Andy & Yu’s Restaurant and Bar

We had our rehearsal dinner for ~50 people here and it was fantastic. We rented out the private room, which had a great ambiance and plenty of space for all our guests. Nicole was super helpful and accommodating with our guests' various allergies and made sure everyone got something they could eat. Many of our guests raved about the Signature Dinner and the cocktail selections! The staff members were all very attentive and kind. Thank you!!

The food is classic, familiar, tasty dishes. and great wine, cocktails, and whisky. The hot and sour soup is lightly spicy, thick broth with lots of veggies and protein. Sweet, crispy chicken, and lots of zucchini with the tender szechuan beef. Friendly service, and elegant venue. My favorite Chinese restaurant.

Had dinner last night at Andy and Yu's - thanks for a great night! Dinner was amazing, Megan our waitress was amazing and owner Andy checked in on us - very nice touch! Overall...a fantastic experience! We will be back! Cheers!

Great food and amazing service. Came here for Father's day with a group of 10 people. Our server was really patient with us and very knowledgeable about the menu. The food here was amazing in taste and not crazily expensive like other restaurants in the area. I will highly recommend this restaurant.

The restaurant is very cute and our server was attentive and friendly. The lunch menu had great options at a reasonable price. The food was good but the leftovers were oddly much more delicious! I think that mixing the rice, meat, and vegetables allowed the flavors of each to shine.

This is the second time that I’ve been to Andy and Yu. Just amazing! Let me say that my two times eating at Andy and Yu makes me feel sorry for Chinese restaurants in the south Bay area Santa Clara San Jose area. The honey walnut prawns is so crazy good i put it at 11 out of 10 and it puts the shame the likes of chef Chu of Los Altos and Taiwan of Willow Glen. It now makes these two top restaurants. I have to now rate them at like a six at best.. The honey, walnut prawns come out really really hot. They serve a nice serving of walnuts on the side and there’s just ever a wonderful coating of batter.. not even a tiny as hint that the shrimp have been sitting around back there. Super super fresh!! As for the sizzling rice soup. Ask for the sizzling rice with a little bit of burn on it and the flavor is off the chain and the ingredients are just all very high-quality!! So now I’m OK to drive to 36 minutes. It takes to get to Pleasanton from Santa Clara .

Andy and Yu's Chinese Restaurant offers a refreshing twist on traditional Chinese dining with its stunning contemporary interior design. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by a chic atmosphere that sets the stage for a memorable culinary experience. The food at Andy and Yu's is nothing short of excellent, delivering a delightful fusion of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. Each dish is expertly crafted, showcasing a blend of traditional Chinese techniques with modern twists that elevate the dining experience to new heights. What truly sets Andy and Yu's apart, however, is the impeccable service. From the moment you're seated to the last bite of your meal, the staff goes above and beyond to ensure your satisfaction. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality create a dining experience that's truly unforgettable.

By far the best Chinese food restaurant the East Bay! Egg rolls, amazing. Broccoli beef, the best I've had. The sweet and sour chicken, I could eat that every day. The service was the best service I've ever had, anywhere! Wonderful dining area, with views of downtown Pleasanton, nice.. We need an Andy & Yu's in the East, East bay!

This is our favorite Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area. The food is well prepared, I especially like the vegetable mixture that comes with some dishes(lightly sautéed pawns with vegetables in light sauce, and home style tofu). It’s has generous amount of broccoli, bokchoy, cabbage, carrots and asparagus in the mix, cut size is right, cooked tender enough yet still remains its crispness. I don’t even know how to cook it well like this in my own kitchen…we have came to this place for at least 6 times and have tried different dishes. The food quality has been consistent, which is really important… :) the price is very reasonable, given the food quality, downtown location, parking lot in the back, and of course, something also tickles my fancy, white table linens. Of all things, I haven’t mentioned about the service… that’s also brought me to write this review today. We always felt being treated nicely and warmly at this place. Today we came for lunch, I asked my husband to order me a Yuxiang pork, and he mistakenly ordered a different dish and we didn’t notice that until the dishes came. I was initially surprised, this is not what I ordered… and the waiter quickly apologized and said they will make the dish I wanted. My husband told them that he made the mistake at ordering and we will pay for it. The waiter right away told us not to worry about it. Coming from a hospitality profession, this smooth gesture of always make your customers feel right, is a gold medal. Very nice people work at this restaurant, you can tell. The restaurant is clean, and artfully decorated. It has a nice wine bar and lovely cocktail selections. I can’t wait to go back again and try something new! In the meantime, thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Experience at Andy & Yu’s! I recently dined at Andy & Yu’s and was thoroughly impressed by both the quality of the food and the welcoming atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. • Honey Walnut Shrimp: Perfectly cooked shrimp with a light, crispy coating and creamy, slightly sweet sauce. The caramelized walnuts were crunchy and rich — a great balance of texture and taste. • Fried Rice: Classic and satisfying. It was filled with vegetables and bits of egg, not greasy, and seasoned just right. • Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Crisp lettuce cups filled with savory diced chicken and crunchy noodles, served with a tasty hoisin-style sauce. Great starter! • Wonton Soup: Comforting and clean, with tender wontons, fresh greens, and a flavorful broth that wasn’t too salty. • Ambiance: Elegant and calm setting with white tablecloths and attentive service. Great for both casual dining and special occasions. Highly recommended for anyone craving high-quality Chinese cuisine in a pleasant, sit-down environment. I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes!

