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    Joy's Express

    4.5 (93 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Hainan Chicken, Salt Pepper Shrimp, and Chicken Congee w/ abalone and mushroom stock
    Joann V.

    5 stars I don't think I've given a 5-star rating in a while. So, when I say this place gets the full 5 stars, I mean it. This was my experience: Service: the one server that was working today was incredibly kind and thoughtful. Another table had ordered food, but after she brought out his food, he still hadn't come out of the restroom, so she got a food cover until he came back. She also treated me and my mom kindly. 5/5 stars Ambiance: It's a clean/neat restaurant with a fast-food aesthetic, but dishes we ordered is anything, but fast. It's quality food at a great price! Hainan Chicken Rice ($10.99): crazy good price point for the quality we got. The chicken was oily, moist, tender, and perfectly cooked. The rice was wonderfully seasoned and the way it should be. Their ginger sauce can do with some acidity, but overall, 10/5 stars! Chicken Congee ($5.59): I thought it was the perfect size for an individual. What makes the congee is the broth it's cooked in. They say it's a mushroom and abalone broth base and I'm going to agree that quality is in the taste. It was smooth, tasty, and comforting. 5/5 stars Salt & Pepper Shrimp ($10.99): Another wonderful dish at a good price point. No complaints! 5/5 stars Lemon Tea ($2.59): I just wanted to support a local business. This tea was just ok...the food is where it's at. 3/5 stars Hot coffee ($2.99): Again, just bought more to support a local business. It smelled ok, but my mom thought it was bitter and too sweet. 3/5 stars. There is free parking in the back or street parking. The quality and value of the food is fantastic. I definitely will be back!

    Popcorn Tofu & Braised Pork Trotter with Abalone Sauce
    Michael T.

    I ordered takeout for a late night meal, and was surprised to see this place open till 2am! Popcorn Tofu - The tofu is super crispy, but it needed salt & more seasoning. The sweet chili sauce gave it flavor though. This was definitely a hefty portion for an appetizer! I recommend this being shared between 2-3 people. Braised Pork Trotter with Abalone Sauce - The abalone sauce was savory and umami. For the pork trotters, they were soft and easy to bite off the bone, but I felt that they could have been braised a bit longer to let the pork trotters be softer (though this might be a personal taste). There is definitely a lot of rice for the dish, way more than I needed. The pricing for both dishes are pretty cheap, I have to say; the total for both dishes was $21. For the food portion & price, definitely can't complain about it!

    Special Beef Noodles 特色牛肉面
    Shawn N.

    Cheap and good hole in the wall spot. Thanks to Peter and Lisa for introducing us. Pros: -great prices for decent food -great AC on a hot day Cons -my beer noodle soup had only a few pieces of beef. My wife's hainan chicken was decent though it came with way too much rice and not enough chicken. Considering the price I can't complain too much, the portion ratios were just off. Good thing we got popcorn chicken which was a very good portion of chicken. Overall 4/5 It was good, though not worth the drive for us which was 30 plus mins through typical SoCal traffic

    Hainan Chicken with Rice
    Timothy Spencer T.

    TLDR: It's arguably the cheapest meal per plate that I know of. $11 is an amazing deal for a rice meal, and it really helps that they're open til late for those looking for a quality late meal. Hainan Chicken with Rice: It's $11. You get a $14 tasting plate but with a lesser chicken portion to make up for the fact that it's $11. The chicken is about 80-85% quality you get from restaurants that claim that they specialize in Hainan Chicken. The rice is more than enough for most, and it's also Hainan Rice, which is a bonus. Special Beef Noodles: This is another $11-12 item which a decent serving. The soup tasted something similar to what you expect from a packaged soup from an Asian store, the beef is fine at best, and the noodles are not the best. It's more than enough to command the price point, and I think you'll be fine as long as you don't eat it everyday. Soy Milk: It's unsweetened soy milk that they added a bit of syrup in. They tell you this and you can request for more syrup if you want the store bought soy milk that's sweet. It could be sweeter, but it was sweet enough for me to not ask for more syrup. Ambiance: It's a bright restaurant in a generally quiet place in town. It's only the one person manning all the tables, so I can imagine that service may be on the slower end during a full house. Service: It was fine. We didn't really need anything outside of the food, so we weren't able to test the quality of service if we did need more water or something else.

