space! It was the former steel city pops and farmers market, so I love to see how they transformed the space. For being new, service was excellent!!! I feel like that's rare for a new restaurant and the service was spot on. I was so impressed. For our meal, we started off with drinks-the open sesame and pink drink. Both were sake based and not too strong. They were light and refreshing. For our courses we got: -beef tartare: one of our favorite courses of the evening!!! It was topped with this homemade rice cracker...the tartare was so good. I wish we got 2! -carrots: served with cheese from chef Evelyn's family. Nicely charred and cooked well -squash: I wasn't crazy about the squash, would prob pass on this next time -salmon: perfectly cooked but the piece of fish was so small-so just a heads up -lamb: full of flavor and the meat fell off the bone but we needed more curry!!!! For a lamb curry, I needed more of the sauce to drizzle over my rice (which you have to order the rice separately-it doesn't come with the curry). For an Asian dish, I was disappointed in this, So my rice was dry and was lacking more sauce especially for being a $46 dish. -brownie: it's also a really tiny piece of brownie for $10. Didn't love it but also didn't hate it. Overall, I'd give 3.5 stars. Service and ambiance were on point. Some of the dishes were great, while some were just ok. But for the price point, don't sell us short please! read more

See all

The meal here was just outstanding! We did the tasting menu and loved every dish. I definitely wouldn't have ordered them if I ordered off the menu. Which would have been a mistake. I had no idea I like this or that! The service was amazing they spent the time to tell us about each wine and why it was chosen for the meal. Honestly we have been to some high priced restaurants. This one definitely could be on that list but with the tasting around 70ish$ and the wine around 45$ you get an amazing brag worthy meal without having the sale a kidney. I didn't take any pictures trying to be in the moment. But every dish was just as beautiful as it tasted. I will definitely be back and can't wait to bring my family here when in town. People don't sleep on jun ! One more thing I LOVE that they don't have valet!!! I get so irritated when restaurants force you to use valet when the parking lot isn't large can literally see my car please just let me park it! read more

Jun, named for the month, is a dizzying confluence of influences as the product of a collaboration between Mexican/Salvadorean-American chef Evelyn Garcia, a recent Top Chef finalist, and Chinese-American chef Henry Lu who hails from New York. The dinner lineup showcases what the pair calls New Asian cuisine with clear Latin American accents. The space is cozy, with a well-lit half-moon bar and a handsome dining room with high ceilings and a curvy design theme. I appreciate that the music is atmospheric but quiet so that you can actually hear each other. Not the most baby-friendly establishment given space limitations and ambiance, but the staff was able to accommodate regardless. This review spans two trips to Jun: one at the bar and the second as a larger group in their dining room. The bartenders were cool and pumped about the menu, but the pacing during our bar visit was very uneven in the sense that we were sitting idly without food or drinks for large stretches. They ended up forgetting one of our main dishes (and apologizing profusely), which we chalked up to a new restaurant working out some early kinks. The service was excellent on the second go-around - our waiter was friendly and made great recommendations. I've sampled a few of their signature drinks. The Ginger She Really Hot was simple but well balanced between the sweet basil, citrus, and spicy ginger. The Open Sesame with sake, black sesame, and yuzu had compelling flavors but was savory and quite filling. Finally, the zero-proof Holè Molé was incredibly delicious, featuring a frothy and nutty cola served in an earthenware mug dressed with dulce de leche. Breakdown of the dishes I've tried: House made Pickles - a nice refreshing snack that features atypical items like cauliflower and strawberry Sweet potato - this cumin-forward roast veggie dish is so good that we recommended it to the couple next to us. The flesh of the sweet potato has an umami-sweet caramel taste that is balanced by the tart labneh and fresh dill. Phenomenal. Summer Squash - another delicious meatless option with mint, puffed black rice, and plenty of char. Shrimp Aguachile - a fabulous and visually stunning appetizer consisting of awesome, succulent sweet not rubbery shrimp. Great flavors. Punchy citrus, zesty. Wish more broth and also chips. Grits - an amazing take on the Southern staple, in fact among the best I've had. It was cheesy, buttery, and warming, spiked with a dried beef condiment and charred onions. Carrots - these didn't impress us as much as some of the other stuff, though they had a healthy char and the salsa macha was interesting. Salmon - I was intrigued by the oolong tea-based broth, but it had a weird funky flavor that didn't do anything for me. Furthermore, the fish wasn't especially tender. The pickled onions were the best part. Whole Fish - the fire-kissed branzino is presented on a wooden plank with a blanket of sliced onions, parsley, and cilantro. The flavor and texture were nice, don't get me wrong--juicy with a hint of spice--but I don't think I would spend $53 on it again over some of the other offerings. Fried Chicken - Quite good. It was quite tender without being greasy, and the fish sauce and honey-based sauce paired well with tons of cilantro. I do wish there were more fresno chilies to kick things up a notch. Nuegados - think of these as Salvadoran donut holes doused in a sugar cane syrup and topped with orange zest. Overall enjoyable, but I found myself craving more sweetness - I wonder if a bit of powdered sugar would do the trick (or more syrup)? In summary, our experiences were mostly good with a few hiccups. A 4.5/5 is the more precise rating, but I hesitate to give the restaurant full marks without some more consistency. Regardless, well worth a visit and certainly a unique vibe in a crowded Houston dining scene. read more

