Yahoo Restaurant

Known as both Yahoo Hillcrest and Yahoo Boronia Heights (it's just on the Hillcrest side of the border between the two suburbs). Whichever your preferred reference, it's still a bit of a hike for me which is the main reason I've not been until this visit - had a church camp/retreat up at Mt Tamborine and decided to go the back way so I could swing by Ya Hoo for lunch on the way. Lo and behold who should we see upon our arrival but another church family with the same idea!

This place has old school Chinese restaurant feels and the pricing was fantastic though I'm told rose a bit shortly after my visit in September. We ordered from the lunch menu where most of the meals were $11.50:
* Crispy chicken with fried rice
* Marmite chicken with fried rice
* Pork spare ribs in plum sauce with steamed rice
* Fried kwai teow
* Butter oat prawns (without shell), $24.90
* Spring roll 4pc $6.50
* Long soup $6.50

The prawns are from the dinner menu but we saw our friends on the other table order one so a friend in my party decided he might as well try it since he travelled so far to meet us there for lunch. I'm pretty sure as long as they have stock on hand they'll cook it if you ask. It's pretty good!

The usual lunch menu options were also all solid and satisfying though tending on the salty side. I think they represent very good value and if this shop were closer to me I could see myself going often.

Absolutely fantastic Malaysian food... Youwon, Ben, chef and team prepared food and served us at their best. Been going there for the past 2 years and never disappointed. Food standard has been consistent. Definitely have and will keep recommending Yahoo Hillcrest to my fellow friends and family.

Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food they served.

Cereal Prawn - Very authentic version. It's the closest to what you will find in Singapore. Albeit a little on the saltier side. Can reduce salt and add abit more sugar, chili and curry leaves! But 9/10 !

Marmite chicken with fried rice - the party enjoyed this dish! Fried rice is very Cantonese, rice grains are harder than the ones you find in the other Chinese restaurants. I prefer the cantonese version! So this is on point ! 9/10

Fried chicken with fried rice - flavourful chicken! Fried rice review, as above. 9/10

Black bean chicken with white rice - decent review from my friend. 8/10

Char Kway Teow - this was the cherry on top. Wok hei was perfectly executed. A little on the salty spectrum. I love salt. But this was really salty. I think it will be more flavourful with more black sauce. This is quite possibly the best rendition of char kway teow in Brisbane.

Overall experience - 10/10

Will be back to try out the dinner dishes. It's quite a drive for us, so we're not sure when we'll be back.

Celebrated a birthday dinner with friends and family. The food was delicious and service was amazing. Ben, the staff member who waited our table, was top notch. He made good recommendations, entertained (and tolerated) the children’s antics, had a good sense of humour and chase sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying our time there. Keep up the great work 🤙🏻

This is one authentic Malaysian restaurant away from the main food centres.
I was born in Malaysia, bred in Malaysia...I'm a foodie like my late Dad...so I'm telling you this. If you want real Malaysian style Chinese dishes...this is the place to go. The place is clean and simple...the food is great.
My personal favourite is the steamed belly pork, but all the dishes that I've tasted before are genuinely tasty.
The portions are good for the price and taste, so go check this place out.

Magnificent. Best I've had in a long time
I got the Malaysian Curry Chicken
My wife Chicken with black bean sauce
I would highly recommend Yahoo!

This is my favourite Malaysian and Singaporean restaurant in Brisbane. Affordable prices, authentic tastes and friendly service. This is the place for Char Kway Tiau, Curry Puff, Lor Bak, Curry Laksa, Penang Har Mee, Hor Fun, Roti Canai, Kangkung Belacan, Steam Pork Belly, Marmite Chicken and Oat Prawns!! Always fun and satisfying.

Definitely Hidden gem in Hillcrest. It helps Satisfying your Chinese/ Malaysian food craving and they did well.

Salted egg chicken: in the saltier side even though not much sauce.

Fish curry: curry was good and topping were generous.

They got some different menus that’s definitely worth trying for a chinese/malaysian restaurant. Will come back !

Family friendly place, can be busy at times but I mostly walk-in and it is still ok.

Price was standard, $30-$40 for 2 ppl

I've been coming here for a while as a local regular (many years now). I'm originally from Singapore and can attest to their authenticity for select dishes. Excellent service, good price, and good food. Highly recommend the iPoh Ho Fun, comes with authentic green chilli which is a must for me. The wok hei is occasionally a hit or miss, but still one of the best in Brisbane for the price.

Outstanding food, friendly staff, and quick service. Whenever we are near there in Brisbane, it is our port of call for fabulous food.

Super authentic tasty Malaysian food. 🤤🤤 new local favourite. Highly recommend. Great prices too...

House special soup is a must try.
Hainan chicken rice, make sure you ask for the chicken broth to go with the dish.

Staff were very friendly and catered to our needs. The food was served very quickly and was delicious!

Nyonya prawns, braised beef hotpot and ABC are super delicious!

First time here and definitely not the last! Authentic Malaysian/Singaporean flavours - particularly the sizzling belacan tofu and salted egg chicken, both strong flavours were presented very well. Garlic and ginger& shallots vegetables were on point too. Eager to try more items on the impressive menu.
The young lady waiting tables provided great service despite how busy the restaurant was. Convenient location and parking too. Kudos to the team!

I like this restaurant very much - food taste very good and fresh, service is friendly and helpful. Even it is a bit far for me I still love to go there

Great tasting food. Quality customer service. Plenty of parking. Family and I dined in and ordered one of the set menu. Tasted just as good as the meals back in NZ. They were also busy with takeaway orders too so must be quite popular. Will definitely order here again.

Great authentic food, good size servings, friendly staff

This place has the best food. My personal favorite is the salted egg chicken.

Best Chinese food in the area and are embarrassed that we haven’t reviewed before. No headaches after this tasty Chinese. We really like that you can actually identify the vegetables. Usually have takeaway but have had the dine-in banquet previously - extremely good. When we try other local Chinese restaurants we always regret that we didn’t head to Yahoo.