Eat Out Chicago!Joy's Noodles & Rice
JOY'S NOODLES & RICE
The brick-walled dining room is warm and encourages conversation, especially among the large groups of friends who make this a weeknight gathering spot."
The room is comfortable and bright, with French doors up front that make window seats perfect perches for people-watching in warm weather.
The Food: It's good, simple Asian fare, with items divided into noodles, curry and rice dishes.
Baby egg rolls (and they're not joking about the size) are good and sharp-flavored.
Pad thai is a worthy version; lard na (fried wide rice noodles topped with chicken and broccoli in gravy) is very flavorful, but only mildly spicy.