Located within Djitsun Mall in Ang Mo Kio, Khao Hom by Rung Mama is a hidden gem opened by a Thai lady with the recipes from her mother, Rung Mama.

It will be opening a second outlet at Katong Square by end October 2022, taking over the former premise that is vacated by Goldleaf Restaurant.

Khao Hom by Rung Mama offers an array of authentic Thai dishes at reasonable prices and some of the popular options include Grilled Moo Ping, Thai-style Steamed Seabass with lime sauce, Tom Yum Seafood and Thai Papaya Salad.

The robust-tasting Crab Meat with yellow curry and Thai Noodles, also known as Ke Nom Jin Kaeng Pu, is super fiery, hot and spicy.

The Seafood & Crab in Thai Curry Powder (Talay Phad Phong Karee) is is less spicy but no less flavourful, and it goes super well with a iced cold Chang beer!

Khao Hom by Rung Mama’s new location at Katong Square is much bigger than their original outlet and the bigger kitchen will allow them to come up with new additions for the menu.

East-siders have another new Thai food option to dine at for solid Thai food!

Khao Hom by Rung Mama
88 E Coast Rd, #01-05/06/07 Katong Square
Singapore 423371

Thai cuisine is one of our favourite cuisines out there, being simple yet bursting with robust flavours. What’s even better about these Thai restaurants in this guide is that they’re halal-certified as well, so everyone, including your Muslim friends, can enjoy Thai cuisine.

Get a taste of Thailand right here on our sunny island with these 10 halal Thai restaurants that offer delivery and takeaway services in Singapore. From boat noodles, phad thai, to tom yam fried rice, there’s bound to be something for everybody.

READ: 13 Thai Food Deliveries in Singapore (islandwide delivery)

Photo Credit: Tuk Tuk Cha

TUK TUK CHA

Tuk Tuk Cha is a fuss-free, casual halal Thai café serving signature dishes such as beef noodles and tom yam noodles. They are also well-known for their unique butterfly pea teas and Thai Shibuya toasts. Order from them and let them bring the taste of Thailand all the way to your doorstep!

On GrabFood, they offer islandwide delivery for their halal Thai food orders.

Photo Credit: Omar’s Thai Beef Noodle & Rice

OMAR’S THAI BEEF NOODLE & RICE

This stall is a hidden gem in Circuit Road Food Centre selling cheap and good halal Thai beef noodles. There are 3 types of beef in their well-loved dish: beef slices, shank, and balls, which are all homemade. Along with their popular Thai beef noodles, this stall also sells other Thai dishes such as Basil Mutton and Creamy Chicken Tom Yam.

Call +65 8754 1056 to make your halal Thai food orders. The last order is at 5pm. Islandwide delivery is offered at a flat fee of S$12. If your order exceeds S$50, you are entitled to free delivery. More information can be found here.

Photo Credit: The Original Boat Noodle

THE ORIGINAL BOAT NOODLE

Great news! The Original Boat Noodle recently got their halal certification, so their signature boat noodle dishes can be enjoyed by just anyone. But don’t be fooled by their name, their menu is quite extensive, serving not just Thai boat noodles, but other Thai dishes such as omelette rice, pad thai, kuey chap, and tom yam noodles as well.

They offer islandwide halal Thai food delivery in Singapore with a minimum order of S$40. A delivery fee of S$8 applies. If your order exceeds S$80, you are entitled to free delivery. WhatsApp +65 9832 6670 to order. If you opt for self-pickup, you will enjoy 25% off your order.

Photo Credit: Koh Nangkam

KOH NANGKAM

Koh Nangkam serves halal Southern Thai cuisine and is run by actual Thai-Muslims, so we had no questions about the authenticity of the food. Be sure to order in the crowd-favourite Yellow Curry, Steamed Lemon Sea Bass, Stewed Beef Noodles, Mango Salad, and Thai Iced Green Milk Tea.

Islandwide halal Thai food delivery is available on their website here. A minimum order of S$50 is required, and a delivery fee of S$5.35 applies.

Photo Credit: Saap Saap Thai

SAAP SAAP THAI

This halal joint is known for its delicious Thai street food, with all-time favourites such as Thai Fried Chicken, stir-fried rice dishes with a twist, Thai Grilled Chicken Noodle, and flavourful spicy Thai salad. Their sauces, herbs, and spices are all imported from Thailand, capturing the original sweet, sour, and spicy flavours of Thai cuisine.

