My entire dining experience for lunch on May 14 was extraordinary!…read moreI am now living in another state and I make it A PRIORITY to visit JOY when I can. The Asian cuisine is some of the best I have ever had. I love Sweet and Sour Pork and General Tso's Chicken. All the dishes I've tried are delicious! Service is prompt, friendly, accurate and never disappoints! I appreciate the way Noel Maranan, our manager on 5-14, kept service, food, and the entire dining experience memorable and satisfying. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our group's fine dining experience. Kathy Harris Sahuarita, Arizona

Had a business/pleasure meeting so we decided to meet over Chinese. The person I was meeting…read moresuggested we try JOY Asian Cuisine, the menu looked good so I was game. The restaurant is hard to find in the huge building and we ultimately had to ask directions but that's a minor detail. And if we had come through an entrance closer to the actual restaurant that might have been different. One thing that gave me pause is you can smell cigarette smoke going through the main casino building but thankfully the restaurant air was fresh with no detectable smoke odor. I suspect a positive air-flow system which is good. The restaurant interior is roomy, clean and pleasant with Oriental style decor which is nice. The staff were warm and inviting right from the person that greeted us at the entrance, throughout our meal and just as gracious upon our exit. We were there during the lunch menu which of course is limited but plenty of appealing choices. I ordered Twice cooked pork which though I have made myself I don't recall ever ordering it in a restaurant. My dish was very tasty with plenty of tender pork slices and filling enough I didn't want dessert. My lunch partner had Kung Pao chicken which looked good though I didn't taste, but he thought underwhelming, bland and average at best. If only going by my experience I would have given 5 stars but I have to take into consideration the opinion of my lunch partner for the benefit of anyone reading this review. I would eat there again but not likely anytime soon as it is an unnecessarily long drive when there are plenty of Asian restaurants that I like within my local area. Good but not 60 mile round-trip good.

Very simple place. You pick your desired food option(s) at the counter and they pile them on top of…read moretwo hearty sides of chow mein noodles and fried rice. The sides fill the to-go container. Then you pick one, two, or three mains that they somehow pack on top of the sides and still can close the container. I had the butter chicken and the orange chicken. Both tasty. My dad had the orange chicken and the sweet and sour pork. Far too much for him to eat at one time. He's pick and liked both. You can take out or eat in. I imagine this is the quality and food volume you *used* to get at panda before they went corporate.

Love this place! We go there almost every weekend! It's really good! Everyone is friendly and the…read morefood is amazing! 10/10

Just got back from a great Thai event at Cork and fork, bot only was the food fantastic but the…read moredrinks and company were great. We met David and Debbie who also live La Quinta and thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. What a great night! I hope they do more events like this. Of course the service was great line always.

Attn. vegans and anyone who has dietary restrictions: AVOID THIS PLACE!…read more Even if you ask for a vegan version of a menu item, they'll give you the non-vegan version. And they'll make that mistake with both your appetizer and entree. If you're lucky and they don't mess up your order, it will be void of flavor. Just go anywhere else. You'll probably get better food and a better experience.

Wow! What a small gem! This place had the best salmon nigiri I've ever had in my life! The service…read morewas excellent, ran by a wonderful and friendly team. They kept the Diet Pepsi's coming! The below picture is the inside of the restaurant, very cute aesthetic!l (see below picture)! My boyfriend and I will be back!

It's a small hole in the wall sort of place. I walked in and thought i should probably walk out, as…read moreit wasn't very clean but I decided to stay, i ordered the deluxe tempura, miso soup and a green tea. The green tea was delicious as well as the miso soup. The tempura was good, not the best but good. The service was good, he checked in on me several times throughout my lunch. The restaurant needs a little tending to, maybe brightening up the place would help the ambiance.

Interior was average for a strip mall but the sushi was the star…read more Service was okay. Timing of food was questionable. We ordered appetizers, rolls and an entree. Usually they should bring the appetizers, rolls and then entree... they brought them out in whatever order. One appetizer arrived followed by an entree, 2 rolls and then the soup and salad that was included with the entree. The edamame arrived almost to the end of the meal and I honestly should have sent it back bc who eats that at the end of a meal? Nothing against the chefs but it shows inexperienced wait staff. The food though was amazing! The rolls are HUGE! We ordered way too much so we took almost 2 rolls home! The tuna tower was amazing but I wish it came with some wonton strips or something to add crunch/texture. They use a green and red crispy crunch on their rolls which was sooo good! Overall the amazing food makes up for the average service.

Overall not a bad experience. Just some nuances that need to be worked on. Service was quite slow…read morefor a place that wasn't that busy. We got our drinks and took a while to put the order in. Once we got food there was no check ins to see if everything was ok if if more drinks were needed. We had to flag down a person that was not our server. While the presentations of our dishes were fun the flavor was just lacking in the fish. The music was a bit loud and playing 80's pop like Madonna and Michael Jackson. Little odd for a sushi restaurant. Side note there tempura rolls we saw that were coming out looked fun. The rolls were quite big for each of their cuts, makes it hard for a one piece bite. I'd say if you like big rolls for filling purposes give them a go. May try again if we are back in La Quinta for the previous reviews on the place. Maybe we're were of a night (Friday night BTW).

