The Joy Luck Menu
Introducing The Joy Luck, a vibrant cocktail bar nestled in Louisville, KY, that celebrates the rich flavors of Chinese and Taiwanese cuisine. This trendy establishment not only caters to diverse palates with many vegan and vegetarian options but also embraces an inclusive atmosphere—dogs are welcome, and it’s family-friendly.
The menu features enticing dishes like the Thai Curry and the savory Cashew delight, each meticulously crafted to amplify traditional flavors. Diners can also indulge in hearty rice and noodle dishes, including the beloved Cantonese Beef Rice Noodles.
- Happy Hours turn midweek meals into special celebrations.
- Reservations are recommended, especially on bustling nights like Friday and Saturday.
- Don’t forget to enjoy the outdoor seating—perfect for a casual meal or a night out dancing!
At The Joy Luck, every meal is a delightful experience. Come savor the joy!
Soda & Tea
Water
Soda
Hot Tea
Ginger Beer
Pork Eggrolls
4 per order, served with sweet Thai chili
Taiwanese Sausage Links
2 links per order
Vegetable Tempura
Served with ginger dressing
Crab Rangoon
4 per order, served with duck sauce
Crispy Fried Duck Wings
3 per order, choice of sauce or plain
Fried Silk Tofu
Lightly fried tofu, served over bed of lettuce and topped with sweet Thai chili
Fried Pork Dumplings
6 per order, served with dumpling sauce
Steamed Pork Dumplings
6 per order, served with dumpling sauce
Ginger Dressing Salad
Lettuce Wraps
3 per order, choice of vegetables, tofu, or chicken
Pork Buns
3 per order, please allow 15 minutes to prepare
Pork Soup Dumplings
4 per order, please allow 15 minutes to prepare
Taiwanese Sausage Roll
Traditional sweet sausage wrapped in nori and chicken breast, lightly fried in a panko crust and drizzled in sweet Thai chili
Spicy Won Ton
Vegetable Spring Roll
Individual
Duck & Corn Rangoon (Copy)
4 per order, served with sweet Thai chili
Starters
Soups
Egg Drop
Hot & Sour
Won Ton
Szechuan
Lightly fried with cilantro and spicy Szechuan oil
Bourbon Chicken
Sweet tangy bourbon glazed on sliced chicken thigh, served with salad
Beijing Roast Duck
Slow roasted duck, fried to order with steamed rice buns and Hoisin sauce, topped with crispy duck skin and green onions
Cantonese Roast Duck
Chopped slow roasted duck
Braised Pork Belly Stew over Rice
Very traditional stew served over rice
Bok Choy
Steamed bok choy served with brown sauce, protein optional
Cumin
Stir fried with onions, peppers, garlic and cumin
Farmer's
Spicy dry rub with stir fried with three types of chilies
Honey Walnut Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in honey glaze with candied walnuts
Ma Po Tofu
Sauteed silky tofu with peas and carrots in a fiery bean paste sauce
Sizzling Chicken
Grilled with rice wine and soy glaze with Asian vegetables. Served on a hot iron plate
Sizzling Beef
Grilled with rice wine and soy glaze with Asian vegetables. Served on a hot iron plate
Sweet & Spicy Ginger Fish
Deep fried white fish sauteed in a sweet ginger sauce, with onions and diced bell peppers
Specialties
Entrees
Thai Curry
Yellow curry with coconut cream, red & green peppers, onion, carrots, potatoes
5 Flavor
Spicy, ginger, garlic, onion, five spice, lemon zest, mixed vegetables
Cashew
Savory brown sauce, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, cashews
Garlic
Gluten free white garlic sauce, napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini
General Tso's
Sweet and spicy sauce, red & green peppers, broccoli, chili peppers
Kung Pao
Spicy stir-fry, red & green peppers, carrots, zucchini, peanuts, chili peppers
Sweet & Sour
Battered and fried, sweet & sour sauce on the side
Meat & Broccoli
Light brown sauce, broccoli, carrots
Mongolian
Oyster sauce, onion
Mu Shu
Brown sauce, garlic, egg, mushroom, cabbage, bamboo, sliced carrots, onion, green onion
Sesame
Tangy sweet sauce, broccoli, sesame seeds
Orange
Sweet orange sauce, red & green peppers, broccoli, orange peels
Braised Pork Rice Noodles
Cantonese Beef Rice Noodles
Duck Noodle Soup
Fried Rice
Lo Mein
Pad Thai
Singapore Rice Noodles
Rice & Noodles
Kids Menu
Kids Sweet & Sour Chicken
Kids Chicken Lo Mein
Kids Chicken Fried Rice
Kids Sesame Chicken
Fried Cheesecake
Fried Ice Cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
Desserts
Sides
Side of Ginger Dressing
Side of Chili Oil
Side of Hot Mustard
Side of Sweet & Sour Sauce
Side of Taiwanese Sausage
Side of Bok Choy
Side of Steamed Rice
Side of Fried Rice
Side of Brown Rice
Side of Lo Mein
Side of Vegetables
Side of Steamed "Taco" Bun
Side of Soup Crunchies
Lunch Thai Curry
Yellow curry with coconut cream, red & green peppers, onion, carrots, potatoes
Lunch Orange
Sweet orange sauce, red & green peppers, broccoli, orange peels
Lunch 5 Flavor
Spicy, ginger, garlic, onion, five spice, lemon zest, mixed vegetables
Lunch Cashew
Savory brown sauce, zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, cashews
Lunch General Tso's
Sweet and spicy sauce, red & green peppers, broccoli, chili peppers
Lunch Kung Pao
Spicy stir-fry, red & green peppers, carrots, zucchini, peanuts, chili peppers
Lunch Meat & Broccoli
Light brown sauce, broccoli, carrots
Lunch Garlic
Gluten free white garlic sauce, napa cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini
Lunch Mongolian
Oyster sauce, onion
Lunch Sesame
Tangy sweet sauce, broccoli, sesame seeds
Lunch Sweet & Sour
Battered and fried, sweet & sour sauce on the side
