We decided to stop by after being sorely disappointed with Joy Yee in China Town and the prices of the other restaurants there as well.
This restaurant had great reviews and it did not disappoint. We ordered the mixed vegetables with tofu and substituted white sauce for brown. We also got the shrimp fried rice. The food was EXCELLENT. The only thing is, they offer two fried rices, one with small shrimp and one with large. I did t specify and we ended up with the small shrimp, but it was delicious. So we didn’t care.
The service was great. The prices were reasonable and the owner and other staff were friendly.Plus, the place was sooo clean.
I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracey Williams
This is some of the best Chinese food I've had in Chicago. The flavor is amazing, I will be eating here from now on... can't wait to try other dishes... BTW I had shrimp fried rice, shrimp egg foo young, and shrimp lo mein. Phenomenal great job Yao's cafe...
Elizabeth Fuentes
I got food poisoning from the vegetable rice also a time before that a couple months ago I got sick after I drank a smoothie…. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
J Gipson (Curvatude)
Really wish they had non dairy milk (why I deducted a star) so that I could try the matcha, etc but we do enjoy the fruit tea drinks.
Dietary restrictions: No non dairy milks
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sharon Yan
Very delicious food and clean environment.
Ricardo Pleasant
I had Sweet & Sour Chicken with Chicken Fried Rice the lunch special. Food was hot and fresh. I Would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Abuelita Maco
The food is not as good as what I'm used to in Bridgeport or Chinatown. It was very hot in there the last time I went in. Teas are good as long as you ask for less sugar.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Stephanie Higgins Garrett
Simply the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp Fried Rice
Saljooq Altaf
Great food and incredibly low prices. If you're around the area, definitely give this place a try
We live Yao’s! We probably go to Yao’s more than any other food place! Great boba tea and food! My only complaint is the egg rolls have an odd texture, but that is not enough to keep me away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esteban Alvarez
Food is pretty great. Price is fair. $20-$25 range gets you a large portion for 2 and a smoothie or other drink. What I’ve tried so far tastes pretty fresh, flavorful and was prepared quickly. A nice place to stop in and grab a quick lunch alone/with friends or a treat yourself meal after work. I appreciate the vegetarian options that are available. Staff is pleasant and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Seleb
Truly the best Boba I’ve ever had!!!!! They hook it up!!! so many places are really stingy with Boba and they charge you a lot for extra this place automatically gives you so much good portion size. The taro pudding is the best I’ve ever had so yummy.!!!!
Their food and boba tea's are very good. We frequent this place a lot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Egg Rolls, Jumbo Shrimp Fried Rice
We decided to stop by after being sorely disappointed with Joy Yee in China Town and the prices of the other restaurants there as well.
This restaurant had great reviews and it did not disappoint. We ordered the mixed vegetables with tofu and substituted white sauce for brown. We also got the shrimp fried rice. The food was EXCELLENT. The only thing is, they offer two fried rices, one with small shrimp and one with large. I did t specify and we ended up with the small shrimp, but it was delicious. So we didn’t care.
The service was great. The prices were reasonable and the owner and other staff were friendly.Plus, the place was sooo clean.
I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is some of the best Chinese food I've had in Chicago. The flavor is amazing, I will be eating here from now on... can't wait to try other dishes... BTW I had shrimp fried rice, shrimp egg foo young, and shrimp lo mein. Phenomenal great job Yao's cafe...
I got food poisoning from the vegetable rice also a time before that a couple months ago I got sick after I drank a smoothie…. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Really wish they had non dairy milk (why I deducted a star) so that I could try the matcha, etc but we do enjoy the fruit tea drinks.
Dietary restrictions: No non dairy milks
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Very delicious food and clean environment.
I had Sweet & Sour Chicken with Chicken Fried Rice the lunch special. Food was hot and fresh. I Would recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The food is not as good as what I'm used to in Bridgeport or Chinatown. It was very hot in there the last time I went in. Teas are good as long as you ask for less sugar.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Simply the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Shrimp Fried Rice
Great food and incredibly low prices. If you're around the area, definitely give this place a try
Restaurantji Recommends
We live Yao’s! We probably go to Yao’s more than any other food place! Great boba tea and food! My only complaint is the egg rolls have an odd texture, but that is not enough to keep me away.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is pretty great. Price is fair. $20-$25 range gets you a large portion for 2 and a smoothie or other drink. What I’ve tried so far tastes pretty fresh, flavorful and was prepared quickly. A nice place to stop in and grab a quick lunch alone/with friends or a treat yourself meal after work. I appreciate the vegetarian options that are available. Staff is pleasant and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly the best Boba I’ve ever had!!!!! They hook it up!!! so many places are really stingy with Boba and they charge you a lot for extra this place automatically gives you so much good portion size. The taro pudding is the best I’ve ever had so yummy.!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lunch specials very filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always get Boba here super good!!
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