Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 272 reviews

What Chiucat Angel likes about Joy:
Down home, authentic Taiwanese dishes really take you back. The braised pork knuckles were an absolute standout (I had no idea they could be this good! tender, perfectly seasoned, not fatty full of soft tendons like ham in the making. The stinky tofu was a bit too dry, but hey, you can hardly find them anywhere. The basil eggplant was another can't get enough dish, full of flavors. Of course, our host knew how to ord... View all feedback. What Matthew Cottrell doesn't like about Joy:
Good portions but lacking in flavor. The food is fresh and the presentation is good. I was really excited about eating here but after trying five separate dishes I can say none of them had any flavor. I had to add the chili paste to get any seasoning. Very disappointing. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
4.5 ★ from 272 reviews
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15.10.2024 - 08:33

The food and service were excellent. The staff took special care to ensure the dishes were cooked with appropriate ingredients or split into versions with and w...

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Aly
15.10.2024 - 08:33

Probably THE MOST LEGIT TAIWANESE Food in the bay!!! Stinky tofu is reminding me of Taiwan, all the other dishes are so delicious too! Definitely would come bac...

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Matthew
15.10.2024 - 08:33

Good portions but lacking in flavor. The food is fresh and the presentation is good. I was really excited about eating here but after trying five separate dishe...

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Hilda
15.10.2024 - 08:33

The food is okay. I like the sour soup and maybe the fried rice noodle. I wouldn’t say this is a place you would come for Taiwanese street food but it does serv...

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cc
15.10.2024 - 08:33

When I visited for the first time, I used some very traditional home-cooked dishes with a strong taste, which gave me a sense of nostalgia. The fried noodles an...

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