YayYay for YaYa cafe! I feel like this is a very lowkey spot that needs more recognition. The food, the service, and the atmosphere this place an easy 5/5 for me. Let's start with the food and ambiance - the restaurant wasn't too busy when we went so thankfully seating was easy. The place was clean and presentable as soon as you walk in. The food was an easy 5/5, the broth of the pho's were so delicious and would recommend going easy on the sauces so you can appreciate the broth. The service - the owner was such a delightful person. He was very conversational and easy going. He honestly made the experience very enjoyable and comfortable. Yaya's is a spot more folks need to visit/revisit read more

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Becoming one of our frequent visits. The food here is fantastic. A big fan of their pho a crepes. Atmosphere is very pleasant and the service is beyond friendly. Many neighbors swing in to pick up take-out and are often greeted by name and conversation. That says a lot about a place. It's on the small side and tucked into the corner of a small strip, but well worth looking for. read more

Okay this was kind of a hidden gem for me. Not a lot of places do Banh xeo in this area. so when I saw it on the menu, I had to check it out. The parking is ridiculous. So many people camped inside the neighboring stores so not a lot of parking spots readily available. And once you've passed through, you can really turn back around without leaving the whole plaza. The restaurant is quite outdated with furniture and silverware. There's a small tv for your leisure... booths are basically all broken lol Anyway, the owner took my order and was very nice. And personable. Seems like this spot is owned by a husband wife duo. I got the pork Banh xeo and it was perfectly crispy. Char sui pork is used for this protein option but the flavors were not too strong or over powering. The veggie garnishment were fresh and clean. Loved the spiralized carrot. I really enjoyed this dish and would return if I had a Banh xeo craving on the weekdays! read more

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I've lived near this place for a while but never tried it until today. What drew me in was spotting Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crepe) on the menu. The owner was friendly, and the food came out pretty quickly. I ordered the Bánh Xèo and the egg rolls. The egg rolls were great--crispy, flavorful, and served with an authentic fish sauce dip that tied everything together perfectly. As for the Bánh Xèo, I chose the chicken option. I have to admit I was a little disappointed, though I'm not entirely sure if my expectations were off or if that's just how it's supposed to be. The crepe itself is a bright yellow from turmeric and has a subtle coconut flavor. The texture was chewy in a pleasant way. However, the filling mostly consisted of cold bean sprouts, which felt like it stacked up but didn't add much substance. I also wished there was more chicken, and that the chicken had been seasoned better. I did enjoy wrapping bites of the Bánh Xèo in salad leaves and dipping them in the sauce--it tasted good. Still, the overall experience with this dish wasn't entirely satisfying, mostly because of the portion size and balance of ingredients. That said, I appreciate that this item was on the menu, as it gave me the chance to try something different. Overall, I think my unfamiliarity with this dish might have shaped my expectations. I'm open to coming back to try other menu items and see what else this place has to offer. read more

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The service is friendly and fast, the restaurant is clean and well lit. I ordered the egg roll + shrimp vermicelli bowl, it all tasted fresh and the fish sauce was delicious. We will definitely be back next time we are in town! read more

Yaya Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Delicious pho, very flavorful banh-mi. The restaurant has been here since before I moved to Texas but I had never thought of going. Big mistake. I am sure I will be going back. read more

We had such a great experience with the most friendly, smiling host. It was a joy to be in his presence. Our vermicelli bowls were the some of the most delicious we've had. I loved the way the chicken was cooked and seasoned and my friend loved her shrimp. Give this place a try! read more

Yaya Cafe - Shrimp + egg roll vermicelli bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'm a very infrequent reviewer, but I wanted to come leave a review because on top of the owner being so incredibly nice, the pho was my favorite that I've had in Austin! I'll definitely be making this place a part of my regular rotation! read more

This is one of my go-to spots! The service is always amazing & the owners are very sweet. I came for the bahn mi but stayed for the great hospitality. I highly recommend YaYa Cafe! read more

The inside is gorgeous, parking is easy, and the staff was kind. Also, the food was absolutely delicious. I had the lemongrass tofu and I have never had tofu so flavorful before. I've been working near Yaya's and never tried them out, now I can't wait to see what else there is to explore. My oooonly note for my lemongrass tofu was that the lettuce cut was pretty thick so it was a tad harder to eat then if it was cut smaller, but still, the lettuce was fresh and vibrant. So delicious. I will absolutely be back! read more

I got the best service, food, and the environment was so homey and clean. Truly a one of a kind place I will be taking my family next time. P.s this is the only place that really cares about the quality of their boba and it was PERFECT read more

