Joy Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)

Joy Restaurant in Foster City offers a Taiwanese culinary experience with a range of amenities, including vegan options, wheelchair accessibility, and outdoor seating. Customers praise the generous portion sizes and flavorful dishes like the braised beef noodle soup and house special chicken with Thai basil. The menu, presented as a picture booklet, helps diners make informed choices. The Chung Hua pot stickers and stir-fried live clams with basil are standout dishes, showcasing the chef's expertise in Taiwanese cuisine. The restaurant's cozy ambiance, efficient service, and bilingual staff add to the overall dining experience. With its diverse menu and excellent service, Joy Restaurant is a must-visit for Taiwanese food enthusiasts in the Bay Area.

Appetizer

Cold Dish Cucumber With Dressing

Sliced cucumbers served with a dressing that typically includes vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil.

$6.95

Egg Rolls ()

Three pieces.

$5.95

Combination Won-Ton Soup

Shrimp, chicken, or beef.

$15.95

Won-Ton Soup

Savory broth with delicate wontons and fresh green onions.

$12.95

Sizzling Rice Soup

Chicken and shrimp simmered in a savory broth, accompanied by mixed vegetables and topped with crispy, golden rice.

$12.95

Minced Beef Soup

Minced beef soup typically includes finely ground beef, often accompanied by egg whites and various vegetables such as green peas and carrots, served in a rich broth.

$12.95

Hot & Sour Soup

Mild.

$12.95

House Special Seafood Soup

A savory blend of shrimp, scallops, calamari, and select seafood, gently simmered in a rich broth, typically accompanied by traditional Chinese vegetables.

$15.95

Pickle Vegetable With Fish Filed Soup

Fish fillet simmered with pickled vegetables in a clear, savory broth.

$15.95

Shredded Ginger Live Clam Soup

Tender live clams simmered with shredded ginger, green onions, and red peppers in a savory broth.

$13.95

Soup

Chef Special

Ground Pork Ball In Clay Pot

$22.95

Deep Fried Stinky Tofu

$13.95

Salt & Pepper Calamari

Crispy calamari with fresh basil, sliced red chili peppers, and a hint of salt and pepper seasoning.

$21.95

Fried Shrimp Bi-Feng Tang Style

Crispy shrimp coated in a savory garlic and chili mixture, garnished with fresh cilantro.

$23.95

Shredded Pork With Peking Sauce

pancake

$22.95

Shredded Pork With Bean Curd Strips & Chives

$20.95

Crispy Skin Duckling (Half)

Tender duck with crispy skin, garnished with fresh cilantro.

$23.95

House Stinky Tofu Szechuan Style Clay Pot

. Hot.

$22.95

Beef With Garlic/Black Pepper Sauce

Spicy.

$22.95

Spiced Salt & Pepper Chicken (Taiwanese Style)

Crispy chicken pieces seasoned with spiced salt and pepper, garnished with fresh herbs and diced red peppers.

$17.95

Squid With Satay Sauce (Taiwanese Style)

Tender squid stir-fried with green onions, red chilies, and green peppers in a savory Taiwanese-style satay sauce.

$21.95

Spicy Boiled Fish Filed

. Hot.

$22.95

Sweet & Sour Fish Filed

Deep-fried fish fillet with bell peppers, onions, and pineapple, tossed in a classic sweet and sour sauce.

$22.95

Bi Feng Tang Style Fish Filed

Mild.

$21.95

Sweet Rice Taiwanese Style;to ;pm

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$11.95

Weekend Specials

Buns, Dumplings or Pancakes

Volauvent With Leeks Roll ()

minutes.

$14.95

Thousand Layer Pancake

Crispy and flaky layers of dough, skillfully folded and cooked to a golden brown, creating a textured and savory pancake.

$8.25

Scallion Pancake

Crispy, golden-brown layered pancake infused with fresh scallions.

$8.25

Won-Ton In Chili Sauce ()

Medium.

$13.95

Chunghua Road Pot Sticekers ()

Ten minutes.

$15.95

Scrambled Egg With Preserved Radish

$17.95

Egg Plant In Hot & Sour Garlic Sauce

Eggplant stir-fried in a robust hot and sour garlic sauce, typically includes a blend of traditional spices.

$17.95

Tofu With Xo Sauce

$21.95

Sweet & Sour Pork Chops

Crispy pork chops coated in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, garnished with fresh green onions.

$20.95

Stir Fried Pork With Squid & Bean Curd

$19.95

Chitterlings & Pig Blood Stew

Medium.

$22.95

House Special Stir Fry (Spicy)

$17.95

Shredded Pork With Bean Curd Strips

Tender shredded pork stir-fried with savory bean curd strips, red bell peppers, and green onions.

$18.95

Pork With Preserved Vegetable

Tender pork belly layered with preserved vegetables, garnished with fresh cilantro, and bathed in a savory soy-based sauce.

$20.95

Sauteed Beef Pickled Vegetable (Spicy)

Tender beef slices sauteed with pickled vegetables, dried red chilies, and green onions, delivering a spicy and savory flavor.

$20.95

House Special Chicken With Basil

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with fresh basil in a savory sauce.

$18.95

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Stinky tofu combined with the bold flavors of mapo sauce, typically includes minced pork and a spicy blend of seasonings.

$19.95

Taiwanese Cuisine

Southern Style Cuisine

Eggplant With Basil In Hot Garlic Sauce

/. mild.

