Yu’s Mandarin Restaurant
200 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
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Address :
200 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL, 60173 - Phone (847) 882-5340
- Website https://www.yusrestaurant.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
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.
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Odranre B.
it's been 3 years since i reviews this place, and i have been here at least once a month since then...still gets pretty crowded and hard to get in during peak hours...they have maintained the quality of the food at its finest and even with the current economy, they still serve the same large portion...the ventilation of the restaurant still needs to be improved since the smell of all the dishes being cooked and served still lingers around...but so far in the surrounding area, this is the best place to eat authentic chinese food at great price...highly recommended...
(5)Kristina R.
I cant get enough of this place! The snow white sushi rolls are to die for! My favorite dish is the sesame chicken. Cooked to perfection with the most amazing flavor! Anthony is the best bartender/server I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. All around a fabulous place with a great atmosphere. One of the best asian cuisines in town!
(5)Marq C.
Ugh this is a step above a hole in a wall Chinese restaurants because of it's enormous dining area. Otherwise, it comes with most Asian food establishments' bells and whistles: bad service, bad quality food, overly salted foods, and 20,000 items that are fried and practically swim in the same type of gravy. But I can't lie, I love some good shrimp fried rice and shrimp walnut. Must have: shrimp walnut. I would take it to go though. I hate their not so visually appealing carpet that appears to be saturated with oil, dirt, and everything that touched it. The tables and chairs are also quite cheap so please don't expect an ambiance. Yu can skip this joint.
(2)Kim G.
My mom-in-law had food there not too long ago. She brought back leftovers, which I had, but then noticed a huge bug in the food...ewww!!!! I even fed my daughter some of the leftovers before noticing this! Hopefully, no bugs were in what we ate. I will not eat there myself and I would not recommend anyone else eating there either.
(1)Sara T.
A long time family favorite. The food is outstanding. I recommend the noodle soup, spicy Szechuan eggplant, and the spicy fish. Service could be better -- out waitress was kinda rushing us along and pushy in suggesting we order more even though we had already ordered 6 dishes among 5 people which is plenty. Yu's hits the trifecta of characteristics necessary in my book to be considered a great restaurant: good price, good quality, and good quantity.
(5)Somchai S.
After getting our nails done at nearby Pure Nails, the smells coming out of Yu's forced us to change our original dinner plans. No matter when you go they are busy! We had hot and sour soup, rainbow chow mein, Godzilla roll, shrimp tempura roll. The chow mein was delicious. The noodles tasted fresh and the meats were tender. It was the best chow mein/lo mein I've had in the burbs yet! The rolls were good, but I would stick to the Chinese menu vs sushi next time I go. Very reasonable prices and nice decor. The service was quick and free tea too boot! I am now a fan.
(4)Suk M.
I tried order for takeout.. And person who pickup the phone who has no idea about menu at all.. I ask some question and he didnt even know what to say about it..so uncomtable.. Please educate ur employees..
(1)Misty S.
They've added sushi to the menu! As if the original menu wasn't vast enough to begin with. Now there's surely something for everyone when you are craving Asian food. The service wasn't super friendly or fast, but ok. Spicy Scallop Roll - $7 - I was hoping for a little more flavor or topping, but this roll was pretty plain. Not something I would order again. Godzilla Roll (8 pieces) $14 - Yum! It's truly everything I want in a Godzilla roll - crunch, cream cheese, and exploding flavors. Crabmeat and velvet corn soup for 2 $7 - Good soup, a little on the bland side. It's got chunks of egg, corn and crab meat in it. Steamed Whole Flounder $22 - This fish was delicious! The bones weren't too difficult to pick off and the sauce was really good. Salt and Pepper Shrimps $16 - You have the option of getting them with or without heads and I would recommend heads off. Great flavors, nicely battered, seasoned and fried. Double fried string beans $11 - It's a bit pricey for just green beans. I like my green beans crunchier than these soggy fellows. The flavor was good, though. Sauteed Clams with black bean sauce $15 - These clams were ok. It was a little sandy with lots of broken shells.
(4)Renaud S.
Cool Chinese food place! Good points: cheap, meals are quickly served, huge portions. Can improve: I have been in Chinese restaurants where the food tasted better. Staff wasn't as considerate as in other restaurants. However I loved the Sesame Chicken. Just try it :-)
(3)Felice C.
Yu's Mandarin. Are you trying to kill me with your prices?!?!?! I went here because my friend lives nearby and insisted on going. We called ahead and ordered crab rangoon, walnut shrimp, and triple delight with XO sauce. Our total came out to be around $50. Sure, there were leftovers, but I've been to better tasting restaurants with better quality and quantity than Yu's Mandarin. Just not my cup of tea.
(3)Brady H.
My family and I finally made it to this famous restaurant - the place is probably past its prime, but it was still a decent dinner. The hostesses were super friendly and welcoming and we were quickly seated. The place could probably benefit from a refresh, but as many reviewers pointed out, the bath rooms are really clean and I guess I'd vote for that over less tired decor. I'm always suspicious of any asian restaurant that tries to cover more than one cuisine - I'm not sure why this place needs to serve chinese, korean, and now japanese food. Just pick one. Ok, maybe some non-asian people in the suburbs don't know better, but its hard to be good at so many different cuisines. We ordered honey walnut shrimp, some beef dish, a tofu dish, and a pork belly dish - they all came out quickly and they were all decent and tasty. I'd say this is a really decent americanized chinese restaurant and acceptable if you didn't want to drive to downtown.
(3)shelly s.
Great food but the service needs work. The servers here tend to have attitudes but I'll return for the quality of food.
(4)Meg T.
I've eaten here MANY times and just to properly date my boyfriend he used to eat at Yu's when it was on the other side of Golf road last millennium. In other words, he has eaten at Yu's longer than the current owners that bought Yu's from the Chef Ping family. Ok, there's no question that Yu's turnover and service naturally has become a problem but they still make a mean peppery hot & sour soup and we both like their luncheon KungPao Fish. But being a regular customer means nothing here currently. I bought my boyfriend a Yelp deal last year that we wound up not using and rather than rearrange our travel schedule just planned on using it for the $15 face value that it was guaranteed. Long story long, the usual lunchtime manager (only guy in a tie) comes around and tells us he doesn't accept these because Yelp isn't paying him. We go back and forth, and he will only agree to give us $10 of the $15 face value. I'm not making a big deal out of this but it's still wrong, and why should I get screwed $5 when it's his own paperwork/ deal that THEY agreed to? So we sent this silly $5 story into Yelp and they are going to make us whole. Thank you Yelp. But I think you should be warned, all is not well in Yu's land. If you are regulars like us and have noticed the trend, now is the time to try Viet House, or 92Town, and certainly Chef Ping rocks. We aren't coming back until they regain some staff stability and food consistency.
(2)Tina L.
Today it was only four of us for lunch, so we didn't order too many dishes this time. We always get the xiao ping pork...we just love the sauce and veggies with the thinly sliced juicy pork pieces. Perfect with rice. The kkangpoong shrimp is a korean influenced chinese dish that is battered shrimp with a sweet and spicy sauce. I don't know what it is about it, but it's one of my favorite shrimp dishes of all time. We tried the green beans but I think I've had better green beans at other places. I'll just have to try the mixed veggies next time! You really can't go wrong with a bowl of jja Jang myun. Those black noodles are the kind of comfort food that this korean American girl grew up eating. We didn't get the jjambbong today, but we'll have to get it next time. We already had too much food as it is anyway.
(5)Stefanie W.
I've been here once. It's a nice space and has the added entertainment of being able to see the kitchen from the dining room! It's a glass wall so while you see the kitchen, you don't have to smell it. Nice! First impression: There are a whole lotta Asian people here! That bodes well. When people of that heritage are willing to go in droves, you know they've got the goods. The food was quite good though I'm not a huge fan of this type of food so I can't speak to it knowledgeably. My friend, however, is and he loves this place...so there you are! Me, not a fan of Asian, thought it was yummy and I liked the atmosphere.
(4)Gayle B.
We have been coming here for years but Jeff recently started charging extra for the plastic to go containers. The traditional paper ones have metal staples so they can't be microwaved.
(1)John W.
This place is always busy when we come.. it's food is good but would be better if less grease
(3)Stef S.
I so desperately wanted GOOD Chinese food in my work area. The reviews on Yelp for this place cannot be accurate. Unless, like most reviews stated, they've gone downhill recently. I tried to order online, but their site was not working properly. So, I called in my order to a bumbling American woman who asked my my name at least four times - in a row. I should have gone with my gut at that moment..... The food was not good at all. Ordered sesame chicken and crab rangoon. The chicken was so dry and over cooked it was actually crunchy and very much like jerky. The crab rangoon came with no dipping sauce and tasted of burned fryer oil. I called the store to let them know I was extremely disappointed and my call was met with a combative woman who wanted to argue "woman to woman" that "they're the best in the area" and that "she ate that exact thing for lunch and it was to die for". Clearly we have different taste. The solution I was offered was, to call back on a Monday or Tuesday and get whatever I want. I wanted to eat my lunch. I ended up throwing the entire meal in the trash and going 12+ hours with nothing more to eat because I was at work. $23 for that "food" (including tip) in the bin. My office frequently orders out locally for meetings. When my manager asked why I threw away the entire lunch, I told them what happened, they said they will take Yu's off their list. Very unprofessional. It's impossible to find GOOD quality Chinese food in this area. And yes, I expect and understand that Chinese food quickly declines from the moment they take it off the pan. If you don't change the oil in your fryer, it doesn't matter how long ago you fried it - everything will taste nasty. Oh, and if you want the "free meal" from Yu's, and you are in Rolling Meadows/Schaumburg area, let me know. You can have it. I won't eat there again even if the food was free. The woman's disposition left a horrible taste in my mouth. Worse than the taste of the "food" they put out. But don't forget - you can only order that free meal on a Monday or Tuesday! (because refunds for poor quality should always come with crazy stipulations and rules, right?)
(1)Heidi L.
Excellent place always packed! We love coming here for dinner. The host and servers are very friendly. I like that there is no secret menu...even though I am chinese, reading it is a different story! Someone said this was not a good place to benchmark chinese food but then goes on to say they ordered mongolian beef, sesame chicken, and pad thai...maybe 1 of those things is "chinese". My family always gets stir fried pea pod tips, szechuan eggplant, chive/pork stir fry, or stir fry green beans. Taste is always consistently good. My parents also love the "liang zhang pi" which is this mustardy cold noodle salad with seafood and veggies. It's a giant platter and best shared with at least 4 people! Bathrooms here are pretty clean for a chinese restaurant. I wouldn't go unless I had to but I also won't hold it here! You know those places where you have to go but would rather challenge your bladder's strength than to step foot into their bathroom...!
(5)Christopher E.
Yummy! Is the word that comes to mind when I think about this restaurant. I've been looking for a really good Chinese restaurant to satisfy my crave, since I moved from New York City and "by George I think I found it!" This place is great! I love the food and their excellent service. I can't wait to bring my family here, when they visit me from out of town. I will be definitely returning to satisfy my taste buds and I will be bringing a few friends with me as well.
(5)Billy O.
Do not pass on a opportunity to dine here. You will not find any better in the USA.
(4)Madison L.
I've been coming to Yu's for years. The salt and pepper lobster and double stir fried string beans are to die for. Yu's does a good job catering to different palates and offers both traditional Chinese food and Americanized versions bringing together your picky eaters, Orange Chicken lovers and traditional Chinese food connoisseurs. This is a high quality restaurant and family friendly! Highly recommended.
(5)Andrew J. S.
At inside the restaurant this time... Much better. Still don't know what all the fuss is about.
(3)Emily P.
The food is fairly decent, as a regular customer I go with my family at least 6 times every month but during one of my stays I remember how disrespectful the workers were. As we were given utensils we opened a chopstick to discover some mold inside of it, and then the bowls, plates cups had food stains on them. As the meal went on we noticed that there was some black scale like piece that was in the rice and asked for it to be replaced, but one of the workers told us to, "wait a minute" and "hold on" and went off helping another table. The least I could give this was a two because of the good food but terrible customer service from my one experience.
(2)Stephanie M.
When it comes to chinese food, Yu's caters to a wide variety of palates including traditional chinese food, Americanized versions, Korean options, and vegetarians too. I loved the traditional dishes we ordered-my favorite was the fish casserole. If you like spicy food, order this dish which has an aromatic Sichuan spicy sauce with pepper corns and chili oil. There is also a surprising amount of cod which is great for the price. Other favorites included the king mushroom dish and ma po tofu. I will say that I was quite impressed at how efficient the kitchen and wait staff operated. While it doesn't seem like anyone verbally communicates with each other, they have a method to their madness and produce quality dishes to the masses.
(5)Anurag B.
If you are veggie guy and hate egg-plant. Try the schewan egg-plant here and you will start loving egg-plants again. Amazing taste and ambiance. I tried chicken fried rice also which i say was just good.
(4)Hannah H.
Yu's Mandarin offers lunch, dinner, and catering menu items. Items include soups like clam soup, vegetable soup, wonton soup; beef/seafood/pork entrees; chow mein/fried rice; homemade noodle dishes; Korean dishes (Korean-Chinese); and, Chinese dishes. When Yu's first opened, I remember them having great jajangmyun, with handmade noodles that was slightly chewy and well-made. However, sometimes, they're not consistent, and the bowl of noodles can be watery and/or the sauce bland. Service is friendly, and I love the comfy booths by the window. Parking is plentiful! +handmade noodles
(3)Elaine M.
We have now frequented Yu's on two occasions. The first time was for dinner and we had the noodle platter and the Honey glazed walnut shrimp. Both were outstanding! , We loved the food so much that today, when we were driving in that direction with our daughter and her husband we stopped here for lunch. We were seated right away and greeted nicely by our server. The only problem came up when we looked at the lunch menu that we were handed, not much in the vegetarian category. While the kids are not really vegetarian but pescatarian there just weren't many options here. The noodle platter that we had last time has meat in it. I asked if we could order off the dinner menu. Good news! You can! The kids placed an order for the shrimp dumplings and the waitress was sure to tell us that it would take about 15 minutes for them to make them. I really appreciate it when they you give a heads up like that! I had a cup of the hot and sour soup which was average. The shrimp dumplings though were worth the wait. For our mains we had the vegetarian noodle platter, honey glazed walnut shrimp and the Szechwan eggplants. We ordered the noodle platter medium spicy but I would have like it spicier. Also, the regular noodle platter is better than the vegetarian one. The honey glazed walnut shrimp were just as amazing as the first time. I also really enjoyed the Szechwan eggplant. Though the eggplants are fried it is such a light and crispy fry that it just make it great!
(4)Cherry L.
I was going to go to a buffet with a family of 8 but decided to come here and we order a couple of dishes. Our total for everything was very nice to look at vs. The price of 8 for a buffet. It was a lot cheaper. Dishes are good price. I wouldn't order from a Chinese place. I would rather come here BC why wouldn't you not want to eat here! This place is amazing! The food is off the chain with chefs that has experience if 25-30 years! Plus they have a window where you can watch them cook and depending on the time the have a Lil show they put on and introduce each chefs from where they came from and how long of experience they have. Then, they come out and show you how they make their noodles from scratch! Its seriously jaw dropping. I was completely amazed. The food taste beyond wonderful. Its was super delicious.
(5)Senada I.
Amazing and authentic food! It really is the real deal. We always go here for family celebrations. I would say the customer service could be a little better, however overall it's really great!
(4)Suzan K.
Worst service! Waiter hardly came to our table. Waiter would wait on other tables and walk the other way to avoid our table. His excuse was that he's too busy. That's not an excuse. You were avoiding our table and you and your assistants ALL walked the other path. Terrible!
(1)Louise M.
I've been going to Yu's for years. It used to be an easy lunch location as it was only five minutes from my old office and it's located on the main drag on Golf Rd. For awhile I thought they put crack on their food as this place is the busiest Chinese restaurant I have ever seen. The waiting area is always filled whether it's lunch or dinner. You have to get a number and wait a minimum of 30 minutes. Friday and Saturday nights you say? Forget it! My friend got some take out today and we had a feast at home. It was as good as usual. Yu's is Korean owned but they try to serve the mainstream of the sesame and orange chicken crowd most of the time. However, if you studied the menu, they do have some of more specialty dishes that are considered the trendy Chinese food such as prawns with mayonnaise sauce or Japanese tofu with king mushrooms. They also serve some Korean style Chinese dishes and handmade pulled noodles. We had sizzling rice soup, egg rolls, the spicy seafood noodle platter with that handmade noodles, poached white fish with pickled mustard green, green beans, and the Japanese tofu with king mushroom. All of them hit the spot. I also love their hot braised fish, salt and pepper squids, and their egg plant dishes. The not so good parts are long wait, pricy, and being rushed. This place lives on turnover and as soon as you're done eating, they dismiss you. *thick Chinese accent* "You done?! Bye bye now!" I hate that but I'm used to it now and I usually take my time just to be a dick. Also, if you do take out, if your food comes with soup, you don't get soup but for the same price. They will also charge you a quarter for hot sauce. I have a couple friends that had arguments with them over their food not being satisfactory, and they wouldn't do it right by the customer. I remember my friend, Beth, always refuses to go there. I never had a bad experience there; so, I keep on coming. They have a see through kitchen from the dining room. It is fun to see all the cooks cooking with the sizzling wok with Chinese style stove. They also cook like my grandma, mixing things with ladle instead of spatula. Yu's is a permanent fixture in Schaumburg and they branched out to Oak Brook as well. Though they may not be the absolute best, I won't stop coming here even if I live in Minnesota. They also will not be out of business, ever.
(4)Allison M.
My parents loved their experience at Yu's and wanted to introduce us to it. We enjoyed our meal there but weren't wowed. We started with the shrimp dumplings, which were good but not the best dumplings I've had by any means. For our main courses, we had the honey walnut shrimp, the szechuan eggplant, and the vegetarian noodle platter. My favorite by far was the szechuan eggplant. The eggplant is fried, which I didn't expect, but it adds a fantastic texture to the dish that I haven't had elsewhere. The honey walnut shrimp was also good, but the vegetarian noodle platter is definitely skippable, I think. The place is enormous, and looks like a fun place to throw a party in one of their private rooms. As far as food goes, though, there was really only one dish we'd hurry back for. Could be because we are pescatarians, which limited our options, but we've had plenty of excellent vegetarian Chinese food before, and aside from the eggplant, we just didn't really find it here.
(3)Robert G.
Yu's Mandarin Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant that has more hits than misses. The interior is nice, clean and upscale. Plus you get to watch the cooks make your food if you're seated next to the kitchen windows. My parents treated the extended family for... Halloween, I guess? Anyways, we split two appetizers and four dishes, and overall the experience was pretty good. Potstickers - Allegedly fried, but... not as fried as they could be. Still, these were decent, with a good amount of filling and yummy accompaniments. Crab Rangoon - Very crispy, unlike the potstickers. Still very little crab flavor. With that said, I like cream cheese more than I did when I was younger... so I didn't hate these. :-D Sesame chicken - Crispy, and not too sweet. Sesame chicken isn't my go-to dish when it comes to chicken (and frankly, I don't know what is) but it wasn't gloppy or terribly sweet, so I approve. Vegetarian noodle platter - My wife said this was garlicky, I called it bland. The noodles were cooked well, though, and it wasn't greasy. I think it had to do with the fact that this dish normally comes spicy, but was ordered not spicy. Sizzling beef - The sizzling of meat hitting the hot plate is always welcome in a Chinese restaurant, but the meat itself was excellent. I don't know where the sweetness came from, but it was a perfect blend of savory and sweet. This has to be the first time I've ever wanted to order sizzling beef again. Salt and pepper smelt - Finally, taken from the "traditional Chinese" part of the menu... smelt. The smelt was excellent. Salty, tender, small fish dipped in batter and fried to a crisp, served on top of bell peppers and vegetables. I try to order something unusual with every Chinese restaurant visit, and today I was not at all disappointed. We were seated right next to the windows, where chefs waved at my daughter as she watched the cooks do their thing on 10,000+ BTU stovetops and with authentic woks. That was a nice touch, and is just one of the reasons I'm looking forward to returning.
(4)Laura C.
We have been coming here for years. There is no match to Yu's. None. The food here is incredible and service impeccable. The green beans are to die for. Anything you order will not disappoint.
(5)Susan C.
I went here a couple times for dinner and its good but the best was when I came here for my aunt and uncle 40th anniversary. They had a stir fried crab dish which is so good and they don't have it on the regular menu. This place is not far from woodfield mall if u want to go to eat after shopping. Each time I went there is a lot of people and it's a mixture of all different age group. I would go back to this place when I get a chance to.
(4)A K.
I have been coming to Yu's for years and they always have delicious food. I especially like the lunch specials. However, if you can manage to make it here on a Saturday night, they have an incredible noodle show that makes you really feel like you are in China. I always get the noodle platter. The noodles are some of the best I have ever had and it is always spicy and extremely tasty. 10/10 would recommend to anyone who would like a good Chinese food experience.
(5)Jessica H.
This is the best tasting Chinese food that I have ever found in the Midwest, outside of a Chinatown. I'm a huge noodle freak and their noodle soup is something that I literally crave. It's also huge, definitely enough to split with a friend. I get it non spicy because I tend not to like any heat. Their beef chow fun (I think that the menu describes it as beef with flat rice noodles) is also pretty good. Noodles aside, I have had their Happy Family (mixture of seafood with chicken and I think beef), their salt and pepper squid, rainbow fried rice, and walnut shrimp. Deep fried shrimp in a mayo sauce with candied walnuts and steamed broccoli (you know, because we have to at least pretend to be a tad bit healthy). Other cool things about Yu's include the cooks visible behind the glass, clean restrooms (for a Chinese restaurant), the ever entertaining noodle show on the weekends, and hostesses who are generally pleasant. My husband likes the zombie drink but I don't drink so can't really weigh in on that one. Cons: The service is not the best, especially from the female wait staff. My husband wanted to order a pork belly dish and the waitress told him no because that for Chinese people. He was understandably upset. I am half chinese (which is besides the point) and told her that we knew what it was. She said fine but we couldn't send it back. Another time we brought friends and needed a few minutes. The waitress lost her smile and was no where to be seen for most of the meal. I would also stay away from most of the appetizers which are pretty standard deep fried stuff when you could pay a few dollars more for another entrée. Do not go on the weekend during dinner hours or be prepared to wait for awhile. But during off hours when you're craving good Chinese food, don't mind hit or miss service, and don't feel like driving into Chinatown, check this place out!
(4)Elaine M.
The food here is consistently good. All the food comes out quick and piping hot. You can watch your food prepared if you sit near the window of the open kitchen. Up to six chefs in their own wok stations. Service is also good, which is not always the case for Chinese restaurants. One star off because underneath the tasty breading, the chicken wings and the smelt are tiny. Overall still a fine meal at a reasonable price.
(4)Barb B.
Great Chinese food - large portions too! Best that we've found in the Chicago suburbs and best outside of Chinatown in Chicago! It's fun to watch the chefs prepare and cook the food - visible through the glass wall separating dining from the kitchen. Come hungry - you will enjoy every bite!
(5)Mary O.
Very good place. Good quality and price. Service are ok. They care the details and I always enjoy there!!
(4)Sabrina C.
It's been awhile since I've been to Yu's but here is my review from what I remember. The service was pretty good and the place was quite clean. The dining area was very spacious. They serve the typical Chinese American items, and I do remember the Jambbong was pretty good there. Yum! The jajangmyun was pretty decent too. It's a good Chinese American food joint in the suburbs if you can't get to Chicago's Chinatown.
(3)Judy G.
I've been going to Yu's for over 16 years. Yes, 16 years! The food is some of the best around if you know what to order. Their authentic asian menu is top notch. Their noodles are great. What wasn't great on our last visit was the service. Our waitress was nowhere to be seen so I flagged down a bus boy to bring us some water, he obviously though hanging around chatting with other employees was more fun. Seriously, about half an hour later we got water refills. I'm not gona lie, even if I had to serve myself I would still come here for the food, but it would be nice if they revisited their service standards. Also, the side room behind the bar had a strange unpleasant odor. Maybe time to clean the carpets?
(3)ChiefSlapaho E.
Yeah, Don't believe the hype. Screwed up my takeout order twice. Looking at me like a "Dog that's been shown a porn mag" when I explained what happened. You're dead to me Yu... Dead to me!
(1)Jimmy J.
Large busy operation.. clean and bright for Chinese restaurant standards. Huge kitchen and food was brought out promptly. We ordered 4 different entrees. Food here was not good. Bland. Not enough veggies per meat ratio. Cashew Chicken was served with DARK MEAT. Boneless thighs. I don't like dark meat. It isn't specified in menu. I complained and talked to owner. Jeff. He says that's how we do it for 30 yrs and how they do it in China and I should have requested White Meat. Yo Jeff!! How n can I request it if it don't say so in the menu..and yo Jeff, this is Schaumburg, not China. Even other entrees featuring white meat were rubbery. As a restauranteur, I knew he was using the cheaper high injection chicken breast (up to 15% saline). It's hard finding good Chinese. It really is. But I'm sure there are better spots in area. NOT RECOMMENDED.
(2)Michelle C.
There is a lot of great food choices here and reasonably priced, we had the shrimp fried rice and the honey glazed chicken with crab rangoon. There are plenty of other exciting dishes to try like the whole duck or lobster or even veggie dishes too! The staff is very tentative and the place is very busy. You do get complimentary tea with your meal which was a great way to warm up :)
(5)Rod D.
The first time I ever went here, I was introduced to coconut shrimp. Since then, this is one of two go-to Chinese restaurants in the area. They have a great lunch specials and authentic selection of Chinese food.
(4)Paul W.
I took my family here on a Saturday night. The wait looked like it would be forever but it moved along swiftly and the wait was only 20 minutes. We ordered crab Rangoon which was delicious but the egg rolls are small in size and on taste. That's a disappointment to me since I live and die by them at any Chinese restaurant. I ordered Mongolian Beef. Very good. Rainbow fried rice. Tasty. Our server just didn't know her stuff and was never around when we wanted her. Maybe just a bad seed and I won't hold it against them since this was my first time there. Overall recommended. The facility was clean and well kept. The food was very good.
(4)Saba A.
I came here with my in laws and husband for a Sunday late afternoon lunch. It was a very busy restaurant but we were seated immediately and given waters. This is my in-laws favorite restaurant so they were excited to take me to it. I'm not a big fan of Chinese food in general but was a fan of the extensive menu, the knowledge and kindness of our waiter, and the quick service. The food was mediocre but the price was fantastic. I noticed that the honey walnut shrimp was a yelp popularity in the reviews, so I got that. It was a very strong flavor, so beware, but the presentation was beautiful with ginger decorated in a flower, the large portion of the large shrimp, and a side of candied walnuts. I also started off with the hot and sour soup but it was less than room temperature and it wasn't that great. The waiter was kind enough to point out that pork was in the soup after my husband requested no pork in his noodle dish (which he loved) and he's a HUGE noodle fan. My father in law got his favorite of garlic chicken which include bite sizes of garlic and chicken (almost like kid friendly.) Flavorings of that were okay and same with the noodles. It was a little bit too oily/greasy for me, but I wasn't surprised. The ambiance is nice, great for groups and families and even possibly a date! A good lunch!
(3)Hee C.
They used to make noodle by hand, but not any longer. I can feel the difference. If you were a fan of their hand made noodle, it's not worth the trip any more. They claim that it's in-house made. It might be true but it is not 'hand' made.... other dishes are still same I think.
(3)Shreyas S.
I used to eat here every week and I would bring my family every month. The most recent time, I ordered corn soup, but they made it with extra eggs. Respectfully, I asked the server about it. She said she needed her supervisor's permission to remake the soup. The supervisor, Emma, came to our booth and said in a loud voice, "You ordered it, you buy it." I tried to explain that my soup had too many eggs, but she said "Then next time, don't order it!" From now on, I go to Stir Crazy at 5 Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, near the Sears Entrance.
(1)Hernan V.
We order food today from here for the first time and it will be the last. Food is terrible no taste at all. We always eat at PF Chang. And for the money I spend at Yus I would eat 10000 times better food at PF Chang. Also my wife got a terrible allergic reaction after eating Yus food. I won't eat their food again.
(1)Marshneil D.
If you want to go to to good chinese restaurant then this is the place to go! amazing food. Very good quality. Good portion size and nice environment. The service is fast but not always friendly. It is very crowded and has plenty of seating but peak hours can require quiet a long wait.
(5)Isabel K.
good food and good prices - can get in there and have a good expierence
(4)Kimsy S.
I like it. I like it a lot. I came here on a Friday night, and the restaurant had a few tables seated. I figured that I got lucky, as most of the reviews stated that Yu's gets very busy. After looking at the menu, I decided to start with the crab rangoons and have the Mongolian Three Ingredients (chicken, steak, shrimp, and vegetables as an entree. While waiting for my food, I noticed the huge carafe of hot green tea. Unfortunately, the tea fell flat. It was lukewarm and tasted like plastic. But I didn't come for green tea, so I let it slide. The staff was very nice, quick with refills on my ice water and diet Coke, all with genuine smiles. My food arrived quickly, and it was great. The crab rangoons were huge, and with lots of cream cheese and crab filling. And the Three Ingredients had a nice amount of sauce, not too overpowering. My server was very polite. I usually write little thank you notes on the receipt along with a tip, but I usually leave before the server sees it. This time, as I was leaving, he came by, thanked me profusely for the tip, and read his note aloud: "#1 server!" And he replied, with a smile, "Yeah! I'm the top server here!" It really warmed my heart to make his night a little cheerier. Thanks, Yu's! I will definitely be back!
(4)Carrie J.
As much as I love the food at Yu's, their service is a hit or miss and the portions have shrunk. Other than that the food is still delicious.
(3)W P.
Yu's is always good . Great dinner special for two . Very good value at $18.95 . Anthony the bartender also serves tables in the bar area . What a nice guy and great service .
(4)Scott F.
Still good food, but service and mostly management are severely lacking at this point. Where are Pei or Shawn? This lack of service will not keep the regulars coming, which I believe is the key to surviving the 100+ other places around Schaumburg.
(2)Harris N.
Yu's is an authentic Chinese-Korean restaurant. I grew up in the area, and to avoid the obvious, I won't go on and make comparisons to how Yu's has changed so much with the new owners...oh I guess I just did it. I had the potstickers and the noodle platter. Everyone knows how good the noodle platter is. Freshly made noodles with a chili spicy mix of seafood, pork, and vegetables. A few dried chili peppers included to remind you it's spicy. I tend to sweat when it's too spicy, but I didn't so it was a nice heat level. The platter was very tasty though it was a bit soupy when I got to the bottom of the bowl. The old Yu's wasn't like that. Oh I did it again. The potstickers were okay. The skin was moderate thickness. Not thin not thick. The balance of meat and skin was okay. It came with a communal serving cups of hot sauce and a vinegar-soy mix. There were some mystery solid pieces in the soy mix, so I'm not sure if it's part of the recipe or someone was double dipping. I'm pretending it's the first scenario. So this place is still a good place to get authentic Asian food. If it weren't for the comparisons to the great Yu's of the 90's, everyone would probably give it another star.
(3)Scott R.
Honestly I don't see why this restaurant has so many accolades. Yu's might have been a good restaurant a decade ago but it certainly is not any longer. The food here is very overrated. It's borderline mediocre and overpriced. The meats they use especially their beef were pretty low grade and wretched tasting. The service leaves a lot to be desired. The customer service motto at Yu's is SERVE & FORGET. Waiter was inattentive, forgot to set two plate settings, no water, no refills after receiving water, served (4) out of the (5) meals and had to be reminded multiple times that an entree was missing. The 5th entree arrived 15 minutes later with no reasoning or apology. The dining space in and around our table was super dirty. Bottom line, save your money and your appetite for a place that appreciates your business and extends basic hospitality to it's diners.
(1)Polly J.
This place was super busy at lunchtime on a weekday. I'd heard good reviews and was craving some garlic chicken, so I gave it a whirl. My first impression was how STIFLING HOT the temperature was inside the restaurant. This could be because the kitchen is open, but nobody would complain if they turned up the AC to compensate. Service was fast and the lunch specials are cheap, but the wait staff was stingy with the napkins, which I needed to constantly mop the perspiration from my face. I soon forgot about my dripping-with-sweat hair the second time I bit into a chunk of slimy gristle. I stopped eating at that moment, leaving half of my lunch on the plate, and I'll never go back.
(1)Stephen A.
I don't understand the hype about this place. They must serve really strong drinks to make their food taste better. I've had better food from panda express. Seriously!! Picked up food as they were packing it up, got home five minutes away and food was cold!!!! No excuse! Oh and WAY OVER PRICED!!! WILL NEVER GO BACK. This was our second visit. We thought wet give them a second chance.
(1)Meredith C.
My family loves this place. I don't get it. The food is...okay, but I've experienced much better (try Jade Dragon in Bensenville, IL). I've had the General's Tso Chicken & the Orange Chicken in recent months and both have lacked depth of flavor. The crab wontons aren't bad. The service and location are hard to beat however.
(2)Nana S.
This place is great! The atmosphere is nice and dinner is a pleasant experience. There Mongolian Beef is good and believe me I have tried alot of Mongolian Beef. They have great customer service and answer the phone promptly when you call for pick up. They have fresh and yummy crab rangoon. My only complaints would be the pot stickers are a bit gummy, but still quite good. The parking lot is always full in the evenings, but that because the place is soooo popular! Best Chinese in the area by far!
(4)Denver M.
Went to Yu's because for so many years I have been hearing from people that this place was legit. I can honestly say that if this is the benchmark for awesome Chineese food, I would never eat it again. Decor and cleanliness was par for the course. The restaurant did have an open kitchen so patrons could see cooks as they work. Not sure if that's a plus or a minus but different for sure. Once we were sat at a table for 4; with only 3 setups and 2 menus we were looking for the lunch specials as most places have lunch specials during the week. After getting the lady who sat us, whom barely spoke any English, she had her manager come over and explain that due to the holiday they weren't going with any weekday specials, but Saturday lunch special was available. This exercise took at least 5 minutes if not more. As far as what we ordered we had Potstickers to start off with. A bit above average flavor wise, but almost fell apart while you ate them. Sure sign of being overcooked I believe. Sauce wasn't anything special either. I ordered the Mongolian Beef based on our server's recommendation. Mine came out and looked very unimpressive. The texture of the meat was very soft and pretty darn bland and flavorless. Also, there were white onions instead of green onions tossed in the beef. Very odd combination. My wife had the sesame chicken. It was super hot and crispy but had in my opinion too much sauce on the chicken. This was by far and away the best thing we had there. We had gotten chicken pad Thai for our daughters to split. We chose this after speaking with the server (no kids menu, which was fine by me) and asking for chicken noodles and a mild sauce for the kids. They didn't like it and after I took a bite I understood why. Think of the most vinegar-heavy sweet and sour sauce and double it. Also, it had scrambled eggs in it. My opinion was that should be something they tell you about it when you order it. If I'm being truthful it looked like a bunch if scrap chicken tossed in overcooked pasta noodles. When we tried to send it back and just have it taken off the bill they said that they would only exchange it for another item, rather than comping it off the bill. Not truly sure as to why there is this policy. But the manager on duty confirmed this policy as well. So rather than pay for something we would get nothing from we got some sesame chicken Togo to replace the kid's disgusting chicken pad Thai. It took well over 15 minutes plus to get out order and pay the server. My summary of Yu's is this. They are resting on their reputation and the food, decor, and service are all pretty uninspiring and stale. Maybe I didn't order the right stuff, but I can make better Mongolian Beef and Sesame Chicken at home. The quality of the proteins were pretty poor to say the least. I will not be returning and would highly encourage those looking for good Chineese food utilize the internet and buy great quality ingredients and make your own best Chineese meal ever.
(1)Frank B.
This is one of the better Chinese restaurants in the western suburbs. Nice atmosphere, very good food and good service. I take my family here all the time.
(4)Pam W.
We went to Yu's on Friday have not been there in years and it has changed for the worse. I ordered Kung pow chicken and it was so salty I could barely eat it. I don't know what happened but it used to be so good. I used to order Szechuan chicken and beef which they no longer have they do have similar one with chicken and shrimp, which I cannot eat, but the waiter never offered to give me the Szechuan chicken by itself instead he suggested two other dishes and which I had absolutely no interest. My husband scallops were salty as well. Really too bad because it was such a great restaurant will probably never go back.
(1)Ben D.
I eat a lot of Chinese in a lot of cities including Beijing and Shanghai. With that much perspective, I still feel this place is spectacular!! I haven't had a single dish I didn't love. If you want good Chinese, the decision is always Yus.
(5)Linh L.
Eh. I wasn't amazed. We ordered stir fry noodles and the salt&pepper prawns. Maybe I have to try something else.
(2)Sung Y.
Yus is still the best place to go for jjambbong (spicy noodle soup). Sat at the bar on a Tuesday night and enjoyed a Tsingtao with my noodle soup. Very tasty and overall a great experience. Looks like they laid more tile in the place. Owners seem to always be upgrading decor every few years.
