JUN Szechuan Kitchen & Bar

With its spot on Szechuan Chinese food near the heart of North Loop, Jun showcases wok-fired Szechuan dishes, dim sum and signature dumplings made from family recipes. I was very impressed by the mushroom dish and spicy wings; everything we ordered was delicious though. The atmosphere was modern and inviting, and staff were attentive. I look forward to being back.

This place is a solid! We went for an early dinner on a Wednesday evening, it was not very busy! The cocktail was delicious (old fashioned). The tofu and vegetable dumplings were good. We finally had the chow fun noodles which were delicious! Overall this was a solid spot!

The beef chow fun was delicious, with perfectly seasoned noodles that tasted fresh and tender, well seasoned slices of beef. The Szechuan dumplings in chili oil and xiao long bao were standout dishes full of rich flavor and just the right amount of spice. We highly recommend trying both! Unfortunately, the spicy Szechuan beef noodle soup was a letdown. While it had plenty of spice, it lacked depth of flavor, and the noodles were too hard for our liking. Overall, a great spot with some must-try dishes, but the noodle soup could use some improvement.

The restaurant was not in my list and my friend share the address. Tried the food, surprisingly, they are very good. Authentic Chinese style. All the dishes we order are tasted good. Compare to Grand SzeChuan, the size of each dish is small. Price is higher.

Came here with a few friends and had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service made it even better. Miguel took really good care of us. He was attentive, friendly, and made solid recommendations. Everything ran smoothly thanks to him. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Such a great little hidden gem in the North Loop! Full veggie and regular menus, and neither are lacking in flavor. Highly recommend.

We had a pretty big party for my daughter's 23rd birthday and I can honestly say this is one of the first times where we've had a big party and not one order was messed up. I'm very impressed and we will definitely go back there again our two servers. Amazing! I would definitely recommend it. Their food is priced reasonably and everything tasted amazing

My girlfriends and I went out to Jun on a Saturday night. We over ordered but it was great to share so many dishes with friends. Our favorites were the Szechuan dumplings, cucumber salad and Chong Qing spicy Chicken. All of the food was amazing and I’d recommend bringing a couple people so you can share a wide variety! My favorite cocktail was the Lychee Dream! We were sat quickly, comfortable seating, it wasn’t too busy. Our server was quick, helpful and kind! I couldn’t ask for anything else!

Super good I got the cream cheese wontons and even with such a simple dish in the breading was just incredible. The inside was so blazing hot but it's just so good and the sauce is really warming. Maybe I'm just losing my mind but this is some of the best cream cheese wonton I've ever had incredible service too.

A friend picked this place and I went along for the ride. North loop area, so street parking. Didn't make reservations, just walked in and at at the bar. Bartender was super friendly, the space was nice, cool bar area too. Ordered wings, noodles and walnut shrimp and a couple cocktails. Food came out pretty quick and was so hot it burned my mouth and I like that lol. Everything was very delicious, I'm so glad we went and I will definitely be going back to try some other items on the menu!

We had our annual Christmas dinner at Jun and enjoyed the food, and atmosphere. The service was slow and not very attentive, we are guessing the staff was ready to call it a night. Regardless, we appreciate JUN being open on Christmas Eve.

Great meal in a modern Asian location. I had a not so great meal at Jun years ago so wouldn't have gone back if a friend hadn't suggested it. Glad I did. The dishes had authentic flavors with freshly cooked ingredients and great textures.

We went to JUN on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't busy by any means, but the 1 waiter I saw was doing all the things. Waiting tables, cleaning, bartending, etc. He was great for having a lot of work to do. Ambiance was moody. The food was really great! Our server recommended several popular dishes & gave clear descriptions of what to expect. Szechuan dumplings are a MUST.

I've only eaten here once, but it was enough to know that this is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to. From appetizers to mains, I was in heaven. Great wontons, Szechuan dumplings, Xiang La wings (which is very similar to the Chong Qing main), everything was perfect. This is my favorite type of cuisine from China, and its spicy, so perhaps it's not for everyone, but I was as happy as I could possibly be and can't wait to return in the near future. Staff too were friendly and helpful in making recommendations for friends. The inside decor is chill and quiet, so there is nothing anywhere near I was wishing for more while visiting. Kudos to the chefs and staff. Fantastic experience!

