Eat Joy Food

My five star rating is for the House Special Dragon Hair, also known as Dragon Whiskers, Dragon Beard, or Chayote Vines. Served as a cold dish, it was fresh and crisp, definitely something you will crave again! I wish more restaurants served this vegetable entree! As you can see below (I added photos for the entire Eat Joy Food menu) they have a massive menu of Taiwanese banquet style food options. So many items that it was a bit overwhelming but luckily we had a Taiwanese friend do the ordering for us. As for ambiance, it’s average but the stinky tofu smell in the air was a bit tough to deal with. Pricing is a bit on the high end compared to Java Cafe (another Taiwanese spot nearby).

Great traditional Taiwanese cuisine. My favorite is the Oyster pancake with special sauce. The restaurant is great for family gathering and the menu selections are plentiful.

This is my third time returning to this place. The food ingredients are fresh, especially for a Taiwanese restaurant. It's a bit pricey, but understandable for authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Their tea pot is superior compared to other Asian restaurants; the quality of the tea is noticeably better. We ordered sesame oil kidney, cucumber salad, dragon beard salad, beef noodle soup, and Three Cup Chicken. Their beef noodle is Michelin three stars. If you prefer spicy or salty flavors, I wouldn't recommend it, but if you prefer freshness, it's a good choice. I'll definitely continue to visit here.

Food was delicious. The pork belly was melt in your mouth and the bitter melon with salted duck egg was unique. We ordered a whole steamed fish that was cooked to perfection.

Wow! Food here is amazing! Super authentic and options you don’t often see! Everything was great, and the service was impeccable! Definitely a great Chinese food restaurant! The lobster over pasta was great! The lobster, one of the biggest and freshest I’ve ever had, was also full of eggs! So delicious and juicy!

Awesome traditional Taiwanese dishes hidden inside a plaza! Love their fresh veggies, super fresh prawns, and delicious Taiwanese sausages!! We enjoyed our lunch in a private dining room that must be booked in advance.

The best Chinese restaurant in LA, they have fresh seafood and the best tomahawk I have ever had. Service is fantastic, clean and bright environment. You don’t want to miss this restaurant.

Great family gathering place, I regret not finding this place earlier. Excellent food all around. Definitely coming back here to try more stuff.

This Taiwanese restaurant, which definitely qualifies as one of the top three in the L.A. area, was opened by the former owner of Cafe Fusion in Arcadia. The smoked shark bellies had that distinct flavor of Taiwanese street food. The Pan-fried Boneless Milkfish Bellies, a must-order, featured crispy fried fish skin and flesh with the rich flavor of melted fat. On a cold night, a bowl of warm, generous Congee with Shredded Pork & Fried Scallions was perfect. I thought it was just a vegetable dish, but the aroma and texture of the House Famous Dragon Whiskers Salad were surprisingly impressive. Highly recommended, the menu also featured high-quality dishes such as: Sauteed Manila Clams with Basil, Braised Chunked Pork Bellies with Sour Bamboo Shoots, Stir-fried Peeled Shrimps with Yellow Leeks & Bean Sprouts, and Three-Cup Medley with Chicken, Calamari, Pork Intestines & Tofu. 這家在洛杉磯絕對有資格排行前三名的台菜，是從前阿凱迪亞的福軒雅敘老闆所開。 煙燻鯊魚腹肉有台灣路邊小吃內味。 每次必點的乾煎矢目魚肚，煎至酥脆的魚皮和魚肉含著融化油脂的好滋味。 寒冷的冬夜來碗暖熱料多的台式鹹粥。 本想說不過是道蔬食嘛，沒想到這涼拌龍鬚菜的香味和口感相當不俗。 其他推薦一試的高水準美味還有九香炒蜆，筍絲焢肉，韭黃蝦仁，三杯總匯（含雞肉/花枝/豬肚/豆腐）。

I came to this restaurant today for an important business lunch. I saw two roaches crawling on the floor and one right on our table. I called over the server and pointed it out. She just smashed it with her hand and casually said, "We've been spraying lately, so they've been running around." I was completely freaked out inside. I'm terrified of roaches, but because I was hosting a very important client, I had to keep it together and act like everything was fine. Deep down, I was panicking. I was also mortified worried he'd think I took him to some dirty, low-standard place that didn't respect him. The whole time, I felt cold, anxious, and nauseous like bugs were crawling all over me. And as we were eating, I saw even more roaches crawling across the floor. I kept my feet off the ground and didn't want to touch anything. To make it worse, when we paid the check, no one said a word about what happened. No apology, no discount, nothing from the server or the manager. This restaurant isn't cheap, and for the price they charge, this kind of hygiene is absolutely unacceptable. I've never written a negative review before, but I still feel sick thinking about it. I'll be reporting this to the health department. Please shut down and take care of your infestation before you serve another plate. Nobody should have to eat with roaches or whatever poison you're spraying to kill them.

