Always a great time at Joa Joa. Delicious food and friendly service.
My family’s go to order is the kimchi soup with a side of rice. It never fails to bring comfort and nourishment with every spoonful! To top it off: Michelle is the sweetest waitress with charming attention to detail and hospitality! :) We’re always looking forward to her service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carls
Great experience, great food, good for party or single bbq seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan M
They don’t have a/c, if they do it’s not nearly enough, 100 degrees inside, wife and kids all red and sweating. Get take out but don’t eat here if it’s over 70 degrees outside, will not be eating inside ever again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
jane doe
It's gone horribly downhill. Our tea was powered, the wasabi was horseradish, our salad was drowning in this disgusting, gritty dressing, and our sashimi arrived still frozen solid. No quality in sight, gas station food at ridiculous prices. You want some edible sushi? Go to ShopRite. At least they have real ingredients and fresh fish
Food: 1
Sun Shine
Food, service, and atmosphere is great however each time I go in i see areas of concern such as housekeeping. When you sit there is a layer of dust/ build up on the slats that accompanies you for the visit. The seats are sticky sometimes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
G T
I had an absolutely incredible dining experience at this Korean restaurant! From the moment I stepped in, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal.
I started with the mandoo, which were perfectly steamed and packed with flavor. Each bite was a delightful burst of savory goodness! The double fried tofu was another highlight; it was crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside, making it an irresistible treat.
The chicken curry was rich and aromatic, with just the right amount of spice that left me wanting more. The cheesy katsu was a unique twist on a classic, with gooey cheese melting beautifully around tender chicken, and it paired perfectly with the nice sauce.
The japchae was a standout dish as well, with the sweet potato noodles cooked to perfection and tossed with vibrant vegetables, creating a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
To top off this amazing meal, I indulged in the vanilla ice cream tempura, which was a heavenly combination of warm, crispy batter surrounding cold, creamy ice cream. The chocolate cake was the perfect ending—rich, moist, and utterly indulgent.
Overall, every dish was a masterpiece, and the service was exceptional. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough! Five stars without a doubt!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kierlyn Seeley
This was such an incredible place where every dish was better than the one before and nothing went untouched. The shrimp tempura was light and the perfect texture with amazing depth. The beef teriyaki bites were so flavorful and convinced us to order a teriyaki dish for our mains as well. The gyoza was incredible as well. Onto the mains, the spicy chicken was the best dish of the night with a mix of spice, vegetables, marinade, and other flavors. The beef came second while the members of my party claimed that the fried rice was the best that they have ever had. On top of the amazing food, the service was so friendly and welcoming. We will be back to try more and try again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Bulgogi with Rice
Little Luna
The food here is delicious and the restaurant itself is so lovely. The waiters are very kind and the whole vibe of the restaurant is so lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kay
Absolutely love!!! The Golden Tofu curry is my absolute favorite Wonderful people 💓
I’m giving 3 stars, clarifying that the food is excellent; the Joa Joa roll is one of my favorites. However, the service when dining in is extremely slow. We had a reservation for 8:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day and didn’t leave until 10:30 p.m. I understand that this day is particularly busy, but this is the third time we’ve visited, and the wait time is always long. We usually prefer to order for takeout because it’s much faster, but for Valentine’s Day, we decided to give dining in another chance. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a good experience. We were among the last tables to receive our food, and I felt rushed to eat so they could free up the table. They also forgot the soy sauce, and we had to ask another table for it. Although the flower detail was nice, we didn’t receive one, I assume because we were among the last to be served. It’s worth mentioning that we weren’t the last ones to arrive; there were people who came after us, and they left before we were served. I don’t understand how they received their food before us. We’ll probably continue ordering takeout, but I think this will be our last time dining in at the restaurant. I believe they need to have more staff. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi and Sashimi
antahonaynyoy am,roemr
food was good but presentation was weird. despite having a traditional KBBQ table, they just have one of their servers come over and cook the food in front of you all at once. by my definition that is not Korean BBQ. if to you define Korean barbecue by cooking your own food, do not go to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Katarina Van Ledtje
Best place to get sushi in the area. Extremely fresh and tasty, beautiful place, and the service is always top notch. So glad this place opened here in the last few years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee L
Really upscale atmosphere for a place tucked in a strip mall. Food is good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
True north 30
For a strip mall restaurant…this is a gem! Relaxing atmosphere and friendly service. Food was great with large portions, only complaint was the hot tea we ordered was a bit cold but other than that we enjoyed our time and will go again.
