Thai food holds a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors in Singapore alike.
From bustling eateries selling affordable ‘street food’ to Michelin-recommended dining establishments, this listicle takes you on a tantalising tour of authentic Thai eateries.
Whether you are craving the fiery kick of Tom Yum soup, the comforting embrace of Pad Thai, or the sweet serenity of Mango Sticky Rice, check out some of the best Thai culinary delights Singapore has to offer:
Soi 47 Thai Food
354 Clementi Ave 2, #01-235, Singapore 120354
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Last orders 2:30pm for lunch, 9:30pm for dinner
Authentic Thai Delicacies At Clementi With Steamed Seabass And More
Soi 47 Thai food has many outlets around Singapore, at Toa Payoh, King George’s Avenue (Jalan Besar), Clarke Quay Central, Tiong Bahru, Orchard Central, and a brand-new outlet at 354 Clementi Avenue 2.
With a menu filled with varied Thai dishes such as Tom Yum Soup (both cream and clear styles), Thai-style Omelette Seafood and Pineapple Fried Rice, this particular branch also serves up items good for family dining.
You can expect sharing items such as Steamed Seabass with Soy Sauce, Salted Egg Chicken, BBQ Salt Crusted Fish, Jumbo Cockles, deep-fried crayfish with Baby Garlic, to Sweet & Sour Pork.
Get the Steamed Seabass with Thai-style Lime Sauce ($22.00). The Thai-style lime sauce was zesty with tangy notes of lime and infused with chillies, which provided an invigorating kick that enhanced the mild taste of the seabass.
Tom Yum Mama with Roasted Pork and Meatball ($12.80) takes their popular ‘creamy’ spicy-sour Tom Yum soup to another level, by incorporating the ubiquitous Thai instant noodles or “Mama”.
While I thought that the roasted pork could be a little crunchier on the outside, the meatballs brought a delightful soft texture.
For individual dining, there are also popular items of Basil Pork Rice with Fried Egg ($5.80), Phad Thai with Seafood ($6.50), Fried Kway Teow with Seafood ($6.50), Hor Fun with Beef ($8.00).
Read more at: Soi 47 (Clementi Ave 2)
Un-Yang-Kor-Dai Singapore
57 South Bridge Rd, #01-02, Singapore 058688
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2pm, 6pm – 9pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon
Authentic Issan Thai Restaurant Listed in Michelin Bib Gourmand
Un-Yang-Kor-Dai, or “Anything goes”, brings you cuisine from the Northeast Issan region of Thailand. The style is spicier and slightly different in terms of ingredients.
The eatery has outlets in Thailand. The South Bridge Road location here in Singapore is featured in the Michelin Guide, newly listed with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Recommended dishes include Sweet Corn Salad with Salted Egg ($12.90), Phad Thai with Fresh Prawns ($14.90), and Thai Dried Shrimp Paste Fried Rice with Isaan Grilled Chicken ($14.90).
I had the UYKD Crispy Pork Belly with Special Dipping Sauce ($14.50), which had a super crunchy outer layer, and you could almost feel the flavours bursting in your mouth.
PenLaos Signature Grilled Chicken ($15 for half, $26 for whole) based on a Khao Yai classic recipe is a must-try.
Spring chickens are marinated in a blend of black and white peppercorns with coriander, tenderising and flavouring the chicken. After the chicken is roasted, the meat remains juicy and not dry, with a decent kick to it.
Read more at: Un-Yang-Kor-Dai (South Bridge Road)
Khao Hom by Rung Mama – Katong Square
Katong Square #01-05/06/07, 88 East Coast Road, Singapore 423371
Tel: +65 8363 4154
Opening Hours: 11am – 2:30pm, 4:30pm – 10pm (Mon – Thurs), 11am – 10pm (Fri – Sun)
Tantalising Thai Restaurant Tucked Away At Katong Square, Ang Mo Kio And Novena
Khao Hom started when a Thai lady opened an eatery using recipes from “Rung Mama”, her mother. She is known to have been a cook since the 1980s in Thailand and Singapore.
