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Don't believe the hype, this place is terrible. We were drawn to this place by the amazing Instagram posts and the shoulder massages and live DJ vibes but when we got here the store was different. Yes, the interiors are cool but not unique. I've seen the same lights and decor in some smaller restaurants around town and outside. Dimly lit may seem like a perfect date spot but at least have some light to read the menu. Maybe I'm getting old and my eyes are not as strong as they should be. 20/20 vision - not enough for this place. We had reservations for a Friday night dinner and when we got here, we were escorted to a table promptly. Once we got there we realized the place was boiling up ie no ventilation - zero! Our server did not show up for a good 10 mins so we asked the lady at the front of there was a better spot that was had some airflow. They tried to sit 4 of us on a table meant for two? Sadly we had to return back to our original table (luckily a table nearby was available which "felt" better). Mind you - no one from the staff acknowledged the lack of air or apologized for it being stuffy (so far). Slow service - probably due to shortage in wait staff but ok, we ordered drinks and food and then the ordeal began. Food took ages to come out. Our server apologized saying things were backed up as everyone ordered at the same time. Really everyone? We got the appetizer tower which included the potstickers, wontons, summer rolls and the Taro rolls. I think I've dined at a lot of places to safely claim that the food was very mediocre - actually lacking any real flavor ie bland. We got the crab wontons - but with the dressing on top we got some soggy friend wontons that were very unpleasant to eat. Bao bun - ok. Had better. Roti canai - this was ok, maybe the curry was a little too sweet but the fancy presentation wasn't worth it as the roti wasn't crispy, fluffy - more like dead piles of bread on the plate. We also got the Catch of the Day - it reads crispy whole fish but we got crispy fried balls of fish. Probably the best dish I had on the table (note the low bar here) but it wasn't worth the price IMO. We also got the Wagyu - but alas it was probably 50% fat - and by the time it came to the table the meat was already well done. No flavor and chewy meat - not good at all! We did get some other dishes but if you get my drift, it was not worth mentioning. I will say we had to wait a very long time for our food to come. Over 3 hours with probably 2 hours of wait for our food was just unacceptable. We asked our server and he had a good excuse for everything, busy night, everyone ordering at the same time, meat takes long to cook - yes ofcourse to overcook it, and the AC was another anomaly that day. This was the first time our server acknowledged the AC wasn't working. But it was just not our day. I'm sure this was all our luck! If you do decide to visit - please plan accordingly. 2 hours of free parking gets you only part of you food (and probably it will be overcooked and flavorless) if your luck is as good as ours. Note: after our complaints that day, the staff did comp a dish (due to the delay in service) but it won't change my review of this place. Yelpers - beware. This will be on my "never again" list! Wanted to respond to the business owner: If you can't take critique and acknowledge and accept the issues, it just shows the lack of professionalism. Your staff had excuses for everything. Next time inform patrons of the issues and ask them if they want to still continue to dine. We were not offered that, and I'm sorry but the table did not give us any airflow. The entire restaurant was stuffy. YES, a street buffet would have been a better dining experience than coming to Yao. Not worth the money and not worth the food. Not sorry.
Very pretty atmosphere. Service was nice. Food was also plated prettily. Crying tiger was good but a small piece given for the price. The chicken pad thai was not good at all, it was very fishy tasting. The butterfly pea coconut ice cream was good and very stretchy, it was probably the best item of the dinner. While the restaurant is beautiful, would not recommend this place for the food.
Argh!!! I was looking forward to this and left disappointed. Service was fine. Music was chill. Pretty interior. It was also over 90.00 for lunch for two people and I am still hungry and have a sodium headache. Idk. I would never return unless on someone else's dime and then I would still probably suggest that we try something different. Overpriced. Mid. Do not run here. Don't walk here either.
Awesome place and really love it !!!! One of the best Asian places with a great ambience, every nice atmosphere and the food was super amazing. Cashew Chicken with the pineapple base was one of the best dishes I have ever had ! The presentation along with the quality & quantity was simply unbeatable! Yang, the manager was very nice, courteous & helpful. We really enjoyed the visit and for sure, coming back again to one of the best Asian restaurants.
I was looking for a nice little restaurant to catch up with a friend over martini's. I came across Yao on TikTok. I made reservations and we were seated immediately upon arriving. The restaurant was very aesthetically pleasing. Great for a date or dinner with friends. They also had live music on this Saturday night. The artist preformed covers to some of the best top charted songs, which definitely enhanced the dining experience. THE DRINKS! Omg... these were some of the best martinis I've tasted. We had about three a piece ranging from a lychee martini, salted melon martini, and espresso martini. The salted melon, if that's the correct name, was by far the best! These well crafted cocktails really stood out from others in the community. Though we only went for drinks, we did order a few apps: lettuce wraps, crab wontons, calamari, and mussels. The lettuce wraps were so flavorful with a little kick! The crab filling in the wontons were good, but the wontons weren't crispy at all. No complaints with the calamari or mussels. Overall, very pleased with this dining experience. The parking garage was also easy to navigate. I would definitely return! Good job, Yao!!!
