Junzi Kitchen
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Northern Chinese fast-casual: customize bowls, wraps, noodles.
Northern Chinese fast-casual: customize bowls, wraps, noodles.
"“Junzi Kitchen is a northern Chinese counter-service spot where you can customize your own rice bowl, noodle bowl, or wrap. But when the pandemic hit, Junzi started a weekly delivery series called Distance Dining, in which they mashed up their menu with another restaurant’s for a one-off, three-course meal. I became a bit of a fangirl for Junzi’s incredible collaborations, especially the one with Adda. But on Juneteenth, I was really impressed when Junzi opened up a conversation about the little-known intersection between Chinese food history and Black culinary heritage through a collaboration with Harlem’s Teranga. The chefs involved went live on Instagram to educate diners about the menu, and all of the proceeds were donated to Harlem Grown - a youth development nonprofit that teaches urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.” -Nikko Duren, NYC Editorial Assistant We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"“Junzi Kitchen is a northern Chinese counter-service spot where you can customize your own rice bowl, noodle bowl, or wrap. But when the pandemic hit, Junzi started a weekly delivery series called Distance Dining, in which they mashed up their menu with another restaurant’s for a one-off, three-course meal. I became a bit of a fangirl for Junzi’s incredible collaborations, especially the one with Adda. But on Juneteenth, I was really impressed when Junzi opened up a conversation about the little-known intersection between Chinese food history and Black culinary heritage through a collaboration with Harlem’s Teranga. The chefs involved went live on Instagram to educate diners about the menu, and all of the proceeds were donated to Harlem Grown - a youth development nonprofit that teaches urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.” -Nikko Duren, NYC Editorial Assistant We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Midtown fast casual chain Junzi participated in the Bernie Sanders meme." - Eater Staff
"Belinda Leong (right) with Cecilia Chiang, eating at Junzi in New York City." - ByBelinda Leong, as told to Elyse Inamine
"If you order Chinese takeout or delivery from Junzi Kitchen, you’ll see an option to “share a meal” at checkout, which will provide a $10 lunch or dinner to the healthcare workers at places like New York Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Children’s, and Bellevue Hospital. To learn more about the project, you can check out their website." - Hannah Albertine
