This is my "go to" Chinese Restaurant in Ames. They do many things well such as hot pot,…read moredry-braised, noodle soups and cold and hot appetizers. My all-time favorite is a sour fish noodle soup with pickled mustard cabbage. Try the cold, ox organ appetizer! The service is friendly, but not great. Sel-help is required when ordering and boxing up leftover food. The ambiance is acceptable, but not outstanding. I go there for a quick lunch so my expectations for service are nominal. I go there because I like the food so much.

This was the first time here for my mom and I. Although they had signs up saying that due to being…read moreshort staffed, please order at the register, they must have been slow enough that a server did come to our table to take our order. We had several questions about the menu and she knew each item and was able to explain the ones we asked about. We were in a noodle mood and stuck with the basics. We started with an order of pork potstickers. They were pretty good and my mom really liked the dipping sauce they came with. It was good, but I prefer straight soy sauce - which the server brought us. We ordered Chicken Lo Mein, Pan-Fried Thick Rice Noodles with beef, and Pan-Fried Vermicelli with pork. Each dish had a good amount of meat which was great since each of the meats were the most tender pieces I have ever had from a Chinese/Tai/Asian place in Ames. Even the white meat chicken was so tender and not dry at all. Every piece of meat was so soft and flavorful! We cant' wait to go back and try some more adventurous dishes.

My girlfriend and I wanted to try something new in the area and stumbled across Joy's from a quick…read moreGoogle search. We started off with the egg rolls and crab ragoons which were some of the best I have personally had. Ordered the sweet and sour chicken and a combination lo mien which we shared and ended up having leftovers the proportions were so hefty. For the amount of food you get, it was a very very reasonable price. For the mid-western taste buds, the lo mien had the perfect amount of spice to it to make it enjoyable while still getting a good kick. The sweet and sour chicken was okay, breaded chicken pieces with provided dipping sauce. Being a student at ISU, I will definitely be going back to Joy's with friends for some good Mongolian food.

Really wanted to love this place but it was just ok…read more Overall food was average but good Chinese in my opinion but the service was where it was more disappointing. Did an order ahead that said it would be ready in 30 min. Showed up 40 minutes later wasn't ready. They were decently busy so I was fine waiting longer. Then they forgot I was waiting for a pickup and tried to serve us in house. Seemed like very nice people just didn't have a good set up for when it's busier. Got our food after about an hour and 15 min after ordering. Other people were there for close to 2. pepper chicken was the best- rice that it came with was cooked perfectly. Wontons were decent. The spring roll was soggy and the gyoza was a little dry. The reviews kept showing a dumpling sauce that people used for the gyoza which I asked for but they didn't give me any and I think the sauce would've made it better

Always good food. Fast service and friendly. Best sesame chicken in Ames. I hope May continues to…read moreprovide yummy Chinese food.

Best Taiwanese Place in Ames, IA. I had been frequenting this place since they were open. The…read moreowner(s) are the same as Little Taipei and Cocost which were the best Taiwanese place when I was still a poor student at Iowa State. I remember $3.17 was the price of a meal in 1994 and that kept me fed for one day. Good old days. Stopped by today on my trip to another city and to my surprise, Ah May herself was cooking the meals.

Food: 5/5 Service 5/5…read more Ambiance 3/5 Le's Restaurant is truly a hidden gem for anyone craving authentic Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and the comforting aroma of freshly prepared dishes. The menu offers an impressive variety. Service is consistently friendly and the owner seemed like a very kind person.

Food was delicious & fresh. Service is friendly & prompt. Szechuan beef is unmatched. The aromas…read moreare exquisite. This is one of the better kept secrets of Ames, iowa. 10/10 recommend.

The food is delicious!!! Large portions for a great price and the service is great. The staff was…read morereally friendly and quick as well. It's a small establishment, but it's kept very clean and organized. We can't wait to try more of the menu!

I love coming here for lunch! My go-to orders include their Pad see ew, Massaman curry, and yellow…read morecurry. They're delicious. The staff is always kind and attentive. They have complementary jasmine tea and a unique variety of sauces. I like my food spicy and they offer real heat on the high end of their 1-3 scale.

One of the best restaurants in Ames. Good sushi and some of the best fried rice I've ever had. A…read morebit pricey but worth it.

Food was excellent as well as the service I will be going back. upscale environment, but not…read morepretentious, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

We love eating here. There is a wide variety of food in the buffet and it's kept quite fresh. All…read moreof the staff is wonderful and they provide excellent service. The overall aesthetic is really relaxing as well. Definitely a new favorite for an Asian buffet! They even brought a slice of pie (on the house) for my daughter's birthday and did a fun happy birthday song.

Great buffet, the whole family of 7 loved it. Very fresh, great variety, and a big ice cream bar…read moretopped it off really nicely. We tried everything from the fresh Mongolian, to the sushi, to the Chinese food, to the desserts. Seven satisfied customers, aged 6 through 80.

4/16/26 6:00 p.m…read more Online Order for Pick Up Food: Everything was absolutely delicious! We ordered orange chicken, sesame chicken, chicken with green beans, 8pc crab rangoon, 4pc teriyaki chicken, bar-b-q spare ribs, chicken lo mein, and a side of sweet and sour sauce. For starters, the teriyaki chicken is my new favorite lol. It's not dry or overcooked and it's cooked thoroughly. The bar-b-q spare ribs are super tender and smothered in sauce; so good! We were pleasantly surprised with the orange chicken as well. It's not overly in your face orange flavored nor is it too sweet. The sesame chicken is also really well flavored. The noodles in the lo mein were firm and soft at the same time with great flavor. The chicken in it was tender and thankfully, the noodles weren't overloaded with veggies. Honestly, I'm not big on crab rangoon, but these are good! They're filled to the brim and really creamy. Chicken with green beans exceeded my expectations and it will definitely be on my "always order" list lol. Portion sizes were more than I expected as well. They really pack the to-go containers and the meat itself is good, large chunks. I can't wait to try more of the menu! Service: We were promptly greeted when we walked in and the wait time was minimal. The staff was pleasant and greeted us with a smile as well. While ordering online, it was a bit of a pain and it tells you to add a tip before checkout, which was almost not an option to opt out if you wanted to. Our order was correct and done quickly, even though they were busy. Ambiance: It's not the biggest inside, but that didn't stop others from dining in. It was packed for dinner rush and smelled amazing. Overall, it was kept clean, no debris or old food on the floor or tables. The menu is large and easy to navigate. While it was full, it wasn't uncomfortable; not elbow to elbow.

We have never had a bad dinner here the takeout was always correct and the food was deliciousread more

The food was just ok nothing to write home about. They need more then one cook in the kitchen the…read morewait time was ridiculous I waited over 30 minutes and people who placed a phone order and was told it was their food will be ready in 25 minutes and when they got there had to wait an additional 30 minutes. That was very bad

Quick service, friendly staff. The restaurant smelled awful and the tables were filthy. Went to…read moregrab the soy sauce and the bottle was filthy. See below: