Just a one-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, "Yum Yum Ginza," a Thai Isan cuisine restaurant, has opened behind the Kabukiza Theatre. Opened in April this year, it has quickly become one of the hottest Thai restaurants in the Ginza area, attracting long lines every evening. This restaurant is officially recognized by the Kingdom of Thailand and mainly features dishes from the northeastern region of Thailand, known as Isan cuisine. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find it decorated with fun and vibrant Thai ornamentation, evoking an open-air market atmosphere reminiscent of Bangkok street food. Here, you can enjoy authentic Thai dishes prepared by Thai chefs. Tonight, I visited the restaurant for the first time and savored some delicious Thai food. **Thai Dishes at Yum Yum:** - Yum Woon Sen - Tom Yum Goong - Som Tam Thai - Gai Yang - Pad Thai - Gapao Rice **Drinks:** - Singha Beer - Sensom Soda Mix The name "Yum Yum" signifies mixing Japanese and Thai cuisine and culture. Isan cuisine is known for being the spiciest in Thailand. The Tom Yum Goong had a perfectly balanced spicy and sour flavor, and it was delicious! Thank you for the meal; I'll definitely visit again.

I stopped by for a quick 30-minute visit before the welcome party for my junior colleagues. The restaurant was fully booked, but they kindly allowed me to enter for just half an hour. I had a Thai beer and crispy fried shrimp toast, which I enjoyed. I really appreciate their flexibility. Thank you for the delicious meal! #ThaiCuisine #ThaiBeer #Higashi-Ginza

It was my first visit. Since it was my first time, I ordered the basic basil stir-fry and green curry. They were delicious! The portion was generous, and it came with a soup and one side, which made for a satisfying set meal. For men, it might be nice to have a bit more rice. I might go for a larger serving next time.

After getting my hair cut in Ginza, I was craving Gapao rice and decided to visit this restaurant. It was just before 6 PM on a Sunday, and almost fully booked, with only one table available. I researched various Thai restaurants around Ginza, but this one seemed the most authentic. I haven't been to Thailand, but it feels Thai—just a hunch. Isaan cuisine hails from the northeastern part of Thailand, where the climate is cooler, and the dishes tend to be quite spicy—very spicy, but delicious. The ambiance is also really nice, so I recommend checking it out. **Average price:** 3,000 to 4,000 yen **Access:** 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station **Address:** 3-12-16 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 1F, Hotate Building **Hours:** Monday to Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Last Order 1:40 PM), 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:30 PM) Saturday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last Order 2:40 PM), 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:30 PM) Sunday and Public Holidays: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Last Order 2:40 PM), 5:00 PM - 10:45 PM (Last Order 10:15 PM) #HigashiGinzaGourmet #GinzaGourmet #HigashiGinzaDinner #YamYamGinza #TokyoGourmet #AlmostTokyoGourmet

【Inside the Restaurant】The place resembles a bright alleyway in Thailand. There are no doors, creating an open atmosphere. The concrete walls are adorned with numerous ethnic decorations. There are 4 counter seats and about 6 tables for two. The background music seems to be Thai pop, but it’s hard to hear over the sound of the ventilation fan. 【Staff】There are 4 staff members, presumably Thai, both male and female. A large man in the kitchen is boldly cutting chicken with a big knife. The young woman serving at the counter is charming. 【Menu】The lunch menu ranges from 980 to 999 yen. Dishes include: Geng Kiew Wan (green curry with chicken and eggplant), Gai Pad Krapow (stir-fried minced chicken with basil), Khao Kha Moo (braised pork), Geng Daeng (red curry with chicken and eggplant), Khao Pad Kung (shrimp fried rice), Tom Yum Noodles, and Khao Soi (curry ramen). There are also mini sets for 380 yen. Various drinks are available, including Thai beer. 【Food】I ordered Pad Thai for 999 yen. Pad Thai: Flat rice noodles with a perfect balance of slight spiciness and subtle acidity. The contrast between the chewy noodles and the crunchy fresh bean sprouts is excellent. Mixing in some crushed nuts changes the flavor. Fresh spring roll: Thin skin filled with cabbage and cucumber. It's spicier than the Pad Thai, but the delightfully sweet chili sauce complements it well, highlighting the freshness of the cucumber. Soup: A very gentle-tasting egg soup. 【Impressions】Although it’s a bit cramped, the exotic atmosphere is pleasant. I felt the dishes are flavors that can appeal to Japanese people without becoming boring. I would recommend it for solo dining or a date.