All that glitters is not gold. We came to Yao after seeing multiple social media posts for Father's Day dinner however left sorely disappointed after an expensive an unsatisfying dining experience. Yao is located in the perimeter mall area and has a private lot with two hours of free parking. Upon entering, the decor is really nice and they have an inhouse DJ playing music. Our server was also nice however not enough to compensate for the other lacking areas. There were several things which made the experience pretty disappointing for us. 1. Upon entering there was a musty smell which we attributed to having an open kitchen. Our party of four was promptly seated and what looked like a private dining area for larger groups. The room felt very hot and stuffy And the location of our original seats extremely so. We were relocated to a different area once we requested different seats, but even that was not much better. It was only much later through the dinner upon inquiring Why it was so hot we were informed that they had some cooling issues. However, no portable fans or other efforts were in place to make the guest comfortable. 2. Terrible service. The restaurant appeared short staffed that busy Friday night with only two servers managing the entire dinner service. As a result, our service was never prompt. Our server apologized multiple times through the night given the delays. Our appetizers took over 40 minutes to come. They forgot one of our appetizers which took another 10-15 mins to come. We were never offered compensation for the same. Following that, We waited over an hour for a main course. We were forever trying to catch our server's attention to get our drinks reordered, check on our food, etc. Ultimately, we were there for over two hours due to the service delays. When asked to validate our parking tickets, our server informed us that first two hours were free and we had to pay only a nominal fee for anything over that time. This really annoyed me given the delays were due to the restaurant and they did not seem to be interested upfront to help make the experience any better. It was only after I requested the server to go talk to the manager were we given a $10 compensation. 3. The food was average and in my opinion, and I'm being generous by saying that. I've had better food at Asian fast food restaurants for much cheaper. We got the sample tree, Roti canai, pork bun and crab wontons for appetizers. The sampler tree was good. The crab wontons were also pretty flavorful. For main course, we got the crying tiger, fish of the day(red snapper-$75), rack of ribs, and basil stirfry beef. All of these entrées were fairly disappointing and a touch too sweet from my liking. The flavors were nowhere as complex as you would expect in asian food. The fish was the most disappointing, particularly given the price we paid for it. 4. The restaurant tries for a lounge like experience with a live DJ and dim lights. The dim lights make it hard to read the menu. On social media they also promote having an in-house masseuse, giving shoulder massages during meals. That was the main reason for us coming here. However, when we didn't see one- upon inquiring further our server told us that this was no longer offered as the masseuse was away on a family emergency and they did not trust anybody else to do the job as well. 5. As I mentioned from the get-go, our server was great and was always trying to explain the mishaps while attempting to make the experience better for us, however, by the end of the night, it just felt like a bunch of excuses thrown our way for any concerns raised. Not once did the manager check in with us even when we complained about having to pay for parking and expressed our disappointment in our overall dining experience with the heat and the delays. Overall: I would recommend the restaurant management, spend money on building a better infrastructure for a greater dining experience which would bring returning customers rather than on false advertising via social media influencers, which may bring new customers in, however, they would not leave happy given the restaurant's current inability to provide what they promise.
Terrible food, worse service and even worse ambience!! Its better off to go to panda express! We went to Yao as a party of 4. The air conditioning in the inside room where we were seated was broken and it was unbearably hot! Like we are sweating while having dinner hot. To add to that there was a DJ playing music which was unbearably loud. We could not have a proper conversation with friends. I get the charm of having a DJ - but if I wanted to go to a loud lounge - I'd go to one. The service was pathetic and slow! And they add gratuity to the check for a party of 4! Wow. Also be aware, they do not comp parking - which other restaurants do. The final nail - the food. Seriously nothing was good. The crying tiger steak was fatty, the rack of lamb was chewy, the fish was lacking any flavor. Decent presentation, actually bad food. Never coming back again. Edited per owner's comment: 1. We were NOT told that the air conditioning is down till the END of our meal - when our server explained that the technician is working to fix the air conditioning. Nor were we given the option to wait to be seated in a cooler area. If you are replying back to a review - I recommend YOU get your facts right. 2. We overstayed the 2 hour parking limit because of the slow service. E.g. our server forgot an appetizer, and when we mentioned this - he put in the order, waited for the appetizer to come out and then when we were done with the appetizer served the entrees. We mentioned this to the server and his response was "oh parking after two hours is $2.99 only" - while $2.99 isnt a big amount, that is not the response any of us were looking for
I went to Yao again this past Saturday with my girlfriend. We thought it'd be a great idea to catch up over some drinks and appetizers. Thai places usually have a ton of appetizer choices and strong cocktails, plus we both love the food, so it was the perfect spot for lunch. We got there about an hour and a half before they closed for lunch, and they were set to reopen for dinner at 5. The place was mostly empty, with just a couple of other tables occupied. We kicked things off with some Lychee Martinis and ordered a bunch of appetizers--calamari, dumplings, a salmon sushi roll, and crab rangoons. Everything was super tasty! I've never had dinner or a main dish there, but seeing what other tables were getting definitely made me want to come back for more.
