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    Joyee's Dumpling House - Poway

    4.0 (416 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Seafood, Noodles
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Veggie fried rice
    Jane R.

    Service staff was super friendly. Clean ambiance. Delicious food. You do have to wait just a tad bit longer for the food since they're making it fresh, but overall super satisfied! I want to go back and try the other items. I'd say to help pass time, get ready to order an appetizer right away, if you will, then after that order goes through, then look through the rest of the menu to try to decide what you'll have for entre, as again, it might take some time. When we were there, there were a consistent flow of people coming in and out for take outs, so I'm sure they're busy.

    Walnut shrimp
    Cryetti C.

    Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 4 After living in Poway for 25 years, I only discovered Joyee within the past two years, and honestly, I have no idea how I missed it for so long. Joyee is a legit, homey Chinese restaurant that delivers every single time. The service is friendly, no fuss, and very efficient, whether it's busy or slow. What really stands out is the food. It is always fresh, piping hot, and insanely delicious every time we visit. No matter when we come, the quality and consistency never change. Everything we've ordered has been amazing -- from the boiled fish and boiled beef to the walnut shrimp, salt and pepper fish, Mongolian beef, and the green beans with garlic, which is my absolute favorite. Every dish hits the spot. We've also ordered takeout many times for family gatherings, and the food always travels well and is just as good at home. We are always left super happy and super stuffed after every visit. If you're looking for a solid Chinese food spot in Poway, I cannot recommend Joyee enough. This is hands down my number one Chinese restaurant in Poway,

    Walnut Shrimp
    Alex E.

    Came here after we went to another neighborhood favorite was closed. Wasn't sure what to expect but thought we'd give it a try and we were pleasantly surprised. Started with some appetizers, potstickers and popcorn chicken and I thoroughly enjoyed each dish. Having eaten popcorn chicken at other dumpling restaurants, the pieces are sometimes pretty small and get lost in all the breading. These were good. Potstickers tasted good as well. For our entrees, we ordered the Seafood Dumpling Soup and Walnut Shrimp. The walnut shrimp had the right amount of sauce and tasted good. We also shared a Beef Roll, which was good. Shopping center can get pretty busy on the weekend with other restaurants, retail, and gym but the parking lot is big enough to be able to find a good space. Inside of restaurant is pretty sparse, but plenty of seating.

    Karen W.

    Poway's best kept secret. Our favorite place to stop at for chow mein, xiao long bao, and dumplings. Everything is fire, they have reasonable prices, nice staff, and delicious food. People mostly do takeout, which makes dining in so much more relaxed. I was introduced to this place by my Chinese relatives. We love Joyee's!!

    Heather A.

    Went in for a quick bite and left satisfied! The server was helpful and attentive. We only ordered two things, their potstickers and dumplings were so delicious! The filling inside was packed and flavorful! We got full with just these two so sadly we weren't able to try anything else but definitely bookmarked to come back!

    Lorean W.

    Enjoyed lunch here. The cucumber cold appetizer was perfectly seasoned with salt and garlic and crisp. Still thinking about the cucumber appetizer. Boiled dumplings and eggplant dish were good. XLB soup dumpling was just okay and they were stuck together. Beef chow fun noodles were flavorful. Service was good and friendly. He was covering the entire restaurant and did a good job at lunch. Lunch time was moderately busy inside. It was clean and decent sized.

    Mapo Tofu
    Brad T.

    The place is nice and comfy, great service from the staff there, but most importantly, the food. The orange soda was nice, yes, it's from a bottle, but it's a fairly unique flavor I haven't had elsewhere. The mapo tofu though. Absolutely the most flavorful mapo tofu I've had ANYWHERE. This stuff was like 2 steps below a climax, but in my mouth and tongue. I couldn't stop eating it. I took it home to eat later, but unfortunately warming it up in the microwave kills a bit of the flavor; it was still very good though. But fresh at restaurant itself? My god. I would drive 5 hours to eat this. I would be on the toilet for 10 hours to eat this. I don't care. It's THAT good.

    Chicken dumplings - good
    Rose S.

    This place was decent. Food was good, service was okay. We were irked that their menu doesn't reflect their current offerings. For example, we were excited to get the walnut chocolate bun. They told us they don't have walnuts, just chocolate, so we ordered it anyway expecting something like the picture on the menu. But it was something much different. Still a dessert, but we wouldn't have ordered it if it wasn't going to have that waffley look and expected taste like the picture. We didn't love the fried cream cheese wontons, scallion pancakes were nice to have but a little too greasy for us, chicken dumplings were good, and wouldn't get the chocolate buns again.

    The best experiences in food may be in ordinary food places that can pull your heartstrings.

    I've driven past this restaurant for over a year while visiting nearby shops, but I never paid it much attention until today. It was Memorial Day, and after doing some shopping, I was looking for a budget-friendly meal to satisfy a craving for rice or noodles. Because it was a holiday, they weren't running their usual lunch specials, but the server kindly directed me to the rice and noodle section of the menu. I pointed to the Braised Beef Noodle Soup picture, fully expecting a dry egg noodle dish with beef and vegetables based on the photo. I was open to trying anything, so I decided to go for it. I have to give a massive shout out to the server. He was the only one managing the front of the house and had the high-octane energy of someone who just had an espresso and a Monster energy drink back-to-back. He was incredibly quick, jumpy in a lively way, and practically running around the floor--bussing tables, running the register, and seating guests all on his own. While waiting, I used the restroom. I always consider the bathroom a good indicator of a restaurant's overall standard; it doesn't need to be pristine or meticulously organized, but it needs to be clean and odor-free. This place passed the test. When my food arrived, the energetic server placed it on my table with genuine pride and a smile, mentioning it was one of their most popular dishes. To my surprise, it wasn't a dry noodle dish at all--it was a rich soup. What started as an accidental order instantly became something deeply familiar and comforting. The very first sip of the broth flooded me with happy memories. It was so good that I told the server I'd definitely have to bring my dad next time, as he loves this style of food. The bill was incredibly affordable, even after leaving a well-deserved tip. The ambiance here isn't flashy or stimulating, but the food has the power to pull at your heartstrings and bring back fond memories. It's a great reminder that the best culinary experiences don't have to come from expensive, Michelin-starred chefs--sometimes they come from ordinary, unassuming spots that hit the perfect note. I will definitely be back.

    Beef dumplings
    Amanda C.

    Joyee's Dumpling House is a relaxed spot that works great for a casual meal with friends/family. The menu is large, with something for everyone. I went straight for the dumplings, of course--and I'm happy to report they did not disappoint. The beef dumplings were flavorful and well-seasoned. My favorite by far, though, were the soup dumplings--bursting with rich broth and so hot and comforting. I'd come back just for those. We also tried the green beans with garlic, which were super good and came in a surprisingly generous portion. Everything felt fresh and satisfying. The service was friendly and low-key, which matched the atmosphere. It's not flashy or trendy, but it's delicious and done well!

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    Amazing chicken wings, and the beef soup is delicious. The Mongolian beef is killer too

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    Hi, are any rice dishes gluten free? Thank you!

    Rice is a very nutritious grain and a staple food in more than 100 countries around the world. It’s high in starch, a type of carbohydrate that is a main source of the body’s energy, and low in cost, which makes it a good base for many meals.… 

    Any vegan options?

    They have a veg portion but small.

    Is this Taiwanese or Chinese? Hoping Taiwanese

    Unfortunately its Chinese. Taiwanese restaurants are not common in this area. if you are able to determine whether it has traditional or simplified text from photos of the menu, that can be an easy way to tell. Taiwanese restaurants always use… 

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    steam bun and dumpling have gluten

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    i've been a customer here since I was seven years old. I remember coming here with my parents from…read morethat age. i continue to buy food from and currently live 4 minutes away! :) they have the best Chinese food. I go to order is the chicken wonton soup, house special fried rice and beef with broccoli. I always call in and pick up in the surface is always amazing! It's family owned. It always has been. The recipes had been the same since I can remember. Eating here makes me smile. The restaurant itself is not too big as they only have about 3 to 4 tables or so. I sometimes dine in here when it's just me the decor is exactly how it was in the 90s. The only thing they don't have is salt and pepper wings. I've been asking them to put on the menu lol

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