Best Chinese food on this side of town heck Columbus! Staff is always friendly and helpful food is fast hot and fresh. Not in a great side of town but the food is definitely worth it. Call ahead it will be ready in no time the Wor sue Gai is my favorite add a shrimp egg roll you will not be disappointed!
(4)
Damian C.
I've lived in Columbus my entire life and for my entire life I've been dissatisfied with my Chinese food options, until I had Yin Yue. While the building is small, old, and dimly lit, the food has always been hot, fresh, and delicious. The service is excellent, very polite and fast. I'd recommend this place to anyone who didn't want some overpriced Panda Express style Chinese.
(4)
Luke T.
What?!?! A Chinese restaurant a leisurely 4 minute bike ride from my new house?!?! I discovered this yesterday and would have gone immediately, but I had the sense to call ahead and learned that they are, unfortunately, closed on Sundays. So today I skipped breakfast and allowed myself to get really hungry for lunch. I rode down Ontario and enjoyed the scenery. Linden might be a high crime area, but strolling through the streets reminds me of suburbia in the '50s. Quaint little houses with neat yards, birds are always chirping, etc. I pulled into the parking lot and found a sign where I could lock my bike. The lot was surprisingly full. I walked in and quickly realized why - a party of at least ten, maybe fifteen were taking up three to four tables to the right. There were three booths to the left, near the entrance to the restrooms, and some more booths around the corner from the large party. I looked over the menu briefly...standard layout: appetizers, beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specials, plus pad thai and other specialties. I chose an order of the crab rangoon, a good gauge for quality comparisons because it's offered at all Chinese restaurants, and the home style bean curd, with a request for it to be made spicy. I took a seat at a booth around the corner and started playing around on my phone while I waited for my food (forgot my book, darn it). There were only six booths back here. That totals 9 booths plus the 4 or so tables where the party sat. Each table had it's own squeeze bottle of sweet'n'sour sauce, spicy mustard, sriracha, soy and another mysterious red sauce that had a sweet taste, but was on the spicy side. First my drink came out, then my crab rangoon. Now, the crab rangoon was really interesting. There was way less cream cheese used than most places, making the crab stand out more than any crab rangoon I can think of right off. I don't know if this is a more traditional way to prepare it, or just personal preference of the owners, but I really, really liked it. I expect the crab was still imitation, but the whole texture and flavor of the app was changed by the cream cheese ratio. Very good indeed. Just $2 and change for an order of 4. Not long after, out came my bean curd. It was served with two scoops of white rice and was piping hot. There were onions, broccoli, carrots and celery aplenty, and the bean curd was somewhat disheveled, rather than the perfect little shapes I'm used to elsewhere. I could be wrong, but it felt more homemade. The sauce gave me the same impression. It was thinner than expected, and more flavorful. I ate every last bite. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They seemed genuinely happy to serve their patrons. There were a couple of kids working, but I think they were just there to help out mom and dad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. After all those glowing comments, you might be asking, "well, Luke, why the three stars?" While this doesn't deter me at all, the cleanliness of the place leaves a little to be desired. The carpet straight up needs replaced. It's filthy. Red with a permanent black walkway worn into it. Better yet, refinish the wood underneath so you can mop instead of vacuuming. That's the ticket. The ceiling has portions where the wall doesn't meet the ceiling and there is exposed insulation. the walls have these sort of unique, semi-badly drawn paintings adorning it. They too are in desperate need of a wipe down. I don't get the impression that the restaurant is unsanitary, but I think they might be skipping out on a few of those really thorough cleanings restaurants are supposed to do at least twice a year. I will definitely be back, and I was impressed enough that Yin Yue will probably become a regular option for me. I look forward to trying their pad thai and egg foo young. Hours are 11 to 10 most days, but I think they open later and close earlier on Saturday.
(3)
Branham P.
best egg rolls in Columbus. he will remember you by name after your first visit. small, lunch time its packed.. not a great neighborhood.. but good food.. shrimp fried rice is perfect..
