Yaya Tea Elmhurst
8612 Whitney Ave, Elmhurst
(347) 569-8252
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Lychee Tree and Bubble Milk Tea
I Love Yaya 我爱Yaya
Shrimp Tempura
Japanese
Featured items
Shrimp (L) RB
Fried Shrimp Tempura drizzled with sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, mayo (msg & egg), gluten, wheat, seafood
Spam (L) RB
Fried Spam (spiced pre-cooked pork product) drizzled with sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, mayo (egg & msg), gluten
Yaya Chicken (L) RB
Deep fried chicken, diced and tossed in a vegetable & fruit tonkatsu sauce with seaweed salad. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, sesame
Japanese (L) RB
Seaweed salad, sliced boiled egg, imitated crab meat, and drizzled with sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, egg, gluten, sesame, mayo (egg & msg), seafood
Chicken (L) RB
Lightly battered fried chicken, diced and tossed in a vegetable and fruit tonkatsu sauce.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten
Shrimp w Crab (L) RB
Fried shrimp tempura with Imitated crabmeat, and drizzled with sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
Spicy Crawfish (L) RB
Crawfish salad with Japanese seaweed salad and house made spicy mayonnaise. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood, sesame
(A) Takoyaki 8 pcs
8pcs - Fried takoyaki ("octopus ball"- seasoned wheat batter cooked in special circular mold, filled with diced octopus) topped with vegetable sauce, Kewpie mayonnaise, bonito and nori flakes.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, gluten, seafood, sesame
Salmon (L) RB
Cooked salmon mixed with sweet mayo and black sesame seeds.
Contains: sesame, mayo (egg & msg), wheat, gluten, seafood
(A) Pork Gyoza 6 pcs
6pcs - Fried Japanese-style dumplings filled with pork, chicken, cabbage, and onion. Sweet chili sauce on the side.
Contais: soy, wheat, egg ,gluten, sesame
(A) Spring Rolls
4pcs - Fried Vegetable Spring Roll (cabbage, carrots, mung bean, vermicelli, celery, onion, shiitake mushrooms) served with sweet chili sauce on the side
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
Yaya Shrimp (L) RB
Fried shrimp tempura with seaweed salad, and drizzled in sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood, sesame
Tuna (L) RB
Cooked tuna mixed with sweet mayo, seasoning blend and white sesame seeds.
Contain: sesame, mayo (egg & msg), wheat, gluten, seafood
(A) Shrimp Gyoza 6 pcs
6pcs - Fried Japanese-style dumplings filled with shrimp, cabbage, onion. Sweet chili sauce on the side.
Contains: "soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
**Not pescatarian friendly as pork fat is an ingredient"
Large Riceballs
Yaya Chicken (L) RB
Deep fried chicken, diced and tossed in a vegetable & fruit tonkatsu sauce with seaweed salad. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, sesame
Chicken (L) RB
Lightly battered fried chicken, diced and tossed in a vegetable and fruit tonkatsu sauce.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten
Japanese (L) RB
Seaweed salad, sliced boiled egg, imitated crab meat, and drizzled with sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, egg, gluten, sesame, mayo (egg & msg), seafood
Spicy Crawfish (L) RB
Crawfish salad with Japanese seaweed salad and house made spicy mayonnaise. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood, sesame
Salmon (L) RB
Cooked salmon mixed with sweet mayo and black sesame seeds.
Contains: sesame, mayo (egg & msg), wheat, gluten, seafood
Spam (L) RB
Fried Spam (spiced pre-cooked pork product) drizzled with sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, mayo (egg & msg), gluten
Shrimp (L) RB
Fried Shrimp Tempura drizzled with sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, mayo (msg & egg), gluten, wheat, seafood
Takoyaki (L) RB
Fried Octopus dough ball, drizzled with sweet mayo and vegetable sauce.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
Shumai (L) RB
Fried Shrimp Shumai drizzled with sweet mayo.(Contains shrimp paste & pork-fat)
Contains: "soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood/shellfish, sesame
**Not pescatarian friendly as pork fat is an ingredient"
Spring Roll (L) RB
Fried Vegetable Spring Roll (cabbage, carrots, mung bean, vermicelli, celery, onion, shiitake mushrooms) drizzled with sweet mayo and tangy sauce. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame, mayo (msg, egg)
Yaya Shrimp (L) RB
Fried shrimp tempura with seaweed salad, and drizzled in sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood, sesame
Tuna (L) RB
Cooked tuna mixed with sweet mayo, seasoning blend and white sesame seeds.
