I didn't realize HK had so many amazing Thai restaurants, but LumLum has become my go-to for Thai - Crying Tiger (4.5/5) - can't believe I've lived my life without having tried crying tiger before...honestly more than the steak itself, the rice and sauce were so rich in flavor, I'd say pretty garlicky (which is very much up my alley). The only thing I'd say about this dish is that, based on the two times I've ordered it, I wish the steak came out more tender as it's all cooled off and slightly toughened by the time we eat it. Gang Fak Tong (5/5) - oh I was starstruck for this curry. I love all things pumpkin, so that + soft shell crab was literally the dish of my dreams. Disclaimer: I can tolerate a moderate level of spice, but this one really had a kick to it so maybe brace yourself. Pad Thai (5/5) - imo they were on a roll that day with the crying tiger and pumpkin curry, because I feel like it's hard for pad thai to stand out, but everything from the sauce to the noodles, literal fireworks of flavors. I think I'm hyping this too much now but just know she's worth. Som Tum Thai (4/5) - not the best papaya salad I've had because I personally like the ones that pack a punch with the acidity and tanginess, but this still did the job and delivered on the freshness and flavor that helps cut through any greasiness from the other plates This place fills up quickly but still had good service - food did take 15-30min for us so something to keep in mind. read more

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Food: 8.5/10 Service: 6/10 The food was impressive!! 9/10 -- Tom Kha Kai (Coconut Chicken Soup) It was creamy and rich, with a refreshing lemony tang. It was incredibly addictive without feeling too heavy. 8.5/10 -- Crying Tiger This signature dish features marinated rice topped with ribeye steak. The ribeye was cooked very well, and the rice was packed with flavor. Paired with garlic and shallots, every bite left a delicious, lingering aroma. At $34, it was also excellent value for money. 7.8/10 -- Steamed Fish with Lime and Herbs The sour and savory broth underneath the fish was delicious, and the fish paired perfectly with rice. However, at $44, it was a little pricey. The service was the main downside. My reservation was at 7:15, but because my friend was running late, the restaurant made me wait outside the entire time. The staff also repeatedly hinted that we should leave a 20% tip, even though the service was nothing exceptional. After finishing our first dish--the soup--we waited 30 minutes for the second dish to arrive. The restaurant feels rather cramped and can get quite noisy. The average cost is around $60 per person, but based on the quality and flavor of the food alone, I think it is worth it. read more

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Got the Crying Tiger and Khao Soi and really enjoyed both. The Crying Tiger was tender and had a lot of flavor, especially with the sauce. The Khao Soi was definitely the star of the show though. So good. Rich, creamy, flavorful, and really comforting without being too heavy. The ambiance is lively, but it does get noisy and the seating is tight, so it's not the most relaxed spot. Service was quick and everything came out pretty fast. Overall, a solid Thai spot in Hell's Kitchen read more

LumLum - KHAO SOI GAI - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Vibe/ambiance: casual Service: standard Reservation: recommended Items ordered: kaho soi: 7.8/10 crying tiger: 6.8/10 read more

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Very overwhelming dining experience. The restaurant was extremely crowded, tight, and noisy. They really tried to squeeze everyone in. I was closer to the table next to me than to my friend across from me. The fire alarm went off twice, but the staff quickly removed the alarm and took it outside. The staff was also very attentive and came by frequently to check on us and refill our water. The food was extremely salty. The texture of the pad see ew noodles were good. You get a decent amount of protein, but the pork belly was mostly dried and hard. The crying tiger was okay, I found the steak to be too cold and chewy. The rice was mild in flavor and kind of dry, so the sweet sauce did a lot of carrying. Overall, disappointed with the experience and do not see a reason to go back. read more