(4)
Paul F.
I stumbled on this place on my drive down Hudson Street. It had an interesting look about it and the parking lot was jammed packed. The lunch menu had such items as chop suey so I knew I'd come to a restaurant that had been around awhile. I was going to order ala carte but the luncheon specials were too good to pass up. So I got the sweet and sour chicken which came with an egg roll. The food was pretty good. I'll have to come again.
(4)
Miss J.
This restaurant is in a bad neighborhood, however, the restaurant itself if what I am rating. I ate inside once and they serve a tasty hot tea with their delicious food. Low prices, good quality, large portions. Friendly service and did I mention delicious?
(5)
Ophelia W.
A friend told me about this restaurant and how it's been in that neighborhood for decades. I had to check it out. The neighborhood and restaurant seems a tad sketchy, but we wanted to have the full experience so we ate there. The parking lot was packed! There were quite a few people picking up carryout and the tables were mostly full. My friend ordered the general tso's and I had curry chicken and we both got a spring roll. The menu stated the curry chicken was made with potatoes. That was a new one for me so I had to try it. It was good, but I had to laugh when I saw the potatoes are actually crinkle cut french fries. Oh well, they didn't lie. Those are potatoes. I tasted my friend's dinner and was not impressed. He really wasn't either. It wasn't terrible, but not really very good. The good news was that they gave me so much of mine that we shared it. Overall I'd say it's worth trying, especially at lunch. The inside was a tad dirty so I went with 3 instead of 4 stars, but it may have just been the lunch rush.
(3)
Ron M.
Best egg rolls around!
(4)
Maribeth B.
The pad Thai is really good. The vegetarian options are great. This place has amazing oil paintings on the inside done by the owners father a long time ago. The prices are reasonable and the service is excellent. The owner has a great attitude and always makes me feel welcome
(5)
Jaymi R.
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants. White people, don't be scared. Give it a try. I've never had a better egg roll. Made fresh daily!
(5)
Mark K.
Dropped in since I passed by several times this week and finally had a chance. It's pretty divey, inside and out, and small inside. But nicely decorated, with some actual paintings. Service was super friendly, and efficient. I got my standard comparison items, crab Rangoon and Mongolian beef. There was a lot of crab in the Rangoons, and they had obviously just been made. The usual sauces are on the table, plus two hot sauces (one sriracha.) The Mongolian beef was pretty standard, nothing exceptional; still darn good. I accidentally undertipped and am kicking myself; guess I'll have to make up for it next time. Prices were very reasonable.
(3)
Brianna M.
My dear friend and coworker grew up down the street from Yin Yue and has been preaching the virtues of it for the past year or so. We finally found some time to go there for lunch. It doesn't look much from the outside. It's this little yellow place right on Hudson. Don't let deter you. This inside is clean and kitschy, with hand painted scenes of boats and cranes. It's very, very small, with only five or six booths. The staff was super duper friendly and the service really fast. Even though it was the middle of the week for lunch, almost every booth was taken and there was a steady stream of takeout orders. I got an egg roll (only $1.30!!!!!!) and it was GREAT. I am super picky about egg rolls, having been let down by stale, empty ones that often populate Chinese buffets. This one was big, fat and piping hot. Just like I like 'em ;) I also ordered the lunch portion of orange chicken. The portion was so good I had leftovers! I was pleased with the flavor. It wasn't sticky or overly sugary. I could tell they made the sauce themselves, not just dumped from a bottle. The menu isn't just American Chinese favorites, either. There's some more traditional dishes on there I never heard of that I'm sure some of the more adventurous would like. So go here! The staff was in great moods and we even had some nice conversations with the other patrons.
(4)
Bill N.
Inexpensive neighborhood dive. Good food. Small dining area, probably 60% of their business is carryout. They do a really busy lunch with a regular crowd from Columbus Public School warehouse down the street.
(4)
Mark K.
