幸烩 Yao’s Kitchen in Richmond County, NY

4.5(109)13.09 - 24.95Richmond County, NY
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 109 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Richmond County, NY • Price 13.09 - 24.95 • 4.5★
Yaos Kitchen, Your Go-To Richmond County Chinese Buffet. Located in Richmond County, New York, Yao's Kitchen offers an exceptional dining experience that's hard to resist. This 4.5-star Chinese Restaurant boasts an impressive all-you-can-eat buffet that's sure to satisfy your cravings. The chefs at Yao's Kitchen take pride in preparing their dishes to order, ensuring that every bite is a delight. Reviewers rave about the food, with many mentioning that it's literally so good and really tasty. The restaurant's small, modern, and very clean atmosphere adds to the overall charm. Whether you're in the mood for a quick takeout or a leisurely dine-in, Yao's Kitchen has got you covered. With a range of service options and a generous all-you-can-eat buffet, you'll want to visit Yao's Kitchen again and again.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
752 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, USA, Todt Hill, Richmond County, New York
Phone
(718) 815-0701
Today
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Price
13.09 - 24.95
Rating
4.5 (109 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

🍣Fresh sushi

Quality sushi selection

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

7 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food Quality Like×2**Really Tasty**With Many Mentioning That It'S **Literally So Good**

Also mentioned

Atmosphere LikeFish· $17.95Restaurant CleanService Like

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 42/100 · 4 positive signals
Quick bite score42/100
Speed signals
5/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast food turnaround noted in FAQ
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.3 weighted · 109 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.5 from 109 reviews(↓ 0.15 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median109 / 131 median
0655 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (4.23) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 655+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Pricing

Price range 13.09 - 24.95
Price range13.09 - 24.95
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Accessible parking near entranceWheelchair accessibleQR code menus availableClosed captioning on TVsAccepts credit cardsWaiter service

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingDrive-through

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Popular Dishes

4 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Sesame Chicken$16.954 mentions
  • House Special Rice Roll$9.953 mentions
  • Crispy Shrimp with Honey Walnut$21.951 mention
  • Fried Chicken Wings$5.951 mention

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

40 items with prices
  • A1. 幸烩肠粉 / House Special Rice Roll$9.95

    Includes: beef, sausage, pork, shrimp, eggs, and 3 types of vegetables.

  • A2. 自选肠粉 / Build Your Own Rice Roll$4.95

    可任意添加以下选择.

  • 鲜嫩白粥/ Homemade Plain Congee$3.99

    Smooth, creamy rice porridge. samll size

  • 自选白粥/ Build your own congee$3.99

    Customize your congee with beef, pork, shrimp, chicken, egg, veggie, and various toppings.

  • 皮蛋瘦肉粥/ Thousand Year Egg Congee$9.99

    Creamy rice porridge mixed with slices of preserved century egg and tender pork strips.

  • 滑蛋牛肉粥/ Egg Beef Congee$9.99

    Silky congee with tender beef slices and creamy egg.

  • C1. 三鲜手工水饺 / Homemade Dumpling$12.95

    12 pc. Includes: pork, shrimp, chives, corn, scallion.

  • D1. 炸酱面 / Noodles with Meat Sauce$9.95

    Includes: pork, onion, scallion, mushroom.

  • D2. 葱油拌面 / Scallion Oil Noodle$7.95

    Includes: scallion, fried egg.

  • D3. 芝士火鸡面 / Cheese Spicy Ramen$8.95

    Spicy. Includes: cheese, fried egg copy.

  • D7. 红烧牛肉面/ Braised Beef Noodle Soup$15.95

    超级好吃，强烈推荐super tasty

  • 风味炸鸡翅/ Fried Chicken Wings$5.95

    4pc Fried Chicken Wing

  • 宫保鸡丁/ KongPao Chicken$17.95

    Kung Pao Chicken is a Sichuan dish with diced chicken, dried chilies, and peanuts, known for its savory, slightly spicy flavor and rich sauce.

  • 辣子鸡丁/ Spicy Chicken Cubes$17.95

    Spicy Chicken Dice (辣子鸡丁) is a bold dish featuring bite-sized pieces of chicken stir-fried with a generous amount of dried chilies and spices. The result is a flavorful, spicy, and slightly crispy dish with a rich, aromatic kick.