They are available for halal Thai food delivery on GrabFood, Foodpanda, and Deliveroo.

Photo Credit: Bali Thai

BALI THAI

Now, this is an interesting combination. A fusion of Indonesian and Thai cuisine, Bali Thai blends both cuisines in their dishes flawlessly. Whether you are a fan of their classic Thai dishes (Thai Green Curry with Rice, Tom Yam Soup, Phad Thai, to name a few), or you want just a little bit of everything with their Combi Bakar seafood platter feast, Bali Thai might just do it for you.

Islandwide halal Thai food delivery is offered on their website here.

Photo Credit: Blue Jasmine

BLUE JASMINE

Blue Jasmine is a chic restaurant located at Park Royal Farrer Park serving halal Thai dishes that are inspired by both Thai traditional flavours and their well-loved street food. They have been recognised as one of Singapore’s Top Restaurants in 2018 and 2019 by the Wine and Dine Magazine. Indulge in their Crispy Duck Fillet, Holy Basil Kaprao, Yellow River Prawn Curry, or their signature Thai Chendol to excite your tastebuds.

Call +65 6824 8851 to make your orders now. They are offering 30% off all ala carte dishes from now till 31st May if you opt for halal Thai food takeaway. Islandwide delivery is available with a fee of S$12 to S$18. If you live within 2km of their vicinity, you will enjoy free delivery.

Photo Credit: GREAThai

GREATHAI

GREAThai prides themselves with their halal authentic Thai dishes prepared by their chefs who hail from Thailand. Their dishes are handmade, and they are famous for their Mango Sticky Rice, Thai Fish Cakes, and very spicy Tom Yam Red Soup. All the dishes are so legit, we wouldn’t mind ordering time and time again!

They are available for Thai food delivery on Foodpanda and Deliveroo. For customers who opt for halal Thai food takeaway services, they are entitled to a free Thai Milk Tea or Thai Green Milk Tea bottle when they visit.

Photo Credit: Mata Thai

MATA THAI

Want affordable Thai cuisine that won’t break the bank? Mata Thai is a halal-certified restaurant that offers value-for-money meals prepared by native Thai chefs who use spices that are sourced from Thailand itself. Be sure to order their signature Curry Fish Head, Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Pandan Leaf Chicken, and refreshing Thai Iced Tea.

They are available for Thai food takeaways, and for delivery on Foodpanda and Deliveroo.

Photo Credit: Sakon Thai

SAKON THAI

Sakon Thai offers halal Thai cuisine that is lightly modified to fit the local tastebuds. This interesting concept combines flavours from the Sakon Town that is located in Northeast Thailand, and the Gau Yuak Temple in Chiang Mai. Their signature dishes include Green Curry, Red Tom Yam Soup, and Phad Thai Seafood, just to name a few.

They are available for Thai food takeaway in their Downtown East, Tiong Bahru Plaza, and Northpoint City stalls. If you want to order from the Downtown East outlet, WhatsApp +65 8909 9930. For the Tiong Bahru outlet, WhatsApp +65 8909 9940. For the Northpoint City outlet, WhatsApp +65 8909 99450 to make your Thai food delivery orders.

Singapore is home to a multitude of international cuisines and one we always find ourselves craving for from time to time is Thai cuisine.

Thai food is unmistakable; it is vibrant, dynamic and full-flavoured from the use of rich spices to portray a combination of spicy, sour, sweet and salty notes. In Singapore, we are blessed to have a huge number of Thai dining establishments that cater to any kind of budget you have—whether you are looking for no-frills eateries or classy restaurants.

Whenever you are craving for some good Thai food, refer to our guide to 24 Thai Restaurants In Singapore To Visit At Least Once.

AH LOY THAI

An institution in its own right, Ah Loy Thai is a popular Thai restaurant along Tan Quee Lan street that sees a long queue on a daily basis. Their prices are kept affordable for the masses and quality of the food is always consistent. Always go for their Butter Calamari as it is one of their signature dishes.

9 Tan Quee Lan Street #01-04
Singapore 188098
Tel: +65 8488 6528
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 8.30pm
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 4.15pm – 9pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

AROY DEE THAI KITCHEN

This is a great supper spot for the night owls who are hankering after Thai food in the middle of the night. As for food, the restaurant whips up tantalising classics from pineapple rice to a good old, lip-burning tom yum soup. You may want to get the chefs to go easy on the spice level though.