What a wonderful place! Our server was so kind and the food was amazing! My girls and I will definitely be coming back. Thanks again for such a great meal.

Amazing ambience, service and food. Loved the seats near the glass windows. Reservations recommended. Great for large parties of people. Vegetarian food is very well mentioned in the menu. Quite a few options to choose from. I especially loved the spring rolls and hot and sour soup. I’d highly recommend trying out food at Andy and Yu’s!

Best Chinese Food! All dishes come out hot, perfectly prepared and great flavor. Service is very attentive and prompt. Take out is great too!

Andy & a Yu’s is an amazing restaurant with a fantastic chef and owner. Yes Andy is the reason for 25 years we have gone to his restaurant with family, friends, clients and business associates. His family and staff provide fantastic service. The food is excellent and if you get there early they have a nice bar too. Come and enjoy the food and ambiance.

The decor of andy & yu's has withstood time and change, even after all these years, The decor and furnishings of the restaurant are classy, tastefully done, the food and the menu are phenomenal and decently priced. The owner is consistently running all aspects of the restaurant to make sure all his customers have a great time and a consistently gracious host. Located in the downtown of pleasanton - the venue, the menu and the food are all fitting for the area and a good complement to all the other Chinese restaurant options in the area.

We love Andy & Yu’s! We both eat in and take out from here. The service is always quick for take out and we are so well taken care of when we dine in. The staff always remember us and others we bring when we family in from out of town. All the dishes are great. Some of our favorites- Won Ton Soup-Egg Rolls- Peking Duck- Orange Chicken- Sea Bass

Great place, wonderful service! After being ignored at near by restaurant we found Andy & Yu's place where we were treated like guest at the restaurant should be. Great selection of dishes, wines, and other spirits. Leeche Martin very, very tasty.

This is on the side street. Enjoyed meal every time I have gone here. This is a gem in Pleasanton downtown. Kung Pao with the option of seafood and beef is really good and a must try. You get the option of chicken, pork or vegetarian for hot and sour soup. Very nice bar area where you can enjoy a drink or two while your table is set. They also have a patio.

Jeremy Wysong

What a wonderful place! Our server was so kind and the food was amazing! My girls and I will definitely be coming back. Thanks again for such a great meal.

Mo Al

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Experience at Andy & Yu’s! I recently dined at Andy & Yu’s and was thoroughly impressed by both the quality of the food and the welcoming atmosphere. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. • Honey Walnut Shrimp: Perfectly cooked shrimp with a light, crispy coating and creamy, slightly sweet sauce. The caramelized walnuts were crunchy and rich — a great balance of texture and taste. • Fried Rice: Classic and satisfying. It was filled with vegetables and bits of egg, not greasy, and seasoned just right. • Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Crisp lettuce cups filled with savory diced chicken and crunchy noodles, served with a tasty hoisin-style sauce. Great starter! • Wonton Soup: Comforting and clean, with tender wontons, fresh greens, and a flavorful broth that wasn’t too salty. • Ambiance: Elegant and calm setting with white tablecloths and attentive service. Great for both casual dining and special occasions. Highly recommended for anyone craving high-quality Chinese cuisine in a pleasant, sit-down environment. I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes!

Kshitija Kulkarni

Amazing ambience, service and food. Loved the seats near the glass windows. Reservations recommended. Great for large parties of people. Vegetarian food is very well mentioned in the menu. Quite a few options to choose from. I especially loved the spring rolls and hot and sour soup. I’d highly recommend trying out food at Andy and Yu’s!

Susan Davidson

Best Chinese Food! All dishes come out hot, perfectly prepared and great flavor. Service is very attentive and prompt. Take out is great too!

