Restaurant/ cafe located in the busy area of Highland Park that offers up food inspired by Taiwanese street food with soups, buns, etc. This place seems to be always busy, so it's got a lively, relaxed vibe going on here. The service style is fast-casual where you walk up to the counter and order your food and try to find seating as they bring you your food when ready. The pricing and portions are such that it's easy to order a main and a side or two and walk out the door stuffed and wallet intact. Came here with a few friends for dinner. The place was pretty packed, so we had to wait a little bit after ordering so we could get seated. We each got an entrée and split a few salads/sides. I personally ordered the slack season noodles. To share we got some bamboo shoots and cucumber cold appetizers. I also ordered a taro milk tea to wash everything down. The noodles were tasty, comforting, and it the spot. The cold appetizers were also tasty. Just simple sides to mix up the flavors and textures of the overall meal. Personally, I'm a big fan of this spot. Next time I come back, I want to try some of their other noodles and/or dishes. This is the type of place you can go multiple times in a week. read more

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My sister is usually the one to frequent this stop but this time I went with her. Everything here was amazing! I had the slack season noodles (delicious), the clamshell bun (who knew tofu could be braised), and got to try the classic Taiwanese beer (so crisp). The service was amazing as well. The cashier was so knowledgeable and patience explaining each item to me. One of the other workers was so sweet explaining what a scallion slice bread and even offered me and sister a sample. Definitely coming back again! read more

My family and I frequently visit Joy and consistently enjoy our experience. We are always impressed with your exceptional cuisine. Our favorite dishes include the Dan Dan Noodles, various cold salads, Mapo Tofu, dumplings, and scallion pancakes. We particularly appreciate the value and variety of your food. We have all at some point celebrated our birthdays at your establishment. Beyond the outstanding food, the friendly staff and excellent music selection enhance our dining experience. I highly recommend visiting Joy if you are in the Highland Park area and bringing out of town friends and family. I hope you find it as enjoyable as we do. Remember to sample their delicious drinks and desserts! read more

Joy - Fruit Shaved Ice - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ok. I'm back. I've fallen back in love. The strength is that the food will always be delicious and hot. The service is consistently quite good with human touch - which can sometimes get lost in the city. Sometimes they skimp - and I'm sure if it happens I'll whine again; but recently it's all been perfectly delicious. read more

Excited to try this place. The menu reflected a lot of street food dishes of Taiwan. Parking was a pain bcos all you could find was street parking n to find an empty spot one must have some luck n patience. You'd have to drive about a mile away to find free street parking. I was expecting a wait but got lucky there were few tables open. Interior was quite spacious but not too big. I ordered the slack seasoned noodle. it appeared to mimic Tainan's 'peddler noodle'. The presentation was good. I liked how they copied the dish's shrimp in the center of the bowl. the bowl had savory broth (which it needed a bit more of) but it was lacking that garlic taste. it definitely needed more of it. 2nd thing we got was their chiayi chicken rice. this was a popular and comforting Taiwanese food that originated in Chiayi city. A deceptively simple dish but it was quite bland. normally this dish would have some savory flavor coming from a special sauce made with chicken broth and rendered chicken fat. But this dish had nothing, just shredded chicken and zero taste. what happened to the shallot oil? maybe the cook forgot to add it on? Minced pork on rice was good as well as Dan Dan noodles the best dish by far was their traditional shaved ice. they got all the stuff I liked on it, especially grass jelly and boba. read more

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Finishing out my Taiwanese food search for 2025, is Joy, the sister location to P&C! And just like P&C, the food and the line process (order, get number, wait, get seated when table is ready) is almost identical. That said, once we were able to sit and eat, there were a few items that did spark Joy: -Spicy Shrimp Wontons -Dan Dan Noodles -Hakka Mochi -Minced Pork on Rice All were fairly yummy, but I only wish there were a little more in quantity. However, if I'm comparing this to their sister restaurant, portion sizes are the same. Like P&C, the ambiance is rather casual and quick, but also a good spot to catch up with friends, or get a quick Taiwanese craving in L.A. satisfied! read more