Yelp Fam! Hello!!! A friend and I decided to try out YAO after seeing it all over Instagram and TikTok. The decor and photos really drew me in, so I had to see what all the hype was about. From the moment I walked in, I was not disappointed. The decor was even more stunning in person--this place is beautiful from the bar to the upstairs section and all of the seating areas. There are gorgeous flowers and artwork everywhere. I'd recommend making a reservation, which is what we did to make sure we got a table. It wasn't too packed when we arrived, but by around 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday evening, most of the tables were full. Now, everything was great, but I want to mention one thing I didn't love. Gratitude was automatically added to the bill, which ended up being an extra $30. Our server was okay, but I wouldn't have given them $30. We didn't see him often, and he seemed overwhelmed by the number of tables he was managing. Personally, I would have tipped around $15, not $30. That's the only negative part of the experience, but it wasn't enough to stop me from coming back--because I definitely would! There might've been something on their website about the added gratuity that I missed, but it was added to our check. Our bill was over $150, but let me tell you, the food was worth every penny. So, my friend and I are big foodies, and whenever we go out, we like to try a variety of things from the menu. Here's what we ordered: Chicken Satay, Potstickers, Crab Wontons, and (2) orders of Cha Siu Pork Belly as appetizers. My friend ordered the Duck Fried Rice, and I opted for the Pineapple Fried Rice. For drinks, we had the Angel Envy Rye Whiskey Sour and the Black Heart Old Fashioned. Our total bill came to $192.21, with an added 18% gratuity of $31.68. Overall, the ambiance was amazing, and the food was really good. I would definitely recommend YAO, whether it's for a date night or a girls' night out. It's also a great spot for pictures and just a chill hangout. You get two hours of free parking in the garage, which is a nice bonus. If you haven't tried this place, GO TRY IT! I will definitely be back!
Good and ambiance was great. Had an array of appetizers, had crispy garlic chicken and espresso martini. Phenom!!!! The chicken w s meaty.
Looks are very deceiving! From the polished facade to the posh-modern aesthetic, one would think this is a great start to a good dinner. We were so wrong. Everything from the hostess & waiter's lack of care & finesse, to dinner - nothing impressed! To be candid, dinner - being edible at best - was a massive disappointment! The hot tea options were grocery store assortment - Yes, I'm bougie about me teas, most especially in an Asian cuisine establishment! Additionally, those in attendance agreed that the soup was the best part. Everything else, they could have taken back, nice presentation or no. My friends highlighted that they've had better fried rice at a cheap Chinese establishment, while the noodles in the other's Duck dish had an "off" fishy taste. My Panang had no vegetables and the rice was not steaming hot. Oh, but that's not all. It appears that they front-load tips into your Subtotal AND it has a separate tip space below for you to add a well - there were only 3 of us. The lack of adequate evening lighting needed to catch this, makes one wonder if it was intentional. Taking this factor into account, It's safe to say that some patrons might unwittingly add an additional tip, being otherwise unaware; so consider yourself cautioned. All in all, this is a ABSOLUTE NO, in terms of recommendations.
The interior is absolutely gorgeous--perfect for a date night or a cute lunch outing. We came for their $9.95 lunch specials. we got Shrimp Pad Thai and Panang Curry. for appetizer, crab wontons were so goood! def try their pretty cocktail along with dessert. Coconut Ice Cream was sooo photo-worthy it and delish with jelly on the bottom. *for parking, 2 hour free parking for visitor spot. The entrance of parking is on Hammond dr, once you park, ride elevator to B2 level.
Very nice spot for ambience and I highly recommend it for date night. Sexy vibe Asian fusion restaurant with soft music playing in the background. For cocktails, We started with a cinnamon old fashioned and a seeet Alabama whiskey sour. For appetizers, we opted for the Tom Tom soup since they were all out of the hot and sour soup. In an Asian restaurant, My dining companion always determines what meal to order based on the flavor of the soup. Hot and sour is his favorite so he was a tad disappointed. The Tom Tom soup was good enough but the true winner of our appetizers was the dumplings. They were beautifully presented and cooked with love. Served on top of a flavorful curry sauce. We also had a chicken satay which was cooked correctly with a tasty sauce. We concluded the meal with crispy garlic chicken and beef basil and both were great dishes. The best dish of the night was the beef basil by far I didn't get any pictures of the inside, but the interior is absolutely beautiful. Don't forget to look up at the beautiful ceilings. This is a great place for a nice photo opt. The parking garage offers two hours of free parking. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for kids at least not during the dinner hours. Their port
My second time visiting this location! Five stars all around! The food is amazing, the service is great. The ambience is beautiful. It's a beautiful location. The drinks are top-tier. I was surprised to receive a $40 gratuity for a table for two, but, I guess that would explain the great service. No complaints here. read more
8 months ago
Very small dining area but vibrant Instagramique interirors. Fantastic service with some cool drinks. Some unique food items on menu. Food is presented well and food is ok. Free desert on your anniversary or birthday. You can park in the garage free foe 2 hours. read more
One of my favorite spots when I come to Atlanta, Every single dish was amazing. Every single dish is season two perfection. The fried snapper is big enough to share with two people. The crab fried rice is good enough for two people. The calamari is so good ,definitely recommend this place. The service was exceptional. Ambience is chill. They have a nice DJ or music playing. I will definitely be back again. read more
