Here we are getting the chicken with dried chili's. Now I'm expecting this to be spicy, she asked if I wanted it to be extra spicy and I said sure and it still came up at about 4/10 on the spice meter. Excellent service because she asked if it was spicy enough and I said no she came back out with the liquid spice. Through the power of liquid spice, about 4 tablespoons, I was able to get it to the point I wanted it. The food was 4/5 but the service was above anything. She came out with water as soon as I sat down and didn't stop. When the glass was empty, she was there. The restaurant is decorated and looks great. The menu is expansive with lots of vegetarian options. I don't see anything here being bad with this level of service. Wholeheartedly recommend read more

Yen's Cafe - Chicken with dried chillies - Taiwanese Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Pretty good food and service as last time!! Tried Black Bean Tofu this time. If you have had MaPo Tofu, this is similar to that in the sense that this is also made with a lot of soft tofu but this has a gravy with beans and bell peppers. Tasted really good! Hot n Sour Soup was amazing as usual!! We also got a custard bun as dessert on the house! It was warmed up, perfect for windy and cold weather outside. read more

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First time last time probably the most tasteless skimpy LoMein in my 50 years of enjoying Chinese cuisine I miss my carry out in Manassas the best food around but I live in Ashburn now but I will take the ride even with everything expensive. I should have known something was a miss Friday evening and place was empty read more

Had a depressing/ disgusting experience here last evening. Decided to go for dinner with friends and right off the bat the person serving us seem to be in a bad mood and seemed irritated to serve us. There was only one other family dinning there and this was around 6PM on a Saturday. After noticing his attitude for some time, I politely asked the server (I was told that he is also the owner of the place) if he was having a bad day, and this guy just exploded and said that yes he was having a bad day and he didn't want us to dine there any more. On asking what happened, he said that his place was open for 'take out' only and not dinning ins. For which we asked him why he had the "Open" sign ON outside the restaurant then. Anyway, at that point our evening was ruined and we decided to leave. If you are going here for dine in, please do not expect any politeness or customer service. read more

Went for dinner on Friday evening and the place was empty but buzzing with pickups for take out orders. The interiors are minimal with cute hand paintings on the walls. The hosts are very polite, friendly and accommodating. We had the Taiwanese popcorn crispy chicken, hot and sour soup, Mongolian chicken and mapo tofu. Every single dish was flavorful but the pick was probably the soup and the Mongolian chicken. Definitely coming back again to try more dishes and even take out if it falls in our delivery radius read more

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Dined here while visiting DC over the weekend. The place was small but very efficient. Super friendly and helpful owner. She recommended Hunan fish which was a big hit for us. The fish was tasty and flavorful. The veggies was fresh and perfectly cooked. Stir fried eggplant was very good. Service was really quick and portion was decent. Great place for food! read more

Yen's Cafe - V05. Eggplant in Yu-Xiang Sauce - Taiwanese Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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This is a well-known Taiwanese restaurant in the heart of Ashburn that has a nice mix of different Asian cuisines. I opted to have the Drunken Beef Noodles, a personal favorite, and was super pleased with the outcome. It tasted flavorful and was plentiful. My friends tried classic Chinese favorites such as the Sesame Chicken & General Tso's. The waitress was extremely nice. She managed to get all the ordered correct and out quickly which was notable as we were a large party. She handled the split checks wonderfully as well and worked well with the manager on cleaning plates as soon as they were completed. Parking is extremely avaiable out front in the Ryan Park shopping center and very close to the Nature Preserve for a nice walk afterwards. read more

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Service of this spot was excellent! Seemed like the owner of the place. He was so sweet and checked in on us to make sure everything was good :) I was pleasantly surprised by the Eggplant dish. Nice and soft with a not too sweet sauce. I would definitely get it again. Popcorn chicken was good along with the lo mein. The seating is cozy and homey. Felt traditional and welcoming to guests. Definitely visiting again! read more

