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For three star Asian, try Joy Yee Noodle in Evanston. This restaurant is situated in the Chinatown neighborhood. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was unbelievable! Great tasting food....HUGE portions....reasonable prices...great atmosphere....great service...amazing smoothies! Well worth it!Would recommend, definately will be back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you want major indigestion, the feeling of needing to sit on the toilet after you eat for hours on end, and a queasy stomach for half a day, then come to Joy Yee's, because that's what you'll get.I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend raves about Joy Yee so I decided to try it with a friend. The restaurant has a nice airy, open feel to it. The service was attentive but they were watching tv (really loudly) and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I was in college, my roommates and I would make almost nightly runs to Joy Yee's (Chicago) for their bubble drinks. I've always loved them and Joy Yee's makes the best. The fruit is fresh and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YIPPER SKIPPER, I love this place! Spring rolls, Eel baked with rice, Korean BBQ (short ribs), all delish! Not to mention their drinks...fresh fruit tapioca freeze. MMMMMMM.... Taro with tapioca ,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
bad food ...lousy service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Red bean coconut milk freeze, no tapioca. Yesssss. This is one of the few drinks I willingly pay $3.50 for, while in disbelief that I've paid as much for tiny, shitty drinks elsewhere. How does one...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food. Simple place. Fast and attentive service. It's always super busy - so drop someone off to reserve your table as you are circling for parking. (This place is a great bite before hitting a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food is not good at all. I don't like this palce. It smells bad too. I don't know why it was crowded.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As anyone who knows me even a little bit would know, I LOVE food. Food is my favorite thing, and person, as a friend just informed me, and she's right. But sometimes, food is so good that in my head,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joy Yee's is one of those restaurant's that out of towners MUST visit. Whenever anyone from outside Chicago comes to visit, that is on the list of places to eat. They are a bit pricey but have huge...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's loud, it's crowded, and the waiters are not the kind that "will be taking care of you tonight!!!11 :) :) :)". BUT I've always enjoyed my time at Joy Yee's...the food is excellent, and I rather...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I'm a sucker for any place that has chartreuse paint on it's walls. Joy Yee gets off to a good start within 2 seconds of entering the place just for that. They did a great job in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At one point in my life I ordered from Joy Yee's once a week for ten weeks, and subsequently got a friend hooked. I loved Joy Yee's so much that I once formed a Facebook group devoted to this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good bubble tea but so-so food.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice now and had a very good experience both times. It is everything that the previous reviews claim, so just know what you are getting into... 1. It's busy. Plan on a wait. Plan on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to like this place but just like my Pacific Rim review, you just can't master 5 cuisines in one restaurant. Frankly, they know how to cook Chinese food and you should stick with it....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
None of the food I've had here is anything special. But that's not the point.The drinks... the drinks! Real fruit! Icy brain freezes! Deliciousness!Indecisive people beware: The drink section on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place a five star vote except that when you eat here often enough,all the food starts tasting the same, even if you order something completely different from the extensive and long...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE JOY YEE'S! The food is outstanding, selection is HUGE and the innovative drinks are a neat treat! It can get crowded but I've never had anyone mess my order up or slow service. Prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Flavor. Thats what you like about asian cuisine. Bold, unique flavors. Joy Yee does not dissapoint. The menu is "Pan-Asian". Expect dishes that are Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and others...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oily. Fatty. Goodness.I'm not ashamed to admit it. I love Joy Yees.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stepping into Joe Yee's feels like stepping into Hong Kong. Or maybe Singapore. The restaurant is clean, colorful, and bright - and if you don't have an individual table, you're likely to be rather...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As far as Americanized Pan-Asian cuisine goes, Joy Yee's is pretty decent. I don't walk in here expecting it to be Lao Sze Chuan, and yeah, some of the dishes are notably boring and overly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They make good drinks here-but the sound of the blenders bouncing off the walls makes you want to get up and leave. I liked my spring rolls, but wasnt too impressed with my dish. Some of what we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here I am, sitting on the couch with a huge belly (no, I'm not expecting) watching Battlestar Galactica (is it really THAT good?)... I love TV on DVD! Anyway, earlier in the day I ordered far too much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best bubble tea ever. Bar none. Watermelon and Mango are my favs. Food is ok. Large portions for the price. Moving out to Cali, I thought my bubble tea expectations would be blown out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place -- cheap, clean, nice ambiance, and the portions are nothing short of amazing. Fruit drinks are the major draw as is the governor's chicken, which is really quite excellent. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Sesame Chicken -- big portion, perfect for leftoversBubble Drinks -- super fast and really really good. My faves are coconut and mango.Delivery.Cons:Pad Thai -- I've never had worse, and I've...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have enough reviews! I know I don't have to, but I feel obligated to review Joy Yee's Noodle Kitchen. We go to Joy Yee's whenever we can't decide what to eat for a meal. We just know we're not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went for lunch. Huge portions, the meal was enough for lunch and dinner that evening. The food was delicious, and I'll definitely go back.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give 5 stars, but since I haven't been back in about 4 years, I think it's only fair to give Joy Yee's 4 stars. That being said, this is where I first discovered Bubble Tea, and fell in love....
