Juju Durham

Juju Durham is a celebrated Asian fusion restaurant located at 737 Ninth Street in the heart of Downtown Durham, North Carolina. Known for its innovative approach to Vietnamese and Thai-inspired cuisine, Juju has become a destination restaurant for both locals and visitors exploring the vibrant Bull City food scene. The restaurant features an elegant interior with exposed brick and warm lighting, plus a spacious outdoor patio perfect for al fresco dining during Durham's pleasant spring and fall evenings. The dinner menu showcases creative small plates like Pork and Chive Dumplings steamed to perfection, Shrimp Dumplings with chili oil, and the popular Pulled Beef Short Rib Wontons with pepper-basil jam. Larger plates include Mongolian Beef with Fresno peppers, Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad, and the renowned Hawaiian Ahi Poke Bowl with avocado and wasabi. Juju's cocktail program is equally impressive, featuring Asian-inspired creations like the Temple Breeze with coconut Toki and chrysanthemum, the Black Hive with smoked tea and honey, and the Sakura Society with junmai sake and Japanese cherry blossom. The restaurant offers a separate lunch menu with banh mi sandwiches, ramen noodles, and fresh salad rolls. Open daily for dinner from 5-9pm and lunch Monday through Saturday from 11am-2pm, Juju Durham welcomes reservations and accommodates private events with full space or patio-only rentals.