Our pick · 17 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-26

Best tom yum in Adelaide

Name: Pho Doan Vien restaurant
Address: 42 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Adelaide, AU
Telephone: 0447 151 059
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 17 ranked candidates for tom yum in Adelaide, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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42 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000

Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for tom yum. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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Top 5 for tom yum in Adelaide

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1Pho Doan Vien restaurantAdelaidePho Doan Vien’s tom yum boasts a vibrant, intensely spicy broth brimming with plump, fresh prawns and tender...7.3
2Kin Kin Thai EateryAdelaideThe Kin Kin Thai Eatery’s Tom Yum seafood dish presented a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth brimming with...7.2
3Kin Thai on WaymouthAdelaideThe intensely fragrant tom yum goong lava omelet rice at Kin Thai boasts a vibrant, spicy broth brimming with...7.2
4Phở PleikuClovelly ParkPhở Pleiku’s Tom Yum boasts a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth with an intensely aromatic punch of chili and...7.2
5GG Thai - กิน ข้าว กันHampstead GardensGG Thai – กิน ข้าว กัน’s Tom Yum Goong boasts a vibrant, intensely aromatic broth brimming with plump, juicy...7.1

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#1 Ranked

Thai · Adelaide

42 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000

Pho Doan Vien restaurant

Pho Doan Vien’s tom yum boasts a vibrant, intensely spicy broth brimming with plump, fresh prawns and tender calamari, offering a pronounced citrus aroma that tantalizes the senses. Reviewers noted a generous portion size, liberally adorned with vibrant Thai basil and bean sprouts, delivering a textural experience alongside a comforting warmth that satisfied a considerable thirst. This tom yum distinguishes itself in Adelaide with its bold, unapologetically intense flavor profile and a refreshingly unpretentious atmosphere, presenting a truly authentic taste of Southeast Asia.

Score

7.3

Mentions

Sentiment

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (49 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 3 pm · Reopens 5 pm

Phone

0447 151 059

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-26

243 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

19 of 25 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 6 older).

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This dataset contains 17 ranked candidates and 7,603 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 1 recorded dish mentions are associated with Pho Doan Vien restaurant. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 17 around Adelaide