Don't believe the hype, this place is terrible. We were drawn to this place by the amazing Instagram posts and the shoulder massages and live DJ vibes but when we got here the store was different. Yes, the interiors are cool but not unique. I've seen the same lights and decor in some smaller restaurants around town and outside. Dimly lit may seem like a perfect date spot but at least have some light to read the menu. Maybe I'm getting old and my eyes are not as strong as they should be. 20/20 vision - not enough for this place. We had reservations for a Friday night dinner and when we got here, we were escorted to a table promptly. Once we got there we realized the place was boiling up ie no ventilation - zero! Our server did not show up for a good 10 mins so we asked the lady at the front of there was a better spot that was had some airflow. They tried to sit 4 of us on a table meant for two? Sadly we had to return back to our original table (luckily a table nearby was available which "felt" better). Mind you - no one from the staff acknowledged the lack of air or apologized for it being stuffy (so far). Slow service - probably due to shortage in wait staff but ok, we ordered drinks and food and then the ordeal began. Food took ages to come out. Our server apologized saying things were backed up as everyone ordered at the same time. Really everyone? We got the appetizer tower which included the potstickers, wontons, summer rolls and the Taro rolls. I think I've dined at a lot of places to safely claim that the food was very mediocre - actually lacking any real flavor ie bland. We got the crab wontons - but with the dressing on top we got some soggy friend wontons that were very unpleasant to eat. Bao bun - ok. Had better. Roti canai - this was ok, maybe the curry was a little too sweet but the fancy presentation wasn't worth it as the roti wasn't crispy, fluffy - more like dead piles of bread on the plate. We also got the Catch of the Day - it reads crispy whole fish but we got crispy fried balls of fish. Probably the best dish I had on the table (note the low bar here) but it wasn't worth the price IMO. We also got the Wagyu - but alas it was probably 50% fat - and by the time it came to the table the meat was already well done. No flavor and chewy meat - not good at all! We did get some other dishes but if you get my drift, it was not worth mentioning. I will say we had to wait a very long time for our food to come. Over 3 hours with probably 2 hours of wait for our food was just unacceptable. We asked our server and he had a good excuse for everything, busy night, everyone ordering at the same time, meat takes long to cook - yes ofcourse to overcook it, and the AC was another anomaly that day. This was the first time our server acknowledged the AC wasn't working. But it was just not our day. I'm sure this was all our luck! If you do decide to visit - please plan accordingly. 2 hours of free parking gets you only part of you food (and probably it will be overcooked and flavorless) if your luck is as good as ours. Note: after our complaints that day, the staff did comp a dish (due to the delay in service) but it won't change my review of this place. Yelpers - beware. This will be on my "never again" list! Wanted to respond to the business owner: If you can't take critique and acknowledge and accept the issues, it just shows the lack of professionalism. Your staff had excuses for everything. Next time inform patrons of the issues and ask them if they want to still continue to dine. We were not offered that, and I'm sorry but the table did not give us any airflow. The entire restaurant was stuffy. YES, a street buffet would have been a better dining experience than coming to Yao. Not worth the money and not worth the food. Not sorry. read more
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Very pretty atmosphere. Service was nice. Food was also plated prettily. Crying tiger was good but a small piece given for the price. The chicken pad thai was not good at all, it was very fishy tasting. The butterfly pea coconut ice cream was good and very stretchy, it was probably the best item of the dinner. While the restaurant is beautiful, would not recommend this place for the food. read more
1 year ago
Argh!!! I was looking forward to this and left disappointed. Service was fine. Music was chill. Pretty interior. It was also over 90.00 for lunch for two people and I am still hungry and have a sodium headache. Idk. I would never return unless on someone else's dime and then I would still probably suggest that we try something different. Overpriced. Mid. Do not run here. Don't walk here either. read more
Awesome place and really love it !!!! One of the best Asian places with a great ambience, every nice atmosphere and the food was super amazing. Cashew Chicken with the pineapple base was one of the best dishes I have ever had ! The presentation along with the quality & quantity was simply unbeatable! Yang, the manager was very nice, courteous & helpful. We really enjoyed the visit and for sure, coming back again to one of the best Asian restaurants. read more
I was looking for a nice little restaurant to catch up with a friend over martini's. I came across Yao on TikTok. I made reservations and we were seated immediately upon arriving. The restaurant was very aesthetically pleasing. Great for a date or dinner with friends. They also had live music on this Saturday night. The artist preformed covers to some of the best top charted songs, which definitely enhanced the dining experience. THE DRINKS! Omg... these were some of the best martinis I've tasted. We had about three a piece ranging from a lychee martini, salted melon martini, and espresso martini. The salted melon, if that's the correct name, was by far the best! These well crafted cocktails really stood out from others in the community. Though we only went for drinks, we did order a few apps: lettuce wraps, crab wontons, calamari, and mussels. The lettuce wraps were so flavorful with a little kick! The crab filling in the wontons were good, but the wontons weren't crispy at all. No complaints with the calamari or mussels. Overall, very pleased with this dining experience. The parking garage was also easy to navigate. I would definitely return! Good job, Yao!!! read more
All that glitters is not gold. We came to Yao after seeing multiple social media posts for Father's Day dinner however left sorely disappointed after an expensive an unsatisfying dining experience. Yao is located in the perimeter mall area and has a private lot with two hours of free parking. Upon entering, the decor is really nice and they have an inhouse DJ playing music. Our server was also nice however not enough to compensate for the other lacking areas. There were several things which made the experience pretty disappointing for us. 1. Upon entering there was a musty smell which we attributed to having an open kitchen. Our party of four was promptly seated and what looked like a private dining area for larger groups. The room felt very hot and stuffy And the location of our original seats extremely so. We were relocated to a different area once we requested different seats, but even that was not much better. It was only much later through the dinner upon inquiring Why it was so hot we were informed that they had some cooling issues. However, no portable fans or other efforts were in place to make the guest comfortable. 