It was a holiday lunch, and the restaurant wasn't crowded when I entered, but there were always a few people waiting outside. The lunch menu items were all within 1,000 yen, which was great. The green curry was delicious and had plenty of chicken. However, since it's an average Thai restaurant, I wouldn't wait in line for it.

I've been skipping my usual lunch routine at Yum Yum because there's always a long line. Even if I can't go to the one in Higashi-Ginza, I can still go to the one in Koto-Ku, so I'm pretending it’s fine. As I was walking and thinking about going somewhere else, I saw some empty seats and noticed there was no line, so I decided to just go in. What happened to the nearby office workers? As usual, I ordered Pad Thai. I also got the condiment set. Today, I was in a nam pla mood, and I enjoyed my fresh spring rolls and Pad Thai with a combination of chili and fish sauce. Halfway through, I squeezed some lemon for a change in flavor. When it got too spicy and made me gasp, I sipped the vegetable soup—so soothing. I love how the Pad Thai here has a flavor reminiscent of Naples-style spaghetti. I don't think there's any ketchup in it, but somehow it feels like it's in the same family. I was lucky to find a seat for a nice lunch.

Delicious and I came back again! This is my second visit! Even on a rainy day, there was a wait! Today, we shared green curry and tom yum noodles! The soup reminded me of the delicious taste of school lunch! Haha, the fresh spring rolls were consistently delicious!! Since it was lunch, the portion size was smaller, but I definitely wanted to eat more!! Haha, the green curry had plenty of eggplant, chicken, and bamboo shoots, and the spiciness was just right! The tom yum noodles also seemed like a large portion, and even after eating a lot, it didn’t seem to go down much, so I was very satisfied!!! Haha, I want to try every menu item! Kop khun khaa!!!

I ordered three à la carte dishes. The salad was quite spicy, but it also had a hint of sweetness, making it deliciously flavorful. Looking at the receipt, it had "Yam Woon Sen L" written on it; I wonder if there are S and M sizes as well? The shrimp paste fried bread was very filling and incredibly tasty. I was quite satisfied after that. The dish called "Moo Ping," which has a cute name, is grilled pork skewers. The meat was tender and had a unique sauce that tasted a bit like miso, making it very delicious. Unfortunately, regarding the alcohol, the freshly squeezed lemon chuhai was very fizzy but didn’t have much alcohol flavor, which I found to be a bit weak. I was looking to drink quite a bit, so perhaps a bottled beer would be a better choice.

I wanted to eat Thai food, so I searched for a place. I found a highly-rated restaurant with reasonable prices. I visited around 2:00 PM, just before lunch ended, and luckily there was a table available, so I didn't have to wait in line! The interior had a Thai atmosphere, reminiscent of a street vendor. The lunch set included soup and fresh spring rolls for under 999 yen, tax included. The Pad Thai was delicious, and I enjoyed it with Singha and Chang beers. I also ordered a mini green curry, which I finished quickly. It was so good that I will definitely be back!

Thai restaurant "Yum Yum Ginza" in Higashi-Ginza makes you feel like you’re in Thailand as soon as you step inside. It has a lively atmosphere, and you can enjoy authentic Thai cuisine, leaving you very satisfied. Highlights include spring rolls, curried crab with yellow curry, yum wun sen (Thai glass noodle salad), and shrimp cakes.

