Juju Durham

4.8

2031 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 286-3555
Website
http://jujudurham.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Julian Benfey
Private party contact
Mary Baird: (919) 423-5813

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

Popular dishes

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

Vegetables

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

Large Plates

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

Sweets

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

What 2,031 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Most Booked
Durham
Best Overall
Durham
Best Food
Durham
Hot spot
Durham
Most Booked

2,030 Reviews

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LindaL
Raleigh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
food and service were great. Server asked up front if we needed to finish at a certain time for theatre, etc. They were great to get us out in time and very nice about it.
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Budfuddnudler
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate at the bar The server was helpful as it was our first time at Juju. Everything was fantastic
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Melindakate
Charleston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Juju excels at service and food. Everything is built and delivered with intention. Every moment exceeds an expectation. They absolutely know how to anticipate your needs. Don’t miss trying all the dumplings… any size plate… And dessert, save room for those treats.
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Jamie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved all of our food and our experience at Juju. A nice night out, on the moderate scale for price, but worth it.
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Sally
Raleigh
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food, wonderful ambiance, happy to take an out of town friend who loved the hangar steak and actually everything else! Bomba shrimp is still my fave. Kate is a gem and the evening was superb. although we had booked the bar, tables outside opened up so we were able to eat on the patio. Thank you Juju! We will be back!
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leejongterry
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, beautiful interior, and amazingly kind waiter! I can only recommend this place for a nice dinner.
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ramos
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Appetizers were very good. But Mongolian Beef entree was barely edible--cloyingly sweet and tough. General Tso's Chicken entree was also too sweet, but more acceptable than the beef dish. I would recommend sticking to the small plates (appetizers) and the fried rice/noodles, which were good.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent!! The service was great !! We were here for a short weekend and JuJu didn’t disappoint.
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DanielH
Raleigh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our bartender / waiter was very friendly. Everything went very well and as expected.
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PortiaH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Joe our server was Fantastic . Our 1st time visiting JuJu . Food was absolutely awesome. I love the fact that Joe explained the food he let us know what to expect . My sister in-law food was slow coming out but Joe c kept us informed. We will be back. .
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Foodfriend99
Raleigh
72 reviews
vip
5.0
72 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Dinner drinks and service. Always a favorite— Thank You!
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PattiB
Orlando
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was ok but the prices are a bit high for the amount of food, also wait staff was a bit slow with refilling drinks.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delicious. Our waiter Kai was very attentive and knowledgeable. Will definitely come back!
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JulieJ
Omaha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent, good vegetarian options.
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AmandaS
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Bomb A** Shrimp are just that, visually appetizing and tasty. Brussel sprouts are sweet, bitter, salty, and overall a pleaser. Chicken buns are good. Tuna medallions are spicy. Desserts were appropriately sized after eating 4 small plates.
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JimM
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very tasty food. Pleasant atmosphere sitting outside on the patio.
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jimi8899
London
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Felt that server was really pushing us and orders arrived haphazard. Also closing time way too early… 8pm!!??
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food !!!! Will be going back in a few weeks !
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LTiano
Raleigh
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious! We loved the Brussels sprouts and Bomb shrimp appetizers. The tuna bites were amazing. The General Tso’s chicken. And the potatoes were really really good too! I think the bing bread is best plain with out the lamb or chicken but that’s my opinion. The mint condition cocktail was nice. The peanut butter cup and the nap doughnut are so good! Great service and good atmosphere. We loved it!
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AliceT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
All in our party, including the pickiest of the eaters, enjoyed everything from the drinks to the desserts. The service was quite good. The noise level, well, let's just say that we appreciated the staff seating us away from the big noisy parties. The JuJu happiness vibe shown through!
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Elaine
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasant atmosphere, excellent service and delicious food.
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Bistro
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We were visiting Durham for a medical appointment and went to JuJu for dinner. We ordered too many dishes but all were delicious!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great place to go. The food is the best. Go here. Great bar.
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KevinW
Raleigh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was great, service from Kai was perfect! Playlist was really good!
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LisaR
Raleigh
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Not much they can do about it, and it's good energy to have a lot of people, etc, but it was so loud last night for dinner at 8:30pm! Couldn't hear a thing from the others at our table!
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DCJH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was very good and the plate sizes were fairly decent. It was easy to share some dishes and overall we left full and happy!
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RichardG
Charleston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience2
$28 for four small scallops which were ruined with the sauce.
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Noname
Baltimore
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service are exceptional. The atmosphere is lively but not too loud so you can enjoy conversation with your table mates. Beverages and wine/beer selection are terrific. Highly recommend!
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Kelley
Charleston
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience2
MISSED THE MARK! Food was innovative...a bit too innovative.. The pork belly buns were not edible, brussel sprouts and tuna bites good but not great, and the crispy green beans just OK at best. The resaurant was crowded on a Sunday night, highly engergetic, but the restaurant did not see to be well maintained. Our table had the finish peeling off in several places. Overall...I would say this one is a pass.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food! Great ambiance. Loved the options especially appetizers
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Service was attentive and food served quickly. Highly recommend. My son’s favorite place to eat.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience2
Food was amazing! I loved every single dish. Bartender and front hostess were a bit rude BUT our waiter was so kind and offered so many recommendations for drinks, apps, and entrees (it was our first time dining here) We will most certainly be back for the amazing food!
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CarolinaTarheelFan
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious! Service great! Parking was easy. Highly recommend.
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AnnaleeM
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The management is too notch! We were so impressed with the service and food. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious wontons and ramen! And really good sake. Great recs from staff.
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chef1742
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. Visiting from Atlanta. We decided to eat here 2 nights in a row because it was so good and we couldn’t order everything we wanted. It was also a dream come true for a gluten free eater like me! Highly recommend.
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JackD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the two or three best dining experiences you’ll have in the Triangle. Exceptional at all levels
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My 17 year old daughter (sophisticated palate) has been raving about Juju since visiting with her cooking camp - and she was right, the food and ambiance are just right and the staff are super courteous! 5 stars!
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readytodine
Raleigh
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Juju just doesn’t miss. The food is inventive and delicious. Service is friendly. It’s one of the best.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
We eat at Juju often. It can be a little loud in the main dining area so we often prefer to eat at the bar.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Juju Durham using the Order Online button. Juju Durham also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 286-3555.

