Simon’s Pick of the Week: Tom Yum Tum Gang — Sydney’s Best Thai !

Simon’s Pick of the Week: Tom Yum Tum Gang — Sydney’s Best Thai !

Last Updated: October 2025 | By Simon, Cars on Demand

Alright folks, Simon here with this week’s pick, and let me tell you — I’ve found an absolute ripper of a spot that’ll have you coming back for seconds (and thirds, and let’s be honest, probably fourths).

The $10 Lunch That’ll Change Your Life

Tucked away on Glebe Point Road at number 249, Tom Yum Tum Gang is what cheap and cheerful Thai food dreams are made of TripadvisorPostcard. And when I say cheap, I mean it — we’re talking $10 lunch specials Tom-Yum Tum-Gang, Sydney, Australia — Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go — Wanderlog that’ll fill you up proper. In Sydney. In 2025. Yeah, you read that right.

I’ve been driving passengers around Sydney for years now, and trust me, nowhere in Sydney can you still find a $10 lunch meal Tom-Yum Tum-Gang, Sydney, Australia — Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go — Wanderlog. This place is the real deal.

Why You Need to Get There (And Let Us Drive You)

Look, I’ll be straight with you. This place is always packed TripadvisorPostcard. And I mean always. But there’s a bloody good reason for that — the food is fresh, delicious, and cheap Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard.

The vibe? Plastic tables, noisy chatter, and the kind of energy that tells you you’re onto something good. It’s not fancy, but it’s always full of people because the food really is that good Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard.

What Makes It Special?

The Fried Rice The fried rice is a champ — ordered it twice and it never fails Tom-Yum Tum-Gang, Sydney, Australia — Reviews, Ratings, Tips and Why You Should Go — Wanderlog. Seriously, this is the kind of fried rice that ruins other fried rice for you. It’s got that perfect wok hei (that smoky, charred flavour you only get from proper high-heat cooking).

The Tom Yum The place is literally named after tom yum soup, so you know they’re serious about it. Beautiful herbs, fresh ingredients, and that perfect balance of spicy, sour, and savoury Tom-yum Tum-gang, Sydney — 249 Glebe Point Road — Menu and Prices that makes Thai food so addictive.

The Stir-Fries The stir-fries are excellent, noodles are always perfectly cooked, and the vegetables are incredibly fresh Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard. Pro tip from a regular: you can order extra veggies in your dinner for a small fee if you want to bulk it up Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard.

The Pad Thai A classic for a reason. They nail it every time.

The Fine Print (But It’s All Good News)

Cash Only Yeah, they don’t accept credit cards, so bring cash Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard. There’s an ATM nearby if you forget, but just chuck some cash in your pocket before you head out.

BYO It’s BYO, so if you want wine, there’s a bottle shop next door Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard. Nothing beats a cold one with your pad kee mao, am I right?

The Queue Don’t let the crowd scare you off — they’ll get you in quickly and your food will be quick Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard. The wait is always worth it.

Opening Hours

• Monday: 11am — 9pm
• Tuesday: Closed (classic!)
• Wednesday — Sunday: 11am — 9pm

Simon’s Must-Order List

After countless visits (yeah, I’m there that often), here’s what you absolutely need to try:

1. Lunch Special — $10 gets you a main with rice. Cannot be beaten.
2. Fried Rice — Any protein, doesn’t matter. It’s all gold.
3. Tom Yum Goong (prawn soup) — Fresh prawns, beautiful herbs, pure magic
4. Pad See Ew — Those thick noodles with that smoky flavour? Chef’s kiss
5. Massaman Curry — Rich, nutty, comfort food at its finest
6. Mango Sticky Rice (if you’ve got room) — Sweet finish to a ripper meal

Getting There Without the Hassle

Here’s the thing about Glebe — it’s brilliant for food, absolute nightmare for parking. Glebe Point Road is filled with varied restaurants Tom-Yum Tum-Gang, Glebe Review, which means it’s also filled with people hunting for a park.

This is where we come in.

Book a Cars on Demand transfer to Tom Yum Tum Gang and:

• No circling the block seventeen times looking for parking
• No feeding the meter every hour
• No worrying about how many wines you’re having (it’s BYO, remember?)
• Just get dropped at the door, eat your face off, and we’ll pick you up when you’re done

From Sydney CBD to Glebe: 10–15 minute drive From Eastern Suburbs: 15–20 minutes From North Shore: 20–25 minutes

The Verdict

Tom Yum Tum Gang is a truly superb local neighbourhood Thai restaurant that rises above most others like it Tom-Yum Tum-Gang, Glebe Review. It’s one of the best value for money Thai restaurants in Sydney TOM-YUM TUM-GANG, Sydney — Glebe — Updated 2025 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number — Tripadvisor, and trust me, I’ve tried a lot of them in my time driving around this city.

Is it fancy? Nope. Will you be sitting on plastic chairs? Yep. Will you care once that fried rice hits your table? Absolutely not.

This place is arguably the best Thai place in the Inner West region of Sydney Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard, and after you try it, you’ll understand why there’s always a queue out the door.

Book Your Ride to This Week’s Pick

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Tom Yum Tum Gang Details

Address: 249 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037

Phone: (02) 8065 0859

Hours:

• Monday: 11am — 9pm
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday — Sunday: 11am — 9pm

Payment: Cash only

BYO: Yes!

Parking: Street parking (or just book us and forget about it!)

Next Week’s Pick

Got a suggestion for Simon’s Pick of the Week? Drop us a line! I’m always on the hunt for Sydney’s best cheap eats, hidden gems, and places that punch way above their weight.

Whether it’s a hole-in-the-wall dumpling joint in Ashfield, a legendary kebab shop in Newtown, or a family-run Italian place that does pasta like nonna used to make — if it’s good, cheap, and cheerful, I want to know about it.

Simon’s Final Word:

Tom Yum Tum Gang isn’t trying to be fancy. It’s not Instagram-worthy (unless you count food that actually tastes good as Instagram-worthy). It’s just honest, delicious, ridiculously affordable Thai food that keeps locals coming back week after week.

People are laughing and eating, eating and laughing, talking and eating and laughing and smiling Tom-Yum Tum-Gang — Thai restaurant in Glebe, Glebe | Reviews, Photos & Information on Postcard — and that’s exactly what a good local restaurant should be about.

Get yourself there. Your wallet (and your taste buds) will thank you.

Call 1300 638 258 or visit https://carsondemand.link/register to book your ride to this week’s pick!

This is Simon’s Pick of the Week — a regular feature where our drivers share their favourite Sydney spots for great food, drinks, and good times. All opinions are Simon’s own (and strongly held).

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