I love everything about this place.... These Dan Dan Noodles are to die for, I highly recommend this dish. Their other menu offerings look good too, and I'm definitely returning to try them. There's lots of nice unique drink offerings as well, ranging from things like wines and teas you don't normally see everywhere. The staff is friendly and the service is quick, and the aesthetic is nice. You can find street parking if not on the boulevard, then at least in the neighborhood. Highland Park overall has a lot of fun businesses nearby, such as dessert shops, bars, music venues, restaurants, and arcades. I'm a fan! read more

Joy - Dan Dan Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I would like to say this is a hidden gem in the heart of Highland Park. They dont have a private lot for parking so find some street parking. A lot of the street parking has a lot of different signs, so please read each one carefully. Parallel parking may be required. On the parking meter, it has a qr code but really hard to see. I opted to text it in and they sent you the link to pay. Even though the street sign says 1 hr parking, the app will give you a choice to pay per 15 min, or hit max time (2 hrs). Your choice. The app also sends you a text a few minutes before to alert you that time is almost over to either pay more into it or just leave. Or you can Park about 2 and a half blocks north of York Blvd for residential parking. I must say, I dislike parking in or around this area because there is never any parking. Where I parked, along the south side of Ave 51, there were signs to tell you to not park illegally and that they had a takeout window on the street side! Thats so cool! They suggest you order online because it does get packed inside. The website was very easy to navigate and there are no extra fees like other apps. Just tax was added to the final total. The service at the counter was extremely friendly and when I said I didnt want any peanuts they went further in asking if it was an allergy or a preference. They were really attentive and cared about my health safety. They had plenty of small tables for small parties to eat and some larger tables for parties of 4. The smaller tables can be combined together to make seating for larger groups. However, the tables are sort of first come first serve. Its open seating. Each table had a can that contained chopsticks and napkins, soy sauce, chili, and im assuming the BV stood for balsamic vinegrette. They also have some self serving water stations set up in the restaurant for guests to get. They have stainless steel cups which keeps the water extra chilled. I want to say they were the 8oz. size. We ordered: dan dan noodles, thousand layers pancake with eggs and cheese, pork bun, chicken rice bowl, mapo tofu, wontons, a mexican coke, and a taro milk tea. When the order came, they came in what looked like small bowls, but it was plenty for 3 people to share. I must say, if youre a grown adult, about to hit 40+ years old, your stomach won't be able to handle too much food. If youre a young adult or a growing teenager, this will not be enough food for them. I am horrible with names, but the chicken rice bowl was very flavorful. The chicken was shredded and had a cold/chilled temperature served on top of fluffy rice. I personally loved this dish so much that I ordered one to go from their website (there was a choice of brown rice too). The Mexican coke was the larger glass bottle, and the taro milk tea had small chunks of taro inside. My friend said he loved that about the drink! The mapo tofu was very mild on spice, and it was delicious, complimented very well with their white rice. There was so much tofu in this bowl we were amazed how much there was still left after we kept scooping to take our shares. The broth of this dish was light and not oily like ive seen other mapo dishes. Their pork bun was a great appetizer to start. The pork belly was very tender and they provided enough hoisin sauce to pair with the protein. I asked for all the garnishes on the side. Not a big fan of cilantro. Their thousand layer pancake was a little hard to cut with a knife and just chopsticks alone. It contains basil and scallions, but it was a great flavor combo with the egg and cheese. They did ask me how many people were going to eat this item (3) so maybe it was made larger? Their shrimp wontons were silky, and had a lot of meat inside. They came with a little chili and cilantro as a garnish. The wonton was seasoned just right, imo. The dan dan noodles were great! The peanut sauce that came with it, made the dish delightful. I've never had dan dan noodles before because it has always been spicy, but this was mild! It was delicious! Paired very well with their steamed rice too! There are 2 gender neutral restrooms that had a vacant/occupied sign on the door handle. Restrooms was very spacious and smelled like clean laundry! As we were slowing down and eating, staff members were walking around manicuring the tables. They dont like to see dirty plates on their tables is what I heard them say, lol. They took away plates and bowls that we were using and kept checking on us to see if we needed them to take any dishes away. I enjoyed this location very much and id love to come back again with my husband and maybe more friends! Im super thankful my friend introduced this place to me! read more