Yen's Cafe - Desserts custom bun - Taiwanese Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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Yen's Cafe was my favorite Chinese style restaurant in the Ashburn area. I typically order the same dishes (shrimp fried rice, hunan beef, general tso chicken), but the food preparation/quality is inconsistent -- it's hit or miss on the taste. read more

This was the best food and service ever! Their soup was like the champion of soup! They are such a good welcome committee and we always have joy when we see their faces! Hope you love the food and service has much as us! read more

We've been going here and there over the last 12 years. We usually eat there since we don't live very close. We went recently and found that they no longer staff for or prioritize the dine in experience. The table next to us left since it took so long for the one person working out front to take their order. The server was nice but service was slow and he didn't get our order perfect. We won't be back. The food is pretty good but my son had a headache after eating chicken lo mein and I'm wondering if it's the MSG. My orange chicken was way too spicy for medium and the white meat was very tough. read more

We had a pretty horrible experience dining for the first time at Yens cafe. The food was ok; the dumplings weren't cooked through. The owner's husband initiated a conversation about politics, which we politely declined to engage in. He continued and berated us about being on the wrong side of politics then ignored us after we asked him to stop talking about politics. We had to ask for the check because he wouldn't come over to us anymore. We were the only patrons in the restaurant at this point. read more

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! read more

Yen's Cafe - Storefront - Taiwanese Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Many Taiwanese menu options and very consistent with their dishes. The customer service is quick and friendly. We've dined here more than a dozen times throughout the years. We usually get a noodle soup dish, meat dish, and fried rice. read more

So I thought I've been to THE Yen's in Ashburn before but I found out that there are two within a few miles of each other but separate restaurants. So good to keep in mind if you're placing an online order. We placed an online order for Yen's. Got a large Hot and Sour soup, large Crispy Noodles, Crab Rangoon, Taiwan-Style Fried Chicken, Minced Beef & Diced String Beans buns, and a Mango Juice Smoothie. Pickup orders take about 40 minutes according to their site. I got turned around trying to figure out which one I was going to but its located next to the Chick Fil A. Wasn't too busy for a Friday night but the inside isn't too big. I got greeted by someone as soon as I got in and they got me checked out and out the door in seconds. They packed everything really well, specifically the chicken which didn't have the lid on it to keep it crispy (pro move!). Everything traveled well. I've had the Fried Chicken and the Beef & String Bean buns before and they were still very good. Chicken was crisp, juicy, and salty with the good fried basil. The buns were flavorful and lots of beef and string bean filling. The rangoon were filled pretty good. The soup was solid and helped clear some sinuses. Loved the smoothie, real good mango flavor. Great takeout spot. Would definitely come back here to pick something up again. read more

Decided to try this restaurant again. Before COVID we really liked it. Was hoping it got better. Nope. Placed order online. Email said 30 minutes. Took an hour. The owner is an angry, rude person. He gets mad if people come in. Some delivery guy I talk to confirmed it is always terribly slow. Surprised this place is still in business. read more

They changed their hours. They are no longer open. Now open at 4pm. Yelp is broken. Had 10 people show up for lunch, but there was no lunch. read more

When a restaurant like this has "authentic" in the description, everybody knows to void it because it will not really have an impact. I was absolutely wrong!!! After discovering this place on Yelp by my office, I decided to stop in to see how this place competes with the local Asian food joints. When I came in, a voice greeted me immediately from the kitchen as the owner rounded the doors and came out to greet me. I was not prepared to be spoken to in a tone that made me feel like I was actually there to be catered to and given a quality experience. The interior is quite small (which honestly adds to the authentic feel) and the music choice is somewhere around Latin America/Spain. I ordered the Thai Fried Chicken (after seeing how delicate it looked on the Yelp previews) and I was surprised. It was served on a small plate with basil with a side of white rice. No sauce or oil of any kind to accompany it. The owner explained that the chicken is instead marinated before being deep fried and has all of the flavor inside. Which I appreciate more than your basic chicken thigh being breaded and then needing condiments to give it any taste. The owner also recommended I eat it with this spice I can only describe as "Old Bay - but Asian" and it was delicious. The fried chicken itself was surprisingly light and very moist and tender. They have a pretty big menu so I am curious if this kind of food quality is able to maintain. I will definitely be putting that to the test! :) read more