Dropped in since I passed by several times this week and finally had a chance. It's pretty divey, inside and out, and small inside. But nicely decorated, with some actual paintings. Service was super friendly, and efficient. I got my standard comparison items, crab Rangoon and Mongolian beef. There was a lot of crab in the Rangoons, and they had obviously just been made. The usual sauces are on the table, plus two hot sauces (one sriracha.) The Mongolian beef was pretty standard, nothing exceptional; still darn good. I accidentally undertipped and am kicking myself; guess I'll have to make up for it next time. Prices were very reasonable.
(3)
Maribeth B.
The pad Thai is really good. The vegetarian options are great. This place has amazing oil paintings on the inside done by the owners father a long time ago. The prices are reasonable and the service is excellent. The owner has a great attitude and always makes me feel welcome
(5)
Jaymi R.
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants. White people, don't be scared. Give it a try. I've never had a better egg roll. Made fresh daily!
(5)
Brianna M.
My dear friend and coworker grew up down the street from Yin Yue and has been preaching the virtues of it for the past year or so. We finally found some time to go there for lunch. It doesn't look much from the outside. It's this little yellow place right on Hudson. Don't let deter you. This inside is clean and kitschy, with hand painted scenes of boats and cranes. It's very, very small, with only five or six booths. The staff was super duper friendly and the service really fast. Even though it was the middle of the week for lunch, almost every booth was taken and there was a steady stream of takeout orders. I got an egg roll (only $1.30!!!!!!) and it was GREAT. I am super picky about egg rolls, having been let down by stale, empty ones that often populate Chinese buffets. This one was big, fat and piping hot. Just like I like 'em ;) I also ordered the lunch portion of orange chicken. The portion was so good I had leftovers! I was pleased with the flavor. It wasn't sticky or overly sugary. I could tell they made the sauce themselves, not just dumped from a bottle. The menu isn't just American Chinese favorites, either. There's some more traditional dishes on there I never heard of that I'm sure some of the more adventurous would like. So go here! The staff was in great moods and we even had some nice conversations with the other patrons.
(4)
Jaleesa K.
Best Chinese food on this side of town heck Columbus! Staff is always friendly and helpful food is fast hot and fresh. Not in a great side of town but the food is definitely worth it. Call ahead it will be ready in no time the Wor sue Gai is my favorite add a shrimp egg roll you will not be disappointed!
(4)
Damian C.
I've lived in Columbus my entire life and for my entire life I've been dissatisfied with my Chinese food options, until I had Yin Yue. While the building is small, old, and dimly lit, the food has always been hot, fresh, and delicious. The service is excellent, very polite and fast. I'd recommend this place to anyone who didn't want some overpriced Panda Express style Chinese.
(4)
Luke T.
What?!?! A Chinese restaurant a leisurely 4 minute bike ride from my new house?!?! I discovered this yesterday and would have gone immediately, but I had the sense to call ahead and learned that they are, unfortunately, closed on Sundays. So today I skipped breakfast and allowed myself to get really hungry for lunch. I rode down Ontario and enjoyed the scenery. Linden might be a high crime area, but strolling through the streets reminds me of suburbia in the '50s. Quaint little houses with neat yards, birds are always chirping, etc. I pulled into the parking lot and found a sign where I could lock my bike. The lot was surprisingly full. I walked in and quickly realized why - a party of at least ten, maybe fifteen were taking up three to four tables to the right. There were three booths to the left, near the entrance to the restrooms, and some more booths around the corner from the large party. I looked over the menu briefly...standard layout: appetizers, beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specials, plus pad thai and other specialties. I chose an order of the crab rangoon, a good gauge for quality comparisons because it's offered at all Chinese restaurants, and the home style bean curd, with a request for it to be made spicy. I took a seat at a booth around the corner and started playing around on my phone while I waited for my food (forgot my book, darn it). There were only six booths back here. That totals 9 booths plus the 4 or so tables where the party sat. Each table had it's own squeeze bottle of sweet'n'sour sauce, spicy mustard, sriracha, soy and