It's a newly added Thai restaurant to collection of college ave. Only indoor seating with OK atmosphere. Service and waiters are relatively responsive. There is full bar with kinda spicy drinks! I understand food flavor is tasty and subjective. Not so oily appreciated, however despite hot foods marked based on level of hotness, we group of four Thai-food lovers couldn't finish our meals due to very spicy hot taste. Sometimes so hot that no other taste could be felt! Not sure of the authenticity tbh to compare with other Thai foods or restaurants tried before. Anyways note that if you have some hesitancy on spicy foods. Try sticky rice and mango for sure to wash down all the spices Street Parking is doable. read more

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Cute, bright spot for a quick and flavorful dinner. This place came highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. The food was great and came out quickly -- it was perfect, as we were getting close to our showtime at the Berkeley Playhouse. I had the praram plate, a delicious peanut-curry-chicken dish (and the closest thing I've found to Massaman curry here in the Bay!). Would highly recommend. The cocktails were bright and fruity, really tasty! read more

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I came on Saturday for lunch and it was very easy to get a table for 3. We ordered the Kua gai, tom yum omelet rice and tom kha. This was the perfect amount of food for 3 girls. The Tom yum omelet rice was my favorite! I've never had anything like this. The sauce was surprisingly spicy and really tied the whole dish together. Kua gai was also good but I would try their other noodle dishes next time. The tom kha was good but the portion is really small. read more

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Good Thai restaurant located in the rock ridge neighborhood of Oakland. A few friends had recommended this place to me, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect, but overall I felt this was a decent thai place with decent food and great pricing. The ambiance was nice and the service friendly. In addition the the green papaya salad, we ordered a few items off the "home cooking" section; the avocado green curry and the pa-lo. I felt that all the dishes were standard; certainly nothing was bad but I wasn't overwhelmed by anything either. I think I left ultimately happy simply for the fact that all dishes were good and extremely reasonably priced -- having left this place and feeling like going out to dinner didn't break the bank (which is becoming a standard experience in the bay area). I would definitely recommend this place for some good thai food at reasonable prices. read more

Yimm was cute local Thai spot with fun menu choices. I always look for duck noodle soup when I go for Thai, and this is one of the few spots that offered it. I thought the pad see ew portion was small and the sauce was on the sweeter side. The duck tasted a bit dry, but still full of flavor in the broth as well. Overall, parking is pretty easy along the street and it is convenient and cute to dine here! read more

Yimm - Pad see ew - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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Had take out this time and provided specific instructions on how to separate the sauce so that toddler can have the dishes without any spicy sauce (spicy tangy house sauce for fish, or the peanut sauce for praram). They followed it exactly as requested. Thank you! Everything was delicious. Since the fish didn't have sauce on it, it allowed us to also heat it up so it's crispy before we ate it with sauce and toddler can have it without sauce. read more

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Really solid Thai spot, but what keeps me going back is the duck noodle soup! The right amount of saltiness and sweetness, the duck is rendered to perfection with egg noodles. Yum! read more

Yimm is Imm Thai's sister restaurant, and is less crowded despite it having amazing dishes even on a Saturday night. We started with the grilled beef salad and the moo ping. We probably wouldn't get the moo ping again, but the grilled beef salad was actually spicy and super fragrant. The beef noodle soup was amazing (and I actually came back again to get it). It was perfectly satiating and meaty yet sweet. The hearty bowl warmed up my stomach on a cold day. I definitely recommend. I was also genuinely impressed by the tom yum omelette rice. I wasn't expecting the kick it delivered but it was so good. The tom yum was pungent and sour and the shrimps and mushrooms were very fresh. Must get item!! Also, make sure to ask for the spice rack for an extra kick read more

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Imm Thais lesser known, more upscale sister restaurant that delivers all the street style Thai flavors. For a Saturday night that was busy we only have 15min wait as a party of 4 so that was nice. Highlight was the Tom Yum omelette as it delivered actual savory/sour lemongrass and crab flavor in the sauce and the ratio to the rice was just perfect. We were dipping our leftover veggies from other dishes into the sauce. Soooo good! Other dishes we ordered were boat noodles (beef noddle soup) and the larb salad which were just ok. I didn't think the salad was spicy but they have spice rack on the table that I happily scooped chili from so it worked out. Super solid spot and I would return to get the Tom Yum omelette rice again and try other dishes as well as the Thai inspired cocktails. read more