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I've had Joy bookmarked on my list for years now but never had the chance to try it until now. The parking situation isn't the best- I don't think there's a single dedicated lot so you either park on the street or park in a paid lot nearby. Even so, the paid lots are pretty small and fill up fast. It's super convenient to order and pickup- there's a pickup counter on the side of the shop. Lurou fan- honestly it's one of the best I've had in the area. The pork is so tender and well seasoned. Five spice is prominent but not overpowering. Rice is cooked to perfection and soaks up the sauce well. The hard boiled egg was slightly disappointing though because it wasn't as tea flavored as I would have liked it to be. Pork belly rice - melt in your mouth pork belly. Good but flavor is a bit lacking. I think it comes with some lurou sauce but it's rather bland. The mustard greens it came with was also flavorless. Chicken rice - the shredded chicken was really good but compared to the lurou fan it's also a bit lacking in flavor. I added their chili oil and it added a bit more depth to it. Mochi - soft and chewy. the peanut one is better tasting and I wish they sold the peanut separately. The sesame had a weird texture and it was bitter. The portions are super generous and prices are reasonable. read more

Food was so yummy and the service was very quick! Loved everything we ordered. Can't go wrong with the pork on rice read more

Joy - Pork on rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love a place that is consistent and this place has been since I first came when they opened in 2018. Just went last week when I was in the area and still delicious. The mapo tofu is always great, the wonton soup is yum. Still such a busy place so be ready to wait in line for a seat, cute place once you get in. Or just order pick up like me and there's some benches outside you can sit at. read more

Ordered from Joy and had a simple, mixed experience. The wonton noodle soup and the chiayi chicken rice were very fresh and clearly made with care, but both were a bit bland on their own. I ended up adding my own seasonings at home to bring out more flavor. Overall, a comforting and clean meal, just one that needed a little extra help to really shine. read more

this place is great. solid prices, incredibly fast service, and solid food. the dan dan noodles were the best, and so was the pork belly sandwich. i wouldn't say it's THE best for this type of food, but if you're going to the marionette theater or hanging out in this area, i would say it's a good choice! read more

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finally checked out joy in highland park and tried the chicken and rice, slack season noodles, and the spicy lotus appetizer. overall, the food felt very americanized -- flavors are on the lighter, simpler side rather than super bold or traditional, so don't come in expecting classic taiwanese profiles. nothing was bad, just not particularly memorable or exciting for us. the space itself is cozy with cool, laid-back highland park vibes, and it's the kind of spot that feels nice to sit and chat in for a bit. parking is all street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, so give yourself a little extra time to find a spot. worth a visit if you're nearby and want something casual and approachable, but i probably wouldn't go out of my way just for the food. read more

Joy - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Joy serves authentic Taiwanese food that's both comforting and satisfying at a good price point. The flavors of the dan dan noodles and minced pork rice were spot on. The dan dan noodles reminded me of the kind you'd find at 7-Eleven or Family Mart in Taiwan (in a good way). And the sauce from the pork rice really soaked into the rice, rather than just sitting on top. I wouldn't recommend the shrimp wontons personally, I'd pass on those if I returned. But I am curious to try the cold appetizers because I spotted a few familiar dishes. The homage to the bakery/selling Mexican cookies that once occupied the space is a nice touch. That said, the vibes felt a bit off to me. The staff didn't come across as particularly friendly, though the place was clearly busy and seems to be a local favorite, so maybe that's just how it runs. read more

