Joy Yee

Don't base your order from the pictures they provide. Does not look anything like the examples nor does it include everything advertised. The food was okay. Nothing special nor flavorful. Would not give it above a 3 star. Only food item that was tasty was the bone marrow soup. The servings for the other food options were large but thats because its mainly noodles. The noodles were over cooked as well so it was difficult to eat.

Published a year ago

Tucked away into the new Chinatown of Chicago, you find the pan-Asian restaurant M with a mixed menu from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Great place when you can’t make up your mind, or want to mix several Asian kitchens.

Food very well tasting and reasonably priced. Service limited, and atmosphere ok. But a nice place you won’t walk out hungry from.

- Value for money? Yes
- Worth a detour? No
- Best for (occasion)? A full variety of Asian food
- Would I go back? Yes

Published 2 years ago

Modern decor with below average service. Everything were in a rush, leave you no time to look at the huge selection menu. Which I am not surprised with most of Asian restaurants. Water was offered once we seated. Drinks were good. Tender Beef with egg noodles were good and flavorful. Japanese egg tofu with mushrooms were slightly salty for me. Chinese broccoli with garlic were ok with a crisp. Steamed rice comes with the orders. We enjoyed their fruits smoothies more than dinning in the restaurant.

Published 2 years ago

Very fresh and delicious food. Everything was so flavorful and huge portion sizes. Kids took Boba drinks, one of the drink they got is brown sugar boba which was very sugary and didn’t like it. Taro Boba drink was also okay.

Published a year ago

Great food and service. Went on a late Saturday afternoon and got seated right away, and the food was fast. All the dishes we had, including the lychee drink, were excellent...except the truffle fries. I'm not taking a star off because that was the one blemish in the whole experience. Everything else pictured was delicious!

Published 2 years ago

Joy Yee makes the best restaurant pho we’ve ever had. The portions are generous and the meats are nice quality. We always stop by here when in Chinatown.

Published 2 years ago

Update 12/2025 - place is still the same and the food is on point.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Joy Yee Pan Asian Restaurant during my first-ever visit to Chinatown Chicago. Being one of the top-rated restaurants in the area, my expectations were high, and I must say, the experience was quite a delightful culinary journey.Upon entering the restaurant, the bustling atmosphere and vibrant decor immediately set the tone for an exciting dining experience. Eager to explore the much-talked-about menu, my companions and I decided to try a variety of dishes that reflected the diverse offerings of Pan Asian cuisine.To start, we indulged in the Crab Rangoon, a delightful appetizer that was a perfect blend of creamy and crispy textures. The flavors of the crab and cream cheese filling were well-balanced, making it a great way to kick off our meal.Moving on to the main course, we sampled an array of dishes that showcased the restaurant's versatility. The Sesame Chicken boasted a tantalizing combination of flavors, with the nutty sesame undertones enhancing the succulent chicken pieces. The Korean Beef, a dish I was particularly excited to try, didn't disappoint. The rich marinade and tender beef slices were a true testament to the restaurant's commitment to authentic flavors.The Shrimp Fried Rice, a classic favorite, was executed to perfection. Each bite was a medley of flavors, the shrimp adding a delightful seafood twist to the dish. Additionally, the Wontons were a hit among us, with their flavorful filling and delicate wrappers.On the whole, the taste and quality of the dishes were impressive and aligned with the restaurant's reputation. The service, for the most part, was attentive and prompt, adding to the overall positive experience.However, one aspect that left a slight dent in an otherwise wonderful dining experience was the server's communication. It seemed that they struggled to fully comprehend our requests, leading to some minor mix-ups and confusion. This minor hiccup did have a mildly irritating impact, but fortunately, it didn't overshadow the fantastic flavors we encountered.In conclusion, my visit to Joy Yee Pan Asian Restaurant was a memorable one, marked by a variety of delectable dishes that truly showcased the essence of Pan Asian cuisine. While the occasional communication issue with the server was a small drawback, it wasn't enough to overshadow the outstanding food and overall service. If you're seeking a diverse culinary adventure in the heart of Chinatown Chicago, Joy Yee Pan Asian Restaurant is certainly worth a visit.

Published 3 years ago

This is probably the best crab ragoon I’ve ever had, the menu says mango crab ragoon, I was skeptical but I went for it, I’m glad I did, it was so so good!
The shrimp frites rice was really tasty too, I give it a 10!

