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YAO Modern Cantonese Cuisine reimagines classic Cantonese dishes with bold creativity and refined presentation. Located in New York City, YAO offers an elegant and contemporary atmosphere where traditional flavors meet modern culinary artistry. Each dish is crafted with premium ingredients, reflecting the depth and diversity of Cantonese cuisine while embracing innovative techniques. With a focus on fresh seafood, signature dim sum, and thoughtfully curated cocktails, YAO creates a distinctive dining experience that honors heritage and elevates taste. Perfect for intimate dinners or special gatherings, YAO delivers a journey through modern Cantonese excellence.
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Address: 213 Pearl St 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038
Phone: (917) 265-8119
Website: https://www.yaonyc.com/
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Hannah Kang
Yao is such a hidden gem. I was researching Cantonese restaurants that could host a large party for a birthday dinner without crazy dining room fees and found out about Yao. The space is beautiful and they have round tables big enough to seat up to 14 people. They were very responsive when I called. Service was great all evening and they didn’t even charge me extra fees for bringing an external cake. They even gave us knives to cut and Tupperware for each guest to take a slice home. The food was great and I loved how comfortable and big the table was for my whole party. Also there’s a lot of Asians at this restaurant which means you know the food is good. Highly recommend!!
… moreHAYNES MN
The typical Hotel Restaurant YAO Modern Cantonese Cuisine 富瑤 is not. Yes it’s in the 2nd floor of the Marriott, and there are 4 elevators to get to the 2nd floor which none of our guest had problems with.
Dinner for 4 Celebrating 2 Birthdays was an Epicurian Delight, right down to the insulated 2go Bags.
Several other reviewers have mentioned that the food looks exactly like the pictures on the menu, down to the plates for most. What sets YAO apart is not only the cornucopia of flavors and textures, but the incredibly attentive Staff that are responsive not intrusive.
I have captioned the pictures so you can see what the evolution of Cantonese Cuisine looks like. It’s 2Bad there is no smell-a-vision or Scratch and Taste because I am sure you would be as delighted as we were with every dish.
Thank you to the waitstaff and Kitchen for making this a Birthday Celebration 2 Remember!
… moreDinner for 4 Celebrating 2 Birthdays was an Epicurian Delight, right down to the insulated 2go Bags.
Several other reviewers have mentioned that the food looks exactly like the pictures on the menu, down to the plates for most. What sets YAO apart is not only the cornucopia of flavors and textures, but the incredibly attentive Staff that are responsive not intrusive.
I have captioned the pictures so you can see what the evolution of Cantonese Cuisine looks like. It’s 2Bad there is no smell-a-vision or Scratch and Taste because I am sure you would be as delighted as we were with every dish.
Thank you to the waitstaff and Kitchen for making this a Birthday Celebration 2 Remember!
Brian Lam
Great food at Yao’s – definitely an upscale experience, the service was great, and the food was phenomenal. It wasn’t even normal Cantonese dishes, they really did do their own innovations on Cantonese food, and they worked very well, rather than innovation for the sake of pretentiousness. They did a great job, and this was some of the best food that I’ve had in a long time.
… moreLori Lam
had a wonderful time dining here recently. the servers were attentive and friendly, the food was excellent, and the interior was pretty. menu highlights: peking duck (the fire is such a fun touch), angus beef (super tender), salt baked chicken (very tasty), and the egg tart (must try!). my family left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. will definitely making our way back again.
… moreJonathan Liang
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Absolutely amazing experience at Yao Restaurant! The service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome from start to finish. The highlight of the meal was the Typhoon-style Dungeness crab: incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and packed with bold, savory flavor. Every bite was delicious and addictive. If you’re a seafood lover, this dish alone is worth the visit. Can’t wait to come back again!
… moreAbsolutely amazing experience at Yao Restaurant! The service was outstanding—friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome from start to finish. The highlight of the meal was the Typhoon-style Dungeness crab: incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and packed with bold, savory flavor. Every bite was delicious and addictive. If you’re a seafood lover, this dish alone is worth the visit. Can’t wait to come back again!
Z z
Giving this place a mixed review mainly because of the service.
The server kept pushing us to order their recommended mains, even after we had already decided what we wanted. It felt more like a sales pitch than genuine service, which made the experience a bit uncomfortable .
️ As for the food — overall, it was pretty good!
✅ The steamed fish was definitely the highlight — super fresh and delicately seasoned.
✅ The plum duck had a nice sweet and tangy flavor, very appetizing. It seems like a signature dish since every table had it — though the portion was on the smaller side.
The dim sum platter was forgettable — not bad, just nothing special.
