Tom-Yum Tum-Gang

Glebe Point Road's legendary takeaway Thai joint.
Melanie Colwell and Gary Brun
Published on April 01, 2023
Updated on July 04, 2023

Overview

Every Sydneysider thinks their local Thai restaurant is the best, but Glebe residents may just have the edge thanks to Tom-Yum Tum-Gang. Well, depending on what you're looking for. If it's an excellent atmosphere or boundary-pushing dishes you're craving, we suggest going elsewhere.

But for familiar Thai-style dishes, huge portions and wallet-friendly prices, Tom-Yum Tum-Gang is your spot. And when we say wallet-friendly, we really mean it. We're talking lunch specials and cheap mains at dinner.

Tom-Yum Tum-Gang has been open for just over a decade and in that time it's amassed a loyal customer base, including CP readers @shannahooper and @tigray. Crowds flock here for all the classics — think massaman beef curry (the restaurant's signature dish), pad thai and prawn laksa. The chicken wings are a must-order dish, too.

Vegetarians can enjoy an entree of curry puffs and deep fried tofu while ordering a tom yum hed soup with mushrooms, lemongrass, lime juice, herbs, tofu, coriander and spring onions is a delicious option for a main. Alternatively, a Thai salad with mixed vegetables, tofu, cashew huts and herbs is a fresh and light option.

For the carnivores among us, the red curry with a choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, seafood or duck is a medium hot option in coconut milk while the oyster sauce stir-fry with fresh vegetables is a classic.

There is also the chance to order a traditional Thai style country barbecue chicken with a fresh salad or the Crying Tiger BBQ, a beef option with a special spicy sauce. Tom-Yum Tum-Gang is a truly superb local neighbourhood Thai restaurant that rises above most others like it.

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