Juju Durham is rated 4.8 stars by 2031 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

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

Website
http://jujudurham.com/
Phone number
(919) 286-3555
Private party contact
Mary Baird: (919) 423-5813

Juju Durham

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Chocolate Mousse Peanut Butter Cup

Bomb-A Shrimp

L Beef Wontons

Nibbles

Salad Rolls$12.00

Scallion-Dusted Crab Chips$3.00

Sweet Chili Cucumbers$6.00

Tea-Cured King Salmon*$16.00

NC Shrimp Dumpling$9.00

Pulled Beef Short Rib Wonton$15.00

Cha Gio$15.00

Vegetables

Mushroom Curry Soup$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$15.00

Bok Choy & Shimeji Mushrooms$15.00

Large Plates

Hickory Smoked Pork Ribs$19.00

Mongolian Beef$23.00

Hawaiian Ahi Poke*$22.00

Grilled Lemongrass Beef Banh Mi$16.00

Kung Pao Chicken$17.00

General Tso's Chicken$20.00

Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad*$20.00

NC Shrimp Singapore Noodles$25.00

Garlic Ramen Noodles$17.00

Candied Pork Belly Banh Mi$16.00

Sweets

Chocolate Mousse Peanut Butter Cup$14.00

Brown Butter Pot De Creme$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Juju Durham offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Juju Durham restaurant rated?

Is Juju Durham currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information