Yum Yum Bangkok

(212) 262-7244

650 9th Ave
New York, NY 10036 40.7606 -73.991

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

Hours:

Mon-Sat 12pm-12am

Sun 12pm-11pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 1.24.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Notable Beer List, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Thai

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What People Are Saying About Yum Yum Bangkok

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Traditional Thai dishes include rice and noodle plates, plus seafood, beef, duck and chicken specialties. Delivery available within ten blocks.

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Know Before You Go:
Online reservations can be made through the Yum Yum Bangkok website.
Delivery:
Delivery is available within 10 blocks of the restaurant. The minimum for delivery orders is $10.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere isn't all that great, but you can afford to eat every meal here.”
  2. “Small but cozy place with nice waiters.”
  3. “It's a great place for romantic dinner or for group dinners.”
  4. “ok, so everything is really good an it's fun, reasonable, and brings in a fun group of hungry patrons this place on 46th and 9th ave. btw, the thai iced coffee isn't bad either :) oh, by the way, try the pad kee mao (sp?)”
  5. “One of the better Thai places in Hell's Kitchen, the menu here is your basic Thai, but the decor is fun with an HD TV off in the corner frequently showing ocean documentaries (look for the baby sea turtles!)”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “ok, so everything is really good an it's fun, reasonable, and brings in a fun group of hungry patrons this place on 46th and 9th ave. btw, the thai iced coffee isn't bad either :) oh, by the way, try the pad kee mao (sp?)”
  2. “The excellent food and drinks were very reasonably priced.”
food quality
86.66999816894531% positive
  1. “Good Thai food at GREAT PRICES!”
  2. “Honestly, the food was horrible.”
  3. “great food”
  4. “We were so disappointed about everything from the poor service to the worst cool Pad Thai noodle dish.”
  5. “don't know what happened to that person but I've been going to all of the Yum Yum restaurants for years and I unreservedly recommedn them as some of the BEST cuisine -- not just Thai cuisine, but ANY cuisine -- of any kind in the city.”
  6. “The restaurant is small and a bit congested, but the food is excellent.”
  7. “the food was decent but the service is horrible.”
  8. “The atmosphere isn't all that great, but you can afford to eat every meal here.”
  9. “The food is consistently good: The chicken with basil is delicious and the all the appetizers are yummy.”
  10. “The excellent food and drinks were very reasonably priced.”
  11. “It offers great food at reasonable prices.”
  12. “Their dumpling appetizer, bbq shrimp, and shrimp pad si ew are the best I've ever had in New York.”
  13. “The food is an excellent value, I highly recommend their lunch specials.”
  14. “Great food, great service, not expensive.”
  15. “the food is great and cheap?”
  16. “It's inexpensive, the service is gracious and friendly, and the food is almost always delicious.”
  17. “But spicy fried rice is delicious!”
  18. “The food is generally good, although the same entree can occasionally vary in quality and portion size.”
  19. “recommend the chicken puffs and the coconut chicken soup.”
  20. “Wait staffs are very friendly and attentive, generous portion of food, and of course, very tasty.”
  21. “This place is a bit of a dive - but the food is good and the prices are great!”
  22. “The staffs are very friendly, food is yummy and cheap!”
  23. “Great Thai food for a great price”
  24. “The person that gave this place a low rating must not know their thai food, because this place has some of the best dishes and spiced wonderfully!”
  25. “good budget food but get a good waiter/waitress, no parties”
  26. “The restaurant always busy but the food was fast and great !”
  27. “This restaurant has excellent Thai food.”
  28. “Great value, quick service, best Thai food”
  29. “We thought the food would be yummy as the name but very disappointing.”
  30. “The food was not that fresh as it was supposed to be.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “One of the better Thai places in Hell's Kitchen, the menu here is your basic Thai, but the decor is fun with an HD TV off in the corner frequently showing ocean documentaries (look for the baby sea turtles!)”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “It's a great place for romantic dinner or for group dinners.”
  2. “ok, so everything is really good an it's fun, reasonable, and brings in a fun group of hungry patrons this place on 46th and 9th ave. btw, the thai iced coffee isn't bad either :) oh, by the way, try the pad kee mao (sp?)”
service
82.34999656677246% positive
  1. “Trendy and pretty good, slightly pricey, good service.”
  2. “good budget food but get a good waiter/waitress, no parties”
  3. “Great food, great service, not expensive.”
  4. “Great value, quick service, best Thai food”
  5. “We were so disappointed about everything from the poor service to the worst cool Pad Thai noodle dish.”
  6. “The waiters are very friendly and the service is quick and efficient.”
  7. “Prices are excellent and the service is quick and very efficient!”
  8. “Wait staffs are very friendly and attentive, generous portion of food, and of course, very tasty.”
  9. “Food is decent, but the portions are all semi-small, and great for people who are eating light but not good for the portion heavy folks like me.”
  10. “The staffs are very friendly, food is yummy and cheap!”
  11. “Small but cozy place with nice waiters.”
  12. “the food was decent but the service is horrible.”
  13. “It's inexpensive, the service is gracious and friendly, and the food is almost always delicious.”
  14. “Lightning fast service.”
  15. “horrible customer service”
  16. “We were asked about the gratuity after the poor service.”
  17. “Cute straight and gay couples on dates abound, and the service is reasonably attentive.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “It's inexpensive, the service is gracious and friendly, and the food is almost always delicious.”
  2. “Food is decent, but the portions are all semi-small, and great for people who are eating light but not good for the portion heavy folks like me.”
  3. “the food is great and cheap?”
  4. “For this kinda prices, services and seating are more than GREAT.”
  5. “It offers great food at reasonable prices.”
  6. “This place is a bit of a dive - but the food is good and the prices are great!”
  7. “The food is an excellent value, I highly recommend their lunch specials.”
  8. “Great Thai food for a great price”
  9. “Trendy and pretty good, slightly pricey, good service.”
  10. “Great food, great service, not expensive.”
  11. “Wait staffs are very friendly and attentive, generous portion of food, and of course, very tasty.”
  12. “The staffs are very friendly, food is yummy and cheap!”
  13. “Great value, quick service, best Thai food”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Prices are excellent and the service is quick and very efficient!”
  2. “The waiters are very friendly and the service is quick and efficient.”
  3. “Great value, quick service, best Thai food”
2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/01/09

