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Hours
Sun
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Mon
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tue
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Wed
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Thu
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Fri
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Sat
11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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4.0
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PRICE RANGE
$11.00 – $44.00
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Step into JUNK, where Asian Fusion cuisine takes centre stage in the heart of Maroochydore, Ocean Street. Our chefs create fresh house-made Asian Fusion, picture fluffy baos filled with our crowd favourite Katsu Chicken, or savouring Sunshine Coast’s best Satays. Compliment these with our line-up of signature cocktails, locally brewed craft beers, or curated wines. At JUNK, we take pride in not just presenting a menu, but creating an experience where guests can enjoy our restaurant while embracing the delightful company of others, all within a fun and relaxed setting. Whether you’re sharing our punchy, share-style plates with friends and family, or embarking on a solo exploration, JUNK promises delicious Asian Fusion. After 10 years on the Sunshine Coast, JUNK has earned the distinction of being a local favourite, offering exceptional value for money. We welcome walk-ins and take bookings. Available for Dine-In & Takeaway pickup 7 days a week.
PRICE RANGE
$11.00 – $44.00
CUISINES
Asian, Fusion
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
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4.0
364 reviews
Excellent
193
Very good
107
Average
37
Poor
12
Terrible
15
Mirimeth
Gold Coast18 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
We chose to eat at Junk because while most of the restaurants on the street were empty this place was packed. We soon discovered why. The food came out quickly despite the many customers and was full of flavour. The Korean beef was excellent, as was the Satay chicken, and the lychee mint drink was amazing! The prices are great too, with most dishes around $15 and all kids meals are $7 for both a main and a side. We’ll definitely be back!
Written 12 January 2020
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JSunC1
Hey Mirimeth!
Thanks so much for your awesome comments and 5 Stars!. We are so happy you had a fantastic Junk Experience!
Those dishes are both Junk Favs!
Will pass this onto our Staff who will will thrilled with the feedback!
Thanks again for popping down to Junk and can't wait to see you again soon!
Written 14 January 2020
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foodthatsings
Buderim916 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
A birthday gathering, we were given the given all the eating space, visible to but not on the street. Perfect. No air conditioning due to its openness, but large fans helped. Food was fantastic & reasonably priced. Good range of drinks, both cocktail, mocktail & on tap. Staff friendly & accomodating despite the business of a Saturday lunch. Happily go again.
Written 22 February 2020
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JSunC1
Hey foodthatsings!
Thanks so much for your awesome feedback and 4 Stars!
Will pass this onto our staff who will truly appreciate it.
Look forward to seeing you back again soon !!
Written 23 February 2020
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keentraveler82
Brisbane Region337 contributions
May 2021 • family
Good and quick customer service. As a family with a 3 year old the staff member was able to find us a table with no reservation required @ 530 pm arriving.
The food was quick to arrive on the table as the sub heading says quick Asian food.
A majority of the food are plates to share with a mixture of Japanese, Korean / Asian cuisine.
Written 1 May 2021
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Julie
Hi Livelifenjoyfood!
Thanks so much for your awesome comments , so happy we could find you a table!
See you again soon!
Written 2 May 2021
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Consideredpalate
Sunshine Coast4 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Family of 3 for lunch on a rainy Saturday. We waited to be seated for 10 minutes while 4 staff were "busy" doing very little. We ordered 3 meals, 2 drinks & 1 water. It appeared too much effort to bring the water bottle & glasses to the table. Our waitress completed frequent circuits of the small floor space, not knowing where to deliver food orders even though the restaurant was 50% capacity. The same waitress, dizzy from the circuits, got the beer order wrong at our neighbouring table & the beers were replaced. I find it hard to respect an employer who requests waitresses to wear denim skirts that are just below the knicker line, shorter at the back than the bar apron at the front, pretty tacky. All the waitresses wore them well. The food was ok. The portions were small and no spare plates offered to share. We honestly could have cooked the same at home. My massaman beef curry was not worth $23.50 - there were no candied peanuts, maybe the eye candy made up for it? When hubbie tried to pay the bill, our waitress tried to charge $208 AFTER our table of three was pointed out (the only table with a child, so pretty easy) , then $148, until third time lucky $55!! Our daughter loved the Asian decor - the Chinese dragon and fairy lights are impressive, the Japanese anime artwork on the wall is eye-catching but we are there for the food and the service. If you go to Junk expect average taste, incorrect drinks/glassware and a dodgy bill from crap service.
Written 9 January 2021
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Julie
Thanks for your feedback. This has been passed onto management for review in detail.
Written 31 January 2021
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barbdee2017
Bli Bli12 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Firstly would like to comment on the tables & chairs -very few of the tables sit flat so you need to eat at an angle (not pleasant for dining) & the chairs are far too small (child size) which means having to reach up to eat your meal (unpleasant) or you can sit on an uncomfortable high or low stool. Junk needs to put thought into diner comfort & experience, not cheap furniture.
The pork bao was very disappointing - dry with little flavour.
Plastic straws need to GO!!
Written 11 February 2020
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JSunC1
Thanks for your feedback. Will pass onto the owner.
Written 13 February 2020
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Janet Lee
Buderim3 contributions
Sept 2020 • friends
Saturday lunch food just above average.
Pork belly ordinary, fried rice mmm
Pork buns good.
Service slow
Drinks highly overpriced for lunch, prices were similar to what you except to pay at fine dining.
Written 12 September 2020
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JSunC1
Thanks for your feedback Janet. I will pass onto management
Written 14 September 2020
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Advisethis182
Brisbane467 contributions
May 2021 • family
Great atmosphere but the food not very exciting.
Duck Bao buns were cold.
Reasonable prices for drinks including mocktails.
Steamed broccolini wasn't very hot either and the ginger in the vinaigrette could not be tasted.
They obviously do a lot of take away food and it made me wonder how long our food was sitting before it came to the table. It was such a busy place to get a staff members attention to discuss our meal was at times difficult.
Overall I couldn't really taste those typical Asian flavours.
Written 1 May 2021
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Daren H
Hi, sorry you did not enjoy the full experience at Junk restaurant.
We are very busy on take away and dine in, unfortunately we have had our take away kitchen closed for refurbishment which has overrun, so I can understand some of the above comments on a busy public holiday weekend.
We would love for you to come back to Junk Maroochydore or Kawana to give us another go so we can impress upon you that this was not the usual service we provide.
Written 3 May 2021
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kmer93
Belfast33 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
My friends and I enjoyed eating here for a quick dinner. It is very street food -esque, with small tables and metal stools. Nice small plates, happy with the price we paid. Would come here again for a quick bite.
Written 21 January 2020
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JSunC1
Thanks for the great comments and 4 Stars Kmer93!
See you again next time!
Written 26 January 2020
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Claire J
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • solo
I can’t not come to Junk at least once every week and think nothing of driving from Cooroy to have a fab meal drink and fun service. Feel totally great to come with or without company. I come when I’m hungry for a great meal. Highly recommend 🥰
Written 13 March 2020
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JSunC1
Hey Claire!
Thanks so much for your kind words. We truly appreciate our local / regular customers! Thanks again for the amazing review and see you real soon!
Written 15 March 2020
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Freedom55985802697
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
This restaurant was always one of our "go to" places when on holidays. Something went wrong tonight. Shown to our table where we sat for over 15 minutes b4 we were offered a drink. Drink then sat on the bar for around 5 minutes. Food was not what we had previously experienced and enjoyed. Pork Bao were tasteless. Tiny amount of sauce in the fold of the Bao was delicious when you got there but there just was not enough. Partners Pad Junk was so overly seasoned that is tasted like someone had poured vinegar over it. Beef was tender but too much seasoning gave it a terrible flavour. The female staff were helpful but unfortunately an Asian gentleman seemed to walk around looking important but doing nothing.