$17.95

Mu-Shu Pork (With Pancakes)

$21.95

Fried Beef With Hot Garlic Sauce (Sesame Beef)

Crispy beef strips tossed in a hot garlic sauce with sesame seeds, accompanied by steamed broccoli and a side of white rice garnished with black sesame seeds.

$20.95

Mu-Shu Chicken (With Pancakes)

$21.95

Shrimp With Honey Glazed Walnuts

Succulent shrimp paired with crunchy honey-glazed walnuts, all drizzled with a creamy sauce.

$21.95

Dry Sauteed String Beans (With Ground Pork)

Crisp string beans sauteed with savory ground pork, seasoned with garlic and soy sauce.

$17.95

Wu Xi Spareribs

Tender pork spareribs braised in a savory, rich sauce, served over a bed of fresh greens.

$20.95

Scallion Beef

Beef with orange sauce.

$20.95

ChefS Special - Beef With Orange Sauce

You have to try it.

$20.95

MU-Shu Shrimp ( Pancakes )

Stir-fried shrimp with cabbage, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and scrambled eggs, served with four thin pancakes for wrapping.

$22.95

Chicken With Hot Garlic Sauce (General Chicken)

/. mild.

$17.95

Twice Cooked Slices Pork With Bean Curd

/. medium.

$21.95

Fried Tofu With Black Bean Sauce

Crispy tofu pieces stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and scallions in a savory black bean sauce.

$19.95

Ma-Pao Tofu-Szechuan Style (With Ground Pork)

$16.95

Wok Cooked Hot & Spicy Intestines

$21.95

Spicy Boiled Tender Beef

Tender beef slices in a spicy broth with green onions, garlic, and cilantro.

$21.95

Kung Pao Chicken (Spicy)

Spicy.

$17.95

Szechuan Chicken (Spicy)

/. medium.

$17.95

Szechuan Cuisine

Clay Pot

House Special (Assorted Meat In Clay Pot)

Assorted meats, tofu, and vegetables in a savory broth.

$30.95

Chinese Ham With Bamboo Shoot Soup

Tender Chinese ham and bamboo shoots in a savory broth.

$29.95

Pork With Pickled Cabbage Soup In Clay PotPork

Tender slices of pork and pickled cabbage simmered together in a traditional sour soup, served in a clay pot.

$31.95

Panfried Noodle With Beef

Thin yellow noodles pan-fried until crispy, topped with tender slices of beef and a selection of mixed vegetables, typically served in a savory brown sauce.

$17.95

Beef Chow Mien

Stir-fried noodles with beef, cabbage, carrots, onions, and bean sprouts, seasoned with soy sauce.

$17.95

Chicken Chow Mien

Stir-fried wheat noodles with chicken, typically includes cabbage, carrots, onions, and bean sprouts in a savory sauce.

$16.95

Combination Chow Mien

Egg noodles stir-fried with chicken, beef, pork, and prawns, typically includes a variety of vegetables.

$17.95

Combination Chow Fun

Flat rice noodles stir-fried with chicken, beef, and shrimp, along with bean sprouts and onions, typically seasoned with soy sauce.

$18.95

Chicken Chow Fun

Savory stir-fried noodle dish with chicken, and vegetables

$16.95

Prawns Chow Fun

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with prawns, bean sprouts, and onions, typically including a savory sauce.

$17.95

Dry Fried Beef Rice Sticks (Chow Fun)

Chow fun.

$18.95

Shredded Pork With Rice Noodle (Taiwanese Style)

Rice noodles stir-fried with shredded pork, typically includes vegetables and spices, prepared in a Taiwanese style.

$17.95

Combination Panfried Noodle

Crispy pan-fried noodles topped with a mix of shrimp, chicken, beef, broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms in a savory sauce.

$19.95

Yang Chow Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice featuring shrimp, BBQ pork, chicken, and a mix of peas and carrots, typically seasoned with a hint of soy sauce for a classic taste.

$17.95

Fried Rice (Beef)

Jasmine rice stir-fried with slices of beef, typically includes eggs, peas, carrots, and a hint of soy sauce for seasoning.

$17.95

Fried Rice (Chicken)

Jasmine rice stir-fried with chicken, typically includes eggs, peas, carrots, and green onions.

$16.95

Shrimp Fried Rice

Succulent shrimp tossed with flavorful fried rice and fresh veggies.

$18.95

White Rice

Light and fluffy white rice.

$2.50

Rice With Minced Pork

Sauteed green beans with minced pork, featuring tender green beans and savory minced pork in a rich, aromatic sauce.

$8.50

Fried Rice Cake-Shanghai Style

Sauteed rice cakes with tender pork strips, napa cabbage, carrots, and green onions in a savory soy-based sauce.

$17.95

Mustard Green With Shredded Pork Fried Rice Cake

Rice cakes stir-fried with shredded pork and mustard greens, incorporating soy sauce and possibly other seasonal vegetables.

$17.95

Fried Thick Noodles-Shanghai Style

Thick noodles stir-fried with tender pork, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots in a savory Shanghai-style sauce.

$17.95

Mu-Shu Hand Cut Noodle Chow Mien

Hand-cut noodles stir-fried with tender chicken, crisp cabbage, and a hint of carrot.

$18.95

Brasied Beef With Hand-Cut Noodle Soup

Hand-cut noodles served in a rich broth, typically includes tender braised beef and a selection of traditional Chinese vegetables.

$18.95

Brasied Beef Noodle Soup

Tender braised beef with bok choy and noodles in a rich, savory broth.

$17.95

Noodles & Rice

Dessert & Beverage

Coca Cola

The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.

$2.50