Ordered few dishes for take out and the presentation, quantity and quality did not disappoint. Not…read moreto mention the prices were very affordable. I tried their yellow eel fried rice, which seems to be one of their signature dishes. Very flavorful rice and it had so much eel! Big pieces of yellow eel. It was delicious. Loved the amount of cilantro in it. I would say, if you are sensitive to the taste of cilantro, do not order this. Walnut shrimp and the salt and pepper pork chop were also really good. Recommended!

86 Joy Cafe is one of those places that keeps you coming back. The food is flavorful and…read morecomforting, the service is always friendly, and the ambiance strikes the perfect balance between relaxed and inviting. The chicken congee and seafood pan-fried noodles are standouts, and the fish and tofu stone pot is a must-order. It's my go-to destination when I'm craving a delicious meal and quality time with family.

I hope this is an update and not a first review because I've been here dozens of times over the…read morelast 6 years and it has immediately risen to the most favored dim sum of the family. That is saying a lot because we have been to dozens plus of great in some places in southern Brooklyn. The high excellence is in every facet of this restaurant from the quality of ingredients to the recipes that are innovative and not stuck in the past to the excellent execution every time to the diversity of types of meals available here to the not cart and actually good service, likely a reflection of the better treatment of the staff which is important to me. Parking remains extremely easy with the main commercial drag of 20th Ave or paid parking as well as lots of residential free parking nearby. Nor private parking lot here, but that is not a problem at all. Clearly, there is continued demand for wedding and special catering in a very high rate of take out foot flow, but nothing so bad that it causes hour-long waits even on weekends at 11am. Management has tweaked the prices just right and yet the balance is correct for all types of dining

Stopped by for dimsum after running a few errands in the area. The ambience is slightly fancier…read morethan the dimsum restaurants on 86th street but not over the top. Service was excellent! Very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Dirty plates were cleared from the table within milliseconds and tea was refilled frequently. I would say most of the dimsum dishes here tasted standard but ones that stood out include the Chiuchow style dumplings and the mochi buns. We also got one of their specials: a chicken and abalone sizzling pot and this was delicious! They cook it with a ton of ginger, garlic and onions so it was so flavorful! Absolutely loved the sauce and highly recommend pairing it with a bowl of white rice! Will be back if I'm ever in the area and happen to be craving dimsum.

Updated review from 10 years ago…read more.. THE GOOD ---------------- + Still the same ol' restaurant it has been for more than a decade. Not much has changed, which is a VERY good thing. + Dim sum is as good as it gets here. You can't go wrong with any of their rice rolls, pork and shrimp dumplings, shrimp dumplings, chive dumplings, sticky rice in lotus leaf, chicken feet, spring rolls, etc. It's ALL good!!!! + The BBQ meats are also as good as they ever have been as well - roast pork, roast pig and roast duck are all super fresh if you get here early enough to buy them. Just ask for the fattier meats and you're golden. + STILL the best pan fried noodles you will get ANYWHERE. Always super fresh, piping hot, crunchiest noodles ever, plenty of supporting ingredients. Go for the shredded chicken pan fried noodle, you won't regret it. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Prices have definitely gone up a bit over the years, but it's common everywhere. They are pretty much on par with other Chinese restaurants in the area. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Unfortunately, they no longer have dim sum carts going around on weekends during dim sum hours. Like many restaurants, they have converted to having customers order on paper by ticking off what they want to order :( Sadly, the days of the dim sum cart are slowly dying and it got Wing Hing too.

- Hot spot for Chinese food--always bustling during weekend dim sum; two dining spaces with plenty…read moreof tables to accommodate the crowd - Dim sum ready at the front counter for quick takeout; BBQ meats also available out front - Fresh seafood displayed in fish tanks adds to the authentic atmosphere - Dim sum ordered using a paper system now--no more push carts or trays - Food arrives hot and fresh--quality dim sum dishes across the board - Chicken chow mein features crispy noodles topped with a generous mix of chicken, vegetables, and savory sauce - BBQ meats platter comes with roast pork, roast pig, and roast duck--all perfectly cooked with great flavor and just the right amount of fat - Waitstaff is efficient and assertive, keeping things moving smoothly even when it's busy - Cash only--come prepared - Overall, a reliable spot for fresh, flavorful dim sum and classic Cantonese BBQ

Cuisine: 8 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 7 All you see in this restaurant during lunch is old Cantonese grandpas and grandmas. That's usually a very good sign that the food is up to par, as well as prices being reasonable. I had only a small meal here, but certainly enjoyed what I had. The fish was steamed perfectly, while the cauliflower and lotus stayed perfectly crunchy. The razor clams and snow pea leaves were also delicious. I am certainly not in this neighborhood often, but I would be happy to come back here again to try more of their food if given the opportunity.

