Thailand is one travel destination most Singaporeans frequent. With the good SGD-THB exchange rate, everything seems more affordable there in the land of smiles. We are undeniably fond of their native cuisines. Tomyam goong, padi thai, green thai curry – they all certainly hit the spot, as we share a common love for all things spicy. Often, we find ourselves hankering after those very flavors once we are back home.
Solution? Streetdirectory #makanmonday’s list of Thai Food to Try will satisfy your thai food cravings without you having to fly over to Bangkok!
Mookata Thai BBQ
Grill portions of seasoned meats and fresh seafood in a slick of lard. The charcoal used is a special type of white charcoal, termed 'binchō-tan' - noteworthy for its ability to cook ingredients thoroughly to a beautiful sear. Mookata’s chili sauce comes in three different levels of spiciness, all of which tastes tantalizingly good.
103 East Coast Road
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday
12pm - 3pm (Except Tuesday)
5pm - 10.30pm
Saturday and Sunday
12pm to 11pm
Porn’s Sexy Thai Food
Started by local celebrity Pornsak, Porn’s Sexy Thai Food was created simply because he missed food from his hometown. Celebrity chef, Remita Gerayooth, cooks its authentic Thai cuisines - she once cooked for Bradgelina on a private island! Get a taste of Bangkok at an affordable price at Porn’s!
28 Liang Seah Street, Singapore 189049
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday 11.45am to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm
Friday - Saturday 11.45am to 3pm, 6pm to 11.30pm
Sunday 11.45am to 3pm, 6pm to 10.30pm
Joe’s Kitchen
A hidden gem offering an authentic Thai food experience. The owner and chef, Joe, is Thai and a chef by profession. He takes pride in making savory Thai food for his customers. Try Joe’s highly raved grilled about pork collar, a dish somewhat similar to charsiew, commonly eaten with the papaya salad and sticky rice.
HDB Bukit Merah, #01-182, 123 Bukit Merah Lane 1, Sinagpore 150125
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm
Spicy Thai-Thai Café
Spicy Thai-Thai Café offers both Thai barbeque steamboat Mookata and ala carte Thai dishes, so you can have the best of both worlds here. Housed in a coffeeshop in the Aljunied area, expect value for money Thai food that will keep you coming back for more.
HDB Aljunied Avenue, #01-35, 115 Aljunied Avenue 2, Sinagpore 380115
Opening Hours: Daily 11am - 12am
Na Na Original Thai Food
Singaporeans who frequent Golden Mile Complex will know that it is a little Thailand – complete with a supermarket that specializes in importing products from Thailand. Unsurprisingly, the mall also houses a number of Thai food establishments, some of which are arguably the best in Singapore. Na Na Original Thai Food is one such restaurant, offering cheap and good Thai food. It often reaches full capacity after 10pm, so do make reservations if you wish to come here for supper.
Golden Mile Complex, 5001 Beach Road #01-87 (S) 199588
Opening Hours: 24 hours