Joy - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place has been on my bookmarked places for a while, and glad I was able to try it this past weekend for my birthday! There was a bit of a wait even for a Sunday evening, but it moved fairly quickly. A little crowded inside, wish there was more of a seating area. But I enjoyed the aesthetics of the restaurant. Menu is simple but food is great! It was nice to be able to try a bit of everything. I think my favorites were the Dan Dan noodles and the desserts are all so good! Would definitely come back! read more

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I love Joy but tonight was a total fail. I ordered take out after a 12 hour, early morning work day. The Dan Dan noodles were dry. I had white noodles in not much sauce; I kept having to stir it up to try and generate some flavor. They forgot to include the condiments requested, and if I return, I will definitely check everything before leaving. Honestly, horrible and worst food ever from a favorite restaurant. It was basically white noodles. Dry AF. No condiments. Compare what I received with the black fork to WHAT the Dan Dan Noodles dish is supposed to be. Notice it's a bit soupy with lots of sauce? That's not what i got. And the lack of condiments didn't help. This was basically an order of white noodles. Never again..... read more

Joy - The horrible Dan Dan Noodles take out I received tonight. Basically white noodles. Very dry. - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wish there's 10 stars for me to pick. Last one is young people's favorite. Most professional one. I only ordered a dry spicy wonton but I drove there all the way from Knott's Berry Farm. Asked server to fill up my coffee mug w/hot water. She did that immediately. On top of that, she complimented on my lipstick color! No server did that in my life. Was that cuz I wore my crossing guard yellow vest? I don't think so. She's just sweet read more

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i recently stumbled upon for joy in highland park and honestly i'm so glad we decided to stop in. we saw a line outside -- always a good sign -- and figured why not. the prices were super reasonable, especially for how much you get. i got the pork and rice and the Dan Dan noodles, and everything was so delicious. super flavorful, comforting, and just really well done. definitely worth the wait, and i'd totally go back again. read more

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the food here was so comforting! the dan dan noodles were good! i definitely would recommend if you aren't allergic to peanuts. we also got the shrimp wontons and to be honest i think it was fair, i would get a small portion if you wanted to try it. the service was good, all you need to do is order your food at the counter, pay, and then sit and wait for your food to arrive. i absolutely love the ambiance. it's such a cute layout and it feels vibey. i definitely recommend coming here with friends! read more

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Not sure if I came during an off day or if this place is just overhyped but I was not impressed at all. My friend and I got the chicken rice, wonton soup, and Dan Dan noodles. The noodles were so over cooked that you can't even call them Dan Dan noodles. I also added chicken to my noodles which came with the tiniest portions of shredded chicken. At first it looks like a lot but it's so finely shredded the volume just comes from air. The chicken rice also came in the tiniest portion of chicken and was mostly rice. The chicken rice lacked flavor but I would say the Dan Dan noodles had more flavor. Portions are smaller than most Chinese/Taiwanese places so you could say it's cheap but not for the portion sizes they're giving you. The wonton soup was the most disappointing. The wonton had no texture and the shrimp inside basically had no chew. The pork in it was also a bit funky. Making me question if it was even good to eat. The service is self serve and order at the counter and they bring out the food to you. The ambiance is nice and warmly lit but i'm here for the food. Overall there's so many better places to eat Chinese/ Taiwanese food in LA. I don't recommend the hype. read more

Joy is a place where you hang out with friends! Every single person who we came across with were super friendly and warm. They didn't bat an eye to one of the kids in our party who wanted to bring in food from an another establishment and that sort of hospitality is something I will always remember. The ambiance is lowkey, hip and fun, perfect for socializing and laughing. The patrons, when I went, are stylish, fun and friendly as well. (I never really comment on the patrons who come to the restaurant because Joy has no control on who comes in but they are an extension of the welcoming vibe. ) You order your food at the counter and if you are eating in, they will give you a number and will call you when a table opens up. This place gets pretty busy so keep in mind that you might be waiting. The food came out pretty quickly once we were seated. Everything was presented nicely. The Dan Dan noodles with chicken was creamy with just enough sesame peanut sauce, making it very fresh and light. It is perfect on a hot summer night but you want something that is cooked. The forbidden rice pudding reminds me of my childhood! I know I will be ordering this again when I come back. It is made with forbidden rice which is a dark purple wild rice. The taro and coconut milk gives it just enough sweetness. It's a dessert but it is not overly sweet, which I love. Overall, the experience was Five Stars. I would love to come back to try more on the menu. read more

