Youyu has been one of our go-to spots since Hard Rock opened. It's only about a 20-minute drive from Bakersfield, making it an easy date night spot when we don't want to go far. We've been here at least 5 times, and the food and service are always great. It's one of those places we constantly recommend to family and friends. The spicy dumplings are a must-order every time, and the soup dumplings are just as good (not pictured). We also got the steak lo mein and General Tso's chicken, both of which were really good. The wings are another favorite of ours, I just don't have any pictures this time. The only thing I probably wouldn't order again is the orange chicken. It wasn't bad, but compared to everything else on the menu, it was just okay. Overall, You Yo has been consistently good every time we've visited, which is why we keep coming back. If you're eating here, definitely get the spicy dumplings. read more

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Sadly disappointed for my first visit. I may have just ordered the wrong dishes. Highly recommend the General Tso chicken. Was the best entree and probably would only order that. Pho and dessert were okay, not bad but not worth ordering again. What was the most disappointing was the beef. Both dishes- the chow fun and the shaking beef had raw meat. I don't mind rare but this was blue and not edible. It's like it was just seared in the wok and then plated. I really don't like sending things back but it was ALL the beef pieces. I even tried leaving it in the pho broth to hopefully cook it longer but it didn't work. We told the waitress who just took my plate back with the chewed pieces and cooked it longer. Wish I had them cook the rest and not just the pieces on my plate. When it came back it was seared but middle was raw still. Unless the dish was meant to be like that, I'm just not a fan. Appreciated the effort in accommodating but was not satisfied on result and how it was handled. If I come back I'm not ordering beef again. Place was clean and not too loud. read more

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First of all, the waiters get a shot out for excellent service. I've never been so hydrated in my life. I don't think I ever saw the bottom of my cup and trust me... I'm a thirsty raisin (honestly the service bumped up the stars lmao) If you look at the other reviews it kinda has the same trend.... The Asian food isn't ... really Asian o.o We had the black pepper steak, wontons, and some veggie dish. Quite frankly, I probably would've had a better Asian invasion meal at Panda Express which says a lot. The food style is very Americanized, either overly salty or weirdly bland. The chili oil they provided was probably the most authentic thing haha. Normally I wouldn't mind eating some random Asian label slapped meal however the problem is when they charge premium prices... read more

Food was actually so good! We got a little bit of everything and the food did not disappoint I am vegetarian and I was happy to see there are options for me. I'm sad that there's no tofu as yelp says. But that's okay the veggies were delicious! Our server was great she was super helpful. Love the space it is so big perfect for big groups! read more

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Came here for a Friday evening of fun but had an appetite for Youyu. The service started out ok, the wait to be seated was immediately, the server took a minute to come but when she did I had two, they were nice. I ordered some dumplings, some fried rice w/shrimp and sausage, and Lo Mein chicken. The dumplings came out with the Lo Mein but the fried rice came out maybe 8 mins after. I was able to use my points with a small charge for this meal. The lighting and seating was nice. I would recommend eating here, they definitely have improved in some areas of service. read more

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Great choice for dinner for the Hard Rock! Crazy spacious and gives you the vibes like you're about to win big. Did good research as they have the makings of a good upper scale dim sum spot, sauces and all. What surprised me however is that it's actually fusion. Ordered the chow fun, xiao long bao, spicy dumplings, and the duck on rice. Duck on rice 6/10 - Was good, great amount, good enough to even share and the price was reasonable. What my party couldn't get over was the rice. I'm not sure if we got a bad batch but the rice was definitely undercooked. Was too firm and it threw us all off. Chow fun 9/10 - Tastes just like how any other place would make it. You wouldn't tell the difference. Xiao long bao 8/10 - Do yourself a favor and use the black vinegar on that to add some more umph. Acidity rounds it all out. Spicy dumplings 8/10 - Not that spicy, sauce you'd want to scoop up and put on your rice. This is definitely where I'll be going whenever I feel like gambling. Would want to try the bbq pork fried rice next time. read more

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Chef Jack is amazing. The love he has for his cuisine is evident in every bite. I am vegan and he prepared the most delicious crispy tofu and tofu and vegetable appetizer. And the entree of vegetable and tofu with fried rice was amazing. The portion sizes are generous. And the dining room is beautiful. read more

