Yings is pretty good in my opinion... Now, I am not very well versed on the menu because I strictly go there for dumplings! I absolutely love the pork dumplings! They are amazing! The sauce is great... they are little packages of pork heaven that soak up the yummy sauce perfectly. The WonTon soup was pretty good too. The tea was fantastic... I actually took my left overs in a to-go cup. I have been to Yings several times in the last few years... the location isn't ideal for me since I rarely leave the confines of downtown for meals....Since I started going to Yings they have made some improvements to the decor and ambiance. Its ok. Now, the service... That is another story. On my last visit I arrived around 1pm on a Tuesday.... It was empty. I sat at a booth and felt very alone... there was no music, nothing on the televisions mounted to the walls... it was just me and my phone... The server said very little if anything to me... She sat at another booth on a computer while I ate my meal... When I finished, I sat and enjoyed my tea... I had to turn around and ask her for the check.... Oh... and my water NEVER was refilled... even though she came to the table several times when it was empty. I like the food enough to go back, but, this place is what it is... a fast Chinese joint in a strip mall. I have only been here for lunch and I have never tried take out... I think take out may be a good call... although I am not sure how the dumplings would travel.
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Elizabeth D.
I've actually been here a bunch, mostly because it's fairly close to my house, it ALWAYS has plenty of seats available, and it's easy to park. Now that I think about it, listing those as the main reasons I come to a restaurant a lot does not bode well for the food. I am just plain confused by this place. The main server? owner? is always short and appears like we have interrupted something she was doing, even though, as I said, the place is USUALLY very empty...even during lunch and dinner hours. The prices on the lunch menu are crazy good, but dinner is pretty standard. For a "tea" house, I expect the atmosphere to be more relaxing and zen, with at least more comfortable seating and decor. But it just feels like an asian-y cafeteria. The service is usually fine, once you get around the weirdness of being one of two tables occupied in the whole place. There was one time when my sister (who has been there many times) ordered her usual pork dumplings and what came out was a plate of two round light-colored purse-like things. We finally were able to get the server's attention and she fought with us for a few minutes insisting that these were the dumplings we ordered. We finally flagged down the owner/manager? and explained we were looking for the steamed pile of dumplings. She immediately realized that our server had assumed we wanted the boiled ones. I have no idea why she assumed this because Ying's is known for, and has been written up in newspapers for, their steamed dumplings and we have NEVER had to specify before. By the time the new plate had come out, we were all ready to go, and they didn't even offer to take it off our bill. Fail. The food itself is fine. I will often go with the dumplings, which you get a big pile of for cheap, as well as the General Tso's (because I'm American), which is tasty. I've gotten the egg rolls, soup and crab rangoon before and it was all good. The water tastes off, though. Not sure what's going on there. I'll keep going back, but I'm not entirely sure why. Regardless, it was A-OK.
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Jenny M.
Not the best service very small operation so not much staff which partly accounts for the service issue. The sushi, appetizers and tea are wonderful and really reasonably priced. The Chinese entres are good but seem a bit pricey to me. I have never tried their desserts. The place is usually sparkling clean though. .
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Teresa J.
The tea is fantastic, the appetizers are pretty good and the food is decent but not worth raving about. They are a small hole in the wall place, pretty plain really. They have a good selection of teas that make them worth it at a lower cost than some other tea shops in town. the food is really pretty meh but overall it's a decent little quiet place to meet up with friends for tea and nibbles.
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Susan C.
I haven't found a great Chinese restaurant since we moved to Columbus. After researching and reading reviews, Ying's seemed to have a lot of happy patrons so we gave it a try. Since we couldn't find a menu online, we placed a take out order upon arriving. We ordered vegetarian hot & sour soup, vegetarian dumplings, Veggie Tofu Curry and Mapo Tofu. My boyfriend prefers vegetarian except for the occasional high quality steak and I'll eat meat if I'm in the mood. As I stated, we ordered a vegetarian feast. Imagine our surprise when we arrived home and we found meat dumplings (with the exception of 1 vegetarian dumpling). If we were hard-core vegetarians, we probably would have been very upset by this mistake. However, we ate it and enjoyed it. But this is a huge mistake on their part. As for the rest of our meal, we enjoyed our hot & sour soups, the mapo tofu was decent but our tofu curry had no real flavor. All in all, I would probably give them another chance...as we are still searching for a great local Chinese restaurant here in Columbus. But truth be told, I've had better Chinese food in other cities..not sure if we'll find one here in Columbus that meets/exceeds our expectations.
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Stefanie P.
Went last month! Don't go! Picked up food and couldn't eat it. Soup had no flavor. Chicken didn't taste like chicken and dumplings were nasty. Would never go back or recommend. Both my husband had stomach aches
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Amanda K.
Gave me food poisoning: my tum will not forgiven them.
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Sara M.
Yum! Yum-Yum! This place may seem like a hole in the wall, but in actuality is more like a discreet little treasure chest. I'm very fond of this place and go out of my way to stop by when I can. They do sell full meal dishes, but I prefer to think of this place as tapas and tea. There's a large variety of yum-yums and they're inexpensive enough for a patron to be experimental. The real reason I go is the tea. The tea is mostly mixed there, and is ambrosial. I go whenever I have a sore throat because there's nothing else that can help in quite the same way. I sit by the window and noticed something cute in a plant that's been there the last five or six times i've patronized Yings: It's a fortune from a fortune cookie that says something about finding delightful things in unexpected places. If you go, and its still there, please leave it for the next observant person. It makes me smile every time I go.
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Carla D.
I was so happy when I visited Ying's after it first opened because before that it was this gyro place that was dirty-looking and with almost no seating. Not to mention they forgot to put the lamb in our gyros! Now when I go in I see a cute little tea room that is tidy but comfortable at the same time. There's plenty of seating but it's still spaced out and open airy, so you don't have to worry about falling into your neighbor's lap if you need to get up and go to the restroom. It's also quiet, so it's a wonderful place to go and chat with a friend over some of their warm and comforting tea. Ying's is good for full meals, but also afternoon tea as well. I've had the hot and sour soup, which comes in a huge bowl. It was different than the usual hot and sour soup I've had at other Chinese restaurants. The broth is a light color and the vegetables are slightly different, and there are noodles in it, making it a lighter, fresher soup. I enjoyed it quite a bit. The sticky rice dumplings are oh so gooey and good! The tea combinations are different but make a wonderful drink that appeals to any mood you're in.
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Cat F.
I love Chinese food, and I often take time to try little "dive" kinds of places in the hopes of finding more delicious food than I've found so far. Ying's dumplings and soup are some of the best in Columbus! Her Hot and Sour soup was so good, I even ate the mushrooms (and I normally eschew the fungus). One of her lunch special allows you to get a bowl of soup and a huge plate of dumplings. I also got edamame, and it was way too much food! I like the tofu/veggie dumplings, but the pork or chicken I've had before were, IMHO, more flavorful. Hubby loves her noodle dishes. I love her tea - great selection, and lovely service. The atmosphere is delightful, also, which is a lovely surprise for a storefront. It is open, airy. bright, and delighfully classy in decoration. I especially like the stencilling around the walls at the chair rail.
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Michelle B.
Enjoyed vegetable dumplings and tofu skin (type of dishes id order at Veg dim sum in NY). Had a pleasant tea, had to let it steep and it was mild but good. Fresh tasting food and interesting menu, will look forward to returning.
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Katie K.
Try the hot and sour soup with pork dumplings. It is an excellent and filling dish with a fresh, tart flavor and without the overly thick broth that many restaurants use. Tofu skin veggie rolls are also delicious, if a bit salty.
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Nan L.
Reasonably priced, but the dumplings (jiaozi) were mediocre (and I tried almost all of them on the menu with a group of friends). I suppose my expectation was a bit high since a previous reviewer recommended the dish. The dumpling skin was a bit thick (most likely so they can make them ahead of time and freeze them without breaking), and the filling average. I haven't found a Chinese restaurant that does proper justice to this northern dish. The redeeming part was the soup immersing the dumplings was properly balanced to taste sour and spicy with chinese vinegar, white pepper, and dose of fresh cilantro.
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michael n.
My girlfriend saw this place months ago and mentioned numerous times that we should try it sometime...for some reason I was never really interested. Finally she went without me one day for lunch. That evening she convinced me to go there for dinner. That was about a month ago and I've been there 4 more times.... It's amazing. there are so many options for vegetarians! I'm SO stoked. The veggie dumplings are some of the best..actually THE BEST I've ever had. I highly suggest the sesame tofu, veggie crab rangoon and the vegetarian hot and sour soup. The staff is very nice and it's reasonably priced. I couldn't really ask for more.
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Roxie S.
I don't really care for their regular chinese dishes but I do like their dumplings. One thing I like is you can get dumplings that are not pork. I think they have vegetable and chicken dumplings. Also they have onion pancake which you can hardly find in Columbus.
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Kitten H.
I went to this place when it first opened. It's family owned like a lot of Asian restaurants (owner's kid doing their homework at one of the tables). They have a nice selection of fancy teas including the flower tea that will bloom in your tea pot. Their "yum-yums" are mostly dim sum dishes. They didn't taste too fresh. A little like they had be prepackaged, frozen, and steamed to order. Something I can make at home. Nothing too special about the taste. The service was a little slow even though there were only two tables that needed waiting. I'll have to try this place again since others mention such raving reviews.
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Julie P.
Yum Yum Yum!!!! The best dumplings in the city, for sure. If you're looking for really good American-style Chinese food (general tso's, etc.) maybe this isn't the best place to go, although they do carry these kind of dishes. The dumplings and soups are out of this world. Great teas too! I'm totally obsessed!
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Johaun C.
came here for the dumplings, and they are as good as advertised. totally homemade, reminded me of childhoods spent at grandma's in taiwan. excellent price for a batch too--many other restaurants charge a lil less than $1/dumpling. spicy pork noodle soup is also the perfect remedy for hang-overs.
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J D.
Recently visited Ying's, in a party of 3 at about 6:15pm. Two of us ordered entrees and one ordered some dumplings only. There were only two other tables with people when we sat down, but we waited for 15 minutes before anything came out. First one entree then the other a couple minutes later, but still no dumplings. Of course we wait to eat, not wanting to be rude. 5 minutes. 10 minutes. The taller guy with glasses is walking around, saying nothing about nothing, just looking kind of befuddled. Finally, our companion tells us to eat, don't worry about waiting, which we do. 15 minutes later we finish, still no dumplings and no word from the the 'staff', At this point, we are DONE. The food was not bad, kind of MEH. My yu xiang rou si was nothing like I had in Beijing, really, but I guess I can't expect that... I send my companions to the car and go to pay. I ask the little guy at the register what is the issue with the dumplings. He says something about how long they take to them, to which I reply cancel the order, as we are done eating and waiting. At this point the tall dense one comes loping from the kitchen with--surprise! the dumplings. So I go ahead tell him the same. He scrunches his irritated face up and begins to tell me how long they take to make and how the group ahead of us ordered them too and ho EVERYONE LOVE OWA DUMPLING, blah blah blah. At that point I asked him how is that any way to run a restaurant? If these dumplings are so good and everyone loves them, why in the heck are you out of them already at 6:30!!! Now he's pissed and mumbles something about the staff eating them, lol. The little guy is now apologizing for Befuddled's antics and attitude. I assure him it's not his fault, but someone needs restaurant management school, BAD. Oh, and not once did Befuddled ever apologize himself in any way for the 40 minute dumplings. To many other choices. Won't go back. Life's too short, and C-bus too big, for horrible service and bad attitudes.
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Andrew D.
As someone who works in customer service, I always try to give places the benefit of the doubt when things go a little awry. However, I felt the need to write this review after trying Ying's for the first time on Friday. First, before I get in to the negative aspects of the experience, I have to say the food was delicious. My girlfriend got the Qi Shan Pork noodles and I got the General Tso's chicken. Both dishes were excellent! I would definitely go back for the food. That being said, the negative part of the experience had to do with the service. Being my first time ordering, I wanted to see what was on the menu, so I find their website here: yingscolumbus.com/home-p… After pulling up their website, I notice multiple times on the very first page it says that you can order online. Score! I love places that offer online ordering. So I go through the online ordering process (had to register even though it said I didn't have to, but no biggie), enter my credit card info, get an order pick up time, and even get an order confirmation number emailed to me. I assume everything is good to go, so I get in my car and head up to Ying's. I walk in and go to the front counter, and the guy working asks me what I ordered. So I start to describe to him what I ordered and I notice he's having trouble locating it amidst the other orders, so then I say, "I ordered online". As soon as I say that, another worker (appeared to be the manager) comes around the corner and says "we don't take online orders, they don't email us anymore". Not knowing who "they" are, I'm assuming he's referring to the third party service they at one time used for online ordering. Anyway, the manager then asks if I'm in a hurry. I say no, so he offers to make what I thought I had ordered online while I wait. Even though I'm a little put off that I now have to wait because my online order never was received, I agree to wait while they make it. While waiting, Ying's phone is now ringing pretty much constantly. However, nobody is answering it! It literally rang for 10 minutes straight, to the point I made a slight joke to the couple waiting next to me that I'd be happy to answer it. Eventually a worker comes over to the phone, and I think he's finally going to answer it. Nope! He actually takes the phone off the hook so it stops ringing, but doesn't answer it. This really kind of shocked me. I mean, their website says they take online orders but they actually don't, so for carry out, this pretty much leaves the phone as the only means of placing a take out order. Yet now they aren't even taking phone orders! On top of that they were telling people wanting to dine-in that it would be a 20-30 minute wait to be seated when there were multiple open tables within view. After about a 25-30 minute wait, my food is done and I go up to pay. The manager doesn't really apologize to me, all he does is kind of shake his head and says "too many people tonight". The only thing I can think that means is that they were unusually busy that night and didn't have the staffing in place to handle it, because when would "too many people" ever be a bad thing for a business? I didn't ask for any compensation, but I thought I would at least get some sort of discount for my extended wait. Nothing offered. I pay, grab my food, and leave. Luckily, as I said, the food ended up being delicious, so I'd be willing to give Ying's another try purely based off of that. However, the service really needs improvement. Why put on your website (and it's still on there as of March 9, 2015) that you offer online ordering when you actually don't? Seems like a simple fix that would avoid a lot of confusion and ill will towards your business. And if you don't take online orders, at least pick up the phone when people are trying to call in an order.
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Can X.
Cold food! Low speed! Poor services! Definitely the worst that I have been and I will never go there again
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Fearless T.
We'd heard good things about the dumplings at Ying's, so we decided to try them for the first time on Friday night. We arrived at 7:00 pm, and there were 4 other tables with diners in the dining room, not at all busy. After being greeted by the waiter (the only one we saw all night), he brought two iceless tap waters and we ordered appetizers while deciding on our entrees. 25 minutes later, we had seen at least 3 separate employees from the kitchen bring dish after dish (at least 7 plates total, mostly kabobs) to the table of Asian diners directly behind us, but we still had no appetizers and couldn't get our server to stop at our table. We also were irritated at the nearly constant ringing of the telephone - which, oddly, no one ever seemed to answer. Hungry and frustrated, with our mouths salivating at the smells of food and the loud lip-smacking sounds of the eaters behind us, we flagged down the server and inquired about our food. He said they hadn't made it yet. I reminded him that we ordered appetizers over 20 minutes ago, and he went to check on our order in the kitchen. Upon returning, he told us that there were still 5 orders ahead of us and asked if we were ready to order entrees. We cancelled our entire food order, left and went to Helen's Asian Kitchen, where we were promptly served delicious, hot food - quickly.
