Good grief. In the domain and wanted light eats. No one was at the host stand. My mom and daughter and I went in.A fellow bustled up from in back and told us to sit anywhere. Wasn't crowded. We opted for porch seating as it was lighter than inside. Waited for about 10 minutes until he came back and told us his server was really busy (almost no one there) and brought us water. Took drink orders, got it wrong. Happy hour sparkling wine. Nope. Got my daughter's Coke right. Server appeared. The only one for the whole place. There were 3 other occupied tables...I felt bad for her. She was very nice. Seemed to be running from table to table, behind the bar, in the kitchen. At one point she wandered out carrying a plate of "gyoza". Went from table to table (all 3) and no one had ordered them. So she asked if we ate pork, and we said we did, and she said, "on the house!" They were fried to a dark crisp and were so hard they could have been throwing stars. Weapons. The edamame came and it was dried out and the shishito peppers came with grease but no seasoning. The lo mein came and was ramen noodles with what seemed to be a bird's eye mix of frozen vegetables. My sushi came and it was warm and the tuna was off and looked like wet cat food. My mom's shrimp tempura never came (we hardly saw anyone for help) and at that point we called it quits. The wine was fine, which we attributed to it not having been made there. When we asked for our check a third person said he'd get it and asked if we wanted a box for the (intentionally) uneaten food. My mom and I declined after just having toasted to hoping to not get sick. It was $90 after tip. Who got the tip? Can't be sure. I can't recommend walking past this place enough. If you want crummy dumplings...I hesitate to call them that, and greasy ramen with frozen vegetables, go to HEB and hit the frozen aisle. Cook it, then put it in a 150 degree oven. Including the sushi/cat food. The wine we had replaced with our original order was cold, and they did take off the shrimp we never received. read more

I really wanted to love this place. They have a fabulous ambiance, great views, awesome music, above and beyond service, and the food was a huge flop. I repeat, I had very high hopes and wanted to love this experience, but I didn't. I want to be fair and give a complete overview of what was wrong with this experience because I feel if everyone else had given an accurate reason for the lower ratings I probably would not have come here so I am going to be very honest. This place has entirely too many good things to have the food be so lackluster. If the food matched the service and ambience, this would be a five star restaurant. I'll break down each item individually and give them each an individual rating. Shrimp tempura - 8/10 the shrimp tempura was good, but nothing special about it. It is as you would expect, hot and fresh with a nice crisp. It tasted like it was made with fresh oil, and the breading was nice and light. Chicken dumpling - 4/10 I was not impressed with this dumpling at all. It felt like it was cooked too high too quick and the inside was undercooked and underseasoned. I took a bite out of one and left the rest alone. I was not a super fan of the sauces either, which I got on the side because I did not want it drizzled over the dumplings so I could rate everything individually. Korean fried chicken - 7/10 I should have read the menu a little more carefully. These are boneless, which is basically just a chicken tender, we got ours with the orange sauce, which was really good but still not quite what I was looking for. The chicken was definitely fresh, the crust was very good, but it was not what I was expecting after having had actual Korean fried chicken. Bento Box - 5/10 everything on this tray tasted like a combination of freezer food and fresh made. The California rolls were very mediocre, the salad was nothing to shake a stick at, the tempura vegetables were really good though. The white rice lacked flavor and the yakitori chicken is not an item that they keep on the menu, but the chef made it upon request and we are super grateful for the accommodation, but it just lacked flavor. That is what makes leaving this review so difficult, the service truly was above and beyond, but the food was a major miss. The miso soup was room temperature and I was not a fan of the flavor. Ramen with chicken - 5/10 one of the main reasons I wanted to come eat here was because they have a large selection of gluten-free menu items. This Ramen is one of them so I was excited to experience gluten-free Ramen without having to take any digestive enzymes but this also came as a major disappointment. The broth tasted like the same broth they use for the miso soup, which I already did not like at all. The noodles had a bit of a Play-Doh texture, they were very strange. I think some rice noodles would be a much better option if they want to do gluten-free because whatever noodle they are using has a very strange texture. I was traveling and did not want to take any leftovers so I just dug out the meat. They also forgot to put the soft boiled egg, but I did not make a stink about it. I feel like the recipes could use a major revamping because there is no reason Joi should not have mind blowing food. I would love to come back and try it again upon seeing a menu makeover or making some adjustments to the current recipes. This food just not have a strong flavor profile. read more

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I stopped here for an appetizer and cocktail. It did not disappoint. I had the Lychee Harmony and the Chicken Truffle Dumplings. Both 10/10, I sat at the bar and the service was exceptional. read more