Here again for my lunch specials. The place was recently remodeled and freshly painted. Ordered my…read moreusual, steamed carp, Peking pork chops and egg plant with chicken/salted fish. Found out the lobster is now back down to $15. Ordered it Cantonese Style with the pork, egg & black beans for additional $2 extra. Everything came out very fast and delicious as always. Service was very attentive today. Will definitely be coming back again for the lobster.

Hmm, a little shop in the neighborhood…read more Do not get the chef specials- they are not. More like pre made long ago and more doughy than the stir fry Norma things on regular menu

This place have been under new management and staff for the past two years now. The new owners are…read morereally nice and polite! To be honest, in the beginning, the food wasn't great. The food lacked a lot of flavor and it wasn't what I was used to getting from here. My family and I decided to give this place another try a few months later and there was a HUGE improvement. The chef have improved a lot and the food tasted delicious! Now this is our go-to place for dinner whenever we need a last minute meal.

Our first visit here; last one to be served at 930pm to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary…read more Food was delicious and service was welcoming. We were so impressed that we're coming back tonight for a surprise birthday for grandma!

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreValue: 3/5 (on the pricier side) Very new restaurant - spacious Located in sunset park, 8th Ave. Very unassuming location for a restaurant, we almost missed it, had my son didn't look up and saw their namesake above the eye level. lol My SIL wanted to try bc her friend recommended this new restaurant. And bc they have this "salt & pepper white fish". The menu has pictures for the abc's and if you don't see it, just order it - they will make it. Use the menu as a guide but if know a dish by heart - order it! The aesthetic is very open, clean so definitely know it's new. I was however surprised that on a Saturday night, it's 80% empty... are we too early at 6:30?? I was also surprised the wait staff mainly speaks Mandarin... but thankfully one did speak Cantonese. Food wise - we ordered quite a few dishes to try, some are the goto's and some new. The stand out - golden fried rice, salt & pepper white fish, and the fresh fish 2 ways, stir fry and soup with tofu and mustard greens - delish! The crowd favorite for the kids - the short ribs. Everything else was good but we've had better at our usual spot on 16th Ave. We enjoyed our dinner and if around 8th Ave, would come again.

CASH ONLY hole in the wall FJ place offerings the classics like fish ball soup and peanut butter…read morenoodles. I got the peanut butter thick rice noodles and it was far better than any I had had in awhile! Pleasantly surprised. At $4, you get your bang for your buck!!! A nice big plate of noodles. Dingy shop with small seating areas mainly takeout and decent service.

I absolutely love this place and by far I feel they have one of the best fried dumplings. I've been…read moregoing here during the pandemic to get my dumpling fix and haven't stopped since. Their fried dumplings are $5 for 8 juicy pork chive dumpling when a complementing garlicky soy sauce for dipping. The amount is perfect and the pricing is good. They also offer other stuff on their menu but I still haven't gotten around to trying it because their dumplings are that good that I keep on returning and ordering the same thing.

Food was very tasty and flavorful. I had the basil chicken ho fun with a little spice. The price…read morewas reasonable. And the portion was enough for 2 pp. Service was great. It was quick. The lady worker was both friendly & pleasant to talk to.

I've been here a few times before and had ordered their House Special Ma Ma noodle soup. They were…read moreable to make it nonspicy for me which I appreciated. I remember it being really good. I liked all the toppings that it came with! This time I ordered the wonton and dumpling noodle soup. It came with 3 wonton, 2 dumplings, and some bok choy. Not sure if it was because I did takeout and my noodle soup was overcooking in its container, but the dumpling skin was mushy and falling apart from the meaty party of the dumpling, and the bok choy was also a dull green color. Either it was overcooked or old bok choy. They tasted fine, except maybe one was a bit bitter. I was also expecting egg noodle, but it came default udon noodles (you can ask them to change noodles, I just didn't ask). The broth wasn't flavorful either. Although this dish was a miss, I would come back for their other dishes!! Cash only establishment, or you can zelle them.