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Elva K.
bad service! Waiting for 20 minutes to take orders! Waited 40 minutes for food! You cannot believe the server was rushing us! Really bad service! Definitely won't come back!
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Aaron L.
Terrible decision. My wife and I ordered takeout on a Tuesday evening after learning Buckeye Asian Express is closed Tuesdays. We had; Spinach salad: I got a call a few minutes after placing the order online explaining they were out of spinach but could use "mixed greens" instead, fair enough. The salad was mostly transparent iceberg lettuce, completely flavorless. Wonton soup: Pretty good, no complaints. Sesame Chicken: Sauce was flavorful. The chicken had breading thicker than the actual meat, very rubbery and chewy. The two pieces of broccoli that came with the dish were completely raw. Mala Hot Pot: The dish looks like it should contain a myriad of flavors, but was very disappointing. Had a decent spice to it, but that's about all I could taste. Noodles were slimy, and lots of oil could be seen sitting on top. At least the veggies were cooked through... Price tag for all of this was $36...even for takeout, at that price I expected much better. All said and done, we won't be going back. Shame, so close to our house...
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Lydia L.
Um. I'm actually astounded by how bad this experience has been. I made a yelp account just so I could write about it. I ordered food via their actual website online order option at 7:00. When it was still not here at 8:30 I called to check on it and was told it was coming without giving them any information. I told them my address and they assured me it was on the way. At 9 o clock, which is when they close, my food was still not here. Called again and was told by a different person that they had never actually received my order. So they, I guess, slopped it together after finding it and charged me half price for it. I am now "enjoying" my incredibly bland Spicy Pork soup and watching my husband "enjoy" his General Tso's chicken (we actually ordered shrimp) which is nothing but blobby soggy breading. But apparently the dumplings are an order of 50,000. So there's that. I can hardly blame myself for ordering too late since it was two hours before close, and I guess I could have called but you probably shouldn't have online order as an option if you're not going to actually check into it.
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Mike G.
I had lunch with Paul F. here today. I had one last Entertainment Book coupon to use here and so we decided to use it to help us with our insatiable appetite for Chinese food. This time we both got the Hot and Sour Soup - excellent like before. I enjoyed the Kung Pao Shrimp which was very flavorful. Paul got the pork dumplings which he seemed to really like. The food was the best part. The lady that waited on me the last time waited on us this time. Service was uninspired which was totally unlike the last time. I'm guessing she was having an off day. She wasn't rude or anything, just totally blah. As we were leaving, Paul noted that they were open 7 days a week. I had mentioned to him that in the other room, where you walk through to get to the restrooms, there was a bed and a quasi bedroom set up. I'm thinking they might actually live at the restaurant. If that's the case, no wonder she seemed so blah. I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. I'd go back again without any hesitation.
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Morgan M.
I will start off with the good--the dumplings are DELICIOUS and are the reason I keep occasionally trying it for other stuff but generally speaking the dumplings are the best thing there and I feel like it is otherwise underwhelming. This week I decided to supplement the dinner I was making with some spring rolls and crab rangoon from Ying's and the spring rolls were so greasy and mushy! The crab rangoon was pretty underwhelming as well. The last time I went was for tea with some friends and I was unimpressed with the tea quality considering the word 'tea house' is in the name. I'll probably still go for the dumplings but that's about it.
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Rick K.
Have eaten in and carry out. All food has been delicious. And it's different than any other Asian restaurant I've tried. The House Specialty Veggie Tofu Dumplings are fantastic. Phad Thai is one of the best in Columbus, and I tried many. All of the Veggie Tofus are great: General Tso's, Hunan, Szechual, and Kung Pao. Value for the price is good. If you want atmosphere, you should go elsewhere, though you will pay more!
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Nick M.
This place is barely edible. Always empty, gross and dirty inside, we will never eat here again. Their General Tso's Chicken was so heavily breaded we could not find the chicken. It was rock hard, as if it had been fried, then cooled, and then re-fried. Hard as a rock, disgusting. We had it delivered, drove it back to the restaurant to show them, and the owner had no interest in our feedback. I wish I could give it zero stars.
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David C.
Ying's is, for me, the essential neighborhood restaurant in many ways. Then again, saying "essential" for me is a lot like saying "if I can't find one of these I'm moving and taking all my friends with me by force, possibly using bait." What I mean is that if you can't find good tea and hot and sour soup within a 5 mile radius, something has gone horribly, painfully awry with your life, and it must be remedied immediately. Options to remedy this issue: 1) build own tea house, make connections with tea suppliers, build kitchen that meets health and fire code, get fire inspector to evaluate your bakery as an acceptable restaurant, then add additional seating next door. Optional: draw interest by baking very strange looking interpretations of cannoli. 2) find someone who has already done this, preferably by distracting the driver of the vehicle you are in at the time by pointing and yelling 'OMG A TEAHOUSE AND THEY USED THE WORDS "YUM-YUM" LET'S EAT THERE RIGHT NOW!' and then promptly not eat there for three months. I chose number 2, as it was far more effective. Or not effective as the three month delay may indicate. My first experience was silly and almost terrible. They were out of the tea I wanted, the food was half-warm, we were sure we were never going to return. Then we came back anyway. Then we got the hot and sour dumpling soup. All was forgiven. It's the perfect blend of oily and vinegary. If you ever have a cold and like hot and sour soup, this will solve your problems. The tea selection is entertaining and appropriate. Pricing is reasonable. Anything fried is (contrary to how things usually go) probably a bad choice. Your best bets are soups and dumplings, or traditional fare. Note, when I say "traditional," I mean, things that I used to get from corner kitchens in Taiwan, so my terminology may not meet up with the standard. Atmosphere? Shmatmosphere. Eat in if you want, but I recommend getting it for pick up or delivery. The service is fine, mind you, and everyone is cordial as possible between fielding eighteen phone calls and handing off pick-up orders, but the table service is nothing miraculous. That's how good the hot and sour soup is. I don't care about the table service. Frankly it could have been a vat of "dip it yourself" soup bowls. I would have climbed over loved ones for it. Then again, that may be the sinusitis talking. Delivery is a mixed bag, but tonight, for instance, I'm giving it a shot again because ... well, I'm sick and there's a snow bank outside that would like to talk to me about buying into snow futures. My snow broker is calling me constantly with news of "major movement of drifts" or some such and how I should really look into "expanding my ice portfolio." Also, the baked goods may or may not float your boat. They are also of the grade of food I would buy from bakeries in Taiwan, which is to say, an acquired taste, and not what you might expect from a "western" bakery. Go to a gourmet cupcake parlor if that's what you're into, this is no-nonsense, basic cream-filled pastries that are designed to do one thing: act as a vehicle for cream or other odd fillings. UPDATE: The delivery came and they forgot the soup. It was after close so yeah. The dumplings were fantastic so I'm dropping a star. Remember kids, ordering food right before close is probably the worst thing you can do to a restaurant. On the other side of that, remember restauranteurs, allowing delivery orders up to closing time is a horrible idea. NOTES: The online ordering through Yelp does not let you order their specialty teas. This is a huge disservice and I would recommend ordering directly through the restaurant's website if possible.
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TruthTeller ..
I came in for tea, but they informed me they didn't have any. The place smells like piss and looks like a hospital cafe. Is this place a front for the Chinese mafia??
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Sam L.
Just went to yings tea house and yumyum for lunch. Being from NYC I have a serious thing for dim sum, dumplings and buns. So, when we heard that this place had it we decided to check it out. Had potstickers and pan fried pork buns off the lunch menu, as well as a pot of tea for two. Neither of the dumplings were very flavorful. And the sauce wasn't anything spectacular. Pan fried pork buns were small, and you only had 4 pieces per serving. For the price, really not worth it. Cost $20 for the 14 small dumplings, soup and tea. Might come back and try their service on Sat or Sunday or even come back to try their normal food...My search for dim sum in Columbus continues...
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Vin R.
Came in looking for the yum yum. Found it. Left satisfied.
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John M.
The first time I went there the food was pretty good, I liked the Kung Bao. The second time it wasn't!
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Elizabeth H.
I have ordered from and eaten at almost every Chinese restaurant in the Clintonville and Upper Arlington area and Ying's is indisputably the best I've had. I had ordered from them before and thought it was serviceable food; but after reading the glowing review in the local free paper, I gave them a try. As the reviewer suggested, I ordered entirely from the Chinese (and not American Chinese) menu: everything we had was absolutely delicious. Their dumplings (Chicken and Cabbage; Pork, Shrimp and Leek) were superb. The potatoes and eggplant were delectable. The fried longbeans were just the way I like them. And the cumin chicken was one of the best things I have eaten ever -- tenderly cooked chicken with sophisticated spicing. I did take out and ordered on line. The online ordering worked perfectly and my order was ready exactly when it was supposed to be.
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Chelsey M.
I have frequented Ying's many times since I moved to Columbus in 2008. Is it the best Chinese food? No. Is it okay? Yes.. My new favorite is the Singapore rice noodles. Comes in a takeout container, costs about $7.50 and will feed you 4 times. I've had food from here that is just okay, and I've had food that is worthy of taking home for leftovers. Just depends. I think it's worth a try.
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Samantha W.
Great Chinese good, I love the kung pow chicken! If you get delivery - don't tip online. The drivers don't receive the 4 dollar delivery charge or any electronic tips. Tip them cash:)
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C. H.
My husband and I love, love, love Yings. Their food is consistently awesome. We've had probably 30 or do different menu items, and never had an outright disappointment. Hot & Sour soup is a favorite of mine, and Yings really does it right. I'm a bit of a picky eater with some unusual dietary restrictions, and Yings has always accommodated without fail, something that is normally hard to find in an ethnic restaurant. I agree with other reviewers when they say the delivery isn't the best. Sometimes Ying herself delivers and it's perfect, other times there are missing items or other minor issues, which Ying has always cleared up for us. We just do pick-up now, no biggie.
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Zain K.
Ordered the shrimp with mixed veg as take-out, and there was a lot not to like about it: Shrimp: There were only 7 medium-sized shrimp in the dish (I expected more for $12), and they were overcooked and mealy. Veg: There were only four vegetables, two of which - carrots and celery - are cheap filler vegetables and comprised the majority of the dish. The other two - broccoli and snow peas - were present in scant amounts and were overcooked to the point of being textureless. Sauce: Way too runny for one thing, too much of it for another, and the flavor was a little off (perhaps short on ginger/garlic). Portion size: Usually for $12 I can get a dish that lasts me a couple of meals. With only 7 shrimp and with a lot of filler vegetables, this wasn't the case here. I'm still looking for a passable version of this dish in the Columbus area...
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Kiara E.
Should you go here? No. We went at about 6:45 on a sunday night. No one else was there. We saw no one for the hour and 15 minutes we were there. That should be your first clue. An older asian woman was our "server." I have gotten bad service plenty of times in my life but this has to be in my top 5 worst. She waited about 15 minutes to take our order...yes there was no one there, whatever. She never offered us chopsticks...we had to ask. I got sweet and sour chicken. Not impressed. The chicken was bland and the sauce was not flavorful enough. Oh well....One of the people at our table found a hair in her food. LOVELY. But then...we had to wait at least 30 minutes for her to bring us our check. While she sat in the back on her computer. What? She saw us...all sitting there sneaking peaks at her and she just sat there. Finally after she kept disappearing and we got scared she would never come back so one of us flagged her down. She seemed surprised that we were done. Really? Our plates and cups are empty. I am sad that this place sucks so bad because it is literally so close to me. So anyway...you've been warned.
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Paul F.
I came to lunch today with Mike G. He brough along a coupon from the Entertainment Book which kept our food in the realm of reason. I ordered a bowl of hot and sour soup to start. For whatever reason, it seemed too spicy for me today and I didn't finish it. My main course was pork dumplings, which strangely enough, was the same thing I ordered last time. They were very good and there were a LOT of them! Mike could have helped but he's not eating pork these days. I got a tast of his Kung Pao Chicken and it was very good. All in all, a good lunch and great company!
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Renee W.
I ordered delivery from this place and they gave me my food without the bubble tea I ordered and paid. That was the first thing. And so I tried my dinner, the food was not so great either. I mean there are bunch other Chinese restaurants that taste much better than this one. Then I was shocked when I saw a LONG and BLACK hair in my kong pao chicken!!!!!!!!!!!EWWWWWWWWWW so GROSS!!! Never ordering from them ever again!
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Jenna T.
I had a serious craving for dumplings when I ordered here, though they didn't quite meet my expectations I was nonetheless satisfied. The dumplings wrap was thick and rather mushy but the pork stuffing and the sauce were consistent.
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Mindy R.
I cannot speak of the take out, I have only dined in. The atmosphere is quirky but comforting. The waitress/owner sits in a booth doing her bills or other work while waiting on you. I like the spring rolls and I ordered a veggie curry dish that was amazing. I find myself wanting to back there again. It is a nice cozy place to catch up with a friend.
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Lora F.
Let me say the tofu Rangoon was great on the other hand the sesame tofu was ok after removing the horrid slimy over over over cooked broccoli and the dumplings were spat out immediately by both me n my daughter they were without a doubt the most vile disgusting things we have ever tried to eat
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Lyra G.
This place was really mediocre with below average food and customer service. With all Of the options in Columbus, I would not go back here again, especially because it's not exactly cheap! The general Tsos was okay, but my beloved pad Thai was a huge disappointment! If you really enjoy some quality Chinese food, I wouldn't recommend this place.
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Catherine J.
I don't know how to rate Ying's, because I didn't actually eat here, though I am interested to try it for lunch or dinner. So why am I writing a review? It's because I came here expecting dim sum, and they don't have dim sum at all. I think that's a pretty huge thing that people need to know, especially since it is listed here on Yelp as having dim sum. It seemed nice and clean though. We came at noon on a Sunday (cause we were trying for dim sum), and the place was empty. Probably because they just opened for the day (and don't have dim sum). The lady working there seems soooo nice (and that is pervasive through all of these reviews). So I really want to come back here just to give her some business. She understood why we ended up leaving after she'd seated us, and she even recommended a place with dim sum. How cute is that?! So... "Yay, I'm a fan" of the kindly service, and I vow to come back for reals.
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Kate Q.
What a joke! We ordered take out before an OSU football game and they lost our orders. Because the guys in our group had tickets to the game, they ended up leaving Ying's without anything or having eaten because our food still wasn't ready - 30 minutes after it was supposed to be ready. I left my friend alone with all of our kids to come back to Ying's to try and pick up our food. When I walked in, I immediately realized that I had walked into a nightmare. There was smoke coming from the kitchen, people who had been waiting 90 minutes for their food, and a restaurant in total chaos. It was honestly so bad that it reminded me of a Food Network show where some famous chef goes in to save the restaurant - only I was watching the before. An hour after our food was supposed to have been ready, someone came out from the kitchen and said that they burned one of our orders an never even made the second one. At that point I left without any food and them having already run our credit cards, but apparently being unable to refund our money. So, we paid for dinner, but never actually got any food. At the end of it all, we just ended up at Wendy's because I had hungry and tired little kids to feed. Total BS. I won't be back.
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Bahram H.
