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    Yoo Yee

    4.5 (135 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Mapo tofu
    Anita P.

    Absolutely blown away. They don't take ressys here so I would recommend coming at an off time if possible because they do get super busy. The mapo tofu was amazing! It was spicy and had the classic numbing flavor you expect from sichuan peppers. The chickpea hand pulled noodles were my favorite part of the meal. The noodles were bouncy and the broth was umami and had a great sesame flavor. My fav restaurant in argyle area by far!

    Soup
    Isabel T.

    Service was really great everyone was super nice and attentive. The hand pulled noodles were delicious, they were so long! Scallion pancakes were also delish and very flaky! The restaurant was bright and very clean.

    Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup
    Kate M.

    Quite possibly the most perfect winter meal. We ordered Yoo Yee for delivery and I'm happy to report I've discovered my new favorite Chinese take out spot in my neighborhood! The star of the show is the spicy braised beef brisket soup. Tender beef in a yummy, spicy sauce with chewy hand pulled noodles. SO GOOD! The pork wontons and fried string beans came in a close second place. The wontons are served with a sweet/spicy sauce that was so flavorful and the green beans are a very large serving and fried to perfection. The only dish that didn't totally wow me was the lo mein. I would probably pass on this next time around. Everything was packaged super nicely and delivered well. I would love to dine in sometime soon to get the full experience!

    Inside (at 4pm on a Tuesday)
    Joy C.

    I cannot wait to go back! My friend and I met here for early dinner after work. We walked in right when they opened and they told us that there's a 15 to 20 minute- wait because the staff is eating first. We were seated right away while we waited so that's the good part. I wanted everything that I saw on the menu but for this first visit, we tried: Wontons in Chili Oil Sauce, Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup, and the Sweet-Skinned Duck. They were all prepared well, so delicious and flavorful. I will definitely go back to Yoo Yee and try other dishes. The service that we received was very efficient and pleasant. The place is not too big, but we got seated right away because we went there on a weekday at 4pm. 'Til next time :)

    Green Sauteed String Beans
    Becca K.

    Happy Lunar New Year! We ordered with our eyes haha. Wow, I'm in lost of words because this is my new favorite restaurant in Chicago! We ordered the pan fried pot stickers, crispy tofu, spicy braised beef brisket hand pulled noodle soup, green beans, and chongqing popcorn chicken. Also ordered Yuzu soda on the side! The potstickers were not my favorite. It was so doughy and I barely got any of the filling. I only got dumplings because of lunar new year so skip the dumplings. The broth for the beef brisket was amazing. I absolutely love Szechuan style food and loved the noodles and the broth. So so so delicious. The green beans are a hit (because you have to get a veggie dish). I really liked the crispy tofu because it was soft in the inside. The popcorn chicken was okay and I thought there would be more flavor. Overall, loved YooYee so much!

    Chongqing popcorn chicken
    Eugene W.

    Take this review with a grain of salt. Because some in our family cannot eat spicy, we got less spicy less numbing versions of all the dishes. I really want to come back and try the authentic versions of the dishes. I hope that I can raise my rating to a 5/5 next time - I definitely see the potential. Eggplant w Green Pepper / 擂椒茄子 (8/10): The texture of the eggplant was very good. Perfect amount of chew. The sauce was packed with flavor, and there was a nice amount of spice. Fish Filet w Pickled Vegetable / 老坛酸菜鱼 (7/10): I feel like it would have been better if we requested full spice, but it was still pretty good. The fish was tender. The soup was SUPER savory. Chongqing Popcorn Chicken / 辣子鸡 (5/10): This dish was severely lacking in both spice and numbing. That aside, it was still lacking in flavor. The chicken was nicely fried to a crisp, so that was good. Peking Style Shredded Pork / 京酱肉丝 (7/10): Solid dish. Meat flavor was pretty good. Dry Sizzling Pot Cauliflower / 干锅有机花菜 (6/10): Lacking in flavor and spice. Cauliflower texture was pretty good. Sauteed String Beans / 干煸四季豆 (8/10): Texture on the string beans was amazing. Very flavorful. ~DESSERTS~ The desserts were made by another restaurant, but they still deserve mentioning. Milk Custard / 双皮奶 (9/10): I've never had anything like this, but apparently it's very popular in Beijing. It's so good!! Peach Gum and Grass Jelly / 桃胶仙草大满贯 (8/10): This reminds me of a dessert you'd find at Meet Fresh. Also quite good. There's always a huge wait so try to come during off hours. Service is good despite them being swamped all the time.

    Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup
    Jennifer N.

    Yoo Yee is a welcome sight to the Argyle food scene Since they took over the location, the space is clean, modern, and fresh The soup is exactly what you'd want on a cold day however the 2nd time I came and ordered it was weirdly room temp? The eggplant with garlic is just ok the cold version, eggplant with green pepper is better but the green pepper flavor can be a bit overpowering The crispy pork ribs are my fav and you can eat the garlic crisps on your rice for extra flavor and crunch If you like walnut shrimp, their crispy shrimp is HUGE and very cronchy Service is pretty quick and efficient once you get seated Come during an off hour like linner time during the week to avoid a long wait

    Shrimp dish - yuck
    Ari L.

    Not sure what all the fuss is about. Maybe I ordered wrong? I'd say half the dishes I go were gold and half were almost inedible. Nothing blew me away though. Pork Ribs with crispy garlic was just terrible. Pot stickers were very average and the sauce they came with was bad. Cucumber salad super tasty. Scallion Pancake - just greasy as hell Chicken Spring Roll - tasty Fish Fillet with Green Peppercorn Soup - good and tongue numbing Stir Fry Lamb Chops - weird flavors, pass Mongolian Beef - average Not worth the wait in my opinion. Maybe I'll try it again at some point and order more noodle dishes. That seems to be what a lot of people love there.

    Holly M.

    Yummmmmm. Was looking for someplace to try authentic Chinese food, and this came up several times. Well worth a visit! Went on a Saturday night and SO crowded but put name down and love that you can wander out and they'll text you. Went to Mao bar a few doors down for a drink. (More on that later) Service was fantastic and food just came out as it was ready. LOVED that because there was just a constant stream of food hitting the table. We ordered way too much for six people(like no one needed THREE orders of pot stickers :) However with a few teas and dessert and more food than three people could possibly eat only came to 300. So cheap for all the food, leftovers!! One of my absolute favorite was the shrimp and fries. The coconut shrimp was SO good paired with the crispy fried straws! The sesame noodles were excellent, as well as the Chongqing popcorn chicken. LOVED it. We ordered a few different noodles, all were amazing. Ordered some kind of fried dumpling type thing that I was hoping was baozi, but it was closer to a French beignet and SO delicious!! Cucumber salad? So good. Wontons. So good. Nothing was disappointing at ALL. The peach and lychee ice cream was a STELLAR way to end the meal.

    Original Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup
    Em K.

    Got the Original Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup at Yoo Yee and it was perfect for a cold day! The hand-pulled noodles had great texture and the broth was flavorful. I appreciated having a non-spicy option that still delivered on taste. The beef brisket was a bit fatty, so I had to discard a decent amount, but overall the flavors were good. The wait was long but worth it. They have a waitlist system where you sign in and they call you when your table is ready. We had lots of fun with the accordion-style menus too. Solid spot for authentic hand-pulled noodles!

    Xinjiang Style Lamb
    Anthony D.

    We were able to make it in person and just barely got a table. We tried: - Clay Pot Vegetables in Fermented Tofu Sauce - Chongqing Popcorn Chicken - Sliced Beef Tongue w/Chili Oil Soup - Sweet Skinned Duck If it's your first time here or first time trying more authentic Chinese food, order something you've never heard of. You most likely won't go wrong!

    Wontons in Chili Oil Sauce(6)
    Crystal Z.

    Ambiance - cozy, casual, modern Chinese food in the argyle neighborhood Service - speedy, food came out extremely fast Food - Wontons in chili oil - loveeeee the wonton skin, slightly chewy & chili oil was slightly sweet Spicy Braised Beef Brisket Hand Pull Noodle Soup - just the right amount of spice, noodles were chewy & beef brisket was tender Dry sizzling pot chicken wings - a must get if you love chicken wings, this dish did take awhile to come but worth the wait, the numbing spice definitely picks up, the lotus roots adds that extra crunch

    fish filet with pickled vegetables soup
    Michelle P.

