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Yao, Dunwoody, GA

Yao

4.4
4.4
639 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for live music
YAO pays culinary homage to the vibrant Yaowarat neighborhood in Bangkok, an ancient Thai-Chinese community.

As you can imagine, the neighborhood is a paradise for food lovers because this cultural blending has created some of the most delicious eats on Earth. Spicy, crunchy, tangy and delectable dishes are handed down over many generations.

We created this restaurant to have the look, feel and tastes of Yaowarat, and we cant wait to share our food with you! Once more, we welcome you and yours to YAO.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (770) 771-6609
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef T Denmark
  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Date night

    USD 50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Experience YAO's Date night Dinner for two for only $99 per couple, featuring a bottle of champagne, 2 starters, 2 entrees and dessert ! Available Sunday through Thursday
    Date night photo

Offers

  • Cheers to Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm,Tue - Thu - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Come unwind at Happy Hour every Tuesday to Friday, from 5PM to 6:30PM! Enjoy great deals on drinks and appetizers in lively atmosphere. Perfect for catching up with friends or starting your evening right. don't miss out!

    Cheers to Happy Hour! photo

What 639 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • DeKalb

    Romantic

  • DeKalb

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yao offers a "beautiful environment and delicious food," perfect for special occasions and date nights. Many patrons praise the "great service" and "amazing food," with highlights including live jazz, a vibrant ambiance, and aesthetically pleasing decor. Despite some mixed feedback on pricing and portion sizes, the overall experience is highly rated for its "great cocktails," diverse menu, and "incredible upscale Thai dining."

639 Reviews
  1. Aukeaus

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot for an intimate setting. Good food, good service!! We will be back.

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  2. Chavonn

    Atlanta

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our Valentine's Day experience at this restaurant was disappointing due to poor service. It took far too long for our server to greet us and take our drink order. The timing of the courses was completely off—our second course arrived before the first, and when the first course finally did come out, only half of our table received their dishes. To make matters worse, our third course was served cold and had to be sent back. The overall wait time for food was excessively long, making the evening frustrating. While the food itself tasted good and the ambiance was pleasant, the disorganized service overshadowed any positives. Unfortunately, we won’t be returning.

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  3. Melissa

    VIP

    Atlanta

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok. I’ve had better for less money, but the service and ambiance was very good.

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  4. Nha

    Atlanta

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    They claimed they no longer accept anyone after 10 o'clock. They should update their hours, as they ruined my anniversary with my wife.

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  5. Korunn

    Atlanta

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer experience alone is enough to make me return!

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  6. Chukwudera

    VIP

    Atlanta

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always petty good. Service is a little slow, but food is worth the wait.

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  7. Amanda

    Atlanta

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was looking for a nice little restaurant to catch up with a friend over martini's. I came across Yao on TikTok. I made reservations and we were seated immediately upon arriving. The restaurant was very aesthetically pleasing. Great for a date or dinner with friends. They also had live music on this Saturday night. The artist preformed covers to some of the best top charted songs, which definitely enhanced the dining experience. THE DRINKS! Omg... these were some of the best martinis I've tasted. We had about three a piece ranging from a lychee martini, salted melon martini, and espresso martini. The salted melon, if that's the correct name, was by far the best! These well crafted cocktails really stood out from others in the community. Though we only went for drinks, we did order a few apps: lettuce wraps, crab wontons, calamari, and mussels. The lettuce wraps were so flavorful with a little kick! The crab filling in the wontons were good, but the wontons weren't crispy at all. No complaints with the calamari or mussels. Overall, very pleased with this dining experience. The parking garage was also easy to navigate. I would definitely return! Good job, Yao!!!

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  8. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The ambience and decor was surprising.

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  9. Didi

    VIP

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! The crispy garlic chicken is A1! The dumplings are divine. The crab fried rice was a little to fishy for me but all was well again after I doused with chili oil!

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  10. Tolani

    VIP

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, excellent food and service. Music was great.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Yao offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (770) 771-6609.

Yao is rated 4.4 stars by 639 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yao

237 Perimeter Center Pkwy NE h31, Dunwoody, GA 30346

Additional information

  • Area
    Dunwoody
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Thai, Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef T Denmark
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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