Well, lunch from hell. I had eaten there a few years ago and was passing there so I thought to give it another try. No one was there at 1PM, a bit concerned, got the lunch menu, ordered beef noodle soup at $6.50. Soup was not very good, but what happened next was really crazy. She Charged me $8 for the soup and 2.75 for one cup of tea, even though menu had lower prices. She said the menu is old, prices are not current prices. I said I ordered based on your prices and you never told me ahead of the time, she looked at me as if I am crazy. Well, if the soup was good, I would not have cared but paying more for a lousy food. No way. I am having terrible time with some of these authentic Chinese rest. first Wings in Bexley sucked and now this one. Be aware!!
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Birdy N.
Richard P was right, the dumplings and Pork Noodle soup are to die for. We moved to the area 4 years ago, and my wife got takeout from here - food court chinese dishes, and it was pretty bad. On Richard's word we tried his recommended items and I'm kicking myself for not having found this sooner. FOOD The dumplings and Pork Noodle soup are to die for. A few other things look interesting, but I'll be staying away from the food court dishes and sushi. ATMOSHPERE Pretty non-descript but comfortable, looks like they are either about to expand or have more room than they need and have never figured out what to do with the extra space. SERVICE The lady is very sweet, but it seems to be just her. Dont expect speedy service, but you wont be languishing either. For atleast these dishes, this is in my top 4 Chinese restaurants in Columbus and probably top ten anywhere.
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Tara S.
Are you looking for a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service, and good food at a reasonable price? Then you should definitely NOT go to this restaurant! Our hostess/server was very unfriendly, the food was mediocre, the space was bland, and the final bill was staggeringly high. I honestly can't believe this place is patronized enough to remain open. ugh! I normally like to write longer reviews and explain why I like or dislike a place but to be honest, Ying's doesn't even deserve the time it's taking for me to type this.
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Joppy C.
I seriously love Ying. She feeds my heart with her Za Jing and spicy dumplings. And her lunch prices are excellent. I get carryout here once a week. Sometimes more. And it never seems to be enough.
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Kate H.
Now the interior is pretty uninviting, the service is nothing to write home about and they don't have liquor license (or at least didn't last time I was there), but damn they make good dumplings. Do not have anything else... do not look for a positive dining experience-- order dumplings for carryout. I like the veggie dumpling the best. They give you an obscene amount. You will eat too many and have a stomach ache the next day, but you will do it again.
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Jack S.
Best Chinese in Columbus I have had so far! Very similar to the type of food I had in southern china. I would have rated it 5 stars except the service was not so good and I hate drinking out of plastic...I'll never give 5 stars when drinking out of beat up plastic cups. But let me focus on the good: Spicy Pork and Noodle Soup: I could eat this every day. Great flavor of chinese 5 spice but not too much, cilantro, a bit of heat but not over power and the pork was true pieces of pork from a variety of pig parts. Steamed Chicken Dumplings: light texture, not too chewy home made dumpling, generous chicken stuffing with the right amount of seasoning and a unique but tasty tangy ginger flavored sauce. Can't wait to take the wife and kids here soon!
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Jon R.
This may be the most disappointing 3-star reviews I have ever written. The reality is that the food was exactly as Yelp! explains a 3-star review to be: A-OK. Yet, my expectations for this place before going were so high that I can't help but feel saddened. If you've read my other Chinese food reviews, you'll know two things: 1) I love it like no other, and 2) I have not found excellent Chinese food in the nearly two years I've lived in Columbus. Most of the places I've been to have been buffets or not extremely authentic seeming places that are a little bit more hip (like Tai's Asian Bistro). The more traditional Chinese restaurants I've been to (such as Moy's) have disappointed me, and unfortunately Ying's is no exception. I had really high expectations for this place. Ying's looks exactly like one of those dingy suburban Chinese restaurants you find in the New York City Metropolitan Area that often taste fabulous. I had also read several positive reviews, passed it many times, and saw that it was in the Dim Sum category. I decided on a lonely Saturday night to drive up to Ying's and order the pork dumplings (which everyone raved about on here) and the Sesame Chicken, a staple and a great indicator of Chinese restaurant goodness. DUMPLINGS: The dumplings were definitely better than the ones I had had at Taste of Orient, as the exterior was adequately fluffy and soft, but the interior pork was not very tasty. It was actually pretty bland. I was impressed, though, with the portions. At first I was saddened by the high $7 price, but I was given an absurd amount of dumplings, which I was unable to finish with my Sesame Chicken. SESAME CHICKEN: The sesame chicken was not as good as what I had at Taste of Orient, but it was better than Moy's. The chicken was soft and tender (unlike at Molly Woo's or Tai's General Tso's), but my complaints were with the sauce. Firstly, it was slightly oversauced (as with Moy's), but luckily it was not as runny as Moy's. Secondly, the sauce was a little bland. I almost wanted to add sugar, as sad as that was. It was thick and gave me that familiar stomach ache that I love, but it was just not spicy and sweet enough. FINAL VERDICT: My high expectations for Ying's, which were pretty unfounded due to the fact that it has a 3 1/2 rating, seemed to be my biggest downfall at Ying's. The food I had was not bad, but it was not special and a bit flavorless. And while I have been impressed with the portions for price value at Columbus Chinese establishments like this one and Tai's, I have still yet to find a Chinese restaurant that I can truly call great. I have bookmarked Hunan House, Sunflower (possibly for Dim Sum?), China Dynasty (ranked Best Asian by Alive!), Sun Tong Luck, and Fortune on Yelp! And if you have any other suggestions besides the five mentioned above, please let me know. Best of Columbus Chinese, you will be found! MARK MY WORDS!
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Stefanie S.
My friend and I had dinner here last night and we were very happy. Our server was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the tea & menu items. We told him it was our first time there and that we were open to suggestions. He suggested the Invigorating Tea and he added some blueberry to it because it was one of their newer flavors...delicious. I can't stop thinking about the San Xian dumplings...a total flavor explosion of wonderfulness. Our server also suggested we get the Sesame Ball...this is something I probably never would have looked twice at but am so glad he suggested it. The texture was wonderful and a great end to the meal. Our server truly enhanced the experience by being relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable. - when were finished eating, he came back to us with a carryout menu and went through all of the things we must try the next time. There will definitely be a next time. Thanks for a great dining experience!
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Ann S.
I made the big mistake of thinking that Cupcake Yum Yum I'd been wanting to try had opened up a store front since there was a sign in front of this place that said Yum Yum Bakery - Grand Opening. As soon as we walked in, we knew we'd made a mistake but the people behind the counter were so nice that we would've felt bad leaving. I spied a cupcake in the back so I got one of those, the hubby got a chocolate dipped cannoli and I asked what this one chocolate ball thingy was and they said a brownie ball so we decided to split one. They told us to go sit down and they'd bring it out to us. One bite of the cupcake and I was looking for a place to dump it. Potted plant? Behind the napkin dispenser? Fancy whipped cream with no sweetness whatsoever. (Anyone following my reviews knows by now I HATE whipped frosting. Whipped belongs on top of a cup of hot chocolate) The "brownie ball" was not a brownie at all. It looked like a truffle but had no discernable flavor and kind of a peanut butter taste to it. Again...where can I dump this? Sigh. The hubby liked his cannoli but said it wasn't as good as Giant Eagle and the cannoli portion tasted like it had maybe been frozen and thawed. I don't know if they actually bake all of the things they sell. Honestly, a lot of things look like they made a trip to Costco, opened them up and stuck them behind the counter. I REALLY wanted to like it because the people were so sweet but I can't imagine this bakery doing well. One star but an extra for the service.
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Kelly B.
I'm really starting to love this place. I usually get Mala String Bean when I get Chinese food, and quite honestly, this isn't the best I've had. However, just about everything else on the menu is the best I've had. I usually get takeout, and am use to it being a little soggy when I get home. That's just because hot food and styrofoam don't mix. But again, their food isn't soggy. I'm really impressed with how delicious the food is. I highly recommend the sesame tofu.
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Courtney W.
We were in the middle of Anthony Bourdain, Tokyo when our asian food craving hit. We were watching skewered chicken after skewered chicken go onto a grill...eventually I had enough and I grabbed my cell. Ive never been here, but wanting dumplings (and reading up on Yelp weeks ago about this place) I knew who to call. It was 9:45pm and they closed at 10...still happy to take our order for pickup. Not wanting to order too much we asked for general tso and **shau mei**(pork dumlings). 10mins later we had our snacks and were home. I should mention the lady who was working...soooooo sweet, despite clearly being very very tired and having much left to clean before heading home. She even offered us a free order of sweet & sour chicken with sticky rice & a diet coke....all free because some kid never came to pick it up. Im never one to turn down a free meal, esp since my husband and I only ordered 1 dinner to split; consider it a blessing! (Even our fortune cookie read "miracles happen"...creepy. & Im not one to buy into such crap as fortune cookies..) Anyway...got our nums and were home in 10mins. The rice was barely sticky, probably old from a long day, and kind of pasty honestly but it will make an fine lunch tomorrow topped with soy & duck sauce. The sweet & sour (free) chicken was a bit old and soggy...did I mention free? Again..ill fix it tomorrow for lunch. The general tso was..not general tso but very very good chicken. It had a mushroom taste to it, almost shitaki in taste..but mild. It was good, very good...but not general tso. Ive learned since moving to Columbus that everyone does general tso differently and Ive learned to take it as it is; it will never taste like home as many things seem to be. The dumlings....OH the dumplings!! I am a dumpling fanatic, clearly mistaking myself (an Irish, french, and Apache girl...clearly no t even a smidgen of asain) for an asian time & time again when I m around dumplings. It all started at a place in radnor, PA (near philly) called Margret Kuo (if youre lucky enough to eat here....do!) And my obsession has grown into an untaimable beast who craves dumplings at the slight smell of anything asian..or in this case, the sight of Anthony Bourdain in Tokyo eating chicken kabobs.....either way I needed dumlings and this place seemed to be known for them. Long story short....it was another fantastic idea from this not-so-very-asian girl. I mean, my dumplings are nothing to laugh at but they take soooo long to make and Id much rather have someone else make them for me; they end up tasting better when youre not the one slaving away! These were almost perfect, falling apart when you went to pick them up. Taste wise...perfect in every way down to the spicy dipping sauce. I have my eyes on their steamed pork buns next...and their $2.25 pot of tea. Overview..this seems to be a great lace to hang out, grab some tea & dumplings and just spend some time with friends. I can see myself back here time & time again enjoying my crazy obsession of the most delicious dumplings this girl has found so far here in Columbus; not to mention theyre affordable! (Around $2 for 5 dumplings) 3 stars, only because I need to try more things from them before I can bump it up...i can tell it will be worth going back
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Jennie M.
We've dined in here just once but get take out here quite often. When we dined in, we enjoyed ourselves: friendly service and a light, fresh environment...too bad this cute little place is in sort of a shabby looking plaza. Before anyone gets salty about me saying I like things such as "Mongolian Beef" please read this: as with any international cuisine, let me preface by saying that I'm no expert on any sort of ethnic food, therefore, I cannot testify to its authenticity or if it's been "Americanized." I'm not always going after authenticity....bottom line: authentic or not, if I eat it and it makes my taste buds happy, it deserves props. Also the food I say I like may, in fact, include but not be limited to: gut busting fat bombs, high sodium blood pressure raisers, MSG laden stomach turners, etc... Moving on... The foods we've tried and really loved: -Pork dumplings: TONS in an order for a low price and served with an awesome dipping sauce (soy, ginger, garlic sorta thing). They are clearly homemade and cooked to order -Potstickers: basically the pork dumplings but pan fried served with the delicious sauce. -Crab rangoon: always perfectly fried and also come with a really good sweet/sour type dipping sauce...but different then the red gel type sauce you get at most places, it think it's homemade. -Fried pastry with scallion: Ying's is the only place I've tried this appetizer but i crave it often. I tried making them at home and while they turned out OK, they weren't as good as Ying's. -Steamed pork bun: one of my FAVORITES! Light and fluffy little pillows of dough and the filling is so good. I have no idea if they are made in house but I can tell you that I've bought them from the frozen section at the asian grocery and the store version pales in comparison. -Mongolian beef: this is my husband's favorite. Comes with steamed rice. When he orders it, I usually steal a few bites. It's nice because it's not deep fried and is made with lots of green onions and a not-too-heavy sauce. -Sesame noodles: I've never had anything quite like this before but it's different and I like to add it into the rotation every so often. It's a nice, light noodle salad that doesn't make me feel like taking a nap after eating it :-p Items that we've tried and liked but no longer order or order less frequently than the above mentioned items: -Wonton soup: It's not bad but there's a few other places I'd rather order from (Hate me, but I think China Express in Gahanna has the BEST) -Sushi: it's just hard to eat sushi here when Akai Hana is also right around the corner. If you're one of those people that doesn't want to adventure in to sushi prepared with raw fish, this might be worth trying. -Shao Mai: I'm not sure what this is supposed to taste like but I could live without it. It wasn't bad or anything (and it was really pretty to look at) but the taste just wasn't for me. We have not tried any of the sweet offerings but I have ordered bubble tea a number of times and have always been happy with the flavor and texture of the bubbles (although I feel pretty confident it's made from some sort of mix). Oh and please be sure to note that Ying's is one of the VERY few, small take-out places that actually has a website with a menu!!! I can't tell you how many places I've decided not to try because I can't get a menu online. Even though we like to dine out once in awhile, most of our restaurant dining is take-out so this is a big plus for me. OK, I'm starving...guess what's for dinner tonight?!
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Caz O.
The bubble tea is really great here! She doesn't have many flavors yet but said she's looking to expand! We also tried the cannolis which were also very tasty! Def a repeat customer! I really base most of my visits on customer service and the woman who owns the place is very very sweet!
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Jessie Z.
As a Chinese I have to say this is the worst bubble tea I've ever tasted anywhere. I've ordered ma po tofu, did not like it. Maybe other food is good but I'm not trying this place again.
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Jess G.
I met up with a friend (who is vegan) for dinner at Ying's last night. Considering all of the negative things I heard about Chinese food in Columbus, I was curious to try this place. My friend and I both ordered the veggie spring rolls. Each of us got three small veggie rolls that were deep-fried; usually spring rolls imply not fried, but they were good. The sauce for dipping was tangy with a hint of sweetness. I opted for the Hunan Tofu, which was delicious (though the sauce was a bit heavy). The tofu was perfectly cooked and served with plenty of veggies and a bowl of steamed white rice. My friend ordered tofu dumplings, which she raved about. The service was good and consistent, though the atmosphere was lacking a bit. The environment was relatively quiet. I'll definitely be back to try some more of Ying's dishes!
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Chanelle S.
I'm kinda surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet. We moved to Clintonville about 3 years ago and searched for 2 out of 3 of those years to find a Chinese place we liked. This is the winner. Other reviewers are right about the in-house dining experience - it leaves something to be desired. Service is slow. However, we get takeout from Ying's once every two weeks, and now they deliver too! We like the hot and sour soup the most. Try the hot and sour soup with tofu dumplings. VERY good. The dumplings are stuffed with lots of cilantro and other bits of veggies and some tofu. Also try the red bean buns. I couldn't tell you if the red bean filling is homemade, but they are super tasty!
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Ben B.
