Today I tried a Japanese/asian restaurant I had passed by many times. It was only after reading several reviews that I decided to go for lunch at my first opportunity. Well, today I can report that this place is legit! The food is absolutely delicious and prepared with care. You can tell when the owner loves the food they make and it shows here at Joy's. I went for the 3 item bento box, getting spicy tuna roll, bulgogi, and chicken katsu. All were amazing! The salad looked great but I was stuffed and could not finish off the whole box. I look forward to visit again soon with friends and family. P.S. The dining room is super clean and nicely decorated and the restrooms are sparkling clean too! read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento - Dinner 3 Items, with miso soup. - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

Decent Japanese Resturant. It provides what you need with no high expectations. Simple ingredients, many rolls are basically the same with tiny differences. Service is good. Quick and helpful. It's just missing the "Wow" factor. read more

We visited Joy's Kitchen this week for a first visit, and had a nice lunch while running to and fro with errands. It was very nice inside, and Joy herself greeted us warmly. We had a few sushi items which included a bento box which was nicely appointed. The sushi was very fresh fish and cut nicely. My bento had the mixed tempura which was coated with a nice crispy batter and wasn't too oily. Well done! Wifey had a standard roll and a rainbow roll, both were very good. We'll be back soon, as I'd like to try their Katsu offerings and see how they present their sashimi dishes. A nice find indeed! read more

the hospitality from the staff and owner were so warm and welcoming!!! The food was delicious & we could tell it was made with a lot of care. I love that they were so gentle and sweet to our kids too. It was overall such a lovely experience dining here. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

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Antelope Valley's BEST BULGOGI and for all the right reasons! Joy's Japanese Kitchen in Palmdale clearly has the upper hand in the kitchen with this authentic dish. Joy's Bulgogi features beautifully sliced beef in authentic K-Mom sauce, (my term because you can totally taste the love) and beautifully cooked fresh vegetables, all served with perfectly cooked rice. THIS is what Beef Bulgogi IS ... and Joy's is delicious. This is hands-down Antelope Valley's BEST Bulgogi! Enjoy! read more

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Tasty food and great, clean atmosphere. Definitely will be back for more. Hidden gem in East Palmdale

3/19/2026: Oishii!! After going for labs in the late morning, hubby and I decided to explore and go out for lunch to "break the fast". He recently saw Joy's Japanese Kitchen on TikTok and we decided we needed to give it a try! Convenient, easy access parking lot. Always a bonus! The moment you walk in to this quaint space, you are graciously welcomed by Joy herself! The color and decor really makes me feel like I'm in Japan! So many items on the menu, but we decided to each order a 3-Item Bento Box so we could try 6 different offerings. The portions are so generous, and the price is reasonable for quality dishes! Salmon Roll: Tekkamaki style thin roll with fresh fish in the middle. Super fresh! Crunchy California Roll: Don't judge me. I'm half Japanese and never order California rolls because, well... but last weekend I was at Yama Sushi Marketplace in Koreatown and they made me try theirs and it was good. Really good! So now I need to try a CA roll now and then, and this one was decent. 8 pcs in the order and was quite shareable with hubby, too! Tempura: So light and crispy.. perfectly executed! The batter is clean, fresh..and the dipping sauce tastes homemade. Reminds me of my Mom's! Tonkotsu (Pork): One of the best that I've had in Southern California... and it's in this humble shop in Palmdale! Crispy without being crunchy IYKYK, the pork is tender and juicy.. and the sauce is not from a bottle. Shumai: Not your basic restaurant shumai with ground pork and minced veggies from a freezer.. Joy's is made from shrimp and is crispy, the filling isn't a dense ball of meat... light and fluffy. Yum! Chicken Teriyaki: Better than most, but not my favorite dish out of the 6 we tried. The chicken is moist and tender, the sauce isn't too sweet.. but I prefer skin-on teriyaki with the skin browned a little before applying the sauce. Still not bad. And can I give honorable mention to the humble side salad? The dressing is a gorgeous shade of lavender... it is unique and delicious! Joy makes this herself from fresh fruits and it is drinkable! A proper Japanese restaurant serving comfort foods. This is a rare find in the Antelope Valley! read more