When I found out that this place was opened by the Cafe Fusion owner in Arcadia, I had to come eat the 3 cup chicken. Here are the results: Service was really bad. Unless the other servers were hiding in the back, it seemed like there was only 1 waitress & 1 food runner. The waitress sat by the cash register most of the time. During the meal, I had to call her 3x: 1) to order food, 2) to get napkins, 3) to get to go boxes But, she was really fast at bringing the bill. The 1st 2 dishes that came to the table: shredded pork w/ bamboo shoots ($26) - bland & flavorless. I had to ask for soy sauce & hot sauce to make it edible. Total waste of money. Do not get it! Sautéed water spinach- fu ru style ($26) too much water. The doe fu ru didn't seem very fresh. It was more on the side of stinky rottenness... kind of like stinky tofu. (Henry's in Alhambra does a way better job. Go there for this dish.) Next dish to arrive: the highly anticipated 3 cup chicken ($22) Just average. After the 1st two disappointing dishes, I was hoping to get a big wow, but this was just a big disappointment compared to my memories from the one at Cafe Fusion. Where was the clay pot with the lid?!?! It was in a regular ceramic dish which doesn't give the same effect. No extra tail-end cooking that makes this dish special. There was way less garlic cloves than the one they served at Cafe Fusion. Last dish to arrive: steamed black cod ($42) Again, just average. Sauce was lukewarm. It should've been piping hot. I'm guessing that the runner didn't bring it right away after the hot oil was poured on top. (I wish this dish came together with the pork & bamboo shoots, because I could've added the sauce to it.) So, why were the 4 dishes not served together within minutes of each other? I didn't know I was doing the wedding banquet style of dish service. Room temperature: We were seated in the front of the restaurant. The doors were open. I guess management thinks it's cool enough outside to not turn on the A/C. Well, midway through the meal, it was becoming uncomfortably hot. For the prices they charge, you would think they could have the room temperature at a decent level. Total bill $120. I will not be going back. My 3 stars is being generous. Whoever is writing rave reviews for this place recently must've been paid because they mentioned dragon whiskers. Well, I asked the waitress for dragon whiskers & she said they're not in season. That they'll probably get it next month. Michellin recommended? U kidding me? It needs to revoked. I really hope this place starts improving or else they'll close just like the 3 dessert shops across from them.

Wow. Wow. Wow. This place is so good that I have to say wow 3 times! Very authentic Taiwanese cuisine. Not your usual bento box or noodle place. Our favorite is the lobster salad - which comes with lobster, fresh pear, apple, and mango. It was very refreshing. Food is fancy but the decor is mediocre. Service was fast and friendly. They did come change our plates a few times between the dishes. They have a private room that has a round table for 10 to 12 people, and another private room that has a rectangular table. Several large round tables in the main dining room. It was hard to find the restaurant as it is located near the back parking structure, in the courtyard. Reservation recommended as this place was packed.

只有靈魂相似的人，才能知你心裡的千言萬語，懂你的言外之意，理解你的千山萬水，欣賞你的與眾不同～ 介紹完Alhambra 的橘色，來寫東區羅蘭崗頂頂有名的頤中福， 這家台菜， 版上大家介紹非常非常多次了， 他家的台菜， 在洛杉磯，絕對可以排在前三名，我想在很多人心中可能是排第一名， 大家通常會抱怨的是他家的價格，很少人抱怨他家的菜不好吃，真的跟 橘色一樣， 要說實話，也是每道菜都比一般餐廳的貴一些，而這次我來吃的是酒席菜，每一道都很好吃，灰熊好吃，看得出來是有真功夫的大廚，只有腰花不知道為啥， 這次炒的太老，其他的都沒啥可以挑剔的，難怪很多台灣的大老闆們請客都喜歡來這一家， 以前我來也常常會遇到朋友

Eat Joy Food offers delicately seasoned Taiwanese cuisine in a large comfortable space. The music is calming and the food is excellent. Three-Cup Casserole: The name of the dish refers to a cup each of rice wine, soy sauce, and sesame oil that the chicken is simmered in. It's an easy recipe to remember, yet the chef's skill determines the quality. The morsels of chicken legs and thighs are really tender. They have been carefully cooked in a delicate braising sauce. It has the perfect balance of gentle amounts of sweet and savory flavors with thin slices of ginger, basil, and whole soft garlic cloves. The flavors of the ingredients are subtle and are allowed to shine. There's a lot of space here. The mall is massive, the parking lot is huge, and the restaurant is roomy.

Great service and wonderful food we loved the fried crab which was fresh and crispy delicious!! The vegetables were cold and refreshing prefect for the weather!!! Community gem!!!