Joi - Lychee Harmony - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I tried Joi for the first time recently. It's located at The Domain. I made a reservation, but it wasn't necessary since there were plenty of open tables. They have a great patio, and the inside is furnished nicely. Everyone we interacted with was very friendly and made us feel welcome. It's also a very accessible restaurant, which I appreciate. My husband ordered a mule and said it was well balanced and tasty. We started with calamari, but it came out at the same time as our entrees. It tasted fine at first, but the last piece was slimy, which was off putting. I ordered the shrimp lo mein and liked the flavors, but the noodles were very overcooked, and some were even crunchy, very disappointing. My husband had the sliders with fries and enjoyed them. Our waitress was very nice, but she didn't really keep up with refilling our drinks, so that was another small bump. I'm willing to give them a second try, but the Domain has a lot of good restaurants to compete with, so they'll need to smooth out those bumps to really stand out. read more

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It was a lovely outdoor dining experience. They have a nice dining space on the North lawn of the Domain and we were seated promptly. The food came out quite fast and some of the dishes that were most enjoyed were the truffle chicken potsticker, the lobster taco and the Korean Spicy chicken. The lemon tart for dessert was bright and tart in the very best way. It was my favorite bite of the night and I'm not even a dessert person! We only ordered small plates because that was the vibe we were going for during our meal but they also have entrees listed (we will try next time). They have a nice variety of bar drinks and the whole experience felt relaxed, not rushed, and just lovely. The restaurants around the seemed loud and chaotic but Joi was chill and relaxed. I'd come back for the ambience alone. The service was great. We had a few different people come to our table and they were all excellent. This is a great addition to the Domain. It's right next to Paul Martins, in front of the lawn by the red heart and across from the Apple Store. read more

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When I chose this establishment it was from a recommendation. Unfortunately, I was not impressed with the food. The Korean fried chicken lacked flavor, the shrimp fried rice was just ok, and the French fries were tasteless and did not belong with my tofu pork buns. However, the fried shrimp were perfect. Service was good and the setting was very pleasant. I was really hoping for better. read more

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Food was good, flavorful and served hot, nothing to rave about but it was not bad. I'd probably rank it a solid 6.5/10. The service was solid as well, not bad but not exceptional. The restaurant is very nice on the inside, lots of seating. Would I go again, yes. Is it at the top of my list for Asian cuisine? No. I've been blessed to have been to some amazing restaurants, this was clearly a good and solid restaurant. read more

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The restaurant was pretty empty when my friends and I got there. I ordered a passionfruit prescription cocktail, which was tasty. For an appetizer I had the hamachi crudo. The fish was fresh. I had the strawberry and tuna roll for my entree. It wasn't very spicy but I enjoyed the spicy salmon and the strawberry with the wasabi aioli. It was my friend's birthday and the waitress offered her a free shot, which was nice. However, the waitress couldn't split our bill so we all had to write down different numbers next to what we ordered so she could separate the checks. read more

Joi - Strawberry tuna roll, hamachi crudo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went here for happy hour bites and also to try some of their main entree items. So on the day I was there, they had the whole main dinner booked out so everyone else had to be seated in the patio area. That was fine, however I wanted to order some dishes off the main menu and I was told that nothing was available. Wow! Not sure if that was because of the event going on in the restaurant. So we pretty much ordered everything off the happy hour menu. The items were decent for the prices, but they did take a while to come out. Also everyone in my party of 4 ordered a shrimp tempura roll but only 2 of them had that extra orange colored sauce as decor and for taste on the plate. Wish things could have been a little better. read more

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We've been to Joi multiple times in the past and have always enjoyed our experiences, so unfortunately, I think last night is going to be our last visit. The waitstaff seemed extremely chaotic and unfocused, and there appeared to be a lot of confusion about which servers were responsible for which tables and who had already been waited on. Our sushi took close to 45 minutes to arrive after we placed our order, and we had to repeatedly ask the waitstaff to refill our drinks. On top of that, the floors throughout the restaurant were very dirty, with food left on the floor, which really took away from the overall atmosphere and experience. Overall, it just wasn't a very positive experience, especially compared to our previous visits. It's really a shame because we've enjoyed coming to Joi in the past and were hoping to continue doing so. read more

