Did a takeout order (called in since the online ordering system was not working). I ordered 5 dishes - basil shrimp fried rice, pad see ew, spicy popcorn chicken (large), red fish curry, and salt and pepper fried fish fillet. Portion sizes were very generous and service was friendly. The "spicy" food really isn't spicy so you might need to add spice yourself. read more

Yami Bowl - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Went in expecting the Thai fusion spot I remembered, but Yami Bowl has clearly changed owners because it's now a Chinese restaurant. Decided to stay and order anyway, 'cos at the end of the day it's folks trying to make a living. We got the salt and pepper fish, garlic eggplant, chicken chow mein, and pork katsu. Everything was solid. The salt and pepper fish wasn't overseasoned like other places do it, and the garlic eggplant was flavorful. The chow mein was standard. Only minor note is the pork katsu was a bit on the thin side, but it still tasted good. They might have been a northern Chinese place because they also offered skewers, but I didn't try them. No American Chinese takeout here, btw. One suggestion for the new owners: consider a name change. While I was there, a few people came in asking for Pad Thai, clearly not realizing the restaurant isn't Thai anymore. Meanwhile I'm sure people who actually wanted Chinese food would have come if the name advertised it. Because of all the confusion I think I was the only customer who stayed in the 15 minutes I waited for food. Overall, good food, fair prices, and worth a visit if you're in the mood for real Chinese cooking. I'd go back. read more

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Great hospitality at this spot. We ordered online for takeout and was offered their homemade chili to go with our Pad Kee Mao, Thai Basil Pork, and Chow Mein. Solid spot, great prices. This might be my new favorite spot for comfort food. read more

New owners have taken over this place, and it's now just a regular Chinese restaurant. I originally wanted to get pad see ew, but had to get fried rice instead because all the Thai food is gone from the menu. The rice was actually quite tasty, and it had hints of the old Yami Bowl. We also got the popcorn chicken, and it tasted the same as before. I'll still recommend this place for the Chinese food, but it's simply just not the same Yami Bowl that I once loved. read more

The yelp has not been updated, but the owners of Yami Bowl have changed. The mom and pop owners are no longer here and all the Thai food has been removed from the menu. It seems they have inherited some recipes, but the chili oil sauce has changed. read more

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Randomly happened upon this spot on a weekend. The prices and the generous portions description caught my eye. They have Chinese/Thai/Japanese fusion food on the menu. I tried the Pad Kee Mao and Salt and Pepper Fish. I'd say the Pad Kee Mao had really good noodles, but the basil flavor was strong for me but that is totally preference. The standout for me was the fish - it was one of the best I've had in a while! I found it to be crisp on the outside, the inside super tender, and the batter ratio and flavor to be perfect. When I was there it was two guys taking the order and also cooking/prepping. They have a kiosk for ordering inside. It's located in a smallish plaza but there is a good amount of parking although with a lot of dead ends. No outside dining is available. read more

Yami Bowl - Pad Kee Mao - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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We went here for lunch. The skewer portions are small and could use more seasoning. We also ordered a sweet and sour pork and were told 10 more minutes for half an hour. After the 2nd or 3rd update and no pork on our table, we gave up and paid our bill. On the upside, their place is clean and well lit. They also comped some sodas for waiting. read more

Missing that comfort feeling of home food, come to Yami Bowl! Came on a Saturday morning and was greeted by a really nice lady who was happy we came in. This place is the exact epitome of what you call mom and pop shop. We ordered the top seller basil fish fillet and eggplant and the pad see ew. The basil fish did not disappoint as it reminded me of what real chinese food tastes like. The pad see ew did have more of a soy sauce touch to it, but it still was very delicious. The prices are also reasonably priced which made the food even more delicious. Thank you Yami Bowl, I will definitely be returning! read more

Yami Bowl - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came here on afternoon with some friends got the pad Thai and crispy fish. The food quality was really good and I liked the pad Thai with their spicy sauce. Inside the service was quick and very welcoming. Would recommend! read more

