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Welcome to Yao's Cafe Restaurant

The best Chinese food & bubble tea in Chicago, IL

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Yao's Cafe Restaurant offers authentic and delicious tasting Chinese cuisine and Bubble Tea in Chicago, IL. Yao's Cafe's convenient location and affordable prices make our restaurant a natural choice for eat-in or take-out meals in the Chicago community. Our restaurant is known for its variety in taste and high-quality fresh ingredients. Come and experience our friendly atmosphere and excellent service.

Featured Dishes

Menu

Appetizers
Soup
Fried Rice
101. Egg Rolls (2 pcs) $4.25
102. Vegetarian Egg Rolls (2 pcs) $3.95
103. Crab Rangoon (6 pcs) $7.50
104. Chicken Teriyaki Sticks (4 pcs) $8.50
104. Beef Teriyaki Sticks (4 pcs) $8.50
105. Chicken Wings $8.50
106. Pot Stickers (6 pcs) $7.95
107. Gyoza $7.95
108. Salt & Pepper Sliced Squid $8.50
109. Deep-fried Buns $7.50
110. Curry Fish Balls (6 pcs) $8.50
111. Fried Wonton $4.50
112. Edamame $4.50
113. BBQ Pork $8.50
114. Fried Shumai (8 pcs) $7.95
115. Takoyaki (8 pcs) $7.95
201. Vegetable Soup $4.50
202. Egg Drop Soup $4.50
203. Wonton Soup $5.50
204. Hot & Sour Soup $5.50
205. Chicken Rice Soup $5.50
205. Chicken Noodle Soup $5.50
206. Chicken Corn Soup $8.50
207. Seafood Tofu Soup $11.95
801. Vegetable Fried Rice $7.75
801. Chicken Fried Rice $7.75
801. Beef Fried Rice $7.75
801. BBQ Pork Fried Rice $7.75
801. Shrimp Fried Rice $7.75
802. Jumbo Shrimp Fried Rice $7.95
803. Combination Fried Rice $7.75
804. Yang Chow Fried Rice $11.55
805. Pineapple Seafood Fried Rice $12.50
Stir Fried Noodles
Egg Foo Young
Chicken
701. Pan-fried Rice Noodles $12.50
702. Singapore Rice Noodles $12.50
703. Stir-fried E-fu Noodles $12.50
704. Stir-fried Seafood & Udon $13.95
705. Chow Mein $12.50
705. Lo Mein $12.50
707. Pad Thai Noodles $12.50
901. Vegetable Egg Foo Young $7.75
901. Chicken Egg Foo Young $7.75
901. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $7.75
901. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $7.75
902. Beef Egg Foo Young $7.75
902. Jumbo Shrimp Egg Foo Young $7.95
903. Combination Egg Foo Young $7.95
301. Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.95
302. Chicken w. Mixed Vegetables $8.95
303. Cashew Chicken $8.95
304. Orange Chicken $8.95
305. Sesame Chicken $8.95
306. General Tso’s Chicken $8.95
307. Kung Pao Chicken $8.95
308. Broccoli Chicken $8.95
309. Mongolian Chicken $8.95
310. Chicken w. Peapods $8.95
311. Szechuan Chicken $8.95
312. Chicken in Black Bean Sauce $8.95
313. Yellow Curry Chicken $8.95
313. Red Curry Chicken $8.95
314. Chicken Chop Suey $8.95
315. Chicken w. String Beans $13.95
Pork
Beef
Seafood
1001. Sweet & Sour Pork $13.95
1002. Sweet & Sour Beijing Style Pork Chop $13.95
1003. Salt & Pepper Pork Chop $13.95
1004. Mapo Tofu $13.95
1005. BBQ Pork w. Vegetables $8.95
