They have everything. I usually get some thai food which is pretty decent. Their Yang Chow fried rice is to die for. I have weekly cravings for it. Pair that with some szechuan green beans and you are set for life! Definitely my go to ordering place. Wish they stayed open later though. I sometimes have the need to feed after 10 and when i pick up the phone to dial them i realize they are closed.
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Alec S.
Really decent Chinese fast food restaurant. The delivery is pretty quick and the prices are cool. I will be going again. All and all a good spot.
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Wade G.
Went here over the weekend and the quality of sushi was poor. Not recommended for sushi eaters, try a more genuine Japanese place.
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Digital E.
Pretty good spot for take out. I like the spices in the drunken noodles and Kah pow platter. I wished they served brown rice. Only white rice which kinda sucked.
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Puneet M.
Good, cheap Chinese, Thai and Japanese food! Came here with a couple friends on a hot MD summer day. Small place so I expected a small menu, boy was I wrong. The have Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food! I mean where can you find all these in one place! I ordered some sushi and Gen. Tso's Chicken (i know, I know) The Sushi was decent, large portion and the price is cheap for what you get :). The Gen. Tso's was good, nice and crispy but not so hard you could break a diamond studded tooth on it. The sauce was good also, sweet and tangy. Friends all got good food as well, the server was a little slow but I think the family of the owner(s) works there, wife, mom, owner, son. I would say this, don't ask for too many food changes or substitutions, since they dont really care lol. Over all a good place to go for cheap sushi and a wide array of food. Enter the Dragon....
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Miss Z.
False Advertising Warning! On the main page of Yo Yo Cafe's website it says in large print, "Daily Sushi Happy Hours & Bar Happy Hour".... however when you get there they tell you that they don't do happy hour anymore and have not for a long time. When told their website still says so they shrug. Tricking the public automatically gets you 1 star in my opinion.
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Shiehan C.
I chanced upon this place on Wednesday evening after work when my car had been in the auto repair shop. For a place that serves Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food, it was rather surprising. I ordered green Thai curry with Thai iced tea, and it was pretty good. My friend ordered a Chinese meat dish that the waitress recommended, and it was at best, mediocre. I was a bit surprised when the waitress started talking to me in Chinese before I even said a word. As to how she knew I was Chinese, I have no idea. I'm pretty sure she knew my friend was because I had been talking to him with some Mandarin thrown in. She took forever to notice that my friend was there though, probably because he came in nearly after an hour I was there, and the place was fairly empty on a Wednesday evening At least my friend and I both agreed that the Thai iced tea was good. We didn't try any Japanese food, so can't comment on that. I might swing by here again if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip back.
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Di V.
I went there last night. I wanted to try the sushi. I had the hamachi roll and sashimi. Today I'm feeling sick. I recall telling my friend the tuna looked a little old. I don't know what their other cuisine specialties are--but I know sushi is not their best.
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Sydni R.
Don't waste your time with delivery. They are the worse!!i have used them twice and both times it them OVER AN HOUR to get me my food and I LITERALLY live 3 mins from them...THREE FRIGGIN MINUTES!! If the food was amazing then sure I'd deal with it, but it's just mediocre, and not worth an hour for some friggin mediocre Chinese food. Ugh, I rather drive to Oriental East in downtown silver spring then deal with this bull. Al teats I'd get my food quicker.
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HS C.
We were leaving the auto park and trying to avoid the traffic backup on Rt. 29. Siri found this resturant and it appeared to have a 3'ish star rating. The exterior wasn't appealing, but we were feeling stuck. We were promptly seated and given well used paper menus --the type typically used for carry out--and told a server with be with us shortly. We were the only two customers in the dining area; other customers were waiting & receiving carry out items. We could hear voices from the kitchen. One employee was seated in the back with a beverage and reading or doing paper work. But no one waited on us. After 15 minutes of being ignored we left. I guess we should have gone to the register, ordered take out, and carried it back to the table. Not a way to run a dining room. By the steady stream of carry out orders we saw the food must be okay, or the location is convenient, but for us simply frustrating. Without other customers the dining room simply appeared large and not very attractive. Certainly nothing upscale in the furnishings. The plastic table cloth had ink stains on it giving it a dirty and unappealing impression. On second thought--maybe they did us a favor by not waiting on us!
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Maire H.
Yo Yo Cafe is my go-to take out/delivery place. I've never eaten in, but the service for carry out and delivery is quick and efficient. My fiance and I have tried most of the menu items and have found the quality is pretty great across the board. I love the Thai options (especially the chicken coconut milk soup, and anything with their spicy lime/ thai ginger sauce). And once you try either the pineapple or basil fried rice, you won't be able to eat there without getting an order!
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Karla E.
Every dish that I have tried at Yo Yo Cafe has been great. I've never been disappointed. They have a variety of food that is always fresh and tastes great!
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Rob B.
I don't know why this place isn't crowded when I go in. The food is great, the staff is very friendly, and the menu has a lot of variety- and don't overlook the appetizers. It's a bit hidden back in the corner of the shopping center, but it's worth finding.
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Stephanie P.
I love yo yo cafe, I've been here several times. twice with my husband and a couple times with friends. I love there steamed mussel appetizer, shrimp tempura rolls and passion fruit smoothies. there spring rolls are delicious and the service is great. My absolute favorite thing about this place is the price of every item, affordable for everyone.
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Lori P.
Took a chance on Yo Yo Cafe as it had a combo of different styles that Hubby and I couldn't agree on. I wanted sushi, he wanted Chinese. It seemed like a good compromise, and in theory it is. It's just that the food wasn't great. I had the Green River sushi roll and the Tiger Roll. The eel was wet. I like my sushi tightly rolled and my ingredients dry. When I bit into the roll it was loose and soggy. The Tiger roll was better, but the shrimp were fried in old oil; it was heavily breaded and very greasy. Hubby had the soft shell crab curry dish, and he had the same complaint--the crabs had way too much breading and were extremely greasy. The bubble teas were okay. They had just boiled the tapioca so it was hot in the bottom of the Stella Artois beer glass, and some of it was undercooked. My last complaint is that they have vinyl tablecloths that get wiped down but don't seem to be washed, because the part against the wall was quite dirty. It was a little gross. Positives? The service was FAST and the waitress was very friendly. I had some of the curry sauce on rice and the flavor was excellent. The place wasn't terrible, and the prices were pretty good, but it isn't a place that I'll be going back to.
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Ernesto C.
It took over an hour and 1/2 for them to deliver our meal. RIDICULOUS especially when I live 4 minutes away. I would recommend carry out.
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April M.
I recently moved to the area and stumbled on this place by my house. The food is awesome! The bar is a really cool place as well. I'm considered a regular here now because it's like Cheers, everybody knows my name....well maybe not everybody but the bartenders Dougie and Eddie.
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S H.
Crab Rangoon is good, crispy. Shrimp tempura also good, could be crispier. Orange chicken = not that great. Dark meat only, mostly fat. Would not recommend that dish. Overall I would say this wouldn't be my first choice for a restaurant.
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Trisha S.
I'm basing my review on a single visit to YoYo Cafe. I ordered the sushi deluxe, which was alright. I didn't try any of their specialty sushi, but the selection that was presented to me satisfied my sushi craving. The food selection was quite large and when asked the waiter didn't know much about most of the dishes. This obviously worried me. This was definitely not a place to write home about, but I'm thinking on a drunken night in I might just order some egg rolls and chicken green curry for delivery.
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Shawn M.
You can tell by the number of check ins I have had at Yo Yo Cafe in the past month that I like this place. First off, I had been looking for a replacement of China Manor in Burtonsville as my go-to place for Chinese food and was struggling to do so because so few good Chinese food establishments exist within a short drive from my apartments. Yo Yo Cafe is easily the best I have tried, even though I despise the parking situation in that particular shopping area. My staple is General Tso's Chicken, and with most places you get soggy chicken in Tso's pepper sauce. Not here. The last three times I have dined here, the chicken is actually crispy beneath the sauce and delicious. Additionally, my 4 year old daughter will eat nothing but egg rolls at any Chinese place, so luckily the egg rolls here are excellent (not to mention freaking huge) so I don't feel bad ordering 6 or more at a time. My wife loves the egg-foo yung, even though technically it's an American dish created in the 80's and sold at restaurants to appease those who don't understand. Regardless, she loves it so we keep it coming. One small gripe I have about the place is the diet soda. I am not sure what brand they use or maybe the syrup hasn't been changed in a while, but the drinks taste off and could probably use a good looking at by the management. Also, the people could be a bit friendlier, but I am thinking a lot of that is more cultural than simply being rude. I am concerned that the restaurant isn't getting enough regular business. I know they make bank off deliveries and carryout, but the restaurant portion itself barely ever had anyone in it and that cannot be good for the bank account of image. Would also help of Advanced Autoparts wasn't hogging almost the entire sign in front of the restaurant, making it easier to find.
Such a diamond in the ruff. It is a very tiny restaurant with a small bar in the back.. Maybe like 9 chairs. But Drinks are cheap!!! It's like happy hour all day. The BBQ ribs are a favorite of mine and also the kung pao chicken. They can make it mild to very spicy, per your request. Not a lot of people dine-in to eat... It always seems a little slow but the phone is always ringing off the hook for take-out/delivery. It is not a"Chinese carryout fast food " type place, it is a legit restaurant. They are friendly... Especially the Hispanic host/lady who takes carryout orders. One of My favorite Chinese food places in the area. Oh....ps....you won't find wings and mumbo sauce here lmao
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Jerry S.
Once again, a little gem is unearthed in a suburban shopping center, between Advanced Auto and Dollar Tree. I was kinda thinking moo goo gai pan when I went in but the menu inspired a Thai trip. Looking around, it's a softly lit medium sized room, large and small tables and booths, Japanese prints and scrolls on the walls, sushi bar in the corner. The Chinese and Sushi parts of the menu are routine, but the whole back half is Thai. I started with the beef salad, a generous portion sized like the entrees in most Thai places. The beef is very savory, much like larb, with lettuce, peppers both bell and hot, red onions, and a nice scalp-sweating kick, about two chilies on the ShopHouse scale. The drunken noodles are perfectly al dente, the pork has hints of 5 spice powder and the basil leaves in the mix add a bit more complexity. Less kick, and my tongue is grateful for the respite. Very cordial service, rather ordinary hot tea. And another surprise as I head through the rear for a pit stop - a sports bar. I'm seeing at least two more visits, one for the sushi and one for the Thai your way list: pick a protein and pick one of eight sauces. If there is anything to gripe about it would be the heavy hand with the onions and red bell peppers. I didn't even mind eating Asian food with a fork!
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Joe D.
I honestly don't even know where to start! I LOVE THIS PLACE FROM THE MOON AND BACK! If you want sushi delivered (which not many places do) get it here! And my favorite appetizer is their fried calamari! Literally the best calamari I've ever had, out of all the resteraunt a I've been to (high end resteraunt as well) nothing was able to compare to the ones yo yo cafe serve! Also their Thai combination basil fried rice is to die for! Well if you like fried rice, but want something more special than you have to go for the Thai basil fried rice! Oh and their spicy drum stick wing is sex. Hand down, it is just sex. I love this place tons! The only downfall is there service. There was an elder lady serving us, and before we even got the chance to give her a tip, she asked "no tip?" I mean we obviously left her a very poor tip for such a greed question. But if she's not there then im sure your service will be lovely!!
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Marvin Y.
Whenever I feel too lazy to cook or go out I always order from Yo Yos! Most of the time they beat their ETA delivery time, they get the order right the first time (ive had so many bad experiences with another place that I dont even want to mention) and more importantly the food is fresh!
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Christine H.
I got food poisoning from a meal at this restaurant on Feb. 3, 2014. I called the manager the next day to inform him. He seemed not to believe it was possible because the food hadn't "gone bad." But in reality, food doesn't need to turn to be contaminated with bacteria. In any case, he offered me a refund on my meal. But guess what? The refund was never forthcoming.
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Vik B.
