Cassie HW
I got the pad see ew with chicken. I really liked it. My friend got the pad Thai, tasted a bit odd. Large servings, and nice service.
… morex x
Joy’s is the best! Delicious noodles and Thai curry, generous servings, great value, nice and efficient service, pretty restaurant interior. A Lakeview classic.
Tips from a regular:
–BYOB is a great chance to save a bunch of money – they don’t even charge a corkage fee! This makes Joy’s the single best value in East Lakeview for a quality, sit-down restaurant (IMHO).
–Outdoor seating is great in the summer. Out front on Broadway is fun, or they also have a lovely patio out back for those who prefer something quieter.
–Joy’s is huge and they’re very efficient, so they always have tables available. If you ever find other restaurants with a long wait time on a Saturday night or after a Cubs game, go to Joy’s!
… moreDavid H
Joy’s Noodles & Rice was such a blast, but wow, I was stunned by how nice the interior was! Unfortunately, the photos I took don’t capture that.
The interior is masterfully designed and so spacious.
Their coconut chicken curry and green curry were both amazing!
Not all places do this, but Joy’s Noodles did, and I’m so glad—they offer a combo appetizer option, so we were able to get wontons, crab rangoon, and tofu all together in a big batch.
… moreEmma Jacobsen
Scrumptious. So good. I would suggest the pineapple fried rice because it’s absolutely the best I’ve had in Lakeview. Restaurant is cute too.
… moreLeroy Rodriguez
Love this cozy neighborhood spot! I tried the Pad Thai and a few curry dishes, and everything was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the patio is great for a sunny day. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and being BYOB is a nice touch. Definitely coming back for more Thai favorites!
… moreAlex Rudie
Absolutely delicious, authentic Thai food with good vegetarian options. The food was all fresh, hot, and scrumptious. Get something with fresh basil! Their basil is fresh and elevates the dish. The Thai spring rolls were amazing as were the drunken noodles. Very good for takeout as well.
… moreRonny Kay
I ordered chicken satay, wonton soup, pad thai, vegetables, and mini eggrolls. They all tasted fine, but not great. Texture was off. Upset my stomach horribly. Will not come again.
… moreAlvaro Blazquez
Decent place. You’re gonna get a good amount for a good price but that’s it. They supposedly sell Asian food but clearly have no idea how to make it. Just take a look at their pad Thai served with a lemon instead of a lime.
I’m not sure if they don’t know they’re meant to use a lime or they think we’re so stupid we won’t even notice.
The staff was nice.
… moreGraham
The Panang curry with crunchy noodles was AMAZING! The curry was thick and creamy and it had great flavor. The mandalay noodles were also delicious. For apps we got the tom kha soup which tasted super authentic and flavorful, definitely recommend getting it with shrimp. The khanom jeeb we’re a tasty starter as well. The place was BYOB and had indoor and outdoor options with a back patio as well as front tables! ( no cork fee) Our server was such a kind sweetheart and staff was so friendly! We can’t wait to come back
… moreSinthuja Ramalingam
I personally love Joy’s. The service is fast and friendly. The food leans a bit on the sweet side, which I enjoy. Their Tom Kha soup also has more coconut milk and less oil than most others I’ve tasted.
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