    Hainan Chicken Rice
    Johnny Q.

    Chinese joint open late with great value and authentic dishes and flavors. Very spacious interior and comfortable seating. Hainan Chicken Rice (9/10) Some of the best i've had in the 626. I wish there was a bit more chicken but it was perfectly cooked and tender with great flavors from the garlic ginger scallion sauce. Red sauce is just a generic sweet chili sauce that gave sweet relief from straight umami flavor which I liked. Rice is seasoned perfectly and very fragrant. Could enjoy it by itself. The noodle soup (8/10) has the same chicken as the rice a paired with medium wide rice noodles. Broth is clean and rich in chicken flavor. Larger portion than the rice and pretty filling.

    Chicken fried rice
    Samantha T.

    After a day out with the family, we were looking for a place to grab dinner and stumbled upon Joy's Express Restaurant. This small corner restaurant turned out to be a hidden gem! The food looked delicious, the prices were reasonable, and the portions were impressive for what you pay. The service was friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better from the start. We ordered two Hainan Chicken Rice plates and upgraded each meal for just $1 more to include a drink--one Iced Lemon Tea and one Soy Milk. We also got the Chicken Fried Rice, Popcorn Tofu, Chicken Congee with Abalone Gravy, and the Lotus Root Chicken Soup. When we brought everything home, we were pleasantly surprised by how much food they packed into each order. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing with the family. Even better, every dish was flavorful and satisfying. The Hainan chicken was tender, the fried rice was packed with flavor, the popcorn tofu was a tasty snack, and both the congee and lotus root soup were comforting and delicious. Overall, this little corner spot exceeded our expectations. Great value, generous portions, friendly service, and delicious food make it well worth a visit. We'll definitely be back again!

    Pad Beef with Fried Egg Rice打抛牛肉饭. - so good!
    Jason B.

    Delicious, clean, affordable- great! This has become a must-stop for me every time I'm out here. Don't forget the soy milk!

    Hainan Chicken rice.
    David W.

    Wow. I love this place. I passed by this restaurant a couple of times and didn't try it until my friend recommended it. The menu is simple, and the food I ordered is delicious. I ordered the Hainan Chicken rice, and it was delicious. The meat is tender and full of flavor. The tipping part is what gives me a "Wow". The max is 10%, and you will never see this in SGV. The service is polite and attentive.

    Felix G.

    This place is a nice hidden find in SGV. It's a standalone restaurant on a corner right off San Gabriel. Parking is limited to about 5-6 spaces behind the restaurant, but there's plenty of street parking. Restaurant is very clean, good amount of seating and nicely spaced out. From what I saw they seem to get a lot of take-out orders. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Prices are very fair and affordable. Don't expect anything fancy, but more of a home-cooked meal vibe. Portions are good too for what you are paying. Now to the actual flavor of the food, it pretty delicious. We got the chicken wings for a side and they were really good, friend, juicy and well-seasoned. They did come out after our main dishes though, but not a big deal. For our entrees, we got the beef brisket curry. Good rich curry flavor, spicier than we expected, but enjoyable. I do with they served a bit more sauce or added some to the top of the rice to add more flavor. Good amount of brisket, though there's a lot more tendon pieces than we'd like for being advertised as beef brisket The other item we got was the spiced beef brisket plate. Sauce was delicious, mixed in with the rice. It was a great comfort meal. Again, a lot more tendon than what I expected. I'm not the biggest fan of tendon so I was really expecting to have meatier pieces than tendon. I also wanted more veggies to go with it. I think we should've ordered one of their veggie dishes since that's what felt missing from our meal. We'll be back when we're craving a nice quick meal with quality food. I'll try other items next time that has less tendon like their spare ribs. Also looking forward to trying their popcorn chicken and Hainan chicken since those looked good too.

    Sally M.

    Great friendly service. Nice, clean, cozy but spacious interior. The Hainam Chicken dish, Pork Trotters wirh rice dish, chicken wings are all good! Private parking and street parking available.

    Kayla D.

    ~ Great Crispy Tofu ~ A cheap place to eat that opens late! Definitely get their crispy tofu, it is super crunchy with a lot of flavor. They just opened so it might be a long wait. There are 6 parking spots in the back and street parking.