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Hell's Kitchen won't leave you wanting for Thai restaurants. At one point many years ago, eating your way around the all the Thai shops in Manhattan was a feasible quest of around 50 places. Nowadays you have choice of around two dozen Thai spots on a 2 X 14 block area from 42nd up to 56th Street, between 7th to 9th Avenue! Lumlum is one of those that's sprung up in recent years with the increased popularity of Thai cuisine, amongst stiff neighborhood competition. They manage to keep it rolling with quality entrees, even given the similarity of their menu to many along the same street. Or maybe there's just such a high demand these days there's enough business to go around. Either way, coming hungry after attending an off-Broadway performance, I searched for a tasty recommendation on Yelp for two at 9pm on a Friday evening. Lumlum popped up and luckily the restaurant was wrapping up their peak dinner seating and we got a table right away. What can I say, I like to know what I'm getting, and we ordered the two entrees that seemed most recommended from reviews: - Crying Tiger $34: grilled ribeye steak cooked medium, with a marinated raw egg served on garlic fried rice, and we're talking a generous pour of deep fried shallot and garlic bits on top. This was good, meat was savory and tender, maybe a couple chewier bits. Went great with the egg and other sauce. - Gang Fak Tong $32 pumpkin curry with deep fried soft shell crab and Thai basil. Basil was very fresh, the pumpkin was really tasty and went well with the curry, the soft shell crab was scrumptious and crisp. If anything the sauce felt a heavy on the coconut milk; it was very rich. Served with a side of rice, I wished there was more rice to go with the curry sauce! Bc rice + sauce = deliciousness lol. Both were great, though with so many fantastic Thai restaurants nearby, I have to say it's hard to choose my favorites. Open to coming back and trying some other dishes! *Side note: dining out in NYC is so pricey these days...not only here but everywhere else too! Total for two entrees without any other items, plus tax and tip, was $85. Feels like not that long ago this was the price of two entrees and two cocktails! read more

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Amazing food! We were able to do a walk in pretty close to around when they opened. By the time we were finished they were already at like 75% capacity on a Monday, so it fills up fast. I understand why though! Server was really kind and the space is nice. read more

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Visiting NYC and my host brought me here. The place is small and the seating is tight. That's the only negative. The food and service were top notch. We ordered five different places for three to share and it was plenty. Their alcohol drinks are delicious, very tasty. The food was incredible, the flavors were fire, we didn't want to stop eating. I recommended it to my other locals that didn't know about the place. read more

LumLum - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

I don't really hang out in Hell's Kitchen much but noticed this spot and I love me some good thai food, so decided to give it a try. Didn't have a reservation but was seated in about 10 min. Loved the vibe in here and service was pretty good. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for Thai food with an emphasis on seafood read more

LumLum - Pad See Ew Shrimp - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here on a saturday at 6:30 PM with a reservation for 2, and were seated immediately. The restaurant was very cute and tiki-themed, but a little bit crowded. The waiters were quick to take our orders and fill our waters. We ordered a kra prow with minced beef and a pad see ew with chicken. We adjusted the kra prow to be a little less spicy, and I found it to be the perfect spice level. I liked the flavors, but did wish that there was more thai basil and that the egg on top was runny. The pad see ew was pretty good, but not super memorable. Overall, it was a solid and affordable Thai meal, at about $27 per person after tip and tax. read more

LumLum - Kra prow, pad see ew - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

One of our favorite meals in NYc. Delicious Thai food, the Thai teas were some of the best I've had and not too sweet. Tom Kha Kai and Tom Yum soups were my favorite! The soups and curry had so many different layers of flavor. Finished every bite. Mango and sticky rice was delicious! read more

LumLum - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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My friends and I stopped here for dinner. The place was buzzing. We got a table outside and waitress was helpful to help us decide on some items. If I recall, we got drunken noodles either shrimp(heads still attached), squid ink rice with scallops, papaya salad, fried pork belly, Penang curry beef, & grilled ribeye over rice: The food came pretty quickly. I found the papaya salad to be weird since usually it is green papaya but this was white and didn't taste like papaya. The pork belly was deep fried and cut small pieces but didn't have any crunchy skin so it is dry. I liked the drunken noodles a lot and my other friend liked the Penang beef. It's a small indoor restaurant with limited table on the sidewalk. read more