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I recently came across Yami Bowl while driving by the little strip mall it's located in. I was admittedly a bit unsure if I wanted to try the place because this spot had a turnaround of restaurants over the years. That said, I wanted to give this new mom's and pop's shop the chance to thrive especially after reading consistently favorable reviews. I placed an order to-go on their preferred online POS system for pickup ASAP. I was coming from a place that was 7 minutes away, and my food was ready when I arrived. The woman who greeted me at the register was so kind and friendly. Appreciated her enthusiasm of my order and gratitude for placing an order with them. I got an orange chicken plate for my father-in-law and a broccoli shrimp for myself. Yami Bowl's orange chicken was bomb, and it tasted really healthy! Not heavily breaded and not oversauced. My broccoli shrimp dish was tasty as well. The broccoli was perfectly al dente, and they did not skimp on the shrimp. Yami Bowl has an interesting menu combining Thai and Chinese dishes, which I look forward to trying more of. read more

This restaurant gives a hole in the wall type of place and I loved it. Apparently most people do takeout orders here but me and my girlfriend decided to dine in. The workers were super nice and friendly with us. This is a Thai Chinese fusion spot, so do not expect authentic Thai food here. Pad Thai (4.8/5): So delicious and such a big portion. The chicken they used were so tender and the flavor of the overall dish was great. I've had many Pad Thais from Thai restaurants and this one can compete with them. Pad See Ew (4.5/5): Tasted more like a chow fun but it was still amazing. The flavor of soy sauce was strong and the meat/broccoli were cooked perfectly. Again, great portion and I would definitely get this again. read more

Yami Bowl - Pad Thai - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Unassuming and tasty spot for some takeout! I highly recommend the Pad See Eaw! The noodles are on the thinner side, but the texture was perfect. Not too saucy, but a little salty and garlicky. The chicken was also super tender!!! I devoured this and will be coming back here again for sure! The staff here are super nice too! read more

Yami Bowl - Chicken Pad See Eaw - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This was an incredible dinner and we loved every dish. The food was nicely packed and stacked in a box. We had a delicious assortment of excellent warm dishes for the cold evening. I would happily have these dishes again: Roasted eggplant with yummy rich garlic sauce. Noodles with broccoli and beef. Spicy popcorn chicken with fresh basil (the big surprise since I'm fussy about chicken) Excellent! Crunchy hot egg rolls (perfect size for dipping and crunching while the plates get filled. We also got an assortment of sauces and seasonings. Everything was absolutely wonderful. We really appreciated Cindy's kind advice on the dishes so we could have an assortment of wonderful flavors. Her kindness and friendliness are truly appreciated and even discussed today! I like it when people are that nice. Thank you, Cindy!!! You're very wonderful! Highly recommend!! read more

Nice small place. Really friendly service with the wait staff. Decent food. Pad Thai: 3.5 stars. Decent flavor. Good sized shrimp. About 8 shrimp. Salt and pepper fish: 2 stars. battered fish. Taste ok with the onions and veggies but the fish itself had no "salt & pepper" fish. A little bland. Pineapple fried rice: 3.5 stars. nice wok flavor. Good size prawn. Tofu and fish in black bean sauce: 3 stars. A little bland but good size pieces of tofu and fish. May need chili sauce for flavor. Eggplant and shrimp: 4.5 stars. Perfectly cooked eggplant. Good flavors/sauce. My favorite of all the dishes we have tried. read more

Yami Bowl - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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New owners, new menu, no more Thai food! Not sure why the owners did not put that menu is completely different but we drove all the way here for some Pad Thai and saw that it is only skewers. It also no longer has the mom and pops shop feel and more of a cookie cutter skewer restaurant feel. read more

Be aware!! Owner changed hand!! No more Thai or Japanese menu. Now it's 100% Chinese food! read more

