Young's Chinese Food Carryout in Royal Oak, MI

4.4(922)Royal Oak, MI
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Solid choice

Rated 4.4 stars based on 922 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

Royal Oak, MI • 4.4★
Discover why Young's Chinese Food Carryout earns such high praise in Royal Oak, Michigan. This Chinese restaurant, celebrated for its 4.4-star rating, offers a fantastic alternative to the typical all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet experience, focusing on meticulously prepared individual dishes. Guests consistently highlight the incredible flavor of items like their Beef and Broccoli, where the beef and vegetables are noted for being exceptionally tender, and the broccoli perfectly balances crunch with softness, all brought together by a truly fantastic brown sauce. The delicious Chicken Fried Rice, featuring ample, big pieces of chicken, is another favorite that keeps diners returning. Young's ensures convenience with available parking, serving both lunch and dinner, and accommodating various preferences with excellent vegetarian options. Whether you're planning a convenient takeout meal, need reliable delivery, or prefer to dine in with a reservation, Young's provides flexible service options. Many customers appreciate their late hours, making it a reliable spot for quality Chinese cuisine. Instead of a general buffet spread, enjoy expertly crafted meals, with many eager to revisit and explore further dishes.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
921 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067, USA, Royal Oak, Royal Oak, Michigan
Phone
(248) 543-3131
Today
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Rating
4.4 (922 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners
**BeefAll Brought Together By A Truly **Fantastic Brown Sauce**Broccoli Perfectly Balances Crunch With SoftnessBroccoli**Chicken Fried RiceFoodHoney ChickenParkingPortionsService

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 29/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score29/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
2/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

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

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 26/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score26/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
18/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 3 bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.5 weighted · 922 reviews
4.5weighted · raw 4.4 from 922 reviews(↑ 0.08 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median922 / 1,198.5 median
05,992.5 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
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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 (4.4) with the city average (4.55) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 5992.5+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 11:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For KidsTV AvailableLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts Apple PayAccepts credit cardsQuiet

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Good for kidsGood for groupsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsCateringOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit CardsBusiness Accepts Apple Pay

Popular Dishes

9 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken 甜酸鸡$20.2521 mentions
  • Chicken Fried Rice (pint)鸡炒饭$12.5510 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup🌶 酸辣汤$7.5010 mentions
  • Shrimp Fried Rice (pint)虾炒饭$13.509 mentions
  • General Tao's Chicken🌶将军鸡$20.998 mentions
  • Egg Drop Soup 蛋花汤$6.257 mentions
  • Vegetable Chow Mein (qt)菜炒面$17.995 mentions
  • Orange Chicken 橙鸡$20.504 mentions
  • Mongolian Beef 🌶 蒙古牛$21.993 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

98 items with prices
  • Egg Roll(Shrimp) (Each) 春卷$3.15

    Shrimp egg roll. Come with plum sauce.

  • Spring Roll(veg.) (Each) 斋卷$3.15

    Vegetable spring roll. Come with plum sauce.

  • Crab Meat Rangoon (6) 蟹角$10.99

    Popular item. Crabmeat, cream cheese, onion.

  • Chicken Dumplings (6-Steamed) 蒸饺子$10.99

    Chicken, cabbage, green onion.(garlic spicy soy)

  • Chicken Dumplings (6-Fried)炸 饺子$10.99

    garlic spicy soy

  • Crispy Wings(6) 鸡翼$13.00

    Chicken wing.

  • Edamame(healthy choice) 毛豆$8.99

    Soybean with sea salt.

  • Wonton Chip 云吞脆片$1.50

    Crispy wonton chip for your soup.

  • Steamed Broccoli (Healthy Choice) 西兰花$8.99

    Broccoli. No sauce.

  • Egg Drop soup 蛋花汤$6.25

    Chicken stock and eggs.

  • Wonton soup 云吞汤$6.25

    Popular item. Pork wontons and green.Chicken stock

  • Fresh Vegetable soup 菜汤$6.25

    Fresh bok choy, mushroom, carrot, peapod, beans sprout, and chicken broth.