1006. Pork Chop Suey $8.95
401. Beef w. Mixed Vegetables $9.50
402. Sesame Beef $9.50
403. Kung Pao Beef $9.50
404. Beef w. Peapods $9.50
405. Orange Beef $9.50
406. Mongolian Beef $9.50
407. Green Pepper Beef $9.50
408. Beef w. Oyster Sauce $9.50
409. Broccoli Beef $9.50
410. Beef Chop Suey $9.50
411. Beef w. String Bean $14.95
501. Cashew Shrimp $9.50
502. Shrimp w. Mixed Vegetables $9.50
503. Shrimp in Lobster Sauce $9.50
504. Szechuan Shrimp $9.50
505. Kung Pao Shrimp $9.50
506. Shrimp w. Peapod $9.50
507. Broccoli Shrimp $9.50
508. Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp $15.95
509. Sauteed Mixed Seafood w. Vegetable $17.95
510. Honey Walnut Shrimp $15.95
511. Yellow Curry Fish Fillet $15.95
511. Red Curry Fish Fillet $15.95
512. Broccoli w. Fish Fillet $14.95
513. Shrimp Chop Suey $9.50
514. String Bean w. Shrimp $14.95
515. Crispy Salt & Pepper Calamari $15.95
Vegetable
Dinner Special
Lunch Special
601. Sauteed Fresh Mixed Vegetable $8.25
602. Szechuan Vegetable $8.25
603. Broccoli w. Garlic Sauce $8.25
603. Broccoli w. Oyster Sauce $8.25
604. Stir-fried String Beans $8.25
605. Fried Tofu with Mixed Vegetables $12.95
606. Salt & Pepper Tofu $12.95
607. Kung Pao Tofu $12.95
608. General Tso's Tofu $12.95
609. Sweet & Sour Tofu $12.95
L1. Chicken Egg Foo Young $12.95
L1. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $12.95
L1. Beef Egg Foo Young $12.95
L1. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $12.95
L2. Chicken Chop Suey $12.95
L2. Beef Chop Suey $12.95
L2. Shrimp Chop Suey $12.95
L3. Green Pepper Beef $12.95
L3. Green Pepper Chicken $12.95
L4. Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce $12.95
L5. Kung Po Chicken $12.95
L5. Kung Po Beef $12.95
L5. Kung Po Shrimp $12.95
L6. Szechuan Chicken $12.95
L6. Szechuan Beef $12.95
L6. Szechuan Shrimp $12.95
L1. Chicken Egg Foo Young $10.50
L1. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $10.50
L1. Beef Egg Foo Young $10.50
L1. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $10.50
L2. Chicken Chop Suey $10.50
L2. Beef Chop Suey $10.50
L2. Shrimp Chop Suey $10.50
L3. Green Pepper Beef $10.50
L3. Green Pepper Chicken $10.50
L4. Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce $10.50
L5. Kung Po Chicken $10.50
L5. Kung Po Beef $10.50
L5. Kung Po Shrimp $10.50
L6. Szechuan Chicken $10.50
L6. Szechuan Beef $10.50
L6. Szechuan Shrimp $10.50
Fruit Tea
Milk Tea
Fresh Tea
51. Strawberry Green Tea $4.50
51. Strawberry Black Tea $4.50
52. Passion Fruit Green Tea $4.50
53. Mango Passion Fruit Green Tea $4.75
54. Lime Pineapple Passion Fruit Green Tea $3.50
55. Grape Fruit Green Tea $4.50
56. Mango Green Tea $4.50
56. Mango Black Tea $4.50
57. Lychee Green Tea $4.50
57. Lychee Black Tea $4.50
58. Lychee Yogurt Tea $4.75
59. Mango Yogurt Green Tea w. Coconut Jelly $4.75
60. Citrus Honey Green Tea $4.50
61. Lime Honey Ice Tea $4.50
1. Assam Milk Tea $4.00
2. Jasmine Milk Tea $4.00
