Joy's Noodles & Rice Restaurants in Chicago – GayOut Guide
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Joy's Noodles & Rice

GayOut (32) 3.5
Google (614) 4.2
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Many visitors praise Joy's Noodles & Rice for its delicious, fresh food, with some calling it a new go-to place and highlighting tender Korean beef and perfectly cooked noodles. However, some diners have found certain dishes, like the pad thai, to be ordinary or lacking expected ingredients, and there are complaints about reduced portion sizes and high lunch prices.

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Address
3257 North Broadway, Chicago
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Phone
(773) 327-8330
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Website
www.joysnoodlesandrice.com
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About this place Joy's Noodles & Rice

Joy's Noodles & Rice is on North Broadway in Chicago's Lakeview, a gay-friendly spot for simple, good noodle and rice dishes. This place doesn't try to be anything it isn't. It's about the food: straightforward Thai and pan-Asian plates, served in a setting that's spare but still feels like a neighborhood restaurant. No fuss, no pretense. Just solid cooking. Chicago's LGBTQ+ dining scene runs the gamut, from white-tablecloth spots to no-frills places like Joy's where the focus is strictly on what’s coming out of the kitchen. You come here for a meal, not a scene. It's a casual spot for lunch, a quick dinner, or catching up with friends. You'll find it at 3257 North Broadway. Check their menu and hours at joysnoodlesandrice.com.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Casual Food served Walk-ins welcome

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Fred Buse
Fred Buse Jun 2026

Everything is delicious

Abbie Kmiec
Abbie Kmiec May 2026

Their chili noodles is probably my favorite take out meal

Kpuc Мal43
Kpuc Мal43 May 2026

With lots of traveling we have not found anything like our favorites from Joys. First tried it in ‘96 (yes 19-96) and our favorites still just as good. We were in town for work and made sure we stopped by.

Miguel O
Miguel O May 2026

Amazing!!!!! This is the first place I ever tried thai food over 25 years ago and still tastes amazing!!!!

Hasan Jafry
Hasan Jafry May 2026

Dined in under a reservation for 20 people. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were also accommodating to those with dietary restrictions. Food was great, portions are generous- great value. Highly recommend

George
George Mar 2026

Rice was cooked perfectly

Karen TerMaat
Karen TerMaat Mar 2026

I became a fan in the late 90s, when I moved here the first time from Florida. I ate either in person or takeout at least once a week back then. Found them because I moved into a place a couple of doors down. Fast forward to moving back here as a mom in 2012. Joys was one of the first places I brought the kids too. Still so good! All three of us are big fans!

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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