262 Middle Road
Singapore 188989
Tel: +65 6336 8812
Mon to Fri: 11.30am – 6am
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 6am
Nearest Station: Bencoolen

AROY MAK MOOKATA

Who says mookata has to be an expensive affair? Aroy Mak Mookata along MacPherson Road is where you can have endless meats without breaking the bank. Their standard S$17.80 buffet comes with options such as marinated pork, sausages and tofu.

476-478 MacPherson Road
Singapore 368191
Tel: +65 9052 0555
Daily: 5pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Tai Seng

BAAN YING

Contemporary restaurant Baan Ying aims to inject some modernity to traditional Thai food. The chefs come all the way from Thailand and are very experienced in Thai home-style dishes. Some noteworthy dishes include Thai Red Curry with Chicken, Thai Basil Stir Fry and Tom Yum Goong.

103 Irrawaddy Road
#02-07 Royal Square @ Novena
Singapore 329566
Tel: +65 9111 7852
Mon to Fri: 11am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Sat and Sun: 11am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Novena

BEERTHAI HOUSE RESTAURANT

Do not be deceived by its rundown outlook; Beerthai House Restaurant is actually a hidden gem at Golden Mile Tower and it offers a selection of affordable Thai main dishes, desserts and drinks. The restaurant’s Tom Yum Soup was one of our top favourites among all the other dishes that we tried.

5001 Beach Road
Golden Mile Tower
Singapore 199588
Tel: +65 6392 2491
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

DIANDIN LELUK THAI RESTAURANT

Nestled within “Little Thailand”, or otherwise known as Golden Mile Complex, Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant has a comprehensive menu with dishes that come with affordable price tags. You may take a while to decide on what to order, but you must not skip their Phad Thai and Thai Mango Salad.

5001 Beach Road
#01-67/68/69 Golden Mile Complex
Tel: +65 6293 5101
Daily: 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

FIRST THAI

First Thai sits on Purvis street and this no-frills Thai restaurant is best for their Tom Yum Seafood. If you are dining in a group, be sure to also order other classic Thai dishes including Olive Fried Rice and Fried Prawn Cake.

23 Purvis Street
Singapore 188600
Tel: +65 6339 3123
Tue to Sun: 11.340am – 2.10pm, 6pm – 9.10pm
(Closed on Monday)
Nearest Station: City Hall

FOLKS COLLECTIVE

Folks Collective is a place that will teleport you to Thailand; its decor which is sourced all the way from Thailand is inspired by Bangkok’s Rod Fai Vintage Market and you can expect comforting Thai dishes that see the likes of Pomelo Salad (S$10.90), Angel Wings (S$10.90) and Thai-style Sea Bass (S$33.90).

20 Cross Street
#01-25 China Square Central
Singapore 048422
Tel: +65 6536 6730
Mon to Fri: 11am – 11pm
Sat and Sun: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Chinatown/Telok Ayer

GIN KHAO BISTRO

Dine against a mesmerising waterfront view as you indulge in the extremely satisfying Flame Grilled Pork Jowl with Thai Dip. Otherwise, there are also options in the likes of Pineapple Tom Yum soup served in Husk, Thai Soufflé Steamed Egg and Pineapple Sang Som.

31 Ocean Way
#01-12 Quayside Isle, Sentosa Cove
Singapore 098375
Tel: +65 6570 2208
Mon to Thu: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Fri and Sat: 12pm – 10.30pm
Sun: 12pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Harbourfront

HUAY KWANG THAI MOOKATA

Huay Kwang Thai has been around for a while and the mookata restaurant remains jam-packed with hungry patrons on a nightly basis. Prices for this all-you-can-eat mookata buffet are kept affordable—from S$19.90+ per adult for a Value Mak Mak Buffet—so diners will always return for more.

5001 Beach Road
#01-29/30/31 Golden Mile Complex
Singapore 199588
Tel: +65 8588 9990
Daily: 5.30pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Bugis

JAI THAI RESTAURANT

Just a stone’s throw away from First Thai Restaurant, Jai Thai is a place that is always at the top of our minds when we are craving for delicious Thai food that is not expensive. They fry one of the better Pad Thais in town and at only S$5, you get a generous serving with fresh prawns included!

