We were able to try the food truck today at the Anime Midwest convention in rosemont. The food was pretty good and decent for the price. I split it with my bf and these two plates were $22 it was their sampler platter. The service was quick. I do wish they posted what times and events they go to consistently online. It's a food truck so the ambiance is outside haha. read more

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Went to the Brew fest event at the Licoln Pak Zoo and checked out this food truck. The aroma from the truck got us to order. We ordered the shrimp bao and chicken bao and the spicy noodles. Everything was delish and the guy was so nice! read more

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This review is from last summer - one of the most delicious foods I ever had from a food truck. The chicken bao was so savory that I went for seconds. The team working on the food truck was very sweet and nice. They were patient to get the order from a crowd in a line. The weather was also perfect to enjoy the food. read more

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Ordered from Yum Dum Truck at the Argyle Street Night Market in summer of 2024. We enjoyed a trio of Korean chicken and shrimp bao sandwiches and a side of spicy cucumber noodles. Generous portions and the chicken and shrimp were tender, flavorful and not overly breaded. The cucumber noodles were a great choice as a side. You can tell they have experience working street festivals as they weee very good at instructing customers in where to stand after placing their order - and they knew how many orders to take at one time so as to not overload the kitchen or have impatient customers. Our next visit to the Night Market we got in line for Yum Dum later in the evening thinking we were after the main rush and the line would be shorter. Not a good choice on our part. Yum Dum is so popular - they were out of the sandwiches before we could place our order. Now we know - go early! Lots to see at the Night Market so that seems like a good plan. read more

Wow! I don't think I ever gave a shout out to Jeff, I believe...it's been 4 + years ago. They were our primary food source for my daughter's local wedding celebration. It rained and it was during Covid times, and it was all wonderful. I attribute a large part of the wonderfulness to the tasty food, fantastic service and kindness of Yum Dum! Thanks again. read more

The Yum Dum Truck is incredible! I wish you could order the dumplings by the dozen because they are so flavorful and swim in a scrumptious soy sauce mixture that leaves your taste buds begging for more! Service was fast and friendly, if only they had a sit down restaurant, I'd be there every week! read more

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Food was delicious and service was great. My work had three food trucks for us employees and I was set on trying Yum Dum. Really enjoyed the Korean chili chicken. read more

Delicious bao buns with shrimp and pork and incredible sauces! Highly recommend! Would definitely hire for a party again!

I tried Yum Dum Truck at Taste of chicago, which tainted my experience slightly because I had to wait in the longest line for an hour before I could get my food. However, the fried chicken bao I got was so amazing that I'll overlook the line and give this place 5 stars. I'd buy that bao any day. read more

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My first time trying Korean food and the baos and spicy cheesy rice balls were delicious!

My place of work has food trucks visit us for lunch during the summer months. So for lunch on this day, Yum Dum Truck came to visit us... Nice truck. I got the tofu bao. Very tasty, light, an healthy choice for lunch. I wish the bao were bigger or that they gave you more for the price of two. Nonetheless, I am a fan :-) read more

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The staff is very friendly. I tried the Kincheesy Rice Balls which were pretty good and unique. I do think $4 is too much for them though. I also had the pork and chicken dumplings. I thought they were kind of bland. I have definitely had way better. I did not try the bao sandwiches but they are loaded with meat and veggies. My friends enjoyed the sandwiches. I also like the fork/chop sticks they provide with the meal. I saved it to use at home! read more

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I tried a lot from the Yum Dum Truck and was pretty satisfied with everything I had. The best deal is getting the $10 meal deal as it's basically like getting a drink free. I tried the Yum Dum Truck at the Schaumburg Food Truck Fest and the wait was like thirty minutes. My first advice is follow them on Twitter & find the truck out and about- not at some fest. That way you will avoid the lines as much as you possibly can. What I tried - Kimcheesy Rice Balls $3 ~ Loved these and they had just enough spice to them. Sriracha Pecan Brownie $3 ~ So strange to have a spicy brownie but it was also kinda cool. The brownie itself was actually quite good and I'd recommend it for a little somethin' somethin' different in the dessert department. Pork Belly Baowich & Korean Chili Chicken Baowich $3 each - Both baowiches had very good baos ~ soft and yummy. The ingredients inside were good on both, but I wouldn't go as far as to call them amazing. It is a good lunch time option ~ quick & easy & cheap. Good food, I'd definitely buy from them again (minus all the crazy lines) and excellent service! read more

