This has been our spot since coming to La Quinta. The staff is super friendly and the menu…read moreprovides a big variety to choose from. And you even get ice cream. When crowded it gets a little noisy but everyone is grilling their meats.

Not really sure what the hype is about this place. I see what everyone reviewed, but coming from LA…read morewhere it's the home to Korean bbq, the review here are misleading because there are so many good reviews but the reality is - it is the worst KBBQ I've ever had in my life. The beef is not fresh, nor is it the best cut. Once on grill, it's dry, unflavored, and their seasoning are basic seasoning you see at a diner. Soy sauce, salt, and chili. Their marinated kimchi, seaweed and soybean sprouts are not really flavored and just tasted boiled and watered. Their steam egg was burnt, the spicy tofu soup was chopped tofu, with ketchup and siracha. As someone who is a Yelp elite and also go to various Korean bbq places outside at middle of no where. I'd rate this place a 0/10 if I get the chance. The servers don't really check up on you. They play country music and the lights are so bright it's awkward. The men bathroom looked like it hasn't passed the public health code for a few years now and truamatizing. Would not recommend anyone who knows kbbq to come here. It's awful. I couldn't really even eat past 1 dish of meat. A lot of tendon nonchewable otherwise it's just dry.

I visited Rancho Mirage, and this was the only Korean restaurant I could find in the area. I…read morehonestly didn't expect much, but the food was amazing--actually better than some of the Korean food I've had in LA's Koreatown! Everything tasted very authentic, just like the food you would have in Korea. The owner was incredibly nice and welcoming, and I was told that the chef is from Jeonju, Korea, a city famous for its amazing food. No wonder everything tasted so good! If you're in the Rancho Mirage/Palm Desert area and craving authentic Korean food, I highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area!

YELP SHORT ANSWER: Maybe, Not sure we ordered correctly and found the overall experience expensive…read moreand too much food but most of the food was good we cooked on our own. LOCATION: Very nice retail location with lots of parking options. FACILITY: Excellent buildout, functional for the grill set up but not huge. MENU: Not totally easy to understand so we tried to ask questions but ended up a bit frustrated and just went for combo thinking we'd find what we liked. FOOD PREP: Raw plate was very professional and easy on the eyes. FOOD QUALITY: For the few things we liked it was good, not amazing but since we cooked ourselves maybe we screwed it up. Came to find out you can have their cooks grill for you and serve your table. As I lived in Asia I have visited many similar grills I am a rookie but never had these issues. WAITSTAFF: Not very helpful and maybe a bit on the rude side. We asked questions and got answers that made no sense. I wish I could have asked the robot. I did have to use my phone to understand what some of the offering were. OVERALL VALUE: Not good, very expensive and a disappointing experience for our visit. TIP: Maybe study the menu online before arriving, there is a lot of food. Our leftovers we had to cook at our table before we left as they can't send you home with raw meat I get tht. While it said $107 F1 combo would serve 1-2 people, in my world it could have easily served 4.

First time came hear Desert area don't have a good Korean…read morerestaurant Off course LA &bey area is best Korean restaurant We ate all Korean restaurant in Desert This restaurant better then any other Korean restaurant We'll be back again

It doesn't take 85 words to get the point across. This is it…read more Real, authentic kimchi...that's all, that's enough...it's the real thing...enjoy!

We had a great service with our server Jennifer, she was very attentive and helpful in deciding,…read morethe food was also amazing, had me getting 4th's.

First Timer here! The staff were great! Nancy was so sweet and helpful! She paid attention to us…read moreand was there exactly when we wanted more meats! The meats were definitely worth the money! We left feeling sooooo stuffed. Definitely recommend!