(5)S K.
Surprised that so many people frequent to eat there mediocre food. I don't care about quantity, it's the quality they lack. I'm not going to waste my time writing about my last and final visit and under no circumstance will I ever frequent again. There are WAY BETTER authentic mandarin restaurants.
(1)Jason L.
Used to be great. I came here all the time 4 years ago. I moved back to the area and was excited to visit Yu's again. Doubt I will be back. Egg drop soup is different. Some of my chicken was not cooked through. I ordered fried rice and got white. At least the service was nice?
(2)Amie C.
Me and my husband couldn't believe they actually have 4 stars on Yelp. The food was very average, not even impressive or good that worth going back again. We ordered Peking noodles and orange chicken today, and last time we ordered seafood platter . None of these are good... Not worth for the money!
(2)Dan M.
This Is The Best Restaurant. Anywhere. Ever. Hands Down. The potstickers here are to die for, and are the standard to which I hold up all other potstickers. Any of the items I've ever had here have been amazing. Even just getting a side order of plain noodles is fantastic. I also highly recommend the noodle platter. It's an absolutely fantastic dish! If you dine in, the chefs are right next to the main dining room separated by a glass wall. Seeing them cook is great entertainment for kids, and is just awesome to watch. If you want to eat at home, order takeout and their food is great at home as well.
(5)Barb S.
Excellent lunch specials and great food. Loved it!!!
(5)Thomas T.
Reading some of these reviews, I will have to agree that I noticed a change too when the new management went in. I've been going here for the past 20 years and loved it. Family parties are usually here and sometimes my immediate family goes here for lunches. We always get the same things whenever we go too. I love the yu's chicken wings, but when the switch happened, I did notice they got smaller. Seafood hot pot is good, my dad always orders that one. Some things in there I still don't know what they are but eat it anyway. The seafood noodle platter is getting less and less shrimp and scallops in there it seems like. Combo fried rice is good, but I mean that's fried rice, it is what it is. I went here yesterday with a group and here's some things I noticed from that experience. Clams were alright. Nice presentation with the fire and everything but just seems like too high of a price for the amount you get. Same goes for the honey walnut shrimp. I do love it, and it tasted delicious, but i think it's like 15 bucks for that. Orange chicken was alright and the generals chicken was pretty good. We ordered like lollipop chicken wings, forgot what the name was, that were pretty good, a little spicy though if that's to your liking. The staff on this day was a little off though. We had people bringing us dishes and didn't know what they were, whether they had meat or not. From being a waiter, I assume you would be able to look at a dish and know exactly what it was but then again, I've never been a server so I may be wrong. Had to ask for a water refill and he just gave us a pitcher instead, which is understandable since our table was in the corner. We were in the right room when you walk in and I feel like that's too jammed pack. If you were in the back corner, you're pretty much trapped there, or 2-3 people would have to move for you to come out. All that said, I still love Yu's though and will probably be back.
(3)Keyur P.
Unbelievable hostility from the manager Jeff at the Schaumburg location. Messed up an all veggie order with wanting to help realize or the situation. Took absolutely no responsibly and deflected the blame on the customer. He should be fired asap. I wish I new the girls name who answered the phone as well. No credible establishment should be so cheap and treat a customer in this fashion to refund 3 dollars worth of food. Plus he called out the business and said I don't make enough money to care. Oh yea the food is terrible. Absolutely ridiculous. Never eating here again.
(1)Nate D.
Ordered chicken kungg pao and sizzling beef . Chicken was ok no taste whats so ever. Sizzling beef dont even bother it is sour and nasty. Like old smell. Probably never back at it. This is our second time we gave it a chance to try .
(2)Emily E.
I have been coming to Yu's before I could even see over the front counter. My sister, brother and I always ordered the kung pao chicken, it never failed. And an appetizer of potstickers. I've tried other things since then, but the kung pao chicken never has failed me! This place has been open FOREVER, and it's always busy, expect a wait. Atmosphere is great, the kitchen is wide open, and their is only glass between you and the cooks. I remember as a child we would watch them cook our food. Great place, great memories. I would highly recommend visiting Yu's!
(4)Mad I.
Came back which I said I maybe wouldn't do.....did... not sure I should have... Okay, let me just say that I love me some China buffet when I am hung over and only wanna blow a whopping $6-8 bucks. This place to me is a REALLY inflated China buffet....where I only get to pick one thing..... So this time I didn't have the Walnut Shrimp, big mistake. That is the dish you should go here for. Tried the Chow mein (this is actually just lo mein...the same level of lo mein at the a fore mentioned buffet...) and also had the crab rangoons (also at said buffet). Husband had the Kung Pao....and this is where the 3 starts come in....BLECH. Worst Kung Pao I've ever had....those are some mighty words.... So, bill was $51, thats...mmmm...triple the buffet price and 1/50th the choices. And same ambiance...
(3)Stella S.
I've been coming here for years and the quality has gone down. The crab rangoon should be called cream cheese because there's no crab inside. The lemon chicken is bland and tastes more like chicken and lemon lysol. The noodle platter and fried rice lacked flavor as well. Not only has the quality of food gone down in the last 12 years my family and I have been dining and ordering from here but today we had the worst service. The waitress was not friendly and she didn't even smile once. When she gave us tea she didn't even pour it in our cups; she just left the tea thermos on our table. She never bussed our table once (I actually got up and brought our 4 soup bowls and appetizer plates to the bus bin myself so our family can eat). She also never checked on us to ask us how our soup, appetizers, or entrees were. Since she did not give us extra napkins I had to go to the bar to get some beverage naps tp use as napkins. A bad food experience can be overlooked but bad service leaves a bad taste in people's mind.
(1)Emma L.
This restaurant was highly recommended to me so I finally decided to check it out on a Saturday evening. There was a long line at the door but the hostess assured me that the wait will be only 20 minutes. 45 minuets later we were finally seated. Our waitress didn't show for about 10 minutes and the busboy left a pitcher with tea but we didn't have any cups or utensils. Tea tasted like slightly flavored water and we requested a new pitcher of tea which actually tasted the same like the old one. After waiting for our order for what seamed like forever, the food was another disappointment. Shrimps were over cooked and mushy and beef was undercooked. I am not planning on returning here. This place seems to care more about quantity than about quality.
(2)Shahbaz S.
We were there last night, and both the recipe (i.e. flavor) and chefs seem to have changed drastically. This is sad because we been visiting yu's for years.
(2)Scott C.
I used to like this place. The food was great, the service was excellent. However, the service has gone down hill. I went on 9/1 an it was awful. Got seated right away, then asked if I was ready to order after 1 minute, which we said no. It was about 25 minutes later we finally had our order taken. The appetizers came after about 20 minutes. We ordered two dishes, one for each of us. My companions finally arrived after about 40 minutes. I told him to go ahead to eat, mine probably would be out shortly. Mine was not out for another 25 minutes, and he was done eating. During our stay, we were unable to ask our server about our food, as they were never around. What was worse to me, was a large table was seated 15 minutes after us, ordered after us, and got all their food at once within about 15 minutes. The food actually was not really that good either. The rice was cold, the appetizer, shrimp rolls, was dripping in grease. My entrée had so much curry in it, it was inedible. Overall for the past few years, the food has been going downhill.
(2)Chakra R.
Best Chinese in schaumburg area. Consistent taste and quality for food. Kung pao chicken, fish fillet , schezwan egg plant, shrimp fried rice, sea food noodle platter are a must try.
(5)Joyce C.
At 4:30pm on a random Wednesday, I pretty much expected to walk into this place and walk out relatively quickly. I mean, the people who came in right behind us did... So we walk in, get seated right away. We are literally the first ones here, and we get a booth. We peruse the menu, decided on some potstickers, a plate of dry beef chow fun and a steamed pike fish. There were two steamed fish on the menu, steamed pike and steamed flounder. We knew each of these were market priced items, so we made sure to inquire about the price prior to ordering the fish. The waiter didn't know offhand what the price was, but was nice enough to find out for us. Came back to our table and told us the fish was $19.99. OK, done. We get our potstickers like within 3-4 minutes of ordering. They were fine, nothing special. A few minutes later the beef chow fun comes out with two bowls of rice for the fish. Great, we'll be home before 5:30p at this pace. Well... yeah, no. The fish came up at our table at 5:40pm. Why the hell did it take this long to get the fish to our table? A couple of the waiters came by and told us that the steamer in the back wasn't working. Sooooo... instead of offering us to pick something else on the menu, we just sat there like jerks waiting. Every time they stopped by (about 4-5 times) they kept saying "oh it will be a couple more minutes" so we believed them. When the fish was finally done, it was brought to our table and we ate the fish quickly, and asked for the check. The waiter brings us the check and we noticed the bill was a little higher than expected. Why? The bill stated that the fish was actually $26.99 rather than $19.99 our waiter quoted us at the beginning of the meal. He stated that the $19.99 price was for the flounder, but made no mention that there was a distinction in price between the two. So, instead of offering us the freaking fish at the price we were quoted, he charged us full price for the dish that came out 50+ minutes late. Carlos, you're a bad waiter and you've cost Yu's our business forever. Too bad, our first experience here was decent, and the food here is not bad. Maybe it's the change in management that I see people here posting about that has changed our experience for the worse.
(1)Kathy S.
Update: I found out from a server that even if you request the noodle platter to be spicy, the chefs won't do it because they typically make a big batch of it at once since it's one of the more popular dishes. So what we did was mix the spicy sauce that comes with the potstickers into the noodle platter and it was AWESOME...taste just like how they used to make it. Yeah, it sucks that they don't do special requests on that dish but I will swallow my pride because Yu's is so good and I don't mind altering my own dish! I'm giving Yu's 5 stars because although the noodle platter isn't as good as I remember it (used to be nice and spicy and now it's a little bland), their honey walnut shrimp definitely makes up for it. That shrimp is one of the dishes that I crave quite often and I wish Yu's wasn't in the burbs so I can go there more times. Their potstickers, xiao ping pork and Mongolian beef are solid too...I've never had a dish I haven't liked there.
(5)Joseph D.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the suburbs. Actually I think it's my favorite Chinese restaurant in general. It's a legitimate Chinese restaurant where many Asians go to eat. Don't expect good service, it's not P.F. Changs (which I think is terrible overall). The Noodle Platter is amazing. I have a saying when I go to this restaurant, "Never touch another man's noodle platter!" Prices are more than reasonable. Don't expect much except for good Chinese food, and you won't be disappointed. Also don't expect a fine dining experience here. It's not a fine dining restaurant. Honestly, I think it's better just to do the carry out thing.
(4)Johnny R.
Every time I eat at Yu's, I think to myself, maybe we should move out of the city so we could eat here every day. I know that's mental but I really love their food. With the boys in tow, we popped in last night had another feast. We had Mongolian beef, sesame chicken, salt/pepper prawns without shell and rice. Everything was perfect. The sesame chicken took number one honors, and the prawns came in second. I think that the beef came in last because we tend to make it spicer at home than how they make it. This place is very kid friendly, and the kids find the experience of watching the cooks very entrancing. The staff there also likes kids too.
(4)Mary B.
We have eaten at Yu's for many years but our dinner tonight was terrible. We ordered delivery for Mangolian Beef and Noodle Platter. We have eaten both dishes at Yu's many times. The Mangolian Beef had no flavor and my husband and son had to add salt to eat it. My Noodle Platter had noodles and not much else. Three little shrimp and no scallops! The taste was nothing like the previous occasions. I called to complain and I was told they were sorry by their 20 year old manager (she told me her age) and that the owners and chefs are the same and that nothing has changed. She offered that next time we go to Yu's and if she is there she can make sure we get the food prepared correctly. On top of this, they charged us extra for additional white rice and for the sweet sauce for the egg roles we ordered! I never thought these words would come out of my mouth but DON'T GO there! Not what it used to be.
(2)Alison G.
Very busy if you stop by at lunch hour. It was close to where I worked so I went there for lunch with my colleagues once in a while. Their lunch menu is nothing special, i always order their seafood with rice or three flavor taster, or chow ma mein (spicy pork/seafood combination noodle soup). This restaurant is strange, everything was usually pretty tasty, but sometimes it can taste really salty. We always have to be seated (if a table is available) for over 20mins or longer to be served during lunch time, no kidding. One thing that you must try is their egg drop soup, it comes with any lunch order, not sure if they serve this in dinner order though - soup was extremely delicious, we all love it and also was the reason why i would recommend you to visit at lunch.
(3)Jennifer S.
I'm still a fan, but I have a comment. I really wish they would remove the tail from the Sweet and Sour Shrimp. It's breaded and covered in sauce making it a real pain for me to remove the tail before eating. That's all. Thanks for your attention!
(4)Andrew M.
The noodle platter is one of my favorite dishes in the world. The food here is so good and reasonably priced. It is a bit of a drive for me, but so worth it. This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the state.
(5)Andrea L.
Love Yu's Mandarin! My family has been going here to eat for many years. They did a wonderful job for my wedding reception - the food was prepared beautifully and delicious as ever!
(5)Beth H.
I was so disappointed in my visit to Yu's last week. As an appetizer, I ordered the hot/sour soup, which is one of my favorites. This was, by far, the worst hot/sour soup I've ever eaten. It was more like "black pepper" soup instead. I am not joking when I say it literally tasted like black pepper soup. It was just horrible, (since I don't like black pepper) and wasted my money in ordering it. As my main entree, I ordered the Seafood noodle, which had almost no seafood in it, and was super-bland, other than the chili pepper flavor. I never add soy sauce, but had to in this case to want to eat at all. So disappointed. We were told since it was Easter, we would get a free dessert that usually costs $3.95. Ok, great! Well, the dessert was canned fruit cocktail with pieces of almond jello. One of my friends about brought it back up, if you know what I mean, and we were all just shocked that they would usually charge $3.95 for such an awful "dessert." Canned fruit cocktail? As nice as it was for them to make the gesture, they reinforced how lame their food is at Yu's. This place has nice decor and looks appealing, but I will never go back.
(1)Bill F.
I've been to Yus about 3-4x per year for the last 10 years. Dinner- usually have to wait do to crowd. Food is very good, especially fond of sesame chicken. Hot sour soup is great. Take out- always a long wait. Always poor quality. I can't understand why eatin is decent and take out so poor. I do not go there for take out after being burned 3 times. Good atmosphere but a bit overpriced for eat in quality. They are riding on their reputation.
(3)Howard L.
Been their customer for almost 20 years now.....its been up and down thru out these years due to the ownership of the restaurant and the chefs change.....however, it is overall an average good restaurant to go near Woodfield Mall....our usual don't know where to go to eat but decide to go to eat place.... Noodle plater is their favorite dishes....on Friday and SAT night around 8pm, they will have their chef and noodle presentation right outside their open kitchen.....that really attract alot of customer. It is a big plus for those whos enjoying the dinner there. Appretizer are great...pot stickers, sauced duck, all our favorite. And yes...it is always a long wait on the weekend, so better call first before showing up there with a party of 6 or more. And yes...waiter can be acted "BUSY" when they are really....busy. It is a great place for Chinese food if you don't want to deal with the traffic of 290 or 90 and 1 hour drive to Chicago Chinatown from mid, North west suburb...I would rather take the OK chinese food then due with traffic. Yes, they have Wi-Fi there, but you have to ask.....just be nice, I am sure they will give that to you.
(3)Becca M.
My family and I used to come here regularly because the food was good. Lately, the service, the food, and even the cleanliness has gone down the drain. I know the ownership changed, but there's no excuse to constant dirty dishes (nothing ruins your appetite better than seeing food remains on your plate more than 5x). Yu's Mandarin, I'll forever remember you as part of my happy past. But now I'm moving on to chef ping where I know I'll receive good service and good food on clean plates.
(1)Deepak N.
The best chinese restaurant I've ever eaten at. The place is huge, very busy and a see-thru kitchen makes this place fun. Affordable pricing. Service is quick. This place runs like a professional restaurant - as opposed to other quiet/slow chinese restaurants I've been to.
(4)Cathaleya C.
My husband comes here all the time with his colleagues. It's his favorite Chinese restaurant outside of Chinatown. It's not a hole in the wall; it's a few steps up from that and can host a wedding banquet. We ordered spicy szechuan chicken, hot braised fish fillet and rainbow fried rice (for the kid). Portions were large enough for four people or more. Spicy Szechuan Chicken - The hot peppers didn't really kick in until after a few bites. Not that it matters, really, but I didn't taste any MSG... so I bet they don't use it, and it was still really good. It's better than a lot of Chinese restaurants! Hot Braised Fish Fillets - I think they used Whitefish (it wasn't salty). The crispy breading added a nice touch and the level of spiciness was perfect. Rainbow Fried Rice - It had chicken and shrimp. The kid liked it. Overall, I give them 4 stars. I would definitely come back for more.
(4)Silky O.
Ladies and Gentlemen. For the first time in 2010, my FIVE star rating goes out to an establishment that currently holds a very special place in my heart... I told myself I wouldn't cry, so i wont, because its just a restaurant, but my number one "alone time fantasy eatery" is..... Yu's!!!!!! Let me tell you something. When my girlfriend is not around, and I'm alone at night with nothing but my vivid male imagination, well, lets just say I better wash the sheets before she gets home. Yu's Mandarin Restaurant excites all food fantasies ever dreamed up by the most erotic food enthusiasts. I've ordered several dishes from Yu's with not one complaint on the pleasure I receive from throating every last piece. I go at least twice a week recently because I cant escape the whispers in my mind saying, "Come back please, I miss you, and you have that thing you do that makes me want you." That thing you ask? Oh yes, its spending money for food and I cant deny it. Do yourself a favor and skip the massage, just devour the menu. See you next week, Love Silky
(5)April P.
2 family favorites in a row! I can write a review alone on just their walnut shrimp. It is to die for! Very hard to find dish at many Asian restaurants, as it is with sinfully succulant shrimp, topped off with a creamy, honey sauce, some steamed broccali done perfectly, and some walnuts to garnish/enhance....(sigh) heaven All the seafood is great here, as they have a nice selection and various preparations. Auntie loves the pike fish, with steamed preparation. Cousin loves the sweet and sour. Friend loves the braised fish with onions....the list goes on and on They do have tradtional fare at this restaurant, but I recommend you go off the beaten path and try some of the stuff you wouldn't normally find at other chinese take outs Bring the whole family, they have room!!!!
(5)Marisa M.
Great restaurant, great service. We were in town for business and looked up a nearby restaurant. Yu's turned out to be an amazing choice and we even came back the next night for dinner again. Also, the staff were very friendly, the manager checked on us and the bartender brought us a dish to sample.
(5)Jane K.
Let's just say... "eh!" Don't get the orange chicken unless you like super sweet and tangy goopy sauce with some chicken. My boyfriend has this seafood noodle thing that Koreans usually eat in hot soup but this came without the liquid and was good. Have definitely had better and probably won't go back unless it was for convenience. Meaning, I wouldn't seek it out but I wouldn't avoid it if I was nearby.
(3)Megan C.
I've been here a few times and the food is really good quality, especially considering it is sometimes difficult to find a good asian restaurant in the schaumburg area. After being greeted by the waiter, you are brought a huge pitcher of fresh hot tea (which my boyfriend really appreciates). I've used the Yelp deal here before-which you redeem at the front desk and I really like the fact that they take advantage of the deal at Yu's. Im sure it brings in many more loyal customers such as myself. :) I love the mongolian beef but instead of getting all the barely edible green onion, i order the broccoli beef instead. Really yummy! :) Ive also had the sweet and sour chicken, sesame chicken and the garlic chicken along with others. They all taste really fresh and have good flavors! The garlic chicken is not breaded or fried so it might be preferred more than other dishes to some people. Another plus is that there are free refills on rice! Which may be necessary since the dishes come in such large portions. Overall, I've never had a bad thing here, the restaurant is huge and it is always packed and the food is delicious. If only i lived closer then this would be my go to chinese spot!
(5)Larissa W.
Yu's is my new go-to place for Chinese food in the area. Done & done. Went early on a Saturday with my beau (we wanted to make reservations, but found out they don't take reservations for parties of 2). We had to wait an hour to be seated, but it was worth it. Clean place, efficient service, tasty food, very hearty portions and very low prices. We each ordered a noodle platter (thinking an $8 platter meant a single serving). Boy were we mistaken! We didn't need to pack lunches for the next 4 days! I also recommend giving their Ginseng juice drink a try - super tasty & refreshing. 4 lucky stars!
(4)Don J.
Yu's is the best chinese restaurant I have visited in Chicago and it always appears to be busy. You will find a healthy mix of asian and other cultures in the restaurant which shows how good and how popular this restaurant is. I always eat their Chicken Wings and get extra sauce. The sauce is so good that I wish they made it by the quart and then I would buy it and bring it home and stick it on everything I ate. Their hand made noodles are excellant and the mongolian beef is very tasty (especially for a white boy like me who isn't used to chinese food). A very nice restaurant with better than average service for a Chinese restaurant.
(4)Katie B.
I had lunch here last week. Not my first experience, but definitely my best! Try the mango chicken. It's SO delicious---with this warm weather hitting hard, it's a very light refreshing meal. Thumbs up!
(4)Gin Y.
So, went to this restaurant with big expectations - especially their noodle dishes. Just disappointed. The food is extremely Americanized. Not my cup of tea. The ingredients are poor for the money they charge. They are very stingy with their portion size. I found some of their dishes quite oily too. So, safe to say that I will not go back there again. I can probably drive closer from home to find better Manderin style food.
(2)Arthur-Angelo S.
Location: Next to carmax in a small strip mall. Interior is very classy and great to bring fam and friends. Food: My favorite out of all the chinese restaurants in the NW Burbs The sesame chicken tastes great and cripsy@@, the beef stew is great and the Dragon Phoenix is awesome!! Love it how you can see 6 cooks cooking behind the Glass walls. Overall my fav place for the past 10years
(5)Patsy D.
This place is fantastic. Start with the lollipop chicken wings. This is a must! Then choose whatever suits your fancy. You will not be disappointed. The open kitchen is fun to watch while you wait. The only downside is that this is not a relaxing experience. They turn tables so quickly there is a constant stream of people all around you. That being said, the food is fantastic and the prices are fair for the quality you get.
(5)Restaurant Vigilant E.
It has been a while since I have been there and I would like to go back. It is usually doing VERY brisk business to mostly asian folks (always a very good sign)...the draw here are the noodles, which are often made by a white coated chef right in the middle of the dining room. Also, they have a fully visible kitchen which also makes me feel safe... On the down side...about 7 years ago, I did get food poisoning here which was my first and only experience with REAL food poisoning...and wow...BUT...I would go back, and plan to...
(3)Chrystina Z.
Got here 10min before opening, and there were already people waiting outside. PS - most of them were Asian :) Noodles are their specialty and definitely worth it. I ordered the vegetarian noodles, and even my Chicago born/bred Polish father did not miss the meat. Also tried the General Tso's chicken (spicier than others, but sometimes a good sinus cleansing is worth it). Also tried the sweet & sour pork (I would never curse anything deep fried). Did not eat the seafood soup, but others loved it. Crab rangoons were good too. I like how the kitchen is exposed with glass so you can see them cook, but don't have the heat glaring on you from the open flames. Oh yes, this place may be in a strip mall, but it has a consistent customer base for a reason.
(5)Nancy C.
I have to say this is one of the best Chinese restaurants I've been to in the Chicagoland area. The hand pulled noodles are very, very tasty and fresh. They also have some Korean items on the menu which are also really yummy! We left very full and happy!
(5)Mike M.
I would have lunch there when I use to work in Schaumburg. They have great lunch specials and you are served a lot of food for the money. When I stop in for dinner I always order the Honey Walnut Shrimp. Simply phenomenal and one of my favorite dishes they serve.
(5)Teresa C.
I love the honey walnut shrimp here, it's so yummy.
(5)Mary H.
I highly recommend the noodle platter
(5)J K.
I've come here on and off for the past several years and luckily not a whole lot changed (for the better). Restaurant is very clean, seeing the chefs cook through the windows is always a neat diversion. It has a bit more of a quieter and I guess higher class atmosphere than most Chinese places out there. The servers also have been very polite with me and my company every time I've been there...although their service has been spotty from time to time. I've always been there for dinner, it's never disappointing. From their traditional Chinese entrees to noodle dishes, I've yet to have anything truly terrible. Texture and consistency of their dishes really taste fresh with quality ingredients and flavor always seems just right. You also get some pretty hefty portions. My only qualms have been recent though: Their prices are still a few dollars more than most Chinese places (more of a simple annoyance). Their black bean noodles (jjajangmyun for the Koreans) is OK but too expensive for the blandness (although you do get a lot of noodles). The quality of the lunch specials were dismal (which is my biggest issue as of late). Just recently I went for a lunch special with my date, we've both been there before for dinner but first time for lunch. The egg drop soup was thin and tasted a little cheap. My date's Mongolian beef was a little dry, oily, cheap tasting, and no sweetness at all. My Sesame Chicken (my favorite) had the same great texture as it has been but again not sweet and a bit bland. The fried rice was dull but the egg roll and cinnamon wrapper was all right. The price was great though for the portion I got, but I still didn't feel the same satisfaction of the quality that I usually got in the past. In short, great for dinner, don't have the same expectations for lunch. Prices are high but the quality and portions of food, service, and atmosphere are definitely a notch higher than most Chinese restaurants out there.
(4)Rich A.
This is the best Chinese restaurant outside of China Town. I used to live nearby, and they have the most spectacular food. You know it's a great place to try when you can look into the Chinese restaurant and find that the majority of patrons are Asian. And, if you go in, they have 2 menu's - one for us Americans, and a totally different one for those with more historical Chinese tastes. Someday, I will learn Mandarin and order off the other menu.
(5)Pierre D.
What can I say about this place or where do I start. IT'S AWESOME!! Been going here since I moved from Elmhurst, IL to Bartlett, IL at age 12 and the service has been consistently good. I still visit when I am in the Schaumburg now that I live in Downers Grove, IL. Yea some will argue the ambiance is not great and the chairs and cheap but they throw the $ into the food and great staffing. I have never had a bad waitress/waiter there, the manager has been the same since I can remember and is always cordial and easy to speak to. Best of luck to this restaurant and I hope to be visiting it for many more years with family and friends.
(5)Sherie P.
This is some of the BEST Chinese food I've had outside of my trip to China in '06. Yu's is AMAZING! First off, Yu's is an average looking place in a strip mall that I would have never gone to or even seen had it not been for some friends of mine. They go here all the time but it's so far from the city, that I've only been a few times. But I seriously crave it all of the time!!! We let our friends order every time we go, so I'm not sure of the names of everything we had, but I'll try to describe what i didn't know. We tried the steamed and the fried pot stickers. Definitely go for the fried! While the steamed were tasty, they stuck to each other and the lettuce and the container... You couldn't get it out in once piece to eat it. We had the General Tso's chicken which is your standard at any Chinese takeout place. It was delicious but nothing spectacular. As for spectacular... well, that would be the XIAO-PING PORK! OMG! Spicy strips of pork and bamboo shoot and I don't know what else in an amazing sauce! They had to move the serving dish away from me so that I would not keep eating straight out of the bowl. That is by far my most favorite Chinese food dish in the world thanks to Yu's. I could eat it all day every day. We also had the Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp and some noodle dish that had every kind of seafood imaginable in it. How do you make a noodle dish with shrimp, squid and scallops and everything is perfectly cooked? I don't know, but they did it. The Honey Walnut shrimp was crispy and sweet. Yum! Unfortunately it was a huge order and it was just too sweet to eat a lot of, but it was good. We had really great service at Yu's too. I've been too may places where the service sucks because they know you'll come back for the amazing food. Yu's was not one of them. The waiter was super nice and everything came out pretty quick. We loved sitting near the huge glass wall so that the kids could watch the chefs cook. It's amazing to see them work. Now, I am not one to pass out 5 stars all willy nilly but Yu's earned it! Mmmmm Xiao-ping pork.... I miss you so!
(5)Jay P.
Walked in, instant greeting and a nice booth in seconds with a good view of the restaurant and chef's who are on display as they cook. Within seconds an assistant had brought me ice water and a pot of complimentary green tea! Definitely off to a good start .. I ordered egg rolls and they were good, nothing terribly special there. Based on reviews on Yelp I tried the homemade noodles and they were quite good. Definitely could taste the difference there! Overall great experience.
(4)Leo r.
the Best In Its Class. Giant Resturant, Always Full Of people. You Be the Judge
(5)John P.
I have been coming to Yu's for the past 25 years. One change in location and one ownership change, but still the best in town. Egg rolls and Mongolian beef are fabulous. The wait is sometimes long but worth it.
(5)Insun M.
I remember coming here when I was younger and I just happened to be in the neighborhood with my mom around lunch time that so we decided to stop in for old times sake. its quite the hip hoppin spot for lunch in schaumburg! The place was packed with a line waiting to be seated. Luckily our wait wasn't too bad since we arrived a little before noon. We were in the noodle mood so we ordered 3 different kinds of noodle dishes. Sadly all 3 really lacked flavor and was kind of bland. I know its catered towards the americanized chinese crowd but I don't believe that should be an excuse to cut down on the flavor intensity. Regardless, I will be coming again because the rice dishes the people the next table over looked delicious =)
(3)R T.
I was not impressed with this place. I'm glad I read the reviews and prepared myself for lackluster service because that's what I got. We went there on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The place was packed. We were seated pretty quickly but our waiter was brusque to the point of being rude. The menu was large but uninspired and pricey. The quality of the food was not as good as I was expecting. I agree with my fellow yelper below. Chinatown has much better and more affordable fare to offer.
(2)Jakub P.
5 all across the menu. Our family has been a frequent customer of Yus for years. Great environment and even better food. Try the general tso's chicken - str8 bombdigity!
(5)Sharon S.
Yu's used to be the very best. I always told my friends and everyone at work about the best food in the NW suburbs but this is no longer true. The food quality has changed and so has the service. We used to dine in or carry out a few times a week but no more. What a total disappointment! I miss the old Yu's!!!!!!
(1)Anne B.
This is one of my boyfriend's favorite restaurants - ever. He has raved about it for as long as we've been dating. So finally, at 9:45 pm last night, he decides it's time to share. Luckily, Yu's is open until 11, because it's a bit of a drive for us. We split the vegetarian noodle platter and lychi fruit. I really, really wanted to like it - and he did. However, it was not nearly as flavorful as I prefer, mostly just the kind of spicy that makes your lips burn but nothing else. Pretty disappointed. Will try again later.
(3)arlene c.
I'm always here about twice a month, all of the brown sauce are simillar and the white sauce sometimes bland. Really this restaurant is made for american taste, just the fried rice tells you , it has green peas. If you go to Chinatown and find a really good one their fried rice does not have green peas. Lao's is a good one but the server are not too friendly rude and obnoxious.
(3)Madeline D.
A good place for a quick Chinese fix (for most dishes). Still can't find anywhere in the suburbs for really good authentic Chinese food but than again I'm originally from Los Angeles so nothing compares.
(3)Jessica D.
They've taken chinese food (Mandarin and Schezuan) to a whole new, industrial seating level here. They got us and another party the same number so when they called # 83 we didn't know who to sit first. But it worked out in the end. When we did get to our table they dropped by two glasses of iced water and a carafe of hot tea, which we had to distribute among us as the bus person didn't put them on our place settings. I believe all around we must have been serviced in total by about 4-5 individuals, including the manager who came to get and process our bill when we were ready to pay. The food we ordered was not presented in any spectacular way, but was tasty. The spring rolls were presented on a bed of slightly brown-edged shredded lettuce, which left us wondering about the quality of follow-up dishes. The vegetarian noodles bowl tasted very good, although the portion was far too much for me. My significant other ordered their schezuan chicken which came with a small bowl of rice and a huuuge oval platter filled to the brim with reddish-golden nuggets. He said it was tasty, but far too much for one person, or even two. I was surprised by the smallish vegetarian section, but glad there were some choices. We capped the night with a bowl of (canned) lychees which were served with some of the syrup and over ice cubes -- as they usually are everywhere else as well, unless they're fresh and you need to de-shell them. We were approximately an hour later than when the noodle show would have been taking place, but having seen a similar showing on the food network we didn't feel like we missed much. The plexi-walled kitchen did provide some entertainment in-between conversation bursts, though since it was lit with halogen (bluish) light it was a little glum and looked awefully hot in there for our six chefs. Lesson: come in numbers, be ready to wait, and share, share, share.
(3)Ron H.
We go here often. The food is exceptional and the service fast and friendly. I've never been disappointed with any selection but I recommend the mango chicken. It's a new dish with the sweetness of mango and a medium spicy heat. Pared with egg rolls or sweet and sour soup it's way more than one person can eat. Be bold and try new dishes. That's how we've discovered many of our "new" favorites?
(5)Shanna B.
Yu's is our go-to Chinese takeout in the Schaumburg area. Never eaten at the restaurant itself, so this review is purely about the food. It is very tasty and authentic. Good portions for the prices, although some dishes are on the high side. I almost always get the Schezwaun Eggplant (excellent, but it's a bit heavy because they are breaded/fried, which is unusual for this dish) and my bf's fav is the Garlic Chicken. We love the Spicy Noodle Platter, although one time we found a piece of chicken in it (I don't eat meat) and I was pissed. I called and they said they'll put a free noodle platter on our account for next time. Come to think of it we haven't eaten there since, so it'll be interesting to see if they really did. Eggrolls are just okay. Overall a good, filling meal.
(4)Nevin N.
When I went there I tried the kung pao chicken, crab rangoons, and their house fried rice. The kung pao was good, the crab rangoons were okay, nothing special. Wasn't impressed with the fried rice...but overall it was very good food. I recommend. There is a $20 minimum on deliveries, so that sucks.
(4)Jane T.
I've been to Yu's twice now and I must say, it's quite refreshing to know that there's real Chinese food in the suburbs. I love the touch of elegance in their decor and the see-thru kitchen is fantastic. But their food is just "ok" for me. I've been spoiled by many years of home and Chinatown cooking - but Yu's food is decent. My favorite dish there is the salt & pepper shrimp; it's probably one of the better s&p shrimps that I've ever tasted. Now, I wouldn't go out of my way to head to Yu's for a meal but I would have no objections if it was recommended for dinner if I happened to be in the burbs.
(3)Michelle C.
Love Yu's-- I have never had a bad meal, from simple fried rice to a daily special!
(5)David A.
I will say that this place is the best I have found in the suburbs and even Chicago. I used to go here all the time about 10 years ago, so if you are looking for a place with longevity, this place has been around for much longer than that. I frequent this place for lunch and have nver had a bad dish. I highly recommend Yu's if you want authentic Chinese.
(5)Melissa Z.
Chinese to die for. We have had terrible luck trying to find decent Chinese food in the suburbs, and when we found Yu's I almost cried! Its a bit of a drive for us, but I'm ALWAYS looking for excuses to go to Schaumburg just so we can eat at Yu's! The food is FANTASTIC! Some of my faves: -Combo Lo-Mein (noodle plate) -Homemade Noodle platter -Lemon Chicken -Beef & Chicken Hunan Style -Shrimp Fried Rice I could eat their noodles every day of my life! Gah! soo goooood! A Chinese restaurant with REAL Chinese people eating there! (gasp) Its ALWAYS crowded, and the service is, actually, pretty on-par for a REAL Chinese restaurant (have you ever been to China? They don't exactly fawn over the customers) 5 Stars! If I could marry their noodles, I would.
(5)Paul O.
A pretty good chinese restaurant. They are known for their freshly made noodles. They make it daily. The noodles are similar to spaghetti noodles (at least the ones I ordered not sure if they make it in any other style). I ordered the Hot Noodle soup, which is essentially a seafood noodle soup in a spicy broth. It considered of a lot of squid, pork and some vegetables. It was very tasty especially on that cold day. It was a huge bowl. I wasn't able to finish; got too full. My wife ordered the General Tso (i forget which general it is) chicken. I'm not a fan of the deep fried, sweet saucy dishes but I actually liked this particular dish. It wasn't overwhelmingly sweet like say an orange chicken or a sweet and sour dish. It had a good balance of salty, sweet. Very well done. Service was very good! If you've been to any chinese restaurant in Chicago you know that service is not high on their priorities. This place had excellent wait staff. All speak english and the receptionist was a cutie too! I would definitely come back here again if i'm craving chinese food. It is reasonably price and parking is easy to find.
(3)Tasty K.
This is THE Chinese restaurant in the Schaumburg area.
(5)Phil S.
