Lovely cozy restaurant. It has very unique and exquisite decors. We loved the swing like chairs by the bar. Would like to try it if I’m not with a little kid. The drunken noodles and the Korean beef bowl were both savory and delicious. Wish we have this in our town and would recommend it to friends.

Enjoyed an evening of Asian cuisine filled with Chicken Pad Thai, Crab fried rice, lettuce wraps, and Thai empanadas!! Cocktails were also delicious. There were soo many tasty options and I can't wait to try the rest!

YaYa's is my absolute go-to restaurant and bar in the Henrico area. The TL;DR is make a visit and you'll not regret it.

Food: plenty of good options. They do not have a massive sushi selection but what's on the menu is quality and value for money. Thai has quite a section but mostly covering the Thai popular dishes.

Drinks: rated one of the best bars in the area, they cover all the basics and have some very interesting specialty cocktails.

Service: the staff is super friendly and polite. Service itself can be a little slow on a crowded day but that is to be expected.

I have seen YA-YAs on my recommended list and finally had an opportunity to go. My date wanted to take me there and I'm glad he did. When I arrived, the place was packed! But, instead of being discouraged, I took that to mean the food must be good. We checked in at the front and they called us to be seated after an hour. The table was a cute little 2 seater area, in a very busy room. The table had waters, and cloth napkins set up cute waiting for us.
We ordered drinks from a very big bar, I tried one called a letter from my mother, and my date had Miss Stephanie.. both were really good. Our appetizers were veggie rolls, and crispy shrimp tempura. I liked both of those as well. And finally the entrees were orange chicken and sushi.
Our server was great, she kept us drinking and brought the food out hot and perfectly cooked to us.
I highly recommend this place, it be indulged of the wait t8me.

One of my go to places with an awesome Asian fusion menu and high energy vibe. Bartenders are on point with quality cocktails and the food items on the menu have yet to disappoint. Whether sitting at the bar, dining inside, or outside on the patio, you’re in for a great experience. Favorite items to get include Bulgogi appetizer, Surf n Turf roll, Larb Lettuce Wraps, Mango Sticky Rice and the Miss Me Mexico cocktail in a rocks glass with a king cube!

All their soups are delicious and with their wide selection, there’s always something new to try and new to love. I’m so bummed that their tacos are no longer served… they were my favorites of all time!! This place is definitely high on my list of regular restaurants I dine at. The portion sizes are always pretty big and food is delicious as always. I highly highly recommend

I've been wanting to check out YaYas for a while now. A Richmond trip lined out and we were able to stop in.
The dumplings were on point. I could've ordered more and made it a meal.
The Thai fried deviled eggs were amazing.
The green curry w chicken was amazing. The orange chicken left a little to be desired, but that won't stop me from coming back and trying more menu items.

Great food! service was good too. Small space but the food is worth it!

Omg!! I absolutely love this place. We have come to grab dinner twice. The drunken rice is so damn good! They give you a large portion. My husband is obsessed with it!

Exceptional food and service and drink specials. Highly recommend

Enjoyed an evening of Asian cuisine filled with Chicken Pad Thai, Crab fried rice, lettuce wraps, and Thai empanadas!! Cocktails were also delicious. There were soo many tasty options and I can't wait to try the rest!

One of the best sushi and Thai in RVA. I was impressed with their fish assortment in Chirashi.

Great food! service was good too. Small space but the food is worth it!

The meals we ordered were delicious😋

We came here after seeing NoraEats on Instagram suggest them...so glad we did! Had Larb Lettuce wraps (legit SPICY and strong), Delicious Roll (aptly named), Volcano Roll (BOSS and my fave) and The Surf & Turf Roll (if we weren't already happily married I'd have been worried my husband would have proposed to it). Everything was yummy perfection! Also had one of their craft cocktails, The One Night In Bangkok. Not over poured, balanced, enjoyed every sip. Bartender knows what he is doing. But best of all was our waitress, Lana. Friendly, thoughtful, kind, always made sure we were taken care of and our order came out promptly. We will be back and we will bring friends. Come on Richmond and give this place a try! A+

All their soups are delicious and with their wide selection, there’s always something new to try and new to love. I’m so bummed that their tacos are no longer served… they were my favorites of all time!! This place is definitely high on my list of regular restaurants I dine at. The portion sizes are always pretty big and food is delicious as always. I highly highly recommend

Lovely scenery with an even better menu!