This place used to be ok but I don't know what happened and it's very bad food now. From spring rolls to noodles, both were crisp. Rice was not bad but then you can go to the worst restaurant and rice will be ok still.
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R B.
Love, Love Love, Yo-Yo Cafe. I have only had the delivery, so far, but we have had that over 30 times. The Chinese food is is excellent, and the Beef Chow Foon is AMAZING. That is a MUST order item. The meat is tender, not fatty, and has amazing taste. And I never order a beef dish from a Chinese restaurant- except here. We have tried at least 20 different Chinese dishes, and they were consistently good. Some of the fried Chinese appetizers (Shrimp toast, Spring Rolls, Eggrolls) seem a bit thick and dry or overly greasy, but I am not a big fan of Shrimp Toast- it is ALWAYS too greasy for me. So that may just be me. Besides- there are so many good things that you can skip the standard fare, and order something different- they have really good Crab Rangoon. If you are not in a healthy mood, try the fried Shrimp Balls- they do have some fake crab in the center, but they are big, light, crunchy, and delicious. We have tried several Thai dishes, and they are all good- I have not had enough Thai to be really conversant on the subject, but I enjoyed each dish. All of their recommended dishes have been excellent. Even the Egg Drop and Wonton Soups- staples of every Chinese restaurant- are better than those I have had elsewhere. The broth they use in both just tastes better than I have had other places. The standard fried Egg Roll wrappers are the usual, but the soups don't need them- they Shrimp dish? You get big, fat shrimp- not tiny salad shrimp. The vegetables are fresh, the Mu-Shu Pork and Chicken are yummy, ANd I love the "Make your own" combo of entrees- Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice, anyone? (It was really, really good) The Bean Curd dish is an excellent one, and, frankly, the Baby Bok Choy is a meal in itself- and just beautifully prepared. That and Beef Chow Foon are the best! Portions are large a nice size, too. The BEST part? The SUSHI is amazing. The cost is low, the quality is high, and they have NEVER gotten our order incorrect- EVER. Marcy and Peter (the Chefs) will do special order rolls for us, and it is some of the best, freshest, most tasty sushi anywhere, at any price. The Shrimp Tempura Roll is awesome- (we get it topped with Fresh Maguro Tuna and Avocado, and Spicy Mayo on the side) and the Nigiri Sushi is fresh, thick, and beautifully made. They have an AWESOME selection on the menu- but also have things that are not on it- so ask. I love the Philadelphia Roll, and even unusual ones- like the Inner Harbor Roll (crab and Old Bay seasoning) are now my favorites. Fresh, fresh, fresh, beautifully packed for delivery, (the packing is really well done) and they separate hot and cold items. They also, after a time, ordered a special item for us that we really, really wanted, (Green Tobiko, or Wasabi Caviar) that we could not find anywhere- and, frankly, it is fresher and better tasting than the last two places we were able to get it from. Try it- hot- but amazing on almost any Sushi! I have tried almost every Sushi on the menu- and they rate with the best. Even the rice is a high grade of Sushi rice, and it makes a difference. The delivery is fast, and polite. The only complaint I have is that one of the drivers smokes, but I don't think he smokes when the food is being delivered. I just happen to be highly sensitive to cigarette smoke, as are many, so I just thought I would mention it. But if they say 30, or 45 minutes, you can set your watch by them- literally. It has become a joke for us, if someone asks when the food will arrive, I look when I called- and they arrive within minutes of the stated time. We are planning on actually going to the restaurant as soon as we can. Kuni, who is just so wonderful on the phone, is a gem, and everyone is nice. I think one of the best things is that they are very patient with our special orders- as we often have gatherings at our home, and order lots of food- and take the time to ensure it is correct, and repeat the order, which is VERY important. They call you back if there is a question- they don't "wing" it. You can also order sodas- they even went one night and bought some from another store when they ran out of what we wanted, and on a hot, hot day in August, they put ICE in the bag to keep them cold...Who DOES that? I was impressed. THAT is service! Now, if they would only deliver Sake.... I have been cooking Chinese food for years, and I am very particular. This has become our go-to place- if you cannot find something you like here, you are not trying. I have had at least 60% of the items on the menu, and all have been tasty. Family-owned, and the prices are amazingly low. It is, in my opinion, the best value in the area- so go, or order- the menu is online, too. If you like Chinese, or Thai, or Sushi, or food- you need to eat at Yo-Yo Cafe.
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Ken J.
The Yo Yo Cafe isn't your typical Chinese restaurant. In addition to the typical fare you might expect to find, they also boast both a Japanese and a Thai menu. Before you dismiss them as yet another food establishment that is hopelessly trying to please everyone, you may want to give them a try. In an area that is crowded with plenty of choices for Chinese cuisine, Yo Yo stands above it's competitors in many categories. For one, the food is great. While I've ordered most of the chicken dishes off of their Chinese menu, the Firecracker Chicken stands out as one of my favorites, but I can just as easily settle for their chicken fried rice. They have a decent vegetarian menu as well and, like most, can make almost anything vegetarian. Their Thai menu is also surprisingly good. I'm a huge fan of Thai and don't trust many people to make my Thai food (including myself). What I appreciate the most about their food is that the Thai food tastes like something you'd get at a Thai restaurant - not watered down Chinese versions. Another thing that sets Yo Yo apart is that no one else has a Kuni. OK, Kuni isn't a thing. He's a guy who makes it a point to get to know the people who come to his restaurant. He gives off a genuine "I care" vibe and makes you feel like you've got family working at his restaurant. I order out from them at least once or twice a month and I always get a warm greeting and several questions about my family before I ever hear "what would you like to order?" While I haven't ordered from it yet, the Japanese menu consists mostly of Maki Rolls (20 different varieties) and Nigiri Sushi (17 different kinds). For what it's worth, the classic Miso soup and Seaweed salads are also available. In case you're wondering if I'm the only one who's infatuated with this restaurant, my entire office, which consists of 100+ people will only order from Yo Yo when they want Chinese food - despite having at least four other options for Chinese delivery. As a person who loves spicy food, the only gripe I have with them is that they (the cooks) are sometimes inconsistent with the spiciness of the food (when I say extra, extra, extra spicy). One day, it'll have me reaching for a cool beverage, the next it barely registers. But even so, I can deal - as long as it still tastes good. Hope this helps!
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Devida N.
It seems like everything has gone up in prices but the quality of food and customer service is disgusting (everwhere not just yoyocafe). I use to go here to pick up a few rolls of sushi. In a previous order they forgot to include the eel sauce, so when I went back to place another order I mentioned that to the lady in the back who rudely told me I had to pay for another order of sauce?!? This may sound simple but if you can't give a retunring customer a small container of eel sauce that is very petty! This is the exact reason I do not like to order or deal with foreign merchants it all about selling and making money and very rare is it about customer service and bringing back regulars. The saying "The customer is always right." has died lol. So, I will never return and will not suggest friends to eat here. My new spot is Siu's Asian Bistro on tech road better service and better customer service.
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Bela M.
This was our choice date night spot, before we left the area. We only ever ate the sushi, but they also had Chinese and Thai food options. The sushi was pretty good and always fresh. The service is really really good and all the food comes out very quickly. A lot of the people who go there are regulars and the owner and servers are very friendly. This place also does delivery and carry out, which is nice because it's hard to find a sushi place that delivers.
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Kelsy S.
The General Tso sauce was SO watery and severely lacking in taste. I would NEVER eat it again. This place has different kinds of asian food, which I usually think is a bad sign. I ordered General Tso Shrimp because I HATE chicken. They delivered General Tso Chicken. I'm annoyed, because I'm hungry, but I call back to let them know about their mistake. She said you ordered chicken. I'm like noooooo, I don't eat chicken, so would I say chicken? It makes more sense that you, the one that answers the phone and hears the word "chicken" daily, thought you heard chicken. After letting me know she thought I was full of it, she said "Well...what do you want us to do about it??" I'm like ummm...I guess I can bring this back and you can exchange it? She's like "fine." She SHOULD have sent someone back out here, since it was their mistake. So service is a big ZERO, along with their food.
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Shelly C.
Love this place for Sushi. Cheap price and always tastes fresh! Ive only ordered a few entrees and was not impressed;. The hunan shrimp has a really good flavor but the other dishes do not have much flavor and kind of watery. The staff is very friendly
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Paul T.
Yo-Yos makes a very good, peppery pad se-ew, and a very tasty kung pao chicken. The service is a little slow, but the staff is very friendly.
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richard day g.
I agree completely with another reviewer who said, "I don't know why this place is empty." The food is excellent, well prepared, with some unusual and very tasty items on the menu. The staff is very welcoming and gracious. I was there with a party of 6 and everyone's dish was very good and all were pleased. I wish I lived closer; Yo Yo Cafe would become a regular hangout for good food. Two thumbs up.
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Sidney S.
Decent sushi. The specialty selection was pretty small but the salmon and tuna was fresh and tasty. The crab rangoons were good as an appetizer. Kind of a whole in the wall but it was ok and the prices were low for sushi!
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Alex F.
Tried this place today after a friend recommended it. I'm always skeptical about trying new Chinese restaurants but I was very impressed with the food. We ordered chicken fried rice beef and broccoli , and honey sesame chicken. We also tried the egg rolls. Everything that we ordered was very good. Delivery was fast. I would try this place again as well as recommend it
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Yan W.
I was here for a private party and the staff was very accommodating. They readily allowed for a musical set up and allowed the party to stay close to closing time. Unfortunately, the food was really salty. Being that it is not in the best of neighborhoods, it's hard to justify a return trip on a whim.
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Jerome W.
This is the second time that my wife and I ate at YoYo Cafe. We enjoyed our lunch meal both times. My reason for choosing the restaurant was the availability of sushi and sashimi. I got the smoked eel maki rolls, they were good and enjoyable. The sashimi assortment expanded my knowlege to octopus ( not as tough as I expected ), and the salmon and tuna were nice and fresh. This visit I also tried a favorite of mine: "Spicy Tangy Wontons in hot oil". I thought that the pepper oil of the sauce tasted a little burned, and it was not 'tangy' as I expected, a little flat and flavorless. I will be back for sushi again, and I might try the Spicy Tangy Wontons again, I so much want them to be good....
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Angela K.
The food is great AND priced beyond reasonably. My best friend and I have been to this place several times after discovering it for the first time a few months ago. The service was slow, seeing as our server was the only one running the tables in the entire restaurant. But she did retrieve everything we asked her for. The menus is typical of what you would see at an "Asian" restaurant. There are Chinese options as well as sushi and Thai. When she and I went, we gorged ourselves on pounds of maki rolls. - The rice was perfectly cooked. - The ratio of stuffing to rice was balanced. - Just the right amount of seasoning and sauces. - Not many places you can go and have more than your fill on sushi and rolls for under $50. When my parents and I went, they ordered Schezuan beef and the chow foon with chicken. Both tasted just as you would expect from an "Americanized" Chinese menu. Not in the least bit disappointing, and the ingredients are obviously fresh. P.S. My favorite there is the green papaya salad. Though it can be a little spicier.
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Awesom-O Z.
Great thai/chinese restaurant close to where I live. I mostly get thai dishes delivered to home. I saw that they have a bar with few TVs in the back and a small sushi bar upfront but I never actually dined in. I tried almost every dish on their menu and haven't tasted anything that I disliked. Basil fried rice is my staple. Staff are friendly. I never had problems with my orders. Thank you for being there for us for all the times we are too tired/hung over to go out or cook which happens way to often than we like to.
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Stephanie P.
I love yo yo cafe, I've been here several times. twice with my husband and a couple times with friends. I love there steamed mussel appetizer, shrimp tempura rolls and passion fruit smoothies. there spring rolls are delicious and the service is great. My absolute favorite thing about this place is the price of every item, affordable for everyone.
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Shawn M.
