How expensive is Yao?

Yao is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Yao located?

Yao is located at 213 Pearl St 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10038.

How do I check in at Yao?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Yao in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

Yao

Name: Yao
Address: 213 Pearl St 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10038
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.2

Financial District · Chinese

213 Pearl St 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10038Directions

4.2270 reviews

Bright, upscale Chinese cooking with Cantonese-leaning ambition.

Yao is a $$ Chinese restaurant in Financial District, New York. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Yao reads as a polished Chinese restaurant with an upscale bent: $$$ pricing, a 4.2 Google rating across 270 reviews, and diners calling out fresh, well-prepared food, attentive service, and a bright room with tall ceilings. One review specifically praises its Cantonese-leaning innovations as thoughtful rather than showy.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Fast facts

Yao has 145 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Blackbird activity began on November 26, 2024 and runs through January 22, 2025.
Wednesday and Friday are Yao's busiest Blackbird check-in days.
A Google reviewer praised the service for keeping the table clean without interrupting conversation.
The room gets specific love for tall ceilings and a bright environment.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

Did you know

Yao’s busiest Blackbird check-in days are Wednesday and Friday.

editorial/ updated 9d ago

What people say

From real reviews

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“The food was delicious”
“The service was friendly and attentive”
“a great spot for Chinese food”
“food was delicious”
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“fresh and well-prepared”

Had a wonderful experience at Yao Restaurant! The food was delicious, authentic, and full of flavor. Every dish we ordered was fresh and well-prepared, and you can really tell they pay attention to quality. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made us feel ve…

Claire Xia6 months ago

I love their interior decor, tall celling and bright environment. Went there several times, always had a good time. Majority of the dishes are really nice , the only thing I don’t prefer is the white rice. Services is great, keep your table clean and not interrupting your conv…

Becca L3 months ago

Great food at Yao's - definitely an upscale experience, the service was great, and the food was phenomenal. It wasn't even normal Cantonese dishes, they really did do their own innovations on Cantonese food, and they worked very well, rather than innovation for the sake of pre…

Brian L7 months ago

Google reviews/ updated 9d ago