27 Purvis Street
#01-01 An Chuan Building
Tel: +65 6336 6908
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis/City Hall

KIN MOO

If you want to know where the Thais go to for excellent Thai food in Singapore, this is it. There is one dish on the menu we will never leave without ordering and that is their signature Thai Wanton Mee—springy, eggy and given a severely unhealthy dose of deep-fried pork lard. Worth every damn calorie!

2 Tan Quee Lan Street #01-02
Singapore 188091
Tel: +65 8795 1188
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

LONG CHIM

Celebrity David Thompson’s Thai restaurant Long Chim brings the flavours of Thai street food to Singapore’s shores and you can bet that it is every bit as outstanding. At this restaurant, you are treated to a scrumptious array of classic Thai recipes that have been tweaked with contemporary cooking methods.

10 Bayfront Avenue
#02-02 Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore 018955
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 11pm
Fri to Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

NAKHON KITCHEN

Admittedly one of the most well-known Thai dining establishments in Singapore, Nakhon Kitchen is a household name among the Singaporeans. Having been in this industry for years, they certainly know how to tickle the locals’ palette with signature dishes including basil chicken and green curry.

212 Hougang Street 21 #01-341
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 6286 8785
(Closed on Wednesdays)
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Kovan

NA NA ORIGINAL THAI FOOD

Yet another excellent no-frills Thai restaurant within Golden Mile Complex, you can always expect the dishes at Na Na Original Thai Food to be hearty and unpretentious. There is a plethora of choices but what we would recommend is their Thai Mango Salad and Pad Thai. Simple recipes that taste so good.

5001 Beach Road
#01-51/52/66A Golden Mile Complex
Tel: +65 6297 8498
Daily: 24 Hours
Nearest Station: Lavender

THAI GOLD FOOD

Thai Gold Food is a hole-in-the-wall eatery in Sunshine Plaza and one of the few hidden gems we would prefer to be kept a secret if we could. From their Mango Salad to Tom Yum, Green Curry and Mango Sticky Rice, everything at this small and homely Thai eatery is cooked just right.

91 Bencoolen Street
#01-14/22 Sunshine Plaza
Singapore 189652
Tel: +65 6883 1575
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 10pm
Sun: 11.30am – 9.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

THAI TANTRIC AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE

This place may not be fancy but who needs that when the food is great? Whenever we crave for Thai food without wanting to splurge, Thai Tantric is the place that will come to mind. Their Steamed Seabass in Thai Sauce is spectacular but if you are visiting solo, then you have to go for the Pineapple Fried Rice with Floss.

400 Orchard Road
#03-44 Orchard Tower
Singapore 238875
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm
(Closed on Sunday)
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE ORIGINAL BOAT NOODLE

Paying homage to authentic Thai boat noodles, The Original Boat Noodle over at Changi City Point has a selective menu that displays only two classic flavours. Insanely addictive on its own without the need for extra condiments, do not be shy about wolfing down more than five bowls at a go!

5 Changi Business Park Central 1
#B1-34A Changi City Point
Singapore 486038
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Expo

TIEW MAI THAI BOAT NOODLES

If variety is what you look for in Thai boat noodles, Tiew Mai Boat Noodles is one place you should definitely check out. Their menu consists of three types of soup bases (Pork/Beef/Tom Yum) with a variety of noodles for you to choose from. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the beef Thai Boat noodles here come with generous additions of beef slices and beef balls.

1187 Upper Serangoon Road
#01-22 The MidTown
Singapore 533971
Tel: +65 6238 0184
Mon to Fri: 12.30pm – 10.30pm
Sat and Sun: 12.30pm – 4pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Hougang

SAWADEE THAI CUISINE RESTAURANT

Located in the busy Bugis district, Sawadee Thai Cuisine Restaurant dishes out delicious Thai food that comes in the most vibrant of colours. If you are a fan of Thai classics, the Tom Yum Soup (S$12/S$18), Thai-Style Otah on Clayplate (S$10++/4pcs) and Panaeng Red Curry Crabmeat (S$20++) come highly recommended.

9 Tan Quee Lan Street
Singapore 188098
Daily: 11am – 2.30pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

SIAM SQUARE MOOKATA

Having been around since 2013, Siam Square Mookata is dedicated to serving only the best ingredients to keep the produce fresh for their diners. Diners get to choose among three various levels of chilli sauce which is made in-house, using a secret recipe that is only known to their chefs.