You can tell by the number of check ins I have had at Yo Yo Cafe in the past month that I like this place. First off, I had been looking for a replacement of China Manor in Burtonsville as my go-to place for Chinese food and was struggling to do so because so few good Chinese food establishments exist within a short drive from my apartments. Yo Yo Cafe is easily the best I have tried, even though I despise the parking situation in that particular shopping area. My staple is General Tso's Chicken, and with most places you get soggy chicken in Tso's pepper sauce. Not here. The last three times I have dined here, the chicken is actually crispy beneath the sauce and delicious. Additionally, my 4 year old daughter will eat nothing but egg rolls at any Chinese place, so luckily the egg rolls here are excellent (not to mention freaking huge) so I don't feel bad ordering 6 or more at a time. My wife loves the egg-foo yung, even though technically it's an American dish created in the 80's and sold at restaurants to appease those who don't understand. Regardless, she loves it so we keep it coming. One small gripe I have about the place is the diet soda. I am not sure what brand they use or maybe the syrup hasn't been changed in a while, but the drinks taste off and could probably use a good looking at by the management. Also, the people could be a bit friendlier, but I am thinking a lot of that is more cultural than simply being rude. I am concerned that the restaurant isn't getting enough regular business. I know they make bank off deliveries and carryout, but the restaurant portion itself barely ever had anyone in it and that cannot be good for the bank account of image. Would also help of Advanced Autoparts wasn't hogging almost the entire sign in front of the restaurant, making it easier to find.
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Digital E.
Pretty good spot for take out. I like the spices in the drunken noodles and Kah pow platter. I wished they served brown rice. Only white rice which kinda sucked.
Such a diamond in the ruff. It is a very tiny restaurant with a small bar in the back.. Maybe like 9 chairs. But Drinks are cheap!!! It's like happy hour all day. The BBQ ribs are a favorite of mine and also the kung pao chicken. They can make it mild to very spicy, per your request. Not a lot of people dine-in to eat... It always seems a little slow but the phone is always ringing off the hook for take-out/delivery. It is not a"Chinese carryout fast food " type place, it is a legit restaurant. They are friendly... Especially the Hispanic host/lady who takes carryout orders. One of My favorite Chinese food places in the area. Oh....ps....you won't find wings and mumbo sauce here lmao
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Alberta G.
They have everything. I usually get some thai food which is pretty decent. Their Yang Chow fried rice is to die for. I have weekly cravings for it. Pair that with some szechuan green beans and you are set for life! Definitely my go to ordering place. Wish they stayed open later though. I sometimes have the need to feed after 10 and when i pick up the phone to dial them i realize they are closed.
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Alec S.
Really decent Chinese fast food restaurant. The delivery is pretty quick and the prices are cool. I will be going again. All and all a good spot.
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Maire H.
Yo Yo Cafe is my go-to take out/delivery place. I've never eaten in, but the service for carry out and delivery is quick and efficient. My fiance and I have tried most of the menu items and have found the quality is pretty great across the board. I love the Thai options (especially the chicken coconut milk soup, and anything with their spicy lime/ thai ginger sauce). And once you try either the pineapple or basil fried rice, you won't be able to eat there without getting an order!
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Jerry S.
Once again, a little gem is unearthed in a suburban shopping center, between Advanced Auto and Dollar Tree. I was kinda thinking moo goo gai pan when I went in but the menu inspired a Thai trip. Looking around, it's a softly lit medium sized room, large and small tables and booths, Japanese prints and scrolls on the walls, sushi bar in the corner. The Chinese and Sushi parts of the menu are routine, but the whole back half is Thai. I started with the beef salad, a generous portion sized like the entrees in most Thai places. The beef is very savory, much like larb, with lettuce, peppers both bell and hot, red onions, and a nice scalp-sweating kick, about two chilies on the ShopHouse scale. The drunken noodles are perfectly al dente, the pork has hints of 5 spice powder and the basil leaves in the mix add a bit more complexity. Less kick, and my tongue is grateful for the respite. Very cordial service, rather ordinary hot tea. And another surprise as I head through the rear for a pit stop - a sports bar. I'm seeing at least two more visits, one for the sushi and one for the Thai your way list: pick a protein and pick one of eight sauces. If there is anything to gripe about it would be the heavy hand with the onions and red bell peppers. I didn't even mind eating Asian food with a fork!
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Joe D.
I honestly don't even know where to start! I LOVE THIS PLACE FROM THE MOON AND BACK! If you want sushi delivered (which not many places do) get it here! And my favorite appetizer is their fried calamari! Literally the best calamari I've ever had, out of all the resteraunt a I've been to (high end resteraunt as well) nothing was able to compare to the ones yo yo cafe serve! Also their Thai combination basil fried rice is to die for! Well if you like fried rice, but want something more special than you have to go for the Thai basil fried rice! Oh and their spicy drum stick wing is sex. Hand down, it is just sex. I love this place tons! The only downfall is there service. There was an elder lady serving us, and before we even got the chance to give her a tip, she asked "no tip?" I mean we obviously left her a very poor tip for such a greed question. But if she's not there then im sure your service will be lovely!!
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Marvin Y.
Whenever I feel too lazy to cook or go out I always order from Yo Yos! Most of the time they beat their ETA delivery time, they get the order right the first time (ive had so many bad experiences with another place that I dont even want to mention) and more importantly the food is fresh!
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Christine H.
I got food poisoning from a meal at this restaurant on Feb. 3, 2014. I called the manager the next day to inform him. He seemed not to believe it was possible because the food hadn't "gone bad." But in reality, food doesn't need to turn to be contaminated with bacteria. In any case, he offered me a refund on my meal. But guess what? The refund was never forthcoming.
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Vik B.
This place used to be ok but I don't know what happened and it's very bad food now. From spring rolls to noodles, both were crisp. Rice was not bad but then you can go to the worst restaurant and rice will be ok still.
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Wade G.
Went here over the weekend and the quality of sushi was poor. Not recommended for sushi eaters, try a more genuine Japanese place.
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Puneet M.
Good, cheap Chinese, Thai and Japanese food! Came here with a couple friends on a hot MD summer day. Small place so I expected a small menu, boy was I wrong. The have Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food! I mean where can you find all these in one place! I ordered some sushi and Gen. Tso's Chicken (i know, I know) The Sushi was decent, large portion and the price is cheap for what you get :). The Gen. Tso's was good, nice and crispy but not so hard you could break a diamond studded tooth on it. The sauce was good also, sweet and tangy. Friends all got good food as well, the server was a little slow but I think the family of the owner(s) works there, wife, mom, owner, son. I would say this, don't ask for too many food changes or substitutions, since they dont really care lol. Over all a good place to go for cheap sushi and a wide array of food. Enter the Dragon....
(3)
Miss Z.
False Advertising Warning! On the main page of Yo Yo Cafe's website it says in large print, "Daily Sushi Happy Hours & Bar Happy Hour".... however when you get there they tell you that they don't do happy hour anymore and have not for a long time. When told their website still says so they shrug. Tricking the public automatically gets you 1 star in my opinion.
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Shiehan C.
I chanced upon this place on Wednesday evening after work when my car had been in the auto repair shop. For a place that serves Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food, it was rather surprising. I ordered green Thai curry with Thai iced tea, and it was pretty good. My friend ordered a Chinese meat dish that the waitress recommended, and it was at best, mediocre. I was a bit surprised when the waitress started talking to me in Chinese before I even said a word. As to how she knew I was Chinese, I have no idea. I'm pretty sure she knew my friend was because I had been talking to him with some Mandarin thrown in. She took forever to notice that my friend was there though, probably because he came in nearly after an hour I was there, and the place was fairly empty on a Wednesday evening At least my friend and I both agreed that the Thai iced tea was good. We didn't try any Japanese food, so can't comment on that. I might swing by here again if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip back.
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Sydni R.
Don't waste your time with delivery. They are the worse!!i have used them twice and both times it them OVER AN HOUR to get me my food and I LITERALLY live 3 mins from them...THREE FRIGGIN MINUTES!! If the food was amazing then sure I'd deal with it, but it's just mediocre, and not worth an hour for some friggin mediocre Chinese food. Ugh, I rather drive to Oriental East in downtown silver spring then deal with this bull. Al teats I'd get my food quicker.
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HS C.
We were leaving the auto park and trying to avoid the traffic backup on Rt. 29. Siri found this resturant and it appeared to have a 3'ish star rating. The exterior wasn't appealing, but we were feeling stuck. We were promptly seated and given well used paper menus --the type typically used for carry out--and told a server with be with us shortly. We were the only two customers in the dining area; other customers were waiting & receiving carry out items. We could hear voices from the kitchen. One employee was seated in the back with a beverage and reading or doing paper work. But no one waited on us. After 15 minutes of being ignored we left. I guess we should have gone to the register, ordered take out, and carried it back to the table. Not a way to run a dining room. By the steady stream of carry out orders we saw the food must be okay, or the location is convenient, but for us simply frustrating. Without other customers the dining room simply appeared large and not very attractive. Certainly nothing upscale in the furnishings. The plastic table cloth had ink stains on it giving it a dirty and unappealing impression. On second thought--maybe they did us a favor by not waiting on us!
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Lori P.
Took a chance on Yo Yo Cafe as it had a combo of different styles that Hubby and I couldn't agree on. I wanted sushi, he wanted Chinese. It seemed like a good compromise, and in theory it is. It's just that the food wasn't great. I had the Green River sushi roll and the Tiger Roll. The eel was wet. I like my sushi tightly rolled and my ingredients dry. When I bit into the roll it was loose and soggy. The Tiger roll was better, but the shrimp were fried in old oil; it was heavily breaded and very greasy. Hubby had the soft shell crab curry dish, and he had the same complaint--the crabs had way too much breading and were extremely greasy. The bubble teas were okay. They had just boiled the tapioca so it was hot in the bottom of the Stella Artois beer glass, and some of it was undercooked. My last complaint is that they have vinyl tablecloths that get wiped down but don't seem to be washed, because the part against the wall was quite dirty. It was a little gross. Positives? The service was FAST and the waitress was very friendly. I had some of the curry sauce on rice and the flavor was excellent. The place wasn't terrible, and the prices were pretty good, but it isn't a place that I'll be going back to.
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Ernesto C.
It took over an hour and 1/2 for them to deliver our meal. RIDICULOUS especially when I live 4 minutes away. I would recommend carry out.
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Karla E.
Every dish that I have tried at Yo Yo Cafe has been great. I've never been disappointed. They have a variety of food that is always fresh and tastes great!
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Di V.
I went there last night. I wanted to try the sushi. I had the hamachi roll and sashimi. Today I'm feeling sick. I recall telling my friend the tuna looked a little old. I don't know what their other cuisine specialties are--but I know sushi is not their best.
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Jerome W.
This is the second time that my wife and I ate at YoYo Cafe. We enjoyed our lunch meal both times. My reason for choosing the restaurant was the availability of sushi and sashimi. I got the smoked eel maki rolls, they were good and enjoyable. The sashimi assortment expanded my knowlege to octopus ( not as tough as I expected ), and the salmon and tuna were nice and fresh. This visit I also tried a favorite of mine: "Spicy Tangy Wontons in hot oil". I thought that the pepper oil of the sauce tasted a little burned, and it was not 'tangy' as I expected, a little flat and flavorless. I will be back for sushi again, and I might try the Spicy Tangy Wontons again, I so much want them to be good....
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Alex F.
Tried this place today after a friend recommended it. I'm always skeptical about trying new Chinese restaurants but I was very impressed with the food. We ordered chicken fried rice beef and broccoli , and honey sesame chicken. We also tried the egg rolls. Everything that we ordered was very good. Delivery was fast. I would try this place again as well as recommend it
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Yan W.
I was here for a private party and the staff was very accommodating. They readily allowed for a musical set up and allowed the party to stay close to closing time. Unfortunately, the food was really salty. Being that it is not in the best of neighborhoods, it's hard to justify a return trip on a whim.
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Angela K.
