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Restaurant
Yao Yao
Yao Yao is one of the best chinese restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Yao Yao earns its place as Chinatown's first Michelin Bib Gourmand without ceremony, which is rather the point.
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Bib Gourmand
Rating (Google) 9.0
355 reviews
Chicago
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9.0
Rating
Based on 355 reviews
Michelin
Best for
date night and chinese
Price and pace
Moderate spend · Check restaurant site
Neighborhood
Chicago · 230 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
Hours
Check restaurant site
Price
Moderate spend
Google rating
9.0 from 355 reviews
Phone
(312) 929-4279
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What makes Yao Yao worth the move
Yao Yao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 355 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.0 from 355 Google reviews
Best for
date night and chinese
Style
Chinese in Chicago
Spend
Moderate spend | Check restaurant site
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.0 from 355 reviews
Price point: $$
Website linked on this page
Phone number available
TastyPals Reviews
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by James Whitfield for Yao Yao
Google snapshot
9.0 from 355 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by James Whitfield
No diner notes for Yao Yao yet.
Every note in this section is written by a diner who actually ate here, so we leave it empty until there's a genuine one to share.
For now, Yao Yao holds a 9.0 rating across 355 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 230 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
- Phone
- (312) 929-4279
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Hours
- Check restaurant site
- Google rating
- 9.0 (355 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Michelin
- BIB GOURMAND
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Yao Yao serve?
Yao Yao is a Chinese restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Yao Yao earns its place as Chinatown's first Michelin Bib Gourmand without ceremony, which is rather the point.
What is Yao Yao best for?
Yao Yao is best for chinese, bib gourmand, date night. Yao Yao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 355 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Yao Yao?
Yao Yao is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.0 from 355 reviews
What should I order at Yao Yao?
Start with Yao Yao Pickled Fish, Two Flavored Pickled and Wontons in Chili Oil. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Yao Yao worth visiting?
Yao Yao holds a 9.0 Google rating from 355 reviews. Yao Yao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 355 Google reviews.
Where is Yao Yao located?
Yao Yao is located at 230 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
What are Yao Yao's hours?
Yao Yao's listed hours are Check restaurant site. We recommend checking directly before visiting as hours may vary on holidays.
Is Yao Yao good for a date night?
Yes — Yao Yao is tagged for date night dining. Yao Yao is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 355 Google reviews.
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