Small space so not many tables. Really meant to be a boba and snack meal place but can certainly have a full meal. Food is most authentic in the area, behind Red Pepper and ahead of Kung Fu 12. Limited choices but all of them are good or reasonable standard. I think of it as a slightly worse version of Chopin noodle house, that is cheaper. Their drinks are pretty good and is better than Kung Fu tea, around gongcha level. Place is run by a couple, and they are very nice and helpful. I hope they stay in business. I give them 4 stars because of lack of authentic Chinese food in the area, and they are pretty good on a curve. I save 5 stars for Michelin-level quality. read more

Stopped in for some quick Chinese food since its newer to the area. It's an order on a touchscreen place but very cute inside. The owners are very nice people and willing to answer questions. Food came out very fast. We got general tsos, fried rice, crab wontons and a bubble tea. The general tsos didnt really taste like general tsos.. it was almost like sweet buffalo sauce but it wasn't bad. The fried rice was good but shrimp were small. We did enjoy the wontons and the tea. The portions are pretty big too but I think we just ordered the wrong things... if we went again i would definitely order noodles considering it's in the name of the sign outside read more

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Food was authentic and delicious. The restaurant is like a fast food store, but it's clean and tidy. The service was also friendly and warm. All three dishes were recommended! read more

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Fun and different little spot headed from Towson into Timonium! I was really in the mood for some popping boba! I ended up getting a lychee green tea iced and it had the actual lychee fruit as opposed to the boba! Very good! I would definitely return. The staff were super friendly! I also grabbed some shrimp and chicken lo mein which was so hot and fresh. Very yummy! read more

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Very authentic food. Great service.Our table was silent because we just kept eating! Unique boba flavor choices! They served us rice and chili sauce without us asking (as an asian myself, this was very appreciated). read more

Yo Cafe - Mango Sago Drink - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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This is a real gem in Towson/Timonium area. The food was very good and service was great. It's great that there is an option for authentic chinese food. Some of the menu is quite different than what you would find in Rockville and Silver Spring too. I enjoyed the noodles (rich broth, a lot of noodles too) as well as the appetizers. Definitely check it out! read more

Big fan of: -mango pomelo sago -red bean milk tea (hot!) -henan beef noodle soup- wide hand cut style for maximum QQ -thin spicy/sour shredded potato- remind me of childhood Service quick, friendly Portions very generous Ambiance clean! With cpop radio in the background read more

My daughter and I stopped in for a quick bite to eat and had no idea of the variety and options we faced once we walked inside. They have the basics for a boba tea and snack place, but also traditional Chinese and Taiwanese food that's surprising if you're not in the know. The food runs the gamut of Chinese American staples, but there's also Taiwanese traditional dishes, Japanese options and some Korean items. I think we'll have to go back a few times just to get a good sense of everything, oh darn! read more

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I like the place very street food vibes. My cousin took me here love the food and the atmosphere is in my liking. The service is very efficient. I like to go back when I'm in the neighborhood. read more

I ordered some Korean food on Uber Eats today and discovered Yo Cafe . Although I think that this is more of a Chinese or Fusion restaurant I f don't regret ordering . The Beef and Potatoes were well cooked and had a hint of Curry in the Sauce .The Egg Roll ,Seaweed Salad and Steamed Rice were OK . Fast Delivery and it's a wrap ! read more

Yo Cafe - Braised Beef . Egg Roll , Seaweed Salad - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

What a great hole in the wall Chinese spot! The hand pulled noodles were some of the best I've ever had and the people who work there are so kind and attentive. I was blown away by the flavors and the service. The bubble tea had real lychee in it, no powders like other places. So fresh and not too sweet. read more

Yo Cafe - Spicy hunan noodle soup and lychee peach bubble tea - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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Long wait times for the worst Chinese options and the "large amount" of drink choices are just a bunch a teas. Other reviews had me thinking this was actually going to be good and it was a complete waste of time and money! read more

I don't recommend this place at all 2 times ordering chicken wings so dry . past this week ordered sweet sour pork not even taste and the pepper salty pork same specially the fried rice so dark not even the chinese way i trash most of the food which i spent 120 not even half of the food eaten. no more no more . read more

