# Family lunch in Daegu: spicy poo pad pong curry at Thai Yami - By Seonwoo (https://superchart.com/en/@dinner-receipt-book/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jung-gu, Daegu - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@dinner-receipt-book/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@dinner-receipt-book/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/index.md) ## In short Thai Yami is a Thai restaurant behind the Novotel on Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil in Jung-gu, Daegu. Over a lunchtime visit with her mom and sister, the writer ordered kai phrai, poo pad pong curry and pad thai at Thai Yami, and the poo pad pong curry came out noticeably spicier than at most Thai places. Thai Yami handles everything from a solo meal to a family lunch in the Gyodong area. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:30 - 22:00 (break 15:00-17:30, last order 21:00) - **Closed**: Mondays - **Address**: 222 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, 1st floor, Unit 105, Jung-gu, Daegu - **Parking**: 1 hour free at the Hyundai Sun & Vill officetel parking lot in the same building - **Lunch sets**: Kai phrai + pad thai 34,000 won / poo pad pong curry + pad thai 39,000 won - **Main dishes**: Kai phrai 21,000 won, poo pad pong curry 26,000 won, special seafood stir-fry 21,000 won, pad thai 15,000 won - **Noodles & rice**: Bulgogi rice noodle soup M 13,000 / L 15,000 won, brisket rice noodle soup M 13,000 / L 15,000 won, spicy rice noodle soup 13,000 won, bun cha 15,000 won, seafood fried rice 15,000 won, nasi goreng 13,000 won - **Hot pot**: Hanwoo beef shabu hot pot M 28,000 won / L 36,000 won - **Sides**: Kai phrai (mini) 9,000 won, pork spring rolls 4 pcs 7,000 won, Thai cheese fries 15,000 won - **Seating**: Four-person tables, two-person tables, bar seating *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* ![Main photo of Thai Yami, a Thai restaurant in Daegu's Gyodong](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-01-1y412-1200.webp) ## Where is Thai Yami, and is there parking? Behind the Novotel near Jungangno Station This Gyodong restaurant, Thai Yami, sits at 222 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, 1st floor, Unit 105, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea, behind the Novotel building near Jungangno Station. It's across from Oily Burger & Dosibam. - Hours 11:30 - 22:00 - Break time 15:00 - 17:30 - Last order 21:00 - Closed Mondays ![Exterior of Thai Yami on Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-02-r4bos-966.webp) ![Entrance to Thai Yami behind the Novotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-03-1mzrc-966.webp) ![Street view around the Thai Yami building](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-04-epzup-966.webp) 🅿️ I got 1 hour free parking at the Hyundai Sun & Vill officetel building parking lot next to Thai Yami :) ![Tables inside Thai Yami](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-05-1ltat-966.webp) ![Bar table seating at Thai Yami](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-06-x7sdj-966.webp) ![Cozy dining hall atmosphere at Thai Yami](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-07-1n6w2-966.webp) ## Thai Yami's interior and seating: can you eat alone here? Inside, this Gyodong restaurant Thai Yami is small but well arranged. There are 4-person tables, 2-person tables and a bar table, so it works well for a meal with friends, a date, or even eating solo without feeling awkward. ## Thai Yami menu and lunch set prices Here's the menu at Thai Yami, this Gyodong restaurant serving delicious Thai food. I visited during lunch, and the set discount menu differs between lunch and dinner, so it's worth checking before you go!! - Lunch set menu — Kai phrai + pad thai ₩34,000 / Poo pad pong curry + pad thai ₩39,000 - Main menu — Kai phrai ₩21,000, poo pad pong curry ₩26,000, special seafood stir-fry ₩21,000, pad thai ₩15,000 - Hanwoo shabu hot pot (M) ₩28,000 (L) ₩36,000 - Bulgogi rice noodle soup (M) ₩13,000 (L) ₩15,000, brisket rice noodle soup (M) ₩13,000 (L) ₩15,000, spicy rice noodle soup ₩13,000 - Bun cha ₩15,000, seafood fried rice ₩15,000, nasi goreng ₩13,000 - Side menu — Kai phrai (mini) ₩9,000, meat spring rolls 4pcs ₩7,000, Thai cheese fries ₩15,000 ![Basic side dish of cabbage pickle](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-08-1wpas-966.webp) The basic side dish was a sweet and tangy cabbage pickle. I kept picking at it while waiting for the food, and it disappeared in no time .. ❤︎ ![Table set with ordered dishes at Thai Yami](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-09-6b9ku-966.webp) ![Kai phrai, poo pad pong curry and pad thai spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-10-6gic9-966.webp) I visited with my mom and sister and we ordered kai phrai, poo pad pong curry, and pad thai. ![Plate of pad thai at Thai Yami](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-11-1mnt7-966.webp) ![Pad thai with both shrimp and meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-12-1g1af-966.webp) ## Pad thai, 15,000 won: the easiest way into Thai food Pad thai, the dish they say you have to try at Thai Yami !!! ✨ I liked that it wasn't a choice between meat or shrimp — both come in — and the portion was bigger than I expected (very satisfying). ![Close-up of pad thai rice noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-13-gj0px-966.webp) ![A bite of pad thai with bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-14-1y34a-966.webp) If it's your first time trying Thai food, this pad thai seemed like a great entry point ❤︎ It's not overly seasoned or intense — sweet and tangy with a mild savoriness, so pretty much anyone would enjoy it. The rice noodles were soft yet chewy, and the crunch of bean sprouts throughout gave it a great texture. ![Thai Yami's signature kai phrai](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-15-nhjz5-966.webp) ![Kai phrai served as chicken salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-16-1j1t6-966.webp) ## Signature kai phrai, 21,000 won: Thai fried chicken salad Thai Yami's signature kai phrai (fried chicken salad) is apparently the only one of its kind in the country, so I was extra curious about it 👀 ![Fried chicken breast on top of the salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-17-b3syg-966.webp) ![Close-up of the kai phrai chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-18-nqzh2-966.webp) ![Kai phrai with sprouts and cherry tomatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-19-blvg3-966.webp) Kai phrai is fried chicken breast on top of fresh salad greens, onions, and cherry tomatoes. Since I ordered it as a main dish, the amount of chicken was pretty generous. The combo of crispy chicken and salad was great, and it felt lighter than I expected, which suited it even more. Something you could eat without guilt even while dieting 〰️ !! ![Poo pad pong curry served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-20-xeqft-966.webp) ![Spicy poo pad pong curry sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-21-6t19b-966.webp) ![Poo pad pong curry paired with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-22-gkfnq-966.webp) ## Poo pad pong curry, 26,000 won: more spicy than sweet The poo pad pong curry came with rice. The poo pad pong curry I've usually had at Thai restaurants tends to be soft and quite sweet, but Thai Yami's was noticeably spicier than expected. The curry's smooth, nutty flavor plus the spice really pulled you in ..!!!? It went so well with the rice that I kept reaching for more. ![Table at the end of the meal at Thai Yami](https://img.superchart.com/images/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set-23-107f7-966.webp) ## Who is Thai Yami in Daegu best for? Thai Yami works well as a solid meal and also pairs nicely with drinks. If you're looking for a different kind of Gyodong restaurant or want to try good Thai food, I'd recommend a visit :) ## Where it is - Thai Yami (타이야미) - 222 Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, 1st floor, Unit 105, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea - 대구광역시 중구 경상감영길 222 1층 105호 - 35.8715047, 128.5990207 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%83%80%EC%9D%B4%EC%95%BC%EB%AF%B8/@35.8715047,128.5990207,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@dinner-receipt-book/taiyami-daegu-gyodong-thai-lunch-set/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt