Joy Wok Express — Restaurant in South Gate

So here is the thing about Joy Wok, you either love them - or you love them!

They have been around since the early 90's when they were located behind "El Farallon" in Lynwood - next to a liquor in that huge shopping center (that's now a school) on MLK Jr. Blvd.

Then they moved to a random place in South Gate. Then they moved again to where they are located currently!

As a lifelong fan I must say this is the best chinese food spot there is and you will find. Their food is best when fresh but even when it isn't it's just so tasty.

The original cooks from way back when it seems are not here anymore but it seems it may have been a family business and recipes because the food still tastes the same. Other chinese food spots have cold chinese food, bad after taste, dry sometimes, you can tell it's old - not JOY WOK! Trust me. Try them and you will not be dissappointed.

I recommend a combo with two sides: Half Chow Mein, Half Fried Rice - black pepper chicken and orange chicken.

Oh and if your feeling fat like me!? Add a Mongolian Beef (it takes about 10 more minutes for this order but it's worth it cause they make it fresh!)

They close Sundays but try them out any other day of the week. Trust me. This is not your mediocre mom's and pops chinese food spot. It's delicious oh and you can also order their food...

I live not too far from this Chinese eatery but when I went there, Holy Moly, it was tasty. But I will explain why the 4 stars.

I really do not care about the restaurant decor or condition because I do not like to dine-in alone in public. But the place looks and feels welcoming. I rather take my food home. I got Combo B and I tried the Chicken Teriyaki, Orange Chicken, wings, and Broccoli Beef.

The Chicken Teriyaki is kind of tender and sometimes it is burned a little bit but I do like it a little dark. Still good enough to eat. Orange Chicken is crispy but a little too sweet in my point of view. Chicken Wings are also sometimes a little burned but good enough to eat. Broccoli beef is chewy sometimes but I cannot say no to that.

I admire that they have a Grade A from Health Inspection but the food kind of throws me off. But 4 stars is better than 1, 2, or 3. But I still come here to eat because I do not...

This place is hands-down the best Chinese takeout I've ever had. I travel a lot and I have never found any place that is remotely close to how great this place is. The BBQ pork and teriyaki chicken are second to none. They go out of their way to make items not on the menu for you. My wife always asks for the Peppered Fried Fish and it takes a little while but it's definitely worth the wait. That is her favorite dish there. This place was located on the corner of MLK Blvd and Abbot before the Rodney King riots. Luckily they found a new location and are doing just as well and the food is...