Yen Yen restaurant interior

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Family. Tradition. and Your Table

Authentic Chinese cuisine, served with care for over four decades.

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Our story

Family, Tradition, and Your Table

1981

Est. Arlington Heights, IL

Yen Yen (欣欣) is drawn from the Chinese idiom '欣欣向荣' (Yen Yen Heung Wing), representing a spirit of thriving growth, vitality, and enduring prosperity.

For more than forty years, Yen Yen Restaurant has been more than just a place to eat—it has been a gateway to a new life and a home for generations. From the very beginning in 1981, we have operated as a true family endeavor. When relatives arrived from China, they found their first footing, their community, and their purpose right here, working side-by-side in our kitchen and dining room. That deep-seated sense of family is baked into every customizable, authentic Cantonese dish we serve. We believe that caring for our guests means cooking for them exactly the way they need, which is why we have always proudly catered to health-conscious diners by offering custom salt-, oil-, and MSG-free versions of our meals—without ever compromising on the rich, soulful flavors of home. Whether you are here for our legendary house-made glazed ribs, the perfect sear of our black pepper scallops, or the dramatic, aromatic sizzle of our black bean specialties, you are tasting decades of shared history, hard work, and heartfelt hospitality. From our family to yours, welcome to the table.

From our kitchen

A few of our signatures.

Peking Duck

House specialty

Mongolian Beef

Tender flank steak stir-fried at high heat with crisp scallions and sweet onions in a rich, savory-sweet soy and garlic brown glaze.

Dim Sum

Our faVIOR PLATE

Sweet Sour Chicken

Crispy golden-battered chicken tossed with bell peppers, onions, and pineapple in our vibrant, house-crafted sweet and tangy sauce.

Wonton Noodle Soup

A classic

Beef Chow Mein

Tender sliced beef stir-fried with crisp garden vegetables in a rich, savory brown sauce, served with crunchy fried noodles, and this was INCREDIBLE!!

Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry

Chef's choice

Yen Yen Subgum

It brings together tender slices of multiple proteins—including shrimp, chicken, and pork—with an abundance of crisp, fresh vegetables such as snow peas, bok choy, napa cabbage, and celery.

Find us

Come in. Sit down.

Hours

Tuesday – Thursday11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday – Saturday11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday11:00 am – 9:00 pm
MondayClosed

Reservations welcome. Walk-ins always accepted.

Address

In Terramere Plaza 4226 Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights

IL 60004

(847) 259-3400