We've been going here regularly for years now. My bf is a huge fan of chang fen (cheung fun in Canto) or rice rolls. They started getting more popular a few years back and we've tried several places in Flushing and this one is still the best! They sell this all day while usually this would be a dim sum item or something that could sell out after the morning/lunch time. They're made fresh and individually to order which is great since you can customize what you want. Essentially you pick a size (regular or large), protein (shrimp, ground pork, beef, BBQ pork are the popular ones though they have other options and a vegetarian choice too), and then you pick your add ons. You can pick 3 of the following: corn, scallions, cilantro, bean sprouts or lettuce and sesame is always available as an added topping. Other add ons like egg, sausage, etc cost more. We've tried egg and liked it but didn't feel it was worth the extra $1. Our standard order is usually ground pork, scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds (sometimes with bean sprouts). My grandpa also likes the shrimp. It's $6 for the regular sized pork so pretty reasonable. They also offer a variety of sauces on the side though we usually just opt for the standard one. We've also ordered their Chinese Crepes and Chinese Pancakes to try before and they're good but a bit heavier. Worth trying for sure and we've ordered it more than once, though we default to their rice rolls. Their quality has been consistent and we're pretty happy with our orders every time, which is why they deserve the 5 stars. The one thing I'll note is that it does takes a long time to get your order since they make each one separately and it takes time to steam. If you're there during the morning rush you can wait anywhere from 25-45 minutes plus! Pro tip: if you look at the menu and plan ahead, call in your order to avoid waiting. They can usually quote you the wait time when you call so it's worth it. Once we figured this out, it's saved us loads of time and basically resolves the one pain point we have with going! Definitely come here if you haven't (they have other locations too if Flushing is far) and call ahead to save time! read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Shrimp Chang Fen or Rice Rolls (with scallions, cilantro and sesame seeds) - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Just got their Jan Bing with crab meat. It was so good and satisfying. The lady in the morning makes it better than the guy at night. But still pretty good. There is soy sauce, chili oil, and Sriracha that you can add along to your food. It is $5 without meat, and you add an additional $1 for meat, choice of ham, crab, or pork floss. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Chinese Crepe with crab - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Parking: you brave soul for driving here. In the heart of Chinatown Queens. Service: they speak mandarin mainly. They can understand English. They have an additional credit card fee for those who do not use cash. It's like 10% or something. Food: get the shrimp rice roll (~$5). You can add up to 3 toppings (and an additional sesame). We tried the Joe's special ($10). Not that great. Just stick to the shrimp rice roll. It's actually pretty filling. We had 3 ppl in my group and just ordered these two things which was enough for us (to be fair, 2 of them had just eaten an hour prior though). Wouldn't mind coming back. Would bring/suggest to friends who want a quick bite. read more

The steamed rice roll is okay. You get to choose the protein and whether you want extra things like egg, fish ball, lettuce, etc. I really like their chinese crepe. It got some crunchy stuff inside, and the pork floss adds the salty touch to the dish. They also add hot sauce but it is not spicy at all, more sweet actually with the hot sauce taste. There are only a couple counter seats and it is located in a small food court area place kinda so it's a little crowded. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Beef steamed rice roll with lettuce Chinese crepe with pork floss - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

Rice roll were delicious. Steamy, hot and fresh. The texture of the rice noodles were thin and had a slight chew which is perfect. The meat filling is not quite as flavorful as the cart lady from Elizabeth St in Manhattan Chinatown but the noodle texture was much better. read more

When they say the hidden gem of the best Chinese food in town is located in the corner of places that is so true. Probably the best rice roll I have ever had. It was freshly made with a lot of filling. I picked green onions cilantro and lettuce. We got the shrimp party rice roll for 2 people to share. Low key it was enough but we are girls. Service was good. In terms of environment ofc typical Chinese shop. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

