Joyful Tasty Palace

(3/6/2024) Came here for a weekday lunch just to try it out, we're eating our way through the plaza. We were the only table dining in, but there seemed to be a brisk takeout business. I was totally unfamiliar with the food from this region, Fuzhou, and at a loss as to what to order. Fell back to something familiar, like a clay pot casserole and beef chow fun. My coworker who says she likes Chinese food, but doesn't really like real Chinese food ordered a chicken fried rice and egg roll. She hated the egg roll, which she drowned in duck sauce, but thought the rice was fine. She's PR from NYC, go figure. Overall the meal was fine, but I think I need more research and a recommendation from someone from Fuzhou.

I was 1000% blown away at the food at this restaurant! This restaurant specializes in Fuzhou Chinese food and every dish is just like how they make it in China. I had the Classic dishes : Peanut Butter Noodle ( 拌面) , Rice Flake Noodle Soup ( 锅边糊）, Wonton Soup ( 扁肉汤） , Lychee Pork ( 荔枝肉） ， Sweet and Sour Pork Kidney and Jellyfish Head ( 双脆） . All of these are the MOST famous and CLASSIC Fuzhou dishes and they make it just like how it's done in China . I would 10000% recommend this place! I left with tears of joy in my eyes because I was transported to my childhood when I was eating there!!!

If your looking for good Chinese food. This is that place. If you're Asian they will try to talk to you in Chinese. That's what they speak so if your offended don't go.Other then that ambience is not there. Staff is casual friendly.Portion are good and price is reasonable. They do offer some live seafood that you can choose from the tank. You should give it a try if you like good Chinese food.

My friend and I had a desire to eat Chinese food. So we decided to go to Joyful Tasting Palace. They have authentic Chinese food as well American Chinese food. The server John was very friendly and was always on point for the refills. We decided to order two dinner specials which included pork fried rice and a fresh crispy egg roll. I ordered Sesame Chicken while my friend ordered Chicken Lo Mein. The Sesame Chicken was made fresh and compliments the delicious egg rolls. My friend complimented John on how yummy the chicken lo mein. We even got a fresh warm mochi dessert. Thank you John on a great tasting experiece!

There must be a major change to this place. We came yesterday and saw a completely different, somewhat confusing menu. The food, which tasted good, except for the Clams in Black Bean Sauce too salty for us, but it was quite different than previously.

Authentic seafood focused Chinese restaurant right in the heart of "Chinatown" plaza. The restaurant is in a poorly crafted strip mall but do not let the looks deceive you, there is some seriously good Chinese eats here. Be warned going in, it can get loud with other customers yelling over each other and table manners that make most people cringe. But the food is worth all that. The salt and pepper squid was perfectly seasoned and fried. No chewy squid here!The fish filet and sea bass rice dishes were plenty for one diner each. Fresh looking seafood in the tanks and plenty of seating. Service was mediocre, as to be expected at a Chinese restaurant. The ice water may share a tap as our waters had a slight lemon-lime taste (sprite). I will likely be returning in the near future.

Based on the menu items and the location (a plaza that overwhelmingly caters to East Asians), I was expecting a more traditional, authentic taste. But the food is more like takeout food. Staff is friendly and all, but the food was just disappointingly sad. No wok hei, soggy, limp food without any punch.

The place is nice and I've been here several times. This time I was really disappointed. We ordered pan fried noodles with pork and it came out Bok choy on the bottom and broken soft noodles with lots of soy sauce. That wasn't how she described at all. This used to be my favorite place for some authentic Chinese cuisine. Lobster with ginger sauce were ok. The rest of the food was toward on the bland side. I'm really shocked and disappointed.

If you're looking for authentic Chinese food you need to go here the food is so good and it's actual Chinese food what we eat in China type of Chinese food

Poor service, food are not tasty, asked for tips while we already put it on the table.Poor service, food are not tasty, asked for tips while we already put it on the table.