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1818 Mineral Spring Ave
Providence, RI 02904
+1 (401) 354-6088
http://www.chefyaorestaurant.com

Chef Yao 蜀湘居, a Chinese restaurant in Providence, RI, invites guests to embark on a memorable culinary journey. Their menu showcases a delectable array of dishes crafted with carefully selected ingredients, promising delicious and innovative flavors.

Step into Chef Yao and immerse yourself in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where friendly service awaits. Guests can expect fresh, appetizing meals served with excellent hospitality, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

Known for their authentic Sichuan cuisine, Chef Yao is praised for perfectly balanced spices that tantalize taste buds. Diners appreciate the generous portion sizes, offering great value for a satisfying meal that can be enjoyed in-house or through convenient online ordering.

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4.535 reviews
Dan A.
12/9/2025

The food at Chef Yao is superb! The flavors are unique. The service is most attentive. The ambiance is simple but immaculate. I go there twice weekly. The luncheon specials are the BEST

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Nani W.
11/24/2025

This place was alright, food wise...everything was not too seasoned, but also not seasoned enough. Liked the beef stuffed scallion pancakes, never had that before. Also liked the spicy cucumbers....

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Ellie B.
12/29/2025

We went here on Christmas Eve and got a big selection of dishes to share. They were really unique flavors. I loved the yam and fungi dish and the eggplant and garlic was so delicious. Also tried...

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Doria A.
1/5/2026

Incredible food. This is not your average Asian restaurant, this is top notch stuff. The appetizers are great with a lot of extra...try the egg roll and the crab rangoon. They have the usual...

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Amber C.
7/31/2025

Chef Yao's is the best, most authentic Chinese food my friends and I have found around Providence! Flavors are on point, portion size and price are good, and they have a large variety! We always...

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