See all

Waited impatiently for Jun to open and have more samplings of this Chef duo's creations! Beautiful space and decor, however I will say the dining room gets quite loud when full. Drinks all look creative and enjoyed the cocktail I tried. Food recs were good. The lamb curry was a favourite. But the fried chicken was quite delicious as well. Desserts were nice and light- chocolate brownie was my favourite. Self parking in the lot out front. read more

See all

We loved all of the dishes here. They were all unique, perfectly prepared. Everything is served family style which is perfect for sampling each dish. Hope to see more drink options soon. Parking available in a lot in the front which is a plus. We did have to wait a bit after our reservation time and it is a bit echoey/loud in the dining area. Table size is a little small for a tapas-style. Minor issues when compared to the quality of the food. Can't wait to try more! read more

See all

Came for my birthday dinner and was pleasantly surprised with the birthday card. That was a nice touch. +1 for service My reservation was for 6:30pm on a Friday. It was a full house. We ordered the tasting menu which was $85 for a 9 course meal and added the fried chicken which was $39 for 4 pieces. The tasting menu was a steal. No complaints. Loved every dish. I swapped the beef for beets for one of the tasting dishes. The shrimp was the most unique dish. The chicken though - kind of pricey for what you get. The table was like yummy overpriced poppys chicken. I appreciated the crispy skin that fell off completely after one bite and that it was moist throughout. My water cup was always full and the drinks were either a hit or miss. I ordered the strangest drink ever and hated it. I asked the waitress to describe it and she said it was one of her favorites. I was hesitant but went with it. Had two sips and hated it. It's so weird. The entire table tried and wasn't a fan either. I'm surprised the waitress didn't ask if I enjoyed it or not especially because I ordered other drinks and finished it but left the weird one untouched. It was probably 7/8 full by the time we left. The room was dark and cold and the chairs are wooden unless you sat against the wall. With that being said, I can't recall when was the last time I felt so uncomfortable sitting. Our bottoms were in such extreme pain despite moving around to keep adjusting. The other downside is how slow the service was. We sat there from 6:30 to 10pm. My butt hurt so much from sitting here for such an extended time. I go fine dining pretty frequently and get a tasting menu that averages 10 courses and never sat for this long. Maybe it felt forever because of the pain. Maybe they were down a chef for the night. I'm hoping it was just a one off. As for the seats, do yourself a favor and do some squats to work on your ass before coming here. This is what I get for skipping leg day and only doing upper body to look like Johnny Bravo. Overall, loved the food and the value. Disliked the speed and seats. read more

See all

Unique and edgy flavor profiles across every single dish offered here! Everything is family style and easily shareable. I enjoyed using the earthy plates and cups. Make reservations in advance. read more

See all

Jūn was beautiful on the inside. The dining space had dim lighting and felt very intimate. Our server was kind and provided thorough information on each dish we ordered. I remember seeing a comment about the seating being uncomfortable - it really wasn't that bad. If you sit in the wooden chairs you DO kinda feel like you're leaning too far back, but I didn't share the painful experience. Here is my review of each item we got: The Pink Drink: overall, I think it looked better than it tasted. It is refreshing; however, all I could taste was the sourness if the drink. I was hoping for a sweet and sour balance with a small kick of alcohol, but you just get a very sour forward drink with a little coconut creme on top - which overall wasn't too bad. Michelada: holy moly. This was incredible. You would think, "fish sauce in a michelada? No way!" But everything in this drink made sense. It was great. Gulf shrimp aguachile: get it! Perfectly sour, salty, and crunchy. The watermelon radish on top was a nice touch. Chinese sausage: wasn't my favorite. I thought the rice noodle bites were a little chunky compared to the chinese sausage. Some bites would encompass all the flavor points and then other were either too charred or a big bite of gummy rice noodle. Sweet potato: get it! Oh my gosh. That sweet potato dipped in the labneh - OOOOWEEEE!!! Carrots: not bad! The cheese was especially delish. The dish was good, but it didn't quite stand out like the sweet potato. Overall, great experience at Jūn. I'd definitely go back. read more

See all