Don't come here hungry otherwise you will be standing around anxiously waiting because they make the rice roll fresh when you order! Joe's shop resides in Landmark Quest Mall, which looks like a little indoor alleyway packed with other small food stalls and stores. You'll find a bunch of people waiting around blocking the door, I would recommend coming here at odd times, way before lunch, early breakfast, or after prime lunchtime. And there are barely any seats so we would bring food over to the food court across the street to eat or devour it outside when it's nice out. Shrimp Steam Rice Roll- Silky rice roll, they basically melt in my mouth! It's light with snappy shrimps and the sweet soy sauce, just pour it in because it's so good! Not salty at all. This whole thing is scrumptious but not filling. Shrimp Steam Rice Roll with Egg- A little bit of protein helps it become more filling and I don't mind the eggy taste with my rice roll. Beef Steam Rice Roll- Not my favorite out of the bunch but my sister has a seafood allergy so this the safe choice. She enjoyed it! Overall Service: We had no issues with the orders here. Just be quick with your order so you don't hold up the line. And when in doubt, go with the large! read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Shrimp Steam Rice Roll, Shrimp Steam Rice Roll with Egg, Beef Steam Rice Roll x2 - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Finally got to try the steam rice roll from Joes! It was my first one ever so I knew I had to go to the famous joes. I'm not a big meat eater so I went for the vegetarian with bean sprouts, scallions and cilantro. It was def a little bland, and I would def try to it with some pork next time but overall I'm enjoying this and I'd definitely get it again read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Vegetarian Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

This place is very very small with a few counter seats. It has the hole in the wall vide so don't expect linen napkins. That being said.. I had the beef rice roll. Omg as I write this review a couple of days later I am craving it. It had perfect texture and flavor. I added the vinegar and that just took it to another level. This place is a bit tricky to find. It is across the street from macy,s a few stores down to the left of your back is facing Macy's (next to the flower shop) I definitely will be going back! read more

See all

tl;dr the rice noodle rolls here are really good but you'll have to wait for it. Hope you don't mind a 50 minute wait. Anyone who knows me knows that I'm obsessed with rice noodle rolls, which is why I was determined to try Joe's Steam Rice Roll on my New York trip. My friends and I decided to stop by and grab a rice noodle roll as part 2 of our Saturday afternoon Flushing food crawl. We walked by it without even realizing, since the small shopping area it's in is very unassuming. We got there around 1:30 pm and there was just a short line. They have all the regular options, such as beef, pork, shrimp, etc. (and at every affordable prices too!), but we decided to try the Joe's Signature ($9), which includes beef, pork, dried shrimp, beef sausage, eggs, and vegetables. What was shocking was being told to come back in 50 minutes to pick up the food. FIFTY MINUTES!!! Wow. I thought I heard her wrong the first time. Luckily my friends and I weren't super hungry, so we just killed time by doing groceries across the street. We came back a little bit early and sat by the counter watching the chefs do their thing. I loveeee watching people make rice noodle rolls. There's something so satisfying about watching them take out each tray of freshly steamed rolls and scrape and cut it up. The Joe's Signature was delicious. The rice noodle layers were thin and they didn't skimp on the filling. I was in my happy place eating this :) FYI there's not much room for seating here, just a handful of bar stools next to the counter. It's definitely not a spot to sit and slowly enjoy your food. We scarfed down our food and left. read more

See all

I had to go back for more the very next day because it was THAT good. The steamed shrimp rice rolls were so fresh and delicious. We actually waited for almost close to an hour for our order the second time we were here because it was peak lunchtime and was very busy. Just something to keep in mind! Once we were grubbing though, it was all worth it, so I can't even be mad. Cheung fun is my favorite comfort food. I could probably eat like 5 orders by myself lol. I will be stopping by here again the next time I'm in the area. 5/5 easyyy Go try it for yourself! read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Shrimp Steam Rice Roll w bean sprouts, scallions, & sesame seeds - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

The line here can be long, but it moves pretty fast. You may have to wait 10-20 minutes for your rice rolls, but its worth the wait! Comes out piping hot and super yummy read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Joes signature - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

Located amidst many shops in one area, this was the first shop you walk into. I got the Joe's Signature ($10), which came with the choice of 3 vegetable add-ons of your choice. The wait was said to be 20 minutes or so, but I swear we waited longer than that thanks to our hunger. Luckily, there's several seating by the stand, with condiments to accompany your meal. After hearing the amazing reviews and wanting to experience these rolls for myself for the longest time, I can say the rice rolls were everything I wanted in a rice roll. They literally slid into my mouth, no effort needed. Joe's Signature came with tons of ingredients like beef, pork, dried shrimp, and eggs. I personally didn't like how jam packed this tasted, but it was definitely worth a try. They were salted well on its own, but with Sriracha? Always the best upgrade! I would totally come again to another Joe chain, maybe for the BBQ Pork or the Shrimp next time! read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Joe's Signature ($10) - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Dry shrimp & shrimp rice roll - both very good, thin & freshly made. Soy milk is excellent, $2 a cup, not listed on menu. read more

