In the heart of South Main, Juiced What You Needed is serving more than fresh juices and health-focused meals. It’s serving intention, community, and a story rooted in Memphis through and through.
For co-owner Ti-Pei Fing, the journey starts right here in the city.
Raised in Parkway Village and a graduate of Sheffield High School, Ti-Pei says his connection to Memphis only deepened after time away. Like many Memphians, coming back gave him a new perspective.
This city shaped me,” he shares. “Grit & Grind shaped me, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
That mindset became the foundation for what would eventually grow into Juiced What You Needed.
Built From Scratch In Every Sense
The business didn’t begin in a storefront. It started with resilience.
After COVID, while Ti-Pei continued working as a restaurant manager, his wife Stephanie found herself out of a job. Determined to create something of her own, she built a food cart by hand, a small pull-behind trailer that would become the couple’s starting point.
They began serving at the Memphis Farmers Market, just steps away from where their brick-and-mortar now stands today.
As their food offerings gained traction, they expanded into beverages, making a clear decision about their approach: everything would be homemade, from scratch, and made with real ingredients.
That commitment still defines their menu today.
With no refined or heavily processed ingredients, Juiced What You Needed offers a different kind of dining experience. One centered on wellness, quality, and care.
We want you to eat like you’d be eating at somebody’s house.
A Space That Feels Like Home
When it came time to create their physical space in South Main, the vision was clear and led by Stephanie.
Ti-Pei jokes that he followed her lead, but the result speaks for itself.
The space was intentionally designed to feel like an extension of their home. It’s warm, welcoming, and filled with natural elements, an environment where guests are encouraged to slow down, stay awhile, and connect.
Whether it’s playing a game of chess, reading a book, or catching up with friends, Juiced What You Needed offers more than a quick stop. It offers a sense of belonging.
“This restaurant is a reflection of who we are,” he says. “And the menu reflects that too.”
A Full-Circle Moment in South Main
There’s something especially meaningful about where they’ve landed.
From serving customers at the Memphis Farmers Market to opening a storefront just across the street, Juiced What You Needed represents a full-circle moment, One that reflects both growth and deep community roots.
It’s a story that feels distinctly Memphis: built on perseverance, fueled by passion, and grounded in authenticity.
And today, that story continues to unfold in South Main, where Ti-Pei and Stephanie are creating not just food and drinks, but a space that truly feeds the community.
Because here in Memphis, it’s never just about what you build, it’s about what you pour into it.