6001 Beach Road
#B1-63 Golden Mile Tower
Singapore 199589
Tel: +65 8119 6664
Sat to Thu: 3pm to 6am
Fri: 3pm – 5am
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

SOI THAI KITCHEN

Serangoon Gardens is a food haven with plenty of eateries and restaurants to visit. If you are craving for solid they food, then Soi Thai Kitchen is where you can feast on tom yum soup, basil pork and Thai fried rice to your heart’s content. Prices are cheap and you get to save on get and service charge too.

58 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555954
Tel: +65 6282 3788
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 10.30pm
Sat and Sun: 12pm – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOI 19 WANTON MEE

One of our top picks for insanely good Thai wanton mee, Soi 19 Wanton Mee has two signature main dishes that are worth returning for—the Thai-style wanton mee and pig trotter rice. Its obscure location may turn you off but it will be a shame to miss out on this hidden gem!

9 Yio Chu Kang Road
#01-56 Space@Kovan
Singapore 545523
Tel: +65 9138 8881
Tue to Sun: 10am – 9.45pm
(Closed on Monday)
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOI 47 THAI FOOD

Situated in Toa Payoh, Soi 47 is a Thai eatery in the heartlands that specialises in authentic Thai fare at low prices. Some of their hit items include their Steamed Sea Bass with Soy Sauce as well as their Stuffed Chicken Wing With Minced Chicken. Those who are health conscious will also be delighted to know that they do not use MSG at all.

47 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
Singapore 310047
Tel: +65 6266 4747
Daily: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Braddell / Toa Payoh

Returning for the third year in a row, Chang Sensory Trails—the annual Thai food festival organised by Thailand’s award-winning beer, Chang—lands back in Singapore after a world tour in London and Los Angeles to bring a weekend that celebrates everything we love about Thai cuisine and culture through the culmination of Singapore’s finest Thai restaurants, art, music and not forgetting, refreshing Chang beer.

Chang Sensory Trails is the perfect festival for all Thai food lovers to experience and savour different varieties and sample different styles of Thai cuisine. Celebrating the delicacy and diversity of Thai cuisine, this year’s edition of Chang Sensory Trails features 24 signature dishes by eight Singapore-based Thai restaurants.

At the event, the chefs vow to serve nothing but authentic flavours of Thailand—delving deep into the country’s rich culinary heritage and exploring both Northern and Southern cuisine instead of just your usual tom yum and green curry.

From the 31 August to 01 September 2018, 4pm to 10pm, expect nothing but the best of authentic Thai home recipes done by eight Singapore-based Thai restaurants. Are you ready?!

With a focus on Thai home recipes this year, the festival aims to share with the world the Thai philosophy of Lamiat through food. Lamiat means paying attention to detail and looking beyond the ordinary in order to appreciate the small things that refine and produce perfection.

With Thai cuisine demonstrating the purest expression of Lamiat through its use of different herbs, spices and fresh ingredients, Chang and the featuring Thai chefs and restaurants strive to bring the real and natural flavours of Thailand to its international audience.

AROY DEE

A definite must try on the list is their Thai Style Prime Ribs with Aroydee Signature Sauce. Their prime rib is huge and juicy with a crisp and satisfying bite to it. Not to be missed are also their Stir-Fried Soft Shell Crab With Chilli And Garlic and their Green Mango Salad.

BAAN YING

Serving up a stellar repertoire of tasty dishes that stem from Northeastern Thailand’s Isaan cuisine, Baan Ying is one that delves away from your typical Thai fare. They offer a twist on a classic with their Dry Tom Yum Goong Noodles with Lava Egg as well as their finger-licking-good Hai Yat Fried Chicken with Sticky Rice.

BANGKOK JAM

Bangkok Jam strikes familiar chords with all of us and for a good reason too. At the event, indulge in their Thai Style Fish & Chips that are served with crispy fries, tom yum aioli as well as their Grilled Australian steak paired with papaya salad and pandan sticky rice. There’s no need to be jealous of what others are having when you finish your meal off with their Green with Envy Snow Ice.

GIN KHAO

As if fried rice in a pineapple didn’t seem interesting enough, Gin Khao serves Watermelon Fried Rice in, well, a watermelon. Loaded with ingredients, it makes for the perfect main alongside their Tom Yum Spam Fries and their Salted Egg Fish Skin.