See all

Definitely will return. Passing by this litter shop inside a mini mall countless times and even ordered once long time ago. Glad to see they've a page on yelp. They make the rice roll fresh and now even provide a few veggies at no extra charge - you can choose up to three. I got a regular beef roll small for $4 (large is $6). Silky as usual. The veggies add extra texture and flavor to their super good and delicious rice roll. I went on a weekday at 10:30am, there are six workers. They must be very busy during the rush hours. Good luck and stay well. I think they take credit cards. read more

See all

I was working in Queens recently and a bunch of us decided to grab some lunch. One of my colleagues had recommended rice rolls - specifically Joe's since they had been there before with good things to say. I've seen pictures of rice rolls all over Yelp and social media - they've always intrigued me but I had never tried them for myself. Needless to say, I was eager to check Joe's out and finally try rice rolls for myself. Joe's is located in a busy area of Flushing - it's really congested here so parking can be difficult. The majority of their menu is rice rolls, available with beef, pork, barbecue pork, shrimp, vegetables, and fish ball. The rolls are also served with vegetables, you can choose to add corn, bean sprouts, cilantro, scallion, and/or lettuce. You're also given a side of soy sauce to top the rolls with (and get that perfect Instagram shot). I decided to get barbecue pork and add scallion and bean sprouts. Overall I enjoyed the dish; the consistency of rice rolls isn't my favorite - they're almost gummy which is no fault of Joe's, it has more to do with rice rolls in general (think like what restaurants use for shrimp dumplings). The proteins and veg were good, and they really added to the dish. Service was fast, and overall I had a good experience at Joe's. I'm not sold on rice rolls, but I could tell that they used fresh, high quality ingredients. I wouldn't be against returning to try more of their flavor combos. read more

Not sure why this place is so highly rated and popular. It's cool that they make the rolls from scratch but it tastes very very subpar. I've had better rice rolls at other dim sum places. This place was so disappointing and there's always a long line out of the door. They also only take cash. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Joes signature - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Got the beef steam roll. It was good. The pork one was better! Really big so plan to share! The location was kind of hard to find but it's inside the bodega with no sign out front. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

This place is popular for a reason. My first time trying rice rolls and I loved it. Got the vegetarian one to try. I got to choose 3 of 5 veggies. Dousing it with soy sauce and the chili oil is a must. Each bite was very fulfilling. I always love chewy noodle textures and this hits the spot. I could easily have 2 of these. They do have bar-like seating on either side inside this small food court. read more

This was one of the best spots I tried during my Flushing food crawl. Staff was helpful with deciding what to get. I thought it was cool how you could add three veggies to your streamed rolls, so it is different from the dim sum steamed rolls I am used to. Joe's signature has really flavorful meat. I love that the shrimp party has both regular and dried shrimps. They have soy sauce and chili oil on the side for you to dress up your rolls as well. I'm glad that they have seats for you to sit in as not a lot of small places like this have seating. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Joes signature, Shrimp Party - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

I got the small shrimp rice roll with corn, cilantro, and green onion for $5. The food was delicious and the portion size was generous, which you don't find in many places anymore. I'd definitely go back there again and again. read more

