"The house special fried rice is a standout, featuring diced BBQ pork, tender chicken thigh, slices of beef, and several large prawns. It’s not overly greasy, doesn’t have that stale oil taste, and there’s no pool of grease left on the plate, indicating the chef uses high heat and cooks with precision.
We also tried the cashew chicken and broccoli beef, both of which were made with impressively fresh ingredients. The cashew chicken was a delight, with perfectly cooked zucchini, crunchy celery, and a few halved button mushrooms. There were no wilted celery or overripe squash in sight, and a generous helping of cashews meant we didn’t have to skimp on flavor. The broccoli beef was also commendable, loaded with fresh, crisp broccoli—almost too crisp, as it could have benefited from an extra 30 seconds of cooking! The beef was tender and free from the usual Cantonese trick of using baking soda to puff it up, which I greatly appreciated, as I prefer my beef without that texture.
The restaurant itself is small and quite basic; we dined under fluorescent lights while a TV displayed a sports game, so don’t expect an intimate ambiance. However, the quality of the food more than makes up for the lack of décor. While take-out seems to be the most popular choice here, don’t let the sparse dining area deter you from enjoying a meal at Little Joe's!"