2. Terrible service. The restaurant appeared short staffed that busy Friday night with only two servers managing the entire dinner service. As a result, our service was never prompt. Our server apologized multiple times through the night given the delays. Our appetizers took over 40 minutes to come. They forgot one of our appetizers which took another 10-15 mins to come. We were never offered compensation for the same. Following that, We waited over an hour for a main course. We were forever trying to catch our server's attention to get our drinks reordered, check on our food, etc. Ultimately, we were there for over two hours due to the service delays. When asked to validate our parking tickets, our server informed us that first two hours were free and we had to pay only a nominal fee for anything over that time. This really annoyed me given the delays were due to the restaurant and they did not seem to be interested upfront to help make the experience any better. It was only after I requested the server to go talk to the manager were we given a $10 compensation. 3. The food was average and in my opinion, and I'm being generous by saying that. I've had better food at Asian fast food restaurants for much cheaper. We got the sample tree, Roti canai, pork bun and crab wontons for appetizers. The sampler tree was good. The crab wontons were also pretty flavorful. For main course, we got the crying tiger, fish of the day(red snapper-$75), rack of ribs, and basil stirfry beef. All of these entrées were fairly disappointing and a touch too sweet from my liking. The flavors were nowhere as complex as you would expect in asian food. The fish was the most disappointing, particularly given the price we paid for it. 4. The restaurant tries for a lounge like experience with a live DJ and dim lights. The dim lights make it hard to read the menu. On social media they also promote having an in-house masseuse, giving shoulder massages during meals. That was the main reason for us coming here. However, when we didn't see one- upon inquiring further our server told us that this was no longer offered as the masseuse was away on a family emergency and they did not trust anybody else to do the job as well. 5. As I mentioned from the get-go, our server was great and was always trying to explain the mishaps while attempting to make the experience better for us, however, by the end of the night, it just felt like a bunch of excuses thrown our way for any concerns raised. Not once did the manager check in with us even when we complained about having to pay for parking and expressed our disappointment in our overall dining experience with the heat and the delays. Overall: I would recommend the restaurant management, spend money on building a better infrastructure for a greater dining experience which would bring returning customers rather than on false advertising via social media influencers, which may bring new customers in, however, they would not leave happy given the restaurant's current inability to provide what they promise. read more
1 year ago
Terrible food, worse service and even worse ambience!! Its better off to go to panda express! We went to Yao as a party of 4. The air conditioning in the inside room where we were seated was broken and it was unbearably hot! Like we are sweating while having dinner hot. To add to that there was a DJ playing music which was unbearably loud. We could not have a proper conversation with friends. I get the charm of having a DJ - but if I wanted to go to a loud lounge - I'd go to one. The service was pathetic and slow! And they add gratuity to the check for a party of 4! Wow. Also be aware, they do not comp parking - which other restaurants do. The final nail - the food. Seriously nothing was good. The crying tiger steak was fatty, the rack of lamb was chewy, the fish was lacking any flavor. Decent presentation, actually bad food. Never coming back again. Edited per owner's comment: 1. We were NOT told that the air conditioning is down till the END of our meal - when our server explained that the technician is working to fix the air conditioning. Nor were we given the option to wait to be seated in a cooler area. If you are replying back to a review - I recommend YOU get your facts right. 2. We overstayed the 2 hour parking limit because of the slow service. E.g. our server forgot an appetizer, and when we mentioned this - he put in the order, waited for the appetizer to come out and then when we were done with the appetizer served the entrees. We mentioned this to the server and his response was "oh parking after two hours is $2.99 only" - while $2.99 isnt a big amount, that is not the response any of us were looking for read more
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I went to Yao again this past Saturday with my girlfriend. We thought it'd be a great idea to catch up over some drinks and appetizers. Thai places usually have a ton of appetizer choices and strong cocktails, plus we both love the food, so it was the perfect spot for lunch. We got there about an hour and a half before they closed for lunch, and they were set to reopen for dinner at 5. The place was mostly empty, with just a couple of other tables occupied. We kicked things off with some Lychee Martinis and ordered a bunch of appetizers--calamari, dumplings, a salmon sushi roll, and crab rangoons. Everything was super tasty! I've never had dinner or a main dish there, but seeing what other tables were getting definitely made me want to come back for more. read more
10 months ago
Yelp Fam! Hello!!! A friend and I decided to try out YAO after seeing it all over Instagram and TikTok. The decor and photos really drew me in, so I had to see what all the hype was about. From the moment I walked in, I was not disappointed. The decor was even more stunning in person--this place is beautiful from the bar to the upstairs section and all of the seating areas. There are gorgeous flowers and artwork everywhere. I'd recommend making a reservation, which is what we did to make sure we got a table. It wasn't too packed when we arrived, but by around 7:00 p.m. on a Saturday evening, most of the tables were full. Now, everything was great, but I want to mention one thing I didn't love. Gratitude was automatically added to the bill, which ended up being an extra $30. Our server was okay, but I wouldn't have given them $30. We didn't see him often, and he seemed overwhelmed by the number of tables he was managing. Personally, I would have tipped around $15, not $30. That's the only negative part of the experience, but it wasn't enough to stop me from coming back--because I definitely would! There might've been something on their website about the added gratuity that I missed, but it was added to our check. Our bill was over $150, but let me tell you, the food was worth every penny. So, my friend and I are big foodies, and whenever we go out, we like to try a variety of things from the menu. Here's what we ordered: Chicken Satay, Potstickers, Crab Wontons, and (2) orders of Cha Siu Pork Belly as appetizers. My friend ordered the Duck Fried Rice, and I opted for the Pineapple Fried Rice. For drinks, we had the Angel Envy Rye Whiskey Sour and the Black Heart Old Fashioned. Our total bill came to $192.21, with an added 18% gratuity of $31.68. Overall, the ambiance was amazing, and the food was really good. I would definitely recommend YAO, whether it's for a date night or a girls' night out. It's also a great spot for pictures and just a chill hangout. You get two hours of free parking in the garage, which is a nice bonus. If you haven't tried this place, GO TRY IT! I will definitely be back! read more