another mysterious red sauce that had a sweet taste, but was on the spicy side. First my drink came out, then my crab rangoon. Now, the crab rangoon was really interesting. There was way less cream cheese used than most places, making the crab stand out more than any crab rangoon I can think of right off. I don't know if this is a more traditional way to prepare it, or just personal preference of the owners, but I really, really liked it. I expect the crab was still imitation, but the whole texture and flavor of the app was changed by the cream cheese ratio. Very good indeed. Just $2 and change for an order of 4. Not long after, out came my bean curd. It was served with two scoops of white rice and was piping hot. There were onions, broccoli, carrots and celery aplenty, and the bean curd was somewhat disheveled, rather than the perfect little shapes I'm used to elsewhere. I could be wrong, but it felt more homemade. The sauce gave me the same impression. It was thinner than expected, and more flavorful. I ate every last bite. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They seemed genuinely happy to serve their patrons. There were a couple of kids working, but I think they were just there to help out mom and dad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. After all those glowing comments, you might be asking, "well, Luke, why the three stars?" While this doesn't deter me at all, the cleanliness of the place leaves a little to be desired. The carpet straight up needs replaced. It's filthy. Red with a permanent black walkway worn into it. Better yet, refinish the wood underneath so you can mop instead of vacuuming. That's the ticket. The ceiling has portions where the wall doesn't meet the ceiling and there is exposed insulation. the walls have these sort of unique, semi-badly drawn paintings adorning it. They too are in desperate need of a wipe down. I don't get the impression that the restaurant is unsanitary, but I think they might be skipping out on a few of those really thorough cleanings restaurants are supposed to do at least twice a year. I will definitely be back, and I was impressed enough that Yin Yue will probably become a regular option for me. I look forward to trying their pad thai and egg foo young. Hours are 11 to 10 most days, but I think they open later and close earlier on Saturday.
(3)
Branham P.
best egg rolls in Columbus. he will remember you by name after your first visit. small, lunch time its packed.. not a great neighborhood.. but good food.. shrimp fried rice is perfect..
(4)
Paul F.
I stumbled on this place on my drive down Hudson Street. It had an interesting look about it and the parking lot was jammed packed. The lunch menu had such items as chop suey so I knew I'd come to a restaurant that had been around awhile. I was going to order ala carte but the luncheon specials were too good to pass up. So I got the sweet and sour chicken which came with an egg roll. The food was pretty good. I'll have to come again.
(4)
Miss J.
This restaurant is in a bad neighborhood, however, the restaurant itself if what I am rating. I ate inside once and they serve a tasty hot tea with their delicious food. Low prices, good quality, large portions. Friendly service and did I mention delicious?
(5)
Ophelia W.
A friend told me about this restaurant and how it's been in that neighborhood for decades. I had to check it out. The neighborhood and restaurant seems a tad sketchy, but we wanted to have the full experience so we ate there. The parking lot was packed! There were quite a few people picking up carryout and the tables were mostly full. My friend ordered the general tso's and I had curry chicken and we both got a spring roll. The menu stated the curry chicken was made with potatoes. That was a new one for me so I had to try it. It was good, but I had to laugh when I saw the potatoes are actually crinkle cut french fries. Oh well, they didn't lie. Those are potatoes. I tasted my friend's dinner and was not impressed. He really wasn't either. It wasn't terrible, but not really very good. The good news was that they gave me so much of mine that we shared it. Overall I'd say it's worth trying, especially at lunch. The inside was a tad dirty so I went with 3 instead of 4 stars, but it may have just been the lunch rush.
(3)
Ron M.
Best egg rolls around!
(4)
Bill N.
Inexpensive neighborhood dive. Good food. Small dining area, probably 60% of their business is carryout. They do a really busy lunch with a regular crowd from Columbus Public School warehouse down the street.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : No Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Average Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : 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.
Jaleesa K.
