Yummy Garden

Giving it 4 stars for now because I've only tried it once and it was a dish I didn't order/want, but I think the place has real potential. My husband LOVED the almond fried chicken so we will likely be here often. And the egg drop soup has a lovely unexpected crunchy vegetable. Kung Pao Shrimp and lunch fried rice was too salty for me but I liked the fresh crunchy vegetables and the size of the shrimp.

This hidden gem is tuck away in a strip mall that feels like it's only known to locals. Our friend, who lives in a town over took us here for lunch. As we entered the restaurant after lunch rush, we had the place to ourselves at first. W we're greeted with a friendly smile and immediately seated by the window. The menu was larger and had more options than I had imagined. The food was just delicious.the stir fry beef was juicy and tender. I was a little disappointed with the charsiu pork being dry and not as good as other bbq places. The hot and sour soup was decent. Service was excellent overall and pricing was just right. They can accommodate large groups and banquet here.

Haven't been here since it got new owners and remodeled. It looks nice. The servers there were very nice as well and the menus were great with lots of photos. I got the kung Pao chicken and grilled pork dinner combo and it was quite good! I'll probably come back sometime.

My family and I were long time customers of the former Chinese restaurant at this location, Red Bamboo. We were also long time customers of the restaurant before Red Bamboo, Mandarin Palace. Alas, the management has changed hands once again under a new restaurant name, Yummy Garden. They have been open since October 2023 and have since renovated the interior of the restaurant including a new restaurant layout and repainted walls.Although we were sad to see that our beloved Red Bamboo restaurant had closed, we decided to give Yummy Kitchen a try. We came for Sunday night dinner at around 5:30pm.There were about four other groups already eating when we walked in. The restaurant has at least a dozen tables and so we had no issue getting a table.While Red Bamboo served mostly Cantonese (Southern Chinese) dishes, Yummy Garden serves mainly Mandarin (Northern Chinese) food with a few Cantonese dishes scattered throughout the menu. The menu was about six pages long, attached with a single ring clasp. I overheard one of the servers say they're getting more formal menus on Monday. My family ordered: the PUMPKIN with SALTED EGG, CHOW FUN with BBQ PORK, SEAFOOD TOFU CLAYPOT, and SPICY GREEN BEANS with PORK. We also were going to order four bowls of rice, but the waiter said the bowls were big and thus advised we order two bowls of rice for the four of us instead- which we are glad we did because each bowl was enough for at least two people.The PUMPKIN with SALTED EGG was the most unique dish of the dishes we ordered. Unlike other restaurants, the chef deep fried the pumpkin coated in salted egg rather than sprinkling salted egg on top of the fried pumpkin. The pumpkin was sweet and perfectly fried. This was our family's favorite dish of the night.The CHOW FUN with BBQ PORK was our least favorite dish as it was slightly anemic/wasn't charred enough and didn't have a lot of pork. With that said, the portion size was generous.The SEAFOOD TOFU CLAYPOT was good and came with a variety of different seafood (rock cod, shrimp, squid) and vegetables. While tasty, the slurry (sauce) was a little thin and dilute. It just needed a little more cornstarch to thicken jt.Lastly, the SPICY GREEN BEANS with PORK was nicely caramelized. The beans were fresh and had a nice crunch to them. They were nicely seasoned with dried shrimp and garlic. My only complaint was that the pork was overly salty.Tea and dessert were both complimentary. The tea was brewed super dark (almost like coffee) and was some variety of black tea. Dessert tonight was red bean soup which was the perfect amount of sweetness to end the meal.Service was good, but we did have to wave the waiter down a couple of times. With that said, I understand that they're still figuring some things out as they've been only open a few weeks. All three servers were friendly and were fluent in Cantonese and English (and I assume Mandarin as well).Overall: 3.5/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 4/5 for atmosphere

Got take out with my girlfriend. We got the crab puffs to share which was basically just a crab Rangoon. They were pretty good and you got 10 of them which seems like a great deal. I got the general Taos chicken, it was perfectly sauced and had great flavor. Girlfriend got sweet and sour prawns. Prawns were big and flavorful but she wasn't happy it didn't come with any bell peppers or veggies. Overall it was pretty decent for American Chinese food, nothing special but you know what you're getting.

We came here shortly after their grand opening (summer '23 maybe). I wasn't sure if the menu was the same as the Red Bamboo or not. They certainly changed the decor. The room is much more open and yet strangely situated or is it just me? Anyhow, the menu did indeed change so it took me a while to decide what I wanted.Settled on the beef soup and veggies stir fry. For 2 dishes, I thought it was rather pricey and the portion for the soup was on the small side for the price. The soup was plentiful but the other stuff was not. I liked that it was tasty though. I appreciated that the veggie dish included lots of variety. It came out nice and hot. I think their English is limited but the order was accurate. They share the parking lot with other businesses.

Friendly and prompt service. Clean and more upscale than typical Chinese restaurants in the area. We loved the oyster pork belly clay pot- very yummy Cantonese version. Mapo tofu was mediocre. Congee was yummy.

Another excellent dinner @ Yummy Garden Salt&Pepper wingsSalt&Pepper squidHakka salt baked chickenCrispy vermicelli beef&pickle cabbagePumpkin salted eggSeafood Tofu claypotSzechuan boiled beefClam stirred fry black beanTaishans 5 spices duckSzechuan jelly fish

In the Renton Highlands, there are several nice Chinese restaurants. Some better than others for sure. But one spot in the Sunset Square strip mall is always in constant flux. As of 2024, the current resident-Chinese restaurant goes by the name of Yummy Garden.Now over the past years, it has changed hands, as well as menu. This time, it has transformed itself from the 1970's divey Chinese-American establishment, to something more modern, cleaner and upgraded decor. Now it is not just simply a refresh of the furniture while keeping the same menu. This place definitely reflects new ownership and a new attitude of service, as well as menu. At Yummy Garden, you notice there is no traditional front counter. You are greeted at the front and promptly seated. However, if you want something to go, you walk to back counter where there is a TV screen showing today's specialties, and window where you can view the latest roast duck or roasted BBQ pork offerings. No other Chinese restaurant in Renton, that I know of, offers this.The menus are also not photocopied, but printed with hard-back covers (nice touch). The food quality is vastly different (in a very good way) and well presented. Where there are daily lunch specials, they are definitely presented well, as not rushed on the plate, as other restaurants would do. If you are there to sit, you can enjoy your meal, and notice the dish is as appealing as you ordered. I had the ginger beef lunch special, and added broccoli (extra charge of course) and my friend has the sweet and sour chicken. If you sit down, the added bonus is that you are given a hot bowl of egg-drop soup, or hot and sour, if available. Don't forget the tea.I also couldn't resist to order a pound of roasted BBQ pork, complete with hot mustard. It's what makes a great meal! Be advised, this restaurant does not offer dim sum. Only a few in Renton do, and it's okay if this one doesn't.Banquet space is available.So, if you are in the Renton Highlands on northeast Sunset Boulevard and looking hunkering for some well-to-do Chinese, try Yummy Garden. It is quite yummy!

Very impressive. Food taste and quality is as good as many other Chinese restaurants in Chinatown, without the parking issues. Will definitely return to this hidden gem in the suburbs