3. Oolong Milk Tea $4.00
4. Pearl Milk Tea $4.75
5. Honey Milk Tea $4.00
6. Hazelnut Milk Tea $4.00
7. Pudding Milk Tea $4.75
8. Grass Jelly Milk Tea $4.75
9. Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea $4.75
10. Chocolate Pudding Milk Tea $4.75
11. Strawberry Chocolate Milk Tea $4.25
12. Matcha Milk Tea w. Red Bean $4.75
13. Taro Pudding Milk Tea $4.75
14. Mango Green Milk Tea $4.25
21. Winter Melon Tea $3.50
22. Ceylon Black Tea $3.50
23. Jasmine Green Tea $3.50
24. Oolong Tea $3.50
Fresh Milk
Smoothie
Other Drinks
31. Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk $5.00
32. Strawberry Fresh Milk $4.75
33. Mango Fresh Milk $4.75
34. Matcha Fresh Milk $4.75
35. Black Tea Fresh Milk $4.25
36. Oolong Tea Fresh Milk $4.25
37. Jasmine Tea Fresh Milk $4.25
38. Coffee Fresh Milk $4.75
39. Chocolate Fresh Milk $4.75
40. Grass Jelly w. Red Bean Fresh Milk $4.75
71. Mango Smoothie $5.50
72. Watermelon Smoothie $5.50
73. Kiwi Smoothie $5.50
74. Lychee Smoothie $5.50
75. Pineapple Smoothie $5.50
76. Strawberry Smoothie $5.50
77. Banana Smoothie $5.50
78. Coconut Smoothie $5.50
79. Avocado Smoothie $5.50
80. Grape Fruit Smoothie $5.50
91. Bottle Water $1.50
92. Can Soda $1.50
Appetizers
101. Egg Rolls (2 pcs) $4.25
102. Vegetarian Egg Rolls (2 pcs) $3.95
103. Crab Rangoon (6 pcs) $7.50
104. Chicken Teriyaki Sticks (4 pcs) $8.50
104. Beef Teriyaki Sticks (4 pcs) $8.50
105. Chicken Wings $8.50
106. Pot Stickers (6 pcs) $7.95
107. Gyoza $7.95
108. Salt & Pepper Sliced Squid $8.50
109. Deep-fried Buns $7.50
110. Curry Fish Balls (6 pcs) $8.50
111. Fried Wonton $4.50
112. Edamame $4.50
113. BBQ Pork $8.50
114. Fried Shumai (8 pcs) $7.95
115. Takoyaki (8 pcs) $7.95
Soup
201. Vegetable Soup $4.50
202. Egg Drop Soup $4.50
203. Wonton Soup $5.50
204. Hot & Sour Soup $5.50
205. Chicken Rice Soup $5.50
205. Chicken Noodle Soup $5.50
206. Chicken Corn Soup $8.50
207. Seafood Tofu Soup $11.95
Fried Rice
801. Vegetable Fried Rice $7.75
801. Chicken Fried Rice $7.75
801. Beef Fried Rice $7.75
801. BBQ Pork Fried Rice $7.75
801. Shrimp Fried Rice $7.75
802. Jumbo Shrimp Fried Rice $7.95
803. Combination Fried Rice $7.75
804. Yang Chow Fried Rice $11.55
805. Pineapple Seafood Fried Rice $12.50
Stir Fried Noodles
701. Pan-fried Rice Noodles $12.50
702. Singapore Rice Noodles $12.50
703. Stir-fried E-fu Noodles $12.50
704. Stir-fried Seafood & Udon $13.95
705. Chow Mein $12.50
705. Lo Mein $12.50
707. Pad Thai Noodles $12.50
Egg Foo Young
901. Vegetable Egg Foo Young $7.75
901. Chicken Egg Foo Young $7.75
901. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $7.75
901. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $7.75
902. Beef Egg Foo Young $7.75
902. Jumbo Shrimp Egg Foo Young $7.95
903. Combination Egg Foo Young $7.95
Chicken
301. Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.95
302. Chicken w. Mixed Vegetables $8.95
303. Cashew Chicken $8.95
304. Orange Chicken $8.95
