General Info

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a new dining experience, the genuine traditional oriental cuisine that you do not have to fly half way around the world to the Orient to enjoy, the kind of pleasure you can experience right here in your own community at the Yen Ching Chinese Restaurant. Since 1984, we have dedicated ourselves to bring you the best Mandarin, Szchwan, and Peking cuisine in Evansville, Indiana. Now to better serve you, we are providing catering service to your home or office ; for any special occasions ; wedding, anniversary, birthday, reception, rehearsal dinner, class reunion, business meeting or office Christmas party ; and for any group size, small or large. We will plan your special events with elegant style, gourmet food and first class service. Yen Ching Origin Yen Ching, the ancient name for Beijing today, as served as capital of China since 3000 years ago, when King Wu first declared Yen Ching as the capital city in 1057 BC during the western Zhou Dynasty. Yen Ching remained us capital through many centuries until 1421, when the emperor of Ming Dynasty changed the name to "Beijing" meaning "North Capital" for the city. For almost seven centuries, Beijing was a powerful center for the Mongols, the Ming era, the Manchus, and today's People Republic of China. Have been the home of the Ming and Qing Emperors, the city became known for its elaborates and splendor in every aspects of life, such as the stately buildings, now known as Forbidden City and Summer Palace, which are rich in colors of red and gold yellow, the imperial color, and elaborate in form. To appraise the emperors, it it was inevitable that the city become a center for all famous varieties of Chinese regional cuisine to converge ; Just to name a few. Shandong Cuisine, Szchwan Cuisine, Hunan Cuisine, etc. We, at Yen Ching Restaurant, will bring you this wonderful dining experience thousands miles away from China. Hopefully our hospitality and the splendid menu selections will prove to be an unforgettable experience for you. ENJOY...!