Tried Jun with a larger group of friends on a Friday evening. We made a reservation online but definitely didn't need to as there were plenty of tables. Parking (as always in this area) was a bit tricky. Our server was such a sweetheart and made excellent recommendations. We ordered a bunch of dishes and shared family style. My favorites: - Spicy Ma Po Tofu -- the standout of the night. The sauce was so delicious! Though it wasn't super spicy, it definitely is one of the top ma po tofus I've had in the Twin Cities. - Shanghai Xiao Long Bao -- perfectly sized, delicious soup dumplings! Definitely will skip next time: - Pork BBQ buns -- the bun was way too dry and crumbly and the sauce on the pork was a little too sweet. - Crispy Sesame Beef -- this seemed a little overcooked. The beef was pretty chewy. - Cocktails -- the ones we had were a little too sweet

Came in for dinner one night. The food was undercooked and didn't taste good. The service was great though.

The girl was really nice who greeted us and then she was also our waitress. She recommended the chong qing spicy chicken so we ordered it. It was fried which the menu didn't state. The onions were basically raw and made up the majority of the dish. The chicken was mostly breading and skin, little chicken to speak of. We had already had dinner and were still a little hungry so we tried this out. $30 out the door ($22+tax and tip and $1 parking) and it was definitely not worth it. The water was delicious though.

The food is awesome the people awesome the ambiance is good. I lived in China for 5 years and though it is Americanized Chinese food it's very good!

Nothing special about this place. Not impressed. Not a fan of thick dumpling wraps/potstickers. Would not recommend.

Good solid Chinese restaurant. Service was good. But then it wasn't that busy. Food was okay. We were disappointed in the duck. We have had duck in China (lives there for 8 years) this was not even close.

Quick review 4/5 Xiang La Wings- yummy, savory, good spicy kick. I would order this again. 3/5 Sesame chicken- pretty similar to anywhere else you'd order this. Wouldn't order again. 3/5 Pork belly and Pineapple fried rice- pineapple wasn't sweet, rice was not cooked all the way (a lot of crunch). They did remake the order. Pork belly is chopped up pink bbq pork, not my idea of pork belly. Would order again if craving fried rice, otherwise, I would pass. 3.5/5 Szechuan dumplings- they were not bad, but there was one that I couldn't split with my fork... and then I couldn't bite through it while chewing lol. You get 6. I would order this again. Waiter is very helpful and straight to the point with menu questions. It's a nice intimate environment for good conversation.

Wayyy over priced for the quality of the food. Do your self a savor and just skip this place if you're looking for flavorful Chinese food. The server was very nice so that was a plus. Very cool decor but the place was dead. There was absolutely nobody else eating in there and we were there from about 4:00-5:30 for dinner. Wouldn't go back unless they changed the entire menu!

Only murderers work here. Vegetarian options available meet diet requirements. I think there are better egg rolls at Panda Express Follow my instagram @ellie.mca.dams

So glad we found this place! Great friendly staff. Hip vibe. We had looked all over the twin cities for soup dumplings and glad we finally came here. Great eggs rolls. Soup dumplings (xlb) and Szechuan dumplings were so good. Most of which on happy hour. Sake sampler fun too !

Trendy, but just average and a bit pricey. The person that waited on our table was AWESOME. I can find better Szechuan food elsewhere for less. I am sure the people uses are high due to the cost of being downtown in a trendy neighborhood. Husband had Tso Chicken. The breading was so thick. I ordered the BBQ Bao. Little to no filling and it tasted like bottled bbq sauce.

Such a great experience!!!! The owner is incredibly kind and she made our dinner so special. Go visit them! Order dumplings!

My daughter told me about this place and when I had an opportunity to visit, her and I dined here and what an amazing place. We ordered Pork Dumplings, Kung Pao Chicken, Crispy Sesame Beef and Shandong Lo Mein with Shrimp. Everything was prepared perfectly and we could not decide which one was our favorite as they all had such great flavor. I will be back!

