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← JuNi’s new Midtown omakase has one 7 p.m. seating — and a cheaper rice-bowl menu comingAtlanta · Dining
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JuNi’s new Midtown omakase has one 7 p.m. seating — and a cheaper rice-bowl menu coming
McGruff's findings
Executive assessment
The opening, two-floor concept and reported 7 p.m. omakase are well supported by original reporting and JuNi’s site: roughdraftatlanta.com and juniatlanta.com. As of the October 26, 2026 edition date, treat downstairs service as planned, not confirmed open: juniatlanta.com offers no menu or launch confirmation. The restaurant’s site also does not independently confirm the reported omakase price or seating schedule. No firsthand JuNi review was found; reviews of Circle Sushi or Circle Sushi H are background, not verdicts on the new restaurant. ([roughdraftatlanta.com](roughdraftatlanta.com))
Key discoveries
- Sarra Sedghi’s October 20 opening report says omakase runs Tuesday through Sunday at one 7 p.m. seating, with eight to 16 courses priced at $185–$225 per person. It says donburi lunch and dinner, takeout and delivery are expected at the end of October—not that they have begun. ([roughdraftatlanta.com](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/10/20/juni-omakase-donburi-restaurant-opens-midtown-atlanta/))
- JuNi identifies the first floor as its donburi counter and the second-floor mezzanine as its omakase room. Its address is 1081 Juniper Street NE, Suite 200. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/about?utm_source=openai))
- JuNi asks omakase guests to arrive at least 10 minutes early, avoid perfume or cologne, and avoid tank tops, flip-flops and beachwear; it recommends smart business attire. It says it cannot accommodate gluten allergies or vegetarian, vegan or non-seafood diets. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/omakase))
- JuNi’s donburi page explains the rice-bowl concept but lists no dishes, prices, service hours or confirmed start date; under “Current Menu,” it directs readers to contact the restaurant. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/donburi))
- The official site links to SevenRooms for reservations and lists +1 770 998 7799 and info@juniatlanta.com. The booking page did not expose availability in the searchable result, so an open reservation slot could not be verified. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/))
- JuNi says its name refers both to Juniper Street and to twelve in Japanese, reflecting its corner at 12th and Juniper. This is useful color, attributed to the restaurant rather than presented as an independently verified origin story. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/about?utm_source=openai))
Practical takeaways
- For an omakase visit, use the reported Tuesday–Sunday, 7 p.m. schedule as a lead, then check the booking link; arrive early and review the restaurant’s scent, dress and dietary policies before reserving. ([roughdraftatlanta.com](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/10/20/juni-omakase-donburi-restaurant-opens-midtown-atlanta/))
- Do not make the downstairs bowl service a guaranteed October 26 recommendation. The October 20 report projected an end-of-month start, while JuNi’s menu page does not confirm an opening date or bowl prices. ([roughdraftatlanta.com](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/10/20/juni-omakase-donburi-restaurant-opens-midtown-atlanta/))
- Keep the $185–$225 figure attributed to the opening report and verify the current charge when booking; it is not displayed on the official omakase information page. ([roughdraftatlanta.com](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/10/20/juni-omakase-donburi-restaurant-opens-midtown-atlanta/))
Conflicting evidence
- The article calls the forthcoming donburi menu a cheaper way to visit, but JuNi has not published bowl prices on its donburi page. It is reasonable to describe the room as more casual; the price comparison remains unverified. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/donburi))
- An OmakaseGuide listing checked October 2 describes JuNi as counter-only and says hours and specific prices were unpublished. That predates the October 20 opening report describing two dining floors and a $185–$225 omakase. Prefer the newer reporting and JuNi’s own description of its space. ([omakaseguide.com](https://omakaseguide.com/r/juni-atlanta?utm_source=openai))
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Reviews & Expert Analysis
Review · ajc.com
Where to get sushi to go in Atlanta
Firsthand Atlanta Journal-Constitution account of a Circle Sushi takeout meal and Tanaka’s earlier restaurant.
