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    Joy's Taiwanese Kitchen

    3.9 (23 reviews)
    InexpensiveTaiwanese, Chinese

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Three spice chicken and rice
    Vanessa S.

    Food and service were great! We ordered three spice chicken and pork dumpling. The bao bun was huge! Everything had great flavor. Only reason I wouldn't give 5 stars is the ambiance. It's in a mall, cafeteria style which is fine but the mall itself didn't seem super kept up with cleaning wise. Good stop for quick snack though!

    Beef Noodles ($5.75)
    Jon L.

    Joy's Taiwanese Food is a food court restaurant at Parker Place in Richmond. It is the first place you see on your right as you walk through the food court entrance. The offerings are all very reasonably priced. There was no one in line. Though that did not dissuade me as the day I visited was very rainy and the food court was about to close shortly. I did see the review below about the beef noodle soup, but I decide to order it anyway as I needed something to warm me up from the cold evening night air. The price is cheap at just $5.75 but you get what you pay for here. The meal was served in a plastic bowl on a food tray. The soup lacked flavor and the noodles were just okay. The beef was decent, though I prefer when it is cut into larger chunks whereas the ones here are more like slivers. I do think the restaurant is worth a try if you like Taiwanese food. Prices are cheap and you should feel reasonably full. Though I would suggest skipping on the soup and going for one of the rice dishes here instead. Again, it is in the Parker Place food court so remember to stake out a table if it is busy. If you don't want to do that, get takeout or go during an off hour.

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    Richard T.

    I literally grew up with Joy's Taiwanese. Originally located on Granville near No. 3 in a restaurant space, the food court version serves the same nostalgic, good quality and very affordable Taiwanese food that Richmond residents have grown to love. I always order their fried chicken thigh with rice. This is a must eat here, and the taste and quality has not changed since the original owner retired and passed on the family business to the son. A satisfying meal at less than $8. The chicken is first marinated then covered in batter (sweet potato starch mix I believe) and perfectly fried. Skin is always crispy, meat always juice and tender. Flavor is always point. Comes with stir fry Taiwanese cabbage, minced stew pork on white rice and pickled radish. Other menu items of note include the stewed pork intestine and marinated pig ears. They also do party platters that you can order in advance. My only complain is the short food court hours (closes at 7 pm) and food court setting. Highly recommended for classic Taiwanese food if you don't mind taking out food or eating at a food court.

    Crispy fried chicken leg with marinated egg
    Eatwith P.

    Hidden Gem inside Parker Place Mall. My go-to here is the crispy friend chicken leg and I'll add a marinated egg for $1. Everything tastes homey here and the owner Joy has been here for ae

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    Marc D.

    * Food court Taiwanese * This corner spot under a brightly lit sign (http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/Ki41sNwDpwG2AQZawCHJ8w?select=-fDThvYD0WhHu9eMzHMfKg) had a grumpy grandma behind the counter whom I am assuming is named "Joy" because she certainly wasn't "joy"ful. She isn't big on talking or smiling, but dishes out some decent Taiwanese grub for a food court. I had the Taiwanese fried chicken on rice. It was a very generous portion of light non-greasy fried chicken served on top of rice with some Taiwanese side dishes and a small scoop of frozen veggies (meh). The cabbage with fungus was the best of the sides. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz_photos/Ki41sNwDpwG2AQZawCHJ8w?select=IT2G3EwEOBP7aJfAfKjVvA Overall a nice quick and tasty lunch spot even with the grumpy grandma!

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    John V.

    Fast service, always excellent food, decent pricing @ $7-$8 a rice bowl or box with a drink. This food court restaurant at Parker Place always has a line up so you know it's good ;) *assume it's cash only Go for: quick service, excellent food, decent pricing Don't go for: parking is so horrible that maybe you should consider looking up a receipe online, go grocery shopping, sort out the rest of your life, and cook at home before coming and finding parking around Parker Place

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    Lisa S.

    The owners use to have a restaurant on Granville and No3 (called Lins) but closed down about 10 years ago due to condo development in that area. I thought this gem was gone for good until my friend told me they opened at Parker place. The food is still really good. The best dishes are the spicy wonton, beef roll and deep fried chicken on rice. Get a drink for $1 if you order an entree. We have the same dishes every time we go. Not a big fan of their noodle soups.

    Lauren L.

    We all know and love Joy's Taiwanese food. They're the original from when they had a shop on near the city hall. They're famous for their noodle soups but did you know they make a fantastic Taiwanese pork bun? Now they're doing take out party trays of their famous dishes for you to order in advance and take home. What a great idea! Of course this isn't new, but it's nice to know you can now take a big tray of Joy home with you.

    Salt & Pepper Chicken on rice. Dat chicken addiction.

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