Yaya Cafe - Green Tea Milk Boba THE BOMB - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Their Pho really hit the spot! A bit on the saltier side, but good nonetheless. My bowl came out quickly and I was slurping down noodles just minutes after being seated. It's been years since I've been here and they didn't disappoint. Pho is just so good on those cool, gloomy, and rainy days. Service was good and quite friendly. It seemed there were quite a few regulars coming and going as the owner seemed to know them by name. The ambiance was decent and the place was relatively clean. read more

Yaya Cafe - View from the back. Clean and not very busy! - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My friend took me to lunch here and I am very happy that they did. Upon walking in, we got a very warm greeting from the owner who was very welcoming and accommodating. We ordered tofu spring rolls as an appetizer and lemongrass tofu as our entree. Both plates were absolutely incredible. My favorite had to be the lemongrass tofu served on a bed of rice. The sauce was rich in flavor and smelled/tasted incredible. You can tell that they put a lot of love into what they cook. The ambiance is pretty laid back. I appreciate that it wasn't loud or chaotic. I highly recommend this establishment to friends and family! 11/10 read more

Delicious! I had the banh mi and spring roll. The owners were very sweet. It's a small business so make sure to check it out!

Our server was very kind! The food is delicious! We ate the chicken bahn mi and it was perfect. Flavorful and crisp. I also drank the viet coffee which came out fresh brewed in a tiny drip cup. And it was the best coffee I've ever tasted. Music was at a good volume, and the table was spacious. Totally coming back! read more

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I entered this restaurant urgently needing to use the restroom after much walking before I met my Uber at Yaya cafe; the owner (?) was insistent that I not proceed beyond the service counter to the bathrooms unless I was a customer which to an extent I understand but it was far from a warm welcome. I purchased this tea after I very quickly used the restroom thinking it'd be a simple and safe purchase. I've had a lot of Thai tea in my life and this doesn't taste right, at all. I watched him make it so I'm pretty certain there was no funny business but something about the flavor is off and not in the 'acquired Thai tea' taste manner... maybe the milk, idk, just not good at all. Would not recommend :/ read more

Yaya Cafe - Thai tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

The atmosphere was great. They have electric plugs against the wall so if you want to hang out here and do some work and or be on your computer, this is a perfect quaint place to hangout at. The portions could be a little bit more per servings, but other then that, food was good. The owner is great with great customer service. Would definitely come back again to try the other food on their menu. read more

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YaYa Vietnamese Cafe on 38th had just what I wanted, a delicious banh mi. I got the BBQ pork bahn mi with an avocado smoothie. Very clean inside and staff are super friendly. I definitely want to go back! read more

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A bit pricey but the quality is pretty high for what you order! I ordered the shaken beef with the vermicelli and it was super refreshing! The service was prompt and welcoming. My only suggestion would be that the shaken beef could've used a bit more beef as there was only a few pieces --however, the veggies and vermicelli made up for it. read more

Yaya Cafe - Shaken Beef with Vermicelli and Rare Steak and Brisket Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chicken vermicelli. I'm not picky by any means, but this was the worst chicken vermicelli I've ever had. They make the presentation seem fancier than what it is. The chicken was cold, dry, and tough like it was reheated. The noodles were incredibly cold like they just took them out of the fridge, which they probably did... this place is pretty expensive for what is. Egg rolls were stale and old. Should have saved my money and went somewhere else. Had to eat something else after to get the taste out of my mouth. read more

Yaya Cafe - Chicken vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

great service and super nice workers:) great food! got it to-go. will be back ordered shrimp pho, chicken pho, + pork banh mi. stayed hot the whole drive home and was packaged so well for the drive read more

Had the meatballs pho. Good vegetables, meatballs and noodles. Broth was very bland, no spices. Brown salty water. Had better, had worse too read more

I liked the pho here. The owner was overly effusive for 8:15 PM, it was endearing. The banh mi was pretty good, kinda pricey but whatever. I wonder if these guys have been sweating (like I inevitably do each and every time after I eat an entire bowl of pho after putting sriracha in it LOL!) since Sip set up shop down the street. But despite toeing in on their turf, the competition has, in a way, helped Yaya carve out a niche -- I have a feeling the dine-in experience here is a lot more intimate and less hectic than Sip's (which in MY experience, is a fucking zoo). I may take my wife and little babygirl meat ball here soon. read more

I found this place because it was close to Austin Texas wall mural and it was cold so pho sounded good. Im so glad we came in for a meal! We ordered rare stake pho, chicken vermicelli, and jasmine milk tea. Both of the meals were really good and the pho broth was amazing! The staff in the front were super friendly and welcoming! Would definitely come here again. read more