Looks are very deceiving! From the polished facade to the posh-modern aesthetic, one would think this is a great start to a good dinner. We were so wrong. Everything from the hostess & waiter's lack of care & finesse, to dinner - nothing impressed! To be candid, dinner - being edible at best - was a massive disappointment! The hot tea options were grocery store assortment - Yes, I'm bougie about me teas, most especially in an Asian cuisine establishment! Additionally, those in attendance agreed that the soup was the best part. Everything else, they could have taken back, nice presentation or no. My friends highlighted that they've had better fried rice at a cheap Chinese establishment, while the noodles in the other's Duck dish had an "off" fishy taste. My Panang had no vegetables and the rice was not steaming hot. Oh, but that's not all. It appears that they front-load tips into your Subtotal AND it has a separate tip space below for you to add a well - there were only 3 of us. The lack of adequate evening lighting needed to catch this, makes one wonder if it was intentional. Taking this factor into account, It's safe to say that some patrons might unwittingly add an additional tip, being otherwise unaware; so consider yourself cautioned. All in all, this is a ABSOLUTE NO, in terms of recommendations. read more
The interior is absolutely gorgeous--perfect for a date night or a cute lunch outing. We came for their $9.95 lunch specials. we got Shrimp Pad Thai and Panang Curry. for appetizer, crab wontons were so goood! def try their pretty cocktail along with dessert. Coconut Ice Cream was sooo photo-worthy it and delish with jelly on the bottom. *for parking, 2 hour free parking for visitor spot. The entrance of parking is on Hammond dr, once you park, ride elevator to B2 level. read more
Very nice spot for ambience and I highly recommend it for date night. Sexy vibe Asian fusion restaurant with soft music playing in the background. For cocktails, We started with a cinnamon old fashioned and a seeet Alabama whiskey sour. For appetizers, we opted for the Tom Tom soup since they were all out of the hot and sour soup. In an Asian restaurant, My dining companion always determines what meal to order based on the flavor of the soup. Hot and sour is his favorite so he was a tad disappointed. The Tom Tom soup was good enough but the true winner of our appetizers was the dumplings. They were beautifully presented and cooked with love. Served on top of a flavorful curry sauce. We also had a chicken satay which was cooked correctly with a tasty sauce. We concluded the meal with crispy garlic chicken and beef basil and both were great dishes. The best dish of the night was the beef basil by far I didn't get any pictures of the inside, but the interior is absolutely beautiful. Don't forget to look up at the beautiful ceilings. This is a great place for a nice photo opt. The parking garage offers two hours of free parking. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant for kids at least not during the dinner hours. Their port read more
This was my surprise birthday dinner from my babe! We've both never been and the experience was top tier. I had no expectations (other than a classy place) and this was super special for an intimate dinner. The hostess gave us the option of 2 tables and our server was attentive. He explained the entree choices and confirmed the ice cream was dairy-free. We did the "Date Night" menu that's a flat costs including 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 1 dessert. We ordered the potstickers, dumplings, Pad Thai with shrimp and coconut ice cream. The presentation was elegant, food was delicious and we shared a bottle of champagne to toast in my new year! It was a Tuesday evening so there wasn't much traffic but they play R&B classics and the aesthetic is everything. Highly recommend to make a reservation! Definitely have dessert. We'll be back to try that lemon velvet cake. read more
1 year ago
We've dined at Yao Atlanta a few times in the past and had positive memories, but unfortunately this visit didn't live up to our expectations. Right as we walked in, we were hit with a strong kitchen scent--understandable given the open kitchen concept, but it made us feel like the ventilation system could use improvement. The small round table for two also made it tough to comfortably manage all the food and drinks we ordered. We had cocktails, oysters, vegetables, a whole fried fish, and the Crying Tiger steak. The oysters were served on regular ice cubes, which melted quickly and left the oysters soaking in water--not ideal. The dry ice placed for presentation even made contact with one of the oysters, which was off-putting. The vegetables were overcooked and surprisingly sweet. The Crying Tiger steak ($38) had a nice presentation but came out overcooked (well-done instead of medium) with a slightly burnt edge. When we asked for rice, we were told it doesn't come with any side--which was odd since the fried fish came with jasmine rice (which, by the way, was dry and lacked flavor). The salt & pepper fish, priced at $75 (market price), was decent but again leaned on the sweet side. In general, all dishes skewed too sweet for our taste, and given the price point, the overall experience didn't match up to the cost. We hate to leave negative reviews, and this would typically be a 2-star experience--but we're giving 3 stars as a form of constructive feedback in hopes that management takes it to heart and makes adjustments. Sadly, we won't be returning. read more
11 months ago
We were celebrating my daughters birthday . We were hoping for a live band . However We're told they no longer have one. We were stayed right away and waited for our party to arrive. Our server, Brian, was wonderful he took great care of our party. The food was wonderful the drinks were great . We were not rushed and took out time to chat , drink and eat. All and all it was a great experience . read more
