JJ's Family Restaurant in Thunder Bay

112 Centennial Square, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 0A2, Canada

★★★★★
(695 reviews)
Categories: Chinese restaurant Diner
Website
trangphann6.wixsite.com
Address
112 Centennial Square, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 0A2, Canada
Plus Code
9QM2+F5 Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:30 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–6:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–6:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.8
★★★★★
695 reviews

Most Mentioned

poutine (56) chicken balls (17) wonton soup (17) chicken fingers (16) canadian food (15) beef noodle bowl (12) chicken fried rice (11) fried wontons (7) honey garlic ribs (5) buttermilk (5)
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★★★★★
December 18, 2024

i ate there with my parents, the food was incredible, and the portions were massive. the owner and her boyfriend are very friendly and accommodating to everyone there. We were only charged for our main meals, and they gave us extra portions just because they felt like it. while eating, suddenly they brought us extra spring rolls, and a tray of deep fried wontons because I was saying when we walked in that i was hungry. There was another family there with their young child, and they had a bin of treats they brought and let him pick out what ever they want. Also a older gentleman came in to pick up for his family at home, and they asked how many people were there, he only asked for 2 portions, but since he had 3 people there, the owner gave him 3 portions so everyone had some regardless of the price

★★★★★
November 14, 2024

Highly recommends this restaurant! The sweet and sour shrimp, honey garlic spareribs, and spring rolls were all delicious. We especially loved the honey garlic spareribs, and the fried rice was also very good. The food is of great quality and excellent value for the price. The service is nice and friendly, making it one of the best dining experiences we’ve had!

★★★★★
October 9, 2024

Me and my parents haven't been there for lunch in a long time, the food was amazing. We all had a big portion of rice,chicken balls, and egg roll. dad had the same, but spareribs and mom had the green soup. All came out hot delicious, and the staff was always polite, sweet, and very professional. Be going back again.

★★★★★
September 6, 2024

This place is fantastic. Best poutine I have ever had (take that with a grain of salt as I'm from the states), and I wish I could give the service 6 stars. Truly lovely staff, and if you are looking for something interesting ask for the secret menu item of buffalo chicken fried rice. One of the best buffalo sauces I had ever had as well.

★★★★★
August 29, 2024

Delicious food in huge portions! Would definitely be coming here a lot! I loved loved the garlic honey ribs, tasted exactly like 糖醋排骨😋😋

★★★★★
June 27, 2024

I love the chicken fried rice and my bf fancies the beef noodle bowl. I love the fish sauce and how rich the honey dill sauce is. Trang is one of the most lovely restaurant’s owners that I’ve ever known. The portion is huge. I can never finish mine and usually take away home half of it.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Alberta Marco.. discovered this Gem by word of Mouth. You Got to stop in.. Tell one of the awesome staff that Marco from Alberta had you stop in.. bring your appetite or a to go container will be needed.. fresh hot delicious food is guaranteed!

★★★★★
August 23, 2023

We stopped here to get a taste of Canada and got so much more! The owners and staff were so nice and gracious! The food was amazing and you have to try the dip that comes with the buttermilk chicken, it's like crack! So addicting! So much good food! Don't let the Canadian and Chinese food idea scare you away!

★★★★★
December 21, 2024

I like to come here often whether I m with friends or family and I always feel like I m at home, the food is great, the service is always nice, and I m never hungry after spending a fair price at this restaurant will always come back

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

Best wontons ever!! Chicken balls too!! You would not be disappointed!!! At least try their wontons!!! Trust me!! They are like no other!! (Except Village Market as there are family ties/recipe from old Intowner I believe is what I recall)!! But JJs also has the best staff, atmosphere and OWNER!! Shout out to Trang!!! xoxox

★★★★★
December 2, 2024

Best honey garlic ribs and Wontons in the city! Service is great and the owners are the nicest people you ll see! Don t come to Thunder Bay without trying JJs!

★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Nice staff, Good food.

★★★★★
October 23, 2024

Amazing customer service and even better food Kid-friendliness: Very accommodating and caring towards kids Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

Food taste great and wasn t expecting such nice customer service. Portions are also very generous good bang for buck high recommend trying out

★★★★★
September 23, 2024

We were visiting Thunder Bay from Southern Ontario and we ordered take out food. The food is very delicious and we got HUGE portions and service is excellent! When we visit this City again, we will definitely come back here. I strongly recommend this restaurant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

This was a Im gonna try this cuz it looks weird and its my birthday stop. I gotta tell you, Im so glad we did. The staff are AMAZING!! So friendly and helpful. The food is DELISH! And who ever decided that sweet and sour red sauce and Poutine go together....my hats off to you! 2 thumbs up. Major high five! This place is a MUST eat at to believe

★★★★★
August 23, 2024

Amazing people with generous and highly appreciated customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 23, 2024

Excellent food and service. A must if your visiting Thunder bay.

