State College has many Chinese restaurants but Yummy Cafe stands out as one of the best. The staff is very friendly. I highly recommend the cumin beef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Lopez Cano
I went for a Wonton Soup and a fried rice. They were delicious and everything seems to be fresh made.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
KC Chen
Yummy Cafe!
Jingwei Xu
I think it is the best Chinese restaurant in State College. I came here multiple times and most of the dishes are authentic (some of them can very spicy). The service is also good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Clara C.
Amazing food that reminds me of what I could get back home. The woman who took my order was super sweet and she even gave me green tea to try! I 100% recommend the sesame balls with red bean. I wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars!
Isabel L.
Happened to be in the area and was in the mood for authentic Chinese food. Sichuan food is always delicious for their more spicy dishes and a lot of fast but light wok fried food. My party was seated right away and the server was so nice and attentive. All the food looked delicious but I went for my go to Sichuan favorites: cumin beef (or lamb if available), sautéed string beans, and steamed egg. The food was delicious and was exactly what I was going for. It may not look like the nicest place on the inside but the food is truly authentic and amazing. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!
Rik Kuhn
Always look forward to eating here when visiting State College.
Pamela L.
Yummy cafe is my favorite Chinese restaurant in State College mainly because they serve actual authentic Chinese food. Most places around here have catered their flavors towards an American food palette and is usually underwhelming. Yummy Cafe is not afraid to give you authentic dishes. I always get the eggplants with garlic sauce and it is always consistently delicious. The ma po tofu is sweet and spicy but the spice does not overwhelm the dish. The only thing that was lacking were the sesame balls but they were also REALLY good. The red bean paste was just a bit dry. I think one thing the restaurant can improve on is their menu, only the take out menu has the right prices. But, the waitress is really nice and made our experience at the restaurant pleasant. In regards to the ambiance, the interior design is a bit old and could use an upgrade but I think it bring authenticity to the overall experience at the restaurant. Overall, I highly recommend checking out Yummy Cafe. I come here all the time and every time the food has been amazing!
Sushiplease ..
The ma po tofu is delicious. Could use a little more spice and a lot more Szechuan pepper, but it's the best in town. You have to go to New York for better. I will definitely be back for that dish.
Vin N.
It's been twelve years since I left a review for this place. I didn't like it back then but I noticed they had changed owners so I decided to try it. Only tried one dish so far. Mapo-tofu was really good. Just as good as in the city. I hope to try more dishes in the future. Also, what's with these chinese restaurants not advertising? I never new about new ownership until I went in tonight. These places should let us know if there is a new ownership or chef. It could help their business.
We once loved this place, but recently for some reason, the size of their dishes shrink dramatically. It’s crazy how little we got from a dish recently. Anyway, we are really disappointed…
Daniel Simandjuntak
My favorite restaurant in State College! The spicy crispy popcorn chicken and sauteed green beans are best with warm white rice and homemade wanton soup. Perfect combination for us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: saut
Lara Jackson
Visited for dinner on Christmas Day. Food and service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natascha Hoffmeyer
Had a **stellar** meal here with friends. Everything was delish, but the standouts by far were the flash-fried, shell-on shrimp dusted with cornstarch and SALTY DRIED GRATED DUCK YOLK (OMFG!!!), and the chongqing chicken. Light, crispy, perfectly seasoned. Best Sichuan food in town.Vegetarian options: plenty.Kid-friendliness: sure.Parking: street parking or garage.
Jianna C.
Food here was great. I got orange chicken with white rice and it was great. It came out quickly. It was flavorful and good. One thing I don't like about this place is the prices. Their prices are different from online to in person. Online it said it was about 2 dollars cheaper than it actually was. I sat inside and ate. It was about $16 for the dinner portion of orange chicken and rice. Besides the prices, this is a nice place for some good food.
State College has many Chinese restaurants but Yummy Cafe stands out as one of the best. The staff is very friendly. I highly recommend the cumin beef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went for a Wonton Soup and a fried rice. They were delicious and everything seems to be fresh made.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yummy Cafe!
I think it is the best Chinese restaurant in State College. I came here multiple times and most of the dishes are authentic (some of them can very spicy). The service is also good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amazing food that reminds me of what I could get back home. The woman who took my order was super sweet and she even gave me green tea to try! I 100% recommend the sesame balls with red bean. I wish I could rate it higher than 5 stars!
Happened to be in the area and was in the mood for authentic Chinese food. Sichuan food is always delicious for their more spicy dishes and a lot of fast but light wok fried food. My party was seated right away and the server was so nice and attentive. All the food looked delicious but I went for my go to Sichuan favorites: cumin beef (or lamb if available), sautéed string beans, and steamed egg. The food was delicious and was exactly what I was going for. It may not look like the nicest place on the inside but the food is truly authentic and amazing. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!
Always look forward to eating here when visiting State College.
Yummy cafe is my favorite Chinese restaurant in State College mainly because they serve actual authentic Chinese food. Most places around here have catered their flavors towards an American food palette and is usually underwhelming. Yummy Cafe is not afraid to give you authentic dishes. I always get the eggplants with garlic sauce and it is always consistently delicious. The ma po tofu is sweet and spicy but the spice does not overwhelm the dish. The only thing that was lacking were the sesame balls but they were also REALLY good. The red bean paste was just a bit dry. I think one thing the restaurant can improve on is their menu, only the take out menu has the right prices. But, the waitress is really nice and made our experience at the restaurant pleasant. In regards to the ambiance, the interior design is a bit old and could use an upgrade but I think it bring authenticity to the overall experience at the restaurant. Overall, I highly recommend checking out Yummy Cafe. I come here all the time and every time the food has been amazing!
The ma po tofu is delicious. Could use a little more spice and a lot more Szechuan pepper, but it's the best in town. You have to go to New York for better. I will definitely be back for that dish.
It's been twelve years since I left a review for this place. I didn't like it back then but I noticed they had changed owners so I decided to try it. Only tried one dish so far. Mapo-tofu was really good. Just as good as in the city. I hope to try more dishes in the future. Also, what's with these chinese restaurants not advertising? I never new about new ownership until I went in tonight. These places should let us know if there is a new ownership or chef. It could help their business.
Restaurantji Recommends
We once loved this place, but recently for some reason, the size of their dishes shrink dramatically. It’s crazy how little we got from a dish recently. Anyway, we are really disappointed…
My favorite restaurant in State College! The spicy crispy popcorn chicken and sauteed green beans are best with warm white rice and homemade wanton soup. Perfect combination for us.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: saut
Visited for dinner on Christmas Day. Food and service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a **stellar** meal here with friends. Everything was delish, but the standouts by far were the flash-fried, shell-on shrimp dusted with cornstarch and SALTY DRIED GRATED DUCK YOLK (OMFG!!!), and the chongqing chicken. Light, crispy, perfectly seasoned. Best Sichuan food in town.Vegetarian options: plenty.Kid-friendliness: sure.Parking: street parking or garage.
Food here was great. I got orange chicken with white rice and it was great. It came out quickly. It was flavorful and good. One thing I don't like about this place is the prices. Their prices are different from online to in person. Online it said it was about 2 dollars cheaper than it actually was. I sat inside and ate. It was about $16 for the dinner portion of orange chicken and rice. Besides the prices, this is a nice place for some good food.