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Wow! Absolutely delicious! We ordered for pickup and all the food reminded me of my grandma's cooking! I was especially impressed with the pork katsu and mixed tempura. We want to come back tomorrow for breakfast! Update: came back to dine in. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful! We got to meet Joy, who opened the restaurant 9 months ago. Her and her team make incredible food and make sure you leave with a smile! Thanks for the delicious food, good environment, and great service! see you again next time we're in town! read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

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I came here for Valentine's day and I sadly did not have a great experience. I came here and had plans to eat at the restaurant but to my surprise, - if not all- most of the tables were full of dirty dishes from people who ate there who dined in. The staff did not clean up or pick up the plates. I'm assuming it was because the staff was not prepared to serve a lot of people on Valentine's day. I asked to eat at the restaurant and they told me to wait a little bit so they can clear the tables. I waited 10-20 minutes and they still never cleaned any of the tables. At that point I just asked to take food to go. They told me it would take 20-30 minutes for the food. Instead it took an hour for the food to go. Once I got the food, the bento boxes were not good. The Food that was supposed to be hot was cold. The actual rolls were better than the salmon rolls that go with the bento box. The salmon rolls that came with the bento box felt like cheap sushi and did not have a good texture that tasted like fresh sushi. I sadly don't think I would be coming back here... read more

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Really good food! Service was attentive. Everything tasted fresh and the vegetables had a nice crunch. I also really liked the Teriyaki chicken, miso soup, and crunchy California roll. We will definitely be back. read more

Food is really good I ordered the 3 items Service was excellent Ambience was good it was quite you could enjoy your lunch read more

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I stopped by for lunch and I enjoyed my experience here. The place is nice and clean, the food was good, the service was friendly, and I highly recommend. I decided to order the 3 item bento box with Gyoza's, Katsu Chicken, and Spicy Tuna Rolls. The salad and rice come standard. The Gyoza's were so juicy and the sauce to pair balanced out the sweet hint coming from the meat itself. The Katsu Chicken was crunchy, juicy, and did not feel heavy whatsoever. The brown sauce for it was also a bit tangy which balanced the breading from the chicken. Then the spicy tuna rolls tasted fresh. I really enjoyed the salad with its dressing (which is crazy for me) but it was extremely flavorful. The lady that served me told me she made it herself, it's her own recipe, and I wish I could have taken more of that dressing home. Overall, it was a good experience and I was very pleased with the food and service. Stop by and give it a try. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento - Dinner 3 Items - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

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The food was very good. The service was great joy was very friendly and attentive to what we needed. Always kept checking on us to make sure we had what we needed. read more

Everything on the bento box was simple but delicious. I went for lunch and the lunch special is super reasonable. My gyoza was crispy on the outside and the bulgogi was a great match for the rice. Ambience was relaxing, I will def return. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento box, lunch 3 item - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

Joy is such a....... well her name says it all. We have been coming here since literally they were building it. (No joke, my first time here she didnt have cealing tiles.) I love being able to watch this place grow. From her menu, to her new Street sign! Not only is she a sweetheart, but the food is pretty darn good!!! Check out this place when you're in the neighborhood!! read more

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Ordered the lunch 2 item combo, it was very clean and delicious! Prices were affordable and environment was super friendly. Joy is a sweet woman that has been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and it shows. Highly recommend checking this place out if you want good Asian food! read more

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The food was very good! I got the Bento box with tempura, crunchy ca roll, chicken Katsu, rice and miso soup and it was all delicious The service was good , they are very kind people read more

I love trying new sushi spots in the AV & this one was such a good find! For the price, the fish is super fresh I got the Summer Roll (was craving salmon ) & it totally hit the spot The Thai tea was a 10/10, & Joy even brought me a miso soup to try without me asking so sweet! Great service, cozy inside, & just an overall great vibe. Definitely coming back! Thank you again Joy! You're so sweet read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