Published 2 years ago

Published a year ago

Really overrated. Yes they have a lot of options, but it’s way overpriced and not special. Also the line is too long. No worth it.

Published a year ago

Deliciosa comida, y una gran variedad de sabores... Me sorprendió la mezcla de todos los ingredientes 😋

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Very fresh and delicious food. Everything was so flavorful and huge portion sizes. Kids took Boba drinks, one of the drink they got is brown sugar boba which was very sugary and didn’t like it. Taro Boba drink was also okay.

Published a year ago

Update 12/2025 - place is still the same and the food is on point.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Joy Yee Pan Asian Restaurant during my first-ever visit to Chinatown Chicago. Being one of the top-rated restaurants in the area, my expectations were high, and I must say, the experience was quite a delightful culinary journey.Upon entering the restaurant, the bustling atmosphere and vibrant decor immediately set the tone for an exciting dining experience. Eager to explore the much-talked-about menu, my companions and I decided to try a variety of dishes that reflected the diverse offerings of Pan Asian cuisine.To start, we indulged in the Crab Rangoon, a delightful appetizer that was a perfect blend of creamy and crispy textures. The flavors of the crab and cream cheese filling were well-balanced, making it a great way to kick off our meal.Moving on to the main course, we sampled an array of dishes that showcased the restaurant's versatility. The Sesame Chicken boasted a tantalizing combination of flavors, with the nutty sesame undertones enhancing the succulent chicken pieces. The Korean Beef, a dish I was particularly excited to try, didn't disappoint. The rich marinade and tender beef slices were a true testament to the restaurant's commitment to authentic flavors.The Shrimp Fried Rice, a classic favorite, was executed to perfection. Each bite was a medley of flavors, the shrimp adding a delightful seafood twist to the dish. Additionally, the Wontons were a hit among us, with their flavorful filling and delicate wrappers.On the whole, the taste and quality of the dishes were impressive and aligned with the restaurant's reputation. The service, for the most part, was attentive and prompt, adding to the overall positive experience.However, one aspect that left a slight dent in an otherwise wonderful dining experience was the server's communication. It seemed that they struggled to fully comprehend our requests, leading to some minor mix-ups and confusion. This minor hiccup did have a mildly irritating impact, but fortunately, it didn't overshadow the fantastic flavors we encountered.In conclusion, my visit to Joy Yee Pan Asian Restaurant was a memorable one, marked by a variety of delectable dishes that truly showcased the essence of Pan Asian cuisine. While the occasional communication issue with the server was a small drawback, it wasn't enough to overshadow the outstanding food and overall service. If you're seeking a diverse culinary adventure in the heart of Chinatown Chicago, Joy Yee Pan Asian Restaurant is certainly worth a visit.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Don't base your order from the pictures they provide. Does not look anything like the examples nor does it include everything advertised. The food was okay. Nothing special nor flavorful. Would not give it above a 3 star. Only food item that was tasty was the bone marrow soup. The servings for the other food options were large but thats because its mainly noodles. The noodles were over cooked as well so it was difficult to eat.

Published a year ago

We ordered Chicken Thai Basil Fried Rice and Shrimp Lo Mein Noodles. Both were really good. Service was ok not so good.

Published a year ago

If you’re looking for mediocre Asian food with no flavor, this is the place to go. My party ordered all different dishes and they were all “ok” at best. One dish had to be sent back for a rancid taste in the chicken. The pad Thai was below par for an Asian restaurant, and I expected much much better. The restroom was also in miserable condition, again, not on par for what you’d expect out of a restaurant like this.

Published a year ago

Published a year ago

Sea food kimchi fried rice and sea food noodle strongly recommending

Published a year ago

We got Pho soup here. Portion was enormous and delicious.

Published a year ago

Good food. Decent athmosphere.

Published a year ago

Never had their food but their🧋is pretty good with generous sizes unlike some other spots.

Published a year ago

This review is strictly on their boba drink. I’m notorious when it comes to not wasting food, but after three sips of their taro boba milk tea I had to toss it. It was the worst boba I’ve had my entire life.. My gf said this place was good but even she told me it was really bad. Not sure what happened between when my gf tried it and today but it sucked to throw it away mostly untouched

Published 2 years ago

Best tapiocas. Good food too. Highly recommend the taro tapioca and avocado tapiocas.