Eat Joy Food, Taiwanese restaurant with 2023 Michelin Guide's bib gourmand recognition, is serving flavorful, authentic and unique dishes like dragon whiskers (seasonal chayote vegetable) and a variety of shellfish (oyster custard, lobster salad), fish (steamed black cod with cordia seeds), beef (stir fried with black bean and bitter melon), pork (braised pork shank), poultry (three cup chicken). AMBIANCE Relaxed, minimalistic interior dining spaces SERVICE Helpful, knowledgeable, attentive TEA 5/5 Chrysanthemum tea: hot and floral FOOD 5/5 garlic fried shrimp: savory, tender shrimp with tons of fried garlicky flavor on the exterior 5/5 Beef, bitter melon, black bean stir fry: tender beef and perfectly stir fried bitter melon in a savory black bean sauce 4.5/5 Steamed black cod with cordia seeds: velvety smooth white fish that is light on taste, accented by fresh pungent onion greens, over a pool of savory soy, sprinkled with sour-sweet cordia seeds 4.5/5 sautéed spinach: freshly sautéed spinach that's a delight to eat, could use a bit more salt for me PARKING Plenty of parking is available in the lot, though most spaces are typically filled

One of the most authentic higher end Taiwanese cuinese places in the Rowland area. Yes they did make the Michelin bib guide in 2023 and hence market up the prices as such. The restaurant has literally over 100 items on the huge menu from high end seafood, to simple bento rice for lunch. Yes they can host large banquets and have private rooms available for bookings. The Braised Pork with mutton was cooked mouth watering tender where it literally falls off with the carmelized pork fat. You know its been cooking for hours to get that level or fat rendered down. A definite crowd pleaser with rice. Clam Basil: Another classic with baby claims stir fried with basil. One of those dishes you get to remember all the good old Taiwanese restaurants serving this exact flavors in the motherland. Yep it taste just like home. Tofu pork blood stew: Is another classic Taiwanese dish usually served in a hotpot ontop of a fire kettle. The flavor and sourness is exactly how this dish should taste. Only Taiwanese and asians likely will enjoy this pork blood dish but so good with a bowl of rice Oyster Pancake: It's cooked crispy with exactly 8 large oysters inside and the sweet sauce served on the side. Yeah another classic street food dish but cooked on a elevated level and more crispy then the street version. Still great flavors and the cook is right on. Overall a good place to come to celebrate a special occasion with your elder parents/grandparents that are looking for a taste of home Taiwanese cooking. Yeah it's pricer then the million other choices in the SGV area but you're paying for the experience. The service is great with very attentive waiters.

Eat Joy Food is a Taiwanese family-style restaurant that received Bib Gourmand from MICHELIN in 2023 ( https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/rowland-heights_2880170/restaurant/eat-joy-food ). The restaurant was also listed in LA Times's 101 best restaurants for 2022 (#97) and 2023 (#86). Apparently this restaurant has very similar Taiwanese dishes to those at Cafe Fusion in Arcadia as the founder previously ran Cafe Fusion and took over this location in October 2019. I knew I had to try this place since I had already mentioned this Taiwanese restaurant to several people before even visiting this spot. I finally had a chance to visit here on Saturday at 12:30 PM and the restaurant was only 50% full. [Parking]: Parking is very easy with a fairly empty parking structure. [Service & Atmosphere]: Service was slow with only one or two server(s) taking orders for the entire restaurant. There was a small section selling Taiwanese goods. Some chairs were wobbly and there was a toothpick dispenser on the table. It was a bit difficult to get the staff's attention when requesting the check. [Menu]: Huge menu selection but same old rule - items with pictures on the menu are usually the restaurant's specialty items. However MICHELIN webpage summarizes some of their speciality items which include Dragon Whisker Salad (aka stir-fried chayote leaves - seasonal vegetable), Three Cup Chicken Leg & Thighs (braised with garlic + ginger + basil), seafood specialties, etc. They also offer a one-page selection of bento options on the back of the menu, but I didn't see anyone ordering one during my visit. One bowl of rice = $2 per person. All prices include tax. *** Dragon Whisker Salad (aka stir-fried chayote leaves - seasonal vegetable, $26): This order was ready in less than 3 minutes. The dish was really good -garlicky, slightly sweet, and had a small hint of spiciness. It had a nice crunch and a touch of cilantro. No wonder it is a popular choice and I definitely enjoyed it. Three Cup Chicken Leg & Thighs (soy, wine, & sesame oil braised with garlic + ginger + basil - $20): Not too greasy with excellent chicken quality - chicken pieces were perfectly seasoned, not too salty, and enhanced by the aroma of Taiwanese basil (same ingredient as the one found in traditional Taiwanese popcorn chicken). Steamed Black Cod with Pickled Cordia Seeds (steam or fried option available, $42): This dish is not going to be everyone's cup of tea. The fish itself didn't have too much flavor so I had to eat it with the cordia seeds (salty by itself & had an exotic aroma) and sauce in each bite to get the full burst of flavor. The fish had lots of bones so be prepared. However someone told me this fish tasted more like Taiwanese milkfish than black cod. *** Delicious and authentic Taiwanese dishes with 5-star worthy Dragon Whisker Salad and Three Cup Chicken, but I have to take a star off for the slow service and hefty prices. A meal that might cost $25 per person at other Chinese restaurants could easily cost you $50 per person at this restaurant.

Enjoy the dinner at this restaurant. Our original dinner plan didn't work out so looked for a restaurant at the last minute. Walked past by Eat Joy Food, looked very nice and clean so we decided to give it a try. What a great choice! Very tasty Taiwan cuisine, not heavily sauced, everything tasted very fresh and full of flavor. The service was very friendly. So glad to discover a new place.

I'll give 1 star for both the staff and the food that tastes decent. The food was fine, but it wasn't worthy of the price and I feel that their menu is either outdated or they're using the or Michelin influence for these price tags. I think the food was good but this is a bit over the head for $10/ piece of pork belly. The original dish had a picture with 9 pieces and a ring of bok choy. That's worth $40 for the dish but I'm devastated by how stingy and sad it looks. The soup was good, but like... they charged $2 for a bowl of rice. What a joke. The shrimp and vegetables weren't even that good yet they're $28 dollars? This is actually my second time here, so it's disappointing to see how much worse it is this time around.

很不错的就餐体验。服务没话说，换脏盘子很勤。环境幽雅，食物摆盘精细，虽然有点小贵，但是性价比不错，物有所值。食物很新鲜，味道很鲜美，口感细腻，每一口都很赞，吃完饭不会口渴。给老爸点了一份梅菜扣肉，味道浓郁醇厚，最神奇的是梅菜竟然软糯不柴，吃出了新鲜梅菜的味道，太棒了！还会再回去品尝更多美食。很难得的好馆子，一定要去试一试。

Had the joy of finally trying eat joy food, a traditional taiwanese family dining restaurant rather than your fast casual taiwanese spot. Great service, fast serving, and bilingual from waiters and staff. There is a large expansive menu and many items that I have grown up eating but are increasingly harder to find nowadays that I will be sure to come back and order again. The dining area is mostly large family sized tables with some small tables for smaller groups of 1-4. It is a little more expensive but the cuisine and dining style is nostalgic for what I or my family would go to for family dining in Taiwan or in SoCal. Highly recommend.

In all honesty, the beef noodle soup was ok..but for the money, I would drive to Gardena and have that Michelin everyday folk Pho Noodle Soup. Two totally different things but nothing spectacular. The aroma from the hot tea was rather good. Felt tho, for Taiwanese food at these prices ...seriously miss Jurassic (City of Industry) and Uncle Yus in (San Gabriel). Those were the good days.

Dinner with a bunch of friends a couple of weekends ago. Didn't know what to expect but knew they were recognized by local publications and Michelin. While many of the dishes were good to tasty, I found the Lobster Salad to be a bit overrated, especially when you're paying $180 for the lobster, the labor, 3-4 pounds of cubed pears, Asian pears, and a few pieces of mango. The sauce was not a heavy mayonnaise sauce but a bit lighter and tasted, which was good as it did not overwhelm nor distract from the flavor of the delicate lobster meat. Another rather weak dish was the pan-fried noodles with lamb as the noodles sat in too much liquid that was extracted from the greens that were cooked with it. The best dish of the night was the Three Cup Combination which was very flavorful and satisfying. The service was solid and quite accommodating.

I ordered takeout with 7 items, and everything was fresh, delicious, and well-packed. The food tasted truly authentic, and the staff were all friendly. the ambiance of the restaurant was impressive.I'll definitely be back

surprised this place doesnt have better ratings, as it prolly serves da best taiwanese cuisine in southern CA this establishment houses 2 VIP rooms (minimum charges apply dependin on size) + a range of tables inda main area; every table seats comfortably so u dont feel confined/claustrophobic & their chairs r padded some of my fav dishes include house famous dragon whisker salad (yumz), berkshire pork bellies in garlic sauce, five-flavored dip squid, wagyu beef rolls, chilled bamboo shoots w mayo, braised spicy duck blood w pork intestines, sauteed spicy frogs, dungeness crab over steamed glutinous rice ~ da list goes on & on i used 2 frequent this place almost on a weekly basis but spent da last year travellin abroad so finally got 2 visit again couple wks ago & it felt good 2b back

We found Eat Joy Food on Yelp. Delicious seafood prepared with care. We enjoyed their steamed Black Cod: Michelin mention quality in my opinion. The 3 cup chicken brought me back to Taiwan. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