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The food was excellent, the service was greet, the many was so sweet. The ambiance was chill and the decor was beautiful, it felt cosy. The waiter was super sweet and funny! The ice cream was delicious even though I hate matcha lol. It tasted like vanilla ice cream. Imma definitely come here again, my new favorite go to spot:) read more

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Was craving for some Japanese food and found Joyce' Japanese kitchen and was glad I did. Their lunch box (bento) portion was awesome, and enough for a grown personl. Good price for the size they give was 100% The jalapeño poppers was great appetizers to start up. Recommend trying the popper! Amazing service. Quick and good service from the server. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Jalapeño poppers - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

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Was very much anticipating to eat here ever since I saw the "opening soon" sign. Really solid Japanese food! Really generous portions, especially for the edamame! Service is attentive and friendly, the waiter actually gave me and my sister each a free scoop of ice cream after, it was such a sweet gesture. Ambiance is fine, it's a cute and simple joint. Very much would visit again! read more

I would like to preface this review by letting you know I worked in restaurants for almost 15 years as cook, a host, a server, and a manager. I'm not being ridiculous or exaggerating this review. in fact I'm typing this review as I am waiting for my food 35 minutes after ordering. lastly, I would like to preface with the wait staff seem unexperienced. for instance, having waited on tables for 10 years, I know that you never go to your tables just to visit one table, but it seemed like every single thing that the wait staff did was one table or one order at a time. when I was sitting, there were three tables that had no drinks and no food orders in yet, but when she came and took my single person order she then went to the back instead of going to get other orders as well. it just was a nightmare honestly, it seems like the front of house needs training. okay onto the review... I walked in and there was 1 dirty table available, so I walked to the counter and asked for a table. I saw they were busy, I wasn't expecting fast service, but was hoping for quality service. She told me I could take a seat at the dirty table, so I did. I then sat at the dirty table for 10 minutes just waiting. I should have just left at the 10 minute mark, but there are so many good reviews so I wanted to stay. I told myself I would give them another 10 minutes and at the 8th extra minute, The 18th minute after sitting down at a dirty table, the waitress comes over and says "Hi do you know what you want?". like how would I know what I want I don't even have a menu lol. I asked her to please wipe the table and bring a menu and then she did. I ordered two rolls, a water and a Thai tea, I'm currently typing this waiting for my order at the 52 minute mark after walking in the door and I still don't have food. I will say however that the Thai tea is pretty good. it is now the 1 hour point since I've sat down and I still don't have food. I went up and asked the waitress if the food will be ready soon and literally one minute later my rolls came out. so I don't know if they were sitting there or not, they weren't very cold so I assume that they were sitting. I'm trying very actively not to be negative here but definitely not the best first experience. The quality of the sushi was mid-grade, it tasted good, it was well sauced, the ponsu tasted great. If I was rating just the quality of the sushi, I would say four stars. however, the entire experience together was definitely subpar, no hospitality, relatively poor service, no direction from management or ownership. I'll come back at some point and try it again to see if they worked out whatever kinks were going on this day, but I would say be careful. read more

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I had a pleasant solo dinner at Joy's Japanese Kitchen! The quiet and inviting ambiance, along with friendly service from Joy, added to the appeal. The spicy garlic edamame was slightly undercooked but still good. The sushi roll special was a great deal: buy one, get the second 50% off. I ordered the Sexy Roll and the Dynamite Roll; the presentation was beautiful and delicious. I would definitely go back. read more