I've been going to Yu's over the past 6 years and I have to say the service has become progressively worse. To be honest service wasn't the greatest to begin with even 6 years ago but it has now sunk to below acceptable levels. I don't ask for much. Just that my water/drink is refilled promptly and the server checks up on us every now and then. The last time I ate there was about a month ago and it was at 3pm on a Saturday. As you can imagine there weren't that many people there and plenty of staff to go around. We waited 5 minutes before they even asked what we wanted to drink and then another 10 minutes before they took our order. The food came out quick and the quality was as usual. Their food has always been above average. Nothing to write home about but when you're in the suburbs it's hard to find a decent Chinese restaurant that's not a dive. So I digress... We weren't checked up on even once while we were eating. AFTER we finished eating the server came by and asked if everything was okay. I told him everything was fine except that my dish was missing an ingredient. I had finished the entire dish because I was hungry and wasn't about to wait another 10 minutes for the server to come around. He told me that the ingredient was in the dish as it normally was and offered no apology. I told him once again that I didn't see even a piece of the ingredient in the dish and he adamantly stated that it was in fact in the dish. I simply laughed and asked for the check. 10 minutes go by and no check. At that point I was starting to become irate so I asked another server to either find our server or bring us our check. 5 minutes later our server comes back with our check without an apology. Never again, I said to myself. I'll stick to the dives in the area for carry out and make the trip to the city for dine in.
(1)Cindy N.
Food is still very yummy! & a family favorite. I will still come back despite that they changed their beef and chicken stick appetizer recipe (old version was way better). Atmosphere is family friendly and service has always been good when we come here. 1 star off bc although cleaner than most Chinese restaurants I feel like they are on a level where they need to strive to be cleaner.
(4)Jack Reach R.
Best jjampong I've ever had. Tastes soooo good. You should go to Yu's just to try the jjampong. Can't say much about anything else because I've never had anything else here except for the jjampong. Order the jjampong. Eat the jjampong. What's the jjampong? Eat the jjampong.
(5)Rawlins R.
When I went to Yu's we showed up early because it is known to get quite busy. As soon as we were seated our waiter almost instantly requested our orders. Two from our group had just returned from the washroom and were flustered by this. I understand that they get busy and want to keep things moving but there is a degree of common courtesy that needs to be followed. Give your patrons some time to go over the menu and make their selection. I ordered the noodle soup. This dish is very good with more than enough noodles to fill you up. The soup includes vegetables and seafood served in a red broth. This dish is not spicy and has more of a paste like base. I enjoyed the noodles and like I said it is a large amount to digest.
(3)Su Y.
Just had the Tang Soo Yuk and Jia Jang Myung again yum. They have some of the best Chinese/Korean dishes around town.
(4)Stacy K.
I've been coming here with my family for the past 20 years, ever since I was a little girl (frick now I feel old), and still always want to come here whenever I'm in town. My regular go-to items to order are: Jahm-bong, Yu's Chicken Wings (sauce on the side), and Yoo-sahn-sil. Delish every time.
(5)Bill S.
Great place for a wide range of tastes I love the Hot dumpling appetizer and probably the best Crabmeat Rangoon around , Have never had a bad meal
(4)Jessica P.
Rating: 3.5 I used like like Yu's Mandarin before.. but after management changed the food & quality at Yu's Mandarin went down a notch.... :( ..if you go to eat during weekend evening time, expect a wait of at least 15 minutes or more....but it's not as busy as it used to be (so less waiting is a plus for customers) Food: -Appetizer Sample ($~6+ per person): consists of a combination of marinated beef on sticks, marinated chicken on sticks, crab rangoon, and fish (I think)....tastes good, but it's really really filling so you might not want to order this if you want to eat the entree... **at least 2 people have to order -Korean Style Sweet & Sour Beef ($12.50): delicious beef battered and dipped in Korean Style Sweet & Sour sauce, portion is big (enough for 3-4 people to share) **would recommend. -Sweet & Sour Shrimp ($13.95): shrimp battered, fried and dipped in sweet and sour sauce (orange sauce)..tastes ok.. portion is average size..can share among 2-3 ppl. -Chicken with Garlic Sauce ($10.50): cooked chicken with garlic sauce and water chestnut pieces...tastes ok.. wouldn't recommend it... Customer Service: it was ok, it was hard to get a hold of the waitress/waiter at times throughout the dinner though.. Yu's Mandarin would not be my 1st choice restaurant to go to if I was craving Chinese food in the area.....
(3)David C.
I've been coming here since before they changed owners. Back then the food lost it's flavors and became bland. I've been here twice within the past week and the food has definitely improved since then. It really depends on the day. Today was a hit We had a group of 15+ and we were all seated promptly and food came out relatively fast. We had the lollipop chicken, mapa tofu, salt and pepper pork. All were good. The lollipop chicken is always a solid choice here not too oily but still full of flavor. The mapa tofu is solid but could've use a little more seasoning. And the salt and pepper pork was season just right not too much of either.
(4)Sheryl T.
Excellent Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup! If you look around the restaurant, you'll find that more than half of the customers are of Asian decent. They order their meals without looking at the menu because Yu's is consistently good. Sure, the tropical drinks are quite cheesy and if you're the type who goes to traditional Chinese restaurants to review their Strawberry Daiquiri drinks, then disappointment must be part of your everyday existence. However, if you're looking for fresh homemade noodles with perfect texture, then Yu's will become your happy place. We always get the egg yolk crabs, peking noodles and honey walnut shrimp. All dishes wonderfully executed.
(4)Steever M.
Yummy and interesting!
(5)Dave C.
This is a great family quality Chinese diner. The food is great. There is a wide variety if dishes for all kind of guest. The degree of spiciness is adjusted based on request. The only problem is the wait. On a Saturday for dinner if you are a family of 4 or less you cannot book a table. The wait is at least 30 minutes or more. So if you are looking to be seated right away it is not going to happen. If you don't mind that once seated. The food is just awesome. Lately I must mention the service. The person serving the table was great. But the kitchen staff was so slow that our table was served partially. My kids had to wait for an hour to get food. We had to complain to the manager. He came said sorry and told me that we Chinese people share their food. He tried to convince me that it was ok to serve a table partially. My wife will of course have none of that. She gave the Manager a piece of her mind about how inappropriate it is to serve some people and keep the rest waiting for an hour. So good luck. If you decide to go on a Saturday the only think you will like is the food..... If you get it.
(3)K G.
My fiancé and I decided to try Yu's Mandarin for the first time last night. For our appetizer, we ordered the Crab Rangoon and were pleasantly surprised by how big they were. They were also delicious. The sweet and sour sauce on the table was flavorful and complimented them well. For dinner, I ordered the Mapo Bean Curd and he ordered the Kung Pao Chicken. The portions were huge! We both enjoyed our meals at the restaurant. Now, let me tell you why I rated this place 1 star... ***Today, I decided to re-heat 1/2 of the remaining portion for lunch. Halfway into my meal, I discovered a completely unidentifiable 2-inch stretch of spongy flesh resembling that of a small animal's twisted intestine. I have no idea what it was but it made my stomach turn immediately. This piece of flesh was clearly not intended for human consumption. It looked nothing like anything else in my dish! Needless to say, we will NEVER be coming back. This restaurant is absolutely repulsive.*** I have included the photo below. If it is not present, someone removed it.
(1)Noomi J.
Food is more like 3.5 stars, but once we came with a party of 10 and the service was efficient. Food came out promptly and we liked all the dishes ordered. I've eaten at Yu's Mandarin throughout my life, until Chef Ping's replaced it. Since then, I've eaten at Yu's maybe 4-5x. Jajangmyun and the ggampoongi/lollipop chicken is better at Chef Ping's. However, Yu's usually has less of a wait, more parking available.
(4)Kirsten T.
First time here and definitely the best Chinese in the area! We had crab Rangoon (hands down the best I've eaten in the burbs), egg rolls and sesame chicken. The rolls weren't overly greasy and tasty. The chicken was perfectly cooked, tender and perfectly seasoned. It was packed tonight (Xmas night) and the service was good. Decor of the restaurant created a nice atmosphere, I will definitely be back!
(5)Amaliya L.
I have a confession to make. Hands down, this is probably my most favorite Chinese restaurant in Illinois. Being Asian and being a food snob, that's saying alot. Their food is consistently good, it's clean, and most importantly you can see the kitchen and the cooks cooking your food. I've been eating here since I was a small child, and I am always peeved when my family chooses another Chinese restaurant to eat at. I think it is because of the crowd issue. This restaurant is always packed to the gills. It's worth the wait, and I've never had an issue with service. Upon entering you are greeted with the mouthwatering aromas of ginger, garlic and other Chinese spices. The restaurant is very pretty and they do not let their furniture and decor go to dis-repair. I get very greedy when I eat here. I don't care if there is only 2 of us. I always insist on ordering their Confucious Concoction. It consists of shrimp toast, crab rangoon, BBQ spare ribs, beef sticks, and egg rolls. They also have an incredible Velvet corn soup with real crabmeat that is to die for. We always order at least 2 entrees as well. My husband chose the crispy duck, and I ordered Beef with Scallops. The portions are too big to finish and we always have leftovers. I was so tempted to order a Ginger and garlic dungeness crab as well...but I was trying to behave. Next time...there will always be a next time.... My friends and I used to hit this place late night when we outgrew and could afford more than the late night coffee shops. This is a great place to go to catch up with friends. They offer their menus in English and also feature a Chinese menu. They are well known for their handmade noodles, and you can actually call ahead to find out what time they are making it so that you can watch this incredible show.
(5)E'stormae S.
Man I wish there was one of these places in LA. They should have one in every major city.. they are just that good. I crave this place as it IS as good as it gets. I cant get anything even close. Go for lunch, they got some good lunch deals included a good egg drop soup. If I were there right now.. I would get Seafood Noodle Platter, Mongolian Beef, szechwan eggplant (its tempura deep fried), Honey Walnut Shrimp (doesnt have that mayo crap like some do ) I've tried many places, nobody does as good as they do. Orange Chicken and kung pao are good too.. but the others... I dream of that food.... Food aside, its a very nice (not over priced though) restaurant to take date, go with family or have a little party in back. It can get horrible busy nights and weekends. Come with a lot of patience, they'll get to you, its just there a lot of people to deal with. Its worth the wait. I'll say though.. this is NOT.. i repeat.. NOT the place to come do the traditional chinese meal. This means ordering the dish and getting it one at a time. They would much prefer you order all your stuff and get it all at same time so you can get your but out of there. (ie.. so they can get to the next person). If you want to do that... come in non busy time. Believe it or not.. I've seen that problem before where a patron getting mad cause they feel rushed. They also have.. 'the other menu'. cant read it though.. its not in english. .
(5)MARGARET B.
Always good!
(4)Nidy M.
great food!!!
(5)Candice G.
Some guy T-boned me on the way home from eating at Yu's today and I was actually more annoyed that the accident delayed my digging into the leftover Yu's, than the actual damage to my car and hassle of dealing with the popo and insurance company. So there you have it. Yu's: So good, you stop sweating the small stuff... and the giant caved-in spot of my passenger door. Even at lunchtime on a Thursday, I had to park clear across the strip mall to find a spot. I walk up, greeted by giant dragon-lions and proceed into packed dining room, lined with their open kitchen, to meet my awaiting company. My lady who lunches had ordered this crazy beef skewer appetizer that consists of several sticks of beef and a cast iron cup with a fancy grate on top with flames spewing out. It was beautiful... and spelled as if it was sent straight from the heavens and escorted by Grade-A Angus angels. Already on the table was a gallon-sized carafe of green tea... ain't nothing wrong with that. And after scouring the menu, I decided I couldn't live without the spicy shrimp entree listed on their specials menu. When the dish came I was excited to see it wasn't drenched in heavy, greasy, jelly-like sauce, as that had been my experience eating Chinese food my entire life, and also the reason I've hated it since childhood and and pretty much never (maybe twice in the last decade...maybe) eat it. But Yu's was different. It was fresh, flavorful and light yet filling and the peppers in the dish were dried and smoked and charred to perfection, making this the greatest Chinese food meal I've ever had. The shrimp in my meal was plentiful and not fried to oblivion or the size of sea monkeys like at most places. It was because of this delicious dish that I nearly flipped my sh*t having to wait for a police report to print because everyone knows there's a very strict time frame in which unrefrigerated shrimp is still good... plus, you can't reheat that sh*t. So now I'm faced with the issue of not eating Chinese food for nearly 3 decades, and now worrying that I might blow my accident insurance claim on nothing but nibbles from Yu's Mandarin.
(4)Jacqueline W.
I love their veggie noodle platter which they are known for but that's the only thing that stood out for me. It's expensive and the service is hit or miss, especially carry out. idk if they are under new management but the Mongolian beef just isn't what it use to be. Everything was a bit greasy lately.
(3)Jen H.
Very artifical and amercianized Chinese food. Not authentic and lots of msg. The soup that they gave me and my family was expired and had a funny taste to it.
(1)Elizabeth R.
优秀! I have been craving beef noodle soup for months.....this one did not disappoint! Exactly what I was hoping for. Delicious and the staff was excellent. I will definitely be back for the dinner fair! 谢谢。美味ï¼
(4)Emilia S.
Yu's is definitely in the top 5 of Chinese food in the suburbs for me. Had it for the first time a few days ago and was not disappointed. The only thing that is keeping me from giving this place 5 stars is the fact that their "spicy" option isn't spicy at all. I ordered General Tso's Chicken and asked for extra spicy but there was absolutely no heat in the meal. It very could have been a one time fluke; definitely recommend it!
(4)Julie Y.
I really have mixed feelings about this place since the new owners.. They have good food there but if you order the wrong thing its absolutely disgusting. Never get the chicken wings its a bunch of mixed bone scraps. Always order the chicken lollipops. Heard the pad thai is pretty good.. kung pao chicken is DISGUSTING but the sweet and sour anything is pretty good... Great noodles.. Also heard there was a cockroach running across the bar.. but didnt see it with my own eyes so idk.. i still order from this place once in a while.. but if it isnt too far you might as well go to chef pings. i think that place is the old owners daughter.
(3)Andrea S.
Way better a couple years ago. From what I read there are new owners, and clearly not reflecting well in the food. The soup I get everytime is O-Kayy... It was better before. This time, they put random WEIRD chuncks of seafood, very crunchy cartilage-like piece that make your skin crawl when it's in your mouth. It also sucked when the waitress had an attitude like she was irritate... um, weird. There are better places.
(2)Dominic H.
Ive had both lunch menu and dinner both amazing!! Little pricey but definitely worth it. 4 stars only because the dish I ordered was very oily.
(4)Aly M.
Absolutely delicious. I highly recommend their pad thai or (order 24 hours in advance) peking duck. I also recommend their lo mein, orange chicken, egg rolls, and crab rangoon's. Service is always excellent, food is beyond satisfying, and the inside is well decorated.
(5)J.M. P.
I used to live in Carol Stream, but moved to Florida 3yrs ago. Everytime I come to town I always dine at Yu's no matter what! Hands down they have the BEST food, ambiance, and service. My all time favorite dish is the #508- Hot Braised Fish (extra spicy). Absolutely Delicious! Yu's is my favorite restaurant.
(5)Amna A.
Love Chinese food so this place is great. Flavorful, freshly prepared selections - really enjoyed the szechwan style shrimp & sweet and sour shrimp. the kung pao & mandarin fried shrimp also delicious. can't go wrong with the chow mein & fried rice either. Def one of the best Asian restos in Schaumburg
(5)Lydia B.
Favorite restaurant at dinner time. Their lunch I only get soup which is always heavily noodled and delicious!
(4)Mark N.
"No looking back" waited for 30 mins for the noodles and found out the order was not placed!very poor service,could've gone at pfchangs!food tasted like they just came out from the microwave.dont know what happened with this restaurant.
(1)Adam B.
Outstanding food...delivery was quite late but nothing a little nuking couldn't fix. Great soups...ok egg roll, excellent entrees (flavored well, not too dry)
(4)Andrew G.
Ordered in from Yu's last night on a whim after spending the day craving Asian food. No regrets at all! After spending so much time looking for a really great place in Schaumburg, I think the search is over. The Honey Walnut Shrimp and Honey Glazed Chicken are both definitely worth trying and go fantastically with either white or fried rice. Their Crab Rangoon is insanely great without being gooey or overpowering. My only wish is that their eggrolls were a bit larger than spring rolls. That slight criticism aside, my wife and I were shocked to discover that when we ordered for delivery at 6pm and are told dinner will arrive in 45 minutes to an hour, it's all the more impressive when we have food on the table in less than 20 minutes. Definitely will be ordering again.
(5)Joseph L.
I'm not really sure why this place has such a good reputation. The only reason I can think of is that it's a very big place and they have been around a while. The food is kind of bland, not that flavorful. It's not bad, but not that amazing either.
(3)Jeff T.
Most of the time the food is great. Some times. Maybe lacking in taste and freshness. Might just be me. Service has always been first rate and it is fun watching the cooks with the flames shooting out while you eat
(4)Andrew N.
While much of their food and service has deteriorated, the jja jjang myun is still one of the best in the area.
(3)Derek C.
As all the reviews show, this place is quite popular. So if you come during a common eating period, be prepared to wait. Without question, always order the honey glazed walnut shrimp. Our other regular items we order are the mongolian beef and the szechwan eggplant and of course, start the meal off with a hot and sour soup! service is usually pretty attentive, altho they do have their off nights. we did try and reserve this place for our rehearsal dinner a couple of years back and were quite taken back when the only options were at 5pm or 830pm. the reason? he didn't want to hold tables for two or more hours. not quite accommodating, but I see why they are doing it. oh well, we'll still be back for the good food!
(4)Cara K.
I hadn't eaten here in awhile so I decided to go their for lunch. My dish wasn't bad, but my husband ordered a beef dish that was way over cooked we had to send it back. While we were waiting I noticed something crawling on the wall next to me. It was a cockroach! I couldn't wait to get out of there!
(2)Susan S.
i have been here before and enjoyed the food great selection, ample portions fun to go and watch the chefs doing their magic behind the wall of glass. I had silken mushrooms with tofu with little pieces of minced garlic.it was one of those moments when i thought wow I kind of want to come back tomorrow for lunch. They have a extensive selection. A lot of Asian customers dining there. It usually is a good indication of great food. 2 things i would suggest fix the AC was extremely warm inside. I felt sorry for the chefs. The other thing the service was awful. Waitress was very hard to locate.
(4)Sam H.
Service is fair and the food taste good but.... The cups are dirty!!! Sent the cup of water back 3 times till I finally got a clean one. After the meal my son was looking at his cup and it had 3 solid rings from where other drinks had been served and the cup never got cleaned properly. The server tried to tell me its because they air dry the cups, c'mon!!! Really!! A manager never even came to talk to me. Cleanliness is holiness in the restaurant business. It could be the best food in the world but without a clean facility and clean serving ware it's al useless. Yu's has officially been placed in the do not ever eat here again list!!!
(1)Mara S.
Boyfriend and I ordered the following... Appetizer sampler which I believe is around $5-$6 per person. It came with 5 different items, 1 for each person. The chicken and beef sticks were tender but bland. The crab rangoon was filled quite nicely but was mostly cream cheese and nothing more. The egg rolls were ok but nothing great. Best part were the fried shrimp things. Orange chicken was pretty good. When it first came out it looked crispy and almost burnt looking but they were crunchy on the outside and surprisingly chewy inside. They weren't over powering in flavor but still tasty. Honestly they tasted better as leftovers though... We also had the lollipop chicken, which had a bit of a spice to it but it wasn't bad, even though we did order them medium spicy. Flavor was pretty good but nothing great. Again, they tasted better as leftovers. Finally we had the green beans for the side. Can't tell you much about the flavor because all I could taste was the saltiness! They didn't even have a good crunch either! I also ordered a mixed drink, but I can't remember the name. It was strong and all I could taste was the liquor. Overall I would try this place once more and see if there's anything that really sticks out to me because as of right now, everything was mediocre...fortunately the waitress was very attentive and the decor is nice!
(3)Chet M.
Waah, they do a Dungeness Crab w/Wong Gum Sauce! There are only 2 other places in the Chicago area that has this exotic dish on the menu. And their fresh made noodles are the best! Prices are very fair and service friendly. Be ready to wait on Friday and Sat nights.
(4)Lee J.
Worst experience I have ever had! We took my dad here for Father's Day, we arrived early, 4:30 in the afternoon, Ii took 30 minutes for our appetizers, then it took another 30 minutes for our meals which they delivered in stages. One person would get their meal, 5 minute late another etc.i ordered fried rice with my meal which was brought out 20 minutes later. To top things off the waiter spilled soup all over me, he apologized and that was it. I will never return, and I will tell ever person whom I come in contact with to avoid this place.
(1)Sally S.
Great menu. I can never choose what to order! Pad Thai tonight was excellent but I had to ask for extra sauce bc there wasn't enough of it on the dish as ordered.
(5)Yu H.
If you talked to me like a decade ago, I would tell you this is my favorite restaurant of all time. I've been coming here since like 1999. For the first few years it was amazing. Everything was perfect and cooked right all the time. They even had their own house drinks for kids "kung fu" "pina rio" and "gensing cooler" which was very thoughtful. Since then I have witnessed a slow decay of quality and service for the last 10 years. At first I didnt mind but these days... its just hit or miss with this place. Let me give you a few examples: The kung fu's and kids drinks from my childhood are now half the size. The snowpea shoots are sometimes raw or not fully cooked. My steamed flounder once came to me raw and uncooked in the middle. The Mandarin soy duck was once awesome, now its kinda bland. But thank god the original owner moved on and built a much better place down the street called Chef Ping. Basically the same menu except EVERYTHING is better in every single way including price. The only issue is, this place is much bigger so the seating times are less. Nowadays its hit or miss with this place. I only come when there is an hour wait at chef ping. Overall I still thinks its better than your average corner takeout place...but not by much. What a tragic story.
(3)Amber K.
I have been going here for years. One of my all time favorites - it's in a class of it's own. Love the Phoenix & the Dragon and great lunch specials!!
(5)Alma C.
Time to revisit Yu's. The new owners are Chinese and the food has really improved from my last few visits. Word has it they have brought in chefs from both mainland China and Taiwan. Worth another try from those who mourned the old chefs' departures. All I can say is that some of food I had recently, especially the noodles, were reminiscent of the Chinese I've had in Asia.
(4)Selena Y.
Some dishes are delicious but my suggestion is don't come at their busy time..
(4)Brett E.
Came here with a group of 8 and had a fantastic evening with more food than I care to admit. Great dishes and setup for sharing and trying different things. Nothing disappointed and the Peking Duck was amazing.
(5)Amalia K.
Been there about four or five times, always leaving satisfied and full. They have a lot of great food to offer (I personally always get the spicy noodle soup for lunch) for a moderate price range. You may have to wait in line to get a seat, they are almost always busy. Great place to take your friends after you spent the day shopping at Woodfield :)
(5)Gina W.
HELLO DELICIOUS!! Wow! This was my first visit to Yu's and it did not disappoint!!! First we had the sizzling rice soup, very interesting and delish! The soup is accompanied by a little dish of what looks like rice krispie treats, basically square clumps of rice. You drop them into your soup and listen to it actually sizzle! For lunch I had the beef w/ green pepper, tomato, onion. Meat was lean and tender. I also tried the hot braised fish, WOW, what a phenomenal dish! The atmosphere was appealing, sitting where we could see the chefs through a glass window was interesting. Bit of a drive but, I will be back!!! I must since this is the new fav GO TO for Chinese!!
(5)Simon K.
As sad as it is to say, it just hasn't been the same since the old owners of Yu's Mandarin left to open Chef Ping's on Algonquin. I used to love coming here and getting the "ra-jo-myun" (spicy noodles with seafood) and "tang-soo-yok" (fried pork in sweet and sour sauce) but it's just not as good as it used to be. I would chalk it up to nostalgia but I used to get it pretty consistently and it was always the same deliciousness. However, my taste buds aren't as happy to see those dishes now, due to the diminished food quality. I also tried the crab rangoons this time and they were disappointing as well. Maybe it's because I'm comparing them to the best rangoons in the world over at Noodles Delight in Roselle, but I need to be able to taste more than cream cheese. I feel like this review has been pretty harsh. I don't mean to say the food is atrocious (3-3.5 stars is about right for good, not great, food) but for people who remember Yu's during its halcyon days, much time will be spent reminiscing on the past. But judging by the line on a Saturday night, I doubt Yu's needs my business. Good luck getting a seat at peak hours on the weekends.
(3)Thomas K.
One of my favorite Chinese restaurant!! You gotta try pong pong chicken and honey walnut shrimp!! It can get super busy during weekend so be prepare to wait.
(4)Joe I.
I've tried several things here, and while the other things were ok, I keep coming back to this one: The Noodle Platter. It is Seafood (shrimp, scallops, and squid), pork and Chinese veggies over noodles. The noodles are AWESOME! Someone said that they might be homemade, but I didn't verify that last time I was in. Whatever they are, they are super! This dish is marked as 'HOT,' but it isn't that hot. Unless you actually eat the peppers that are generously included in the dish. I generally am satisfied with the heat that they provide just by being included in the dish while it is cooking. Which brings me to the cooks. Five or six woks sit behind a large glass wall that face the dining area. When they are all going (which is usually every meal) and the flames are leaping several feet in the air, it is quite a show. Get here early for lunch, or you may end up waiting for a seat.
(5)Laura K.
Sorry to be the one to say, service is horrible, management is worse, I usually order delivery and it's usually not editable... Either too burned or the beef is seriously rubber.. Looks like it was just thrown in the container...
(1)Pari P.
This was the place that helped put Asian food on the map for Schaumburg. But after losing the head chef and changing management, is the great Yu's Mandarin still as grand? Even though there are Szechuan dishes on the menu, there are done with the refined palate of Mandarin cuisine. A lot of the dishes aren't overly greasy, heavy, or salty. Instead, it's the right balance of texture and flavor. If you are used to the local Cantonese take-out joint, then dining at Yu's Mandarin will be quite an experience. We ordered eight different dishes and each was executed well. Surprisingly, the Szechuan eggplant was outstanding. At first, I didn't realize what I was eating and then I was shocked to find out that it was a vegetable. I am definitely coming back to Yu's Mandarin for this dish in particular. With the recent changes, I did not notice a major difference. The wait time wasn't as long as before back when you had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. I noticed new additions and specialty items on the menu extending to Thai and Korean cuisine. They are adapting to the changes and more importantly, the food is still excellent. The great Yu's Mandarin lives on.
(5)Kat L.
Seriously, I'm actually pretty angry. I've had Yu's Mandarin sparsely before, through delivery and dining in. After moving to the area recently, my bf and I decided to order delivery. We were excited that there was a Yelp deal available, and opted to use it---- But Yu's refused to accept the coupon for delivery since they "couldn't actually see it." Delivery was pretty quick, but here's the miss. I ordered two cokes. They delivered me diet cokes. Salt and Pepper Squid. was actually saltless and pepper less. Completely unseasoned. Just squid with deep fried batter that tasted like nothing. And this was a $12 plate. Really? Completely bland. Fried rice. Bland, and rampant with peas and carrots. Wonton soup. With celery, peas and carrots. WEEEEIRD Hot and Sour soup. The broth wasn't right, and was just a pepper overload. General Tso's. I just didn't care for at all. Overall, I'm so angry I spent $50 on delivery, another $10 on a Yelp deal they didn't allow me to use. These guys had, at one time, been really tasty and commendable. Now they are super "americanized." If I want Chinese food, I want it closer to the Chinese way. All the peas and carrots made me feel like I was having a "Cup O' Noodle" fest.
(1)M C.
If you're looking for upscale Chinese food and a nice environment, this place is it. I've been coming here for almost a year. Quality food. The weekday lunch special is a great value. Great food can only take you so far. The service is just as good. Our favorite waitress is ANGIE. She is knowledgeable and great with our kids, as well as fast! Very good restaurant. Highly recommend the Noodle Platter, but make sure to order it mild, because it's very spicey.
(5)Ratna M.
Customer service is very bad. Food is ok but very late service. They are rude to customers.
(1)Sang Joon A.
I came here several times cuz of pecking noodle. The taste is always awesome and service is great. I had an issue with sweet and sour pork due to the strong pork smell and they changed it into sweet and sour beef right away. I think this restaurant is really recommendable.
(5)Joey B.
After practically living and eating within Chinatown for a whole season, it was time to test the suburban Yu's. Service: Granted the place was busy, it is no excuse for a rude waiter. I got 3 refills of watery coke. I kept asking for something not overloaded with water and ice, but he insisted that I have to finish my drinks before another refill. It took him 3 refills to get me actual Coke. The time it took for him to get refills were also pretty bad. He was always asking how we were, but walked away before we even answered. And it took him a long time to finally take down our orders after we got our drinks. At least food came out fast, but another lady served us our food, not him! His name was Tim. Atmosphere: Nice and Clean atmosphere. Noisy, but you can hear everyone around your table. The Chinese decors and furniture really made the place memorable. The two lion statues in the front are also a nice touch! Good place to take a date out who has never had real Chinese Cuisine. Food: It was disappointing from the beginning of the feast till the end of it. Crab Rangoons were really unsatisfying and below average quality. Even the Crab Rangoons at standard Chinese Buffets are a lot better. The White Rice came out lukewarm and kind of stale. The Rainbow Fried Rice was not colorful at all in taste. Rainbow Fried Rice tasted really bland including the three different meats in the fried rice. However the Mango Chicken was definitely a new and Unique taste. It tasted really good considering I have never heard or tasted Mango Chicken before. The dish is colorful with actual mangoes! The sauce with the little kick of spice is a real neat touch! Ironically their Korean BBQ was the best thing out of the feast we ordered. Which is sad because I've had amazing Korean BBQ at Korean restaurants. My Mango Smoothie was bland. I cry. Overall, I was disappointed with the experience. Food is overpriced and bland compared to Chinatown. There are signature dishes worth remembering and I would love to try someday, but unfortunately the bad service and bland rice options are enough to turn me away. It does however have one of the best atmospheres when it comes to Chinese places. In all honesty, going to the Ming Hin in Chinatown is what Yu's wants to be in my eyes. Ming has the same upscale atmosphere, but with better food and cheaper prices. You could take a girl who has never gone to a Chinatown to eat here and it'd be a success as long as you don't get the same waiter I did. Honestly I feel that the positive reviews for Suburban Chinese food places are made by Suburban folk that have never explored Chinatown to begin with.
(2)Food C.
Good food. But if you like to have fried rice instead of white rice then you need to pay full price for fried rice.
(3)GE N.
Sometimes I love yus. Sometimes it's a total bomb. But it is always the same price so very disappointing if it's an off night. One thing that I hate about Chinese is that the food quality varies greatly depending on who the cook is. I wish I could be guaranteed the good chef all the time :(
(3)Alex R.
(2.5 stars) Yu's, what happened to "yu"? You used to be the best Chinese restaurant in all the land (west of Chicago). Now, my girlfriend never wants to visit you again, which means I'll never see you again. The problem with Yu's right now is that it elicits too many comparisons, which doesn't bode well for the dining experience. We compared it to our fond memories of the Yu's of days gone by; we compared it to Chef Ping's, Yu's rogue brother across town; and I'm sure people compare it to Chinatown restaurants. Yu's falls short on each comparison. The Singapore noodles were bland, with only a slight taste of the curry we sought in the dish. Although the lollipop chicken wings were fairly tasty, they were not very crunchy; and you order these wings in part because they're supposed to be crunchy. Texture was also lacking in the Szechwan Beef. The presentation was uninspired, with the food seemingly plopped down on the plate without any thought. I don't normally care about the presentation when I eat Chinese food, but at Yu's, it should matter. Although the service was good on our last visit, it could not salvage what was otherwise a disappointing and expensive meal.
(3)Nikolai R.
I am 3 for 3 here. On 3 separate occasions I have been here and all 3 times I was not disappointed. The service was good and they were attentive, and the food was excellent. The portions are nice and large so it is certainly possible to share or have leftovers for later. All around great experience.
(5)James M.
We absolutely love this place!!!! The food is fantastic we visit this place at least once a month. Go during lunch or dinner and you won't be disappointed! Love the staff and great customer service!
(5)Daniel M.
I can't believe this location was listed as a top Chinese place in the Chicago area. The food was terrible. For a place that mentions they make their own in-house noodles, the noodles were slimy, undercooked and inedible. The salt and pepper tofu was not at all crisp just soggy breading. The mu shu we ordered was mostly cabbage and the pancakes were just plain flour tortillas. The plum sauce was flavorless. The packets of soy sauce were basically salt water with caramel coloring with no soy at all and mostly MSG. A total and complete waste of money. I was surprised that so many people were waiting to eat at a place with such terrible food.
(1)Dione B.
Yu's is our favorite for Chinese food since we moved to the area. They would get a higher rating if they had better egg rolls & offered egg foo young. Delivery is always prompt.
(4)Ross P.
Second best Chinese place in the area (behind Heng weng). Appetizers are so so but every entrée I've tried has been phenomenal. I also think the atmosphere can't be beat, it's nice to be able to see the kitchen. The Chinese restaurant to hit in Schaumburg.
(4)Dean K.
We came on Christmas so it was very busy. We called at 5 and were told there was no line. By the time we got there at 5:30 the wait we were told was 25 minutes but turned into 45 minutes. Why? Well, people kept coming in saying they had reservations. Well, when the staff looked at the reservations sheet and could not find the people listed they said, "Oh, we must have made a mistake, Come right in" We were next on the list for 15 minutes as they did not call anyone during that time and kept taking in people that had reservations. As far as the food, most of my family does not eat the main dishes but eats: Wonton Soup - broth very bland, no flavor Egg Roll - More like a spring roll Fried Rice - Not bad, but not great either Steak on a stick - Best of the 4 items here but still only good. Yen Yen in Buffalo Grove kills all three of these dishes out of the box. Hands down. All 4 in my party agreed. No contest. Pot Stickers - These were very tasty but were not served with the typical pot sticker sauce Chicken on a stick - We got these mild so minimal flavor but they were still good. I had The breaded Scallops which was a house specialty. The flavors were good but the breading on most of the scallops were not crispy. I am not sure if the moisture from the scallops caused this or it was sitting out a little. I am not sure how it was supposed to come out so I do not want to criticize too much. Service - Kind of slow and had to flag down for refills, extra silverware and the check. This would not have bothered me much being it was Christmas, but others have experienced the same thing so it is clear they have issues with managing the correct amount of help based on expected volume. It got so busy that they purposely slowed things down by telling people significantly longer seating times. They probably would deserve 2.5 stars, if allowed. says ok and 2 more accurately reflects our overall experience here compared to other similar type restaurants.
(2)Mae H.
We use to dine here every other week, ordering take-out here and there. Food is very fresh, steaming hot, great portion sizes and they have tons of different options. The only issue I have Is the wait time, and how little waiting space they have. It often becomes a mad house. If we ever dropped in during our lunch break, it would often end up being a two hour lunch break- due to them being slammed. I just love being able to see the chefs prepare our food. Overall it's a great place, however; go early if you plan on going for dinner. I believe their prices are slightly higher than similar type restaurants in the area. As far as take out- we won't ever do that again! The portion sizes were super small- considering it was suppose to be a large. The food tasted as if it had been sitting there for hours. We arrived on time to pick it up, but trying to make it up to the host, and trying to get their attention- was another story. Once we were able to get her attention, we waited another 15-20 minutes until they finally brought out food up. Overall, it's a great place, however; many other good places in the area that do not have lines a mile long.
(4)Esther L.
This used to be our family's favorite Chinese restaurant before the owners changed. Now the food is mediocre. I miss the days of the noodle show, where they showed how they stretched out the noodles. Watching the chefs cook behind the giant plexiglass isn't as exciting anymore. Definitely get the Yelp deal if you are going. Also look for coupons in Korean newspapers/magazines. Sometimes they have coupons in Chicago tourist pamphlets, but I haven't seen those in a while. It's doable with my wheelchair, although sometimes it can be tight if there are a lot of people. The bathroom is tight, but doable.
(3)Ryan M.
I heart this place. They have never disappointed me
(5)Tara M.
Food is same taste. Maybe they put different sauce but just fry chicken and toss in some random sauce -- add hot pepper. Meh. Not putting crummy Chinese on list of restaurants to revisit.
(2)Gail G.
We went for an early dinner last night and were truly impressed!! We were seated immediately and our waiter was outstanding. He knew all about the menu and recommended some truly wonderful dishes for us, including the lettuce wrap appetizer! I was craving noodles and the noodle platter was top notch! It had plenty of fresh seafood, and the noodles were perfectly cooked with a nice chew. It also was nicely spiced and we were able to add spice with the condiments provided. Another stand out dish for us was the Xiao-ping pork! That is a must!! We were less impressed with the garlic scallops...the scallops were delicious, but they were batter fried and we felt they would have been better stir fried in the sauce without being battered. We are looking forward to going back and trying other dishes on their very extensive menu! They have so many options for all types of palates.
(5)Joshua P.
Just meh... I would've rather saved money and got better food at pf changs or really saved money and got china 1 and got same quality food for a lot less... To sum it up: Very uninteresting taste, it looks really fresh but the taste wasn't there. I love lo mein and was told to order it here, it's called chow mein though here, and it looks good but the taste is so bland with a ton of grease. I also received Kung pao beef which is my favorite so far, still lacking in taste but the ingredients shine, but for an expensive price. I also had pork fried rice and it was very subpar. My peas were awkwardly hard as well as there was no meat? I would expect with the price is get loads of meat like the pics.. Not so and flavorless. Hot and sour soup was decent 2.5 stars outta 5. Tons of black pepper! Worst was the rangoons. They didn't give any sweet and sour with my take out, ouch that hurts, but I've had to eat them raw before and I dunno, unless the sweet and sour is like the best thing ever than these Rangoons are garbage. No crab flavor at all. Overall it's a 2.5 out of 5 but the mid twenties very attractive front desk lady made me laugh so I'd give it 3 out of 5 for the ambience but I didn't eat so can't give it a huge bump. I'd say disappointing overall for all the hype.