    So so goood!! Definitely a gem in the city. It's a bit far north but worth the drive every time. There are no reservations and you can only join the waitlist in the iPad when you get there but honestly for a smaller sized restaurant, they are pretty efficient with service so you definitely won't wait too long. The location is also nice to just walk around and explore Argyle! It's super clean given it's fairly new. The must eats definitely are the fish with pickled vegetables and Dan Dan noodles!! The Dan Dan noodles are so flavorful and the texture of the noodles are so satisfying because it just soaks up all the flavor and minced pork. If you love Asian pickled vegetables and banana peppers, you will LOVE the fish dish. The fish is so tender and soft and honestly melted in your mouth. I'm not a big fish person but it doesn't feel like you're even eating fish. I know everyone raves over the braised pork noodle soup and it is good but it's not a highlight for me. The hand pulled noodles are chewy and tasty but the broth kinda fell short for me. We also always try to add in a vegetable whenever we eat family style Asian food so we went with the three vegetables. Super tasty sauce! My favorite is the potatoes!! Overall, one of the better Asian restaurants in the city and will satisfy all your cravings. There's also a lot of options for any type of eater so come bring your friends and family! It'll be a hit.

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    5.9 miNear North Side
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    Such a pleasant, fulfilling surprise. By chance we stopped at Shang Noodle, looked in the window…read moreand was drawn inside. Atmosphere was great; a little noisy, but in a good way. Lots of friend groups and others, enjoying their together time, incredible meals, and just sharing together. Serious stuff: Ambiance was very inviting, letting all clientele the opportunity for unfettered enjoyment. Food was flavorful, sumptuous - just delicious and more than ample. Service; quick, courteous, attentive. Waitstaff proving good information on menu items and pairing suggestions. They checked on us several time, ensuring everything was to our liking. If ever back in Chicago, I will definitely be look for Shang Noodle!

    Went here on a whim last night after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp. Before that, I…read morechecked out a few eateries on the 4th floor of the Nordstrom building, but nothing really stood out, and honestly, none of them seemed very busy and the one restaurant Lao Sze Chuan was way too expensive, $30+ entrees were average and the place wasn't busy at all. So I decided to try Shang Noodle, which was tucked away on a side street off Grand Ave., just steps from Michigan Ave. It's across from the Nordstrom building, past Labriola's, down some steps and about a block away located on the south side of the street. As soon as I walked in, and I wasn't expecting this but the restaurant was extremely loud and nearly every seat was taken and everybody seemed to be enjoying themself, families, couples and groups. I figured that was a good sign and it signaled to me that the food was probably good! At first, the host wanted me to sit at the bar, which I politely declined because I don't usually sit at bars, also, I was there to eat, not pick up somebody! I noticed a small table open, pointed it out, and he kindly let me take it. No 'tude either! As far as my server goes, she was efficient, friendly, and very helpful with recommendations since it was my first visit and probably because I didn't look like the other customers who were more familiar with the cuisine. She suggested the pot stickers over the hot and sour soup, and the beef Chow Fun instead of chicken Chow Fun. The pot stickers were a little small, but crispy and very tasty. I also asked for some sweet and sour sauce on the side which I'm glad I did because it paired nicely with the pot stickers instead of that plain vinegar sauce they usually serve you. For my main dish, I ordered the char-grilled beef Chow Fun. The portion size was more than generous, and the char-grilled beef had a great umami flavor. A few of the rice noodles were a bit firm, likely undercooked, but overall though it was quite enjoyable. What I appreciated the most about Shang Noodle was the value. $18 for the beef Chow Fun and $9 for the pot stickers felt reasonable to me, considering it was on the dinner menu, the portion sizes were humongous and the restaurant was located on the Near North Side, which is usually quite pricey. I'll definitely be back, though next time I may try lunch instead, or go with friends of mine.

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