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Yum Yai

shop 45/62/72 Botany Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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shop 45/62/72 Botany Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

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+61 2 9698 1211
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Yum Yai

Yum Yai turns out fast, fragrant Bangkok-style cooking with generous plates at wallet-friendly prices. Tucked away along Botany Road, this unpretentious dining room trades tablecloths for serious wok heat. Regulars return for duck noodle soup simmered with rich broth and tender meat, or smoky Hokkien noodles loaded with chicken and crisp greens. The kitchen gladly tweaks spice levels and adapts almost anything on the board for gluten-free diets, tossing together fiery chilli basil fried rice served straight from the flame.

  • Generous Portions, Everyday Value: Generous plates of stir-fries, noodle dishes, and curries served at modest everyday prices.
  • Flexible Dietary & Spice Customization: The kitchen easily modifies heat levels and adapts most recipes to be gluten-free upon request.
  • Swift Workday Lunch & Takeaway: Speedy counter and takeaway service packs fresh wok orders in under ten minutes during the work rush.
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Why Dine at Yum Yai

Why locals choose Yum Yai for everyday value, fast takeaway, and dietary-friendly Thai dining

  • Generous Plates at Everyday Low Prices

    Generous portions of classic wok noodles and curries are served at accessible neighborhood prices.

    Very good quality, high quantity of food per plate and reasonably low price is nowhere else to be found.

    Amit Gupta

  • Unpretentious and Great Value Cooking

    Diners enjoy substantial servings of comforting, authentic Thai staples without paying premium dining prices.

    This is not fine dining but it is excellent and great value Thai food.

    Brad T

  • Speedy Lunch and Takeaway Turnaround

    Takeaway orders and weekday lunches are prepared swiftly, ensuring a hot meal with minimal downtime.

    They got our takeaway ready with two meals out in just 10mins. Very good prices and generous serves of tasty food.

    Mark Butler

  • Dependable Midday Refuel

    Quick, filling workday lunches provide a dependable midday option for local workers on tight schedules.

    Very quick and friendly service. This place is my go to for quick and filling lunch.

    tasia hutama

  • Attentive and Adaptable Dietary Care

    Dishes are readily customized for food intolerances, with broad gluten-free options and adaptable recipes.

    The owners understand food intolerance and almost everything on the menu is either naturally gluten free or easily adapted to be.

    ROBIN DANIELSON

  • Personalized Spice and Flavor Tuning

    The kitchen adjusts heat and spice levels to personal taste, providing extra seasonings and tailored cooking.

    The chilli basil fried rice tasted amazing and they gave me reccomendations on dishes and sides as well as extra spices and condiments to use to my liking.

    Pasindu Sirimanne

Signature Thai mains loved by regulars

  • Pad Thai

    One of the best Pad Thai I've had in Sydney! The crispy pork was perfectly crunchy and packed with flavour, while the noodles had that perfect balance of sweet, tangy and savoury.

    Aoymojunee

  • Pad See Ew

    Pad see ew was the best I’ve had in ages. Nice find.

    Brad T

  • Chilli Basil Fried Rice

    The chilli basil fried rice tasted amazing and they gave me reccomendations on dishes and sides as well as extra spices and condiments to use to my liking.

    Pasindu Sirimanne

  • Duck Noodle Soup

    Duck noodle soup is my go to - for over 5 years now! It’s so delicious, the broth is rich with flavour with tender duck, flat rice noodles, sprouts and bok choy - all makes for a hearty dish.

    Charlie Somerton

Other favorites

Starters and sides to complete your meal

  • Money Bags

    A must-order starter! Crispy on the outside with a delicious savoury filling inside.

    Aoymojunee

  • Deep Fried Tofu

    We opted for the deep fried tofu as a starter and went for the highly recommended fried rice dishes. The food was delicious and did not disappoint at all.

    Daniel Tissot

  • Seafood Spring Rolls

    The new menu “seafood spring rolls “ was amazing.! I have eaten them so many times.

    elisadestianakeya

  • Mixed Entree

    Mixed entree is phenomenal 👌

    Chanelle K

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful dietary care and genuine neighborhood hospitality that set Yum Yai apart

  • Thoughtful Gluten-Free & Intolerance Adaptations

    The owners understand dietary restrictions and ensure almost everything on the menu is either naturally gluten-free or easily customized to accommodate intolerances.

  • Tailored Spice Levels on Request

    The kitchen gladly customises dishes to guests' preferred heat levels when requested extra spicy.

  • Personalized Dish Guidance & Condiments

    Staff take the time to guide guests through the menu with recommendations, plus extra spices and condiments to finish dishes to their liking.

  • Remarkable Regular Order Recall

    Hospitality goes beyond the routine, with team members remembering regular orders even after visits months apart.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering modifications, arrival, and pickup at Yum Yai

  • Ask for Dietary and Spice Customization

    Almost all dishes are naturally gluten-free or easily adapted upon request, and the kitchen will readily adjust spice levels or sauce sweetness if you specify your preferences when ordering.

  • Plan Around Tight Front Parking

    Street parking directly in front of the shops can be difficult to secure, so plan ahead or allow extra time to find a spot nearby if driving.

  • Order Takeaway for Fast Turnaround

    Takeaway orders can be prepared in as little as 10 minutes, making in-person or phone pickup an efficient option during tight lunch windows.

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