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Take your brunch experience to new heights at JŪN, a restaurant by Chef Evelyn Garcia and out Chef Henry Lu. A blending of each chef’s upbringing, Garcia’s in Houston and Lu’s in the Bronx NY, the restaurant located at 420 E 20th St Suite A, Houston, TX 77008 is a self proclaimed “celebration of…funky flavors coming together through the lens of ‘New Asian American’ food.”
JŪN offers an intimate, stylish, and warm setting, complete with chic lighting fixtures, one-of-a-kind works of art hanging throughout the space (a particularly important aspect of the restaurant’s design story to the chef duo), and unique details including small ceramic pitchers and utensil holders created by the chefs that are used in the restaurant.
In addition to the indoor dining space, JŪN offers some outdoor seating as well for customers to enjoy those few months during the year when Houston experiences some cooler temps. This Houston gem is situated in the heart of the Heights neighborhood and is a perfect spot to consider for your next brunch outing!
The brunch menu at JŪN offers a range of bites that will take your taste buds on a delectable journey! Kick things off with Snack offerings, including peanuts (lime leaf, chili flakes, garlic), bread with two butters, or sausage (sambal honey glaze, thai chili salsa criolla, gem lettuce). The Raw section of the restaurant's brunch offerings include Houston staples such as oysters and gulf shrimp, along with beef tartare made with toasted rice, egg yolk, citronette, and sesame buñuelo.
Vegetables are a must to help balance out brunch! Gem lettuce, green beans, and sweet potato with labneh, walnuts, dill, chives all offer a touch of healthiness to your plate. The Protein section of the brunch menu is packed with curated options that represent the JŪN menu and overall dining experience. Choose from a hardy list including bites such as mussels et frites (sour chorizo, red curry, lime leaf), pork ribs (five spiced sweet soy, celery, peanuts), fried chicken (shrimp paste, ginger, thai chili, herbs), and more!
Close out brunch with something sweet! Save room for an empanada (guava, cream cheese, cane sugar), tapioca (passionfruit panna cotta, sesame crumble), Salvadorian toast (pan de yema, orange marmalade, creme fraiche), among other deliciously sweet offerings.
This diverse, inclusive, and inviting restaurant in the Heights is a must-try spot for those who haven’t been yet. And for those who have already experienced the JŪN brunch menu, it’s always worth stopping back in to try something new. The full bar beckons, the dishes delight, and the vibes are right at your new favorite brunch spot! If you don't make it to the brunch, which is served on Sunday only (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.), go for dinner (5 -10 p.m.). Make your reservation HERE.
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Photos: Courtesy of JŪN.
