Joy’s Village
About
Chinese
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 2060 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
Phone: (614) 297-7723
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch
- local_parkingParkingStreet, Private Lot
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- fastfoodCatersNo
Reviews
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Gabby H.
When I moved to Columbus, I found myself ill in bed at 3 a.m. with nothing on my mind but my Chinese joint from home's wonton soup (all my love, Hop Hing). When I recovered, I made a trip to Joy's.
I went with a fairly large group and they had no problem seating us, albeit it was basically a hallway of a seemingly abandoned small mall? Odd location in general and the interior has definitely seen better days, but we are a low-maintenance bunch and we came to eat.
The menu is huge! and includes all of the staples. Many of us, including myself, ordered lo mein. A HEAPING pile of noodles came out and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The flavor was there and the roast pork was delightful. My friend ordered an egg roll with her meal and said it was the best she's ever had. Orange Chicken was also a hit. In all, the food won't let you down.
So, if you are looking for a solid Chinese food option near Ohio State, look for the large yellow sign that says Joy's. -
Elise Z.
Until this point I have not had a place to get tasty Asian food near where I live. A few fellow students recommend this place to me to try and I was hesitant to try it because of the bad reviews on their customer service. I was craving Chinese food so I decided to avoid that all together and order from DoorDash (not available on uber eats). I honestly thought my meal was great and was hot when I received it. Good pricing too. Definitely will have it delivered again!
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Brianne T.
I've been looking for a new pad see ew place since I moved to Columbus. I've had Joy's twice, now (take-out both times), and I feel pretty confident saying their pad see ew is solid. Packed full of flavor and just the right level of spicy, even for someone like me who can barely handle chili flakes. Highly recommend the shrimp version. Not too much oil, and the portion sizes make it so worth it. Staff are friendly when we go inside. Looking forward to making this place my new Ohio State Gameday tradition!
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Sydney B.
The tofu selection is not great. I'd recommend going somewhere else, there are plenty of options on campus. The mapo tofu soup was too thick, and the carrot-pea mixed vegetables that came with it seemed to have been frozen. The tofu with black bean sauce has a nice flavor but the tofu was pretty much raw.
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Brent F.
The strangest thing about Joy's Village is that it straddles a strange divide in the Chinese restaurant experience - that of the place that is fully Americanized versus the place that has a semi-clandestine menu of regional mainstays from across the Pacific. It seems to offer a combination of both, with somewhat of an mixed identity of where they want to sit to maximize exposure to potential customers.
Though frankly I'll never fault a Chinese restaurant for that. Sort of comes with the territory of aggressive entrepreneurship I've come to expect from any of the food-flingers from the various diasporas that find their way to this patch of dirt. More power to them, I say on that note. I got the cash, show me what your grub's got!
Though, may I add, that despite the plethora of various ethnic culinary cuisines available in the city, I have yet to find a Chinese venue that is both good AND consistent, so in that regard Joy's Village sits in the middle as well. In short, they seem to be inconsistently good.
The appetizers are in my opinion their weak spot. I don't mind the fact that eggrolls are more of a domestic invention to placate the cravings of an American palate, as long as they're pretty good. Sadly, they're a bit more on the oily and over-fried side, though the fillings are full of great stuff.
Where the shine in my opinion are the entrees that involve noodles and assorted varieties of hot pot. The pan-fried noodles are fantastic. I've heard complaints about their meat quality, but from what I've seen their quality is good and the quantities generous.
Service was quick and efficient. No complaints there.
Overall, a decent place to hang your hat for a reliable meal, but I don't think I'll be forming any butt grooves in the seats from frequent patronage any time soon.