Yin's Restaurant Port Dover in Port Dover

305 Main St, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0, Canada

★★★★☆
(137 reviews)
Categories: Chinese restaurant
Website
yinsrestaurant.com
Address
305 Main St, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0, Canada
Plus Code
QQPW+GM Port Dover, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM–7:30 PM
Friday
11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday
12–8:30 PM
Sunday
12–8 PM

Services

Service options
Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee Healthy options Small plates
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Reviews

3.7
★★★★☆
137 reviews

Most Mentioned

prices (6) egg rolls (5) leftovers (4) general tso chicken (4) almond (3) food quality (3) lemon chicken (2) upset stomach (2) crisp (2) phone (2)
5 stars
56
4 stars
33
3 stars
13
2 stars
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1 stars
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★★★★
September 17, 2024

Take out that day, we were all full and plenty of leftovers. Our vegan order was great.

June 3, 2024

The worst Chinese food ever. I spent 110.00 for 6 and I could only eat the egg roll and the noodles. The only place that has more salt is the salt flats...never again.

May 5, 2024

Messed up order, and not the first time. Know others who have ordered here recently with this exact same issue. Order here if you like your time wasted.

★★
April 13, 2024

Atmosphere: It is very strange that the dining room has been closed since Covid. The management says it due to lack of staff. There are lots of students and others in town looking for work. It look terrible from the street with the dining room closed. Food: I choose the deluxe dinner for 2. The food was primitive and below average. The vegetable/almond chicken was just greens with no colour (pees, celery, peppers). There was little seasoning. General chicken was very soupy and not sweet at all. Completely unlike the typical in a bad way. There is a reason why this restaurant has a low 3.7 rating. Please try to do better, it not that hard!!

★★★★★
July 19, 2023

Tonight we called right at 7:30 not realizing that it was closing time. Thankfully they made our order happily. When I arrived to pick up our order she informed me that the egg rolls were possibly not up to par. I said thats np and took my food back home to enjoy our dinner. When I arrived home I immediately tried an egg roll and to our absolute horror they were actually the best egg rolls weve ate in a long time. Apon trying the rest of our food we came to the conclusion this was the best batch of food weve eaten from there and we are return customers. They went above and beyond with service for us and we cant thank you enough for this. This is what small towns and Family businesses are about. 5 stars in our books

★★★★★
April 30, 2020

My first time trying Yin's pick-up. Ordering by phone was pleasant. Easy parking right in front or across the street at the park. Food was ready on time. Spotless inside, proprietors were welcoming, nice selection, food cleanly packaged and solid storage containers. Food was piping hot when I got home. All selections delicious, and properly cooked. No need to eat Chinese anywhere else. Lots of leftovers. Place is a winner. Lucy to have this establishment in Port Dover. We'll be back

★★★★★
January 16, 2018

After the change over to Yin's, there were some bad times, we basically stopped getting food here. However, 2018 we tried it again, wanting to support local, and boy were we surprised and happy. The food was amazing, better than ever. Chicken dishes were fresh, Vegetables were crisp, Shrimp was amazing (and larger then ever, Bonus!), Egg rolls were on point, and the sauces/gravy seemed better than ever. We have gotten their food for 2 weekends in a row now, and I am happy to say, its the first time in a while leftovers were all gone by lunch the next day. 10/10 Yin's, glad you are in Dover, and we will happily order from you every time.

July 8, 2017

The food here used to be good when it was Lee's. Now that it is Yin's, the quality of the food has gone way down. The staff insist it is the same recipes but it's not or it's just that the ingredients are not the same quality. I have eaten there a few times before this review to try to give them a chance to improve since taking it over. Tonight was the last time. They did not get the order right. Take out food and we did not get one of the dishes we ordered and there was no sauce for the Su guy almond. So it was chicken. If you just want chicken balls and rice and aren't looking for good flavour then this will do. I prefer delicious and fresh. The one star is for their staff who are always nice but sadly the food needs to improve.

March 22, 2024

Nasty food and bad service

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Dietary restrictions: MSG Free option Food

★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Food was hot and tasted good, but upset stomach thru the night. Will not be returning.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great Service Great food Food

December 22, 2023

We are very disappointed we used to love the order from there but now we dont anymore because the portion of the food is very small we wont order from there again

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We ordered dinner last night and I just have to say that it was absolutely delicious..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Enjoyed a delightful lunch of Wonton soup

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

General Tao chicken, mmmm. So good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great Canadian Chinese food. With so many different restaurants in Port Dover you would think there would be more ethnic places, but other than 4280 Pho which is open about 24 hrs a week, this seems to be the only regular option.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good Chinese food. Ordered takeout. They only have take- out at the moment.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not bad Chinese food with decent portions

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

One of my favourite restaurants! Fast service, amazing staff, amazing quality of food. Overall a great experience. Thank you Yin s!!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very disappointing. Nothing tasted good. Bring back Lees. New owners failed this place big time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love ,love yins,Karen from the kitchen always makes mine a bit different ,thank you so much

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great surface and the food was great.