Honestly, our server Max makes this review five stars alone. We had a group of six for birthday celebrations, and it was all our first time there. He made sure to go through the menu with us and was cracking jokes the whole time. Parking is super easy. There is a parking garage where the first two hours are free. You go upstairs and it should be on the right facing the building. The food was delicious as well. I think everyone loved the Penang curry that is in a lot of dishes, and the salmon was cooked to perfection. My friends enjoyed the lamb dish, though they aren't really a fan of the fried rice. Another friend got the duck noodles and even bought another one to take home to their brother because it was just that good! read more
2 years ago
Very beautiful place in Sandy springs. Very welcoming ambience and staff. Quiet with nice low music. My server was Eric and he was very pleasant. He gave great service! The martini and the salmon panang curry were both absolutely amazing. Definitely a place to try! read more
1 year ago
Excellent service and the Jumbo prawn pad Thai was amazing. Our server, Eric, was so friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. They definitely made my husband's birthday dinner amazing. We will be back. read more
So the only thing this place has to offer is a nice ambiance. My friend and I visited them for the first time this past Friday around 6 and the whole restaurant was empty with only one other table that seemed to be about business. It was a bit alarming but we still stayed. Our server was so sweet and kept checking in on me since my friend was running late. We ordered these dumplings to share and the crying tiger. Portions were so small to share and priced a bit too high in my opinion. When we ordered the crying tiger more than 75% of the ribeye was covered in fat still so we kindly told our server and the business owner came to take a look and walked into the room next to us to see, which I do not know why usually when you ask a server and it's clearly visible they make the food right, right away and we requested medium which the first steak was but the second one we got had no fat and was rare. So it's a bit disappointing that they have a limited menu and still cannot seem to get their mains cooked right. My drink was a mango margarita essentially and I couldn't taste any alcohol and I paid extra for the casa amigos I switched out for. It was a very bad meal for what we ended up paying. Felt robbed read more
I definitely recommend this place if you want to have an aesthetic bougie experience with yummy food ! I'm not gonna lie, we had so many different plates that I couldn't name them all but they were all flavorful and delicious! The vibes and the service were on point and the drinks were * Chef's Kiss * This would make a great date night or friend's night out for an upscale experience ! read more
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I have had this spot on my list of places to check out. I was originally scheduled to dine here in November of 2023 but had to cancel my reservation at the last minute. A friend asked me this week if I would be interested in checking it out on Saturday night. She made us a reservation for 9pm. I used a GPS app to find this place. It did not exactly get me to the restaurant. The GPS told me to turn off Hammod drive onto perimeter center parkway. You should continue on Hammond drive. Louisiana Bistreaux Seafood will be on your left on the corner. Yao is next door. Keep driving and the parking garage is on the left. The garage is free for 2 hours. When we walked in we were immediately seated. Our server was Pao. He recommended drinks and food items to try. I ordered still water and the octopus. My friend ordered an alcoholic drink and the crab wontons to start. The wontons arrived quickly as did the drink. However, the octopus took a very long time to come out. My friend had finished her appetizer prior to the octopus arriving . For entrees I ordered the crab fried rice and my friend ordered the Mongolian beef. I thought the crab wontons and octopus were average. I would not have to order either app again. My entree was terrible! Our server said it was one of the top selling items! It was bland and just not good. I had to ask for a sauce to make it edible. My friend said she did enjoy her beef entree. I hate to say this, but the water was the best item for me! Service was ok- nothing special, honestly a little slow. I did enjoy the live music and the massage. ( it says they are complimentary but expect to tip). Overall I spent $88 for dinner and a 3-4 minute massage. NOT WORTH IT! NOTE: gratuity is included on all checks NOTE: the kitchen closes at 10pm on Saturday night. No read more
3 years ago
Yao is an amazing addition to the Perimeter area located in Dunwoody, GA. This restaurant's ambiance and decor is so captivating upon walking in but the food is what will keep you coming back for more! I have had the pleasure of dining at this location twice and each time the food was amazing. The Mongolian beef is my go to dish because it's that tasty. The beef is very tender, the broccoli is crispy enough to give that nice crunch and the white rice is so fluffy dressed with the brown sauce that you catch in every bite is enough to make you close your eyes and pray that wasn't the last bite to end your meal. lol I also had the dumplings which have ground chicken, shrimp and pork in them. You only get 3 dumplings but it's enough for an appetizer, the creamy sambar sauce is sweet and really pairs nicely with the dish. I'm a hungry girl so I wish I could have had a plate of 6 or 8 but hey, I don't make the rules. Oh and let me not forget their pot stickers! Again, the quantity is a little unsatisfying because you only get 4 but the flavor was everything. My friends got the crab fried rice and the fried shrimp dish that I no longer see is on Yao's menu. All in all the service and food were a 10/10. They had LIVE music that started around 8pm and masseuse's that came around giving complimentary massages during our meal. I highly recommend if you are looking for a night out that is not in the heart of Atlanta where you can actually find parking , that you give Yao a try. I promise this Thai cuisine will have you coming back for more. Highlight: Parking Garage (2hrs free) located near the Dunwoody Marta station No they do not validate parking read more
8 months ago
Went to lunch with friends from work. The first was good and service was good. Our waitress was Anamika read more
10 months ago
Terrible experience, terrible food and terrible service. Went here for a last minute lil bday dinner and the only thing that I enjoyed was my company that I was having dinner with. Our server Bryan was very rude and unfriendly (4 adults and a child). Plates are very small and the quality or quantity isn't worth the price at all. The inside is very nice, that's all. They also said there's live music on Friday nights, I didn't hear any music. I wouldn't come back here, not even to give it another try. But that's just me. read more