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

Maybe literally saved my life? We didn't see the allergy warning when we ordered our appetizer but brought it up for the entree. Our server (the POS said Meow M) noticed that we ordered something with peanut oil, which was for both of us, and called our attention to it. I would have had a severe allergic reaction and needed hospitalization had I eaten any!

Our server also made an excellent recommendation for bubble tea and my entree. We had a great experience.

Published 2 years ago

Food is absolutely amazing! I won't eat at any other Chinese restaurant ever again this is 100% my go too!

Published 2 years ago

Food was bueno.

Published 2 years ago

Joy Yee makes the best restaurant pho we’ve ever had. The portions are generous and the meats are nice quality. We always stop by here when in Chinatown.

Published 2 years ago

Good food, delicious teas & smoothies. Little pricey.

Published 2 years ago

Tucked away into the new Chinatown of Chicago, you find the pan-Asian restaurant M with a mixed menu from China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Great place when you can’t make up your mind, or want to mix several Asian kitchens.

Food very well tasting and reasonably priced. Service limited, and atmosphere ok. But a nice place you won’t walk out hungry from.

- Value for money? Yes
- Worth a detour? No
- Best for (occasion)? A full variety of Asian food
- Would I go back? Yes

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

If you are in Chinatown you should visit this for food and ofcourse for drinks(boba drink) it was crowded but to our surprise the service was fast ❤️ as a vegetarian I had a lot of questions with the sauce and broth, but the server was kind enough to answer my questions and helping us out to pick our dishes. Worth, its in heart of Chinatown go for it.

Published 2 years ago

The food was quite enjoyable, and the smoothies were a particular highlight. With such a wide variety of smoothie options, there's something to please every palate. While the service was satisfactory, the overall experience was positive. I would certainly consider returning to explore more of the menu. The combination of tasty food and delightful smoothies creates a winning formula.

Published 2 years ago

The food was amazing. I did not have a waiter i just would stop and ask staff for assistance which was really weird.

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

Joy Yee is an absolute gem for Asian cuisine! The menu is extensive, with everything from bubble tea to delicious noodle dishes. I loved the vibrant flavors and generous portions—perfect for sharing. The service was quick, and the food came out fresh and hot. It’s always busy, but worth the wait. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for authentic, tasty Asian food!

Published 2 years ago

La comida deliciosa, los meseros son muy amables; sin embargo, donde se ordenan las bebidas hay un cajero bastante mal encarado que me dijo que si quería ver el menú debo salir 👎, en lugar de acercarme algún menú. Como turista me siento defraudada y no se como hay este tipo de gente en servicio al cliente

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Was looking forward to a refreshing coco pineapple beverage then I finally stabbed my straw onto the lid and took a nice sip only to be hit with the taste of spoiled milk blended with an onion. Don't know how they couldn't smell what they were serving because it has an aroma of onions and sour milk. Guess tonight wasn't my night 😔. Stuck on the bus with and getting looks because the smell has entered the air god save me plz.

Update: after care examination looks like someone at Joy Yee getting it on cause looks like I got laced with some mysterious white powder. Hopefully it ain't what I think it is lol.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Probably the best restaurant I have ever been to. Best food, best service and best atmosphere. Everything was top notch. I have never seen a restaurant in this country that offers that top quality service. No matter how busy it is, you get food within minutes of ordering, it tastes amazing. And people will come to your table and quickly let you pay right there while someone will pack your leftovers without you needing to even put the food in your box.
This place really puts every other restaurant to shame.

Published 2 years ago

Crowded place but very fast service food comes out warm and good.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Love their drinks. Made the long trek from the ‘burbs to come get their fruit freeze boba drinks everyday for the week we were here.

Published 2 years ago

During the first time we came.. food was good. But the 2nd time.. it seems its different.. and the place is too crowded.. everytime you come here.. you will be in a hurry and eat fast..

Published 2 years ago

The best place to go for tapioca drinks

Published 2 years ago

Large portions - we should have planned to share dishes.

Published 2 years ago

Amazing food + drinks. Great size portions for the price. Quick + attentive service. 10/10 recommend!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Their restrooms are super dirty. Doors super stain. You can tell those stains have been there for months or years. Plus the smell was horrible.

Published 2 years ago

What a disgusting thing! I have a fly in my drink! Especially since I only noticed after finishing it! It was the same color as the boba! I can't believe how much I drank and how much went into my stomach!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

This is a must if you come to Chinatown!

