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    Joy Yee Noodle

    3.6 (2k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Brielle B.

    I recently went back to Joy Yee Noodles in Chinatown after previously only trying their smoothies/boba drinks. This time, I sat down for a full meal, and overall I enjoyed the experience and would definitely return. This place gets packed, especially for the smoothies. The restaurant itself is a decent size, but the tables are very close together, so seating can feel a little tight. The ambiance is pretty simple and nothing overly memorable. They have a faux greenery wall with the restaurant's name on it and the smoothie counter area when you first walk through the doors. One thing I will say is the menu is HUGE. They have an overwhelming amount of options, which can honestly make it hard to choose, but at the same time I do appreciate that there's something for everybody, especially for picky eaters or people craving different kinds of dishes. I ordered the Thai curry shrimp, and it was honestly delicious. The shrimp were large, flavorful, and they gave a good amount. I didn't expect the green beans in the curry, but it actually worked well with the dish. My only complaint was that they should give more white rice with it because I ran out of rice quickly and still had a lot of curry left over. My boyfriend ordered the orange chicken. I personally thought it tasted really good, but he felt it was just okay..nothing to rave about. His brother got a Pad Thai dish and cleaned the entire bowl, so I'm assuming he really enjoyed it. After dinner, we ordered smoothies, and they were pretty good as well. One thing I found interesting was the service style. You order directly with your server, and there are staff members standing around if you need anything..you can literally raise your hand and someone comes over quickly, which I appreciated. However, the food delivery itself was a little impersonal. Workers push carts around with multiple tables dishes on them and stop from table to table dropping food off. I'm assuming this is common in Chinatown restaurants because I've seen it before, and while it's efficient, I'm not sure how I feel about it service wise. It felt less personal, and I did notice food sitting open on the cart while stopping at different tables before finally arriving at ours. Overall though, the food was good, the portions were solid, and I'd definitely come back again.

    Kung Pao Chicken
    Jorge P.

    Man oh man, when I have a craving for Chinese Food this restaurant is what I'm talking about. We ordered Kung Pao Chicken, Chicken Noodles, Beef Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, and Watermelon Slushies. The main entree meats all came with a side of white rice, my favorite and very clutch. They potentially have one of the largest physically sized menus I have ever seen (ha). Everything we had was all top tier haha As you can tell from the pictures, all delicious food and worth trying. I wish I lived nearby so I could try this place more often! If I'm in the area and I need something I can trust, Joy Yee is definitely a must. Appreciate the food and first time experience Joy Yee, I'll be seeing you soon! Personal Review: 8.8/10

    Kimchi fried rice
    Adeola O.

    We went to sit inside. We got seated immediately we went during lunchtime it wasn't that crowded. We ordered the beef short rib soup and kimchi fried rice. As you can see in my picture there's no sign of a soup it's just noodles but in their menu it's called a soup. The noodles were garlic soy sauce noodle noodles. It was good! I had no complaints. The kimchi fried rice was very good as well too. The beef short rib is sweet and slightly lemongrass flavored. This whole meal is for the sweet and slightly savory palette. The garlic noodles honestly had way too much garlic on them. But once I ate it later in the day it was good. When you sit inside the price that you see on the menu will not be what you're charge you will be charged $23 instead of $16. Definitely clarify if that is the sizing price, we assumed we got dinner portions. You do get more than enough to take home. I will say about this place is if you do try something new you will have an interesting experience!

    Amy K.

    fast service, good food, and large portions. For the amount of food that we got and the price point it was perfect for two people with option for to go. We also got the bubble tea drink, which were extremely large and yummy. There was plenty of seating with no wait. The chicken was fragrant, and the curb ran guns were delicious perfectly fried.

    Kari O.

    (Kari's Rating 8.5/10) Came here in lunar new year and wanted a quick bubble tea. They had three traditional lion dance heads in the counter to admire too! I traditionally get the avocado freeze and it's my absolute favorite thing on the menu. I didn't get food this time so I cannot comment on that. But the avocado bubble tea with Boba is one of the best things they have on the menu. It's light, it's fresh, it's creamy and absolutely perfect for a warm day. The Boba here is my absolute favorite, it is chewy, it is not fall apart, it has the softest texture and the perfect amount of sweetness. They do have automatically asks now where you placed your order, but they also have a window where you can talk to someone. I've have eaten here before and I remember the food being relatively good, but I am here to only review the bubble tea!

    Kay P.

    Joy Yee has tons of seating and is a huge place in Chinatown! Their dishes are pretty good but I love getting their milk teas as a little sweet treat while walking around Chinatown. Service is quick if you just order a drink and the lychee rose milk tea is delicious.

    Marquese C.

