Taste: 5 Value: 5…read moreService: 5 One of the best Taiwanese meals I've had since coming back from Taipei at the start of the year. The hot and sour soup was thick and chunky, just how I like the soup. The scallion bread sandwich with 5-spice beef was distinct. The bread was perfectly baked and the beef was flavorful and juicy. There was both mustard greens and pickles that gave crunch and acidity to balance the meat and bread. The lotus root salad was refreshing while still having a kick from their in-house chili oil. Dan Dan noodles were also excellent. Fresh cucumbers, chewy noodles, flavorful sauce. Hearty portions with enough for a lunch the next day. Also appreciated the speed of service. Lines move quickly and food comes out quickly. Looking forward to my next visit!

I found Joy on Yelp and decided to give it a try for Friday lunch around 2 p.m. I found parking…read moreabout a block away. I was surprised by the long line and waited about 15-20 minutes to order. I tried the minced pork over rice, a five-spice beef bun, beef fun to go, and a taro drink. I found a seat right away, and the food came out promptly. The rice was topped with delicious fresh pickles and a tasty egg. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the minced pork. The texture was mushy, and it seemed either overcooked or like it had been sitting under heat too long. It definitely didn't taste freshly cooked. It also had a bitter flavor that reminded me of five-spice powder that had been cooked too long. I ate about half because I was hungry but didn't take the rest home. The taro drink was just okay. It wasn't blended smoothly and had chunky pieces getting stuck in the straw. The good news is the beef bun was tasty after I warmed it up at home. In hindsight, I should have just gotten a few of those instead of the minced pork! I've eaten authentic Taiwanese food in Taiwan, so I do have a point of comparison. Unfortunately, based on what I tried, Joy was underwhelming overall.

Service prompt and friendly . Good food and tasty …read more Average pricing . Light and airy atmosphere.

I absolutely love this little spot. I originally came for the popcorn chicken and now it's the…read morereason I keep coming back. If you've ever had popcorn chicken from a good boba shop, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The chicken is crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned, and somehow manages to disappear before I make it home. The fried basil is the real MVP though! crispy, fragrant, and incredibly addictive! Highly recommend checking out this local gem!!!

First of all- this is the best restaurant I've been to in Monterey Park…read more When I say the line is worth it, I mean it. The service is incredible even though the place is super busy. They give large portions and everything tastes INCREDIBLE. Super authentic flavors and will definitely be coming back MUST TRY: Beef roll- flaky on the outside and stuffed with delicious marinated beef. My favorite dish Pan fried pork bun- super juicy just like in China Fried squid- the best fried squid I've ever had. Even better than the Hong Kong Cafe. Super crunchy almost like Korean fried chicken in the outside and tender in the inside. Not hard to chew at all! Lemon green tea- absolute massive glass. 100% delicious and not too sweet with a faint jasmine floralness Inside is a bit small but very generous with the AC Definitely come here!

A friend mentioned this place to me. I've driven by the plaza plenty of times but never really…read morethought to stop in and try the restaurant. The menu looked pretty similar to a lot of other Taiwanese spots I've been to. I ordered the beef noodle soup. The beef was tender, although it was a little on the salty side for me. The bok choy was cooked well and still had a nice texture without being overcooked or soggy. My friend got the honey green tea, popcorn chicken, and tomato beef noodle soup. He thought everything was fine, but nothing really stood out to him. We came on a Friday right before noon, and it started getting pretty busy soon after. I probably wouldn't wait a long time to eat here, especially on a weekend. There are quite a few other places that serve similar dishes and are pretty comparable. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but I'd be open to coming back and trying some of the other things on the menu, especially the xiao long bao or one of the other rice noodle soups.

Had a really nice dinner here! The food was great and everything came out fresh and tasty…read more Scarlet was our server and she was really nice and attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed and was very friendly throughout the meal. She definitely made our experience even better. Would definitely come back!

The Robert was seriously the best waiter ever. He was so attentive to our questions and super…read moreinteractive. He made the trip worth it. If you have a chance to come to his location sit in Robert's section! You're the best Robert! Also the dumpling were good.

The hype is absolutely real…read more i've always wanted to try this place and now that it's in K-Town it was time to stop by the food did not disappoint at all. be mindful when you come here because it is street parking, but there are a few parking garages nearby if you're willing to walk. this establishment is a order first - sit down after, but the staff does make sure there is a seat before taking your order. they have two areas for seating and a few tables that are a bit communal. If you don't mind that then it should not be a problem to get a seat. get your own utensils and bowls if needed. now let's get into food. The cold sesame noodle was so refreshing and savory that it may be my favorite thing on the menu. The beef noodle soup is also a classic and you cannot go wrong if you order that. Pandan Kaya toast is delicious and highly recommend. spicy wontons were so good, I could've done two orders. portions look small because they have things in smaller looking bowls, but everything is extremely filling and worth every penny - everything is priced fairly cheap as well so don't be afraid to try a little bit of everything and share.

Excellent! My sister and I were disappointed that Holbox was closed due to a plumbing issue so we…read morewanted to go to a nice place to eat even if not, Michelin star Michelin mentioned was fine. This café is very close to the Wiltern Theater and we were able to find street parking easily. The beautiful thing was we were able to walk in order and be seated almost immediately. They have a limited menu, but the three items that we tried were excellent. We had the pork belly rice, which was delicious perfectly cooked rice and seasoned pork. We had the beef noodle soup, which was one of my father's favorites and this was awesome. Very delicious and we also had the spicy wontons again perfectly cooked wontons were excellent. This is a new go to eatery for me and my family. I can't wait to try other things on the menu.

Love this place so much!…read more Food is incredible and the service team is so friendly. That stood out to me the most you can tell they genuinely want to be there. Dan Dan noodles are a must.

I was born in Manhattan and raised in flushing. Maybe with those in place, the stakes are already…read moreway high for my expectations of LA taking on Taiwanese food. For starters, this dining spot is very communal. There's one long table in the center Jesus' last supper style, and a few tables for 2 lined up behind this giant table. Pretty cool if you're not wishing to dine alone, or a socially conscious diner's worst nightmare. You choose one. I had the beef pancake rolls and the 3 cup jidori chicken. Frankly, nothing blew me away. But for LA, as with a lot of foods in LA, it was surely okay. I appreciated the extensive selections of teas to choose from.

This is one of my favorite places in the 626. When you arrive you will be given a sheet to fill out…read moreregarding what you'd like to order. Once you're about to sit down, the server will take your sheet so the kitchen can prepare your order. Once you sit down, the food is brought over to you within minutes. The restaurant is clean and feels like you're inside someone's kitchen. I have never had a bad meal here and I love everything I have tried. Must get: noodle soup

:) it was tasty!…read more Service was good, prompt They play music It filled up pretty quickly on a Saturday.