They claim that they don’t use MSG… I don’t know if I believe that because the food is way too yummy.
We go there all the time and have NEVER been disappointed, it’s weird because the food is really amazing and the price is really low… I always leave feeling like I should have been charged more.

I read the reviews and thought I would check out Thai Yum on the way to home last Friday . It was busy but the service was good and I decided to takeaway , what can I say the reviews were correct great tasting Thai good at a great price

Thai Yum is outstanding! My wife and I will often get home from work and decide we want Thai food – and Thai Yum absolutely delivers.

So far the only ‘complaint’ is that we can’t eat more! HIGHLY reccomend the Chicken Satay and the Pra Ram, but order anything and you will not be disappointed!

Yummy authentic tasting food! good portion size, along with fresh ingredients and good service. a clear winner in my books!

Called in to Thai Yum on Friday night after phoning in my order picked up my food on time great service and when I got home the taste was even better so yummy. Phad Thai and Choo Chee prawn such good flavour. My first time there and will be back

Awesome service, offered a green tea while I waited for my takeaway lunch. Delicious meal, really enjoyed it. Will definately return.

Grabbed some takeaways from here the other night, Huge portions, super tasty food, I agree, would be good to have more seats to dine in, but it’s perfect for a local takeout. Will be back!

loveeeee the food and service! portions were reasonable and the food tasted fresh and nice. However, I really do hope that they open a bigger place that can actually seat more people, was planning to bring my family there but don’t think the restaurant can fit more than 4 people at a table. But! definitely going back there for thai food

I just got back from Thailand and this place didn’t disappoint for authentic taste! We went here expecting cheap take away (and with that never the highest expectations for flavour) but were pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend the pancakes and chicken laab. Will be back asap!

We always get it but we have had thhis happened two times and they missed out adding our yellow curry but the food is really nice. they service is really good and they kiddly made the curry and we came and got it

I had to visit this place being a Thai food lover and reading a great review about the place in Viva supplement in the herald. We arrived early when it opened at 4.30pm for dinner(they also open for lunch) and we were lucky we did. The lovely owner told us as soon as the article was published, that night they had to turn people away as they were so busy. No sooner had we been seated that it started to pump and now I know why!

The food in a word was delicious! We started with the fishcakes and the curry puffs. You can’t go past the curry puffs. I can honestly say they are the best I’ve ever tried. Melt in your mouth,beautiful texture and flavour,I could’ve eaten many more.

Our mains were next and we ordered the Choo Chee Goong (stir-fried prawns with red curry paste, kaffir lime leaves, peas and coconut cream) and the larb,a thai salad with minced chicken,fish sauce,lime and herbs. They were just as good as the appetizers The Choo Chee Goong was superb, didn’t feel heavy and the prawns were perfectly cooked. The larb was an experience for the taste buds..a perfect mixture of savoury and sour.

We drove out of the area to get there and it did not disappoint. Next time I’ll try some different options. There is seating but it is pretty limited, a couple of tables and a bench with seating but it is more of a takeaway venue. The only question remains…when do they open a restaurant..please!!!!

An above average Thai food experience. The spring rolls entrees were delicious as were our mains (Honey Prawns 12/10). The staff are very pleasant and willing to do anything to make you happy. My only gripe is the lack of seating, but I would eat those honey prawns standing on my head. We highly recommend this place, and the honey prawns….and my wife loves the chicken cashew nut dish too… you gotta go.. thanks guys see ya Sunday

Yum! great food big portions and great service lady at counter always got a smile. when i went i had the pad thai it was so nice and i even got some free tea when i was waiting very relaxing atmosphere nice music and magazine’s to read i highly recommended this place 5 stars

Mmmm, I can’t wait to go back here. The food was fresh and tasty and the serving sizes very generous. The meals are very reasonably priced and there was copious hot green tea. The service was attentive and friendly and we hardly had to wait for our meals. It’s just what you want for an delicious, affordable meal out – and they do takeaway too!

The best Curry Puffs in Auckland. Last night we had a great meal here.We enjoyed Red Curry Prawns, Satay Chicken, Beef with garlic, Yellow Chicken Curry, Honey Chicken and Five Star Chicken. All meals were of an excellent standard and generous portions. Prices were very reasonable. We will certainly be back and will be telling all our friends.

What a find!!! Yummy freshly cooked meals! Great prices and friendly service.

I love Thai yum ! Its so good! Karen is lovely and always remembers you. She is always worried about you and if your food is good she has excellent atmosphere. Great food a lovely attitude and and amazing restaurant. Great place to go would recommend to any one! It’s my FAVOURITE place to eat in the world

AMAZING thai!!
really fresh ingredients and lots of them -theres always some left over for lunch the next day.
the owners are extremely friendly -she was telling us that she only wants to provide great food, -even though it costs them bit more, so that the customers are happy (and will come back)
we drive a long way to come to get thai from here, passing heaps of other thai places on the way!!
p.s. try the curry puffs -they’re hand made and are freakin great!!

What more can I say. I totally agree with all the comments posted already. Very friendly, attentive staff, wonderful food. Will be going back soon, still have more on the menu I wish to try

Yup, they decorated the place, bigger n nice…And the food is so yummy…

Fantastic food and wonderful welcoming staff, every time I’ve gone I cant help but feel lucky to have found such a gem of a place! and know they wont stay small for long.

The menu for Thai Yum in Birkenhead can be found at http://thaiyum.net.nz

The cute, wee woman who takes orders is oh so helpful & friendly and her chef husband makes amazing, fresh food. Portions are huge and I usually take half of my Pad Thai for lunch the next day.