Ronald Fuentes

Andy & a Yu’s is an amazing restaurant with a fantastic chef and owner. Yes Andy is the reason for 25 years we have gone to his restaurant with family, friends, clients and business associates. His family and staff provide fantastic service. The food is excellent and if you get there early they have a nice bar too. Come and enjoy the food and ambiance.

David H

The decor of andy & yu's has withstood time and change, even after all these years, The decor and furnishings of the restaurant are classy, tastefully done, the food and the menu are phenomenal and decently priced. The owner is consistently running all aspects of the restaurant to make sure all his customers have a great time and a consistently gracious host. Located in the downtown of pleasanton - the venue, the menu and the food are all fitting for the area and a good complement to all the other Chinese restaurant options in the area.

Heather MacFarland

We love Andy & Yu’s! We both eat in and take out from here. The service is always quick for take out and we are so well taken care of when we dine in. The staff always remember us and others we bring when we family in from out of town. All the dishes are great. Some of our favorites- Won Ton Soup-Egg Rolls- Peking Duck- Orange Chicken- Sea Bass

I D

Great place, wonderful service! After being ignored at near by restaurant we found Andy & Yu's place where we were treated like guest at the restaurant should be. Great selection of dishes, wines, and other spirits. Leeche Martin very, very tasty.

Asif Alam

This is on the side street. Enjoyed meal every time I have gone here. This is a gem in Pleasanton downtown. Kung Pao with the option of seafood and beef is really good and a must try. You get the option of chicken, pork or vegetarian for hot and sour soup. Very nice bar area where you can enjoy a drink or two while your table is set. They also have a patio.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Andy & Yu's. We enjoy our meals and service is usually good to fair. Tonight was different and I want to give props to Mary. She was kind, read body language, hit all her marks, and always blended in with the evening. Some servers don't have that. Tonight was uniquely good. Thank you. I should add, I branched out from my usual set of dishes. Was very pleased with the black mushroom beef.

The service and the food is always top notch. My personal favorite is the orange beef, followed by the mu shu pork. I have ordered take out quite a few times and they have never once got the order incorrect.

Invited by friends for birthday dinner. I was pleasantly surprised the food was tasty and authentic. I thought it'd be more Americanized. But it's good Chinese food. I was delighted by the amount of food and it's great potion. Ordered the family style and we all get to share the entree. I really enjoyed the big dinner and atmosphere. Thank you for a good service too!

Very nice Chinese restaurant with classic and specialty dishes, a full bar and decent cocktail list, gluten free menu items and very accommodating of dietary restrictions.

Wanted to find a new Chinese restaurant for our weekly lunch, so we googled and decided on Andy&Yu's, we liked the name and menu and the reviews were good. The lunch did not disappoint, everything was piping hot and delicious and well portioned. I would like it if they added the walnut prawn to the lunch menu though. Our server Mary was excellent, we will be back to see her. All wait staff were very attentive and much appreciated.!

Stopped by Andy & Yu’s for lunch with a group of three. Overall, it was a pleasant experience! The ambience is definitely a highlight—it’s a very nice, clean, and well-decorated space that works well for both casual lunches and business meetings. Our service was great; the staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure our water glasses stayed full throughout the meal. As for the food, it was good/okay—solid flavors and decent portions, though nothing particularly stood out as a 'must-have' this time around. It’s a reliable spot in Pleasanton if you're looking for a comfortable atmosphere and professional service. We enjoyed our time there!"

Bram Warrick

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Andy & Yu's. We enjoy our meals and service is usually good to fair. Tonight was different and I want to give props to Mary. She was kind, read body language, hit all her marks, and always blended in with the evening. Some servers don't have that. Tonight was uniquely good. Thank you. I should add, I branched out from my usual set of dishes. Was very pleased with the black mushroom beef.

Shri N

Stopped by Andy & Yu’s for lunch with a group of three. Overall, it was a pleasant experience! The ambience is definitely a highlight—it’s a very nice, clean, and well-decorated space that works well for both casual lunches and business meetings. Our service was great; the staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure our water glasses stayed full throughout the meal. As for the food, it was good/okay—solid flavors and decent portions, though nothing particularly stood out as a 'must-have' this time around. It’s a reliable spot in Pleasanton if you're looking for a comfortable atmosphere and professional service. We enjoyed our time there!"

David Cheney

Very nice Chinese restaurant with classic and specialty dishes, a full bar and decent cocktail list, gluten free menu items and very accommodating of dietary restrictions.

