Joyful Garden
$$ • Chinese, Seafood, Dim Sum
Hours:
550 Arsenal St, Watertown
(617) 356-1234
About Joyful Garden
Customers' Favorites
Salt & Pepper Three Delight Pork Chop Calamari and Shrimp
short neck clams in black bean sauce 豉汁炒貴妃蚌
fillet steak in black pepper sauce 鐵板黑椒牛柳
beef meatballs with tangerine peels 陳皮牛肉丸
joyful garden dim sum platter 聚福點心拼盤
salt and pepper white fish 椒鹽白飯魚
seafood with fried tofu 海鮮豆腐煲
poached house chicken 本樓貴妃雞
House Special Lo Mein 本樓撈麵
Short Ribs w Black Pepper Sauce
Joyful Garden Reviews
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 10AM - 9PM |
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Joyful Garden is a lively restaurant with a side bar, making it a great place for celebrations with friends and family. The food is delicious, especially the seafood dishes, char siu fried rice, and dim sum options like har gow, siu mai, cheung fun, and crispy pork chashu buns. The dim sum is highly praised for its authentic taste and well-done cart service, with many customers recommending it for those who enjoy Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant can get crowded on weekends, and they do not take reservations, so there may be a line, but it is definitely worth the wait. It’s suggested to arrive early, as getting there at 10 am helps avoid long waits. Parking is easy to find at nearby stores like Best Buy and Target. Service is friendly, and the waitstaff is known to be fast and attentive. The food often comes out quickly, with some dishes like West Lake beef soup and pan-fried flounder standing out as favorites. Overall, Joyful Garden offers a delightful dining experience with a menu that varies depending on the day and time, but always promises a flavorful meal, with classics like fried taro dumplings and shrimp rice noodle rolls being particularly well-executed.