About Yo! China Cafe, Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar
No matter how many times we see Chinese food get a facelift, we are never surprised. There is such potential with this cuisine that every chef just itches to showcase it in a new creative way. We can never turn down a Chinese meal. There is such a fan following for this particular cuisine and every prime market or mall is bound to have at least one Chinese food joint and the chances are it is mostly Yo! China, which is an affordable wholesome Chinese serving restaurant. Another casual but popular version of the famous brand has pop out on the market, ‘Yo! China Café’, which is much more approachable yet equally delicious as its sister concern. An outlet of this funky branch is located in youth-central area Viman Nagar, on the ground floor of Phoenix Market City.
The name Yo! China has become synonymous to Chinese food in the country and Yo! China Café is only an extension of that. The place is more casual and relaxed than its parent branch. Out here you can savour an extensive spread of Chinese cuisine for, what we find, very pocket-friendly prices. Kick-start the menu with few beers or a nice refreshing cocktail. Accompany them with the dim sums for which the restaurant is so renowned for. Try other appetizers as well such as, veg Chinese pizza, prawns in sambal sauce, crispy black bean tofu, Vietnamese bamboo shoot chicken, chilli pork dry, Sichuan chilli baby corn, crunchy fried calamari and pan grilled basa. Ask for the fried noodles or rice to go with the gravies. Your search of the perfect bowl of ramen is at its end. Yo! China Café does a superb version of ramen.
Make your sweet tooth happy by finishing your visit to Yo! China Café with a decadent sundae or a red velvet cake or vanilla ice cream with lychee. If you happen to be a non-drinker then stick with a refreshing summer cooler. An attractive black façade of Yo! China Café opens into a wide cheerfully lit room of white exposed brick walls. Furniture is light and cosy, just perfect if you want to spend hours talking. The sight of bright pop art on the walls adds character to the room. The vibe is casual, friendly, relaxed and cheerful. Rest your feet here after a gruelling day of shopping or drop in with a bunch of foodies.
Insider Tips
- The establishment has a very competent alcohol menu with classic options and hosts happy hours for a substantial duration every day
- There are some excellent summer coolers here to beat the heat, be it an apple-mint or spicy orange beverage, the virgin pomegranate margarita or virgin pineapple mojito
- The search for the elusive ramen finds meaning here with a delicious veggie tom yum version, a fiery chilli chicken ramen and even a barbecue pork ramen topped with a boiled egg