Ya Ya

Got the lunch specials, orange chicken, and chicken and green beans. Both were excellent also got soup too. This is the third time I’ve eaten here over the past six months. Each time they’ve been consistent and I’ve enjoyed the experience.

This place was so good! The mango smoothie was delicious. I tried the pork bao and chicken fried rice but forgot to take a pic. They have a cute cage booth in the corner that everyone admired

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Friendly and personable. We had orange beef and orange chicken. The white rice was perhaps better than I'm able to understand. Stuck together without being gluey and didn't fall apart until I ate it. Run by a very friendly family who apparently really knows what they are doing. They are trying new 'after hours' for take out, from 9p to 4a. Will definitely come back

Loved my experience here! The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious. I ordered the orange chicken and strawberry green tea. I also sampled salt and pepper fish and the onion pancakes which were really good too! I highly recommend! Update: I visited again today and tried more dishes. There are several new dishes that are amazing! Highly recommend the Salt and Pepper fish, onion pancakes and the Bao!!

Great service and yummy food. Ordered beef & broccoli & sichuan shrimp. Both fresh, and deliciously seasoned. Strawberry speaking is great!

Amazing food! Loved the beef noodle soup, chili oil dumpling and spicy chicken cube. Spice levels were perfect. Pricing is very reasonable. Service was awesome, everyone was so thoughtful. Highly recommend trying them out!!

I absolutely loved this place, the people who worked here are very nice the food is delicious and I love the ducks! I think this place is a10/10 💕 it was my first time but I most definitely will be back

I knew this place would be poppin' when I saw the 3.6 rating on Yelp (at the time of this review) with mostly non-Asian reviews, as well as seeing the owner doing paperwork on one of the dining tables - marks of a truly authentic Chinese restaurant. Do not sleep on the Sichuan food here (not the Chinese-American food)! Salt and pepper fish, eggplant & green bean, and Sichuan beef mala pot (very liquid-y but surprisingly good flavor) were all amazing. Chili oil dumplings had lots of filling, but I prefer thinner skins. Dan dan noodles were clumping together and didn't have peanuts so I don't recommend them. Dishes are about $10 per and portion sizes just about match; we got 3 entrees and 2 apps for 3 people and pretty much finished everything. Can't wait to come back!

This place started off very solid. When we came back months later, the food was completely different. Before it was spicy, numbing, and just delicious but now the food is bland and they ignored the note to make things extra ma la. I don't know what happened.

Service was just okay...more of a To Go pick up orders place. Food lacked seasoning, not good at all. No reason to return.

First time I've ordered from this place. The menu has the typical Chinese food. We got the broccoli and beef and wonton . The wonton soup was perfect! The noodles were not overcooked, and the broth was not salty. My son got the beef and broccoli and it too was perfect. I love the little bag that the food arrived in since we did Uber eats. I'll definitely be using them again

Heard about this new Chinese spot that opened by my house. I used to be a frequent visitor to the previous Chinese restaurant there and it was amazing. Yaya, not so much. I ordered online for pick up. I always get the sweet and sour chicken at a Chinese spot as my baseline. I'm also on this noodle kick so got some of those. After I ordered I got a call that even though sweet and sour chicken is on the menu, they don't have it. So they asked what else did I want instead. I got the orange chicken. I went to go pick it up. The interior is very cute. I got the food and checked it out. The egg rolls are okay. More like spring rolls. The orange chicken had decent flavor. I asked for homemade spicy mustard in my order but don't think they had any. The noodles were super bland. I mean no flavor. Super disappointing. I ate about half the meal and chunked the rest. I was really wanting good food but this was a miss.

I initially visited Yaya Ricebox to claim the Buy One Entree, Get One Free Boba/Fried Rice deal that was going on for their grand opening. I ordered the Chicken Lo Mein and received a free Vegetarian Fried Rice with my order. The lo mein was cooked well with plenty of vegetables and chicken, and the noodles overall were hearty and came as a large serving for a great price. Even though my fried rice was free and vegetarian, it was actually one of the best restaurant fried rice I've ever had! The rice texture was amazing and the flavor was strong but not overpowering. Both dishes were not too oily and they both make great take-out and dine-in options. However, as a boba lover myself, I do not recommend the boba milk tea at all. The drink itself was decent but it tasted very sugary and sweet. The tapioca pearls were not made well and tasted overcooked and way too soft; that was my least favorite part of my drink. I definitely think there can be improvement on the boba drinks here, but I have not tried any of their other drinks aside from this one. The cashier that served me was very straightforward but he was patient with me when I took time to order. A lady who I believe was an owner was hovering behind him the whole time and it did make me feel a bit tense while ordering, but I understand that you would want to carefully supervise your newly launched business to ensure everything runs smoothly. The interior was kept clean and tidy and there was plenty of space to sit.