According to Yelp, 2 stars is "Meh. I've experienced better." and that pretty much sums it up. As a tea house: When I think tea house, I think of something a little more tranquil and pleasant. This place is looks like an old retail store turn pseudo-restaurant. They have a decent section of loose leaf tea (something I like to see). My party wanted to try one of the blooming teas (or whatever they call their flowering teas). The tea came in a circa 1980 glass truck stop coffee carafe. I can overlook the aesthetics of the tea pot but they used about 3 times too much water and after about 5-6 minutes of steeping, the tea had NO flavor. I mean none. As a Chinese restaurant (or at least I assume that's what yum-yum means): All three dishes we tried were quite mediocre. They honestly tasted like food off an average Chinese buffet. That is to say, OK but only if you can stuff yourself stupid for 7 bucks.
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Tiffany Y.
Okay, so let's talk about the downsides of this place first: -Atmosphere:....you're not coming here for that. -Service:....touch and go, you never know. but again....you're not coming here for that. The one thing you have to understand is....this place is Chinese, through and through. It's owned by Chinese immigrants and run by Chinese immigrants. The interior is a little run down, but it reminds me of restaurants you'd visit in China. Of course, you can always get better service at Helen's or Jui Thai, but you can't get Ying's dumplings anywhere else in town. I usually just order a plate of Shrimp & Pork dumplings. You get an order of 20 or so, steamed, but you can always request them fried. The special thing about Ying's dumplings is that the dough skin is hand made; it's thicker, chewier, and more fragrant than store bought skins. And honestly, these kind of dumplings are hard to find.
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Ying X.
Came here to get some appetizers as a light dinner. Be warned that their menu has recently changed, and they've stopped offering a lot of things that I would've been interested in ordering. Of the things that I have tried, I've been satisfied with just about all of them...well, almost all of them. We ordered the 三鲜饺å (three flavor/san xian dumplings), éŸèœç›’å (leek pancake)，羊肉串 (lamb kebab), and the famous è¥¿å®‰è‚‰å¤¾é¦ (Xi'an pork sandwich). Surprisingly, I enjoyed everything...except the pork sandwich. The meat was pretty bland and underwhelming, although the bun was pretty tasty. Our lamb kebab and leek pancake were very solid (would definitely come here for them when I'm having a craving), but I think the dumplings are where it's at! It's a mixture of leek, shrimp, and pork filling, which isn't a particularly novel combination, but somehow just turned out really, really, really good. Extremely flavorful, and the peel is just the right level of soft and chewy without being overly mushy... I'm itching to come back just to get another round of these dumplings!
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Matt W.
OK, let's get it out of the way: Service is a mixed bag. I've been in there and had a great experience, and I've been in there and felt like they couldn't wait for me to pay and leave. But the food? It's worth it. The dumplings are the party piece, but their various BBQ skewers are all tasty, inexpensive, and a neat way to try a bunch of different stuff. I really like the pickled cabbage dumplings, a skewer of lamb, a skewer of shrimp, and some of the sweet bean rolls - all of which will run you about $10 for a pretty awesome lunch. They do serve some "American Chinese", but there's a lot of authentic dishes that are easy to find - I really enjoyed the Cumin Lamb and their stir fried string beans last time I was in. Give them a chance - in fact, I'd actually suggest giving them two. The food's worth it, and it's a pretty remarkable find buried in the middle of Beechwold.
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Donna O.
This is, hands-down, my favorite Chinese restaurant in the city. It's humble but homey, located just south of the post office at Henderson and High. The menu is varied, with sushi, Chinese-American eats (spicy pork noodles in soup....ohhhhh my, so delicious! Pad Thai, so spicy!), curries, a bit of BBQ, and...AUTHENTIC CHINESE on the menu for Fridays. Our last Friday night stop, we were in hog heaven! (See picture below.) Happily, the mistress of Ying's knows us as regulars and did not even raise an eyebrow to our order. (I am fairly adventurous, leading to much admonishment by the Asian mommies of the world. Yes, I do want tripe! I know what that is. I'll eat very spicy, no problem. Please, yes, thank you.) When natives to the cuisine have packed the house to slurp noodles, it's gotta be good! Ying's also offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, and lots of varieties of tofu dishes as well. Very highly recommend Ying's for vegetarian/vegan tastes. Tonight I picked up some carryout; spouse is super-sick and wanted some spicy soup to feel better. Curry tofu, those spicy pork noodles in soup, and a couple of egg rolls - absolutely the cure for what ails ya. (OMG, I just looked at the picture area...I just can't with this. I NEED their pork sandwich and their DUMPLINGS, NOW. Even though I just ate.)
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Karin G.
Their prices are a bit high, but you really do get ALOT of food. And it's good food too. I loved the fried rice with steamed vegetables and their crab Rangoon. Will stop here next time I need my Chinese fix!
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Candace M.
After Wang's let me down, I decided to try another Chinese delivery place in the area. I typically use GrubHub, and last night wasn't any different. After reading some reviews and getting some recommendations, I decided to go with the lo mein. I'd typically get the pad thai, but I'd heard it wasn't very good from Ying's. I open the menu and go to order. There's no lo mein on the menu. Furthermore, there's no pad thai on the menu. I see something called "stir fry noodles" on the menu and go with that - it must be close, right? To be fair, I'm not sure if this is a GrubHub issue or a Ying's issue but, seeing as Ying's supplies GrubHub with the menu, I think it's probably fair to attribute it to them. Our order took quite some time to get there, especially compared to other restaurants I've ordered from on GrubHub and considering the restaurant is about 5 minutes away. When it arrived, it was pretty disappointing. The lo mein was flavorless. I had to add a whole packet of soy sauce to make it worth eating. The chicken in it wasn't bad, but the noodles themselves tasted of nothing. I tried the moo shu chicken and it had more flavor, but I wouldn't have eaten a whole plate of it. I heard the pot stickers weren't good. I LOVE bubble tea and pad thai, and I feel like I couldn't order them from here because I've read over and over again how bad they are (not to mention they were somehow missing from the menu I was ordering from). With that, the disappointing quality of the food we did get, and the time it took to get to me, I won't be ordering from them again anytime soon. Looks like I'm fresh out of Chinese delivery options in the area; time to seek out some new ones!
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Ashley C.
This review is based off the bubble tea only. My husband and I decided to stop by here randomly when we saw it was a tea house. I have been missing bubble tea and was desperate. We ordered to go. Holy cow! This was hands down the worst bubble tea I've had. Ever. We got one strawberry and one raspberry. It didn't taste like tea, it's didn't taste like a smoothie. It was more like what I would imagine the syrup from and icee machine would taste like. It was so sugary, condensed, and artificial. The tapioca was equally as disappointing. It was hard and flavorless. It was so sad. We ended up tossing the drinks and have no plans on returning.
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Mark K.
Met Mike G. for lunch here today. I knew as soon as I walked in things would be pretty authentic: nice but simple inside, Chinese being spoken in the back, several menus (the authentic one turned out to be all in Chinese, but luckily I had scoped things out ahead of time...) We had a nice relaxing lunch and chat. The owner was very friendly, and there when we needed her. Mike had hot and sour soup and veggie lo mein, which he liked, particularly the soup. I didn't try it but it smelled great. The lo mein was very good- not my usual favorite, but I'm growing to like it. I got the za zieh dumplings (forgive the egregious misspelling- I took no pictures or notes there.) Simple dough, pork and Chinese cabbage filling, with a thin savory sauce. Good, but not good enough to get again- too much else to try here. There were a bunch of dumplings, and I have a lot left over for later lunches or snacks. For the main course I had twice-cooked pork. Their version was similar to Little Dragons', though with more veggies. Fatty pork (in the best way, almost bacony,) not much heat (I'd ask for more next time,) plenty of fresh vegetables, and a tasty sauce. With Mike's Entertainment coupon we had a great deal, but even without it would be decent for two apps and two dinner portions. We had lots of leftovers. I'll keep this in mind next time I'm in the area. It wasn't busy at noon on a Friday, and even if it gets busy there's a large room next door for overflow. Also check out the teas and teapots by the register.
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Jeff C.
"Authentic Chinese food" says my wife, who has been looking for some dishes she likes from Xi'an China. She ordered the beef and bread soup, i ordered cumin beef. I loved the flavor of mine,she said hers was good but she could make it herself at home. That's really just a testament to how the food is cooked, fresh for you in smaller batches. Prices were fine, service was a little slow to get the check, but understandable considering we were leaving at the same time as a bigger group.
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John L.
Very good tasting authentic chinese food!! I would highly recommend it to anyone that likes authentic food.
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Richard P.
Ying's was a mainstay for us for a number of years, although recently we haven't been as frequent customers. Ying's has always done a solid dumpling, but there are a lot more places in Columbus now where you can get Chinese food like you would find in China. It's nice to see that as a result, Ying has stepped up her game. This is a good thing because Ying is from the city of Xian, which is no slouch when it comes to Chinese cuisine. Check out Xian Famous Foods in NYC if you're curious how good it can be. The night we dropped by, our order was taken by a young Chinese waiter whose regional accent was so thick even my wife could barely understand him. We got a few dishes (see my photos), but I'm only going to mention two so as not to rob them of the attention they deserve. I've had a few versions of the Xi'an pork sandwich, and Ying's is hands-down the best so far. The meat filling is tender, flavorful, and a bit spicy, but it's really the bun that stands out - it's an oven-baked wheat bun, dense and chewy, with a bit of char on the outside. It's clearly handmade by someone who cares about their craft, and is good at it too. We also had the Homemade Noodle in soup, which was actually a dry noodle in a gravy - a classic Xian dish, known as "Mount Qi Noodles". It consisted of bits pork stir-fried in spices, served over a bed of noodles, with a little gravy for good measure. Again, the meat was nicely flavored, but it was really the noodles that stood out - they were made in-house, chewy with just the right amount of tooth, a tad more delicate than Jiu Thai's but every bit their equal. Be warned that if you're looking for the dishes I've mentioned above, you should ask for the Chinese menu (which is translated into English), and look for them in the dim sum section. Although the menu says dim sum is only a weekend thing, the dishes were available anyway, so just ask.
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Sara C.
I saw Richard P's recent update about Ying's dim sum, and immediately bookmarked this place for a lunch meet-up. Dim sum is one of the things I took for granted growing up -- going to the bakery and getting half a dozen char siu bao, a couple orders of shu mai, har gow, and bok tong go (the latter of which I hated as a kid but now crave like crazy). Sunflower out on Sawmill has been the only place which I've been around Columbus which puts on an actual dim sum service, which is why I was so excited to see Ying's offerings (which is much closer to me). I met up with Lea P., Mike G., and Heather C. here for a late lunch. It is located in a little strip mall right on High St. across from the Kemba, and there is parking out front. The place is not going to win any awards for ambiance (the lack of background music is always a little unnerving to me in restaurants) or personable service (but the brisk Chinese ladies are usually a hallmark of good food). And despite the brisk service there was no problem getting our separate checks (and they even spread out the cost of the shared tea). I ordered a half dozen little plates which pretty much took over my half of the table and most of Heather's side as well (note: apparently you're not supposed to write on the dim sum menu despite the blank boxes for checking off your order). Prices for most of the plates were in the $3.50-4 range, which is steep for dim sum, but the lack of competition explains the prices. My bill ended up being around $22. - Jin duoy (sesame balls with red bean paste): these were light and crispy, not too gooey and not too heavy. - Shrimp cheung fun: The rice noodle wrapper was a bit stiff (old, perhaps) and the shrimp were not well-cleaned. - Har gow: I was impressed with these -- small dumplings with rice wrappers and filled with shrimp and bamboo. They were very small though there were four to an order. - Shu mai: These were also pretty good -- often they are too fatty or have too much gristle. Also very small, with four to an order. - Black bean sparerib: Very light on the black bean, heavy on the jalapeno. - Char siu bao: Only two to an order -- I had asked for baked but they brought steamed instead. I really wanted baked, but these came last and we were already wrapping up lunch. I had also hoped to try the daan tart, but while listed on the menu, these weren't available this day. As with most dim sum places, certain dishes were a stand out and some were misses. Still, I am pleased to know that there is a place I can get my dim sum fix without having to go all the way out to Sawmill (though if you are looking for the full experience, that is the place to go).
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Sara P.
Wasn't sure what to expect. I recently moved to Clintonville and was lamenting that there were no Indian or Chinese restaurants in the area. What a pleasant surprise to find delicious food! Had General Tso's chicken and, unlike many other places that use too much breading, I could actually taste the chicken, and the portion was ample..I also got the pork dumplings -- the serving was more than generous and they were delicious. It looks like nothing from the outside, and is very simple on the inside, but I'd rather pay for the quality and taste of the food than the ambiance. I'll definitely go back again. And again. And again.
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Robb M.
I live directly across the street from this place and have eaten here over the last two years quite a few times. Mainly because it is so convenient. It recently changed ownership but kept the same name. We were hoping things will get better. Unfortunately they didn't. They have the rudest and most unintelligent staff I've ever seen. To me, when I eat out and support a restaurant I want good service and a friendly waitstaff. That is so important to me and I love supporting local businesses run by respectable people. This is not one of those places. Very dirty and lacking atmosphere. Unfortunately the food definitely does not make up for all the negative aspects of this restaurant. There are many more choices for Chinese over this place. I will never be back. Did I mention how rude and unintelligent the staff is? The owner speaks very little English and is letting his staff run this place into the ground. Very dissapointing.
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Catherine A.
When I first moved to Columbus this quickly became my favorite Chinese place. Tucked away and unassuming, you are sure to be surprised by the delicious food. For a year or two, I was disappointed to find that the quality of the food was declining-their soup and dumplings was not as good as it once was. But thanks to a recent visit, I am happy to find that their food is back up to snuff! Their dumplings are a little bit different from how they used to be, but still have a delicious filling. I recommend the hot and sour soup, pot stickers, and cashew chicken. A great place for takeout! I give four stars instead of five because of the poor food in recent years. Here's to the return of Yings!
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Matt G.
To the negative reviewers, those who order Americanized dishes like general tsos chicken, wonton soup, sesame chicken etc, those dishes aren't good anywhere. Try ordering something that the chef actually likes to cook. You're probably the guy who requests tipatina from the band in new Orleans. Fungus w/yuba, potatoes eggplant and pepper, homestyle pork are all be good dishes at Ying's. If you want crappy Chinese fast food, go find Mark pi's. I have nothing but pleasant experience here. Good staff, well prepared authentic dishes, and good prices.
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Gem X.
I would say the first time I tried there was excellent. But after several times, I found the flavor changed, not so tasty as before. I guess maybe they change the chef.
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Jiyu Z.
One of my friends suggest the BBQ here, better than JiuThai, so I came here to have a try. I'm so surprised that there are so many bad reviews about this restaurant, but this restaurant is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Columbus. The food was awesome, it has a variety of options, from Dongpei food to Xi'an dishes to dim sum. There are not so many people dining here, probably because the location is a little far north. But this is a nice place, warm and clean. The waitress is also very nice. She keeps adding water all the time. Regarding the food, I would suggest the Xi'an cold noodle and the Chinese BBQ, the taste is absolutely authentic. Also the Dongpei dishes are awesome! The dishes are flavory without so many spices, but tastes great. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends. Don't miss this restaurant in Columbus!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Divey Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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.
Chelsea P.