Was craving some thai food and this spot popped up with good reviews so we decided to go give it a try for dinner. The owner was welcoming right when we walked in and gave us a table with menus. I got the thai tea and loved that it wasn't too sweet like other thai teas are. We couldn't decide between the pad thai or pad kee mao dish so we decided to get both and both were really good in their own ways! The pad thai wasn't spicy at all but she gave us some chili oil that was made in house, and it tasted so good mixed with the pad thai. The pad kee mao was already spicy enough for me and was really flavorful as well. The portions were really generous for the price and the food was really tasty as well. Will definitely be coming back to support this lovely mom and pop shop. Loved that the owner checked up on us while eating and even got us to-go boxes after without us asking. Great service and great food! read more

Yami Bowl - pad kee mao - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Big portions of food and was really good! Quaint little place, nice people place to go with friends read more

Yami Bowl - Eggplant w.Fish w.Basil Sauce Over Combo Rice Bowl - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is the literal textbook definition of a mom and pop shop. The food was affordable + good. We were looking at the menu outside of the restaurant and debating whether we wanted sushi or thai food, but the owner was the ultimate reason why we chose to dine in at this place. We were pretty much the only diners inside the restaurant at the time so it was pretty quiet, but the owner was very nice and chatted with us a lot. She showed us the fresh thai basil leaves they just got + recommended dishes + joked around with us a lot. Her customer service made our experience great. * Green Curry with Chicken - 5/5 stars. The curry was very flavorful and spicy. We asked for Thai-spicy and the intensity was perfect. The amount of chicken that went in our dish was also insane. Usually other restaurants try to skimp you on the protein, but I literally had such a difficult time finishing all the chicken LOL. * Pad Thai with Shrimp - 5/5 stars. It's just like your typical pad thai but even better with their house chili oil + the smoky aroma from stir-frying on a wok. * Thai Tea - 4/5 stars. The thai tea was a little too earthy for my taste and needed more evaporated/condensed milk, but overall was good. Overall 4.5/5 stars but I'm rounding up for the review and because the owner was so sweet. I would return to try the thai basil chicken like the owner recommended! read more

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We always drove past this place whenever we go to HMart, Costco, and other grocery stores. Honestly, why did we not go here sooner. The prices were very affordable and for what you get it's A LOT. * pineapple fried rice - the rice was soft but not mushy. The chicken was marinated well with some sort of soy sauce like flavor. It also had a crisp to it when you chew it. They give a lot of meat to the rice! * orange chicken - from the photo, they give half the plate filled with chicken. The orange marinate was not too salty nor overly sweet. The chicken itself had a small crisp and inside was very juicy. * chicken potstickers (not pictured) - whatever dipping sauce we got, that was so yummy. It was sweet and salty with some sesame like flavoring. The potsticker itself was like every potsticker, can't go wrong. Overall, this place is a hidden gem! We would be definitely come back here to try what the owner recommended us! She recommended the eggplant and shrimp in basil sauce and the pad kee Mao. read more

Yami Bowl - Orange chicken and pineapple fried rice with chicken - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

This is one of the best modern dining experiences I think I've ever had in my life. I never make yelp reviews but I actually feel obligated to share just how good this place actually is. Me and my friends stepped in not really knowing much about what we were about to eat and just started ordering stuff. We werent disappointed by a single thing they brought to the table. At one point my chopsticks fell to the floor and before I could even look up to put them back on the table and ask for new ones, a waitress came and handed me some new ones. This place is so clean and well kept it felt like walking into someone's home kitchen that has every little corner flawlessly cleaned. Please if you eat here take other people. And eat the little candies they give you!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

We read other people's review and decided to give this place a try. It's amazingly good!! It already smells too good in the trunk on the way home. Portion size is great, flavor is great. Now just regret I haven't try it earlier. The boss is very nice and friendly, showed me my food before I take it making sure everything is correct. This will be my go to place from now on. Note: the pictures are not showing the full portion, we couldn't wait to eat right away after open the boxes, and then I decided to give it a review during eating. read more

