Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Baan Tum
110Pearl PointsShinjuku Thai Sharpness

About Baan Tum
A Tabelog-recognized Thai restaurant in Okubo offering all-you-can-drink service and Isaan specialties at lunch prices under JPY 2,000. The 21-seat basement room favors groups over solo diners, with English menus and family-friendly seating. Dinner rarely exceeds JPY 3,000 per head, making this one of Tokyo's more accessible award-listed Asian addresses.
Baan Tum is a casual Tokyo venue with verified price guidance in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 ranges. Its listed hours cover both midday and evening periods daily: 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine - TOKYO - 2024.
Planning Around the Confirmed Basics
Publicly verified information for Baan Tum does not confirm an all-you-can-drink format, beverage program, seating count, payment methods, reservation rules, Wi-Fi, or room layout. For planning purposes, the most reliable confirmed details are straightforward: the venue is in Tokyo, the dress code is casual, the hours run from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM every day, the listed price bands are JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999.
What Is Verified Before You Go
Specific menu details, signature dishes, service format, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, language support, neighborhood-level location details are not verified here. Rather than treating those as confirmed, consider Baan Tum a casual Tokyo dining option with recognized standing in the 2024 Tabelog Asian and ethnic cuisine list and accessible listed price ranges.
Open daily from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM, Baan Tum can fit either a midday or evening plan. The verified price bands suggest a relatively approachable spend by Tokyo dining standards, but individual ordering costs, menu structure, final bills are not confirmed beyond those ranges.
For comparison planning, AANGAN is another comparable venue to consider, while Tokyo Niku Shabuya is a separate Tokyo dining option with a different focus. For broader dining research, our full Tokyo restaurants guide maps other Tokyo options, our full Tokyo bars guide can help if you are planning drinks before or after dinner.
Baan Tum is best approached as a casual Tokyo venue with daily midday and evening hours and moderate listed price bands. Details such as child policies, private use, seating style, special-occasion suitability, exact ordering strategy are not verified here, so confirm directly before planning around those needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Baan Tum in Tokyo?
comparable venue venues to consider include AANGAN, Tokyo Niku Shabuya, Harukor Ainu Restaurant, 2D Cafe, τρεῖς. You can also compare Baan Tum with other Tokyo dining options more generally, depending on budget, occasion, preferred style.
Is Baan Tum good for solo dining?
Solo-dining suitability is not confirmed. The verified details are that Baan Tum is casual, located in Tokyo, open daily from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM, listed in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 price ranges.
What should a first-timer know about Baan Tum?
First-timers should know the confirmed basics: Baan Tum is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 11 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM, sits in the JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 and JPY 2,000–JPY 2,999 price bands. Specific dishes, reservation rules, neighborhood details are not verified here.
Can Baan Tum accommodate groups?
Group accommodation details such as seating count, private use, large-party policies are not verified. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly with the venue before booking.
Is Baan Tum good for a special occasion?
Baan Tum has a casual dress code and accessible listed price ranges, so it may suit a relaxed Tokyo meal. Specific ambience, service style, seating, celebration policies are not verified here; compare with τρεῖς, AANGAN, or other options if the occasion requires particular conditions.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Baan Tum?
A tasting menu is not verified. The confirmed information covers location in Tokyo, casual dress code, daily hours, listed price bands, 2024 Tabelog 100 recognition for Asian cuisine / Ethnic cuisine in Tokyo.
Location
Japan, 〒169-0072 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Okubo, 2 Chome−19−1 セントラルル大久保 地下1階
Tokyo, Japan
Also Consider
- AANGAN, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 - JPY 999
- Tokyo Niku Shabuya, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Beef dishes, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- 2D Cafe, Notable alternative
- τρεῖς, Notable alternative
- Harukor Ainu Restaurant, Notable alternative
At JPY 1,000–2,999 for lunch and dinner, this venue undercuts much of Tokyo's Thai competition on price while holding a three-year Tabelog 100 streak. AANGAN operates in a similar budget band but skips the all-you-can-drink format, delivering tighter execution on core dishes if you're not planning to linger over multiple rounds of drinks. For groups of three or more who want to spend two hours eating and drinking without watching the bill, the all-you-can-drink setup here is the clear value play; solo diners or couples seeking a quick meal will find better options elsewhere in Okubo.
Tokyo Niku Shabuya charges JPY 15,000–29,999 for shabu-shabu and sukiyaki, a different price tier entirely; it's worth comparing only if you're deciding between a Thai feast and a premium beef experience on the same trip. The basement location here feels more casual than Tokyo Niku Shabuya's polished room, the service is less formal, appropriate for the price, but not the setting for a splurge dinner. 2D Cafe offers a novelty factor with its cartoon-themed interior, though it lacks the Tabelog credential and regional Thai depth found here. For the easiest booking, this venue wins: reservations are straightforward, walk-ins are possible at lunch, the 21-seat capacity means you're not fighting for a table the way you would at Tokyo's single-digit-seat counters.
If you're exploring Tokyo's broader Asian dining scene, this address offers the lowest entry point among Tabelog-recognized Thai spots, though AANGAN delivers slightly sharper flavors if you can live without the drink package. For groups prioritizing a long, affordable meal over cutting-edge technique, book here; for solo diners or couples chasing the tightest execution, AANGAN is the better call. The all-you-can-drink format is the main differentiator, if that matters to your party, this venue's value is hard to beat in the Tabelog 100 set.
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