Yum Thai
Ellen Chavez · 154 Google reviewsYum Thai — Forest Park thai that sets the standard. The staff makes it feel personal. Ellen Chavez: "The grilled shrimp were shell-on and well seasoned" [$$]
What 444 diners keep saying
What 444 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Came for the first time to Yum Thai and had such an amazing experience! The gentleman helping us tonight was so fantastic and kind. The food was so delicious and fresh. We ordered the Tom Yum soup to start and the cucumber salad. Followed with the spicy basil stir fry + ginger stir fry which had amazing portion sizes. Additionally, the bathroom were so clean which is always an appreciated touch. We are happy to have found this delicious restaurant! Thank you to the Yum Thai team for a great dinner experience.”
“I drive my daughter to softball practise on Thursday and have dinner here all the time. The curry (no matter what one) is the best Thai food I have ever had. Thai is one of my favorites so I don't say this lightly. Not to mention the service and all the staff are great.”
“The BEST service. The staff is genuinely wonderful, the food is delicious!! We ordered a vegetable curry with steamed white rice and chicken pad thai... and the mango sticky rice is excellent!”
“Wonderful & friendly staff! Food was amazing!!! The Basil Mussels & Pad Khee Mao are a must!! Crab Rangoon was so fresh & delicious! Definitely coming back!”
“Quaint restaurant. New location. Great service and fresh food. Food is still delicious and plentiful..clean Will continue to dine here”
“I really love this Thai place. The service is great, and the staff are very friendly. We stopped by for a quick meal and didn’t order anything too heavy since we still had a long drive ahead. Overall, it’s a wonderful spot and definitely worth visiting.”
“Great service and vibes. Definitely ask for recommendations if you need help ordering! All three dishes shown in the photos have a bit of a spicy kick to it.”
“Such a warm welcoming feeling every time I visit this restaurant. The food, service and atmosphere is the best among all of the local restaurants. The Tom Yum is full of flavor, and is a generous serving. The owners take pride in knowing and serving their customers. Highly recommend”
“5 stars! Quite the surprise to find this place. My wife has a new favorite, and that is hard to do when she is Thai. Authentic flavor and large menu. I look forward to returning and trying everything on the menu. Did I mention that it is reasonably priced too? The people there are great.”
“Amazing Thai food served by a wonderful family. Vicki, the owner, is a bright spot on a gloomy day. Between the fair prices, great food, and fast and friendly service — I can’t recommend this place highly enough. A must if you’re in the area!”
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