    Oscar B.

    An extremely affordable spot for Chinese/Hong Kong-style food and it's open late. -Beef Chow Fun: Decent. Slices of beef tasted a little salty. -Hainan Chicken: Pretty good. Chicken tasted fresh. -Beef Noodle Soup: Soup definitely had a spicy kick to it. Noodles were a bit mushy. -Popcorn Chicken: Tasted like the old-school Taiwanese popcorn chicken you used to be able to get all the time at the OG boba shops in SGV.

    Gave me soy milk to try
    Will M.

    New spot that just opened up in San Gabriel. I've been here twice already since I live nearby and it was one of those late night "don't know what to eat" decisions. The interior looks recently updated, bright and clean. I've only done takeout so far, but the staff has been super nice. They even gave me fresh soybean milk while I was waiting which was really good and not overly sweet. I tried the signature abalone sauce with rice. It comes with one abalone which was honestly the best part. The sauce was tasty but I do wish they gave more since the rice portion is pretty big. Also got the braised pork knuckle with rice. It was decent, but I think it could be cooked a bit longer since it was a little tough and not as fall off the bone as I like. My favorite item so far is the "Signboard Chencun vermicelli." It's like thin, silky rice rolls with your choice of toppings like beef tripe, spare ribs, or beef brisket. I've tried all three and they're all solid. I'd definitely order this again. I also really liked the abalone lotus root chicken soup. It's simple but it reminded me of something my mom used to make, so it hit that comfort food spot for me. Didn't really see the abalone, but I'm guessing it's there for the flavor. You can tell they do a lot of takeout orders and the prices are pretty reasonable. I'd come back for the rice rolls and soup for sure, and I still want to try their noodles next time. For now, giving them 5 stars for both service and food.

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    I've eaten here countless times with friends and family over the years. I can't believe I haven't…read morereviewed you guys! Always consistent in service and quality. They are known for: Special Lobster (A+) Beef Loc Lac (A) Clams with spicy sauce (A+) Chinese broccoli (B+) - depends on how thick or thin it is Pea shoots with garlic (A) Eggplant (A) Yang Chow fried rice (A) Reservations are highly recommended either by calling or thru Yelp. There are private rooms in the back on request if you have a larger party and seafood is always fresh as they have an aquarium with lobsters, crab, geoduck, and fish. The decor is charming with vintage trinkets along the side of the wall. There is a waiting area by the lobby and restrooms in the back of the restaurant. Since it gets so crowded and busy the restrooms could be tended better. Parking is available on the street otherwise you have to valet on the lot.

    I had lunch at Newport Seafood Restaurant today with a friend I hadn't seen in a very long time…read more She recently reached out to me after being out of touch for quite a while and asked if I wanted to meet up. Today was a day that worked for me, so we decided to have lunch together and then get a massage afterward. Whenever I come to this area for a massage, I usually have lunch at Boston Lobster. I've heard that Boston Lobster was opened by a chef and some of the staff who used to work here at Newport Seafood Restaurant, so I wanted to come back here after a long time and compare the two restaurants for myself. First, parking. Boston Lobster has regular self-parking, while Newport Seafood has valet parking, which was $2. As for the food, I ordered one of my favorite dishes, shrimp with cashews. I've had it at Boston Lobster many times, and I definitely preferred Boston Lobster's version. We also ordered beef with tomato sauce. Honestly, it didn't look particularly appetizing when it first came out, but once I tried it, it was actually pretty good. We also ordered beef chow mein, and this was probably my favorite dish of the meal. It almost had a slightly Thai-food-like flavor, and it was really delicious. As for the service, this is where I noticed the biggest difference between the two restaurants. Every time I go to Boston Lobster, everyone there is always extremely friendly and welcoming. Here, some of the staff were friendly, but some were not friendly at all. The hostess who greeted us when we first arrived was very nice. After we sat down, she brought a small cucumber dish to our table and asked if we wanted it as an appetizer. We politely declined. Then a male server came to take our drink order and asked whether we wanted hot tea or water. I asked if they had any caffeine-free hot tea, but he didn't seem to understand me. My friend repeated the question very slowly, but he still didn't seem to understand. After we explained it one more time, he finally seemed to get what I was asking and asked if I wanted jasmine tea. I said yes, so we had jasmine tea. It was extremely hot at first, so I also asked for some cold water without ice. Later, while we were eating, we needed to serve ourselves some of the chow mein. The spoon that came with the chow mein wasn't really useful for picking up the noodles, so I asked for an extra pair of chopsticks. The server brought the chopsticks over and basically tossed them down on our table. Honestly, I found that pretty unpleasant. My friend and I looked at each other while we were eating and said, "What was that?" My friend even commented, "Chinese restaurant staff can be so unfriendly sometimes." That has never happened to me at Boston Lobster. The staff there have always been very friendly and attentive whenever I've gone. I had actually been to Newport Seafood Restaurant several times before the COVID pandemic, and I even got their lobster for takeout back then. I remember it being so delicious that, during the pandemic, I once saw on Google that the restaurant was open and drove all the way here, only to find that it was actually closed. I remember being pretty disappointed that day. So coming back here again after such a long time brought back some memories. Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with the service today. On the positive side, I found the restroom here to be cleaner than the one at Boston Lobster. However, the toilet here flushes automatically rather than having a manual flush, and I actually found that a little inconvenient. One nice advantage here is that they have private rooms, which would be great if you come with a larger group and want to sit separately with your own party. They do have lunch specials on weekends, which is nice. But personally, I think I'll probably go back to Boston Lobster next time. Their prices are actually about $1-$2 cheaper, I prefer their food overall, there's no valet parking charge, and most importantly, their service has been consistently much friendlier in my experience. So while I enjoyed coming back to Newport Seafood Restaurant after all these years and I did find some dishes here very good, Boston Lobster is still the place I would personally choose for my next visit to this area.