★★★★
Local Guide
July 23, 2024

The Vietnamese food is good, but it seems pricey to me at $21+tax. The poutine seemed to be made with shredded mozzarella instead of cheese curds and wasnt really great.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

The best poutine in the world and the worker there is wonderful

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Tap in

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

I DEVOURED this plate. They re food is amazing and the chicken balls were BALLIN . Highly recommended.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Very good poutine with lots of cheese and I like trang. The staff is really nice Ive been coming here since I was a kid and overall a great restaurant.

★★★★★
July 23, 2024

Been coming here since Ive been a kid and I love the chicken balls and spring rolls amazing family resturant

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Amazing place to eat a nice warm meal with some awesome people 10/10

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

I remember going to this restaurant back in 2006 with my father regularly and how amazing the food was. Recently, I made a trip back to Thunder Bay and I knew I had to see if JJs was still open. Thankfully it is and it doesnt look like its going away anytime soon! Its just how I remembered it, cozy interior, delicious, huge proportioned food at an amazing price. The staff are so kind and lovely, I even recognized 2 of them from way back when I was a kid ordering from there. For me, it is the best place to eat in the city. Next time I am back in Thunder Bay I will be making a return here, as should you if you a local or just visiting the city. Thank you for such an amazing time! Kid-friendliness: Wonderful kids menu, options that kids would like and a good price.

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Amazing food and service. The owner Trang is so friendly and welcoming I will definitely be back. Best noodle bowl in town :)

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great food. More food then we could imagine. Excellent staff, happy, friendly, smiling and helpful. Best Family Restaurant in Thunder Bay. Thanks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 23, 2024

Very good and kind service, good taste of food and variety of choices in the menu

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

Great food, friendly staff!

★★★★★
June 23, 2024

The waitress was perfect and friendly, the owner was above and beyond. 10/10

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Been going here for over a decade. Best chinese food in town hands down. Trang you are the bomb!! Always giving extra food and always massive portions. 3rd time this week ordering food and all 3 times I got something extra. THANK YOU!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

I stopped in to try the Buttermilk Chicken Noodle Bowl. Personally, I felt it was better than Sams Kitchen and Noodle Bowl. The Portion of noodles is roughly the same, but as far as everything else, you get more, I was full afterwards. As far as flavour, well I am not a picky guy, it had fresh ingredients, the sauce was similar, a dab of hot sauce. Part of what I like about going to JJs, is the small diner feel, the diversity of people, how they treat their customers, servicers are always interacting with kids, the owner loves talking to everyone. The menu is limited to what it was from years before, but the way the menu states, they stuck with the classics and favorites. Definitely going back for Noodle Bowl and the Chinese Food.

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Delicious food staff awesome

★★★★★
May 23, 2024

Real good. They have very good portion sizes for the price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 23, 2024

The first indication that this is a popular/great place was that the 70 80 seat capacity filled within a half hour of opening. People, of all sorts, seemed happy to be there, and brought the atmosphere of this fairly dated establishment immediately to life. The second and most extraordinary aspect was the owner, a lady who came out to greet us first-timers with a warm demeanour and made an effort to stop and chat. Minutes after we placed our order, the lady came out with a significant helping of a complimentary enriched wonton soup that was head and shoulders above any dish we had throughout our 5 days of dining out in Thunder Bay. This free serving was so generous that we could not start the actual dishes we ordered, and had to take them away. However, we did have a little taste of the egg rolls, chicken balls, fried rice, and the honey garlic ribs; every item was definitive comfort food; the chicken balls were mostly chicken and not deep-fried batter, and the ample, tastefully marinated meat on the ribs melted off the bones. No corners are being cut at this family restaurant. What else can be said? The mens bathroom was clean, the servers and kitchen staff were friendly, efficient, and not intrusive, nor did they visibly show any strain in keeping the full house satisfied. The cost of dining here was the final indicator that this restaurant intends to far exceed other dining establishments in all aspects. As we have never done before, we left a 45% tip. Superbly done, thank you for that master class on what a great dining experience should look, feel, and taste like!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

I had the pleasure of dining at JJs Restaurant last night for supper and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. First of all, the food was outstanding. I ordered large wonton soup and chicken fried rice and both dishes were prepared to perfection. The flavors were rich and authentic, and each bite was a delight. What truly stood out was the impeccable customer service. Gabbie the server and Trang were incredibly attentive and friendly throughout the entire meal. They went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was nothing short of excellent. I will definitely be returning in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Awesome place to eat

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

Nothing but great things to say about our experiences here, this place is one of a kind! Behind very generous portions is delicious food and the most friendly owners/staff; absolute gem for thunder bay and a 10/10 recommend by our entire family

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 23, 2024

Food and service were awesome.