Yings is pretty good in my opinion... Now, I am not very well versed on the menu because I strictly go there for dumplings! I absolutely love the pork dumplings! They are amazing! The sauce is great... they are little packages of pork heaven that soak up the yummy sauce perfectly. The WonTon soup was pretty good too. The tea was fantastic... I actually took my left overs in a to-go cup. I have been to Yings several times in the last few years... the location isn't ideal for me since I rarely leave the confines of downtown for meals....Since I started going to Yings they have made some improvements to the decor and ambiance. Its ok. Now, the service... That is another story. On my last visit I arrived around 1pm on a Tuesday.... It was empty. I sat at a booth and felt very alone... there was no music, nothing on the televisions mounted to the walls... it was just me and my phone... The server said very little if anything to me... She sat at another booth on a computer while I ate my meal... When I finished, I sat and enjoyed my tea... I had to turn around and ask her for the check.... Oh... and my water NEVER was refilled... even though she came to the table several times when it was empty. I like the food enough to go back, but, this place is what it is... a fast Chinese joint in a strip mall. I have only been here for lunch and I have never tried take out... I think take out may be a good call... although I am not sure how the dumplings would travel.
(3)Elizabeth D.
I've actually been here a bunch, mostly because it's fairly close to my house, it ALWAYS has plenty of seats available, and it's easy to park. Now that I think about it, listing those as the main reasons I come to a restaurant a lot does not bode well for the food. I am just plain confused by this place. The main server? owner? is always short and appears like we have interrupted something she was doing, even though, as I said, the place is USUALLY very empty...even during lunch and dinner hours. The prices on the lunch menu are crazy good, but dinner is pretty standard. For a "tea" house, I expect the atmosphere to be more relaxing and zen, with at least more comfortable seating and decor. But it just feels like an asian-y cafeteria. The service is usually fine, once you get around the weirdness of being one of two tables occupied in the whole place. There was one time when my sister (who has been there many times) ordered her usual pork dumplings and what came out was a plate of two round light-colored purse-like things. We finally were able to get the server's attention and she fought with us for a few minutes insisting that these were the dumplings we ordered. We finally flagged down the owner/manager? and explained we were looking for the steamed pile of dumplings. She immediately realized that our server had assumed we wanted the boiled ones. I have no idea why she assumed this because Ying's is known for, and has been written up in newspapers for, their steamed dumplings and we have NEVER had to specify before. By the time the new plate had come out, we were all ready to go, and they didn't even offer to take it off our bill. Fail. The food itself is fine. I will often go with the dumplings, which you get a big pile of for cheap, as well as the General Tso's (because I'm American), which is tasty. I've gotten the egg rolls, soup and crab rangoon before and it was all good. The water tastes off, though. Not sure what's going on there. I'll keep going back, but I'm not entirely sure why. Regardless, it was A-OK.
(3)Jenny M.
Not the best service very small operation so not much staff which partly accounts for the service issue. The sushi, appetizers and tea are wonderful and really reasonably priced. The Chinese entres are good but seem a bit pricey to me. I have never tried their desserts. The place is usually sparkling clean though. .
(3)Teresa J.
The tea is fantastic, the appetizers are pretty good and the food is decent but not worth raving about. They are a small hole in the wall place, pretty plain really. They have a good selection of teas that make them worth it at a lower cost than some other tea shops in town. the food is really pretty meh but overall it's a decent little quiet place to meet up with friends for tea and nibbles.
(3)Susan C.
I haven't found a great Chinese restaurant since we moved to Columbus. After researching and reading reviews, Ying's seemed to have a lot of happy patrons so we gave it a try. Since we couldn't find a menu online, we placed a take out order upon arriving. We ordered vegetarian hot & sour soup, vegetarian dumplings, Veggie Tofu Curry and Mapo Tofu. My boyfriend prefers vegetarian except for the occasional high quality steak and I'll eat meat if I'm in the mood. As I stated, we ordered a vegetarian feast. Imagine our surprise when we arrived home and we found meat dumplings (with the exception of 1 vegetarian dumpling). If we were hard-core vegetarians, we probably would have been very upset by this mistake. However, we ate it and enjoyed it. But this is a huge mistake on their part. As for the rest of our meal, we enjoyed our hot & sour soups, the mapo tofu was decent but our tofu curry had no real flavor. All in all, I would probably give them another chance...as we are still searching for a great local Chinese restaurant here in Columbus. But truth be told, I've had better Chinese food in other cities..not sure if we'll find one here in Columbus that meets/exceeds our expectations.
(3)Stefanie P.
Went last month! Don't go! Picked up food and couldn't eat it. Soup had no flavor. Chicken didn't taste like chicken and dumplings were nasty. Would never go back or recommend. Both my husband had stomach aches
(1)Amanda K.
Gave me food poisoning: my tum will not forgiven them.
(1)Sara M.
Yum! Yum-Yum! This place may seem like a hole in the wall, but in actuality is more like a discreet little treasure chest. I'm very fond of this place and go out of my way to stop by when I can. They do sell full meal dishes, but I prefer to think of this place as tapas and tea. There's a large variety of yum-yums and they're inexpensive enough for a patron to be experimental. The real reason I go is the tea. The tea is mostly mixed there, and is ambrosial. I go whenever I have a sore throat because there's nothing else that can help in quite the same way. I sit by the window and noticed something cute in a plant that's been there the last five or six times i've patronized Yings: It's a fortune from a fortune cookie that says something about finding delightful things in unexpected places. If you go, and its still there, please leave it for the next observant person. It makes me smile every time I go.
(4)Carla D.
I was so happy when I visited Ying's after it first opened because before that it was this gyro place that was dirty-looking and with almost no seating. Not to mention they forgot to put the lamb in our gyros! Now when I go in I see a cute little tea room that is tidy but comfortable at the same time. There's plenty of seating but it's still spaced out and open airy, so you don't have to worry about falling into your neighbor's lap if you need to get up and go to the restroom. It's also quiet, so it's a wonderful place to go and chat with a friend over some of their warm and comforting tea. Ying's is good for full meals, but also afternoon tea as well. I've had the hot and sour soup, which comes in a huge bowl. It was different than the usual hot and sour soup I've had at other Chinese restaurants. The broth is a light color and the vegetables are slightly different, and there are noodles in it, making it a lighter, fresher soup. I enjoyed it quite a bit. The sticky rice dumplings are oh so gooey and good! The tea combinations are different but make a wonderful drink that appeals to any mood you're in.
(5)Cat F.
I love Chinese food, and I often take time to try little "dive" kinds of places in the hopes of finding more delicious food than I've found so far. Ying's dumplings and soup are some of the best in Columbus! Her Hot and Sour soup was so good, I even ate the mushrooms (and I normally eschew the fungus). One of her lunch special allows you to get a bowl of soup and a huge plate of dumplings. I also got edamame, and it was way too much food! I like the tofu/veggie dumplings, but the pork or chicken I've had before were, IMHO, more flavorful. Hubby loves her noodle dishes. I love her tea - great selection, and lovely service. The atmosphere is delightful, also, which is a lovely surprise for a storefront. It is open, airy. bright, and delighfully classy in decoration. I especially like the stencilling around the walls at the chair rail.
(5)Michelle B.
Enjoyed vegetable dumplings and tofu skin (type of dishes id order at Veg dim sum in NY). Had a pleasant tea, had to let it steep and it was mild but good. Fresh tasting food and interesting menu, will look forward to returning.
(4)Katie K.
Try the hot and sour soup with pork dumplings. It is an excellent and filling dish with a fresh, tart flavor and without the overly thick broth that many restaurants use. Tofu skin veggie rolls are also delicious, if a bit salty.
(4)Nan L.
Reasonably priced, but the dumplings (jiaozi) were mediocre (and I tried almost all of them on the menu with a group of friends). I suppose my expectation was a bit high since a previous reviewer recommended the dish. The dumpling skin was a bit thick (most likely so they can make them ahead of time and freeze them without breaking), and the filling average. I haven't found a Chinese restaurant that does proper justice to this northern dish. The redeeming part was the soup immersing the dumplings was properly balanced to taste sour and spicy with chinese vinegar, white pepper, and dose of fresh cilantro.
(3)michael n.
My girlfriend saw this place months ago and mentioned numerous times that we should try it sometime...for some reason I was never really interested. Finally she went without me one day for lunch. That evening she convinced me to go there for dinner. That was about a month ago and I've been there 4 more times.... It's amazing. there are so many options for vegetarians! I'm SO stoked. The veggie dumplings are some of the best..actually THE BEST I've ever had. I highly suggest the sesame tofu, veggie crab rangoon and the vegetarian hot and sour soup. The staff is very nice and it's reasonably priced. I couldn't really ask for more.
(5)Roxie S.
I don't really care for their regular chinese dishes but I do like their dumplings. One thing I like is you can get dumplings that are not pork. I think they have vegetable and chicken dumplings. Also they have onion pancake which you can hardly find in Columbus.
(4)Kitten H.
I went to this place when it first opened. It's family owned like a lot of Asian restaurants (owner's kid doing their homework at one of the tables). They have a nice selection of fancy teas including the flower tea that will bloom in your tea pot. Their "yum-yums" are mostly dim sum dishes. They didn't taste too fresh. A little like they had be prepackaged, frozen, and steamed to order. Something I can make at home. Nothing too special about the taste. The service was a little slow even though there were only two tables that needed waiting. I'll have to try this place again since others mention such raving reviews.
(3)Julie P.
Yum Yum Yum!!!! The best dumplings in the city, for sure. If you're looking for really good American-style Chinese food (general tso's, etc.) maybe this isn't the best place to go, although they do carry these kind of dishes. The dumplings and soups are out of this world. Great teas too! I'm totally obsessed!
(5)Johaun C.
came here for the dumplings, and they are as good as advertised. totally homemade, reminded me of childhoods spent at grandma's in taiwan. excellent price for a batch too--many other restaurants charge a lil less than $1/dumpling. spicy pork noodle soup is also the perfect remedy for hang-overs.
(4)J D.
Recently visited Ying's, in a party of 3 at about 6:15pm. Two of us ordered entrees and one ordered some dumplings only. There were only two other tables with people when we sat down, but we waited for 15 minutes before anything came out. First one entree then the other a couple minutes later, but still no dumplings. Of course we wait to eat, not wanting to be rude. 5 minutes. 10 minutes. The taller guy with glasses is walking around, saying nothing about nothing, just looking kind of befuddled. Finally, our companion tells us to eat, don't worry about waiting, which we do. 15 minutes later we finish, still no dumplings and no word from the the 'staff', At this point, we are DONE. The food was not bad, kind of MEH. My yu xiang rou si was nothing like I had in Beijing, really, but I guess I can't expect that... I send my companions to the car and go to pay. I ask the little guy at the register what is the issue with the dumplings. He says something about how long they take to them, to which I reply cancel the order, as we are done eating and waiting. At this point the tall dense one comes loping from the kitchen with--surprise! the dumplings. So I go ahead tell him the same. He scrunches his irritated face up and begins to tell me how long they take to make and how the group ahead of us ordered them too and ho EVERYONE LOVE OWA DUMPLING, blah blah blah. At that point I asked him how is that any way to run a restaurant? If these dumplings are so good and everyone loves them, why in the heck are you out of them already at 6:30!!! Now he's pissed and mumbles something about the staff eating them, lol. The little guy is now apologizing for Befuddled's antics and attitude. I assure him it's not his fault, but someone needs restaurant management school, BAD. Oh, and not once did Befuddled ever apologize himself in any way for the 40 minute dumplings. To many other choices. Won't go back. Life's too short, and C-bus too big, for horrible service and bad attitudes.
(1)Andrew D.
As someone who works in customer service, I always try to give places the benefit of the doubt when things go a little awry. However, I felt the need to write this review after trying Ying's for the first time on Friday. First, before I get in to the negative aspects of the experience, I have to say the food was delicious. My girlfriend got the Qi Shan Pork noodles and I got the General Tso's chicken. Both dishes were excellent! I would definitely go back for the food. That being said, the negative part of the experience had to do with the service. Being my first time ordering, I wanted to see what was on the menu, so I find their website here: yingscolumbus.com/home-p… After pulling up their website, I notice multiple times on the very first page it says that you can order online. Score! I love places that offer online ordering. So I go through the online ordering process (had to register even though it said I didn't have to, but no biggie), enter my credit card info, get an order pick up time, and even get an order confirmation number emailed to me. I assume everything is good to go, so I get in my car and head up to Ying's. I walk in and go to the front counter, and the guy working asks me what I ordered. So I start to describe to him what I ordered and I notice he's having trouble locating it amidst the other orders, so then I say, "I ordered online". As soon as I say that, another worker (appeared to be the manager) comes around the corner and says "we don't take online orders, they don't email us anymore". Not knowing who "they" are, I'm assuming he's referring to the third party service they at one time used for online ordering. Anyway, the manager then asks if I'm in a hurry. I say no, so he offers to make what I thought I had ordered online while I wait. Even though I'm a little put off that I now have to wait because my online order never was received, I agree to wait while they make it. While waiting, Ying's phone is now ringing pretty much constantly. However, nobody is answering it! It literally rang for 10 minutes straight, to the point I made a slight joke to the couple waiting next to me that I'd be happy to answer it. Eventually a worker comes over to the phone, and I think he's finally going to answer it. Nope! He actually takes the phone off the hook so it stops ringing, but doesn't answer it. This really kind of shocked me. I mean, their website says they take online orders but they actually don't, so for carry out, this pretty much leaves the phone as the only means of placing a take out order. Yet now they aren't even taking phone orders! On top of that they were telling people wanting to dine-in that it would be a 20-30 minute wait to be seated when there were multiple open tables within view. After about a 25-30 minute wait, my food is done and I go up to pay. The manager doesn't really apologize to me, all he does is kind of shake his head and says "too many people tonight". The only thing I can think that means is that they were unusually busy that night and didn't have the staffing in place to handle it, because when would "too many people" ever be a bad thing for a business? I didn't ask for any compensation, but I thought I would at least get some sort of discount for my extended wait. Nothing offered. I pay, grab my food, and leave. Luckily, as I said, the food ended up being delicious, so I'd be willing to give Ying's another try purely based off of that. However, the service really needs improvement. Why put on your website (and it's still on there as of March 9, 2015) that you offer online ordering when you actually don't? Seems like a simple fix that would avoid a lot of confusion and ill will towards your business. And if you don't take online orders, at least pick up the phone when people are trying to call in an order.
(2)Can X.
Cold food! Low speed! Poor services! Definitely the worst that I have been and I will never go there again
(1)Fearless T.
We'd heard good things about the dumplings at Ying's, so we decided to try them for the first time on Friday night. We arrived at 7:00 pm, and there were 4 other tables with diners in the dining room, not at all busy. After being greeted by the waiter (the only one we saw all night), he brought two iceless tap waters and we ordered appetizers while deciding on our entrees. 25 minutes later, we had seen at least 3 separate employees from the kitchen bring dish after dish (at least 7 plates total, mostly kabobs) to the table of Asian diners directly behind us, but we still had no appetizers and couldn't get our server to stop at our table. We also were irritated at the nearly constant ringing of the telephone - which, oddly, no one ever seemed to answer. Hungry and frustrated, with our mouths salivating at the smells of food and the loud lip-smacking sounds of the eaters behind us, we flagged down the server and inquired about our food. He said they hadn't made it yet. I reminded him that we ordered appetizers over 20 minutes ago, and he went to check on our order in the kitchen. Upon returning, he told us that there were still 5 orders ahead of us and asked if we were ready to order entrees. We cancelled our entire food order, left and went to Helen's Asian Kitchen, where we were promptly served delicious, hot food - quickly.
