Super cute place!!! All of the food was phenomenal, especially the bao buns and crab rangoons. The best part was definitely the service though. Our waitress was very kind, and a lot of the kitchen staff came out and waved us goodbye when we left.
Vegan Restaurant
Chef Junes Dumplings
· $$$$ · downersGrove · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
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Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Super cute place!!! All of the food was phenomenal, especially the bao buns and crab rangoons. The best part was definitely the service though. Our waitress was very kind, and a lot of the kitchen staff came out and waved us goodbye when we left.
Chef June’s dumplings are absolutely delicious. The wrappers are thin yet perfectly chewy, and the fillings are flavorful without being overly salty or greasy. Each dumpling tastes fresh and handmade, not mass-produced. The balance of seasoning is impressive—you can actually taste the individual ingredients instead of just soy sauce or oil. The steamed dumplings are soft and comforting, while the pan-fried ones have a great crispy bottom with a juicy interior. The dipping sauce complements them well without overpowering the natural flavor. The homemade noodles are also very good—tender, springy, and clearly made fresh, which adds another standout item to the menu. Portions are generous, the presentation shows care and attention to detail, and the service is friendly and welcoming. Overall, Chef June delivers high-quality food that feels both authentic and satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone craving comforting, well-crafted dumplings and noodles.
Chef June’s dumplings are absolutely delicious. The wrappers are thin yet perfectly chewy, and the fillings are flavorful without being overly salty or greasy. Each dumpling tastes fresh and handmade, not mass-produced. The balance of seasoning is impressive—you can actually taste the individual ingredients instead of just soy sauce or oil. The steamed dumplings are soft and comforting, while the pan-fried ones have a great crispy bottom with a juicy interior. The dipping sauce complements them well without overpowering the natural flavor. The homemade noodles are also very good—tender, springy, and clearly made fresh, which adds another standout item to the menu. Portions are generous, the presentation shows care and attention to detail, and the service is friendly and welcoming. Overall, Chef June delivers high-quality food that feels both authentic and satisfying. Highly recommended for anyone craving comforting, well-crafted dumplings and noodles.
Food was good but every part of my ordering experience had an issue. Staff is friendly but unfortunately it does not take away from the experience. We were the 2nd ppl in, ordered within 10 min. Several other ppl arrived after for dinner rush. They were served. My ramen wasn't even started until nearly -an hour later- after asking 3 times about it throughout. My initial bao appetizer was made wrong, taken away without asking if it was ok/if i wanted it...so then i had to wait longer for food. Then my drink, when i specified i wanted tapioca (menu only identified them as "balls"), i was served crystal boba (the gel type). It also took very long to get that! They tried to say it wasn't. My gf had finished her plate and i had to ask to just take my food to go since it had been an hour by then. They took 20% off the order when i asked, still came out to $40+ though