★★★★★
April 23, 2024

This restaurant was absolutely amazing. The staff were the sweetest people ever. The food was immaculate for fantastic pricing and portions. We were taken such good care of. I would definitely recommend jjs to everyone.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

I ve been going to JJ s for as long as I can remember. It it by far my favourite restaurant. The servers and Trang treat everyone like family, very welcoming. The food is amazing and portions are more than enough. You leave there happy and full!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Always good food. Bring your appetite because they give you huge portions!

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

This restaurant is absolutely phenomenal. The food is stupendous and delicious. The service is fantastic. I highly recommend eating here.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Came here by chance for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the BEST VIETNAMESE NOODLE BOWL in the city! Service is fast, friendly, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Ill definitely be back to try more dishes, and look forward to pho being added to the menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 23, 2024

Friendly staff and big portions. The buttermilk chicken is to die for. Parking: Located in a plaza with many parking spots. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Best food in town for sure.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Food was incredible and plates were full atmosphere was perfect and very clean Parking: Lots of spaces Kid-friendliness: Just the friendliest place Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access for wheelchairs

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Fantastic food!, staff so friendly, if your craving of Asian cuisine..highly recommended this JJ restaurant

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

The food and service is absolutely amazing. I wholeheartedly believe that Trang has the best Chinese place in Thunder, Bay. Maybe even Ontario.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

I ve been going to Jjs since I was a teenager. Service is impeccable and the food is always soooo delicious! I absolutely love everything on the menu.

★★★★★
February 23, 2024

Jjs has always been my go to restaurant I have been going here since I was a child!! Staff is always great and attentive, the atmosphere is beautiful & the food is top tier! If you haven t tried jjs you definitely need too!!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

While with COVID my go to was JJ soup. One serving lasted 4 days. Love the portions. Special soup

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Poutine and wontons were awesome and the service.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

The wontons are really good

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Very generous portions! Great quality! Amazing taste! Fantastic price!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 23, 2024

Ive always had good food here with very good service. The atmosphere is ok, but the interior is a little dated and dark. The bathrooms are sketchy.

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

I absolutely love Trang and her team. I walk into JJ s after a long work day and they are always there smiling, friendly and ready to serve in any way. The food is awesome and the portions are so generous! I can t begin to say how much I love this place. It feels like home. Thank you Trang and the gang!

★★★★★
January 23, 2024

Great food, with amazing portions! Trang and her staff are amazing!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing noodle bowl! My new go to meal when there ..although it s truly hard to decide as everything is delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Perhaps one of the best restaurants in Thunder Bay, they offer a versatile menu, for tastes of all kinds. Whether it be specialty like their WonTon Soup(seriously THE best) to Canadian dishes. Ive been going here for 40+ years. The food is fantastic and the service is stellar!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is amazing, everything has flavor! The portions are bigger than you expect. Wontons (my favorite) are always crispy, homemade Sweet & Sour sauce as well. The soups are very favorable, the Special Wonton soup is very filling (takes me 2 meals to eat it all). Bon bons are mouth watering. All the greens are always crisp. Never a long wait when getting take out. Plenty of seats for sitting down to eat but there have been times where they were all occupied. Always my go to. Dietary restrictions: All you have to do is let them know about any restriction you may have and they will do their best to accommodate. Parking: Lots of places to park. Kid-friendliness: Kids are welcome and portions for them are perfect. They always display the drawings of children on the wall. The staff are amazing whether you are a child or adult, they always make you feel welcomed, full of smiles and good sense of humor as well.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The noodle bowl is HUGE& delicious One of my favorite places to eat and sich great service !!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The service is some of the best we have here in Thunder Bay. The food is always delicious and they are known for potions sizes being enough to fill you tummy and more. Id 100% recommend for anybody.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

great wontons, great people

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Chinese restaurant in town! Nothing even comes close. Ive been eating here for over a decade. The portions are huge, reasonably priced, and taste amazing. The staff are accommodating and friendly. Kid-friendliness: The staff and owners love children. They pin their drawings on the walls.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best noodle bowl in town!!! Biggest portions, tasty food, and excellent service. JJ s will always be my go to!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love JJ s and now she has Noodle Bowls! The beef noodle bowl was excellent. Huge portions and great food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food, huge portions and the staff is always great!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Always delicious, portions are so big there is always left overs.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Special Wonton Soup was always my favorite. But now Im torn between that and the new Beef Noodle Bowl. So good and sooo fresh!! Best in town