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Excellent thai spot I got stop here after the NYC half marathon staff were so nice and friendly. I had my bags to travel back home and they were very accommodating. I started with dumplings which were very flavorful but a bit to thick so they tasted more doughy. The filling was nice and flavorful so I think just either a less thick pastry or more filling would make a great improvement to the dish. The filling is with pork and had great seasoning to add some freshness with what tasted like lemon grass. I got for my main course the khoa soi a noodle curry with chicken. It was excellent had such nice flavor rich and spicy. The chicken was extremely tender. The noodles were nice and soft while the fried noodles served with the dish added great texture to the dish. Interior its a smaller place but very nice inside has a modern look and s bar with a bunch of seats. They also have a bunch of tables. It was just me when I went so sat at the bar. Overall cant wait to go back. read more

LumLum - MUK TOM NUM DUM - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

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We started with the Gai Tod khamin (chicken wings)--on the smaller side but SO crispy and packed with flavor. The turmeric and garlic combo is something I would've never thought of, but it worked perfectly. Definitely a must-try appetizer. My husband ordered the chicken pad Thai. He mentioned the noodles were a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still really good and the presentation was on point. I went with the chicken pad ki mao (drunken noodles), and wow--super tasty with a nice spicy kick! The restaurant was pretty busy and we didn't have reservations, but the hostess still accommodated us and let us know upfront that we had a limited time at the table. Not sure if it was due to no reservation or just the fast-paced environment, but it's something to keep in mind. That said, the service was attentive and efficient. Overall, I'd definitely come back if I'm in the neighborhood! read more

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A new Thais food gem discovery! Highly recommend their seafood! The steamed branzino is the BEST I've ever had, they do it better than any other Thai restaurant in nyc. River prawns were really fresh and the pumpkin curry with soft shell crab was flavorful with the perfect amount of spice. The most disappointing dish was the crying tiger, which was also their most popular dish. Steak is way too chewy and overcooked, while the garlic rice is flavorful, the steak just ruins it. Mango sticky rice was also disappointing but the coconut ice cream was perfect Ambiance: place gets super packed, and get ready for a tight squeeze with the neighboring tables read more

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Really delicious Thai food!! There's no shortage of good Thai in NY - but there was something different. The pumpkin soft shell crab curry and chicken curry, crying tiger, pad see ew and pad thai were so flavorful and delicious. No crumbs left. Great service too. Highly recommend! read more

The morning glory side dish was delicious and most worth getting instead of appetizers. The steak was definitely tough unfortunately but the rice was yummy and flavored well. The khao soi had a perfect kick and wasn't too spicy. I would get it again. The restaurant is pretty crowded and there isn't much space. Otherwise, it was a good meal but I would probably go elsewhere in Hell's Kitchen for Thai food. read more

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It was a really amazing meal. My friend and I ordered a lot of food. I recommend their fried rice. Really liked their pad ki mao but protein had add-on price. Like my crab was extra $12. I only found out when the bill came. We really loved the ambiance. I thought the green curry sauce with fried duck was pretty decent. But the duck was a little dry. My friend said the beef in crying tiger was a little chewy. The desserts and drinks were pretty good, too. We are definitely coming back and try more. read more

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Really delicious everything! Whipped lemonade: 5/5 Crying tiger: 5/5 (loved this!) Green curry: 4/5 Pad see ew: 4/5 Crab fried rice: 5/5 Staff was friendly and attentive. My only slight complaint is that the table was very small for 4 people, such that there wasn't enough room to put all the dishes and for people to have their own plates to eat family style. read more

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I was SO excited to try lumlum but my expectations fell short... The interior is charming, a little loud, and also busy. My friend and I were seated in an awkward location behind a wall and in the middle of our meal another chair was shoved into the side of the table.. and then after it was left there servers were constantly tripping over it for the rest of the dinner . I was so excited to try the crying tiger but it was honestly just okay. Some of the cuts of meat were insanely fatty with almost no sear on them which was a little off putting. Rice had a nice flavor though. I want to believe I just came on an off day because many of my friends love this place! read more