Contain: sesame, mayo (egg & msg), wheat, gluten, seafood
Crab Meat (L)
Imitated Crab Meat with a drizzle of sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, MSG, egg, gluten, seafood
Shrimp w Crab (L) RB
Fried shrimp tempura with Imitated crabmeat, and drizzled with sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
Seaweed (L) RB
Japanese seaweed salad with sliced yellow pickled radish. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
Plum (L) RB
"Japanese preserved/pickled plum (sour/tart, savory, slightly sweet) with a plum and shiso paste
VEGAN"
Contains: msg
Yaya (L) RB
Seaweed salad with salt and mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame, mayo (egg, msg)
Plain (L) RB
Seasoned sushi rice without filling
Contains: sesame (furikake seasoning), opt out available
Spicy Tuna (L) RB
Cooked tuna mixed with sweet mayo, seasoning blend, white sesame seeds, drizzled with house made spicy mayonnaise.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg , gluten, seafood, sesame
Bang Bang RB (L)
Fried pork gyoza drizzled with sweet chili sauce and Kewpie mayo.
Contains: wheat, soy, egg, gluten, sesame
Spare Rib (L) RB
vegetarian meat alternative made with soybean, wheat protein tossed in a tangy sweet citrus sauce.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten
Gong Bao Chicken with Seaweed (L) RB
vegetarian chicken alternative made with soybean, wheat protein tossed in a sweet and savory sauce with Japanese seaweed salad. Contains sesame seeds / red chili flakes
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
Ginger Chicken (L) RB
vegetarian chicken alternative made with soybean, wheat protein tossed in a ginger, chili, basil sauce. Contains red chili flakes / diced gingers.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
Small Riceballs
Yaya Chicken (S) RB
Deep fried chicken, diced and tossed in a vegetable & fruit tonkatsu sauce with seaweed salad. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, sesame
Chicken (S) RB
Lightly battered fried chicken, diced and tossed in a vegetable and fruit tonkatsu sauce.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten
Salmon (S) RB
Cooked salmon mixed with sweet mayo and black sesame seeds.
Contains: sesame, mayo (egg & msg), wheat, gluten, seafood
Shrimp (S) RB
Fried Shrimp Tempura drizzled with sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, mayo (msg & egg), gluten, wheat, seafood
Spam (S) RB
Fried Spam (spiced pre-cooked pork product) drizzled with sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, mayo (egg & msg), gluten
Japanese (S) RB
Seaweed salad, sliced boiled egg, imitated crab meat, and drizzled with sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, egg, gluten, sesame, mayo (egg & msg), seafood
Shrimp w Crab (S) RB
Fried shrimp tempura with Imitated crabmeat, and drizzled with sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
Yaya Shrimp (S) RB
Fried shrimp tempura with seaweed salad, and drizzled in sweet mayo. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood, sesame
Tuna (S) RB
Cooked tuna mixed with sweet mayo, seasoning blend and white sesame seeds.
Contains: sesame, mayo (egg & msg), wheat, gluten, seafood
Spring Roll (S) RB
Fried Vegetable Spring Roll (cabbage, carrots, mung bean, vermicelli, celery, onion, shiitake mushrooms) drizzled with sweet mayo and tangy sauce. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame, mayo (msg, egg)
Shumai (S) RB
Fried Shrimp Shumai drizzled with sweet mayo.(Contains shrimp paste & pork-fat)
Contains: "soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood/shellfish, sesame
**Not pescatarian friendly as pork fat is an ingredient"
Takoyaki (S) RB
Fried Octopus dough ball, drizzled with sweet mayo and vegetable sauce.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
Crab Meat (S) RB
Imitated Crab Meat with a drizzle of sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, MSG, egg, gluten, seafood
Spicy Crawfish (S) RB
Crawfish salad with Japanese seaweed salad and house made spicy mayonnaise. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood, sesame
Seaweed (S) RB
Japanese seaweed salad with sliced yellow pickled radish. Contains sesame seeds.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
Plain (S) RB
Seasoned sushi rice without filling
Contains: sesame (furikake seasoning), opt out available
Plum (S) RB
"Japanese preserved/pickled plum (sour/tart, savory, slightly sweet) with a plum and shiso paste
VEGAN"
Contains: msg
Yaya (S) RB
Seaweed salad with salt and mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame, mayo (egg, msg)
Spicy Tuna (S) RB
Cooked tuna mixed with sweet mayo, seasoning blend, white sesame seeds, drizzled with house made spicy mayonnaise.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, egg , gluten, seafood, sesame
Bang Bang RB (S)
Fried pork gyoza drizzled with sweet chili sauce and Kewpie mayo.