LITTLE ELEPHANT

Serving up succulent morsels of pork, Little Elephant’s Kor Moo Yang(Grilled Pork Neck) is sure to have you salivating while they plate up your orders for you. If that’s not enough, order their Nam Tok Kor Moo Yang (Grilled Pork Neck Salad) and Stir Fry Sliced Beef with Holy Basil, they’re sure to leave you satisfied.

LONG CHIM

Sticking to mainly rice mains, Long Chim offers dishes such as Grilled Pork Skewers with Sticky Rice, Spicy Pork with Rice Cakes as well as Deep Fried Wings with Sticky Rice.

TAMARIND HILL

Tamarind Hill is serving up Deep-fried Prawns with Crispy Noodles, reminiscent of our favourite bamee noodles, but better. Top it off with their Mango Sticky Rice and Taro Fritters for the most indulgent meal ever.

UNYANG KORDAI

Their Grilled Khao Yai Chicken is their signature grilled chicken, marinated with coriander and white peppercorns which goes well with their Glutinous Brown Rice. As to what to end your meal with, perhaps their Thai Milk Tea Pudding would be the answer.

AND THERE’S MORE!

Treat not just your taste buds at Chang Sensory Trails. Adding to the multisensory experience, illustrations by GalactikCaptain from the local collective Band of Doodlers can be found adorning the facades of the food booths, decorating the tabletops as well as all over the Chang Sensory Trails’ photo wall.

Be entertained by musical acts from local bands O.K Ready! on the 31st of August and 53A on the 1st of September while you enjoy all your Thai culinary favourites—not forgetting crazy amounts of Chang beer as well. This is going to be an event to remember so you best round up best pals quick!

Chang Sensory Trails 2018
The Lawn at Marina Bay
8A Marina Boulevard
Singapore 018984
31 Aug 2018 (Fri) to 1 Sep 2018 (Sat)
4pm – 10pm
Website: www.changbeer.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/changbeersg
Instagram: @changbeerglobal
Nearest Station: Downtown

This post was brought to you by Chang Beer.

Located at South Bridge Road, Un-Yang-Kor-Dai is one of the few restaurants in Singapore that specialises in Authentic Issan cuisine. Issan cuisines are usually spicier and sourer, making it a very appetising dining experience.

This place gives off a modern and chill vibe, with soft lighting, wooden furniture, and upbeat music that makes one feel at home.

Un-Yang-Kor-Dai’s dishes definitely brings you an authentic Thai experience and if you are into hot and fiery food, this is definitely the place for you.

The first dish that came up was the Tom Kha Chicken (S$14.50++), which looked really spicy and appetising. We ordered the soup with coconut milk because it gives this rich and creamy texture, which makes the soup more flavourful.

True to what it looks, the soup was tangy and bursting with flavours—filled with lots of ingredients like chicken, tomato and mushrooms that makes the whole dish complete.

Next came a refreshing dish that helped wash down the spiciness of the tom yum soup. We are not really fans of salad but this Papaya Salad With Salted Egg (S$10.50++) definitely won us over. The papaya salad was zesty, spicy and refreshing—combined with the peanuts and salted egg gives this crunchy and flavourful experience.

Up next was their Massaman Curry With Chicken (S$16.50++) was topped with peanuts and also sweet potato, which surprisingly complimented the whole dish. Masaman doesn’t pack as much heat as other curries, so if you are into something less spicy, this is the dish for you.

Marinated with cinnamon and star anise, the shredded chicken was tender and flavoursome, and the taste of the whole dish was really sweet and satisfying.

Saving the best for the last, one of the best pork necks we had was served on our table. We love their Grilled Pork Neck (S$12.90++) because the fat to meat ratio was 1:1, making it the golden ratio which allows you to taste the tenderness and juiciness of the meat. Dipped in the special sauce that was spicy and savoury, we devoured the dish within minutes.

As this restaurant is located in the CBD area, prices of the food might be a little bit pricey but fret not, for those who are looking for a more wallet-friendly option, they also have set lunches that comes with complimentary tom yum soup on weekdays at only S$15++.

Un-Yang-Kor-Dai
57 South Bridge Road, #01-02
Singapore 058688
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Clarke Quay

The Original Boat Noodle at Changi City Point is a new restaurant everyone needs to know about.

As with most Thai dishes, their food features a punchy marriage of herbs, spices and aromatics, as well as the iconic 4 tastes—sweet, salty, spicy and sour—resulting in a plethora of dishes encompassing complex flavours reminiscent of the hearty street foods of Bangkok.

