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
Strong matcha and tea selection. Slow-sit spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Crema Reviews
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