Published 2 years ago

Muy mala la comida, al nivel de que tuve que vomitar al llegar a casa, no se parece en nada lo que te sirven con lo que está en la carta. No lo recomiendo

Published 2 years ago

Great food and service. Went on a late Saturday afternoon and got seated right away, and the food was fast. All the dishes we had, including the lychee drink, were excellent...except the truffle fries. I'm not taking a star off because that was the one blemish in the whole experience. Everything else pictured was delicious!

Published 2 years ago

Food was delicious

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

A trip to Chinatown is not complete until you've had a smoothie from JOYYEE!

Published 2 years ago

Modern decor with below average service. Everything were in a rush, leave you no time to look at the huge selection menu. Which I am not surprised with most of Asian restaurants. Water was offered once we seated. Drinks were good. Tender Beef with egg noodles were good and flavorful. Japanese egg tofu with mushrooms were slightly salty for me. Chinese broccoli with garlic were ok with a crisp. Steamed rice comes with the orders. We enjoyed their fruits smoothies more than dinning in the restaurant.

Published 2 years ago

We ordered chicken fried rice, hot and sour soup, beef bulgogi and lychee mango bubble tea. The quantity was generous and food was amazing. Would totally come back.

Published 2 years ago

Huge menu, Delicious food, portions were pretty big and we enjoyed the food.

Published 2 years ago

Delicious food.

Published 2 years ago

I visited for a w latelunch with my friend and it was amazing. Great taste and potion size but most especially Very tasty and Affordable 😊

Published 2 years ago

Such a great spot!! Looked at a couple of spots and decided to go to Joy Yee. So glad we did! Great service, fast food. GOOD FOOD. such an amazing selection, too. One of the servers was kind enough to put my pho in the to go container for me. Will definitely be back :)

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Tldr: possible tourist trap, servers with bad attitude. Food is okay, as an Asian I feel like the dishes are not very authentic (for example our pho dish came with fried scallions, which is not technically correct) but overall still okay. Worst part has to be the service. The waiters/hostess completely disregarded us asking for them to take our order, twice. Asked for spoons (as we all ordered noodles soup dish) and got 4 small plastic spoons thrown to our table. The overall attitude that we got from the servers was pretty passive aggressive. Since we didn’t feel well served, we were gonna tip 10%, only found out that they charge 18% service fee to party of 4. Would definitely not come back, as there are better authentic asian restaurants nearby who actually will serve you with better attitude. Avoid if possible, especially if you’re a tourist in the area.

Published 2 years ago

I’ve never felt so strongly about a negative experience at a restaurant to the point of writing a review but with Joy Yee, I had to.

I had an absolutely dreadful experience at Joy Yee. From the moment we arrived, things went wrong. We were seated with only two plates and three forks for our party of four. Despite multiple attempts to flag down servers, it took a frustrating 30 minutes before anyone even took our order. Each time we tried to get someone’s attention, we were met with attitude - we were paying for service 🤡

When the servers did approach, they seemed annoyed by our requests. We had to ask repeatedly for basics like napkins and utensils—items that should have been provided automatically. The service was not just slow but condescending, making a simple meal out feel like an ordeal. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for a pleasant dining experience.
Totally a tourist trap. The food was nowhere authentic and extremely overpriced. We ordered 2 different types of Vietnamese noodle dishes and the broth for both tasted the exact same, almost like they use the same packaged soup powder to make them both.

Published 2 years ago

The place was very packed and loud but the food was good and the service is fast.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

It used to be way better! (Before Covid.)
The food still comes out fast, but they need more wait staff. They forgot a lot of stuff.
And portions seem smaller.

Published 2 years ago

The food and drinks are fantastic. I wish I lived closer!

Published 2 years ago

This is probably the best crab ragoon I’ve ever had, the menu says mango crab ragoon, I was skeptical but I went for it, I’m glad I did, it was so so good!
The shrimp frites rice was really tasty too, I give it a 10!

Published 2 years ago

Just your ordinary bubble tea shop. Nothing horrible, nothing extraordinary, nothing that would bring me back for their bubble tea.
I wish I would have gone there for the noodles, which looked scrumptious and smelled wonderful.

Published 2 years ago

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Published 2 years ago

Muy bien 👍🏽 la comida y el servicio agradable el restaurante 😉 RECOMENDABLE

Published 2 years ago

Drinks/freezes were good.

