Joy Food
Joy Food
Pork lo mein
Lunch size Mongolian beef, crab Rangoon.
General Tso's combo - I added steamed veggies. Really good!
This whole piece is batter.
menus on the wall of a restaurant
the counter of a fast food restaurant
All those pieces were batter
the front of a chinese restaurant
menus on the wall of a restaurant
I ordered chicken not rice!!!
FrMichael L.
Jan 17, 2025
I was coming from a doctor appointment around lunch time, saw this small Chinese restaurant in a strip center, and thought let's give it a try.I'm very glad that I did!This is some of the freshest Chinese food I have ever had -- I ordered the Lemongrass which was loaded with fresh vegetables, non-coated chicken, with a wonderful sauce. I ate lunch in their small but very beat and clean dining area, watching the customers coming and going as a result of the robust take-out customers, many of whom are regulars given the welcome from the woman behind the counter. This woman knows her loyal customers and what they normally order -- great sign of repeat customers who know and enjoy great food and service.I will be back! I highly recommend this restaurant.
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Nick S.
Aug 26, 2024
SEVEN WORDS: MEDIOCRE DINING AREA / PHENOMENAL QUALITY CHINESE STIR-FRY..We Got Super Lucky with this Treasure! We were up at Blendon Woods and headed home to Whitehall when we Yelped "Chinese" in Gahanna Area - Joy Food came up second, and with a Rating of 3.8, it was kind of a grab bag whether this place was going to be average, Good, or Surprisingly Bland..Well, it was NONE of the Above. On our first trip, my wife ordered Pork Lo Mein and I ordered Wor Sue Gai - which both can be adventures in themselves. The food came out within 240 Seconds (I'm emphasizing that speed by NOT SAYING 4-5 Minutes...THEY WERE LIGHTNING FAST!.My Wor Sue Gai wasn't just a creamy chicken sauce with pressed chicken and Bambo Shoots - no, my meal included small corn, water chestnuts, and bits of spinach. It was as fresh as could be, and easily one of the two best Chinese meals I've eaten in my life - at least in America..My wife, a Filipino, always has a hankering for "Pancit" - the Pinoy version of Lo Mein, so she ALWAYS orders Lo Mein - which is the closest facsimilie of the Filipino version. She kept raving about how clean the Lo Mein Noodles were - and the Pork tasted like it had been marinated in a traditional Vinegar-Soy Marinade overnight. It ws remarkably tender, probably also because of the exquisit flash frying..We returned just last night for a second visit - I ordered a Spicy Shrimp Entree - and the shrimp was a HUGE Surprise: The Shrimp were pre cleaned and deveined, and their size was on-par with a 14-Count Bag - as sizeable as any Shrimp Cocktail in your average restaurant. Additionally, there was a smattering of Green Peppers and Onions, so the dish tasted like a Shrimp Hong Sue Gai - Fresh and Yummy..Last night, we also picked up Egg Rolls - and these were, if I were to find one flaw, the flaw. What I mean is, they use shredded chicken as their filler meat - and it's just...off-putting compared to the normal Pork Egg Rolls that are the norm. Still, the Spring Rolls were probably hand-crafted, and the Spring Roll Wrappers were as clean as any flash-fried Spring Rolls in a Tempura Bar..Our meals averaged around $34 for two entrees, two Egg Rolls, and Two Sodas. That's almost a steal, not even taking into account the SUPER HIGH Quality of every dish we ate. I cannot recommend Joy Food enough - and we will be returning soon to try something new - probably a flight of Dim Sum-type eats. We both cannot wait!
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Mark K.
Dec 2, 2022
Out of my way, but I've been meaning to come here for a while. It's a pretty standard small strip mall, Chinese place, but their service was excellent and the food was pretty darn good. They brought my plate to the table. I'm sure they don't get mini dining customers anymore, and it's not like they were busy, but still. Super friendly and helpful the whole time. I got my usual comparison, order of Mongolian beef and crab Rangoon. Now, people have commented on here that the crab Rangoon is excellent, and stuffed with crab. Mine was not. There was no crab, there was only cheese, and there wasn't very much of it. But, it was still crispy and a little sweet and tasty. The Mongolian beef was very good. Big chunks of tender beef in a flavorful, not too salty sauce. Nicely cooked onions and green onions. Fried rice for me, nothing, particularly special and nothing in it but still a nice counterpoint to the meat. I liked it. If I was nearby I'd come more often. It's handy right off the highway, and fairly near the high school.
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Sarah A.
Oct 4, 2024
Super nice staff, easy to order from, food is an absolute 10/10!! Definitely one of the best beef n broccoli dishes I've had
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Jill F.
Mar 29, 2024
First time at this restaurant and totally impressed! The staff were kind and helpful and gave me information on their store and on the food. And the food... Fantastic! Chicken breast for the sesame chicken, crab Rangoons were amazing, curry chicken was amazing... This is the kind of place I've been waiting for in Gahanna!
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Regie D.
May 25, 2023
Fast and friendly service. Food is amazing. I like the basics fried rice, but tried the crab rangoon and other items. Amazing food for an great price.
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Josh S.
Jul 24, 2023
Really solid Chinese spot. Best I've found in Gahanna so far. Sesame chicken is breast chunks.
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Caroline S.
May 11, 2022
Fast and tasty Chinese in Gahanna. The lady who took my order/ helped to make the food was very friendly and kind. I had an egg roll another time from here (not sure what kind because someone else ordered it for me) and it had some kind of meat in it which I don't normally have in an egg roll, but it made it stand out from others I've tried and it was good. I ordered pork lo mein. I didn't even need any soy sauce which is a testament to how flavorful the noodles were because I generally need soy sauce on lo mein because of the lack of flavor. Glad to add this to my Gahanna, Chinese go-to spots. Another reviewer mentioned they have the best crab Rangoon ever, and I love crab rangoon so that'll be next on my list to try!
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James
Oct 14, 2024
Had Gen Tso lunch portion. Other than it could have stood to have maybe Two more pieces, it was perfect. Sweet hot and tender chunks, not stringy over battered tough rooster meat Also had sufficient amount of sauce to accompany the rice which is as important as the amount of chicken. Will definitely be back. But if portion size shrinks any I will rethink this.
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Courtney P.
May 30, 2023
Delicious food, and had wonderful service!New favorite spot, also super conveniently located for us!
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