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had a Papaya Freeze today, and it definitely causes some major brain freezes. Fresh, sweet, and you can ask for no tapioca balls (a plus, unless you want to be choking on them balls when you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious food with a slight MSG aftertaste. I haven't really asked if they add MSG to their food, but knowing it is a Chinese Restaurant, chances are they add MSG to their food even if they say they...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get why every one loves this place. The bubble drinks are good, better than a lot of other restaurants that serve them, but in terms of the food and dining in, Joy Yee's would never be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joy Yee's (in Chinatown and Evanston) has one of the largest and most diverse menu's I have ever seen. The drink options alone are somewhat overwhelming. This is the type of place I like to go and try...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Bad experience this time. We've been there before, ordered the same thing as today, and liked the food. We both get beef teryaki with baked rice which comes in a container that looks like a log. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good for 2 things- fruit juice freezers, and shrimp spring rolls. The fruit freezers are made with fresh fruit, and you can custom make it- I skip the sugar, and load it with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three for the food, five for the drinks.Seriously, the drinks are ridiculous. They're out of this world. Their drink menu is two freaking pages long and everything on it is made with the freshest...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, decent price, the mi so soup is not the best I have ever had!! The sesame chicken is very good and the noodles were amazing!!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and Bubble Tea drinks! Fast service and a great place for a casual get together with a few friends. Definitely not recommended for a date or an intimate conversation. Can get loud during...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Would I be slapped by my ancestors for liking Joy Yees'?I do like it. A lot. Except for the grease...Last night I ordered Spicy Thai Basil Chow Fun and asked for less oil.The waitress reprimanded,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I've been back a few times since the remodel. It's brighter and noiser than ever. I'm not sure I understand the concept unless they are trying to keep older customers out. If I ever go back,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in Evanston. I love it SOOO much. The food is fresh and tastes great. I always get a tapioca freeze, usually strawberry or coconut!! I have recently been eating the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would like to know where Joy Yee gets its super ripe mangos in the dead of winter. I made this comment to one of my friends and she admonished me to not think of the global implications and carbon...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll have to say that even though I've been to Joy Yee for what seems like the millionth time, it's always been a good experience. Usually get the Korean beef over baked rice or the beef and noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place every asian knows about on campus. It used to be pretty ghetto in appearance, but since the renovation, it looks a littttle better :)The food is good, but definitely greasy and the smell...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty, loud, huge portions. Family style Asian flare cuisine. They manage to include Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean fare, etc. in their menu, however most of it is done good, not great. Good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved to Evanston and went to Joy Yee's for the first time today.The broth in the hot and sour seafood noodle soup was fantastic! Unfortunately, they use frozen seafood so the seafood itself...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yaaa for Joy Yee! I absolutely love this place. Joy Yee is a Pan Asian restaurant with a wonderful selection of bubble teas. I've never been dissapointed with their food at all. Its a great place for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Joy Yee. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't live in Chicago anymore, but when I come back to visit, I require at least one trip to Joy Yee's for bubble tea. Ok, it's not exactly bubble tea per se (though they have that too), it's more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mixed of Asian dishes & a large extensive drinks menu including a variety of tapioca drinks. It's generally crowded by the college students so don't be surprise if you have to wait for a table....