  • Chicken Rice Soup 鸡饭汤$6.25

    Chicken, rice and chicken stock.

  • Hot & Sour soup🌶 酸辣汤$7.50

    Chicken, tofu, bamboo shoot, black mushroom and egg.

  • Sizzling Rice soup 窝巴汤$11.50

    Chicken, with diced pea, pods, mushroom, carrot, bok choy and zucchini side of rice crust.

  • Subgum Wonton Soup (6 Pcs.)什锦云吞汤$14.99

    Wontons, bbq pork, shrimp, chicken, bok choy, mushroom, carrot, peapod, zucchini and chicken broth.

  • Wonton Chips 云吞脆片$1.50

    Crispy wonton chip for your soup.

  • Almond Boneless Chicken 窝烧鸡$20.50

    Popular item. Lightly breaded deep-fried crispy chicken breast, almond sauce.(recommend sauce on side.)

  • General Tao's Chicken🌶将军鸡$20.99

    Spicy. Lightly breaded crispy chicken in the house sweet ginger chili sauce.

  • Chicken Broccoli W/Fresh Vegetable 鸡西兰花$20.25

    Stir-fry chicken with fresh broccoli, mushrooms, peapods, carrot and zucchihi with garlic white sauce

  • Sesame Chicken芝麻鸡$20.99

    Popular item. Lightly breaded crispy chicken W/ sweet ginger sauce,( garnish with broccoli and sesame seed.)

  • Chicken Mushrooms🌶鸡蘑菇$20.25

    Stir-fry chicken, mushroom, onion, carrot in garlic, (black pepper) oyster brown sauce. Mild spicy

  • Kung Pao Chicken 🌶宫保鸡$20.55

    Stir-fry diced chicken, celery,red ,green peppers, and bok choy ,zucchini in house chili garlic soy sauce.

  • Orange Chicken 橙鸡$20.50

    Lightly breaded chicken breast in orange citrus sauce.(recommend sauce on side)

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

922 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 922 reviews, with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
  • Positive review text points to service, takeout, fresh food, and crab.
  • 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 the food at Young's Chinese Food Carryout fresh?

Customers report that the food is fresh and of high quality, with one customer mentioning that the veggies are 'fresh' in their honey chicken dish.

How is the service at Young's Chinese Food Carryout?

Customers report that the service is kind, friendly, and fast, with one customer mentioning that the gentleman at the front is 'always so friendly and kind'.

Are the portions at Young's Chinese Food Carryout a good value?

One customer reported that the portions are 'a little overpriced' and could be bigger, but overall the food is 'really on point'.

Can you add items to your order after it's been placed at Young's Chinese Food Carryout?

Yes, one customer was able to add egg rolls to their order during pickup and the staff was able to add it to the bill.

Is the parking at Young's Chinese Food Carryout safe?

One customer reported that the door walks right out into the driveway/lot, which they found to be 'not very safe'.

How would you rate the overall experience at Young's Chinese Food Carryout?

Customers have reported a positive experience, with one customer stating that the 'food is 10/10' and another saying that the 'food is really on point'.

Is Young's Chinese Food Carryout open late?

Yes, one customer reported that they are 'the only Chinese place open late anywhere near us'.

Is the chicken fried rice at Young's Chinese Food Carryout good?

One customer reported that the chicken fried rice is 'delicious' and has 'a great amount of big pieces of chicken'.

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How is the honey chicken at Young's Chinese Food Carryout?

One customer reported that the honey chicken is 'so good' and that the 'veggies are fresh'.

Is Young's Chinese Food Carryout a good option for out-of-towners?

One customer reported that they are from out of town and were glad they stopped at Young's Chinese Food Carryout, saying that the food is '10/10'.

🏙️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.

Food & Dining
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Transportation & Automotive
10
Professional Services
7
Retail & Shopping
6
Miscellaneous Services
5
Personal Care & Beauty
3

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