LumLum - CRYING TIGER - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

This was my second visit to LumLum, and I'm still impressed by how consistently delicious their khao soi is, and that says a lot because I'm super picky when it comes to khao soi. The dishes are deeply flavorful and thoughtfully executed, served in a lively yet comfortable atmosphere. We ordered the beef tartare, crying tiger, khao soi gai, thai milk tea, and mango sticky rice for dessert. Highly recommend the spicy beef tartare with taro fries for its great kick of heat and flavor. The khao soi gai is always my go-to (I'm a sucker for crispy fried noodles), and the chicken was so tender it slid right off the bone. The crying tiger was tasty, though the garlic rice was on the saltier side. Mango sticky rice was a solid, satisfying finish. Service was incredibly friendly and efficient. We never felt rushed, even after losing track of time while catching up. A great spot for date night or dinner with friends; definitely somewhere I'll be returning to. read more

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I was super hyped to try LumLum however the IRL experience fell rather short. Their location is a bit inconvenient and past Times Square towards the grungy area of Hell's Kitchen. The space is beautifully decorated to fit the vibe that you are away someplace warm and Tiki esque even though we are in the midst of a quite cold Winter. We ordered: Crying Tiger Khao Soi Gai Guava Plum Fizz Lychee Juice They aren't that flexible as some Thai restaurants and don't really allow you to sub protein mains for dishes from the Signature Dishes / House Specials section of the menu. Because of this, the chicken from my dish was left untouched. I wouldn't necessarily stop by LumLum for the usual Pad Thai / Pad See Ew / Pad Kee Mao as you can order this anywhere else. Service is attentive and your water glasses will never be empty, but the lack of flexibility and only one bathroom weren't enough for me to cosign this place as a recommendation to others. read more

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Came here on a friend's recommendation since we were only in town for a few hours. We originally wanted to go to Soothr, but it was fully booked, so this was our backup Thai option nearby. Even though all reservations were open 24 hours before, the place filled up quickly after 7pm. It's a small, cozy spot, so I'd definitely recommend booking ahead--there were plenty of walk-ins even on a Monday night. Being just a 10-minute walk from Rockefeller Plaza also made it a super convenient stop after an evening stroll. I ordered the Crying Tiger because I wanted something protein-heavy, and it seemed to be a popular item. The steak itself was great, but the garlic fried rice and shallots didn't have as much flavor as I expected--almost like a Filipino breakfast steaksilog on paper but not quite in execution. My friend got the Khao Pad Tom Yum and absolutely loved it. Tons of flavor and exactly what he wanted: fried rice, tom yum, and seafood all in one dish. For an appetizer, the waiter recommended the grilled river prawn. Tasty, but at $18 for two prawns, it didn't feel worth it. The green sauce it came with was delicious though--I ended up using the rest to boost the flavor of my Crying Tiger. Overall, I'd come back for the convenience and ambiance, and maybe try different dishes next time. read more

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I really enjoyed my meal here! Crying tiger steak and grilled river prawn were both really amazing. The gang fak tong had such good soft-shell crab, and I actually really liked the pumpkin curry in it too, it's pretty spicy! I love the cheerful and tropical vibe inside. The staff are so kind and attentive, even when they are busy. read more

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Been here multiple times and it never disappoints. The Crying Tiger is quite popular and quite good (the garlic rice is fantastic), but I actually love the steamed branzino, which has an amazing broth. The pad Thai is great too; I love that they have a unique take on the display. The kra prow is as flavorful as it is spicy! It's always pretty busy when I'm here, so best to make a reservation. By happenstance, the last two times I've been here, it's been in a group of three, for which they have the perfect table for. read more

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We got a good corner table by the window, so we enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. The servers were attentive. We order: - Virgin lychee mojito: too sweet, but loved the lychee garnish - River prawn:smaller and less fresh than expected, but loved the green sauce - Sour pork salad: would've liked more vegetables, but the crunchy rice and peanuts added texture - Crying Tiger: steak was not as flavorful and tender as we would've liked, but the crispy shallot garlic rice and egg yolk were excellent - Steamed fish: star of the show, flavors were perfect with the balance of lime, garlic. The broth tasted homey and refreshing. The fish itself was fresh, tender, and meaty. Dare I say comparable to Fish Cheeks. - Taro mochi and coconut ice cream and salted egg: loved this to finish off our meal! Each component worked well with each other. Overall satisfied with our time here. We would come back and try other dishes :) read more

