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    Joy Inn

    3.2 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Steamed Chicken & Broccoli w/ sauce on the side
    Stephen V.

    Yelp says 3 stars is "A-OK" which I think is a good description of this Chinese American restaurant. Been coming here for my lunch break a couple times over the last few months and have ordered a few different things for myself and my girlfriend. Kung-Pao Chicken with Peanuts, Hunan Chicken, Bourbon Chicken, Pepper Steak with Onions, Beef Lo-Mein, Tofu Vegetable Soup, and Wonton Soup. To be honest, the different chicken dishes all pretty much taste exactly the same. The quality of the meat itself is very good, but everything seems to always taste under seasoned. The lo-mein was not terrible but not great either, pretty greasy. The tofu vegetable soup was really really bland, need to add salt or something with some flavor, and the mushrooms in the soup were inedible, tasted either rotten or canned. The rice is just OK, fried rice again lacks any real taste but the texture is good. Actually the best dish we have gotten is the Bourbon Chicken which I did not expect. The wonton soup is pretty good, and the prices for lunch specials is insanely good (only $5.50 for entre, rice, and soup). Place seems clean enough, staff is friendly, and the food comes out quick and correct. Nothing to write home about, but I will keep coming back because the prices are so good.

    Sesame chicken lunch. Wonton soup included
    Abigail R.

    Food was ready on time. Ordered online to go but the seating area looked fairly clean so I wouldn't mind eating in at some point. You have the option to pay online or upon pickup. Huge lunch portion, definitely worth the price.They don't specify but the soup is wonton unless otherwise noted. You can swap out the rice for lo mein upcharge. Fried rice was a little bland but otherwise great experience.

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    I eat here a lot. To tell you the truth the food is ok, but they're fast and never let you down.

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    2 years ago

    Good food, friendly service & open relatively late. My go to Chinese place in the valley!

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    3 years ago

    Good Americanized Chinese food. Nice family run place. Food seemed fresh and place was clean.

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    This may be the first time, ever, that wonton soup arrived without even ONE wonton. Five scallion rings, though. Geeze.

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    11 years ago

    Best Chinese in pennsburg. Always good quality food. I love trying something different on the menu.

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    10 years ago

    Delivery never showed up after 2 hours of waiting. Terrible experience! You lost customers for life Joy Inn.

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    9 years ago

    best tom yum soup EVER! Love being able to order and pay from my iphone and then just running in to pick up

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