I stopped by a restaurant I wanted to try on Thursday around 6 PM. They said I could stay for an hour, so I decided to go in. The most popular dish, Gai Yang (Thai grilled chicken), was delicious. The Yum Woon Sen (spicy noodle salad) was also great! The dish labeled "sour fried chicken" had a sweet chili sauce, which I guess was where the sourness comes from, but it wasn't sour at all. It was a cute little restaurant, and the food was really good. Thank you for the meal!

I was drawn into the restaurant by the cheerful greetings from the bright and cute local staff! It turned out to be a great decision!!! Everything looked so delicious, and the inside of the restaurant felt just like being in Thailand (even though I've never been there, haha). There were even photographs of the prime minister, which added a nice touch! All the menu items looked amazing, but everyone was ordering the special lunch of the day, so we decided to have the same! It was incredibly delicious with a gentle chicken broth. Huh? Is that Khao Man Gai? A whole chicken thigh was generously piled on top! I love spicy food, so I asked for some table condiments, and they brought out chili-infused fish sauce, spicy chili vinegar, chili powder, and maybe some sugar? They seemed to be in short supply, as they quickly put everything back after I used it, haha. I added fish sauce, vinegar, and chili powder to make it just to my liking! Making it tangy and spicy made it even more delicious, and my friend, who isn’t good with spice, enjoyed the taste of the vinegar. It was truly a delight! It's so popular that there was a waiting list! East Ginza really is a competitive area for lunch!!! The spring rolls came with it for just 999 yen! Payments are cash or PayPay only!

This was my third visit! I arrived around 7:30 PM, and the place was almost full. Luckily, there were two seats available at the counter, so I was able to get in just in time! I highly recommend making a reservation. Everything I ate was really delicious and there were no misses; the prices are also very reasonable, and the service is quick. The only downside is that the menu is accessed via a mobile QR code, which can be troublesome when the signal is weak. However, if you talk to the staff, they can provide you with a beautiful menu with photos!

I had a sudden craving for Thai food and decided to visit this restaurant for the first time. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was great. I felt comfortable dining alone, but it also seems like a good place to come with a larger group. It's a hidden gem located in an alley in Ginza. They have a variety of Southeast Asian beers, including those from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia, which is quite appealing!

Since August, I've been working part-time almost every weekend in September and October, and I feel sorry to my husband for hardly being at home. Honestly, I don't really want to work that much; I'd prefer a regular office job with a five-day workweek, which is definitely more time and cost-efficient. But I want to try different jobs! So, I've been juggling three jobs: working in insurance three days a week and also in two different restaurants (though I’ve reached my limit, so it's just two for now). My husband told me a while ago to "keep this Sunday in November free for an event," and I made sure to do just that. Sometimes, I need to spend time with him! The event was a classic car gathering that started at the Tokyo Prince Hotel parking lot, and we drove around Ginza, Ningyocho, Asakusa, Tsukiji, and Tsukishima in classic cars. It was a relatively warm day, so it felt nice even in an open-top car. For lunch, it was a free style around Tsukiji, and we joined some friends: a very cool CEO who had bought the MGB my husband previously owned, along with his daughter (a personal trainer, stunning and with an amazing figure). She had to leave for work, so it was just the CEO, my husband, and me left. We parked in Tsukiji, but most restaurants were either closed or too expensive for tourists. We managed to find a hotel restaurant that was open. As we waited for our food, I saw the dishes being served to other customers and thought, "Wow, this really doesn’t look appealing at all! 1500 yen for this? No way!" My inner alarm was ringing loudly. I suddenly exclaimed, "Oh, I just remembered something! You two enjoy yourselves!" My husband, surprised, replied, "Huh? Stay and eat!" (He tends to be shy and struggles to keep conversations going with the CEO.) I insisted, "No, I’m really sorry. I remembered something important!" I left my husband, who was stunned, and cheerfully waved goodbye to the CEO, saying, "See you again soon!" Eating out is serious business for me! It's not because I don't make mistakes; it's because I absolutely want to avoid them! After leaving Tsukiji, we headed to a place I wanted to visit near my workplace. By the way, I previously visited the Yam Yam restaurant in Tamachi, so I knew it was a sure thing! Even though it was around 1 PM on a Sunday and there were people in line, I didn’t have to wait long to be seated at the counter. I ordered the Gabao and Red Curry set! The spring rolls and soup were delicious, and the Gabao and Red Curry were amazing too! It was a generous portion, but I finished everything. Ah, pure happiness. I’d love to visit Yam Yam again for a weekday lunch, but it’s just way too crowded for me to manage. I feel guilty toward my husband for enjoying this alone. But I made a delicious dinner for him to enjoy.