Always a great time at Joa Joa. Delicious food and friendly service.
My family’s go to order is the kimchi soup with a side of rice. It never fails to bring comfort and nourishment with every spoonful! To top it off: Michelle is the sweetest waitress with charming attention to detail and hospitality! :) We’re always looking forward to her service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great experience, great food, good for party or single bbq seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They don’t have a/c, if they do it’s not nearly enough, 100 degrees inside, wife and kids all red and sweating. Get take out but don’t eat here if it’s over 70 degrees outside, will not be eating inside ever again
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's gone horribly downhill. Our tea was powered, the wasabi was horseradish, our salad was drowning in this disgusting, gritty dressing, and our sashimi arrived still frozen solid. No quality in sight, gas station food at ridiculous prices. You want some edible sushi? Go to ShopRite. At least they have real ingredients and fresh fish
Food: 1
Food, service, and atmosphere is great however each time I go in i see areas of concern such as housekeeping. When you sit there is a layer of dust/ build up on the slats that accompanies you for the visit.
The seats are sticky sometimes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had an absolutely incredible dining experience at this Korean restaurant! From the moment I stepped in, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal.
I started with the mandoo, which were perfectly steamed and packed with flavor. Each bite was a delightful burst of savory goodness! The double fried tofu was another highlight; it was crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside, making it an irresistible treat.
The chicken curry was rich and aromatic, with just the right amount of spice that left me wanting more. The cheesy katsu was a unique twist on a classic, with gooey cheese melting beautifully around tender chicken, and it paired perfectly with the nice sauce.
The japchae was a standout dish as well, with the sweet potato noodles cooked to perfection and tossed with vibrant vegetables, creating a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
To top off this amazing meal, I indulged in the vanilla ice cream tempura, which was a heavenly combination of warm, crispy batter surrounding cold, creamy ice cream. The chocolate cake was the perfect ending—rich, moist, and utterly indulgent.
Overall, every dish was a masterpiece, and the service was exceptional. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough! Five stars without a doubt!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was such an incredible place where every dish was better than the one before and nothing went untouched. The shrimp tempura was light and the perfect texture with amazing depth. The beef teriyaki bites were so flavorful and convinced us to order a teriyaki dish for our mains as well. The gyoza was incredible as well. Onto the mains, the spicy chicken was the best dish of the night with a mix of spice, vegetables, marinade, and other flavors. The beef came second while the members of my party claimed that the fried rice was the best that they have ever had. On top of the amazing food, the service was so friendly and welcoming. We will be back to try more and try again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Chicken Bulgogi with Rice
The food here is delicious and the restaurant itself is so lovely. The waiters are very kind and the whole vibe of the restaurant is so lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love!!!
The Golden Tofu curry is my absolute favorite Wonderful people 💓
Best bibimbap in town!
Restaurantji Recommends
I’m giving 3 stars, clarifying that the food is excellent; the Joa Joa roll is one of my favorites. However, the service when dining in is extremely slow. We had a reservation for 8:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day and didn’t leave until 10:30 p.m. I understand that this day is particularly busy, but this is the third time we’ve visited, and the wait time is always long. We usually prefer to order for takeout because it’s much faster, but for Valentine’s Day, we decided to give dining in another chance. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a good experience. We were among the last tables to receive our food, and I felt rushed to eat so they could free up the table. They also forgot the soy sauce, and we had to ask another table for it. Although the flower detail was nice, we didn’t receive one, I assume because we were among the last to be served. It’s worth mentioning that we weren’t the last ones to arrive; there were people who came after us, and they left before we were served. I don’t understand how they received their food before us. We’ll probably continue ordering takeout, but I think this will be our last time dining in at the restaurant. I believe they need to have more staff. Thank you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sushi and Sashimi
food was good but presentation was weird. despite having a traditional KBBQ table, they just have one of their servers come over and cook the food in front of you all at once. by my definition that is not Korean BBQ. if to you define Korean barbecue by cooking your own food, do not go to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Best place to get sushi in the area. Extremely fresh and tasty, beautiful place, and the service is always top notch. So glad this place opened here in the last few years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really upscale atmosphere for a place tucked in a strip mall. Food is good as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For a strip mall restaurant…this is a gem! Relaxing atmosphere and friendly service. Food was great with large portions, only complaint was the hot tea we ordered was a bit cold but other than that we enjoyed our time and will go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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