Good food if you're looking for something fresh and tasty. Staff members are always greeting customers with a smile and give samples when requested. I come here for their shrimp noodles. Always made fresh and it's very delicious. They also sell crispy noodles which are my favorite snack. Must try if you're in the area. read more

Food was whatever! They don't make Chinese food like they use too! Service was also alright read more

The staff was very kind and welcoming, and I really appreciated the friendly service. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet my expectations in terms of flavor. I do think the great service made the experience better overall, and I hope the food improves because the team was lovely. read more

Not the best food but service was good and they only take cash , the chicken was old and no flavor

This is a type of spot if you're in a rush and don't have an enough time to go to your favorite Chinese restaurant this will pull you through. read more

Got a bowl for about $8, literally the best Chinese American food I've had in LA so far! It's an old-school spot with a dining area, but most people seem to do takeout. Service's good, but heads up--they only take cash. There's an ATM inside, but it charges a fee, so don't forget to bring some cash! read more

Joy Wok Express - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

Had a great lunch. The BBQ pork was tender and the orange chicken was delicious. Would go back again. read more

Joy Wok Express - BBQ Pork was great!!! - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

very delicious food - always fresh and hot. I highly recommend the orange chicken and beef Mongolian

Great fast food Chinese place! Food is made fresh. Great price for the amount of food you get! It's my go to Chinese food place.

This Chinese take out place is good, their portions are HUGE! You definitely get your bang for your buck, I've had their chow mein, fried rice, kung pao chicken, mandarin, chicken with mushrooms and it all tastes good and fresh. If you're craving Chinese takeout, this spot will definitely hit the spot! read more

"We had a delightful first-time experience at this restaurant, enjoying a delicious lunch with my family. The food was cooked to perfection, and the Combo B bowls offered great value at an affordable price. Highly recommended!" read more

Joy Wok Express - Chow Mein, Fried Rice, Kung Pao Chicken, & Veggies - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

Hole in the wall Chinese spot with a great selection of food. The portions are HUGE! Very generous. Got two plates for a little less than $20. The orange chicken was crispy and zesty. read more

Joy Wok Express - Orange chicken, chow mein, short rib - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

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Literally the best express Chinese food I've ever had in my life. We even have family members outside the LA area that request it. Such a local gem. read more

Best Chinese Food in LA, them nice thick chow mein noodles are my favvv! So glad they relocated from their original location that was at el faraón plaza in Lynwood SOOOO GOOD read more

Very great service , lots of variety of food will continue to come back here . Best Chinese food spot here in the city

delicious food. Service was fast and they had a wide variety of options. It's better to do the lunch combo B. Also, they load the plates up!

Been coming here since it used to be to be next to farallon back in the day bomb ass food but the lady serving u make you feel disrespected she so rude even throwing the hot sauce at me when I asked for some extra!! I do have 5 plates n only giving me 3 hot sauces n soy sauce but I would take it cause I love the food but the way they act thinking they can treat a customer like that i'll just rather go to panda read more

So I just buy a healthy combo or soup and I'm good healthy low cal veggies. I LOVE THE SHRIMP VEGETABLES combo freshly made when ordered. it's has a garlicky Chinese white sauce. I add extra veggies like extra mushrooms and beans sprouts and green beans, no celery. It comes with a side of white rice. And don't forget the seed chili yum.IT'S ALL ABOUT MAKING HEALTHIER CHOICES ANYWHERE YOU BUY FOOD. See my pictures. read more

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I have been coming here for decades before they moved from their old location. They are hands down the best hot plate Chinese food in the area! I order different shrimp plates and they are always made fresh! The staff is always friendly and inviting! Definitely worth a try! read more

Horrible place. Skimps out on the food . I asked for more chow mein and rice and I dont care paying extra and that lady got all crazy with me . fuck this place . cheapskates holiding out on food . read more

First things first, it's cash only. Really good Chinese food. Load up your combo plates. I think one plate feeds two normal persons. Chow mein, fried rice, orange chicken, and vegetables are good. I haven't tried anything else. read more

Closed today I drove by thinking I would get some orange chicken n broccoli beef but no it was closed.

