JoJu — East Village, New York City

JoJu East Village on Saint Marks Place serves modern Vietnamese sandwiches with a wide choice of proteins, sauces and add-ons. This Manhattan branch of the New York-born group is positioned for a quick lunch or casual evening meal near Astor Place.

A customisable New York take on bánh mì

JoJu describes its food as modern Vietnamese sandwiches shaped by New York’s international food culture. The East Village menu keeps the core bánh mì structure—a toasted baguette with mayonnaise, cucumber, pickled carrot and daikon, and coriander—then lets diners choose among traditional-style pork combinations and cross-cultural fillings.

This listing covers only the 33 Saint Marks Place branch. JoJu has several other New York locations, including Elmhurst, Flushing, Midtown, the Upper East Side and Wall Street, so confirm the address when ordering online.

What to order

The Sweet JoJu is the closest thing to a house signature at this branch, combining Vietnamese ham and head cheese with pâté and caramel pork. Lemongrass chicken is marinated for 24 hours according to the official menu, while other choices include barbecue pork patties, Vietnamese caramel pork and Korean-style beef bulgogi with mild kimchi.

Vegetarian diners can ask about mock ginger beef or mock ham made with soy and tofu. Because sauces and preparation areas may contain animal products or allergens, confirm the complete ingredient setup directly rather than assuming that every component is vegetarian or vegan.

JoJu also offers regular or spicy mayonnaise, a green sauce, jalapeños and optional fried egg. The loaded bánh mì fries use pickled vegetables, coriander and sauces to carry some of the sandwich’s flavour profile into a side dish.

Planning a visit

JoJu East Village is at 33 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003, between Second and Third avenues. The official page lists 917-841-0327 and daily opening from 11am to 9pm. Astor Place on the 6 train and 8 Street–NYU on the R and W trains are the nearest subway stops named by the restaurant.

Pickup can be ordered online. The menu is subject to change, and JoJu warns that products at this location may contain or come into contact with peanuts and other allergens. Its house sauce contains pork bone broth and soy sauce, a detail worth checking when ordering for dietary restrictions.

Good to know

• Neighbourhood: East Village
• House-style order: The Sweet JoJu
• Other fillings: Lemongrass chicken, barbecue pork, bulgogi and caramel pork
• Vegetarian choices: Mock meat options are listed; confirm sauces and preparation
• Nearby transport: Astor Place and 8 Street–NYU

Sources and verification

Address, telephone, hours, transport notes, menu ingredients and allergen information were checked on 20 September 2026 using the official JoJu East Village page. This is an independent researched listing, not a personal review or paid placement. Recheck current hours and menu availability before visiting.

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