Yami Bowl - Pad Thai & Pad kee mao - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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Yami Bowl initially made me think that it was a fast casual Chinese/ Japanese restaurant that focused on bowls of food with one or two toppings, or a plate lunch. Think Yoshinoya, Waba Grill, and Flamebroiler--can you blame me? Yami Bowl is much more like your standard hole in the wall Chinese restaurant. Service with classic fares, but also twists, like popcorn chicken? The portion sizes are generous and the taste, while not exactly what I'd call, "authentic", it was still pretty good. Maybe a slightly different take on some of their dishes, but still quite close. Inside limited seating with not really much decor. Just one of those places that probably focuses more on the take out business. Parking is limited in the small lot shared by multiple restaurants, but enough. I'd consider visiting again. read more

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We love getting takeout from Yami bowl for thai or chinese dishes. The service here is amazing and they make you feel so welcomed, and they go above and beyond. We got the chicken katsu curry. And the chicken was perfectly crispy, and the savory curry hit the spot. We also tried their shrimp pad thai which had great flavors and perfectly cooked shrimp. I can definitely see this being one of our go to takeout places. read more

This place is a hidden gem! My partner and I were craving things that would be great with rice and Yami Bowl did not disappoint. Their menu has a nice variety, offering teriyaki, Chinese, and Thai food! Tonight, we had the Combo Bowl and Eggplant and Fish in Garlic Sauce, both of which were excellent. The dishes were very comforting... reminds me of some really good home cooking. The Combo Bowl is a plate with rice, veggies, chicken teriyaki and gyudon beef. It was delicious, but the chicken blew us away. It was smokey, tender, juicy, and just some of the best grilled chicken I've had. I'll definitely be getting their teriyaki chicken next time. The Eggplant and Fish in Garlic Sauce was great too. Crispy fish and the eggplant wasn't super greasy. The sauce was sweet, sour and slightly spicy. Very tasty and definitely a rice clearing dish! The service was very friendly and attentive. Yami Bowl is a great addition to the neighborhood and I can't wait to come back! read more

Yami Bowl - Fish and eggplant with garlic sauce - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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To begin with the food at Yami Bowl is really nothing to write home about unless you are writing to your mom. What I mean is that if you want to find a place where you can get a good even hearty Asian meal, Yami Bowl is the place. You get served by a wonderful lady (sorry I did not get her name) who will instantly welcome you into her "home". Meanwhile, her husband is in the back, probably helping with the cooking and also serving. I arrived at about 11:30 am with my friend and located the restaurant in this small strip mall just off Berryessa. What surprised me was a wooden panel instead of glass for a front door. She was busily packing to-go boxes into a number of plastic bags and she instantly invited me in and apologized for the damaged door and explain that some thieves in the night broke into 4 restaurants in the mall. I was surprised to find the inside in ready for customers condition after she mentioned the mess the thieves had made. Anyway she took the time to explain the menu since it was our first time there and made some recommendations. Based on that, my friend and I ordered the Pad See Ew with prawns, the sauted string beans and Eggplant and Chicken in Basil Sauce. Food arrived about 8 minutes later and we were surprised at the portion sizes. All the dishes were very generous, well cooked and tasted great. By the time we left, three other tables were occupied by an elderly couple, a teenage couple and a middle aged man. They look like regulars and I guess they know a good thing when they see it. Bottom line, this is a place to get a good meal for a reasonable price, just like the ones you get at home. I do plan to visit Yami should the opportunity present itself. read more