This is my second time coming the frist time was great . After the second time we notcied there was flys on the food & left . They dont even have the grade upfront. We are never coming back read more

Great food and always a nice serving!! Try not to go during peak hours, because more than likely the order line will be out the door. The are constantly making the regular house dishes, almost every 15-20 mins because they run out, so you know it's always fresh, and just sitting there under a hot light. PS, they do party size platters for parties and events.!! read more

I live not too far from this Chinese eatery but when I went there, Holy Moly, it was tasty. But I will explain why the 4 stars. I really do not care about the restaurant decor or condition because I do not like to dine-in alone in public. I rather take my food home. I got Combo B and I tried the Chicken Teriyaki, Orange Chicken, wings, and Broccoli Beef. The Chicken Teriyaki is kind of tender and sometimes it is burned a little bit but I do like it a little dark. Still good enough to eat. Orange Chicken is crispy but a little too sweet in my point of view. Chicken Wings are also sometimes a little burned but good enough to eat. Broccoli beef is chewy sometimes but I cannot say no to that. I admire that they have a Grade A from Health Inspection but the food kind of throws me off. But 4 stars is better than 1, 2, or 3. But I still come here to eat because I do not hate the food. read more

This is one of my favorite places to get Chinese food. They give great portions and I love that the noodles are thick and not thin like most places. The orange chicken is crispy but the beef wasn't the same as usual. The meat is usually soft but today it was a bit tough and chewy. I also got the fried shrimp but it's mostly breading and the shrimp is small. For two plates and three fried shrimp it was around $18 or so. read more

Joy Wok Express - Chow mein, Orange Chicken and beef and broccoli. - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

First time here and i thought the food was yummy. It's basically a whole in the wall i drove by twice because i couldn't find the location it looks nothing like a fast food place from the outside. I really liked the fact that their chow mein had very little cabbage (means less bloating). I give their orange chicken a thumbs up. Not too breaded or too crunchy with a good amount of chicken inside. read more

I was a customer for over 15 years + until recently. The restaurant has new owners since.. I dunno 2012? Before the new owners, this place would get packed! Literally the line during lunch time, would go out the door to the corner of the building. The old owners knew us by name, greeted us, and we would just engage in conversation. The food was flavorable and dam good! Currently with the new ownership, the owners continue to be polite. But none the less, the food is different as much as they try to make it as original as possible. For example, the chow mein use to have lots of veggies like cabbage carrots and bean sprouts. Now, there very thin cut and hardly any in addition to all the grease on it. Another example, the orange chicken use to have meat with a thin coating of that orange crisp. Now, there's hardly any chicken! ! I take a bite, and it's just crispy fry chunks of fat. Reminds me of pork rimes. The place does jam-pack food into a to go box, if ur a quantity over quality foodie. And have good wonton soup. Anyways, I wish the business the best in their work. But just wanted to make clear that it's NOT THE ORIGINAL JOY WOK express Chinese food restaurant that was owned by Tony & his family for over 15 years. Been a customer prior to when Joy Wok opened (late 90s, early 00s) because I knew the family through Eddies Liquor store. read more

They don't serve as much a they used to, I know a lot of places have increased prices and decreased portions, but this place still jam packed their containers - not anymore The lady that attended me packed my plate with broccoli and a few pieces of meat and I couldn't tell I ordered orange chicken. read more

Chinese restaurant owner really super friendly. I came here really numbers of time but didn't chance to review here. So I've to do this because they are deserved it since they provided great price, great fresh numbers of foods and alway friendly. This is best Chinese food than any other in this local. Trust me. So I pictured this info menu, if u want to order it and come here to pick it up. Lastly one issue is space park but don't be bother by it- just come get it or eat here. You won't be regretfully once you bite it. ;) read more

