Joy Luck House
748 6th St NW, Washington
(202) 628-1668
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Stopped in here to eat while on work Trip. The food was fantastic I really enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a Chinese person, I won’t be returning to this restaurant. The food is below average for me, and it’s not cheap. If you’re looking for authentic Chinese food, this isn’t the place to go.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Food was delicious and delivery was on-time, but they do not give a fortune cookie. Will not be back.
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
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.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Went during lunch time for their specials. Took my chances and learned. Food can do better.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
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.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good just taste ok
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 5
Staff are extremely friendly and speak English well. Other Asians eat here too. Service is very quick and we went twice in the last week for their lunch special. Chicken is white and tender. They will omit vegetables as requested. We’re keeping their menu for our next trip on the red metro line to Chinatown.
Amazing experience! Kind owners! Actual real Chinese food! General Tso's is real chicken, not frozen and fried. Highly recommend! Authentic Chinese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Chicken, Orange Chicken, Shrimp Fried Rice, Shrimp Dumpling, Steamed Dumplings
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Best Chinese food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very disappointed with the food and service. There is a seafood allergy in our family and this was noted on VERY item we order to make sure nothing was contaminated. We were given a dish with seafood in it ( seafood was not mentioned as an ingredient). We had to stop eating and make emergency trip to the drug store for medicine. Scary and ruined our night.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had the Singapore rice noodles and I really enjoyed it. The food was served very quickly as well.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible customer service very very rude!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Awesome garlic chicken, crunchy beef, moon pies, oong boba tea, great prices!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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