Yum Yum Thai Restaurant

Went to this restaurant for the first time this weekend for a relatives birthday and was surprised at it location and impressed by the decor. We sat in the subfloored area which required us to take our shoes of and we were provided with thai type slippers. I was expecting quite a lot as it seemed quite an impressive restaurant and the menu seemed reasonably priced on basic dishes. Unfortunately I was unimpressed by the food and to some extent the service. I ordered a number 9 Lok chin tod which were described as fillets of chicken marinated with herbs, made into delicious balls, shallow fried, served with a plum sauce.They seemed to be basically processed round soggy chicken nuggets.

My main course also arrived stone cold. This was the duck in taramind sauce. the noodles were also something I had never seen as they looked almost transparent and overcooked. i did find one source of flavour which was a solitude sprig of corriander,

Overall I was disappointed. the setting was nice but the food was less than impressive and for what i paid I felt like I should have stayed at home and cooked it myself, Maybe put aup some thai decor and it would have been more worth while. I have tasted authentic thai cuisine in the Uk , cooked by a taiwanese woman who opened her own restaurant . That was simply amazing so ther is nothing wrong with Thai food , as long as you find the right place and unfortunately , however Yum Yum looks nice , its not the place to find amazing thai food.
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salv
Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, April 01, 2008

We go to this restaurant at least once a month. Been there all days of the week, for their specials, and later in the evening. We have had brilliant food and service every single time - and the half price cocktails definitely don't go amiss.

Really don't hesitate to recommend to anyone - having been going now for almost a year and never having had a bad experience I'm surprised by some of the reviews - the staff are always lovely and the food is definitely scrummy.
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Wonder
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Thursday, March 27, 2008

This restaurant moved from Church St (the Upper St of Hackney for it's selection of restaurants) to a dead end side of Stoke Newington High St - but who cares when you're in a listed building with a lovely fountain and FRESH carnation flowers outside? Visited this restaurant for the first time on Mothers Day. Restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful - there is one guy who wears glasses (thick black frames) he is adorable and so helpful! Food was also amazing - try red curry with duck and ask for it "spicy" YUM deffo! Went back less than 5 days later and had Mussaman curry (beef) - absolutely delicious. Will be coming back soon definately!
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Claire Jasmine Taylor
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, March 09, 2008

Don't understand all the disappointment. I've never had a bad experience with this place. It's always great. Each time we go, me and my wife think 'maybe this will be the occasion it's rubbish' - and it never is. Oh well.
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Tim - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, November 29, 2007

Went to the restaurant on a Saturday night based on a friend's recommendation. We were impressed by the decor and staff (especially considering that it's in Hackney).

The food came out promptly--we ordered typical dishes like pla rad prik and green curry--and they were delicious! However, the portions are really small... barely enough for the two of us.
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Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 5
Sunday, October 21, 2007

went last night, was very impressed with the decor and the fountain out the front. yummy cocktails but obviously a little light on the alcohol inclusion so a little disappointed there but typical thai really.

food was beautifull and came out promptly.

all i would say to everyone is double check your bill. they are very dodgy. they listed everything but the total down the bottom didnt add up, lucky my boyfriends a numbers man.
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Lauren
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Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, July 11, 2007

I've been here a few times, and every visit seems to get worse. Went with 2 friends on Saturday night, and the usual trick of forcing you to sit in the bar for at least 10 minutes before being seated (despite having a reservation, and there being several empty tables) was in effect again.

Our wine took about 25 minutes to arive at the table, and when we ordered, our server was annoyed that nobody was having a starter, and then barked at us to "Just read the number" when ordering food. In doing this, he had to make 2 return trips to the table to find out the specifics of the order (seafood or chicken, etc).

Some of our food arrived cold, with the obvious signs of being under-microwaved. Once returned warm, the food was alright, but pretty bland and uninspiring. Some of the cocktails were okay, but by the time they actually arrived, you usually had forgotten you even ordered it.

Overall, this place seems to be letting itself down as time goes on. In terms of facilities, it has quite a bit going for it, but it seems to be greatly mismanaged.
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Chad
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Monday, July 09, 2007

I have eaten at this restaurant once before many years ago, and was extremely disappointed then. I returned this week, giving it the benefit of the doubt - particularly as it had recently moved location.

I wish I had trusted my opinion the last time. It was awful. An absolute rip off.

The staff couldn't have been less attentive if they tried and we had to repeatedly ask for things. The food arrived lukewarm and stale - I suspect that the deepfried bits had been sitting around for sometime before being served to us. The stirfried veg was actually soggy and cold - horrible.

The restaurant was quiet when we arrived but halfway through our main meal they had a rush, at which point, the staff began loitering around our table, being very attentive when they needed the table and whisked our plates and food away without even asking if we had finished-which we hadn't. When we brought this to their attention they seemed annoyed that we objected and begun to put the unfinished food back on the table, huffing and puffing. I was livid at this point, and told them to take it and bring the bill. £88 for two people. RIP OFF.

I couldnt understand how YUM YUMs has survived for so long but i suspect that it has been living off it's reputation for sometime now. When it first opened, it was actually a bit of a pioneer -one of the very few THAI places around. 20 or so years later, we can do much much better. There are so many thai places to choose from in the area, I would never recommend YUM YUMs.
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im
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 2
Saturday, July 07, 2007

I went for a meal with friends. We had decided for this upmarket place, compared to our usual "Itto" restuarant we go to across the road. We wish we didn't in the end. Although the entrance, reception and general decor was impressive. The food and service was rather dissappointing.

The staff were pretty lack-less in character. Always seeming in a hurry but never really getting out the food. Our drinks, especially our wine, took a while to arrive at our table. The food, although pretty in appearance, warm luke warm when it arrived to our table, and didn't taste at all Thai (I have travelled around the region and I can say street-sellers food it more nicer, and the staff warmer and friendly - compared to YY).

I was dissappointed with the whole experience. Over priced and the waiters only seemed to care or come to attention when we were paying.
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Amy McNeail
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Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 2
Friday, June 29, 2007

This place is a true gem.

The decor is striking on arrival and we all were pleasently surprised by the grander-than-expected entrance. What with the fountain, it does stand out from the rest of the high road shops and restaurants. Inside the decor is sumptuous with deep-coloured voiles and dark woods with intricate carved designs. It all adds to the feeling of an intimate dining experience when actually the place is HUGE!

The food was VERY good and I would recommend the Yum Yum fish platter for two which was very good value at only £10.50 per person as we took advantage of the offer they are currently running of 50% off the food bill.

The cocktails are lovely - even nicer during happy hour (5.00-7.30) when they are all half price! and I would recommend the pinacolada which usually is served in a whole pineapple - but was not today :(

Staff were freindly and attentive. All in all a great night out. Would recommend to any one. I will definitely be planning to go again soon.

P.S. Loads of thanks to Richard for bringing this restaurant to our attention and Gemma for guiding us to the fish platter :)
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Kulsuma Faiz
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, May 31, 2007