Yimm - Grilled Beef Salad Kua Gai - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here on Sunday for dinner with family. Since we were a party of 6, it was nice being able to call ahead to make a reservation. Metered street parking only so plan accordingly. Comfortable atmosphere inside with great natural lighting. We arrived 5 minutes before the end of their Happy Hour, so we had to ask them for their Happy Hour menu (which is for 11 am - 6 pm everyday). We quickly ordered the Bo Pils beer and a Summer Glow cocktail. The beer was standard, but the Summer Glow was a bit watered down. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share (The portions were a bit smaller than expected for the price): -sweet corn salad -mee cook -Tom Yum omelet rice -pad see ew -pumpkin curry -sweet fish. All were delicious and incredibly flavorful (and a bit spicy). My top favorites were the sweet fish (buttery smooth fish) and pad see ew (good "wok hay" flavor). Service was fairly attentive given how busy it was inside. Overall, we had a good dining experience, enjoyed the food, and would probably come back again if we were in the area. read more

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The food was amazing. The only complaint is that they need to work on their customer service which was not good.

Decent Thai spot! Ambiance is nice and clean. This place caught my eye because I wanted to try the Tom Yum Omelet Rice. I like the tom yum flavor, and it came with a decent amount of shrimp! It was also my first time trying the Yen Ta Foh, which was very satisfying. The broth was super flavorful and hit the spot. I didn't expect the noodles to be so wide, but it was fine. We got the fried oyster mushroom and avocado for appetizer, and the sweet and sour sauce was addicting. I thought this dish felt a little heavy on the fried oil taste. Nonetheless, very crispy and loved the mushrooms. read more

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Came here with a group on Sunday for lunch. Very happy with the food and service! A nice menu with familiar options and some fun alternatives. We enjoyed the - Beef noodle soup (a little salty but super yummy) - praram with veggies (peanut sauce was light in a good way) - avocado green curry (my mom's favorite) - garlic pork stir fry (VERY garlicy, did not disappoint) I look forward to coming back! read more

Nice atmosphere, perfect for a date. Service was friendly and attentive. Has a nice bar with good variety of drinks.... But we came here for the food. We got the kua gai and lords noodles. If you are feeling something new and adventurous, the lords noodles is a must try. It's steamed vermicelli rice noodles topped with a shiitake mushroom, fried tofu, pork belly broth-y sauce. The favors are savory sweet, somewhat like a sweet soy sauce hoisin sauce like taste. It's very good. Kua gai was something we haven't tried before. It's stir fried flat rice noodles with chicken, shrimp and squid then topped with a thin fried egg. It was okay. I ate it with the lords noodles sauce. I personally thought I would it like it more if it had more spice and a stronger flavor. I would choose the pad kee mao next time. read more

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Everything about the food and service is RIGHT! My sister and I were out for a late night dinner and thought we would order Tom Kha soup with chicken and extra mushrooms with a cup of white rice to go on our drive home. We arrived early enough that the staff was able to accommodate our seating for dinner. Eagerly, we added additional menu items including a pumpkin curry chicken--THE BEST with simple cooked white rice, mild taste at my request. We ordered hot chai--so very good on the night of our visit, Thursday after 8:30 pm. Sadly, I didn't snap too many pictures. The staff (3) were above and beyond--very customer friendly and professional. The restaurant has designed, comfortable seating without crowding. There were even seats available outside--it was too cold outside for this visit and we will return! read more

Got four dishes for take out, but it's a cute little restaurant that I think would've been nice for dining in as well. Got the fresh rolls, pad thai (chicken), pad see ew (beef), and spicy fried rice (chicken). Fresh rolls were TINY and you only get three - and they add avocado which was a little weird...not bad...just not what I'd expect when I order spring rolls. Peanut sauce was yummy though. Still..wouldn't get it again. Also wouldn't get the pad Thai which just missed the mark. Can't really describe it...just didn't taste like pad Thai to us. The reason for the 4 stars is the pad see ew and spicy fried rice. Both were excellent - well seasoned and generous portions that we'd be happy to eat again. read more

I wanted to eat vegetarian to reduce my carbon footprint, so I decided to come here for lunch and order the Pad See Ew with Veggies. They asked me if egg was okay, and I said "Yes." When they brought the dish to me, I tasted it and thought it was so good! The sauce, including garlic and white pepper, make this dish tasty without being too heavy while the noodles had the optimal chewy texture. The vegetables were integrated well - not just thrown in as an add-on. On top of that, since I don't tend to eat a lot, I was able to eat half of the dish as leftovers. I've come here a few times before, and I like this place a lot. Other items I've previously enjoyed are the Duck Noodles Soup and the Bikini cocktail. ECO NOTES (Dine-In) Dishware: They use reusable ceramic plates and bowls. Napkins: Single-use disposable paper napkins Utensils: Metal fork. When they brought out my dish, they brought disposable wooden chopsticks, but I told them I didn't need them, so they took it back. Water cups: Short glass cups read more

Yimm - Pad See Ew with Veggies (includes egg but you can ask them to exclude, missing one zucchini piece because I was hungry) - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Friendly, attentive staff, cozy indoor/outdoor tables, and the best Thai food in the city. Try the avocado curry.

Food was good. Service NOT so good. And, surprisingly, because there were few cystomers...

I have been past this place a ton and have always meant to try it sometime. Finally made it in and had a really good lunch. The Tom yum noodle soup was very warming and delicious. I have been back so many times for this one dish from here. It even turned a non-Tom yum lover into one. Tons of noodles and veggies, everything was cooked well. I tried the pumpkin curry and it was too sweet for me/not quite right. I would stick with their soups or noodle dishes. It was a little cold in there, I think it could be made a bit more cozy in the day. At night it's heated and very cozy. I love that they aren't blasting music and you can actually have a mellow lunch or conversation. It wasn't too busy and one server was handling everything smoothly without issue. I'll definitely be back. You have an option for what kind of noodles. The only feedback is I hope they mark what's gluten free their menu. Even if someone isn't deathly allergic it helps the people who should be avoiding it. read more

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I decided to come here for lunch with a friend on Sunday since I've had this place bookmarked for a while. I didn't make a reservation ahead of time but decided to get there right when they opened at 11am. There was only a party of 3 ahead of us, so we were immediately seated. We decided to order the following to share: - Papaya Salad (2/5): A bit bland to my liking and very few shrimps given. I was a bit disappointed since this is one of my favorite dishes at a Thai restaurant. - Pad Kee Mao (4/5): Very flavorful and the chicken complimented the entire dish well. I loved how chewy the flat noodles were. - Pumpkin Curry (5/5): By far the best dish amongst the three. It was a last minute decision to order this since there were multiple curry options. The curry was rich but it wasn't overpowering. I could definitely taste the pumpkin and glad that I ordered tofu with it. The staff was very attentive and friendly. I really liked the seating that they had next to the wall. The restaurant did get busier after awhile, but people didn't have to wait long to get seated. Overall great restaurant and will definitely come back to try other dishes. read more

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Yummy Yimm, the name says it all Cute and fresh decor Serving interesting Thai dishes The tum yum noodle soup is filled with hearty earthy spices, tangy spicy and everything nice, very filling Must return for more read more

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Unique Thai dishes like their tom yum omelette and fried pumpkin. I liked their tom yum soup and my kids enjoyed their beef noodle soup. The green curry was a little too sweet for me. Service was friendly and good. Ambiance was relaxed and lively. Will come back. Kid friendly as well. read more

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I was here for their opening week few years ago, thought I reviewed this place but can't find it anymore! Oh well... Came back again today for a lunch and I love it, again. great food, taste, presentation and service. Great Ambiance, not noisy for an indoor spot and also so many options to order. I ordered the healthy option and got the corn salad, it was so good!! My boss ordered the fried pumpkin and loved it too. Great job, Team Yimm!!! We still be raving ... read more