(3)Arlene G.
my family just went here sat nite so there was a 50-minute wait but we didnt mind since it was nice outside. we ordered the crabr angoons since my niece loves those things & they were pretty good here. We had the mongolian beef, shrimp in lobster sauce, shrimp fried rice and a house noodle dish. everything was soooooo yummy! something about their noodles is so different cuz its kinda chewy & i love that texture! the mongolian beef was very flavorful & was probably my favorite. the other dishes were tasty as well. we told our waitress that we were celebrating my nieces bday so she brought out a dish of ice cream with a candle on it 4 her 2 blow out after we sang 2 her & that made her soooooo happy! excellent food with great service, who could ask 4 more!?
(5)Amy E.
Our family has been going here for years, like many other fellow Yelpers. After a long Yu's drought, I went here today to celebrate my fiance passing the bar and remembered how much I love it. The Noodle Platter is usually my favorite, but while never horrible, it is very inconsistent- Today, it just wasn't as spicy and meaty as I would have liked it. The highlight for sure was the Scallops with Garlic Sauce - oh my! I believe this dish might have changed over the years because I don't remember it being breaded, but today it was, and what a welcomed change! The outside was sooo crispy, the scallops huge, and the sauce just the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. I would encourage all Yelpers who've had a mediocre to poor experience with this place to give it a chance because they are quite capable of delivering the wow factor, just gotta find the right thing. Other recommendations would be the Mongolian Beef, the Szechwan Eggplants (sauce is really similar to the one used in the scallops w/ garlic sauce, SO yummy), and the 8 ingredient sweet rice (a warm dessert with beans, sweet but not too sweet).
(5)Chris B.
I used to somewhat enjoy this place many years ago. I recently moved back to the area from the city and was hoping they would satisfy my Chinese food cravings. Unfortunately, they did not. I tried the Kung Pao Chicken, while my fiancé tried the Kung Pao Tofu. Both were very bland and didn't have the normal veggies you would expect to find in the dish from other restaurants I have tried. Veggie egg rolls were so-so.
(2)T T.
I meet friends here for lunch once a month. The food and service is always excellent. I have only had dinner here once and it too was very good. I would recommend Yu's to anyone who likes good Chinese food and good service
(4)Tunaidi A.
Yu's Mandarin is one of the better Chinese restaurants in the area. Yes, management has changed, but it's still pretty decent and you still have to compare this place to its competitors in the area. This place is usually pretty busy and lively, and the decor is relatively modern. I like how Yu's Mandarin also incorporates some Korean elements into their dishes. Most of the dinner plates are pretty authentic. They also pay attention to presentation and make the dishes aesthetically pleasing. As a result, prices can take a bit of a hike. And yes! Ditto to one of the previous reviews below. Yelp always have deals for Yu's Mandarin.
(3)Jenna D.
After hearing great things about Yu's Mandarin Restaurant, we decided to give it a shot. From what the reviews are saying, it used to be a lot better than what it is now after changing hands. Oh well, Chinese food and a lazy Saturday night go hand in hand and we were happy to try a new place. The restaurant itself was very big, clean and well decorated. It's also nice to see an open kitchen and watch the chef's cook; open kitchens are hard to come across nowadays. For me at least, open kitchens says that a restaurant has nothing to hide and properly maintains the cleanliness of the kitchen. What's interesting is how much emphasis the restaurant puts on it's employees-especially the chefs. Each chef has a plaque with their picture and mini biography. I've never seen that before and it shows how legitimate and professional the staff is. When we first arrived, the hosts talked to each other for about 5 minutes before acknowledging us. I think the other host was new & the other girl was training her.. so we didn't really mind, as there was no wait at the time. For starters, we ordered egg rolls and the veggie rolls and a large Sapporo beer. I'll just say, for one of the highest rated and awarded Chinese restaurants, in my opinion, the appetizers were okay (greasy/bland) and are in dire need of improvement. This was a huge disappointment. For the main course, we had the mixed noodles dish with shrimp, chicken and beef. My friend also ordered an orange chicken, which came with steamed white rice. Both of the dishes were huge and we ended up having a ton of leftovers. The orange chicken was amazing and well prepared. We did not have any dessert. Service was good but somewhat bizarre. We sat down and were greeted pleasantly by our nice waitress (Melissa?), who was extremely knowledgable and professional. She also helped us decide what to order based on what kind of flavors we like, having been our first time here. She brought us complimentary tea, our beer we ordered and plate set ups for our appetizers. Within 20 minutes, the restaurant went from a couple tables to full. The restaurant seemed a little understaffed, as servers, food runners and a different food runner brought us our food and another server checked up on us throughout dinner; the initial waitress came over to see if we wanted dessert and to drop off the check. Then, the second server came over to run the credit card and pick up the slip. *Bonus* points for actually acknowledging the "SEE ID" on the back of my card. Anyway, I didn't feel comfortable paying a different server for our food, as I wanted to make sure our waitress received HER tip. Overall, I believe that Yu's is good for certain dishes. I'm not a fan of their appetizers, but the entrees were delicious. I also find it very appealing for people who want to try REAL Chinese food,as almost half their menu is not what you'd find in your average Chinese restaurant. They also have 100's of selections to choose from. Yu's is also not overwhelmingly pricey for what big portions they give you. For the two of us, a large beer, 2 appetizers and 2 entrees was only $35. Not bad!
(3)Cristie F.
After a nearly 16 year love affair with Yu's Mandarin, it's time we broke up. It's just not the same since the head chef left and there was a change in ownership/management. I've noticed my last few visits were getting progressively worse. However, my last experience was the final straw... // Water was never refilled // The room to the east literally smelled like something died in it. Yes, I said died. // The egg rolls and crab rangoon came out cold // The sesame chicken lacked in sauce and was extremely dry (RIP) // It took 2 hours to get 3 entrees and 2 appetizers // The waiter was very inattentive Those were just the biggest annoyances. I left totally disappointed and very sad. I miss the old chef and I miss the old Yu's! I'm going to take Alex E.'s personal recommendation and hit up the old head chef's new restaurant. Perhaps I'll be able to engage in a new love affair there. :(
(1)Catherine P.
This place is not what it used to be. At ALL! Service has gone from decent to just barely acceptable. The place is always packed and we order from here occasionally and I think we will just keep this place on our rotation of take out restaurants. Maybe!!! We sit down. My tea cup: food inside dried on to the cup. People setting the tables: no attention to detail. We order the dinner for two. Soup is ok. Apps are GREEEEASY!!! So much so that we barely eat half of them. Dinner plates placed on the table after the greasy apps are removed. Mine dirty on top. Steve's is dirty on the bottom. Gross! But ok. It was and accident. I give the plates back to the woman that dropped them off. She apologizes and takes them away. You would think to put them into the dirty dishes to be washed again. But what do ya know.....another guy brings us back the EXACT SAME DIRTY DISHES I just handed the woman two minutes earlier. S. O. B.!!! She put the dirty plates back wherever they store clean ones and gave us back the same friggin dirty dishes. What the hell!? I should have just asked for the check and left but I'm gonna give it one last try. Food comes. Their saving grace. The kung pai chicken is rockin! Steves Mongolian beef was very good. Thank God for their good food. One last thing....my fortune cookie: Empty! Not a good time that night. Check please!
(2)Angie L.
Being an out of towner looking for a place to eat, a place with this many reviews is way to enticing to not try. So needing some dinner to-go to take to my hotel thats nearby, I stopped in. I wish I didn't. From the moment I walked in, the service was cold. Wait a minute you are asking, how can service be cold? The hostess was chatting with another waitstaff and I had to somewhat interrupt them to ask where to go to order to-go, she then points to the front counter. I take a couple steps up to the counter and there was no one there, so I turned around again and had to interrupt the two's conversation again to ask for a menu. That way I can at least decide what I want for when the cashier comes back. After about a minute, the cashier comes back, I made my order of Szechuan eggplant, paid and was told to come back in 15 minutes. That whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth. So the other thing that caught me by suprise is the dish itself. I know I am only rating the food based on one plate, but I am normally used to Szechuan being a spicy brown sauce. Instead, they batter their eggplant, fry it and its tossed in some glaze and spice. It wasn't spicy at all. The place looks pretty nice. Would be a good location for a date night. Maybe I am just biased because I personally prefer more hole in the wall joints.
(2)Daniel G.
Yu only has 3.5 stars as an average? (as of 9/15/2013) Who switched these peoples' tea with steaming cups of haterade? My parents treated me to this place, and I was at first skeptical. My dad's insistence on Golden Corral, Ryan's and Old Country Buffet while growing up as a child led to some unwanted side effects (a bland food palette and childhood obesity... to name a few). But I digress, here's the breakdown. What we ordered: Mei Cai Roasted Pork: came with steamed rice buns. Amazing. Noodle platter: a little salty, but pretty good nonetheless. Homemade also. Crispy duck: First steamed, then deep fried. A wee bit dry, but the skin was spot on. Hits: -The food, for the most part, was flavorful and unique. I think it's every bit as good as the selections in Chinatown. -The ambiance was wonderful. Every detail or decor decision seemed thought out. You are able to see the kitchen through a glass window. Seeing the flames envelope the wok contents is mesmerizing. -The waiting time is pretty short, even if there is a line (we were back 4 spots and still got seated in 10 mins) -The prices are pretty reasonable for a seemingly fancy Chinese atmosphere. The bill for the above was around $40, considering 2 of the selections are house specials and the portions were enough to get leftovers, that wasn't too bad. Misses: -This is in between a hit and a miss, but they did a presentation where they introduced their chefs by turning off all the house lights and allowing the entire restaurant to be lit by the flames of their woks. Cool, but I feel like a near-blackout with a barely audible sound system isn't OSHA approved. -The saltiness could have been turned down a notch. -Our server wasn't as jubilant or attentive as a few of the reviews mentioned. As a strange aside, his name tag actually read, "Peter Pan". Him being a middle-aged Chinese man, I highly doubted the validity of this piece of identification. Conclusion: I would go here again, but since it is kind of out of the way, it won't be a staple of my outings.
(4)Toni F.
Haven't been to this place in a long time but it's not the same. Food was not bad but very average and for me not worth the drive to Schaumburg. Appetizer platter was plentiful but nothing extraordinary with regard to flavor. I had the Noodle Platter which was bland but I did ask for it mild and as a result didn't have any flavor. Others in our party had a few lunch specials which they said we're good. All in all I would probably try another restaurant in the area before I would come back.
(3)Lois C.
This place is a fantastic Chinese restaurant and not your average "hole in the wall" chinese food. Food is delicious and is very well liked by many Korean-Americans because of their Korean-Chinese dishes. Love their black bean noodles and their spicy seafood noodles, that's normally all I ever get there. Their sweet and sour pork or beef is also very good and seasoned perfectly. I've had their lunch menu a few times and you get good food and a good portion for a great cost.
(4)Kristina W.
I have frequented Yu's in the past couple of years and boy has it gone downhill. I do know they changed management, which may explain the pitfalls of what used to be a great dining experience for celebrations. My family and I went there for a graduation dinner and had made a reservation for 11 with a pre-order of peking duck. The hostess was great about checking to see if our table was ready and seating us since our entire party was not present. The food was not how I remembered it, very disappointing and only memorable for the lack of taste and quality. Coming from a Chinese family, we ordered a lot of food to feed everyone. The fried rice lacked flavor and definitely needed soy sauce to be somewhat edible. The wonton soup was disgusting: the dumplings were good, but the broth tasted as if they boiled the vegetables in water and then used that water as the broth. The only tasty item was the Peking duck. I can't even remember what else my family ordered because they definitely were not memorable. Needless to say, my family will not be coming back here.
(2)Alese R.
My family has been coming here since I can remember (even the owners recognize us). Yu's has THE best Mongolian Beef and their egg drop soup is perfection. Although we don't make it here as often as we would like, when anyone mentions Chinese food, this is my first pick....or Chef Ping (same owners.)
(5)Kristin A.
The food at Yu's was great; I'm giving this a 2 star experience purely because of service. Last night I went here for dinner with my cousin and sister, and the waiter told us to not order Peking Noodles. When pressed, he offered no further explanation other than "he has had experiences like this before" and "we just wouldn't like them". I'm not sure if it was because we were three white girls, but I thought it was weird. Every part of the meal was delicious.
(2)Ashley B.
I have ordered Yu's delivery multiple times and it usually arrives very timely. However, yesterday it took about an hour to arrive. While the food was good, I thought it wasn't as great as it usually is (which honestly could be because I was so hungry from waiting for it to be delivered!!). This experience has me deciding to try a new place the next time I want Chinese food.
(3)Guang L.
Food gone down grade badly, the chief don't know how to cook Cantonese food, they just make it looks good. When you eat them, good luck ~
(1)Gail B.
One of the best chinese restaurants in Chicago. My favorites are orange chicken, sesame chicken, and mongolian beef. The potstickers are bomb, but so is everything I have tried. This place is always packed, but if you are in a small party you will be seated right away 95% of the time. You can't go wrong here.
(5)Glenn K.
Excellent Chinese food that has never let me down. Have ordered many dishes but always come back for the noodle seafood platter. Always made well and very reasonably priced.
(5)Michelle F.
Yu's still earns a solid four stars! My friend and I came here the other day, and the service was MUCH better than the last time I went. I didn't feel rushed or hurried, the waiter was very attentive, and I felt like my friend and I were able to take our time. My friend and I came here on a Tuesday night at about 7:30. We were seated right way by the hostess, who was one of the sweetest people I have ever met in my life!!! But anyway, even thought it was past "normal" dinnertime, the dining room was hopping, and there were only a couple available tables. The same goes for when I left. This is really a testament to how good their food is! We ordered the "sampler platter" that included crab rangoon, shrimp toast, some meat on sticks, and eggrolls. All of them were delicious! I got a salad, and all they have is their house dressing, but that's all they need!! It was amazing! For our main meal, I had the Garlic Chicken, as usual, and my friend had some spicy chicken w/ peppers. It was really good and flavorful, with just a hint of spice. It was not overpowering, which was nice! My garlic chicken was, as always, amazing. The only thing that keeps this from being a five star review is that they have SERIOUSLY cut down on their portions. The garlic chicken used to be absolutely heaping on the plate making me look at in that "I-will-have-leftovers-for-days" kind of a way. This time, despite my eating a TON of the appetizer, was still able to eat well over half of the now-meager-looking pile of chicken. Don't get me wrong, it was still delicious, but when you cut down THAT MUCH on the portions, but not the price, you're going to get dinged a star!! So overall, I will be back, but perhaps next time I will need to order two meals to be full??
(4)D S.
Overall a good dinner, not the wow factor. Beef and broccoli and sweet and sour chicken were average.
(3)Steve S.
Went to Yu's the other day...requested hot braised fish the way they used to make it - they nailed it - perfect! I'll be back. Some redecorating going on, I'll be back for sure.
(4)Mitch F.
Great food. Super fast delivery. Best Chinese Restaurant in Schaumburg.
(5)Omar A.
I find it to be overrated. Yeah you get a good meal, but far from great Chinese.
(3)Ryne D.
What haaaaaaappened??? My sister said they changed owners recently, and I hadn't been back in a while, so my she said to not come in with the greatest expectations. She was right. The portions had all shrunk, and the menu had overhauled for the worse. Not as much seafood in the noodle platter and the soup bowls had shrunk. The famous walnut shrimp was not as meaty as I was used to. Our waiter was well-intentioned but lacked the charm of the former all Chinese staff. It's kind of sad - this had always been my favorite Chinese restaurant out in the burbs. Now I'm slowly leaning toward TL's in Bartlett (or many places in Chinatown since I live in the city now).
(3)v v.
Over all the food here's great. The wait was worth it... Even if you called in advance for a table, be prepared to wait when you get there. We got in town late on Saturday evening and booked a table... but found out when we get there, there's a line of people still waiting to be seated. After we were seated, the service was prompt and everything else went smoothly. The food is great but very oily. If you get a chance to sit near the windows where the chief work the magic, it's worth the show. When back in town, I'd definitely go back and try some other variety of dishes they had in the menu. Very appeasing but we just didn't have enough stomach space to try them all LOL.
(4)J W.
Yu's glory days or behind them. In the past we loved coming to Yu's. Food was great however; the last few times the food has been inconsistent, the flavors bland and a few of the dishes were cold. Service subpar. Menu has changed and a lot fewer items these days. A few of may favorites were a bust. Will come back but going to try Chef Ping instead. Honey walnut shrimp was little pieces of shrimp unlike before. Lolipop chicken had no flavor basically 12 tiny drum sticks fried for $10+ Szchewan egg plant was deep fried and had no flavor at all.
(2)Kristin L.
We have been Yu's fans for years. However, the quality, cleanliness and service has gone downhill. The last time my husband and I went for dinner, a cockroach ran across our table. The manager moved us and brought out new food. We couldn't eat the new food, as we were so disgusted. We paid the check, YES, THEY CHARGED US, vowing never to return. Chef Ping is our new fave.
(1)Monika C.
We USED to LOVE this place. Couldn't remember why we stopped visiting the establishment. We gave it a chance tonight, and now I remember. This was without a doubt the most horrible dining experience I've had in a LONG time in not EVER. First off, as we walked it, we were told it was a 15 to 20 minute wait. Having two small children with us, we would have moved on to another establishment if we knew we wouldn't be seated for 35 minutes. I was willing to overlook that, but our server brought us our drinks and only two of the four waters we expected. We asked for two more waters.....NEVER got them. We then waited 25 additional minutes for the server to come back and take our orders. We FINALLY received our sampler platter with a big ole hair hanging off of one of the meat sticks. We complained and the server didn't even want to take back the whole plate. What a joke. When he brought the platter back, most of the food was the same, as in transferred from one plate to another. As the entrees came out, my diet Pepsi had already been empty for 25 minutes. We NEVER were offered a refill. Oh yeah, and my wife and I shared a fork because the one we requested just after being seated to replace the one that hit the ground was never brought to us. Oh, and did I mention we stirred our tea with the backs of our forks because we weren't brought spoons? We will NEVER be spending our money at this establishment again. I guess we'll stick with Chef Ping.
(1)Nic Z.
I've been visiting Yu's for two decades now, and it's still as good as ever. These days, I go more for the company and atmosphere than the food - the employees are such a joy and the food is slightly less healthy than what my tastebuds crave but delicious nonetheless. The menu is endless and fabulous, however, some of the best items tend to be listed only in Chinese so ask your waiter for recommendations if none of the English strikes your fancy [although that's doubtful]. My family and I love the following: appetizers - hot and sour soup, chicken on a stick, cabbage and vegetarian chicken (make sure to ask for the spicy sauces!), and pot stickers mains: mongolian beef, peking noodle, all the tofu and eggplant dishes, any shrimp and chicken entree, moo shoo pork, shredded pork... I could go on forever. Their jasmine tea is lovely and, if you can, save some room for their green tea ice cream. Even a spoonful feels wonderfully refreshing after all the food. Would give five stars, but I put it at four simply because I feel a tiny bit guiltier after eating here than I did as a kid.
(4)Mike N.
Excellent food & service. I've been here twice and both times I was completely satisfied with service and food. I love their Salt & Pepper Shrimp, three meat mongolian dish, fried rice, and noodle dishes. Each time I come to town, I plan to eat here. Very good!
(5)Julian M.
First time here... very strange since I've known about Yu's for like 20 years... Let us begin this journey with 0 stars and add a star for each pleasant feeling. Adding one for the nifty Yelp Deal for $5 off the bill*. Adding another one for the nice hostess with nice legs welcoming us when we walked in looking at the take-out counter as if it were the host station. Now here's a big effin' star for our server, Raaaaaaaaaaandy, the maaaaaaaan ... dy. He was probably the best food facilitator I've encountered in as far back as I can remember. He was on top of his stuff. Hell, I'll even admit the fourth star was because of him. The fifth star is for the food. We had the dinner for two that comes with soup, appetizer sampler, and two entrees for like $17.50 per person. I wasn't too fond of the hot n' sour soup, but everything else makes me wish I had eaten here years ago. The sixth star is for the complimentary hot tea. I feux pa'ed after Raaaaaaandy put the tea kettle down and asked for some hot tea... durka durka. The seventh star is for the fortune I got in my cookie. Let's just say that if I added "... in bed." to it, it would still make sense but I will not share it with you because it may not come true. Definitely going back. I'll see Yu soon! wokka wokka. *Yelp Deal was not the reason for going but definitely was nice. It may not be available when you happen across this review. I didn't print it out but had it on my smart-phone and alerted Randy, our server, about it before ordering. He was happy to help us and only needed the "code" on the deal.
(5)Anya C.
Good food. Slightly Americanize though
(3)K P.
Thanks, Yu's, for giving me the most awesomest table for our reservation for my daughter's birthday! I asked for a table near the chef kitchen window but, it was better than I could have expected. And our server was excellent and patient. He has a spanish name I cannot remember. :) Prices are great and food was good, too! We'll be back!
(4)Sharon H.
Let me reccommend if you do come here you don't want to come alone or with just two people. You want to come in a large group so you can try everything. As usual my family comes here for Mother's Day almost every year. This place is great. Let me tell you, they don't just cook Chinese here. I am half Korean and they cook some good Korean dishes as well, I dont even think these dishes are on the menu, but they do cook them.I ordered Jja jjang which is a great dish. Chewy noodles made with black bean sauce and it has vegetables on top, and they also have a great spicy sea food soup called Jjam bong. This is the best place around to get either of those two dishes. As for the rest of the dishes they have many typical Chinese food items like Kung Pao chicken. We ordered a Mango Chicken dish to share with and I wish we ordered two! The mango chicken is delicious. Anyway, The waiters here deal well with the high demand and picky customers, so high hives to them. My mom is a very demanding customer, and they treated her well on mother's day. They have great side dishes if you ask. You can get kimchi, and sweet radishes on the side. This place is what you expect a higher quality mixed Asian cuisine restaurant. Nice place. We drive 45 minutes just to get up here every year. If you go on a weekday they have a nice foot massage place next door. Except it's not just a foot masage. its a 30$ per hour full body best massage ever with your clothes on. So for a day out with the gals I think you can hit both up and really have a nice girls day out
(5)Jim S.
Food was good and that I have no problem with. But, it was not hot, asked for plates, chop sticks or knife and fork and did not get this. Overall i would recommend this to anyone. Again I love my food HOT not warm.
(4)John P.
Was there last week with friends. At the end of our meal, we saw a roach walking across the booth. GROSS! Never again. This place has really gone down hill over the years. Time for a remodel!
(1)Jean Z.
This was a great chinese meal. We had a rice dish, some beef & asparagus, and a crazy noodle thing. The reason I'm not a Chinese fan is the amount of oil in the dishes. Not to say this was oily, but go from eating Vientamese 20 times to having chinese and you'll understand. Everything was very flavorful and we enjoyed our meal that was at the beginning of a dinner rush. Food came out timely enough and we left full.
(4)Stef S.
Yu's serves a wide variety of deliciously authentic food. My family of 5 ate a huge lunch for less than $50 which included our tip! There is interesting ambiance as we watched the chefs prepare our lunch behind a glass wall. We ordered: Beef and Scallops (yum! lots of tender beef and 4 HUGE scallops), Beef Chow Fun, Rainbow fried rice, mooshu pork, and kung pao chicken. Lots of leftovers gave us enough for dinner. Lunch is a great deal! It includes soup or salad, an egg roll, and a crispy fried wonton, plus your entree. For a couple bucks more than a sandwich shop, we had a very nice lunch with leftovers for dinner.
(4)Sarah S.
Everyone loves Yu's! And I must admit, I, too, am a fan of the food. Went here last night with some friends. We got lemon chicken (was okay, not amazing), shrimp toast appt (I didn't try this but my friends said it was good), Szechwan eggplant dish (my friend said this was good), Chow Mein (good), and Crispy Honey Chicken (this was amazing! it is every time I get it...the absolute bomb diggy!). The portions are huge so one order will feed way more then one person...we all took home leftovers except for the beastly male eater in our group. The crazy thing...we went at 9pm & still had a 30 minute wait. When we left at about 11, the place was still packed and poppin! The pretty hostess said that orders can be placed until 11pm and then you are fine to stay after that time. I've been there before on Sundays and definitely didn't expect it to be completely packed still so late-Good for them! Because it was so packed, the parking lot was completely full. There is tons of parking though so it just meant you had to park a bit further in the lot. I saw one lady standing outside at 915 saving a parking spot...really not necessary...just walk a little. Service was actually above average for a Chinese restaurant...they were quick, attentive, and remembered all of our requests. Definitely will be back to Yu's~love it! :)
(5)Shannon P.
Love the noodles. Loves the chef's. A fantastic place to lunch!
(5)George H.
Went there for dinner last week and we weren't impressed. The appetizers were good, but we have definitely had better (even in the surrounding area). The shrimp rolls were tasty but very oily/greasy. The potstickers (panfried, not steamed) were good, but do not even begin to hold a candle to the ones at the House of Pho. For entrees we had Moo Shoo Pork which was excellent, great flavor and they rolled them for us tableside. My wife ordered the Crispy Duck, but it wasn't very crispy and it was pretty flavorless. We also ordered Peking Noodle and it was covered in a heavy dark brown sauce that none of the three of us at the table liked or had more than a single forkful of.
(2)Philip A.
Try the Peking Noodle. It's ground pork, baby shrimp and onion cooked in bean sauce served over a bowl of noodles.
(5)Rose N.
We have been here plenty of times and from past experiences we have had no issues but today was horrible. We went just when it opened and it took the waitress about 10 min to even acknowledge us. She finally came by and took our orders. Once they started bringing out our food they brought them out all separately within 10 min intervals. We finally told them to bring out all our food together. The thing that got me the most was that there was another family who came after us and had as much people as we did and they got their entire order all together before we did. We were still missing one dish so we asked the waitress and she said that they didn't have anymore of the dish which upset us because we had been waiting for it and didn't bother telling us that they didn't have anymore , luckily another gentlemen stepped in and was able to get us what we ordered. Horrible experience, if you come here try and go when it's not busy maybe you will get better service.
(2)Jess F.
This place is excellent!! Great Beef and Broccoli, Orange Chicken, Mixed meat fried rice, spring rolls and egg rolls. Wish they had more locations!! They are a little pricey but the food is good quality and they are always busy.
(5)Chelsea H.
Let me start off by saying this is one of the best places around for this kind of cuisine. However, I also knew this place in its prime. It is still good, but not as good as it used to be. Rumor has it that the chefs and owners left and went to Chef Ping in Rolling Meadows. Also delicious. I ordered my regular noms. Chicken fried rice. You can't screw that up. It was good. I ordered the honey glazed walnut shrimp and they were soggy and chewy. Ick. The Mongolian beef isn't what it used to be either just sort of bland. We ordered vegetable eggrolls which used to be awesome... Fail. There was hardly any vegetable in them and it was almost like they weren't fried long enough. There was no crisp bite to it. We also had the crab Rangoon which never disappointed until last night. I still say yes, it is good food. Some of the best you can find in the area, but not what it once was.
(3)F C.
I have been dining at Yu's for over 15 years. This has been a staple go to restaurant for my family for years. This place has been consistent and reliable when it comes to good food. I use to feel the same when it came to their hospitality and service, until just yesterday -Easter 2015. I made a reservation (knowing that it was going to be busy due to the holiday). Party of 20 at 3pm. Our party arrived 35 mins early, so we waited. That's fine. 5 mins before hand I approached the hostess about our table. Her response " there are guests at your table and they are wrapping up". At 3:05pm I ask "is our table ready ? ...The hostess' response " they are finished eating and they are now talking". We were not seated until 3:35pm and we approached the 2 different hosts, another women who appeared to be a manager and then the owner of the restaurant about the wait. When we were seated we noted other larger tables that were seated with patrons that arrived much later than our party. Also, several large tables were not occupied while we were waiting an extra 35 minutes with a reservation. I am completely disappointed in Yu's service and will not be going back anytime soon, if ever. There are too many Chinese / Asian restaurants in the area and the city with great food and that can handle the heavy traffic- even during a holiday. They have great food but if your hospitality/service sucks than that's just a experience that isn't worth paying for.
(1)Tanya A.
I'm still in search for a GREAT chinese restaurant in my area. Maybe I'm looking for the impossible- oh well, search continues. Without a doubt the best hot and sour and egg drop soups I've ever had. Tasted very fresh, and home made. Not like most places, drenched with salt because it came out of a bag. We got the appetizer sampler, came out in a great displaced dish that allowed you to reheat things with a center flame. Chicken sticks were good, fried crab, crab rangoon, were just a couple of the items. The orange chicken was a bit blan for my taste. I can't seem to put my finger on it, but there was something missing. I continue my search!
(3)Buortau L.
This place is so delicious! Just so you know, it is a blend of Korean and Chinese food, and there are some good noodle dishes that they are known for. The food is very authentic. It's not that expensive, and the portion sizes are huge. It is definitely one of the best Chinese restaurants in the suburbs of Chicago.
(5)Zach J.
This place was awesome, and I am very picky about Asian food in the burbs. The Won Ton Soup was amazing! I also sampled from a dish where you get the whole fish head and all and it was awsome! I can't remember what else I had something with pork and something with beef it was all really good, pretty much China Town good! The staff was super friendly and efficient!
(5)Genevieve L.
Love it! The service is fast and the food is delicious! I've been here several times with both friends and family. Each time we've been there, we've had a great experience. Some of my favorite dishes are the Szeshwan Fish, Kung Pao Chicken, Lollipop Chicken, Noodle Platter, and Hot and Sour Soup.
(5)Irene Z.
Okay, I think they've changed ownership once again. No biggie, but what has been a constant irritation in the last month is their phone system. I've attempted to order Yu's weekly for the last 3 weeks. Each time I call their number, I'm told the line is busy (by a recorded operator). When I finally got through the last two times, I was put on hold for 5+ minutes. I picked up my food in one instance on a busy Thursday night and stood in the foyer waiting almost 10 minutes before someone arrived at the counter, even though other staff could clearly see me standing there...including the bartender and hostess (could they not have flagged someone down?). I tried to call tonight to place another order, lo and behold, I couldn't get through again. I stopped trying after 15 minutes and ended up ordering from Bistro Dragon instead. BTW - they do have an online ordering system. I no longer use that either since when I did, my order never got placed (and I had to call to check on it...and of course got stuck in the phone system runaround).
(2)David T.
Never disappointed. Been going to Yu's for 15 years. Great value, good food, high quality service and quick. Its is well run. Hats off to you Yu's. BTW, the lunch specials are great. 7 or 8 bucks gets even the biggest guys full with high quality well cooked food.
(5)Jina K.
I have always frequented Yu's since I was a child. It used to be located at another mall not too fall from the current Yu's. I believe it also changed original owners. All in all I still enjoy going to Yu's. The food is of high quality, the restaurant is decorated tastefully, and the kids love watching the chef's cooking through the glass window into their kitchen. They try to accommodate people as best as they can, but reservations always help. They have great lunch specials. Food is always delivered quickly.
(4)Susan B.
I absolutely love Chinese food, I could eat it every day if possible. Wanting to fill my craving and wanting to try a new place we decided on Yu's. I always hear about this place and wanted to find out what the hype was all about. Well, I'm still wondering! We got here around 5-6 on a Saturday. I thought we were going to have a long wait. Luckily, we were seated right away. Now, when I was checking my yelp app, I noticed there was a deal, $10 for $20 worth of food. As soon as I sat down I started to purchase it on my phone. Our server came over and ask "all ready to order?". I didn't even get a chance to open my menu and nevermind the fact that we were sitting down for maybe 1 minute. I said so and he came back a bit later. Overall, he just seemed hurried and not very personable. We browsed the menu and found everything to be extremely pricey. Maybe it's a Schaumburg thing? Well, I'm not entirely sure because I order from another Schaumburg Chinese takeout all the time and there prices aren't nearly as high. Chicken dishes ran about $10.50 each and was enough for 2 people. We settled on 2 dishes; kung pao chicken and garlic chicken and fried rice, white rice also accompanied our food. The food did arrive quickly given that the place was pretty full. The food was good but not mind blowing. It definitely didn't leave me craving more...only craving more Chinese food from other places. The kung pao had no kick. Typically this dish is spicy...there was even a little pepper next to it in the menu indicating the spice level. It was pretty bland. I found the garlic chicken to the be the same way. Now, don't get me wrong, we cleared all the plates but the food wasn't very memorable. Not once during our meal did our server come by to check on drink levels. When he finally did show up, I had to ask for a refill....I *hate* that by the way. When we ordered, I showed our server my phone that had the yelp code. When he brought our check it wasn't deducted. We were getting ready to go to the register to pay and he flew over to our table saying he would take care of it. Strange because usually when you are just given your bill on a tray, the means you go up to the cashier. When the receipt is in a book, the server takes care of it. Anyways, I pointed out that the $20 wasn't deducted and he said he'd take care of it. Maybe that's why he rushed over, he remembered that he forgot to do it? I'm glad that there was a yelp deal otherwise this place would be too pricey considering what you get. I'm glad that I got to try it but probably won't be back.
(3)Cherie R.
I don't know how I have not written a review for Yu's yet! I have been frequenting this restaurant with my family since I was five or six! (That's over 25 years, folks!) I remember when it used to be a hole in the wall in another location... needless to say, they've grown a bit. We come here for the Shandong type food - jjampong, jajangmyun and others. When I was little, I used to order the Mongolian Beef without fail. We used to trek up here from college and med school (Yay Albert C.!) for the food and drag our non-Asian friends too! They never complained.
(4)PJ G.
yu's mandarin sucks. Reservations aren't translated well over at Yu's Mandarin. Going into the second hour of waiting for our 11:30 reservation. Happy Mother's day to me and my sister in law.
(1)Mimi K.
We've been going to Yu's since we moved out here from the east coast about 5 years ago. The taste has not stayed consistent through that time which is a shame since the restaurant has such a nice atmosphere compared to Chef Ping's which has a darker lighting/setting. Our favorite food was the Seafood Noodle Platter or Soup. The platter tends to be saltier than the soup. Each time we eat either, the taste isn't exactly the same. But we continue to eat them because they are our favorites, hoping that perhaps this time, it will taste right. We've been enjoying some of the more authentic Chinese dishes, recommended by some Chinese friends. The Szechuan EGGPLANT, first deep-fried then sautéed with some chili peppers. Not too spicy, not too mushy. The BEEF CASSEROLE is my husband's favorite. It comes in a casserole pot over a sterno to finish the cooking. Lots of crushed chili pepper with fresh cilantro. This dish grows on you every time you eat it. It's also excellent as a leftover. The EIGHT TREASURE TOFU POT is also excellent. It has vegetables, deep-fried tofu cubes, fish balls in a non-spicy white sauce. It balances the spicy Szechuan beef. Whenever we take friends from out of town, we order those three dishes. They are always pleasantly surprised and go look for the dishes in their hometown.
(4)Kaizen C.
One of the best Chinese Restaurants in town. Noodles are made fresh, and you can taste the difference! The line might be long but definitely it is worth the wait.
(5)Jim F.
I have been going to this place for over (20) years and it's been nothing less than fantastic. Yes, the old owners left but overall the new folks were not too bad at keeping up the quality. Today - I'm done here. You can now really tell the quality and attention to detail is gone. The new owners place (which I won't mention) just to be fair is WAY BETTER. The egg rolls are now just grease, no taste and just a piece of fried stuff. The Fried Pot Stickers are so bland and just missing any taste at all. The Sesame Chicken is just sweet and now lacks the super sophisticated smoke flavor that used to hit your tongue and just stinks. IT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE THIS WAY unless they lost their last few cooks who used to work with the brothers and former owners. WOW.....someone needs to sit these folks down or take them to the other place on Algonquin Road (where the old owners went) and show the folks at Yu's what their food used to taste like!!! Come guys, you are so much better than this!! Right?
(2)Mtn M.
We've been going here for ten yrs. It has been a great place with great food. But we went yesterday for lunch. Got there at 1:00 pm, were seated right away. We waited 20 min. to have our order taken, and got up and walked out. The service s been good before but there was no excuse for this as there were at least 6 empty tables. I feel there is no excuse for this. Also they dropped the Saturday lunch menu and means you have to order off the regular menu and this doubles the cost of lunch. Also went to the Westmont location Sunday had 2 orders of honey glazed walnut shrimp, walnuts were burnt black and stir fried green beans were cold. Hope they get it together. Or we're out of here. To bad because we have always raved about this place to others.
(2)Kara S.