Best Chinese food on this side of town heck Columbus! Staff is always friendly and helpful food is fast hot and fresh. Not in a great side of town but the food is definitely worth it. Call ahead it will be ready in no time the Wor sue Gai is my favorite add a shrimp egg roll you will not be disappointed!
(4)Damian C.
I've lived in Columbus my entire life and for my entire life I've been dissatisfied with my Chinese food options, until I had Yin Yue. While the building is small, old, and dimly lit, the food has always been hot, fresh, and delicious. The service is excellent, very polite and fast. I'd recommend this place to anyone who didn't want some overpriced Panda Express style Chinese.
(4)Luke T.
What?!?! A Chinese restaurant a leisurely 4 minute bike ride from my new house?!?! I discovered this yesterday and would have gone immediately, but I had the sense to call ahead and learned that they are, unfortunately, closed on Sundays. So today I skipped breakfast and allowed myself to get really hungry for lunch. I rode down Ontario and enjoyed the scenery. Linden might be a high crime area, but strolling through the streets reminds me of suburbia in the '50s. Quaint little houses with neat yards, birds are always chirping, etc. I pulled into the parking lot and found a sign where I could lock my bike. The lot was surprisingly full. I walked in and quickly realized why - a party of at least ten, maybe fifteen were taking up three to four tables to the right. There were three booths to the left, near the entrance to the restrooms, and some more booths around the corner from the large party. I looked over the menu briefly...standard layout: appetizers, beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specials, plus pad thai and other specialties. I chose an order of the crab rangoon, a good gauge for quality comparisons because it's offered at all Chinese restaurants, and the home style bean curd, with a request for it to be made spicy. I took a seat at a booth around the corner and started playing around on my phone while I waited for my food (forgot my book, darn it). There were only six booths back here. That totals 9 booths plus the 4 or so tables where the party sat. Each table had it's own squeeze bottle of sweet'n'sour sauce, spicy mustard, sriracha, soy and another mysterious red sauce that had a sweet taste, but was on the spicy side. First my drink came out, then my crab rangoon. Now, the crab rangoon was really interesting. There was way less cream cheese used than most places, making the crab stand out more than any crab rangoon I can think of right off. I don't know if this is a more traditional way to prepare it, or just personal preference of the owners, but I really, really liked it. I expect the crab was still imitation, but the whole texture and flavor of the app was changed by the cream cheese ratio. Very good indeed. Just $2 and change for an order of 4. Not long after, out came my bean curd. It was served with two scoops of white rice and was piping hot. There were onions, broccoli, carrots and celery aplenty, and the bean curd was somewhat disheveled, rather than the perfect little shapes I'm used to elsewhere. I could be wrong, but it felt more homemade. The sauce gave me the same impression. It was thinner than expected, and more flavorful. I ate every last bite. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They seemed genuinely happy to serve their patrons. There were a couple of kids working, but I think they were just there to help out mom and dad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. After all those glowing comments, you might be asking, "well, Luke, why the three stars?" While this doesn't deter me at all, the cleanliness of the place leaves a little to be desired. The carpet straight up needs replaced. It's filthy. Red with a permanent black walkway worn into it. Better yet, refinish the wood underneath so you can mop instead of vacuuming. That's the ticket. The ceiling has portions where the wall doesn't meet the ceiling and there is exposed insulation. the walls have these sort of unique, semi-badly drawn paintings adorning it. They too are in desperate need of a wipe down. I don't get the impression that the restaurant is unsanitary, but I think they might be skipping out on a few of those really thorough cleanings restaurants are supposed to do at least twice a year. I will definitely be back, and I was impressed enough that Yin Yue will probably become a regular option for me. I look forward to trying their pad thai and egg foo young. Hours are 11 to 10 most days, but I think they open later and close earlier on Saturday.
(3)Branham P.
best egg rolls in Columbus. he will remember you by name after your first visit. small, lunch time its packed.. not a great neighborhood.. but good food.. shrimp fried rice is perfect..