(1)Elva K.
bad service! Waiting for 20 minutes to take orders! Waited 40 minutes for food! You cannot believe the server was rushing us! Really bad service! Definitely won't come back!
(1)Aaron L.
Terrible decision. My wife and I ordered takeout on a Tuesday evening after learning Buckeye Asian Express is closed Tuesdays. We had; Spinach salad: I got a call a few minutes after placing the order online explaining they were out of spinach but could use "mixed greens" instead, fair enough. The salad was mostly transparent iceberg lettuce, completely flavorless. Wonton soup: Pretty good, no complaints. Sesame Chicken: Sauce was flavorful. The chicken had breading thicker than the actual meat, very rubbery and chewy. The two pieces of broccoli that came with the dish were completely raw. Mala Hot Pot: The dish looks like it should contain a myriad of flavors, but was very disappointing. Had a decent spice to it, but that's about all I could taste. Noodles were slimy, and lots of oil could be seen sitting on top. At least the veggies were cooked through... Price tag for all of this was $36...even for takeout, at that price I expected much better. All said and done, we won't be going back. Shame, so close to our house...
(2)Lydia L.
Um. I'm actually astounded by how bad this experience has been. I made a yelp account just so I could write about it. I ordered food via their actual website online order option at 7:00. When it was still not here at 8:30 I called to check on it and was told it was coming without giving them any information. I told them my address and they assured me it was on the way. At 9 o clock, which is when they close, my food was still not here. Called again and was told by a different person that they had never actually received my order. So they, I guess, slopped it together after finding it and charged me half price for it. I am now "enjoying" my incredibly bland Spicy Pork soup and watching my husband "enjoy" his General Tso's chicken (we actually ordered shrimp) which is nothing but blobby soggy breading. But apparently the dumplings are an order of 50,000. So there's that. I can hardly blame myself for ordering too late since it was two hours before close, and I guess I could have called but you probably shouldn't have online order as an option if you're not going to actually check into it.
(1)Mike G.
I had lunch with Paul F. here today. I had one last Entertainment Book coupon to use here and so we decided to use it to help us with our insatiable appetite for Chinese food. This time we both got the Hot and Sour Soup - excellent like before. I enjoyed the Kung Pao Shrimp which was very flavorful. Paul got the pork dumplings which he seemed to really like. The food was the best part. The lady that waited on me the last time waited on us this time. Service was uninspired which was totally unlike the last time. I'm guessing she was having an off day. She wasn't rude or anything, just totally blah. As we were leaving, Paul noted that they were open 7 days a week. I had mentioned to him that in the other room, where you walk through to get to the restrooms, there was a bed and a quasi bedroom set up. I'm thinking they might actually live at the restaurant. If that's the case, no wonder she seemed so blah. I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt. I'd go back again without any hesitation.
(4)Morgan M.
I will start off with the good--the dumplings are DELICIOUS and are the reason I keep occasionally trying it for other stuff but generally speaking the dumplings are the best thing there and I feel like it is otherwise underwhelming. This week I decided to supplement the dinner I was making with some spring rolls and crab rangoon from Ying's and the spring rolls were so greasy and mushy! The crab rangoon was pretty underwhelming as well. The last time I went was for tea with some friends and I was unimpressed with the tea quality considering the word 'tea house' is in the name. I'll probably still go for the dumplings but that's about it.
(2)Rick K.
Have eaten in and carry out. All food has been delicious. And it's different than any other Asian restaurant I've tried. The House Specialty Veggie Tofu Dumplings are fantastic. Phad Thai is one of the best in Columbus, and I tried many. All of the Veggie Tofus are great: General Tso's, Hunan, Szechual, and Kung Pao. Value for the price is good. If you want atmosphere, you should go elsewhere, though you will pay more!
(5)Nick M.
This place is barely edible. Always empty, gross and dirty inside, we will never eat here again. Their General Tso's Chicken was so heavily breaded we could not find the chicken. It was rock hard, as if it had been fried, then cooled, and then re-fried. Hard as a rock, disgusting. We had it delivered, drove it back to the restaurant to show them, and the owner had no interest in our feedback. I wish I could give it zero stars.
(1)David C.
Ying's is, for me, the essential neighborhood restaurant in many ways. Then again, saying "essential" for me is a lot like saying "if I can't find one of these I'm moving and taking all my friends with me by force, possibly using bait." What I mean is that if you can't find good tea and hot and sour soup within a 5 mile radius, something has gone horribly, painfully awry with your life, and it must be remedied immediately. Options to remedy this issue: 1) build own tea house, make connections with tea suppliers, build kitchen that meets health and fire code, get fire inspector to evaluate your bakery as an acceptable restaurant, then add additional seating next door. Optional: draw interest by baking very strange looking interpretations of cannoli. 2) find someone who has already done this, preferably by distracting the driver of the vehicle you are in at the time by pointing and yelling 'OMG A TEAHOUSE AND THEY USED THE WORDS "YUM-YUM" LET'S EAT THERE RIGHT NOW!' and then promptly not eat there for three months. I chose number 2, as it was far more effective. Or not effective as the three month delay may indicate. My first experience was silly and almost terrible. They were out of the tea I wanted, the food was half-warm, we were sure we were never going to return. Then we came back anyway. Then we got the hot and sour dumpling soup. All was forgiven. It's the perfect blend of oily and vinegary. If you ever have a cold and like hot and sour soup, this will solve your problems. The tea selection is entertaining and appropriate. Pricing is reasonable. Anything fried is (contrary to how things usually go) probably a bad choice. Your best bets are soups and dumplings, or traditional fare. Note, when I say "traditional," I mean, things that I used to get from corner kitchens in Taiwan, so my terminology may not meet up with the standard. Atmosphere? Shmatmosphere. Eat in if you want, but I recommend getting it for pick up or delivery. The service is fine, mind you, and everyone is cordial as possible between fielding eighteen phone calls and handing off pick-up orders, but the table service is nothing miraculous. That's how good the hot and sour soup is. I don't care about the table service. Frankly it could have been a vat of "dip it yourself" soup bowls. I would have climbed over loved ones for it. Then again, that may be the sinusitis talking. Delivery is a mixed bag, but tonight, for instance, I'm giving it a shot again because ... well, I'm sick and there's a snow bank outside that would like to talk to me about buying into snow futures. My snow broker is calling me constantly with news of "major movement of drifts" or some such and how I should really look into "expanding my ice portfolio." Also, the baked goods may or may not float your boat. They are also of the grade of food I would buy from bakeries in Taiwan, which is to say, an acquired taste, and not what you might expect from a "western" bakery. Go to a gourmet cupcake parlor if that's what you're into, this is no-nonsense, basic cream-filled pastries that are designed to do one thing: act as a vehicle for cream or other odd fillings. UPDATE: The delivery came and they forgot the soup. It was after close so yeah. The dumplings were fantastic so I'm dropping a star. Remember kids, ordering food right before close is probably the worst thing you can do to a restaurant. On the other side of that, remember restauranteurs, allowing delivery orders up to closing time is a horrible idea. NOTES: The online ordering through Yelp does not let you order their specialty teas. This is a huge disservice and I would recommend ordering directly through the restaurant's website if possible.
(4)TruthTeller ..
I came in for tea, but they informed me they didn't have any. The place smells like piss and looks like a hospital cafe. Is this place a front for the Chinese mafia??
(1)Sam L.
Just went to yings tea house and yumyum for lunch. Being from NYC I have a serious thing for dim sum, dumplings and buns. So, when we heard that this place had it we decided to check it out. Had potstickers and pan fried pork buns off the lunch menu, as well as a pot of tea for two. Neither of the dumplings were very flavorful. And the sauce wasn't anything spectacular. Pan fried pork buns were small, and you only had 4 pieces per serving. For the price, really not worth it. Cost $20 for the 14 small dumplings, soup and tea. Might come back and try their service on Sat or Sunday or even come back to try their normal food...My search for dim sum in Columbus continues...
(2)Vin R.
Came in looking for the yum yum. Found it. Left satisfied.
(4)John M.
The first time I went there the food was pretty good, I liked the Kung Bao. The second time it wasn't!
(3)Elizabeth H.
I have ordered from and eaten at almost every Chinese restaurant in the Clintonville and Upper Arlington area and Ying's is indisputably the best I've had. I had ordered from them before and thought it was serviceable food; but after reading the glowing review in the local free paper, I gave them a try. As the reviewer suggested, I ordered entirely from the Chinese (and not American Chinese) menu: everything we had was absolutely delicious. Their dumplings (Chicken and Cabbage; Pork, Shrimp and Leek) were superb. The potatoes and eggplant were delectable. The fried longbeans were just the way I like them. And the cumin chicken was one of the best things I have eaten ever -- tenderly cooked chicken with sophisticated spicing. I did take out and ordered on line. The online ordering worked perfectly and my order was ready exactly when it was supposed to be.
(4)Chelsey M.
I have frequented Ying's many times since I moved to Columbus in 2008. Is it the best Chinese food? No. Is it okay? Yes.. My new favorite is the Singapore rice noodles. Comes in a takeout container, costs about $7.50 and will feed you 4 times. I've had food from here that is just okay, and I've had food that is worthy of taking home for leftovers. Just depends. I think it's worth a try.
(4)Samantha W.
Great Chinese good, I love the kung pow chicken! If you get delivery - don't tip online. The drivers don't receive the 4 dollar delivery charge or any electronic tips. Tip them cash:)
(4)C. H.
My husband and I love, love, love Yings. Their food is consistently awesome. We've had probably 30 or do different menu items, and never had an outright disappointment. Hot & Sour soup is a favorite of mine, and Yings really does it right. I'm a bit of a picky eater with some unusual dietary restrictions, and Yings has always accommodated without fail, something that is normally hard to find in an ethnic restaurant. I agree with other reviewers when they say the delivery isn't the best. Sometimes Ying herself delivers and it's perfect, other times there are missing items or other minor issues, which Ying has always cleared up for us. We just do pick-up now, no biggie.
(5)Zain K.
Ordered the shrimp with mixed veg as take-out, and there was a lot not to like about it: Shrimp: There were only 7 medium-sized shrimp in the dish (I expected more for $12), and they were overcooked and mealy. Veg: There were only four vegetables, two of which - carrots and celery - are cheap filler vegetables and comprised the majority of the dish. The other two - broccoli and snow peas - were present in scant amounts and were overcooked to the point of being textureless. Sauce: Way too runny for one thing, too much of it for another, and the flavor was a little off (perhaps short on ginger/garlic). Portion size: Usually for $12 I can get a dish that lasts me a couple of meals. With only 7 shrimp and with a lot of filler vegetables, this wasn't the case here. I'm still looking for a passable version of this dish in the Columbus area...
(2)Kiara E.
Should you go here? No. We went at about 6:45 on a sunday night. No one else was there. We saw no one for the hour and 15 minutes we were there. That should be your first clue. An older asian woman was our "server." I have gotten bad service plenty of times in my life but this has to be in my top 5 worst. She waited about 15 minutes to take our order...yes there was no one there, whatever. She never offered us chopsticks...we had to ask. I got sweet and sour chicken. Not impressed. The chicken was bland and the sauce was not flavorful enough. Oh well....One of the people at our table found a hair in her food. LOVELY. But then...we had to wait at least 30 minutes for her to bring us our check. While she sat in the back on her computer. What? She saw us...all sitting there sneaking peaks at her and she just sat there. Finally after she kept disappearing and we got scared she would never come back so one of us flagged her down. She seemed surprised that we were done. Really? Our plates and cups are empty. I am sad that this place sucks so bad because it is literally so close to me. So anyway...you've been warned.
(1)Paul F.
I came to lunch today with Mike G. He brough along a coupon from the Entertainment Book which kept our food in the realm of reason. I ordered a bowl of hot and sour soup to start. For whatever reason, it seemed too spicy for me today and I didn't finish it. My main course was pork dumplings, which strangely enough, was the same thing I ordered last time. They were very good and there were a LOT of them! Mike could have helped but he's not eating pork these days. I got a tast of his Kung Pao Chicken and it was very good. All in all, a good lunch and great company!
(4)Renee W.
I ordered delivery from this place and they gave me my food without the bubble tea I ordered and paid. That was the first thing. And so I tried my dinner, the food was not so great either. I mean there are bunch other Chinese restaurants that taste much better than this one. Then I was shocked when I saw a LONG and BLACK hair in my kong pao chicken!!!!!!!!!!!EWWWWWWWWWW so GROSS!!! Never ordering from them ever again!
(1)Jenna T.
I had a serious craving for dumplings when I ordered here, though they didn't quite meet my expectations I was nonetheless satisfied. The dumplings wrap was thick and rather mushy but the pork stuffing and the sauce were consistent.
(3)Mindy R.
I cannot speak of the take out, I have only dined in. The atmosphere is quirky but comforting. The waitress/owner sits in a booth doing her bills or other work while waiting on you. I like the spring rolls and I ordered a veggie curry dish that was amazing. I find myself wanting to back there again. It is a nice cozy place to catch up with a friend.
(4)Lora F.
Let me say the tofu Rangoon was great on the other hand the sesame tofu was ok after removing the horrid slimy over over over cooked broccoli and the dumplings were spat out immediately by both me n my daughter they were without a doubt the most vile disgusting things we have ever tried to eat
(2)Lyra G.
This place was really mediocre with below average food and customer service. With all Of the options in Columbus, I would not go back here again, especially because it's not exactly cheap! The general Tsos was okay, but my beloved pad Thai was a huge disappointment! If you really enjoy some quality Chinese food, I wouldn't recommend this place.
(1)Catherine J.
I don't know how to rate Ying's, because I didn't actually eat here, though I am interested to try it for lunch or dinner. So why am I writing a review? It's because I came here expecting dim sum, and they don't have dim sum at all. I think that's a pretty huge thing that people need to know, especially since it is listed here on Yelp as having dim sum. It seemed nice and clean though. We came at noon on a Sunday (cause we were trying for dim sum), and the place was empty. Probably because they just opened for the day (and don't have dim sum). The lady working there seems soooo nice (and that is pervasive through all of these reviews). So I really want to come back here just to give her some business. She understood why we ended up leaving after she'd seated us, and she even recommended a place with dim sum. How cute is that?! So... "Yay, I'm a fan" of the kindly service, and I vow to come back for reals.
(4)Kate Q.
What a joke! We ordered take out before an OSU football game and they lost our orders. Because the guys in our group had tickets to the game, they ended up leaving Ying's without anything or having eaten because our food still wasn't ready - 30 minutes after it was supposed to be ready. I left my friend alone with all of our kids to come back to Ying's to try and pick up our food. When I walked in, I immediately realized that I had walked into a nightmare. There was smoke coming from the kitchen, people who had been waiting 90 minutes for their food, and a restaurant in total chaos. It was honestly so bad that it reminded me of a Food Network show where some famous chef goes in to save the restaurant - only I was watching the before. An hour after our food was supposed to have been ready, someone came out from the kitchen and said that they burned one of our orders an never even made the second one. At that point I left without any food and them having already run our credit cards, but apparently being unable to refund our money. So, we paid for dinner, but never actually got any food. At the end of it all, we just ended up at Wendy's because I had hungry and tired little kids to feed. Total BS. I won't be back.
(1)Bahram H.