Joy Wok Express - This is menu! - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

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One of the best chinese food spots out there hands down. Fried rice. Chow mien. Orange chicken. Fire! Huge portions and she just keeps stuffing the plate until the lid barely closes and its soo good you want to eat it all! read more

I'll been going to this place since, I was 3 and the original owners own this restaurant. This Chinese restaurant was once located where Cesar Chavez Middle School is now built. So from that, I can tell you that I've been coming to this place for many year and the new owners are not generous especially with their fried rice. There's two women who serve the plates. If your lucky to get the younger of the two she is a lot kinder with the portion she serve, but if you get the cranky old lady she serve a lot less. The old one is very rude,stiny, and pretend to be deaf when you ask for a little more. The orange chicken is not the same if you don't mind eating ligament,fatty tissue,mushy chicken have at it. Not to mention, if you dont mind them taking away the hot sauce, they already place inside your bag of take out just, because you would like to get to some srirachas, go right ahead. Their price have goes up and you don't get what you paid for. read more

I love this place. This is one of the best local establishments I've been too. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 I can see how some places choose too either open or close. My complaint is the inconsistency with dates of opening, first May 1st, then May 15 and now May 25. I can only speak for myself and say I take time and gas to drive to Joy Wok. To only see that the date has changed or postponed. It'd be best to not put a date. I'll be waiting for the 25th. God hope. P.s - I miss you. read more

Best Chinese Food in Los Ángeles! I've been coming to this spot since I was a kid and it still feels like a mom and pop restaurant where you feel welcomed and feed way to much (not complaining, I eat a lot). read more

A lot of good food just not that many choices. The staff is not that friendly but the food is awesome! If you want good Chinese food try this place. Also they only take cash so be warned! read more

The food is amazing! Their food is always fresh! They always give away their leftovers at the end of the day so that's how you know their food is fresh. You can dine in which is great and their chicken wings are a must-try! The staff is also really nice. read more

Joy Wok Express - Chow mein, chicken wings, spicy chicken - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

The food here is great... After searching for an hr for good Chinese...we found this place... Amazing light flavors...well cooked...good quality meats..friendly...cheap...and they pile on the food. read more

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THEYRE OPENED!!!!! 6/17/2020 they have the best food ever!!!! I come from Carson for Chinese food. Closest good place to me

Welp, I most say I drove in circles looking for this place but was determined to give it a try. As far as appearance and upkeep it definitely was not up to standard or should I say my expectations. I reviewed their Health grade which was an A so I proceeded with giving it a try. Here's what I ordered Chow Mein & Fried Rice, Orange Chicken and Broccoli Beef. The food was definitely tasty the orange chicken had a slight crunch to it which I loved. The broccoli beef upon observing the beef in the pan I had to inquire what exactly it was as the there was no broccoli present, they got the broccoli from the kitchen. I'm assuming to keep it crunchy and not be overcooked under the cooking lamp. The Fried Rice was average the Chow Mein was tasty with a hint of garlic which is one of my favorites. If I'm in the area again I'll stop by, not the best of areas after dark and considering I past it up, I parked on the street. It is located on the corner and adjacent to the alley. I observed a man just standing right outside the gate in the alley upon arriving and leaving. By the way I got two egg rolls which weren't bad but not the best. The staff was friendly. read more

Joy Wok Express - Fried Rice and Chow Mein, Orange Chicken and Broccoli Beef. - Chinese Near Me - South Gate, California

I decided to go check this place out since it has a good rating, but I was disappointed. When I walked in the place looked dirty but I didn't mind maybe they have good food, I couldn't do it. As soon as I walked in I also caught a very nasty smell coming from the kitchen area. I was hungry and my stomach was telling me eat, but my brain was telling me don't do it. The smell was just awful it smelled like rotting sea food, I immediately walked out and didn't bother. read more