It's more like a 2 star but the prices are not too bad and the vibes were on point. So 3 it is. We stopped by this place for drinks and an early dinner on a lovely Sunday afternoon of shopping. The place has a beautiful interior and a wonderful outdoor patio. The drinks are nice but the food was simply not good. I'm sad because the menu has so many delicious sounding items which makes me think this place has so much potential. The chicken truffle dumplings ($12) were probably the driest most bland dumplings I've ever had. They were slathered in a strange sticky sweet sauce. The calamari ($14) was fried nicely but also had no flavor. The Hiramo sushi roll ($21) was also slaughtered in sticky sweet sauces. You could tell that the fish was not very high-quality, the tuna crudo ($19) was chewy and stringy too. My friend also mentioned that the chicken ramen ($18) lacked flavor. The staff are very polite. read more

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Sunny day, beautiful weather, and a great time for some Asian infusion and a cocktail. It all paired out perfectly for a small outing at the Domain. I got the Taiwanese popcorn chicken, which was all very flavourful and tasty. What a great location to have a joyful Sunday afternoon. Next time I'll come for lunch or dinner and try more things of the menu. So far, it got me curious enough to come back. read more

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JOI Asian Bistro was an absolute delight to dine at. At first glance it's a beautiful restaurant with many different seating options catered to how outdoors you would like to be. The checkin process with our reservation was smooth and so was the ordering process. The food was absolutely amazing. We ordered the wagyu beef sliders, braised short ribs, xiao long bao, and pork sabaro ramen. The sliders were great and so were the fries that came alongside it. They could've used less vegetables on it so help focus on the beef flavor but it was still good. The xiao long bao was pretty good as well, not as good as it would be at a dedicated dumpling spot but still above what we expected. The best part of the meal was the braised short rib. It was cooked to perfection and was extremely tender and juicy, just phenomenal. Unfortunately the biggest letdown was the ramen. The toppings were fine but the broth itself had zero flavor, almost like it was regular packaged ramen broth. Outside of the food the staff were great. They got us our orders quick and were incredibly receptive. We ordered a few drinks as well while we were there: the Japanese old fashioned, pineapple inferno, and lychee harmony. All of us liked the flavor of our drinks, although they were stronger than expected. Cumulatively, JOI is a fun and very good restaurant in The Domain. We were pleasantly surprised by the food although if you are searching for Asian food specifically then this would not be your best bet. read more

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Came across this restaurant as I was looking for a spot for an afternoon cocktail and light bites. The place is elegant with a relaxing and chill atmosphere. The host and servers were welcoming and immediately accommodated me. They have a few interesting choices of drinks and cocktails and varieties of sushi, sashimi, bowls and just abt everything. I elected for my lychee martini and a couple of sushi rolls. I also didn't wait to be serve my drink and rolls. My drink was tasty and made right. The sushi rolls tasted fresh and delicious. I enjoyed my time alone and will definitely be returning to this spot again in the future. read more

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Service and area were pretty good, but the food left a lot to be desired, especially when considering the price. Not that anything was expensive, but the food seemed all previously frozen, which was disappointing. I tried a variety of plates and nothing was better than okay. The egg rolls were pathetic, mostly carrots...and the Korean fried chicken was wack, just frozen chicken strips. It's closer to Panda Express than it is to P.F. Chang's, neither of which I would spend money on with all the great food in austin, or even just at the domain. read more

Dining at Joi offers a mix experiences for a vegetarian! The restaurant's modern décor and lively atmosphere create a pleasant backdrop for a meal. However, while the ambiance is inviting, the overall dining experience can feel hit-or-miss, especially for those with specific vegetarian preferences. To start, we tried the vegetable tempura which was Ok. Tried 2 of their Vegan and Veggie Sushi which was kind of disappointing for me! For the main courses, I requested them make me a Veggie noodle and add some extra veggies ! I would say I loved the thin noodles ! Decided to skip the desserts ! Overall service was good ! Love the location as you can also opt to sit outside in the patio if the weather is good ! (Definitely not during Texas summers) Overall, this place offers a decent experience but with room for improvement. For vegetarians seeking a standout meal, it may be worth exploring other options in Domain ! read more

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The food here was tasteless and the service was not good. I guess they get away with it because of their location in the Domain.