Stop #1 of the Flushings food tour. This area is a foodie's paradise. I have rarely seen so many legit restaurants, hawker stands,food courts & food stands packed together within 2 blocks of each other. Joe's located 50 ft from M7 subway station, arrived @10:15 am on Sunday and only 2 peeps infront of us. They seemed to have incessant take out and online Fantuan food delivery orders. The wait time was about 15-20 min for our 2 orders. It was fascinating to watch the chang fen steamer at work. There were very limited counter space & about 8 chairs squeezed together for dine in. Got the small shrimp ($4.5) & small pork ($4) rice rolls. We added egg inside ($1 extra), u can also add 3 complimentary veggie fillings, we picked bean sprout, cilantro & corn. The rice rolls were ultra thin & silky smooth. Ground pork was suffiently flavored albeit in limited quantity. Shrimp was adequate but lacked that pop in the mouth texture. The light sweet soy was good, i added the peanut sauce & chili oil to the mixture & it was still pretty good. Both portions were substantial for "small", the large must have been intended for the likes of Joey Chestnut. We also got a hot sweetened soy milk for only $1. The butcher's bill was only $11, costs less than a side dish of steamed brocoli at Peter Luger. Overall I give it 8 out of 10, still a notch below Yinji Chang Fen which has better & more substancial fillings while retaining that silky smooth ultra thin texture, not to mention it's also more photogenic. There are a few other yummy food stalls packed inside this tiny unofficial food hall: hand pulled noodles, Roe burgers, desserts, etc.. read more

See all

Been to Joe's a few times now and always enjoy their rice rolls. The food comes out super quickly, and there are a few stools so you can enjoy your food right there while it's hot. Joe's has lots of rice roll options to pick from (meats, vegetables, etc.), and the rice rolls are always bouncy and have great texture and bite. The sauce is essential, so make sure to sprinkle that generously from their squeeze bottles. read more

5/20/2023 - We did take out and ate in the car 2-Rice roll dishes, it was a bit bland and needed sweeter saltier sauce and Chinese spicy chilly oil. We will keep on stopping by and try other varieties. Recommend all to try to find their favourite and ask for more sauces. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Joe's Special pork eggs rice rolls with sauce - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Very good spot for a quick meal - the rice rolls are delicious and I was swayed by the $2 soy milk, which tasted homemade and was declared so by another patron. I saw the 'Joe's signature and thought why not? So I ended up ordering it on a whim. Yum!!! You can sit for a quick meal or order it to go. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Joe's signature (very filling for $10 - beef, pork, dried shrimp, eggs, 3 veg of your choice) - def add chili oil and sauce yum! - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

The hype is real. During a trip to NYC, decided to go on a mini adventure for the best rice rolls and after trying a couple places in Manhattan, had to go to Flushing to tries the famous Joes. Easy to find with Google maps in a little food court type area. Counter seating but also to go available. We got Joes Signature and it was such a great bite of meat, veg, and noods. The noods were so thin and better than other places we had tried. For $10 it was steep so that's the only downside and not sure if I'd say worth it but a must try. Also put a little dab of chili oil to add a bit of a kick. Not necessary but if you love spice, go for it! read more

After seeing so many videos featuring Joe's Steam Rice Roll, we had to stop by during our visit to Chinatown. Located in a food hall, or what used to be one, Joe's booth is surrounded by a clear wall, which allowed us to watch the food preparation. One guy in the back was steaming all the rice rolls and a second was on the side, cooking the chinese crepe. There's a little dining area in the back by the restrooms. There are workers that check your receipt to make sure you're a customer and monitor the amount of people sitting indoors at a time. I went with the classic shrimp to use as a comparison with the typical dim sum rice roll. While it was a bit more expensive, you get a larger serving. The shrimp itself wasn't anything special, smaller than what I'm used to. But the rice roll itself was the real stand out. It's so soft and delicate! I drowned mine in chili oil (not really spicy but very fragrant). Would I go out of my way for Joe's Steam Rice Roll? No, probably not. But if I'm ever in the area again I would grab one to go. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Shrimp Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is my favorite steamed rice roll spot in New York. It's really close to the Flushing Main Street subway stop, but because the outside doesn't draw much attention you might miss it if you're not looking closely. They prepare it in front of you and it's so fresh! Made to order means you might have to wait in line but it is so worth it!!! My favorite is the shrimp but honestly whatever you put in there is good. You can get up to 3 veggies as well as sesame seeds added for free if you want. I generally go with corn, scallions, and bean sprouts, then a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and I add an egg for a dollar (elevates both texture and flavor!) Definitely try this place if you've never had it. It's just great food and excellent cost benefit. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Shrimp Steam Rice Roll with egg, corn, bean sprouts and chives - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

So fresh, yummy, and soft! First time having it with egg. Glad the line wasn't long when I went but constantly people coming to order or pick up. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