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Delicious and traditionally prepared bento boxe which were delicious. Nice portions and great flavors. Service was top notch. Nice addition to the AV read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen is a hidden gem! I moved to Palmdale about 5 years ago and was never satisfied by the mediocre, overpriced, extremely complex and overdone menus from the other popular bigger name Japanese restaurants. I decided to try find a place "off the beaten path" and found Joy's. We went on a Wednesday afternoon and the first thing I noticed how bright, CLEAN, and welcoming the restaurant is. The decor makes the place feel like you are dining in a small family owned sushi restaurant in Japan. It might not be a truly authentic experience, but Joy's definitely has a cozy and relaxed feeling. There is calm ambiance music which was just right. Loud enough to fill the silence but quiet enough that it does not impede your conversation with your party or Joy. We were the only ones there, but I did not let that cloud my judgement. We were greeted by Joy herself who is very sweet and inviting. The first thing I notice is how simple and straight to the point the menu is (in a good way). There are your normal rice and noodle dishes with various options for protein or veggies. The sushi roll menu was perfect. The sushi roll menu was not 20 pages long like some of the other more popular places who dress a California Roll a million different ways. There is a good selection of fresh, baked, and tempura rolls. There is also the usual selection of basic rolls. My friend and I ordered: 1 x Mixed Tempura 1 x Spicy Garlic Edamame 1 x Summer Roll 1 x Joy's Special Roll 1 x Rainbow Roll 1 x Baked Lobster Roll 1 x Seafood Yaki Udon We shared everything and had to take some home because we ordered too much. We did not have one complaint about anything we ordered. In a nutshell, Joy's has the best Japanese food I've experienced since moving from Santa Clarita. It is hard to find the right words to describe the food.. while the flavors are similar to other restaurants, the flavors at Joy's is just better. They were more intense because you could tell the food was very fresh and made with love. Some highlights: I did not have any of the Spicy Garlic Edamame but my friend said she loved it. She was full after eating half the bowl. She said there was plenty of garlic flavor (not too much) and you could taste and see the fresh garlic pieces. I loved the Rainbow Roll. The fish on the outside was fresh and flavorful. It was actually a rainbow, not just whatever leftover fish the restaurant had. The inside of the the roll was of course a California Roll, but it actually had the chopped up imitation crab meat mixed with mayo and whatever else is supposed to go with it. I noticed every other sushi restaurant I've been to in the Palmdale/Lancaster area just puts a chunk of imitation crab meat and a stick of cucumber inside then calls it a day (which I have never seen done outside of Palmdale/Lancaster). The avocado was very fresh, bright green as if it was freshly cut. It was not grey from oxidation from sitting out. The Baked Lobster Roll was full of flavor and you could really taste the Lagonista. The Seafood Yaki Udon came out on a sizzling cast iron skillet plate (not like a Fajita plate, I'm not sure what it is called) with a healthy portion of mussels, shrimp, fish cake, and to be honest I don't remember what else was in it, but this dish was also amazing. Before we left we had a nice conversation with Joy who shared her story. The restaurant was painted and decorated by herself, her husband, and her son. Although we did not partake in any alcohol, I do remember seeing a good selection of Asian alcoholic beverages. Joy's Japanese Kitchen is my go-to spot for sushi from now on. read more

Joy's recently opened near our office and I am so happy to have them within walking distance! The inside is clean, tastefully decorated and has a calming vibe. Service was fast and friendly and prices are very reasonable. I had the vegetable udon which was so flavorful! I am not a mushroom fan and I typically pick them out, but they were surprisingly good in this. My coworker had a two combo bento lunch special and really liked everything as well. Portions are plentiful! We went back to work and told another coworker how good it was so they also went for lunch. When they returned they said that this would be their new sushi place. Needless to say, I highly recommend Joy's! read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Vegetable udon. - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

Based on high reviews, we decided to give this place a try. Great quality, amazing service, the rolls were delicious! Highly recommend it

