Chow n Joy

3.7 ( 184 reviews )
Checking... 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM See Hours
$20–30
626 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, United States
+1 617-623-4378
Nestled in Somerville, MA, Chow n Joy delivers a delightful array of Chinese cuisine that satisfies cravings without breaking the bank. This restaurant is particularly praised for its generous portions and solid flavors. Popular items like the Beef and Chicken Chow Foon, both priced at $15.95, showcase the signature stir-fried rice noodles that hit the spot every time. For those seeking a twist, their Pad Thai offers savory options, including a versatile Vegetable Pad Thai at the same price. Customers like Steve Robinson appreciate the value for money, especially during game nights, while Aneel Alvares commends the food’s quality without MSG, which is a rarity. Chow n Joy stands out for its vegetarian-friendly offerings and customizable menu, earning accolades for its modular approach where diners can control portion sizes and costs. The gyoza, highlighted by David Batten, and Frank Magyar's praise for the orange chicken add to the restaurant's charm. While not gourmet, Chow n Joy shines in delivering hearty, comforting meals like Sweet & Sour Chicken and Singapore Rice Noodles that make it a reliable choice for takeout. Whether you’re after traditional dishes or innovative twists, Chow n Joy is a satisfying pitstop for Chinese food lovers in the area.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Service options
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Popular with university students
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Chow n Joy

Steve Robinson
May 13,2025
Called in my order for the Celtics game. Food came on time as promised and there was a lot of food for the money. Great value. Its not gourmet....but delicious and large quantity. Just what you would expect from a good Chinese restaurant!
Aneel Alvares
May 7,2025
We drive 25 min to get take out from here...they don't add msg (at least to the dishes we get) -- which would otherwise leave me passed out & drooling on the floor. But the food still tastes excellent, which is tough to do without added glutamate. Our favorites are the Singapore rice noodles & moo shi.
Vikram Agarwal
Apr 9,2025
For vegetarians it seems great for take out, don't get all the hate
David Batten
Apr 3,2025
Ol’ reliable. Compared with other places with similarly convenient hours and affordable prices, it’s the best I’ve found in the area. Solid food, reliable, and good people! Rice comes separately, so if you want you can cook it at home to save money, and I like having the option of small or large portions. Someone else (“RK”) left a review whining about not getting enough duck sauce. Well, guess what genius - a separate 2oz container of duck sauce is clearly available on the menu for a very small price! The menu is very modular and I like it that way, I save money and nothing gets wasted. The gyoza are fantastic. For noodle fans I’d recommend their pan fried noodles over the lo mein. Pretty much everything I’ve gotten here is good though. Nothing fancy, but if you’re in the mood for Chinese takeout, especially later at night, it’s my go to!
Frank Magyar
Mar 29,2025
Had subpar reviews but it’s actually really good orange chicken. Nice fry and crunch on it, not soggy, and they have the lunch and dinner special with appetizer combo. Honestly amazing Chinese takeout. BBQ pork/beef is also very nice.
Ayana Johnson
Mar 7,2025
This is some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had! EVERYTHING was excellent & great customer service! Quick service & food is made to order fresh! This food is so good & my smoothie is very tasty & sweet (try with bubbles) Crab Rangoon was so good. Did I mention EVERYTHING was fresh!? I will be coming back!
Sara Goldberg
Mar 6,2025
Not the best Chinese food I've ever had, but pretty good! I'm giving this restaurant five stars because they arrived early with my food, my phone died, and I missed the delivery. Once I charged my cell and saw that they came 15 minutes ago, I frantically called. They came and brought my food back for me! sometimes it's the little things... Thank you Chow n Joy.
Brittany BAUGH
Mar 2,2025
Great food ! Great pricing great everything all around the chicken slaps ! And the crab Rangoon out of this world I Love this place

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