Yo Cafe - sweet sour pork and salty pork - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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I came here Friday with a friend. The place was pretty chill and the food was decent. We ordered lamb noodle, Chinese lamb burger, and some fried pork tendon. The ladies at the counter were very nice and attentive. The food however was a bit salty. I also got some bubble tea. Over all I'd comeback again next time but definitely ask for less salt in my foods. read more

Yo Cafe - Menu - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

This is a small shop in a cramped plaza. It's a bit difficult to get in or out of here from York Road. We went here for the drinks, mainly the fruit teas because they advertise using real fruit, unlike many places that just use flavored syrup. The price tag is hefty - with tax, my mango pomelo drink was over $7 bucks, but apart from sticker shock, it tasted very good. I even came back a week later to get it again but I probably won't be able to do that often due to the cost. We also enjoyed the Earl grey milk tea. You can customize the drinks such as the sugar and ice content. We have yet to try the food. The employees seemed nice although I didn't have to interact with them much since there's a handy self service kiosk where you can place orders and pay. read more

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AUTHENTIC. If you don't like the food, it's because you don't like or appreciate authentic Chinese cuisine. My boyfriend who lived in Beijing for 2 years said the beef noodles and mapo tofu were exactly like what he had in Beijing. I've had mapo tofu many times from different Chinese restaurants, and it's certainly different. Compared to what I've had which I can only assume was an Americanized version, this one was more bland upfront with a subtle deep flavor from the dried peppers, which builds in heat over time. I was so happy to have an authentic experience in a very unassuming area. I mean c'mon, it's in Timonium, where really good restaurants are far and few between. This place is a hidden gem. Also, apparently their bobas are something to try. I will most definitely be ordering that next time. read more

I've been to Yo Cafe three times now and every visit is a delight. It's a welcome addition to the area after the hot pot place closed at the end of the pandemic. Staff are excellent and very knowledgeable. The restaurant is small but comfortable. They put in a partition between the front door and the restaurant that successfully keeps out these awfully cold temperatures. The food is just excellent! The boba tea is delicious. They have a genmaicha milk tea, my favorite tea ever, that is delicious. I've had soups, noodles, chicken and their Chinese burgers, and nothing has disappointed. Portions are big enough that I go home with leftovers. My only con is that I wish their chicken dishes came with more broccoli or other vegetables as I really like a balance between the two when I have Chinese food. read more

I ordered braised beef noodle soup for dine in, $12.95 a bowl it's a pretty good price, I didn't even finish the whole thing and I'm pretty full. I'll definitely comeback again to try other stuff. read more

Yo Cafe - Braised beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

Yo cafe is like a family restaurant to me, the food is really good and the people there are so kind and sweet! We went to get take out from there all the time. It's a great place for doing take out but probably not too good to dine in because it's a bit small. read more

Best Chinese food in the area! We drove about an hour to try this place out and the taste of food didn't let us down! Boba is also highly recommended! Overall a A+ experience^^ with a clean and convenient dinning environment! read more

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Came here for boba tea. Lots of Asian patrons enjoying what looks very authentic Chinese dishes. It smelled so good! If I hadn't eaten recently, I would have ordered something! Will definitely return! BTW taro boba tea had real taro, chewy sweet boba perfectly sweetened! Will definitely return!! read more

Not really a huge fan of this place. The service is wonderful and the atmosphere is fine, but the food that I tried so far was below average in my opinion, and that is the most important part for my experience. The chicken I had was pretty bland, and the beef on the Chinese burger was bland also, and still had some fat on it, which I don't like. The fries were ok, but I think they were just the basic prepackaged frozen fries that you get from most fast food pizza shops. Maybe I just need to try the soups and tea next time, but at this I feel like I can just go to other spots and get better food and tea. I do recommend trying this spot out though at least once, maybe your experience will be different considering they do have great reviews overall. read more

Yo Cafe - Chinese Burger and Fries - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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So happy I found this spot! They have been here for almost 2 years and I wish I had known about them sooner. My friend and I ordered the green beans, bok choy, Henan beef noodle soup, a Chinese beef hamburger and some milk teas. We could have lived off the green beans alone because they were AMAZING and the garlic bok choy was also very delicious! The beef noodle soup is a new favorite as the serving was large, beef super tender and the noodles are freshly made in house! Oh, and the milk teas are all fresh brewed tea combined with real milk - NO powder mixes! It was not busy at the time we went so the service was fast and the ladies running the restaurant are very sweet. This will be a new go-to for me for sure! read more

