Reviews
What Tara L doesn't like about Joyful Kitchen:
Food are honestly bad. Chicken meat is dry. The pork in porridge are big chunks of meat. 空心菜/water spinach is old and they didn't even bother to get rid of the stem even home cooks would know to do that. Service is fine, but they only accept Venmo and cash and literally demand you to pay tips when you don't even like the food. I think the table and utensils are not very clean, because there is weird smell the mome... View all feedback. What Isabelle S likes about Joyful Kitchen:
I came for the rice noodle roll and it did not disappoint!! I'm kicking myself for not ordering more. I also ordered some hot and sour soup which was a large portion and packed with good stuff not just broth. Perfect consistency too. I will definitely be back!! 5 stars View all feedback.
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Last night, my family and I had dinner at this restaurant and the food was amazing! The owners are welcoming and friendly. Our favorites were the crab congee, s...
read moreThis restaurant is a good hidden gem for Cantonese cuisine. It is one of the few places in the Bay Area that serves steamed rice noodle rolls in the Taishan/Hoi...
read moreThe house special rice noodles are absolutely delicious! The tofu clay pots are also very well seasoned. This mom and pop shop only accepts cash or Venmo. Defin...
read moreFood are honestly bad. Chicken meat is dry. The pork in porridge are big chunks of meat. 空心菜/water spinach is old and they didn't even bother to get rid of t...
read moreWe came here for the Cantonese rice rolls since we've tried a couple places and they were just ok. Not the same as our childhood flavors back in China. Wasn't b...
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read moreNestled in a bustling area, this unpretentious mom-and-pop restaurant offers a tantalizing glimpse into Cantonese cuisine. While some dishes, like the rice noodle rolls and beef rice cake, receive rave reviews for their authenticity and flavor, others fall short, suffering from inconsistencies in quality, particularly in the chicken and porridge options. The atmosphere is lively, and service is friendly, yet the restaurant’s cash-only policy can be a hassle. Overall, with a few standout dishes amid some hits and misses, patrons may find themselves intrigued enough to return for another culinary adventure.