Useful assessment of a sister restaurant, explicitly not a JuNi review. ([ajc.com](https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/atlanta-restaurant-blog/sushi-to-go-in-atlanta-how-to-dine-like-youre-in-japan-at-home/5GYQ2WHIYFEWLGGM6H2JBSMADA/?utm_source=openai))
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JuNi: Edomae Sushi Counter in Midtown Atlanta
Pre-opening third-party JuNi listing with details that now warrant caution.
Useful mainly as a dated comparison: it says details were checked October 2, before the reported opening. It is not a firsthand dining review. ([omakaseguide.com](https://omakaseguide.com/r/juni-atlanta?utm_source=openai))
Original Sources & Documentation
Reporting · roughdraftatlanta.com
JuNi opens for omakase experiences in Midtown, donburi menu launching soon
Original, reported account of the opening, seating, courses, reported prices and planned downstairs launch.
Principal source for the article’s time-sensitive claims. ([roughdraftatlanta.com](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/10/20/juni-omakase-donburi-restaurant-opens-midtown-atlanta/))
Documentation · juniatlanta.com
JuNi Atlanta
Restaurant homepage with address, phone, email and reservation link.
Best starting point for contacting the restaurant. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/))
Documentation · juniatlanta.com
JuNi Atlanta — About
Restaurant account of its founder, name, sister restaurants and two-floor layout.
Confirms the intended distinction between donburi downstairs and omakase upstairs. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/about?utm_source=openai))
Documentation · juniatlanta.com
JuNi Atlanta — Omakase
Official omakase etiquette, dress guidance and dietary limitations.
Provides the most specific pre-visit requirements. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/omakase))
Documentation · juniatlanta.com
JuNi Atlanta — Donburi
Official description of the proposed casual rice-bowl offering; no priced menu is posted.
Check here or contact JuNi before assuming bowl service has started. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/donburi))
Documentation · juniatlanta.com
JuNi Atlanta — Info
Official information on corkage, parking inquiries and dietary restrictions.
Adds practical details: $50 corkage per 750 ml bottle, maximum two per party; contact the restaurant about parking. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/info))
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JuNi reservations — SevenRooms
The reservation destination linked from JuNi’s homepage; the searchable page yielded no booking details.
Use to check dates and current terms directly; search did not verify availability. ([sevenrooms.com](https://www.sevenrooms.com/explore/juniatlanta/reservations/create/search/))
Documentation · juniatlanta.com
JuNi Atlanta — Membership
Restaurant description of omakase membership perks, including priority reservations and complimentary member valet.
Clarifies that the stated valet perk is for members, not a confirmed benefit for every diner. ([juniatlanta.com](https://www.juniatlanta.com/membership))
Reporting · ajc.com
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Earlier local reporting on the planned JuNi opening and Tanaka’s connection to Circle Sushi.
Independent pre-opening context, not evidence that service had begun. ([ajc.com](https://www.ajc.com/food-and-dining/2026/09/atlanta-restaurant-news-september-12-2026/?utm_source=openai))
Reporting · discoveratlanta.com
Ultimate Guide to Omakase in Atlanta
Pre-opening Atlanta omakase guide discussing the Circle Sushi team and its forthcoming Midtown concept.
Context for the team’s omakase background; its pop-up details should not be applied to JuNi. ([discoveratlanta.com](https://discoveratlanta.com/stories/eat/ultimate-guide-to-omakase-in-atlanta/?utm_source=openai))
Community Discussions
Community · reddit.com
I just moved to Georgia and was afraid I wouldn’t find good sushi. I stand corrected.
User discussion recommending a donburi at Circle Sushi, not at JuNi.
Shows interest in the team’s earlier rice bowls without establishing JuNi’s menu or quality. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/sushi/comments/1fcoo1b/i_just_moved_to_georgia_and_was_afraid_i_wouldnt/?utm_source=openai))