First time here and no one at front to help or take drink order so we got a seat.

When someone finally got to us to take our order, we ordered our drinks and ice cream mochi, and they pressed us for entrees.

We mentioned we didn’t want any and they said we had to order an entree so we ordered chicken fried rice just so we could get our drinks and promptly threw the rice away.

Dumb way to run a restaurant.

We left and went to hing kee across the walkway to eat.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

I thought this would be a good spot for bubble tea, especially with the long line. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. The drink lacked the rich flavor I was expecting, coming off as too bland. The tea itself didn’t have much depth, and the sweetness level was lower than I’d hoped. Even the tapioca pearls were a bit underwhelming—chewy, but not enough to elevate the overall experience. I was really looking forward to a burst of flavor, but this one fell short for me.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

The food never disappoints. However, the orange chicken wasn't as saucy in comparison to the location on Halsted. The crab ragons are also a must try.

Published 2 years ago

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I discovered JOY YEE from someone on TICTOK, and I'm glad I did. That was 1st time going to ChinaTown in all my years of living!!!! The PHO!!!!! Chef's kiss!!! I got a regular size bowl, and it was enough for 2. I'm still enjoying my leftovers. We will return!!

Published 2 years ago

Service and place itself was mid. The floor was very dirty and full of food where they seated us. The food, however, 4/10… not very flavorful, bland, etc. We got fried rice, orange chicken, and chicken pho. We ate about 25% of it and left the rest there. :(

Published 2 years ago

Prices are very cheap for how much food you get. It is very crowded so it's best to go on a weekday or before dinner. The servers are quick and efficient, you might have to ask for more amenities because they only give you one napkin but it's not a big deal. The food is average Chinese food, it's not the greatest thing but it will fill your stomach.

Published 2 years ago

Food was great prices were great service was great but the only reason I’m giving it a 4 and not a 5 is because the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting!!! They were completely trashed and smelled horrible. My son and I almost vomited as soon as we walked in . I had to step outside after to get some fresh air .I know they can’t control that but they honestly need to monitor the bathroom a lot more to keep it clean enough to be presentable

Published 2 years ago

Ordered the crab rangoons, lemongrass chicken garlic noodles, kung pao chicken, and shrimp lo mein. All 3 entrees were excellent we ordered an extra lemon grass chicken to go because my kids and I enjoyed it that much. Crab rangoons were nothing to brag about, and the soup that came with the lunch special had a weird smell and taste. Was fully enjoying our experience until we went to the bathroom. The women’s wasn’t the best but the issue was when my son and husband went to the men’s. They both nearly threw up my husband had to step outside for fresh air and wanted to leave immediately after. We reported to an employee not sure if they cleaned it or if this is normal.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

學會服務客戶並接受你的錯誤

Published 2 years ago

Editing my review after trying for a second time. The meat dishes here are just disgusting. Flabby and wet, as if they’ve been boiling in sauce for hours. No texture whatsoever. And the sauces have an aroma of some kind of synthetic additive, you can smell it before it arrives at your table. I couldn’t eat my meal and asked to leave. There are so many better options in Chinatown, please don’t waste your time here if you want a true taste.

Published 2 years ago

I’ve been here many times but I am not sure if they changed the cooks or management. The food was nothing special. Two out of 5 dishes were ok.

Published 2 years ago

As a busy realtor, my schedule is often packed, leaving little time for personal adventures. However, my husband recently surprised me with a delightful field trip to Chinatown, Chicago—a place I had never explored before.

Our day was filled with discovering the unique charm of the area, and I even picked up some beautiful jade jewelry. After a day of walking and taking in the sights, we decided to try JoyYee, drawn in by its stellar reviews.

The experience did not disappoint. The service was impeccable, and the beef pho truly stole the show. It was flavorful and absolutely worth the visit. Additionally, the drink menu was a pleasant surprise, offering a wide array of options to suit any palate.

JoyYee is a must-visit if you find yourself in Chinatown. Whether you're a local or just passing through, the delicious food and extensive drink selection make it a standout choice.

