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

It is 5am and you’re just done with a long day after an entire night of OT (or partying and clubbing).

Hunger pangs start to kick in and while this definitely isn’t a problem for most of us during the daytime—given the countless edible options in our foodie nation—there would be a serious headache if you’re hungry during ungodly hours.

If you’re tired of calling up McDonald’s delivery services and are looking for something along the lines of a piping hot bowl of bak kut teh, fishball noodles or dim sum, fret not for here are 10 eateries in Singapore that are open 24/7.

126 WEN DAO SHI

Nestled within the folds of supper haven Geylang, 126 Wen Dao Shi is a hot spot for those in search of cheap and good dim sum. Unlike usual eateries, 126 Wen Dao Shi is most crowded at midnight—a testament to their popularity amongst the crowd.

They may not be the most polished of eateries around, but make no mistake that for what they lack in outer appearance, they compensate greatly in food. Some of our all-time favourite items to get are their Soft-Shell Crab, Liu Sha Bao and their Man Tou with Chilli Crab Sauce.

126 Sims Avenue
Singapore 387449
Tel: +65 6746 4757
Nearest Station: Aljunied

333 BAK KUT TEH

Does the idea of having piping hot, peppery soup and biting into fall-off-the-bone pork ribs at 3am tickle your fancy?

Located along Balestier Road, 333 Bak Kut Teh is one of the few places in Singapore serving bak kut teh round-the-clock. What’s more, you’d be glad to know that a large portion will only set you back by S$10 so you don’t have to worry about splurging.

567 Balestier Road
Singapore 329884
Tel: +65 6352 6192
Nearest Station: Toa Payoh

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CAFEELA ROTI PRATA & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Located along the foodie stretch of Jalan Kayu, Cafeela Roti Prata & Seafood Restaurant is one of the most popular eateries for many hungry owls to grab roti prata and hearty mains.

Their menu offers a wide variety of options to choose from, including tom yam soup, fried kway teow and fish head curry on top of lots of prata choices!

254 Jalan Kayu
Singapore 799481
Tel: +65 6483 5477
Nearest Station: Thanggam (Sengkang LRT)

DIANDIN LELUK THAI RESTAURANT

There is no lack of Thai food options when you find yourself wandering around Singapore’s little Thailand, Golden Mile Complex but one of the more prominent stand-outs is Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant.

Its menu is comprehensive and nothing is overly expensive. For first-timers, make it a point to try out their Phad Thai and Thai Mango Salad!

5001 Beach Road
#01-67/68/69 Golden Mile Complex
Singapore 199588
Tel: +65 6293 5101

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FEI FEI WANTON NOODLE

Nestled in a small corner in Joo Chiat, a hidden gem in the east with loads of shophouses and food options to explore, Fei Fei Wanton Noodle is a go-to for many people residing in the East.

While their rendition may not take the cake as the best wanton noodles in Singapore, it will definitely curb any midnight cravings for wanton noodles.

72 Joo Chiat Place
Singapore 427789
Tel: +65 9777 7988
Nearest Station: Eunos

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MING FA FISHBALL

While most may know of their outlet along Upper Thomson Road which also opens till late, Ming Fa Fishball has another outlet in Ang Mo Kio that is open 24 hours!

Look forward to slurping up QQ noodles together with generous helpings of minced pork, meatballs, slices of lean pork and mushrooms. They also offer a huge range of side dishes as accompaniments to your meal.

529 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-2361
Singapore 560529
Tel: +65 9671 8078
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

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MR PRATA

If you happen to be around the area of Bukit Timah, hop over to Mr Prata where they serve over 30 varieties of prata.

On top of that, Mr Prata also serves North Indian delights such as chapati and naan, burgers and even pasta dishes so you’ll definitely be spoilt for choice!

26 Evans Road #01-02
Singapore 259367
Tel: +65 6235 6993
Nearest Station: Botanic Gardens

Photo Credit: danielfoooo

NEW MAHAMOODIYA RESTAURANT

Easties may wish to pop by New Mahamoodiya Restaurant for a filling supper. Located right beside Simpang Bedok, this eatery is an extremely popular spot no matter for breakfast or supper and for good reason.

Try out their signature Coin Prata Set—paired with mutton curry, each coin prata is crispy on the outside yet retains a soft and fluffy interior.

335 Bedok Road
Singapore 469510
Tel: +65 6243 2086
Nearest Station: Bedok

WONG CHIEW RESTAURANT

A hidden gem nestled in Upper Thomson, Wong Chiew Restaurant has been around for over a decade now. While it hasn’t gotten much limelight, trust us when we say that these folks are worth a visit.

Opened 24-hours a day, they dish out anything from roast meat, various rice and noodle dishes, dim sum as well as their signature Kampung Chicken.