Located in a shopping plaza. Got the Tori Katsu chicken cutlet set and a spicy tuna roll…read more The chicken katsu was done right. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not greasy. It came together perfectly with the sides and felt like a complete, comforting meal. Everything on the plate tasted fresh and well prepared. The spicy tuna roll was a nice addition. Clean flavors with just enough spice, and it balanced out the richness of the katsu. The restaurant has a calm, casual feel and it's easy to sit and enjoy your food. Staff was friendly and attentive, and service was smooth. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm in the mood for a solid Japanese meal.

We came in for lunch and ordered two katsu ramens, one mild and one spicy. When the food came out,…read morethe server placed the bowls down without saying which one was which. I ended up giving one to my 3- and 5-year-old kids, thinking it was the mild one. After a few bites, they started complaining that their mouths were burning. I tasted it myself and realized they had been given the spicy ramen--the one that was supposed to be for my husband. Then we waited even longer for the other order, only to receive a shrimp and noodle dish that we never ordered. At that point, we were already starving and had waited so long that I just decided to eat it and share it with the kids rather than wait even longer. The food itself was nothing special. The shrimp was fried, but the noodles tasted like regular packaged ramen, and the broth was bland. I couldn't really taste much of anything, and for the price, I expected a lot more. We spent about $90 for two soups, one sushi roll, and a drink. For that price, the food and service should have been much better. Between the order mix-up, not being told which ramen was spicy, the long wait, and the mediocre food, this place definitely did not live up to the hype.

We showed up for lunch on a Tuesday and got seated right away. The booth was comfortable and the…read morerestaurant is very cool looking. We got spring rolls and gyoza to start - they are incredibly fresh! The spring rolls were fresh out of the kitchen and crispy. The ramen arrived, as expected, and is delicious. The pork is very fatty and delicious. The noodles are fresh and cooked perfectly. The soup is tasty and full of flavor.

This place was so bomb, we had to come TWICE in one weekend We were staying out in Indio and…read morecraving ramen, so we stopped by ToraKichi on Friday and got the tonkotsu ramen, spice level 2. It was delicious, but definitely not spicy enough for us. So naturally, we had to come back on Sunday on our way home. This time we got level 3 and OMG, PERFECT. Whatever they add to kick up the spice also adds this extra layer of flavor that was SOOO good. We were sitting there with tears and snot running down our faces from the heat while our son was happily living his best life eating his little bowl of ramen. And somehow we loved every second of it. Speaking of our son, he LOVED this place too! He got the kids chicken ramen both times and ate the entire thing. It was super simple with chicken, noodles, corn, etc., and we didn't have to ask them to modify it or make it more kid-friendly. It was already perfect for him. Service was great both times too. Friday we came a little earlier, were seated immediately, and everything came out super fast. Sunday we hit them right at dinner time, so there was a little wait to be seated, but once we sat down, we already knew exactly what we wanted and our food came out quickly. The prices are also really reasonable, especially for how good everything was. Spice recommendation: If you actually LIKE spicy food, get the level 3. Don't let it scare you--it has a kick, but that extra flavor is soooo worth it. If you're not really a spicy person, level 2 is probably perfect. Seriously, five stars. Highly recommend. We went twice during ONE weekend, that should tell you everything. I only wish it were closer to home because I already want it again!

I missed this place so much that I ended up making a trip to Palm Springs/Indio so I could try…read moretheir food again. Their food was still very good, and I was lucky to be there before they close for the summer. Recommendations: Garlic cucumber, clear noodle with dressing, spicy combo pot, stir fried lamb, spicy wonton soup, fish with sichuan pickles The only thing I don't recommend is fried eggplant. Portion was very small for the price ($17), it was stuffed with minced meat which wasn't in the description (I wouldn't have ordered it if I knew) They will be closed from May 25th through Sept 21st, 2026.

Many of the items on their menu were "sold out" due to Coachella. They had limited items…read more Upon arrival there was a very distinct smell. We ordered from their already limited dim sum menu which was suppose to be available until 4 pm per their menu. ( we got there around 2:40 pm) Other parties arrived after us yet they were served their food before us. The service was not great. The food was subpar. They even charged me for food they didn't even deliver. When I expressed I never got the food yet she charged me she tried to get me to pay for someone else's food. I told her that was not my bill. I would not recommend coming here. The table was dirty and so was the cutlery. It got two stars because the pan fried scallion tasted fine and my daughter liked it.

