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Yao, Dunwoody, GA

Yao

4.4
4.4
609 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
YAO pays culinary homage to the vibrant Yaowarat neighborhood in Bangkok, an ancient Thai-Chinese community.

As you can imagine, the neighborhood is a paradise for food lovers because this cultural blending has created some of the most delicious eats on Earth. Spicy, crunchy, tangy and delectable dishes are handed down over many generations.

We created this restaurant to have the look, feel and tastes of Yaowarat, and we cant wait to share our food with you! Once more, we welcome you and yours to YAO.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (770) 771-6609
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef T Denmark

Experiences

  • Date night

    US$50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience YAO's Date night Dinner for two for only $99 per couple, featuring a bottle of champagne, 2 starters, 2 entrees and dessert ! Available Sunday through Thursday
    Date night photo
  • Sushi Platter Date Night Special

    Multiple dates available
    Experience the art of Sushi together with our special platter for two, for only $99 per couple! Enjoy a section of fresh nigiri and rolls, paired with two miso soups and a bottle of sake to complete your night. Limited time only!
    Sushi Platter Date Night Special photo

Offers

  • Cheers to Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 17:00 - 21:00,Tue - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 22:00
    Come unwind at Happy Hour every Tuesday to Friday, from 5PM to 6:30PM! Enjoy great deals on drinks and appetizers in lively atmosphere. Perfect for catching up with friends or starting your evening right. don't miss out!

    Cheers to Happy Hour! photo

What 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • DeKalb

    Innovative

  • DeKalb

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yao offers a stunning ambience and "phenomenal" food, making it a top choice for both lunch and dinner. Guests rave about the attentive service, delicious cocktails, and exceptional dishes like the Panang salmon. While some find it pricey, many agree it's perfect for special occasions or a memorable date night.

609 Reviews
  1. Siani

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eric was the best server, great band, good food. The pina colada drink was also really great.

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  2. Jillian

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner was great but kind of expensive at $50-$75 per person for fried rice

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  3. JAMES

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The find was amazing! Service was great! Great ambience, very reasonably priced, great food presentation on the entrée!!

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  4. Kiana

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Yao’ everything is a 10/10 the food the drinks and the service

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  5. clare

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    56 reviews

    2.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t even know where to begin….the pot stickers were ok, the miso soup was HORRIBLE!!! The sushi was awful. We are 4 in our party and the only thing that tasted good was the salad. Def not returning. I’d like my $216 back.

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  6. Brandy

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exactly what I was hoping for and expected. Service was excellent, they brought me the incorrect meal but corrected the mistake promptly and the food was DELISH! Hope to go again soon. The ambiance was super chill, drinks were delicious and beautiful as well.

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  7. Alice

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance and food were great. Unfortunately the price of the food and drink aren’t justified. The carbonated drinks aren’t eligible for free refills, and that is unacceptable. Overall, okay experience.

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  8. Stephen

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at Yao. I received an email reminder that said the dress code was "business casual". So I bought a new sports jacket for my first date. When I got there, I saw people in jeans so that bothered me that they didn't dress to code and were allowed inside. Anyway, the food was good but a overpriced. It didn't taste any different than if I were to buy it at a cheap chain Chinese restaurant. The meal cost me $170 (after the tip) just for Mongolian beef, calamari, spring rolls, water, tea and a salmon dish with white rice. The waitress was attentive, the staff was professional, the ambiance was pleasant but the music was a little too loud which made conversation a challenging. I probably won't return because I have so many other choices for Chinese food that won't cost an arm and a leg but it's a great place to go if you want to impress your date.

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  9. Yolanda

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambience, and very good service. The food was average.

    1 person found this helpful

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab Wontons, Calamari, potstickers, lobster pad Thai, garlic chicken, tiger strip steak you name it we had it and it was alllll DELICIOUS!!

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FAQs

Yao offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (770) 771-6609.

Yao is rated 4.4 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yao

237 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE h31, Dunwoody, GA 30346

Additional information

  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef T Denmark
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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