The food is some of the best in Yakima. I'd put them up against anyone. The service is also some of the best. Always there, always smiling and very helpful if you're having any trouble with the menu. Atmosphere is welcoming and friendly without being so close that you're on top of one another. This is my wife's favorite restaurant in town. Or anywhere for that matter. It's always her first choice for holidays or if she's having a bad day and wants to have her spirit lifted. It always does the trick. Thank you for your food and smiling faces. We always bring our out of town friends and it has also become their favorite. They will always have our hearts and we will will be continuing patrons!!! read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Her very favorite, orders almost every time. And when she doesn't she almost always disappointed. - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Service was good and fast. Parking was very hard to find. Parked in the lot next door worrying the whole time If Dennys was going to tow me. Had Chicken Bulgogi. It was ok. Wasn't blown away. The chicken seemed to lack flavor and on the dry side even though it was very greasy, I take it I hit the end of lunch rush but expected more flavor and moist chicken. Will come back to try something else soon. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - 14. Chicken Bulgogi special - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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Caution the ingredients are not on the list. Ordered a Spider roll they smothered it in hot teriyaki sauce, when I said no they said you should read ingredients when I showed her she said then I should have looked at picture. I said no I didn't want it, she said okay you order and buy something else rather than just remaking my roll. Also picture looks maybe like eel sauce. I paid for a meal I did not eat. Won't go back. read more

Their food is really good. You get a great value. A lot of food enough to take home and you can't beat the price.

Wow. My husband and I were in town with the motorhome and swung in because it has such solid Yelp reviews (for the most part). We also had a great experience with the food and staff. We ordered the beef bulgogi, shrimp yakisoba and galbi short ribs. We added some appetizers. We tried the egg rolls and gyozas. Everything was wonderful! The bulgogi had great flavor and the veggies were beautifully cooked. The yakisoba was also perfect and had wonderful flavor. The ribs were yummy and the egg rolls were meaty and super tasty and the Gyozas! I've never had ones so packed fulll of the delicious meat mix. The take out order was ready on time, everything we needed and some extras were in the bag. The bill for a meal that will feed us several times was under $100. We enjoyed our food and experience with this establishment tremendously. Great value, great food. Great find. We will be back when we next pass this way. read more

One of my favorite local restaurants in Yakima! Clearly owned by a family that knows how to cook Korean meals. I've never had a bad day with Joy Garden, dine-in or takeout. The service is great! Very polite and they give you the space to dine and socialize. I'm very sick today, and decided to DoorDash Sundubu Jjigae. It was my first time having it here and it was perfect! Exactly what I needed; a light yet tasty dinner that settled in well. Joy Garden, please stay with us forever! read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Sundubu Jjigae - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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Food is delicious freshly made, the sushi is Amazing Customer service is great all in all great place to dine

Food was good and hot! Wait staff friendly and helpful. You get a lot of food! I would recommend this restaurant!

Best Ahi Tower! Always fresh, favorable and hot food! Great service as well. The staff is always courteous and the restaurant always clean. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - We eat here often! Have the best Ahi Tower and one Chicken Yakisoba for 4! - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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I've been coming here for years and had amazing food every time I come. I usually get sushi, so cucumber roll and whatever else I'm feeling. They have pho and so many other options. I still haven't tried everything. Their service is also top tier and I get free food when I order to go, not to mention the appetizers they set out when you dine in. Always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Ambiance is good, it is a small restaurant but has a cute vibe to it. I'm going to order some sushi now. read more

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Fresh and delicious. I recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family. They give you a taster tray...Kimchi, fermented sprouts, cucumber and macaroni salad. Thumbs up all around! read more

I should have just walked away when I saw the cashier and order taker grab the seaweed for my miso soup with her hands. She spooned in the tofu then proceeds to grab the rest with her bare hands. I am uncomfortable with confrontation so, I said nothing and chose not to eat it. I ordered chicken teriyaki and got food poisoning; it was awful. Will not return. read more

Great food great family run business always kind. Their soups are good, still need to try their phò. Everything I've tried has been satisfactory or better. The atmosphere is a little outdated but the quality of food and service is well worth the taste. read more

Great experience coming in on a cold day. I had a barley tea and the budae jigae and I felt warm and rejuvenated for the rest of the day! Service was quick and attentive. And I loved the ambiance of the restaurant, you can tell they had a dream when they built the place. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Budae Jigae - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

I was looking for bibimbap in Yakima when I came here the first time a few years ago. I still get it every time, so I have not tried many other dishes. I have been here with others though, and the broccoli & beef dish and the fried rice look delicious. The seating area is usually busy at dinner, and has a busy to-go line, as well. read more