Great variety of Thai food and sushi! Service is quick and friendly as well!

YaYa's is my absolute go-to restaurant and bar in the Henrico area. The TL;DR is make a visit and you'll not regret it.

Food: plenty of good options. They do not have a massive sushi selection but what's on the menu is quality and value for money. Thai has quite a section but mostly covering the Thai popular dishes.

Drinks: rated one of the best bars in the area, they cover all the basics and have some very interesting specialty cocktails.

Service: the staff is super friendly and polite. Service itself can be a little slow on a crowded day but that is to be expected.

Ate at the bar. Bartender was amazing. Delicious roll was just as named. Ginger salad was good. $3.50 iced tea, ridiculous.

Very delicious, green curry with roast duck , excellent service , very prompt ,
Will return for more
Our server even came outside after we left with a scarf I left behind , thank you so much

Let’s start by saying how many times a call had to be made to ensure our group reservation had been received and made by the restaurant. FOUR. Four times. And the day of, it still wasn’t correct. Let’s jump to service. Not even mediocre, to be honest, I’m not sure why the guy serving even worked there. He lacked personality so much that I thought I was being punk’d. Whatever people are weird. Moving on to the food. We got our appetizers. Listen my guy, we thought the table next to us stepped in dog poop and sat next to our table. It was the “chicken” lettuce wraps that smelt like this. My poor friend had a bite before realizing it was her food not someone’s poop shoe. The “alcoholic” beverages were a joke. They might have dipped the straw itself into the liquor and just said fill em up with filler. The calamari didn’t have the sauce it comes with. They sent some over cooked calamari with some watery substance they threw a few pepper flakes in. The server and manager on staff never once apologized and went as far to give us extremely dirty looks. Unfortunately this place that used to be a chill and nice environment has been let go. They need to trash the place and its staff and start over.

Great place to visit, food is excellent, smoked old fashions rock,

Stop in for lunch to have Sushi and Sake. The service was wonderful, and the sushi roll I had was 2nd to none. maybe one of the best I've eating in a long time! And the sad part is when I ordered I said chefs' choice, so I have no idea what it even was! Try this spot you will not be disappointed...

The food was excellent. Will definitely go back. The popcorn tofu sounded strange, but it was lightly fried and crispy with a sweet/sour peanut sauce.

Yaya’s cookbook is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Thai culture and food. The combination of excellent food, a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service makes this place stand out. Whether you’re a Thai food aficionado or new to the cuisine, you’ll appreciate the bold, balanced flavors and the inviting environment. If you’re in the U.S. and looking for a taste of Thailand, Yaya’s cookbook is definitely worth a visit!

When I walked in I wasn’t greeted by anyone for about 4 minutes.Mind you a bartender saw me didn’t say a word as well as a server. I was just about to leave when someone came from the back and acknowledged me. The restaurant is cozy. Just didn’t feel very welcoming as a woc. Anyway the food was good.

Very laid back atmosphere, but the food is delicious. Their Tom Yum soup is some of the best I've had. Takes a little time to process online orders, but other than that, it's a very solid place.

Super 👌

Excellent food and service first time being there it's omg love it

Lovely cozy restaurant. It has very unique and exquisite decors. We loved the swing like chairs by the bar. Would like to try it if I’m not with a little kid. The drunken noodles and the Korean beef bowl were both savory and delicious. Wish we have this in our town and would recommend it to friends.

Yummy food! I had the Sakura roll. It’s pretty small for the price but was very good. Atmosphere was also nice despite being busy.

One of the best happy hour food, drink and setting in a while. Fantastic options

I have seen YA-YAs on my recommended list and finally had an opportunity to go. My date wanted to take me there and I'm glad he did. When I arrived, the place was packed! But, instead of being discouraged, I took that to mean the food must be good. We checked in at the front and they called us to be seated after an hour. The table was a cute little 2 seater area, in a very busy room. The table had waters, and cloth napkins set up cute waiting for us.
We ordered drinks from a very big bar, I tried one called a letter from my mother, and my date had Miss Stephanie.. both were really good. Our appetizers were veggie rolls, and crispy shrimp tempura. I liked both of those as well. And finally the entrees were orange chicken and sushi.
Our server was great, she kept us drinking and brought the food out hot and perfectly cooked to us.
I highly recommend this place, it be indulged of the wait t8me.

