If your idea of Chinese food is deep-fried, takeout fare, then a visit to Uncle Yu's just might freshen up your palate. This Lafayette restaurant is known for its fresh, locally-sourced fare that draws on the traditional flavors of Chinese cuisine. This means you'll find the menu filled with dishes like warm goat cheese wontons and steamed dumplings stuffed with chicken and spinach. You'll also be able to enjoy a variety of familiar main courses, like mu shu pork with paper-thin pancakes, as well as favorites like spicy Mongolian beef with plenty of sauteed onions on the side.

In addition to praising the tasty food, Yelp reviewers describe the restaurant's atmosphere as upscale, warm, and friendly. Plenty also note that this is a white-tablecloth restaurant and not a take-out place, so the next time you’re looking for a Chinese meal but don’t feel like greasy take-out, consider Uncle Yu’s.

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