4++ without ever having been to Taiwan, this restaurant feels like it is super authentic. It's one one of those restaurants where it would be more ideal for group dining. The menu is pretty huge and can even be slightly intimidating/overwhelming if you are not familiar at first, which is one of the reasons why this place is probably better for groups. Service is solid and there was a slight language barrier for me, but nothing that was a problem. So many items looked great on the menu, but since I had to order light, this is what I got - 'Taiwanese streets food stands oysters pan cake' (how it is listed on the menu) or simply the oyster pan cake. Sautéed cubed filet mignon with black pepper sauce. 'House famous dragon whisker salad' Everything tasted so good and the dragon whisker veggies definitely are deserving of their popularity. I never had the oyster pan cake before, but I believe this is a very popular street food dish in Taiwan. Very delicious. I don't feel like I ordered a lot, but ordering these three dishes lasted me about 2-3 meals worth of leftovers. Would love to come back with a group and/or with someone from Taiwan to explore more of the menu. Great restaurant for sure. Parking was easy on a weeknight, but even with directions to the place, it was a little hard to find because the lot wasn't especially well lit and it is tucked back a little away from the street.

This is an interesting spot. It's in a mall where many of the signs don't even bother with English which is a good sign. You know you will probably get something authentic. I was passing through the area and came solo for lunch. The main dining area was filled with large round tables and was filled with customers. I was ushered to a small room with small tables for small parties like me. I asked what they were famous for and she directed me to the black cod. At $42 it was a bit pricey for lunch so I went for the three cup casserole with chicken. I'd say the food was good. Didn't blow my socks off but I would definitely come back. Service was great.

I've been to this plaza many times and I've always passed by this restaurant. I decided to give it a try this time because of the Michelin Guide display that they now have. I've been disappointed too many times with the Michelin guide recently and this restaurant is the straw that broke the camel's back. As a frequent traveler to Taiwan, I can say that the food is not terrible tasting, but each dish is so grossly overpriced that it's beyond laughable. Dishes that do not contain any premium ingredients or labor are being charged 2x to 3x of what they should be. Which maybe to justify that this could be made up with other aspects of the restaurant experience right? Well, not at this place. The service was so poor and actually it was pretty much nonexistent. There were so many waiters/waitresses but what were they doing? It's not like they were busy with the other tables. They were just standing around doing who knows what and not making their proper rounds. We had to ask the bus boy for things because he was the only one who came around in this small sized restaurant. Save yourself some heartburn and go to the two restaurants next door - chili house and mountain house, you're welcome.

Great food and service. Personally I do not like the No.1 soup they recommended. Fish, stinky tofu, and other foods are all awesome. We have a group of 8 and ordered about 10 dishes. Finish all of them almost

Fine place. But the price ain't so understandable. If you like it you like it. All my friend from Taiwan said the taste is good.

My favorite dish here is the dragon whisker salad / stir fried chayote vines. I also see a lot of yelpers on here say that it's their favorite too, so you must order this! I wish I could get their recipe cause I tried making it myself and it didn't taste nearly as good. We came on a weekend and they were almost a full house but luckily we got the last table. Their menu items are on the pricier side, especially the vegetables. We've been here twice and always order a bunch of dishes and they all taste good. The owner claimed that his fried rice was better than Din Tai Fung's. I thought it was good, but not necessarily better. If you like seafood, definitely order the steamed black cod and basil clams. The clams are so huge and plump. My mom was really excited for the Braised Pork Shank / Ti Pang but it was just alright. The bamboo shoots were good though. The pork belly with pickled veggies went well with rice. The farm raised chicken soup tasted really healthy and I overheard the table next to us wondering if I was pregnant because it's supposedly really good for healthy women. I'm not pregnant, I just like chicken soup!

A bit overpriced. They need to update their menus too. I asked for a couple things and they said they no longer have it.

Arthur the owner/foodie has resurfaced and has opened Eat Joy Food in Rowland Heights. Like his previous restaurant EJF specializes in Taiwanese cuisine with some other popular Chinese dishes. The restaurant is located in shopping center on Nogales just off the 60 fwy. The space was once a Szechuan place. We had a large party had the following: Steamed Black Cod 5/5 just as good as before must order Signature clam chicken and mountain veggie soup 5/5 Sesame oil pork kidney vermicelli 5/5 Fried cuttlefish balls 4/5 Dragon whiskers veggie 5/5 Spicy Pork Chitlins blood cake 4/5 Dong Po braised pork 3/5 Sautéed Chinese Okra loofahs 4/5 Sautéed filet Mignon with black pepper sauce 5/5 Mala stinky tofu 2/5 way too salty Chilled bamboo shoots w mayo 4/5 Yellow passion fruit 5/5 They ran out of oysters, so some of our favorite dishes were not available. Service was good. Parking is hard during peak hours in the shopping center lot.

We always have a good meal here. You can taste seasonal dishes with fresh vegetables and various local seafood. Taiwan mullet roe go so well with wines. The local lobster sashimi is so good too.