Funloving1888

Invited by friends for birthday dinner. I was pleasantly surprised the food was tasty and authentic. I thought it'd be more Americanized. But it's good Chinese food. I was delighted by the amount of food and it's great potion. Ordered the family style and we all get to share the entree. I really enjoyed the big dinner and atmosphere. Thank you for a good service too!

Gregory Wesley

My dinner mate and I love this place and it is truly a fine dining establishment not only is food the best of it's kind in East Bay the cocktails are also at the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐level as well. To us it is worth the drive just for one Linda's Hennessy Sidecars.

Kenneth Pearce

Wanted to find a new Chinese restaurant for our weekly lunch, so we googled and decided on Andy&Yu's, we liked the name and menu and the reviews were good. The lunch did not disappoint, everything was piping hot and delicious and well portioned. I would like it if they added the walnut prawn to the lunch menu though. Our server Mary was excellent, we will be back to see her. All wait staff were very attentive and much appreciated.!

Food was good as well as the vibe.Good place to dine in.I did not like couple of things. 1.They charged 20% gratuity for a party of 4 adult and 1 kid. I never saw this much tip before. 2.We had a reservation for 8.45 PM as they did not take reservation for 9 PM.I said we will be late by 5 mins, When we reached the restaurant the lady in the front gave a real cold look saying we are closing event though they close at 9.30. They should not take reservation if they can not attend the parties in a proper manner.

A pretty intimidating atmosphere at first, very chic, muted ambience with wooden bookcases full of wine bottles... felt select and expensive. 😅 The prices are totally normal actually, the menu offers a wide variety of Asian dishes and the meals we had were simple and delicious (special mention to the honey walnut prawns 🤤). The staff was also very nice and helpful. Definitely a recommendable place (ideally located, additionally). 🙂

This is part of the Uncle Yu's group and is some of if not the best Chinese food in the area. I live in Fremont but whenever I am near Pleasanton or have any excuse to go there, I almost always stop there for a meal especially given the general mediocrity of sit-down Chinese restaurants in the Fremont area. For me the Uncle Yu's group is the equivalent of Chief Chu's in the East Bay. However, I must disagree with the price point rating as I would give it $$$ not $$. That said, given the quality and service I feel it is worth it. Normally the service is terrific but on my last occasion, stopping by after the County Fair, service was disappointing. We arrived around 7:30PM and ordered multiple courses around 15 minutes later. All the food was served at once and many of the dishes were cold when we got to them. We were then told that the kitchen closes at 8:00PM except on weekends when it closes at 8:30. This is obviously not a place for late night dining. In any case we had the cold dishes packed up, took them home, carefully reheated them in a microwave at low power and they were delicious. Some good points are that while charging for rice they do not charge extra for brown rice and unlike so many other restaurants these days they do not tack on a mandatory service charge or tip other than for parties. One of the negative points that seem common with the restaurant group is mostly bare walls and floors with poor sound absorption leading to a quite noisy environment during prime dining hours. That said overall this is a great Chinese restaurant.

First time eating at this place. Service was excellent. Quality of food was amazing. We ordered the soup and crispy eggplant for appetizers. The soups are served individually. Four main dishes, we had the chow, fun, Compal, chicken, half order of tea, smoked duck, and Szechuan beef. Everything was fresh however, Szechuan beef was highly battered and a bit oily.

We stopped in for a mid-week lunch at this local favorite. Service was courteous and attentive and they had a spot available immediately even though it was packed. I ended up liking the broccoli beef and the potstickers the best. The hot and sour soup was good but the wonton soup was lacking flavor. I will of course be returning to this great little establishment. *Great for groups, families, friends, couples, and business lunches

Gluten free review: about half the menu is gf here with each item marked clearly on the menu. When we ordered, Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about what gluten free means and how to deal with gf customers. Food was good. Gf soy sauce was provided. We had the mixed veggie with tofu, snow peas with prawns, and Peking chicken (we expected it to be dressed like Peking duck but it was rather more similar to orange chicken. Still good though). The vegetables we received were cooked perfectly; fresh, flavorful, still slightly crunchy and not too soft. I also had the lychee mocktail.

Tareq Barakzoy

First time eating at this place. Service was excellent. Quality of food was amazing. We ordered the soup and crispy eggplant for appetizers. The soups are served individually. Four main dishes, we had the chow, fun, Compal, chicken, half order of tea, smoked duck, and Szechuan beef. Everything was fresh however, Szechuan beef was highly battered and a bit oily.