    We were seated upstairs, upstairs offers overflow seating and is very spacious. The ambiance was nice and lively downstairs, upstairs it was more chill and not as decorative. The food was on point. I went with the spicy tom yum chicken fried rice and it was delicious. We tried a a few various fruit teas and everyone seemed satisfied with what they ordered. I'd come back if and when in the area. Their menus is massive and has a lot to offer.

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    Alano V.

    This is our favorite spot to come when we visit Chinatown. Love the variety of the menu and how it includes both picture and description. It's a big menu too so super helpful. Everything we tried was great, super tasty and the wait staff was so great! We didn't care for the mushroom dish because the sauce was not what we expected, we were told we were probably looking for an oyster sauce base. They were so nice tho and took it off at discount to us. Love the clean and modern feel of this place and the big windows for people watching!!

    Chicken and Veggie Chueng Fun
    Joanne C.

    So much nostalgic Asian American noms all seasoned perfectly! Some of my highlights were the: 1. beef cube - comes with yellow rice, delicious but wish there was more meat 2. chicken and veggie cheung fun - chewy rice noodles and the flavor will surprise you! 3. pho - savory broth with good noodles Definitely recommend coming with a group to do family style meal to get a little bit of everything. Also look at that extensive drink menu with photos! We got the mango smoothie and it was nice thick and creamy smoothie and tasted like there were actual real mangoes used! 100% would come back, large restaurant with a lot of seating but can get filled up fast. Staff was fast and provided extra bowls and utensils for family style meals! We had a party of 6 so there was a 18% service charge already included

    Spring Rolls & Edamame
    Andrew W.

    My 5 Takeaways (in under 60 seconds) Location: Conveniently located and easy to spot in the newer part of Chinatown. A short distance from nearby street parking and parking lots. Vibe: Upbeat and modern, with plenty of seating and nice décor. Service: Attentive, fast, and pleasant. Our waiter did an excellent job and made our visit enjoyable. Food: HUGE menu with an abundance of food, drinks, and options. I'd be surprised if anyone couldn't find something they want. Our meals were delicious - big portions, well prepared, nicely presented, and everything tasted great. Quick Tip: The spring rolls are made with fresh ingredients and packed with flavor. Also, they serve soda in cans (with a glass of ice on the side) instead of from a fountain.

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    Elizabeth C.

    Joy Yee has been one of our family favorites for a while now. Their delicious Boba Teas; Taro is delicious. We love their Shrimp Pineapple rice they serve in a half cut pineapple. Their peppered beef cubes are also delicious. So are their short ribs. So many wonderful selections. Here. Very busy place. Get in before 9pm, as they close up early . Across from US Bank in the Center. When you get to the center of after going through the West Gate, Located across from Walgreens and in front of Lao Szechuan's. Amazing places. Many shops open until 9-10pm. Busy busy area for Souvenirs, Boba Teas, and more

    Lychee & Strawberry
    Vanity H.

    Kiwi & lychee this time around The kiwi wasn't what I expected tbh but the drink was still refreshing That's what I get for switching up my norm haha

    Salt and pepper tofu
    Simone W.

    Joy Yee comes highly recommended as a restaurant to try while in Chinatown. When we first arrived to the area we started with the strawberry iced matcha. There were a lot of people ahead of us but the orders came out rather quickly. It was so refreshing, sweet and filling. A nice treat to enjoy while we walked around. At 50% sweetness they were perfect, I couldn't imagine 100%! We then headed back 30 mins later to get a table for food. There was about a 20 min wait to get seated for a table of 2 but we were prepared to wait because the food looked really yummy. Once sat our apps came out in about 20 mins and the entrees took another food 25 mins after that. They were super busy but they run a tight ship and the staff works in sync to clear and clean tables, bring water, plates and take orders. You pretty much are serviced by multiple people rather than one waiter. We started with the crab rangoon and fried dumplings to start. Both a tad bit too crispy for my liking but they got the job done. For entrees, I got the salt and pepper tofu which was crispy on the outside and super silky on the inside. The way tofu should be! My bf got the bbq short rib with garlic noodles and ooo baby, it was super decadent and flavorful. Everything was really good & the portions were good enough to share between 2 people with more than enough leftovers to go.

    Beef cubes with tomato sauce rice

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    Do you require reservations?

    We just went in 2025 without reservations. It was a busy lunchtime on a weekend. We just gave our name, waited about 5 minutes, and we were seated.

    Will they allow me to sit outdoor with my pet inside a stroller? Or if I buy take out, is there any outdoor seating nearby? Thanks!!

    I'm not sure what they have for outdoor seating but there is a park nearby with benches.

    Where's the best place to park nearby?

    S archer and Princeton has a guarded lot , but you have to go through the whole of the shopping complex or in front of the giant statue in the center of the shopping complex. Joy Yee is in the middle next to the big courtyard

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