Well, lunch from hell. I had eaten there a few years ago and was passing there so I thought to give it another try. No one was there at 1PM, a bit concerned, got the lunch menu, ordered beef noodle soup at $6.50. Soup was not very good, but what happened next was really crazy. She Charged me $8 for the soup and 2.75 for one cup of tea, even though menu had lower prices. She said the menu is old, prices are not current prices. I said I ordered based on your prices and you never told me ahead of the time, she looked at me as if I am crazy. Well, if the soup was good, I would not have cared but paying more for a lousy food. No way. I am having terrible time with some of these authentic Chinese rest. first Wings in Bexley sucked and now this one. Be aware!!
(1)Birdy N.
Richard P was right, the dumplings and Pork Noodle soup are to die for. We moved to the area 4 years ago, and my wife got takeout from here - food court chinese dishes, and it was pretty bad. On Richard's word we tried his recommended items and I'm kicking myself for not having found this sooner. FOOD The dumplings and Pork Noodle soup are to die for. A few other things look interesting, but I'll be staying away from the food court dishes and sushi. ATMOSHPERE Pretty non-descript but comfortable, looks like they are either about to expand or have more room than they need and have never figured out what to do with the extra space. SERVICE The lady is very sweet, but it seems to be just her. Dont expect speedy service, but you wont be languishing either. For atleast these dishes, this is in my top 4 Chinese restaurants in Columbus and probably top ten anywhere.
(4)Tara S.
Are you looking for a warm, inviting atmosphere with friendly service, and good food at a reasonable price? Then you should definitely NOT go to this restaurant! Our hostess/server was very unfriendly, the food was mediocre, the space was bland, and the final bill was staggeringly high. I honestly can't believe this place is patronized enough to remain open. ugh! I normally like to write longer reviews and explain why I like or dislike a place but to be honest, Ying's doesn't even deserve the time it's taking for me to type this.
(1)Joppy C.
I seriously love Ying. She feeds my heart with her Za Jing and spicy dumplings. And her lunch prices are excellent. I get carryout here once a week. Sometimes more. And it never seems to be enough.
(4)Kate H.
Now the interior is pretty uninviting, the service is nothing to write home about and they don't have liquor license (or at least didn't last time I was there), but damn they make good dumplings. Do not have anything else... do not look for a positive dining experience-- order dumplings for carryout. I like the veggie dumpling the best. They give you an obscene amount. You will eat too many and have a stomach ache the next day, but you will do it again.
(4)Jack S.
Best Chinese in Columbus I have had so far! Very similar to the type of food I had in southern china. I would have rated it 5 stars except the service was not so good and I hate drinking out of plastic...I'll never give 5 stars when drinking out of beat up plastic cups. But let me focus on the good: Spicy Pork and Noodle Soup: I could eat this every day. Great flavor of chinese 5 spice but not too much, cilantro, a bit of heat but not over power and the pork was true pieces of pork from a variety of pig parts. Steamed Chicken Dumplings: light texture, not too chewy home made dumpling, generous chicken stuffing with the right amount of seasoning and a unique but tasty tangy ginger flavored sauce. Can't wait to take the wife and kids here soon!
(4)Jon R.
This may be the most disappointing 3-star reviews I have ever written. The reality is that the food was exactly as Yelp! explains a 3-star review to be: A-OK. Yet, my expectations for this place before going were so high that I can't help but feel saddened. If you've read my other Chinese food reviews, you'll know two things: 1) I love it like no other, and 2) I have not found excellent Chinese food in the nearly two years I've lived in Columbus. Most of the places I've been to have been buffets or not extremely authentic seeming places that are a little bit more hip (like Tai's Asian Bistro). The more traditional Chinese restaurants I've been to (such as Moy's) have disappointed me, and unfortunately Ying's is no exception. I had really high expectations for this place. Ying's looks exactly like one of those dingy suburban Chinese restaurants you find in the New York City Metropolitan Area that often taste fabulous. I had also read several positive reviews, passed it many times, and saw that it was in the Dim Sum category. I decided on a lonely Saturday night to drive up to Ying's and order the pork dumplings (which everyone raved about on here) and the Sesame Chicken, a staple and a great indicator of Chinese restaurant goodness. DUMPLINGS: The dumplings were definitely better than the ones I had had at Taste of Orient, as the exterior was adequately fluffy and soft, but the interior pork was not very tasty. It was actually pretty bland. I was impressed, though, with the portions. At first I was saddened by the high $7 price, but I was given an absurd amount of dumplings, which I was unable to finish with my Sesame Chicken. SESAME CHICKEN: The sesame chicken was not as good as what I had at Taste of Orient, but it was better than Moy's. The chicken was soft and tender (unlike at Molly Woo's or Tai's General Tso's), but my complaints were with the sauce. Firstly, it was slightly oversauced (as with Moy's), but luckily it was not as runny as Moy's. Secondly, the sauce was a little bland. I almost wanted to add sugar, as sad as that was. It was thick and gave me that familiar stomach ache that I love, but it was just not spicy and sweet enough. FINAL VERDICT: My high expectations for Ying's, which were pretty unfounded due to the fact that it has a 3 1/2 rating, seemed to be my biggest downfall at Ying's. The food I had was not bad, but it was not special and a bit flavorless. And while I have been impressed with the portions for price value at Columbus Chinese establishments like this one and Tai's, I have still yet to find a Chinese restaurant that I can truly call great. I have bookmarked Hunan House, Sunflower (possibly for Dim Sum?), China Dynasty (ranked Best Asian by Alive!), Sun Tong Luck, and Fortune on Yelp! And if you have any other suggestions besides the five mentioned above, please let me know. Best of Columbus Chinese, you will be found! MARK MY WORDS!
(3)Stefanie S.
My friend and I had dinner here last night and we were very happy. Our server was fantastic - very knowledgeable about the tea & menu items. We told him it was our first time there and that we were open to suggestions. He suggested the Invigorating Tea and he added some blueberry to it because it was one of their newer flavors...delicious. I can't stop thinking about the San Xian dumplings...a total flavor explosion of wonderfulness. Our server also suggested we get the Sesame Ball...this is something I probably never would have looked twice at but am so glad he suggested it. The texture was wonderful and a great end to the meal. Our server truly enhanced the experience by being relaxed, friendly and knowledgeable. - when were finished eating, he came back to us with a carryout menu and went through all of the things we must try the next time. There will definitely be a next time. Thanks for a great dining experience!
(5)Ann S.
I made the big mistake of thinking that Cupcake Yum Yum I'd been wanting to try had opened up a store front since there was a sign in front of this place that said Yum Yum Bakery - Grand Opening. As soon as we walked in, we knew we'd made a mistake but the people behind the counter were so nice that we would've felt bad leaving. I spied a cupcake in the back so I got one of those, the hubby got a chocolate dipped cannoli and I asked what this one chocolate ball thingy was and they said a brownie ball so we decided to split one. They told us to go sit down and they'd bring it out to us. One bite of the cupcake and I was looking for a place to dump it. Potted plant? Behind the napkin dispenser? Fancy whipped cream with no sweetness whatsoever. (Anyone following my reviews knows by now I HATE whipped frosting. Whipped belongs on top of a cup of hot chocolate) The "brownie ball" was not a brownie at all. It looked like a truffle but had no discernable flavor and kind of a peanut butter taste to it. Again...where can I dump this? Sigh. The hubby liked his cannoli but said it wasn't as good as Giant Eagle and the cannoli portion tasted like it had maybe been frozen and thawed. I don't know if they actually bake all of the things they sell. Honestly, a lot of things look like they made a trip to Costco, opened them up and stuck them behind the counter. I REALLY wanted to like it because the people were so sweet but I can't imagine this bakery doing well. One star but an extra for the service.
(2)Kelly B.
I'm really starting to love this place. I usually get Mala String Bean when I get Chinese food, and quite honestly, this isn't the best I've had. However, just about everything else on the menu is the best I've had. I usually get takeout, and am use to it being a little soggy when I get home. That's just because hot food and styrofoam don't mix. But again, their food isn't soggy. I'm really impressed with how delicious the food is. I highly recommend the sesame tofu.
(4)Courtney W.
We were in the middle of Anthony Bourdain, Tokyo when our asian food craving hit. We were watching skewered chicken after skewered chicken go onto a grill...eventually I had enough and I grabbed my cell. Ive never been here, but wanting dumplings (and reading up on Yelp weeks ago about this place) I knew who to call. It was 9:45pm and they closed at 10...still happy to take our order for pickup. Not wanting to order too much we asked for general tso and **shau mei**(pork dumlings). 10mins later we had our snacks and were home. I should mention the lady who was working...soooooo sweet, despite clearly being very very tired and having much left to clean before heading home. She even offered us a free order of sweet & sour chicken with sticky rice & a diet coke....all free because some kid never came to pick it up. Im never one to turn down a free meal, esp since my husband and I only ordered 1 dinner to split; consider it a blessing! (Even our fortune cookie read "miracles happen"...creepy. & Im not one to buy into such crap as fortune cookies..) Anyway...got our nums and were home in 10mins. The rice was barely sticky, probably old from a long day, and kind of pasty honestly but it will make an fine lunch tomorrow topped with soy & duck sauce. The sweet & sour (free) chicken was a bit old and soggy...did I mention free? Again..ill fix it tomorrow for lunch. The general tso was..not general tso but very very good chicken. It had a mushroom taste to it, almost shitaki in taste..but mild. It was good, very good...but not general tso. Ive learned since moving to Columbus that everyone does general tso differently and Ive learned to take it as it is; it will never taste like home as many things seem to be. The dumlings....OH the dumplings!! I am a dumpling fanatic, clearly mistaking myself (an Irish, french, and Apache girl...clearly no t even a smidgen of asain) for an asian time & time again when I m around dumplings. It all started at a place in radnor, PA (near philly) called Margret Kuo (if youre lucky enough to eat here....do!) And my obsession has grown into an untaimable beast who craves dumplings at the slight smell of anything asian..or in this case, the sight of Anthony Bourdain in Tokyo eating chicken kabobs.....either way I needed dumlings and this place seemed to be known for them. Long story short....it was another fantastic idea from this not-so-very-asian girl. I mean, my dumplings are nothing to laugh at but they take soooo long to make and Id much rather have someone else make them for me; they end up tasting better when youre not the one slaving away! These were almost perfect, falling apart when you went to pick them up. Taste wise...perfect in every way down to the spicy dipping sauce. I have my eyes on their steamed pork buns next...and their $2.25 pot of tea. Overview..this seems to be a great lace to hang out, grab some tea & dumplings and just spend some time with friends. I can see myself back here time & time again enjoying my crazy obsession of the most delicious dumplings this girl has found so far here in Columbus; not to mention theyre affordable! (Around $2 for 5 dumplings) 3 stars, only because I need to try more things from them before I can bump it up...i can tell it will be worth going back
(3)Jennie M.
We've dined in here just once but get take out here quite often. When we dined in, we enjoyed ourselves: friendly service and a light, fresh environment...too bad this cute little place is in sort of a shabby looking plaza. Before anyone gets salty about me saying I like things such as "Mongolian Beef" please read this: as with any international cuisine, let me preface by saying that I'm no expert on any sort of ethnic food, therefore, I cannot testify to its authenticity or if it's been "Americanized." I'm not always going after authenticity....bottom line: authentic or not, if I eat it and it makes my taste buds happy, it deserves props. Also the food I say I like may, in fact, include but not be limited to: gut busting fat bombs, high sodium blood pressure raisers, MSG laden stomach turners, etc... Moving on... The foods we've tried and really loved: -Pork dumplings: TONS in an order for a low price and served with an awesome dipping sauce (soy, ginger, garlic sorta thing). They are clearly homemade and cooked to order -Potstickers: basically the pork dumplings but pan fried served with the delicious sauce. -Crab rangoon: always perfectly fried and also come with a really good sweet/sour type dipping sauce...but different then the red gel type sauce you get at most places, it think it's homemade. -Fried pastry with scallion: Ying's is the only place I've tried this appetizer but i crave it often. I tried making them at home and while they turned out OK, they weren't as good as Ying's. -Steamed pork bun: one of my FAVORITES! Light and fluffy little pillows of dough and the filling is so good. I have no idea if they are made in house but I can tell you that I've bought them from the frozen section at the asian grocery and the store version pales in comparison. -Mongolian beef: this is my husband's favorite. Comes with steamed rice. When he orders it, I usually steal a few bites. It's nice because it's not deep fried and is made with lots of green onions and a not-too-heavy sauce. -Sesame noodles: I've never had anything quite like this before but it's different and I like to add it into the rotation every so often. It's a nice, light noodle salad that doesn't make me feel like taking a nap after eating it :-p Items that we've tried and liked but no longer order or order less frequently than the above mentioned items: -Wonton soup: It's not bad but there's a few other places I'd rather order from (Hate me, but I think China Express in Gahanna has the BEST) -Sushi: it's just hard to eat sushi here when Akai Hana is also right around the corner. If you're one of those people that doesn't want to adventure in to sushi prepared with raw fish, this might be worth trying. -Shao Mai: I'm not sure what this is supposed to taste like but I could live without it. It wasn't bad or anything (and it was really pretty to look at) but the taste just wasn't for me. We have not tried any of the sweet offerings but I have ordered bubble tea a number of times and have always been happy with the flavor and texture of the bubbles (although I feel pretty confident it's made from some sort of mix). Oh and please be sure to note that Ying's is one of the VERY few, small take-out places that actually has a website with a menu!!! I can't tell you how many places I've decided not to try because I can't get a menu online. Even though we like to dine out once in awhile, most of our restaurant dining is take-out so this is a big plus for me. OK, I'm starving...guess what's for dinner tonight?!
(5)Caz O.
The bubble tea is really great here! She doesn't have many flavors yet but said she's looking to expand! We also tried the cannolis which were also very tasty! Def a repeat customer! I really base most of my visits on customer service and the woman who owns the place is very very sweet!
(4)Jessie Z.
As a Chinese I have to say this is the worst bubble tea I've ever tasted anywhere. I've ordered ma po tofu, did not like it. Maybe other food is good but I'm not trying this place again.
(2)Jess G.
I met up with a friend (who is vegan) for dinner at Ying's last night. Considering all of the negative things I heard about Chinese food in Columbus, I was curious to try this place. My friend and I both ordered the veggie spring rolls. Each of us got three small veggie rolls that were deep-fried; usually spring rolls imply not fried, but they were good. The sauce for dipping was tangy with a hint of sweetness. I opted for the Hunan Tofu, which was delicious (though the sauce was a bit heavy). The tofu was perfectly cooked and served with plenty of veggies and a bowl of steamed white rice. My friend ordered tofu dumplings, which she raved about. The service was good and consistent, though the atmosphere was lacking a bit. The environment was relatively quiet. I'll definitely be back to try some more of Ying's dishes!
(4)Chanelle S.
I'm kinda surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet. We moved to Clintonville about 3 years ago and searched for 2 out of 3 of those years to find a Chinese place we liked. This is the winner. Other reviewers are right about the in-house dining experience - it leaves something to be desired. Service is slow. However, we get takeout from Ying's once every two weeks, and now they deliver too! We like the hot and sour soup the most. Try the hot and sour soup with tofu dumplings. VERY good. The dumplings are stuffed with lots of cilantro and other bits of veggies and some tofu. Also try the red bean buns. I couldn't tell you if the red bean filling is homemade, but they are super tasty!
(4)Ben B.