In summary: Good flavors, but the pushy service took away from the overall dining experience. Hope they can work on respecting the customer’s pace when ordering
… moreThe server kept pushing us to order their recommended mains, even after we had already decided what we wanted. It felt more like a sales pitch than genuine service, which made the experience a bit uncomfortable .
️ As for the food — overall, it was pretty good!
✅ The steamed fish was definitely the highlight — super fresh and delicately seasoned.
✅ The plum duck had a nice sweet and tangy flavor, very appetizing. It seems like a signature dish since every table had it — though the portion was on the smaller side.
The dim sum platter was forgettable — not bad, just nothing special.
In summary: Good flavors, but the pushy service took away from the overall dining experience. Hope they can work on respecting the customer’s pace when ordering
Jon Gos
I ended up at Yao’s by mistake. I had made a reservation for a different Chinese place called The Duckhouse. Either Yao’s used to be called that, or I went to the wrong place because not too far away there’s a restaurant called The Golden Wuish (The Duckhouse).
Will the real Duckhouse please stand up!?
Either way, Yao’s didn’t disappoint. Great, fast, and flavorful peaking duck. The other appetizers and entrees were good as well. The scallop dumplings were fantastic.
I’ve had Peking Duck all over the world including all over Asia, and this respectably ranks among the upper middle quartile. Not the best but great and memorable nonetheless!
… moreWill the real Duckhouse please stand up!?
Either way, Yao’s didn’t disappoint. Great, fast, and flavorful peaking duck. The other appetizers and entrees were good as well. The scallop dumplings were fantastic.
I’ve had Peking Duck all over the world including all over Asia, and this respectably ranks among the upper middle quartile. Not the best but great and memorable nonetheless!
Mandy Kuo
Food was on the greasy side especially the vegetables. Overall pretty average. Not a great place for vegetarian or vegan. Many of the vegetable dishes I closing tofu had meat broth or oyster sauce.
… moreIris Hou
I’m a repeat customer and usually try to support local Chinese restaurants, but I WILL NOT BE RETURNING TO YAO. Over multiple visits, both the food quality and service have consistently declined and proved to be big disappointments.
1. Mysterious charges
I was charged $30 for borrowing a power bank even though I only used it for about 30 minutes. At no point was I told this was a paid service—the staff simply handed it to me without explanation, and the charge was quietly added to the receipt. Because I wasn’t informed, I actually tipped extra to thank them for letting me charge my phone, only to discover the charge later at home. This lack of transparency was extremely frustrating.
2. Bad Service
When I asked for a small plate of soy sauce to add some flavor to the lobster, the waiter gave me a hard time and had a noticeably bad attitude, which caught me completely off guard.
3. Bad food.
• The sour cabbage fish tasted like it was pre-made and reheated, with no wok flavor at all. I know a prepackaged & reheated meal when i see one.
• The XO sauc lobster rice noodles were poorly seasoned, with barely any XO sauce to balance an overwhelming amount of garlic. The lobster itself tasted clearly not fresh, and I’m pretty sure it had been dead for a long time before cooking. Paying $70 for half a lobster that tasted dead is honestly shocking.
中国人不骗中国人，这家店别来
… more1. Mysterious charges
I was charged $30 for borrowing a power bank even though I only used it for about 30 minutes. At no point was I told this was a paid service—the staff simply handed it to me without explanation, and the charge was quietly added to the receipt. Because I wasn’t informed, I actually tipped extra to thank them for letting me charge my phone, only to discover the charge later at home. This lack of transparency was extremely frustrating.
2. Bad Service
When I asked for a small plate of soy sauce to add some flavor to the lobster, the waiter gave me a hard time and had a noticeably bad attitude, which caught me completely off guard.
3. Bad food.
• The sour cabbage fish tasted like it was pre-made and reheated, with no wok flavor at all. I know a prepackaged & reheated meal when i see one.
• The XO sauc lobster rice noodles were poorly seasoned, with barely any XO sauce to balance an overwhelming amount of garlic. The lobster itself tasted clearly not fresh, and I’m pretty sure it had been dead for a long time before cooking. Paying $70 for half a lobster that tasted dead is honestly shocking.
中国人不骗中国人，这家店别来
Leyao Yu
I have dined at August Gathering for more than 10 times and today it’s my first time checking out YAO. It reserved a booth seat for our party of two. The service was great as they came change the plates in a speed that sometimes I’m not even aware of. The pickle daikon is as great as usual. I highly recommend the black snail appetizer and lobster chencun noodle. The brown sugar duck thigh was purely sweet and somehow amplified the greasiness.
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