Starting out humbly along the back alleys of Bangkok, the restaurant, as well as its menu, has grown exponentially since its first outlet opened in Malaysia in 2014 and with it, fuelled many people’s interest toward the dish as well as Thai street fare in general.

Their boat noodle selection is limited to two classic flavours but, make no mistake that by the end of your meal, you’ll probably be shocked by the number of bowls you have towering over your table.

THAI BOAT NOODLE

Like most Thai soups, the stock is a complex harmony of herbs, spices and aromatics, resulting in a sweet and sometimes tangy broth full of varying flavour profiles. Over at The Original Boat Noodle, they specialise in two variations of the iconic Thai snack—Pathumthani and Ayutthaya.

Pathumthani (S$1.20 per bowl) uses dark soy sauce as the foundation of its flavour with the addition of herbs and aromatics to give it a warm, assertive kick. Sourish with a good amount of heat, spice lovers should opt for this rendition.

Ayutthaya (S$1.20), on the other hand, boasts a creamier, richer broth that is mildly spicy with aromatic notes from warm spices such as cinnamon, ginger, and star anise. We liked that it possesses a much fuller body as compared to the former but if we had to decide on a winner, it would no doubt be its tangier counterpart.

Chicken or beef can be had with either choice but you probably wouldn’t need to choose given how small each portion is—because you’ll probably be ordering them all.

KRA POW CHICKEN RICE

Kra Pow Chicken Rice (S$8.80), or as many would recognise as the iconic basil chicken rice, is a great rice option to have should you wish for a more substantial meal. Served with white rice is a fried egg as well as a generous portion of minced chicken fried in a mixture of chilli, Thai basil leaves, and fish sauce.

A hearty, authentically-made dish—made even better with the runny egg yolk that just coats itself beautifully on everything—this is easily something we can imagine ourselves returning for.

BANGKOK OMELETTE RICE

Cooked to perfection with a fluffy center and crispy edges served atop rice and a coconut-based curry-like sauce, the Bangkok Omelette Rice (S$8.80) is a lot more than what it seems. Fried in hot shallow oil, the beaten egg is able to get crisp around the edges while the insides puff up, allowing its center to achieve a nice fluffy texture.

Greasy, yet comforting the same way fried chicken would be on an empty stomach, the dish stands up well on its own, especially so with the sauce that gives the egg a creamy flavour and a hint of spice.

TASTY CHICKEN WINGS

Served piping hot, crispy and tasty (as its name suggests), the Tasty Chicken Wings (S$4.80 for 3, S$6.80 for 5) is without a doubt a crowdpleaser and probably something that kids would love.

There really isn’t anything special to shout about with regards to this dish but as far as fried chicken wings go, we were pretty much sold the second we felt the skin crackle under the weight of our teeth.

Available on their menu is a myriad of signature side dishes from the classic Som Tam Thai (S$4.80) or papaya salad, the highly popular Crunchy Thai Popeye’s Tempura (S$3.80) and more. But perhaps the one dish that stood out the most was their Flame Grilled Ayam Legend (S$8.80).

Brimming with deep char-grilled flavours, tender meat and further accented with a sweet, salty, tangy and spicy dip, what else can we say? If there was one dish that truly epitomizes the 4 iconic tastes of Thai food, this would be it.

HOT STEAMY SANGKAYAA

For the love of all things comforting, we must admit that their Hot Steamy Sangkayaa (S$4.80) really hit the spot. Essentially a dim sum tray filled with steamed bread that comes with a luscious kaya dip in the middle, this dessert item was delightful from the first bite to the very last.

The house-made kaya is a sweet and creamy one that is heavy on pandan—which makes it all the better. The steamed bread felt a notch denser than your average bread too. It was chewier, aromatic and just the perfect vessel to hold onto all that decadent kaya.

MADE-FROM-SCRATCH BEVERAGES

Boasting a wide array of beverages such as Cha Yen (S$3.80) and Cha Keow Yen (S$3.80), the restaurant takes pride in preparing all of their beverages the old-fashioned way with properly brewed tea leaves and none of the powdered stuff typically found elsewhere.

That is real dedication and a great testament of their quality. Another Cha Yen, please!

The Original Boat Noodle
5 Changi Business Park Central 1,
Changi City Point #B1-34A
Singapore 486038
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
Nearest Station: Expo

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