Thai Restaurant YumYum — Restaurant in London

You are first greeted by a historic grade 2 listed building with a little courtyard incorporating a prayer area (used by the staff and a really nice touch), a covered flower walkway (used for wheelchair access) and some external cabins which is a perfect place for a few photos or drinks and snacks during the summer months. A great start to see some thought and attention and good use of space rather than just having a bistro style canopy and chairs and tables.

This place is huge but it is all partitioned with screens so you never feel isolated or that you are in a big function type space and keeping a nice authentic experience wherever you are seated.

I am also informed the chefs are from various areas of Thailand so allowing for regional dishes to be both truly authentic but also allowing for fusion dishes between different areas of Thailand to be created.

The staff are so welcoming and warm and even on a cold day you feel warm from the moment you enter.

Let’s begin our journey with the vast drinks selection. A full menu of cocktails and mocktails that even a nightclub would struggle to make and all made in house from fresh ingredients. Including the mixers which are all hand made. I don’t think anyone would leave dissatisfied or disappointed from the offering here for sure. Always so happy to see uniqueness and variety in a drinks menu that also caters for non-drinkers.

The menu is authentic and you will struggle to choose which dishes to order as you will want to try them all, so I would advise you go with friends so you can order more. The servers are really nice and so is management so down to earth and were happy to help and guide.

Thai Prawn Cakes served with a sweet chilli sauce - Really soft and the home made chilli sauce shines through.

Even the prawn crackers are served with one of the most amazing and freshly made home made pickles I have ever had. I am not a pickle person but Yum Yum has converted me.

I always say when you experience or want someone to experience new dishes take them to the best so they try and never regret. Yum Yum would be a place for anyone new to Thai food.

Tom yum goong - A nice clear soup with a kick and served with prawns and nice chunky mushrooms. Had a fresh and zesty lemon taste that really refreshes and cleansed the pallet. A great starter for these colder months.

Lamb Mussaman - Another house special similar to Beef red curry but more of a kick and more complex taste structure which is richer and creamier in taste. The lamb just melts and a dish you have to try. I can’t wait to have this again.

Som Tam - served cold but fresh with just the right amount of spice and crunch. Really refreshing salad to start and compliment the other flavours of the main dishes.

Beef Red curry - An amazing creamy coconut and spicy taste. Not too spicy and beef perfectly cooked. If you want more spice go for the Lamb Mussaman.

Thai Noodle soup with Duck - A more subtle dish for those who like it mild and not spicy. We had the duck and was again cooked to perfection.

Stir-fried Morning Glory - Morning glory crunchy and with the right amount of fresh garlic.

Banana Fritter with coconut ice cream - I am no fan of coconut other than in perfumes (love the smell as I do with coffee but I don’t drink coffee) but in some cases it’s just right amount of flavour and in this case it was perfect and compliments the banana fritter so worth a try.

Thai Coconut Roll [Warm coconut filled pancake served with coconut ice cream and honey] - One of Yum Yum’s signature dishes. As this is served with the same excellent coconut ice cream I prefer this dish as the pancake was freshly made.

What an amazing experience and with a great menu for drinks and food as well as the ambience and authenticity I will be coming back. There is also a great value lunch express menu and various vegetarian menu options available that means everyone will be catered for.

Portion sizes are all sharing portions. So be ready for a...

✨ Where Thai elegance meets London charm Yum Yum Thai isn’t just a restaurant, it’s a journey for your senses.✨

From the moment you walk into this Stoke Newington gem, you’re greeted with genuine smiles and hospitality that’s top-notch. The place is a visual treat — a glamorous Georgian building split into distinct moods: traditional Thai wooden house seating, a chic lounge bar, a peaceful garden terrace, and even a hidden Orchid Lounge for those intimate gatherings.

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Starters that set the tone • Crispy Beef – Oh, this one was too good! Perfectly crunchy on the outside, tender inside, paired with an in-house sauce that takes it up a notch. • Grilled King Prawns – Juicy, smoky, and absolutely bang on. A seafood lover’s dream. • Fresh Thai Spring Rolls – Light, fresh, and beautifully refreshing — the calm before the flavour storm.

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Mains to remember • Thai Jollof Rice – A surprising twist! Aromatic, flavour-rich, and hearty. • Crispy Boneless Sea Bass with Papaya Salad – Crisp skin, flaky fish, and tangy papaya freshness — the textures here are unreal. • Thai Jasmine Rice – Soft, fragrant, and the perfect partner to bolder dishes. • Spicy Noodles with Vegetables – Bursting with colour, heat, and flavour — every bite hits. • Chicken Curry – Creamy, aromatic, and soul-hugging. A Thai classic done right.

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Sweet endings • Mango with Sticky Rice – Fresh, ripe mango with coconut-infused sticky rice. Pure, tropical bliss. • Banana Fritters with Coconut Ice Cream – Crispy on the outside, soft inside, with cool, creamy coconut ice cream — comfort in every bite.

Coconut Ice Cream with Wafers – Oh, this was too good, I say you! Creamy, rich coconut flavour, sitting on crisp wafers that added the perfect crunch.

The grand finale

Ended with a Karak Chai that was nothing short of mind-blowing — warm, spiced, and...

Yum Yum is a great Thai restaurant that has been around for many years. It is set in a listed Georgian period building and is massive in size. Yum Yum has many different dining areas, including a section where diners can sit on floor cushions and eat from knee-high tables and also features private dining rooms. The interior decor is both chic and contemporary and Yum Yum has a cool suave vibe about it. The eatery has a good cocktail bar and a rather large wine cellar. Yum Yum holds regular Jazz evenings in one of its lounges and periodically holds special Thai events for its diners. These can be a pleasant surprise and often turn the evening into more of an event than just a meal. There is an extensive menu and the quality of the dishes varies from good to very good, with one or two star dishes as well. This can be surprising as sometimes Yum Yum is extremely busy, having 300 covers, and yet they still manage to generally maintain the overall good quality of their dishes. The waitering staff are also generally very friendly and eager to please.

I have eaten here many times overs the years and below are some of my favourite dishes. Crispy Soft Crabs, Hot Wings, Beef Paneng Curry, Chicken Ginger (Stir-fry with Mushrooms), Lamb Mussaman Curry - served with Pumpkin and Potatoes (my favourite dish), Lobster Pad Prik Pao (Whole lobster stir-fried with chilli oil, soya sauce and oyster sauce), Pla Choo Chee (Whole Sea Bass cooked in a creamy red curry sauce) and the Squid with Chilli and Basil Leaves.

Yum Yum always reminds me of my favourite Thai holiday resorts and makes me dream of my next far-eastern holiday. If you love Thai food, I think that you will love...