The food is great AND priced beyond reasonably. My best friend and I have been to this place several times after discovering it for the first time a few months ago. The service was slow, seeing as our server was the only one running the tables in the entire restaurant. But she did retrieve everything we asked her for. The menus is typical of what you would see at an "Asian" restaurant. There are Chinese options as well as sushi and Thai. When she and I went, we gorged ourselves on pounds of maki rolls. - The rice was perfectly cooked. - The ratio of stuffing to rice was balanced. - Just the right amount of seasoning and sauces. - Not many places you can go and have more than your fill on sushi and rolls for under $50. When my parents and I went, they ordered Schezuan beef and the chow foon with chicken. Both tasted just as you would expect from an "Americanized" Chinese menu. Not in the least bit disappointing, and the ingredients are obviously fresh. P.S. My favorite there is the green papaya salad. Though it can be a little spicier.
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Awesom-O Z.
Great thai/chinese restaurant close to where I live. I mostly get thai dishes delivered to home. I saw that they have a bar with few TVs in the back and a small sushi bar upfront but I never actually dined in. I tried almost every dish on their menu and haven't tasted anything that I disliked. Basil fried rice is my staple. Staff are friendly. I never had problems with my orders. Thank you for being there for us for all the times we are too tired/hung over to go out or cook which happens way to often than we like to.
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April M.
I recently moved to the area and stumbled on this place by my house. The food is awesome! The bar is a really cool place as well. I'm considered a regular here now because it's like Cheers, everybody knows my name....well maybe not everybody but the bartenders Dougie and Eddie.
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Bela M.
This was our choice date night spot, before we left the area. We only ever ate the sushi, but they also had Chinese and Thai food options. The sushi was pretty good and always fresh. The service is really really good and all the food comes out very quickly. A lot of the people who go there are regulars and the owner and servers are very friendly. This place also does delivery and carry out, which is nice because it's hard to find a sushi place that delivers.
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Ken J.
The Yo Yo Cafe isn't your typical Chinese restaurant. In addition to the typical fare you might expect to find, they also boast both a Japanese and a Thai menu. Before you dismiss them as yet another food establishment that is hopelessly trying to please everyone, you may want to give them a try. In an area that is crowded with plenty of choices for Chinese cuisine, Yo Yo stands above it's competitors in many categories. For one, the food is great. While I've ordered most of the chicken dishes off of their Chinese menu, the Firecracker Chicken stands out as one of my favorites, but I can just as easily settle for their chicken fried rice. They have a decent vegetarian menu as well and, like most, can make almost anything vegetarian. Their Thai menu is also surprisingly good. I'm a huge fan of Thai and don't trust many people to make my Thai food (including myself). What I appreciate the most about their food is that the Thai food tastes like something you'd get at a Thai restaurant - not watered down Chinese versions. Another thing that sets Yo Yo apart is that no one else has a Kuni. OK, Kuni isn't a thing. He's a guy who makes it a point to get to know the people who come to his restaurant. He gives off a genuine "I care" vibe and makes you feel like you've got family working at his restaurant. I order out from them at least once or twice a month and I always get a warm greeting and several questions about my family before I ever hear "what would you like to order?" While I haven't ordered from it yet, the Japanese menu consists mostly of Maki Rolls (20 different varieties) and Nigiri Sushi (17 different kinds). For what it's worth, the classic Miso soup and Seaweed salads are also available. In case you're wondering if I'm the only one who's infatuated with this restaurant, my entire office, which consists of 100+ people will only order from Yo Yo when they want Chinese food - despite having at least four other options for Chinese delivery. As a person who loves spicy food, the only gripe I have with them is that they (the cooks) are sometimes inconsistent with the spiciness of the food (when I say extra, extra, extra spicy). One day, it'll have me reaching for a cool beverage, the next it barely registers. But even so, I can deal - as long as it still tastes good. Hope this helps!
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S H.
Crab Rangoon is good, crispy. Shrimp tempura also good, could be crispier. Orange chicken = not that great. Dark meat only, mostly fat. Would not recommend that dish. Overall I would say this wouldn't be my first choice for a restaurant.
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Trisha S.
I'm basing my review on a single visit to YoYo Cafe. I ordered the sushi deluxe, which was alright. I didn't try any of their specialty sushi, but the selection that was presented to me satisfied my sushi craving. The food selection was quite large and when asked the waiter didn't know much about most of the dishes. This obviously worried me. This was definitely not a place to write home about, but I'm thinking on a drunken night in I might just order some egg rolls and chicken green curry for delivery.
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Devida N.
It seems like everything has gone up in prices but the quality of food and customer service is disgusting (everwhere not just yoyocafe). I use to go here to pick up a few rolls of sushi. In a previous order they forgot to include the eel sauce, so when I went back to place another order I mentioned that to the lady in the back who rudely told me I had to pay for another order of sauce?!? This may sound simple but if you can't give a retunring customer a small container of eel sauce that is very petty! This is the exact reason I do not like to order or deal with foreign merchants it all about selling and making money and very rare is it about customer service and bringing back regulars. The saying "The customer is always right." has died lol. So, I will never return and will not suggest friends to eat here. My new spot is Siu's Asian Bistro on tech road better service and better customer service.
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R B.
Love, Love Love, Yo-Yo Cafe. I have only had the delivery, so far, but we have had that over 30 times. The Chinese food is is excellent, and the Beef Chow Foon is AMAZING. That is a MUST order item. The meat is tender, not fatty, and has amazing taste. And I never order a beef dish from a Chinese restaurant- except here. We have tried at least 20 different Chinese dishes, and they were consistently good. Some of the fried Chinese appetizers (Shrimp toast, Spring Rolls, Eggrolls) seem a bit thick and dry or overly greasy, but I am not a big fan of Shrimp Toast- it is ALWAYS too greasy for me. So that may just be me. Besides- there are so many good things that you can skip the standard fare, and order something different- they have really good Crab Rangoon. If you are not in a healthy mood, try the fried Shrimp Balls- they do have some fake crab in the center, but they are big, light, crunchy, and delicious. We have tried several Thai dishes, and they are all good- I have not had enough Thai to be really conversant on the subject, but I enjoyed each dish. All of their recommended dishes have been excellent. Even the Egg Drop and Wonton Soups- staples of every Chinese restaurant- are better than those I have had elsewhere. The broth they use in both just tastes better than I have had other places. The standard fried Egg Roll wrappers are the usual, but the soups don't need them- they Shrimp dish? You get big, fat shrimp- not tiny salad shrimp. The vegetables are fresh, the Mu-Shu Pork and Chicken are yummy, ANd I love the "Make your own" combo of entrees- Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice, anyone? (It was really, really good) The Bean Curd dish is an excellent one, and, frankly, the Baby Bok Choy is a meal in itself- and just beautifully prepared. That and Beef Chow Foon are the best! Portions are large a nice size, too. The BEST part? The SUSHI is amazing. The cost is low, the quality is high, and they have NEVER gotten our order incorrect- EVER. Marcy and Peter (the Chefs) will do special order rolls for us, and it is some of the best, freshest, most tasty sushi anywhere, at any price. The Shrimp Tempura Roll is awesome- (we get it topped with Fresh Maguro Tuna and Avocado, and Spicy Mayo on the side) and the Nigiri Sushi is fresh, thick, and beautifully made. They have an AWESOME selection on the menu- but also have things that are not on it- so ask. I love the Philadelphia Roll, and even unusual ones- like the Inner Harbor Roll (crab and Old Bay seasoning) are now my favorites. Fresh, fresh, fresh, beautifully packed for delivery, (the packing is really well done) and they separate hot and cold items. They also, after a time, ordered a special item for us that we really, really wanted, (Green Tobiko, or Wasabi Caviar) that we could not find anywhere- and, frankly, it is fresher and better tasting than the last two places we were able to get it from. Try it- hot- but amazing on almost any Sushi! I have tried almost every Sushi on the menu- and they rate with the best. Even the rice is a high grade of Sushi rice, and it makes a difference. The delivery is fast, and polite. The only complaint I have is that one of the drivers smokes, but I don't think he smokes when the food is being delivered. I just happen to be highly sensitive to cigarette smoke, as are many, so I just thought I would mention it. But if they say 30, or 45 minutes, you can set your watch by them- literally. It has become a joke for us, if someone asks when the food will arrive, I look when I called- and they arrive within minutes of the stated time. We are planning on actually going to the restaurant as soon as we can. Kuni, who is just so wonderful on the phone, is a gem, and everyone is nice. I think one of the best things is that they are very patient with our special orders- as we often have gatherings at our home, and order lots of food- and take the time to ensure it is correct, and repeat the order, which is VERY important. They call you back if there is a question- they don't "wing" it. You can also order sodas- they even went one night and bought some from another store when they ran out of what we wanted, and on a hot, hot day in August, they put ICE in the bag to keep them cold...Who DOES that? I was impressed. THAT is service! Now, if they would only deliver Sake.... I have been cooking Chinese food for years, and I am very particular. This has become our go-to place- if you cannot find something you like here, you are not trying. I have had at least 60% of the items on the menu, and all have been tasty. Family-owned, and the prices are amazingly low. It is, in my opinion, the best value in the area- so go, or order- the menu is online, too. If you like Chinese, or Thai, or Sushi, or food- you need to eat at Yo-Yo Cafe.
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Kelsy S.
The General Tso sauce was SO watery and severely lacking in taste. I would NEVER eat it again. This place has different kinds of asian food, which I usually think is a bad sign. I ordered General Tso Shrimp because I HATE chicken. They delivered General Tso Chicken. I'm annoyed, because I'm hungry, but I call back to let them know about their mistake. She said you ordered chicken. I'm like noooooo, I don't eat chicken, so would I say chicken? It makes more sense that you, the one that answers the phone and hears the word "chicken" daily, thought you heard chicken. After letting me know she thought I was full of it, she said "Well...what do you want us to do about it??" I'm like ummm...I guess I can bring this back and you can exchange it? She's like "fine." She SHOULD have sent someone back out here, since it was their mistake. So service is a big ZERO, along with their food.
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Shelly C.
Love this place for Sushi. Cheap price and always tastes fresh! Ive only ordered a few entrees and was not impressed;. The hunan shrimp has a really good flavor but the other dishes do not have much flavor and kind of watery. The staff is very friendly
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Paul T.
Yo-Yos makes a very good, peppery pad se-ew, and a very tasty kung pao chicken. The service is a little slow, but the staff is very friendly.
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richard day g.
I agree completely with another reviewer who said, "I don't know why this place is empty." The food is excellent, well prepared, with some unusual and very tasty items on the menu. The staff is very welcoming and gracious. I was there with a party of 6 and everyone's dish was very good and all were pleased. I wish I lived closer; Yo Yo Cafe would become a regular hangout for good food. Two thumbs up.
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Rob B.
I don't know why this place isn't crowded when I go in. The food is great, the staff is very friendly, and the menu has a lot of variety- and don't overlook the appetizers. It's a bit hidden back in the corner of the shopping center, but it's worth finding.
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Sidney S.
Decent sushi. The specialty selection was pretty small but the salmon and tuna was fresh and tasty. The crab rangoons were good as an appetizer. Kind of a whole in the wall but it was ok and the prices were low for sushi!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
Alberta G.
They have everything. I usually get some thai food which is pretty decent. Their Yang Chow fried rice is to die for. I have weekly cravings for it. Pair that with some szechuan green beans and you are set for life! Definitely my go to ordering place. Wish they stayed open later though. I sometimes have the need to feed after 10 and when i pick up the phone to dial them i realize they are closed.
(4)Alec S.
Really decent Chinese fast food restaurant. The delivery is pretty quick and the prices are cool. I will be going again. All and all a good spot.
(3)Wade G.
Went here over the weekend and the quality of sushi was poor. Not recommended for sushi eaters, try a more genuine Japanese place.
(1)Digital E.
Pretty good spot for take out. I like the spices in the drunken noodles and Kah pow platter. I wished they served brown rice. Only white rice which kinda sucked.
(3)Puneet M.
