Yao's
Oviedo
Restaurant in Oviedo, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Yao's is a practical Oviedo pick when convenience matters more than ceremony. Use it for a casual lunch or dinner near Alafaya Woods, especially when booking needs to be easy; for a more defined Asian brief, Kai Asian Street Fare is the cleaner comparison, while Enzo's on the Lake fits a bigger occasion.
About Yao's
In Oviedo's dining mix, Yao's is a casual venue with lunch and dinner hours on weekdays and afternoon-to-evening hours on weekends. That makes it a practical option to consider when timing and location in Oviedo are the main planning factors.
A casual choice with a useful weekly schedule
The dress code is casual, so expectations should stay direct rather than formal. Yao's is an unfussy Oviedo option, not a venue defined by a tasting format, special-occasion program, or culinary accolade.
The schedule is the clearest planning detail. Yao's is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 9 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 3 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 3 PM to 9 PM. Those hours make weekday lunch possible, while later-day dining is available throughout the week.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Yao's when you want a casual Oviedo meal and the posted hours fit your plan. Skip it if you need a venue with more detail around format, menu, price, or occasion value.
For another option to compare, Kai Asian Street Fare is worth checking. Boston's Fish House, Cru Quarters at The Mayflower, Enzo's on the Lake, and Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen are also useful names to consider when deciding whether Yao's is the right fit for the plan.
Bottom line: use Yao's as a casual Oviedo option with clearly posted hours. If the priority is a more defined dining brief, compare it with other choices before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 15 Alafaya Woods Blvd #107, Oviedo, FL 32765
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- yaosorl.com
- Phone
- +13217654801
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Yao's sits comfortably in Oviedo's maturing suburban scene as an unpretentious, neighborhood-focused Chinese restaurant. The address, part of a typical retail center, belies a menu and service approach built for repeat local business: accessible, comforting and generous in portion. Rather than courting culinary trendiness for its own sake, the place leans into straightforward, reliable cooking that appeals to families and regulars. The overall impression is relaxed and cozy, a daily-restaurant energy that favors approachable flavors and familiar favorites over formal dining theater.
Best For
Yao's is best when you come ready to share and keep things casual. Its parking-friendly retail-center location and community-orientated positioning make it an easy stop for family meals, group dinners and low-key get-togethers. The restaurant’s generous portions and familiar Chinese-American signatures suit communal plates and repeat visits: it’s a spot neighbors rely on rather than a destination for rarefied tasting menus. If you’re organizing a simple group outing or a family weeknight dinner in Oviedo, Yao’s fits that brief cleanly.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the signature items listed: Three Pigs Fried Rice, Honey Orange Chicken, D's Dumplings, Shanghai Sticky Ribs, General Yao's Chicken and Chili Wontons. Given the note about generous portions and neighborhood-style dining, ordering family-style to share lets you sample a range of flavors without overcommitting to a single entrée. Expect straightforward, comfortable preparations rather than experimental plates; bring a group if you want to cover more of the menu, and rely on the menu’s well-known dishes as safe bets.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary and welcoming atmosphere that balances tradition with innovation, designed for family dining and casual gatherings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Signature Dishes
- Three Pigs Fried Rice
- Honey Orange Chicken
- D's Dumplings
- Shanghai Sticky Ribs
- General Yao's Chicken
- Chili Wontons
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 15 Alafaya Woods Blvd #107, Oviedo, FL 32765
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to Look If This Is Not the Right Fit
Choose Kai Asian Street Fare when the group wants a clearer Asian category and a known $$ price tier. Choose Enzo's on the Lake when the meal needs more occasion energy and a stronger setting than a casual neighborhood stop.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Yao's is the convenience-led choice in this Oviedo set: easy to fit into a weekday lunch or casual dinner, with less pressure around planning. Kai Asian Street Fare is the clearer pick if the group specifically wants Asian food at a known $$ tier, while Yao's works better when location and timing are the deciding factors.
For seafood, Boston's Fish House is the more direct alternative. For a livelier comfort-food meal, Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen gives the decision more personality. Cru Quarters at The Mayflower is the better cross-shop if the goal is a more composed night out rather than a simple neighborhood meal.
If the booking is for an occasion, start with Enzo's on the Lake. If the booking is for a low-effort Oviedo meal with flexible timing, Yao's makes more sense. The tradeoff is clear: less ambiance signal, more practical convenience.
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Compare Yao's
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yao's | Oviedo | , | , | No published awards |
| Boston's Fish House | Winter Park | , | , | No published awards |
| Kai Asian Street Fare | Orlando | Asian | $$ | Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Cru Quarters at The Mayflower | Winter Park | , | , | No published awards |
| Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen | Winter Park | , | , | No published awards |
| Enzo's on the Lake | Longwood | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Yao's?
Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM. Later-day hours are Monday through Thursday from 4 PM to 9 PM, Friday from 4 PM to 10 PM, Saturday from 3 PM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 3 PM to 9 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Yao's?
Treat Yao's as a casual option in Oviedo. Its casual dress code and posted weekly hours are the most useful details.
Is Yao's good for a special occasion?
It is a casual option and does not offer special-occasion services or a formal format. For a more occasion-focused plan, compare Yao's with Cru Quarters at The Mayflower or Enzo's on the Lake.
What are alternatives to Yao's?
Other options to compare include Boston's Fish House, Kai Asian Street Fare, Tibby's New Orleans Kitchen, Cru Quarters at The Mayflower, and Enzo's on the Lake. Choose based on the kind of meal and setting you want.
What should I wear to Yao's?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Yao's is casual.