Contains: wheat, soy, egg, gluten, sesame
Spare Rib (S) RB
vegetarian meat alternative made with soybean, wheat protein tossed in a tangy sweet citrus sauce.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten
Ginger Chicken (S) RB
vegetarian chicken alternative made with soybean, wheat protein tossed in a ginger, chili, basil sauce. Contains red chili flakes / diced gingers.
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
Gong Bao Chicken with Seaweed (S) RB
vegetarian chicken alternative made with soybean, wheat protein tossed in a sweet and savory sauce with Japanese seaweed salad. Contains sesame seeds / red chili flakes
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
Entrees
Tokyo Fried Chicken
Contains soy, wheat, gluten, seaweed salad
Appetizers
(A) Takoyaki 8 pcs
8pcs - Fried takoyaki ("octopus ball"- seasoned wheat batter cooked in special circular mold, filled with diced octopus) topped with vegetable sauce, Kewpie mayonnaise, bonito and nori flakes.
Contains: soy, wheat, msg, gluten, seafood, sesame
(A) Shrimp Gyoza 6 pcs
6pcs - Fried Japanese-style dumplings filled with shrimp, cabbage, onion. Sweet chili sauce on the side.
Contains: "soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
**Not pescatarian friendly as pork fat is an ingredient"
(A) Spring Rolls
4pcs - Fried Vegetable Spring Roll (cabbage, carrots, mung bean, vermicelli, celery, onion, shiitake mushrooms) served with sweet chili sauce on the side
Contains: soy, wheat, gluten, sesame
(A) Pork Gyoza 6 pcs
6pcs - Fried Japanese-style dumplings filled with pork, chicken, cabbage, and onion. Sweet chili sauce on the side.
Contais: soy, wheat, egg ,gluten, sesame
(A) Shumai 5 pcs
5pcs - Deep fried shrimp shumai topped with a sprinkle of nori flakes. (Contains shrimp paste & pork-fat)
Contains: "soy, wheat, msg, egg, gluten, seafood
**Not pescatarian friendly as pork fat is an ingredient"
(A) Shrimp Tempura 3 pcs
3pcs - Fried Shrimp Tempura served with a side of sweet mayo.
Contains: soy, wheat, mayo (msg & egg), gluten, seafood
(A) Edamame
Whole soy beans, steamed and topped with salt.
Contains: Soy
Whole soy beans incased in their pods, steamed and topped with salt. Pods are not meant to be eaten, the beans can be squeezed out of the pods directly into your mouth.
(A) Seaweed Salad
Japanese style seaweed salad seasoned with soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and salt.
Contains: WHEAT, SOY & MSG
Fruity Drinks
Superpower
Peach Mango Strawberry Lychee White Tea
Michael Jackson
Mango Lycee Peach Pineapple Green Tea
My Drink
Lychee & Passion Fruit White Tea
I Smart
Strawberry Peach Lychee White Tea
Midnight Love
Passionfruit Mango Black Tea
Refund
Mango Kiwi Strawberry White Tea
Spider Pig
Peach Lychee White Tea
Medusa
Lychee, Green Apple & Kiwi White Tea
Joker (Batman)
Mango, Passion, Blueberry White Tea
Evil Laugh
Starwberry Passionfruit lychee CT
Baka Bara
Peach & Passion Fruit Oolong
Million Dollars
Strawbeey Pineapple Kiwi White Tea
BLM Drink
Bluberry, Lychee, Mango Black Tea
FML
Strawberrt Peach Pineapple Black Tea
Time Machine
PassionFruit Strawberry White Tea
Nice Guy
Strawberry Kiwi White Tea
Lies
Peach, Passion & Pineapple CT
The Usual
Strawberry, Lychee & Kiwi White Tea
The Samurai
Strawberry & Pineapple White Tea
Pink Diamond
Starwberry Blueberry White Tea
Reality Check
Strawberry & Lemon Oolong
Thunderbolt
Strawberry Greenapple White Tea
Secret Menu
Pot of Gold
Mango, Peach & Passion White Tea
Supernova
Mango Starberry Lychee Lemon Kiwi Passionfruit White Tea
Random
Sweet Temptation
Strawberry, Peach & Passion Fruit White Tea
Free
Passion Fruit , Green Apple & Kiwi Green Tea
Lo Gong (Husband)
Peach & Green Apple White Tea
Her
Strawberry, Mango & Green Apple Any Tea
Green Goblin
Passion Fruit & Green Apple Green Tea
Surprise
Mango, Peach & Lemon White Tea
Life
Lychee & Pineapple White Tea
A Pair of Red Sox
Strawberry, Passion fruit & Blueberry White Tea
Megan Foxx