Came for new year lunch celebration. Ordered the set menu of 10 items. Not cheap but you do get lots of food and the traditional Taiwanese type of cuisine. Reminded me of wedding feast and banquet. I thought the food overall was good and flavorful. Service was better than your average Chinese restaurant. To top it off the deserts were pretty tasty. From the fried taro cake to the small tapioca filled sesame balls, definitely hit the spot.

Came on a Saturday around 12pm and even thought the parking lot was packed the place itself was only about 80% full. We got seated right away and service was on point. Our food order came out fairly fast and piping hot! Recommend getting the shredded bamboo with pork and steamed big head shrimp, though this can be pricey as it's by the LB.

We came here for dinner the day after Thanksgiving. First time coming to this plaza. It was rather confusing where the restaurant was located since it was tucked away in the inner plaza; the restaurant entrance opens up towards an inner courtyard / open space. The parking was an absolute nightmare. Parking spots were small. There was a parking structure but it was already blocked off / full. Just ended up parking on the street and walked in. We had made a reservation the week before, so we didn't have to wait when we got there. There were plenty of people waiting to be seated. Highly recommend making a reservation considering the service was a bit slow. And to top it off, if you have customers that eat slow, well, you'll be waiting for a table for awhile if you're just walking in. As for the food, it was okay. Unfortunately, nothing to rave about. I am unsure as to why this is considered a Michelin Bib Gourmand. As for the price, it is steep. I feel like you can get the same quality at other restaurants without this price tag. There is nothing on the menu that makes me want to come back to this restaurant. It's not bad. It's just not good enough to charge what they charge and the long wait time (if you had to wait).

My first time here for dinner at Eat Joy Food which is a traditional Taiwanese family style food. It has authentic flavor and their menu is very extensive. We have had a few dishes split between a group of three. We also ordered a delicious and tasty soup. We ordered vegetables that came out fresh and delicious. They have ouster omelette which is also pretty good. The service was friendly and the food comes out quickly. I would say this is a local favorite.

My little sister invited us to eat here a bunch of times. We get to sit in the big VIP room even if we only have 6 guests unless some other party has reserved this room. There is also a small VIP room. Everything we order tastes pretty good. We had lobster sashimi and lobster that was steamed, both tasty. There is a good selection of Taiwanese dishes. What I enjoy is their service. They also have Taiwanese flavored beer, which is fun.

This is wonderful Taiwanese food restaurant that kind of gets lost amid the numerous other options for Asian food in Rowland Heights/City of Industry area. The food and the ambiance feels and tastes like fine dining, which to me justifies the elevated pricing. However, the flavors, ingredients, the preparation and care that went into each dish were worth every penny. Our favorite was the three cup casserole with tofu, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. It was a slow Thursday evening when we dined here, but I hear the weekends can be more bustling. They have a little area stocked with items for purchase - mostly snacks, bottled ingredients and tea. We loved their jasmine tea that they brought to the table, so my wife purchased a box to take home. The staff were all kind and efficient. If I were to take my parents for a nice dinner, or celebrating a special event, Eat Joy Food would be on the short list of places I consider. I would certainly consider this restaurant one of the best in the L.A., and its accolades from the LA Times and others are well-deserved.

I am glad to find the other good quality Taiwanese cuisine restaurant in Rowland Heights. I've been Eat Joy Food 4 times so far, the food stardard is very stable. My favorite dish is "Steamed Black Cod with Pickled Cordia Seeds" ($42), the fish is very fresh and delicious. Everytime I go there, I must order this one, it's just too good. Stir-fried bitter melons with salty egg yolks ($22) is great. Stir-fried chayote leaves ($22) is very unique and good, you don't find this kind of vegetable in other restaurant usually. Taiwanese streets food stands oysters pan cake ($16) is very good. Stir-fried shredded beancurdes with celeries ($22) is pretty good as well. We also tired some other dishes, they all are very good. The restuarant's high ceiling floor plan makes you feel very comfortable dining there. They also have grocery boothes for you to shop for some Taiwanese snacks and merchandise. The service is pretty good. We will definitely visit again.

The food is okay. The shrimp with greens, fish fillet and beef noodle soup were good. Don't order the filet mignon cube dish. The beef were cut to difference sizes and it is the toughest filet mignon I have ever had. We order this dish at all the sounding restaurants. The service was good. It is not a busy place for lunch probably due to the price point. Not sure. Lots of bigger table for larger parties.

One of the best tasting, relatively healthy Chinese restaurants in the area. The quality of the dishes here are really good. Rowland has seen an increase in tasty, but bold and oily mainland flavors in recent years, so I'm happy that places like this that focus more on subtle Cantonese/Taiwanese flavored dishes exist. Opening hours are short and there's a mid-day break that the store closes for. Might be a good idea to check their hours before making the drive.

