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    Joy's Express

    4.5 (91 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    broccoli with oyster sauce wish a bit larger portion
    J L.

    I have driven by Joy Express everyday and wondered how this restaurant is as it replaced another restaurant that we have frequented. we finally got a chance this past week. The dining room is bright and roomy with tables on one side , some tables in the middle and booth tables on the other side There were only 2 front of house and we were quickly seated and given menus. The laminated menu were easy to read with pictures. i saw the prices and i was like whoa very reasonable for the four of us we ordered curry brisket rice, beef noodle soup, chicken fried steak with rice , popcorn tofu and broccoli i was expecting food to come out quickly but i guess they make it fresh so it took a while the beef noodle broth was tasty just a slight hint of spiciness. the brisket was slices wished they had a bit more middles for the size of bowl. the curry brisket family liked i would like a bit more curry flavor but it was a hit. the broccoli was simply steamed and drizzled with oyster sauce just how we like it. chicken cutlet came with 2 dipping sauce a sweet chili and some type of aioli sauce. 2 pieces of cutlet. maybe it was my taste buds but wished it was season a bit more but family liked it. The popcorn tofu came in this massive portion . or at least it looked massive to me. with sweet chili dipping sauce. enjoyed it we spent $62 pre tip, note their tip is based on total w tax they have soy milk for $1.99 and boba tea $3.99 that is a bargain Get this they are open to 2am!! We liked the food and great value. oh their signed notes dumplings but we didn't see any on the menu we will be back

    Popcorn Tofu & Braised Pork Trotter with Abalone Sauce
    Michael T.

    I ordered takeout for a late night meal, and was surprised to see this place open till 2am! Popcorn Tofu - The tofu is super crispy, but it needed salt & more seasoning. The sweet chili sauce gave it flavor though. This was definitely a hefty portion for an appetizer! I recommend this being shared between 2-3 people. Braised Pork Trotter with Abalone Sauce - The abalone sauce was savory and umami. For the pork trotters, they were soft and easy to bite off the bone, but I felt that they could have been braised a bit longer to let the pork trotters be softer (though this might be a personal taste). There is definitely a lot of rice for the dish, way more than I needed. The pricing for both dishes are pretty cheap, I have to say; the total for both dishes was $21. For the food portion & price, definitely can't complain about it!

    Special Beef Noodles 特色牛肉面
    Shawn N.

    Cheap and good hole in the wall spot. Thanks to Peter and Lisa for introducing us. Pros: -great prices for decent food -great AC on a hot day Cons -my beer noodle soup had only a few pieces of beef. My wife's hainan chicken was decent though it came with way too much rice and not enough chicken. Considering the price I can't complain too much, the portion ratios were just off. Good thing we got popcorn chicken which was a very good portion of chicken. Overall 4/5 It was good, though not worth the drive for us which was 30 plus mins through typical SoCal traffic

    Hainan Chicken with Rice
    Timothy Spencer T.

    TLDR: It's arguably the cheapest meal per plate that I know of. $11 is an amazing deal for a rice meal, and it really helps that they're open til late for those looking for a quality late meal. Hainan Chicken with Rice: It's $11. You get a $14 tasting plate but with a lesser chicken portion to make up for the fact that it's $11. The chicken is about 80-85% quality you get from restaurants that claim that they specialize in Hainan Chicken. The rice is more than enough for most, and it's also Hainan Rice, which is a bonus. Special Beef Noodles: This is another $11-12 item which a decent serving. The soup tasted something similar to what you expect from a packaged soup from an Asian store, the beef is fine at best, and the noodles are not the best. It's more than enough to command the price point, and I think you'll be fine as long as you don't eat it everyday. Soy Milk: It's unsweetened soy milk that they added a bit of syrup in. They tell you this and you can request for more syrup if you want the store bought soy milk that's sweet. It could be sweeter, but it was sweet enough for me to not ask for more syrup. Ambiance: It's a bright restaurant in a generally quiet place in town. It's only the one person manning all the tables, so I can imagine that service may be on the slower end during a full house. Service: It was fine. We didn't really need anything outside of the food, so we weren't able to test the quality of service if we did need more water or something else.

    Hainan Chicken Rice
    Johnny Q.

    Chinese joint open late with great value and authentic dishes and flavors. Very spacious interior and comfortable seating. Hainan Chicken Rice (9/10) Some of the best i've had in the 626. I wish there was a bit more chicken but it was perfectly cooked and tender with great flavors from the garlic ginger scallion sauce. Red sauce is just a generic sweet chili sauce that gave sweet relief from straight umami flavor which I liked. Rice is seasoned perfectly and very fragrant. Could enjoy it by itself. The noodle soup (8/10) has the same chicken as the rice a paired with medium wide rice noodles. Broth is clean and rich in chicken flavor. Larger portion than the rice and pretty filling.

    Chicken fried rice
    Samantha T.