Food was so good. They have large portions. Me and my boyfriend went together for the first time last night, so we wanted to try a few things. We both got the egg drop soup and that was really good. He got an orange zinger, ginseng tea drink that was really damn good. We both like orange chicken so we ordered that, including the noodle platter, and the Dragon and Phoenix platter. I expected to like the Orange chicken the most. The orange chicken was really good, but the Dragon and Phoenix platter was just mouthwatering(and definitely my favorite). Not to mention HOLY NOODLES. There were a LOT of noodles. Plus leftovers for today! Everyone was really courteous, and our waiter was really great, I'm pretty sure his name was Joe. He was really helpful, and not a robot with everything he said. He was totally friendly and natural. We'll definitely be back!
(5)Natalie B.
Really love the location in Schaumburg. Great food
(4)Edward M.
Food is pretty good. I was there on Saturday night, very busy. The food is cooked to a good enough quality with decent service. Not as good as Chinatown or more authentic restaurants in the area but good none the less. Confucius Concoction - Egg Roll, Crab Rangoon, Beef Stick, Chicken Stick, Shrimp Toast (1 of each per person for 5.95 each person). Pretty decent, you get to warm up the sticks on a fire thingie on the platter. 10.25 Kung Pao Chicken - It's aight, spicy and a pile of stuff 12.95 Crispy Duck - decent. dryer than I would have liked but decent with a plum sauce 15.95 Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp - Large Shrimp but not as sweet as I normally expect and the texture was mushy ish 8.95 Beef w/ Flat Noodle (dry cooked beef noodles) This was pretty good not as good as the best I've had but acceptable by my chinese standards 7.95 Golden Fish Fillet - came with some kinda sweet sauce mayo based, they wouldn't tell me what was in it. The fillets could have been crispier, they got soggy as the meal progressed making it kinda worthless to fry in the first place. Coke is 2.25 and iced tea 1.95 I would go back I guess if others asked but I wouldn't go if I had a choice. Not that it is bad but it's not the best. The former chefs from here went to open another restaurant as I understand it and that restaurant does a better job for the same money basically.
(3)Morris N.
For the owners commitment to remedying the poor customer service, I have lifted my one day boycott and increased the rating to 3 stars. I commend the owner for his follow-thru on this. Great service/ok food I can deal with. Poor service/great food I won't deal with. We will see of these servers improve their quality of service and attitude next time.....
(3)Sara B.
My family has dined at Yu's for years, and we are never disappointed. The food is delicious, the staff is polite and courteous, and the view of the kitchen is always entertaining.
(5)Jen C.
When i first came in the doors with my family the place seemed upscale and fresh. We were occupied with watching the chefs cook through the see through glass to the kitchen. The menu is massive and contains dishes from many different regions of China and also Korea (they have 2 Korean chefs) so it took us a while to choose our dinner. However, as the evening went on, it became obvious that the food was only good, not great. The Szechuan dish called Spicy Fish wasn't spicy enough and many of the other dishes were sweeter than usual to cater to the American palate. I've already found a great Chinese place up north called Chef Bo's Green Garden so most likely I'm not coming back here again. But don't let me deter you, go try this place out!
(3)Karl M.
Having no idea what this restaurant had to offer, I purchased the Yelp! Deal of $20 for $10. This restaurant was on our way and our old standby is under (crappy) new management. SO let's try Yu's... An unassuming storefront on the outside corner of a strip mall blocked from view of drivers-by by one of those chain restaurants in the middle of the parking lot. On a Sunday afternoon the lot was FULL and it didn't look like anything else in the mall was open... The windows were all darkened. It seemed deserted if not for the rows of SUV's and minivans. We walked up to the front door where we were greeted by two golden lions perched on either side of the revolving door. We entered into a cozy waiting area and a pretty hostess. The place was PACKED. They had well over 30 tables with a few rooms. We were seated immediately and near the bar so I could catch the Bears killing the Titans. The decor was rather upscale, earthy, and totally Asian/Chinese. The servers had silk shirts and the plates were Stamped with a Big Yu's around the edge. The kitchen was behind big picture windows so you can see the fire and woks in action. It was so busy that our server was not very attentive even when he was taking our order... he always seemed too eager to leave our table and get to the next table... where he sat chatting and serving them their Peking Duck... Obviously THEY were regulars... the duck requires a 24 hour advance order... He took our drink order... at least he took my wife's... as I began to tell him my drink... he turned and walked away... to the other table... to give them their check... side from the craptacular service... the food was DELICIOUS. Though...... one of the dishes was chilly around the edges... I didn't complain.... they were busy... the middle and top were hot though... My wife's virgin Pina Colada was addictive... even as a virgin. The pot stickers are A-ok... a little small and only four to a plate... but cute and tasty with some vinegar and chili paste. The Garlic Chicken was simple and tasty. A light gravy and tender pieces of UNBREADED, moist chicken. Seemed like a small plate, though. The shredded pork with chive flowers and fried bean curd was outstanding. The toasted chili peppers were not killer hot and rather tasty. The chive flowers were tender and perfectly cooked to a crisp, bright green hue. A big heaping plate. The big-a$$ carafe of complimentary hot tea lasted the whole dinner and stayed piping hot, too. Very nice spot. The Yelp! Deal made it sooooooo worth our while. We will be back soon. Call first to make sure there isn't a line out the door.
(5)David L.
This 1 star not sure why it keeps changing to 3 I recently ate here because Yelp had a $20 for $10 deal. I wanted to order online and have it delivered but ended up having to call. There online menu wasn't completed they would have the names of the items with the price, but upon clicking on the item for a description all you find is a blank page with no description, and image coming soon. Therefore, I was forced to call. The lady on the phone was pretty helpful in describing the menu items I inquired about. I ordered the following. Orange Chicken - The chicken was dry, and tuff lacking orange flavor. It tasted more like a sweet bbq, whatever the sauce was it was very mild. Panda Express makes a better Orange Chicken. Eight Treasure Delight - This was a mixture of seafood that was fresh. It was spicy, but on the bland side. Rainbow Rice- Only had Chicken and a little Beef. Where's the pork and shrimp? Crab Rangoon- This was fair. Good on the filling, but shell could have been a little cruncher. On the plus side the portions were a good size and delivery was on time, but in suburbia there are plenty of other places to try before going back here.
(1)Nicole M.
So boyfriend and I decided to order take out one night and we were disappointed! We ordered our usually rainbow fried rice but there was barely any shrimp in it. :( We wanted to try something different this time... We order the Orange Beef and the Chicken and Shrimp Szechuan. Ok so the Orange Beef... Which we were thinking it was like Mongolian beef minus the Mongolian tossed with orange sauce oops! It was orange breaded beef and it was chewy. It tasted all right but I wouldn't get it again. The Chicken and Shrimp Szechuan was just to spicy for me but my boyfriend enjoyed it. Again, they like to load the veggies and skimp on the meat. If you plan on dining in I would recommend the Sampler Platter, Beef and Chicken Skewers are very tasty! So is the Egg Roll and Crab Rangoon but the skewers were my fav!
(3)Joseph B.
Yu's is the real deal. Full on Chinese Restaurant that is a major pilgrimage for the Chinese community, casual and entertaining. Good food and lots of it. We brought our 10 month old baby and he had a lot of fun. staff is very friendly and food was quick to arrive, it just took a little time to order. this place can get really busy with a long wait at times.
(4)Jean-Charles D.
A great place for a weekday lunch with colleagues. The food quality is decent, the service is very efficient and the prices are very good: for $11-$12 (tax and tip included) you can have a soup, an entrée, an eggroll, served with hot tea (and have leftovers). We usually expedite our lunch in 45 minutes and we are not a fast-eater type team... It's often crowded and you may have to wait 5-10 minutes to be seated for your lunch. And check Yelp, they always have a deal pending ;)
(4)Fred E.
Back in the Schaumberg area and decided to try Yu's since I selected the Hong Kong Cafe ("HKC") on my previous trip. First off, the decor and size of the place very easily trumps HKC. The see through chefs is a first for me for Chinese restaurants - not sure if I like it or not but it's just a personal preference. I started with the hot and sour soup which wasn't quite sour enough - HKC wins this one. The pan fried pot stickers were too hard on one side and too soft on the other causing the meat filling to fall out - again, a win for HKC. For the main course, I had the szechuan fish fillets. At first I thought it was a little too bland but hot and sour soup does tend to dull the taste buds. After a few more bites, I sensed the flavor returning. It had a white sauce which is usually bland but the red peppers and the small bits of gingers gave it a bit more kick. The first bite of the fish was hard which I feared was undercooked fish which I have a strong dislike for. But as I progressed, I found the fish to be very tender but not so much so that it fell apart. I sat in the bar area and since the bar had no patrons, I was served rapidly and the server (bartender) was very pleasant and polite. So I think in terms of the food, it's a tie with HKC but Yu wins hands down in terms of the decor and atmosphere. I did find Yu's menu to be more interesting in terms of selection. Tomorrow, it's time for Italian . . .
(4)andrea d.
Not sure what happened, but in 2007 this place was amazing. Went back in 2013 and wanted to vomit from eating there.
(2)Jonathan M.
I forgot how good this place is!!!! Ate there for the first time in 10 years and wow did it bring back the memories. After you eat mandarin here you will be spoiled and nothing will be the same after it. Best Sesame chicken ever. No comparison. Sesame beef is amazing. Everything here is great and the service is exceptional. It is a must stop if you are ever in the area. Trust me and just go!!! Everybody in the northwest suburbs in Chicago knows about this place for a reason.
(5)Bradley S.
This place was by far the best Chinese restaurant in Schaumburg, and by no means no competition in site, the Noodle platter is awesome, the sweet and sour chicken is good, and the fried rice is very tasty and fresh. The employees that work here are another story, they have the mindset that they know their food is awesome, so they can treat you anyway they wish. I have been here multiple times, they turn and burn you as fast as possible and don't care about you. They just want your money!! I have been yelled at here by an employee explaining me they reopen here at 4:30!! Seriously an employee yelling at a customer!! They are very arrogant here, and rude. The customer service here is horrible. If you eat here, get carry out!!!!
(3)Wes W.
I've been totally trying to find a decent chinese joint that isn't too small and restrictive with their menu. This place is awesome, it's dishes are infused with a flavor that reminds me of home. Yu's Mandarin may very well be my favorite chinese restaurant in the area, which may not say much because I'm still trying to find more. I recommend trying dou ban yu pien (fish fillets in spicy bean sauce). It's pretty legit...I was rather impressed. The fish was so soft and flakey. I'm not too sure if I saw it on the menu either. Also, their sauted green beans are so fresh; most of the time, the green beans end up being too soft and soggy if they don't know what they're doing. Not the case here...super snappy with the right flavors. The honey walnut shrimp was a bit americanized but it still brought about a sense of nostalgia. Another plus is the substantial portion size. Three dishes, may feed four people just about right unless some of your guests are hefty and require an elevated level of nutrition.
(4)DEALS D.
back after a 6 month break caused by new ownership and horrible food and service. went with family for Father's Day and definitely impressed. huge change. service was perfect and right on. the flavors of our favorite dishes is back. things look back to normal. thank you.
(5)Nari H.
When the owners changed, I was a little suspect, but I feel like after a few years, they've hit their stride. Food is still good, and service is still standard. It's a favorite with friends.
(4)Laura C.
My favorite Chinese restaurant to go to. The food is awesome. I went here a few days ago. Sometimes the noodles they use for the seafood noodle dish is soggy. Maybe it's old(er)? If they used fresher, chewier noodles, it would be perfect. The eggplant is to die for. I loved it. I recommend it to any vegetarians. It was perfect with the rice. The walnut shrimp was also very good. The chow fun left much to be desired. I have had better at other Chinese restaurants. The service was not so great either. The waiters always look "too busy" to help you. I feel like they are picking and choosing who they want to give better service to. For that I will knock down a star from 4 to 3. I have been coming here for many years, throughout the owner changes and the food is consistently good. I just wish the service was better and they would use fresher noodles. Isn't that what they were famous for in the first place??? :)
(3)Ron W.
We come here once in a while for lunch and would come more often but it's sort of far for lunch. This is one of the best places to go for Chinese food for the buck if you ask me. I have probably been here about 6 times about but that is over a 3 year span. This last time I had the Kung Pao Shrimp. It was excellent and the size was perfect for lunch. The service is always great here as well. One of the things I love about this place is that you can see the kitchen thru glass windows they have up and there is always 5 or 6 Woks going full blast! It looks awesome!. Its a great place for me to bring a date when I feel cheap but want a good meal as well LOL
(4)Care M.
Best crab Rangoon around! We always order them and would highly recommend. Service has recently gotten much better. Dishes could be cleaner....
(4)Tim S.
I have been here several times. The food is always reasonably priced, good service, and fantastic taste!
(5)Gina P.
Tried the honey walnut shrimp based on the reviews of how delish it was....sadly it was not good! The shrimp was EXTREMELY fishy to the point that it was in inedible. Fried rice was tasty but little to no beef. Won't be going back.
(2)Dennis S.
I hosted a gathering here and had a great experience. Suburban restaurants specializing in Chinese food are forced to over-serve the meats and under-serve the vegetables. Dishes that in China would have great vegetables with them have none or next to none, just lots of beef, pork, or chicken. That's just what one has to do to survive in suburbia. Given that constraint... We had a fabulous meal and everyone went away happy. Their attitude was welcoming and the service was nonstop perfect. The atmosphere was uneventful, but the place was spacious and clean. We had many of the standard Mandarin and Szechwan dishes. Outstanding were the moo shoo pork, the stir fried string beans, and the two whole red snappers. Only the fried rice was disappointing. And, of course, the other concession to the suburbs - nothing was spicy. I don't intend to try other Chinese restaurants in this area. Yu's Mandarin came through for me and is my choice if in this area.
(4)Marc T.
It's still my favorite Chinese place. I'm going there now for more than 5 years and was never disappointed with the food. Very authentic and tasty. The only thing you need to ask is for a larger table if you are a party of four. The booth is really way too small. My secret dish not on the menu is the honey glazed chicken. So yummy.
(5)Rick S.
Yu's is great!! This is my second favorite Chinese food restaurant ever and the other one closed up because the owner had to go home to take care of family. The food is top notch - these guys really know what their doing! I used to work in the area and had eaten here many times and enjoyed their Mongolian Beef dishes as well as a few different chicken dishes. My wife and I decided to go vegan which makes finding quality food very challenging and we happened to be out by Yu's so I figured we'd give it a try. Their vegan choices are outstanding, too!! I never knew I could enjoy tofu so much!! Try the Kung Pao Tofu if you're interested in that sort of thing...delicious!! The only thing that kept it from 5 stars was the ability to manage a busy establishment. The effort was there, the organization was not. Apparently from other reviews, the ownership has changed, and no doubt that's added some challenges. Luckily, the food is a 5 star meal, the service depends on when you go. If it's crazy busy, be patient. The taste is worth the wait.
(4)Virginia D.
I came here Christmas night 2012 and I'm hooked. It's hard to find decent Chinese cuisine outside of Chicago proper. This place exceeded my expectations. West Lake soup in delicious, as are their chow fun dishes. Mei Cai roasted pork and the cold duck is great.
(4)Melanie S.
I am still struck by how much I enjoyed this place. The food is better than any Chinese I've had in the city (including Chinatown). It exceeded my expectations a thousandfold. I don't get out to Schaumburg much, hardly ever actually, except when I have to take my car in to be serviced, but my sister lives out this way and I decided to meet her for dinner. My boss regularly gets take out from Yu's and raves about it, and the Yelp reviews confirmed that the food was stellar. We met on Sunday evening, on the early side (5:30) and the place was already pretty full. I was told it was popular so I had made a reservation and it was a good thing I did as we got one of the last open tables. We started with hot tea and were bought a huge thermal carafe which I loved because it stayed hot throughout our meal and we didn't have to keep asking for more (like you have to with those tiny porcelain teapots). I can go through a lot of tea during a meal. We started with the vegetarian egg rolls which were some of the best I've ever had. The wrapper was more of a Thai-style; it was lighter and not that thick kind that is typically used. The portion was four good-sized pieces for only $2.95 and the Chinese mustard was hot and sinus -clearing, just how I like it. For entrees we went a little overboard because I was hungry and everything sounded so good. Plus I love Chinese food leftovers to bring for lunch. We ended up ordering sesame chicken, lemon chicken, mongolian beef and a combination fried rice. The waiter sounded surprised that just two of us ordered four entrees, and told us we were going to have a lot of food to take with us. That was music to my ears. We watched all the chefs in the see-through kitchen cooking with woks. They were tossing nonstop and making everything fresh to order. Our food arrived piping hot and wow, the portions were huge! Usually I shy away from ordering things like sesame chicken because it tends to be "mystery meat" and overly breaded, but this was not the case. The chunks of all-white meat chicken were huge, and stayed crispy, holding up to the sauce nicely. The sauce was not too sweet either, which is often the case with this dish. The lemon chicken was also lightly breaded and came with a lovely light lemon sauce. Again, this is a dish I don't typically order because it sometimes tastes like lemon pledge. It was fantastic, as were the mongolian beef and fried rice. All of the portions were huge and easily could feed two or three people, so it looks like I'll be eating Chinese food all week. The prices are are also crazy cheap considering the ample portion sizes. All of this food cost just under $48 and despite stuffing ourselves silly, we still had most of it left. I daresay that I will be trekking out to Schaumburg again very soon -- something I never thought I'd hear myself say. 4.5 stars.
(4)Angelica S.
NOM NOM NOM! I have been here twice and I have never had any issues. I have also tried a number of things on the menu and it has all been very tasty. I'm surprised to hear the negative reviews! I haven't had any bad service at all. Everyone is always very nice. It does get VERY busy so calling ahead might be a good idea. The amount of food you get is quite a bit so it's fun to share in large groups. I love coming here, I always leave so stuffed with a food baby in my belly.
(5)Jason C.
There is something really puzzling about this place. This restaurant has a cult following of Asians who have joined from the 70s-80s. This restaurant does a fantastic job of convincing every Asian in the area that this is the best Chinese restaurant in Chicagoland. When ANYONE mentions about going to Chinese food, this place ALWAYS pops up. I don't get it. I really don't. Whatever magic or marketing ploy these guys have used works...stunningly well. If you are businessman planning on opening a restaurant, observe and learn from these guys as this restaurant along with Le Colonial and Japonais are at the epitome of popular and profitable restaurants serving mediocre food in the Chicagoland area. The one interesting thing to note about this place is that they were the first ones in Chi-town area to open up their kitchen so that you can watch the food being prepared through a glass window. Oh how marvelous. Yeah. We're living in the 21st century now. The kitchen is absolutely huge. I'm guessing there are around 20-30 chefs in there. That's no surprise considering this place fills around 500-600 people on a given night. This restaurant is well known for their Korean Chinese cuisine. I'm not going to go into detail about the food because nothing is outside of the ordinary. It is quite sad that the Chicago area does not have any good Korean-chinese restaurants. If you haven't been here and someone insists on going, you're going to be hard pressed to say no as most fans are overly enthusiastic about this place. My advice is to be mentally prepared to "suck it up" if it does not match your expectations of authentic, good chinese food.
(3)Dan N.
It may not be what it use to be, but its still very good. Since Pings open not too far away my attention has been drawn there more often than not. But on a recent trip with my parents I was reminded they they still can be counted on to produce excellent food. The noodle patter might have dropped a notch below what Pings serves but its still pretty dam good. They are still head and shoulders above any other Chinese restaurant in the area. My wife had some excellent Pan Fried seafood noodles than had quite a bit of seafood. Nothing we had on our last visit disappointed. And I look forward to our next visit.
(4)Andrew K.
I went here with a few friends after work (~ 6 PM) while taking advantage of a yelp deal. It was not too crowded and we were seated immediately, though it was a bit chillly by the window for the winter. We had the sweet and sour shrimp, xiao-ping pork, fried rice, and pea pod tips. The sweet and sour shrimp was good, better than most places but not amazing. Xiao-ping pork I think was listed as spicy, but it was not spicy at all. I was not a huge fan of the fried rice and the pea pod tips were okay. We had tea and the spout on the pitcher was broken. not really a big deal, but it tended to spill a bit when we poured tea and sometimes you remember little things like that. I've been here before and had a good experience in the past, but it's generally not a restaurant that comes to mind when I am thinking of where to go.
(3)Scott D.
My wife has been raving about this place for about a year. Normally I don't write a review unless I've been to a place a few times. But I feel like I tried just about every dish possible on Saturday night. There was a group of about 10 of us and we arrived at 5pm and figured we would order about 5 dishes for ten people. We ended up over ordering and ended up with about 9 dishes, hey what do I care, my sister in law sprung for the tab. The only stand out dish was the Kung Pao Shrimp. The Mongolian Beef, Szechuan Chicken was good but not mouth watering, the noodles were ok, etc' you get the point. We all had a good time laughing and bonding. Our waiter's name was Peter Pan, Peter you did a great job. At about 7PM Peter came by with about 20 fortune cookies (20 minutes after we paid the bill) and I joked that they were trying to get rid of us. When we left, there were about 30 people waiting for a table. The parking lot was a zoo. So this place is happening on Saturday night, get there early.
(3)Jim W.
Yu's was suggested by a co-worker who said you have to go their and try the Seafood Noodle dish. We had to wait about 1/2 hour to get a table so I was famished by the time we finally got seated. The noodles are hand made and the fun part is you can watch the chefs making the food in the kitchen because of the open window concept. The Noodle Platter dish has plenty of seafood (shrimp, scallops, squids), a good amount of heat, garlic and other seasonings. The make a similar version using all vegetable that is also outstanding. One of my favorite Chinese restaurants in the Chicagoland area.
(5)Caryn A.
We came in with a party of 14. They have everything organized to make your large gathering go smoothly - we got the pre planned group selection and added a few of our favorite items like honey walnut shrimp. They got everyone's order correct and got plates on and off smoothly - they were VERY busy - we scheduled the party on a Saturday night so the kids could see the noodle show - heck - I had never seen it either - great show and good karma all around - thanks Yu's
(5)Sandra Y.
I have been going here for years and the food is always really good. I went here for my mom's birthday a few days ago. She always seems to choose Yu's when we ask her where she wants to go out for dinner. I had the Szechwan Eggplant. IT WAS SOOOO GOOODDDDD! I highly recommend it to anyone trying not to eat meat. I mean, it is fried like hell, but it was so good. It was worth it. I just wish it was a little more spicy. The waiter did warn me that it was spicy so I expected some heat, but it wasn't spicy at all. The service was ok. Not so great. We felt a little ignored sometimes so I had to take a star off. Other than that, I really like the place. I like that you can see the chefs working in the kitchen. It has been something I've always looked forward to seeing ever since I was younger :)
(4)Bob R.
Good food and excellent noodles. Can be a little pricey for Chinese.
(4)Danny K.
I can't say that I've ever had a bad meal here. The biggest draw for me is that this level of Chinese / Korean-Chinese food is usually something you need to drive into chinatown or the scattered to the winds Korean-Chinese restaurants of Chicago. So to have it in Schaumburg is just wonderful when you're out in the north west burbs. While new chinatown is currently in a renaissance with many of the restaurants upgrading their interior and exterior decor, Yu's has been a polished environment for years. No sticky furniture here folks! It really is like a Chinese restaurant oasis in the suburbs. And if you like drama, Chef Ping is its only real competition with a menu that is crazy similar. The owners of Chef Ping are the old owners of Yu's... And dare I say it, just as good. For sure however, this place rewards the somewhat adventurous eater. Coming here to eat fried rice is just a waste of calories! You gotta use your cellulite currency efficiently folks. Don't order your "usual" Chinese dish and get the Cham Pong if you like spicy noodles! The noodle platter? A definite yes. Peking Noodle? Another yes! Schechwan eggplant? Oh yeah baby! And of course, the walnut shrimp. Oh man... writing this review is just making me hungry.
(4)Andrew C.
First post on Yelp, and of course at my favorite restaurant on my birthday! I've been here since I was an infant (13 years ago). Since the new owner came about 2 years ago, it hasn't been the same. However, still delicious as usual. First and foremost, the Noodle Platter is still the BEST dish in the place. Fresh noodles, 3 different types of seafood, etc. It wasn't as great today as it has been, but it still provided the flavor and color. My family also ordered Sweet and Sour Pork, one dish we always order. The sauce is a great mix of sweet and sour, mainly sweet. Our other dish was the Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp. A lot of reviews on Yelp say that it is really good so I decided to try it. I wasn't in love, but it was getting there.. The walnuts didn't taste like a normal walnut, but instead it had a sweet coating which made it worth for a walnut hater like me. Overall, very delicious. I recommend the Noodle Platter to people who love noodles and seafood. Also, Kung Pao Shrimp and the Sweet and Sour Pork.
(5)Sherwin C.
Food here is generally very reliable and the menu is pretty big. This place is pretty popular so you need to make sure you make a reservation or get out early for both lunch and dinner. If you don't want to wait, Chef Ping in Rolling Meadows has an equally long line but iChef in Hoffman Estates serves up authentic cuisine without the long wait (only real big drawback is that Yu has more large tables than either restaurant if you're planning to serve a large party).
(4)Rico T.
The last time I ate here was in 1996. We were in the area & starving so I was pleasantly surprised to see that Yu's was still open. Not only is it open...it appears to be thriving. I don't remember exactly what we ordered (my memory crashes when I'm hungry), but all the dishes were fantastic. The other guests seemed to enjoy their dining experience as well. There was a jovial feeling in the room, as if many of them were regulars. I'm glad to know that even though some things change, some things remain the same.
(4)Jill M.
A great family owned chinese restaurant that serves all the classics and has wonderful service. Came here tonight with three friends and enjoyed the following (and had leftovers!) Crab rangoon Veggie egg rolls Moo shu pork Beef with broccoli Chicken and shrimp szechuan Tips for restaurant management: - Offer brown rice in addition to white for the carb-conscious - Get indiv wrapped vs. loose after-dinner mints for the hostess station (ew ew ew!) If you're craving some good, inexpensive, filling chinese food, check this place out.
(4)Rick C.
This won't be the first time I've said these words, but this will be the first time I'm naming a restaurant. Eff Yu. Stopped by for a quick dinner, left almost two hours later irritated. Ordered potstickers, they were fine. Next up were the beef with flat noodles. They were ok, super greasy. I wouldn't order this again. Here's were I start getting upset. We ordered the steamed pike. Quoted to us at 19.99. An hour later and the fish is still not out. "Our steamer is not working great" "It'll be a few minutes" "Two more minutes". At this point, I say if it's not ready, forget it, we need to go. "It's coming right out" Ten minutes later it comes out. It's fine. Over an hour for steamed fish and rice. I should state that we were the first two tables seated when this place opened, so they were not busy. We're willing to forgive and scoot home when the bill comes and the fish is priced at 26.99. When I question this, he goes "the flounder is 19.99, not the pike" He never quoted us this price. No apologies, nothing. So I waited forever for mediocre food and was charged more than was quoted. Ridiculous. Again, Eff Yu, I'll just go to Chef Ping's next time.
(1)Leon Y.
Very disappointed. Definitely won't come again... I have been here a couple of times over the year and each time I felt the bar was set lower. This time, it made me outrageous. The beef wrap is cold and the wrap is miles away from crispy...probably from yesterday. The Taiwan stir fry smells like rotten fish. No one on the table even wants to try it. To be fair, the noodle is pretty good. This would be my last time here.
(1)Rita A.
My girlfriend loves this place and has been trying to take me here forever. I was pleasantly surprised, I thought it was a buffet place and I really detest buffets. We ordered a plethora of food, more than we could handle. The menu is extensive, massively extensive and to me distracting to figure out what I want. We ordered salt and pepper prawns..a must try absolutely delicious. We also had Lobster in ginger sauce, meh.. it was okay I am not a fan of eating with my hands and cracking open food. The flavor of the lobster left more to be desired for lobster. We also had the Mongolian trio, it was just okay, I've had better, the sauce was just didn't bring out anything in any of the meat. The inside of the place is very nice, it is very busy here and seems to be a neighborhood favorite. I enjoyed everything we had, may I say I am not a huge fan of chinese food due to the salty nature of most places and the abundance of sauce placed on food, I enjoyed this place and would come back. The service was good, the server had a lot of great recommendations and was very attentive. This was an upgrade to any chinese restaurant experience I've had. MUST TRY.
(4)Will C.
Probably my favorite Chinese food in Chicagoland. On our most recent visit, we ordered fried pot stickers, kung pao beef, chicken friend rice, and seafood noodle soup. All excellent!
(5)David N.
What more can I say about Yu that is not already written. The standard for quality chinese cuisine in the suburbs. Their appetizers rarely fail to disappoint.
(4)Nicole L.
I went to dinner with a friend last night and ordered the vegetarian noodle platter which was pretty good but I still wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.
(3)Christina G.
This place has great food, a fun atmosphere, and quick service. That is, quick service once you're actually seated. I'll start with the bad: be prepared to wait if you go during the dinner rush on a weekend. We put our name in at 6:20 and were told it would be about a 40 minute wait. We were not called to be seated until 7:30 or so. Luckily, we were able to camp out at the bar until our number was called, but not everyone was so lucky. We ordered warm sake and some appetizers at the bar, which made the wait bearable. Once the food came, the wait was worth it. My husband got the honey walnut shrimp, and it is truly as delicious as the other reviews say it is. I got the orange chicken, which I wanted medium spicy, but it wasn't very spicy at all. Same thing with my father-in-law's dish. He was his kung pao chicken very spicy, and we only detected a hint of spice. However, the fried rice was excellent. The restaurant does feature its chefs in a little show, which was interesting. They announced the chef's name, where he was from, and his specialties. Then the noodle chef came out and did a noodle show. This was my second time there, and we'll be back again. But probably not during peak hours.
(4)T L.
After years of listening to people rave about this place, I decided it was time to get some take out. I ate here once a long time ago, but I don't remember much about it, so this was basically like starting over. I ordered my honey walnut shrimp, szechuan beef, and the noodle platter. Those homemade noodles are amazing. There was a little too much crazy seafood in it, tentacles and stuff, so I think next time I'm going to go vegetarian. But wow. Also the beef was super good, had some decent spice to it, and not super sweet, it was a really good balance. And then the honey walnut shrimp was awesome, not too saucy, not too dry. The only thing that was dry was the side of rice that came with the meal, ha!
(4)Amy L.
I had heard great reviews on this place but I was NOT impressed. First off, the woman was rude on the phone. Second, it was super expensive, 3 items were $45. 4. I ordered something very basic: General Tso Chicken and it was mushy, the sauce did not taste that great and the chicken was fatty. My boyfriend ordered Crispy Beef and it was NOT crispy, it was chewy and gross. The beef and broccoli my friend ordered was just okay. We did do the carry out option, maybe it is better to dine in but I will not be going back.
(1)Arynn I.
Love it love it love it! Ate here on Tuesday (business trip to Schaumburg!) with my Aunt and Uncle and my friend/co-worker. We all had a different order and shared, of course. My uncle and aunt really enjoy this place and say that it's one of their favorite Chinese restaurant including ones in Hawaii...which means it's quite up there for them. In any case, we ordered 4 dishes: honey walnut shrimp, yu's house noodles, the tofu bowl (i think that's what it was) and sesame chicken. I could not believe how large the portions were and it was well recieved by the 4 of us. I liked the noodles, a lot. They have a little spice/kick to it and we ordered it mild. A little too spicy for some but not me! I can't eat shrimp but I did eat the honey walnuts which were very tasty. I could have had a whole bowl of just that! :) Apparently if you eat shrimp you will probably love it. The tofu bowl was very different for me. Kinda like a stir fry with a ton of seafood and veggies in it and some broth on the bottom...but not like a soup. Either way everything was very tasty and how can you mess up sesame chicken? I especially like the "crunchies" that it comes with. To this day, sadly, I have to admit that I don't know what they are called...and I've grown up with it. I wish I had another opportunity to come back to try other items but sadly my work schedule isn't allowing it. Hopefully the next time I'm in the area I can come back for more. And yes, it's as good as it's getting reviews for!
(5)Nicole W.
Classic, authentic Chinese. No friends, this is not ManchWok or Panda Express - Yu's offers incredible chinese eats. While I live in Charlotte now, I routinely drop by the burbs of Chicago and Yu's is always a "need to feed" for me. I'm a huge fan of their Schezwuan Shrimp - good sized prawns (not fried) in a spicy but semi-sweet sauce. These tasty little crustaceans come with a side of steamed broccoli and white rice. Also, their potstickers are pretty incredible. The perfect dumpling - great noodle consistency and a great pork filling. While I've tried them both steamed and fried, my belly says fried is my fave. It's very lightly fried, though. Overall, the portions are fairly generous and the quality is superb. I've eaten from Yu's for more than a decade and I can honestly say that I've never had a bad meal from this tasty little treasure. The interior is nicely appointed, but, honestly, I've mainly ordered take out the last few times, so I don't have a crystal clear picture. Price wise, Yu's is a bit more expensive than some other standard Chinese joints in the area, but it is fully worth it! Yay for authentic Chinese fare!
(5)Heather P.
You don't expect much of anything out of a suburban Chinese restaurant, but I was pleasantly proven wrong with this place. The fact that almost half the patrons in the restaurant were Asian should stand as a testament to how good this place is. It was busy when we got there, so we waited at the bar and had a delicious Mai Tai while we waited for a table. We then had an appetizer sampler, in which we got to flame broil part of it on our own little grill. I got the coconut shrimp (which was the best I've ever had) and my other half ordered from the Korean menu (smarty pants). They make their own noodles here, and they are amazing. The hot tea was complimentary, and delicious. In the evenings, they have a "Noodle Show" where they start by introducing their chefs as they play with fire. The kitchen is behind a big glass wall, so you can actually see them work. After that, someone came out and gave a demo on how they make their own noodles. I assume it was pretty cool to see, but some Ed Hardy-wearing guido douche with a melon head was standing in front of me, so my view was obscured. Oh well, the noodles were still awesome. The prices are a lot less than you would expect for a dinner of this caliber, which is also a big bonus. The staff was extremely friendly. You can't go wrong dining here.
(5)Ashley A.
My boyfriend and I were stranded in Schaumburg last week after the snow storm, we were craving Chinese and Yu's was one of the only places open in town. Yu's is absolutely outstanding. The place was packed wall to wall and we were happy to find a spot at the bar. The drinks were STRONG and the service was excellent! We had soup, crab rangoons, the noodle platter, and, asparagus and beef. I knew Yu's was real Chinese when I saw the rangoons, my best friend's dad owns Golden City in Sterling Heights, and his rangoons are very similar (he is from the old country and they rivaled his). The noodles are the BEST I have ever had, period. On top of everything else the prices are affordable and the portions are huge. I am very impressed and can't wait to get back to Yu's.
(4)Lola K P.
Solid Americanized Chinese food in a clean spacious place, with tasty staples like Honey Walnut Shrimp, General's Chicken and Mongolian Beef, along with fresh home-made noodle dishes which wasn't dripping with oil like other places. Minus one star for appetizers - nix on the pan-fried potstickers (tasted store-bought) or crab rangoon (crab flavored cream cheese stuffing, ewww). We've been here a few times now over the last year, and it's been consistent. Try to sit in the main room, as we weren't as happy in the overflow room (restroom side). Service is good, everyone's been friendly and courteous to us. Yesterday, though, dunno what happened in the kitchen, but there was a half-hour wait between appetizers and mains. But that was unusual. The only thing I have a gripe about is a funny smell couple of times - once, it was a strong fishy smell, and last night, there was a strong unpleasant whiff of ammonia(?), but it did go away after 10 mins or so. Misc. unnecessary info: Last night's visit was to celebrate CNY, just Hubby and I - all the good stuff's happening back in CA with the family, *sniff, sniff*.
(4)Felix V.
This place is great for take out and dine in. Four star since at times the quality is shaky. Overall a good option for Chinese in the area.
(4)Jason C.
When I first moved to the sprawling suburbs of the Chicagoland, when I asked around for an authentic chinese dining establishment, Yu's Mandarin was usually the first few names that were suggested by my coworkers. And they were right, Yu's had definitely lived up to its reputation, and that was up until they changed the ownership. This place has gone downhill, I mean DOWN... One of the few dishes they did exceptionally well was the Snow White Chicken, which you can't find it at anywhere else here. The literary translation of the stir fry technique of this dish is "flame side stir fry", which involves rapid stirring in extremely hot work with least amount of sauce/gravy to highlight the tenderness of the meat and crunchiness of the vegetable. Unfortunately, at Yu's Mandarin circa 2012, this is no longer the case. I got Moo Goo Gai Pan to pass as Snow White Chicken instead. What a let down. And their service is generally a miss nowadays. If I am new in town, and first time going to Yu's, I would have rated this place a 3-star, but given my past wonderful experience before the change of ownership, a 2-star is what I think they deserve. Chef Ping which is about 15 minutes drive away is a way way way better option.
(2)Robyn C.
My family comes here pretty often for family get togethers and what not. It's the "go to" restaurant when we really don't know where else to go. Most of the food that we get is completely off menu ;) like the jelly fish and the snow pod leaf veggies. I base a lot of my rating on their hot and sour soup. I feel I am a hot and sour soup connoisseur, and this place has pretty good soup!! The ambiance is nice, it's cool to be able to watch the chef's behind the glass cooking. One thing I wish they had was soy sauce with less sodium, other than that, I know my family and I will be back!! It's a little more pricey for a chinese restaurant ... BUT it's not your average take out only type of place.. you bring friends and fam here and have a great time and good food.