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally tried the bubble tea here after living across the street for a couple of months. They have a million different options and I went with the mango milk tea with tapioca. It was heavy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the more popular spots in Evanston. Why? The bubble tea / fruit smoothie drinks. They are the best I've ever had and they have a vast variety of fresh fruit flavors.The food is good and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so popular that you can barely hear your friends; but it's my fault we went at a peak time. Fast and yummy, this place will be in my heart for cheap conveniently located Chinese food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With as many sub-par asian resturants in Evanston, this one stands apart as marginally better. I like their big bowl of noodle soup. Its a comfort food for me...when I recently went with my work, I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Durian smoothie was unexpectedly stinky and good! Fried tomato rice with beef is also very good. Soft-shell crab was a bit fishy, and one of the pieces was undercooked. Decor: Their Magis...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is great, good cheap food, fast service, and awesome smoothies! One of the best places in EvanstonFavs are: seafood chow mein, kungpo fish, spicy thai basil chow fun, and mango tapioca...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it were all about the bubble tea I would definitely give five stars... it is flippin' amazing... especially the kiwi and the mango.BUT, I'm reviewing the entire package, so I'm going to have to go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For me, this restaurant is just passable. It will work in a pinch, if you're like me and need Asian food at least 3-4 times a week, but don't want to travel 20-30 minutes for authentic food. I can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times, and I did liked it, but found it WAY overcrowded. Even for an Asian restaurant we were packed in too close the the screaming kids around us. I can live with that, however.I had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Joy Yee before the renovation was a lot of fun and the food was really good. I can't complain as I always have a staple of entrees and drinks I order every time I'm here.After the renovation, the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love the bubble teas here......visitd the place for spicy east asian food...they make it extra spicy if you ask......:) yummy! and the bubble tea is great.....the tapioca balls taste like soggy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to adore this place, and I still do for the most part, because they have great drinks and a giant menu to choose from. My only complaint is that after they renovated, their new chairs are very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time at this Joy Yee's. This place is really busy for a Friday night. Really busy. But my girlfriend and i got seated right away. Must have been a coincidental opening for two. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Aunt lives right downtown Evanston, and every time I go there I must eat at Joy Yee's ! This is by far the best place for boba and the food is well better then what I might eat at home. They...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To sum it up: This place is an assault on the senses.I graduated from NU in 2004 (god, I'm getting up there), and I remember the former Joy Yee's. It was always a little cramped, bustling with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
super adorable decorwent here on a rainy day and it certainly brightened my day! fabulous noodles (i got garlicky something), cute atmosphere and friendly staff! apparently this location has just been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place for boba drinks a.k.a. bubble tea. They use only fresh fruit (if the fruity ones are your cup of tea) and their tapioca is always perfect. I have tried the watermelon and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was Furious when I drove on to Evanston and found one of my Favorite Noodle shops was closed for remodeling. WTF I thought, I almost headbutted the door. I haven't been back yet but going soon. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this one better than the one in Chinatown - I think the service is better. The food is good, the portions are generous, and the drinks are great! I haven't been here since they remodeled.