Good, cheap Chinese, Thai and Japanese food! Came here with a couple friends on a hot MD summer day. Small place so I expected a small menu, boy was I wrong. The have Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food! I mean where can you find all these in one place! I ordered some sushi and Gen. Tso's Chicken (i know, I know) The Sushi was decent, large portion and the price is cheap for what you get :). The Gen. Tso's was good, nice and crispy but not so hard you could break a diamond studded tooth on it. The sauce was good also, sweet and tangy. Friends all got good food as well, the server was a little slow but I think the family of the owner(s) works there, wife, mom, owner, son. I would say this, don't ask for too many food changes or substitutions, since they dont really care lol. Over all a good place to go for cheap sushi and a wide array of food. Enter the Dragon....
(3)Miss Z.
False Advertising Warning! On the main page of Yo Yo Cafe's website it says in large print, "Daily Sushi Happy Hours & Bar Happy Hour".... however when you get there they tell you that they don't do happy hour anymore and have not for a long time. When told their website still says so they shrug. Tricking the public automatically gets you 1 star in my opinion.
(1)Shiehan C.
I chanced upon this place on Wednesday evening after work when my car had been in the auto repair shop. For a place that serves Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food, it was rather surprising. I ordered green Thai curry with Thai iced tea, and it was pretty good. My friend ordered a Chinese meat dish that the waitress recommended, and it was at best, mediocre. I was a bit surprised when the waitress started talking to me in Chinese before I even said a word. As to how she knew I was Chinese, I have no idea. I'm pretty sure she knew my friend was because I had been talking to him with some Mandarin thrown in. She took forever to notice that my friend was there though, probably because he came in nearly after an hour I was there, and the place was fairly empty on a Wednesday evening At least my friend and I both agreed that the Thai iced tea was good. We didn't try any Japanese food, so can't comment on that. I might swing by here again if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip back.
(3)Di V.
I went there last night. I wanted to try the sushi. I had the hamachi roll and sashimi. Today I'm feeling sick. I recall telling my friend the tuna looked a little old. I don't know what their other cuisine specialties are--but I know sushi is not their best.
(1)Sydni R.
Don't waste your time with delivery. They are the worse!!i have used them twice and both times it them OVER AN HOUR to get me my food and I LITERALLY live 3 mins from them...THREE FRIGGIN MINUTES!! If the food was amazing then sure I'd deal with it, but it's just mediocre, and not worth an hour for some friggin mediocre Chinese food. Ugh, I rather drive to Oriental East in downtown silver spring then deal with this bull. Al teats I'd get my food quicker.
(1)HS C.
We were leaving the auto park and trying to avoid the traffic backup on Rt. 29. Siri found this resturant and it appeared to have a 3'ish star rating. The exterior wasn't appealing, but we were feeling stuck. We were promptly seated and given well used paper menus --the type typically used for carry out--and told a server with be with us shortly. We were the only two customers in the dining area; other customers were waiting & receiving carry out items. We could hear voices from the kitchen. One employee was seated in the back with a beverage and reading or doing paper work. But no one waited on us. After 15 minutes of being ignored we left. I guess we should have gone to the register, ordered take out, and carried it back to the table. Not a way to run a dining room. By the steady stream of carry out orders we saw the food must be okay, or the location is convenient, but for us simply frustrating. Without other customers the dining room simply appeared large and not very attractive. Certainly nothing upscale in the furnishings. The plastic table cloth had ink stains on it giving it a dirty and unappealing impression. On second thought--maybe they did us a favor by not waiting on us!
(1)Maire H.
Yo Yo Cafe is my go-to take out/delivery place. I've never eaten in, but the service for carry out and delivery is quick and efficient. My fiance and I have tried most of the menu items and have found the quality is pretty great across the board. I love the Thai options (especially the chicken coconut milk soup, and anything with their spicy lime/ thai ginger sauce). And once you try either the pineapple or basil fried rice, you won't be able to eat there without getting an order!
(4)Karla E.
Every dish that I have tried at Yo Yo Cafe has been great. I've never been disappointed. They have a variety of food that is always fresh and tastes great!
(4)Rob B.
I don't know why this place isn't crowded when I go in. The food is great, the staff is very friendly, and the menu has a lot of variety- and don't overlook the appetizers. It's a bit hidden back in the corner of the shopping center, but it's worth finding.
(4)Stephanie P.
I love yo yo cafe, I've been here several times. twice with my husband and a couple times with friends. I love there steamed mussel appetizer, shrimp tempura rolls and passion fruit smoothies. there spring rolls are delicious and the service is great. My absolute favorite thing about this place is the price of every item, affordable for everyone.
(4)Lori P.
Took a chance on Yo Yo Cafe as it had a combo of different styles that Hubby and I couldn't agree on. I wanted sushi, he wanted Chinese. It seemed like a good compromise, and in theory it is. It's just that the food wasn't great. I had the Green River sushi roll and the Tiger Roll. The eel was wet. I like my sushi tightly rolled and my ingredients dry. When I bit into the roll it was loose and soggy. The Tiger roll was better, but the shrimp were fried in old oil; it was heavily breaded and very greasy. Hubby had the soft shell crab curry dish, and he had the same complaint--the crabs had way too much breading and were extremely greasy. The bubble teas were okay. They had just boiled the tapioca so it was hot in the bottom of the Stella Artois beer glass, and some of it was undercooked. My last complaint is that they have vinyl tablecloths that get wiped down but don't seem to be washed, because the part against the wall was quite dirty. It was a little gross. Positives? The service was FAST and the waitress was very friendly. I had some of the curry sauce on rice and the flavor was excellent. The place wasn't terrible, and the prices were pretty good, but it isn't a place that I'll be going back to.
(3)Ernesto C.
It took over an hour and 1/2 for them to deliver our meal. RIDICULOUS especially when I live 4 minutes away. I would recommend carry out.
(1)April M.
I recently moved to the area and stumbled on this place by my house. The food is awesome! The bar is a really cool place as well. I'm considered a regular here now because it's like Cheers, everybody knows my name....well maybe not everybody but the bartenders Dougie and Eddie.
(5)S H.
Crab Rangoon is good, crispy. Shrimp tempura also good, could be crispier. Orange chicken = not that great. Dark meat only, mostly fat. Would not recommend that dish. Overall I would say this wouldn't be my first choice for a restaurant.
(3)Trisha S.
I'm basing my review on a single visit to YoYo Cafe. I ordered the sushi deluxe, which was alright. I didn't try any of their specialty sushi, but the selection that was presented to me satisfied my sushi craving. The food selection was quite large and when asked the waiter didn't know much about most of the dishes. This obviously worried me. This was definitely not a place to write home about, but I'm thinking on a drunken night in I might just order some egg rolls and chicken green curry for delivery.
(2)Shawn M.
You can tell by the number of check ins I have had at Yo Yo Cafe in the past month that I like this place. First off, I had been looking for a replacement of China Manor in Burtonsville as my go-to place for Chinese food and was struggling to do so because so few good Chinese food establishments exist within a short drive from my apartments. Yo Yo Cafe is easily the best I have tried, even though I despise the parking situation in that particular shopping area. My staple is General Tso's Chicken, and with most places you get soggy chicken in Tso's pepper sauce. Not here. The last three times I have dined here, the chicken is actually crispy beneath the sauce and delicious. Additionally, my 4 year old daughter will eat nothing but egg rolls at any Chinese place, so luckily the egg rolls here are excellent (not to mention freaking huge) so I don't feel bad ordering 6 or more at a time. My wife loves the egg-foo yung, even though technically it's an American dish created in the 80's and sold at restaurants to appease those who don't understand. Regardless, she loves it so we keep it coming. One small gripe I have about the place is the diet soda. I am not sure what brand they use or maybe the syrup hasn't been changed in a while, but the drinks taste off and could probably use a good looking at by the management. Also, the people could be a bit friendlier, but I am thinking a lot of that is more cultural than simply being rude. I am concerned that the restaurant isn't getting enough regular business. I know they make bank off deliveries and carryout, but the restaurant portion itself barely ever had anyone in it and that cannot be good for the bank account of image. Would also help of Advanced Autoparts wasn't hogging almost the entire sign in front of the restaurant, making it easier to find.
(4)Connie Y.
Get the crispy beef at the restaurant! Don't do carry out, otherwise it'll get soggy:( Besides their amazing crispy beef, I also get either the Thai Drunken noodles or the Basil Fried rice with chicken, which are some of their yummiest dishes. Ask them to make it spicy but to cut down on the salt. It can be a bit salty. If you're in the mood for some Japanese, I also recommend their Dynamite or Rainbow Roll. Quite tasty. Other than that, I don't go to yoyo for their Chinese food. While their variety may be large, and their prices are decent, there is plenty of room for improvement. I'm Asian, so it's difficult to appreciate Americanized Asian food:p I'd give it another star if the restaurant was cleaner and the ambience was better, but yoyo café has been around forever and needs serious renovations and updated furniture. There is also a bar in the back of the restaurant that seems sketchy, but is actually quite popular. Their carry-out is also very popular with customers. FYI. yoyocafemd.com
(3)Bupé F.
Such a diamond in the ruff. It is a very tiny restaurant with a small bar in the back.. Maybe like 9 chairs. But Drinks are cheap!!! It's like happy hour all day. The BBQ ribs are a favorite of mine and also the kung pao chicken. They can make it mild to very spicy, per your request. Not a lot of people dine-in to eat... It always seems a little slow but the phone is always ringing off the hook for take-out/delivery. It is not a"Chinese carryout fast food " type place, it is a legit restaurant. They are friendly... Especially the Hispanic host/lady who takes carryout orders. One of My favorite Chinese food places in the area. Oh....ps....you won't find wings and mumbo sauce here lmao
(4)Jerry S.
Once again, a little gem is unearthed in a suburban shopping center, between Advanced Auto and Dollar Tree. I was kinda thinking moo goo gai pan when I went in but the menu inspired a Thai trip. Looking around, it's a softly lit medium sized room, large and small tables and booths, Japanese prints and scrolls on the walls, sushi bar in the corner. The Chinese and Sushi parts of the menu are routine, but the whole back half is Thai. I started with the beef salad, a generous portion sized like the entrees in most Thai places. The beef is very savory, much like larb, with lettuce, peppers both bell and hot, red onions, and a nice scalp-sweating kick, about two chilies on the ShopHouse scale. The drunken noodles are perfectly al dente, the pork has hints of 5 spice powder and the basil leaves in the mix add a bit more complexity. Less kick, and my tongue is grateful for the respite. Very cordial service, rather ordinary hot tea. And another surprise as I head through the rear for a pit stop - a sports bar. I'm seeing at least two more visits, one for the sushi and one for the Thai your way list: pick a protein and pick one of eight sauces. If there is anything to gripe about it would be the heavy hand with the onions and red bell peppers. I didn't even mind eating Asian food with a fork!
(4)Joe D.
I honestly don't even know where to start! I LOVE THIS PLACE FROM THE MOON AND BACK! If you want sushi delivered (which not many places do) get it here! And my favorite appetizer is their fried calamari! Literally the best calamari I've ever had, out of all the resteraunt a I've been to (high end resteraunt as well) nothing was able to compare to the ones yo yo cafe serve! Also their Thai combination basil fried rice is to die for! Well if you like fried rice, but want something more special than you have to go for the Thai basil fried rice! Oh and their spicy drum stick wing is sex. Hand down, it is just sex. I love this place tons! The only downfall is there service. There was an elder lady serving us, and before we even got the chance to give her a tip, she asked "no tip?" I mean we obviously left her a very poor tip for such a greed question. But if she's not there then im sure your service will be lovely!!
(5)Marvin Y.
Whenever I feel too lazy to cook or go out I always order from Yo Yos! Most of the time they beat their ETA delivery time, they get the order right the first time (ive had so many bad experiences with another place that I dont even want to mention) and more importantly the food is fresh!
(4)Christine H.
I got food poisoning from a meal at this restaurant on Feb. 3, 2014. I called the manager the next day to inform him. He seemed not to believe it was possible because the food hadn't "gone bad." But in reality, food doesn't need to turn to be contaminated with bacteria. In any case, he offered me a refund on my meal. But guess what? The refund was never forthcoming.
(1)Vik B.
This place used to be ok but I don't know what happened and it's very bad food now. From spring rolls to noodles, both were crisp. Rice was not bad but then you can go to the worst restaurant and rice will be ok still.