The Pad Prik Khing was amazing! The atmosphere is adorable/boho.

The spring rolls were average

12/18/24
My birthday. I decided to treat myself to dinner. Drunken fried rice with shrimp. Crispy wontons and puff ginger potatoes empanadas . After being seated it took at twenty minutes before my order was taken. It took another twenty before my appetizers came out in which my wontons were barely warm. My main dish wasn’t hot either. The problem with this place is that they never seem to have enough staff. I pay for hot food and wish one time that I could get everything hot and ready. Couldn’t tell who my server was since multiple people came to my table.

Great service, great ambiance, and great food! Happy hours have great prices and good drinks

Good atmosphere and always enjoy the delicious food. Get the calamari sushi and the pad sei ew or drunken noodles.

The server Renecca was phenomenal and very bubbly. I've had a lot of smoked old fashioned and this one was the BEST!

Food was great, service was prompt. Smoked Manhattan was great.

Stir fried noodle burned.

Best food ever

Food was delicious. Servers were next level fantastic. They have the best mixed drinks! I'll be back!

Been @ Yayas several times but this time I thought I would order for our anniversary lunch at home. NEVER AGAIN…. EVER!!
Ordered Veggie Pad Tai and they must have run out of egg cause there were no eggs, scallions and packed with tofu. Veggie was non existent. Nothing like what I order when dine in.
Ordered House fried rice with shrimp, chicken & pork they must have forgotten the chicken and pork.
The sushi left nothing to be desired when normally I love it. Asked for a side order of spicy mayo and eel sauce. I was charged for it but it wasn’t given.
The person taking my order seemed to be distracted by whatever was happening cause I bitterly had to tell her “would you like to take my credit card so I can pay” I proceeded to ask if we were done and she had no response after several seconds I asked again and she said “Oh yeah” and hung up. Needless to say I won’t be coming back anytime soon or taking out for an over priced lunch. There are plenty of over priced restaurant that offer take out and yo actually get what you ordered.

It has some of the kindest staff members I have met. This is why the 3 exists. If you have severe food allergies, it is not a place for you unless you are there to enjoy bevs. I am not sure why it has been RVAs best as the food is as common as elsewhere BUT as I mentioned before, the folks make you feel like you are wanted and in a time where this is not common, it is appreciated. The salmon is not wild and cut super thick for sashimi. None of this means anything unless it is important to you, so please understand my position. People were smiling, enjoying the food, and atmosphere. For me or people allergic to sesame, gluten, and mushroom, I would recommend Carytown Sushi instead.

Excellent food

The food is always good and the drinks are always made great!

Lots of great vegan options. I highly recommend the popcorn tofu - it has the perfect flavor and bite. Their curries are also great. Service is hit or miss.

WOW!!! My wife and I were visiting from out of town and thought we'd try this place. We were definitely not disappointed. Everything we ordered was spot on. Sushi, wonton, curry puff and the duck curry, sweet baby Jesus. It was blissfully good. Perfect balance of flavors. Our server was the sweetest lady. I didn't catch her name but she was adorable. The atmosphere has great vibes from the murals on the walls to the swinging bar seats. Amazing experience at an amazing place. Hit all marks.

Very good

Went here for a company lunch and had so much fun! Wait staff was really friendly and accommodating and the food was SO GOOD!!

I got the basil Thai entree - 10/10 and the perfect amount of spice

Ordered shrimp tempura and chicken wings as appetizers. Brocolli and acrrots complimented the tempura well, and the wings were splendid! Although the outside may make the restaurant seem small, it can fit around 50 people. The walls are plastered with beautiful imagery of Asian culture. When we went, we got the only free table. However, wait times could be a menace. We also ordered the classic fried rice and drunken noodles and fried rice. They were incredibly filling! Overall, we had a great time at YaYa's and, although prices are a bit high, we would absolutely go there again!

This restaurant has great variety. Spicy, savory, sushi, and a great drink menu! It has something for everyone. The friendly atmosphere was relaxing. The decorations and seating were unique and fit the theme perfectly. They were a little understaffed but were still friendly and as attentive as possible.

How did I just now find this gem? I'll be going back time and time again.

Amazing restaurant! Food and drinks are outstanding!

First time here and will definitely return. The sushi was great. Staff was very attentive. Really enjoyed the sushi OMG!!

The pad Thai is so bland but the rolls are good. 3 stars.