Yimm - So Good!! Corn salad - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

pork belly was caramelized perfectly, tender with a nice crispy edge and came with a tangy pickled veg side. the owner came by to check on us and was so passionate about the food. love the energy here, feels like a spot that really cares about what they do. read more

This restaurant isn't very well known for its Thai food around berkeley, but I definitely think it deserves a bit more hype. I came with two friends on a Friday night, and there were open tables but still a wait. The waiters were relatively accommodating though and sat us quickly at the bar. The wait for the food ended up still being quite long (~25 min for three dishes), hence the 4 stars, but the quality was great. - pad kee mao (4.5/5): tasted great, like any other standard pad kee mao. Only minor complaint is that there weren't that many veggies/that much protein in the dish, and the portion was just okay for the price. - crispy roll (4/5): my friend got this and I didn't try, but she seemed to like it. Nothing too special and was a vegetarian dish - Tom yum soup (4/5): same complaints as for the pad kee Mao, tasted good, but portion was small and didn't have much of anything inside. read more

Yimm - Crispy Rolls - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

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I came here for lunch and asked to sit at the bar since it was just me- it wasn't too busy. I came specifically for the Tom Yum Omelette Rice I had previously seen online, similar to omourice but with a Thai twist. The employee who took my order was nice, suggested medium spicy, but I said mild because I can't handle spice. I was beyond impressed with the dish... I knew I would like it because I love Tom yum and rice dishes, but man it was perfect and worth the $19. It had mushrooms and a generous amount of shrimp. I will definitely come back here to try other items on the menu! read more

Yimm - Tom Yum Omelet Rice - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

Thai restaurants haven't always been my favorite as often there's a one-note feel to all of the dishes, sometimes too sweet with coconut milk. Don't get me wrong - I love Thai food. I just haven't been blessed with good restaurant experiences. That ended tonight. We ordered the fried pumpkin small plate, which is komboca squash slices perfectly fried and nicely seasoned. We ordered the kang herd soup, and I've never tasted anything like the broth! We ordered the Kua Gai wok noodles with beautifully cooked seafood and covered with a blanket of flat scrambled eggs, and the flavors were so intricate. And we ordered the praram (I felt embarrassed trying to pronounce it) - chicken, spinach, and broccoli in a curry peanut sauce. Everything was new to me. I notice that they don't put condiments on the tables, though I'm sure they would provide them if asked. But I think the flavors are so intricate and complex - don't mess with it unless they provide a sauce! I want to go back and try more dishes. read more

Came by around 730pm on Thursday. It was pretty packed but we were able to get a table in around 10 minutes after adding our names to the list. I got the Lord's Noodles which comes with some sweet/spicy soy/fish sauce (?). I think about half of the container is a good amount to add. A fairly light entree but full of flavor (especially from the sauce). The pork belly was nice and tender. It was also a pretty decent sized portion so you'll definitely feel pretty full. Service was a bit slow because I think they were pretty understaffed. There were only 2 servers from what I could tell for the entire place (one of which doubled as the bartender too), but they were both super friendly. One of them was even RUNNING at one point lol poor guy. Overall, some really good Thai food. Lots of different kinds of entrees to try and all of them really good from what I've heard. Definitely try to get there earlier so you aren't stuck in the main meal rushes. read more

Yimm - Lords Noodles - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

A great place for home-style Thai cooking. Came with the family on a quiet Sunday afternoon. The interior was very cute compared to the unassuming exterior. Overall, all of the food was really good! I appreciated that Yimm's menu is different than a typical Bay Area Thai restaurant. Lots of eclectic dishes in their home cooking menu. We made sure to try some unfamiliar dishes. ORDER: * Kua Gai - yummy! * Tom Yum Omelet - very unique! maintains the food flavor of tom yum (soup) * Pa-Lo - a very "homey" dish, almost like a stew; not sure if it's for everyone but I liked it a lot * Crispy Rolls Definitely worth coming to check out! read more