Lychee, Blueberry & Lemon White Tea
Sephiroth
Kiwi, Pineapple & Lemon Green Tea
Hawkeye
Mango & Blueberry Green Tea
Twilight
Green Apple, Blueberry & Lemon White Tea
Promise
Lychee & Kiwi Green Tea
Karma
Peach, Passion, Kiwi White Tea
TNT
Green Apple & Lemon White Tea
Gangnam Style
Lychee, Blueberry & Lemon White Tea
Yappers
Lychee, Mango, Passion & Blueberry WT
Trangsta
Mango, Green Apple & Kiwi Green Tea
Sugar Mama
Passion Fruit & Pineapple CT
Something
Peach & Kiwi Oolong
Scorpion
Green Apple & Blueberry Black Tea
Bazooka
Strawberry & Green Apple Green Tea
Most Popular
Boyfriend
Mango & Lychee White Tea
Sunrise
Strawberry & Mango White Tea
First Love
Peach & Mango White Tea
Make Your Own
I Love Yaya
Strawberry, Mango & Passion Fruit Oolong
Blue Blood
Strawberry, Lychee & Blueberry Black Tea
Second Chance
Strawberry & Peach White Tea
Lychee Tree
Lychee & Strawberry White Tea
Kawaii Smile
Mango Lychee PassionFruit White Tea
The Hulk
Green Apple & Kiwi Green Tea
Green Panda
Green Apple & Mango Green Tea
My First Car
Peach & Lemon WT/Jasmine
Scarlet Knight
Strawberry, Mango & Lychee White Tea
Girlfriend
Mango & Lychee Chrysanthemum Tea
Five Wishes
Starwberry Passion Fruit Mango Peach Pineapple White Tea
Period Pad
Peach, Mango & Strawberry White Tea
Better Life
Strawberry, Pineapple & Lychee Green Tea
Orange Ninja
Lychee, Mango & Peach White Tea
Clean Clothes
Mango & Kiwi Green Tea
Ace of Spades
Mango PassionFuirt Pineapple White Tea
Milk Teas And Teas
Freshly Brewed Teas
Matcha
"Finely grounded whole green tea leaves made into powder form packed with many health benefits. Can be made Vegan friendly.
Flavor Profile: Mellow vegetal grassy notes, natural sweet nuttiness, and pleasant bitter undertones. "
Aries
Chrysanthemum/Jasmine
Tealuxe
Osmanthus/Rose
Taro Milk Tea
Flavor Profile: Nutty, vanilla flavor and a vibrant purple hue.
Contains Casein, not vegan friendly.
Black Milk Tea
"The classic milk tea.
Flavor Profile: Smooth and creamy blend of black tea and non-dairy creamer with a dose of sweetness. "
Contains Casein, not vegan friendly.
Thai Milk Tea
Flavor Profile: Sweet and creamy with subtle vanilla and mixed Thai spices notes.
Contains Casein, not vegan friendly.
Earl Grey Milk Tea
Jasmine Milk Tea
Flavor Profile: Sweet Jasmine scent with black tea base bringing out the floral taste.
Contains Casein, not vegan friendly.
Oolong Milk Tea
Flavor Profile: Rich, buttery and toasty.
Contains Casein + Milk, not vegan friendly.
Tea Latte
Pumpkin Milk Tea
Jasmine Milk Tea base with Pumpkin syrup. Contains dairy and casein, not vegan friendly
Contains Casein, not vegan friendly.
Extra
Glass bottle
Drink Sticker Set
Rose Gold Tea Infuser
Bear Glass Bottle
Year of the Rabbit Red Envelope - 5 pack
Yaya Cup Sleeve
Reusable Metal Straw
Year of the Rabbit Red Envelope - 10 pack
Tumbler
Apparel
Year of the Rabbit Crewneck Shirt
New Boba City Crewneck
Bobaholic Monochrome Crewneck
Bobaholic Monochrome Dad Cap
Boba Necessiteas Tote Bag
Spicy Mayo
(L) Spicy Mayo 2 oz.
(S) Spicy Mayo 1 oz.
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Recent Reviews
I recently discovered Yaya Tea and I'm happy I did. I absolutely love onigiri, and you can get so many different variations here. The great thing is, each onigiri is made to order, so everything tastes fresh and delicious. The people who work there are friendly. I plan on trying some of their teas, and Japanese eats.
September 2025
it was okay! was pretty excited to get the food but it was more rice than the filling (i got the spicy tuna and spam). the matcha was also okay, more watered down. but overall 3 stars.
August 2025
Everything from Yaya-Tea is always fresh! I love their rice balls so much. I especially love that there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options. Their drinks are also 💣 My fav is the strawberry matcha. I also enjoy their rotation of seasonal drinks. Love this place!
August 2025
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