I wanted to try this restaurant since I have seen five star review. I was really disappointed. First of all, the location. It's next to pawn shop. The food was very subpar. Shirakiku soy sauce packets went straight to trash. If it was a decent Japanese restaurant, they usually have a kikkomam. Miso soup tasted very watery. Beef teriyaki was chewy. Salad was wilted. I would rather go to Bristol Farms in Pasadena to pick up their sushi. The food was as bad as Japanese food I had in Kentucky. For someone lived in Japan for a while, I guess I have different standards. Service was great and interior looked Japanese. If you want to eat decent Japanese food, Palmdale is not it, you probably have to drive to L.A., Pasadena, Gardena, and or Torrance. Three stars is a stretch. If service wasn't as good as it was, I would have given them one star. Yeah, no thanks. read more

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I stopped by for lunch and was warmly welcomed by Mrs. Joy, who made me feel right at home. The food was fresh and delicious, the service was attentive and friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. As a bonus, you even get a free green tea ice cream when you follow them on Instagram. I'll definitely be coming back and wish Mrs. Joy and her business lots of success! read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento - Dinner 3 Items (Limited One Roll per order) - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

We're from the central coast and passing through and was impressed with the freshness of the fish and Joy herself was our waitress and she was so genuine. Highly recommend read more

Great place! It's a little Gem ... a whole in the wall... comfortable, friendly service... great food too. It reminds me of Hatsuki's. I missed this type of place where I feel welcomed and where they get to you by name. You gotta try it... Joy is wonderful. read more

Great food. The Bento Boxes have a good variety to choose from. Very friendly staff. Joy, the owner stopped by our table to check on us. The restaurant was clean and had a cute atmosphere. A short drive from West Palmdale. We will definitely be back. Congrats to the new Japanese Restaurant in Palmdale. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento Box 3 item, Teriyaki salmon, gyoza and ca crunchy tempura shrimp roll. Also came with Miso soup. - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

My first time here and it won't be my last. The food was amazing, you could tell it was all freshly made. I usually don't like spicy mayo but their sauce is so delicious I was eating it with everything. The inside of the restaurant was very cozy and clean, and the woman at the counter who I think is the owner Joy, was so sweet and kind. Would recommend this place 10/10 read more

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10 out of 10 food is amazing especially the croquette AMAZING love the atmosphere friendly. Sean is a great server definitely coming back read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento - Lunch 2 Items ( One Roll per Order, 1030AM-300 PM) - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

I tried this for the first time. The food and service was amazing. I would highly recommend trying Joy's Japanese kitchen. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Pork katsu, tempura, and a Philadelphia roll. - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

Tried this new spot and it was so good! I had the bento box with beef teriyaki and crunch california roll. Everything was delicious. We also got the spicy edamame and tempura, and those hit the spot too. Joy the owner came out to say hi and check on us, she was so sweet and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento combination with beef teriyaki and crunchy california roll - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

Joy is such a sweet heart, her service is so genuinely amazing. She got our order got to know us, took great care of us. The food was very delicious. The restaurant is very clean and has a very nice and cozy vibe to it. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento - Dinner 3 Items (One Roll per Order) Thai Tea - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

Loved the food and service! This place hasn't been open long, my husband and I stumbled upon it and we're glad we did. Definitely coming back. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Sushi Roll - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

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So glad we went to celebrate my husbands birthday at Joys. The food was beyond delicious, full of so much flavor. There was great atmosphere and Joy is the sweetest lady ever. Must try the green tea ice cream for dessert ! Definitely our new sushi place, we all had a great time. read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Tiger roll, Washington roll, baked scallops roll, Bento box - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California

Was already incredibly impressed, especially with the interior design of the restaurant itself! The staff was very welcoming and friendly, providing such a comfortable environment to enjoy a nice lunch, which by the way, is an already an outstanding deal with the choices you're offered. It's a really hard to find even a decent Katsu spot in Palmdale, let alone a really good local spot for Sushi. The food was very filling and the portions are also a generous amount. Even took leftovers home! I would honestly recommend eating here over and over, this place deserves the recognition! read more

Joy's Japanese Kitchen - Bento - Lunch 2 Items ( Limited One Roll per order, 1100AM-300 PM) - Japanese Near Me - Palmdale, California