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Unfortunately due to covid JJs got hit pretty hard and now they have a limited menu, But that doesnt make the food/service/ or pricing bad. The service is always great, their new chicken fingers are amazing and alot better the popeyes. (Make sure to try the honey dill sauce ) Poutines great, really nothing bad to say besides its unfortunate the menus so small, but the food and service makes up for that. 10/10 recommended JJs.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The first time I went to jjs I got the beef and shrimp noodle bowl that came with a spring roll. I live in Toronto where they have the best foreign food and this dish at jjs made me dream of there food, it was so good

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing people working, nice service, really good food for a lower price then most places

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Unbelievable noodle bowl, best in town!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing service amazing food! Always great with kids and this time they brought us a free plate of thier new chicken fingers with honey dill sauce... Phenomenal! its a shame I can only give 5 stars

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love ALL the food from here best gravy every The Canadian and the Chinese !! Had a noodle bowl today there and it was the best thing I ve ever eaten !! So good and HUGE portions Can t forget the friendly service always !!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Glad this place survived the Coivd shutdowns but they need to bring back thier entire menu. Or atleast offer a burger of some sorts, only Canadian food is a poutine which is to die for and chicken finger (which needs seasoning in the breading).

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This has now become our new go to resto for Chinese/Vietnamese in Thunder Bay. Scrumptious, well-prepared and presented food, ample servings, excellent service and reasonable prices and an engaging owner. What is not to like? Superb experience all around!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is always fresh, always awesome and always enough leftover for lunch next day! Prices are too low (but Trang *owner* won t hear of it). We are treated like family from the time we walk in until we leave! Same servers for years says a lot about the management!! Consistent awesomeness keeps us coming back! Parking: Parking is free and close to the door. Accessible spaces as well. Kid-friendliness: The servers love the littles Wheelchair accessibility: From car to seat! Washroom is kind of small for wheelchair though manageable

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Chinese and Canadian food all around. Just love the special wonton soup as its my go too and their beef noodle bowl is amazing. Even their chicken strips with honey dill dip is a must. Staff is always a pleasure to deal with! :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of, if not the most underrated place to grab a bite at in Thunder Bay. Their food is amazing and the staff is super friendly. Don t sleep on their Canadian dishes either, their poutine is one of a kind.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good place to eat and dine-in for dinner, very minimal wait times for food, amazing quality Canadian dishes, especially their poutine! Best poutine I have ever tried :) Definitely recommend to visit if you like good quality Canadian dishes!! Had no problems there at all whenever I ate there! Would eat there again :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Always great service and huge portions! Ive been going since I was a kid and still my favorite place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Went for dinner tonight with the family! We ordered Chinese plate H and for my daughter the chicken fingers and poutine. The food was delicious, portions were big! BUT THE HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK CHICKEN FINGERS WITH HONEY DILL IS A MUST TRY THEY ARE DELICIOUS!! Amazing service! Will come back again!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Always the best!!! Huge portions and delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best special wonton soup in the city,also best portion sizes with extremly Friendly staff .

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is truly the best hidden gem in Thunder Bay! Their noodle bowl is to die for. I had it with breaded chicken and with their honey dill dip on the side and coming from a non dill lover this was the best dip I have ever tasted. Friendly, quick service and even better food!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and hands down (and I do not make the claim lightly) the beat service you can find!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Just moved back to TBay and love to try out local restaurants. Went to JJs for lunch today and could not have been more pleased. Great service and the food is amazing. You have to try the Buttermilk Chicken with the dill sauce...to die for!!! The owner is super nice as well. I would highly recommend!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food as always from jjs!! By far best chinese in town!! So much food for an amazing price this meal fed 7 please with tons of left overs!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Been enjoying the wonton soup for years still the best in town and now the new buttermilk chicken with the honey dill sauce OMG yum-yum

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

JJs noodle bowl was so delicious! The staff was super ! Due to high costs the menu has changed but the food is affordable and plentiful!! Highly recommend this place !!! Kid-friendliness: Kids love it!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had the homemade buttermilk chicken strips with homemade honey dill sauce. Amazing!! And the best poutine ever!! This has been our favourite place to go for over 20 years. And the staff is wonderful!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Wonderful staff great food gotta come here and have a bite to eat bring your appetite cause the serving is large