Doesn't feel too heavy. Food: Tastes light, but does not sacrifice flavor. Most rice rolls that I try are on the heavier / greasy side, but that was not the case at Joe's Steam Rice Roll. You can have it plain or add toppings to it. I added eggs, bean sprouts and two other ingredients I don't remember. (Writing this review in retrospect) Environment: Has a small area to dine by the kitchen. Is in a shared space with other businesses. Pretty clean, has medium level noise, and is busy most hours in the day. Just before or after lunch hours is where you should aim to visit. Staff: Staff speaks both Chinese and English. Takeaway notes: If you go during lunch hours, it will be busy. It can average around a 50 minute wait because they also take food delivery services. Be ready for a wait, but the food is pretty worth waiting for. read more

See all

It's good.it was incredible. It's cheaper than California. Rice everything there. There's only 8 chairs so prepare to stand and eat. Crowded. Recommend the place. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Rice on rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

I got the ChaShao steam rice roll (large size, $7.5) and took back home to eat. It's still tastes great after microwave. But the large size is still kinda small for me, so even for guys, I think order two dishes are highly recommended if this is the only thing you'll eat. Service here is close to none. Little to none seating areas here. Most of the people choose to go instead of dine in. I'll definitely come back to try other flavors. This is pretty legit Rice Roll that is similar like what I had in Shenzhen before. read more

See all

Look Fun Rolls are a staple in Asian cultures and I love how New York has a plethora of these stands all over Chinatown. This was the second stand we hit up and I got to say that this one is more my favorite. They give so much more and pack it with ingredients! Apparently you get to choose 2 veggies from the options they give you to add into your look funn rolls. You could probably have it plain as well but free veggies? Take advantage! We shared the Special and Shrimp Party Rolls as well as some Curry Fish Balls. If we didn't have other foods to eat, I would of had two plates to myself -sob- read more

See all

I get why they're so popular. Their steam rice rolls are definitely top notch, soft and smooth. Ordered via Grubhub for pickup. The lady in the front was not the friendliest or nicest when I went to go pick up my order. Got the Chinese Crepe and Curry Fish Ball Steamed Rice Roll. The Chinese Crepe was meh, nothing special and wouldn't get that again. For the Curry Fish Ball Steamed Rice Roll, I was expecting more curry sauce so I was surprised when I opened the box and there wasn't any curry sauce. At first, I thought they made it wrong but after looking through Yelp pics, it seems this is how they make theirs. Just not my preference but gotta give credit where credit's due, their steam rice roll is legit. read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Curry Fish Ball Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Great rice rolls at an affordable price from a no frills place. I got the beef steam rice roll and it was really tasty. I've gotten rice rolls before, not here, but I think this place did it well and Anthony Bourdain would have agreed too! Haha read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Beef Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

Stopped by here during my visit to NY. I got a shrimp rice roll & it was super affordable. It gets super busy so I did wait for about 10-15 minutes but the food was fresh and hot. The only downside is it's very small & the seating is very limited since it's inside a food hall. It did get a little overwhelming as there is no room to stand and wait for your food but I suggest this place if you want a snack during your visit to flushing! read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York

See all

Food is fresh, had to wait For our order but well worth it! It's a tiny little piece of strip place. You can see them preparing the noodles! I will be back! Can't pass up good eats! read more

I got the bbq pork and the beef rice rolls. The quality of the rice rolls was good. The quantity and taste of the protein was 1/5 for me. You could taste more of the vegetables they had inside. Remember to check your take out. Mine came with 1 chopstick. read more

See all

Walking in is a bit hectic but once you get your order in you can move to the side and wait a few minutes for your order to be freshly made. It's pretty cool to watch how they make them on their steam tables. I went with the signature and it was everything I expected. It was delicious and definitely different from anything I've had before. There was great flavor to it and I put chili oil and soy and it really made the dish. The best part is it's not very heavy so don't feel like crap after eating one. I'll be coming back for sure especially when I'm working in the area! Joes is definitely worth the hype! read more

See all

one of the best food places i visited in flushing!! the size + price were decent and the rice roll were fresh and soo yummy. the area was a little dirty and seating was limited. also they call out order numbers in chinese so know chinese ig read more

Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Dim Sum Near Me - Flushing, New York