305. Sesame Chicken $8.95
306. General Tso’s Chicken $8.95
307. Kung Pao Chicken $8.95
308. Broccoli Chicken $8.95
309. Mongolian Chicken $8.95
310. Chicken w. Peapods $8.95
311. Szechuan Chicken $8.95
312. Chicken in Black Bean Sauce $8.95
313. Yellow Curry Chicken $8.95
313. Red Curry Chicken $8.95
314. Chicken Chop Suey $8.95
315. Chicken w. String Beans $13.95
Pork
1001. Sweet & Sour Pork $13.95
1002. Sweet & Sour Beijing Style Pork Chop $13.95
1003. Salt & Pepper Pork Chop $13.95
1004. Mapo Tofu $13.95
1005. BBQ Pork w. Vegetables $8.95
1006. Pork Chop Suey $8.95
Beef
401. Beef w. Mixed Vegetables $9.50
402. Sesame Beef $9.50
403. Kung Pao Beef $9.50
404. Beef w. Peapods $9.50
405. Orange Beef $9.50
406. Mongolian Beef $9.50
407. Green Pepper Beef $9.50
408. Beef w. Oyster Sauce $9.50
409. Broccoli Beef $9.50
410. Beef Chop Suey $9.50
411. Beef w. String Bean $14.95
Seafood
501. Cashew Shrimp $9.50
502. Shrimp w. Mixed Vegetables $9.50
503. Shrimp in Lobster Sauce $9.50
504. Szechuan Shrimp $9.50
505. Kung Pao Shrimp $9.50
506. Shrimp w. Peapod $9.50
507. Broccoli Shrimp $9.50
508. Crispy Salt & Pepper Shrimp $15.95
509. Sauteed Mixed Seafood w. Vegetable $17.95
510. Honey Walnut Shrimp $15.95
511. Yellow Curry Fish Fillet $15.95
511. Red Curry Fish Fillet $15.95
512. Broccoli w. Fish Fillet $14.95
513. Shrimp Chop Suey $9.50
514. String Bean w. Shrimp $14.95
515. Crispy Salt & Pepper Calamari $15.95
Vegetable
601. Sauteed Fresh Mixed Vegetable $8.25
602. Szechuan Vegetable $8.25
603. Broccoli w. Garlic Sauce $8.25
603. Broccoli w. Oyster Sauce $8.25
604. Stir-fried String Beans $8.25
605. Fried Tofu with Mixed Vegetables $12.95
606. Salt & Pepper Tofu $12.95
607. Kung Pao Tofu $12.95
608. General Tso's Tofu $12.95
609. Sweet & Sour Tofu $12.95
Dinner Special
L1. Chicken Egg Foo Young $12.95
L1. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $12.95
L1. Beef Egg Foo Young $12.95
L1. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $12.95
L2. Chicken Chop Suey $12.95
L2. Beef Chop Suey $12.95
L2. Shrimp Chop Suey $12.95
L3. Green Pepper Beef $12.95
L3. Green Pepper Chicken $12.95
L4. Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce $12.95
L5. Kung Po Chicken $12.95
L5. Kung Po Beef $12.95
L5. Kung Po Shrimp $12.95
L6. Szechuan Chicken $12.95
L6. Szechuan Beef $12.95
L6. Szechuan Shrimp $12.95
Lunch Special
L1. Chicken Egg Foo Young $10.50
L1. BBQ Pork Egg Foo Young $10.50
L1. Beef Egg Foo Young $10.50
L1. Shrimp Egg Foo Young $10.50
L2. Chicken Chop Suey $10.50
L2. Beef Chop Suey $10.50
L2. Shrimp Chop Suey $10.50
L3. Green Pepper Beef $10.50
L3. Green Pepper Chicken $10.50
L4. Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce $10.50
L5. Kung Po Chicken $10.50
L5. Kung Po Beef $10.50
L5. Kung Po Shrimp $10.50
L6. Szechuan Chicken $10.50
L6. Szechuan Beef $10.50
L6. Szechuan Shrimp $10.50
Fruit Tea
51. Strawberry Green Tea $4.50
51. Strawberry Black Tea $4.50
