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,... More

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, teas, etc. The lunch menu is something I would recommend, you get a nice amount for about $6. The shrimp was very good, but the egg rolls were just fair. My biggest complaint would be the noise level. Between the constant buzz of blenders, the ear bleed blabbing of the patrons and the music, I felt like I had been to a Pearl Jame concert! (But it was not nearly as much fun) The wait staff was efficient but not overly friendly, and they could really use some warmth and charm if you ask me.
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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... More

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 wouldn’t call it authentic Asian food, but Asian food with an American twist. Definitely the best time to go is during lunch since their lunch specials are awesome.
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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... More

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 for a reasonable price. Another reason to come here is for the frozen fruit drinks. I have never seen a place offer so many healthy and delicious frozen drinks. They even have their own drink menu. It can get crowded here and parking can be a challenge, so visit at off hours if that's a hassle for you.
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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... More

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 like the food when I leave - I mean, my clothes, my hair, everything. They have lots of fun frozen drinks and bubble tea which is kind of unique in this area. They also offer take out.
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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... More

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 their big money-making item is their smoothies which causes loud noises. Also, I dislike the seating arrangements in there. I prefer space from other parties while eating, and there's not much room that allows this. I do, however, like the contemporary design of what they use to bring the food out. CUTE! The food is decent. It's not bad, but there are a couple of dishes that stands out. The best that I've tried there are their korean bbq ribs and their thai pad wai soon noodles. The rest are just "average". One thing that you must order when you go there are their beverages, with or without tapiocas. It's just one of the things you must do before going to the death bed.
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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... More

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 Yee's smell, washing your clothes once is worth a tasty meal (two meals actually) that leaves your wallet with bills to spare. They have a huuuuge selection of bubble tea on their drinks menu, and as an added bonus, they provide gigantic, illustrated menus and even have artificial food displays in their store window to stimulate those taste buds while you wait.
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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... More

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 Freeze along with the tapioca balls which have the texture of gummy bears. Very fun. The food is excellent as well. They have pictures in the extensive menu, so you can choose what you get just from the pics. About $10/plate, but everyone will probably leave with leftovers-I left with over half.
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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... More

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 can finish one in a meal, but for a lot of people they have to pack everythign home. Price is a little bit expensive, but it is worth the money because of the big portion and good taste!
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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... More

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 is good, although the drawback is that you may have to wait a while to be seated as the place is always busy. Their signature item is a variety of tapioca smoothies, which are simply to die for.
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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... More

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 unique to look at! However, some people I've talked to say the food is not authentic enough, which I have to somewhat agree. To cater to a broader audience, some of the "authentic" asian cuisines are pretty Americanized. However, the fruit drinks are the best around. Even though they raised the price recently of most of their tapioca drinks from $3 to $3.65, it's still worth it. My fav: Mango Freeze with Tapioca. Getting a table inside the restaurant is the hardest part. i usually hate waiting 1+ hrs for a table, so end up eating at another restaurant and getting a drink to-go afterwards.
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