Yummy Garden
Chinese restaurant offering takeout and delivery. Open Monday through Friday 11:00 AM–10:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM.
Overview
Yummy Garden is a Chinese and American takeout restaurant at 640 Lake Ave in Rochester, NY, serving the Maplewood neighborhood and surrounding communities. The restaurant offers dine-in seating, takeout, and delivery, with online ordering available through its website. Yummy Garden is open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
What They Offer
The menu at Yummy Garden spans more than 30 categories, covering a broad range of Chinese and Chinese-American dishes. Notable sections include:
- Chef's Specialties — dishes like Seafood Delight (shrimp, scallop, crabmeat, and lobster in white sauce), Amazing Prawn in Szechuan sauce, and Dragon and Phoenix
- Wings — offered in Buffalo, Garlic, Honey, General Tso's, BBQ, and Sesame preparations
- Fried Rice, Lo Mein, and Chow Mein — available with a range of proteins including pork, beef, shrimp, crab meat, and lobster
- Health Menu — lighter options built around steamed vegetables, tofu, and bean curd in various sauces
- Family Meals — four tiered packages serving two to four people, priced from $28.99 to $42.99, each bundled with free sodas
- Party Trays — regular and super-sized platters for larger gatherings
Express lunch specials run daily from 11:15 AM to 3:00 PM. Delivery is available within roughly two miles of the restaurant, with a $10.00 minimum order and an estimated 30- to 60-minute arrival window.
Known For
Yummy Garden has built a steady following along the Lake Avenue corridor as an affordable, high-volume Chinese takeout spot. The restaurant's menu breadth — from General Tso's Chicken and Sesame Chicken to specialty seafood platters and a dedicated tofu section — positions it as a one-stop option for groups with varied preferences. The family meal bundles and party tray service also make it a practical choice for feeding larger groups without per-person ordering.
Location & Neighborhood
Yummy Garden sits on Lake Avenue in Rochester's Maplewood area, a residential stretch north of downtown. The restaurant is a short drive from Maplewood Park and Seneca Park, two of the city's Olmsted-era green spaces. Public transit access is strong: the Route 1 bus, Rochester's most frequent line, runs along Lake Avenue with stops nearby. Street parking is generally available along the block. The neighborhood is a mix of homes, small businesses, and community institutions, giving the corridor a local, walkable feel.
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Last updated May 15, 2026