Yacky Chan
El Poblado, Medellín
Restaurant in Medellín, Colombia
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Yacky Chan is a practical El Poblado pick for a lively date, birthday, or late dinner when atmosphere and timing flexibility matter more than a documented tasting-menu format. Choose it over Medellín's more chef-led options when the group wants an easier booking and a social room; look elsewhere if the meal itself needs to be the main event.
About Yacky Chan
Yacky Chan is a Medellín venue with daily hours from 12 PM to 2 AM and a casual dress code. Beyond those basics, key planning details such as cuisine type, chef, signature dishes, menu format, price range, reservation difficulty are not available.
Better for flexible timing than a highly specific dining plan
The clearest reason to consider Yacky Chan is its schedule, daily from 12 PM to 2 AM. That makes it useful when plans in Medellín need a wide time window, especially compared with venues that may require more fixed timing.
The tradeoff is limited detail. With no cuisine type, chef, signature dishes, service format, awards, or price range available, confirm food and format details directly with the venue before booking. Diners building a broader shortlist can compare it against 37 Park, Sambombi Bistró Local, X.O. Test Kitchen Lab, Medellín Es Sabor-Champi.
Who should book it
Choose Yacky Chan if the main fit is timing flexibility in Medellín. The daily 12 PM-to-2 AM schedule gives you a broad window to plan around, whether you are organizing earlier plans or a later night.
Reservations: Confirm booking difficulty and availability directly. Dress: The dress code is casual. Budget: No price range is available, so check current menu information before committing a group. Timing: The hours are 12 PM to 2 AM every day.
Planning details
- Location
- Cra. 35 #8A-67, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
- Website
- yackychan.com
- Phone
- +57 300 2445565
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yacky Chan sits firmly in El Poblado's casual social layer, a place that leans on the quality of its room and the energy of an evening crowd rather than a chef's tasting sequence. Located on Carrera 35, the restaurant is framed as a space-first concept where spatial clarity and material choices matter: the writing stresses that a well-designed room is often the primary argument for success here. The result is a design-forward, crowd-oriented spot that trades formal pretense for an atmosphere built around friends, foot traffic and Medellín nights.
Best For
This is a venue best experienced in the evening, when Carrera 35's steady stream of residents and visitors animates the dining room. The description positions Yacky Chan as the kind of place groups and neighbourhood regulars settle into—it favors social energy and conviviality over solitary tasting rituals. Bring a small party and plan for a lively, casual night out: the restaurant is part of the street-level fabric that thrives on pedestrian traffic and evening crowds in El Poblado.
Ordering Tips
The house sits within the fusion lane; when ordering, lean on the venue's signature items to understand its approach. Look for the Chicharoll, Veggie Roll and Thai costillas as entry points to the menu's flavors. Given the room's group-oriented, social focus, order a selection so the table can sample a few contrasting dishes and get a rounded sense of the fusion-driven offerings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and fun atmosphere with cool decor, Instagrammable presentations, good music, and a lively vibe that energizes after evening.
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Vibe
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chicharoll
- Veggie Roll
- Thai costillas
Planning details
Location
Cra. 35 #8A-67, El Poblado, Medellín, El Poblado, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Test Kitchen Lab, Colombian-focused, fermentation research / chef's counter, Colombian-focused, fermentation research / chef's counter
- 37 Park, Notable alternative
- Sambombi Bistró Local, Notable alternative
- X.O., Notable alternative
- Medellín Es Sabor-Champi, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Yacky Chan compares in Medellín
Yacky Chan is the easier, more social choice in this set. Compared with Test Kitchen Lab, which is the stronger fit for diners who want Colombian-focused fermentation work and a chef's-counter format, Yacky Chan makes more sense for a celebration where timing, room energy, group comfort matter more than a research-led meal.
37 Park, Sambombi Bistró Local, and X.O. are better cross-shops if the priority is a more food-centered dinner and the group is willing to plan around the restaurant. Yacky Chan's advantage is flexibility: it is the safer pick for later plans, mixed preferences, or a night that should feel relaxed rather than tightly programmed.
If value is the main question, Medellín Es Sabor-Champi is the comparison to check before committing. If the occasion needs a polished but low-friction El Poblado setting, Yacky Chan is the practical choice; if the occasion needs a meal with a clearer culinary identity, start with Test Kitchen Lab or X.O.
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Compare Yacky Chan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yacky Chan | Medellín | ; | No published awards |
| Test Kitchen Lab | Medellín | Colombian-focused, fermentation research / chef's counter | No published awards |
| 37 Park | Medellín | ; | No published awards |
| Sambombi Bistró Local | Medellín | ; | 2025 Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants · #98 |
| X.O. | Medellín | ; | 2025 The Best Chef One Knife |
| Medellín Es Sabor-Champi | Medellín | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with Yacky Chan?
For comparison, consider 37 Park, Sambombi Bistró Local, X.O. Test Kitchen Lab, Medellín Es Sabor-Champi, or compare Yacky Chan with other Medellín dining options more generally.
Is Yacky Chan good for a special occasion?
It may work if the daily 12 PM to 2 AM schedule fits your plans. Details such as service style, menu format, price range are not available, so confirm those before choosing it for an occasion.
What should a first-timer know about Yacky Chan?
Yacky Chan is in Medellín and is open every day from 12 PM to 2 AM. The dress code is casual; other planning details should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is lunch or dinner better at Yacky Chan?
The hours run from 12 PM to 2 AM daily, so both earlier and later timing may be possible. No separate lunch or dinner format is available.