Published 2 years ago

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This place has been around for a long time. I haven't been here in 15+ years. People still line up for those drinks. Their drink selection is impressive. The food however was not. I ordered the pineapple fried rice which for as long as I can remember was served in a pineapple. The picture even shows the rice inside the pineapple. We got it on a plate! I also got the string bean beef stir-fry dish. They put SHRIMP SAUCE in it, you heard it right! Shrimp sauce! Joy Yee is a restaurant that caters to predominately Americans. This is a very heavy and pungent Asian sauce. It just didn't work, it ruined the dish completely. Joy Yee really fell off, it's not what it used to be. The fact that they don't even serve food out of a pineapple anymore says it. The place was not even half full on a Friday night. The service was not existent honestly. We didn't have a specified waiter. They don't come to check on you or anything until you call them over, and most of the time they're looking elsewhere. Food is also crazy expensive. Each dish averages 20 dollars, Christ. Everybody just lines up for the smoothies. Surprise, you can buy fruits and put them in a blender with sugar.

Published 2 years ago

Awesome food

Published 2 years ago

If I was a middle aged white lady I'd come back.

First time here. Food is family style, but incredibly average / low quality for the price. Big menu = no refinment of dishes. If you're in a big group who doesn't know what they want to eat, go to the food court.

Published 2 years ago

感覺中國、東南亞的菜系無所不包，味道口感都很好，口味較重了些，份量十足，點菜時不要一時衝動(菜單上的圖片很誘人)點太多~這是經驗談絕對無誤XD
另外友人大力推薦此間冰品，看看外賣窗口排隊購買情形，應屬無誤，但實在無能為力，只得寄望日後了。

Published 2 years ago

Amazing food. Can’t wait to come back and eat there again.

Published 2 years ago

It took 20 minutes after being seated before anyone came up to us to take our order. Once our order was placed, the food came out in a timely manner, but the food didn’t taste fresh at all. It tasted like it was sitting for a while. The real kicker is we got 3 entrees - no drinks, and it was $73. Would not recommend this restaurant at all. Now we know.

Published 2 years ago

La comida es deliciosa aquí, como recomendación pidan los Shrimp Noodles , a mi parecer el sabor está muy bien combinado con su aderezo y deja un muy buen sabor, aunque sabe mucho a ajo, es de mi agrado este tipo de comida. También recomendaría pedir poco ya que los platos son muy grandes, de todos modos no me resistí y llevé comida para llevar a casa y seguir disfrutando ahí. El ambiente es bueno y está tranquilo para pasar el rato con amigos y la familia

Published 2 years ago

Their food is good and their portions are very large which I appreciate.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Uncomfortable restaurant seating. Pricing overwhelming for cold and poor quality tasteless meals. Place is overpriced and over rated. Boba drinks are overpriced and loaded with calories. Not a healthy option. Food seems to be cooked in advance and not cooked to order due fast turnover of customers. Super crowded restaurant with lousy service. Be prepared to be rushed out with a bill given your as soon as the dishes arrive at the table. Portions are usually tiny and ice cold like it was stored in the refrigerator. Dont recommend. Not authentic Chinese style cooking. Menu items are international meaning that the restaurant don’t specialize in any authentic ingredients and spices used in the dishes.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Extremely overpriced. Upcharge $10 on each item and there are better food options next door. Spent $70 on low mein, an order of orange chicken and a boba

Published 2 years ago

Favorite spot to go to with my mom :)

Published 2 years ago

Joy Yee's mango guava freeze is a delightful blend that perfectly balances tropical sweetness with a refreshing twist. The mango and guava flavors are vibrant and natural, creating a truly invigorating drink. The texture is smooth and icy, making it an ideal treat for a hot day. Overall, Joy Yee's mango guava freeze is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a high-quality boba experience.

Published 2 years ago

Love everything from their menu. Wait is never bad. Anything you order comes in a full serving that has plenty to share, so keep that in mind.

Published 2 years ago

Love this restaurant, it's one of 2 of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Chinatown. You receive a lot of food and take home is a must! Staff is very nice too! Of course the food is amazing!! And definitely get a Boba drink, they have so many yo choose from too!

Published 2 years ago

Delicious mango freeze

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Všetko čo sme nezvládli zjesť sme si zabalili zo sebou.Jedlo veľmy chutné a hlavne kórejské rebierka,tie boli top.Polievka mega veľká porcia.

Published 2 years ago

It's a small shop, but the boba is great! They also have a lot of other options that would satisfy a sweet tooth! Prices are fair as well.

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Let me get this straight. This rating is solely for drinks only. I'm not a big fan of their food, but drinks are good.