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The absolute best noodle bowls in the city! Amazing taste & big portions, even have enough for supper!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food! The whole family enjoyed their meals. The chicken fried rice, bonbons and wontons were the best. You must try them!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best food!!.. greatest people!!!.. Wonton Soup!!!!!! Both the regular and especially the Special are the most delicious in the city. The Vietnamese Spring Rolls are a little bit of heaven.. Cheers to Trang and and the incredible team at JJs.. Thanks for making us feel like family..ALWAYS!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The BEST Special Wonton Soup anywhere! Trang and her staff are always happy and provide excellent customer service. Hands down, my favourite restaurant in Thunder Bay. I d love to review other food at JJ s but other than the Thanksgiving poutine I always order my wonton soup

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Have been coming here for many years. Special wonton soup is the best in town. Always my choice. So happy they are open again!! Highly recommend a visit

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

great meal , had the buttermilk chicken strip sooo yummy , with deep fried shrimp and fried rice good value for the money , and yes of coarse friendly hard working staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place never misses. The food is always fresh, always delicious and always makes you feel good. And their Special Wonton Soup is HUGE! Highly recommended! Five stars plus!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the Chinese and my new fav is the homemade chicken fingers with the honey dill sauce. Friendly and prompt service too!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Consistently the best restaurant in terms of portion size and quality. I ve come many times over the years as it was my grandmothers favourite and it s alway impressed.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very good Chinese food. My favorite is the Wonton Soup.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

It s been a while since I ve got to eat here. The food is great along with the service plus you get a good amount of delicious food. I will be back soon.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The service was quick and professional (and super friendly!) Food was delicious (got special wonton soup, spring rolls, and was recommended to try deep friend wontons with the soup as well - try it, it s awesome)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The BEST of the BEST Asian food in town, beef noodle bowl and the soup. Amazing food. So delicious. Tried their noodle bowl before, it was great too. Recommended dishes

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Everything is always great!! The chicken fingers are AMAZING!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Tasty food huge portions. Great staff Parking: Available Kid-friendliness: High chairs Wheelchair accessibility: Available

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The chicken fried rice I got was the best I have eaten in a long time. The manager is so nice and friendly. The environment will want you to eat there every day.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and service

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Wonto soup with BBQ Pork....in all of Ontario. Throw in an order of Spring rolls, Heaven! Awesome staff. Awesome onwner! Been coming here since I was a young teen, twenty six years ago.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Good food, good service, fair prices and great specials. Try the buttermilk chicken !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have to say I havent eaten that well in a long time. We were all excited. The prices are perfectly fair and the portions were huge. Everyone is so super friendly and always had a smile. Even my 5 year old was thrilled, he was allowed to paint a picture and then hang it on the wall as a reminder. if i could give 100 stars i would. We will come back in any case. Thanks to all.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The honey garlic ribs were delightful and the workers were very, not to mention the atmosphere in the building was very positive there was no negativity there fore my experience at your restaurant was excellent I would 100% come here again and would recommend it to anyone else

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

This is by far the best Vietnamese restaurants in Tbay. I will recommend to anyone who craves for the dishes. Great potion, very generous with sauces, and friendly staffs. This is a must visit if you like Vietnamese dishes.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food and service are fantastic. Always friendly and welcoming.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Biggest, best poutine in town! Staff and service top notch!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best poutine and chicken balls in town, great service, big portions!!! Highly recommended, my go to always!!!!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Favourite place! Go in there a stranger and leave as family!!! Amazing buttermilk chicken and the sauce that comes with it amazzzzzinnng.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This place and the food is totally amazing. I tried the food for the first time and loved it, now I can t get over it.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing place to dine in. Super friendly workers and the meal is great as well. Highly recommended