02
Kin Kin Thai Eatery
The Kin Kin Thai Eatery’s Tom Yum seafood dish presented a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth brimming with plump prawns and tender mussels.
4/242 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
2 mentions
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03
Kin Thai on Waymouth
The intensely fragrant tom yum goong lava omelet rice at Kin Thai boasts a vibrant, spicy broth brimming with fresh prawns and a wonderfully complex aroma of Thai basil, offering a truly immersive experience.
255 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
3 mentions
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04
Phở Pleiku
Phở Pleiku’s Tom Yum boasts a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth with an intensely aromatic punch of chili and galangal, delivering a truly authentic Thai experience.
Unit 4/1164A South Rd, Clovelly Park SA 5042
7.2
1 mentions
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05
GG Thai - กิน ข้าว กัน
GG Thai – กิน ข้าว กัน’s Tom Yum Goong boasts a vibrant, intensely aromatic broth brimming with plump, juicy prawns and a satisfyingly spicy kick.
73 Muller Rd, Hampstead Gardens SA 5086
7.1
3 mentions
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06
Thai Room
The Tom Yum at Thai Room boasts a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth that immediately awakens the palate with its intense citrus and spice.
193 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
3 mentions
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07
Si Sea
Si Sea’s tom yum boasts a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth, brimming with lemongrass and chili, delivering a significant kick of spice that lingers pleasantly on the palate.
44-60 Gouger Street Stall 76, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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08
Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy
Elephant Thai Restaurant by Guy's tom yum is a standout in Adelaide, delivering a vibrant soup brimming with plump prawns and a wonderfully intense, spicy broth.
196 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031
6.8
1 mentions
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09
Que Huong Restaurant
Que Huong’s tom yum boasts a vibrant, intensely spicy broth brimming with fresh lemongrass and plump prawns, a hallmark of the dish’s authentic preparation.
Unit 4/127 Ridley Grove, Ferryden Park SA 5010
6.8
1 mentions
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10
VON Thai
Von Thai’s tom yum explodes with a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth, generously infused with chili and lime, a truly remarkable experience for spice lovers.
264 Flinders St, Adelaide SA 5000
6.6
1 mentions
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11
Golden Boy
The Golden Boy’s tom yum soup delivers a vibrant broth brimming with lemongrass and chili, immediately stimulating the palate with its intense, fragrant aroma.
309 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
6.4
1 mentions
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12
Krung Thep Thai adelaide
Krung Thep Thai’s Tom Yum seafood soup features a vibrant, intensely spicy broth brimming with succulent prawns and firm mushrooms, delivering a significant kick that lingers pleasantly.
147 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006
6.4
2 mentions
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13
Miss Malay
Miss Malay’s tom yum boasts a vibrant, intensely spicy broth brimming with plump prawns and fragrant lemongrass, immediately transporting you to Southeast Asia.
302a King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
6.4
1 mentions
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14
BO RARN
BO RARN’s tom yum soup delivers a vibrant, intensely aromatic broth brimming with plump prawns and lemongrass, offering a complex layering of spice that builds beautifully on the palate.
46 Exchange Pl, Adelaide SA 5000
6.3
1 mentions
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15
Warong Parkside
The Nasi Gorem Tom Yum at Warong Parkside boasts a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth with an intensely fragrant aroma, delivering a significant punch of spice that’s balanced beautifully by the creamy coconut milk.
Shop 1/84 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside SA 5063
6.1
1 mentions
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16
Hoa Tam
Hoa Tam’s Tom Yum seafood boasts a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth brimming with plump, fresh prawns and generous slices of lemongrass.
2/511 North East Road, Gilles Plains SA 5086
6.0
1 mentions
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17
BB Thai Town
BB Thai Town’s Tom Yum soup delivers a vibrant, intensely fragrant broth brimming with lemongrass and chili, offering a welcome burst of spice that genuinely warms the palate.
47/47A Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000
5.9
1 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best tom yum in Adelaide

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best tom yum in Adelaide, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

7,603+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-26

Why the winner leads

Why Pho Doan Vien restaurant ranks #1 for tom yum

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top tom yum spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because tom yum searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Kin Kin Thai Eatery: The Kin Kin Thai Eatery’s Tom Yum seafood dish presented a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth brimming with plump prawns and tender mussels.
Kin Thai on Waymouth: The intensely fragrant tom yum goong lava omelet rice at Kin Thai boasts a vibrant, spicy broth brimming with fresh prawns and a wonderfully complex aroma of Thai basil, offering a truly immersive experience.
Phở Pleiku: Phở Pleiku’s Tom Yum boasts a vibrant, lemongrass-infused broth with an intensely aromatic punch of chili and galangal, delivering a truly authentic Thai experience.
GG Thai - กิน ข้าว กัน: GG Thai – กิน ข้าว กัน’s Tom Yum Goong boasts a vibrant, intensely aromatic broth brimming with plump, juicy prawns and a satisfyingly spicy kick.

How to choose

Choosing tom yum in Adelaide

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Pho Doan Vien restaurant is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Adelaide.

7,603 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 17 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Pho Doan Vien restaurant has 1 tom yum mention and a 0% sentiment score.
The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best tom yum in Adelaide?

Pho Doan Vien restaurant in Adelaide is currently ranked #1 for tom yum in Adelaide, among 17 candidates in our available dataset. Pho Doan Vien’s tom yum boasts a vibrant, intensely spicy broth brimming with plump, fresh prawns and tender calamari, offering a pronounced citrus aroma that tantalizes the senses. Reviewers noted a generous portion size, liberally adorned with vibrant Thai basil and bean sprouts, delivering a textural experience alongside a comforting warmth that satisfied a considerable thirst.

Which other tom yum places in Adelaide come close?

Kin Kin Thai Eatery, Kin Thai on Waymouth, Phở Pleiku round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 17 ranked restaurants.

How is the best tom yum in Adelaide decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-26. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.