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We ordered with DoorDash. The Sesame Chicken was not good at all. It seemed fatty. We complained but the owner argued with me. Never again. read more

Very good place to eat, more choice, home town style Chinese food, tasty. Reasonable prices, good 。Friendly services . Recommend it.

This place is the best!! The food is super fresh and they have a large menu. I have eaten tons of Asian food in my life and my experience is always the same...I retain water afterwards, feel oily and can tell there is a bunch of msg in it. After eating here you can tell that everything is homemade. I didn't have that heavy feeling afterwards. The gentleman that took care of us was so helpful, kind and the service was wonderful. It was very hospitable, I felt like I was being served in someone's home. He told us about the restaurant and how long they have been around I loved their tea and the custard bun was a great way to end the meal I highly highly recommend you try Yens cafe next time you want again food! read more

Yen's Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

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One of the better Asian eats in Loudoun. While Loudoun isn't known for asian cuisine, this spot May give Chinese/Taiwanese style eats the respect it deserves. Most of the dishes I've had here are delicious such as the Mango Beef, Fried Tofu w/ veggies, Jumbo shrimp w/ veggies, and Taiwan style rice noodle combo (a must have). All have that Chinese flavors I grew up with the right balance of saltiness, sweetness, and bitterness. The Moo-shu dishes (veggies, pork) were tasty but heavy on the salt, just my opinion. Remember balance is key! No dine-ins since COVID sucks so everything is take out. They do a good job packing their food as it carries well on the way home. Since my parents are in Leesburg, it's a good 25 minute drive but everything is still warm and ready to dig in. This spot is tucked in some buildings behind the Giant so might be hard to see. Just look for the Subway shop. Then it's right next to it. That's why you're here right!? read more

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Excellent. Not as outstanding as it was before COVID, but hands down, still the best authentic Chinese food in Ashburn. Fantastic lunch boxes! See you again soon!!! read more

Stopped in to get a takeout menu. Decided to place order and worst decision ever!! Ask for Kung Pao chicken with extra sauce. When we got home I knew something was wrong before we opened the container. It smelled burnt, sauce was dark brown and almost over flowing. This deserves a negative review!! read more

Yen's Cafe is the best Chinese/Taiwanese restaurant in the area. It is truly authentic cuisine and it is fresh. The restaurant itself is an intimate dining experience (the space is small), but cute and clean. I have a hard time naming a specific menu item because it is all very good. There is a lot to try. read more

The orange chicken medium spicy is absolutely amazing. Packaging was excellent and price was good. More than enough portion per price. Would absolutely try again and recommend! read more

The flavor! This cafe has such an extensive menu! I was feeling a bit under the weather and wanted some good food to have in kitchen as I started getting better. The velvet corn egg drop soup with crunchies are a must when I am feeling sick. I got this three times last week from YEN's. Highly recommend adding it on to your order and having it next day or in the morning when you wake up. For the family I ordered pork with bean curd that comes with Boa to use as taco's. I love the spicy oil they make this with and it has good taste. I also got crispy sesame beef and tried the chicken one this week as well. It's over flowing with flavors and stays crispy days after in your fridge! Just goes to show you how good quality this place is! We got the curry singapore noodles (chicken) and they were so flavorful and delivious. We got the desert custard donut balls. They are served warm and are dense so good substance. The egg rolls are good too, they stay crunchy when you get them delivered. Overall I'm really happy with Yen's cafe! They have lunch specials too, I wish they had a bit more options for lunch and the dinner meal options will run you about 14-25 depending on what you get. Family meal style dishes, and perfect for sharing with a group of family or friends. I will definitley be back! read more

