Joy
5100 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Crema's Take
“Joy is a refreshing neighborhood gem where Taiwanese comfort food meets specialty coffee, drawing crowds with their signature scallion bread sandwich with pork belly and thousand layer pancake that regulars can't stop raving about. The team moves with impressive efficiency even during rushes, getting steaming bowls of dan dan noodles and clamshell buns to your table in minutes while maintaining genuinely warm hospitality. It's the kind of place where you stumble in expecting nothing and leave planning your next visit, whether you're there for a slow coffee sit or a quick, affordable lunch that tastes anything but rushed.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Honestly we stumbled on this place on a whim, had no idea what to expect and was so pleasantly surprised. Definitely try the scallion bread sandwich with pork belly, it's mildly sweet and savory.. Food was fantastic, service 10/10. Will definitely be back!
Just wanted to give a huge shoutout to their amazing staff for the incredible dining experience my party and I had yesterday! 🙌🏼 The food was absolutely delicious, from the Clamshell Bun, Thousand Layer Pancake, Dan Dan Noodles, Mince Pork On Rice, Pickled Cabbage and we had their Purple Horchata and Mexican Coke to drink, everything was just perfect. And the prices were surprisingly affordable! 😋 Despite the small portions, we were pleasantly surprised by how filling the dishes were, leaving us with leftovers to take home. The cashier was super friendly and the service was efficient, even with a busy crowd. 👏🏼 Not to mention, the restaurant was spotlessly clean, including the restroom which is always a nice touch. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed and will definitely be returning for another meal soon. I'll be sure to recommend [Restaurant Name] to all my friends and family! 😊 Thanks again for such a wonderful dining experience! 💕 #Grateful #DeliciousFood #HighlyRecommend 🍽️🥢🌟
We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around the neighborhood. Super quick and efficient service! The food was yummy and affordable. I got the “Joy Combo” and my friend got the “Chiayi Chicken Rice” I upgraded my combo to include the sweet fruit tea. I LOVED the tea so much, and appreciated the spoon to eat the fruit inside. The hot and sour soup was nothing special, and with all the food I had, I didn’t have room for it really. I ordered the Woodear mushroom salad for my appetizer. Definitely my favorite food part of the meal. I ordered the “Braised Bean Curd, Scallion Bread Sandwich” for my entree portion. I liked the sandwich overall, especially the scallion bun. The chicken rice was really good as well and a great value. All in all we had a great experience with good service and good food. We came on a Saturday night close to 5:15, and it got super busy by the time we left! I’ll definitely come back!
Had a great lunch at Joy. Super busy when we arrived. The staff moved folks through the line quickly and turned tables over efficiently. Food was out within fifteen minutes of ordering. Dan Dan noodles were excellent, as was the 1000 layer pancake. The slack season noodles were forgettable. Pork sandwich was tasty, even with sesame seed overload on the bread.
The food was incredible. We had the Dan Dan noodle soup and the Wonton soup, both were very tasty. We wanted to try something new for an appetizer and the waiter recommended the thousand layer pancake which he included on the house. That hospitality and service was greatly appreciated, in addition to how yummy the warm crispy pancake was. Ambiance in this place is awesome. Can’t wait to visit many more times.
Crema Reviews
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