Delicious! I really enjoyed everything we ate, but the shrimp wontons and cold salads were amazing! Counter service, and then super fast serving, chill ambiance, and an overall great experience. Would love to go back and try more things on the menu. read more

Joy - Cold daily salads (cabbage, seaweed, woodear mushrooms) - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We had been hoping to share a meal with friends we hadn't seen for a long time, and made the mistake of choosing to eat at Joy. It was very noisy, and any chance for real communication with our friends was thwarted. That said, I'll discuss other things. The table we sat at was cold cement and even though the wait person cleaned it off, it had a residue of stickyness. The two appetizers we chose were tasty; wood mushrooms in a tamari/pepper dressing; and bamboo shoots in a 5-spice sauce. We also ordered GaiLan in garlic and it was delicious. The shrimp wanton soup and my MoPoTofu was only OK - There were not many meatless options. The price point was fine. Had it been more expensive for the lack of ambiance and the lack of table service I would have felt it too expensive. read more

TLDR: 3.5/5 - Its not it wasn't good, I just wasn't wowed vs their sister store Pine & Crane. Ultimately slightly overhyped but if you're in the area and have time to kill I'd walk in. Ordered: The menu is limited but I think there is a dish for "everyone" (vegetarian, omnivore, etc). Mapo Tofu: 4.5/5 - The dish was excellent. It came with a side of rice (or maybe I requested it?) and it deceivingly filled me up. Great vegan option here (although it may be the only one). Scallion Pancake: 4/5 - It was tasty! Not anything I would write home about but it was a good side dish. Layered Bread: 2/5 - Not sure if we understood the concept with this one. It was quite dry, and crumbly and didn't have anything going on. Maybe good bread to dip in. Vibes: 3/5 The place is quite small but very cute. However, I will knock it down some points for ambiance because of the crowd. It makes the noise level high which might be overstimulating for some people. You are also in close quarters with other guests so trust that they'll know all your business by the time you leave. Also note that this establishment may be harder for larger groups esp given the wait time. There were maybe 2 tables that could accommodate for a group larger than 5 but I wouldn't go more than 3 if you want to get seated faster. Some of the seats I believe are low stools too so keep that in mind for comfort level. The line did move relatively fast given the space so people do eat fairly quick. Service: N/A You wait in line to order at the front and then you get a number and wait to be seated based on your party size. After that I don't think anyone came around seeing that water, utensils and everything else is off to the side for you to grab. The staff overall seemed friendly. I would not be opposed to going during an off-peak time although I'm still not in love with the prices to make me want to go back. I'd much rather go to Pine & Crane instead. read more

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Excellent service and excellent food. I went on a Tuesday afternoon around 4 o'clock. You order at the counter and the food gets taken to your table. I ordered with Marco he guided me through the menu and was excellent and giving me options with lots of veggies and protein. It was very busy but he took his time and was very knowledgeable! Appetizers Root salad 11/10 it's so crunchy and flavorful Cauliflower also very flavorful Wonton shrimp noodle soup Dan Dan noodles Shrimp wonton Pork belly bun Hibiscus tea I will definitely come back and try more things everything was delicious. Tip: it gets very busy for lunch and dinner so going after lunch rush is a better time! read more