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    I am so late to the party…read more FINALLY got the opportunity to check out Good Alley even though it's practically around the corner from me. My partner and I arrived a little before 6pm on a Sunday and we were already 10th in line. Luckily for us, we didn't wait more than 20 minutes until our table was ready. Immediately, the ambiance was stunning and modern. There was a projector playing a DJ video with r&b hits so the vibes were there. We ordered everything on a tablet which was easy to navigate. The Dress by Dijon was playing in the background which I thought was meant to be (slight pivot: saw him sing this live at Coachella, amazing!). Anyway, back to food. We ordered the bestsellers: pork XLB, wagyu burger, dan dan noodles, and wagyu fried rice. My partner got the Uji matcha mochi drink which was so delicious with perfect sweetness. Food came out not too long after, portions bigger than I expected. It's no surprise why the XLB and wagyu burger are the bestsellers. DTF, move over lol the dan dan noodles were the best I've had. I would skip the fried rice, nothing too special and quite lackluster in taste. We had to add chili oil to every scoop. Overall, 11/10 am definitely coming back real soon. I want more XLB already.

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    4.2(2.2k reviews)
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    Updating my review from many years ago. Initially I rated…read morethis place 3 stars, but over the years we have been regular patrons and have come to love Ji Rong inviting family and friends to celebrate special occasions. The Peking duck is still a stand out. Depending on the amount of people we love adding the signature crispy grouper with the sweet and chill or the short ribs. I love the Chengdu Style Green Bean Jelly. It's spicy numbing with a bit of tartness. They recently revamped their menu adding a lot of new things and their drinks list has grown substantially. Their grilled on the bone beef rib is excellent and new jellyfish appetizer has a wonderful crunch. We haven't tried every menu item because we always get at least one duck which takes up space but we are always aiming to try one new thing each time.

    The establishment is beautiful, well-kept, and the service was excellent. Everything that came out…read morelooked amazing, but unfortunately, I just wish the flavors lived up to the presentation. Given that this place is definitely on the higher end in terms of price, I was expecting the dishes to be a little more unique and exquisite. Peking Duck - 6/10 Pretty standard. The duck skin was crispy and fatty, which was good, but the actual meat was a little dry. The wrapper was okay, but nothing particularly memorable. Crispy Walnut Shrimp - 8/10 By far the best dish of the meal. The shrimp was lightly battered but incredibly crispy, and the walnuts were excellent and complemented the shrimp really well. The sweet melon was questionable, though. I couldn't quite understand the appeal of adding fruit to this dish. Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao - 7/10 The filling was definitely up there in terms of flavor and quality, but the wrapper was far too thick for my liking. A thinner wrapper would have made a big difference. Seared Honey Glazed Cod - 5/10 Unfortunately, this was my least favorite. The fish was very fishy, the sear wasn't particularly impressive, and the sauce didn't pair well with the cod. There were also chestnuts and what I believe were shallots, neither of which I really cared for. Overall, it's a beautiful establishment with great service and very impressive presentation. Unfortunately, the flavors didn't quite match the appearance or the price point for me. The Crispy Walnut Shrimp was the standout, but the other dishes were more average than I expected.

