JOA Take-out
February 10th, 2008
On our way back from Target tonight we noticed that JOA Take-out (326 Concord St. where the dearly departed Hurwitz Kosher meat market was) had a “Now Open” sign so we decided to check it out.
As it has been suspected, it is a Brazilian-American place. (I was wishing for Thai, as were some other people, but oh well)
Inside it still looks like they have a little finishing touches to do, like filling up the display cooler.
The menu has a mostly Brazilian food but they did have some American-type items like hot dogs, mozzarella sticks, subs, onion rings, chicken fingers, rotisserie chicken and fish & chips. We decided to share an order of fish & chips. We spent most our waiting time having a pleasant conversation with the owner who seems like a really nice guy.
I wasn’t sure what to expect when we got home and opened the take-out box but it looked pretty good.Â
I like that they threw in a little greener to make it look nice and it was interesting that they put in limes instead of lemons. I’m guessing they used Tilapia. I thought it was good, it tasted like they used fresh instead of frozen and the breading was just enough to make the outside crispy.
For $4.99 this was a good deal especially since it was enough for both of us. Although, I think it was just a special since on the menu it’s $6.99.  I’ll post again when I try the rotisserie chicken.
Good luck to any new business owner. Sad about the closing of the meat market. I travelled a good distance the other week to find a true butcher, and the chicken was wonderful. Those tiny Mom and Pop shops are sure missed.
Comment by Washington Cube — February 13, 2008 @ 3:03 am
We had some take-out from Joa last week and it was really great. The chicken was fresh, tender and tasty. The fries were still hot and very good. For $6.99 you certainly can’t beat the price or the service. They seem like hard working folks serving good food at a reasonable price. Hopefully people will give it a try…I know we are going back!
Comment by Bob — March 1, 2008 @ 10:43 pm
I’ve eaten food from there many, many times and it’s great. The chicken and fish are fresh, the rice and beans are dynamite! The menu is extensive, the food is cheap and they deliver for only $1. Carmen is the greatest.
Comment by dave — July 26, 2009 @ 2:31 pm