Joy - Shrimp Wonton - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Joy, the Taiwanese restaurant, is truly absolute joy. I recently visited with a friend to catch up, and we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. First off, the dan dan noodles were a complete winner. The peanut sauce and chili oil paired perfectly with the cool cucumbers, and it was definitely my favorite dish of the night--so flavorful and satisfying and filled me quite up. I didn't think I would the peanut sauce, but it went well with everything that was in the dish itself. We also gave the cauliflower a try, which I believe is one of the cold veggie options. Honestly, I'm not the biggest fan of cauliflower, so I can't say I'd recommend it. But if you love cauliflower, go ahead and try it. We also got the scallion bread with five-spice beef sandwich. I wasn't totally sold on this one either because the bread was a bit too firm for my taste, and the beef didn't quite hit the mark for me. But hey, it's all about personal preference, so what might not click for me may be a hit for someone else. Now, the thousand-layer pancake with egg was a whole vibe. It's simple but delicious, and I highly recommend pairing it with one of the noodle dishes. It's the perfect combination of savory and satisfying and with the chili sauce on the table with the condiments just makes it that much better. But the real magic happened with the desserts. We tried the forbidden rice pudding and the hakka mochi, and let me tell you, the hakka mochi stole the show. It's so much more flavorful and has a perfect sweetness to it. Picture mochi coated in a mix of crushed peanuts and black sesame. To me...this was absolutely divine. The forbidden rice pudding was a more traditional, warm Asian dessert, not too sweet but comforting. I'll admit, I wasn't completely sold on it until I mixed in some of the peanut and black sesame from the hakka mochi. After that, the combo took the pudding to another level--highly recommend trying it that way. What really impressed me, though, was how authentically Taiwanese everything tasted, and all of it came at a super reasonable price. You're getting incredible food, the real deal, without feeling like you're breaking the bank. It's definitely worth checking out if you're craving authentic Taiwanese flavors in a relaxed, fun setting. As for parking--there's plenty of street parking and lots around, making it super easy to get to. I'll definitely be back to bring my husband now that we're so close to this restaurant. read more

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So happy that i finally got to try this taiwanese place and it definitely exceeded my expectations! I ordered online for pick up for a saturday dinner and it was pretty fast. I got the pork belly rice and hakka mochi and enjoyed both. the pork belly rice was so flavorful and the pork belly was fatty but soft. the hakka mochi came with peanut and black sesame seasoning and it was really filling! the prices are decent with reasonable portion so ill definitely be back to try other things. read more

Joy - Pork belly - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This place is always packed, for good reason. Although it's slightly fusion Taiwanese food (geared more toward Western taste), everything is still delicious. What I've tried and enjoyed: 1. Mapo tofu 2. Dan Dan noodles 3. Bamboo side 4. Cauliflower side Nice, casual vibe inside. Hipsters fit right in, preppies not as much. read more

Joy - Hot and Hot & Sour Soup, pretty good, but not my style. - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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One of the few places left where there is no reservations, affordable prices, and the quality of food is still so good. The soups, minced pork on rice, and side dishes are all amazing. Ambiance is good. Would eat here every day if I live closer. read more

So yummy!! I absolutely loved almost everything here. The standouts were: - Wood Ear Mushrooms: the seasoning on this was to die for! Sooo good! - Dan Dan Noodles: This wasn't too salty, and the cucumbers and sauce made this not too heavy. - Pork Belly Rice: The pork belly was so tender, it was very easy to mix in with the rice - Forbidden Rice Pudding: This has easily become of my favorite desserts! There's street parking around, only good for 1hr max. You order at the counter, grab a number, and then find a table. This is a large, bright space with lots of small tables. This is a great space for a small group or a date. I definitely want to come back and try more! read more

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absolutely beautiful. the cucumber salad, minced pork on rice, scallion bread sandwich. taro milk tea and passionfruit teas were stellar as well. amazing. amazing. read more

went here twice! once with a large family of 12 on a weekend, sat in an hour. then again with a group of four, sat in ten minutes! i love how everythingg is super good here, especially the dessert. i think the only skip id call would be the sesame bread, since its a bit plain to me. the seasonal corn soup was my favorite, as well as the chicken rice bowl. ambiance is very cool and welcoming, and staff are very sweet. bonus tip, ask if they have stickers !! i got some that were so cute read more