9 months ago
I thoroughly enjoyed Yao, 2 hours of free parking, the ambiance was great, the drinks were good too... I had a drink with berries which was delicious. I also, had a pork bun which was good and a duck and noodles dish(i switched the egg noodles for rice noodles) that was AMAZING!!! Jazz music playing R&B was a good touch. I was told the massages and live music were on the weekends but it was great on a Tuesday for my birthday. I will say it feels like the its priced for the area, not for the food... and the food was in fact delicious but almost $30 for duck noodles and $20 for a drink was not something I would do casually... I'd say if you go be prepared to spend $50+ per person, and that's if you have one drink. I would suggest making reservations also. read more
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3 years ago
Yummy spot for date night! The parking was a bit tricky to figure out it's in a deck above the restaurant and you can take the stairs/ elevator to the main level to find Yao. The parking is free if it's under 2 hrs. Otherwise they start charging and Yao does not validate. Made reservations in advance and was promptly seated. I tried the Thai tea to drink and it was as expected- good! For the entree I asked what vegetarian options they had and they advised they could modify most to be without meat. I inquired if the price would be reduced they said no. So, it's a bit steep for 26$ pad Thai without meat but ok. the presentation of the pad Thai was really cool unlike any other time I've ordered it elsewhere! Then for the desert I got the ice cream (I believe it was coconut). It had dry ice under the coconut bowl so it was a very aesthetically pleasing desert! Overall a nice spot and I'd come back! Just be prepared to spend a chunk of money on this dinner. read more
I went sometime back for Thursday evening live music. This place is so aesthetically pleasing and beautiful. The ambiance done well and we ordered few starters and mains, dessert. My recommendations for food - Roti Canai, Pad Thai noodles, Sauted mushrooms. For dessert we ordered their very beautiful coconut ice cream, found it decent. They did not make us wait for long to get food on our table. The staff and our server was really sweet. I would definitely recommend this place for a date night read more
2 years ago
I love Thai food, so I was really excited when my friend chose this restaurant for her birthday dinner. The ambiance is breathtaking. It's a content creators dream. The flowers hanging from the ceiling are so gorgeous. It really gives grown and sexy/ date night. The parking is free for the first two hours. After that it goes up to $4 for 4 hours. The cocktails were chefs kiss! My food was ok. I'd probably order something else next time. The price point was fair though. Our waiter was really good. He was attentive the entire time. read more
WARNING THIS PLACE IS A HEALTH HAZARD!!! (Check the attached picture for reference) I went there to celebrate my husband's birthday. The restaurant was almost empty when we reached there. Only four other tables were occupied. We were greeted by the hostess/waitress and seated quickly. We realized the table was a bit shaky, so we asked to switch to the table beside it. We placed our order, Dumplings, Chashu Pork Bao Bun, and Tom Yum Soup. Food came out way too slowly, even though there were just 3more parties at the restaurant. The soup was super watery and tasteless. Bao Bun was so dry and tough we had to send it back. Dumplings were the only thing we liked that day. For the main course, we got some noodles and crispy garlic chicken. Both the dishes were not at all good. The chicken was so dry and tough felt like a leftover; I had to leave the entire entree. Super disappointed by the food, we decided to end with a dessert to make it better, so we ordered their famous Coconut Ice cream. We were talking while waiting for our order, and that's when we saw it!!!! The table we were sitting at first was so dirty(see picture), and then we realized all the tables were dirty with water and food marks like they had never been properly cleaned. We wanted to pay and get out of that place then and there, but our dessert came out. Once again, the presentation was good with all that dry ice drama, but the taste was not good. It was way too salty; we couldn't even taste the coconut in it. All that excellent presentation for that tasteless food. I paid $100+ for the most disappointing meal of my life. Never going back, and would never recommend this place to anyone. read more
So this place is pretty nice and it's decorated very well. They have upstairs and a downstairs with the upstairs looks like it might be more for private parties and not open all the time. They don't have outside seating but there is a very big glass window so you can really get some sunlight if you sit by the window. Service was good, Earn took care of us. I didn't get any drink but I did want to try a couple of appetizers. Does portions were fairly small so I ended up getting an entree as well but overall I was satisfy. With the appetizers you probably get enough for two people, so two mushroom steak pieces, for egg rolls which was to a person, something along those lines. I just want to keep that in your head if you decide to go and your left hungry because you thought the appetizers will be more filling. King oyster mushroom steak - So just for giggles and grins I tried the mushroom steak. I probably would not do this again. It had a hint of flavor but it was a lot more chewy and rubbery that I would have liked. It came with two fairly decent size mushrooms that were grilled. Chicken satay - I enjoyed the chicken satay. It came with two skewers, and it was cooked very well. It had a nice flavor to it and I would get it again. Pot stickers - Pop stickers are good. It came with enough for two people to have a couple, and they came in a sauce. I wasn't really sure what the sauce is I probably should look at the menu again but the sauce was pretty decent. It had a nice little flavor to it. Maybe it was peanut base? I'm not sure but all I know is that it was good. Spring rolls - The spring rolls are really good. They were cooked very well and crisp and the sauce they came in was delicious. Beef basil stir fry - I enjoyed the stir fry. It had a nice helping of rice so it was filling, and the beef was flavored really well. The sauce was really good and it almost made me want to lick the plate lol. The portion size was pretty decent, it wasn't a huge bowl but it was a decent size bowl. Overall this was a pretty good spot to try. I would probably go again and I would probably go for lunch. Because the lunch prices are much more reasonable secret probably try a whole lot more during lunch time. But I was not upset with what I did and the food did not miss overall. read more
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