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cannot get enough of this place. Love their Sweet and Sour Chicken (though something has changed since they reopened). Everything comes to you hot and fresh. Portions are American-sized, so don't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok., so I decided to give Joy Yee's another try...I ordered the exact same thing to see if maybe I just consumed it on an 'off' night previously- The spicy basil chicken over rice. This time around,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Reasonable prices, exemplary boba (almond milk tea is my love).Chicken chow mein is delightful, lunch specials are a great deal.Entrees are huge, so share and get boba.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to find a better boba drink in the Chicago area. The fourth star is solely for this reason. The tapioca is chewy, but not too chewy, and slightly sweet. My fave combo of the moment is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Asian fast food is one of my vices. I will sometimes crave the fried garbage with minimal meat and maximum fry batter. I decided to try Joy Yee's to satisfy my craving one day. I first had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love joy yee's. prices did go up but it is still very reasonable. i love this place because of the variety and the portions are still very big. i've enjoyed everything i've gotten, to the point...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered family style here since we had a large party, so I got to try a lot of their dishes. Everything was really good...and I'm not a huge fan of asian food, (besides sushi!). We had beef chow...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh how I used to love to be in the Evanston area so I could go to Joy Yee's. And I miss when my friends used to live down the street and we would hit this place up late at night. But sadly, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to Joy Yee's, it was love at first bite.But, is it just me, or has the food gone down in quality and tastiness?Perhaps it is the renovation, or perhaps it is the new, expanded...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here after the re-opening. Not sure why this place had to be shut down for close to a year to do what they did, but whatever. They now have more tables, packed as tightly together as ever, the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say... HUUUUUUUGE MENU?!?! This was the most intimidating menu i have ever seen! 2 pages for drinks! Just go here... no use writing a lengthy review...we got like 5 dishes and they were all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food is so-so - nothing impressive, but the service is terrible. The waiter at our table acted like we asked for free food. Joy Yee's staff should have been trained more...Never go there again!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
in the words of anthony bourdain "asia is really big" and it is.if you want below average "asian" food stop by joy yee's for some greasy rubbery delights. i will say those drinks look good though....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We have been going to this place since they opened in Evanston many, MANY years ago. What was once an out-of-the-way, mostly take out place has evolved into a vibrant, bustling restaurant that we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so I can't lie: I was skeptical about this place when I first heard about it. A pan-Asian restaurant that actually made good food? Very rare, indeed.But I was in college, I was desperate for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Joy Yee's is a great place to go if you're craving Asian food but can't decide between Thai, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese - Once there, of course I always have trouble deciding what to order.. between...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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I'm pretty sure most Chicagoans agree that this restaurant is fantastic! They have so many options here and reasonable prices. They also make great bubble tea drinks...the almond milk tea is my favorite. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only eaten here once but the food there was great! & not only did they have huge servings they have such a variety of choices, anywhere from Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese & even the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here because all the hype the first time on a date, he said that it was one of his favorite restaurants. The food was just ok but the blended fruits smoothies are to die for! I have been coming...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE. can't wait for them to re-open after being closed all winter for remodeling. My fave Mongolian Beef and awesome fresh fruit bubble teas, none of that out of the packet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I haven't been to this place in a while, but I remember it like it was yesterday....We went with a super big group... say 15 ppl? and we made reservations, when we got their it took a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the greatest finds my boyfriend and I came across. Everything is cheap and comes in HUGE portions. The seating is a little tight and you do feel a little rushed sometimes, but all of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to add my voice to those who like the Joy Yees' in the Chicago area - been to Evanston and the Chinatown locations. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the bubble teas! Fresh and wonderfully exotic combos....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I never know what to expect at pan-asian cuisine places, and the menu here was vast. I stuck with a familiar dish, and it was pretty good. My partner wasn't impressed with the food. I would go back...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only gotten food from here a couple times, and it was pretty good. I've had their Crab Rangoon, good stuff. Also their Pad Thai is pretty good. That's one of my favorite dishes. HOWEVER, i've made...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's with restaurants being just reliable mediocre, but ending up being one's regular eateries? I would give Joy Yee's three stars, but for some reason we keep returning here or ordering from here,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be honest. Joy Yee's is not gourmet Chinese food -- it isn't even really Chinese food. They advertise "pan-Asian," whatever that means.If you're looking for a gourmet experience, go elsewhere....