Hands down the BEST cheesesteaks in the valley! And don't get me started on the fries! (As a fry…read moreenthusiast they are my all time fav) I usually call ahead and pick up to go and they are super quick and great! I've dined in a handful of times as well but seating can be a hit or miss since they're fairly popular. 100/10

What a unique restaurant! You can order American food like cheesesteaks, burgers...then order some…read moreFilipino food. Perfect for a couple like my husband & I, where he always prefers American food but I always want rice. Lots of parking. Not the prettiest inside, but everything was clean & the staff were very friendly. Although the boy at the register kept getting our order wrong. My hubby asked for the large 16" Philly, and even clarified twice, but was charged & given the small 8" one instead. He was also bummed that his Philly didn't come with fries, we thought it came with it since it wasn't clarified on the menu nor did the boy taking our order asked if we wanted fries with it. Nevertheless, my husband loved his Philly cheesesteak. Also, none of us asked for lumpia, but it was added to our order. It was a nice mistake tho because the pork lumpia was crispy & delicious. I also ordered both the lechon kawali & the tapsilog. The tapas in the tapsilog was delicious & had the perfect flavor. The lechon kawali could have been a little crisper, but my husband enjoyed that as well. We would definitely come back next time we're in town & craving Filipino & cheesesteaks.

Ah well. I'm getting old. I goofed when I originally typed this review a while ago. I put it under…read morethe wrong restaurant. Literally, did not realize until just now when I wanted to make a return visit to Palm Tree Palace. I've removed my review from the wrong restaurant. So here is the review you deserved! So sorry for that mistake! The algorithm got me that time. Fast service and tasty food prepared quickly as well. Busy night of mostly parties of 2, and one large party of about 6. Large portions for dinner. We had enough for two more meals. Fried rice was a lil crunchy, but overall the food was great. Wish they had dinner combinations.

Need I say more:…read more "Palm Tree Palace, 79660 Highway 111, Ste. 103, La Quinta Major violation: Observed wastewater to be overflowing at floor sink at cook line during active food preparation. Staff was directed to cease all food preparation until corrected. Staff corrected on site. Minor violations: When asked to provide proper internal cooking temperature for beef, chicken, and seafood, main cook of the day and manager were unable to provide adequate information. Main cook did not posses a valid Riverside County food handler card at the time of inspection; observed various uncovered food items in cooler and freezer; Observed build up on knives stored on wall mounter knife holder and on hooks used for Peking Duck stored on metal shelving adjacent to preparation sinks; and others. Reinspection set for one week later. "B" card must be posted. " Excerpt From "La Quinta, Indio restaurants fail health inspections" The Desert Sun https://apple.news/ASCpVkDxRT9SYPgbHsfKeOg

Omg! This was the best Chinese food that we have had since we were children. I cannot believe the…read moreratings because we had an outstanding meal and our server was excellent as well. The atmosphere is also really impressive and the servings were large. We were only here once for takeout and I don't know why it took us a while to eat inside but now we are always going to eat our Chinese here. My mom and sister ate here the night before last and they were extremely pleased as well and they ordered many things. Hopefully it will stay as amazing as it was tonight. I will keep you posted .

Food was not good. Small portions. husband had Cashew chicken.... Struggled to find maybe 5…read morecashews. I had chicken with vegetables and struggled to find the chicken ! Both dishes were extremely sweet. We upgraded to have Hot n Sour soup and that was a joke ..... .. In our opinion .... It's NOT Chinese ! Won't be back

Food is amazing and customer service is good but the only thing that sucks is that they close so…read moredamn early.... I'm only in this area during Coachella for work and this is the ONLY spot that is a good fast food spot. Everything else is nasty fast food. This place doesn't need to be closed at 7pm and 6pm on Sunday at least make it 9pm lol.

The "Fastest Sister" in the Desert…read more Listen, I don't know what kind of temporal magic they're practicing at this Flame Broiler, but I'm pretty sure they start cooking your bowl before you even realize you're hungry. I've had "instant" noodles that took longer than the 5 minutes it takes to get my food here. It's the ultimate win for anyone who is perpetually hangry. The "Sister" Vibes The secret sauce isn't just in the bottle--it's Veronica. Walking in doesn't feel like walking into a franchise; it feels like walking into your sister's house for lunch. The customer service is so warm and genuine that I half expect her to ask me why I haven't called our mom lately. Whether you're calling it in or strolling through the door, the service is consistently top-tier. Cleanliness is Next to... This Place I've been in "fine dining" establishments that aren't as tidy as this spot. The dining area and restrooms are immaculate. You could practically eat your chicken bowl off the floor (though I'd recommend using a table, because they have plenty of those, and they're actually clean). The Perks (Not an Ad, Just a Fan) Pro-tip: Sign up for the rewards program. I am not sponsored (Flame Broiler, call me?), but the little freebies and goodies you rack up are a total game-changer. Since you're going to be eating here three times a week anyway, you might as well let the perks pile up. It's basically like getting paid in deliciousness to do something you were already going to do. The Verdict: If you want amazing food, lightning-fast speed, and a vibe that makes you feel like family, this is the Indio go-to. Can't go wrong with the Flame Broiler. 10/10, would bowl again.

Food and service are always amazing every time I come with my family! Staff is always so helpful…read moreand attentive too!! Love that we have local places out here in the valley

Person taking our order was rude and dismissive when we asked a question. We left mid-order and…read morewent to Ono Hawaiian BBQ where we had an amazing experience- super clean, friendly, food was delicious. Don't ignore all the other bad reviews for this WaBa location!