(4)Paul F.
I stumbled on this place on my drive down Hudson Street. It had an interesting look about it and the parking lot was jammed packed. The lunch menu had such items as chop suey so I knew I'd come to a restaurant that had been around awhile. I was going to order ala carte but the luncheon specials were too good to pass up. So I got the sweet and sour chicken which came with an egg roll. The food was pretty good. I'll have to come again.
(4)Miss J.
This restaurant is in a bad neighborhood, however, the restaurant itself if what I am rating. I ate inside once and they serve a tasty hot tea with their delicious food. Low prices, good quality, large portions. Friendly service and did I mention delicious?
(5)Ophelia W.
A friend told me about this restaurant and how it's been in that neighborhood for decades. I had to check it out. The neighborhood and restaurant seems a tad sketchy, but we wanted to have the full experience so we ate there. The parking lot was packed! There were quite a few people picking up carryout and the tables were mostly full. My friend ordered the general tso's and I had curry chicken and we both got a spring roll. The menu stated the curry chicken was made with potatoes. That was a new one for me so I had to try it. It was good, but I had to laugh when I saw the potatoes are actually crinkle cut french fries. Oh well, they didn't lie. Those are potatoes. I tasted my friend's dinner and was not impressed. He really wasn't either. It wasn't terrible, but not really very good. The good news was that they gave me so much of mine that we shared it. Overall I'd say it's worth trying, especially at lunch. The inside was a tad dirty so I went with 3 instead of 4 stars, but it may have just been the lunch rush.
(3)Ron M.
Best egg rolls around!
(4)Maribeth B.
The pad Thai is really good. The vegetarian options are great. This place has amazing oil paintings on the inside done by the owners father a long time ago. The prices are reasonable and the service is excellent. The owner has a great attitude and always makes me feel welcome
(5)Jaymi R.
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants. White people, don't be scared. Give it a try. I've never had a better egg roll. Made fresh daily!
(5)Mark K.
Dropped in since I passed by several times this week and finally had a chance. It's pretty divey, inside and out, and small inside. But nicely decorated, with some actual paintings. Service was super friendly, and efficient. I got my standard comparison items, crab Rangoon and Mongolian beef. There was a lot of crab in the Rangoons, and they had obviously just been made. The usual sauces are on the table, plus two hot sauces (one sriracha.) The Mongolian beef was pretty standard, nothing exceptional; still darn good. I accidentally undertipped and am kicking myself; guess I'll have to make up for it next time. Prices were very reasonable.
(3)Brianna M.
My dear friend and coworker grew up down the street from Yin Yue and has been preaching the virtues of it for the past year or so. We finally found some time to go there for lunch. It doesn't look much from the outside. It's this little yellow place right on Hudson. Don't let deter you. This inside is clean and kitschy, with hand painted scenes of boats and cranes. It's very, very small, with only five or six booths. The staff was super duper friendly and the service really fast. Even though it was the middle of the week for lunch, almost every booth was taken and there was a steady stream of takeout orders. I got an egg roll (only $1.30!!!!!!) and it was GREAT. I am super picky about egg rolls, having been let down by stale, empty ones that often populate Chinese buffets. This one was big, fat and piping hot. Just like I like 'em ;) I also ordered the lunch portion of orange chicken. The portion was so good I had leftovers! I was pleased with the flavor. It wasn't sticky or overly sugary. I could tell they made the sauce themselves, not just dumped from a bottle. The menu isn't just American Chinese favorites, either. There's some more traditional dishes on there I never heard of that I'm sure some of the more adventurous would like. So go here! The staff was in great moods and we even had some nice conversations with the other patrons.
(4)Bill N.
Inexpensive neighborhood dive. Good food. Small dining area, probably 60% of their business is carryout. They do a really busy lunch with a regular crowd from Columbus Public School warehouse down the street.
(4)Mark K.
