Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in Lynden

I visit Lynden frequently, but this is the first time I've eaten at this restaurant. It will not be the last! Me and my family were there just after they'd opened on a Wednesday morning, and were the only people at a table the whole time we were there. What is wrong with you, Lynden? This place is fantastic! It is clean and nice inside, the waitstaff is friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious!

I am (the only one in my family who is) a vegetarian, and I was happy to find several vegetarian items on the menu, including the dish I ordered --- Kung Pao Tofu --- which is one of three fried tofu dishes on offer. The secret to fried tofu is, it has to start life as "extra firm". I've had it in restaurants that use something softer, and it is awful. Joy Luck knows how it's done. Their version is excellent.

For what it is worth, the other people with me both had cashew chicken (one with rice, one with noodles) and both reported their meals to be excellent as well.

Anyway, I can highly recommend Joy Luck Chinese! Try it. I will certainly be by at least once from now on, every time...

I was pleasantly surprised by the food. I’m of the “there’s better Chinese food in Canada” camp, but Joy Luck was definitely worth eating. I love that you can add chow mein or fried rice to any entree. It makes a great meal, and I couldn’t finish what I got. The wontons are made with chunks of chicken, rather than ground meat, which was a pleasant surprise. The sweet and sour pork was served with the sauce on the side. We didn’t get to eat the food until 45 minutes after picking up, but it was still quite perfect. The food is not super salty, or amazingly flavorful, but that is a result of not using MSG, which I fully support! I look forward to...

I ordered the Mongolian Beef plate. It was very good. The food was freshly cooked and flavorful. My only negatives would be:

1. Beef to vegetables ratio. It could’ve been better balanced. There were tons of onions and peppers but could’ve used more beef.

Secondly, while I saw a container of Siracha in the restaurant there wasn’t any on my table and I would’ve loved it if spicy options were available.

I also ordered the side dish of Chow Mein and I have to tell you, it was the best chow mein I ever had. The portion was huge. It was definitely made fresh and was so flavorful.

Besides the meat to vegetables ratio this was a...