According to Yelp, 2 stars is "Meh. I've experienced better." and that pretty much sums it up. As a tea house: When I think tea house, I think of something a little more tranquil and pleasant. This place is looks like an old retail store turn pseudo-restaurant. They have a decent section of loose leaf tea (something I like to see). My party wanted to try one of the blooming teas (or whatever they call their flowering teas). The tea came in a circa 1980 glass truck stop coffee carafe. I can overlook the aesthetics of the tea pot but they used about 3 times too much water and after about 5-6 minutes of steeping, the tea had NO flavor. I mean none. As a Chinese restaurant (or at least I assume that's what yum-yum means): All three dishes we tried were quite mediocre. They honestly tasted like food off an average Chinese buffet. That is to say, OK but only if you can stuff yourself stupid for 7 bucks.
(2)Tiffany Y.
Okay, so let's talk about the downsides of this place first: -Atmosphere:....you're not coming here for that. -Service:....touch and go, you never know. but again....you're not coming here for that. The one thing you have to understand is....this place is Chinese, through and through. It's owned by Chinese immigrants and run by Chinese immigrants. The interior is a little run down, but it reminds me of restaurants you'd visit in China. Of course, you can always get better service at Helen's or Jui Thai, but you can't get Ying's dumplings anywhere else in town. I usually just order a plate of Shrimp & Pork dumplings. You get an order of 20 or so, steamed, but you can always request them fried. The special thing about Ying's dumplings is that the dough skin is hand made; it's thicker, chewier, and more fragrant than store bought skins. And honestly, these kind of dumplings are hard to find.
(4)Ying X.
Came here to get some appetizers as a light dinner. Be warned that their menu has recently changed, and they've stopped offering a lot of things that I would've been interested in ordering. Of the things that I have tried, I've been satisfied with just about all of them...well, almost all of them. We ordered the 三鲜饺å (three flavor/san xian dumplings), éŸèœç›’å (leek pancake)，羊肉串 (lamb kebab), and the famous è¥¿å®‰è‚‰å¤¾é¦ (Xi'an pork sandwich). Surprisingly, I enjoyed everything...except the pork sandwich. The meat was pretty bland and underwhelming, although the bun was pretty tasty. Our lamb kebab and leek pancake were very solid (would definitely come here for them when I'm having a craving), but I think the dumplings are where it's at! It's a mixture of leek, shrimp, and pork filling, which isn't a particularly novel combination, but somehow just turned out really, really, really good. Extremely flavorful, and the peel is just the right level of soft and chewy without being overly mushy... I'm itching to come back just to get another round of these dumplings!
(4)Matt W.
OK, let's get it out of the way: Service is a mixed bag. I've been in there and had a great experience, and I've been in there and felt like they couldn't wait for me to pay and leave. But the food? It's worth it. The dumplings are the party piece, but their various BBQ skewers are all tasty, inexpensive, and a neat way to try a bunch of different stuff. I really like the pickled cabbage dumplings, a skewer of lamb, a skewer of shrimp, and some of the sweet bean rolls - all of which will run you about $10 for a pretty awesome lunch. They do serve some "American Chinese", but there's a lot of authentic dishes that are easy to find - I really enjoyed the Cumin Lamb and their stir fried string beans last time I was in. Give them a chance - in fact, I'd actually suggest giving them two. The food's worth it, and it's a pretty remarkable find buried in the middle of Beechwold.
(4)Donna O.
This is, hands-down, my favorite Chinese restaurant in the city. It's humble but homey, located just south of the post office at Henderson and High. The menu is varied, with sushi, Chinese-American eats (spicy pork noodles in soup....ohhhhh my, so delicious! Pad Thai, so spicy!), curries, a bit of BBQ, and...AUTHENTIC CHINESE on the menu for Fridays. Our last Friday night stop, we were in hog heaven! (See picture below.) Happily, the mistress of Ying's knows us as regulars and did not even raise an eyebrow to our order. (I am fairly adventurous, leading to much admonishment by the Asian mommies of the world. Yes, I do want tripe! I know what that is. I'll eat very spicy, no problem. Please, yes, thank you.) When natives to the cuisine have packed the house to slurp noodles, it's gotta be good! Ying's also offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, and lots of varieties of tofu dishes as well. Very highly recommend Ying's for vegetarian/vegan tastes. Tonight I picked up some carryout; spouse is super-sick and wanted some spicy soup to feel better. Curry tofu, those spicy pork noodles in soup, and a couple of egg rolls - absolutely the cure for what ails ya. (OMG, I just looked at the picture area...I just can't with this. I NEED their pork sandwich and their DUMPLINGS, NOW. Even though I just ate.)
(5)Karin G.
Their prices are a bit high, but you really do get ALOT of food. And it's good food too. I loved the fried rice with steamed vegetables and their crab Rangoon. Will stop here next time I need my Chinese fix!
(4)Candace M.
After Wang's let me down, I decided to try another Chinese delivery place in the area. I typically use GrubHub, and last night wasn't any different. After reading some reviews and getting some recommendations, I decided to go with the lo mein. I'd typically get the pad thai, but I'd heard it wasn't very good from Ying's. I open the menu and go to order. There's no lo mein on the menu. Furthermore, there's no pad thai on the menu. I see something called "stir fry noodles" on the menu and go with that - it must be close, right? To be fair, I'm not sure if this is a GrubHub issue or a Ying's issue but, seeing as Ying's supplies GrubHub with the menu, I think it's probably fair to attribute it to them. Our order took quite some time to get there, especially compared to other restaurants I've ordered from on GrubHub and considering the restaurant is about 5 minutes away. When it arrived, it was pretty disappointing. The lo mein was flavorless. I had to add a whole packet of soy sauce to make it worth eating. The chicken in it wasn't bad, but the noodles themselves tasted of nothing. I tried the moo shu chicken and it had more flavor, but I wouldn't have eaten a whole plate of it. I heard the pot stickers weren't good. I LOVE bubble tea and pad thai, and I feel like I couldn't order them from here because I've read over and over again how bad they are (not to mention they were somehow missing from the menu I was ordering from). With that, the disappointing quality of the food we did get, and the time it took to get to me, I won't be ordering from them again anytime soon. Looks like I'm fresh out of Chinese delivery options in the area; time to seek out some new ones!
(2)Ashley C.
This review is based off the bubble tea only. My husband and I decided to stop by here randomly when we saw it was a tea house. I have been missing bubble tea and was desperate. We ordered to go. Holy cow! This was hands down the worst bubble tea I've had. Ever. We got one strawberry and one raspberry. It didn't taste like tea, it's didn't taste like a smoothie. It was more like what I would imagine the syrup from and icee machine would taste like. It was so sugary, condensed, and artificial. The tapioca was equally as disappointing. It was hard and flavorless. It was so sad. We ended up tossing the drinks and have no plans on returning.
(1)Mark K.
Met Mike G. for lunch here today. I knew as soon as I walked in things would be pretty authentic: nice but simple inside, Chinese being spoken in the back, several menus (the authentic one turned out to be all in Chinese, but luckily I had scoped things out ahead of time...) We had a nice relaxing lunch and chat. The owner was very friendly, and there when we needed her. Mike had hot and sour soup and veggie lo mein, which he liked, particularly the soup. I didn't try it but it smelled great. The lo mein was very good- not my usual favorite, but I'm growing to like it. I got the za zieh dumplings (forgive the egregious misspelling- I took no pictures or notes there.) Simple dough, pork and Chinese cabbage filling, with a thin savory sauce. Good, but not good enough to get again- too much else to try here. There were a bunch of dumplings, and I have a lot left over for later lunches or snacks. For the main course I had twice-cooked pork. Their version was similar to Little Dragons', though with more veggies. Fatty pork (in the best way, almost bacony,) not much heat (I'd ask for more next time,) plenty of fresh vegetables, and a tasty sauce. With Mike's Entertainment coupon we had a great deal, but even without it would be decent for two apps and two dinner portions. We had lots of leftovers. I'll keep this in mind next time I'm in the area. It wasn't busy at noon on a Friday, and even if it gets busy there's a large room next door for overflow. Also check out the teas and teapots by the register.
(4)Jeff C.
"Authentic Chinese food" says my wife, who has been looking for some dishes she likes from Xi'an China. She ordered the beef and bread soup, i ordered cumin beef. I loved the flavor of mine,she said hers was good but she could make it herself at home. That's really just a testament to how the food is cooked, fresh for you in smaller batches. Prices were fine, service was a little slow to get the check, but understandable considering we were leaving at the same time as a bigger group.
(4)John L.
Very good tasting authentic chinese food!! I would highly recommend it to anyone that likes authentic food.
(5)Richard P.
Ying's was a mainstay for us for a number of years, although recently we haven't been as frequent customers. Ying's has always done a solid dumpling, but there are a lot more places in Columbus now where you can get Chinese food like you would find in China. It's nice to see that as a result, Ying has stepped up her game. This is a good thing because Ying is from the city of Xian, which is no slouch when it comes to Chinese cuisine. Check out Xian Famous Foods in NYC if you're curious how good it can be. The night we dropped by, our order was taken by a young Chinese waiter whose regional accent was so thick even my wife could barely understand him. We got a few dishes (see my photos), but I'm only going to mention two so as not to rob them of the attention they deserve. I've had a few versions of the Xi'an pork sandwich, and Ying's is hands-down the best so far. The meat filling is tender, flavorful, and a bit spicy, but it's really the bun that stands out - it's an oven-baked wheat bun, dense and chewy, with a bit of char on the outside. It's clearly handmade by someone who cares about their craft, and is good at it too. We also had the Homemade Noodle in soup, which was actually a dry noodle in a gravy - a classic Xian dish, known as "Mount Qi Noodles". It consisted of bits pork stir-fried in spices, served over a bed of noodles, with a little gravy for good measure. Again, the meat was nicely flavored, but it was really the noodles that stood out - they were made in-house, chewy with just the right amount of tooth, a tad more delicate than Jiu Thai's but every bit their equal. Be warned that if you're looking for the dishes I've mentioned above, you should ask for the Chinese menu (which is translated into English), and look for them in the dim sum section. Although the menu says dim sum is only a weekend thing, the dishes were available anyway, so just ask.
(4)Sara C.
I saw Richard P's recent update about Ying's dim sum, and immediately bookmarked this place for a lunch meet-up. Dim sum is one of the things I took for granted growing up -- going to the bakery and getting half a dozen char siu bao, a couple orders of shu mai, har gow, and bok tong go (the latter of which I hated as a kid but now crave like crazy). Sunflower out on Sawmill has been the only place which I've been around Columbus which puts on an actual dim sum service, which is why I was so excited to see Ying's offerings (which is much closer to me). I met up with Lea P., Mike G., and Heather C. here for a late lunch. It is located in a little strip mall right on High St. across from the Kemba, and there is parking out front. The place is not going to win any awards for ambiance (the lack of background music is always a little unnerving to me in restaurants) or personable service (but the brisk Chinese ladies are usually a hallmark of good food). And despite the brisk service there was no problem getting our separate checks (and they even spread out the cost of the shared tea). I ordered a half dozen little plates which pretty much took over my half of the table and most of Heather's side as well (note: apparently you're not supposed to write on the dim sum menu despite the blank boxes for checking off your order). Prices for most of the plates were in the $3.50-4 range, which is steep for dim sum, but the lack of competition explains the prices. My bill ended up being around $22. - Jin duoy (sesame balls with red bean paste): these were light and crispy, not too gooey and not too heavy. - Shrimp cheung fun: The rice noodle wrapper was a bit stiff (old, perhaps) and the shrimp were not well-cleaned. - Har gow: I was impressed with these -- small dumplings with rice wrappers and filled with shrimp and bamboo. They were very small though there were four to an order. - Shu mai: These were also pretty good -- often they are too fatty or have too much gristle. Also very small, with four to an order. - Black bean sparerib: Very light on the black bean, heavy on the jalapeno. - Char siu bao: Only two to an order -- I had asked for baked but they brought steamed instead. I really wanted baked, but these came last and we were already wrapping up lunch. I had also hoped to try the daan tart, but while listed on the menu, these weren't available this day. As with most dim sum places, certain dishes were a stand out and some were misses. Still, I am pleased to know that there is a place I can get my dim sum fix without having to go all the way out to Sawmill (though if you are looking for the full experience, that is the place to go).
(3)Sara P.
Wasn't sure what to expect. I recently moved to Clintonville and was lamenting that there were no Indian or Chinese restaurants in the area. What a pleasant surprise to find delicious food! Had General Tso's chicken and, unlike many other places that use too much breading, I could actually taste the chicken, and the portion was ample..I also got the pork dumplings -- the serving was more than generous and they were delicious. It looks like nothing from the outside, and is very simple on the inside, but I'd rather pay for the quality and taste of the food than the ambiance. I'll definitely go back again. And again. And again.
(4)Robb M.
I live directly across the street from this place and have eaten here over the last two years quite a few times. Mainly because it is so convenient. It recently changed ownership but kept the same name. We were hoping things will get better. Unfortunately they didn't. They have the rudest and most unintelligent staff I've ever seen. To me, when I eat out and support a restaurant I want good service and a friendly waitstaff. That is so important to me and I love supporting local businesses run by respectable people. This is not one of those places. Very dirty and lacking atmosphere. Unfortunately the food definitely does not make up for all the negative aspects of this restaurant. There are many more choices for Chinese over this place. I will never be back. Did I mention how rude and unintelligent the staff is? The owner speaks very little English and is letting his staff run this place into the ground. Very dissapointing.
(1)Catherine A.
When I first moved to Columbus this quickly became my favorite Chinese place. Tucked away and unassuming, you are sure to be surprised by the delicious food. For a year or two, I was disappointed to find that the quality of the food was declining-their soup and dumplings was not as good as it once was. But thanks to a recent visit, I am happy to find that their food is back up to snuff! Their dumplings are a little bit different from how they used to be, but still have a delicious filling. I recommend the hot and sour soup, pot stickers, and cashew chicken. A great place for takeout! I give four stars instead of five because of the poor food in recent years. Here's to the return of Yings!
(4)Matt G.
To the negative reviewers, those who order Americanized dishes like general tsos chicken, wonton soup, sesame chicken etc, those dishes aren't good anywhere. Try ordering something that the chef actually likes to cook. You're probably the guy who requests tipatina from the band in new Orleans. Fungus w/yuba, potatoes eggplant and pepper, homestyle pork are all be good dishes at Ying's. If you want crappy Chinese fast food, go find Mark pi's. I have nothing but pleasant experience here. Good staff, well prepared authentic dishes, and good prices.
(5)Gem X.
I would say the first time I tried there was excellent. But after several times, I found the flavor changed, not so tasty as before. I guess maybe they change the chef.
(3)Jiyu Z.
One of my friends suggest the BBQ here, better than JiuThai, so I came here to have a try. I'm so surprised that there are so many bad reviews about this restaurant, but this restaurant is one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Columbus. The food was awesome, it has a variety of options, from Dongpei food to Xi'an dishes to dim sum. There are not so many people dining here, probably because the location is a little far north. But this is a nice place, warm and clean. The waitress is also very nice. She keeps adding water all the time. Regarding the food, I would suggest the Xi'an cold noodle and the Chinese BBQ, the taste is absolutely authentic. Also the Dongpei dishes are awesome! The dishes are flavory without so many spices, but tastes great. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends. Don't miss this restaurant in Columbus!
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