Terrible food and service all around. No one enjoyed the meal in my group, and to cap it one of the people in our party has a food allergy and had to use an EpiPen when Joi accidentally added the allergy to her dish. Mistakes happen with allergies, but the resolution was to send the server (not a manager) out to tout that they took that dish off the bill (still added 20% gratituty without a visit from any sort of manager). I have been in the service industry for a long time and I honestly can't say I've had worse food, poorer service, for food that is wildly overpriced... but hey, you get the cool grassy area to let your kids run around in while you eat. My advice, go eat at any of the other restaurants in the domain, then come to this place and get a drink if you want to enjoy the area, trust me. read more

Waiter was NOT listening. I was flagging that girls down for a solid minute but she just kept talking to that bartender. She didnt even GLANCE at ANY of the tables. Also food tasted like straight soy sauce AND was expensive as hell. DO NOT ever go to this place if you actually enjoy good food and service. read more

I went here for a group dinner. I had heard mixed things from others - which is what I'm seeing here on Yelp - but the guest of honor wanted to go here, so I was more than happy to give it a try. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, which was lovely. We were seated on the patio, which was a good mix of an indoor and outdoor vibe since it was covered, but also open air. I just thought the food was OK. I've certainly had worse, but I've also had better. We shared various appetizers and then I had the spicy orange beef. I know beef is expensive, but I wasn't sure this was the right value for the quality of the meal. The cocktails were nice - I had the lychee harmony. read more

The outdoor seating is under utilized. It's such a great vibe for getting work done or the perfect lunch meeting. We had bento boxes that have to be the best in town. Fresh chicken and salmon as the mains with all the fixings of the traditional bento. Make time and check them out. read more

Joi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went on weekdays and it wasn't busy but the modern decor was great. Also outdoor dining was screened and stayed cool there. We weren't too hungry but menu had plenty of sushi and ramen options with apps and desserts. We got two sushi's and both were great, I'm not a chopsticks person so I had to ask for one. Service was okay, wasn't rushed but my server was watching the game so took me awhile to get the fork. Otherwise it would be five stars read more

Joi - Hirame - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

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oh boy, I don't know what happened to this place. I came here about a year ago and it was a fantastic amazing dining experience. I just came here today on Valentine's Day and it was surreal. The servers are clueless or at least mine was. We had to stop the staff a few times and ask for silverware and to clear our dirty plates. It was bizarre. It's like the entire staff has no training and just showed up that day. read more

Delicious dinner just inside the dining space (so not fully sitting "inside"). Great server, "DG," see photo, was friendly, extremely helpful, and very attentive to our enjoyment of the meal. Had a sushi appetizer and truffle dumpling. Yum. Also a great, nice size Caesar salad offering (as I recall), along with the shrimp and pork shumai (which I would pass on next time, as overcooked, chewy, and not particularly flavorful), and the sirloin which was tender and delicious. DG made me coffee which was A+ service and really appreciated. Good meal in a nice setting, at a reasonable price. read more

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Been to Joi a few times and loved their food. Decided to take my friend for dinner there the other day and had a really bad experience. Service was not only slow but it was terrible. Only bartender came to help. All other staff was sitting around in the corner chatting and on their phone, not once did they come our way. We ordered all the items they had on their happy hour menu. - Sushi tuna burrito was ok. Had a wasabi cream sauce that made it difficult to eat. - Steak skewers was dry and salty - Sushi tacos was good, def my favorite - Sushi pizza was not tasty at all. - Pork belly Bao was descent We were so disappointed that we probably wouldn't be coming back. read more

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First time visiting this restaurant on a Tuesday evening. The ambiance was nice. The food was wonderful. I ordered wonton soup, it comes in a rather large bowl! I thought it was going to be a cup of soup. Also ordered the broccoli beef. Good flavor, great portion size! My husband ordered cream cheese crab wontons for appetizer. No complaints, there was more crab than cheese! We ordered the Rainbow Roll. We ordered 2 rolls because the waitress told us it was only enough for 1 person which is incorrect. It was a large 8pc roll that tasted great. Very fresh. Perfect size for 2 people, too much for just 1. For drink we had water, unfortunately the water was warm. I had requested ice for my water but never got it. Prices were perfect for how much you get. read more

We tried the lobster taco, pork soboro ramen, and karage bento box with california roll. The outside seating is contained under a very large tree adjacent to the turf where people gather in the Domain. It was slightly odd to have someone sitting just on the other side of our table in the open public turf area but the setting under the large tree was too fun and lovely to pass up. Service was good. Food was just okay. read more

Joi - Lobster taco - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

Most absolutely amazing staff and management and chefs I've ever seen unfortunately they will not let me rave about this in this review lol it keeps telling me I'm speaking too much read more

Joi - I will definitely be back. It won't even let me describe how much I love it. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Meh. The food was okay. Nothing too spectacular, but it wasn't too bad either. I actually would like to try the happy hour one day here. Inside is nice and clean; however, there were a few flying bugs that kept flying around the food--it was annoying. Nice atmosphere with music played through the speakers and our waiter was attentive. Although we didn't sit outside, they have outdoor seating too. read more