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll write something when I feel more compelled. These dishes are just alright. 3 stars for the fact that it is Americanized Pan Asian food. 0 stars if it was really a Chinese restaurant. That's it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that serves generic Americanized Pan Asian food, this place is not bad! I love the large portions for the value! I often order delivery to my Evanston office and my favorite dish is the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to take our out of town guests. We also love coming here with just the family. A great variety of foods, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean. The menu is enormous both in size...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like going to Joy Yee's because of their ginormous menu, but the ambiance is severely lacking. Be prepared to sit at picnic style tables in very close quarters. The restaurant is small and very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
[3.5 for the drinks!]My friend from Berkeley came to visit and as he's an NU alum, we decided to hit up some of his old favorites (which I'd actually first heard of my from my mom's friend in Hong...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is hit or miss, and for me, mostly miss. Seafood often looks a little old and shriveled. Service is usually not good. The menu is enormous and I do like that part of it, as well as staring at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is supposedly a good Chinese restaurant for Evanston. Maybe I am being harsh, but I think the standards for Chinese food here are pretty low. With few other options here, I've been to Joy Yee's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We love this place! Every meal we've had there has been terrific. The charm of the place - huge noisy and crowded is fine, since it seems to work well. I like the simplicity of the decorations...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To start, I have a real penchant for Evanston in general. For a multitude of reasons, it just fits with me. Decent shopping, close proximity of stores and CHEAP garage parking, it's worth an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had authentic Chinese cuisine? Forget about juicy pot stickers and spicy fried rice plates...welcome fried fish heads and a bowl of wood smoked meat that smells (and tastes) like a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Joy Yee's is basically known for their "bubble tea." Ok, that term is a little generic since teas and smoothies are not the same thing but are used interchangeably. Their pan-asian menu is alright....
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the consensus that this place is overrated for sure. But it is still pretty decent food and pretty good smoothies. I go here mainly because a friend of mine loves it and I am not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I echo other's comments about huge portions for reasonable prices. The dishes I've ordered here for the most part have been very tasty - from the pineapple friend rice to korean bbq beef to seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
PLEASE PLEASE don't give in to going to Joy Yee's!! Esp if you're veg because rumor has it that they cook their food in lard and have been investigated too. If you walk to the back alley, you'll see...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually really really like Joy Yees. I love their extensive menu, and all of the food that I've eaten there has been quite enjoyable. I never order chicken at Asian restaurants unless it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wanted to add my props for Joy Yee's. I returned recently for the first time in five years, and was pleased to see that nothing's changed. And that's a good thing. With everything changing so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a Joy Yee's fan (ok Just a fan for its smoothies)Next time I will go to one on Halsted @ UICEventhough taste of smoothy is always the same....but well different location gives me different...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place for lunch today at 3pm. I ordered a Beef Cube with tomato sauce rice, and I was pretty disappointed. The portion was good, but the quality of food sucked totally. The beef and rice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was impeccable.I ordered the young coconut drink ($3), the fried quail ($5) and the shrimp spring rolls ($5). My girlfriend ordered the green thai curry ($10) and the mango lychee bubble drink...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you never had Bubble Tea before, try one at Argo Tea or My Place For Tea on Belmont. Just be careful that you don't choke on the "balls" as my sister would say. They have fresh fruit in cases on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like ordering from here to go. Really fast service. Really good food (I think). Their teas are delicious. Good for a more casual experience.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was forced to give this place 4 stars because there are not that many places in Chicago that does bubble tea like Joy Yee's. If this joint was compared to a place in California, I'd give it 2...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Never have been impressed with anything from here, except their bubble tea shakes/drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My rating is an average: 5 stars for bubble tea, 2 stars for food. I've not seen a more extensive drink menu in my life - btwn. the freezes, tapioca freezes, tapioca crystal jelly freeze, cream...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like bubble tea, the bubble tea here is exquisite and unparalleled. Amazing combos/flavors and the biggest and yummiest tapioca pearls ever! Their food is pretty good too. Everything comes in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For low cost, plentiful pan-asian food, this is the place!My boyfriend and I go there regularly, and we enjoy it, However, it can be horribly crowded and noisy in there. Not everyone's cup of bubble...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just not a fan. I've come here on several occassions (and have gone to the Chinatown location), and I just don't know what all the rave is. Nothing particularly strikes me as delicious, and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Joy Yee's is a great place for cheap and tasty Chinese food. The portions are huge, the freezes (try them with the tapioca balls!) are delicious and the service is expedient. So why three stars, you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Joy Yee's is one of those restaurants I visit once every blue moon, merely for the fact that I don't think it's all that great, but when you have it in small doses, it's fabulous!Came in on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I first dinned at the Chicago location, which was recommended by a young, hip alternative medicine doctor in China town. The restaurant was busy for lunch, and had to wait. After getting a table I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good bubble tea, decent food. Not too expensive. They deliver, which is a plus for college kids that don't want to walk to go get non-dorm food, but it's nothing spectacular.