I was glad to see that JUN reopened after it closed down. I enjoy Asian cuisine food and like the assortment of options JUN has to offer. One day I had dinner here with friends. I was in the mood for a wholesome meal on a cold winter Friday evening. After walking from Snack Bar and Borough down the block, which were booked up, we were happy to find some opening at JUN. We ordered egg rolls to share. I had some green tea to start. Then I enjoyed some Wonton soup to warm me up. I also enjoyed the Chinese Broccoli. I definitely kept it lean because it was already late and I didn't want to feel guilty about bad choices when I could do better. Overall nice ambience and quick service.

To start off the hostess was rude and reluctant to seat us. She would not look us in the eye and did not acknowledge us when we first came in. Then we were served RAW semi frozen siu mai. when we brought it up to the waiter and kitchen, they were very bothered by our complaint. They did not apologize nor did they take it off the receipt. Our server just took it back to the kitchen and we didn't get an update. We got the beef Szechuan noodle soup next and they were pretty bland. I would not recommend this restaurant. The prices are outrageous for the quality of food. We still ended up paying for the dumplings despite the raw pork and not finishing it. Made the ambiance very unwelcoming and uncomfortable. beautiful interior

I really enjoyed the food here, the staff was super nice as well. The food came out in a timely matter. The place itself also had a very nice feel to it, I loved the way they decorated it. They had good vegetarian options as well, I got the Farmer's Vegetables and it was really good!

So the memory of this place was that the air conditioning wasn't working on a really hot and humid day. The crispy duck was great. It looks like it is over cooked at first , but don't let the appearance affect you. The taste of my chicken dish was nice, but it was so heavy with onions. The ratio just seemed off.

Please order the dumplings. They were so good! I especially liked the chili sauce it was served in. It wasn't an overpowering sauce, it was light but still had a little kick of spice! The fried rice was also a favorite of the table. The rice was visibly fried and was accompanied by shrimp and chicken! We ordered the Xinjiang Beef per the waiter's request. It was good, but a bit overpowering. I loved the first bite, but it felt a little overwhelming as I got half way through the dish. The dish has cumin in it... which is unique because that spice is most commonly associated with taco seasoning. Don't worry, it didn't taste like tacos though! It's a little expensive, and located in a premium spot. It's not quite worth the trip because of all the other better restaurants near by.

I received an order of won ton soup. It was thirteen dollars for five wonton and maybe 16 ounces of mediocre broth with a couple of sprigs of cilantro. Thirteen dollars! Certainly not good enough to justify the cost. I could get better at any of the many Chinese hole in the wall restaurants in Minneapolis. Get your takeout elsewhere. Your wallet and pallet will thank you.

I came on Christmas Day to visit my friend at the bar while he worked at the JUN Restaurant 730 Washington Avenue located in the north loop. When I arrived the restaurant was busy and seemed great until things turned worse there was a server named Norzing she was loud about who is taking the next table, saying "we are short staffed and that other co workers had called out.." She was very irritated /angry and made it seem like she wanted the guests to know as well, she yelled at the bar to another co worker Molly saying " if any other people come let them wait and then let's close the doors, Nothing she had red earrings that evening. She said let them wait said they're walk ins they don't matter." I witnessed so much my friend was assisting guests professionally while being harassed by a co worker made me very upset, as well a other guest at the bar and surrounding tables. Upon noticing everything that was happening at the said that Antonio doesn't care and she will have a long talk with "Jesse," when the night was over. I witnessed Norzing server at the bar emptying a tray of dirty glasses into the water with straws and fruit etc where to wash the glasses as well as grabbing four somewhat clean glasses after throwing garbage after she grabbed those glasses with hir dirty hands inside to serve her next guests. Very unsanitary and got cause a lot of health violations.

Had an unfortunate dining experience here. Nice place, was totally dead on a Sunday night so the hostess was the waitress. She was really nice, but we took her recommendation for a spicy Szechwan chicken dish and it was all fried breading and onions with a side of rice. Food was not great and that's why we were there.

