I asked for the spicy seafood hotpot. I am prediabetic and this dish is mostly protein. Today is kindda overcast so it was comforting to have warm, spicy hotpot.The staff is superfriendly and they asked the chef to make the dish less spicy for me.___________I ordered the spicy seafood hotpot. I am prediabetic and this dish has a lot of protein. It's partly cloudy today so it was nice to eat hot and spicy soup.The waitress was very friendly and asked the chef to make the dish less spicy for me.Vegetarian options: There was tofu, eggplant and other vegetable options.There was tofu, eggplant and other vegetarian options.Parking: Parking places directly in front of the restaurant. You pay with quarters.Parking spaces right in front of the parking lot. You pay with quarters.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jo Asor
Been eating here for 11 years now. Among the best restaurants in Ames. Try the hot pepper chicken, you won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
steven beeman
Favorite Chinese!! This is the Chinese hole-in-the-wall that you need to know about. It’s small and a little outdated, but clean and their food is sooooo good.Start with crab Rangoon. These are not like I’ve had anywhere in Des Moines, Ames, or Chicago. The outside shell is crispy and light. The inside is not thick and chunky, but light and sweet. My favorite by far.They have many dumpling options. I’ve had chicken dumplings and vegetable dumplings. Both super yummy. I would ask for the vinegar with the vegetable dumpling — a great sauce paired with the vegetable dumplings. I prefer my dumplings pan-fried, so I ate a few at the restaurant then took the rest home and pan fried them to my liking… wowza!The fried rice! The star of the show, it had a fantastic assortment of different vegetables not just peas, corn, and carrots. They added bean sprouts, broccoli, and mushrooms. The fried rice had that great “fire” taste you can’t recreate at home.Don’t wait … go today!If you are in Ames or central Iowa, it’s worth the trip!! Oh they have hot pot as well… I need to check it out sometime.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Conner
The food was hot. Large servings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup - Large, Sweet-Sour Pork Ribs
Brunnun
Food is pretty great, but we either got scammed or the person charging made a pretty big mistake. We ordered two 10.95 dishes, and one 12.95 dish, plus two drinks (one of which was $3, and the other he didn’t say). Even if we assumed the second drink was way overpriced, like $5, that leads to around $46 for the check after the 7% Iowa tax. The check was $58. Since they don’t give you an itemized receipt I wasn’t sure what to do, maybe should have just complained. Either way probably won’t return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
andrastre
Joys Mongolian Grill is one of my favorite restaurants. The food has always been delicious. Joys, your Ma Pao Tofu is the REASON I love you! ❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
kaylen flachsbarth
love this place! food is amazing every time and everyone working is always pleasant. Great for takeout or casual dine in. lots of good veggie options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremiah Allen
Used to be a frequent visitor here. They remodeled a bit so better seating than before.If you are looking for upscale, fancy, Panda Express American-ized Chinese food, this is not that.Order the dumplings for later and pan fry them at home, delicious when fried.
Best hot and sour soup for miles! I could eat that stuff all
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mingyue Hu
Horrible, the food is not fresh and the waiter very rude. Sorry but Will not come me
Food: 1
Caleb Shaeffer
This has become one of my go to spots for dumplings in town. The portions are good at a fair price. They also have tasty noodle dishes and I have never been disappointed with their food. It is not the most upscale place and I like it that way. I highly recommend for lunch or dinner whether you are dining in or to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Hot Pot Beef, Fried Sesame Balls 8, Egg Drop Soup - Large, Chicken Lo Mein Lunch
Connor M
They have an awesome selection of tasty food. Really hits the spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Cox
Little hole in the wall place. Looks like it hasn't been updated since the 1980s but damn, is the food good! The hot and sour soup is by far the best I've had! I will definitely be eating there again!
I asked for the spicy seafood hotpot. I am prediabetic and this dish is mostly protein. Today is kindda overcast so it was comforting to have warm, spicy hotpot.The staff is superfriendly and they asked the chef to make the dish less spicy for me.___________I ordered the spicy seafood hotpot. I am prediabetic and this dish has a lot of protein. It's partly cloudy today so it was nice to eat hot and spicy soup.The waitress was very friendly and asked the chef to make the dish less spicy for me.Vegetarian options: There was tofu, eggplant and other vegetable options.There was tofu, eggplant and other vegetarian options.Parking: Parking places directly in front of the restaurant. You pay with quarters.Parking spaces right in front of the parking lot. You pay with quarters.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been eating here for 11 years now. Among the best restaurants in Ames. Try the hot pepper chicken, you won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Favorite Chinese!! This is the Chinese hole-in-the-wall that you need to know about. It’s small and a little outdated, but clean and their food is sooooo good.Start with crab Rangoon. These are not like I’ve had anywhere in Des Moines, Ames, or Chicago. The outside shell is crispy and light. The inside is not thick and chunky, but light and sweet. My favorite by far.They have many dumpling options. I’ve had chicken dumplings and vegetable dumplings. Both super yummy. I would ask for the vinegar with the vegetable dumpling — a great sauce paired with the vegetable dumplings. I prefer my dumplings pan-fried, so I ate a few at the restaurant then took the rest home and pan fried them to my liking… wowza!The fried rice! The star of the show, it had a fantastic assortment of different vegetables not just peas, corn, and carrots. They added bean sprouts, broccoli, and mushrooms. The fried rice had that great “fire” taste you can’t recreate at home.Don’t wait … go today!If you are in Ames or central Iowa, it’s worth the trip!! Oh they have hot pot as well… I need to check it out sometime.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was hot. Large servings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup - Large, Sweet-Sour Pork Ribs
Food is pretty great, but we either got scammed or the person charging made a pretty big mistake. We ordered two 10.95 dishes, and one 12.95 dish, plus two drinks (one of which was $3, and the other he didn’t say). Even if we assumed the second drink was way overpriced, like $5, that leads to around $46 for the check after the 7% Iowa tax. The check was $58. Since they don’t give you an itemized receipt I wasn’t sure what to do, maybe should have just complained. Either way probably won’t return.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Joys Mongolian Grill is one of my favorite restaurants. The food has always been delicious. Joys, your Ma Pao Tofu is the REASON I love you! ❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
love this place! food is amazing every time and everyone working is always pleasant. Great for takeout or casual dine in. lots of good veggie options
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Used to be a frequent visitor here. They remodeled a bit so better seating than before.If you are looking for upscale, fancy, Panda Express American-ized Chinese food, this is not that.Order the dumplings for later and pan fry them at home, delicious when fried.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fast service and friendly staff :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fast service and friendly staff :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Best hot and sour soup for miles! I could eat that stuff all
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible, the food is not fresh and the waiter very rude. Sorry but Will not come me
Food: 1
This has become one of my go to spots for dumplings in town. The portions are good at a fair price. They also have tasty noodle dishes and I have never been disappointed with their food. It is not the most upscale place and I like it that way. I highly recommend for lunch or dinner whether you are dining in or to go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Hot Pot Beef, Fried Sesame Balls 8, Egg Drop Soup - Large, Chicken Lo Mein Lunch
They have an awesome selection of tasty food. Really hits the spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Little hole in the wall place. Looks like it hasn't been updated since the 1980s but damn, is the food good! The hot and sour soup is by far the best I've had! I will definitely be eating there again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hot & Sour Soup - Large