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Literally one of the beeest finds! We were looking for a dinner spot in the area and landed on Yami Bowl. We placed our order online from their website, and it was ready by the time that we got there. The store gave mom-and-pop, homey vibes. When picking up our order, the owner gave us a rundown of everything we ordered. You could tell that they cared about the food they served; everything was packaged with intention. They poked a hole in our popcorn chicken to keep it crispy, and placed a piece of cardboard at the bottom of the bag to keep our food standing up in the car ride... overall, great attention to detail! If you have to try a few items here, we read around and found that some of their most popular items were eggplant with fish and popcorn chicken. These CERTAINLY didn't disappoint - the eggplant was flavorful and garlicky, and the fish was soft and loaded with flavor. The popcorn chicken was crisp and moist on the inside, though it wasn't too spicy. We made a spicy mayo sauce at home to dip it in, and it tasted amazing! Everything was priced fairly IMO - a little sad that we found this later than we hoped, but we're already looking forward to our next visit! =) read more

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TLDR: Great place for a nice to go Thai meal. Tried Yami bowl and was not disappointed. Placed the order on phone and it was ready for pick up quickly. Ordered the maximum spicy level for my drunken l Noodles and since I can handle the spice I absolutely loved it! read more

Yami Bowl - Drunken noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is our third time getting take out and I keep forgetting to take photos of the food! We are always so excited to start eating. The hostess is always very pleasant and shows us the food while preparing it for us in a box so it's easy to carry out. We like the eggplant and fish fillet, pad kee mao, all the curries! Highly recommend this restaurant for takeout or dine in! read more

Yami Bowl - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was ready when we got there for a phone order. We got the Pad See Ew, Popcorn Chicken and Stir Fry Green bean. Popcorn chicken was pretty soft, not crunchy. Pad Thai had good flavor but not alot of noodles. The green beans were yummy. The amount was enough for two adults and a baby. Inside was very casual. It was our first time and for sure will be back. Service was good. Private lot in front. read more

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My sister-in-law came over the other day and brought some dishes from Yami Bowl for lunch. She brought Paf See Ew with shrimp, Chicken Pad Thai, Eggplant Fish with Basil Sauce and Stir Fry Green beans. The Pad See Ew and Pad Thai were good. But, Eggplant was overcooked and soggy and the green beans were also overcooked. I'm not sure if the 10 - 15 minute drive to our place contributed to the issues? My sister-in-law said the staff were friendly and courteous. She also said the ordering process went pretty smoothly. read more

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Ordered pickup and it was ready in less than 20 minutes (though the estimated wait time said 25). On the 15-minute drive home, the spicy popcorn chicken got a little soggy but it crisped up in the air fryer just fine. The shell is smoother, with less breading than Taiwanese popcorn chicken or usual fried chicken, but the inside was juicy and tasty. I could see spices scattered on the chicken but it really wasn't spicy at all, just spiceD. The pineapple fried rice unfortunately didn't have as much salt as I would have liked and suffered the same sogginess as the chicken. It's also possible that the rice wasn't fried to dryness enough in the first place though. It contained 8-10 large pieces of shrimp, cubes of ham, peas, carrots, raisins, cashews, and of course, pineapple. Decent portions (what looks like "snack size" for the small box vs large takeout container meal of fried rice). Definitely enough for two people, as we had some leftovers. read more

Yami Bowl - Pineapple fried rice (takeout) - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

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3.5 stars. Pad Thai with shrimp. Comes with a hefty portion and a side of chili oil. Chili oil goes well with it. Support family businesses! read more

Yami Bowl - Pad Thai with shrimp - Chinese Near Me - San Jose, California

It's a cute little place that feels homey. The owner was sweet and attentive; she gave us utensils based on what we ordered. It feels just like how your mom would prepare the table for you. The food was affordable with big portion - we got green beans, the spicy Thai basil pork, and sweet and sour chicken. The plates were steamy when served, and they all tasted very "homemade". It was well seasoned. Can't wait to try other dishes next time! read more