I've been searching for delicious Khao Soi in Tokyo for over ◯◯ years, and it’s been tough to find a place that surpasses Puan in Nishi-Ogikubo (this is purely my subjective opinion). I arrived just near the end of lunchtime on a holiday and found the restaurant quite crowded, leading to a wait of about ten minutes. I ordered the Khao Soi, and it was served fairly quickly! Visually, it scored a perfect 100. As for the taste, it wasn't bad and was indeed tasty, but it had a rather sweet impression and the broth was a bit too thick (perhaps there wasn’t much broth to begin with?). There wasn’t enough liquid to really enjoy with a spoon. Additionally, there was more chicken than noodles, and I’m sorry to say I left some of it uneaten. Interestingly, I didn’t see anyone else ordering Khao Soi around me, so if I visit again, I might try a different dish! Just a heads up: during lunch, they only accept cash and PayPay, so I had to rush to a nearby convenience store to withdraw some cash, which was a bit amusing!

I visited for a weekday lunch. Even after 1 PM, there were a few people in line. After stating the number of people in my party, I joined the queue and got in after about 10 minutes. Even so, more customers kept coming in. I sat at the counter, so I could see the cooking happening right in front of me. Despite being run by just four people, they had an impressive operation, and the food was prepared and served efficiently. It was a pleasure to watch. The lunch menu had about ten options to choose from, and the meals came with soup and fresh spring rolls. I ordered the Khao Pak Kung (Thai-style shrimp fried rice) with a fried egg on top. They made it quickly, and it arrived in about six minutes. The shrimp were plump and delicious. By the way, you serve yourself water, and payment is easy with PayPay. I will definitely visit again.

The atmosphere of the restaurant has a street food vibe, yet it’s neat and comfortable. You can enjoy delicious Thai cuisine with flavors that are robust enough to pair well with drinks, making it easy to keep eating. I was worried about the spiciness, but there was a spice level indication on the menu. Overall, the food was delicious, especially the shrimp toast (which I recommend trying fresh!).

Since my plans were canceled, I looked for a place that's easy to have lunch alone, and I finally visited a restaurant I had been curious about. From Tokyo Station, it was quite a walk, but I arrived around 12:40 and found three people waiting. The cute exterior reminiscent of a Thai street food stall was inviting. Due to the street vendor vibe, the turnover is fast, and the wait wasn't too long. When you're alone, they prioritize seating you. I ordered a half-and-half dish of Pad Gaprao and Green Curry, which came with rice, a fried egg, soup, and fresh spring rolls for just 999 yen—what a bargain for Ginza! The taste was also delicious. As others have mentioned, the Pad Gaprao is quite salty, so I ran out of rice quickly. The portions were generous; this day I even skipped dinner because I was so full after having cake earlier. I did get really thirsty afterward. I can only imagine that the other menu items would be tasty as well. The staff were very efficient and friendly. The only downside was that the restroom was too close to the seating, which felt a bit awkward. Otherwise, it was a wonderful restaurant with nothing to complain about. I would highly likely return. They also offered take-out bento boxes. There were many nearby office workers and businesspeople dining there too.

There’s a Thai restaurant in a back alley that offers reasonably priced lunches near Ginza. It’s much appreciated. The main dishes like curry and pad krapow are delicious, but the spring rolls and soup that come with the meal are surprisingly tasty. It's reassuring when a restaurant has good side dishes like these. Though it’s not a place to relax and unwind, it's a great spot for a delicious lunch at a moderate price. Thank you for the meal today!