I've been wanting to check out YaYas for a while now. A Richmond trip lined out and we were able to stop in.
The dumplings were on point. I could've ordered more and made it a meal.
The Thai fried deviled eggs were amazing.
The green curry w chicken was amazing. The orange chicken left a little to be desired, but that won't stop me from coming back and trying more menu items.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I finally tried this hidden gem close to my job, and I’m kicking myself for waiting so long! The quality and flavor of the food blew me away—definitely some of the best Thai I’ve had. I love that they use fresh ingredients, which really shines through in every dish.

Huge shoutout to Sofia, who patiently helped me navigate the menu (I was accidentally looking at their other location’s options!). She made great suggestions that perfectly satisfied my cravings.

For just $62, I got a feast that was worth every penny. As someone who works in the industry, I can tell they genuinely care about their customers. I can’t wait to go back and explore more of their menu!

Great spot in a strip mall. Cool decor, good food, good drinks. Sushi is fresh.

I really wanted to love this place, but it fell short where it counted most: flavor. Starting with the positives, the decor is cool and immediately transports you to Southeast Asia! I probably should've just hung out at the bar--which looked quite fun, as did the drink menu--but it was 1 p.m. and I had a long drive ahead.

Getting to the food, I ordered the Tom Yum soup with shrimp. I love that it was served in a hotpot with a sterno flame that kept it hot the entire time. Excellent. The soup itself was hot in spice level as well, which is spot on for Tom Yum, but the red chilis completely overpowered any lemongrass or kaffir. Major bummer for the signature flavor profile. I was also disappointed that they used run-of-the-mill white buttons instead of oyster mushrooms, another hallmark of this dish. The shrimp were plentiful but small compared to what I encounter at pretty much every other restaurant when I get this soup.

Lastly...no Thai or Vietnamese coffee?! Huh. That's a puzzler, especially for a place with such an active bar. I stopped at a Pho spot about a mile away and grabbed one for the ride.

Nice atmosphere, I went with 3 other friends. Soda was flat, their food was pretty good. 2 out of 4 friends received their food. 3rd friend got her food after an hour. After being told 3 time they would put in my order, I declined and got nothing. I waited over an hour and three other tables got their food

They gave me a free drink…. Left and went to Cooper’s Hawk.

Unique Asian fusion restaurant with fresh options for all type of diets. The decor and setup of the restaurant is well designed. The menu while big has a lot of variety.

One of my go to places with an awesome Asian fusion menu and high energy vibe. Bartenders are on point with quality cocktails and the food items on the menu have yet to disappoint. Whether sitting at the bar, dining inside, or outside on the patio, you’re in for a great experience. Favorite items to get include Bulgogi appetizer, Surf n Turf roll, Larb Lettuce Wraps, Mango Sticky Rice and the Miss Me Mexico cocktail in a rocks glass with a king cube!

Great food and Atmosphere

Excellent drunken noodles.

It took over an hour to just receive a drink. The waitress came back 30 minutes after she took our order for drinks to let us know that they didn’t have the drink we requested in stock. Mind you, this was just a beer. Nothing fancy. She then proceeded to tell us that most of the drinks on the menu are not in stock. We finally received our food and never got asked for refills. Food was honestly great. Another waitress dropped a plate and spilled soy sauce right next to our table and it splattered all over my husband and my feet. Zero apologies or concern with the situation that happened.

It’s sad the food was so good, but I don’t think I’d ever go back because of the terrible service and horrible wait times.

While Yaya’s was once a favorite for the food, service and ambiance, I was more than disappointed by most recent visit. Hostesses napped on the patio as guests arrived and jumped up to seat guests on a filthy patio. My server lacked personality and failed to refill water glasses until I requested. The overall lack of perceived cleanliness made my meal less enjoyable. I won’t be back.

One of my favorite places to go. They have a really good happy hour with cocktails for $7. The food is so good. They have a sushi roll with steak that is the best roll I’ve ever had. The atmosphere is very unique and fun. Great place for a date night.

Everytime I go to Richmond area, it is my favorite place to go

Everyone that works here is INCREDIBLE. However, on a SIDE note, Michael just started and is the most attentive, sweetest person and he makes the absolute beeesssttt drinks! His energy, attitude, and respectful personality make you want to come back just to talk to him (on top of all of the other amazing people / food). 10/10 will be back

Best tom yum soup ever. Super accommodating, will make any of the Thai stir-fry dishes gluten-free at request

Place is always hopping. Main thing is that wings,beef rice and rolls were delicious. My wife also loved the long Island ice tea.