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Great little restaurant with friendly service. Fresh rolls - 5/5 Papaya salad - 2/5 (too sweet with a lot of large sugar crystals in it, would not order again) Green curry with chicken- 4/5 (a tad on the sweet side for me, but still very good) Pad See Eww with beef - 4/5 Mee Cook - 2/5 (not bad, but would not order again) Mango sticky rice - 5/5 (not to be missed) read more

Fast and accommodating service and great decorations (got seated at table with mini Christmas tree). Flavor of the dishes was great (I tried the eggplant dish which I haven't had at a Thai restaurant before) and drinks were good too. The presentation and overall experience enhanced the quality of the food. Portion sizes were good as well. read more

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Yimm is the sister restaurant of Imm Thai Street Food in downtown Berkeley. The cooking feels more authentic and homey than other Thai places in the area. To be honest I wasn't impressed by Imm, but that's not the case for Yimm! I loved the interior decor and the ambience of this place. It feels modern and chic. We tried the fresh rolls, lord's noodle, and green curry. The green curry was so good! Arguably one of the best I have tried outside of Thailand. It was on the spicier end. Lord's noodle was a bit soupy, which I enjoyed. For dessert, we also tried the mango sticky rice. Everything was flavorful and authentic. I recommend trying something from the home cooking list because you won't get it from elsewhere, but I totally get it if you want to play it safe. Writing this review is making me hungry again. Please give this place a try if you are in the area! read more

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Delicious pumpkin curry that was ready quickly for takeout. The riceberry grains were interesting and nutritious, and their tofu was cooked perfectly. This is definitely going to be a go-to restaurant for me, as I'm always looking for a reliable curry lunch. read more

Yimm - Pumpkin tofu curry - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

The food was good. The service good. I felt placed uncomfortably close to the next table.

Met up with a coworker around lunch time, and decided to eat here. There was enough seating outside & inside available. We ordered pineapple fried rice and a noodle dish. The food was delicious, served fresh and in generous amounts. We were worried it would take long for the food to arrive but it was much faster than expected, so we were thankful for the swift service. There's plenty of parking available on the street and around the corner. Lots of cool coffee shops around as well. Will revisit for sure! read more

Yimm - Inside seating, there's plenty of. - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California

I really like this restaurant. We've been to many Thai places and haven't had a bad experience yet. They offer a dish that stands out from the rest--the red curry with pumpkin. While my kids aren't fond of pumpkin, I personally enjoyed it a lot, so I got to savor the entire dish myself. It's a great find for those who appreciate a unique twist on traditional Thai flavors. read more

Yimm hits the spot! Trying out a bunch of eateries on College Ave and this is the one I've been returning to the most so that says something. The quality is fresh and the food reminds me of what I had in Thailand- their website says they serve the same food they grew up eating. They bring the heat which is important because it's disappointing when you request spicy but it doesn't deliver. Favorite dish is the pad kee mao, but everything I've ordered was tasty. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a table. Both indoor and outdoor seating available. I'll have to check out their sister restaurant, Imm, in Berkeley. read more

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Was visiting a friend in Berkeley and she suggested Yimm for dinner, and I left so satisfied! The food is exactly what they claim it to be: authentic and homey. My friend ordered the Pad Kee Mao and I chose the Pumpkin Curry with Chicken. We both got bites of each other's food and we LOVED every bite. Honestly love how the Pumpkin Curry had great flavors with a nice spicy kick as an aftertaste. Portions were generous, but we both pretty much finished our meals! Hungry for more, we decided to order the mango sticky rice, a Thai dessert staple for every foodie. The rice was on the moister side, but it was richness of the sticky rice was somewhat balanced out by the mango. Still good. Yimm should definitely expand to SF (and all across the Bay Area)! It definitely has the feel of a nice, homey, modern Thai kitchen that would draw crowds in SF. read more

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Yimm is a great spot for solid Thai food. The restaurant is located on a street of restaurants - close to border of Oakland and Berkeley. We got the pad kee mao and spicy eggplant. The pad kee mao is great - super flavorful and spicy. The eggplant is juicy, crispy and flavored. The restaurant decor is cute and adds a nice vibe to the overall dining experience. Service is usually quick. Will be back next time we are in the area.Portions for the eggplant tofu could be larger. read more

Yimm - Thai Near Me - Oakland, California