Very glad this places opened up in the Meyerland area. This is now our go to place for Chinese take out. Great egg rolls, Szechuan Chicken, fried rice, egg drop soup, ......... Super nice staff and very clean place.

Was excited to see more opening up in this part of town, so of course we were going to give Yaya a try. Ambiance: the inside is adorable. Well decorated, clean. Staff: ordering was weird, kinda felt like we just got stared at by the cashier. The runners and bussers seemed personable though. Food: bland, even the spicy. Portions were on the larger side. Price: for taste and type of food (we're not talking gourmet Chinese) it's expensive. The whole fam was in agreement, mid at best; we have plenty of other chinese places in the immediate vicinity that have better food for better price. As always, well wishes to any local restaurant who sets up shop in the neighborhood - just because it wasn't for us, doesn't mean it isn't for others.

Do you know what sichuan pepper corns are? They do! I had the beef Mala Sichuan soup (with the lowest pepper level because I'm a wimp) and it was EXACTLY what I wanted. I was infused with warmth from the beef broth and tingling from the pepper corns. Just enough spiciness from the jalapeños (happy leños!) to make me sniffle without killing my taste buds. My wife had the Salt and Pepper Fish lunch and it was crispy, tasty, and salty like she wanted it. I personally think the green beans they serve with the lunch box are laced with something because she kept stabbing me with her chopsticks to keep me from stealing them from her. We will be back!

I love Chinese food so I'm always on the lookout for Chinese restaurants with good reviews. I decided to order delivery Thursday night and found the $18 for hunan shrimp a little high but decided to order it anyway. I also ordered the beef fried rice as one reviewer mentioned their fried rice was really good. Unfortunately, I was thoroughly disappointed. The only veggies in my human shrimp were celery & bell peppers. There were no mushrooms, no baby corn, no carrots, and no greens whatsoever! Flavor was decent but their lack of vegetables while charging more than other restaurants felt like a bad joke. The $14 beef fried rice contained uncooked onion & was saturated in bean sprouts which I dislike and had not ordered if I was aware. The shrimp & beef quality was not the best either. The shrimp were very mushy, sadly this is a hard pass for me.

My wife and I enjoyed our visit. We shared a large bowl of wonton soup that was very good. The only drawback was the undersized spoons. We enjoyed some fried egg rolls. I like eating mine with some sweet sauce and Chinese mustard....they didn't have any Chinese mustard, they did have some chili sauce. The cheese puffs were good. The iced coffee drink was very good with boba.. The combination lo mein was tasty and huge. They're a little pricier than i'm used to. This is located where Hunan Hut used to be. They don't offer a lunch menu.

We have ordered to go and eaten in. The food has been consistently good. Spice levels are there and you should believe them. Decor is super cute and fun. Menu is simple but has all the classics. The drink menu is great too. Service was friendly, place was clean. Will def return.

Love this new local spot! Ordered vegan options of green beans + eggplant plus veg fried rice - all were delicious. Adorable ambiance, accommodating staff and overall great experience. Will be back often!

My new go-to Chinese food spot - the food was so fresh and flavorful, my order was ready quickly, and I loved the playful atmosphere (and cute yellow duck bag). The chicken and green bean and chili oil dumplings were especially good. Highly recommend and look forward to ordering again soon.

I really wanted to enjoy this place - heard some good reviews from before but the soup was not good. Got the won-ton soup to go yesterday and it was not good. Barely any broth and very thick doughy wontons. The broth was thin and tasteless. I hope this is not the norm. Maybe they were having a bad day. Don't think I will be back...

I've ordered takeout twice from here now, and will be a regular customer in the future. The homestyle tofu was super flavorful and reminded me of some of the best meals I had when I studied aboard in China years ago. The fruit tea is packed with fruit and is refreshing. I can't speak to the ambiance because I haven't dined in yet, but I do want to come back and try more of the menu.