Published 2 years ago

food taste great

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Every dish is on point, the speed of the kitchen is out of this world and I'd go as far as to say it's an institution at this point. A must stop restaurant to get the yummy yums

Published 2 years ago

Ate here with my family and everything was just spectacular.
We managed to get seated before it got busy, and man. I understand why it’s so busy. The food here is so good and so are the drinks!

The salted fish fried rice was AMAZING. Literally the best thing on the menu. The cuttlefish was also very good along with the Korean short ribs and noodles.
I’m a sucker for a good Vietnamese iced coffee and as always, it’s really good here too. I didn’t try the other drinks as I’m not a huge fan of smoothies, but everyone loved their drinks.

I think the price isn’t too crazy and for the size proportions/taste, definitely worth it (a bit biased bc the food was really good). The service here was also very good and ver quick despite how busy it was. She was also very kind and helpful as this was our first time here.

10/10 place. Would come again!

Published 2 years ago

Good food. Good service.

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The food is great and the service is amazing. The place gets very crowded, and there is a wait to get in, but it is worth waiting for.

Published 2 years ago

For what they charge, it should be fresher and all come out in a better order. $158 for 1 adult and 3 kids. That's crazy. Friend Rice should not be $18. They also add gratuity and don't inform you of that. It was ok. Will be going to a more authentic place next time.

Published 2 years ago

I've been visiting Joy Yee since 2018. JY was one of the best restaurants until yesterday. Yesterday I was so disappointed for their service. It was cold evening and I asked to get hot water. They brought a plastic pitcher with hot water. The water was lukewarm.
There were no servers until I called them to order menus. We waited almost ten minutes and other tables came ordered first. But we came earlier than they.

When I almost finished eating, they began to wipe out my table while we were sitting there.

On the check, they already added 18% of tips without asking us. On the last check, they also left the tip portion after including tips to the total amount. People may pay the tip double if they don't see it carefully.

Each menu we ordered around 20 bucks, but the amount of the food was not enough to value the price. We paid 95 bucks for 4 menus, but the service was so unexpected. We also paid for parking fees. Well it is time to look for another restaurant in that area.

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Visitar el barrio chino in Chicago Y probar estás delicias

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The place is great the taste is great

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Love their boba smoothies… and the quality of the Korean BBQ. Also love that they deliver their own food through the Uber eats app as well.

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A great variety of options for drinks and Chinese food

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The beef plate, shrimp app and chicken and shrimp with pineapple (though not served in pineapple) were delicious!

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Absolutely fantastic! I always try to stop by Joy Yee for boba whenever I'm in Chinatown. Their Mango slush is my favorite. Their food is delicious - it comes out fresh, hot, and quick. Their prices are a bit high relative to other Chinese restaurants, but you get a good portion of food. Will always recommend this place!

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Super bueno y muy buena atención

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Best desert place

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food is really good but the bulls are like the size of a Popcorn bucket that may be a bit of exaggeration, but I’m trying to say the balls are big. It taste really good service was also good. All I had to do is ask for something and they would bring it over really good place.

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El ramen sin sabor

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Service was fast, food was good! I only think that they offer other cutleries because there are people who cannot use chopsticks with wet rice. Otherwise, all good!

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5/2024 $18.95 for a pho special beef noodle soup, was surprised at the price but once I saw the bowl, I could see why. It was HUGE. I couldn’t finish it all. It could easily be two portions, so grab a friend. Bubble tea with tapioca was $7. Service was quick, and they were open late. Satisfied.

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Muy bue comida!!

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Loved the boba.

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Food portion great
Poor prices ok
Food taste was good
Service. Was ok. Food came out when ready not serving entire table at same time.

Also party of 5 service fee already added.. I don't like this.

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My favorite family restaurant of all time. There is something for everyone

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I have had several dishes and drinks from this Joyee location. They have a very large selection of Asian fusion. Today I ordered veggie pad thai and it is the weirdest pad thai I’ve ever had. Why is it all orange with no flavor? Very weird. I think I’ll stick to just ordering drinks here moving forward. $28 for 1 drink and a gross entree.

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I love this place! One of my favorite restaurants in Chicago Chinatown District.
Huge variety of smoothies, freezes. Entrees are large enough for 2 people so sharing is an option. I have never been dissatisfied with any of my food choices. Quick service and food fresh!

