Big Joy Chinese Restaurant
Stone Mountain, GA 30087-3465
Phone: (770) 498-3898
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sat 2:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 12pm-10pm
Editorial Description for Big Joy Chinese Restaurant
Expect a variety of stir-fry specialties, including beef with broccoli and chicken with vegetables, at this Chinese eatery.
Insider Tips
Save MoneyCheck out the lunch specials, which come with fried rice and cost under $10.
The ExtrasThe restaurant offers a lunch buffet on Sundays with a sampling of its regular menu for $6.95 for adults.
Know Before You GoThe kitchen accommodates an array of spice preferences, so be sure to speak up.
User Reviews for Big Joy Chinese Restaurant
12/20/2007 Posted by saitekx52
I travel throughout the US on a regular basis and have been fortunate enough to have sampled some really great chinese food. That said, on a scale of 1 to 5, I give this restaurant a 3 (compared to similar type chinese restaurants). It's clean, the staff are friendly and portions are extremely generous for the price. Specifically, my problem was with the particular dish I ordered (chicken in plum sauce, vegetable lo mein, fried dumplings, and fried rice). Maybe the cook was just having an off day but the rice and dumplings tasted a bit recycled and the chicken dish was palatable but nothing to write home about. However, I enjoyed the vegetable lo mein. The vegetables were crisp and tasty with just the right amount of sauce. Still can't get past the recycled rice and stickers though. I sincerely hope the owner reads these reviews and understands that most of us know when food is recycled (even covered in sauce). I think the restaurant has good potential if it focuses on ensuring only freshly cooked dishes are served. I will try again in a couple of months (everyone has an off day) in hopes that this was an isolated experience.
Pros: Great staff, very friendly and attentitive to needs of patrons
Cons: Some dishes tasted recycled
10/22/2007 Posted by davthevoice
Know going in, this is a family owned eatery. Mom or one of the sons will greet you at the door as you walk in. If you are a couple you can get a quiet booth or a table, they are also suitable for a foursome. Larger groups can be accommodated at one of the various bigger tables. And if you are a really large group 10 or so, ask for the big table in the back, it has a lazy Susan so you can easily pass and share the dishes. They also have a separate room for even larger parties. But the main reason to go is the food. If you don't know what to order ask Billy, he is the older son, tell him what you like and he will make suggestions. They season to taste...want something spicy but not to much, they will hold out some of those little red peppers. MSG a problem???...they can cook without. Service is friendly and well paced but keep in mind this is relaxed dining. You want fast? Look somewhere else for a drive-through window. If you order the hot tea the mother keeps checking to make sure it stays hot and the little teapot stays full. The decor is in keeping with ancestry but it isn't over the top. The kids, yes they are very family friendly, will get a kick out of the big fish tank and the Koi. My wife and I eat there a lot and I get the feeling the family who owns the place eats there as well. Personal favorites? I like the fried potstickers, my wife likes the veggie spring roll, also as an appetizer the hot and sour soup is great on a cool evening. Lover's shrimp is a good combo of hot & spicy and sweet & sour. Beef in plumb sauce is great...garlic chicken or cashew chicken is up near the top of the list and if you ask they will put cashew on the garlic chicken for a really cool taste. In honesty I have never been disappointed in any meal there. Try it , I think you'll like it.
Pros: The owners are friendly and glad you are there. food and service are both excellent and parking is right out front.
Cons: none I can think of
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