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9.8
Based on 3926 reviews
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Joy Yee
Joy Yee is one of the best chinese restaurants in Chicago for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.
Joy Yee is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in Chicago when you want something that usually lands well.
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Rating (Google) 8.6
4,325 reviews
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8.6
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Based on 4325 reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Chinatown
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Chinatown · 2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
8.6 from 4,325 reviews
Phone
(312) 328-0001
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What makes Joy Yee worth the move
Joy Yee is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 4,325 Google reviews.
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Public rating
8.6 from 4,325 Google reviews
Best used for
group dinner and Chinatown
Style
Chinese in Chinatown
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moderate
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Google rating: 8.6 from 4,325 reviews
Price point: moderate
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For now, Joy Yee holds a 8.6 rating across 4,325 Google reviews.
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What cuisine does Joy Yee serve?
Joy Yee is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, Chicago. Joy Yee is a sensible chinese call in Chinatown in Chicago when you want something that usually lands well.
What is Joy Yee best for?
Joy Yee is best for chinatown, lunch, group dinner, classic, dumplings, noodles. Joy Yee is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 4,325 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Joy Yee?
Joy Yee is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 8.6 from 4,325 reviews
Is Joy Yee worth visiting?
Joy Yee holds a 8.6 Google rating from 4,325 reviews. Joy Yee is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in Chicago when you want something that tends to land well. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 4,325 Google reviews.
Where is Joy Yee located?
Joy Yee is located at 2139 S China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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