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Super great food and staff team! Always a delight dining in.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This is the restaurant with the best service attitude I have seen in Canada. After eating a meal of 20 dollars, I received a box of food, including beef noodles and wontons. Especially the beef noodles delivered taste really good. Although there is no Chinese staff and no Chinese customers, it is really a great Chinese restaurant.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I recommend friends who pass by Thunder Bay to try this restaurant. The food is foreigner-style Chinese food, so-so, but the most important thing is the service. I would like to call it the most enthusiastic and happy dining experience. We ordered After the meal, the boss learned that it was our first time here, so he gave us a piece of Vietnamese noodles directly. When we left, he was afraid that we would not have anything to eat on the way, so he also gave us a piece of Chaos. I thought it was a bowl of Chaos soup, but I didn t expect it to be a bowl of Chaos soup. I was given a large carton of food , which surprised me. In short, as the name suggests, this store treats every diner as a Fmaily, and friends passing by during the trip can come and support them. Fantastic service ever, owner treats us like a family, free Vietnamese noodles for us as they know we are first here, and gifts us Wontons Soup for everyone since we are traveling from Toronto to Winnipeg in order to we could have hot food during the long distance road trip. I am not going to evaluate the food taste, cuz this is just Canadians Chinese food, but with this valued price and service, what could you expect more when you are tired and hungry after long way drive? All 5 starts for sure.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best poutine in Thunder Bay! Everything is good here but if you re craving poutine, this is it. Love coming here and I recommend to everyone!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Okay this is hands down the best food and service I have had in town! Ordered take out then my son decided to grab a seat at the booth ended up staying and was the best decision! Service is 10 star food is off the charts! Highly recommend if you haven t been it s a must! We had the noodle bowl and we will be back asap! They also gave my son a little loot bag on our way out! If you have kids great place !

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love JJ s such great chinese food and the staff are the most amazing group of ladies!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Everyone was so friendly, and the good was excellent.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Food is delicious, portions are large. I would highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best lunch spot in town, $13 dollar poutine enough to feed 2-3 insane portions great price love JJs been coming here since I was a child

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and service as usual ! Trang and the staff are awesome :) I got take out ! Soo much food !

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The lady that runs the place and her crew provides the best service in town. I would recommend everyone and their mother come to this Family restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

We had the sweetest waitress. She was all smiles and great customer service. I had the buttermilk chicken rice bowl. 3meals out of it! My mother had combo 1. Was good and huge portion. The 4* for atmosphere is only because decor is dated but the vibe was great. Parking: Huge parking lot for strip mall

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The location is at the end of Victoria Ave. East in the city center. I arrived at the store at 11:30 noon on a Tuesday. The environment is clean and comfortable, with a sense of the times. Customers came in one after another after 12 oclock, and it was very lively. I ordered beef rice noodles and wonton noodle soup, and the store gave me a plate of fried wontons. The portion was so big that I almost couldnt finish it at 20 per person. The food tastes good, is clean and hygienic, and features typical North American Chinese and Vietnamese fusion dishes. The stores service attitude is very good, friendly and enthusiastic. The customers who come are basically local residents and regular customers. It is open from 11:30 to 6:30 and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. You can take your kids there and try again next time.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and amazing portion sizes. Very friendly service and very welcoming.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best Chinese food in the town so far, great taste and fast service, the works are very friendly and helpful; foods are cheap and delicious compare to the quantity they provided. Most recommended places for eat Chinese food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food. Best Chinese food in town, by a long shot. Staff is super friendly and food comes quickly. Prices are low as well. If you live in Thunder Bay, JJ s is a must-try restaurant

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

As always the service and food was amazing...JJs is my go to place for the best Chinese food in town.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Loooove the noodle bowl

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Excellent food, with stunning service. Parking: There is considerable free parking, and I have parked within ten feet the last two times. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Visited here from out of town with my family, service and prices were great!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Staff were incredibly friendly, and the food was some of the best Chinese food that I ve ever had. Chicken balls were mostly meat with very little batter, and the chicken fried rice had more chicken and egg in it than I m used to seeing in rice that I ve had from other restaurants. The rice was also perfectly seasoned. Food was a bit on the pricey side, but the huge portion sizes definitely justified it. Unless you re a big eater, you re almost guaranteed to be bringing leftovers home with you in a box. Only real complaint would be the cramped atmosphere, and not a lot of privacy between you and other guests at the restaurant. Would definitely eat here again in any case. Kid-friendliness: Incredibly kid friendly. Offered crayons and paper to draw on.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing noodle bowl.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The Butter Chicken Noodle Bowl is delicious. I love the food here, its an amazing place. They have very many different food options and they are all worth a try. I always enjoy eating here and highly recommend it. This is the BEST Chinese Restaurant in Thunder Bay!!! A MUST TRY FOR EVERYONE!!!

