Yan's Cafe — Restaurant in Milton

Ordered from Yan's for the first time last night. I can't believe we have never tried this place before. My daughter ordered the General Tso's and announced after two bites that Yan's was our new Chinese restaurant. She loved the bite sized pieces, non-greasy breading, and the portions were so generous she will probably eat it for three days. I ordered the shrimp Singapore noodles. The shrimp were of good size, seared on both sides, not at all greasy, and didn't taste fishy at all. Veggies were perfectly crunchy, but well cooked. I like my food spicier than most restaurants would typically prepare it, so the heat was a little mild for my taste. I'm certain if I ordered in person and requested it spicier they would be able to make that happen. The order came with two free egg rolls, which were quite good even though I don't typically like egg rolls. Again, they weren't greasy which is what usually disappoints me with an egg roll. The cabbage inside was excellent! The young person who delivered our order was masked and very personable. The packaging was very well done, stacked well, no leaks, sealed at the top, and all the necessary condiments provided. These boxes were full from the bottom to the lid, but not a drop of sauce leaked into the bag. My daughter was absolutely correct. We have found our new go-to for Chinese food in Alpharetta/Milton. I look forward to trying more items. My only suggestion is to expand the vegetarian/vegan menu. I do occasionally eat seafood, so this wasn't a no-go for me. I would just like to have those options outlined on the menu for the items that contain no meat/broth/eggs....

Review: Yan's Cafe - A Solid, Yet Unrefined, Asian Dining Experience

In our ongoing quest for exceptional Asian cuisine, my family and I recently opted to try Yan's Cafe, a newcomer to the local dining scene. With a craving for noodles, we placed a takeout order, selecting the Basil Fried Rice and Spicy Thai Noodles.

Upon tasting, we found both dishes to be above average, yet falling short of true excellence. The Basil Fried Rice, while cooked to perfection, lacked a depth of flavor, coming across as somewhat bland. Conversely, the Spicy Thai Noodles, although expertly prepared, failed to deliver the anticipated level of heat.

Despite these minor missteps, we were pleased with the overall quality of the ingredients, generous portion sizes, and reasonable pricing. The takeout experience was seamless, with our order ready for pickup at the designated time.

In conclusion, while Yan's Cafe demonstrates promise, it falls shy of delivering truly memorable Asian cuisine. With refinement and attention to flavor profiles, this establishment has the potential to become a standout in the local dining scene. We would be willing to provide a second chance, hoping that the kitchen will take our feedback to heart and elevate their dishes to the next level.

Recommendation:

For those seeking a reliable, if unremarkable, Asian dining experience, Yan's Cafe is a viable option. However, for those craving bold flavors and exceptional cuisine, it may be worth exploring alternative...

I hate to leave bad reviews but we ordered takeout for my daughter’s birthday since she wanted orange chicken and we ordered several things and nearly all of it was not good at all. The orange chicken and the sesame chicken were quite soggy and the orange chicken kinda tasted like a doughnut. The sweet and sour chicken was better since it didn’t have the sauce already on it. The honey walnut shrimp was also better since it wasn’t so soggy. We got free lo mein since our order was over $50 but the taste of it was off and it didn’t taste very good like other lo mein I have had. We had lots of leftovers since no one really liked it and I pretty much threw it all away except for the shrimp which I never do. Overall, I would never go back and order...