(1)R B.
Love, Love Love, Yo-Yo Cafe. I have only had the delivery, so far, but we have had that over 30 times. The Chinese food is is excellent, and the Beef Chow Foon is AMAZING. That is a MUST order item. The meat is tender, not fatty, and has amazing taste. And I never order a beef dish from a Chinese restaurant- except here. We have tried at least 20 different Chinese dishes, and they were consistently good. Some of the fried Chinese appetizers (Shrimp toast, Spring Rolls, Eggrolls) seem a bit thick and dry or overly greasy, but I am not a big fan of Shrimp Toast- it is ALWAYS too greasy for me. So that may just be me. Besides- there are so many good things that you can skip the standard fare, and order something different- they have really good Crab Rangoon. If you are not in a healthy mood, try the fried Shrimp Balls- they do have some fake crab in the center, but they are big, light, crunchy, and delicious. We have tried several Thai dishes, and they are all good- I have not had enough Thai to be really conversant on the subject, but I enjoyed each dish. All of their recommended dishes have been excellent. Even the Egg Drop and Wonton Soups- staples of every Chinese restaurant- are better than those I have had elsewhere. The broth they use in both just tastes better than I have had other places. The standard fried Egg Roll wrappers are the usual, but the soups don't need them- they Shrimp dish? You get big, fat shrimp- not tiny salad shrimp. The vegetables are fresh, the Mu-Shu Pork and Chicken are yummy, ANd I love the "Make your own" combo of entrees- Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice, anyone? (It was really, really good) The Bean Curd dish is an excellent one, and, frankly, the Baby Bok Choy is a meal in itself- and just beautifully prepared. That and Beef Chow Foon are the best! Portions are large a nice size, too. The BEST part? The SUSHI is amazing. The cost is low, the quality is high, and they have NEVER gotten our order incorrect- EVER. Marcy and Peter (the Chefs) will do special order rolls for us, and it is some of the best, freshest, most tasty sushi anywhere, at any price. The Shrimp Tempura Roll is awesome- (we get it topped with Fresh Maguro Tuna and Avocado, and Spicy Mayo on the side) and the Nigiri Sushi is fresh, thick, and beautifully made. They have an AWESOME selection on the menu- but also have things that are not on it- so ask. I love the Philadelphia Roll, and even unusual ones- like the Inner Harbor Roll (crab and Old Bay seasoning) are now my favorites. Fresh, fresh, fresh, beautifully packed for delivery, (the packing is really well done) and they separate hot and cold items. They also, after a time, ordered a special item for us that we really, really wanted, (Green Tobiko, or Wasabi Caviar) that we could not find anywhere- and, frankly, it is fresher and better tasting than the last two places we were able to get it from. Try it- hot- but amazing on almost any Sushi! I have tried almost every Sushi on the menu- and they rate with the best. Even the rice is a high grade of Sushi rice, and it makes a difference. The delivery is fast, and polite. The only complaint I have is that one of the drivers smokes, but I don't think he smokes when the food is being delivered. I just happen to be highly sensitive to cigarette smoke, as are many, so I just thought I would mention it. But if they say 30, or 45 minutes, you can set your watch by them- literally. It has become a joke for us, if someone asks when the food will arrive, I look when I called- and they arrive within minutes of the stated time. We are planning on actually going to the restaurant as soon as we can. Kuni, who is just so wonderful on the phone, is a gem, and everyone is nice. I think one of the best things is that they are very patient with our special orders- as we often have gatherings at our home, and order lots of food- and take the time to ensure it is correct, and repeat the order, which is VERY important. They call you back if there is a question- they don't "wing" it. You can also order sodas- they even went one night and bought some from another store when they ran out of what we wanted, and on a hot, hot day in August, they put ICE in the bag to keep them cold...Who DOES that? I was impressed. THAT is service! Now, if they would only deliver Sake.... I have been cooking Chinese food for years, and I am very particular. This has become our go-to place- if you cannot find something you like here, you are not trying. I have had at least 60% of the items on the menu, and all have been tasty. Family-owned, and the prices are amazingly low. It is, in my opinion, the best value in the area- so go, or order- the menu is online, too. If you like Chinese, or Thai, or Sushi, or food- you need to eat at Yo-Yo Cafe.
(5)Ken J.
The Yo Yo Cafe isn't your typical Chinese restaurant. In addition to the typical fare you might expect to find, they also boast both a Japanese and a Thai menu. Before you dismiss them as yet another food establishment that is hopelessly trying to please everyone, you may want to give them a try. In an area that is crowded with plenty of choices for Chinese cuisine, Yo Yo stands above it's competitors in many categories. For one, the food is great. While I've ordered most of the chicken dishes off of their Chinese menu, the Firecracker Chicken stands out as one of my favorites, but I can just as easily settle for their chicken fried rice. They have a decent vegetarian menu as well and, like most, can make almost anything vegetarian. Their Thai menu is also surprisingly good. I'm a huge fan of Thai and don't trust many people to make my Thai food (including myself). What I appreciate the most about their food is that the Thai food tastes like something you'd get at a Thai restaurant - not watered down Chinese versions. Another thing that sets Yo Yo apart is that no one else has a Kuni. OK, Kuni isn't a thing. He's a guy who makes it a point to get to know the people who come to his restaurant. He gives off a genuine "I care" vibe and makes you feel like you've got family working at his restaurant. I order out from them at least once or twice a month and I always get a warm greeting and several questions about my family before I ever hear "what would you like to order?" While I haven't ordered from it yet, the Japanese menu consists mostly of Maki Rolls (20 different varieties) and Nigiri Sushi (17 different kinds). For what it's worth, the classic Miso soup and Seaweed salads are also available. In case you're wondering if I'm the only one who's infatuated with this restaurant, my entire office, which consists of 100+ people will only order from Yo Yo when they want Chinese food - despite having at least four other options for Chinese delivery. As a person who loves spicy food, the only gripe I have with them is that they (the cooks) are sometimes inconsistent with the spiciness of the food (when I say extra, extra, extra spicy). One day, it'll have me reaching for a cool beverage, the next it barely registers. But even so, I can deal - as long as it still tastes good. Hope this helps!
(4)Devida N.
It seems like everything has gone up in prices but the quality of food and customer service is disgusting (everwhere not just yoyocafe). I use to go here to pick up a few rolls of sushi. In a previous order they forgot to include the eel sauce, so when I went back to place another order I mentioned that to the lady in the back who rudely told me I had to pay for another order of sauce?!? This may sound simple but if you can't give a retunring customer a small container of eel sauce that is very petty! This is the exact reason I do not like to order or deal with foreign merchants it all about selling and making money and very rare is it about customer service and bringing back regulars. The saying "The customer is always right." has died lol. So, I will never return and will not suggest friends to eat here. My new spot is Siu's Asian Bistro on tech road better service and better customer service.
(1)Bela M.
This was our choice date night spot, before we left the area. We only ever ate the sushi, but they also had Chinese and Thai food options. The sushi was pretty good and always fresh. The service is really really good and all the food comes out very quickly. A lot of the people who go there are regulars and the owner and servers are very friendly. This place also does delivery and carry out, which is nice because it's hard to find a sushi place that delivers.
(4)Kelsy S.
The General Tso sauce was SO watery and severely lacking in taste. I would NEVER eat it again. This place has different kinds of asian food, which I usually think is a bad sign. I ordered General Tso Shrimp because I HATE chicken. They delivered General Tso Chicken. I'm annoyed, because I'm hungry, but I call back to let them know about their mistake. She said you ordered chicken. I'm like noooooo, I don't eat chicken, so would I say chicken? It makes more sense that you, the one that answers the phone and hears the word "chicken" daily, thought you heard chicken. After letting me know she thought I was full of it, she said "Well...what do you want us to do about it??" I'm like ummm...I guess I can bring this back and you can exchange it? She's like "fine." She SHOULD have sent someone back out here, since it was their mistake. So service is a big ZERO, along with their food.
(1)Shelly C.
Love this place for Sushi. Cheap price and always tastes fresh! Ive only ordered a few entrees and was not impressed;. The hunan shrimp has a really good flavor but the other dishes do not have much flavor and kind of watery. The staff is very friendly
(3)Paul T.
Yo-Yos makes a very good, peppery pad se-ew, and a very tasty kung pao chicken. The service is a little slow, but the staff is very friendly.
(4)richard day g.
I agree completely with another reviewer who said, "I don't know why this place is empty." The food is excellent, well prepared, with some unusual and very tasty items on the menu. The staff is very welcoming and gracious. I was there with a party of 6 and everyone's dish was very good and all were pleased. I wish I lived closer; Yo Yo Cafe would become a regular hangout for good food. Two thumbs up.
(5)Sidney S.
Decent sushi. The specialty selection was pretty small but the salmon and tuna was fresh and tasty. The crab rangoons were good as an appetizer. Kind of a whole in the wall but it was ok and the prices were low for sushi!
(3)Alex F.
Tried this place today after a friend recommended it. I'm always skeptical about trying new Chinese restaurants but I was very impressed with the food. We ordered chicken fried rice beef and broccoli , and honey sesame chicken. We also tried the egg rolls. Everything that we ordered was very good. Delivery was fast. I would try this place again as well as recommend it
(4)Yan W.
I was here for a private party and the staff was very accommodating. They readily allowed for a musical set up and allowed the party to stay close to closing time. Unfortunately, the food was really salty. Being that it is not in the best of neighborhoods, it's hard to justify a return trip on a whim.
(3)Jerome W.
This is the second time that my wife and I ate at YoYo Cafe. We enjoyed our lunch meal both times. My reason for choosing the restaurant was the availability of sushi and sashimi. I got the smoked eel maki rolls, they were good and enjoyable. The sashimi assortment expanded my knowlege to octopus ( not as tough as I expected ), and the salmon and tuna were nice and fresh. This visit I also tried a favorite of mine: "Spicy Tangy Wontons in hot oil". I thought that the pepper oil of the sauce tasted a little burned, and it was not 'tangy' as I expected, a little flat and flavorless. I will be back for sushi again, and I might try the Spicy Tangy Wontons again, I so much want them to be good....
(4)Angela K.
The food is great AND priced beyond reasonably. My best friend and I have been to this place several times after discovering it for the first time a few months ago. The service was slow, seeing as our server was the only one running the tables in the entire restaurant. But she did retrieve everything we asked her for. The menus is typical of what you would see at an "Asian" restaurant. There are Chinese options as well as sushi and Thai. When she and I went, we gorged ourselves on pounds of maki rolls. - The rice was perfectly cooked. - The ratio of stuffing to rice was balanced. - Just the right amount of seasoning and sauces. - Not many places you can go and have more than your fill on sushi and rolls for under $50. When my parents and I went, they ordered Schezuan beef and the chow foon with chicken. Both tasted just as you would expect from an "Americanized" Chinese menu. Not in the least bit disappointing, and the ingredients are obviously fresh. P.S. My favorite there is the green papaya salad. Though it can be a little spicier.
(4)Awesom-O Z.
Great thai/chinese restaurant close to where I live. I mostly get thai dishes delivered to home. I saw that they have a bar with few TVs in the back and a small sushi bar upfront but I never actually dined in. I tried almost every dish on their menu and haven't tasted anything that I disliked. Basil fried rice is my staple. Staff are friendly. I never had problems with my orders. Thank you for being there for us for all the times we are too tired/hung over to go out or cook which happens way to often than we like to.
(5)Stephanie P.
I love yo yo cafe, I've been here several times. twice with my husband and a couple times with friends. I love there steamed mussel appetizer, shrimp tempura rolls and passion fruit smoothies. there spring rolls are delicious and the service is great. My absolute favorite thing about this place is the price of every item, affordable for everyone.
(4)Shawn M.