Yaya Cafe - Chicken vermicelli and jasmine milk tea - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I have been going to YaYa Cafe since they opened, over a decade ago. When i ordered the Fried Wonton, the wonton skins were VERY stale. I mentioned it to the owner, who is a very nice guy, thinking maybe he would discount or remove the item from my bill. He did not take care of me, it should have been his first reaction. BAD idea, as now i will probably stop going here after being a loyal customer, TAKE CARE OF THE LOYAL ONES, DUDE!!!! SUPER disappointed in that guy !!!! read more

I love this place, i go quite often with my family, and the veggie pho is always perfect, a little salty but add a bit of the line they give you and it's perfect. the veggies are perfectly steamed and the vibes are chill and lowkey, with a few tvs playing at a time. it's rarely busy but there's always lots of pickups. read more

Yaya Cafe has a standard Asian restaurant menu with a few staples and solid dishes. Adjacent to a Starbucks, I often come here as it offers a relatively quiet atmosphere and free Wi-Fi! That's amazing! It's a great place to slow down, eat some Vietnamese food casually, and enjoy their Viet. Coffee or tea(make sure to specify how sweet you want your coffee if your picky with bitterness). The owner and his extremely limited staff equally pull their weight--and it's obvious with their service--regardless, if they are busy or slow! Please go support this local business as they are always open to feedback with their food(Even if not every item is "perfect") You gotta love when a healthy sense of pride drives their service and food! read more

Could have been good but such a SAD amount of protein. Likely won't go back again just because of this.

A new favorite place to eat! It is actually a cafe so you can do work or read without feeling out of place. Top tier comfort food as well.

My boyfriend and I have gotten takeout from here a few times now. They are super friendly and helpful with dietary needs. The pho is gluten free and you can get it with a beef bone broth or vegetable broth. So lots of gluten free and veggie options. I always enjoy the pho, even if it's a lot of sodium--you can taste it. It's my go-to when a pho craving hits. Good portion for the price too. My boyfriend really likes the chicken fried rice. He said it's very flavorful and filling, and not too greasy or anything like that. All around a decent spot for takeout. Can't speak for dining in yet but I imagine it's good as well! read more

Was walking in the area and decided to stop by Yaya. Very friendly staff and clean restaruant. While looking over the menu, I decided on getting the fried egg rolls and the wonton soup. The wonton soup was great, however I've had many wonton soups that never had cilantro in them. I did try the soup with the cilatnro but found myself avoiding it after a few minutes. While I LOVE cilantro it wasn't working for me in the wonton soup in my opinion. The broth though was very delicious. The fried egg rolls took the cake for me. Crispy. Sweet chili sauce. Definitly a toot! read more

Yaya Cafe - Fried Egg Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - Austin, Texas

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The food here is amazing. Never in my life have I had better sesame chicken. In fact, even though I know how good this dish can be, I rarely order it because it is routinely unpredictable and more often than not just sketchy. Yaya's nails this dish. The chicken is high quality and the breading is delicate and almost candy like. I really appreciate this business and the friendly people who run it. read more

Authentic, fresh Vietnamese. Lovely atmosphere. Been here several times and enjoy the Pho, bun, the cabbage salad and Vietnamese coffee. All delicious. read more

Excellent pho, great flavors, quick service, and the owner is very kind. We come here often as it is very centrally located.

This place is really good. They have made a lot of improvements in the past couple of years. The first time I've been here was 4 years ago. The qualify of the food is really good and the owner is always very friendly read more

It's pretty overpriced but for campus food, I think it was great! It was honestly mostly due to how amazing the owners were!

I got the 48 with my boyfriend and when I say it is the best I mean it. My boyfriend is Vietnamese and lived in Vietnam, he certifies that it is authentic. The vietnamese coffee is good too! Service was quick, table was a little sticky but it's ok. read more

Perfectly fine everyday Vietnamese. We have eaten here several times. We always leave happy. My most recent meal was a crepe with tofu and vegetables inside. It was good as a scrambled egg breakfast at a good diner. Don't expect any exotica on the menu. Don't expect a once-in-a-lifetime peak experience. But you are not going to get anything bad either. If you just need to "check into the dining hall" to get fed, You will be fed and taken care of here. No unpleasantness. No bad surprises. Which is more than you can say for reading the newspaper. read more

One of the most expensive bowls of pho I've ever had, and one of the smallest portions with extremely minimal meat. Not a good combo.

Amazing, have been coming here for almost a decade and I am never disappointed. That one lady being a piece of work about "not getting enough meat" must be having a bad day or a case of the lying bug, because I absolutely love everything I get at this place and they always supply ginormous portions for the price!! Lady who wrote a bad review, this is for u :) I'm sorry you have a stick up one of your orifices, but I will defend this place until the day I die read more