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One of my better ideas ever was to have Jeff and his food truck serve lunch at our local wedding celebration. Having Jeff, handling the food, which was perfectly prepared, allowed me to have a relaxing time at our party. Guests loved the idea of ordering their food from the truck and because the food truck staff were so friendly, people enjoyed chatting him up while they briefly waited for their food. I didn't have to deal with plates and the chorks (chopstick-fork combo) added a unique twist to the creative menu. I highly recommend Yum Dum for a party! read more

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Make sure to get the rice balls!!! They're so good on their own, but the dipping sauce takes them over the top. I love the spicy sauce which is a mix of Jalepeno's and Sriracha Mayo. I also had the Siracha brownie. It was just okay. It was a little to dry for me and I'm not sure, but I was expecting a little spicy kick to it. I will definitely be back to try more items!!! read more

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Ordered the sample platter here when the truck was located outside of the Merchandise Mart. Meal was a bit of a mixed bag. The dumplings were fine, nothing special. A few ended up being a bit doughy and stuck to the paper they were sitting on. Ordered the crispy fish and pork belly bao. The pork belly was extremely fatty and not in a good way. The crispy fish was very good, would have that again. The best item was the kimchi rice balls. Nice texture and flavor. If you have option of grabbing a side or a couple of crispy fish or shrimp bao that would work. Everything else seemed just ok. read more

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If you're craving bao's, I think this place is decent. But there is nothing super particular that blew me away. Pork Belly Bao: This one threw me for a run. When I go for pork belly, I expect a more saltier palette of flavors which it does until you get into the pickled mustard greens which I think actually reduces the flavor as that is pretty strong. With that said, I think the flavor blend here between the salty and sour taste don't really go well together. I ended up taking the greens off on the last bite. read more

I'm an idiot. I've seen this truck outside my office for a while now and always assumed it would have nothing I'd like or ate. In my defense (or maybe not), I somehow fabricated that idea that this was a dim sum truck. If it was, it might be called Yum Sum or Yum Dim; clearly, I'm not the best at reading. But I digress. Bored with the nearby lunch options, I did a slow roll past Yum Dum, this time actually reading their menu. Lo and behold, there are some good options for the pescatarians out there and a few veggie options too. On my first visit, I got two of the baowiches - a crispy panko breaded fish and a crispy shrimp one. The sandwiches came out like bao tacos. They were small, but tasty with a subtle heat suited to even those with a low tolerance for spice. On my next visit, I upped my order to the $10 meal - 2 baowiches or 6 dumplings plus a side and drink. I opted for the same two baowiches and finished the combo off with the kimcheesy rice balls and a can of asian cider. While I didn't care for the cider, everything else was quite good and I got a cute chork (chopstick-fork) for my balls. Next time, my eye's on the sriracha-pecan brownie. If you typically have a big lunch appetite, this place might disappoint. As others have noted, the portions err on the small side. That said, it's a refreshing switch from the endless array of sandwiches and salads that abound in the loop. read more

I was so happy to run into the Yum Dum Truck at the NOSH's Lunch Market today! It's a food truck that makes regular stops at NOSH events and seems to have quite a following judging by the line on the plaza. Words cannot begin to describe the deliciousness that I found at Yum Dum. I went for the $10 lunch and got a great amount of high quality food for $10. I would recommend the pork belly and Korean chicken baowiches with the kimcheesy rice balls on the side. The baowiches are a good size and chock full of sweet and spicy flavors. I don't know if I have ever had anything so delicious as the kimcheesy rice balls. They are balls of sticky rice, smothered in Siracha and cheese, then lightly deep-fried. Pure heaven. I want one of the funny tanks emblazoned with "Get Sum" on the back. Maybe if I order enough $10 lunches they'll give me one? I am certainly up for the challenge! I would encourage anyone and everyone looking to escape their lunch rut to get out to NOSH on the Plaza. Every Thursday and Friday from 11am-2pm a group of food trucks/vendors get together and serve delicious and well priced food at this beautifully sunny plaza. There are even guest DJs spinning during your lunch hour! Make sure to visit Yum Dum first though, fittingly they have the first spot on the plaza too. I know I will be back to try the dumplings and sesame noodles. read more