You can tell by the number of check ins I have had at Yo Yo Cafe in the past month that I like this place. First off, I had been looking for a replacement of China Manor in Burtonsville as my go-to place for Chinese food and was struggling to do so because so few good Chinese food establishments exist within a short drive from my apartments. Yo Yo Cafe is easily the best I have tried, even though I despise the parking situation in that particular shopping area. My staple is General Tso's Chicken, and with most places you get soggy chicken in Tso's pepper sauce. Not here. The last three times I have dined here, the chicken is actually crispy beneath the sauce and delicious. Additionally, my 4 year old daughter will eat nothing but egg rolls at any Chinese place, so luckily the egg rolls here are excellent (not to mention freaking huge) so I don't feel bad ordering 6 or more at a time. My wife loves the egg-foo yung, even though technically it's an American dish created in the 80's and sold at restaurants to appease those who don't understand. Regardless, she loves it so we keep it coming. One small gripe I have about the place is the diet soda. I am not sure what brand they use or maybe the syrup hasn't been changed in a while, but the drinks taste off and could probably use a good looking at by the management. Also, the people could be a bit friendlier, but I am thinking a lot of that is more cultural than simply being rude. I am concerned that the restaurant isn't getting enough regular business. I know they make bank off deliveries and carryout, but the restaurant portion itself barely ever had anyone in it and that cannot be good for the bank account of image. Would also help of Advanced Autoparts wasn't hogging almost the entire sign in front of the restaurant, making it easier to find.
(4)Digital E.
Pretty good spot for take out. I like the spices in the drunken noodles and Kah pow platter. I wished they served brown rice. Only white rice which kinda sucked.
(3)Connie Y.
Get the crispy beef at the restaurant! Don't do carry out, otherwise it'll get soggy:( Besides their amazing crispy beef, I also get either the Thai Drunken noodles or the Basil Fried rice with chicken, which are some of their yummiest dishes. Ask them to make it spicy but to cut down on the salt. It can be a bit salty. If you're in the mood for some Japanese, I also recommend their Dynamite or Rainbow Roll. Quite tasty. Other than that, I don't go to yoyo for their Chinese food. While their variety may be large, and their prices are decent, there is plenty of room for improvement. I'm Asian, so it's difficult to appreciate Americanized Asian food:p I'd give it another star if the restaurant was cleaner and the ambience was better, but yoyo café has been around forever and needs serious renovations and updated furniture. There is also a bar in the back of the restaurant that seems sketchy, but is actually quite popular. Their carry-out is also very popular with customers. FYI. yoyocafemd.com
(3)Bupé F.
Such a diamond in the ruff. It is a very tiny restaurant with a small bar in the back.. Maybe like 9 chairs. But Drinks are cheap!!! It's like happy hour all day. The BBQ ribs are a favorite of mine and also the kung pao chicken. They can make it mild to very spicy, per your request. Not a lot of people dine-in to eat... It always seems a little slow but the phone is always ringing off the hook for take-out/delivery. It is not a"Chinese carryout fast food " type place, it is a legit restaurant. They are friendly... Especially the Hispanic host/lady who takes carryout orders. One of My favorite Chinese food places in the area. Oh....ps....you won't find wings and mumbo sauce here lmao
(4)Alberta G.
They have everything. I usually get some thai food which is pretty decent. Their Yang Chow fried rice is to die for. I have weekly cravings for it. Pair that with some szechuan green beans and you are set for life! Definitely my go to ordering place. Wish they stayed open later though. I sometimes have the need to feed after 10 and when i pick up the phone to dial them i realize they are closed.
(4)Alec S.
Really decent Chinese fast food restaurant. The delivery is pretty quick and the prices are cool. I will be going again. All and all a good spot.
(3)Maire H.
Yo Yo Cafe is my go-to take out/delivery place. I've never eaten in, but the service for carry out and delivery is quick and efficient. My fiance and I have tried most of the menu items and have found the quality is pretty great across the board. I love the Thai options (especially the chicken coconut milk soup, and anything with their spicy lime/ thai ginger sauce). And once you try either the pineapple or basil fried rice, you won't be able to eat there without getting an order!
(4)Jerry S.
Once again, a little gem is unearthed in a suburban shopping center, between Advanced Auto and Dollar Tree. I was kinda thinking moo goo gai pan when I went in but the menu inspired a Thai trip. Looking around, it's a softly lit medium sized room, large and small tables and booths, Japanese prints and scrolls on the walls, sushi bar in the corner. The Chinese and Sushi parts of the menu are routine, but the whole back half is Thai. I started with the beef salad, a generous portion sized like the entrees in most Thai places. The beef is very savory, much like larb, with lettuce, peppers both bell and hot, red onions, and a nice scalp-sweating kick, about two chilies on the ShopHouse scale. The drunken noodles are perfectly al dente, the pork has hints of 5 spice powder and the basil leaves in the mix add a bit more complexity. Less kick, and my tongue is grateful for the respite. Very cordial service, rather ordinary hot tea. And another surprise as I head through the rear for a pit stop - a sports bar. I'm seeing at least two more visits, one for the sushi and one for the Thai your way list: pick a protein and pick one of eight sauces. If there is anything to gripe about it would be the heavy hand with the onions and red bell peppers. I didn't even mind eating Asian food with a fork!
(4)Joe D.
I honestly don't even know where to start! I LOVE THIS PLACE FROM THE MOON AND BACK! If you want sushi delivered (which not many places do) get it here! And my favorite appetizer is their fried calamari! Literally the best calamari I've ever had, out of all the resteraunt a I've been to (high end resteraunt as well) nothing was able to compare to the ones yo yo cafe serve! Also their Thai combination basil fried rice is to die for! Well if you like fried rice, but want something more special than you have to go for the Thai basil fried rice! Oh and their spicy drum stick wing is sex. Hand down, it is just sex. I love this place tons! The only downfall is there service. There was an elder lady serving us, and before we even got the chance to give her a tip, she asked "no tip?" I mean we obviously left her a very poor tip for such a greed question. But if she's not there then im sure your service will be lovely!!
(5)Marvin Y.
Whenever I feel too lazy to cook or go out I always order from Yo Yos! Most of the time they beat their ETA delivery time, they get the order right the first time (ive had so many bad experiences with another place that I dont even want to mention) and more importantly the food is fresh!
(4)Christine H.
I got food poisoning from a meal at this restaurant on Feb. 3, 2014. I called the manager the next day to inform him. He seemed not to believe it was possible because the food hadn't "gone bad." But in reality, food doesn't need to turn to be contaminated with bacteria. In any case, he offered me a refund on my meal. But guess what? The refund was never forthcoming.
(1)Vik B.
This place used to be ok but I don't know what happened and it's very bad food now. From spring rolls to noodles, both were crisp. Rice was not bad but then you can go to the worst restaurant and rice will be ok still.
(1)Wade G.
Went here over the weekend and the quality of sushi was poor. Not recommended for sushi eaters, try a more genuine Japanese place.
(1)Puneet M.
Good, cheap Chinese, Thai and Japanese food! Came here with a couple friends on a hot MD summer day. Small place so I expected a small menu, boy was I wrong. The have Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food! I mean where can you find all these in one place! I ordered some sushi and Gen. Tso's Chicken (i know, I know) The Sushi was decent, large portion and the price is cheap for what you get :). The Gen. Tso's was good, nice and crispy but not so hard you could break a diamond studded tooth on it. The sauce was good also, sweet and tangy. Friends all got good food as well, the server was a little slow but I think the family of the owner(s) works there, wife, mom, owner, son. I would say this, don't ask for too many food changes or substitutions, since they dont really care lol. Over all a good place to go for cheap sushi and a wide array of food. Enter the Dragon....
(3)Miss Z.
False Advertising Warning! On the main page of Yo Yo Cafe's website it says in large print, "Daily Sushi Happy Hours & Bar Happy Hour".... however when you get there they tell you that they don't do happy hour anymore and have not for a long time. When told their website still says so they shrug. Tricking the public automatically gets you 1 star in my opinion.
(1)Shiehan C.
I chanced upon this place on Wednesday evening after work when my car had been in the auto repair shop. For a place that serves Chinese, Japanese, and Thai food, it was rather surprising. I ordered green Thai curry with Thai iced tea, and it was pretty good. My friend ordered a Chinese meat dish that the waitress recommended, and it was at best, mediocre. I was a bit surprised when the waitress started talking to me in Chinese before I even said a word. As to how she knew I was Chinese, I have no idea. I'm pretty sure she knew my friend was because I had been talking to him with some Mandarin thrown in. She took forever to notice that my friend was there though, probably because he came in nearly after an hour I was there, and the place was fairly empty on a Wednesday evening At least my friend and I both agreed that the Thai iced tea was good. We didn't try any Japanese food, so can't comment on that. I might swing by here again if I'm in the area, but I wouldn't make a special trip back.
(3)Sydni R.
Don't waste your time with delivery. They are the worse!!i have used them twice and both times it them OVER AN HOUR to get me my food and I LITERALLY live 3 mins from them...THREE FRIGGIN MINUTES!! If the food was amazing then sure I'd deal with it, but it's just mediocre, and not worth an hour for some friggin mediocre Chinese food. Ugh, I rather drive to Oriental East in downtown silver spring then deal with this bull. Al teats I'd get my food quicker.
(1)HS C.
We were leaving the auto park and trying to avoid the traffic backup on Rt. 29. Siri found this resturant and it appeared to have a 3'ish star rating. The exterior wasn't appealing, but we were feeling stuck. We were promptly seated and given well used paper menus --the type typically used for carry out--and told a server with be with us shortly. We were the only two customers in the dining area; other customers were waiting & receiving carry out items. We could hear voices from the kitchen. One employee was seated in the back with a beverage and reading or doing paper work. But no one waited on us. After 15 minutes of being ignored we left. I guess we should have gone to the register, ordered take out, and carried it back to the table. Not a way to run a dining room. By the steady stream of carry out orders we saw the food must be okay, or the location is convenient, but for us simply frustrating. Without other customers the dining room simply appeared large and not very attractive. Certainly nothing upscale in the furnishings. The plastic table cloth had ink stains on it giving it a dirty and unappealing impression. On second thought--maybe they did us a favor by not waiting on us!
(1)Lori P.
Took a chance on Yo Yo Cafe as it had a combo of different styles that Hubby and I couldn't agree on. I wanted sushi, he wanted Chinese. It seemed like a good compromise, and in theory it is. It's just that the food wasn't great. I had the Green River sushi roll and the Tiger Roll. The eel was wet. I like my sushi tightly rolled and my ingredients dry. When I bit into the roll it was loose and soggy. The Tiger roll was better, but the shrimp were fried in old oil; it was heavily breaded and very greasy. Hubby had the soft shell crab curry dish, and he had the same complaint--the crabs had way too much breading and were extremely greasy. The bubble teas were okay. They had just boiled the tapioca so it was hot in the bottom of the Stella Artois beer glass, and some of it was undercooked. My last complaint is that they have vinyl tablecloths that get wiped down but don't seem to be washed, because the part against the wall was quite dirty. It was a little gross. Positives? The service was FAST and the waitress was very friendly. I had some of the curry sauce on rice and the flavor was excellent. The place wasn't terrible, and the prices were pretty good, but it isn't a place that I'll be going back to.
(3)Ernesto C.
It took over an hour and 1/2 for them to deliver our meal. RIDICULOUS especially when I live 4 minutes away. I would recommend carry out.
(1)Karla E.
Every dish that I have tried at Yo Yo Cafe has been great. I've never been disappointed. They have a variety of food that is always fresh and tastes great!
(4)Di V.
I went there last night. I wanted to try the sushi. I had the hamachi roll and sashimi. Today I'm feeling sick. I recall telling my friend the tuna looked a little old. I don't know what their other cuisine specialties are--but I know sushi is not their best.
(1)Jerome W.
This is the second time that my wife and I ate at YoYo Cafe. We enjoyed our lunch meal both times. My reason for choosing the restaurant was the availability of sushi and sashimi. I got the smoked eel maki rolls, they were good and enjoyable. The sashimi assortment expanded my knowlege to octopus ( not as tough as I expected ), and the salmon and tuna were nice and fresh. This visit I also tried a favorite of mine: "Spicy Tangy Wontons in hot oil". I thought that the pepper oil of the sauce tasted a little burned, and it was not 'tangy' as I expected, a little flat and flavorless. I will be back for sushi again, and I might try the Spicy Tangy Wontons again, I so much want them to be good....