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I was really trying to find some nice appetizing pictures for reference but I figured I might as well be the pioneer for just that! This new asian fusion cuisine spot in the new Hard Rock Casino is a bit of a hidden gem. The decor is very elegant. The table setting is a bit bland. I felt as if the menu was fusion because it had dim sum, which is Chinese and it had pho, which is Vietnamese. The waiter came to our table promptly to get our order because it wasn't busy at all. I ordered the spicy dumplings, pork soup, dumplings, Chinese, broccoli roasted duck bowl. I would say everything was exceptional except the pork soup dumplings. I felt as if the dumpling did not have enough soup or it was underdone because the top of the dumpling wrapper was not steamed all the way. Anywho everything did taste good and came out hot. Just more time on the soup dumplings. read more

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Ordered bbq pork fried rice, it's okay, doesn't taste authentic but clean. I loved the chow fun I just wish there wasn't so much onion, I think there was more onion than noodles honestly... but the flavor was there.. spicy dumplings were good and the crispy fried shrimp roll was good.. I think the portions were generous, would be back. Also my friend enjoyed her meatball pho read more

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This place is a grand slam in the Hard Rock Casino! It looks gorgeous and the atmosphere is relaxing. It totally gives "pricey," but it's actually really affordable. We were seated right away, and Karol, our host, was very friendly and helpful. My mom requested to have lunch here since it's full of fun, and the food was incredible. Quite literally, the flavors burst in my mouth! I ordered the Hong Kong-Style Beef Chow Fun, and it was loaded with caramelized onions, noodles, and so much beef; I was impressed with the generous amount protein. My mom ordered the Lo Mein with Shanghai noodles, bell peppers, onions, and bean sprouts. She chose beef instead of chicken or shrimp. My dad had the Shrimp Pad Thai. They both raved about how delicious their meals were, and I was offered a taste test -- but I was elbows deep in my own meal! This place is definitely a must try! read more

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Located inside Hard Rock casino. The host was quick with seating us. However, it took a while before someone came to assist us. The waitress advised that everything was street foods style. Pretty much all the beverages were in a can. Only the iced teas were in a cup. We ordered Pho. I tried the broth and it was so salty. I never had pho with such salty broth. There was more than half a bowl left. We got a Hk style wontons noodle soup. The egg noodles were super stuck together. We had to return it for the pork spareribs rice bowl. The ribs were ok, but the rice was not fully cooked. It was so tough to chew. Smh I, myself order the roasted duck noodle soup. Surprisingly, this was edible. The soup was ok and the egg noodles were normal lol the only problem was the way they chopped the duck. I had like 3 pieces that were nicely cut. One of the pieces was huge. I had to use my hands to hold and eat it. Service was not bad. Just a bit slow. Definitely will not return. read more

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Really nice restaurant!! I love the decor and just the interior design/layout overall. My family ordered the: Vietnamese Pho, Princess Chicken rice bowl, and the Hong Kong-style Beef Chow Fun. Everything tasted delicious. The pho broth was salty though. I only requested Round Eye meat for mine and to not have beef ball or tripe in my pho. Our server was very kind and patient in explaining how they typically get similar requests about omitting a meat but often times never really accommodate it because the restaurant and kitchen gets busy. But I guess because we went early like lunch time and since it's slow, they were able to allow my request of just round beef. read more

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would not recommend this place. The orange chicken and soup dumplings were disgusting. The orange chicken was not edible it tasted exactly like orange juice. The soup dumplings were minty and tasted frozen. Fried rice was ok but lacking flavor and the green beans were under cooked and also lacking flavor. I will not be coming back here. read more

Youyu - Soup dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

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The ambience is fantastic and the portions are great. Food selection, pricing and service were also great. Appetizers were more on the expensive side compared to the portion but the main dishes were perfectly sized. Pork was a little chewy and lacked some flavor but overall pretty good. read more