Dropped in since I passed by several times this week and finally had a chance. It's pretty divey, inside and out, and small inside. But nicely decorated, with some actual paintings. Service was super friendly, and efficient. I got my standard comparison items, crab Rangoon and Mongolian beef. There was a lot of crab in the Rangoons, and they had obviously just been made. The usual sauces are on the table, plus two hot sauces (one sriracha.) The Mongolian beef was pretty standard, nothing exceptional; still darn good. I accidentally undertipped and am kicking myself; guess I'll have to make up for it next time. Prices were very reasonable.
(3)Maribeth B.
The pad Thai is really good. The vegetarian options are great. This place has amazing oil paintings on the inside done by the owners father a long time ago. The prices are reasonable and the service is excellent. The owner has a great attitude and always makes me feel welcome
(5)Jaymi R.
This is one of the best Chinese restaurants. White people, don't be scared. Give it a try. I've never had a better egg roll. Made fresh daily!
(5)Brianna M.
My dear friend and coworker grew up down the street from Yin Yue and has been preaching the virtues of it for the past year or so. We finally found some time to go there for lunch. It doesn't look much from the outside. It's this little yellow place right on Hudson. Don't let deter you. This inside is clean and kitschy, with hand painted scenes of boats and cranes. It's very, very small, with only five or six booths. The staff was super duper friendly and the service really fast. Even though it was the middle of the week for lunch, almost every booth was taken and there was a steady stream of takeout orders. I got an egg roll (only $1.30!!!!!!) and it was GREAT. I am super picky about egg rolls, having been let down by stale, empty ones that often populate Chinese buffets. This one was big, fat and piping hot. Just like I like 'em ;) I also ordered the lunch portion of orange chicken. The portion was so good I had leftovers! I was pleased with the flavor. It wasn't sticky or overly sugary. I could tell they made the sauce themselves, not just dumped from a bottle. The menu isn't just American Chinese favorites, either. There's some more traditional dishes on there I never heard of that I'm sure some of the more adventurous would like. So go here! The staff was in great moods and we even had some nice conversations with the other patrons.
(4)Jaleesa K.
Best Chinese food on this side of town heck Columbus! Staff is always friendly and helpful food is fast hot and fresh. Not in a great side of town but the food is definitely worth it. Call ahead it will be ready in no time the Wor sue Gai is my favorite add a shrimp egg roll you will not be disappointed!
(4)Damian C.
I've lived in Columbus my entire life and for my entire life I've been dissatisfied with my Chinese food options, until I had Yin Yue. While the building is small, old, and dimly lit, the food has always been hot, fresh, and delicious. The service is excellent, very polite and fast. I'd recommend this place to anyone who didn't want some overpriced Panda Express style Chinese.
(4)Luke T.
What?!?! A Chinese restaurant a leisurely 4 minute bike ride from my new house?!?! I discovered this yesterday and would have gone immediately, but I had the sense to call ahead and learned that they are, unfortunately, closed on Sundays. So today I skipped breakfast and allowed myself to get really hungry for lunch. I rode down Ontario and enjoyed the scenery. Linden might be a high crime area, but strolling through the streets reminds me of suburbia in the '50s. Quaint little houses with neat yards, birds are always chirping, etc. I pulled into the parking lot and found a sign where I could lock my bike. The lot was surprisingly full. I walked in and quickly realized why - a party of at least ten, maybe fifteen were taking up three to four tables to the right. There were three booths to the left, near the entrance to the restrooms, and some more booths around the corner from the large party. I looked over the menu briefly...standard layout: appetizers, beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian specials, plus pad thai and other specialties. I chose an order of the crab rangoon, a good gauge for quality comparisons because it's offered at all Chinese restaurants, and the home style bean curd, with a request for it to be made spicy. I took a seat at a booth around the corner and started playing around on my phone while I waited for my food (forgot my book, darn it). There were only six booths back here. That totals 9 booths plus the 4 or so tables where the party