Chow n Joy

3.8
208 reviews

About

Chinese Restaurant

Location

Chow n Joy
626 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA
02143, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
208 reviews
5 stars
111
4 stars
27
3 stars
18
2 stars
15
1 star
37

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some customers enjoyed the flavors and freshness, while others reported bland, overcooked, or poorly prepared dishes.

Service Experience

Customer service experiences vary widely, with some praising friendly staff and quick delivery, while others reported rude service and long wait times.

Value for Money

Many customers felt the prices were high for the quality and portion sizes, with complaints about insufficient meat in dishes and overall value.

Cleanliness and Safety

Several reviews mentioned unsanitary conditions, including bugs in food and unclean preparation practices.

Consistency

The restaurant appears to have inconsistent performance, with some customers noting that the quality can vary significantly depending on the time of order.
  • BW
    b w
    Nov 15, 2025
    2.0
    We don’t know what happened but the food is not as it used to be. Will not be returning
  • JD
    Jacob D
    Nov 12, 2025
    3.0
    Ordering here made me so sad. I got the House special lo mein as well as the homemade dumplings. The lo mein was about what I expected however some of the meat was very dry. When I see House special I realize that it's a little of everything thrown in. I was willing to let the dry bits of meat slide and try to enjoy it. I ordered a large but the portion I got wasn't what I was expecting. It was not bad. I also ordered what was called homemade dumplings. For 14 dollars I got 6 cooked from frozen pot stickers with the plastic packet of soy sauce stuck to the top. The edges were stiff like cooked from frozen pot stickers I have had in the past. I was very disappointed I had bought these.
  • JR
    John Rhee
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    been a few times and haven’t been disappointed. wouldnt die for this place but i think it deserves higher than the review it has on google
  • CC
    Chi
    Nov 3, 2025
    1.0
    Absolutely disgusting food, taste like it was prepared in the gutter
  • RB
    Rachael Beaumont
    Sep 27, 2025
    5.0
    Always good food, hot and fresh and well seasoned! My go-to since my first day in Boston!

Frequently Asked Questions About Chow n Joy

What are the regular opening hours for Chow n Joy?

Chow n Joy is open Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM.

What are the delivery hours for Chow n Joy?

Delivery is available Monday to Thursday and Sunday from 3:00 PM to 12:45 AM, and Friday and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 1:45 AM.