Yum D

4 Reviews on “Yum D”

• The Girl Next Shore

  The first thing that hit me was a bout of claustrophobia. Floor space is tiny (with just around five tables and the kitchen), and the random Thai pantry stock and trinkets floating about for sale made it even tinier. Whilst it gave me the ambience of an actual Thai market stall, it made me want to call in some troops for a massive de-clutter project.We ordered the pork and prawn dumplings (4.50) as a safe starter. Not particularly Thai in origin but this is actually the closest I’ve had to delicious siu mai I’ve had in Southeast Asia. The dumpling was plump with filling and the wrapper was thin enough for one to savour the juicy pork and prawn flavour.I thought the Thai BBQ prawns (4.95) would come de-shelled and skewered, served with some dipping sauce or something but they arrived in their shells, blackened off the grill with some vegetables atop. The sauce resembled some sweet chilli marinade. Quite alright.I wanted to order lots of viands for mains to eat with rice but T and I ended up ordering two variants of pad thai. At 7.50 each, the portions were very generous.My pad thai tom yum with mixed seafood was easily the best pad thai I’ve had in yonks (possibly in London). The prominent fragrance of lemongrass and galangal made my mouth water so much that I almost forgot to get rid of the egg. The tom yum flavour was very distinct in the tamarind sauce. I thought it was outstanding – so much so that I had pad thai craze for about two weeks. It was all I craved and wanted to eat!!!The coconut pad thai with mixed seafood wasn’t so bad either. The coconut milk added a slight creaminess to the noodles but it was still distinctively pad thai. It’s a new flavour profile in my palate and I can’t wait to try recreating it at home.Bellies full to the brim, I thought about ordering some more noodles to take home for next day’s lunch but I stopped myself else I’d end up having it for midnight snack. So I distracted myself with the writings on the wall… lots of sticky notes with affirmation of how they’ve been transported back to Bangkok, Krabi, etc because of the authenticity of the food.I went to Yum-D thinking it was going to be just an average Thai dinner (or actually, the type you get from local takeaways) but I left feeling 100% satisfied, with a view to wanting more. Sure, the smell of stir-fried chillies, lemongrass and holy basil may have stuck in our hair, coats, and canvas totes (they should really work on their ventilation/exhaust)… but for the best Thai I’ve had in London, I’d gladly visit again and again. thegirlnextshore.com

  March 17, 2015, 9:50 pm

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• Vi Vian Woo

  Yum-d, Brixton Market Indeed! Yum, yum, I would add to that. Yum-d is situated in Market Row of Brixton Market. A folder of a small menu, which is actually quite large if you saw the kitchen: comprises of a small cooker with four gas burners, she makes the wonderful salads, satay, spring rolls, mussel soups, green curries, laksa, noodle soups, stir-fries, banana fritters and pancakes. With a team of two other people one being the waiter and the other as half waiter half sous chef, Yum-d generates flavoursome Thai favourites.Inside, Yum-d is a rectangular shaped caf on the right hand side: kitchen/preparation table and 6 7 tables run parallel alongside the kitchen. No heating and proper ventilation thus the place can be clogged up with smog from cooking, especially with the frying. With large window glasses to look in, it is almost impossible to do so because condensation from cooking covers the view. Outside seating is available but slightly cold in the chilly December. Communal toilets available in the market.Yum-d is appropriate for a quick lunch if you are in the area. Although you are not bothered by their need for the table, it feels not feel right to hog their table for too long. After all, the prices are reasonable for a generous amount of food. The food took a while to be served and comes out as and when they it is ready.Service was very friendly and casual. Yum-d is a BYO (bring your own alcohol) place. Cash transactions only.Takeaway is available. I think.The food:1. steamed mussels GBP 4.50…a slight surprise when the bowl of soup arrives. Not as described as on the menu but I am not complaining. I love Thai soups. Sour taste from the lime and the saltish flavour of fish sauce is such a perfect combination when the balance is right. 2. coconut pad thai GBP 6.20 a choice or prawns or chicken. The pad thai noodles were slippery with the right tangy taste.3. drunken noodles GBP 6.50 a choice of chicken or beef.4. deep fried coconut fritters GBP 3.20 served with honey and desiccated coconut dip. The best I have ever had. Such a light and crunchy crust which encases the soft slimy (in a good way) banana. Only a hint of sweetness from the fruit itself. If the banana has is just a little sweet, it would be better. But this is a winner! Food of this sort aspire me to cook like this at home. vi-vian.com

  March 8, 2015, 3:17 am

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• Nicolas Prinz

  Yum D is a small dinner located deep inside brixton market . They prepared a good selection of home made thai food. The green thai curry is excellently presented and taste fantastic. The service was pretty laid back and friendly. My meal came in a good portion and I thoroughly enjoy dining outside which is always a plus on a warm day.

  January 30, 2015, 5:37 pm

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• Stuart Sunderland

  awesome little thai place in brixton market, great home-cooked food and friendly atmosphere.

  December 23, 2013, 4:04 pm

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