sat. Each table had it's own squeeze bottle of sweet'n'sour sauce, spicy mustard, sriracha, soy and another mysterious red sauce that had a sweet taste, but was on the spicy side. First my drink came out, then my crab rangoon. Now, the crab rangoon was really interesting. There was way less cream cheese used than most places, making the crab stand out more than any crab rangoon I can think of right off. I don't know if this is a more traditional way to prepare it, or just personal preference of the owners, but I really, really liked it. I expect the crab was still imitation, but the whole texture and flavor of the app was changed by the cream cheese ratio. Very good indeed. Just $2 and change for an order of 4. Not long after, out came my bean curd. It was served with two scoops of white rice and was piping hot. There were onions, broccoli, carrots and celery aplenty, and the bean curd was somewhat disheveled, rather than the perfect little shapes I'm used to elsewhere. I could be wrong, but it felt more homemade. The sauce gave me the same impression. It was thinner than expected, and more flavorful. I ate every last bite. The staff was very friendly and courteous. They seemed genuinely happy to serve their patrons. There were a couple of kids working, but I think they were just there to help out mom and dad. They seemed to be enjoying themselves. After all those glowing comments, you might be asking, "well, Luke, why the three stars?" While this doesn't deter me at all, the cleanliness of the place leaves a little to be desired. The carpet straight up needs replaced. It's filthy. Red with a permanent black walkway worn into it. Better yet, refinish the wood underneath so you can mop instead of vacuuming. That's the ticket. The ceiling has portions where the wall doesn't meet the ceiling and there is exposed insulation. the walls have these sort of unique, semi-badly drawn paintings adorning it. They too are in desperate need of a wipe down. I don't get the impression that the restaurant is unsanitary, but I think they might be skipping out on a few of those really thorough cleanings restaurants are supposed to do at least twice a year. I will definitely be back, and I was impressed enough that Yin Yue will probably become a regular option for me. I look forward to trying their pad thai and egg foo young. Hours are 11 to 10 most days, but I think they open later and close earlier on Saturday.
(3)Branham P.
best egg rolls in Columbus. he will remember you by name after your first visit. small, lunch time its packed.. not a great neighborhood.. but good food.. shrimp fried rice is perfect..
(4)Paul F.
I stumbled on this place on my drive down Hudson Street. It had an interesting look about it and the parking lot was jammed packed. The lunch menu had such items as chop suey so I knew I'd come to a restaurant that had been around awhile. I was going to order ala carte but the luncheon specials were too good to pass up. So I got the sweet and sour chicken which came with an egg roll. The food was pretty good. I'll have to come again.
(4)Miss J.
This restaurant is in a bad neighborhood, however, the restaurant itself if what I am rating. I ate inside once and they serve a tasty hot tea with their delicious food. Low prices, good quality, large portions. Friendly service and did I mention delicious?
(5)Ophelia W.
A friend told me about this restaurant and how it's been in that neighborhood for decades. I had to check it out. The neighborhood and restaurant seems a tad sketchy, but we wanted to have the full experience so we ate there. The parking lot was packed! There were quite a few people picking up carryout and the tables were mostly full. My friend ordered the general tso's and I had curry chicken and we both got a spring roll. The menu stated the curry chicken was made with potatoes. That was a new one for me so I had to try it. It was good, but I had to laugh when I saw the potatoes are actually crinkle cut french fries. Oh well, they didn't lie. Those are potatoes. I tasted my friend's dinner and was not impressed. He really wasn't either. It wasn't terrible, but not really very good. The good news was that they gave me so much of mine that we shared it. Overall I'd say it's worth trying, especially at lunch. The inside was a tad dirty so I went with 3 instead of 4 stars, but it may have just been the lunch rush.
(3)Ron M.
Best egg rolls around!
(4)Bill N.
Inexpensive neighborhood dive. Good food. Small dining area, probably 60% of their business is carryout. They do a really busy lunch with a regular crowd from Columbus Public School warehouse down the street.
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