Yummy House China Bistro Tampa

Abner Kovoor 3 weeks ago

The pepper calamari is the best and the dumpling cart during lunch time is an experience on its own. Highly recommend going there. I’ve been there many times already. Will go again.

John Machonis 6 months ago

I had to see what the Michelin Recommendation and all the buzz was about. And Yummy House lived up to the hype! I wouldn’t even compare it to your neighborhood “China.” Every dish bursts with freshness and intense flavors. Start w the Salt and Pepper Shrimp and savor the extra crispies on your other dishes(or take it home as we did). The Yummy Spicy Chicken is a must have (and it is built to share). The Salt and Pepper Pork Chops and the Honey Walnut Shrimp were also a refreshing new Chinese experience and large portioned for family style dining.

Gabby 2 months ago

Was looking for awhile on Google for good Chinese in the Tampa/St Pete area and I picked this one. Was not disappointed, it was amazing!! The house fried rice was so good I almost wanted to cry, lol. That was the definition of perfect fried rice! The sesame chicken and Mongolian beef were also great choices; the Mongolian beef had just the right amount of heat. The service was also very good and had a nice quaint vibe in the inside of the restaurant. I’d definitely come back next time I’m in the area.

Julio Fernando Castro Eguren 4 months ago

Amazing food, the siu mai was extraordinary, the fried rice great, the short rib with pepper sauce really good and the roasted duck out of this world better than the ones in most places in NY (Chinatown) only the pork in BBQ sauce needs a little work (too dry and a little tough) in my opinion. Hands down the best Chinese place in Tampa and for me in all Florida. Our waiter was very good and the people is really nice. 3rd time there and will keep going

Sabrina 6 months ago

Very busy on a Sunday morning, but excellent experience. We were a little concerned due to the reviews mentioning the attitude of some servers, but we were fortunate and enjoyed tasty food with excellent service. All of the staff we encountered, even those on the dim sum carts, were friendly and helpful. This restaurant actually serves Hong Kong style noodles, which has been a challenge to find around here. In addition, as a vegetarian, I was very happy since this location works with the customer regarding dietary restrictions (the Yummy House on Dale Maybry would not allow any vegetarian substitutions, so I will not visit that location again). The portions from the regular menu are quite generous. And now the details: We arrived around 1130am on Sunday, and the wait was under half hour for a table for 2. Parking was bit challenging, but we managed to get the last available spot, albeit a bit tight. When you walk in, you must check in electronically at the kiosk to the right, as there is no traditional host/hostess waiting at the front. Dim sum is not very vegetarian friendly, so we ordered off the regular menu. Although, when the dim sum cart came around, we couldn't resist the sesame balls - so yummy! The lychee tea was quite refreshing since it wasn't overly sweet and the mango popping boba is my favorite. The salt and pepper tofu is delish! I imagine any of the salt and pepper appetizers should be yummy. The mixture of garlic, pepper, and scallions is just divine. The seafood fried rice was quite good and had a nice portion of scallops and shrimp. I have been searching far and wide for Cantonese or Hong Kong style noodles, so when I saw it on the menu, I figured I'll ask if they can make a vegetarian version. I was so happy when I told it was no problem! They swapped the chicken for tofu, and it included a healthy portion of veggies like bok choy, mushrooms and carrots. The sauce is a bit mild on flavor, but I used some of the love from the salt and pepper tofu along with the chilli oil and it was delicious! The top dry portions of noodles were crispy, and the saucy parts were also tasty. Jimmy, our young server, was super helpful, kind, and checked in with us regularly. I especially appreciate that even though they were so busy, he was patient with my questions and gladly accommodated my customized dish request - thank you to the kitchen staff too! Jimmy even showed me which dim sum dishes were vegetarian friendly (there are not many meatless dishes, although it should be great for those that enjoy seafood or meat). For those not familiar with dim sum, it's sort of like tapas (smaller portions of each dish, but it's a great opportunity to try a variety of dishes), and the servers come around wheeling carts of food with various offerings. You tell them what you want, and they mark it on the paper on your table. The dishes are grouped according to the size and the cost of each dish correlates to the size grouping. The dining room is quite big, but it is noisy, especially during dim sum. But the hustle and bustle and huge line at the door makes it all so very exciting! I can't wait to come back and try other vegetarian dishes :)