All food items are prepped and cooked fresh daily with no shortcuts. Fresh ingredients, together with herbs and spices imported from Thailand, make dishes here truly authentic.
Some of the must-try specialities to feast on are Century Egg with Basil Leaves – Pad Kraphrao Kai Yeow Ma ($12), Tiger Prawn Steel Pot Vermicelli – Goong Ob Woon Sen ($22), Tom Yum with Seafood – Tom Yum Talay ($12), and Red Ruby – Tub Tim Krop ($6, add coconut gelato for $2).
Steamed Fish with Chilli & Lime Sauce – Pla Neung Ma Now ($30 for tilapia or barramundi, $42 for red snapper) is a whole fresh fish steamed to perfect tenderness, served with an appetite-whetting sauce.
The sauce was addictive, made with freshly squeezed lime juice (ma now), garlic, and chilli that is zesty, spicy and garlicky at the same time.
I love my Crab Meat Dry Noodles – Ba Mee Pu ($12), and instead of the usual barbecue pork slices, they used chunks of sweet crab meat to compliment the rest of the noodles.
Read more at: Khao Hom by Rung Mama (Katong Square)
A-Roy Thai Restaurant
Velocity@Novena Square #03-61, 238 Thomson Road, Singapore 307683
Opening Hours: 11am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Extensive Family-Friendly Fare at Velocity@Novena Square
A-Roy Thai Restaurant, a family-friendly venue on Level 3 of Velocity@Novena Square, has delighted diners with authentic Thai cuisine for over three decades, thanks to its team of dedicated Thai chefs.
Begin your meal with the vibrant and tantalising Lemongrass Salad ($15.90), a balance of sweet and tart flavours.
The menu also features signature dishes like the Steamed Seabass with Spicy and Sour Soup ($35.90), Thai Green Curry ($15.90), Thai Thick Red Curry ($15.90), and Tom Yum Soup ($15.90).
Also, order the Ho Mok Maphrao Aon ($18.90) if you like something different from the usual – a fragrant Seafood Otah in Coconut. The coconut shell, more than just a vessel, enhances the creamy seafood filling with its subtle, sweet flavour.
Cap off your Thai meal with the sweetly satisfying Mango Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk ($10.90), blending ripe mangoes’ gentle sweetness with rich coconut milk.
Read more at: A-Roy Thai Restaurant (Velocity@Novena Square)
87 Just Thai – Holland Village
34B Lor Mambong, Singapore 277691
Opening Hours: 12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 9pm (Mon – Tues, Thurs – Sun), Closed Wed
87 Just Thai – Killiney Road
57 Killiney Road, Singapore 239520
Opening Hours: 12pm – 2pm, 5:30pm – 9pm (Mon – Tues, Thurs – Sun), Closed Wed
Inexpensive Thai Dining With Century Eggs And Claypot Tang Hoon
With no-fuss décor (which may remind some of Nakhon Kitchen also nearby), what makes 87 Just Thai stand out are the price-friendly options available.
Their approach to food echoes authenticity, yet adapts to the local palate, crafting a menu that beckons comfort food lovers.
Chef Specials tantalise the taste buds with the likes of Deep-Fried Century Egg with Hot Basil Chicken or Pork ($11), Pandan Fried Chicken ($9), Claypot Tang Hoon with Prawns ($15) and Sea Bass with Thai Spicy Lime Sauce ($28).
Among these, the Pad Kra Pow Century Eggs stand out – a dish less commonly found in Singapore, but with crispy outer layers and a creamy centre that pairs best with steamed hot rice.
Traditional favourites like Green Curry with Chicken ($11) remain a must-try. While the gravy could be a tad creamier, the overall flavour profile is deliciously spicy, aromatic, sweet, and savoury.
The tender chicken pieces added to the allure, making this dish not too shabby in terms of portion as well.