This place has great food, but it is very noisy!! The seating is also very uncomfortable. Will go back, but it will be for take out!!!

The food was amazing!! Service was a bit slow when we were there, but would definitely recommend.

Our waitress was super attentive and did everything she could. The food was delicious and our seating was fast but that’s where it ends…. it took 30 mins to get drinks from the bar and 45 mins to get our entrees. There has to be a better solution for you guys to get the back of the house to get the food and also the bartenders to get the drinks out faster. I think time is the only thing lacking here between the long wait times and the amount of people you can serve. If you figure out how to get the back of the house and bartenders to move faster but still serve the same quality of items you could serve a lot more people from open to close .

Was not kid friendly (no kids menu/ smaller portions). The hostess sat us in a dingy back room, directly next to the only other customers in that area. Sushi and Thai food we tried was okay, but not great. Very expensive for the quality. Waiter was inattentive, just wandering around instead of taking order.

Great lunch place. Asian,TY food with a twist

Capital L LOVE this place! Great Thai, Sushi, food portions, creative cocktails and fantastic atmosphere! We like to sit at the bar where all the bartenders awesome...and Jarad and Brittany are exceptional!

Great drinks and amazing food. Can't beat being right next to the movie theater either! Wait staff are very kind and the bar staff are very friendly.

something different something yummy

Great food and great bartending. Ray is the man!

Best Pad Thai in the area and their key lime cocktail is delish!

YaYa's Cookbook offers an exceptional sushi experience, making it one of the best spots for sushi in the Richmond area. The ambiance is vibrant and unique, featuring swings and distinctive seating arrangements that add a playful touch to your dining experience. The sushi is consistently fresh and full of flavor, showcasing a variety of options that are sure to delight any sushi lover.

The extensive bar complements the sushi perfectly, offering a wide selection of drinks to enhance your meal. The service is always fast and friendly, ensuring a pleasant dining experience every time. While the noise level can be high on busy nights, opting for outdoor seating when the weather is nice provides a more relaxed atmosphere.

Overall, YaYa's Cookbook stands out as a top choice for sushi in Richmond, thanks to its fun atmosphere, excellent service, and, most importantly, its delicious sushi. I highly recommend it and look forward to many more visits.

Drinks are water down with lots of ice. Service was good but you may get charged if they do not prepare your food according to your desired taste. I will not be returning during the evening. Preparation of food unacceptable.

Enjoyed my green curry with pork entree very much!!

Lovely place with great food and great service!! The sushi rolls were super yummy.

Great place to meet up, have a meal.

Took forever to get served, to get food and to even get the check. The food was just average despite being almost $20 a plate.

Update on the Update: Still amazing!

Update:
It's still amazing, and we have yet to have anything bad here. The Shrimp Tempura is a must, lightly battered and crispy. The YaYA's House Salad is refreshing, satisfying, and filling all at the same time. The White Lady drink was tried this round after reading several reviews recommending it...they were right.

Having wanted to try this place for a while. I can say my first experience there far exceeded my expectations and we will definitely be back.

The atmosphere was very pleasant, eclectic and enjoyable, The wait staff were all courteous and helpful; happy to give suggestions and details on menu items. Once we placed our order the food arrived at our table expediently with everything cooked to perfection.

We had the Thai Salad, Curry Puffy, Shrimp Tempura, Thai tacos, and Tom Kha. All items were fresh and flavorful, we agreed this may now be our new favorite place for Tom Kha. Curry Puffs were crunchy and tender all at the same time while being wonderfully savory, spiced, and sweet in a way only curry can pull off.

I have very conflicting feelings about this restaurant. I was told by multiple people that the food was delicious so we decided to try it. I got the chicken katau and was highly disappointed with how tasteless the food was without the sauce on top of it. It was very basic for what I paid for it. My husband got sushi and it was good according to him.
The reason for the 2 stars is that the restaurant was very loud and the staff was unprofessional. Our waiter did not even know what was served on the menu. My husband also witnessed this same waiter go use the restroom and not wash their hands. Unfortunately we will not be returning. It was not worth the price in our opinion.