First I have to give a HUGE shout out to the hostess Asia. From the moment my family and I walked…read morein she became the face of Joy, with her beautiful greetings, smile, and just pure "Joy". Pun intended but so perfect for her! We were celebrating my 19 3/4 Birthday (x3 LOL). She seated us in a very quaint, part of the dining area, pleasantly seating each guest. Now on to our server, Tony. He was just as professional and polite and welcoming. He ensured our order, drinks and food were all done in perfect timing. Never left a drink empty and constantly ensured we were pleased with our dining experience. Now onto Asia and Tony both, they shocked me with not only an awesomely delicious chocolate cake, but a card signed by the staff. (Thank God they skipped the singing part, you know at 19 3/4 I'm still shy! LOL). Anyhow, i can't leave out the food-but it will be nothing new I write about their food! DELICIOUS AND AMAZING "A MUST!" Thank you Joy for yet again an amazing experience. We'll be back.

Had a business/pleasure meeting so we decided to meet over Chinese. The person I was meeting…read moresuggested we try JOY Asian Cuisine, the menu looked good so I was game. The restaurant is hard to find in the huge building and we ultimately had to ask directions but that's a minor detail. And if we had come through an entrance closer to the actual restaurant that might have been different. One thing that gave me pause is you can smell cigarette smoke going through the main casino building but thankfully the restaurant air was fresh with no detectable smoke odor. I suspect a positive air-flow system which is good. The restaurant interior is roomy, clean and pleasant with Oriental style decor which is nice. The staff were warm and inviting right from the person that greeted us at the entrance, throughout our meal and just as gracious upon our exit. We were there during the lunch menu which of course is limited but plenty of appealing choices. I ordered Twice cooked pork which though I have made myself I don't recall ever ordering it in a restaurant. My dish was very tasty with plenty of tender pork slices and filling enough I didn't want dessert. My lunch partner had Kung Pao chicken which looked good though I didn't taste, but he thought underwhelming, bland and average at best. If only going by my experience I would have given 5 stars but I have to take into consideration the opinion of my lunch partner for the benefit of anyone reading this review. I would eat there again but not likely anytime soon as it is an unnecessarily long drive when there are plenty of Asian restaurants that I like within my local area. Good but not 60 mile round-trip good.

Wow! What a small gem! This place had the best salmon nigiri I've ever had in my life! The service…read morewas excellent, ran by a wonderful and friendly team. They kept the Diet Pepsi's coming! The below picture is the inside of the restaurant, very cute aesthetic!l (see below picture)! My boyfriend and I will be back!

One of the best sushi places! Great food, wonderful service…read more Will be back here for sure!

Pokehana is a solid choice in La Quinta if you want a big, customizable poke bowl with fresh fish…read more QUICK TAKE Get: Build Your Own Bowl Skip: Nothing specific, but check the veggies before loading up Know: Portions are generous, and the fish tasted very fresh. The Build Your Own Bowl is the way to go. You can choose two or three scoops of protein, including ahi tuna, salmon, seared albacore, shrimp, spicy tuna, and octopus, then add rice or greens plus toppings like edamame, seaweed salad, avocado, and mango. The fish was good. It tasted fresh, and the portions were bigger than I expected. My only caution is with the vegetables. Some looked and tasted noticeably fresher than others, so I'd pay attention when choosing toppings. Overall, a little overpriced but okay quality.

The food was so refreshing, perfect for this warm day! The customer service was excellent , George…read morewas very helpful and made a GREAT bowl! He was communicative and attentive to customers needs. Overall the environment is very light and airy, the place is CLEAN (restroom and all) !!! We will definitely be back! THANK YOU AGAIN GEORGE! You are AWESOME!