December 22, 2022

Awful. No taste Dont waste you time. Rice was burnt with no taste

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Definitely not the same great food. Meat Wong ton had very little meat and over cooked. All dishes over cooked very odd tastes to everything. Duck sauce in packets for egg rolls. Upset stomach. Unfortunately we will not be repeat customers again

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Called to place an order and didnt realize it was so close to when they closed and I was going to say no dont worry about it but the lady insisted it was fine so I placed my order and when I went and picked it up I was carrying my child in her carseat and they both adored her and the gentleman then took my food order and carried it out to my car for me. Talk about above and beyond service and the food was so tasty too! Highly recommend Yins!!! Great people and great food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

We had a good experience at this restaurant we will definitely go back

★★
December 22, 2021

Ive ordered takeout 2 or 3 times, the latest being Dec 24, 2020. It hasnt improved...its okay but nothing great. Its expensive for barely palatable food

December 22, 2021

The food quality is very poor for what they charge. The last time I ordered, they forgot to add the shrimp to our shrimp soup. Not impressed!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good quality food. Quick and friendly service.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Finding my takeout, very bland. Small quantity, for what I paid.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The food was good. Will go again

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I enjoy the food here

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Too much vegetables and not enough shrimp.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

The best Chinese food place in Port Dover!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Always great food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent service and tasting canadian chinese. Best along Simcoe, Delhi, Tillsonburg, Alymer corridor.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent food. Decently fast service

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Wonderful food and service

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

We ordered items from Yins take out menu for the first time since moving to the area. The food was ready when they said it would be available for pick up. Best of all every item we ordered was absolately delicious and probably some of the best Chinese food we have ever had!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Chinese food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The best Chinese food ever...

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

I am not sure what it is about Norfolk county but I have not had good Chinese food at any location I have eaten at, yet. Most dishes are filled with lots of celery and very little meat. Dont put Kung Pao on your menu if you dont know how to make it. There is no celery, broccoli, or peas in Kung Pao. The only thing you got right was the hot chilies and they werent even hot. Oh there are peanuts in it to. The few pieces of beef were not marinated either, just the same beef that goes in your other dishes. I believe everyone giving a 5 star review must either work there, no someone who works there, or has never left Norfolk County for Chinese food. If you would like a caucasian to show you how to make Kung Pao, I would be happy to do so. Overpriced, lack of flavor and just plain wrong. Will not go back. I will stick with Asian Kitchen in Hagersville. For a small outfit, they at least know how to make good food.

Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Put in our take out order (4 things) at 6 pm. They said it wouldnt be ready until 7. No problem. Finally got our order at 725. Got home and it wasnt all there. When I called to ask them to correct the mistake, they told me it was up to me to correct it .. By driving back to pick up the missing item. No discount, no delivery of the missing item. Absolutely back to Hoys in Simcoe.

★★
December 22, 2020

Yeahhhh....maybe not....the general tso chicken was extremely salty and tasted like Pure oyster sauce.. it was terrible 90%. The chicken was good quality and fried well however. The sauce was very unappealing. To the point I didn t eat any. Their shanghai noodle is 30% good. The noodle is well cooked and veg is crisp and that s about it I think..sauce tastes like saliva and msg. (Even if I did order vegetarian) Also the meat is dry and flavourless. There s no doubt these two items were not worth $30.00 today. Thanks, Amanda

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Food was very good. Better than their Waterford location. Service there is horrible.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Had take out Sept 24th and all the food was excellent. Fresh, hot and the counter service was also friendly and professional.

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Make sure you check your bag before you leave.

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Waited 45 minutes for bill.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We probably wont go back. The food was ok.... Not much chicken in the chicken Chow Mein or the chicken, vegetables and almonds, and it was all dark meat. The poor waitress was run off her feet with no help and the phone just kept ringing, loudly. She had to serve all the tables, answer the phone, get the take out orders from the kitchen and bring them to the front, clear tables etc . She was literally running the whole time. She definitely need help, even if it was just someone you answer the phone. The one in Waterford is much better.