(4)James P.
Big fan of this place. It tastes better in the restaurant than delivery in my opinion, My favorite, hot braised fish, seaseme chix and the noodle platter.
(4)Jay N.
We went here just before 5 on a Saturday night so there was no wait. When we left, there were a lot of people waiting around. The staff has changed from previous times but were very cordial and refilled water/tea as well as took care of our plates and check promptly. All the chefs were pretty busy through the windows. My friend told me that their stations are based on seniority and the same chef makes the same thing, so there will be very little variation on the same dish if you came on another night. We had gone here many times in the past and had heard that the food wasn't as good as before. My friend recommended the Szechwan eggplant which was quite good. We also got the seafood noodles which was as good as ever. The walnut shrimp had the light cream sauce and was also tasty. The prices have been relatively stable and is a solid Chinese restaurant experience.
(4)Vanessa B.
I have NO idea why people like this place. We tried the egg rolls, mongolian beef, fried rice, and noodle platter and they all had virtually no taste. I think it is actually difficult to make all of those things so tasteless. Never going to Yu's again.
(2)Kripa R.
Quality, clearly energetically run. Huge selection and deliciously fresh food. Eggplant and shrimp ordered and expertly delivered. Huge portions that don't trade on flavor or ingredients.
(4)G E.
This is my go to place for noodles for many years, noodle platter no squid or pork and spicy hot, it is the best around. Most of the dishes are excellent, the portions are huge and the service has always been satisfactory. The place is usually very busy so expect a wait time. As to all these reviews saying they have gone done hill since new management I have seen essentially no difference and based on how packed they are most of the time other people have not either. As to what I would call its sister location Ping's, both places are great and after having the same dishes at both, I find it almost impossible to notice any significant difference between them.
(5)Erik H.
The sign, size and prominent location of Yu's Mandarin has been beckoning me for months, and I finally pulled myself away from Asian Noodle House to go on my birthday. It turned out to be a standard Chinese restaurant, except large. Very large. The food is above average and they have a pretty good wine list, though, so Yu's gets bumped up to 4 stars (and the cute little bowl of ice cream for my birthday didn't hurt). They also have some pretty authentic stuff, but I was in the mood for grease and ordered the classic American Chinese fare. Salty, savory, sweet, and a bit pricey, I'll probably be back to Yu's at least once more. Now what kind of wine goes with orange beef?
(4)Stephanie K.
Food was excellent! The jjajangmyun is probably the best I have ever had.
(5)Ian D.
Not as good as before anymore, and their service is still bad. Foods are pretty good though. If you tip them less, they may yell at you.
(3)Nick L.
This place gets an extra bump due to general quality of Chinese food in the Chicago area. Things to order before you leave this place.... (1) Spicy noodle platter - amazingly good. (2) Honey walnut shrimp - superb. (3) Fatty pork with pea shoots - sublime. (4) Hot and cold salad - excellent. Order those and you won't have gone wrong!!
(5)Joe K.
I just registered my Yelp account, so I'm enjoying reviewing my favorite restaurants in the US. That being said, Yu's is my favorite Chinese restaurant in the Midwest. Every time I go back to the Chicagoland area, I will always go to Yu's. It's incredibly cheap for lunch. You can't go wrong with their menu. I recommend the Moo Shu Pork off their lunch menu, and the Generals Chicken off their dinner menu. I'm not a big "noodles" guy, but Yu's is very famous for their noodles. If that's your cup of tea, you should make sure to try them.
(5)Jackie M.
OK, I've been putting off this review for far too long, but honestly I just don't know what to say! I am truly, madly, deeply in love with Yu's. Words simply cannot describe... ::stomach is growling::
(5)Sarah S.
At the risk of sounding like I have no life because I get so excited about Yu's: This place is off the hook. It is motherfucking noodle time. I'm not typically a fan of Chinese food- it's not bad, but it just isn't my cuisine of choice. But if I'm in Schaumburg, it's like I'm a kid again and my favorite uncle has to take me to Yu's. This is non-negotiable and it is a mandatory stop when I visit him. My favorites are the seafood noodles and crispy duck.
(4)Lisa W.
Came here to eat with family friends a week ago...always enjoyed the food the few times I have eaten here. I've thought this place offered relatively decent Chinese food for being in the suburbs. However, on my most recent trip, I was quite disappointed. The service was subpar because it took a while for the waiters to come to us...they seemed stressed out an just wanted to get the job done. Second, the food was not very good....the orange chicken was hard and dry...that's why there was so much of it left. The ribs tasted quite peculiar in a negative way. The mu shu pork or whatever was wrapped in the lettuce was awful...the waiter prepared the wraps, but they all leaked juices all over the place. Lastly, the decor ambiance of the restaurant didn't seem right....the chairs mismatched, no chefs demonstrating the noodles, and the construction in the waiting room just was not appealing at all. Definitely not coming back here if I'm ever in town.
(2)Michael C.
Legit asian food loaded with family memories given that I've been coming here for 30 years...love watching them make food in the "fireball" surrounding the wok. Incredible! A bit of a circus as most of the tables are large tables, service is so-so as expected in this environment. I will always have a fond place in my stomach for Yu's!
(4)Caroline C.
went there with several friends on a Saturday night. It was very crowded and we waited about 40 minutes for our table. If you go on a weekend with more than four people I'd recommend either go early or plan on a long wait. The food was good, and service friendly. I was surprised how fast the food came after we placed our order, considering how many people were there. Overall it was a good experience and we all enjoyed it.
(3)Brian L.
I would have given zero stars if possible because waiting over 30 past our reservation time with a disabled person (in a wheelchair) is inexcusable. Will be the last time here for us. Then the server was unattentive and brought entrees before soup. Maybe things wouldbe better on a slow night, but never again for me.
(1)Matt W.
This will be short and sweet. Yu's is absurdly good for one reason: Peking Noodles. At the other Chinese joints I've gotten them from, they're called chachiang mein but however you cut it, it's the same dish. Dense noodles with a velvety bean, pork, shrimp and onion sauce draped over. The fact that I can get it so close to home makes me deliriously happy. The only other dish I've had from Yu's are the eggrolls and those were fine, but the real show stopper is the Peking Noodle. I've heard rumors that dining in is a treat, I wouldn't know. I walk in, get my noodles and head home to noisily devour them. The food is fresh and fast and delicious. Yu's is amazing and you owe it to yourself to go.
(5)Michael I.
Absolutely the best Beef Noodle Soup
(4)Jennifer P.
When we can't make it to Chinatown, my boyfriend and I get take-out at Yu's. (We've never eaten in the restaurant.) It was recommended to me by my mom, who works in the healthcare field. Apparently drug reps would bring Yu's in for lunch for her office, and they loved it! My Mom's favorite was a breaded sesame chicken that had noodles. I've had it twice, the first being a leftover, which was good. The second time, I was disappointed at how much breading was on the chicken - there was a ratio of 2:1 of breading to chicken. My favorite dish so far is the sesame beef - while I love savory, it's on the sweeter side. A few weeks ago my boyfriend and I saw that they had beef and chinese broccoli - I did a double take. REAL Chinese broccoli?! I'm addicted to Chinese broccoli (moreso steamed with oyster sauce), so to have FINALLY found a suburban restaurant that serves it was heaven. Seriously.
(3)Sue T.
This is a favorite lunch spot for our work team. Yu's has a lunch special menu and the quality is consistently good. Lunches come with fried or white rice, soup, fried egg roll and fried wonton. My favorite lunch choice is the three-flavor taster - tender beef, chicken and shrimp with lots of vegetables in a savory brown sauce. Service is perfunctory and usually fast, but this time the server forgot to bring our check and we had to find someone so we could pay. Maybe they took the complaints others have had about feeling rushed to heart -- but there must be a happy medium.
(3)Caroline A.
I eat Chinese food about once per year. I generally don't like it because 1. It is usually super greasy and heavy - automatic food coma... and 2. I used to eat Chinese at least once per week in college and can't even smell it now without feeling sick. However, I was in the area with some girlfriends and we were hungry. I had heard that Yu's was the best Chinese restaurant in the Chicago area... so I hesitantly agreed : / We sat, looked at the extensive menu and ordered one of the following: combination fried rice (shrimp, pork and chicken), Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce (my favorite) and the garlic chicken entree. We were very full a half hour later and had lots of leftovers. The food was actually very good. It wasn't too greasy and the vegetables were very fresh. I wasn't a fan of the fried rice, but the two other dishes were great. This is a super casual restaurant. It's like a diner... but with Chinese food.
(3)Denise K.
Not a place to go to relax or have casual conversation. I have only been there for lunch on Saturdays and people start "lining up" way before they open, it is that popular. The problem is, they do not take names, or give numbers so someone who gets there after you, but pushes to the fornt will get seated before you. Not always a problem as everyone who is htere waiting for the opening always seems to get a seat. It's just aggravatng. I have always had great service here, my water glass, tea or cied tea is never empty, but it always feels rushed. it is VERY loud. The food is good. My sister loves their walnut shrimp. I pretty much stick by the mongolian beef and pot stickers. I hadthe fired rice last time and was not impressed. In fact, I ended up throwing out the leftovers - and that was 3/4 of the order! Mom tries different things. Other than once instance where they added a tip to mom's credit card receipt AFTER she signed it and a tip had been left at the table, we have not had any bad experiences there. You can tell there has been a change in the cooking. I always feel left out with the chinese menu - as if there are hidden gems there I do not know about because I cannot read chinese!
(3)Scott Z.
I found this place by searching Yelp, and expected better foods than I had - we ordered some dishes but they all fried, beef, chicken, and even scallop. Fried foods are not healthy, and they are almost the same taste since they all coated with same dough and might came out from the same fryer with same oil. If you look at the dishes, you couldn't tell which is beef, chicken and scallop. Final outcome - we boxed up most for a young guy whom seams liking all fried foods. One good thing about food - they seams fresh so worth a few stars.
(2)Kris L.
Looking for pigs a ear dish? How about Intestine? No well maybe classics like Kung Pao shrimp, fresh softshell crab, lobsters from their live tanks or homemade noodle dishes are more your speed. Whether you want some edgy authentic Chinese or tamer familiar offerings check out Yu's Mandarin. Located in a huge end space of an otherwise inconspicuous strip mall Yu's has quality dishes cooked to order for you that rise above anything in the area. Watch the chefs through the large kitchen windows running the length of the dining room and you will appreciate how this team of chefs handle volumes of orders cooking them fresh for their guests. The shrimp were fresh and nicely cooked, noodle dishes were rich and delicious and appetizers like the steamed shu mei had a delicate clean flavor of shrimp. On Friday and Saturday nights you can watch Chinese noodle making demonstrations where they turn a batch of dough into thousands of noodles while you watch. If you are interested in an authentic Chinese experience from noodles to duck to the freshest fish try Yu's Mandarin and you won't be disappointed.
(3)Mike S.
Great food and service. Nice selection, always order something different.
(4)Jessica G.
I've tried Yu's on 2 separate occasions and both times I've been sorely disapointed. Based on multiple reviews here and elsewhere we ordered the Noodle platter, admittedly we ordered blindly, but I was not expecting it to arrive with tons of smelly, disgusting fish pieces in it. I'm still wondering if they delivered the wrong dish. It was inedible. To be safe we also ordered the crab rangoon (flavorless) and stir-fried rice (though we ordered vegitarian it came loaded with various unidentifiable meats). Sorry Yu's, but your appeal is lost on us.
(1)Kimberly P.
Two words! NOODLE PLATTER :-b Like a well oiled machine the service is quick....don't let the crowds scare you away! They can handle it with ease and get you in pretty quickly :-) Lunch specials are good too comes with eggroll, wonton, soup, rice, and entree. Homemade chili oil is a MUST..... which leads me to the hot oil dumplings, that were very nice........
(4)Cj Q.
I've been going to Yu's for over ten years. I think they recently acquired new owners or something. The menu has expanded to include more "authentic" dishes, however their dinner prices have also gone up. While Yu'a used to be a favorite destination, something in the last year or two has changed and now it seems like more of a "I guess we will go to Yu's" decision when all other options have failed. The wait staff is attentive and friendly, refilling water just about each time they do their rounds. Appetizers are promptly brought out. I suggest the pot stickers. Can't go wrong with those! The entrees are plentyfull in selection, chicken, pork, beef, vegan...they have it all. The sauces seem...kind of heavy as of late and not as flavorfull as I remember them. All in all, stick with the lunch special, $6.95 for lunch here is a steal.
(2)amanda A.
i was out ikea-ing, like you do, and sushi station was closed so we ended up here for lunch. it was really impressive actually. some of the best noodles i have ever had. clearly fresh and made in house. perfectly steeped tea. delicious dumplings. i'm only subtracting a star for 2 points. 1 is not their fault...i really wish this wasn't way the hell out in the burbs. 2 spicy should mean spicy. if you order a dish with a little pepper next to it and they ask if you would like it hot and you say YES with a gusto it should be at least a little bit spicy .
(4)Nan H.
So this is the problem with this place. They tote "authentic Chinese" from the Northern region of China. However, a majority of the food is breaded and fried. It may be that we ordered the wrong things but the s/s pork. Fried. The sesame chick. Fried. The garlic scallops. Fried. The salt pepper squid. Fried. Everything started to taste the same after awhile. We also ordered the noodle platter. Not impressed. The flavor was good but the noodle was too soft to be hand pulled. I like my hand pulled noodle aldente with some bite to it. The beef broccoli was a cornstarchy mess. Authentic Chinese food does not taste like this. This place is definitely catering to an American clientele. I did notice alot of people ordering jjampong which is the only dish among a sea of fried items ( hot fish/honey walnut shrimp) that I may come back for.
(3)Cabbie H.
Yus changed owners and the food is not the same quality or taste. They also can't afford to give you condiments like chili oil without charging you a fee for takeout. Also, per Jeff if you get a bad dish it is the customers fault not the chefs!
(1)Laila C.
The chinese food is good for Schaumburg. Pros: -za jian mian is very good, lots of meats and veggies -beef brisket and veggie bowl is HUUUUGE-it literally feeds me for a week -spicy pickled greens fish is not at all spicy but has good flavor Cons: -all their american dishes that are meant to be "sweet & sour" are deep fried and covered in pretty much the same orange sauce and comes in varying degrees of orang depending on the name of the dish -their salt and pepper fried foods all taste like the oil hasn't been changed since they opened the restaurant -Lo Mein: pretty bland, very standard american chinese noodles, very very oily Everyone else loves this place..but it's really just because the rest of the chinese food in schaumburg is terrible, and they're too lazy to drive to chinatown to eat actual delicious chinese food. Sorry guys! When in schaumburg and feel like eating asian food, I say go Korean!
(3)Benjamin V.
I have never been to the restaurant physically, but I order from them once in a while. Every time I call, I reach a very nice person who understands and speaks very clearly. They are always very kind and helpful, and when I hang up, I feel that everything went very smoothly. When the food arrives it is always Hot! I have had many items on their menu and have yet to find something that doesn't appeal to me! The food and service is great and I am happy to recommend them to anyone. Side note: I spoke to the manager today about the menu on the website not working..... which is strange because it always works.... and he stated that they have been attempting to change the website to a new provider and that it should be resolved soon.
(4)Jennifer I.
Most definitely one of the best Chinese places I have visited. There are so many positives to Yu's...the service is excellent, the menu has a lot to offer, the food is very fresh and tasty (lots of Asian customers = good sign). I love how the chefs work behind a big window, and you can watch them from the dining room. I wonder how long they had to work there before they were able to shake the "fishbowl" feeling. It's also a pretty nice place...a lot of Chinese restaurants are really more for take out or delivery, so not much is offered in terms of dining ambience. Yu's is actually a decent place to dine-in, however, it tends to be rather crowded (don't be surprised if parking is cut-throat and you have to wait for a table) so it's not the kind of place you visit for a relaxing dinner. You sit, you eat, you leave. I wouldn't make the trek to Yu's every time I crave Chinese, but every so often...count me in.
(4)Bruce P.
Their new location in Westmont is superb. It is near Ogden and Pasquinelli drive. It is now my new favorite restaurant. The 4 of us "shared" mongolian beef, lemon chicken, cashew chicken and crispy duck. Each dish was perfect. The portions were generous and reasonably priced. The service was excellent and the entire place was immaculate. It doesn't get any better than this
(5)Marie B.
We had a pretty good but unremarkable meal at Yu's. We have friends that travel distances to eat here so I plan to try again to see if my average experience was a fluke. My husband loved his selection (some kind of noodles?.) but my sweet and sour chicken was just ok. The egg rolls were excellent and the Yelp coupon was a nice bonus.
(3)Jin Joo L.
This place is a staple for Chinese food in the area. It's been around for ages and you can watch the chefs cook through the clear glass. They have so many items on and off the menu. I love their black Peking noodle (jjajangmyun) and spicy seafood soup (jjampbbong). The noodles are always made fresh too. Their honey walnut shrimp is great! Crab rangoon does lack some crab at times but better than most places. This place is great for large dinner parties with their hugely round tables. I've been here a million times throughout the ages and never had a bad experience. The food is always great too if you know what to order. I highly recommend reservations on the weekends. They also have a great lunch menu and now they deliver if you live close by but there is a minimum that you have to spend. Kind of bs because if you want food for yourself, you have to order a lot of food. They used to host a lot of noodle making shows... I wonder what that's like.
(5)Annie N.
I just can't resist the food here !! Service is always prompt and knows how to give great service with that and food being super delicious for my tummy I recommend to many ppl !! Yum yum yu's !!! You do not fail me !!!
(5)Angelo C.
This a great little place to eat. If I didnt live in Chicago I would come out much more!
(5)Meghan C.
I have lived in the Schaumburg area for about 4 years now, and I just tried this place the other day. I probably would have never been here had it not been for my boss. We went for lunch, and it seems to be a pretty happening place to be during lunch-time. We walked in and were seated right away and waited on shortly after that. My boss recommended the Rainbow fried rice, and I must say it was decent. It is especially good when you add a little soy sauce if you like it salty, or sweet and sour sauce if you like it sweet. I like both. Your meal also comes with your choice of soup. The Hot & Sour is mostly hot, very peppery, but still delicious. I would recommend ordering a water, because it will make you sweat. The prices are exceptionally affordable as well. My associate had ordered the classic Orange Chicken, which almost made me jealous. I will definitely be back to try different items on the menu to compare.
(4)Yeshu Z.
Went there 3 times total. The food was good the first 2 times, but the 3rd time I thought it wasn't so spectacular. Ordered this noodle dish...very bland seemed like there was only soy sauce and no other flavor. Items that claimed to be spicy weren't spicy.
(2)Marvin A.
A family favorite growing up. We always order the orange beef and it has stayed very consistent throughout the years. -Service- I can't say much about the service since we pretty much know what we want every time we visit. Food always comes on time, drinks are always refilled in a timely fashion. -Food- Looking for a more elevated Chinese restaurant than your run of the mill takeout? This place is for you. I recommend the orange beef. The beef is thin and slightly crispy with that ooey gooey sticky orange syrup. The richness of the syrup pairs nicely with plain white rice.
(4)Emme K.
Love this restaurant, especially the walnut shrimp and handmade noodles. Can't find any other place that makes it as good as Yu's. We've been coming here for many years... more than a decade it seems like. They also have a banquet room and is great for parties.
(5)Dave F.
I'm particularly fond of lunch at Yu's. You get their great food at a moderate lunch price. My favorite Kung-pao around! Hmmm.. getting hungry but it's just 6 am. I guess it's too early for Kung-Pao but I think it's lunch at yu's today!
(4)Spencer H.
I have been eating here for years & even thought the portions have gotten smaller over the years it is the best Chinese restaurant I have ate at in Illinois
(5)Randy P.
Jjambong is not as good as it used to be 5-10 years ago. The chicken broth has thinned out and the pork they use now is not marinated as it was 5-10 years ago. People notice.
(3)Jasmyn K.
Service Service Service....I really wanted to give more stars but the service was just so poor! We asked for one of our dishes to be made with extra sauce and it was not. We then asked if we could have some more sauce when it was served....5 minutes later another waiter came over asking if we wanted more sauce...we said yes. Then again the original server came and asked if we wanted the sauce and that it would be an extra charge....again we said yes. By the time they brought it over it was all gone and we didn't want it anymore. They also never refilled our water. And dishes were brought out separately, a big pet peeve of mine....why would someone want to watch the other person eat?? The food was very good, I was feeling sick and wanted noodles and the beef flat noodles were some of the best I have had. The egg drop soup was also delish. I didn't eat much of the Kung Pao shrimp, which is what the extra sauce was for, but it was good as well. This place is open LATE, til 11 PM during the week, a BIG plus and reason why we came here. Would come again if we are looking for a non-fast food place after 9 PM. But would not come again if there were alternatives available.
(3)Erin M.
I am not typically the type of person that takes the time to rate a restaurant good or bad. However, in this case I had such a bad experience that I feel the need to share it. I went with a group of 10 to Yu's. The service was awful and the food did not in any means make up for the poor service. The waitress did not refill our water or ask people who had wine or beer if they wanted refills throughout the entire dining experience. It took a long time for her to take our food order and then once placed, she forgot to order two of the meals. Two of the people in my group had to wait more than 10 minutes for their food. To make matters worse, when the manager came to ask us about our dining experience he made it clear that he didn't really want to know. The manager's name was Wayne Chin. He agreed it was their fault that the food did not come out as it should have, but then would not comp a glass of Merlot (a $4.50 item) for one of the people impacted and would not comp the food for the two people either. I have NEVER heard of a restaurant making a mistake like that and not setting it right. Then, the manager promised us all a "special" dessert. The "special" dessert was sliced oranges. It was clear that he did not care about our business because the oranges felt like a slap in the face. I was not personally looking for compensation, but since I recommended the restaurant, I felt terrible for the experience we had. I went to speak to the manager again before leaving and he blew me off. I couldn't believe that a manager would not care that he had 10 people at his restaurant who had never dined there before and instead of trying to make sure we would come back, he made it so that we would never come back again and will make sure we tell everyone we know not to go there again. Considering that we are part of a meetup group on meetup.com with more than 100 members our message will reach more people than the manager probably ever stopped to consider. Many of us agreed that even a sincere apology from him would have made us feel better, but since he blew us off it just made us angrier.
(1)Sandy L.
Great food and good selection of food! Waiter was attentive. A bit pricey however.
(4)Kelly T.
I really like this place because of the food. As for the service, it isn't terrible but not as good as expected. I've been going there occasionally for 8 years and each time the wait has taken forever. (That may have been poor timing though) I love that they include veggies with every meal, and I always enjoy watching the cooks in the kitchen through the window!
(3)shizuku n.
I'm not sure if it's what I ordered (off the lunch menu) or it's just how it is but.... OMG this place is bad. I'm not an expert at Chinese restaurants but I think I've ate enough Chinese food to know what is good and bad. This place is BAD. i gave it two tries cause my american friends really like them, two times, I regreted going there.
(1)M. W.
If you are in the area and are looking for a good Chinese restaurant, this is the place. The food is good but I must say the service is not as good. Our waiter was rude, but thank goodness our food made up for his rudeness. If I were in the area again, I'll give it another try but would not go out of my way.
(3)Marvin B.
I started writing a review for Yu's Mandarin about six months ago, but I never got past two sentences. Here are those two sentences: "Yu's is, arguably, the best chinese restaurant. If you disagree with me, you should consider eating shit because I now hate you a lot." You can see now why this review has been sitting in my drafts for so long. Where do I go from that point? How can I possibly develop a review from telling people to eat shit? I simply could not, so I have to start anew. Yu's is incredible. I have had a wide variety of dishes and entrees and I have never disliked a single one. All the ingredients are mega fresh and tasty. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the mastery of the cooking in every bite. The chefs cook in plain sight of the patrons thanks to a huge window between kitchen and dining room. Watching the chefs rapidly cook your meal makes for great pre-dinner entertainment. Dudes, they also have a full bar with all sorts of fruity delicious drinks that are crazy strong. You can get knocked on your ass before the check comes. I highly recommend their crab rangoon, mongolian beef (texture alone makes it great), sweet and sour pork, shrimp anything, and any spicy chicken. Food, service, atmosphere and food are all top notch. Dammit, why didn't I start writing this during the hours that Yu's is open? Now I have to wait until tomorrow to fulfill my crazy Yu's lust. This is going to be a rough night.
(5)Sotto V.
Awesome delicious food. Haven't tried anything I didn't like. They make their own noodles. So neat to watch them cooking behind the glass. Fun n delicious
(5)John Y.
When I first started eating here (back in the old location on Golf and Roselle), this was hands down, my favorite Chinese restaurant period! Even after they moved to the current location years ago, I loved it. I used to eat here about 3-4 times per month! In the last 5 years? or so, something changed. The general quality of the food seemed to have slipped. Flavors were flatter. I don't know what happened, but it's just not the same. Now, I'll go 2-3 times a year, and only if I can't convince the rest of my party to go to Chef Ping's.
(3)Liz L.
I agree with another writer that states that it is like Panda Express...I will give YU's a little more credit the food is a little better. I grew up in this area and YU's before it moved to it's current location used to be in the strip center near Jewel and Osco off of Roselle Rd. When it was there the food and the service were so much better than it is today. 1. The food is mediocre 2. The service if you can call it that is really bad. The waitstaff is quite rude and the same goes with the host/hostess 3. The resturaunt is dirty. Everything feels sticky and unclean. 4. It always feels like they want to get you in and get you the heck out....I always feel rushed by the staff there. When I go home to visit my parents I try to steer my parents anywhere besides this place, they are Korean und unfortunately they like thier Chinese food and since this is the biggest this is the one they know. Just because there is a line that goes out the door doesn't mean the food is good...some McDonalds are full of people and as we all know the food is not that good at the Golden Arches. ....Biggest doesn't almost mean the best, this is oh so true here....
(2)Jyo H.
Terrible service, time and time again... As they walk by, they just stare at your empty glass, empty rice bowl, or empty dish that needs to be taken away but doesn't ask or do anything. They just look the other way and just walk on (the place was half empty at the time). I had to get up and get some napkins from the bar myself after my request for napkins got ignored three times. It makes you wonder as a paying customer, "What did I do wrong?" I'm paying for the darn service aren't I? Are they discriminating? Are they only nice to some people? We were tended by our server only once the entire time and that was when she brought the check. They need to understand that customers are who keeps them in business. Owners and workers at Chinese restaurants are generally known for their rudeness but this place is the worst. They are arrogant and rude to the core. We go back there because the food is decent (except their beef dishes which tend to be bland) and hoping the service would be different each time. But like clockwork, the dining experience is ruined every time by rude and arrogant people who work there. I won't be going back. Yu's staff need to learn to be nice to EVERY customer. They need to realize that they can't pick and choose who they want to be nice to (there's a different profession and pay-scale for that.. ). They need to remember that they are the ones who do the 'serving'. Every customer who goes there have a choice. We don't HAVE TO go to Yu's to get a damn Chinese. Learn some manners and be appreciative to ALL your customers who made a choice to visit your damn restaurant!
(1)Kyle S.
Yu's is very, very good Chinese. Their lunch specials in particular are both very good and very cheap, which is really a classic combination. The place tends to get full pretty full very quickly on weekends, so plan accordingly. Clientele is largely Asian, which is an immediate good sign for Chinese food, especially in the suburbs. Also, they have a picture of George Bush Sr hanging by the door; why he would have been in Schaumburg remains a mystery to myself, and perhaps everyone else as well. Re: Steve R's "pasty white folk" comment, I've eaten at Yu's probably 30+ times, and every one of those times, the vast majority of the clientele is in fact Asian. In fact, I've seen Asian families line up outside the doors 20 minutes before they open. So clearly they seem to think Yu's is doing something right, and not catering to us tasteless, square, white suburban folk. Sheesh.
(5)K B.
Best Chinese!! Very tasty and huge portions. The food comes out very quickly, even though the restaurant is very busy. Service was OK, but not friendly. One thing that I don't like is the long wait to be seated.
(4)Jack L.
A few years ago, before the new owners took over, I would have voted 5 stars. But the new owners screwed up in the first 6 months, they went cheap on the quality, hired new help, new management staff became as friendly as ghosts, and some of my favorite wait staff left. I still go for my favorite noodle platter. But for those of you longing for the old days, the original owner opened a new restaurant in Rolling Meadows called Chef Ping. Their noodle platter is just as good if not better!
(3)Mel T.
nice clean place with plenty of different Chinese dishes. my favorite dish is the spicy soft-shell crab. Crispy duck is delicious too.
(5)Dmitriy O.
The best chinese restaurant I've ever been too. Beautiful decor, excellent food, good service. If chinese food wasn't so unhealthy i'd be here all the time!
(5)J K.
I went there the 2nd time and the food was not as good as before (even for the same dish) and the server was not as nice. Definitely things are quite random. As I don't want to flip a coin everytime I visit there, I may not come back any more.
(2)Esther K.
I brought two of my family members to eat lunch here. We all got sick... NEVER AGAIN!
(1)Da M.
Walking in, I smelled an aroma of good food and was pretty impressed by the interior. I am a huge fan of Wok cooking and it was pretty nice to see the master chefs cooking away with the transparent glass to the kitchen. Although, I have to admit, the glowing flares were somewhat of a distraction at times :P. The rest of the meal experience was pretty lacking. We went there for lunch and it was pretty busy. I felt the service could have definitely been better and the meal felt rushed overall (i.e. eat fast and make way for the next customers). The bathrooms were also not very clean. We ordered 6 dishes (family style) and the overall effect was "meh". Out of the 6, only the fish soup and fried eggplant stood out and would be something I would order again. The noodles were too mushy and soggy and some of the other dishes were pretty spicy (even though I asked for mild). For the price, I expected a lot better food and service.
(2)Danny Y.
My coworkers were less impressed with their mongolian bbq dish, but the Szechuan beef noodle I ordered was on point!
(4)AJ G.
The Best Chinese Food Ever. Orgasm Time. Period.
(5)Roland B.
The first thing you will find in this restaurant is the noodle dish are made fresh. Now depending on how you order the dish, it may come out great. Some people would just prefer how the chef traditionally makes it. Noodle soup is my all time favorite, I have been coming here for more than 15 years. Everytime I would request to make the dish extra spicy as how it should be made. I think they just lessen the spice to accommodate the westernize palate. Also over the years, different chef made it taste differently. Another menu that would taste great is the softshell crab. This dish is made with too much salt. So when you order it, let the waiter know to make it less salty. Just an example of making a dish made beter. There are other good stuff, like Egg yolk Prawns and other things that other reviewers already made mentioned, Back in the days I had to request the "other menu", which they usually don't hand out to customers. Now they made one and added this to there menu book, which is still on a separate laminated sheet. So if you are close to Schaumburg area and loves noodles dishes, definitely go try this place out.
(5)Jeremy B.
Perfect lunch!
(5)Bob M.
THIS IS WHAT CHINESE RESTAURANTS ARE SUPPOSE TO BE LIKE!! I've been to Yu's Mandarin countless times, and I can't even tell you how many times this place exceeded my expectations! Many people expect Chinese restaurants to run by Chinese people who don't speak English well, but this is NOT the case! The waiters/waitresses ACTUALLY SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH! Onto the food. Great, Fast, Prompt, and FRESSHHH!!!! The menu is huge, and I keep finding myself changing decisions on what I should get because there are a whole lot of items to choose from. The food, when it comes to your table, is fresh and sizzling hot. The food on the plate is prepared perfectly. Not some slop that is splashed onto the plate. If you find yourself waiting ages for your food, DON'T WORRY, It is worth the wait. Onto the restaurant itself. It is simply an upscale restaurant, elegantly decorated and carefully designed to suit this purpose. Everything is sparkling clean, from the plates and the glasses to the chairs and tables. The bathrooms, which are sparkling clean and spotless, look like they are newly built, even though this place has been in business for quite some time now. I would like to give props to the staff for keeping the restaurant clean and maintaining that "Upscale restaurant feeling". Even though it's considered upscale, the prices are fair. I think anyone can afford a meal or two here, it's not that expensive. This is the restaurant you are looking for it you enjoy elegant and upscale restaurants for a fraction of the price. This restaurant is also perfect if you want to have a group of friends and family over for a dinner. I go to Chinese restaurants frequently, and this is by far one of the restaurants at the top of my list. Yu's Mandarin's Report Card: Staff: A Food: A Appearance/Cleanliness: A+ Price: B+ Overall Experience: A- Overall % Grade: 95/100
(5)Nancy H.
Yu's is a lively restaurant specializing in Mandarin cooking. One of its main attractions is the long kitchen that is exposed by one glass wall. The patrons can watch the chefs cook with woks in high flames! It probably has the best mixed crowd I've seen at an Asian restaurant. There was no majority race; Caucasians, Asian-Americans, and Asians were both dining here, which tells me that non-Chinese customers have found out about this secret in the 'burbs. The food is also very tasty; the aromas and sauces have so much flavor. The dishes also aren't too daunting for someone unfamiliar with Chinese food. I recommend the fried eggplant! The prices are average for an upperscale Chinese restaurant ($12+ per dish). Do try ordering family style, which means you order approximately one dish per person, and everybody shares them from the center of the table. Don't forget rice. ;)
(5)Stephanie Q.
We went for Xmas eve dinner and ate at the bar because it was very busy and they will only take reservations for large groups. The service at the bar was good, the food came out at a decent time ( the place was packed), and the check was reasonable. We had the braised pork with steam buns and it was well done. The spicy fish was good but a little spicy for my husband and the pea tips were tender. Definitely a must do again.
(5)Peter R.
This is one of my favorite spots to eat...city or suburbs. My two personal favorites are the Mongolian Beef, and Lemon Chicken. The place is always packed during lunch and on weekends. The lunch special is a great deal, if you are lucky enough to get seated...try sitting at the bar if in a pinch. I love how the kitchen is viewable from the dining room, and you can see how frantic it gets back there. I have been going here for several years, and I have yet to complain about the food or service. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(4)Sean Y.
Sadly this place is not as good as it used to be. The fact that it's not as crowded on a weekend night, shows that most people must agree. I remember when the lines used to be out the door on a weekend night! The noodle show is cool and service overall good but the food is average and on the bland side. The fish we ordered was fishy. Too many good restaurants in the area that taste better, so probably won't be back unless someone really wants to meet there.
(2)Brad R.
I had a bad experience initially but was contacted by the owner and he requested I give them another shot. I did and was quite pleased. I ordered the orange chicken and kung pao chicken for takeout during lunch. The orange chicken was quite good, as was the kung pao. The kung pao had a nice kick to it. Overall a good experience.
(4)Patrick C.
I have mixed feelings about Yu's. It is very busy and it often does seem (as others have noted) that they really want to turn the tables. I've seen it at lunch or dinner. Once you get your drinks refilled when the food comes, you're done for beverages, (including water) no matter how long you stay. Once you pay for your meal, you will not see the waitstaff again. That is my biggest beef with Yu's. You get a definite feeling that they want you to eat and go. I wouldn't call the staff rude, just indifferent. The last time I was in, there were Caucasian greeters, so I think ownership or management may have changed. Based upon the reviews, something has definitely changed. The food, to me, is generally very good. Good quantity, very tasty. They apparently have a Chinese menu with items not found on the English menu because I have seen Asian customers get dishes that I simply did not recognize. Their Asian clientele is significant, so something must be right, although my palate is more than satisfied by the Americanized menu.
(3)Megan O.
terrible, terrible service. We were seated right away, but didn't get a server until 20 minutes after. And when we did he didn't greet us at all, said something along the lines of whattya want and didnt offer us something to drink. RUDE. There's not a lot of variety but still good. It's like Joy Yee's but more expensive. When I went, my boyfriend and I got the beef and broccoli, and some dish " Dragon and Pheonix" which consisted of chicken and chicken in their homemade sauce, which was really good.
(3)Nick S.
It refreshing to eat ethnic Chinese food. I'm so sick of the pseudo, salted up, MSG Chinese you get at other places. The more I eat here, the more I like it. The food is excellent. We order the spicy vegetable noodles and the Sesame beef. The service is sort of charming. It's not attentive, but charming. I like going to a Chinese restaurant where the servers are Chinese speaking people. I guess it's a cultural thing. The restaurant design is very plain. I really wouldn't mind if they charged a couple bucks more to update the place. Although, the glass wall into the kitchen is worth going to see. It's cool. I don't understand some of the marginal reviews? If you can get better Asian, in the Northwest suburbs, please tell me the restaurant. UPDATE: I had to downgrade Yu's. We've been going to the Asian Bistro and like it more. Yu's is well run, but they were half pushing us out the door last time and the ambiance is sort of Greek diner. I also think they need more vegetarian dishes on the menu.
(4)Kay J.
BEWARE OF THIS PLACE. The quality in the last year or two has really gone down, down, down. The last time I ate there, they hadn't bothered to wash the veggies in my dish, and I got mouthful after mouthful of sandy grit in my mouth. I am not kidding, it was disgusting !!! If you get really bad quality food here, and try to send it back, the manager comes to your table and gives you a big argument. Also, I noticed the last time I was there, that the restaurant was less than 1/2 full. So many others are also realizing that they are CUTTING CORNERS and not offering the same quality they had in the past.