Joy Garden is mine and my friends number 1 go to place for lunch! Their food is amazing and they give pretty large portions. I always have enough left over for a second meal. It can be a little spendy but for the amount and quality of food you get, it's all worth it. The staff here is always so nice too. Sometimes it can get pretty busy and packed but even so the vibe of the restaurant is awesome and the staff is very attentive. I highly recommend this place to anyone that's looking for a Korean spot in town. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Tteokbokki, Chicken Katsu and chicken fried rice - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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A little ways from the main stuff but so worth it. I walked in and ordered food Togo. The staff is knowledgeable and so friendly. It took maybe 10 minutes for my order to be ready. I ordered an Avocado Roll, Chicken Pho, and Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap. Everything was well made and seasoned perfect. The Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap is probably one of the best things I've ever eaten. Joy Garden is affordable and they have daily specials. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Chicken Pho and all the add-ins. Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap and Kimchi. Avocado Roll. - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Amazing quality and authentic Korean food at a very reasonable price located in the heart of Washington! The following was ordered and will be described: "Dol Sot Bi Bim Bap" ($16.95) -- This was a huge dish at a fair price. What isn't noted is that they give you 2 eggs in this dish. The beef that comes with it is flavored just like the "beef bulgogi". The sides of the rice that is touching the hot bowl does char/burn up a bit, and that gives it a nice crispy texture. Highly recommended as the veggies are flavored and the sauce you can add to it, gives it a nice traditional flavor. This dish can serve 2 people. "Sundubu Jigae (Seafood)" ($16.95) -- The seafood that comes with this includes: shrimp, squid, clams. Highly recommend the Seafood vs the Pork, as the flavors really is exquisite with the saltiness of the seafood. The soup comes with a side of Rice, and the broth is very flavorful. Highly recommend this on a cold day. Can be easily shared between 2-3 people. "Beef Bulgogi" ($17.95) -- This is a huuuuge dish and comes piping hot. the beef is extremely flavor packed, semi-sweet bbq flavor, very authentic. The vegetables that accompanies it are: broccoli, onions, cabbage, carrots. All sliced/diced to be of equal of similar sizing to the beef. The only complaint here is the beef was sliced to small, so you'll have to use a spoon to scoop it into your rice bowl versus using chopsticks. This dish can serve 3-4 people. "Sunny Roll" ($15.95) -- The fresh raw salmon & tuna, kris-cross the roll and gives you a nice balanced flavor. Lightly dip it in soy, the top (fish) part only as the the inside tempura doesn't need any additional flavoring. For those trying to get into "raw" food, this is a nice entry level roll before you jump towards the nigiris. 1 person (full), 2 people as shared appetizer style. "Hawaiian Roll" ($15.95) -- The most refreshing dish you need to try. Cut into 6 slices, it comes already soaked in a light ponzu sauces that is absorbing into your cucumber and 3 fishes that comes with this. The chef is very generous with the thickness and slabs (yes slab not chunk) of raw fish they give with this dish. The cucumber is thick as it houses 3 large slabs of fish. Highly recommend this for those who are looking for sashimi and miss going to Southern California for fresh Sushi, but wants to go towards a more affordable route as this is really worth the money and is located in Yakima. 1 person (semi-full), 2-3 people (appetizer amount). Service is extremely smooth, quick, friendly, and observant. The serve staff is attentive and refills without you even asking, as we didn't even notice our drink were half low before it was auto-refilled. Extremely clean and spacious. The food came out rather quickly and piping hot (if you ordered a hot dish). OVERALL, for the price, quality, quantity of food that is served here, this place is amazing! Best restaurant in all of Yakima. Very authentic, flavors, ingredients, and priced very well for what you get. read more

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Joy Garden is hands down our favorite Asian cuisine here in Yakima. We have it at least once a month and have never been left disappointed. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Always delicious food and great service. You need to try the sweet potato noodles. This place is a family favorite.