★★★
December 22, 2019

It was just ok! Large portions! Not bad for what you pay for! Wouldnt go back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love this place as always , good chinese food

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Ordered combo for 1 with sub good size chicken inside the balls and ordered general Tao (chicken nuggets ) in sauce but it was to go and sauces were mixed red sauce and the Tao. Worst part I got burnt rice and extra oil. Made everything bad. Not sure if I want to give them a second chance but has potential to be better with the less oil and burnt food.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Lemon chicken is little pieces of chicken and too much batter.

★★
December 22, 2019

Food good but I ordered takeout an hour ago and people that orders 10 minutes ago have food

December 22, 2019

Easily the worst chinese food I have ever eaten. I have ordered multiple times thinking I may have just caught them on an off day but the food repeatedly tastes stale. Lees had the best lemon chicken but once it switched over to a Yins the chicken became chewy and tough, and tasted very processed. Hardly any beef in my beef fried rice as well. I wont be ordering again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Wow! The curry chicken was amazing! Ordered it with the intention of having it for tomorrows meals, but after trying it as a snack it barely made it!! It will be tonights dinner now instead, what is left over that is!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

They have good Chinese food, prices and quality, we get it from them periodically.

December 22, 2019

The server acted like it was a inconvenience to serve us because it was the last hour of operations and the food was lacking freshness

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Good food, not greasy or salty like most Chinese restraunts. Could use a fresh coat of paint on the walls.

★★★★
December 22, 2019

Food was tasty. Average size portion. Restaurant was small but very clean. I look forward to trying their lunch combos on a future visit.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Food was good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

The best!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Does not do the name justice

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Good food, clean, freindly courteous staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

The food and service is really good. We had a lovely time.

★★
December 22, 2018

Food taste bland and the portions are smaller . prices are up . Loved it when it was Lee . will not order from again . pleasant wotkers though

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

I was there to order a large Won Ton soup for take out for lunch. I was served by a very polite young woman. The soup was excellent, as always. I live in Port Dover and am a regular customer of Yins.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

As a Asian man I approve the quality of Chinese food at this place! The owners were nice enough to give me an additional set of noodles after accidentally giving me the wrong order! I usually eat here for lunch as my go to and love it every time! Be sure to check out their lunch special combo on the weekdays.

December 22, 2018

Waited for 15 minutes with no service in an empty restaurant...

★★★★
December 22, 2018

Enjoyed the dinner for 3 meal even though there was only 2 of us. Had lots of leftovers to take home. Food was tasty, fresh and served hot.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Service was excellent, food was excellent. Ive had plenty of chinese food ( no the mandarin doesnt count) and Id happily put these guys up near the top!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

amazing as always

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Best Chinese food ever....friendly staff..portions are huge...especially if you eat in then take the rest to go. Happily made the drive to Waterford. Welcome to Port Dover.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Food was great. Awesome lunch special.

★★
December 22, 2017

Not like it used to be food didnt seem as fresh

December 22, 2017

We were very disappointedwith the food. The Hot & Sour soup has changed as have the Egg Rolls. We found the food dry and the flavour was terrible. I miss Lees. Wont be going back until I hear that the old recipes are being made again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Presley was a awesome waitress-took orders, answered the phone,friendly and attentive...food was fresh and cooked perfectly

December 22, 2017

Sorry. Before it was Yin s the food was great. Now that it sYin s the food quality has declined. Gave them three chances. But they struck out. Bring back your old menu and food quality but I won t know you did it as I won t order again.

★★★
December 22, 2017

One waitress. She was so busy. Decent food. Hot but not their best. Too stressful watching the waitress run around. Phone constantly ringing. Prices are higher since it became Yins . No Senior discount. Expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Wonderful food, large portions, great wait staff, excellent experience, love it here, take out was just as great fast service, absolutely perfect!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

You wont find authentic Chinese food here, but it is a good affordable place to eat. The food is great and the service is very fast.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Good food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Quality food for a great value! Recent revovations and new management have lead to stellar improvements! Atmosphere is casual and cool, and the service is great as well. All waitresses are super cute to! Average menu price of $10 will provide you with a filling, flavorfull eating experiance. This place is Phillafresh approved!

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Always, always, always fresh, hot and delicious. Also, the service is outstanding and the price is very affordable. We dont go anywhere else for Chinese.

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Yummy food

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

The only option but better to drive on.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Great food, Chinese cuisine, fast service and takeout.

★★★★★
December 22, 2015

Lees is fantastic! We dont go anywhere else for Chinese food! Great food, great prices, excellent service!!

★★
December 22, 2012

The service is TERRIBLE. I order take out every week and I tip the deliverer generously and lately theyve messed up EVERY simple order and do not even apologize when i bring it to their attention. The delivery lady is so rude. I was once a regular customer and now i am NEVER ordering from here again.