House of Joy

Stepping inside feels like entering a pocket of Chinatown untouched by trends, where Cantonese fills the room alongside the rattle of porcelain. During busy weekend hours, tables pack out quickly, and smaller parties are often seated at communal tables. The meal centers around classic dishes like shrimp and pork shumai and snow-sugar baked pork buns wheeled through narrow aisles. While weekend mornings are defined by this high-energy rush, weekday dinners quiet down significantly, shifting to standard menu service with highly attentive, helpful staff. For gatherings, the banquet hall also offers private karaoke rooms.