good budget food but get a good waiter/waitress, no parties

by passionformac at Citysearch

I know the owner don, Ive been going here for 4years and i had good times. I decided to have a party at the place and I was stuck with joe-waiter/acting manager. the food was decent but the service is horrible.

joe- cant count his calculations correctly with the check

- speaks not good english

- horrible customer service

- ignores you when you need food/ orders of drinks

- embarress you in front of your friends if you bring a drink and not talk to you aside even when we agreed that the party can bring drinks.

- he promised me 2 waiters and they never were there i had to constantly look for them

-never gave appetizers for the drinks that was purchased which was over $150-each drink gets a appetizer****

-he cannot handle 22 people for the party

- embarrases you when its your party in front of guests

-he couldnt handle the party that he called don (after telling me that hes in thailand and wont be back until augest) don said ok.... you can have your drinks.

i spent total 350 plus drinks total 500 for a f----- service that was never delivered.

don(owner) your a great person but joe is not a manager that i would trust.

  • Pros: good deal on food
  • Cons: joe the waiter
2 Star Rating: Below Average

07/01/09

good budget food but get a good waiter/waitress, no parties

by passionformac at Citysearch

I know the owner don, Ive been going here for 4years and i had good times. I decided to have a party at the place and I was stuck with joe-waiter/acting manager. the food was decent but the service is horrible.

joe- cant count his calculations correctly with the check

- speaks not good english

- horrible customer service

- ignores you when you need food/ orders of drinks

- embarress you in front of your friends if you bring a drink and not talk to you aside even when we agreed that the party can bring drinks.

- he promised me 2 waiters and they never were there i had to constantly look for them

-never gave appetizers for the drinks that was purchased which was over $150-each drink gets a appetizer****

-he cannot handle 22 people for the party

- embarrases you when its your party in front of guests

-he couldnt handle the party that he called don (after telling me that hes in thailand and wont be back until augest) don said ok.... you can have your drinks.

i spent total 350 plus drinks total 500 for a f----- service that was never delivered.

don(owner) your a great person but joe is not a manager that i would trust.

  • Pros: good deal on food
  • Cons: joe the waiter
4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/29/08

Good Thai in a neighborhood full of Thai

by DavideSky2 at Citysearch

One of the better Thai places in Hell's Kitchen, the menu here is your basic Thai, but the decor is fun with an HD TV off in the corner frequently showing ocean documentaries (look for the baby sea turtles!), and just a nice, low-key mirrored look. Cute straight and gay couples on dates abound, and the service is reasonably attentive. The food is generally good, although the same entree can occasionally vary in quality and portion size.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

09/20/08

Great Food

by 39heff at Citysearch

POSITIVE

Great Food!

Nice Staff

Open Late

Decent Pricing

NEGATIVE

Average Service

Boring Decor

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/12/08

Can't beat it!

by Bryan29 at Citysearch

Wonderful experience!! The staff and food were far beyond expectation. My wife and I were recommended this by an NYC local. My advice to all travelers....talk to the locals!! Inexpensive and delicious!!

  • Pros: Service

The Details on Yum Yum Bangkok

Place Categories:

  • great budget food
  • great quick service
  • great prices
  • very disappointing food
  • very friendly wait staffs
  • yum
  • really good dumpling appetizer
  • nice waiters
  • great pad thai
  • worst thai restaurant
  • great place
  • yum great takeout
  • great value
  • big groups
  • delicious chicken
  • not good english
  • best spiced wonderfully
  • excellent drinks
  • delicious spicy fried rice
  • recommend chicken puffs
  • fun decor
  • excellent thai food
  • that great atmosphere
  • horrible customer service
  • not bad thai iced coffee