For those in the know, this is an amazing place to get authentic Chinese food - a treasure for the Timonium area. It is a "mom and pop" shop so service can be sometimes slow, especially during busy times. Most of the menu items are great (we love the seaweed salad appetizer and order it almost weekly!), though they often offer WeChat special items (like sesame ball desserts) on certain days for those using the social media app - often catering to the Chinese-speaking customers and ends up being some of my favorite food in Baltimore. Bubble tea/drinks are on the more pricey side, but are among some of the better ones we have had. read more

Henan Lamb Noodles. Very little Lamb maybe 4 super thin pieces the size of a quarter. The noodles were actually good. Broth had zero flavor. I want to eat in but the staff were sitting at the front tables doing nothing , blocking the other tables. read more

Best place ever. They served me food and their service was immaculate. The ambiance was amazing. Nice workers and their food was amazing. Would come again read more

I must have ordered the wrong items...had chicken lomein, beef lomein, and general TSO chicken. Was impossible to taste any flavors because of the extremely salty taste in the lomeins and the beef was mainly trimmed brisket fat. The general TSO chicken was ok but hard to find the chicken in the very heavy crispy coating although the sauce was tasty. Have been looking for a place since Hunan Chef closed but don't think this one is it. read more

The best Mainland Chinese food in town! From the homemade noodles to the Crispy sweet pork, every item on the menu is bursting with flavor. The second you walk into the restaurant you're greeted with the smell of fresh tea and authentic Chinese soup. The service is out of this world as the servers are polite, kind, and quick. Not to mention the AMAZING boba , which unlike most other bobas which are filled with powdered sweeteners and syrup, is filled with only natural ingredients. From mango, passionfruit, and even lychee, the boba has the best quality ingredients you can get. As a fan of all Asian food who dislikes driving all the way to Ellicott City for good Chinese, I can say that this is the way to go for boba, and noodles. read more

Yo Cafe - Hunan Beef Stewed Noodle Soup, Orange Passionfruit Tea (Left), Lychee Tea (Right) - Chinese Near Me - Timonium, Maryland

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Good small Chinese place! Very limited seating--about 4 tables and maybe 6 seats at a bar. They have a kiosk at the front where you can order and pay for either dine in or take out. Very friendly staff. Food is pretty good. We had pork and napa dumplings (my son really liked them, I thought they were ok), you tiao (good!), soy bean milk (I got unsweetened, and it was good), veggie lo mein (good although a little salty), bok choy in garlic sauce (good! Seemed to have white pepper, there were also some carrot slices), and a large roasted brown sugar pearl milk with 50% sugar to share with my two kids (very good although I would get even less sugar next time--turns out you can get 25%). It was packed when we arrived around 7:30 pm on a Friday, but we were able to find a few seats at the bar. Lots of Chinese patrons constantly coming in to pick up takeout. Definitely a place to come back to. read more

Walked in, smelled great. Has a nice style, calm colors and music, kiosk to order from and staff that greet you right when you walk in. Figured I'd try somethin small, I ordered the pork Chinese hamburger and the chicken egg roll. The pork burger was good, tender and juicy. The bun was nice and soft, and was enclosed on the back so kinda like an oven mitt which prevented spilling and I dig that. At first I thought they forgot my chicken roll but a little more than halfway through the burger one of the cooks came to me and made sure he remembered, the first one he tried to make wasn't up to par so he made me a fresh one, took only 1-2 minutes, and he surprised me with a vegetable spring roll. Awesome. Both go very good with the soy sauce they provide wherever you sit. After finishing I figured I'd try a tea as that's one of the things this place is known for, so I tried the brown sugar pearl milk tea M1, and man was that good. I got the smallest size and it worked out great. Definitely think I'm gonna get the biggest size next time. Staff are attentive and care about this place. Keep it pumpin, and check out what they have to offer! read more

i bought the beef with noodles soup after got home open only 3small pieces .very disappointed. a few times service wasn't good.even pay tips of 18% read more