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JOY CAFE

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JOY CAFE is one of the best chinese restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Marpole.

Joy Cafe sits in Marpole doing the thing the trendier neighborhoods keep overcomplicating: running a genuine dim sum and comfort house where the classics are the point, not the premise.

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Taste Score 7.1/10
Rating (Google) 8.4
891 reviews
Vancouver
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7.1/10
Taste Score
Google 8.4 from 891 reviews
Best for
dinner and casual
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Marpole | 525 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6P 5X8, Canada
Price
Good value
Taste Score
7.1/10
Phone
(604) 558-2988
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Menu and ordering

JOY CAFE menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. JOY CAFE is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Topped with Fish Rose
Wagyu Beef Puff Pastry with Black Pepper Sauce

black pepper sauce

Sauteed Prawns and Scallops with Truffle Sauce
Mango and Passion Fruit with Sago Pudding
House Special Crispy Noodles
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Why go

What makes JOY CAFE worth the move

JOY CAFE is a clean first click in Marpole in Vancouver when you want a chinese option you can trust. Steamed Shrimp Dumplings and Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Topped with Fish Rose also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 891 Google reviews.

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Public rating
8.4 from 891 Google reviews
Best for
dinner and casual
Style
Chinese in Marpole
Spend
Good value

Best for

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Google rating: 8.4 from 891 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Steamed Shrimp Dumplings, Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Topped with Fish Rose, Wagyu Beef Puff Pastry with Black Pepper Sauce
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8.4 from 891 reviews
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For now, JOY CAFE holds a 8.4 rating across 891 Google reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does JOY CAFE serve?

JOY CAFE is a Chinese restaurant located in Marpole, Vancouver. Joy Cafe sits in Marpole doing the thing the trendier neighborhoods keep overcomplicating: running a genuine dim sum and comfort house where the classics are the point, not the premise.

What is JOY CAFE best for?

JOY CAFE is best for cheap eats, casual, dinner, local. JOY CAFE is a clean first click in Marpole in Vancouver when you want a chinese option you can trust. Steamed Shrimp Dumplings and Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Topped with Fish Rose also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 891 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at JOY CAFE?

JOY CAFE is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.4 from 891 reviews

What should I order at JOY CAFE?

Start with Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Topped with Fish Rose, Wagyu Beef Puff Pastry with Black Pepper Sauce, Sauteed Prawns and Scallops with Truffle Sauce and Mango and Passion Fruit with Sago Pudding. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is JOY CAFE worth visiting?

JOY CAFE holds a 8.4 Google rating from 891 reviews. JOY CAFE is a clean first click in Marpole in Vancouver when you want a chinese option you can trust. Steamed Shrimp Dumplings and Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumpling Topped with Fish Rose also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.4 rating across 891 Google reviews.

Where is JOY CAFE located?

JOY CAFE is located at 525 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6P 5X8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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