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When entering Hard Rock, I went straight to Youyu to make a reservation, given it was Mother's Day and it was extremely busy. Arriving at the restaurant, I was greeted by two women (I didn't get their names). I inquired if Youyu took reservations, they stated they'll need to ask their manager. I watched the older female asked the manager, Federico, and I saw him shake his head. I truly understood, so I was perfectly fine with waiting and having our Mothers have some fun at the slots. The female came back and stated that I needed to go see a Casino Host to make a reservation, thinking a "no" was coming based on seeing the reaction of the Manager. I didn't know where the Casino Host was located, and they stated, "Where you get your players card." I replied, "Oh in the front? Where I got this? (as I showed them my red Unity Card that I got at the kiosk) They both nodded and replied "yes". I walked over, waited in line, and was helped by Carina. I told her I wanted to make reservations and stated what the people at Youyu told me. Another worker standing next to her, Lesley offered to ask the Manager, Henley. They 3 assured me that the only restaurant would be Deep Cut Steakhouse and they apologized for Youyu's people giving me the wrong information. They were so helpful! I thanked them for their help and went back to Youyu. Spoke to the two women again, telling them what Hensley, Lesley, and Carina told me. The women at Youyu then said I needed to try to see the other Casino Host, by the Hard Rock Cafe. I agreed and went. I spoke to Monica (I believe that's her name) and told her everything. She told me what the women at the Unity Card area told me. By now, it's probably been about 45 minutes between the walking, waiting, and getting the information that I needed. I decided not to go back to Youyu and went to look for my family. We ended up waiting and finally getting into the restaurant. I told the women in the front what I went through (mind you it was their awful advice) and all they said was, "Oh!" Not what I wanted to hear! I wish the people at Youyu was honest from the beginning. If they didn't know, perhaps they're needing more training and more information to best do their job and provide great customer service. After all, they do work in hospitality! The food was great honestly, but leading up to that was absolutely ridiculous! read more

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Shoutout to Carol G! Amazing service with some great recommendations. We didn't have to wait anytime to be seated inside, plenty of space. I highly highly recommend the fried rice. read more

Youyu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. While eating my chicken lettuce warp, I found some dead insects hidden in the lettuce. It was absolutely disgusting and completely ruined my meal. After discovering it, I felt sick to my stomach and lost my appetite. Food safety and cleanliness should be a basic standard for any restaurant. Finding a dead insect in food is unacceptable and shows a serious lack of quality control. I hope the restaurant improves its food preparation and inspection procedures so that no other customer has to go through the same experience. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

$26 for the dish pictured. I ordered 6 of these. had to open 4 for me and my 2 kids 4 years old. basically $100 worth. Each dish was like 3 spoonfuls. I opened my order there in front of them when order was ready and showed them video from last occurrence. I complained and manager said it was right. Robbery. This was the 3rd time they did this. Go to the Hard Rock Cafe instead. You get your money's worth there. read more

We got stuck since the grapevine closed and decided to check out the new hard rock casino. Youth looked aesthetically pleasing so we gave it a try. YUM!!! The lo mein was so fresh and the veggies were amazing. Not too much oil. I would for sure go back again!! read more

Youyu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

Finally got to try YouYu located inside of Hard Rock Tejon. I went early and I ordered the kung pao chicken and pork dumplings with a Thai tea. I was seated fast and the waitress was so friendly and tentative! The restaurant was very roomy with a view of the casino floor my next visit I will try the pho overall great food and service! read more

Youyu - Kung pao chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

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This place was much fancier than I expected, I felt like I was at a Las Vegas casino restaurant while I was eating there. The food was excellent, I got the KingPaoChicken and I recommend trying the Beef Chow Fun as well. Both were exceptional. The pricing was very reasonable... The service was also top notch, all the workers were nice but our server Savanah was super sweet! read more