This is a pretty good Korean restaurant in Yakima. The Korean BBQ and Korean dishes in general are good, but would say it is not as "authentic" as others that I have had outside of yakima. I do want to note that the owners and workers do seem to be Korean as well so it may just be a different style. The prices are a little high as a tofu soondubu is about 15$. However, it is one of the few good international restaurants in the area. read more

The service was fast and polite. The food was delicious, well seasoned and nicely presented. The dinning room is nothing fancy, just simple. But the portions were huge! We could have easily shared a dinner and had more than enough! They also brought 6 little appetizers to try, nice, interesting variety. Prices were reasonable. I'd definitely return and recommend. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Beef Bulgogi - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

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Very dirty, got sick after eating lunch there Floor is disgusting! Do not practice any safety read more

Recommend ribs. I really like the pickled cucumber. Many other things are good but for those less adventurous, ribs and rice. Veggie sushi rolls are great. I like the simple ones and worth's the price. Others get a little excessive. read more

Best Restauraunt food in Yakima area! We ordered delivery via Door Dash. Everything was packed carefully and looked appetizing despite being subjected to the normal bumps of delivery travel. The Galbi (beef short ribs) were flavorful and melt in your mouth tender, Yakisoba noodles with stirfry veggies just the right amount of smoky/chard flavor, and the beef bulgogi was perfection also. Will definitely order again and hope to maybe visit the restaurant soon. read more

1. Service= 5 Stars 2. Ambiance= 4 Stars 3. Food= 5 Stars 4. Price= 4 Stars I have been there a few times now and have always had great Service. Sometimes the owner will come right to the table and chat with you. Food has been very good everytime. It is a very relaxing place to eat at. I tried to find something to improve on here but I failed for the most part. The only thing I noticed was that for dishes that are really mostly rice and vegies with a small amount of meat In my opinion I think their price points are just a little bit high. All in All a great place with an Owner that cares and obviously has a passion for what she does. Highly recommended. It is a lot bigger and nicer than you will think looking from the outside. read more

The food is amazing, everything taste good! Tried beef yakisoba, beef, shrimp pho IS MY FAV, and Spicy pork boguila. Something like that but best dishes! Service is always good! They do their best can get pretty packed. Good amount of seating. About 4 booths & 5+ tables This is one of my fav places in Yakima. -V read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Great food, one meal will probably feed two people! And pricing is reasonable compared to other places. read more

Amazingly good food! Loved their Tteokboki and chicken ramen! The service was amazing the servers are very friendly and attentive! It didn't feel like a restaurant but more like I was visiting my family. Although it is on the small/medium size, it felt just like home! Would definitely recommend going here if you're looking for larger portions and great tasting food. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Chicken ramen - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Great food! Serving sizes are big food is amazing. This is not a place that has amazing service or ambiance it is flat out fantastic food!

I love the place I love the food if you haven't try it you have to go I definitely like the ambience very casual and service and super attentive I want to go every day lol read more

You can never go wrong with Joy Garden. Hands down the best restaurant in Yakima. The food is always delicious and the service is always the best in town. Sol Dot Bi Bim Bap is my favorite dish. Their sushi while a bit on the spendy side is worth every penny and is absolutely massive. read more

Their dishes are really flavorful. Price is reasonable. Highly recommend. Remember to order less spicy level read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Calamari stir fry - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

A delightful surprise. Friendly staff. Crazy number of items on the menu. Low brow setting. Very comfortable. Tasty food. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Vegetarian Bi Bim Bap - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Entree in question is Kimchi Jigae This is known as Kimchi Stew with pork pieces, like a hearty, stick to your ribs stew. The Kimchi Jigae was very flavorful and the portion was generous. I travelled out here from Tacoma and bumped into this restaurant by accident. Yakima is very lucky to have this eatery based upon testing out Korea's most popular stew. Thank you for exceeding my expectations Joy Garden. Thank you Blake G. read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Kimchi Jigae - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Such delicious food!! My husband loves the Pho, I've been going here for year and have never been able to get anything other than the pork bulgogi because it is so delicious! Also super fast, I usually do takeout and it's always been ready quicker than they say. Couldn't recommend this place enough, super nice staff too. read more

This is a delicious place with a huge Korean and sushi menu. Very delicious and the staff were so nice. Also very good kimchi! If you are passing through Yakima this is the perfect place for lunch! read more

Food menu is huge! You can find korean food, sushi and even pho. They have lunch specials Mon. - Friday 11am to 3pm. No problem with service dogs. Get your boba on too. A+ service read more

Joy Garden Korean BBQ Restaurant - Bbq pork lunch special - Korean Near Me - Yakima, Washington

Great Food. Very generous portions. Unpretentious. Recommend Joy Garden for an introduction to Korean food read more

Huge portions and authentic taste. We ordered the dol sot bibimbap and the galbi. Many dishes of banchan arrived and they were all very tasty. The bibimbap had lots of veggies and was a very large portion. Same with the galbi. I might have preferred mine cooked a little more with a little less sweet, but that's just me. Service was attentive. read more

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