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.

Passing thru town and Yelp had this within walking distance of the grocery store when we suddenly…read moregot hungry. It describes itself as buffet style, so we expected to go through a line and get our own food. It is actually cafeteria style, where you choose and they put it on the plate for you. A different experience. No biggie, just FYI. The options are simple; A, B or C, depending on whether you opt for 1,2 or 3 entree items. The prices are very reasonable ($10.95 for the most expensive option), especially for the huge portions they gave- our to-go boxes barely closed! Haven't had this kind of value in a long time. Thank you!

Was out in the area, and started to get some hunger pangs. Did a quick search and found Fing Lam…read morewas close by. the staff was super nice, the place was clean, and the food was looking quite good! Ordered a 3 entree plate, with orange chicken, sweet and sour pork, and shrimp with veggies. It came with noodles and fried rice. The portion was Gigantic! The container couldn't close because the food was so abundant. When I got home and started to eat I was really impressed. The food tasted great vegetables were fresh and crisp. Will definitely be going by again!!!

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.

Basil Thai was so delicious. It's a smaller restaurant in a commercial complex in la quinta but the…read moreowner accommodated a party of 35 for my 50th birthday dinner on a busy memorial day weekend. We ordered the ginger fish, cubed garlic steak, orange chicken, yellow panang chicken curry, spring rolls with tofu, fried rice, and spicy tofu eggplant. We were amazed how everything came out perfectly cooked and seasoned. All of our party really enjoyed the dinner and i was so elated. Orn, the owner helped with our menu planning and was so accommodating. She allowed my wife to set up bday banners and decorations beforehand pretty early while they were still open for customers. Their service was top notch and always made sure our drinks and food were timely. I met her in the back afterwards and can tell she cooked with pride and love. If you are ever in the la Quinta area and have a craving for authentic, savory and delicious food go there!

SHORT ANSWER: Yes, just updating for 2026 but still low key, easy going Thai experience. Nothing…read morefancy except great service and food. LOCATION: Nice shopping center location, very open with lots of parking. FACILITY: Very nice, not modern inside and has not changed since they opened but totally fine. MENU: Lunch menu is kind of limited but has all the goodness and noodle choices you'd expect. Not much savings for lunch special. FOOD PREP: Very well done for such a small kitchen. FOOD QUALITY: Really good for what it is, I would have liked a bit more spice or to at least to have been asked for spice level options. I'd say spice level was like a 1 at other Thai places. Rice noodle was great. WAITSTAFF: We arrived at open 11:30am, very nice and attentive getting us seated and order in, then they were packed. Only one person on the floor doing everything, he was amazing dealing with seating, orders, and payment. OVERALL VALUE: It is fair but not inexpensive, a good value for sure for our local place that is reliable and consistent. TIP: This is a small restaurant so be kind, when busy they can only go so fast getting your food delivered or the check, They do take out as well.

Ordered the egg rolls & Mongolian beef. The entree came with steamed white rice and the egg rolls…read morewere 3 pcs per order. Hidden off to side, this place is pretty good. Worth a try.

Staff and dining room are nice. Food leaves a lot to be desired. The ladies at the counter were…read morepleasant and helped us decide what to order. Unfortunately, the food was greasy and not very flavorful. Might be what we ordered. We will try again if in the area.

Excellent service and even better meal. If possible, try and sit at the chef counter. They're very…read moreinformative and have lots of great recommendations. Some of the best uni I've had in a while. Yellowtail and salmon were also delicious

Good food, presentation of sushi was good. Fish was excellent seams to be a good grade. Needs a…read morelittle better grade of sushi rice though. Service needs a little improvement. Ambiance needs some improvement looks a little tired.

As a new yorker, Chinese food is a staple. I've lived a lot of places since I've lived in New York…read moreand I have not been able to find comparable Chinese food. I was so incredibly impressed with Da Chef Noodle, I felt actually giddy joy when discovering it existed and then even more excited once I learned the food is as good as you think it is going to be when you walk in. Staff was low key but kind and helpful. I popped in on accident one night when I was in the area and have ordered several times since. My first fortune cookie read: You are in the right place for something unforgettable. And boy, were they right! The roast pork was sweet, tangy balanced perfect with salty. The walnut shrimp might be the best I've ever had and I've lived all over the world. Typing this now, I can't wait to go back. I'm new out here to the valley and didn't expect to find such incredibly delicious Chinese food. So grateful for this find!

This is one of my favorites in the desert... sort of hole in the wall Chinese place, as it is…read moretucked away, sort of, off a vety traffic heavy little corner of Washington and country club. I've been several times, the first time about 3 weeks after it opened. Didn't write a review then, or did I? Anyway... It is about the size of a Starbucks lobby, complete with standard decorative restaurant applications. There's a couple of tables and a half dozen booths to sit in. Soda selection is limited, and they do have a few adult beverages there as well. I don't drink, so I usually don't check out the drink menu. Not to make the staff seem too stereotypical, but as soon as I heard the yelling in the kitchen, with the language of the natives, I knew from the first visit, this was gonna be at the very least, a tasty meal. This visit was not a disappointing one. I ordered the potstickers, and an order of combo lo mein. Very good and very filling. And all the flavors were very authentic. I will say the service is hot and miss, but only because the language barrier is somewhat thick. But, I really don't need to ask for anything else past the meal being set, because that's ultimately what matters, in my opinion. As long as we communicate, the plates and cups aren't thrown at me, I'm a happy camper. I feel like this place is a little more popular for take out, but I think it is also worthy of a sit in meal. I'm having the duck next time... Thanks!

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