(1)Margaret C.
They got really good Singapore fried rice noodle. Tasty !!
(4)Es K.
Great family restaurant with authentic "jajang myun" and "jambong". Just the right flavor with homemade hand drawn noodles. Also really tasty were the scallops in garlic sauce and the beef chow fun. Salt and pepper squid was fresh and well-seasoned, too. Friendly service with waitstaff who could speak multiple Asian languages was also a plus! This was my second time back and it was still great food! Will continue to come back.
(5)Jennifer B.
I like Chinese food, this place used to be a favorite, but either it's lost a step or I've moved a few flights up. Really just ok.
(2)Ling L.
Yu's not horrible, let me start by stating that. However, when everyone's raving about it, I figured they may be on to something. I had given Yu's 2-3 tries and frankly, it is all show and OK food. I know lots of Chinese restaurants have been modified for the American tastebuds but even with this acceptance, I've never been blown away by it. Each time I visit, the service is lackluster. But I've come to expect not to expect an all-out red carpet welcome from them.
(2)Austin T.
I don't know why people compare Yu's to Panda Express, but try ordering menu items you wouldn't normally order at PE -.-" My dining party shared eight dishes and all of them were prepared fairly traditionally, and with fresh ingredients. Granted, I don't think any of them were on the English menu, but.. I'm sure the friendly staff might be able to help? The food came out quickly, but then service unfortunately slowed as the dining room filled.
(4)Laurence K.
one of the good Chinese places in the burbs this place is always packed and I'm usually only one of the few white people in here. been here several times food is fresh and has great flavors.
(3)Dieter B.
OMG: I tried this place last winter and the food was horrible!! I ordered carryout: Mongolian Beef and General Tso's chicken. The beef was so overcooked, I had to call them to get a refund. Everything else was equally nasty. Sorry, maybe it was just a bad day for the restaurant. Not sure I would dare to try it again though.
(1)Aaron K.
I feel compelled to write this review because of all the other positive reviews I read. My family and I were in the area and picked this place after searching on Yelp. IT WAS A TERRIBLE CHOICE! We asked for tea three times before we got it. The soups were average. The steamed potstickers had frost burns on it and were stuck together. As hard as we tried, we could not separate the potstickers without breaking it into pieces. The fried chicken wings screamed for taste while the Peking Noodle not only lack taste, but looked worse than a child's experiment gone bad. The Noodle Platter, which was not spicy though it was suppose to be, managed to be average. My favorite part of the meal was the fortune cookie made in Minnesota. So one star it gets in hope of making sure no one fall for the same mistake I made.
(1)Joyce L.
White folks, this one's for you. Just kidding. I love it. It's like Panda Express but sit down. It has the same crazy long lines and wait except you're in a restaurant. Yu's is always packed. We had our college reunion here and for 13 people, we each spend $10 for dinner including tip. Seriously can't beat that. The jajang myun is good but they don't have kimchi. Bummer. The jampong is good too. All else is well...like Panda. :) Oh, and service is non-existent.
(3)Molly R.
Yu's! YU are one reason why I wished I still lived in the 'burbs. And there are not that many reasons, believe me! Yu's is groovy because the food is great and so are the prices. Portions are giiiigantic, so you can easily split a dish (we always do ) and an appetizer. You can't go wrong with anything here. Service is hit or miss, but because their food is so good I am not going to pitch a fit about it.
(4)Johnny B.
Awesome food, Service sometimes too fast. Hot braised fish is AMAZING!!! There are items not on the menu (only for regulars friendly w/ the staff): Popcorn chicken is one humble suggestion.
(4)Christian P.
Being Korean, I've been to my fair share of Chinese and Korean restaurants. I feel like I've been to just about every one worth going to in the Western Suburbs. Yu's, in Schaumburg, is about as good as it gets. Despite the 30 minute plus drive from our house, my family and I manage to find our way there at least once a month. Just about every night it's pretty packed and I think they only take reservations for a party of 6 or more. The service is incredibly quick and effificient. The best dish there is probably the clams in a manila black bean sauce. Their clams always taste fresh and the sauce is off the hook. They're chajangmyun is also terrific and if you're looking for some more Korean-type food, they also have a small Korean menu in the back of the regular menu with plenty of good stuff, such as gampongee (I most likely spelled that horribly wrong). Also, they're typical Chinese and Szechuwan fare is done quite a bit better than other Chinese restaurants. When I take my American friends there who order things such as sesame chicken or mongolian beef, it is delicious. If you have a craving for good Chinese food, I highly highly recommend Yu's Mandarin.
(5)Anne Marie J.
Some days, I'd give this place a 3.5. Today, it gets a 4.5. The service was attentive, food fast and delicious. The only problem was that they charged us for a soup that they never gave us, although we ordered it. No biggie - they took it off the bill. Honey Walnut Shrimp - one of the best in Illinois. Not too breaded, not too thick. YUMMERS! We were actually seated 5 minutes after our whole party arrived. That is a RARE occasion on a Sunday afternoon. When we left, there must have been 20 people waiting to be seated. That is extremely common here so be prepared to wait.
(4)Sanjay J.
Yu's Mandarin is a great place for dinner. The food is good and the ambiance is great. I would go there again.
(4)Eugene W.
Prices went up a couple of months ago, services seems to have gone down in that same period. Wife and I had a impromptu lunch date and lunch was not served for 30 minutes after we ordered. Wife had 10 minutes to eat before heading back to work. We could have understood if they explained the reason for the delay, but got no explanation and when my wife talked to the owner, he seemed to not care. Food is still great, but service is important. Taking away one star for the experience, but maybe it was a rare occurrence. Left a bad taste in wife's mouth and she has put it out of our restaurant rotation so we'll never know if it was just a bad time to visit.
(3)Monique C.
Yummy yummy! This place is one of the better chinese food places I've eaten at and I love how you can watch the cooks as they cook/prepare food. Every time I've gone here it's been busy, but service was always great! I just wish this place wasn't so far from me otherwise I would go to it more often!
(5)John K.
This is average Chinese food. They have a mixture of American Chinese food and Korean Chinese food. The service is very good for a Chinese restaurant which probably explains why there are a bunch of Caucasians. There's a picture of George Bush (not the W one) with the owners which also explains my previous point. I know of another Chinese restaurant in Falls Church, VA (near DC) with a picture of George Bush. So I'm guessing that it justifies that if it's good enough for a former president, then it must good enough for me. George Bush likes Chinese food.
(3)Minners N.
You know a chinese restaurant is good if more than half the customers are asian and if there's always a line going out the door. I've been here many many times whenever I'm in the Woodfield area (even had my rehearsal dinner here!) and ventured out again last night. I tried the Peking noodle after reading the great reviews on yelp and though it was the best jajamien I've had, I prefer the noodle platter for it's lighter and spicier sauce. Every dish I've ever had here has been excellent. Among my favorites that I usually order in addition to a newby dish: honey walnut shrimp, mongolian beef, noodle platter. Food- awesome- i wouldn't say better than chinatown (specifically Lao Sze Chuan) but I dont know anywhere that has noodles like Yu's, so fresh and chewy- i love it! Service- i guess it's hard to be service-oriented when you're always running around crazy. the waitstaff have always tried to be attentive but it is sometimes hard to flag them down when they're serving dozens of other tables as well. Price- have gone up a bit it seems, but that doesn't seem to stop the flow of customers. comparably priced.
(5)Ben W.
This place could be really packed, sometimes more than 40 minutes. Food is really good, one of the best in the suburbs. Open kitchen, you can see the chefs cook on fire through the glass window. Service is poor, too busy to answer your questions or take your orders. Always feel rushed there. Don't go there if you want to have a romantic relaxed dinner.
(4)Mary C.
Ah Yu's. Still a solid 4 star, always packed with a great show (glass fronted kitchen so you can watch the cooks). Food is fresh, tasty, servers prompt. Their noodles are exceptional- try the seafood noodles or Jambong.
(4)chas d.
good food, meh service.. We went here for a birthday and the food is outstanding. However my dirty martini was a bit too dirty.. it had black stuff floating in it.. Also the person next to me, they had black stuff floating in their mai tai.. Hey Bartender, CLEAN YOUR ICE!.. it took a while to get our server's attention. The last 2 times I was there everything was pretty good, but maybe this was an " off night ".. however the rest of the restaurant wasn't that full.. I'll still go back since their food is out of this world, but maybe next time i'll just have a glass of wine.
(2)Stacey D.
Man it gets crowded in here. But it's worth the wait. Lots of meat and veggies, not so much rice. (Where I prefer to have a bit more rice, my husband is happy with more meat.) And it's not too salty either! Servers are nice, they have big tables with the lazy susans so you can share dishes and not be passing everything around the table constantly.
(4)A. P.
This place is WAYYYYYYYYYY over-rated! The first time I went there, I was UNDERwhelmed. Tonight, I tried it again (sometimes i have to try a place a couple of times), this time it was worse! I had a very simple dish - Chicken fried rice. not only was it luke warm, but it had absolutely no taste, even after i tried to "Dr. it up" with soy sauce. Did I mention I was super hungry!? usually anything taste better when you're starving. I'm not sure what the obsession is....... but I dont get it! needless to say, I will not return.
(1)John I.
well after a great evening out with some friends. I felt I had to write the review that is forthcomig. Yu's has good Chinese food. went last night ( Friday about 630) and was seated immediately. Not holding to me never sit buy the bathroom or kitchen door rule. This failure to hold true to that rule would be the downfall for the night, that is unless you have a door opening and closing fetish. then damn you are in for a great time. But I digress.... Peter Pan( no I am not joking) was our server, good not great, was a bit attentive even on a busy night and met my expectations. We ordered three dishes, mangolian Beef( not hot at all) Szechuan Beef ( i didnt have it) and Snow pea Chicken( did taste either), the beef dishes came out and we waited patiently for the thrd to arrive. Peter Pan flew to our table adn asked. how is everything. I simply said I think we are missing something. He looks and looks and says oh I will see if it is ready. came back ..the wait between the beef and the chicken dishes was 15 minutes. The door being open that leads to the bathroom area allows a very cold draft to come through and chilled me all night. Sometimes the door would actually make it closed..LOL Sorry the food is good, not great, a little bland for my tastes. but the amount and the presentation is good for the money. one foofoo drink( had a umbrella) some warm saki and a coke with the three entrees and no appetizers came out with tip to 62 dollars. Oh as we were paying the bill, water was being brought out,. I would try it again but I would wait for a table away from the bathroom hallway. proved too much of a distraction for me to really enjoy even the conversation i was having.... my actaul rating is 2.5 stars.
(3)Janet X.
This is my favorite Chinese restaurant in Chicago... and I'm Chinese. They've recently made the previously all-Chinese menu accessible, but let's just say that the English translations definitely do not do the dishes justice. I get the Szechuan fish fillet every time, and pea tips when they have them. I also love the fact that the chefs are behind the glass and how they have these noodle-making demonstrations from time to time. The decor is faintly Asian and tasteful. Regardless of who I bring -- family, friends, people who hate Chinese food -- they always end up enjoying themselves.
(5)Eat E.
To be honest, Yu's should have gotten a better rating than one star from me; but I just can't bring myself to give anything more than one star. I am Chinese. I know Chinese food and I know service. Let me tell you my latest experience with Yu's. I am very impressed with their arrogance. I often order carrier out from Yu's to bring to my customers' office for lunch. My orders are usually around $60 to $80. Couple days ago, I made another order: one chicken fried rice, one noodle platter, one pot sticker appetizer, and one honey glazed walnut shrimp. When I arrived at my customers with the food, we found that there was no utensil or napkin packed. It was very embarrassing to watch the customer to ask every co-worker in the office for plastic folks. We ended up using the paper towel in the bathroom as napkin. My customer also complained that the shrimp was very fishy and not fresh enough. I also noticed that the shrimp was not cut in the back to take the black line (yuck muddy stuff that should always be taken out before cooking) and that's why the shrimp was shaped almost straight instead of all curled up like a ball as in all other Chinese restaurants. I called the restaurant and talked with the manager to complain about above issues Nicely and below is the answer I got: We don't pack napkins and utensils with our carry out orders because people usually bring the food home to eat and they have utensils at home. If you needed them, you could told us and I would pack for you. We tried very hard to fry the shrimp straight because it is difficult to fry it all the way through curly. Our shrimp is ... shrimp (certain name that I don't remember). They are good quality and we sell a lot, so they can't be fishy or not fresh. I wonder... why people on TV always had chopsticks or plastic folks to eat the Chinese take-out and how chef holds each shrimp straight while frying it in hot oil. I hope not by hands. As one of the most successful Chinese restaurants in Chicago land, Yu's is certainly one proud business. Actually a reasonable explanation and a sincere apology was all I was looking for, instead, I got door slammed on my face on the phone. LOL...
(1)R P.
Yu's is my all time favorite Chinese place to eat. There Chef Du's Fish dish is to die for and don't forget the Schezwan Eggplants. Awesome! They have great fresh tasty food. Well worth checking out.
(5)Jillian S.
This is a great Chinese restaurant that has wonderful service. We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and decided to get the family style dinner where you get an appetizer sampling, soup, and a choice of entree. We tried a lot: crab rangoon, shrimp toast, egg rolls, moo shu pork, sizzling rice soup (excellent!), mongolian beef, szechuan chicken and shrimp, kung pao chicken AND the noodle platter! The only things that aren't so hot about this place is the decor - a little dated, and the temperature of the food could have been a little warmer in my opinion. But overall, the flavor of this food is what is really great - never ever bland and very unique.
(4)Stephanie E.
Wow. Highly disappointed. Ordered for delivery within 35 mins, took over an hour! Had the rainbow chow mein ( shrimp beef chkn), orange chicken, and egg rolls. The food was so bad, noodles were gummy, no flavor, limp and hardly any meat. Orange chicken was fatty with ur typical sugary sticky thick commercial sauce, low quality meat with more breading than anything, and the egg rolls were the size of spring rolls, tiny, dry and very chewy, supposed to have pork and veggies but it seems this place has issues with skimping on meat or using very low quality. Will never order again, reviews were misleading.. best place I ever had is YEN YEN in Arlington heights. Try the combo fried rice and orange chicken, I'll bet on them any day!!!!!!
(1)Gladies P.
Food is not bad but not comparable to my favorite NW suburb Chinese restaurant. Prices are a little bit higher than average. I will not recommend this place to anyone wanting great authentic Chinese food.
(2)Sharon B.
I ordered Yu's a couple of weeks's ago, because I saw great reviews. The serving size was big, but, that is it. Very plain, no taste. I ordered egg rolls ( I thought were very strange-nothing I am used to) chicken w/ pea pods (Plain,plain,plain! I could have made better!) , and veggie fried rice. Again, plain, no taste. Will not order there again. It was easy to order on line, about the only good thing about the place.
(2)John G.
When you go into any kind of ethnic restaurant, the first indication of quality is if the people of that ethnicity are actually eating there. That is what tipped me off to this suburb hidden gem. The service is excellent and makes up for the long wait. Sit at the bar and have a Mai Tai while you wait. Everything I have tasted in this restaurant has been excellent, but if you never had JaJang Mion (Pekin Noodles) it is a must. You cannot go wrong with any of the appetizers and make sure to try the hot tea. Go there for lunch for unbelievable prices.
(5)Paul N.
Great place to go with family/friends. They have a noodle demonstration on Fri and Sat at around 8:30 pm, they have noodle demonstrations which are pretty cool. The food is great, however they have a tendency to bring out half your order and ten minutes later they bring out the rest (hence, the 4 stars). Great servers/atmosphere!
(4)Brittany S.
I wasn't overly impressed with this place. After reading the reviews I thought that it would be better than it was. The noodle soup was not at all what I was expecting. Crab Rangoon and sesame chicken were sub-par. Not awful but definitely wouldn't rush back there.
(2)Kyung P.
Best Chinese-Korean food ever! The owners are Chinese but grew up in Korea. So they know what Koreans like! They have a separate Korean menu. Whenever I'm in the area, I always make sure to stop in to get the spicy noodle platter! I also love the Szechwan style prawns and the Korean sweet and sour beef or pork (a clear sauce, not red or pink). The Mabo tofu is also good. Go with a lot of people so you can order a bunch of different things (or go by yourself and order just as much!!!) Sooooo goood...too bad they only have one location in Schaumburg. It is always crowded, so be prepared to wait.
(5)B T.
Great place to eat. Love the noodle platter. Good show too. I like seeing the cooks prepare my food. Looks hot with all the flames coming out.
(4)MooMoo L.
One of the best Chinese in Chicago! I didn't think I can get really good Chinese food in a city where I still see chop suey on the menu but I was convinced this restaurant is good when I tasted a banquet caliber food such as the delicious sea cucumber soaked in the flavor of braised pork. This is one place we come everytime we visit Chicago. The style of cooking is mixed some Catonese some Sichuan some Bejinese: it tilts more northern Chinese with Korean flares. We love -The seacumbers (ok, just me, not my ABC husband) -Crab coated with crab's roe and egg batter -Crab and Lobster sautee in ginger and scallion is pretty standard -Xiao Ping pork -Spicy noodle -Clams in wine sauce Their appeptizers of tofu was delicious. Overall the food is nicely prepared painted with complexity of flavors, and not splattered with stereotypical Chinese brown, sweet-sour, garlic sauces.
(5)Kathy R.
I'd call it a hidden treasure, but judging by the large crowd (of Americans and Asians alike), there's nothing hidden about it. It is a kick-ass Chinese restaurant, in a strip mall a couple miles down from Woodfield (on Golf Rd., 1/4 mile east of Roselle - look for the Outback Steakhouse). Went here after recalling Yelp reviews, and I wasn't disappointed. My hub and I had excellent meals. My orange chicken was one of the better versions I've had: tender and nicely flavored. He had Mongolian Three Ingredients: slices of beef, chicken and shrimp sauteed with onions. Both of our dishes were light on oils, not too spicy. Just plain tasty. There's even dinner theatre: a glass-enclosed display kitchen lets you watch chefs prepare meals. With the bustling and the flames shooting up from the woks, it's like Iron Chef. Dining room is spacious but the noise level of a lively crowd is moderate (good if you have, say, a loud child). Service was spot-on despite the extreme busy-ness on a weekend night. Our dinner for two was $36; quite reasonable. No complaints - we'll be back. I hate long waits, so we'll go early for dinner (or I'll go for lunch). BTW, besides the regular (in English) menu, there is a menu written entirely in Chinese characters. Does anyone know if it's different than the American menu?
(4)Alex R.
I've been here several times for lunch now. It's just descent, at best. Maybe the food is better for dinner, but I wouldn't recommend it for lunch. The food tastes bad, mostly overcooked. I had beef and broccoli the last time, and found the beef to be dry, old, and extremely overcooked (almost burned), and the broccoli must have been from a frozen bag. The whole thing was disastrous, but Yu's trouble doesn't end there. The service, atmosphere, and decor is also poor. Summary: Don't come here for lunch. Give it a try at dinner time, and see how that goes.
(2)Katrina F.
Every time I trek out to the Schaumberg area, I make sure I stop at Yu's. My Dad moved to Denver from the area and every time he comes back to town it is a requirement to go to Yu's. There are 3 must haves at Yu's. First the mussels....they are devine!! They have them as an entree but we always get them as an appetizer and sop up the sauce with rice....YUMMO!! Second, the vegetarian fried eggplant is to die for!! I keep ordering eggplant from every Chinese restaurant and no once does it like Yu's. The eggplant is perfectly fried and in a plate licking sauce. Third, you MUST get the noodle dishes!!! They are amazing!! I have never had issues with the wait or staff. We always hit it right when they open for dinner or before they close for lunch. My suggestion go during the week for a late lunch or early dinner to avoid the crowds. I wish there was a Yu's in Lakeview!!
(5)Rachel H.
Great food, clean excellent service. Try the Noodle Platter : Spicy noodles with Seafood Mangolian beef: Slices of marinated beef, served on a sizzling platter. Chinese Broccoli with oyster sauce.
(4)Apara W.
Food was better than average, I had called ahead for pick up. Food didn't have much flavor. Polite staff at front desk. 1 star off for price. I had veg lomein. May be I'll dine in next time.
(3)Irene O.
I've enjoyed eating here for 15 years... the owner's are still the same. Wait is never too long and it's a well known establishment among the NW suburb folk
(5)Jenny K.
This is definitely one of my favorite Chinese restaurant to go to in the burbs. I've been eating here for over 15 yrs, and it's really yummy. Our family love the salted egg crab; it is the most amazing dish. I love it!! Their pot stickers are also pretty good. The clams, mao po tofu, spicy noodle patter, jumbo noodles, jia jung mian, etc are all amazing and wonderful. I would totally recommend this restaurant to anyone. The wait can be pretty long during the weekends, and parking can be sparse. On the weekends, they also do a noodle presentation where a chef will actually make noodles in front of you. It's super cool, and I highly suggest you try to see it. They normally will have their presentation around 7pm or 8pm. I would call ahead to make sure.
(5)Justin W.
Great Chinese, and probably the best in Schaumburg. They have homemade noodles and excellent fried rice (I never have fried rice, but I do from Yu's or Tsukasa of Tokyo). I love their moo shu and garlic chicken. For take-out, you'll probably drop $30 on two entrees, fried rice, and soup. Not bad at all for good Chinese. It even makes for good leftovers. Chinese leftovers you say? No way. The rice gets dry and the main dishes don't taste the same...but wait. Yu's Mandarin's different. I don't know what it is, but somehow I was able to have leftovers and the rice didn't get dry as hell on me. Even my rice doesn't last more than two days. Maria C. - It sounds like you had a rice porridge, congee, or "zuk" (pronounced sort of like "tjok", roll the T and J together). My grandmother makes this stuff all the time. Personally, I'm not a fan (maybe because it's *too* authentic for my americanized taste buds), but my caucasian girlfriend likes it.
(5)Diana T.
I'm a city girl so it's kind of hard to lure me out to the suburbs just for some Chinese food. However, this place is special. They have one dish that will spark a craving just thinking about it. Stir-fried king crab with salted egg yolk. Yes, I know. Sounds very strange. But it's so delicious and it might be due to the fact that I love salted egg yolks or they're just geniuses? They also have really delicious noodles, I think it's called lai mein. They're fresh and come in yummy and spicy sauces. The honey/mayo shrimp with walnuts is not bad. The shrimp is huge and I the candied walnuts add a nice crunch to the whole meal. The prices are pretty pricey so I can only come every once in awhile. Good thing it's in the burbs!
(4)Big P.
I would have gave them more stars but the last two meals here were not very good and one was at room temperature. When I mentioned the cold food to the waiter he said ok and walked away. He did not return until it was time tp pay the check.
(2)Jacqueline S.
A friend took me here for lunch once and it was pretty good - we had some steamed dumplings, the spicy noodle platter, and some special dessert that she said should have been better. Really neat that you can see the noodles being made at the restaurant! I really liked the noodles when I had them so now that I sort of live in the area, I ordered take out from here. This time the spicy noodle platter and it was just ok - sort of greasy. I would give it 4 stars but it is a bit on the expensive side to me.
(3)Dave L.
I came here again after a one year hiatus. Second time around, I felt the food was not as good. I guess the best way to describe it is that its a typical American Style chinese food. I go to Chinatown for something much better and a lot cheaper.
(3)Liezl K.
Yu's is probably one of the better, if not best, Chinese restaurants in Schaumburg. Their honey walnut shrimp and jajangmyun dishes are among my favs. I'd have to agree that the service isn't that great, BUT... the food is amazing. The only thing that I can't stand is the wait can be ridiculously long for dinner, even on weeknights.... but the place is popular for a reason. I'd go here more often if it wasn't for the long line.
(4)Caitlin O.
The only reason this is 4 stars instead of 3 is that it's always so dang crowded... and at lunch it smells like old people. Bleh. But that's not really their fault. My food is always delicious, the prices are reasonable (a steal, even) for such huge portions - I always leave with leftovers! From previous experience they have the best jjangmyun (noodles in black bean sauce) in the area and nothing I've had there has been bad - just dishes I like more than others, so that's mostly personal preference. My friend loves the lemon chicken there. Extra deals can be found on the lunch menu - and I am now lucky enough to be able to go there for lunch since work is so close! Hooray! I can't help how much I love their deliciously stuffed crab rangoon... as un-Chinese as it is, it's just so tasty! Dang! I'll be happier when it's cooler so I feel like eating big bowls of soup! Always happy to dine here, super yummy. Just be aware that it's a little loud if you manage it during the lunch rush too.
(4)Carlos F.
Yu's to me is just alright. It's packed most of the time to the brink and the service is good enough. Nothing from their menu stands out to me as a must gave. But people keep going to it so it can't be all that bad.
(3)Julie H.
Best Chinese food hands down - can't get enough of this place.
(4)Chris S.
Let me for start by saying that I am on yelp on a regular basis. I would also like to make a note that I did not eat in the restaurant that my experiences of yu's has only been from delivery, but since they charge for delivery I feel as if I am entitled to the same service as if I was in the restaurant. last week I ordered 30 dollars worth take out food only to find when I open it that they had not put any soy sauce in. that, I can look past but tonight I thought I would give him another chance and I ordered a new mu shu chicken, and order of fried rice order of egg rolls and soup. I specifically asked that they not forget to put soy sauce in my order. well congratulations they did not forget to put my soy sauce in but I received 1 packet of the soy sauce for 2 entrees an egg roll and soup. there must be a shortage on soy sauce because with that same order I received 6 packets of sweet and sour sauce and 6 packets of hot mustard yet only 1 packet of soy sauce, but wait that's not all. I am positive that they call the restaurant "yu's mandarin", but I am fairly sure that they do not serve flour tortillas with the mu shu chicken in china, and that is exactly what I got flour tortillas instead of rice pancakes. not that I don't like flour tortillas, but I like my flour tortillas with mexican food not chinese. what should have been the compliment to the meal turned out to be quite distracting as the flavor of a flour tortilla is quite stronger than that of a rice pancake. be that as it may I did a attempt to give it a try only to end up throwing them away and eating my moo shu chicken without rice pancakes. it is an attention to details like these that will keep me from ordering yu's mandarin again. please excuse the grammatical errors and lack of capitalization, or I am giving this review using my smart phones talk to text and it really isn't that smart.
(1)Haley H.
One of the best Chinese food restaurants in the suburbs. The noodle dishes are unbeatable because they make their own noodles. The La Jor-Myun is fantastic (homemade noodles with seafood), but it's got a kick so don't order it unless you can handle spice. The mapo tofu is fantastic, as is their kang-poong-gee (spicy chicken wings).
(5)Ken O.
Arriving around 9:30pm with a group of 10 right off a plane from LA, we were warmly greeted and ushered into the dining area. We ordered off of the english menu and were trying to recall some dishes our friends had recommended in Chinese. When our Hispanic waiter was not able to point us to some of the Korean style Chinese dishes we were trying to describe, he proved to be quite gracious and helpful and we still enjoyed the meal immensely. Fresh food, ok ambiance for a Chinese joint in the mid-west with decent service, we'll be coming back when we return to South Barrington for a leadership conference at Willow Creek.
(3)Blair S.
Always goo. As far as I am concerned, this is one of the best Chinese restaurants in the suburbs of Chicago. Come for lunch between 11:30 and 1:30 and you will see.......everyone's here.
(4)Jeanne L.
Ughhh so delicious! Homemade noodles, great food at a good price. Authentic Chinese food. I love the Szechuan eggplant, the Peking Noodles, and the House Noodles. Yum!
(5)Arch S.
There's nothing special here, its just okay, of course I don't know if there is anything better out here. I work out near here and we go here for work lunches but its just okay. It does get very crowded at lunch time and the parking lot fills up quick between 11:30 AM and about 1:30 PM.
(3)Jacqui C.
Yu's is honestly my #1 favorite restaurant of the suburbs. My whole (hardcore Chinese) family is a big fan of Yu's, even though it's always packed to the brim--you know it's good, then, right? The best best best dishes (in my opinion) are the walnut shrimp (NO other place does it like Yu's, seriously, take my word on this one) and the Peking noodles. The noodles are homemade at the restaurant and sometimes you can even catch the noodle show while you're eating. The staff is good, although sometimes you may have trouble getting water refills depending on how busy the place is at the time. Parking is a bit hard to find on the weekends though, as Yu's shares a parking lot with a few other businesses and an Outback. I wish they would just expand the parking situation there by putting a garage behind the strip mall or something, but whatever. I will always, always go back to Yu's whenever I'm in Schaumburg.
(5)Kathleen K.
Very disappointed in website ordering - no description of any of the items on the extensive menu or pictures to help you decide what you would like. We enjoy eating there onsite but always go elsewhere for take out because we can't find a new favorite by viewing the online menu with titles only. We all know everyone makes the same dish differently so it is only fair to know what ingredients will be included in the dish that you order - it's always disappointing to watch family members picking out ingredients in their entree that they did not expect or want.
(1)Diana S.
I LOOOOOOOVE this place. I don't come here expecting the service to be attentive. I come here to EAT awesome Chinese food. If there was a Yu's in the city, I would be there all the time. What I LOVE here: Shrimp toast Steamed dumplings Soups are all yummy Noodle soup dish Hot Braised Fish "2 sheets of skin" -uhh...that's my Chinese literal translation Korean wings Hot Boiled beef and so many more.... I have never been disappointed here and I've been here about 40 times!! Yum. I love this place. : )~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (That's me drooling just thinking about it.)
(5)Isabella W.
Hands down the best Chinese restaurant in the Chicago-land/suburban area. The food is great here - chicken wings, SPICY SEAFOOD NOODLES, crispy tofu w/salt, crispy duck, honey walnut shrimp, even the standard beef/broccoli is delicious. All of this is without MSG, and much better that what you can get in Chinatown. A plus to this restaurant is that they have clear panels separating the dining area from the kitchen, allowing you to watch the chefs in action.
(5)Albert C.
How can I not have reviewed Yu's yet? It's arguably my dad's favorite Chinese restaurant in Chicagoland and we always make at least one trip here when I'm back in town visiting. He's a big fan of the chao ma mian/jambong while my mom and I usually get their lunch specials, plus the gan peng ji (chicken wings) and the wontons in chili oil (hong you chao shou). Aside from my dad's vote of confidence in their food (and he's a rather picky eater), Yu's also earns thumbs up from my "little sib" from med school and her parents (they're Korean). Obviously, Yu's is doing their Shandong/Korean-Chinese cuisine spot on or else the place wouldn't be so bloody crowded every weekend.
(4)Maiko H.
Love their noodle soup! It's on the spicy side, but, their homemade noodles are excellent!
(4)Matt G.
Time to explain this review... I give the food between 4 and 5 stars. This is pretty good food that comes in huge portions (everything serves at least 2 or 3) The negatives...this place is more crowded than any other chinese restaurant in the history of dining out! It is not your typical chinese place where you always see people getting take out but people never sit in the run-down booths that they put there for show. This place is packed and the average group size of people coming in is around 12! The overcrowdedness (not a word, but just go with it) leads to not so great service. The wait staff forgot about a few things, some specifics with orders were ignored and people kept coming by to ask if they could have our extra chair while we waited for our last party member to arrive. I'd give the service and atmosphere a 2 or 2.5. I like this place and if you make a reservation you get sat relatively quickly. I've been here twice so obviously good enough food to keep coming back. Not bad, just heed the above warnings!
(4)Patty D.
I miss Lao Sze Chuang in Chinatown - I just don't get to go often enough... Per the recommendations of fellow yelpers - we made the trek out to Yu's Tried the noodle platter - there were a total of 2 shrimp (boo...hisss...) the fried rice was alright. spring rolls were tasty. We had a happy seafood sumthin' sumthin' platter ($13) - and it was okay - too much corn starch and msg I thought. food server was stoic / impersonal - not friendly. Come on - be friendly - your tip average will up!!!! I guess we could try it again, I was really looking forward to this being the shiznit of Mandarin cuisine in the 'burbs...
(3)Rowna C.
Yeah...what Don K. said..... This was my first (and unfortunately last) time at Yu's. I was also very unfortunate enough to have experienced the Garlic Chicken. Now...whenever I try a new Chinese restaurant, I always order the simple dishes first (steamed rice, fried rice, eggroll, sweet and sour...). My way of thinking is, if you can't get the simple stuff right, I'm not going to go outside my realm of comfort. So you know....you're a Chinese restaurant....can you cook the rice properly? The only Garlic I found in the Garlic Chicken was the name. I cannot deal with dark meat. Dark meat was what I got...and the sauce slimed everything on the plate. I was not happy. So basically I ate water chestnuts with rice for dinner-yay! Other members of my party had pretty much the same experience. And the waiter......I've never seen a waiter SAUNTER around the way this guy did....he was CLEARLY not interested in ANYthing. I actually liked the decor of the place, it was packed (but it was after church on a Sunday), you can see the cooks making the food behind the wall-to-wall window and the owner (very classy older lady) came around to every table and made conversation, which I love. Well...I am done with Chinese food......
(2)Maggie M.
Hands Down. Best Chinese food in the Northwest Suburbs, quite possibly in the whole Chicago area. They are friendly, fast, and the restaurant is very nice inside. It can get pretty busy around lunch time, and dinner time, but they are still fast with serving you.
(5)Stella S.
My mother ordered food online at 4, and when she got there at six they said they had no record of her order, and told her she'd have to wait. Food itself is pretty bland, the Sesame Chicken tastes like dry bits of chicken lightly coated in sauce and sesame seeds. The Szechwan Chicken however looked like Pizza Hut Boneless Wings... and maybe it's cooked differently depending on the restaurant, but it just smelled like hot sauce, and resembled nothing like the Szechwan Chicken I've had elsewhere.
(2)Laura R.
This is a family favorite, we love their ptostickers and stir fried green beans. Their lunch specials are amazing and cheap. We typically eat here once or twice a month. Its fresh and fast and great for the vegetarians in the family too.
(4)Bert W.
ever since the owner changed the food is different. it's not as good. the only way i can describe it is "a little dry". my family has been going here for several years for our birthday celebrations. we just went this past monday 2/15 evening for my mom's bday and the food experience was "not so good". the only good thing i can say is that the service was very good!
(2)Linda T.
This place definitely has the most interesting dishes. They're not bad at all, especially if you're open to trying new things. I was adventurous, and had my friend order from the Korean menu. She described what it was to me, but I had never heard of anything being made like that. One dish was noodles with black bean sauce and pork, and the other was a spicy seafood noodle. I can't tell you how good it was. I just wanted to finish the entire plate. The portions are pretty big, so one noodle dish is enough to feed 2 people. I really liked the way they designed the restaurant. It is a really nice sit-down place. They have really quick service, too. Within minutes, we ordered, got our appetizer, and then our main course. Definitely give this place a try!
(4)Neil R.
It has been years since I have been to Yu's and I was not very impressed with the food. The crab rangoon was not very tasty, it was missing something important, the crab. I ordered the szechwan style fish fillets which I thought had no flavor until I added hot chili to it. This spicy seafood noodle dish that we order was decent but did not do it for me. The sesame beef was too tangy for my liking. I used to eat a ton of chinese food during my college years and one dish i loved was sesame beef. Ive had the szechwan fish fillet as takeout before and it received 5 stars from me but these 3 dishes did not do it for me that night, maybe my taste buds were off, i dont know.
(4)Magi C.
Very Americanized Chinese food. Very disappointed.
(2)Brian P.
What earns this place 5 stars is that it is consistently good. I can always count on leaving with a satisfied stomach when I go to Yu's. Consistency is huge, especially since I don't get back to Chicago very often anymore. Their homemade noodles which are perfectly sauteed in their Seafood Najo Mein with just the right amount of spice keep me and my family coming back every time we pass through Chicago. Even if it's out of the way or we are already full, we will make a stop at Yu's. The real indication that this place is totally awesome is that I once came here when I had been vomiting with diarrhea for 3 straight days and had no appetite, but I still ate their noodles because they're so damn good. It didn't fix my gastroenteritis, but it was still pretty fabulous.
(5)KING J.
I gotta hit this place at least 3 times whenever I come back home to the CHI!
(5)Jill P.
OK So I'm not a big Chinese food fan to begn with but: I walked in looking for my group, nobody helped me, no one seemed to care I'd never been there before and had no idea where group seating was. The host said he didn't know and could not stop whatever he was doing to help me. I could have walked out for all he cared. The food was tasteless, the tad pai is better at noodles & co! The server didn't care that one pesron didn't get the right soup. The servers didn't care about anyone. The pork was spicy but other than that no flavor.
(2)Franklin D.
The food here is consistently fantastic. Sometimes though it is so busy you can hardly get in the door at lunchtime. The prices on the lunch menu are very good too.
(4)Joe A.
