July 30, 2012

• Modern Banh Mi @ JoJu

  JoJu PH: 347-808-0887

  83-25 Broadway Elmhurst, NY 11373

  
  

  So Crazy has been raving about this place for a while, and i’ve been swamped with life, and unable to check it out…till recently i decided to reorganize my life and slow it down a bit. With that slow down i was able to catch up with Crazy and also try out JoJu. I’ve been fiending for some Banh Mi for a while, and Banh Mi Saigon isn’t exactly readily accessible to me, so i figured, WHY NOT?!?!!?

  
  

  It’s a really clean establishment, and there’s a pretty big menu for such a small place. And not to mention there’s always a cute girl behind the counter to readily take your order. lol who could ask for anything more?

  
  

  But this little sign is what got me all teary eyed….they had me at fried egg….*tear (They put an egg in any sandwich you order prepared to your liking…for me if i sit down and eat, i order runny, however, if its take out i go for the medium…that always works out great!)

  
  

  We were only going to get three sandwiches and split them, however, due to a miscommunication, Crazy ended up getting four. oh well…all in my mouth. (oh yeah, Kung Fu Tea is also near there, so i got the Drinks while Crazy got the Modern BANH MI!) *note: the drink on the right is JoJu’s Thai Iced Tea. it was really good, and i liked that it wasn’t overly sweet like a lot of other Thai Iced Tea’s I’ve had $2.50.

  
  

  First up was the #17 Linsanity (named and numbered after the one and only former New York Knick Jeremy Lin!) this sandwich contains Taiwanese style “three cup chicken” with spicy green sauce. good grief the spicy green sauce has crack in it, so you can be sure to become addicted. This Banh Mi is definitely one of my top 2 favs at JoJu currently. $5.99

  
  

  #6 Kakuni Pork Belly (Japanese slow-braised pork belly): This sandwich is also very good. I highly recommend eating it before it gets “cold” I liked it, but it was a little bit too fatty for me (which i’m sure for some of my readers that would be right up their alley and PERFECT) $5.25

  
  

  #4 Beef Bulgogi (thinly sliced rib eye beef with Kimchi): this sounded a little weird and interesting all at once…so i had to try this. This is actually really good. I definitely prefer this over the pork belly. Number 3 on my top 3 from JoJu. The Bulgogi isn’t over-salted and plays with with the kimchi, then enter the pickled vegetables and that little bite. $5.00

  
  

  #15 Green Eggs and Ham (Vietnamese Ham, fried egg [cooked to your liking], and spicy green sauce) Oh good grief…i wasn’t thinking this to be anything special, but this is in my top 2 (this Banh Mi battles the Linsanity for first place). sooooo gooood. For now, if i can only get one sandwich at JoJu, it would probably be this..the oh so tasty spicy green sauce…and the medium cooked egg just kicks it up a perfect notch. In the infamous words of Anthony Bourdain…I am an egg-slut $5.99

  Summation: I am and have been going back to try other items on their rather extensive menu (soy garlic glaze crispy wings!) …and lets not forget they have some pretty nice items that aren’t on the Menus (as you’ll see Linsanity, Green Eggs and Ham and JoJu monster are not on their menu) Another great thing i love about this place is all sandwiches range from around $4-6. TAKE THAT SUBWAY! BANH MI ALL IN YO FACE! sorry had to let that one out. (for those that don’t know, the price you’re paying for is an entire foot long sandwich, not just the halves in the first sandwich picture, i split them with Crazy…for some reason i felt the need to disclaimer that….) I also like to get all my sandwiches medium spicy, which means they add spicy mayo to it…if you like a little bite in your sandwich i highly recommend, and if you’re a hardcore spicy you can ask for ultimate spicy which i’m guessing they’ll add some jalapeno slivers. There’s also a number of drinks/smoothies/slushies that i really want to try. I’ve tried their thai iced tea, which was not overly sweet and will definitely be liked by people that don’t like super sweet thai iced tea. (I definitely want to try their black sesame incantations!) Also you have no fear of ordering eggs in your sandwiches as they pack your sandwiches really well…you don’t have to worry about spillage or leakage of any sort…(unless your and idiot and swing the bag upside down or hold it upside down…then thats all on you…but whatever, you know you’d still eat it.) Highly recommend this place…though not necessarily the type of Banh Mi Traditional enthusiasts would enjoy, however, their modern twist has been a welcomed surprise. Great Bread, Great ingredients, Great service…if you want a quick bite and are in the neighborhood…these awesome BANH MI will definitely hit the spot. CHEERS!!!!

  Monday, August 27, 2012

  Return to JoJu: Attack of the JoJu Monster!