Youyu - Beef Chow Fun - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

I said when I return and get my food comp I would change my rating. Oh how they exceeded my expectations! After losing on the game floor, I came to grab my food before leaving. I explained to the hostesses at the front I have a food comp because they messed up my order last time I was here and they went n grabbed the manager. I told him who I was and he said Fresno right lol so he remembered! They sat us down to order and he handed us the menu. There was plenty of seating inside! Instead of just me getting my order that I got last time, he offered me two entrees, two appetizers and two drinks while waiting for the food. I was really surprised but happy! I love how they are making up for their mistake! This is great! And let me tell you yall, it was even better after I tasted the food!! Once we got the food, the girl that gave it to us was like anything else we can help you with? I'm like no this is good lol. Left smiling from ear to ear. Literally forgot about the fact I lost on the casino floor since this was a win! Left out the front and before making that mistake again, I checked the bag before actually leaving the premises. They got everything in there! Went to the car and took off. Couldn't wait to eat so ended to eating the appetizers on the road. Shrimp eggrolls was fireee!!! We already tried that from the last time when they messed up the order. The Szechuan spicy pork dumplings was good too but sauce was a little salty but dumplings alone were nice, juicy and plump! Washed it down with the coconut juice I got. Got home and tried our entrees. My bfs duck rice bowl was delicious. They gave him a good amount of duck pieces. It was moist and tasty! I ordered the curry Singapore noodles which came with shrimp & bbq pork. They gave me a good amount of shrimp!! Almost every bite I had shrimp in it. The curry taste wasn't very strong but it was still there. Wasn't over powering at all. I added some chili oil from home and it made it 10x better!! Next time I visit the hard rock, I will make a stop here and order my original order which was Princess chicken rice bowl. I still would like to try that. Thank you so much YOUYU and the night manager for making things right! I appreciate your service and the food!! read more

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Service: slow. Had to flag down someone and even then, we had to continue to wait. Food: ok. We ordered wonton soup, chicken low-mein and duck noodle soup. The broth of both noodle soups lack flavor. Just tasted like water down broth and noodles were okay. Low mein was super salty and oily. I had to add 1/2 glass of water to it to make it less salty. Price for each dish was between $16 to $19. Not really worth it. Wait staff said chef was from Hong Kong. Typical known dish in Hong Kong is the wonton soup so you'd have thought at least that dish would be tasty. It was meh. I cook way better myself read more

Youyu - Chicken low-mein. $19. Too salty and oily. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

A very roomy space in the Hard Rock Tejon casino . Seating was readily available on a Saturday night. Our server was helpful in letting us know how things work and that dishes come out whenever they're ready instead of appetizers, then entrees, etc. She also warned us that the soup dumplings take about 30 minutes to come to the table. Due to this style of service my husband was done with his noodle dish by the time my BBQ pork bowl was delivered, and the soup dumplings came out last. My husband liked his curry noodles, but didn't rave about them. My dish was a giant bowl of white rice with bbq pork and scallions on top. The pork was flavorful and tender, but there was way too much plain rice. No need for the huge bowl for such a minimal dish. The soup dumplings were not to my liking, with thick doughy dumplings and not enough soup filling, so I stuck to one and called it quits. Overall, not a bad place if you want to grab a quick bite and need somewhere to sit down, but not a destination spot . read more

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What a pleasant surprise. Authentic Asian food in the Hard Rock casino, 20 minutes from Bakersfield. I would never have expected the food to be as good as it was. The only thing better than the food is the great service. Waitress was on point and the manager went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. Big shout out to Federico, made the experience perfect read more

Youyu - Wonton soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

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Just visited We ate at YouYu (the Asian spot) and it was phenomenal. The vibe is sleek and modern, the duck noodle soup were some of the best I've had, and those Bloody Marys at brunch yummy. The whole property feels upscale but still fun and welcoming--no stuffy vibes here. The music memorabilia everywhere is such a cool touch, and the lighting/decor is Instagram-worthy without trying too hard. If you're anywhere near Kern County, make the trip. Hard Rock Tejon is already one of the best casino resorts near SoCal California and it literally just opened. Can't wait to come back! Highly recommend--you won't be disappointed! read more

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This was our first time in Hard Rock Casino at YOUYU Resturant !! The food was delicious, the staff was super nice and MANDY our beautiful and very informative waitress was amazing .. She took the time to educate us on the food and the chefs. background with his education and his. skills ...Although we are from the Bay Area Northern California .. We will come back again and again. read more

Youyu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

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The restaurant looks so nice and high end from outside. BUT all their dishes have no flavor and no texture. I'm Asian and I LOVE all noodles, and all noodles I've tried here are soooooo below mediocre :( I was so thrilled for this place for this Casino, and this could have been my go to place for my visit to this Casino, but so much disappointment Our server disappeared mid service too, and I had to ask few different servers for my check too. Please Please improve your food!! I need better food in this Casino!! read more