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Delicious. Yummy. Awesome. DUMPLINGS: These dumplings were good, I mean veggies dumplings are pretty standard, so it's hard to mess them up. BAOS: The shrimp was better than the chicken, but they were both very good. Next time, I'll try the crispy shrimp and crispy fish BAOS. The bread is very sweet and really compliments the sweet of the shrimp. CHEESY BALLS: Much better than I thought they would be. I mean I thought they would be good, but these were incredible. Absolutely the best part of this meal. Definitely recommend and definitely will return. read more

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Stopped by at Wacker & Adams (Thursday), in which Yum Dum was amongst several other trucks there. So happy to finally try Yum Dum! The line at Yum Dum was by far the longest of all the food trucks. I waited right about 10 minutes and maybe another 5 for my food. I got six dumplings of the pork & chive and the thai chicken (they were out of veggie), which cost $5, as well as one of each of the 4 baowiches (2 for $6). The dumplings were very good and enjoyed them much better than the baos. They were however on the small side. The noodle wrapper was super fresh as were the fillings, especially the pork & chive, which was also super tasty. The baos were good too. I enjoyed the shrimp the most. The pork belly was a little disappointing, as it was dry. However, all of the flavors were spot on and exciting. Prices are about right. Definitely would come back for a pick-me up snack, but making a meal out of here would be too pricy for me as I spent $17 (prefer under $10) to fill me up. The $10 meal sounds like a decent deal, but I would still be left hungry, as it is only 2 baowiches or 6 dumplings with a side and drink. read more

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Cheesy balls were ok. Shrimp Bao was good. I had to knock off another star as the prices did no match the online site and when I presented the guy with the yelp check in offer, which was for $2 off. The guy refused to take it and said they might have taken it 5 years ago but not any more. What? It's been 5 years. Time to wake up and smell the sauce. Update ur information. read more

Although a bit pricey, I thought this truck had amazing food. One of my favorites so far. I had the kimcheesy rice balls (I don't even like kimchi, and is now one of my favorite foods ever, that's how good these are) pork chive dumpling (very fresh tasting), sesame cucumber noodles (they're alright), and one shrimp and one chicken bao sandwich. Bao sandwiches are an Asian slider with kimchi, sauce, and your protein of choice on a sweet rice flour pillow bun. The shrimp is great! And I heard rave reviews for the fish bao as well. read more

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We used them for an event. They were super professional and the food was absolutely amazing! I am still dreaming about it.

I'm usually not into having a big meal for lunch. Yum Dum fits the bill. The portions seem to fit me perfectly. I've only had the kimcheesy rice balls and a combination of the chive/pork and chicken/basil dumplings (6 total). The first time I tried the dumplings, they were really overcooked and dry. The next few times I've had them, they were a lot better and seemed fresh. As for the kimcheesy balls, boy did they kick my ass. I know I'm really sensitive to spicy stuff, but hot damn. I do like them and find myself getting them on each visit. Then I have to down like a liter of water after each bite. // I love the chopsticks/fork thing they provide with each order. I'm Asian and still cannot work normal chopsticks. So I can definitely work with these. // read more

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I first heard of Yum Dum when I was on the Chicago's Best YouTube account. I was so impressed with the futuristic menu and the prices and one afternoon I stumbled across the food truck and had not planned on it. I was elated. I was so ready to try it out. I opted for the $10 bao combo with the rice balls. For the bao I chose the crispy chili chicken and shrimp ones. Hmmm. The rice balls were totally not what k expected them to be. There was some sort of taste that I just couldn't stomach, so I could only finish 1.5 out of the 3. My colleague thought they were great, so this particular factor is more than likely a reflection of my own taste buds, and not a flaw of Yum Dum. The baos were decent at best. I'm extremely picky when it comes to food. I expected the baos to be completely enclosed like a ball. Instead they were left open like a taco. The portion size was also very small. I'd say 3 bites per bao. The chicken one literally had two pieces of bite size chicken in it, and it was mostly breading with a crisped, tough piece of chicken in it. The shrimp bao was great however. And saved this review from being 1 star. This isn't a food truck I would be running back to unfortunately. Unless I were to try a dumpling read more

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Yum is an understatement! SO good. The perfect level of spice. I went out of my way to a suburban food truck festival to catch this truck and it was so worth it! 10/10 would recommend read more

