Yumm Tumms 美食美客
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About Yumm Tumms 美食美客
On Old Christchurch Rd in Bournemouth, Yumm Tumms 美食美客 is a Chinese restaurant serving Szechuan and north Chinese cuisine alongside Asian fusion and Cantonese dishes. The menu runs from Sichuan Boiled Fish to egg fried rice, with less common cuts such as gizzards, intestine, and pig ear also listed. Portions are large, and dishes tend to arrive generous rather than sparing. Payment is cash only, though bank transfer has worked for some, and diners can bring their own bottle for a small corkage charge. Seating is walk-in with no reservations taken, and when a large group is ahead in the queue, the wait for food can stretch longer than usual.
Good to know
“Modern Chinese restaurant serving authentic szechuan and north Chinese cuisine, Asian fusion and Cantonese cuisine.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cash only payment, sichuan boiled fish, egg fried rice and sautéed spicy aubergine.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cash only payment, sichuan boiled fish, egg fried rice and sautéed spicy aubergine.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the authentic, flavourful cooking here, with the Sichuan Boiled Fish, Sechuan Beef, and dry hot pot drawing particular praise, alongside pig ear and chicken gizzard for those wanting less familiar cuts. The squirrel shaped sea bass and sautéed spicey aubergine also get called out as recommended dishes, and portions are consistently described as generous and reasonably priced. Several note the friendly, welcoming staff and one reviewer highlights the owner personally guiding dish choices around allergies and taste. A recurring practical note is that the restaurant is cash only, though a couple of reviewers managed via bank transfer or found a nearby cash point. Complaints are minor and occasional: one reviewer found the Sichuan Boiled Fish underspiced without the expected peppercorns, another felt the noodles in a tom yum dish were soggy, and one mentioned food taking a while to arrive when a large group was ahead of them. Multiple reviewers describe it as their go-to spot on repeat visits to Bournemouth.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the authentic, flavourful cooking here, with the Sichuan Boiled Fish, Sechuan Beef, and dry hot pot drawing particular praise, alongside pig ear and chicken gizzard for those wanting less familiar cuts. The squirrel shaped sea bass and sautéed spicey aubergine also get called out as recommended dishes, and portions are consistently described as generous and reasonably priced. Several note the friendly, welcoming staff and one reviewer highlights the owner personally guiding dish choices around allergies and taste. A recurring practical note is that the restaurant is cash only, though a couple of reviewers managed via bank transfer or found a nearby cash point. Complaints are minor and occasional: one reviewer found the Sichuan Boiled Fish underspiced without the expected peppercorns, another felt the noodles in a tom yum dish were soggy, and one mentioned food taking a while to arrive when a large group was ahead of them. Multiple reviewers describe it as their go-to spot on repeat visits to Bournemouth.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Following the reviews on here, we dined at Yumm Tumms on weds 10th June. What a delicious food experience! All the dishes we had were fantastic! Please try this place, you will not regret it.”
- Google user
“Went as a group of 6 to this unassuming Chinese restaurant. Looks are definitely deceptive here. The decor is basic and this is not one for a romantic night out. But the food!!! Oh my goodness! So delicious. And very reasonable. We ordered a main each to share plus 3 rice and one egg fried rice and bill was £100 for all of us. It's BYOB with small corkage charge. Offi next door. Also cash only so bring some! Cash point nearby for emergencies. Don't tell too many people about this one as it's only a small restaurant and you might not get in !!”
- Google user
“Service was good, servings are in big portions...ambiance is ok.. we ordered the tom yum noodles, the broth was delicious and generous on toppings but the noodles were soggy.. the kimchi fried rice and gyozas can be better (taste wise) Lot of food options which is good. They do cash only. Id say 3.5”
- Google user
“Tasty food and huge portion, but wait was unfortunately very long for us which took 45 minutes for the food to arrive, as there was a big group before us.”
- Google user
“This is me and my friend’s go-to lunch/dinner spot!! The food is delicious, and not tooo pricey. I recommend the sautéed spicey aubergine. Note: it’s cash only!”
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Yumm Tumms 美食美客
- 1805 Restaurant4.47730.7 mi
crispy duck with pancakes, belly pork, xiao long bao
- Hong Kong Kitchen4.61352.9 mi
duck with pancake rolls, honey chicken, prawn toast
- Bamboo Leaf4.43943.2 mi
chicken curry with two pieces chicken, crispy duck, all you can eat buffet
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yumm Tumms 美食美客 | 4.5238 | — | cash only payment, sichuan boiled fish, egg fried rice |
| 1805 Restaurant | 4.4773 | 0.7 mi | crispy duck with pancakes, belly pork, xiao long bao |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 4.6135 | 2.9 mi | duck with pancake rolls, honey chicken, prawn toast |
| Bamboo Leaf | 4.4394 | 3.2 mi | chicken curry with two pieces chicken, crispy duck, all you can eat buffet |
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