I pass by Jun pretty frequently. So I finally decided to give it a try. I was sat at the bar, since I was by myself (lowkey cries). The bartender greeted me and informed me of their every day freshly made noodles and dumplings. She specifically reccomended the Szechuan Dumplings and Xiang La Wings. I ordered the Szechuan Dumplings, Spicy Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup, and Xiao Long Bao. The Szechuan Dumplings came out first. They were damn good. The dumpling skin layer has a good bite to it. The filings were meaty with a slight herby flavor (from chives?). The chilli oil sauce was delicious; sweet, salty, slight acidic, and aromatic. Next came the Spicy Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup. Geez, the bowl was pretty big, and that's a good thing. The noodles and beef definitely were the star of this bowl. The noodles were thick and cooked al dente, they had a good bite to them. The beef were almost fall apart, but still holds it shape. The broth? It was okay. I wouldn't say it was bland, but it was more on the subtle side. Don't get me wrong, it was beefy and aromatic, but again just more on the subtle side. I'm confused on why it's called spicy and has the chilli symbol next to it, as it had no kind of spiciness to it at all. I dipped the noodles in the Szechuan Dumpling chilli oil sauce, and boy, that was hitting the spot. Last came the Xiao Long Bao (a quantity of 6). It was alright. Each soup dumpling had little soup. The pork flavor was there. But... it just tasted like every other mediocre Xiao Long Bao. I hate to assume... but these didn't seem freshly made (check my photo and compare it to others' photos). I'd skip on these. I had the Jun Old Fashioned and Spring Equinox. I'm not a cocktail expert, but the drinks were decent. Overall, Jun was pretty good. The highlight was definitely the Szechuan Dumplings, then the Beef Noodle. I like the ambience. The service was nice. The food was decent and good. I appreciate how the noodles and (some?) dumplings are made fresh everyday. Rating: 3.5/5

Cannot say it's authentic Chinese food but fusion in America. Some dishes have been modified in a healthy way comparing to Chinese food in China town in any big city. Love the decor which is also unusual for Chinese restaurants. There was only one guy serving both in room dining and take out on a Sunday evening but he was running around helping inside and out, sweaty the whole time. Kudos to the hardworking soul!

Minneapolis has plenty of solid Szechuan restaurants and JUN, in the North Loop, is aiming to be the trendiest. Its food is fine, but expensive. I personally would go elsewhere (Tea House and Grand Szechuan come to mind) but JUN isn't bad by any means. We started with vegetable dumplings ($12 for six) which were good, but expensive. The spicy cucumbers ($10) were also tasty, but expensive. The spicy ma po tofu ($15), made vegan, was excellent---spicy, hearty and savory. It's one of the best in the Twin Cities. JUN makes its own rice noodles and we enjoyed the chow fun with vegetables ($16), but it's expensive for what it is. The snow pea tips ($16) tasted fine. It's hard to mess this dish up. Lastly, the sesame balls ($6) tasted okay, but carry hints of whatever meat was fried in the same fryer as these. The menu has a bunch of items that are vegan or can be made vegan, but a few you'd think could be made vegan (such as the dan dan noodles) didn't list that as an option online, anyway. All told, JUN is fine.

Stopped by for dinner and everything was a hit! The cocktail menu has some unique offerings. Ordered the Lychee Dream and the Shelter Island. Would recommend both. The Lychee was bright and flavorful. The Shelter Island was crisp and refreshing. Shared our entrees- the Szechuan dumplings, the Szechuan green beans, and house specialty farmer's chicken. The Szechuan dumplings were to die for! They put potstickers to shame- you must order these when you visit. Melt in your mouth sticky flavorful dumplings. The Szechuan green beans were nicely garlic flavored and not greasy; also a stand out. The farmer's chicken has great flavor and nice heat with Thai chilies and sweet soy chili sauce. It gave a nice little mouth burn. The open kitchen allows you sight line to all the great cooking. Our server was excellent and did not rush us at all- despite our initial focus on chatting instead of ordering. I highly recommend you give JUN a try- great spot for a friend meet up or a date.

I'm sucker for anything served in chili oil. So I had high expectations for the Szechuan dumplings. They did not disappoint! Five stars. The black mushroom and bok choy is good, but too saucy on the mushroom side and no seasoning on the bok choy side (see pic). The Shanghai wonton soup is flavorful, but the wonton seem like they've been chillin' in the soup for too long. This was a delivery order. So I can't speak to the service or decor, but every dish arrived hot and it arrived quickly for a Saturday night. Three stars because the food is good/alright, but not amazing enough to justify the NYC prices.