Read more at: 87 Just Thai (Lor Mambong)
BeerThai House
City Gate #02-37, 371 Beach Road, Singapore 199597
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon, Wed – Fri), 11am – 10pm (Sat – Sun)
A Hidden Gem Promising Unforgettable Dining Experience
Founded by the esteemed Chef Somsak Chomprach, this restaurant is known for its Thai delicacies that leave foodies craving more.
BeerThai House takes pride in its extensive menu, including Basil Minced Pork ($12), Sliced Pork Salad ($12), Steamed Sotong ($20), Claypot Prawn Tanghoon ($25), Green Curry Chicken ($12, $15), Tom Yum Seafood ($12, $15), to Thai Mango Salad ($6).
Your visit is complete without trying their famous Thai Boat Noodles ($6). Available with beef or pork options and the choice of dry or soup, these noodles are a crowd-pleaser.
The broth was indeed rich and flavourful, though sweetness than the usual – quite a comforting bowl of goodness.
I only thought some of the beef parts were tough and chewy, and so it unfortunately won’t be the ‘perfect’ bowl for me. But all in all, indeed worth a try.
For those craving a hearty meal, the Thai Pork Leg Rice is a ’legit’ choice and brought me back to the streets of Thailand. The succulent and tender pork leg, slow-cooked till soft, was served on a bed of fragrant jasmine rice.
Read more at: BeerThai House (City Gate Mall)
Tha Chang Restaurant & Bar
171 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068621
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 10pm (Mon – Sun)
Delectable Thai Boat Noodles With Lively Vibes
Behind the concept are three Thai friends who studied under a veteran Thai chef with decades of experience in the quintessential street food dish, and later putting a modern twist on it.
The décor is a mix-and-match of Thai elements, the most obvious of which is the strings of Thai flags hanging across the ceiling. It is livelier at night too.
Have the signature Special Beef Boat Noodle ($11.90) or Special Pork Boat Noodle ($10.90). For something more indulgent, there are the Premium Wagyu Beef Boat Noodles ($23.00).
The rendition comes with an herbal soup base that is a little spicy, topped out with thick vermicelli, meatballs, pork slices and more.
After I sipped the soup, I had the inkling of why it was so popular. There was this amalgamation of robust flavours that reminded me of some of the good Boat Noodles served in Bangkok.
They managed to achieve this complex and spicy soup with depth of flavour, even though it was missing the key ingredient of pig’s (or cow’s) blood. I would want to have this again.
Read more at: Tha Chang Noodle Bar (Telok Ayer)
Flying Pig
City Gate #02-03, 371 Beach Road, Singapore 199597
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 9:30pm (Mon – Tues, Thurs – Sun), Closed Wed
Ever-Viral Thai Omelette Fried Rice With Crab At City Gate Near Bugis
Relocated to City Gate, the restaurant now has comfortable padded loungers. The properly enclosed space gives it better air conditioning. You will still find the hand-painted plates displayed proudly on the walls.
Flying Pig got rather viral at one point in time due to its Thai Omelette Fried Rice With Crab ($12). It was then $10, but the $2 increase in price is perfectly understandable.
The generous crab meat is a star ingredient, providing a subtle sweetness and delicate brininess that complements the other components.
It never gets old looking at the voluptuous plate of fried rice. The rice is evenly encased by the omelette, which is topped with a generous volume of crab meats.
The other highlight of this dish is the omelette that crowns the fried rice, seasoned with a dash of fish sauce and soy sauce, giving it a savoury note.
It was cooked until fluffy and slightly golden, providing a creamy contrast to the rice – which to me was more ordinary and could have more ‘wok-hei’.
Read more at: Flying Pig (City Gate)
Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant
City Gate #01-05, #01-17/18, 371 Beach Road Singapore 199597
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon
Popular Yet Affordable Thai Eatery Moves to City Gate
The restaurant has been around for over 20 years, with Thai dishes prepared using more traditional cooking techniques and ingredients imported from Thailand.
It has gained popularity among local diners for its affordability and a wide variety of offerings. Due to the location limitations, you can find the restaurant on two different sides of the mall.
Some of the must-tries in the menu are the Tom Yum Seafood Soup ($12, $22, $32), Papaya Salad ($7, $12, $15), Baked Pineapple with Prawns ($18), Stuffed Chicken Wing ($12 for 3 pcs), Diandin Signature BBQ Pork ($12, $18, $22), Long Bean Sambal ($10, $15, $20), to Pad Thai ($6, $12, $22).
I enjoyed its Purely Thai Green Curry Chicken ($12, $18, $22) included with tender chicken pieces, eggplant, and Thai basil. The curry base was rich and creamy, with a mildly spicy kick.
An interesting selection is the Hotplate Omelette with Oyster or Prawn ($15). Overall, I liked that it wasn’t too starchy or greasy, with a good amount of egg.
For dessert, don’t miss their signature Mango Sticky Rice ($6) made with sweet sticky rice, fresh mango, and coconut milk – a refreshing and sweet way to end your meal.
Read more at: Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant (City Gate)
Nummun Thai Kitchen – Upper Thomson
200 Upper Thomson Road #01-03, Thomson Imperial Court, Singapore 574424
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 9:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon
Nummun Thai Kitchen – Yishun
103 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 760103
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 9:30pm (Tues – Sun), Closed Mon
Humble Thai Eatery Popular For ‘Pillow’ Crab Omelette
Surrounded by a fuss-free interior that may just bring you to Thailand, the usual Thai dishes are up for grabs at affordable prices.
Stand-out dishes included the Grilled Pork Neck ($9), Papaya Salad with Salted Egg ($8), Tom Yum Seafood Soup ($12), Pork Trotter ($28), Stir Fried Spicy Chicken ($10), Stir Fried Yellow Curry Crab ($28), Crispy Fried Egg Salad ($7), and Green Curry Chicken ($10).
Okay, let’s start with the star dish. (So, another lesson learnt is: you may want to reserve the Crab Omelette first, because the first time I was there, it was not available.)
In photos elsewhere, there was an obvious crispy outer layer encapsulating the inner egg and crab meat, looking like a pillow. My actual portion looked more ‘scattered’ and paler-looking without the usual attractive golden-yellow colour.
To be fair, the egg was fluffy and moist, with a considerable amount of fresh and sweet blue swimmer crab meat.
Remember to have your dishes with a steaming bowl of White Rice ($1). If not, the Pineapple Fried Rice ($8) or Thai Seafood Fried Rice ($8) is great on its own.
Read more at: Nummun Thai Kitchen (Thomson)
Bangkok Bites
78b Strathmore Ave, Singapore 143078
Opening Hours: 11am – 9:30pm (Mon – Sun)
Under-The-Radar Thai Eatery At Queenstown With Low Pricing
Its theme is all about casual, fuss-free dining: plain walls, and popular faux-wood tables, although they do have a nice bar counter. Like a typical Thai eatery, the menu is geared towards family-style dishes for sharing.
Find all your usual preferences, Thai Style Fried Chicken Mid Wing ($7.80), Thai Green Curry ($9), Thai Red Curry ($9), Cashew Nut Chicken ($9.50), and Salted Egg Chicken ($9.50).
When it comes to a sharing soup, the Tom Yum Soup ($7) is insanely affordable. You can order the clear or red version with seafood, chicken, or pork. All options are equivalent in price.
My favourite type of tom yum would pack a sharp punch but has its sour element turned up too. Here, the seafood tom yum is decent, and comes generously with squid, clam, and prawn.
On the seafood side, splurge a little for Sambal Chilli with Squid ($13.80), Sambal Petai with Prawn ($13.80), or Deep-Fried Fish with Sweet & Sour Sauce ($21.80).
I thought the Steamed Squid with Thai Chilli and Lime Sauce ($16.80) was not bad, in which the tender and succulent texture of the squid was complemented by the zesty lime sauce.
Read more at: Bangkok Bites (Strathmore Ave)
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