Joy's Express
1000 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776A hole-in-the-wall Chinese cafe in San Gabriel that's easy to say yes to — prices lower than most similar spots, a menu with a little bit of everything, and open until 2am. The beef noodle soup alone is a great, affordable version of the Taiwanese classic, but the Hainan chicken rice and popcorn chicken are just as worth ordering.
Go here if
- →You want great value — most items run around $10-11
- →You're out late — open till 2am, one of the few spots that is
- →You want to try a bunch of different dishes without spending much
Skip it if
- —You want a quiet sit-down meal
- —You're looking for one standout signature dish rather than a broad menu
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Eat in SGV StaffBeef Noodle Soup
Start with thisSliced beef (not chunks), medium noodles, comes with an egg. $10.99 — genuinely good for the price.
Eat in SGV StaffHainan Chicken Rice
One of the menu's main stars. Fluffy, flavorful rice, boneless chicken. $10.99.
Eat in SGV StaffPopcorn Chicken
Crispy, sprinkled with spicy salt and basil. Huge portion for $6.99.
Eat in SGV StaffBraised Mustard Choy Sum
Strong garlic aroma, slight bitterness, stays crunchy. $6.99.
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"If it's your first visit, order a spread rather than just one thing — that's the point of this place. Start with the beef noodle soup ($10.99, comes with an egg) or the Hainan chicken rice, add the popcorn chicken and the braised mustard choy sum for the table, and you'll walk out having spent less than you would almost anywhere else in SGV."
— Eat in SGV Team
The basics
- Address
- 1000 S San Gabriel Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91776
- Price
- $ · about $10–20 a head (Google)
- Cuisine
- Chinese
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