Vietnamese restaurant in Gyodong, Daegu: 34,000-won set at Thai Yami

I was searching for a good lunch spot in Gyodong, Daegu, and found a Vietnamese-Thai restaurant called Thai Yami. Vietnamese restaurants have about a 50% success rate for me, so I went in curious about how this one would turn out. This is Thai Yami.

Where is Thai Yami? Parking and opening hours

Thai Yami is located at 경상감영길 222 1층 105호, Jung-gu, Daegu, 481m from Exit 3 of Jungangno Station. It's behind the Novotel and across from Gyodong Oil Riverburger & Dosibam, so it wasn't hard to find.

• Address: 경상감영길 222 1층 105호, Jung-gu, Daegu, South Korea
• 481m from Jungangno Station Exit 3
• Behind the Novotel, across from Gyodong Oil Riverburger & Dosibam
• Hours: Daily 11:30–22:00 (last order 21:00)
• Break time: 15:00–17:30
• Closed every Monday
• Parking: 1 hour free at Jungangno Hyundai Sunville

The exterior stood out with a cute character logo and a clean, tidy interior visible from outside.

Inside, there aren't many tables, but that gives it a more intimate feel. There's a bar seat too, and you can watch the whole cooking process, which made the open kitchen feel really trustworthy.

Thai Yami menu and lunch set prices

Thai Yami's lunch menu has pad thai for ₩15,000, kai phrai for ₩21,000, and poo pad pong curry (rice included) for ₩26,000, with a kai phrai + pad thai set discount at ₩34,000. We went during lunch and ordered this set.

• [Set discount] Kai phrai + pad thai: ₩34,000
• [Set discount] Poo pad pong curry + pad thai: ₩39,000
• Korean beef shabu hotpot: ₩28,000 / L: ₩36,000
• (Best) Kai phrai: ₩21,000
• (Best) Poo pad pong curry / with rice: ₩26,000
• Stir-fried shellfish and seafood: ₩21,000
• [Signature] Pad thai: ₩15,000
• Bulgogi pho M: ₩13,000 / L: ₩15,000
• Brisket pho: ₩13,000 / L: ₩15,000
• Spicy pho: ₩13,000
• Bun cha: ₩15,000 / L: ₩18,000
• (Best) Seafood nasi goreng: ₩15,000 / L: ₩18,000
• Pineapple nasi goreng: ₩13,000
• Meat nasi goreng: ₩13,000
• Shrimp nasi goreng: ₩13,000
• Mini kai phrai: ₩9,000
• Meat spring rolls 4pcs: ₩7,000
• Cheese fries: ₩15,000

The dinner set was mostly similar, but there was a set option pairing kai phrai with liquor like Jameson or Suntory. We ordered fresh-squeezed orange juice to drink.

Side dishes and fresh-squeezed orange juice at Thai Yami

Thai Yami's side dishes are simple. The fresh-squeezed orange juice was really squeezed — it had pulp in it and tasted like real orange, not just fructose syrup.

What does Thai Yami's pad thai taste like? How spicy is it?

Thai Yami's pad thai (₩15,000) has a slightly strong seasoning, but it was much better than the bland versions I've had elsewhere. It had that addictive quality that kept pulling me back for more. It's a bit spicy, so if you're really sensitive to spice, it might be a little tough.

Kai phrai, the bestseller at Thai Yami

There's a reason kai phrai is listed as Thai Yami's best menu item. I could tell the moment I took my first bite.

The kai phrai was truly delicious, and paired with the well-seasoned pad thai, it was fantastic together.

Is the Thai Yami lunch set worth it? Final verdict

Today's lunch was completely satisfying. Every dish was worth ordering, and I'd love to come back to try the other bestsellers, signature dishes, and the pho too.

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