★★★
December 23, 2023

Prices need to be updated...combination dinners are 19.99... Fried rice very dry..bon bon spareribs hardly no meat... Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Special wonton soup is amazing. Best in town

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Noodle bowls and spring rolls are delicious. Great price and very generous portions.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

So, today was my first time trying this restaurant and I have to say it was one of the best experiences Ive ever had, if not the best. The staff was absolutely amazing and super friendly and the food is super fantastic! Cant recommend this place enough!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

had the beef noodle bowl and it was great! vermicelli is one of my favourite dishes, and JJS has the best ive tried. thanks trang and team for having the best restaurant in the city!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely love this restaurant, been coming here for over 20years. My grandfather brought me here as a kid and now I bring my kids here. Great food, get lots for your money and it s delicious. Service is amazing, always feel very welcoming. My family favourites are the poutine and chicken fried rice. Highly recommend. Promise you won t regret filling your belly here.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The noodle bowl absolutely slapped and the service was fantastic. The woman who cooked my noodle bowl spoke with me about it and asked me for my thoughts on it. She also gave our tables small tasters of another dish for free. I will definitely be returning to try the Wonton special soup.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Still a certified thunder bay must. Chicken Fried Rice slaps everytime.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I went in with 2 of my friends and we got so much food we had leftovers. Chicken fried rice was awesome, deep fried wontons was the best I ever had and I can eat that ribs all day every day. We had the best service in Thunder Bay . We recommend JJ s, you will be very happy you went.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Amazing food and staff was probably the best meal I had in a long time I recommend this place for any family outing Vegetarian options: Will make you different options if you ask vary Friendly and kind. Kid-friendliness: Kids will love coming here on any family outing I highly recommend.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the beef noodle bowl and the fried wonton!!! The food is delicious and the service is great.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

JJ s family restaurant offers an eclectic mix of Canadian and Chinese cuisine,. We tried the Chinese offerings of sweet-and-sour shrimp and Thai beef and noodles. Both dishes were delicious. I am a confessed Chinese food snob, and I was pleasantly surprised away by this food. Note that it was not what I would consider a full Chinese food menu. There are really just a few items in different mix-and-match compilations. The service was an absolute delight. The dining area is simple and comfortable. But it is not fancy. Again, we were very happy with our meal at JJ s family restaurant. it is truly a family feeling operation and the staff seem to know many of the guests. We would return without hesitation. Noting other reviews I agree that the decor is totally dated and the portions are generous.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food awesome staff

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I love JJs This small Ma & Pa diner boasts delicious Chinese cuisine, coupled with traditional Canadian fare like their super cheesy Poutine! The service is always fantastic, and you definitely receive a good bang for your buck, as you will almost always leave with a take home container!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Service and staff are amazing. Very friendly and always goes above and beyond for their customers. We love ordering the chicken finger platter with poutine and sometimes mix it up with their combination dinner section. Tasty food at a great place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the Chinese food, makes me a special wonton burger. Portions are huge, so much food, I would suggest wearing comfy clothes after eating all that goodness. Overall great friendly place.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Everyone was so lovely the food is amazing and the chicken balls are to die for the owner is the most lovely and kind woman in the world

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

My go-to for Wonton Soup ! Place has been amazing since I can remember.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food and awesome staff. Kid-friendliness: Theyve got crayons and paper to keep kids occupied. A special treat after their meal. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Visiting from Texas and needed a place to eat dinner after hiking trails for most the day. Saw the remarkable online reviews for JJ s and had to stop in. Needless to say, our visit exceeded all expectations. The culinary delights at JJs were not only delicious but also incredibly generous; they fill your plate to the brim! The waitstaff added to the experience with their warm and efficient service. To our amazement, we only ordered two plates, yet we walked out with three to-go boxes filled with leftovers! Whether youre a local looking for a new favorite spot or a visitor exploring the Thunder Bay area, we wholeheartedly recommend stopping by JJs. Its a culinary gem that promises a delightful experience for all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

I have been coming here for the last 5 years and the food is simply amazing. I usually go for the chicken fried rice and the fried wontons. The portion size is huge. I would have been nice if they were able to close late

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Has Thunder Bays best Chinese food. We never miss it when we come home. And the ladies are amazing and love to take care of you. Been coming for over 25 years wont stop. You have to come in!!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

One of the best places in town, definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I ve been coming here since I was a kid and it s still my favorite place in town!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Absolutely amazing food, with excellent service. Found out my friend and I were students and gave us some extra fried wontons, so sweet and lovely.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the poutine!! So much cheese and the best gravy ever.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The food is amazing

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I ve been going to JJs for years. The portions are huge, and pricing is extremely reasonable. Tonight, when I ordered my usual (chicken fried rice, wontons and chicken balls) the wontons were missing. Without hesitation they fixed my order and now I have wontons to snack on for lunch tomorrow too! Service is amazing and the ladies are always so friendly. Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The sides are too big

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Very friendly . Excellent food. I would highly recommend. Food

★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Food was bland... but huge portions...