First time at this mom & pops Taiwanese restaurant. We liked what we ordered except for bitter melon with salty duck eggs. That was awful. Best to stick with traditional B09. Bitter Melon and Beef with Black Bean Sauce next time. Fried filet fish with lemongrass was also good. Pineapple buns on the house for dessert- that was nice. Pipa tofu was sold out tonight so will come back to try that dish. read more

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Delicious food and great customer service!! Definitely will continue to buy from them read more

Excellent service and food is good. If you order the General Tao's Chicken, make sure you order medium/mild or it may be too spicy. The menu selection at the restaurant is impressive. There is a lot to try. read more

Yen's Cafe - General Tso's Chicken Lunch - Taiwanese Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Very soild Taiwanese! Ordered several dishes to share amongst friends: 3 cups chicken, crispy beef, pork string beans, popcorn chicken, and pork dry bean curd. Everything was very good and flavorful; although portions weren't that big. One small issue was that 3 cups chicken was boneless white meat; I'd prefer whole cut up chicken on the bone. But had great flavor especially ginger. Service was good, food was quick and water was filled all the time. Would definitely return. read more

I ordered through Uber Eats so maybe these owners don't care about delivery orders. The mapo tofu I received tasted like tofu boiled in dirty dishwater, and the general tso had dried out overfried chicken. I have never eaten in the restaurant and after this order, I never will. The mapo was the absolute worst I've ever had and actually want my money back. They should be ashamed for serving this disgusting food, and I just pray I don't get sick from having tasted it. read more

This used to be our favorite place. Not sure if it changed ownership? The food just taste mediocre , just like many other Chinese food restaurants read more

I just spent $23 and drove 15 minutes to get the beef noodle soup for a take out. Unfortunately, it was a terrible choice because the soup wasn't separated from the noodles and it was so soggy and was completely inedible. There's no soup in the noodle, and the the noodle just completely got mushy and you can just mash it with your finger. Whenever I get a take out from a pho or other Asian noodle soup, it was customary that the restaurant separate the noodle from the soup and that's what I was expecting but I was in complete shock. It's pretty upsetting because of the lost lunch ($23) and the precious time I just wasted. I typically do not write restaurant reviews but I am compelled because I want the restaurant to take this seriously. read more

Yen's Cafe - Taiwanese Near Me - Ashburn, Virginia

Good service. Good food. That's all I ask for. If you're local, Yen's is convenient & in my top 5 restaurant choices.

Super helpful owner makes all the great recommendations! We love the braced tofu and pork, flavorful Eggplants! Try them and you will keep on coming back! read more

Good food and good service. It is clean and pricey. Decent menu. Large efficient staff.

Vast menu and a majority of dishes are tasty unless you majorly screw up your order. I'm a regular here and yet keep craving for this every few weeks. Give it a try! I and some of our friends have tried these so far: Singapore noodles Schezwan noodles (don't have it in the menu but you can ask them to prepare it) String beans Spicy Eggplant Crispy tofu Spring rolls read more

Everything was delicious! Possibly the kindest service I've ever experienced. The owner and staff were super considerate of our little ones and even played peekaboo to keep one entertained. We live pretty far but we will be back if we're in the area! read more

Since Yen's cafe was recently featured in the North Virginia magazine as one of the 100 cheap eats restaurants, we had decided to give it a try. It was a cute little restaurant primarily in an office park, with a cozy ambience. We ordered crab rangoon, shrimp roll, Taiwanese style veg noodles and chicken with mixed veg. Also, ordered eucalyptus tea. The food was definitely notch about regular Asian restaurants. Shrimp roll was the stand out and the eucalyptus tea was one of the best I have had. Above all, it was courteousness of the owner that impressed us. He was very polite and patiently answered all our questions. We will definitely return and try that Moo Shu Chicken which our next table patron said was amazing! Pro tip: Try Mango Passion fruit tea. read more