Friendly wait staff and not a bad thing on the menu! All their spicy options are not too spicy but not too soft

We visited on Christmas Day. Everything was delicious we will definitely return. They do have plenty of GF options. Not a fan of their edamame tbh. I'm not sure why they'd season the outside just to make our hands dirty? The flavor will never get through to the beans inside. Super weird decision, but in a city that thinks salt is spicy I'm just glad it was all delicious.

One of my new favorite Wing spots in the North loop area! The Wings were crispy and flavorful! #wingwednesday Xiang La Wings

So glad we tried this place for a date night, the food was great, ambience super nice and very friendly staff. Definitely recommend this place and will be back for sure.

I enjoyed the food and the menu is fairly vast. However I thought the food was a bit overpriced, and the drink selection was a small. I would go again since it's hard to find this kind of cuisine in the area.

Flavor wise, outstanding. We got an assortment of dumplings, a dry hot pot, and of course dan dan noodles. This is not Minnesota spicy. It had a deep complexity of garlic, cumin, some peanut in the noodles, and lots and lots of Sichuan pepper. Very nicely numbing, and we definitely needed the rice that came with that dry pot. The one thing that wasn't so flavorful was the egg roll, which was still well executed (good balance of meat and veg), but not as strong or complex as the others. But that was good, because it was specifically ordered to feed the not-spicy-wanting children. This was a takeout order and it looks like there's a lot more we could have tried if we'd been able to come in person, but we were darn happy with what we got. I do think I'd probably go with a less trendy place in future in order to get more variety at lower cost.

Uffda. I was craving dim sum, so I did a quick Yelp search, came across JUN and figured I'd give it a shot. Best. Decision. Ever. We ordered their Szechuan dumplings, Szechuan beef noodle soup, and pork bao. They all blew us away. The dumplings were so flavorful, and the Szechuan oil they come in is so delicious it took all my willpower to keep from drinking it like soup afterward. The bao were cooked perfectly - equally flavorful, though not as mind-blowing as the dumplings, they were well worth the $12. The soup was arguably the best decision of all. Everything was obviously house-made with care. The beef was tender, flavorful and fatty. The broth wasn't as flavorful as the other dishes, but it was still fantastic comfort food and tasty nonetheless. The noodles? Damn. So good. The only bummer of the meal was the sesame balls. They looked great, but they weren't the best I've had. They were obviously made fresh, but the filling was grainy and not very flavorful. They came with honey to dip, though, so that helped! Service was great, food was delish, and I'd definitely head back again :)

Two words: Szechuan Dumplings. This place is a must visit in Minneapolis. From the cozy and slightly dark atmosphere to the extensive menu, this place does not disappoint! When we visited, Cherry was our server and was also the hostess. We visited in September and they were understaffed. Almost every table was full (yes, there was social distancing) and she was moving from table to table so gracefully. Probably one of the best dining experiences I've had. The Drinks: I tried a few drinks on their menu but they weren't really my style. One thing I'd love to see when we're back to in-person dining is a more extensive wine list. They do have Coke/Pepsi products for those who forego the alcohol. Oh, and they have great green tea! The Food: Apps: Szechuan Dumplings & Sticky Rice Dumplings. Both fantastic. The sauce for the Szechuan Dumplings is FANTASTIC. They should bottle this and have it available for purchase. We ordered some of the sauce to-go and used it in a stir fry. Can you say delicious?! Entrees: Crispy Duck & Chong Qing Spicy Chicken. Both great entrees. I do think the crispy duck was a little dry, but was delicious. Boyfriend loved the Chong Qing Spicy Chicken. There were a multitude of flavors and both dishes came with a side of white rice. The take-out experience since the most recent restaurant dine-in closure has been great. You can either order online or call. I would suggest ordering before 7pm to avoid the dinner rush since they're practically open all day! I can't wait to dine-in again.

Decent service, good ambience and definitely good food. We visited the place on a Friday evening, expecting quite a bit of crowd, thankfully wasn't the case. The parking available there is street parking on some paid parking spaces which are right across the street. We had a group of 6 adults and 1 infant. The receptionist got us seated quickly and greeted very well. We ordered some cocktails to begin with, which were just alright, none of them stood out. We had some appetizers which were the dumplings, chilies and wings. Wings were decent, Chilies were excellent and dumplings were tasty as well. We ordered 4 entrees to go with for the table. Again none of the dish stood out, but overall enjoyed the food pretty well. The service was ok, the staff was friendly.

