So here is the thing about Joy Wok, you either love them - or you love them!
They have been around since the early 90s when they were located behind "El Farallon" in Lynwood - next to a liquor in that huge shopping center (thats 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 isnt its 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 its 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 its 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 moms and pops chinese food spot. Its delicious oh and you can also order their food for parties!
