Joy Yee

$ • Asian, Asian Fusion, Chinese

Hours:
1335 S Halsted St, Chicago
(312) 997-2128

About Joy Yee

Joy Yee is a popular restaurant known for its Americanized Asian cuisine, with several locations in the Chicago area. While the food may not be entirely authentic, it offers a variety of favorites, including bubble tea, smoothies, and lunch specials. Customers especially enjoy the Grass Jelly With Coconut Milk smoothie and the Orange Tofu lunch special, which provides a generous portion and a moderate level of spice. Many visitors have loved the seafood soup, a favorite from earlier years, and praise the quality and value of the food, despite some price increases since past visits.

The restaurant's menu features typical Americanized dishes, but the quality remains high, and the staff generally provides quick seating and friendly service. The restaurant's multiple locations, including in Chinatown and Roscoe Village, make it convenient for many customers. Although it faced some challenges during the pandemic, such as inconsistent hours and staffing issues, Joy Yee continues to serve loyal customers who enjoy the Asian fusion dishes and delicious drinks, especially in summer. Overall, Joy Yee remains a well-loved spot for great food and drinks in the Chicago area.

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Joy Yee Reviews

3.6
207 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
47%
4
10%
3
7%
2
12%
1
24%
Food
3.5
Atmosphere
3.4
Service
3.6

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went last night with my son. very rushed. I ordered a meal with spring rolls as an appetizer. they came with my meal, not before. my son ordered a chicken and rice meal, took a bitr and hated it. they refused to take it off my bill. 88$ for a meal for my sonnamd I and he didn't eat his meal. didn't offer another meal or anything. other restaurants would have made it right. theives. my left overs leaked through my bag going home. nor happy. we also felt obligated to tip even...read full review

This restaurant has unfortunately gone downhill. The food quality has noticeably declined—our noodles were hard and rubbery, the tapioca in our drinks was also hard, and the Pad Thai noodles looked and tasted completely different than before. Overall, the food was very disappointing.
The service experience made things worse. We were not informed that the restaurant now automatically adds a 20% gratuity to every table. As long-time customers, we were accustomed to gratuity...read full review

Food doesn’t taste the same, they’ve lowered the quality of their ingredients. Worst of all they leave the itemized receipt out of your check and don’t mention a 20% service charge which is a tip, but you won’t know that because it’s only on a itemized receipt that they DONT give you. I’m totally okay with paying 20% in gratuity but you have disclose that when you give me the check so clients are not adding another 20%. That’s so deceptive. I had to ask for my itemized...read full review

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Hours

Monday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
Tuesday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
Wednesday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
Thursday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
Friday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
Saturday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
Sunday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
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