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eat like a king for only $6.95. :) Seriously, that sums up the entire experience! The food, like most mixed-asian places, can have its issues with oddly cooked vegetables, and sometimes gristly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good. Lot of food for the money. Casual.
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I know that Joy Yee's has other locations, and I don't know about them, but the one in Evanston is like a sardine can. When it's busy, and it usually is, they pack people in there cafeteria...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ughhhh...Wayyyy over rated. The food is awful, and if you think this bubble drink is good, then you've never had good bubble drinks. First off smoothies with tapiocca pearls in it are not bubble TEA....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is another one of those spots that have long outlived their original virtues (like good food at good prices). Back when they were a hole in the wall (before the monstrous Church Street...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the bubble tea is great, but for this vegetarian, the selection isn't. I do love the Buddhist Delight, although last time I went there I found a nice piece of shrimp in my dish and I'm not too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This rating is for the new Halsted/UIC location I just went to. I was really impressed. Usually I have a little dread going to Joy yee's just because of how crowded and small the one in Chinatown...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, cheap asian food. I would highly recommend it for carry out, but at dinner time, it is extremely loud, busy, and the seating is cramped. But for $8, you can get a carryout entree that is good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly overrated, but I still give it 3 stars...maybe more...for their awesome drinks with fresh fruits. The place is usually packed with people/students, probably because the portions are huge and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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Although I've never had a meal there, I've gone many, many times solely for their bubble teas. They make it out of fresh fruit instead of powder like the other bubble tea cafes closer to home. My friends and I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm partial to the bubble tea from Quickly in San Francisco, CA, but I'm also a huge fan of the bubble tea here, which is really cheap and can be split with a friend if you don't want to overdo it on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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The dishes that the foods are creatively arranged. For example, the pineapple fried rice is placed in a hollow pineapple shell. The beef teriyaki on baked rice is on a wooden basket. The fruit bubble teas are...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2006
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I just found it to be pretty good here, not great. I think the drink menu is the most impressive. Never in my life have I seen such a huge selection of cold, frozen or hot beverages, fruit drinks, t...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even though the original Joy Yee is closer to my home, I prefer to go to this one. It's in close proximity to the theater so it's perfect for grabbing a quick meal and a flick. As with the other Joy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend talked me into going here one night and I really just didn't like it. Portions are large and not too expensive but they also don't taste all that great. When we were there, they ignored...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am forever craving their bubble teas. I wish it was closer so that I can simply walk to it and order one of my many drinks. Their food is really good and they give you gigantic portions that I can...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Joy Yee's restaurant in Evanston, Illinois is superb! They have fantastic food and the bubble tea is to die for. The atmosphere is very friendly and lively and the food is reasonably priced. I woul...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Average chinese/japanese/whatever they want to be. Their smoothies are good, but the food is only ok. It is about 120% overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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A tiny Asian restaurant in the heart of Chinatown square. They have display of their menu in the front of the restaurant and you can also look at their menu before you order to get an idea of the kin...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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First off I love the location this place is at. I really enjoy visiting Evanston and am here quite often. I have been to Joy Yee's a couple of time. The food is very fresh and they give large portions...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are going to go for Pan Asian food in Evanston, skip Koi and LuLu's and head over here. You will get more for your money. Joy Yee's drink and food menus are extensive. I never know what to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this location better than the chinatown square one because you can actually breathe here. It's bigger and cleaner. Same menu though. Don't order the chicken pho. It has no flavor and I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2005
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The biggest thing that stands out in this restaurant is the huge list of offerings. Everything from Vietnamese Pho to Thom Kha Kai to Curried chicken to Korean shortribs. The place is always packed,...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just found it to be pretty good here, not great. I think the drink menu is the most impressive. Never in my life have I seen such a huge selection of cold, frozen or hot beverages, fruit drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
