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Yao, Dunwoody, GA

Yao

4.4
4.4
602 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Fancy
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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Neighborhood
    Dunwoody
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Date night

    $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 - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Tue - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    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 602 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

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Innovative

  • DeKalb

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yao offers an upscale dining experience with a "beautiful ambience" and "incredible" Thai and Chinese cuisine. Guests appreciate the "unique cocktails" and attentive service. While some find it pricey, the standout dishes like duck fried rice and crab wontons are highly recommended. The live music adds to the vibrant atmosphere.

602 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Yolanda

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

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

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 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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  4. Maha

    Orlando

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Terrible service and inattentive staff. Undercooked rice. Dry salmon and chicken. Poor customer service

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  5. LaShon

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A group of us went and ordered from Yao’s date night menu and everyone was really satisfied. All of the food was amazing and we had a great experience. The ambiance was also great.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place very aesthetically pleasing the food is great & the service is always 5 stars

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  7. Barbara

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was accommodating for our party of 6 which was originally 5 so that was nice. The food wasn’t the best though. It wasn’t really seasoned, not very many food options in my opinions for an Asian fusion restaurant and the sushi was not fresh. The ambience was nice and the drinks were OK. Overall, I would not be back unfortunately, although I really did want to like this restaurant. 

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  8. Lisa

    Atlanta Metro

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible upscale Thai dining experience. The food is always incredibly delicious and some dishes are works of art. The cocktails are unique and the decor is beautiful. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Sheryl

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience! Drinks were amazing and everything we ordered was delicious. They need to sell that parang curry sauce...OMG!!

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  10. JayH

    Jacksonville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Best first date I’ve ever had! The food and ambience was terrific!

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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 602 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yao

237 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE h31, Dunwoody, GA 30346

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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