Whether you are headed north or south on Highway 99, not far from California's majestic Grapevine, a wonderful lunch or dinner awaits at this exceptional--and exceptionally authentic--restaurant. Folks, it is well worth a stop if you love Chinese cuisine. Located inside the Hard Rock casino, and staffed by some of the nicest and most knowledgeable servers you will find anywhere, it is impossible to leave this restaurant without thinking, "I am going to come back on my next trip on 99." We live in Bakersfield, which has several "Chinese" restaurants, virtually all of them "Americanized." If you are craving authentic, properly prepared Chinese food, you will often be disappointed. But not here. The prices are extremely reasonable these days of menu-price-insanity. Portions are substantial, and the food is simply great! As our family has spent a considerable amount of time residing in Hong Kong, we speak from experience. Something else that distinguishes the Hard Rock Casino from many Las Vegas properties is that you do not feel looked down on by personnel because of how you are dressed. From the staff at the entrance to employees everywhere, the vibe is comfortable and welcoming. To close, YouYu is a true gem in a casino, the way they once were, and now, to those traveling on Highway 99, worth a stop and a great lunch or dinner at Youyu or any of the dining options offered, one of which friends have raved about, the Deep Cut Steakhouse. That is for our next visit. Sincerely, H. Dennis Beaver, Attorney, and syndicated legal affairs columnist. read more

Amazing this was our second time here and loved every bit of it from the food to the service can't wait to go back my favorite is the Vietnamese Pho and the chicken wings we also got the shrimp fried rice, didn't get a picture of that, we had shrimp lo mein too also didn't get a picture of that one but loved everything we ordered read more

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First time at this casino restaurant this past weekend. Open tasteful decor. Delicious food, generous portions. Good, attentive staff. Thank you especially to Hannah. read more

The duck soup was fresh with perfectly cooked egg noodles, crunchy. Not a soy or salty soup and piping hot. In honor of mom I found duck soup. Sweet and sour chicken was crispy not soggy and a good pineapple tasting sauce. Service was attentive courteous, and food was served appropriately quickly. I was in heaven with my soup.. we will return for this cuisine and to check out the rest.... you should have see sticks! read more

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Would recommend. Great ambience. Seated straight away with no booking. Both meals ordered were delicious.

Good food. Great service! Carol G was amazing. She is very friendly and attentive. Service with a smile! Thanks Youyu!!!

Service was great, very attentive to us, overall welcoming and friendly. Food came out fast. Ambiance was pleasing. read more

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KAREN!!!!!!! Wow, not enough words to say. She was so great to my friends and I. We had great food. Duck was amazing as well as pork dumplings. First time here and will come back again. Thank you Karen for the experience and hospitality. We will see you soon. Thank you again. read more

Youyu - Duck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Mettler, California

SO GOOD! went here with work staff and great service and care! Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

Beautiful atmosphere and the food was amazing.Everything was fresh and hot when it came out.I ordered the Lo Mein with a combination of the meats, shrimp chicken and beef. It was piping hot I would strongly recommend trying it. The spicy dumplings were (hot) I love spice. I saved the chili oil to try with my Lo Mein. Btw the little teapot that comes out with the coolest little teabag. The logo on the green tea bag is like a branch with a single leaf on it and it sticks out of the pot. Hannah was my waitress and she tells me she makes sure it shows every time I thought it was fantastic. Nice to see that Hannah takes pride in her work. She did an amazing job and you need to give her a shout out, please! read more

The flavor is there, it is very very yummy, ordered the Shrimp Fried Rice, Lo Mein with Shrimp, Shrimp Eggs Rolls (like none I ever tasted , so very very good) Kung Pao Chicken (very Good, but hardly any chicken for being a chicken dish, & I mean lacking Chicken). Service was great!. Clean & Roomy. Next time will ask for extra chicken in the KUNG PAO. read more

The establishment offers exceptional service, high-quality food, and a comfortable, inviting atmosphere that makes for an excellent dining experience. Thank you Hannah for the awesome service!!! read more