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Yami Bowl is a new local spot for Chinese/Thai /Asian fusion located in Berryessa. This plaza is old and in need of a new business to liven it up again. Yami Bowl has that great ma & pop hole in the wall feel to it so if you're looking to check out a new small business shop, check out this one. Yami Bowl offers a fabulous selection of Thai noodles, curries, tofu dishes, as well as chicken katsu. The menu is more like Asian fusion so pretty much anything you're craving can be easily satisfied here. Pad kee mao - This dish was delicious and incredibly fragrant. The noodles are fresh and chewy. The rice noodles are soaked in this spicy, savory sauce. The chopped red chilis on top really adds that extra kick if you love spicy food. This is probably the best pad kee mao i've had in a long time. Eggplant and fish fillet - This dish really surprised me. The sauce was so flavorful and aromatic from the basil without being overly salty and needing rice. The eggplant was soft and cooked well. The fish fillets would just melt in your mouth. Green curry with fish- The curry was on the thinner side in terms of consistency but don't let that deter you. The curry itself is sweet and coconutty. I love the bamboo shoots adding that extra crunchy texture. The fish, again, was super tender and soft. Although we ordered mild, my husband found this to be pretty spicy to him. To me, it was mild in terms of the Thai spicy scale. This dish is perfect over a bed of rice. The quality of the food is truly impressive. I have no notes, no complaints. The owners are so warm and friendly. As we picked up our takeout order, the owner walked us through the dishes and offered us chili oil, utensils, and even extra rice. We ordered over the phone on a Friday night and the food was ready to be picked up in about 15 minutes. We live right down the street from here so we will be coming often. Portion sizes are great and you really get a good bang for your buck. Check them out! read more

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I finally ordered a few dishes from here and the food did not disappoint. I ordered the salt and pepper fish, red curry and pad see ew. At first I didn't really like curry, the curry broth was a little different but the more I ate it, the more it got addicting. I don't know what they did to the eggplant but it was delicious! They were very generous with the veggies in the curry which I appreciate. The salt and pepper fish was tasty too. We didn't care for the pad see ew, it was a tad bit too dry for our liking. I want to come back and order the eggplant and try their other dishes. read more

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The owner, Cindy, is so sweet. I tried a few more dishes, making my way down their menu. Obviously, I've ordered their Popcorn Chicken several times now. It's a crowd favorite. General Tso's Chicken (4/5) - deep fried chicken pieces in a tangy, slightly spicy, sweet sauce. Orange Chicken (3.5/5) - deep fried morsels of chicken in a sweet orange sauce. They have a housemade chili sauce. read more

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This restaurant is located in a little plaza, the side facing Berryessa is the Starbucks. My sister recommended this place to us. The inside of the restaurant is cute and looked clean. There were tables and chairs enough for eating in. We had thought it was mainly a takeout place, but you can totally eat there! We ordered on the phone for pickup and the lady on the phone was so sweet and when we asked for mild/less spicy, she made alot of effort to reassure us and tell the kitchen. Everything was delicious. The garlic eggplant was cooked well and not too mushy. The green curry with chicken was still a little spicy, but still manageable. The sauce will had a great balance and depth of flavor. I would not have been able to eat it if it was more spicy! I'm glad we let her know we needed less spicy. Some places 'mild' is still too spicy for me. The pad Thai was great, shrimp were not overcooked and the dish was not too sweet, which I appreciate alot. The only comment I have is that the noodles were broken or quite short. We would come again! I'm just sad it was closed on Sunday so I couldn't come again right away. read more

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Chef knows what he's doing. Hella good, yummy drinks. Fragrant, great appetizers. Seasoning was delicious.

Was honestly really impressed with Yami Bowl. Really tasty Thai and Chinese food. Yami is a humble Thai and Chinese restaurant, serving typical Thai dishes like curries, rice noodles, etc, but some dishes have a Chinese twist. The menu is a little unusual, as I wasn't sure what to pick, the Chinese food or the Thai food. My S/O and I came for dinner on a weekend. The hostess is super sweet and very hospitable to all guests. We ordered an eggplant and fish dish that the hostess recommended, along with Pad Se Ew. We were both really happy with how both tasted. The fish and eggplant was very tasty and the pad se ew had the great caramelized fire taste. Portions are good value too! Would recommend checking out Yami Bowl for a unique but comfy experience. read more

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