Written 14 December 2023
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J J
Thanks for your feedback
Written 30 June 2024
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RhodeislandFl
Noosa Heads66 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
Had a leisurely lunch on a beautiful day sitting under an umbrella at Junk. The meal was amazing. The best pork belly we have ever eaten, chicken pad Thai and delicious fried rice washed down with a refreshing Asahi beer. Can’t wait to return to Junk for the best Asian food on the coast.
Written 19 September 2020
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JSunC1
Hey RhodeislandFI
Really appreciate your awesome feedback! Thanks so much for your kind words and so happy you had an amazing "Junk Experience"
Cant wait to see you guys back again real soon! Will pass this feedback onto our staff!
Written 29 September 2020
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mlbtravels
Noosa4149 contributions
Dec 2022 • friends
We have not been here for a while. We are locals and this restaurant has been one of our favourites since opening. It has been a year since we have been here. Improvements include table service now provided and the menu has been shortened. We were disappointed with the lack of Asian salad options. We ordered the pork belly which was served with a papaya salad which was delicious. 5/5. The zucchini chips were far too oily. The pop corn chicken was too heavy in batter and very greasy. Both of these dishes were very disappointing. There is a fabulous buzzy atmosphere. Prices have certainly increased. One of the biggest changes for us was the very increased size of the servings. These are really large. We ordered 3 dishes to share which in the past was fine for 2 x women. Today, our 3 x dishes would haves fed a family. Make sure you under order because if it is not enough, you can always order more. Wonderful service. Busy so book to avoid disappointment.
Written 29 December 2022
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Julie
Thanks very much for your feedback which Ive passed onto the Chef for review .
Written 29 January 2023
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GayleJP
Brisbane637 contributions
Dec 2020 • family
This place was the busiest on Ocean Street, luckily I had booked our table. Three out of the four of us were happy with our meals- my husband tried duck Bao buns but he didn’t like the texture of the bun- not the fault of the restaurant, as my daughter loved hers. The sate rice was great and very filling, also a hit were the cauliflower and pad Thai style dish. Meals were good value for money. Not a place to relax for dinner, more of a quick bite, but does what it aims to do pretty well.
Written 29 December 2020
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Julie
Hey GayleJP, thanks so much for the 4 Stars and for your kind words! See you soon !
Written 24 January 2021
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cake_walk_10
Canberra117 contributions
Mar 2023 • friends
Junk is an Asian-fusion restaurant in a busy bar/restaurant strip on Ocean St in Maroochydore. This place is always packed while neighbouring restaurants are quiet so we assumed the food must be good - and we weren’t disappointed. Service was fast and professional. Our waitress knew about gluten free, and as a coeliac, I felt confident with my order. I had the Pad Junk (pad Thai) which was a huge serve, packed with chicken and very delicious. The san choy bow, bao buns, and pork belly were also reported to be very good. You’ll need to book as the Saturday night we were there it was a 40 minute wait for a table.
Written 21 March 2023
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Julie Hoskins
Hey Cake_walk_10
Apologies for the very late response, but thanks so much for your awesome review, we really appreciate you checking us out and hope you will return next time you are up on the Beautiful Sunshine Coast.
Written 26 October 2023
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RGB
Clear Mountain2 contributions
Jun 2020 • none
We went to Junk on Saturday night and WOW. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Kirsha was our waitstaff and she was great. Very hard to pick a winner between the broccolini, pork belly, chicken Katsu bao and the calamari. An outright winner on the drinks side was the coconut margarita. The owner came and had a chat. Great night had by all.
Written 14 June 2020
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JSunC1
Hey RGB65
Thanks so much for your awesome comments and 5 Stars! So happy you enjoyed your Junk experience.
Will pass these comments onto our fantastic staff
Really appreciate you support!
Cant wait to see you again soon
Written 27 July 2020
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