well priced food. the portions are huge and the atmosphere is very family oriented. i esp like thier pineapple rice and the mangolian beef.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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The portions at Joy Yee's are HUGE and the lunch special is a really good deal. However the tables are really crammed into the restaurant and it can get loud in there. Also I find that I always smell...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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Joy Yee's Noodles, which first store actually originated in Chicago's Chinatown, had been growing extremely popular. I am reviewing about their Evanston location.The environment sucks. One of thei...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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Joy Yees Noodles is THE premier place around to get bubble tea (tapioca). The menu is a bit lengthy, too many choices, but you HAVE to get the drinks. They have locations in Chinatown and Naperville as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good sized portions and reasonable prices. I really enjoy the smoothies. There is a wide variety of options on the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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Joy Yee's gives the best and most food for the least amount of dollars. Their food is enough to last the average person two meals, and while you may leave the restaurant reeking of that particular Joy...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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It all started with my first ever FREEZE with tapioca balls-I got the strawberry freeze. It has little balls of tapioca on the bottom. They give you a big straw, and you suck up the Strawberry Freez...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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This is by far the best Chinese food place I have been to in Evanston. I am from an Asian country, and I actually think the food here is comparable to that at home. Portions are very good, for me i ca...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/10/2005
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Joy Yee's serves authentic Korean cuisine, although many dishes are your typical Chinese food. The food is pretty good, well priced, and the servings are simply huge. The atmosphere of the restaurant ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Joy Yee's has now become almost like "THE" place to hang out. Everytime i go, I end up bumping into old college friends. The food is really good, with alot of flavor. And the dishes are definitely ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Joy Yee's is one of my favorite places to go for lunch when in the mood for some spicy Chinese food. They have very cheap lunch combinations (around $5-6) that usually consist of rice, spring roll, a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/08/2005
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Joy Yee's is not bad for a pan-Asian restaurant. You could definitely do worse in Evanston by going to LuLu's. They have huge portions here, and their drink menu is as big is their food menu. The atmo...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ugh Joy Yee's. I LOVE the shrimp tempura but nothing else. Anything that comes in a bowl will inevitably be too large (including very thick cuts of meat) and make you want to spit up. If you must...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just not in love with Joy Yee's. I've tried. Numerous times. There are so many dishes to choose from, and, being adventurous, I've tried many and always leave with a "eh" feeling. The one good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The bubble tea is always really good - they use fresh fruit (mango, honeydew, lychee, watermelon, etc) and huge portions so you definately get your money's worth!but what..what have you done to my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2005
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Joy Yee's is a bustling noodle restaurant in the heart of Evanston. It always crowded with the college/graduates student crowd with a few families thrown in the mix. The food is really well prepared...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/27/2005
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This is a good restaurant with a variety of asian food. They have chinese, korean, thai, japanese, viet and probably other types. Their menu is extensive and have a lot to offer. I love their Thai ...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/26/2005
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Good food, great drinks. That just says it all there. Their bubble teas are out of this world with all sorts of fruit and combinations. Their food is delicious, but the ambience and the crowdedness of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food the portions are very very large
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2005
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go for the lunch special: for the same price as most other noodle houses, you get about 2x the food. easily enough for 2 meals. ingredients are fresh, dishes are vibrant and attractively presented, if nothing...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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the sleek, modern evanston location of the chinatown favorite offers the same vast array of affordable pan-asian fare, from korean short ribs and vietnamese beef noodle soup to japanese sea eel. portions are...
metromix.com - user review
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the place was loud...
metromix.com - user review
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joy yee is great! while at the u of chicago i used to frequent the chinatown location but now live on the north side. i truly enjoy this place!
centerstage.net - user review
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this downtown evanston offshoot of the chinatown favorite serves platter-sized portions of piping hot thai and chinese dishes out of its exposed kitchen. japanese seaweed salad is a good standby, as are the...
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