I am conflicted in writing this review. The food and drinks here are top notch. The environment is great. The reason for the one star is because while I was in the bathroom an employee used the bathroom and left without washing his hands. I know this happens all the time but when you actually witness it and then see the employee serving food it makes one sort of lose their appetite! I wish I could unsee it because I really do like this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Rafael Anguiano
Freakishly heavy chairs and the guy on the aux cord was having A Moment but the food was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Chris Harding
Food was fantastic and the Bulgogi is incredible, credit given where credit is due. But, will warn that the closing time IS THE CLOSING TIME. We were given adequate warning and time for when the kitchen and bar were closing, which we gladly obliged and respected. Our waitress was incredible and supported our lively and courteous 8 top table. But when that clock hit nearing and creeping on closing time, the atmosphere changed. The floors were cleaned around us, my full beer was removed from my seat, and all the eyes were focused on me and my $600 table. I’ve usually had a great experience here but tonight there seemed to be an organized push to get us out of there. I understand and appreciate the staff for the work they do and provide, however allowing the tables that were sat at 8pm to finish their nights and drinks should be considered.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Jeff N
Always a good time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ben Hall
YaYa’s is always a vibe. Need more restaurants like this in the West End! Highly recommend the panang curry with chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J T
YaYa’s was recommended to me via someone who lived in Thailand and traveled all over south east Asia. So I had high expectations! It did not disappoint!Ray and Steve behind the bar are amazing!!! I came for the food and stayed for the amazing bourbon, rye, and whisky selection!!! Will make an excuse to come back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Fried Rice
Shannon Albright
One of the best sushi restaurants around that also has an extensive full menu of delicious Thai food, hot pots and curry. They have the best happy hour and their speciality cocktails are delicious- my favorite is the smoky old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Fried Rice, California Roll C, Yayas Roll, Yayas Duck Curry GF, Cherry Blossom Roll C R-Raw, Sushi Roll, Drunken Noodle with Chicken, Tom Kha Kai Big Hot Pot, Deviled Eggs, Poke Bowl, Drunken Fried Rice, Chicken Katsu
Mrs. T-Mill
I went here this past Saturday for the first time. I'm already, ready to return. My experience was amazing. I loved everything about YaYas. Thank you for the awesome food and service. But mostly, the food and Key Lime drinks. Yummy!!
Always love coming here when I come to Richmond. The food is delicious. Our service has always been amazing. However, the last time we came, our server was not great. He wasn't attentive and was rushing his customers to turn his tables. It wasn't busy so I was unsure why he was treating his customers like that. Overall, it's just a cute vibe with good food.
Great food and atmosphere. Everyone was very nice and smiling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula Fallas
Service was terrible and upper management is disrespectful. If you ever have an issue and there is absolutely zero accountability from upper management (I experience this first hand), and from other comments it seems to be a repeated experience. Folks there is better options out there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Paula Fallas Valverde
Food is generally average, but service was absolutely TERRIBLE yesterday (January 13th), we waited 45min for drunken noodles. When we spoke to upper management they blamed it on us for not notifying the waiter (of course we did!). Upper management was disrespectful, offended by the claim and decided to give us $3 off our meal.In summary horrible customer service experience, and treatment of the servers working at the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
That One Rosé
Food came out cold and the place was extremely crowded.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Angelica Valencia
Update:It's still amazing, and we have yet to have anything bad here. The Shrimp Tempura is a must, lightly battered and crispy. The YaYA's House Salad is refreshing, satisfying, and filling all at the same time. The White Lady drink was tried this round after reading several reviews recommending it...they were right.Having wanted to try this place for a while. I can say my first experience there far exceeded my expectations and we will definitely be back.The atmosphere was very pleasant, eclectic and enjoyable, The wait staff were all courteous and helpful; happy to give suggestions and details on menu items. Once we placed our order the food arrived at our table expediently with everything cooked to perfection.We had the Thai Salad, Curry Puffy, Shrimp Tempura, Thai tacos, and Tom Kha. All items were fresh and flavorful, we agreed this may now be our new favorite place for Tom Kha. Curry Puffs were crunchy and tender all at the same time while being wonderfully savory, spiced, and sweet in a way only curry can pull off.
