I had been going here often when I lived in N. S'dale and worked in Carefree. The food was always excellent and there was always a nice crowd. Sad to say, that it sure has changed, and for the worse.
Recently, I asked a friend to join me here for lunch. I arrived early and walked in to see if she might already be there. I told the lady that I was meeting a friend but she actually walked me outside and said that I could wait out there on the bench for her.
My friend came up a few minutes later, and we went in. Bad move. There were only two other people there (this was 12:15), and we were seated and ordered. My favorite is Lemon Chicken. Well, this was the most awful looking colored stuff that I've ever seen that was set down in front of me, but took a bite which confirmed that it was indeed terrible. I don't know what it was. It neither looked like or tasted like chicken, and it was dark brown. I usually finish my plate when I eat Chinese food, but not this. I called my friend the following day and in the conversation she said that she wound up throwing her food away as it had a very OFF smell to it.
Sorry to say, I will not be returning to China Joy.
Bill T.
Phoenix