Today was a sad day for me at Yu's... I was having my egg drop soup when I noticed what appeared to be a pubic hair in my soup. I kept staring at it and a waiter noticed that I was looking at my spoon and asked if everything was ok with my soup.. I quietly responded to him by telling him there was a hair in my soup... he got the manager and they quickly apologized and took the bowl of soup and went to fetch me another bowl... they must have thrown the whole batch of soup out because they brought me back the sweet and spicy soup... the manager came out later and apologized profusely and brought the foreign object out and told me it wasn't a pubic hair and showed it to me it was the steel bristle from the the steel wool brush they use. Either way it the foreign object was in my soup.. whether it was a pubic hair or a steel wire mesh it is a foriegn body... they didn't even offer a discount for the inconvenience.... needless to say I will not eat there any more.. before anyone starts ranting about this comment. I go to Yu's frequently and love the food there... but it only takes one incident to spoil the experience.
(1)Grace M.
Yu's Mandarin. hmm...I like this place. I've been there many times. My aunt lives right next to the owner and he's very nice. My family and I have been going there for many years now for different occasions whether it's just for a regularly dinner or a wedding rehearsal dinner. I never had a problem with the food at Yu's. It's really good and clean. I think people who go there are a lot return customers because it's so good. The only thing I can say that's preventing me from giving a full 5-star review is that the waiting room is so small and so packed. I find that even when you have a reservation that you still have a lot of waiting to do. I suggest going during the week or picking up to go if you live nearby for weekends.
(4)Giggly C.
JaJang and Mongolian Beef. Yumm... You can watch them cook it up. It's not greasy and the lunch specials are ~$6-7. Wow!!! Family (inlaws) ate twice in 3 days and excellent both times.
(5)Lindsay B.
As a native Schaumburger, Yu's has been a family favorite forever. I now live in North Carolina and an order of Sesame Chicken is always a priority when I'm in town. It's a great spot for family get togethers, with outstanding service, well-seasoned and fresh food, and an impressive list of options for vegetarians, too. It's one of the few restaurants that I consider a hometown favorite.
(5)Alex C.
Have gone to Yus on a handful of occasions, last time over the weekend. We have liked the noodle soup since the first time we ate there and added the rainbow fried rice. We were both disappointed with the bland and greasy flavor of the rainbow fried rice and the lack of seafood in the soup ( granted, the oil spill in the gulf has affected shrimp availability in the US ) but they could have substituted the shrimp with something else. New Chefs???. Table service and friendliness has not improved; as in other reviews the waiters/waitresses sometimes are downright rude. Don't know if its only directed towards non-Asians. We are willing to try them one more time; if quality doesn't improve there are plenty of other Chinese restaurants in the area getting better reviews.
(3)Josh N.
By far, my favorite Chinese restaurant. But it didn't start out that way. The first time I came, I tagged along with a group who came in on Sunday for the noodle lunch special. Well, I can't eat shellfish, so I just got some soup. It was okay, but wasn't worth the long haul from Elmhurst to Schaumburg. However, I ended up going again for dinner, and we ordered the family feast thing, with all sorts of entrees and appetizers and sides. It was great! I can say without a doubt, their Mongolian beef is the best I've had, anywhere. But it gets even better. The next time we came, I ordered the szechuan Chicken, and wow. It is just amazing. Now, I enjoy making the trip to Yu's as often as possible. Drinks are good too, but kind of expensive. Seems to be a Chinese restaurant thing though. My girlfriend gets the Noodle Platter every time and says it is great.
(5)Justin G.
Pretty good. Nice atmosphere, not as expensive as I thought it would be, but overall, not as awesome as some of the reviews on her make it out to be. It is a solid place though.
(4)Varsha L.
I think Yu's is ok, I have only had one dish and it was good, not great...I like Joy Yee's in the city much better actually! Does anyone else feel like they are trying to kick you out the door as soon as you finish eating?
(3)Todd W.
I went there with my wife and 16month old son on Saturday afternoon at 3PM. The restaurant was about 75% full at this in-between time. We ordered the Lollipop Chicken, Noodle Platter, and a house special dish named something like Beef with King Oyster Mushroom. My wife was a little worried about a couple of the spicy dishes being too spicy so we asked if they could be prepared mild. We were told they could either be prepared with no hot spice or medium spicy, but not mild. We ordered the noodle fish medium spicy and the lollipop chicken with no heat. My wife probably could have taken both with medium spice because the medium was somewhat mild and the lollipop chicken did miss not having any kick except from the garlic. We enjoyed being able to watch all the wok action and flames as they prepared the meals. The restaurant is medium loud, with background music a little louder than I prefer, but good when you have a child with you that might occasionally make a little extra noise. The dishes arrived hot and well prepared. The portions were good size. The quality of the ingredients was very good. Each dish was good, but none of them were great for us. Maybe we were expecting more flavor. The lollipop chicken was one of the better ones - but it had a hint of a Chinese spice that I do not really care for. The noodle platter had obviously fresh noodles that were super long - so long that the dish is very difficult to serve. We really liked the consistency of the noodles and the ingredients were good, but my wife added a splash of soy sauce to kick up the flavor to her liking (she is Japanese). The Beef dish had high quality beef and nice brown sauce, but the flavor was nothing special. I especially had hoped for more earthy mushroom flavor. The mushrooms were some Chinese mushroom that I have not had often and they were a little chewy with not much flavor, but I suspect these are not cheap mushrooms. We do plan to come back and choose some other dishes and we might find a few that we will really like.
(4)Richard O.
Good restaurant for lunch always busy. They have a good selection of americanized Chinese food. Around 30 dishes to choose from very fast service allow you to get in and out during lunch. They serve complimentary tea and the food seems clean. Nice surrounds and the kitchen is open closed in by glass so you can see them cooking. I have not come here for dinner however for a lunch spot I give them 4 stars.
(4)rebecca f.
this is the best chinese in the burbs. i came with a chinese friend who taught me to order fish filet, yellow leeks with seafood, garlic pea leaves and the mushroom special... the servers are wonderful as well
(5)Maria C.
Guys, please tell me what the heck you put in that gooey white soup that you serve as an appetizer. The taste is ok but it's got the consistency of a chicken-tasting shampoo??? But overall, the food is great. I am not a big fan of Chinese food but this one is authentic.
(3)Patrick M.
This is my favorite Chinese place in Chicagoland. Hands down, and I've convinced many other people of the same thing. Lots of flavor and very consistent on every visit. They make my favorite dish Kung Pao nice and spicy too unlike other places that mild it down too much.
(5)Vick C.
Yu's got some decent Chinese food, I always like their noodles(seafood noodle soup, black bean paste noodles..), very tasty! I went there couple times for lunch and dinner, they have some authentic Chinese food in their Chinese menu, big portion, restaurant is pretty big, always busy, I still go there once a while when I crave for Chinese food and noodles.
(3)Jess S.
I gave this restuarant a second chance because the food was great the last time. The second time was much improved! Jack was a great server, being very attentive, giving suggestions, and staying on top of the water refills. The food was good as usual. We will continue to keep coming since the food is good and we experienced improved service.
(4)Edward H.
This may be one of the few places in/around/near Chicago that offers a noodle making demo (think Jackie Chan in Mr. Nice Guy). The place is clean and the service is attentive. Their dining area is huge but business is good so you may want to make reservations. The offerings are quite tasty and the noodles... well you really can't beat fresh noodles in any cuisine. Lunch specials are available and quite a steal for the amount of food you get. My favorite is probably their Princess Prawns and Mongolian Beef. Give them a try, it's one of the better asian restaurants out there.
(4)George B.
One of the best Chinese places I have ever visited.
(5)Bing B.
i'm sad. ive been going to this restaurant for years. even before yu's was at this current location. and now, the yu's that i know has changed. apparently the owner and his family has decided that they want to spend the hard earned money that they have accumulated and have sold the place to someone else. to see how it has turned out, we went yesterday and... well... its ok... but not what it was. some might like it better. it has a more southern coast chinese, southern asian taste to it now as opposed to the more korean chinese style (which i normally kinda like). but for me the main reason i dont like it are that the sauces are completely different. now, its just like every other chinese place. is it bad that i feel cheated?
(3)Deez D.
My second 5 star rated review. Korean style Chinese food at its best. My all time favorite is the ggan poog sae woo and the tang soo yook. I have never had a place make those two dishes better than this place. Plus you gotta love the two inch thick glass that separates you and the chefs. The only thing bad about this place is waiting a long time for a table. If you go at the wrong time, you can be waiting for up to an hour. Im serious too. But the two dishes I mentioned earlier more than makes up for the occasional long dinner wait. Yeah, its that good.
(5)Roy A.
Yu's is huge inside and they make your standard Chinese fare but it is very good and very large, in terms of serving size. I believe all the food is good but nothing stands out to quite make this higher than a 3 star for me. The service is pretty good and fairly quick and the prices are not too bad, but it seems their dishes are on par with most Chinese restaurants.
(3)Chris W.
new (korean) owners but the food is still great. Still the best chinese place in the NW suburbs.
(5)Jen V.
This is one of my favorite spots for chinese food in the suburbs! I like consistency and the flavor/quality does not disappoint me! You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes here, and that's what I like about this place. I am now a vegetarian, but speaking from the past, I would recommend the chicken with garlic sauce, mongolian beef, orange chicken, eggplant dish, squid or scallop with garlic sauce, and the seafood noodle platter...oh my goodness, that is excellent-especially with some hot chili oil-YUM!! The wait is usually long on the weekends, and even for dinner on the weekdays.. that can get a little irritating, but i've been told you can make reservations, so that is highly recommended!
(5)Michael H.
I've been going to Yu's regularly for quite some time. I feel that most people that eat there have, because all the waiters and waitresses seem to know everyone and their usual orders. I think that's why I like this place: it's comforting. I usually go for lunch. They have an extensive list of specials during the week, but only the most popular specials on the weekends. Regardless, it's a good deal and a good meal. If you're out in the Schaumburg area, it's definitely worth a stop. There's always a line, but it usually moves quickly.
(4)Nikki C.
I'm not sure what all the fuss is about. I went here with 2 friends and we all got a different beef dish. I got the kung pao beef which is supposed to be the spiciest thing on the menu. It came out lukewarm and was very bland. I tasted my friends' dishes all the food tasted exactly the same to me and didn't have any flavor. Would never go back or recommend this place to anyone.
(1)Gina S.
Best Chinese food outside of Chicago. The noodle show is definitely a plus. Fortunately we never had to wait for a table. I've been there twice, the places lacks a "wow factor", but definitely beats most Chinese restaurants out there.
(4)nicole a.
Sorry to all you Yu's fans out there, but I just don't get it. I don't dislike the food, I just don't think it lives up to any of the hype and long lines/wait times. I can't say it's my favorite chinese food in the burbs, it may not even be my favorite chinese food in Schaumburg (I'll take a Jockey dim sum mean over Yu's almost any day). I've actually had a few dishes that while hot and fresh, didn't taste bad, just didn't have any kind of yum factor. All that being said, it's good solid Chinese food and I think it definitely has mass-appeal. It's the kind of place that even people who don't particularly like Chinese food are sure to feel comfortable with and find something they like. It's clean, it's okay, it's a good place to take a group of people, it's just nothing to write home about.
(3)Yini G.
Whenever I'm in the Schaumburg area, whether shopping or driving back from a ski trip, I try to make it to Yu's. Oh, the Noodle Platter always hits the spot. The Noodle Platter's seafood, pork and veggie topping is deliciously light. Plus, what beats handmade noodles? If your wallet is feeling a bit heavy and your party is hungry, I suggest the sweet and sour whole fish.....it's very moist and the sauce is quite good, but be forewarned it is fried so it comes with a bit of batter. Yes the food is a bit "Americanized", but maybe that's because the owners of this Chinese restaurant are Koreans? There are also a lot of Korean patrons. None of this matters though - the Noodle Platter can't be beat.
(4)Mayme P.
Busy, but worth the wait!!! This is not only one of my favorite places to go with my boyfriend but also with my family. They can accommodate small or large groups. The food is always great, and i recommend the hot oil dumpling-get two orders, because they will be gone before you know it. You can watch your food being cooked through a hug glass wall. open for lunch and dinner, great place to try, very successful.
(5)Frank C.
for no particular reason it's been a while since I have been to Yu's so my Wife and I went this weekend. We will definatly be back sooner than later. The food was great, I started with the egg rolls and had seseme chicken for the main. We were put in what looked like an over flow room used for large parties. It lacked the ambience of the rest of the place but we were happy to get a seat. As we were leaving I heard that there is over an hour wait.. Our server was very friendly but it seemed like we were being rushed. And the server commotted one of my biggest pet peeves in a restaurant, they asked me if I wanted another Coke but did not state that there would be a charge.
(4)Sue K.
The food and service was ok. However, I did not have a pleasant experience with this restaurant. The manager of the restaurant was very rude and refused to listen to what I had to say about getting a dish which I did not order.
(2)Heather K.
Okay the food is edible. But for some reason even though they treat you like garbage, it's always packed. Service is really bad. They act like the "Soup Nazi" but the food is not worth tolerating total rudeness. Don't go there if you think that dining out is an experience not just a way to fill up your stomach.
(2)Bella D.
Yes this place has great authentic Chinese food! If you are in Woodfield shopping along, get a seat here and fuel up with some good food! Wow check out the pics here! The seafood and noodle dishes are great!
(4)Christa K.
HUGE MENU! There were so many options, it was impossible to decide. I initially ordered the Peking Noodles, but the waiter must've thought I looked too, uh, not Asian, and said I may want to reconsider. So after I settled on the orange chicken, the thoughtful waiter asked me if I wanted to try the sauce for the noodles. He went back to the kitchen and brought me out a small bowl of the rich, earthy black bean sauce. It was amazing. Next time. The egg rolls were more like spring rolls, but were very good. My friend is addicted to squid (today she said she wished she lived next to a squid farm. Oh, the bitching I would hear if that actually happened...LOVE HER!!) Tried her salt & pepper squid. It was excellent. She also ordered the sauteed pea pod tips since she just returned from a whirlwind trip to Joe's Shanghai in Manhattan and needed another fix. Wonderful flavor. My orange chicken? Not alot of flavor and the chicken was far too dark / fatty for my taste. Would I give this restaurant another try? You bet. Those Peking Noodles are calling me...
(3)Nicolai T.
Admit it Schaumburg, you like panda express but don't want to be seen eating there. These conflicting feelings have spawned Yu's mandarin. Copious amounts of meat slathered with generic sauce with not many vegetables. (Note: this is based on going there several times for lunch)
(2)Jason N.
Considering my palate is extremely tough to please when it comes to Asian fare this place which would normally get 4 stars gets bumped up to 5. The wife raves about the homemade noodles. I myself love the Egg Rolls which are different with a thin won ton and more of a style of Vietnamese egg rolls, but really really good. The Crab Rangoon, hello is that an actual piece of crab sighting and not just cream cheese in a won ton doused with sugar? It's great as well. Sweet and Sour chicken a generous chicken portion and the green peppers and pineapple isn't the main attraction here. Tasty and not overwhelming. Good kung pao chicken as this is my favorite Chinese dish of all time but no one seems to get it right after china garden in North Park closed years ago but thanks to yu's I can eat it again. Too bad it's all the way in Schaumburg. The rainbow fried Rice is the Greatest of all time as it has shrimp, chicken, beef, peas, diced carrot, egg, and bean sprout. By far my favorite Midwest Chinese joint I think ill be making the trek to Schaumburg soon as I'm salivating just thinking about it.
(5)Colleen K.
DELICIOUS!!! I had the veggie noodles and I am still drooling over how good it was. Huge portions, good prices, clean and able to see cooks. Warning: If you have a picky eater - there is no kids menu and you just share your food or order an app or soup.
(5)Dee W.
Make sure to go when there is a noodle making demonstration. They have windows so you can see the chefs making their creations - try their noodles and the squid dish - yum! Service is good and it's usually packed - make sure that you try their specialty dessert and pre-order it - it takes about 30 minutes to make.
(4)Angela P.
This place has to be the best Chinese food I have ever had! The noodles were to die for and everything else pretty much was too. For those of you who hate to wait to get into places...trust me it is well worth it! I have been there waiting to get in and seen so many people walk in and walk right back out...man, these people have no idea what they are missing! Definitely a must try!!
(5)Gina D.
If you enjoy noodle dishes, you have to check this place out! They make homemade noodles that are by far one of the best I've tried. Their chefs are from different regions of China, creating authentic cuisine. There's this dessert called 8 ingredient sweet rice that's tasty. The reason I docked a star is due to the lack of customer service...I even considered giving them a 3 star due to it but since my husband is layed back and doesn't mind and the food is great, 4 stars it is! I would think however, that in this economy, the staff would be on their A game. Since we discovered this place about 5 months ago, we go at least twice a month and yet not one time has the service been good. We always are seated and and wait a good 5-10 minutes before ANYONE shows up at our table...amazes me each time yet we return! I'm sure there are people who wouldn't go back regardless of the food. Something to consider...
(4)Eric K.
The food is usually good her along with the service. I would say it is fairly priced for the area as well. However, the couple of times I went with the carry out option the food was not near as good. I recommend the dine in option only.
(4)Nelson S.
No doubt the best place to get authentic chinese food in the burbs. They serve up good seafood too. Try something new when you come here, the menu is definitely large enough, perhaps something not listed from your usual run of the mill strip mall chinese take out place. I think you will be very happy that you did!
(5)J M.
We've been passing this place for a long time and finally we did decide to dine. It was a very busy place but I want to go back again one day because I didn't order the noodles which everyday recommends. I didn't know that they are so popular until I checked the reviews. I hated what I ordered but it tasted way, way better than any Chinese food I've eaten before.
(3)J Y.
I decided to take the family to Yu's since the reviews were pretty good. We went on a Thursday night around 5:30pm and were immediately seated. Unlike some other reviewer's experiences, our waiter was very attentive and smiled a lot (maybe because it was a Thursday and not very busy). We got refills on our pop with no problems (as soon as the glass was 2/3 gone, he would show up and ask if we wanted a refill). Here is my feedback on what we ordered: Crab rangoon - very good, best I have ever had! The filling was good and the outside was perfectly crispy and not overdone and hard/chewy like some places. Fried Pot Stickers- very good but I thought the sauce they offered with them was bland. I would still order them again though. Sesame Chicken - good but not outstanding. I think it was all white meat, but rather bland compared to the Sesame Chicken at Stir Crazy Honey Glazed Walnut Shrimp - OMG this was fantastic. The creamy honey sauce tasted fantastic on the broccoli and the shrimp was large, plentiful, lightly breaded and simply amazing. The walnuts were very good too. This was divine. Mings Beef- very good, my sons said this was the most tender beef they had ever had. I liked the garlic in it. Had some mushrooms and other veggies, but mostly beef. Lemon Chicken - very good, definitely has a true lemon taste. Again, I think it was all white meat chicken. We didn't get any fatty meat pieces. Dragon & Phoenix - very good, I liked how garlicky it was. It had both chicken and shrimp and a generous amount of both. Noodle Platter (medium spicy) - very good. Medium could be a little spicy for some, but it was perfect for us. Had homemade noodles, strips of pork, veggies and a few pieces of scallops and squid. Overall we were very impressed with this place and will be going back for sure! The prices may be a couple of bucks higher than other Chinese restaurants, but they didn't skimp on the meat and the quality is a lot better. What is the point in saving a couple of dollars if your entree is filled with too many of the "cheap veggies" like celery and onions?
(5)Heather H.
We decided to try this place because of all the raving reviews my husband heard from his coworkers. Maybe because of all the hype, we weren't all that impressed. It was crowded, expensive, and the food was not any more impressive than other, not-so-famous Chinese places. When my husband and I try a new Chinese restaurant, I get the Mu Shu chicken or pork, and he gets Szechuan. The Mu Shu was far from the best I've had, and he was not impressed with the Szechuan. It had very few vegetables and wasn't very spicy at all. The service was good though, and we didn't wait too long even though it was pretty packed.
(3)Amy F.
4 for now because I haven't been there in years, buut...MOO SHU PORK ahhhhhhhhhhhhh just perfect. -EDIT- So I went back home this weekend and lo and behold ended up getting take out from Yu's. I would recommend dining in..but the wait is hella long so it's a bit of a toss up. Nonetheless the Moo Shu was peerless as I remembered, but I was not as impressed by the other dishes. Still, it was definitely tasty.
(4)christine c.
sucks that the old owners opened up a new place, htis place has gone down. they skimp on ingredients and quantity but maintain the same prices. goodbye yus mandarin, hello [insert name of new chinese restaurant over on golf]
(5)Diane S.
The more Chinese food I eat, the more I think I just don't like it. After all the wonderful reviews of Yu's, I was disappointed. I ordered the dragon and phoenix and it was just bland. I kept dousing it in soy sauce hoping to spice it up, to no avail. My s.o. ordered the Kung Pao beef and was disappointed with how un-spicey it was (the highlight of his meal was accidentally biting into one of those ridiculously hot red peppers, which actually gave it some flavor). The meat was good and fresh and not chewy or fatty like you get at some of the lesser Chinese restaurants, but overall the experience was very "meh" for us. Our waitress was so soft spoken and we were a table of six which made it almost impossible to hear anything she said. We did get to see a noodle show though, and were seated right by the kitchen--so the spectacle was pretty fun. But...I dine out for good food, not spectacle.
(2)Linda L.
I have always loved this place, but since the owner changed and my most recent visit I dont think I will come for a while. The food is always great, a little pricey but good. Service is another story. We had 2 waiters helping us. What we noticed was a lady coming in with children and a friend- obviously the way she was treated she had some status with the resturant- perhaps the wife of the head cook or manager. Regardless, her being there should not have affected the way we were treated, but it was. They were tended to so much, food brought out to them before ours even though we ordered before them. We were ignored half the time because the waiters didnt even notice us. The tip of the iceberg was when the waiter gave us the check, I asked him if he could take a picture for me and he said, "hold on I will come back." Then proceeded to the table with the lady and started to pack up her food and ask if she wanted anything else. We waited, he never came back and we had to ask someone else to take the photo. This aggravated me- he never meant to come back and taking a photo would only be a few seconds- but because she was "somebody" he couldnt do it? This just seemed stupid to me and if I was to ever go back I would make sure he is not my server again!.
(3)Tiffany T.
Very good Asian at reasonable prices. Gets busy - so go early or be prepared to wait. The noodles are awesome. Great lunch combos and fast if you're on your lunch break. Yu's rules!
(4)Jon J.
Every single lunch special tastes exactly the same - a bland, salty mess. It's tolerable, but nothing special.
(2)Brenda Lee J.
My boyfriend has been there many times because he says the food is really great. However, I refuse to go after he mentioned he's had several instances of 'stuff' in his food. Finally he realized that the 'stuff' is the steel wool that comes off of the scrubbers used for the grill. I think he mentioned it to the manager/server, but nothing has been done. I wonder why they can't just switch this. If they did, I would try it. But if someone else goes there regularly, let me know if you see any of this. I guess I'm just too chicken to be hungry and then not eat my dinner because of the extra sprinkles within....
(1)Jennifer C.
i've been going here since i was little and like many people have noticed, the food isnt as good as it used to be ever since the owners changed. the food is pretty decent. its pretty american-ized in my opinion. as far as the service... i noticed how horrible their service was when i went there with just my friends in highschool. we were put in to the very back corner of the room.. no one refilled out water.. the waitress never came to check on us. it was really busy that day but i'm sure she felt that it wasnt a big deal to neglect us because we were just highschool kids at the time. we were really pissed about the service.. we left exactly how much the meal cost without tip. the waitress pointed that we didnt leave tip yet, and we just said "yeah we know" and ended up not leaving any tip. we crossed our chopsticks in the shape of an "x" and put it on our plates (signaling bad service) haha. one time when i went there 4 years later, it was pretty busy like usual.. once again i ended up going with people my age.. but we werent young highschool kids so we didnt really get neglected. we ordered a good amount of food.. the jjajjamyun (noodles with black bean paste) wasnt coming out and we were almost done eating everything. we asked for like at least twice.. and i saw through the kitchen windown, all the waitress had to do was just scoop up the bean sauce that was in a huge pot on the side and just put it over the noodles that was probably sitting there for us for about 30 minutes. the sauce was still warm... but the noodles had become bad (not sure the word for it.. but you know what happens when you leave out noodles for too long.. it kind of loses the taste and gets bigger..) dont get me wrong, its not like that all the time... you get ok service if you're with rich adults... but hey, cant expect great service from any chinese place no matter how americanized it is.
(3)K P.
Yu's is delicious! The best Chinese I have ever had! I order the vegetable fried rice and the schezwan eggplant. I don't like the vegetarian noodle platter...it is bland. If you do decide to order it make sure you add tofu that is deep fried. I think that the owners changed a year ago and that really changed the food quality, but my family complained and the rice is back to the original kind. The wait can get up to 40 minutes on the weekends so be prepared.
(5)Parris N.
Yu's has good Mandarin food, but I must admit that the quality of food and service has gone downhill since its heyday. Back when it was located in the corner of the Jewel stripmall down the street, and even when it first moved to its current location, it was THE place for Chinese food in the northwest suburbs. That being said, it's still a solid choice. Their noodle dishes are the highlight of the menu in my opinion, especially the noodle platter and noodle soup. The rainbow chow mein isn't as good as it used to be, but I still get it on occasion for old time's sake.
(4)Susan R.
I don't understand why people are so impressed with this place. The food is low to mediocre in quality. Sure, you can watch the chefs behind the glass, so if you're just going for that, then fine. The people I've gone there with were not impressed with their food. I thought it was fine, but nothing special. I don't remember what we got, because I went maybe about 2 years ago, and I don't plan on going back. The service was just mediocre as well. If you think that Yu's is great, try a smaller, mom & pop type place, and you'll never go back to Yu's again.
(2)Picky C.
Jennifer B. got it right...the place has lost many steps down... I have been a customer of this place for more than a decade and have watched them grow. I've brought a lot of people here and we've had great times. The food *used* to be good, flavorful and priced reasonably. The service was average to great depending on who you got. Psst...ask for Aurelio...he's not Asian, but he speaks Chinese and is the best server there. I just went this week for dinner...here are the reasons Yu's is now off my Top 10 list of places to eat: 1. Poor customer service Bus service: A bunch of young male waiters goofing around during prime dinner hours when the already set tables still had dirty seats, laden with food bits and the tables were sticky all over. They were too busy chatting and checking out the empty dinning room floor to pay attention to guests. The young man I called over to please wipe off the seat looked like he didn't want to work and made molasses look fast. He had a poor attitude. If you don't want to work, don't work there. Wait service: I was with someone who has had the soup noodles before and knows that the flavoring and spiciness has been inconsistent recently. Upon asking the waitress to please cut the spiciness down by 50% of the norm, she gave us attitude, stared to intimidate us and then seemed to forget the question. I tried again to ask her to please decrease the heat for my guest's dish and she told me it all varies and it's not doable since each cook is different. She was flippant, rude and I really think did not have all her screws there. This was strike 2 within the first 5 minutes of being there. 2. Rubber bands in the food!! OMG! When you have glass walls for the public to see what you are doing to our food before we consume it, don't highlight gross things! As we waited for our food (15-20 minutes when there were 6 cooks and only 2 cooking at a time with the others sitting around bored silly- let me repeat, the restaurant was not even 1/3 full-way emptier than I've ever seen it on a weekday night). One chef was tossing stuff in the wok and then proceeded to use small tongs to fish something out. He took great interest in it and then flung it over to his friend next to him...it was a dark blue rubber band and they had a nice laugh over it. I gagged on my food. OMG! What do the kitchen/sanitation/food inspectors have to say about this? BTW, I did not see him toss the food out and start another batch. He served the food that had a rubber band in it...who knows what else was in that dish that was not supposed to be there... 3. Inconsistent food My spicy noodle dish which used to be consistently great for years turned very bland about a year ago. This week, the spiciness level hurt my stomach. The leftovers were tossed out. I hope that waitress gets canned. She's a complete psycho B. 4. Parting whack A server that was friends with the psycho B. waitress came over before we even got the food in our mouths to ask how the food tasted. I told him to wait until after I actually tried it. He was the one to reach diagonally across the table and over my food, while I was eating, to grab the bill and credit card. I hope he gets canned too. The service staff there really, really sucks poo right now. I don't care if you have put all your previous food accolades up in front for all to see. The service, food, and general feel of the place now gives me indigestion. Until they get their act straight, I do not recommend this old favorite of mine. I am really sad. : ( Yu's please hurry and get new staff and can the awful ones. Get your cooks up to speed on kitchen cleanliness and cooking consistency. Make it back on my radar of fav places to dine. Que sera, sera... ps-I think they are using a heavy hand with MSG now as well...
(1)S to the izzo F.
Yu's has the best Chinese food in the northwest suburbs. The food is Awesome and the place is very clean. There is always a wait. PF Chang's has nothing on this place except for decor. I love the fact that you can watch the chefs cook your food through a huge glass wall. They don't use MSG. Everything is cooked fresh! I have eaten Chinese food in every town I've ever been in and can honestly say WOW! The service is fast and the drinks are good. The soups are great. The noodles in the noodle dishes are home made. the Ly-chi desert is so delicious. The portions are huge and the cost is so Cheap!!!!
(4)Andrew L.
My favorite Chinese Restaurant in the burbs. They take reservations for parties of 6 or more and I would recommend getting them Thrusday-Sunday as the wait here can be fairly substantial. Yu's has been a Schaumburg staple for over 20 years now and has even been visited by a President. I would highly recommend the mongolian beef and Peking Noodles if you're feeling adventurous. Although these are two of my favorites, I have never had a single bad dish at Yu's. They also have a wonderful weekday lunch special.
(5)Peter F.
Absolutely one of the best Asian restaruants anywhere. Get there early so there will be no wait. It's the best.
(5)M G.
I wonder why the 5 star ratings? It feels like a sit down fast food here. Just went to check this out because it was featured on TV. Big mistake. The noodles were drowned in the tasteless sauce. Eggrolls were not eggrolls-rather it should be called springrolls. Everything was rushed, we were in and out in 25 minutes. Not going back.
(1)R C.
BEST CHINESE EVER! Bring the kids for the noodle show or just enjoy their terrifc drinks. We've been maybe 5-6 times with our girls or with friends and the food, service, atmosphere is always spot on.
(5)R N.
We have lived in Schaumburg for 17 years and for some reason this place has escaped our attention. We finally tried it. It was very good and it definitely lived up to it's reputation. The service was extremely attentive and the food was exceptional. The Mai tai's are the best in the area. The previous review about dark meat chicken???? Huh? Chicken breast is dry and flavorless. That is why it is recommended for weight loss. No fat, no flavor. Yuk on white meat chicken.
(5)N. M.
I used to like this place a lot better a couple years back, but ti seems the food has changed a bit since. It's still good, but not like it used to be. The service is good, but very monotone and without a smile. Feels like they just want you in and out asap.
(3)Shi Guan T.
wow.....this place is simply amazing. usually my family goes to chinatown for chinese food and we go seafood happy, but yesterday we went to Yu's and I'm glad we did. I don't know the exact names of the dishes since my uncle spoke in mandarin and ordered everything, but we definitely ordered things we dont usually order. 1. we got some sea cucumber dish that was delicious. i was a little skeptical at first about it, but my grandpa was boasting on how sea cucumber is a delicacy, I just had to try it, and i was definitely pleased. by the way, this dish is not in english, its one of the special items in chinese. 2. next was some spicy deep fried eggplant dish and wow i loved it, usually not a fan of eggplant, but i loved the spiceness, and the seasoning, everything, probably one of my favorite dishes. 3. we order 2 noodle dishes, one dry and one with soup. i think its their homemade noodles and i was definitely in love. i love eating noodles and Yu's is on the top of my list for noodles. 4. some beef and asparagus dish, it was pretty standard, i liked how the had a lot of meat, instead of overpowering with a ton of veggies. 5. pea pod leaf..my favorite vegetable dish that i must have everytime we go out for chinese food. Yu's, hands down, beats chinatown at making this dish. the pea pod leaves were crisp, fresh, and not oily. I had one bite and i knew I will never eat pea pod leaf unless its at Yu's. 6. we order some tofu dish that came out in a huge sizzling bowl like container, this also was amazing, filled with a ton of tofu, seafood, it was just perfect. the portions were ginormous, we ordered way too much but that just means yummy leftovers! the service was fantastic. the manager came to our table and asked how everything was, the waitress was constantly checking up on us, and they even had a little noodle show and introduced all the chefs. i love this place and i will definitely be back soon to try some more amazing dishes.
(5)Jacob E.
This is the only place I would go for Chinese food in the burbs. Given the amount of foot traffic they get in this place the food is fresh. From the meats to the vegetables they are all fresh. I would recommend the noodle dishes and extra spicy. Just get ready for a long wait, but worth it at the end.
(5)Lily S.
I heard great things about this restaurant and their homemade noodles. The first I visited, things were great. The only issue I had was that most of the staff does not speak english. The second time I visited, it was a complete disaster. The waiter could not understand what I was trying to order and brought me out the wrong dish. The noodles were covered in a dark brown sauce and it looked like mud. It was so unappetizing that I couldn't even bear to taste one noodle. I told the waiter that it was the wrong dish and he said he had to get the owner. The owner was a mean, rude, hostile little man. He told me that he couldn't take it back. He said that if he took it back, it would be wasted and go in the garbage. I told him that there was no way I was going to eat it or pay for it. I explained to him that it was what I ordered and he started yelling at me and giving me nasty looks. He said returning food is against their policy and I said that if it's so great then he can eat it himself. After yelling at me and creating a scene, he finally took it away. Suffice it to say, this was a horrible experience and I absolutely recommend against going here.
(1)Adam N.
My wife and I stopped at Yu's last night. I've been there before and food is usually good, but the service has been questionable at best. This time was the worst. I ordered the Szechuan Beef. Usually, I order the Kung Pao chicken. That dish comes with Peanuts. I asked the watress if she wouldn't mind throwing a few in my dish and she refused. I asked again because I couldn't believe that a simple request like that would be refused. She again stated she couldn't do it. On top of that, my wife had to ask 3 times for tea before they brought it. Overall the watress was not freindly and very unresponsive. The Kung Pao chicken is usually good, but the Szechuan Beef was not good at all either, very salty. I would love to give this place a better rating becuas the food is decent, but the service is just so terrible. After a hard days work I'd rather go somewhere and be treated to service with a smile.
(1)J P.
I have frequented Yu's many time and the last few times I have eaten there the service and food has been a bit more lacking than in years past. Unfortunately this visit for me would be the LAST ONE for me. The order was put in and we ordered several noodle dishes. We also ordered Kom Pung Ki. It is on the Korean menu. It should be a delicious chicken wing dish in a spicy garlic sauce. What we got was chicken wings with just bone and batter and almost no meat. They had cut the wings in small pieces so there was bone shrapnel every where. The dish was almost inedible because you would cut your mouth on sharp bones in every bite no matter how small. I usually am not that picky but this time I told the manager, who's name was Wayne, about the dish. Unfortunately all I got back was an arrogant attitude and he said the dish is supposed to be like and did not offer to take it off the check or give another dish. I am not a picky customer. I usually just eat or tolerate bad food at restaurants. The sad thing is the way I was treated and the arrogant attitude they have. I guess they are so popular they think they can get away with treating customers like that. Yu's Mandarin you lost a faithful customer. There are other good Chinese restaurants in the area also. I must say the noodle dishes were very good but I would not say they are the best in Chicago land. Unfortunately the attitude of the staff and management are very poor and I will frequent them no more.
(1)Dan B.
Solid asian cuisine. Good lunch specials.
(3)a w.
Yu's Mandarin is a great place for some good asian food. They have really quick service and great prices for filling meals. It does get crowded around lunch time though -- so call in advance and make reservations!
(4)Frankie J.
I give Yu's 2 stars because the atmosphere is good and it appears to be clean. I have been searching for a really good Chinese restaurant. I have been to Yu's for showers about 2 years ago and at the time I thought the food was decent. I recently went back again and was totally disappointed. We ordered Pork fried rice, I could not find any pork just smothered with peas and carrots. The rice was lumpy,dry and wow salty. We also ordered sesame chicken. The dish came out with piles of chicken nuggets coated with a sweet and sour sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds. There were no vegetables to add color to make it more appealing to the eye. The chicken was over cooked so it was rather dry, My husband ordered the mu shu pork and he said it was salty. We also had the stringbeans which was the best dish but again tooooo much SALT. There are so many good chinese spices to enhance the flavor of a dish to wake up your palette. Yu's main ingredient is salt. Where is the garlic, the schezwan peppercorns, the five spice, the ginger? So once again we took the left over home and will have to doctor it up. My husband and I cook chinese at home but there are times you just don't want to be over a hot stove especially in the summer. So we are still on the prowl to find a good chinese restaurant in the burbs.
(2)Keith E.
Awesome food! Best chinese I've found in the northwest suburbs, so far. Was recommended to me by a friend who is Chinese; her family even goes there - how can you go wrong with that! The only downside as indicated in other reviews is that it is BUSY and noisy. Wouldn't say that its necessarily kid friendly cause they pack em in but they make do.
(4)vicky y.
looks like they haven't updated the decor since the 80's, but that's ok because the food and service make up for it. try the house specialties and ask your waiter for recommendations.
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