- Chinese Food
- Chinese Restaurant
- Maryland
- Anne Arundel County
- Annapolis
- Chinese Restaurant in Admiral Drive
- Joy Luck II
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Hours
Monday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PMTuesday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Friday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Saturday, 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Sunday, 12:00 AM - 9:30 PM
About Joy Luck II
Welcome to Joy Luck II, a Chinese restaurant located at 626 Admiral Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA. As a local establishment in the Chinese Restaurant category, we aim to serve the Annapolis community with a variety of Chinese culinary options. You can contact us at (410) 266-8085 or our mobile number +1 410-266-8085 for inquiries or to place an order.
Joy Luck II offers services for both dine-in and takeout, providing our customers with the choice to enjoy their meals at our restaurant or in the convenience of their own homes. We strive to offer a diverse menu of Chinese dishes to cater to the tastes of our local clientele.
Based on recent online reviews, customer experiences at Joy Luck II appear to be varied, with some concerning feedback regarding service alongside positive comments about the food. One customer recounted a negative experience they perceived as racially motivated. They visited for lunch on a Saturday and noted that a staff member with short hair was initially pleasant, honoring a lunch special on a weekend, which they appreciated. However, they described two instances regarding restroom access and obtaining chopsticks that they found "very interesting." First, when the husband asked for chopsticks, the staff member allegedly ignored him twice before vaguely pointing in their direction. Later, when the husband asked to use the restroom on their way out, an older man at the register immediately stated it was "out of order," despite the first customer having used it earlier. When questioned, he maintained it was out of order. However, when the lady with short hair returned, she provided the keys to the husband. Following this, the two staff members reportedly spoke loudly in their native language, and the man avoided eye contact afterward. The reviewing customer expressed their belief that this was "bad business and not right" and stated they would leave a review, emphasizing their feeling of being mistreated due to their race and their intention to no longer spend money at establishments where they feel unwelcome.
In contrast, another customer shared a positive experience. They mentioned visiting Joy Luck II after a gym session, where their boyfriend enjoyed egg drop soup and chicken skewers. They were satisfied enough to order again for dinner later that night. This reviewer specifically praised the beef lo mein as "the best I've ever had." They found the crab rangoons to be a "little too sweet" for their taste but still considered them good. They also noted that the vegetable rice contained "really big chunks of vegetable" and was otherwise "really good." This review focuses solely on the food quality and does not mention any service issues.
The contrasting reviews present a complex picture of Joy Luck II. While one customer found several food items to be enjoyable and even exceptional, the other customer reported a deeply concerning experience related to perceived discriminatory service. This serious allegation should be carefully considered by potential customers.
As a Chinese restaurant located on Admiral Drive in Annapolis, Joy Luck II is situated in an accessible area for local residents and visitors. The menu appears to offer a range of standard Chinese-American dishes, as indicated by the items mentioned in the reviews, such as egg drop soup, chicken skewers, beef lo mein, crab rangoons, and vegetable rice. The fact that one customer returned on the same day suggests that the food can be appealing to some.
However, the reported service issues, particularly the allegations of racial bias, are significant and should not be ignored. Potential customers may want to consider these experiences alongside the positive feedback about the food when making their decision about dining at Joy Luck II.
We at Joy Luck II aim to provide both good food and welcoming service to our community in Annapolis. We encourage potential diners to consider the available feedback. We take all customer reviews seriously and strive to ensure a positive experience for everyone who visits our restaurant. We are committed to addressing any concerns raised and continuously working to improve all aspects of our service.
If you are in the Annapolis area and looking for a Chinese restaurant offering dine-in and takeout options, Joy Luck II is one of the local choices available. Please feel free to contact us at the provided phone numbers for any inquiries or to place an order. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a satisfactory meal and service.
Joy Luck II Location
626 Admiral Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
Customer Reviews
I can't forget to post this horrible race based experience!! My husband and I stopped at this little spot for lunch on Saturday, March 1. The lady at the counter with (short hair) seemed pretty nice. She honored our lunch special, even though it was Saturday, so I was thankful for that. I asked to use the restroom, so she handed me the keys to do so. Once we received our food my husband asked if they had any chopsticks, and the lady ignored him, just as she was going in the same direction as the chopsticks, so he asked again, just as she was walking away, she pointed in that direction and said “yea they are over there”. (We thought this was very interesting). Long story short, the food was pretty good! On our way out, my husband asked if he could use the restroom, but at this time there was an older man at the register counting the money. The man immediately replied “bathroom out of order”. So I'm like “I just used the restroom earlier and we're paying customers,so what do you mean it's out of order”. He continued saying it was out of order. The lady then came back up to the counter, so I asked her if my husband could use the restroom, so she handed him the keys. The lady and the man then began speaking loudly in their native language. The man was too embarrassed to look up after that, because he knew that was bad businesses. I also told him, that was “bad business and not right and that I would definitely leave a review”. “Black people” we definitely need to re-evaluate the way we are being treated bc of the color of our skin. We pour way too much money into the Asian community, to be treated in such a way!! Will never eat or spend my hard earned money where I'm not welcomed!
My boyfriend and I stopped by this place after the gym he got an egg drop soup and some chicken skewers. Later that night we decided we wanted it again for dinner. The beef lo mein is the best I’ve ever had, the crab Rangoon‘s were a little too sweet for my taste, but still good. And the vegetable rice had really big chunks of vegetable in it but other than that really good.
The BEST Chinese spot!! We were craving noodles and ordered lo mein with beef and sigaporian noodles, which have curry flavor, and both exceeded our expectation. There were plenty of ingredients including meat and veggies and the flavor itself was excellent - not too salty, not too sweet but just perfect. Hot & sour soup tasted very fresh, too! And the place is very clean. We will eat here whenever we are in Annapolis.
Current ownership is doing great job with the meals. Very tasty, great value. As a result, demand has increased and wait times have greatly increased. My only advice to management is to quote realistic pick up time.
ordered chow mein and got soupy vegetables with plain rice. when i called the restaurant the person who answered sounded rude and kept telling me what i get was in fact, chow mein, which literally means stirfried noodles in mandarin, and i got no noodles. very frustrating experience will NOT go there again 😅😅😅
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