My friends, coworkers, and I were excited when YAYA Rice Box opened this year and couldn't wait to try it, but IMHO, it was a real disappointment. The photos they posted online, on nextdoor, and on this FREE STUFF group were honestly teasing! The pictures made it look fresh, vibrant, and flavorful, but we got the opposite. All five of us agreed: our meals were bland, served at room temperature, with small portions for the hefty price, dry rice, and chicken so tough it felt like jerky, pork was slimy (according to one of my colleagues) and the food's appearance contradicted what was posted here! Seriously ... And broccoli. No thank you The staff seemed rushed and uninterested, avoiding eye contact. When I asked about vegan options, the employee didn't seem to understand the difference between vegan and vegetarian, which made it hard for her to order safely. She ended up skipping a meal and only having a drink, which was disappointing for her and awkward for the rest of us. The dining area wasn't clean, which made us wonder about the kitchen. The tables and floors were sticky, and the bathroom was unacceptable. If the bathrooms and the dining area were unacceptable like this, I wonder what the kitchen and important areas looked like! To top it off, flies kept trying to join us at our table uninvited while we were eating. That was rude! Overall, YAYA Rice Box did not live up to expectations, and looking at other recent reviews, it seems we're not the only ones. I was hoping to support a new local spot, and maybe this review will encourage, the owners, to make improvements so people can feel comfortable having lunch with coworkers, family, and friends here. I look forward to seeing the city of Houston's food establishment inspection report! For now, though, there are many better spots in Houston where you can get fresh, clean, flavorful food, friendly service, and a clean environment for the same price or less. Sadly, we won't be coming back.

Very good food and service! The hot and sour soup was DELICIOUS! And a huge bowl was only $9! Very fun wall of stuffed animals! I will be back to try the bubble tea for sure!

The food was amazing, especially the Sichuan dishes--so flavorful and authentic. The two little yellow ducks in the presentation were super cute and creative. Service was excellent and very attentive.

I enjoyed a delicious garlic pork lunch box special, flavorful drink, and excellent service.

Recommended. More traditional Chinese dishes than your normal American Chinese without going to Bellaire Chinatown. Recommend the scallion pancake and garlic sauce pork. My son ate all his orang beef as well.

Giving 5* because I think the restaurant deserves a much higher * average. If you're used to Asian food and good with spicy, get the regional / Szechuan-style based dishes. The more American-style dishes are okay and not as-seasoned. The restaurant seems to be experimenting with the menu to see what sticks for the neighborhood and regulars.

The customer service is excellent. They have a special where you buy $40+ and receive any free fried rice entree. The food is cooked to order, so be careful, but enjoy. The drinks are a little sweet, nonetheless, enjoyable. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. You can dine in, deliver, and carry out. Family friendly restaurant.

We ordered orange chicken and Taiwanese noodles. Both are cooked well and delicious. We also ordered boba milk tea and mango green tea. Will definitely come back.

I came here around 3 PM on August 9, 2025. After I received an ad on my door for it. I was a bit excited since there's not many Chinese restaurants around my apartment especially right next door. I decided to go see what this place was about, customer service is just OK. The lady who initially saw me when I walked through the door didn't seem to speak English so she had to translate for me to wait just a moment on the next employee. Once the next employee came out, she really didn't seem as nice as the first lady no smile or anything. She had an AirPod in and was having a conversation with someone else on the phone while taking my order. I understand that there was no one in the restaurant when I arrived, but it seems she could've took it out to kindly help me place my order. I ordered the dumplings and the fried chicken. The dumplings were very good! However, the fried chicken is just OK. It seems to be lacking a great amount of seasoning. I tried to use the condiments that were given to me on the side to try to compensate for that, but it didn't work so well. Most likely will not be returning back due to the just OK customer service and fried chicken.

Not the best - not the worst. I had the Mongolian beef and the beef was very chewy. The chicken and green beans were very good and the fried rice was very tasty. The egg rolls we're supposed to be chicken but there wasn't any chicken in it and it was very greasy

Garlic cucumber salad lacked garlic. A dry pot entry had that tongue-numbing element one expects to be part of the promised spicy experience. But it was otherwise bland.

Today was our first time eating at Yaya Rice Box. Oh my goodness! We ordered combination chow mein noodles (chicken, beef & shrimp), combination fried rice (the same) and cheese puffs (rangoons). All the food was delicious. The servings were large. The customer service was very good. The atmosphere was very calm and inviting.

Not very good! Very expensive for the portions you get and the beef and chicken tastes like chemicals. Also false advertising for the pricing on the menu online for the egg rolls... you only get 2 egg rolls for $5!!

I ate at YaYa Rice Box today for lunch. The food was excellent. I had the szechuan beef, and my partner had the spicy beef noodle soup. The ingredients were fresh, and the dishes were both beautiful and delicious! The service was fast and friendly. I would absolutely recommend!

The food was so delicious. Fresh with great taste. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. Very clean with friendly staff.

I've ordered from Yaya three times now and each time I've gotten the orange chicken. I always ask for extra vegetables with this entrée. The first time, I took it to go without checking the order and realized later there were no extra vegetables. On the second and third visits, I made sure to mention that the vegetables were missing previously, and had to specifically ask about it again before taking the food. Lesson learned--always double-check your order before leaving any restaurant.

Disappointed. Service lacking. Order chili oil dumpling to go, got 4 (previously 8) dumpling in watered down soy soup.

Great food and service! Cute restaurant concept too. I had the Singapore noodles and it was hot, fresh and delicious.