Great food! Vegan options available. Only downside is that it can get pricey. So many options to choose from and then next thing you know you ordered almost $100 worth in food because there’s a lot to pick from so you just keep ordering food!

A bit crowded but still felt private with my boyfriend even though we were kind of in the middle of everything. Good food. Lots of vegetarian options!!! Yay! Very nice helpful waiter. Big drink selection.

Awesome customer service! Great sake! Yummy sushi!

Delicious food, great service, and fun atmosphere!

Had some excellent sushi and service was incredible

Amazing food, good with working with you on making items gluten free! I always get the red curry with chicken (naturally gf) and the Thai Tea!

Fantastic Thai and a fine mixed drink

The atmosphere was fun and authentic, and service was outstanding. Best Thai we've had.

We’ve enjoyed Yaya’s for years but over the past year every time we go is consistently worse. We thought it was a fluke and stuck around, but we’ll be ordering elsewhere from now on. The flavor is totally lacking in the food compared to what it used to be. Sometimes we’ll get noodles that seem like they have no sauce on them at all.

We ordered the spider roll for an appetizer and for the main course we had the duck curry and pad Thai with soft shell crab. There were 2 full size crabs with the pad Thai which were delicious. The duck curry came with plenty of duck and perfectly spiced. Nice bourbon selection as well. We got there at about 3:30 and expected it to be fairly quiet at that hour but boy were we wrong! Can't wait to go back!

Updating my review. The first time I went I had a great experience, but the last 2 times I found the service lacking. The sushi wasn’t as good either. I’m wondering if the staff has significantly changed?

Original review: Loved this place! It doesn’t feel like Short Pump at all when you enter (which is a plus in my opinion). Fun atmosphere and cozy space.

There was a wait on Friday night, but it was worth it and we were able to grab a drink at the bar. The bartender made me a delicious mezcal sour.

The food was yummy - we got sushi rolls and the lettuce wraps. I’ll be back.

Bartender here is🔥
menu is🔥
specials is 🔥
this place just straight 🔥

Great place to eat nice menu specially sushi and their soup. Best server there is Murphy ask for him. Thank you YaYas

This place is amazing the vibes were a 10/10 the waitresses are nice they play great music and the food 👩‍🍳💋omg 1000% recommend

First time here and it was great!

Surf & turf roll 🍣 was phenomenal as well as the Brussels sprouts. Came a little after happy hour due to online saying it stops at 630pm, bartender was kind enough to make me a happy hour drink! Service was great, decor was cool.

I loved the swinging sushi chairs. The beef bulgogi bowl was great and so was the tofu popcorn

For the prices they charge, I would have thought the food would have been better. It was overpriced for the quality and quantity. The food just did not have much flavor!

I swear - this is one of the best restaurants in the Richmond area. It has the best sushi, Thai, and cocktails. I have been here several times since moving to Richmond in 2020. It's a favorite.

The only issue I have is the noise on very busy nights can be a bit overwhelming. If you want a quiet dinner where you can chat each other up, maybe try a different atmosphere, or sit outside on their patio. But you will not be disappointed with the service, the food, or the drinks!

Sunday April 7th. 1:30pm playing VERY inappropriate music. Discussed by the atmosphere. I’d sincerely talk to who ever is in control of the playlist. I’d also have a conversation or fire the bartender.

Great place for drinks or food and drinks!

I am conflicted in writing this review. The food and drinks here are top notch. The environment is great. The reason for the one star is because while I was in the bathroom an employee used the bathroom and left without washing his hands. I know this happens all the time but when you actually witness it and then see the employee serving food it makes one sort of lose their appetite! I wish I could unsee it because I really do like this place.

Freakishly heavy chairs and the guy on the aux cord was having A Moment but the food was alright

Food was fantastic and the Bulgogi is incredible, credit given where credit is due. But, will warn that the closing time IS THE CLOSING TIME. We were given adequate warning and time for when the kitchen and bar were closing, which we gladly obliged and respected. Our waitress was incredible and supported our lively and courteous 8 top table. But when that clock hit nearing and creeping on closing time, the atmosphere changed. The floors were cleaned around us, my full beer was removed from my seat, and all the eyes were focused on me and my $600 table. I’ve usually had a great experience here but tonight there seemed to be an organized push to get us out of there. I understand and appreciate the staff for the work they do and provide, however allowing the tables that were sat at 8pm to finish their nights and drinks should be considered.

