House of Joy Menu (Update 2025)
House of Joy, located in New York's Chinatown, offers an authentic dim sum experience with a bustling atmosphere. The restaurant provides a range of dim sum options, from beef dishes like T-Bone Steak and Stir-Fried Steak Cubes to appetizers like Jelly Fish and Crispy Fried Squab. The menu also includes a variety of buns, such as Sweet Milk Custard Bun and Egg Tart. Customers praise the flavorful dishes like durian mochi and beef ribs, emphasizing the traditional pushcart service and communal dining experience. While the service may be no-frills, the focus is on delicious food at reasonable prices. House of Joy is a reliable spot for those seeking classic Chinese dim sum in a lively setting, making it a must-try in NYC's Chinatown.
Dim Sum
Steamed Crystal Shrimp Dumpling
4 pieces.
Steamed Shrimp and Pork Siu Mai
4 pieces.
Deep-Fried Spring Roll
3 pieces.
Steamed Roasted Pork Bun
Dim sum filled with pork. 3 pieces.
Steamed Spare Rib
Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce
Chiew-Chow Style Dumpling
Filled dough.
Taro Dumpling
3 pieces.
Steamed Creamy Egg Yolk Bun
3 pieces.
Steamed Egg Cream Roll
3 Pieces
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf
Steamed Beef Balls
Vegetarian Dumplings
3 Pieces.
House Special Dual Egg Fried Rice
Stir fried rice.
Salted Fish and Diced Chicken Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with Salted Fish and Diced Chicken.
Young Chow Fried Rice
Traditional Chinese Stir fried rice with green bean and ham.
Fried Rice Fujianese Style
Fujianese style stir fried rice.
Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice
Chicken and Shrimp Fried Rice in two style.
Dry Scallop and Crab Meat and Egg Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with dry scallop, crab meat and egg.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with shrimp.
Mixed Vegetable and Egg Fried Rice
Stir fried rice with mixed vegetable and egg.
Seafood Pan Fried Noodle
Pan Fried Noodle with various seafood.
Beef Pan Fried Noodle
Pan fried Noodle with beef.
Beef Chow Fun
A staple Cantonese dish, made from stir-frying beef, hor fun and bean sprouts.
Braised Chow E-Fu Noodles with Black Mushroom
Braised Chow E-Fu Noodles with Black Mushroom
Braised E-Fu Noodles with Crab Meat
Braised E-Fu Noodles with Crab Meat
Stir Fried Rice Noodle Dai Pang Style
Traditional Chinese stir Fried Rice Noodle with vegetable and salted fish and meat in Dai Pang Style.
Fried Rice and Noodles
Noodle Soup
Mixed Seafood Noodle Soup
Noodle soup with mixed seafood
Shredded Duck W. Pickled vegs. Rice noodle Soup
Rice noodle soup with shredded duck and salty pickled vegetable.
Beef Stew Noodle Soup
Noodle soup with beef stew
Beef Stew Soup w. Flat Noodles
Beef Stew Soup w. Flat Noodles
Beef Stew Soup w. Rice Noodles
Beef Stew Soup w. Rice Noodles
Rice Noodle Soup w. Pork and Pickled Vegetable
Rice Noodle Soup w. Pork and Pickled Vegetable
Pork and Vegetable Rice combo
Pork and Vegetable over Rice
Chicken w. Vegetable Rice Combo
Chicken and vegetable over Rice
Spare Rids w. Vegetable Rice Combo
Spare Rids w. Vegetable over Rice
Peking Style Pork Chop Over Rice
Peking Style Pork Chop Over Rice
Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Over Rice
Salt & Pepper Pork Chop Over Rice
Onion Pork Chop Over Rice
Onion Pork Chop Over Rice
Minced Beef over Rice
Minced Beef over Rice
Beef and Vegetable Rice combo
Beef and Vegetable over rice
Chinese Style Beef Steak over Rice
Chinese Style Beef Steak over Rice
Squid Rice Combo
Squid with vegetable over rice.
Scrambled Egg w. Shrimp Rice Combo
Scrambled Egg w. Shrimp over Rice
Mixed Seafood Rice Combo
Mixed seafood over rice
Fillet Fish and Bean Curd Rice Combo
Fillet Fish and Bean Curd over Rice
House Special Rice Combo
Soups
Bird Nest Soup with Crab Meat
Bird Nest Soup with Dried Fish Maw
Fish Maw Soup with Crab Meat
Assorted Seafood Soup
Fish Maw Soup with Diced Seafood
Minced Beef Soup with Egg White and Parsley
Diced Chicken Corn Soup
Diced Chicken Corn Soup
Dry Scallop and Clams with Chinese Okra Soup
Sliced Pork with Mustard Green and Salted Duck Egg Soup
Seafood and Meat with Melon Soup
Egg Drop Soup
Per person. Soup that is made from beaten eggs and broth.
Spicy and Sour Soup
Per person. Soup that is both spicy and sour, typically flavored with hot pepper and vinegar. Hot and spicy.
Pan-Fried Turnip Cake
Steamed Golden Cake
Papaya-Coconut Milk Cake
Cold.