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solid food and extremely interesting drinks!! it did take a while for our food to come out on a busy night but it was worth the wait! steamed fish was decent (I do prefer fish cheeks though). crab fried rice has generous portions of crab, greens were good, and crying tiger steak was rich and delicious. a standout of the meal was the khao soi drink. never thought a savory dish would be so delicious as a drink but my mind has been changed! worth a try!! read more

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Food was surprisingly underwhelming. The steamed fish was overcooked and the crying tiger lacked flavor. I would recommend going to Fish Cheeks instead. read more

I had much higher expectations for this spot considering its reputation, but it wasn't mind blowing. It was still decent! we were seated immediately around lunch time on a weekend and order some basics: crying tiger: 8/10 pad see ew: 7/10 pad thai: 7.5/10 both the pad see ew and pad thai tasted standard, nice texture and the right flavors. the pad see ew was on the saltier side compared to its usual sweet taste. the crying tiger was the highlight of the meal. the garlic rice was great, buttery and garlicky, with a slight crunch. the steak was tender and paired well with the tangy, slightly spicy sauce. service was fast, though it felt like we were being rushed. overall, there are several better thai spots in the area, but i'd go back for the crying tiger! maybe there are other, better menu options that makes LumLum so popular read more

LumLum - crying tiger, pad see ew, pad thai - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan is blessed with a variety of Thai restaurants to dine at. After doing research on Yelp, we decided to try LumLum for the first time! We came as walk-ins on a Saturday night and waited around 15 minutes for a table of two. Not bad at all. As soon as I walked in, I felt like I was in a tiki beach bar in Thailand! Walls are covered with bamboo sticks and Thai-themed art. They have hanging light fixtures and chairs made from handwoven straw. The bar area has a cute grass roof, which adds to the beachy feel. Even the servers were dressed in tropical polo shirts and straw hats! Their menu has unique dishes that you wouldn't find at other Thai restaurants. There's a large focus on seafood. If you're not too big on that, no worries... they still have classic dishes and plenty of other meat and vegetarian options. And yes, they do offer alcohol - cocktails, beer, and wine! I ordered... *Gui Chai Tod (fried chive dumplings with chili sauce) $13 - These weren't very good and needed more seasoning. The dumpling filling had little to no flavor... just tasted bland. Not worth the $13 for 5 small dumplings. *Chicken Pad Thai $18 - I know I need to be more adventurous with my Thai dishes, but... I always judge a restaurant on how good their pad thai is. It's a staple! The meal was plated beautifully. It came with rice noodles, scrambled egg, chive, shallot, bean curd, bean sprouts, and peanuts. A few bites in and I was a happy camper. The balance of flavors was a 5/5. It was sweet, sour, and umami. Nothing overpowered the other. The chef made it with the perfect amounts of sugar, tamarind, and fish sauce. *Pattaya Beach Cocktail $17 - A little underwhelming. It had rum, lime, mint, and fresh lychee. It was refreshing and reminded me of a weak mojito. Definitely needed more liquor. Overall, this is a good option if you're looking for a Thai restaurant in the area. I would love to try their unique offerings next time. read more

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Amazing Thai food in Hell's Kitchen! Between here, Cha Long and Thong Lor, I feel like the Thai food in Hell's Kitchen is very under appreciated. My party of three visited on a July Saturday for lunch and to our surprise, the wait was only 5 minutes. There is plenty of windows and sunlight by our table around brunch time which I do appreciate. The service was very nice and took the time to explain their different menu items and adjusted the spice levels to our preference. My friends tried an extra spicy crab dish that they were very fond of. I personally got the khao soi, my Thai food classic. The food came out within 15 mins, fresh from the kitchen. I was a big fan of the khao soi. A great coconut curry base with crispy noodles to complement the soaked noodles. Tons of cilantro (a persons favorite) peppers, and a chicken that pulled off the bone quite easily, telling me it was properly cooked. A very flavorful dish and some of the better we have had in the city. Overall, a nicely decorated Thai restaurant in Hell's Kitchen that will definitely be visiting again for another great meal. read more