Really authentic Taiwanese food, and very tasty food, we really enjoyed it ！ Even though this restaurant doesn't have fancy interior, but their gourmet food really excellent

First off, the only reason why I had the opportunity to eat at this place was because my uncle was kind enough to invite me and my wife to this restaurant to spend some time with them and my cousin who was back in town for a week. Upon entering this restaurant, I realized they had a good amount of dining tables, but they also had groceries that you could buy? I guess this is pretty typical of Taiwanese restaurants. They have authentic Taiwanese products that you can purchase along with the food that you can order. Here's the surprising thing about this restaurant... they have a huge menu, but everything they have is fresh! At least, this is according to my uncle. I looked at the menu and realized this place is not going to be a cheap restaurant. A lot of the items are on the pricier side, but you get what you paid for. As for our meal, we ordered the lobster salad, stinky tofu, intestine with ginger, soup, fried frog legs, veggies, and steamed fish. I'll make sure to add pictures because I don't know how to describe them in English haha. The star of the show was the lobster salad. Oh my goodness... my wife and I agreed that it was extremely delicious! The lobster meat was sliced well and placed on top of a bunch of fruit. I believe pair, mango, and something else. This dish was excellent! I'm sure it was expensive, but if you have the means to get it, do so. You won't regret it! Along with the lobster salad, the steamed fish was very good! It was fresh and the meat slid off the bone. The sauce was great and it was an excellent steamed fish. Highly recommend this dish as well! Some items that I didn't care for was the stinky tofu. It was stinky. It wasn't fried either, but it was just very smelly and I tried it and didn't care for it. The intestine and ginger was okay but it wasn't my cup of tea. It was decent, but I probably wouldn't get it again. All the other stuff was decent, but if I were to come here again, I would definitely get the lobster and fish. Those two dish makes this place great! Definitely worth checking out this place if you're wanting authentic Taiwanese food.

Service is good, efficient and food was fantastic. It's a great option if you're looking for some comfort food in the area.

Good are always authentic and delicious. Waiters are always helpful and friendly. It is not a fancy restaurant. Price is a bit higher than other Taiwanese restaurants but the quality of food is top notch. They also have a mini mart section where they sell imported Taiwanese goods.

Came here because I saw an article on this place and the fact that it was Michelin recommended. In fact, came twice. However, they were closed the first time. Walked in and signed in, and was told we couldn't get seated since the large tables were reserved, our party was too big for small tables and too small for their big table. At the end the owner gave his approval for the bigger table, which meant there would be an extra seat wasted. Didn't have to wait long. Btw, the big tables were reserved for large parties, not because someone actually reserved it in advance. The place was warm, the AC setting was probably higher than 78. It was a not day too. It would've been nice to not sweat while eating dinner. We also had to ask for water several times, the person seemed to have memory loss, but the busboys took care of us. We ordered 6 items. The sea bass was the best, good value too! The kidney was decent, the sauce was good. The stir fry was like average home cooking, and the basil clay pot 3 cup dish was bland and lacked flavor. The scallion lamb was bland as well. The fried oysters were okay, but it was mostly because the previous dishes were sub-par. The taste: Michelin says it's good. The ambiance: average (too warm). The value: cost too much for the portion size and taste. The service: the busboys were great, they were sweating and trying to get people their water and stuff. Would I come back? Probably not Would I recommend it? Probably not Who should come here? People that enjoy paying more for less or simply want to pay for the Michelin listing. Overall, nothing too bad and nothing too good either. Maybe you should try it yourself and find out?

Highly anticipated since first read months ago about it is a Michelin pick. I invited my visiting friend from Boston to dine here yesterday evening. The light garlic flavoring of the Dragon Whiskers' Salad was a delight. The Shrimp Walnut and Braised Pork Feet, were tasty, well presented, but we started feeling guilty after we finished the meal because of its sugar contents. LOL. The servers were attentive, I was impressed when one of the servers came to replace our dining plates during meal - the gesture reminded me of the good old days - unfortunately it's not a common practice in restaurant service these days. The ambiance of the restaurant was not to my like., there were grocery shelves and messy cartons around. However, it's a recommendable eatery for Taiwanese and Chinese cuisine in Rowland Heights.

The Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide is a strange distinction. The Guide defines restaurants with this award as "friendly establishments that serve good food at a moderate price." Yet, at Eat Joy Food in Rowland Heights' Pearl Plaza, a table of six could, if they were feeling loose, drop a thousand dollars on dinner. Anyway, that needn't be the case. On my only visit to this Taiwanese restaurant, I ordered the 3 Cup Casserole (with tofu, squid, pork intestine and chicken) and a dragon whisker salad alongside it. I did not know it when I ordered it, but the 3 cup casserole is a staple of the Taiwanese table. Not so much a casserole as one may be accustomed to think of that term as it applies to the American Midwest, but more so a wok-fried dish flavored with basil, garlic and ginger, and of course the 3 cups, containing sesame oil, rice wine (rice beer?) and soy sauce. The dragon whiskers look and sound much more interesting than they taste. While they kind of resemble the kind of whiskers you'd imagine a dragon to have, but as a side of greens they are far less interesting than the collards of the American South, and even the blanched bok choy with oyster sauce found at dim sum places provides a more exciting eating experience. They have the bitter sweet flavor you would imagine a green to have. They are wonderfully crisp and yet waxy at the same time. I'll say that their delicate flavor was covered up by the slivers of raw garlic in the dish. The staff is friendly. On the mellow Monday night when I dined in, not only was I the only Westerner, but the only person without a connection to Taiwan. This speaks well to the amazing phenomenon occurring in the San Gabriel Valley. The level of regional Chinese cooking the 626 is unparalleled anywhere else in the country. We're very fortunate to live so close to all these places. And although I was the only non-Taiwanese in the dining room, I was catered to just as much as the group of rich kids who ordered snow crabs, sable, and other high end items. That's another thing too. The characters in the dining room make this place interesting. I already told you about the table of Taiwanese trust fund babies. Next to them was a three-top featuring two business oriented, hard working, hard drinking, social climbing individuals and their bohemian artsy friend from college days. Next to me was a humble family of four. Everyone is welcome at Eat Joy Food. Ps. A waitress walked passed my table carrying a dish to the aforementioned family of four. I won't tell you this dish had a bad smell, but I will say that it recalled, to me, two very distinct unpleasant smells. As I sat surrounded by the miasma of this dish, one breath recalled one of my daughter's old blowout diapers, and the next breath bore an uncanny resemblance to unwashed feminine parts. Curious, I inquired of this dish to the waitress, "what was the name of that?" Her response: "that called stinky tofu." Perfect. Why mince words. I need to go back soon and order the stinky tofu.

Ok, this Taiwanese restaurant is DELICIOUS! You must order the Dragon Whisker Salad (chayote vines) - it's beyond. It's chilled, crunchy, refreshing and the flavor is perfection. All the other dishes were also very good! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I would recommend going with someone that speaks mandarin or someone that knows what to order. I'm so happy to have found this place!

Saw this restaurant and decided to give it a try. First off, the dishes here are very expensive. Everything was about the $20 mark to start. Seeing as its lunch and I didn't want to spend a lot, we opted for the lunch combos which didn't have a price on the menu. They came out to $15 each which isn't too bad considering you get a bowl of soup with it. So to the food, fried and braised stinky tofu were both disappointing. When I get stinky tofu I expect to smell the pungent order and get that after taste. Neither was there for both dishes. If I didn't order it, I would have thought I was eating regular tofu. The lunch combos were ok. The portion of meat isn't a lot and doesn't warrant the expensive price. They try to fill you up with rice and veggies. If I hadn't ordered the two extra tofu dishes it wouldn't have been enough. Lunch for two came out to a bit over $60 after tip. For the price and taste, I'm marking this a one and done.

By far the best authentic Taiwanese food in Southern California. Everything is made to order, and the ingredients are incredibly fresh. The price might be a bit higher compared to other restaurants, but it's worth it because the ingredients they use are of higher quality and freshness. The service is very friendly, and we always feel very welcome. The interior design might be a bit tacky, but that's usually how traditional restaurants look.

We found this place through a YouTuber and heard it serves Taiwanese-style food. Since my mom is Taiwanese and loves the cuisine, I took her here for her birthday. She absolutely loved the food! The restaurant is nice, clean, and the service is great. The only downside was that the dishes took a bit long to come out, but other than that, everything was perfect.

在小紅書上種草了這家聽說評為了米芝蓮推薦的中餐廳，這週末約朋友去試試，生意很好。整體感覺還行，裝修/洗手間還ok，每桌都有吊燈，挺有氛圍感。 菜價小貴（尤其是菜），但包含稅還可以接受（小紅書上說以前不用給小費，現在要了），點了一些價錢還算親民的菜式，整體感覺是這家台灣菜不咸哦！刀工很好！火氣很足！ 下次去我想我還會點的是： 1）客家小炒，我覺得最最好吃的菜，這麼簡單的菜居然這麼出色，火氣夠，菜脯爽而不咸，蔥姜蒜魷魚絲起鍋，味蕾瞬間打開。 2）蚵仔煎 ，用的是中等大小的蠔，青菜很多，粉很少，酸甜汁分開放（這太體貼），很鮮很健康。 3）三杯雞/總匯，這家三杯系列醬汁不濃但味道足夠，非常突出九層塔的味道！ 另外，小小的不滿是，我問店員米芝蓮推薦哪些？她說就外面貼著的和牛卷$80 和 龍蝦沙拉$150+。 我本來還信了，等我回家查了一下才知道並不是！人家推薦的是龍鬚菜，三杯雞和咸魚雞肉炒飯，店員培訓還需要加強哈。