  • 甜酸鸡/ Sweet and Sour Chicken$16.95

    Sweet and Sour Chicken is a popular dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a tangy, sweet sauce made from vinegar, sugar, and ketchup, often accompanied by bell peppers and pineapple. Its vibrant flavor profile offers a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity.巨好吃

  • 左宗鸡/ General Tso's Chicken$16.95

    General Tso's Chicken is a popular Chinese dish featuring crispy chicken pieces in a rich, sweet and spicy sauce, often accompanied by bell peppers and onions. Its distinctive flavor offers a balanced mix of sweetness and heat.确实好吃，老板吃午饭都吃这个

  • 陈皮鸡/ Orange Flavored Chicken$16.95

    Chenpi Chicken is a flavorful dish that features tender chicken cooked with dried tangerine peel, which adds a fragrant, citrusy note to the savory sauce. The combination of aromatic spices and the unique tanginess of dried tangerine peel creates a distinctive and delicious flavor profile.脆脆的

  • 芝麻鸡/ Sesame Chicken$16.95

    Sesame Chicken is a popular dish featuring crispy chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds. Its flavor is a delightful blend of sweetness and umami with a hint of nuttiness.虽然是美式中餐但是不知道为什么怪好吃的

  • 香脆柠檬鸡/ Crispy Lemon Chicken$19.95

    Crispy Lemon Chicken (香脆柠檬鸡) is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a crispy batter and served with a tangy, citrusy lemon sauce. The combination of the crunchy texture and bright, zesty flavor creates a refreshing and satisfying meal.

  • 九层塔鸡/ Basil Chicken$17.95

    Thai Basil Chicken (九层塔鸡) is a vibrant dish featuring tender chicken stir-fried with fragrant Thai basil, garlic, and chili. The dish is known for its aromatic, slightly spicy flavor and the fresh, herbal notes of the basil.

  • 口蘑炒鸡/ Chicken Mushroom$17.95

    Chicken and Mushroom Stew (小鸡炖蘑菇) is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken stewed with earthy mushrooms in a savory broth. The slow-cooking process infuses the dish with rich flavors, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.

  • 鱼香鸡/ Fish Flavor Chicken$17.95

    Fish-Fragrant Chicken (鱼香鸡) is a flavorful dish where chicken is stir-fried with a savory sauce made from garlic, ginger, and chili bean paste, despite containing no fish. The sauce provides a complex, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor profile that is characteristic of Sichuan cuisine.

  • 西兰花鸡肉/ Chicken Broccoli$16.95

    Chicken with Chinese Broccoli (芥兰鸡) is a savory stir-fry dish where tender chicken is paired with crisp Chinese broccoli. The combination is usually cooked in a flavorful sauce that enhances the fresh, slightly bitter taste of the broccoli and complements the chicken.

  • 西兰花牛肉/ Beef Broccoli$17.95

    This Beef Taste Really GoodJUST ORDER IT

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

109 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 109 reviews, with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
  • Positive review text points to cleanliness, shrimp, buffet selection, and fresh food.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Yao's Kitchen kid-friendly?

The place is small, modern, very clean. I love it haha

What is the food quality like?

The food is literally so good! It’s really tasty and they make the food to order.

What are some popular dishes?

Amazing shrimp rice rolls, pork and shrimp steamed dumplings and hot chili oil wontons.

Is the restaurant clean?

The place is small, modern, very clean. I love it haha

What is the service like?

The waitress is so nice. The chefs bring the food out to you sometimes or ask you questions about what you want.

How long do you have to wait?

I live on the south shore and I’ve been there around 10 times and it’s always so good.

Are there any unique dishes?

Yaos kitchen is the only place I could find peanut butter rice noodles in a land of a million Chinese American fast food joints.

Is the fish fresh?

so beautiful and white, no fishy taste at all.

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Are there any negative reviews?

Unfortunately, the reality was a big letdown.

What is the atmosphere like?

I was really looking forward to trying Yao’s Kitchen after seeing the photos online, it looked like a nice dine-in experience with promising dishes.

What is the rating of 幸烩 Yao’s Kitchen?

幸烩 Yao’s Kitchen has a 4.5-star rating based on 109 customer reviews.

Where is 幸烩 Yao’s Kitchen located?

幸烩 Yao’s Kitchen is located at 752 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310, USA, Todt Hill, Richmond County, New York.

🏙️Business District

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

Surrounded by offices and banks — ideal for a lunch break or after-work dinner.

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Professional Services
12
Government & Public Services
12
Personal Care & Beauty
12
Healthcare & Medical
11
Miscellaneous Services
10

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TriStar Mortgage Corporation

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~490 ft

Insurance

Borowide Abstract Corp.

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~710 ft
Bentson & Company Insurance

Insurance

~970 ft

Banking

Chase

Bank

~820 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 718-447-7431Website
Northfield Bank

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Pastosa Ravioli

Supermarket

~80 ft
Famous Convenience

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803 Forest Avenue

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Drinking water

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Government offices

Charles D. Fall Member of Assembly

Government

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Richmond Civil Court

Courthouse

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West New Brighton Station Staten Island Post Office

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Doctors

~370 ft

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Pharmacy

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Pharmacy

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+1-718-273-6606

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Muslim Community Center

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