Joy - seasonal corn soup, Dan Dan Noodles, Chiayi Chicken Rice, Thousand Layer Pancake - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Stumbled upon this gem on my stroll around Highland Park. It was a midafternoon and my friend and I decided to share some dishes as a snack, we ended up sitting in this lovely restaurant/cafe chatting for hours. The ingredients were fresh and simple, but every bite was an explosion of wonderful and authentic flavors. I DREAM about the Chiayi chicken and rice! If you stop by, you have to promise me you'll try that dish! The restaurant is spotless, service is kind, and overall a great hidden gem in Highland Park. read more

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5/5 braised pork sandwich, 3/5 thousand layer pancake. The braised pork was cooked perfectly so we loved it but the thousand layer pancake lacked the aromatic scallion flavor that it's supposed to have. Otherwise had a great dining experience, we got to try wontons on the house thanks to the very kind cashier. We came on a Sunday evening around 6:30 and waited about 10 min for a table. read more

Joy - Braised pork Scallion Bread Sandwich - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Last night we tried Joy for the first time and it did not disappoint! We ordered the wonton shrimp soup with bok choy, the thousand layer pancake with egg, slack seasoned noodles with minced pork, minced pork over rice, and two teas. Everything was flavorful and comforting -- the soup especially hit the spot. Shoutout to our awesome server Mike who was super kind and chill. He really went above and beyond -- he sent us home with free mochi dessert and extra broth for our soup! Hands down, some of the best service we've had in a while. There was a bit of a wait, but honestly worth it. The vibe and interior were cozy and quaint -- perfect for a relaxed night out. Definitely a spot I'd go back to! read more

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We arrived right before they opened at noon and got in with the first wave. The scallion bread sandwich was calling my name, so I ordered it with braised pork belly and almost ordered another one right after. It was that good. The pork belly had a good balance of lean and fat so I didn't feel gross eating it. It also had a beautiful marinade that complimented the pickled vegetables very well. The scallion bread wasn't what I was used to but it had good structural integrity I also sampled a bit of the dan dan noodles and they do not hold back on the sesame peanut sauce. It was the definition of nutty. The noodles were bouncy and added a great qq texture to the dish. read more

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I had such high expectations for this place after hearing such good reviews about it. We came during a little before lunch time and didn't have to wait to get a table. The interior is nice and very clean, though maybe because it was on the weekend, it was very loud inside. We ordered the dandan nooldes, chiayi chicken rice, and joy fresh fruit tea. The food came out slower than expected as it wasn't super busy when we ordered. Our noodles came out first and later the fruit tea. We had to ask a worker twice about the rice dish as we saw people who came after us get their chicken rice before us. Seems like our order got miss placed and they had to make a new one for us. read more

Joy - Chiayi Chicken Rice that finally came but he's almost done eating the Dan Dan noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food at this location is always superb the joy combo it's a really good deal My only criticism is the huge high turnover of staff Myself and my family go at least once a week every week and pretty much every single time there are no familiar people working there very unusual. The food is consistently excellent read more

Joy offers an innovative ordering process that stands out. You walk up to the counter to place your order, receive a number, and they call you once a table is ready, seamlessly starting food delivery to your table. The service was friendly, and the clean, open ambiance adds to the dining experience. We tried the dan dan noodles, hot and sour soup, mapo tofu, and a selection of cold appetizers. While the food was good, the flavors felt a bit muted, likely tuned to cater to a broad customer base. With so many authentic Taiwanese options east of LA, it's hard to see what sets Joy apart as a standout choice. Additionally, the wine pricing was surprising--a small glass priced over $20 felt excessive. Overall, Joy is a nice neighborhood spot with a thoughtful dining process, but it doesn't strike me as a destination-worthy choice. read more

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