Taiwanese-style Chinese food in a compact space with fresh juice blends & herbal teas for purchase.
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Most of the food was very good. It took quite a while before the dishes were ready. We were all starving and focused on eating immediately after the dish came out, so I forgot to take pictures of some of the dishes. Portion size is big but also a bit pricey. May come again for the things we like. Wouldn’t recommend the pad Thai though.
… moreAbby Guo
I was intrigued to see a Taiwanese restaurant in VA, which is not so common. So I decided to give it a shot. To my surprise, the food here is very authentic and tasty. The dumplings we ordered have a perfect balance of vegetables and meat. I also got pork belly with bamboo shoot in mom’s sauce, this one is a winner too. It does taste like mom’s home made food that everyone would love! If I’m ever in VA again. I’ll stop by.
… moreNozomi Hoshi
I went there with my friends and had wonderful Taiwanese food and customer service! I had Jasmine Tea, A-thai with Garlic, Pipa Tofu and Minced Pork & String Bean with Black bean with buns. They are all very tasty and fresh. The taste here is not too salty nor oily. I dont like heavy greasy Chinese with too much sugar. They were all mild and fine taste. I will come back and try more food here! Thank you for the great customer service too!
… moreWuLin吳林William逸晨
What a hidden Asian gem! Was trying to find an authentic Taiwanese restaurant during my TDY and this restaurant did not disappoint. Owner spoke both Mandarin and Taiwanese and feels quite at home. They have been doing well since 2008. Location is not hard to find but it is behind the Panera plaza, which I drove in first by mistake. The parking lot of the plaza is pretty big so quite easy to park. They have 3 spots reserved for pickup so that’s nice for to-go orders!
The interior is nice and cozy with only about 7 tables. I came during wee hour (Wed afternoon) so didn’t have to wait at all. Order the avocado cucumber salad and the Taiwanese popcorn chicken. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. The cucumbers and lettuce were fresh and avocados added making a very refreshing dish. The Taiwanese popcorn chicken was on point. Authentic. Slightly crispy basal leaves, firm and crisp chicken with juicy meat inside. Definitely a must-order if you like chicken.
Will definitely come back and try other dishes. Keep ip the good work Yen’s Cafe & Fresh Juice!
… moreLokesh Merupula
Updating review in 2026 –
This is the best Taiwanese restaurant in town. They have been consistent with quality and taste since they opened this place. We always appreciate their service and the free dessert Loved the basil chicken, and spicy Lon green chilli chicken. If you are visiting add this place to your list.
Old review:
Don’t miss the Taiwanese fried chicken! Mongolian chicken, crab Rangoon, fried rice, lo mein, and Taiwanese fried chicken were great! Disappointed with the Kung Pao chicken, chicken was very dry and hard to chew. Complementary dessert was delicious!
Yen’s Cafe is always been in my top Chinese restaurants.
… moreErwin Rosas
I had food here before and the food is great. However, today (Saturday) I checked and online says closing at 10PM, the door says 10PM and the open sign was turned on. It was 8:02 there was no one at the door so we sat down. After a few minutes someone came out from the rear and said they were closed and it only applied for today even though all signs pointed to it being opened. This will probably be my last time at this place.
… moreBrady Meixell
Came out from DC for Yen’s Cafe, and wow are we glad we made the trip. An absolute destination-worthy dinner! We split the potstickers, Mongolian beef, 3-cup chicken, and Yen’s Special rice. All dishes were made with great care (they even make their own crunchy noodles — who does that! — a nice touch), beautifully seasoned and flavorful, and with remarkably fresh ingredients. Each was a showstopper. Every member of our party had a different favorite, showing the versatility at play here. A pot of the rose tea also proved a nice accompaniment. Do yourself a favor and get out to Yen’s — absolutely delicious food at fair prices with nice ambience and friendly staff — a win on all fronts.
… moreVignesh Artist
One of the worst place I ever seen please stay away from this place
Full of attitude
Please seriously I’m saying worst and dangerous place
If you eat food from here definitely you will get seek on same day
I had food here before and the food is great. However, today (Saturday) I checked and online says closing at 10PM, the door says 10PM and the open sign was turned on. It was 8:02 there was no one at the door so we sat down. After a few minutes someone came out from the rear and said they were closed and it only applied for today even though all signs pointed to it being opened. This will probably be my last time at this place.
… moreNeysan Sturdivant
Where to start? Amazing top to bottom. I couldn’t wait to come back after the first bite. This quiet little spot is comfortable, with friendly folks and a beautiful atmosphere. Everything tasted phenomenal. The tea presentation was superb. They have a tea menu with 10 different flavorful teas. The folks kept refilling the pot too! I started with the hot and sour soup which was the drop down best!!
I had the beef with snow pea tips in Sha chat sauce which was clean, not middled sauce and a perfectly cooked dish. The moo shoo chicken was the best I’ve seen. The bamboo tray of steamed wraps was a great addition. I can’t wait to try more things next time!!
… moreBaichuan L.
We’ve been visiting here for years and still often. This is a true authentic Taiwanese restaurant and the food has always been great. We really love 3 cup chicken, lions head, and Minced Pork and String Bean w/Dried Black Bean. The owner is very welcoming and friendly and almost feel like we are visiting auntie. Will definitely return.
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