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food, great and generous owners. Go back all the time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Went in for brunch last week. Ended up waiting for my party to show longer than expected. Ordered an egg roll while I waited. Ended up with plate of won tons, in top of our 2 orders.. always fast, friendly efficient service. Staff is awesome & attentive with recommendations & daily specials. Ill be back when I finally finish my leftovers.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The best family restaurant. We ve been coming here for 20 years and it feels like coming home every time we re here

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The staff, the food and the atmosphere is top notch everytime were here. If you havent been yet youre missing out on a Thunder Bay gem.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food as always.. huge portions and great peopl!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Love the food and all the people are friendly Kid-friendliness: Awesome Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I love the poutine . Great customer service And trang

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great food great place Kid-friendliness: Been going here since I was a toddler and the owners still remember my name and now my children go and they adore the people there Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Wontons are 10/10 lots of meat and very fresh

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing customer service, portions are very big and you get what you pay for. Thunder Bay gem <3

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

JJ s was an amazing experience. They have outstanding staff and food. Would definitely recommend

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best food I have ever had! Great welcoming servers, awesome atmosphere

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Awesome food, great service, great prices. Will definitely be back Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing spot, amazing prices for amount of food. Unreal staff and service. Would 100% recommend to everyone!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Great service and the food was amazing

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

The owner makes it very personable and ensures you have the best time. Easily one of my favourite places to go

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good friendly service. Best poutine in town. Tried the beef noodle bowl and it was delicious

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Jj s is my favourite place in town for poutine! Best wontons and the staff are absolutely wonderful:) very nice place!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

i love the soup here and the poutines !

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best chicken balls in Thunder Bay by far! Love coming here

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

great food great service 10/10

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Honestly best Chinese in Thunder Bay #4 combo is my favourite of all time!!! Also best customer service ever.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Come down to jjs to see Shannon before she leaves for her new adventure on December 22! Great staff & food.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best noodle bowl in town. Large portions and very friendly staff. Definitely a must.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Best Chinese Food in the North of Ontario! Amazing prices! Wheelchair accessibility: We use a walker and had no problems getting it in and out its the same width as an average wheel chair. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I come down at lunch. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. I typically order fries and gravy. Sometimes we will even pre order our lunch. Food is always consistent and service always makes me smile

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Good food and nice staff :)

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Best food around, always spot on and great service. If you haven t eaten there yet you need to!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

This restaurant has been at Centenial Square for many years. Always enjoyed going there for meals. Great food. Go try it, you will be impressed.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent service with great food! Would definitely come again.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Cute set up and food is great

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Incredible staff and great food. Make your way down to JJs for an amazing dining experience!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

I love this restaurant!!! When you walk in you are treated like family and always leave stuffed from the amazing food. Try the new chicken fingers with dill dip too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

If I could give it 10 stars I would! JJ s restaurant is such I lovely restaurant I would come here every day if I could, the food and staff and warm and welcoming, the atmosphere is full of joy and happiness. Did I talk about the food? Because it definitely needs more 5 star reviews!!!

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Service is amazing! Food is amazing! Noodle bowl is best in the city!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

Weve been coming here for years, the food is always consistent, never had a complaint. Staff is wonderful,its a great family restaurant Dietary restrictions: I dont have any Parking: Never had a problem with parking

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Excellent food, great service and huge portions highly recommended

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

i m actually obsessed with this place. i haven t been since i was a toddler and my first time coming back, i was greeted like i was part of their family . the customer service was amazing and that was with them understaffed but never took out their stress on their customers!!!! gave me SAMPLES!!! EXTRA of what i ordered!!! absolutely amazing place. i m never gonna stop coming here, i felt very valued and respected. the friendliness and likeness of the staff was unforgettable. the place is unmatched !

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Just ordered a combination dinner with chicken balls, deep fried wontons and chicken fried rice. Absolutely delicious! Management and staff are amazing. Best Chinese food in the city

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Jjs restaurant never fails!!! The portions are always enough for leftovers the day after, their chicken balls are HUGE! And it s not all batter like other places. The staff are friendly and efficient. Also their Canadian dishes are great too.

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Had the #9. Way more food than I could eat in one meal. Food was fresh and hot. Service was fantastic. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 23, 2023

The steak & shrimp noodle bowl was delicious. Huge portions & taste amazing. Highly recommend trying one,

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Amazing food, and amazing staff! JJs is #1 Food

★★★★★
December 23, 2023

Trang and her staff always go above and beyond for their customers. Always friendly and kind. The big soup is a must have. Very generous portions. Highly recommend JJ s.