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I liked the "kim cheesey rice balls," which had a nice mix of funky flavor and cheesiness. But my bao just weren't that flavorful, nor that filling. More inspired than most of the Chicago food trucks, but I can't say I'd recommend going back. read more

Jeff catered lunch for our office of 20 and it was fantastic! We ordered the Pork Belly, Shrimp, and Chicken Baowiches and they were delicious. Kimcheesy rice balls are HIGHLY recommended (especially if you like a little kick!) - thanks for a great meal, Jeff, we loved the food and supporting your local business! read more

Any food truck that invents a new utensil to eat his food definitely deserves props. Ok, so the chork (chopsticks + fork) may be a gimmick, but the food stands on its own. The pork belly bao is tasty, with not too much fat on the meat and a nice flufffy bun. The kimcheesy balls ARE on the gimmicky side, but still pretty delicious. It's a bit pricier than what I'd like, but still can't argue with good tasting food. read more

This was really disappointing. The buzz around this place was palpable and everybody seemed excited. The price point was right. But the food itself was so weak. The dumplings were completely devoid of any flavor. The pork & cabbage dumplings differed only from the chicken & thai basil dumplings in the texture of the meat inside; that is to say both were a tightly wrapped but flavorless bundle of meat that was unimproved by dipping into the two dipping sauce options: -dark brown but not salty or sour -bright red but only spicy without any other flavor addition. I also had a side of "cucumber sesame" noodles that were not noticeably flavored by either of those two or any other descriptors, but did contain one tasty and extremely spicy pickle slice. I cannot ever imagine eating here again when there are so many other delicious options to choose from in life. read more

When you want a dumplings, go to the expert! Best in Chicago and they are always closer to you than you think kimcheesey rice balls are a must too! Prize point was right on and lives up to the buzz. Forksticks make it super easy to eat on the go. read more

This place has super cute red forksticks--- fork on one end, and can be broken to be used as chopsticks. Love it. The baowiches here are awesome--- I tried the shrimp, chicken and fish. My favorite was the shrimp baowich-- great flavor. The kimcheesy balls were pretty awesome too. I was disappointed that they sold out of the Japanese ice cream sandwiches though. Definitely 10x better than Wow Bao. I wish this was a restaurant instead of just hoping to stumble upon it on Clark Street during lunch! read more

Pricey just like all the other trucks out there but a decent selection of meats and veggies. I do wish the portions were comparably larger. read more

We had this catered into my office today and it was pretty good! Loved the noodles and the baowiches. I didn't try the dumplings but hope to tomorrow as we had a ton of leftovers! read more

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Really good lunch option away from the standard sandwiches and salad. The cheesy balls were incredible. I had the Korean chicken bao and the pork belly bao, both were delicious, although the Korean chicken was superior due to its spicy and tangy flavor. read more

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I probably go to Yum Dum every time it's near my office. All the baowiches are great, although I think I favor the fish and shrimp. I almost always get a trio so I can get the Kimcheesy rice balls. They're AMAZING. If you're near this truck, you have to try them. read more

More Yum than Dum at this excellent new addition to the fledgling Chicago food truck scene. Vegetarians, do not dismay, though the truck did not have any vegetable-friendly dumplings or sandwiches on my visit, I am promised that they sometimes serve vegetarian dumplings, and the kimcheesy balls and cucumber noodle salad are terrific. The balls are spicy, crispy then melty with a squeak of fresh cheese. The noodle salad is fresh and has a nice mix of textures with sesame seeds and green onions tossed together. Pour hot sauce over everything, grab a bench, and have lunch. read more

Let's make one thing clear, Yum Dum is not a purveyor of traditional Chinese bao. So if you are expecting bao, then you may be disappointed. They instead serve baowiches or what I like to call "bao tacos". And Yum Dum does this to near perfection! Their fish taco (bao) is perhaps the best fish taco I have ever tasted! These and the Kimcheesy Rice balls are my favorites. I just wish they would open up a permanent location because I can't always get their food when I want. read more

What I had was terrrible. The dumpling wrappers were mushy, like they had been sitting out for hours, and the filling had no flavor. The sesame cucumber noodles were boiled spaghetti with a few slices of what tasted like store-bought pickles, and sesame seeds. They didn't bother to include any dressing with it. And here's the bizarre part: it's cheaper to order the components of the dumpling combo meal separately rather than together. read more