52. Passion Fruit Green Tea $4.50
53. Mango Passion Fruit Green Tea $4.75
54. Lime Pineapple Passion Fruit Green Tea $3.50
55. Grape Fruit Green Tea $4.50
56. Mango Green Tea $4.50
56. Mango Black Tea $4.50
57. Lychee Green Tea $4.50
57. Lychee Black Tea $4.50
58. Lychee Yogurt Tea $4.75
59. Mango Yogurt Green Tea w. Coconut Jelly $4.75
60. Citrus Honey Green Tea $4.50
61. Lime Honey Ice Tea $4.50
Milk Tea
1. Assam Milk Tea $4.00
2. Jasmine Milk Tea $4.00
3. Oolong Milk Tea $4.00
4. Pearl Milk Tea $4.75
5. Honey Milk Tea $4.00
6. Hazelnut Milk Tea $4.00
7. Pudding Milk Tea $4.75
8. Grass Jelly Milk Tea $4.75
9. Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea $4.75
10. Chocolate Pudding Milk Tea $4.75
11. Strawberry Chocolate Milk Tea $4.25
12. Matcha Milk Tea w. Red Bean $4.75
13. Taro Pudding Milk Tea $4.75
14. Mango Green Milk Tea $4.25
Fresh Tea
21. Winter Melon Tea $3.50
22. Ceylon Black Tea $3.50
23. Jasmine Green Tea $3.50
24. Oolong Tea $3.50
Fresh Milk
31. Brown Sugar Boba Fresh Milk $5.00
32. Strawberry Fresh Milk $4.75
33. Mango Fresh Milk $4.75
34. Matcha Fresh Milk $4.75
35. Black Tea Fresh Milk $4.25
36. Oolong Tea Fresh Milk $4.25
37. Jasmine Tea Fresh Milk $4.25
38. Coffee Fresh Milk $4.75
39. Chocolate Fresh Milk $4.75
40. Grass Jelly w. Red Bean Fresh Milk $4.75
Smoothie
71. Mango Smoothie $5.50
72. Watermelon Smoothie $5.50
73. Kiwi Smoothie $5.50
74. Lychee Smoothie $5.50
75. Pineapple Smoothie $5.50
76. Strawberry Smoothie $5.50
77. Banana Smoothie $5.50
78. Coconut Smoothie $5.50
79. Avocado Smoothie $5.50
80. Grape Fruit Smoothie $5.50
Other Drinks
91. Bottle Water $1.50
92. Can Soda $1.50
What our customers say

Reviews

Great place to get a good variety of fresh food. Service was quick and the setting was relaxing. Great prices for the amount of food we got. Would definitely recommend them to all my friends and family.
Alex G.
This is a wonderful Asian restaurant. This was our first visit. My entree was Kung Po Beef, and my friend's choice was General Tso's Chicken. We completely enjoyed our meal. The Beef and Chicken were cooked to moist perfection.
Natasha F.
Everything was perfect, from crab rangoon to the hot and sour soup, mongolian chicken, lo mein, and the service. We will be regulars here.
Tobi E.
I have eaten at Yao's Cafe multiple times since moving to Chicago. I have to write a review, this restaurant is Consistently amazing! The food is always immaculate.
Mandy B.
I've been to this establishment several times and it's always a good experience. The food is great and the service is wonderful every time! The portions are large enough to last at least 2 meals or buy one and share.
Elizabet T.
I would say it was beyond what we expected. Probably some of the best Asian food we’ve had anywhere. The people were so kind and outgoing. We would definitely eat here often.
Carl D.
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