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    3.8(508 reviews)
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    One of the most authentic Cantonese cafés you'll find in the U.S., and honestly, probably one of…read morethe best in the area. There are a few Canto cafés around here, but this one is definitely one of our favorites. Dim sum is pretty easy to find, but authentic Cantonese cafés are much more of a rare find. The lower reviews are probably due to the service, but in my opinion, a truly authentic Cantonese restaurant should have questionable service because that's exactly what you get at the good places in Hong Kong. The philosophy in Hong Kong is basically "food over service." If they're being too nice, they're probably overcompensating for something haha. Getting either the hot or iced milk tea or lemon tea is a MUST. It's the traditional way to do it, and they even offer unlimited refills! Just be warned that you might not sleep that night because Hong Kong-style tea is no joke when it comes to caffeine. Pro tip: If you get the lemon tea, you have to crush the lemons into the tea to get the right flavor! My friends and I are regulars here. They're open late, and the ambiance is so fun, with tables decorated with mahjong tiles and neon lights that basically scream Asia. The food is top tier and, in my opinion, some of the best Cantonese food you'll find in the U.S. Our go-to orders are the tomato baked rice dishes, stir-fried vegetables, 3-cup dishes, and brisket curries. For something sweet, we always share the classic Cantonese French toast with peanut butter inside or one of the pineapple buns. Definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for an authentic Canto café experience! :)

    It was my second time visiting HK Macau Bistro and my recent dinner experience was way better than…read moremy breakfast experience last year. I came here a few nights ago when the hot pot spot I wanted to eat at was packed and I didn't want to wait. I decided to try HK Macau Bistro instead since I low key wanted to have baked pasta. Restaurant was packed but I was able to be seated right away. I ordered the following dishes: - Baked Fish Fillet with Cream Sauce / Pasta - 8/10. This was really good. The melted cheese on top made this dish so delicious! - Chicken (Half) - 7/10 - This was good but it just tasted like any the chicken at any other place. - Chinese greens - 7/10 - This was okay. Preferred stronger flavors as this tasted kind of bland. - Curry Beef Stew / Tendons - 9/10 - Very tender! I liked this a lot! Would definitely order again! Lemon Iced Tea was yummy! Service was good. Restaurant was clean. Love the H.K. Vibe.

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    4.3(1.9k reviews)
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    This is the place to go if you like eating seafood. They are famous for their lobster and crab…read moreitems. Been here several times with families but never review this place. Restaurant is big with plenty of tables. Great for big group. Great place for celebrating birthdays, etc. But parking could be difficult and frustrating. Other than that, they have great foods. Would definitely come back.

    I've been coming to this establishment since it was still located in that small spot on San Gabriel…read moreand Valley, so it's disappointing to say that the quality of the food seems to have gone downhill over the years. The service is still great, the restaurant itself is decently clean and spacious. Sadly, the food just wasn't up to the standards I remember. Salt & Pepper Shrimp 3/10 - Poorly seasoned and lacking the crispiness I was expecting. The shrimp just didn't have much going for it. Mongolian Beef 4/10 - This was basically steamed beef with green onions. The dish lacked the caramelized, savory flavor I typically associate with Mongolian beef. Clams with Basil 5/10 - The flavor was decent, but the clams did not taste particularly fresh, which really took away from the dish. Pan-Fried Pork 2/10 - Unfortunately, this was my least favorite. The pork didn't taste fresh, and the texture made it feel like it had been fried twice. The normally flavorful sauce it came with was also extremely bland. I'm actually very glad I came during lunch and paid lunch prices for these dishes. If I had paid dinner prices, I would have been extremely disappointed. The food from my previous visits weren't extraordinary, but at least it was "okay". However, after this visit, I have officially taken this restaurant off my rotation. I won't be returning.

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