I am conflicted in writing this review. The food and drinks here are top notch. The environment is great. The reason for the one star is because while I was in the bathroom an employee used the bathroom and left without washing his hands. I know this happens all the time but when you actually witness it and then see the employee serving food it makes one sort of lose their appetite! I wish I could unsee it because I really do like this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Freakishly heavy chairs and the guy on the aux cord was having A Moment but the food was
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Food was fantastic and the Bulgogi is incredible, credit given where credit is due. But, will warn that the closing time IS THE CLOSING TIME. We were given adequate warning and time for when the kitchen and bar were closing, which we gladly obliged and respected. Our waitress was incredible and supported our lively and courteous 8 top table. But when that clock hit nearing and creeping on closing time, the atmosphere changed. The floors were cleaned around us, my full beer was removed from my seat, and all the eyes were focused on me and my $600 table. I’ve usually had a great experience here but tonight there seemed to be an organized push to get us out of there. I understand and appreciate the staff for the work they do and provide, however allowing the tables that were sat at 8pm to finish their nights and drinks should be considered.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Always a good time
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
YaYa’s is always a vibe. Need more restaurants like this in the West End! Highly recommend the panang curry with chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
YaYa’s was recommended to me via someone who lived in Thailand and traveled all over south east Asia. So I had high expectations! It did not disappoint!Ray and Steve behind the bar are amazing!!! I came for the food and stayed for the amazing bourbon, rye, and whisky selection!!! Will make an excuse to come back!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Fried Rice
One of the best sushi restaurants around that also has an extensive full menu of delicious Thai food, hot pots and curry. They have the best happy hour and their speciality cocktails are delicious- my favorite is the smoky old fashioned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Fried Rice, California Roll C, Yayas Roll, Yayas Duck Curry GF, Cherry Blossom Roll C R-Raw, Sushi Roll, Drunken Noodle with Chicken, Tom Kha Kai Big Hot Pot, Deviled Eggs, Poke Bowl, Drunken Fried Rice, Chicken Katsu
I went here this past Saturday for the first time. I'm already, ready to return. My experience was amazing. I loved everything about YaYas. Thank you for the awesome food and service. But mostly, the food and Key Lime drinks. Yummy!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yayas Roll, Drunken Fried Rice
Always love coming here when I come to Richmond. The food is delicious. Our service has always been amazing. However, the last time we came, our server was not great. He wasn't attentive and was rushing his customers to turn his tables. It wasn't busy so I was unsure why he was treating his customers like that. Overall, it's just a cute vibe with good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yayas Roll, Basil Fried Rice, Crispy Shrimp Tempura, Pad Thai
Staff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Fried Rice
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and atmosphere. Everyone was very nice and smiling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was terrible and upper management is disrespectful. If you ever have an issue and there is absolutely zero accountability from upper management (I experience this first hand), and from other comments it seems to be a repeated experience. Folks there is better options out there.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Food is generally average, but service was absolutely TERRIBLE yesterday (January 13th), we waited 45min for drunken noodles. When we spoke to upper management they blamed it on us for not notifying the waiter (of course we did!). Upper management was disrespectful, offended by the claim and decided to give us $3 off our meal.In summary horrible customer service experience, and treatment of the servers working at the restaurant.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food came out cold and the place was extremely crowded.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Update:It's still amazing, and we have yet to have anything bad here. The Shrimp Tempura is a must, lightly battered and crispy. The YaYA's House Salad is refreshing, satisfying, and filling all at the same time. The White Lady drink was tried this round after reading several reviews recommending it...they were right.Having wanted to try this place for a while. I can say my first experience there far exceeded my expectations and we will definitely be back.The atmosphere was very pleasant, eclectic and enjoyable, The wait staff were all courteous and helpful; happy to give suggestions and details on menu items. Once we placed our order the food arrived at our table expediently with everything cooked to perfection.We had the Thai Salad, Curry Puffy, Shrimp Tempura, Thai tacos, and Tom Kha. All items were fresh and flavorful, we agreed this may now be our new favorite place for Tom Kha. Curry Puffs were crunchy and tender all at the same time while being wonderfully savory, spiced, and sweet in a way only curry can pull off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai