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Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Request the vegan menu for dishes marked to omit fish sauce and other non-vegan ingredients.
  • Good to know: Be cautious with dishes containing fish sauce or oyster sauce as they may not be vegan even if labeled vegetarian.
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  • Try the Massaman curry and papaya salad, which are popular vegan-friendly dishes.
  • Good to know: Expect longer wait times during busy evenings, especially weekends.
  • Enjoy the peaceful ambience suitable for relaxed dinners near Utrecht’s oldest shopping street.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention stir fry, som tam and goi cuon.

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Also gong bao, grilled eggplant salad, mango sticky rice, massaman curry, mushrooms, pad thai and siam yam phak.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Yum Saap serves flavorful Thai dishes that highlight both classic and spicy regional tastes, including Massaman curry and papaya salad—dishes that can often be made vegan by requesting modifications such as omitting fish sauce. The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere near Utrecht's historic Twijnstraat with fair prices and friendly staff who accommodate vegan preferences despite the primary menu being omnivore. Diners note occasional slow service at peak times but enjoy diverse small plates alongside alcohol and coffee offerings.

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Twijnstraat 40, 3511 ZL Utrecht, Netherlands

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:00–21:00
Wednesday
17:00–21:00
Thursday
17:00–21:00
Friday
17:00–21:00
Saturday
17:00–21:00
Sunday
17:00–21:00

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, mushrooms, beans + 1 more

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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