Joy Kitchen

I'm so glad this place is near my office. I used to live in South Korea when I was in the Air Force, so I can attest that the food at this restaurant is authentic and is on par or better than anything I had ever eaten at restaurants in Seoul. The selections have a lot to chose from, and I've added pics of what you could categorize as the more popular dishes that you will find there. The prices are reasonable and you get good value for what you pay for. My food was always ready faster than I would have thought it would be.

If you need Korean food with a quiet, no frills just like the OG mom and pop places hidden in the small alleys around Seoul, come here! No smoke and mirrors, just real down to earth comfort food from soups and bibimbap to sizzling plates of food, plus authentic banchan. We were searching for Galbitang, and we found it! They also have a long list of other soups you would like. We also got LA Galbi and Osam…and the $2 sikhye. Don’t expect food photos this time, we were too hungry. So just come by! 🤭 Update: we came back to try more of their food, and it did not disappoint. We also remembered to take food photos this time LOL The mackerel was so yummy, and the Octopus Bibimbap tasted better than the one we ate in Seoul 😊 We also ordered Je-yuk and another LA Galbi because why not?

I had the spicy Bulgogi and gunmandu fried dumplings and they were both excellent. Joy Kitchen is an excellent place to eat If you like authentic Korean food.

Not the most relaxing place to eat, but food is pretty good! Came hungry, left full, pretty good portions. Recommend the japchae. A small, self-service kind of place. You pay up-front before you eat. Menu's on the wall, I would peruse on phone before coming in. Cup of water is free, fill at the station to the left of where you order. Bring your tray and bowls to the rack at the door when you're finished (basically clear your own table). A group left their bowls but brought the trays up to the rack and were Asian mom yelled at by the lady running the desk before they figured out what to do. She did thank them afterwards. Once you figure out the system it's not a bad place to stop by for a bite, could cause anxiety for first-timers though.

Who knew such delicious and authentic Korean food existed in Richardson, TX? Really good portions and price, too! The food came out so fast! I left feeling so satisfied. The flavors were so nostalgic - they reminded me of my childhood, growing up in a Korean home. Everything is self-service, so once I got my food, it was so easy to get what I need and put my tray away. It makes for a very efficient and seamless dining experience. I’ll definitely be back! I got the Seafood Pancake (Pajeon), the Dumpling Soup (Mandukuk), and the Spicy Pork and Squid (Osam). Everything was delicious.