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So sad...we were once regulars here but moved to Lakeway so we only come once in a while...it's gone so far downhill. The young sushi chef was yelling across the restaurant to his server friends and cussing. The food was extremely salty - it was inedible - specifically the miso and some Korean chicken dish my husband got - He took 1 bite and couldn't keep going. The rolls used to be SO good but now I'd give them a 2 out of 10 - no flavor, fishy, less pieces than years before, etc. The vibes and aesthetic are so nice but the staff is careless. read more

This place is always good. And usually they aren't too busy so you can get in without a reservation. The chicken truffle dumplings are great. Japanese old fashioned is great. Also enjoyed the beef and broccoli today and the sushi at past visits. Our server Sebastian was top notch. read more

The waiter was nice. The restaurant was pretty empty for a Saturday night. There were maybe 5 or 6 tables with customers. The Brussel sprouts were good but they are fried. The edamame was a very small portion for $9. The unagi sashimi was quite fatty. And the rolls were boring. We would not go back again. read more

Located inside the Domain, Joi offers a variety of Asian fusion dishes. I'm surprised with the low reviews-the food is great! The omelet over rice was surprising to me-usually I see rice inside the omelette (omurice) but I accepted it since it's a fusion. Ramen broth is flavorful and warm. It is a bit dark inside. If it was brighter, then the environment could be more inviting. There weren't a lot of people dining in when we went during lunch hours. read more

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My partner and I came here on a Friday evening and overall, had a decent experience. We were seated very quickly (I highly recommend the indoor/outdoor dining area) and the staff was kind. I ordered the "One night in Bangkok" cocktail, as recommended by the server, and I really liked it! I had asked for something light, refreshing, and fruity and it hit all those marks. As for the food, we ordered some tofu buns as our app and I REALLY liked them! The tofu texture was super crispy and as a vegetarian, a unique treat because you don't see tofu breaded like that often. I ended up getting their noodle dish and they were able to accommodate me by adding tofu to it. Unfortunately, I did not like it. I found it to be bland and overly oily. My partner ordered some fish items and seemed to really enjoy them. As I was writing this review, I asked for his thoughts and if it were up to him, he would give Joi four stars. I personally, would come back but specifically for happy hour drinks and apps. However, my pescaterian partner enjoyed it far more and would come back again for the sushi! read more

Amazing food that is easy to share amongst a group so you can share several dishes. We came for lunch and were able to get seated immediately. Food was very unique and extremely tasty! Service was quick and it was a layer back environment. Recommend checking this out if you are shopping in the area. read more

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We were here to celebrate our anniversary and had a great time. The service was very helpful in guiding us and answering our questions. We enjoyed the food we ordered--everything tasted fantastic. read more

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We visited today as a family of six, including a newborn, and had a deeply upsetting experience. While sitting on the patio, a soccer ball from the grass area was kicked directly at our table. The ball hit one of our family members, shattered a wine glass, and narrowly missed our newborn. The response from the other parents was dismissive, and the situation escalated into a confrontation. Shockingly, the owners watched this happen and did nothing to intervene or de-escalate. They only approached us after the other party left--and only then to ask for the ball back. There was zero concern shown for the person who was hit or the safety of the infant. On top of the safety issues, the service was unacceptable. The food took an hour to arrive because of a "single wok station," a delay that was never mentioned until we checked in after 40 minutes. No compensation or apology was offered for the wait or the chaos. The food was mediocre, but the lack of basic hospitality and safety is the reason we won't be back. read more

Great food, quick service and fun atmosphere! We always hit the same spots when up by the domain and decided to try something new! This place will now be a regular spot when we are up that way. It was great for lunch, we got sat right away with no reservation. Got to try lots of yummy food and had some fun drinks! read more

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Service was good. We actually ordered all of the recommendations from the server, which makes me really wonder about the other options. Food was GROSS. We started with the popcorn chicken appetizer. Basically chicken McNuggets drowning in sweet and sour sauce and floating on a mound of wilting iceberg lettuce. We ordered the steak sushi. It wasn't even edible. Dumplings drowning in some other sauce. Vegetable noodles were okay. Didn't order drinks and came close to $100. Food wasn't fresh, Sisco frozen food is my guess. Applebees version would've been a step up. read more

Went for a work dinner, was a great space for it. Not too moody, not too upscale, but still good for eating with your coworkers and boss Drinks were cute and yummy! The sushi was pretty good and the fish tasted fresh. Service was okay-- we had a pretty large group which probably had an impact, but there was some weird back and forth going on with our check at the end. Would totally go again, just not the best place I've ever eaten at read more

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