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Hell'a Kitchen is lined with tons of Thai food, and LumLum is one of the ones that stand out due to its ambience. You step in and it's a kitschy ambience with some southeast Asian tropical vibes. I've been wanting to try this since I saw that they offer the Thai steamed fish, so definitely ordered that. Good news is it didn't disappoint. Also great value considering it's a whole steamed fish! The pad ki mao was also pretty good. Generous with the seafood. The papaya salad was alright. Could be better but it's very palatable and safe. Overall a pretty good Thai place. It's not fully authentic Thai food but it's Thai food that would appeal to a lot of people. read more

LumLum - STEAMED FISH WITH LIME AND HERBS . PAD KI MAO - Thai Near Me - New York, New York

Wow! What a fantastic and thai meal to remember at Lum Lum. Not surprising that Lum Lum means "Delicous". My wife did a lot of research before choosing Lum Lum for dinner in Hells Kitchen. Note: this place is popular! So reservations are highly recommended. We came on a Friday night and oh boy it was slammed! My wife made a reservation well in advance and they had a table waiting for us when we arrived at our reservation time. Primo service and kind servers add to the 5 star restaurant Lum Lum is. We ordered Khao Soi, Crying Tiger, and a Fried Pork for appetizer. Cocktail drinks were fantastic as well. 5 solid stars for Lum Lum and thank you for a stellar meal! read more

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Authentic tasting thai cuisine in midtown Manhattan. The crying tiger steak was very tender. Fish topped with curry sauce was so savory! Never had curry fish before and this was a good start! The establishment itself is very small and cramped. Best to make a reservation ahead of time. You get a Hawaiian feel when you dine there because of the decor and staff's attire. Service was quite fast. read more

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Decent food, good prices. Honestly the worst service in New York. I've been twice and both times enjoyed the meal, but the servers could not be worse. I worked in the industry for eight years and totally understand a bad night, but these guys are the woorst. Hope they can turn it around. Service is the only thing holding them back. But for now, I recommend you go elsewhere. read more

I was a loyal customer but they were not good for the delivery service two times in a row. I told them about the story but they weren't good... I was so upset and and I won't order anymore. read more

I'd seen a lot of friends post about LumLum and had always wanted to try. I finally came on a Saturday night with a group of six. The wait was only about 5 to 10 minutes and we were seated quickly. The inside was smaller than I expected and felt more like a cozy mom-and-pop spot with lots of local decorations, which made the atmosphere pretty nice. The tables were packed close together though, so it did feel cramped. The servers also weren't very attentive and I had to wave a few times to get service. I ordered the Crying Tiger since it seemed like one of their signature dishes. I really enjoyed the garlic fried rice, but the steak was disappointing. It was cooked medium rare and looked fine, but it was tough to chew and didn't have much flavor. For something that's supposed to be a highlight, it just didn't hit the mark. Overall, the vibe was fun and I might come back to try other dishes, but this visit didn't really live up to the hype. read more

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While we didn't take pics this time, the food at Lum Lum was quite delicious. We ordered the somtum, Crab fried rice, Crying tiger beef, pumpkin and soft shell crab curry, steamed whole fish with lime and herb, mango and sticky rice for dessert. We all wished that the fish and the somtum had a little bit more flavor, or maybe the flavors hadn't marinated well enough - but something felt was missing from both dishes. The other dishes were spot on. Actually I've had better mango sticky rice elsewhere so would skip it. The service however faltered. Granted it seemed like a busy night, they kept on forgetting my friends drinks. The drinks didn't come until we were almost done with our meal which was a bit of a Debbie downer. The venue was fairly cramped and the tables were tiny for four ppl to order food, which made it very difficult to share our food. Maybe instead of going there, will opt to get takeout instead so we could all eat comfortably. read more

Wow, wow, wow! This is place is a must! the crying tiger was phenomenal, I ate the entire thing. Also the coconut ice cream with taro and mango sticky rice to die for. I'll definitely be back. read more

Delicious and busy spot! Good ambiance for younger crowd. Tight tables but easier for folks to get in and seated. Food is delicious and decadent. Love their take on traditional Thai dishes. read more