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Juju Durham

4.8
4.8
1875 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
Juju was launched by local restaurateurs Julian Benfey and Charlie Deal. Located on Ninth St. near Duke University’s East Campus, Juju is the luckiest place in town to be, for anything from an early bite to a fun evening dinner party.

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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 52 times today

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  • Order online

Dining areas

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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Julian Benfey

  • Private party contact

    Mary Baird: (919) 423-5813

  • 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

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. degloverjr

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great energy and the food was fantastic. I definitely go again!
  2. PaulC

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and all the food tasted great. First time for lunch and plan on coming back.
  3. veilaris

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First visit. Service was top-notch. Food was full of of flavor. Each dish had a distinct combination of flavors. One of my favorite restaurants in Durham. Would highly recommend.
  4. JulieY

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very consistently delicious food! Menu has something for everyone. I do many business dinners here.
  5. SusanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a business lunch at Juju and loved it! The server was super friendly and the food was excellent.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Kelsey, was fantastic and very friendly. We’ve eaten at juju before and always like having the ability to share. The drinks were great too!
  7. Nate

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I keep going back to JuJu's. The staff and the restaurant are excellent but it's the food that keeps me going back.
  8. ShellyB

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were outstanding! Plenty of parking, too, which is always a plus.
  9. TeresaW

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, service and ambiance. Never disappointed
  10. Tiger

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Horrible food ever never come again. Too few food on plate
  11. Chchchch

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!!! We enjoyed it thoroughly. They regaled us with deserts for our shared birthday.
  12. jdixon8

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, nice ambiance, a little pricey. We got 4 small plates & a dessert to share between 2 of us, plus a glass of sangria each. Bill was around $100. Tuna bites: delicious. The decorative-looking orange sauce is SPICY. 4 pieces to the plate and each is 1-2 bites' worth of food. Shrimp dumplings: the filling is amazing and the presentation is gorgeous. Again, 4 to a plate with about 2 large shrimp in each. Bing bread: sort of like if a pancake texture had a baby with naan flavor. I scraped off the chives because I hate onion-y things, but the salt and butter transport the dish. Brussels sprouts: I have a love-hate relationship with this vegetable. These were decent. I preferred the browner, crisper ones in the dish. The apricots were a nice touch. Doughnuts: oooooommmmgggg. So good. The donuts themselves have an absolute perfect texture, warm and fluffy but slightly chewy. Generously sprinkled with powdered sugar. I wasn't sure how I would feel about chai cream but it was delightful. We sat at the bar and had perfect service from our bartender. I would definitely go back.
  13. LoyalDurhamite

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Everything was wonderful except it was a bit too noisy and expensive. Also, it would be really nice if the restaurant offered non-alcoholic beer.
  14. AlexC

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unique, tasty Asian fusion tapas in a tastefully designed restaurant with superb service
  15. JoanA

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We ordered an assortment of tapas entrees and loved everything. Particular favors were tuna bites, mushroom curry soup and Bing bread. Service was outstanding and they even treated my son to a delicious dessert for his 2st birthday. An outstanding experience!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious, great service, plan to go back.
  17. LouisaJ

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place, Service was fabulous! Our waitress suggested small plates to share. Food arrived at table as we finished one plate after another. We will definitely return and suggest to ours.
  18. TeresaW

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Food is as yummy as usual. Can’t wait to try something new on my next trip to Durham
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a 70th birthday between friends of 50+ years! We shared all dishes and all said it was the very best meal we had experienced in ages! The chef made special accommodations and let us order the scallops because the birthday girl wanted that particular dish for her birthday lunch. Outstanding service! Each course we chose was finely prepared, the sauces were perfection! We made lovely memories over this very special meal. So. Very. Delicious. Thank you, JuJu!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was good but not exceptional. The best thing we ate was local NC oysters on the half shell with an interesting Asian mignonette. Other items were decent but nothing super spectacular. The service was good but the table and chairs are rather basic and uncomfortable. It is very loud in there and the food runners don't clear dishes or refill water. Overall, did not live up to the hype but was okay. Hostess was particularly nice.
  21. BEcruiselover

    Raleigh

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    awesome lunch, loved the variety of tastes! service and atmosphere great! loved the Brussel sprouts, shrimp dumplings and hanger steak salad share with a friend.
  22. LaurenG

    Salt Lake City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    The tea-cured salmon appetizer was incredible! Loved the leek fried rice, too! We both liked our cocktails (Tempest & Yuzu Collins) so much that we ordered another which is rare for us! Our server was great.
  23. DavidB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Good service. Great food. The noise level was intrusive. We could not hear each other talk. Some noise abatement materials in the dining room would be helpful.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything here is delicious. Several gluten free options. The Mongolian beef and general tsos chicken are fantastic. Our favorite is the short rib dumplings. Cucumbers are delicious too. We CD also enjoyed the bok choy.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lovely birthday dinner here. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The service was quick and courteous, food came out fast and tasted great.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious! Our server was Kai and he was very attentive which made our dinner experience perfect! Juju is definitely our new favorite Durham restaurant :)
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a fabulous fine dining experience as we celebrated my husband and I's 5th reconnection anniversary. The staff helped with delicious recommendations that enhanced our evening. Thank you for a marvelous time.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another great meal at Juju. Our waitress was very attentive and we always had filled water glasses. The short rib wontons and bing bread were amazing as usual. We opted to try the general Tso’s chicken and garlic ramen noodles which were delicious as well and wish we could’ve taken the leftovers home but were on our way to a show.
  29. SamanthaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been waiting 3 years to go to Juju and it was worth it! the food came out super fast and the service was great. Delicious food. Would recommend to anyone!
  30. Sorryiwent

    New York Area

    76 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    76 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was good. Service was good. Nothing special either way.
  31. Jennifer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By bar the best restaurant experience I’ve had in over 5 years. With food allergies, it is difficult to find good food, large selection, and good service. For the first time in a long time there was not an error in my food or waiting for it to be served after everyone else has completed their meal. The chef and wait staff went above and beyond to accommodate requests. Everything g we ate was delicious, but the crispy brussel sprouts were the winner of the show, even though everything we tried was mouth watering. It was worth the over hour drive
  32. spicyk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Evan provided great service and helped us order 2 of the best bhan me sandwiches we ever had !
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always love the food at JuJu!! Service was a little slow but it was a busy time of night. Had the sparkling sake and loved it!
  34. JudyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is good. The dumplings and the Mongolian beef are my favorites.
  35. TomD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always amazing!
  36. Durhamhp

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love Juju!!!
  37. PeeshaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drink, ambiance, and service EXCELLENT. Will definitely be back 👍🏾
  38. Cashyrich

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service.
  39. RobertP

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Met for lunch with 3 business associates. Requested a booth, and we were seated at one of their lovely booths near the back. This was not my first visit, previously entries a luxurious dinner here. The lunch menu left us wanting. There were just a few options and it was not broad enough to meet the needs of our party. Service was on par with what we are accustomed to. However, I’ll not be returning for lunch. While we understand some restaurants have limited lunch menus, this one simply did not meet our expectations.
  40. Aubrey

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been waiting a few months for the chance to get to JuJu Durham and it did not disappoint! I had a reservation at 7:15 and was able to get seated a little before. My friend and I ordered 2 small plates, 2 large plates and noodles and shared everything. The food was delicious, our server was super kind and helpful, and the ambiance was great. There’s also plenty of parking around so that wasn’t an issue. The prices are kind of high for the food you get compared to a takeout Asian food spot but the quality made it well worth it. If they’re considering going—definitely go!

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 1875 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Juju Durham

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

Dining areas

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

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