JAY :D

We stopped in for a mid-week lunch at this local favorite. Service was courteous and attentive and they had a spot available immediately even though it was packed. I ended up liking the broccoli beef and the potstickers the best. The hot and sour soup was good but the wonton soup was lacking flavor. I will of course be returning to this great little establishment. *Great for groups, families, friends, couples, and business lunches

Ru Oppenheimer

Gluten free review: about half the menu is gf here with each item marked clearly on the menu. When we ordered, Staff was friendly and knowledgeable about what gluten free means and how to deal with gf customers. Food was good. Gf soy sauce was provided. We had the mixed veggie with tofu, snow peas with prawns, and Peking chicken (we expected it to be dressed like Peking duck but it was rather more similar to orange chicken. Still good though). The vegetables we received were cooked perfectly; fresh, flavorful, still slightly crunchy and not too soft. I also had the lychee mocktail.

Very nice - great authentic food, not very exorbitant pricing. Nice job keeping your pricing, food quality and service. We really enjoyed the evening!

Shaurya Puri

Very nice - great authentic food, not very exorbitant pricing. Nice job keeping your pricing, food quality and service. We really enjoyed the evening!

Honestly, it was okay. If you're looking for a traditional Chinese restaurant, you're not going to find it here. To better understand, the food here is good, not great. It's the overall presentation. A perfect example, there were no Chinese for listed for any of the menu items. This place caters to the American palate (I.e.: sweet and sour dishes). If you're use to the traditional banquet style dining, this isn't the place to go. It felt more like a fine dining experience. Meals are served individually (as shown in the photo with the eggplant) as opposed to family style (where it's one dish per plate that everyone shares) where there is a lazy Susan turntable in the middle of the table. Service was gracious here. Parking along the street and a lot in the back. You access the restaurant from the parking lot. Overall, this does have a more intimate atmosphere. Not much for traditional Chinoiserie decor. Not many Asians waiters or patrons (usually an odd sign when you don't see the demographics of the cultural group dining as their respective cuisine).

Visited our favorite Chinese restaurant on May 19, 2025. All of our past visits have been 5 star; however, this visit was very disappointing. We ordered the orange chicken that in the past was one large piece of meat with a sweet orange sauce. This time it was chicken chunks and the sauce was not the same. After our meal, left feeling heart broken. We were traveling to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary to experience our favorite foods.

Situated in a great location of downtown Pleasanton, plenty of surrounded parking spots. There's a ramp walking into one of the entry points, so it's easily accessible to folks with wheelchairs or parents with strollers etc. The interior is esthetically pleasing. Lots of traditional artifacts, pictures displayed throughout. It's clean, clutter free and comfortable. Staff is friendly and accommodating. The food came out without delay, but personally, it didn't taste authentic. It was presented nicely but fell shirt on flavor for our family. We asked for two different types of spicy sauces to help with flavor, but even the sauces were bland. All in all, I'd go here for the aesthetical appeal but not for the food.

We only ordered take out but the place looked clean and decent. However food was average. We had two different fried rice, egg rolls, beef with asparagus, chicken in garlic sauce and deluxe veg. I think beef was probably the best amongst all the dishes we ordered. With my eyes covered, I would not be able to tell the difference between this place and Panda Express food.

The wontons were very dry and so I asked them to make a different soup for me and it took a bit of discussion

Food was very very mediocre. For Asian cuisine I expect flavor. Nothing about this was flavorful, more like flavorless. Server was not very kind or timely. Would never come back.

Nice location, ambiance and service - too bad nobody seems to be paying attention the food. Most of the dishes were average, some were inedible (tough meat, overly sweet marinades/sauces…) would not be acceptable at a cheap takeout place, and definitely not for the prices charged here.

Ramesh Menon

Nice location, ambiance and service - too bad nobody seems to be paying attention the food. Most of the dishes were average, some were inedible (tough meat, overly sweet marinades/sauces…) would not be acceptable at a cheap takeout place, and definitely not for the prices charged here.

Not sure who these local guides are who are leaving 5 star reviews of this restaurant but my experience in this place was underwhelming at best. Never had super sweet calamari before and it did not taste good. Sweet and sour shrimp was super sweet and hong kong noodles was acceptable at best. I realize food is personal preference and some people might find these super sweet items fun to eat but i did not appreciate the food at all. In fact every other Chinese restaurant i have tried in pleasanton livermore area is better than this place in my opinion. This is a relatively expensive Chinese restaurant with good ambience. However i was a victim of false 5 star reviews in here. Food was just not good!

Contrary to the high ratings disappointed with the quality of the food. The ribs as starter were very tough to get of the bone. They said they were supposed to be that way. The Mongolian beef was (my opinion) terrible. Very fatty oily taste. The waiter was very kind and offered to prepare another one but was no better.