Yaya Cafe

I've lived near this place for a while but never tried it until today. What drew me in was spotting Bánh Xèo (Vietnamese Crepe) on the menu. The owner was friendly, and the food came out pretty quickly.I ordered the Bánh Xèo and the egg rolls. The egg rolls were great--crispy, flavorful, and served with an authentic fish sauce dip that tied everything together perfectly.As for the Bánh Xèo, I chose the chicken option. I have to admit I was a little disappointed, though I'm not entirely sure if my expectations were off or if that's just how it's supposed to be. The crepe itself is a bright yellow from turmeric and has a subtle coconut flavor. The texture was chewy in a pleasant way. However, the filling mostly consisted of cold bean sprouts, which felt like it stacked up but didn't add much substance. I also wished there was more chicken, and that the chicken had been seasoned better.I did enjoy wrapping bites of the Bánh Xèo in salad leaves and dipping them in the sauce--it tasted good. Still, the overall experience with this dish wasn't entirely satisfying, mostly because of the portion size and balance of ingredients.That said, I appreciate that this item was on the menu, as it gave me the chance to try something different. Overall, I think my unfamiliarity with this dish might have shaped my expectations. I'm open to coming back to try other menu items and see what else this place has to offer.

The inside is gorgeous, parking is easy, and the staff was kind. Also, the food was absolutely delicious. I had the lemongrass tofu and I have never had tofu so flavorful before. I've been working near Yaya's and never tried them out, now I can't wait to see what else there is to explore. My oooonly note for my lemongrass tofu was that the lettuce cut was pretty thick so it was a tad harder to eat then if it was cut smaller, but still, the lettuce was fresh and vibrant. So delicious. I will absolutely be back!

Their Pho really hit the spot! A bit on the saltier side, but good nonetheless. My bowl came out quickly and I was slurping down noodles just minutes after being seated. It's been years since I've been here and they didn't disappoint. Pho is just so good on those cool, gloomy, and rainy days. Service was good and quite friendly. It seemed there were quite a few regulars coming and going as the owner seemed to know them by name. The ambiance was decent and the place was relatively clean.

My friend took me to lunch here and I am very happy that they did. Upon walking in, we got a very warm greeting from the owner who was very welcoming and accommodating.We ordered tofu spring rolls as an appetizer and lemongrass tofu as our entree. Both plates were absolutely incredible. My favorite had to be the lemongrass tofu served on a bed of rice. The sauce was rich in flavor and smelled/tasted incredible. You can tell that they put a lot of love into what they cook.The ambiance is pretty laid back. I appreciate that it wasn't loud or chaotic. I highly recommend this establishment to friends and family! 11/10

YaYa Vietnamese Cafe on 38th had just what I wanted, a delicious banh mi. I got the BBQ pork bahn mi with an avocado smoothie. Very clean inside and staff are super friendly. I definitely want to go back!

A bit pricey but the quality is pretty high for what you order! I ordered the shaken beef with the vermicelli and it was super refreshing! The service was prompt and welcoming. My only suggestion would be that the shaken beef could've used a bit more beef as there was only a few pieces --however, the veggies and vermicelli made up for it.

The atmosphere was great. They have electric plugs against the wall so if you want to hang out here and do some work and or be on your computer, this is a perfect quaint place to hangout at. The portions could be a little bit more per servings, but other then that, food was good. The owner is great with great customer service. Would definitely come back again to try the other food on their menu.

Had the meatballs pho. Good vegetables, meatballs and noodles. Broth was very bland, no spices. Brown salty water. Had better, had worse too

I love this place, i go quite often with my family, and the veggie pho is always perfect, a little salty but add a bit of the line they give you and it's perfect. the veggies are perfectly steamed and the vibes are chill and lowkey, with a few tvs playing at a time. it's rarely busy but there's always lots of pickups.

I have been going to YaYa Cafe since they opened, over a decade ago.When i ordered the Fried Wonton, the wonton skins were VERY stale.I mentioned it to the owner, who is a very nice guy, thinking maybe he would discount or remove the item from my bill.He did not take care of me, it should have been his first reaction.BAD idea, as now i will probably stop going here after being a loyal customer,TAKE CARE OF THE LOYAL ONES, DUDE!!!!SUPER disappointed in that guy !!!!