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Tom Yum Koong
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Serves meat, vegan options available. An eat-in, take-out and delivery Thai restaurant with an accommodating staff. There is a good selection of veggie/vegan items listed on the menu, but in addition, the menu also generally specifies vegetarian upon request. Also has a location in Arlington, MA. NOTE: Reported April 2024 to have limited vegan options – please send updates to HappyCow. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm.
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11 Forest St, Medford, Massachusetts, USA, 02155
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Last update on 28 Apr 2024 by JenPickeringDunbar
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Added by HydrangeaCat on 15 Mar 2011
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8 Reviews
First Review by HydrangeaCat
sam654321
Points +2983
Meh - Edit
meh,
Read moreI was kinda disappointed.
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Lilbrusselssprout
Points +255
Very accommodating - Edit
They completely know what vegan means, and were welcoming to make substitutions. . It was very easy to have the summer rolls switched from shrimp to tofu, and they made the papaya salad with no fish sauce or shrimp, and they made the drunken noodles with no eggs. This was a Stop off for us while driving to the Boston in Airport and it worked out fine. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Easy to adapt menu items to vegan, Friendly service
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JackieRoberts
Points +204
Nothing here is vegan anymore - Edit
Nothing here is vegan anymore
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SaraNorlin
Points +3547
Friendly staff - Edit
Friendly staff, quick service, good food, laid back vibes, tons of vegan options (although the menu isn't labeled). Would definitely go back if I'm in the area
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lisakw
Points +1217
A long time fave - Edit
You've been going to this place for years. No matter who is on the wait staff, everyone seems to understand what vegan means when it comes to Thai cuisine.
Read morePros: Great vegan options, Affordable
Cons: Can be crowded during Chevalier shows
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slithers
Points +701
OK - Edit
This place is across the street from my home and is a nice option to have, but I prefer to go farther afield to places where "vegan" is better understood (Yak & Yeti or better, to all-vegan True Bistro, both in East Somerville). While it's true that Tom Yum Koong has many tofu and vegetable options, none are labeled vegetarian and they don't seem to understand the word "vegan" so when eating there, I've felt nervous that they won't take the care I would like in ensuring my food is not prepared in the same pan as their many fish/shrimp-based dishes nor that their sauces are completely vegan.
Read moreI have nothing against English-as-Second-Language folks, but when they don't know the term "vegan", then it can be tough to really know if what they're telling you is "vegetarian" is actually vegan or not (especially since so many people consider fish as "vegetarian"). I have of course asked about fish in the dishes I've tried (Masaman curry, Panang curry, Tofu triangles and others) and they've assured me there is no fish sauce, but it's hard to know if other things (e.g., shrimp powder or honey) are in mysterious sauces and I'm not motivated to talk through a long list of non-vegan potential ingredients.
For what it's worth, their food is tasty; I'm just not rating highly because I don't consider them very vegan-friendly.
Pros: number of tofu/vegetable options, friendly staff, tasty (& spicey)
Cons: don't understand "vegan"
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TeaAddictedGeek
Points +63
Very veg friendly and delicious! - Edit
I've ordered delivery from them using Grubhub a number of times. They are usually either prompt or early, food is delicious, and their tofu is prepared like they know what they're doing. I found their crispy tofu to have way too much breading for my liking and their tofu teriyaki is a tad bland, but their noodle dishes never disappoint. I'm a frequent customer!
Read morePros: Good variety of vegan options, well priced, gets vegetarian VERY well, can special order
Cons: not as many healthy options as I'd like
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HydrangeaCat
Points +30
A Nice Find - Edit
We've eaten at Tom Yum Koong in Medford twice now, and have been very pleased both times. The food is just-right Thai spicy, the vegetables are very fresh, and the staff is very willing to accommodate vegans. When we asked about ingredients in one of the meals, the waitress quickly checked with the chef to be sure.
Read moreThe soup we ordered was made with a veggie broth, all of the curry dishes have a "tofu and vegetables" option, and there are a number of other tofu dishes on the menu. In addition, it seems most items can be made "vegetarian available upon request" as the menu states. We requested "no fish sauce" and "no egg" when we ordered, just to be safe.
Our waitress was very friendly and filled our water glasses several times during the meal. The prices were reasonable for the quality of the food. An added bonus is that if you go during lunch (before 3 pm), you can get just-slightly-smaller portions at a considerably lower price.
The restaurant is bright and clean. The bathrooms were clean. Parking is on the street which wasn't a problem for us, but might be difficult during busy times in Medford.
Pros: fresh food, friendly staff, good value
Cons: street parking only
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