    After a day out with the family, we were looking for a place to grab dinner and stumbled upon Joy's Express Restaurant. This small corner restaurant turned out to be a hidden gem! The food looked delicious, the prices were reasonable, and the portions were impressive for what you pay. The service was friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better from the start. We ordered two Hainan Chicken Rice plates and upgraded each meal for just $1 more to include a drink--one Iced Lemon Tea and one Soy Milk. We also got the Chicken Fried Rice, Popcorn Tofu, Chicken Congee with Abalone Gravy, and the Lotus Root Chicken Soup. When we brought everything home, we were pleasantly surprised by how much food they packed into each order. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing with the family. Even better, every dish was flavorful and satisfying. The Hainan chicken was tender, the fried rice was packed with flavor, the popcorn tofu was a tasty snack, and both the congee and lotus root soup were comforting and delicious. Overall, this little corner spot exceeded our expectations. Great value, generous portions, friendly service, and delicious food make it well worth a visit. We'll definitely be back again!

    Sally M.

    Great friendly service. Nice, clean, cozy but spacious interior. The Hainam Chicken dish, Pork Trotters wirh rice dish, chicken wings are all good! Private parking and street parking available.

    Hainan Chicken rice.
    David W.

    Wow. I love this place. I passed by this restaurant a couple of times and didn't try it until my friend recommended it. The menu is simple, and the food I ordered is delicious. I ordered the Hainan Chicken rice, and it was delicious. The meat is tender and full of flavor. The tipping part is what gives me a "Wow". The max is 10%, and you will never see this in SGV. The service is polite and attentive.

    Felix G.

    This place is a nice hidden find in SGV. It's a standalone restaurant on a corner right off San Gabriel. Parking is limited to about 5-6 spaces behind the restaurant, but there's plenty of street parking. Restaurant is very clean, good amount of seating and nicely spaced out. From what I saw they seem to get a lot of take-out orders. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Prices are very fair and affordable. Don't expect anything fancy, but more of a home-cooked meal vibe. Portions are good too for what you are paying. Now to the actual flavor of the food, it pretty delicious. We got the chicken wings for a side and they were really good, friend, juicy and well-seasoned. They did come out after our main dishes though, but not a big deal. For our entrees, we got the beef brisket curry. Good rich curry flavor, spicier than we expected, but enjoyable. I do with they served a bit more sauce or added some to the top of the rice to add more flavor. Good amount of brisket, though there's a lot more tendon pieces than we'd like for being advertised as beef brisket The other item we got was the spiced beef brisket plate. Sauce was delicious, mixed in with the rice. It was a great comfort meal. Again, a lot more tendon than what I expected. I'm not the biggest fan of tendon so I was really expecting to have meatier pieces than tendon. I also wanted more veggies to go with it. I think we should've ordered one of their veggie dishes since that's what felt missing from our meal. We'll be back when we're craving a nice quick meal with quality food. I'll try other items next time that has less tendon like their spare ribs. Also looking forward to trying their popcorn chicken and Hainan chicken since those looked good too.

    Diana H.

    May 3rd, 2026 Joy's Express is a great spot if you're looking for tasty food that won't break the bank...even thouh we spent almost a hundo for a family of 5. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions you get. One thing that really stood out was how the food didn't feel greasy at all. The food tasted clean on the "healthier" side. The Hainan chicken soup and the Hainan chicken with rice were absolutely delicious. The flavors were comforting and satisfying, though I personally wished for just a tad more salt to really make the chicken POP. We also tried the curry with rice, which was another winner, to the husband, since he at it all up. The ribs with their secret sauce were a hit too; my son loved them and finished everything on his plate without hesitation. On the side, we had fries, broccoli, and their lotus soup (which I enjoyed very much). Everything paired nicely, and the lotus soup in particular felt perfect after a chilly start to our morning. Will I come back again, yes. BTW, they open until 2am!

    Kayla D.

    ~ Great Crispy Tofu ~ A cheap place to eat that opens late! Definitely get their crispy tofu, it is super crunchy with a lot of flavor. They just opened so it might be a long wait. There are 6 parking spots in the back and street parking.

    Oscar B.

    An extremely affordable spot for Chinese/Hong Kong-style food and it's open late. -Beef Chow Fun: Decent. Slices of beef tasted a little salty. -Hainan Chicken: Pretty good. Chicken tasted fresh. -Beef Noodle Soup: Soup definitely had a spicy kick to it. Noodles were a bit mushy. -Popcorn Chicken: Tasted like the old-school Taiwanese popcorn chicken you used to be able to get all the time at the OG boba shops in SGV.

    Popcorn Chicken
    Daryl N.

    Price for meals is between $11-13 for beef noodles, cutlets, Hainan chicken rice, and more. Snacks are between $6-$11 for popcorn chicken, fried tofu, Salt and Pepper Wings, and more! They even offer classy foods like abalone. Their drinks are very affordable too, at between $2-$5, with Iced Lemon Tea for $2.69, which other restaurants charge $4-$5+ for! This is a place for excellent portions, quality ingredients, and authentic taste! Finally an affordable place with so many flavors all under one roof!

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    Great price for Hainan Chicken. Spicy Beef Brisket Rice is yummy. Open lates great for midnight food after badminton:)

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    Pretty good BONELESS Hainan Chicken rice. The price is surprisingly cheap. Definitely recommend for late night meals.

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    My Hainan Chicken was not cooked through. The meat was still pink. Kin of gross...Hopefully I won't get sick.

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    Amazing service. Food is great and affordable and I would love to come back again. The vibes are great here!

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    Always delicious hainan chicken rice and rice noodles. Our go to! We also enjoy the fried chicken and noodles.

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    Overall good experience. Fast and cordial services. I enjoyed the good quantity. Good prices.

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