The Yin Yin

Reviews

• Lynn R.

  star star star star star_border 1 June 2026

  I have been going to Yin Yin for a long time .  I must say every time I've ordered for delivery the food is always piping hot , consistent with the quality of food and the quantity.

• K B.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 27 May 2026

  Horrible service/food! First time trying them out tonight and my food was disgusting! When I mentioned my issue the lady waived her hand and immediately said NO REFUND! Apparently this happens a lot considering her reaction. YUCK!

• Shon A.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 17 May 2026

  I've been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years. It has changed ownership several times over the years. I promise this is my last visit. The food was so gross I had food poisoning later on in the evening and onto the next day. The food tasted rancid and I should've known better.
  The end of a legacy.

• Ron R.

  star star star star star_border 16 May 2026

  Wow!  I'm pretty shocked with all the negative reviews.  I mean granted I've only been here once, but I thought it was decent eats.  I'm also glad we didn't run into those issues.  
  
  Apparently, this is a local Livermore favorite, but with all the Chinese food choices around here, it's hard to decide.  Here's a bit of information about Yin Yin:
  ~ It's located in the heart of downtown Livermore, so you'll likely find good parking outside of 1st St.  
  ~ The dining area appeared old.  Not as in dirty old, but just all red and old.  I mean I do know the place has been around since the 60s, so you catch my drift?  Wasn't a big deal to me.    
  ~ We (table for two) tried a bit of everything, only because we were hungry as hell and have never been here.  So here's our order:
  
  Shrimp Sizzling Rice Soup ($7.95) - Not bad, but tasted more watery versus brothy.  The chunks of shrimp were pretty big with the poop along the back pulled out.  The wontons were plump and fully filled with pork.  If I'm sick, I wouldn't mind getting this again, but there's a Korean restaurant down the street that serves it tastier.  
  
  Combination Crispy Pan Fried Noodles ($9.25) - Talks about veggies galore!  This dish was stacked with a lot of sauteed greens (broccoli, snow peas, bok choy, carrots, shrooms).  Combine that with chicken, shrimp, BBQ pork on top of the crispy noodles, and man you've got one satisfying dish!  
  
  Bok Choy With Garlic ($7.95) - Perfect!
  
  Crispy Fish With Salt And Pepper ($10.95) - MY FAV!  It's gotta be the salt, but it's definitely crispy and light.  I'd order this again next time if I could.  It had a few deep fried jalapeno slices in which I love adding with every bite.  If you're looking for a fish dish, this is it, GET IT!
  
  Princess Prawn ($10.95) - Surprisingly sweet and delicious with broccoli, onions, and red bell peppers.  I'm not normally a princess prawn fan, but I thought theirs was enjoyable.  The sauce wasn't over powering, nor did it soften the crispiness of the shrimp that much.  
  
  So, to sum it up, I'd say Yin Yin is a place worth trying.  It's been around for years and for good reason too.  Maybe it's the amount of monosodium glutamate that made all the dishes taste and look pretty, but that didn't stop me from eating it.  I mean, really it's in everything, so I can't really use that as an excuse not to come by here.  But I was super full when I left the place lol.  I do feel their ingredients are fresh and that says a lot for a place that's reasonably priced.  It's really more of an average 3-star kinda place, but I found it harder to deduct a second star.

• Jocelyn C.

  star star star star star 12 May 2026

  When you first see it from outside, it doesn't look so welcoming, but don't judge. It's actually very nice inside.
  
  Good service. All the food we ordered was good, especially NO MSG!!!! #win
  
  Nice size place & there's borders in the middle for a little privacy for others on the other side.
  
  Will come again in the future.