  JoJu PH: 347-808-0887 83-25 Broadway Elmhurst, NY 11373 Ever since my post aired a few weeks ago about JoJu, many commentors have made suggestions on other things to try…One that has always caught my Attention was the JOJU MONSTER! The tale of two of JoJu’s sandwiches MERGING and then consummating the deal with a fried egg…how could i not partake? Jelly told me they had just gotten in a shipment of Durian for the Durian Milkshake and recommended it, who was I to deny this oral pleasure?! Mum decided to partake in the ritual of devouring Banh Mi so i ordered two more. I like to call in my order right when i get out of the subway, so by the time i get there, it’s ready Lemongrass Chicken: $4.25 Mum had really wanted to try this one. It is on the regular menu, and it is actually really good. I got it with spicy mayo. Green Eggs & Ham: $5.50 This is so ridiculously good. This is not on their regular menu, but i highly recommend you try this…If the green sauce doesn’t win you over, the two fried eggs will. JoJu Monster: $6.75 And of course the moment i had been waiting for…Banh Mi number 1 and Banh Mi number 3 on their Menu…MERGED! with a fried egg… We look to the left, and see this Monster truly is HUGE! We look to the right! and are greeted with a just as big other half…. Dissecting the JoJu Monster…This becomes my favorite Banh Mi sandwich at JoJu. Hands down, i can order this time and time again and not get sick of it…the hardest part? trying to get all the ingredients into your mouth at the same time. LOL. cause seriously, all the ingredients together orchestrate bliss in the mouth. I love the way this sign is drawn…I think i’m gonna have another Banh Mi Party soon…and order a bunch of these. LOL. Summation: Ultimately, i’ve actually been back to JoJu a lot. I’ve tried their Soy garlic wings, which are good, but i recommend eating them there rather than getting them for take out. Black Sesame Milk Shake…Ridiculously good! wish they served Black Sesame Ice cream. lol. Durian Milk Shake….also really good but some won’t be able to handle the smell. but if you like Durian, you’ll love this milk shake. looking forward to trying, Spring rolls, Summer rolls, original crispy chicken wings, Vegetarian Ham Banh Mi (last banh mi sandwich which i haven’t tried yet), Green Tea Milkshake!!, and whatever’s left on the menu….lol. But i’d have to say…great prices…great food…and now my favorite….JOJU MONSTER! woot!

  Monday, February 04, 2013

  Banh Mi Fries, Kimchi Fries @ JoJu!!!

  JoJu PH: 347-808-0887 83-25 Broadway Elmhurst, NY 11373 So i had seen on JoJu’s facebook that they had posted something about Banh Mi Fries and Kimchi fries…and i love fries..and the pics they posted looked amazing..and Jelly had also mentioned to me that i should definitely try them…so why the hell not? New Fries Menu: - click for larger menu – Fries came crispy and hot and oh so ready to be dug in to, had to get them both “loaded” aka with fried egg on top! Kimchi Fries (loaded): $5.25 Seasoned & battered french fries topped with mild spicy mayo, kimchi, chopped scallions, cilantro and jalapenos. (got this loaded AKA FRIED EGG ON TOP!!!) The crunchiness of the kimchi and fries mixed well together, only amplified by the warm egg yolk. If the tiny kick from the kimchi didn’t get you, the spicy mayo added another one, and then another tiny spicy bump from the jalapenos. All in all, very well done. Love how they get the fries so crispy! Banh Mi Fries (Loaded): $5.25 Seasoned & Battered French fries topped with special house sauce, mild spicy mayo, spicy green sauce, pickled daikon & carrots, chopped cilantro and jalapenos. (got it loaded again so topped with a fresh fried egg) I really love all the vegetables in this, all the different flavors stacked on top of each other…each bite tasting different from the next….I find myself trying to get as many of the ingredients as i can into my mouth at once. and then just popping that warm runny egg all over the mess of goodness….just completes this work of art…every bite different…sooo worth the calories… lol So if i had to compare the two…I’m afraid to say, the Banh Mi fries definitely beat out the Kimchi fries…and since they are the same price, i feel the Banh Mi fries are definitely best bang for buck!!! Summation: Everyone that i’ve taken to have Banh Mi fries loves them…and can’t get enough of them…Even my mom loves them…. I highly recommend them…if you are a JoJu friend, this is definitely a no brainer. What’s even better is that if you order them via take out…you don’t have to worry about the fries getting soggy, as they crisp up (well done) the fries so that the crispy-ness holds up pretty well against the fried egg (of course i’m not saying leave it in the box for four hours before eating it…of course it will get soggy…) Another great “JoJu Invention” lol.

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