Red Dates Cake
Coconut Faver Golden Cake
Cold.
Ice Durian mochi
3 pieces, durian mochi
Black Sesame Rolls
3 pieces, cold desert
Dessert
Veggies and Tofu
Crispy Fried Bean Curd
Braised Bean Curd with Black Mushroom
Bean Curd with Minced Pork Szechuan Style
Marinated and stir fried. Hot and spisy.
Japanese Tofu with Mixed Fungus
Pan-Fried Bean Curd with Scallion
Sauteed Black Fungus, Chinese Okra and Common Yam
Bitter Melon and Fried Bean Sheet Stick in Broth
Buddha's Delight
Sauteed String Bean
Immature or young pods of the runner bean, yardlong bean
Eggplant with Garlic Sauce
Cooked in a pungent savory sauce. Hot and spicy.
Broccoli with Garlic Sauce
Cooked in a pungent savory sauce. Hot and spicy.
Chinese Broccoli with Wine and Ginger Juice
Chinese Baby Bok Choy with Garlic Sauce
T-Bone Steak
Pan-Fried Beef Ribs with Teriyaki Sauce
Stir-Fried Steak Cubes with Asparagus
Stir-Fried Steak Cubes with Chives
Chinese Style Pan-Fried Fillet Steak
Pan Fried Fillet Steak with Chinese Broccoli
Sliced Beef with Chinese Broccoli
Sliced Beef with Broccoli
Sliced Beef with Bitter Melon
Beef with Prince Mushroom
Sliced Beef with Black Mushroom and Bamboo Shoots
Slice Beef w. Pepper
Stir fried steak with vegetables and a savory sauce.
Orange Flavor Beef
Beef battered and cooked in a sweet orange sauce. Hot and spicy.
Beef
Pork
Pork Chop Peking Style
Cooked until crispy and covered in a sweet and savory sauce. Sweet and sour.
Deep-Fried Pork Chop with Salt and Pepper
Sweet and Sour Pork
Cooked with or incorporating both sugar and a sour substance.
Salted Sliced Pork with Chives
Sweet and Sour Chopped Spare Rib
Cooked with or incorporating both sugar and a sour substance.
Steamed Spare Ribs with Black Bean Sauce
Sauteed Salted Pork
Sour with Pig Intestine
Combination Platter
Crispy Fried Squab Combo
2 pieces.
Jelly Fish and Smoked Pig Fee
Jelly Fish with Sesame Oil
Deep-Fried Squid with Salt and Hot Pepper
Deep-Fried Stuffed Pig Intestine
Crispy Fried Milk
Cucumber with Mature Vinegar Sauce
Snails with Fish Sauce
Sauteed Fresh Clam
Seasoned Squid and Cashew Nuts
Appetizers
Duck
Peking Roast Duck
1 whole duck. Come with pancake, scallion and cucumber.
Braised Duck with Mixed Vegetable
Boiled Chicken with Yellow Wine and Ginger Scallion
Crispy Fried Chicken
Breaded or battered crispy chicken.
Crispy Fried Chicken with Golden Fried Garlic
Chicken with Ginger and Scallion Sauce
1/2 chicken.
Stir-Fried Chicken with Black Bean
Comes with bone.
Steam Chicken with Mixed Fungus
Comes with bone.
Sliced Chicken with Broccoli
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken cooked with or incorporating both sugar and a sour substance.
Kung Pao Chicken
Spicy stir-fry. Hot and spicy.
Stir-Fried Diced Chicken with Cashew Nut
Sliced Chicken with Garlic Sauce
Cooked in a pungent savory sauce. Hot and spicy.
Sesame Chicken
Chicken in a sweet sauce served with sesame seeds.
Sliced Chicken with Orange Flavor
Chicken battered and cooked in a sweet orange sauce. Hot and spicy.
Deep Frid Chicken with Lemon Sauce
Poultry
Chef's Special
Fried Lamb Chop Any Style
Roasted Squab
Per 1.
Stir-Fried Shredded Squid, Royal Sea Cucumber, Conch and Macadamia Nuts
Mushroom and Slice Abalone with Vegetable
Boiled Royal Sea Cucumber with Chopped Scallion Topping
Slice Conch Japanese Style
Cold.
Shrimp and Pumpkin Stick, with Salted Egg Yolk
Sauteed Preserved Squid with Lotus Root
Sauteed Cauliflower with Preserved Meat
Pan Fried Minced Pork Lotus Root
Breised Goose Feet and Mixed Mushrooms in Abalone Sauce
Dry Bean Curd Skin and Lamb Casserole
Braised Beef Stew in Casserole
Sliced Beef with Golden Mushroom in Satay Sauce
Oxtail with Pumpkin in Curry Sauce
Diced Chicken and Salted Fish Eith Eggplant in Casserole
Diced Chicken and Salted Fish with Tofu in Casserole
Assorted Seafood with Tofu in Casserole
Fish Fillet with Tofu in Casserol
Preserved Vegetable with Stew Pork in Casserole
Casserole Dishes
Rice
White rice
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