Jun Fried rice was amazing. Also got shrimp lo mein and it was a bit salty. My friend got the general tao's chicken and it just had this awful chicken taste but the waitress was extremely nice and was able to switch it out for us. Amazing service and the restaurant is super cute.

My God! Where to begin. I went here two days in a row with co-workers. Everything was incredible: wonton soup broth was the best I ever had. General Tao chicken was incredible. Fried rice, pork dumplings were Heaven. This is a must for any visitor to Minneapolis and the North loop is where it's at!

My friend arranged a dinner party here and we had a wonderful time. They have a house made cucumber vodka that I really enjoyed and the waitstaff were wonderful.

My friends and I came here for a birthday dinner on a Sunday. It wasn't busy at all. Our waiter was also the bartender. He was extremely nice and gave us good drink recommendations. JUN is a family style restaurant - dishes made to share. The quantity was a bit small for family style but definitely would be good for 2 or 3 ppl. We had a party of 8 people so we were all only able to get one spoonful from each dish. We each ordered a dish to share. The food overall was salty. Every dish was salty. Maybe it was an off night? Ambiance is nice but they have no restroom. You have to go out to the hallway to use the restroom. Dishes were on the pricey side as well. Overall, I probably won't be coming back. JUN has been very high on my list to try and I'm super disappointed. We spent so much money and still felt hungry & unsatisfied afterwards.

We live in the building and to be honest had quit ordering awhile back. (Average at best) Then ordered recently out of laziness...WOW! Everything we ordered was amazing! Hot, tasty, and much improved quality! I not only will order again now, It will be my go to!

Decided to finally try this place. It was very tasty. I was expecting something like Chinese food but it was a little different. We ordered take out. It was ready very quickly and we got a good bit of food for about $65. We got the BBQ pork fried rice, farmers chicken, egg rolls, shizhito peppers, and hot and sour soup. All of it was delicious. If you're an egg roll person you will not be disappointed - probably the best I've had in Minneapolis so far. Hot and sour soup was amazing as well. Honestly the only reason I'm giving 4 stars in the BBQ pork fried rice was kind of bland. I think likely due to my expectations being different than what I actually got... lol. I added some sriracha and chili sauce and it was good to go though! I would definitely order take out from here again or would love to actually go once restaurants are open again. Big menu I would like to try more of

We wanted to have a progressive dinner for my birthday starting with dumplings and Dim Sum which brought us to JUN. Honestly we had heard bad review from some bar patrons at Freehouse but wanted an adventure and continued on with our plan. We started with Szechuan dumplings, pork buns and soup dumplings. They all had good flavor, some didn't seem as fresh as true Taiwanese or Chinese dumplings but we were pleased with the flavor. Our second course was moo shu pork, a spicy beef, beef noodles and shrimp dumplings. Each of our entrees were really tasty and delivered good flavor for family style small bites. They have a decent drink menu with some great tap beers and wine to pair with your food items. I wasn't blown away but enjoyed both the food and atmosphere and wondered how much our Freehouse critic had actually had to drink? Goes to show me that here are so many places to try in the greater Twin Cities take a risk and check out something new, I'm glad we did!

This is not a good authentic Szechuan restaurant and should stop acting like it is one. Ordered: 1. Beef Dry Pot (ma la xiang guo) 2. BBQ Pork BELLY Rice Received: 1. Some form of beef stir-fry with probably a single mushroom's worth of mushroom in the entire dish, small portion size. Didn't taste fresh at all and was bitter. 2. Literal regular takeout pork fried rice (the meat was actually char siu shoulder pieces, NOT pork belly as advertised and there was but a sprinkle of them regardless). Not even sure how this is legal advertising the wrong form of meat. These TWO items cost me $50 for a meal that is quite literally worth $15 at any cheap takeout place, and is far from authentic as can be. Not sure how they are able to advertise dishes with these kind of names and get away with it. Imagine going to a French restaurant advertising foie gras and ordering it only to receive mock duck and some beef liver. That's honestly what this feels like, and it's really not OK. If you're a fan of authentic chinese food, steer clear. If you're a fan of American fusion Chinese food, find any place about 2.5x cheaper for the same quality.