(4)Alex F.
Tried this place today after a friend recommended it. I'm always skeptical about trying new Chinese restaurants but I was very impressed with the food. We ordered chicken fried rice beef and broccoli , and honey sesame chicken. We also tried the egg rolls. Everything that we ordered was very good. Delivery was fast. I would try this place again as well as recommend it
(4)Yan W.
I was here for a private party and the staff was very accommodating. They readily allowed for a musical set up and allowed the party to stay close to closing time. Unfortunately, the food was really salty. Being that it is not in the best of neighborhoods, it's hard to justify a return trip on a whim.
(3)Angela K.
The food is great AND priced beyond reasonably. My best friend and I have been to this place several times after discovering it for the first time a few months ago. The service was slow, seeing as our server was the only one running the tables in the entire restaurant. But she did retrieve everything we asked her for. The menus is typical of what you would see at an "Asian" restaurant. There are Chinese options as well as sushi and Thai. When she and I went, we gorged ourselves on pounds of maki rolls. - The rice was perfectly cooked. - The ratio of stuffing to rice was balanced. - Just the right amount of seasoning and sauces. - Not many places you can go and have more than your fill on sushi and rolls for under $50. When my parents and I went, they ordered Schezuan beef and the chow foon with chicken. Both tasted just as you would expect from an "Americanized" Chinese menu. Not in the least bit disappointing, and the ingredients are obviously fresh. P.S. My favorite there is the green papaya salad. Though it can be a little spicier.
(4)Awesom-O Z.
Great thai/chinese restaurant close to where I live. I mostly get thai dishes delivered to home. I saw that they have a bar with few TVs in the back and a small sushi bar upfront but I never actually dined in. I tried almost every dish on their menu and haven't tasted anything that I disliked. Basil fried rice is my staple. Staff are friendly. I never had problems with my orders. Thank you for being there for us for all the times we are too tired/hung over to go out or cook which happens way to often than we like to.
(5)April M.
I recently moved to the area and stumbled on this place by my house. The food is awesome! The bar is a really cool place as well. I'm considered a regular here now because it's like Cheers, everybody knows my name....well maybe not everybody but the bartenders Dougie and Eddie.
(5)Bela M.
This was our choice date night spot, before we left the area. We only ever ate the sushi, but they also had Chinese and Thai food options. The sushi was pretty good and always fresh. The service is really really good and all the food comes out very quickly. A lot of the people who go there are regulars and the owner and servers are very friendly. This place also does delivery and carry out, which is nice because it's hard to find a sushi place that delivers.
(4)Ken J.
The Yo Yo Cafe isn't your typical Chinese restaurant. In addition to the typical fare you might expect to find, they also boast both a Japanese and a Thai menu. Before you dismiss them as yet another food establishment that is hopelessly trying to please everyone, you may want to give them a try. In an area that is crowded with plenty of choices for Chinese cuisine, Yo Yo stands above it's competitors in many categories. For one, the food is great. While I've ordered most of the chicken dishes off of their Chinese menu, the Firecracker Chicken stands out as one of my favorites, but I can just as easily settle for their chicken fried rice. They have a decent vegetarian menu as well and, like most, can make almost anything vegetarian. Their Thai menu is also surprisingly good. I'm a huge fan of Thai and don't trust many people to make my Thai food (including myself). What I appreciate the most about their food is that the Thai food tastes like something you'd get at a Thai restaurant - not watered down Chinese versions. Another thing that sets Yo Yo apart is that no one else has a Kuni. OK, Kuni isn't a thing. He's a guy who makes it a point to get to know the people who come to his restaurant. He gives off a genuine "I care" vibe and makes you feel like you've got family working at his restaurant. I order out from them at least once or twice a month and I always get a warm greeting and several questions about my family before I ever hear "what would you like to order?" While I haven't ordered from it yet, the Japanese menu consists mostly of Maki Rolls (20 different varieties) and Nigiri Sushi (17 different kinds). For what it's worth, the classic Miso soup and Seaweed salads are also available. In case you're wondering if I'm the only one who's infatuated with this restaurant, my entire office, which consists of 100+ people will only order from Yo Yo when they want Chinese food - despite having at least four other options for Chinese delivery. As a person who loves spicy food, the only gripe I have with them is that they (the cooks) are sometimes inconsistent with the spiciness of the food (when I say extra, extra, extra spicy). One day, it'll have me reaching for a cool beverage, the next it barely registers. But even so, I can deal - as long as it still tastes good. Hope this helps!
(4)S H.
Crab Rangoon is good, crispy. Shrimp tempura also good, could be crispier. Orange chicken = not that great. Dark meat only, mostly fat. Would not recommend that dish. Overall I would say this wouldn't be my first choice for a restaurant.
(3)Trisha S.
I'm basing my review on a single visit to YoYo Cafe. I ordered the sushi deluxe, which was alright. I didn't try any of their specialty sushi, but the selection that was presented to me satisfied my sushi craving. The food selection was quite large and when asked the waiter didn't know much about most of the dishes. This obviously worried me. This was definitely not a place to write home about, but I'm thinking on a drunken night in I might just order some egg rolls and chicken green curry for delivery.
(2)Devida N.
It seems like everything has gone up in prices but the quality of food and customer service is disgusting (everwhere not just yoyocafe). I use to go here to pick up a few rolls of sushi. In a previous order they forgot to include the eel sauce, so when I went back to place another order I mentioned that to the lady in the back who rudely told me I had to pay for another order of sauce?!? This may sound simple but if you can't give a retunring customer a small container of eel sauce that is very petty! This is the exact reason I do not like to order or deal with foreign merchants it all about selling and making money and very rare is it about customer service and bringing back regulars. The saying "The customer is always right." has died lol. So, I will never return and will not suggest friends to eat here. My new spot is Siu's Asian Bistro on tech road better service and better customer service.
(1)R B.
Love, Love Love, Yo-Yo Cafe. I have only had the delivery, so far, but we have had that over 30 times. The Chinese food is is excellent, and the Beef Chow Foon is AMAZING. That is a MUST order item. The meat is tender, not fatty, and has amazing taste. And I never order a beef dish from a Chinese restaurant- except here. We have tried at least 20 different Chinese dishes, and they were consistently good. Some of the fried Chinese appetizers (Shrimp toast, Spring Rolls, Eggrolls) seem a bit thick and dry or overly greasy, but I am not a big fan of Shrimp Toast- it is ALWAYS too greasy for me. So that may just be me. Besides- there are so many good things that you can skip the standard fare, and order something different- they have really good Crab Rangoon. If you are not in a healthy mood, try the fried Shrimp Balls- they do have some fake crab in the center, but they are big, light, crunchy, and delicious. We have tried several Thai dishes, and they are all good- I have not had enough Thai to be really conversant on the subject, but I enjoyed each dish. All of their recommended dishes have been excellent. Even the Egg Drop and Wonton Soups- staples of every Chinese restaurant- are better than those I have had elsewhere. The broth they use in both just tastes better than I have had other places. The standard fried Egg Roll wrappers are the usual, but the soups don't need them- they Shrimp dish? You get big, fat shrimp- not tiny salad shrimp. The vegetables are fresh, the Mu-Shu Pork and Chicken are yummy, ANd I love the "Make your own" combo of entrees- Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice, anyone? (It was really, really good) The Bean Curd dish is an excellent one, and, frankly, the Baby Bok Choy is a meal in itself- and just beautifully prepared. That and Beef Chow Foon are the best! Portions are large a nice size, too. The BEST part? The SUSHI is amazing. The cost is low, the quality is high, and they have NEVER gotten our order incorrect- EVER. Marcy and Peter (the Chefs) will do special order rolls for us, and it is some of the best, freshest, most tasty sushi anywhere, at any price. The Shrimp Tempura Roll is awesome- (we get it topped with Fresh Maguro Tuna and Avocado, and Spicy Mayo on the side) and the Nigiri Sushi is fresh, thick, and beautifully made. They have an AWESOME selection on the menu- but also have things that are not on it- so ask. I love the Philadelphia Roll, and even unusual ones- like the Inner Harbor Roll (crab and Old Bay seasoning) are now my favorites. Fresh, fresh, fresh, beautifully packed for delivery, (the packing is really well done) and they separate hot and cold items. They also, after a time, ordered a special item for us that we really, really wanted, (Green Tobiko, or Wasabi Caviar) that we could not find anywhere- and, frankly, it is fresher and better tasting than the last two places we were able to get it from. Try it- hot- but amazing on almost any Sushi! I have tried almost every Sushi on the menu- and they rate with the best. Even the rice is a high grade of Sushi rice, and it makes a difference. The delivery is fast, and polite. The only complaint I have is that one of the drivers smokes, but I don't think he smokes when the food is being delivered. I just happen to be highly sensitive to cigarette smoke, as are many, so I just thought I would mention it. But if they say 30, or 45 minutes, you can set your watch by them- literally. It has become a joke for us, if someone asks when the food will arrive, I look when I called- and they arrive within minutes of the stated time. We are planning on actually going to the restaurant as soon as we can. Kuni, who is just so wonderful on the phone, is a gem, and everyone is nice. I think one of the best things is that they are very patient with our special orders- as we often have gatherings at our home, and order lots of food- and take the time to ensure it is correct, and repeat the order, which is VERY important. They call you back if there is a question- they don't "wing" it. You can also order sodas- they even went one night and bought some from another store when they ran out of what we wanted, and on a hot, hot day in August, they put ICE in the bag to keep them cold...Who DOES that? I was impressed. THAT is service! Now, if they would only deliver Sake.... I have been cooking Chinese food for years, and I am very particular. This has become our go-to place- if you cannot find something you like here, you are not trying. I have had at least 60% of the items on the menu, and all have been tasty. Family-owned, and the prices are amazingly low. It is, in my opinion, the best value in the area- so go, or order- the menu is online, too. If you like Chinese, or Thai, or Sushi, or food- you need to eat at Yo-Yo Cafe.
(5)Kelsy S.
The General Tso sauce was SO watery and severely lacking in taste. I would NEVER eat it again. This place has different kinds of asian food, which I usually think is a bad sign. I ordered General Tso Shrimp because I HATE chicken. They delivered General Tso Chicken. I'm annoyed, because I'm hungry, but I call back to let them know about their mistake. She said you ordered chicken. I'm like noooooo, I don't eat chicken, so would I say chicken? It makes more sense that you, the one that answers the phone and hears the word "chicken" daily, thought you heard chicken. After letting me know she thought I was full of it, she said "Well...what do you want us to do about it??" I'm like ummm...I guess I can bring this back and you can exchange it? She's like "fine." She SHOULD have sent someone back out here, since it was their mistake. So service is a big ZERO, along with their food.
(1)Shelly C.
Love this place for Sushi. Cheap price and always tastes fresh! Ive only ordered a few entrees and was not impressed;. The hunan shrimp has a really good flavor but the other dishes do not have much flavor and kind of watery. The staff is very friendly
(3)Paul T.
Yo-Yos makes a very good, peppery pad se-ew, and a very tasty kung pao chicken. The service is a little slow, but the staff is very friendly.
(4)richard day g.
I agree completely with another reviewer who said, "I don't know why this place is empty." The food is excellent, well prepared, with some unusual and very tasty items on the menu. The staff is very welcoming and gracious. I was there with a party of 6 and everyone's dish was very good and all were pleased. I wish I lived closer; Yo Yo Cafe would become a regular hangout for good food. Two thumbs up.
(5)Rob B.
I don't know why this place isn't crowded when I go in. The food is great, the staff is very friendly, and the menu has a lot of variety- and don't overlook the appetizers. It's a bit hidden back in the corner of the shopping center, but it's worth finding.
(4)Sidney S.
Decent sushi. The specialty selection was pretty small but the salmon and tuna was fresh and tasty. The crab rangoons were good as an appetizer. Kind of a whole in the wall but it was ok and the prices were low for sushi!
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