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Busy place! Food is good and Portion is huge! Took my kids and I, so it can be kid friendly.

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I recently dined here yesterday with my boyfriend and a couple friends. We spent around $200 for just little portions of food…After we finished eating, we asked for the bill & some containers for our food. After we finishing paying in cash we left our table and went outside the restaurant. One of the old lady’s comes running outside yelling at us saying we didn’t pay for our food & not only was that embarrassing for us because there was a lot of people staring at us… she didn’t even apologize or anything.

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This location for Joy yees is smack in the middle of Chinatown. Extremely difficult to find parking around here. And if you come during the weekend, chances are it’s going to be extremely packed inside where they will rush you in and try to get you fed quickly so they can rush you out.

It’s a fairly compact space so they are trying to maximize their earnings it seems.

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Classic Joy Yee

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Service was quick and excellent, the food was absolutely delicious. We also tried the peach green tea boba and it didn’t disappoint.

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Best place in China town huge dishes and cheap prices and byob

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Good but expensive food. Good in taste

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Always good food and smoothies. Extensive interesting menu. Friendly efficient staff. A little pricey but, good.
Be careful and read your receipt. They add a service charge. Know this when calculating any gratuity. The service charge is already 18% of the tab.

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boba drinks suck

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Primarily come here just for smoothies. Yummy , and an easy drink to sip.

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OMG everything they got is so fye and them smoothies OMG and the string beans an they chicken fried rice everything 🤤

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Deliciosos platillos orientales, uno de mis favoritos.

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It was really good!. 👍

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Súper!. Every thing was good!. I recomend it!. It’s really good!. 👍

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quick and casual spot for food and drinks. they have an extensive list of bubble tea/fruit drinks. I usually go for their fresh fruit freeze cause I think it's their specialty, i love anything with mango in it. I got the beef with tomato sauce for food and it was good, the portion size was big and I ended up taking half to go.

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Honestly this is overall a great place however the waiter that came to charge us forced us to tip. And when we did leave some kind of tip he just huffed. Like he got mad that we didnt leave much. Correct me if im wrong Its not mandatory to tip is it? Plus we cleaned up our table since we dont like to leave everything all over the place....

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I truly enjoyed this place and I also recommend it.

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Great experience every time I have eaten here. There are so many choices it is hard to go wrong. Recently had beef bulgogi and milk tea. My husband got a watermelon freeze and it was delicious that we got several extra to go.

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Best Chinese food in Chicago.

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Horrified to find blue plastic fried into my orange chicken. The smoothie I ordered was also not completely blended. Fruit bits still inside and small chunks of ice. What a nightmare restaurant.

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I ordered taro milk tea and they gave me chocolate milk

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i tried the roasted oolong milk tea, and i loved it! the cup is big - 25oz so it was a good portion size. the boba was well cooked, and the tea was creamy and fragrant. the line moved quick and my drink was made quickly!

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Bathrooms are discussing.

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This place is over hyped. The food had big portions. But, terrible quality. I could feel my cholesterol levels rising. The chicken was extremely bland and the shrimp was soggy. And to add more salt to the wound, the food was OVERLY seasoned with SALT, at that point, you might as well get heartburn OR an actual heart attack. TOO ADD ON MORE, chopsticks were not offered until we asked, even after we asked they didn’t bring them until the second time we asked. The service wasn’t good either, the server was extremely rude to us. They never even asked for our drinks.
Food 2/10
Drinks 2/10
Prices 0/10 (Yes big portions but terrible food, was not worth 18-25 per person)
The only good thing was the portions, could feed a small town.

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This place is a must visit in chicago. The food was fresh and you get a lot for the price.

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Great experience, good price and good service

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This place was sooo BUSY, but the SERVICE WAS GREAT, NOT to mention the Food was delicious, we will be back👍🏻👍🏻

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Food was delicious! The wait wasn't too long. Pretty decent portions good for sharing.

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Fruit drinks are made from real fruits offering a variety of add on besides bobba, e.g. popping bobba, basil seeds, jelly, pudding etc. The place is good for groups. The food while large in serving is as one reviewer said, average, and for me, underseasoned and almost bordering on tasteless. Compared to other places in this area.

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They had low options for seafood allergy and they weren’t willing to switch sauce on any beef entrees bc it has clam sauce. Our server didn’t bring refills and was at the end of his shift so he left and another server didn’t come to our table u til we were ready to pay.

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