Informal Chinese bakery & eatery selling coffee & traditional sweets, plus rice & noodle dishes.
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Erik
All the food was delicious and generous size portions. I understand why they only use disposable containers so they don’t have to worry about cleaning dishes for those dining in, but it would be nice to not have to throw away all that plastic. The wonton soup was very tasty, the beef chow fun was delicious, and the steamed pork buns were tasty but not quite as good as I’ve had in other Chinatowns. They have a few tables for dining in but it seems like they do a lot more business for takeout.
… moreJed Justiniani
Their selection of lunch specials, with a beverage, checks the boxes for value and portion size. No frills service: order, pay (cash is king), take away or dine in.
The chicken with broccoli, with white rice was more than enough for lunch. The hot made-to-order broccoli tasted fresh and sweet; chicken was juicy and tender. I thought there was too much oyster sauce.
Next time, order light on sauce!
In DC, a good atmosphere indicator on whenever a Chinese restaurant has props with their chops is when I hear locals speak Chinese, with tourists, locals, and Americans. Four stars!
… moreThe chicken with broccoli, with white rice was more than enough for lunch. The hot made-to-order broccoli tasted fresh and sweet; chicken was juicy and tender. I thought there was too much oyster sauce.
Next time, order light on sauce!
In DC, a good atmosphere indicator on whenever a Chinese restaurant has props with their chops is when I hear locals speak Chinese, with tourists, locals, and Americans. Four stars!
Cheryl Wang
This place is legit. And I say this as somebody who knows what real, non-Americanized Chinese food is. I was hesitant before coming because of their 4.0 rating, but I’m leaving it with a 5.0 because the food is good. I was craving a Pei Dan Shou Rou Zhou (lean pork porridge with century egg) and their version has the right consistency, well seasoned chunky pork bits, mixed in with century egg and fresh spring onion garnish makes for the perfect hit with your crispy You Tiao mixed in. The Xiao long bao came with a sauce that was also the right mix of vinegar and soy sauce and sweetness. From the sauce alone clearly they knew their thing. The XLB skin was tender and juicy. Which is how XLBs should be but is shamefully hard to find in DC. For the food quality alone they should be a 4.5 in DC, despite all the misgivings – plastic bowls and cutlery is not healthy. Plus they are missing some key condiments to complete the experience, ginger for the XLB and soy sauce/ pepper for the porridge. However its authentic vibe makes up for it. The Jay Chou song list and not serving you Ice water in the cold is very much welcome.
… moreDon Wong
A cozy little gem in the heart of DC!
I dropped by Joy Luck House for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised.
I ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Pad Thai with Chicken, and a set of Steamed Pork Dumplings. Everything came out fresh, hot, and flavorful.
The fried rice had that perfect smoky “wok hei” flavor, and they didn’t skimp on the chicken. The Pad Thai was tangy and just slightly sweet—super satisfying for a noodle craving.
The dumplings were soft and juicy with a well-seasoned pork filling.
Service was fast and friendly. I arrived right when they opened at 10:30am, and by 11:00am, the place was already packed! It’s clearly a local go-to spot, especially for lunch.
Seating is limited, so I recommend coming early if you want to avoid a wait.
This isn’t a fancy restaurant, but that’s part of the charm—simple, fast, no-nonsense Chinese comfort food done right.
Closed on Mondays, so plan ahead if you’re in town. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more from their lunch specials.
… moreI dropped by Joy Luck House for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised.
I ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Pad Thai with Chicken, and a set of Steamed Pork Dumplings. Everything came out fresh, hot, and flavorful.
The fried rice had that perfect smoky “wok hei” flavor, and they didn’t skimp on the chicken. The Pad Thai was tangy and just slightly sweet—super satisfying for a noodle craving.
The dumplings were soft and juicy with a well-seasoned pork filling.
Service was fast and friendly. I arrived right when they opened at 10:30am, and by 11:00am, the place was already packed! It’s clearly a local go-to spot, especially for lunch.
Seating is limited, so I recommend coming early if you want to avoid a wait.
This isn’t a fancy restaurant, but that’s part of the charm—simple, fast, no-nonsense Chinese comfort food done right.
Closed on Mondays, so plan ahead if you’re in town. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more from their lunch specials.
Dexter Armstrong
While the restaurant is small, and right off of the busy road. It offered a cozy and welcoming atoatmosphere. The lady behind the counter was friendly and helpful with our orders. The food was really tasty and was prepared to order. The steamed soup buns were sooooo good and I had to get a second order before leaving our meal. The chicken in garlic sauce was really flavorful and was something I would get again. The Beef Szechuan was alright but I would probably choose something else next time as it wasn’t as flavorful as everything else. All around great section for the evening.
… morewatermelon O
Avoid ordering Hunan beef if you really want to try Hunan-style beef. The dish has nothing to do with Hunan beef, just a regular Americanized Chinese beef.
… moreJustin
This was my first time ordering from Joy Luck House and I want to start off by saying that the flavors were there but the preparation was not where I’m used to it being on some items. We are big fans of scallion pancakes in my house and these were greasy and very flimsy. The same could be said for our pan fried dumplings. These were the two items that were tasty but not really prepared well. We also ordered sweet and sour chicken, vegetable lo mein, and pork fried rice which were all prepared well and tasted very good. I will be giving Joy Luck House another chance down the road and hoping for a better batch of pancakes and dumplings.
… moreCindy Chiu
I wouldn’t recommend dining in, but this a solid Chinese takeout for reliable and moderately priced standard dishes. Tonight I had steamed shrimp dumplings, scallion pancakes and wonton soup – all for $20, which is a good value for the neighborhood. The shrimp dumplings were fresh and the soup was warm and soothing. Scallion pancakes were meh, but considering the price it’s a nice 8-piece portion to fill you up on a chilly evening.
… moreC P
Very delicious!! We ordered the egg tart, sesame ball, and tried a moon cake. All were so fresh and good!! We will order all again and you cannot go wrong with the bakery items. Our favorite was the sesame ball with red bean. It was the best we ever had. Usually we go to Falls Church for these bakery food items but not anymore. We did not get a chance to try dinner but we will next time.
… moreEun Byul
We stopped by here to buy some sesame balls and moon cakes. They have moon cakes in various flavors, from red bean to pineapple to taro and dates. We weren’t hungry enough for a full meal, otherwise we would have tried more of the food, but the pastries are well worth the visit!
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