Junzi Kitchen | Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA | Healthy Flavorful Chinese

There were only three customers in the restaurant, but we still waited 30mins. The waiters were also very unprofessional. Dishes that had run out weren’t replenished in advance, they only started heating them up after customers ordered, and the reheating itself was very slow, taking about 20 minutes. The rice noodles were either all broken or not fully cooked. I honestly have no idea how this place got a 4.6 rating.

They didn’t have the rice noodles at the time I went which was 2pm way after they open. Also the portion size is small for the money. Atleast my bowl was very less. My friends bowl was bigger. Taste wise good!

Like that I can create my own food especially I can choose the noodle out of 3 kinds. I personally like the knife noodle(?). But I wish they describe more about the sauces and I can choose them too. Oh and I loooooove the spicy sauce!! It is sooooo good. You have to ask the casher about it.

The food was amazing here, especially the braised beef shank! The noodles were cooked perfectly and I love their want for attention to detail in presentation and service. The staff were very friendly and provided suggestions or recommendations. For a franchise, this place is a fresh breath of air for Blacksburg. I would say the only suggestion I had was portioning. If I was paying extra for a premium meat, I would hope for more than 4 pieces of meat. Additionally, in one of my bowls, I was given a single piece of bok choy. All things considered, I understand they are still new and experimenting their menu, this is a good start!

I was visiting a friend from out of town, and she insisted we stop by Junzi for lunch—and I’m so glad she did! There was a slight hiccup when we realized they had adjusted their summer hours to open at noon, but it wasn’t a big deal. The food was absolutely delicious and more than made up for the wait. As soon as the doors opened, the place filled up quickly—a clear sign of how popular it is. The menu offered plenty of great options, and everything was very reasonably priced. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and craving something fresh and flavorful!

This place was so nice! The staff is very friendly and the food was good and surprisingly quite healthy. The prices are affordable, and the atmosphere is clean, modern, and fun. The decor is also cute and has a bright vibe.

Food is amazing and staff are extremely friendly as well. My mom and I were visiting the area and we met the owner, who gave us free drinks and we had a lovely conversation. Great portion sizes for affordable price, extremely authentic with amazing flavor. Their tea selection is not overly sweet and very refreshing. Great experience and will be coming back!

Note: All the following problems from the original review below seem to have been fixed. I am amazed at how well this business is managed. When I ate here, there were 2 main things that disappointed me: 1. The spicy sesame sauce left a very strong and lingering bitter aftertaste 2. The portions are small but prices are very high Otherwise, the taste excluding the aftertaste was just fine, and selection is nice. Edit: I had the Sour and Spicy noodles today, and they were pretty good. It seems that the bitter aftertaste problem is isolated to the spicy sesame sauce. Additionally, I really liked the response to my review. I have a lot of respect for businesses that take feedback seriously.

Was looking for a quick and healthy option on Blacksburg, and this place did not disappoint. Location: hard to find - it's in the 2nd floor of the Gilbert place building. Get to the 2nd floor parking lot by turning up the ramp from Turner St. then just walk in. No access from inside Gilbert place academic building - must enter from outside. Food: healthy options with some sauces that kick (if you want). I got the lion meatballs bowl with knife cut noodles - yum! Like the simplicity, healthy options, and that it's very easy to take to-go

Get the special Yuzu Pepper Ramen..! I originally ordered this as an additional to go order on top of the poke bowl and Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) my partner and I ordered. However after sampling one bite, we ended up finishing everything..! Quite harmoniously savory without being overwhelming in saltiness or sweetness. For desert, the Japanese cheesecake was nice and fluffy, more like a sponge cake with a hint of sweetness served with a dallop of whipped cream. I recognize these as the prepackaging kind one can get from Japanese grocery stores. Tasty nevertheless, would be better if strawberries were added. Everything we had was quite tasty here. Authentic Japanese food!

This is a fast casual place, one native to NYC but apparently the founders have Virginia Tech ties and so have expanded here. It was in the offing seemingly forever and they're still working the kinks out, with some of the noodles being unavailable when I checked, as well as their tea. By and large, I have not seen Asian cuisines in the fast casual world; Chipotle tried to get a spinoff called Shophouse going but it never really took off. The poke bowl places are the only ones I can think of that have really succeeded in this niche. Junzi promises some legitimately Chinese flavors, and it did deliver. The knife cut springy wheat noodles were thankfully back in stock when I decided to order, and they have a delightful texture. To fill out a bowl, a few vegetable options are available, and two different types of tofu are among the proteins. I found the griddled tofu mouthwatering and it did have a nicely crisped edge. The suite of other options was not huge but did include some nice things like Mandarin oranges and bok choy. I got a salad and a noodle bowl, and having skipped breakfast, was able to scarf down both bowls. The salad doesn't make a meal by itself is what I'm saying. I see some room for improvement in the menu, but when I've looked for literally anything Chinese and vegetarian-friendly in Southwest Virginia, I have not found much worth my time. The sauces and ingredients here delivered the taste I was hoping for.

This was a nice surprise to find a fast casual place for lunch with authentic hand-cut noodles. My wife, son, and I visited this place in late August 2025 after helping my son move into his dormitory at Virginia Tech. First, it has a difficult to find location if you're coming by car. Drive up to the 2nd level of the garage (or if you're walking here via Gilbert Place office complex, go through the doors to the parking lot and walk to your left). Second, the beef noodle soup was delightful and very satisfying for lunch, but the portions felt a tad too small. Third, the service here is pretty good and reasonably fast. Finally, the interior is cozy, clean, and modern. It has a really hip vibe - but you'll see that folks like to eat quickly and exit (just like any fast casual place). Would definitely visit here again for a fast casual lunch!

Food was excellent, getting to it not nearly as good. Store is on the second level of a little strip mall but as the old joke goes, "You can't get there from here." Thanks only to a nice young man working at a ground-level shop was I able to pass through their establishment to a hallway normally not accessible to the public and out into the alleyway where a vehicle ramp led up to the terraced level two. My GPS didn't know about this and there was no mention of Junzi being up a ramp or how to find it in the Yelp listing. Locals, I'm sure, are in the know. But we got our food, plentiful and delicious, and enjoyed it greatly in our sweet little hotel room.

A bit complicated finding it. But, SO worth the effort. I had a noodle bowl that was fantastic. Wide noodles in a sour sauce with pork lion's mane meatballs (delicious) with veggies & toppings. All of my own choosing. And the young woman serving it up was incredibly friendly & helpful with my choices. She did not lead me wrong. It was so good and satisfying. I definitely recommend Junzi!

I will say the food tasted pretty good and the employees were super nice and friendly but the cost for what you got I thought was rather high.

We have been waiting a long time for Junzi to open. Have tried it in NYC and loved it! So happy it's finally here! Had the Furu Sesame Knife noodles with Cantonese BBQ chicken and also the beef bone broth soup! Loved them all and so filling! Can't wait to go back!!!!! Welcome to Virginia, Junzi!

I come here with my friend. The environment is clean and tidy, and the food is good. The decoration is beautiful and shiny. This restaurant reminds me of my hometown.

I tried several dishes, and they were all authentic Chinese cuisine--healthy, flavorful, and delicious! I highly recommend this place. Plus, I love the bright afternoon sunshine in the restaurant!

Great food! Healthy and tasty in a a good sized portion..Spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. The service is excellent and done with a smile. The setting is contemporary and clean. I highly recommend this restaurant!