Always a good time here

YaYa’s is always a vibe. Need more restaurants like this in the West End! Highly recommend the panang curry with chicken.

Good food

YaYa’s was recommended to me via someone who lived in Thailand and traveled all over south east Asia. So I had high expectations! It did not disappoint!
Ray and Steve behind the bar are amazing!!! I came for the food and stayed for the amazing bourbon, rye, and whisky selection!!! Will make an excuse to come back!!!

One of the best sushi restaurants around that also has an extensive full menu of delicious Thai food, hot pots and curry. They have the best happy hour and their speciality cocktails are delicious- my favorite is the smoky old fashioned.

I went here this past Saturday for the first time. I'm already, ready to return. My experience was amazing. I loved everything about YaYas. Thank you for the awesome food and service. But mostly, the food and Key Lime drinks. Yummy!!

Absolutely fantastic! First time visiting and I will definitely be back! The Thai Deviled Eggs and Pad Se Ew we’re delicious!

Super cool place for happy hour with the girls or dinner with the family. Decorated with a cool island vibe . They also have a patio. Cute hanging chairs for seating at one of the bars. Great place. The Richmond roll was great.

Great food, though felt cranked inside due to limited space

Drunken rice with shrimp is spicy and full of flavor. Brussel sprouts are amazing. Service has been great when I’ve gone and the atmosphere is the best.

Food was amazing! Atmosphere is great. Definitely recommend

Truly a terrible experience. Loud restaurant, very uncomfortable seating, absolutely awful service, fish was over cooked and very difficult to eat, and for an outrageous price. No refills, no checking in to see how our food was, very unfriendly server who couldn’t care less about us. Definitely will never return and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

One of the best places I have eaten in a long time!!!! The sushi was fresh and yummy! Wings were delicious 😋

Always love coming here when I come to Richmond. The food is delicious. Our service has always been amazing. However, the last time we came, our server was not great. He wasn't attentive and was rushing his customers to turn his tables. It wasn't busy so I was unsure why he was treating his customers like that. Overall, it's just a cute vibe with good food.

Staff good

Great food and atmosphere. Everyone was very nice and smiling.

Service was terrible and upper management is disrespectful. If you ever have an issue and there is absolutely zero accountability from upper management (I experience this first hand), and from other comments it seems to be a repeated experience. Folks there is better options out there.

Food came out cold and the place was extremely crowded.

Everything was great, our first time here. The only thing I didn't like was when the servers brought out your did they would just like place it on the table in a hurry without trying to find out who ordered what, and they would just take off. Please engage the staff that this is not normal.

Today was my first time going here it will not be my last. The food was amazing the service was divine 😀😀

This is a fun restaurant. It does feel a little dingy and gross at times. Somehow that adds to the vibe I guess but other times I don’t feel like it’s very clean. I have been here three times and have tried different items each time. I have been pleasantly surprised, The brussels sprouts are not to be the missed andand The chicken lettuce wraps can be skipped altogether. We’ll go back and try some more for sure.

The Old Fashioneds alone are worth the visit 🥃 but the food is equally amazing!

Ordered chicken Penang curry and was delicious

First time ever eating there and welp this place is amazing, great food and service was pretty good for being busy, the bar area was a bit loud so we did have to request to be moved to the other side area which was significantly quieter. The food for being my first time trying red curry was great. Waters to drink so I mean the water tasted fine.
Overall 5 out 5

We didn't get to eat because the 3 hostesses were lost. We placed our name on the wait list, which was 20 minutes. Then, asked by the same hostess who wrote our name down if we were on the wait list twice. Then, we see multiple people seated ahead of us who just arrived. We were told that they assumed that we were just standing there, I guess standing in front of the hostesses station just for absolutely no reason. Worse experience ever by condescending hostesses! Would not recommend this place to anybody.

Been going here for a while. The original PHO was the best I've ever had. But it's gone now. Either way. I always go back when I come into town. The people working, food, and environment are always good. 👌

We are hooked on this cute spot. The food is DELICIOUS! The drinks are well made and have a nice kick! The service and atmosphere is always chill and pleasant. It’s a must try.

Yayas Food was amazing, best Pad Thai we have had in a while after traveling to many different states!
The customer service was excellent and beautiful decor!
(Music was kind of loud though)

Great Happy Hour. Great drinks. Excellent selection of bourbon. Except today no Weller other than Reserve.