Wong Chiew Eating House
19 Sembawang Road
Singapore 779075
Tel: +65  6456 6838
Nearest Station: Khatib/ Yio Chu Kang

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YONG HE EATING HOUSE

Located just a couple of streets away from 126 Wen Dao Shi, Yong He Eating House is your best bet if you’re hankering after something more comforting and less heavy on flavour, albeit satisfying nonetheless.

Go for their Mee Sua or Taiwanese Oyster Omelette for something more hearty and sinful. If you’re feeling adventurous, make it a point to order up a portion of their popular Salty Beancurd!

458 Geylang Road
Singapore 389417
Tel: +65 6745 5682
Nearest Station: Aljunied

No one really knows why or where Thailand got its nickname, ‘The Land Of Smiles’, but we like to believe that one of the main reasons is their local delicacies.

Thai cuisine is renowned for its distinctive flavours which heavily relies on four fundamental tastes: sour, sweet, salty, and spicy. Whether it’s a bowl of tom yum soup, green curry, pad thai or simply a mango sticky rice dessert, you are bound to be left extremely satisfied.

Anytime is a good time for some tasty and affordable Thai food so here is our list of affordable Thai eateries in Singapore.

AH LOY THAI

A bustling Thai food haven along Tan Quee La Street, Ah Loy Thai is an institution that has captured the hearts of many. We like that prices are kept affordable for the masses and their small menu allows them to dish out food of exceptional quality every time.

Their Butter Calamari is one of their signature dishes and for good reason. The dish is deep-fried to a light, golden crisp and coated with a spiced butter that oozes the most intense umami flavour ever.

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

AROY DEE THAI KITCHEN

Popular among the nightlife crowd for being one of the only Thai eateries around that opens until 6am, Aroy Dee Thai Kitchen on Middle Road does tantalising classics from pineapple rice to a good old, lip-burning tom yum soup.

These people don’t mess around when it comes to spice so it would probably do you good if you tell the staff to go easy on the spice when you order.

262 Middle Road,
Singapore 188989
Tel: +65 6336 8812
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 3pm, 5pm – 6am
Fri to Sun: 11.30am – 6am
Nearest Station: Little India / Dhoby Ghaut

BAAN YING

New to the dining scene in Singapore is Baan Ying, a contemporary Thai restaurant with seven outlets from Bangkok so you can be assured that the chefs themselves 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.

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103 Irrawaddy Road
#02-07, Royal Square At Novena
Singapore 329566
Tel: +65 9111 7852
Daily: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Novena

BEERTHAI HOUSE RESTAURANT

Beerthai House Restaurant at Golden Mile Tower 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.

Some of their other items that we highly recommend include the Stir Fried Pork Garlic with Rice, Pork Leg Rice and Thai Steamboat.

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

DIANDIN LELUK THAI RESTAURANT

There is no lack of Thai food options when you find yourself wandering around Golden Mile Complex but one of the more prominent stand-outs is Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant.

Its menu is comprehensive and nothing is overly expensive. 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 RESTAURANT

The first Thai restaurant is an old steward that sits on Purvis Street. It is one of the more well-known no-frills Thai Restaurants, and their Tom Yum Seafood is a must-order.

Serving standard Thai dishes, you have to consider their Olive Fried Rice and Fried Prawn Cake.

23 Purvis Street
Singapore 188600
Tel: +65 6339 3123
(Closed on Mondays)
Tue to Sun: 11.30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: City Hall

JAI THAI RESTAURANT

Located a stone’s throw away from First Thai, Jai Thai at Purvis Street is a perennial favourite whenever we find ourselves at Bugis or craving for Thai food in general. Cheap and good sounds overrated, but it describes exactly what dining at this humble restaurant entails.

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: 11am – 3pm, 6pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis/City Hall

KIN MOO

KinMoo is a Thai eatery that has been gaining a steady reputation for their mouthwatering and inexpensive Thai food among the locals and the Thai community in Singapore as well.

If there is one dish on their menu you have to try, it would be their signature, Thai Wanton Mee—springy, eggy and given a severely unhealthy dose of deep-fried pork lard.

2 Tan Quee Lan Street, #01-02
Singapore 188091
Tel: +65 9767 7784
Daily: 11.30am – 3pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

NAKHON KITCHEN

Setting up shop in some of the more prominent heartlands of Singapore, namely Bedok, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio, Nakhon Kitchen has undeniably won the hearts of Singaporeans islandwide.

Practically every dish is flawless—from their basil chicken to their green curry. The queues are insanely long but you can bet that they are worth it.

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

Fuss-free, with a large selection of authentic and delicious Thai food at humble prices, Nana Thai Restaurant is one of our favourite Thai eateries at Golden Mile Complex.

We go absolutely berserk over their Thai Mango Salad, but nothing makes us salivate as quickly as their Pad Thai.

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

SAWADEE THAI CUISINE

Having been around for more than a decade, Sawadee Thai Cuisine teleports you all the way to the Land of Smiles with its decadent dishes made using ingredients imported from Thailand and soft Thai jazz music serenading you while you dine.

Given its close proximity to offices in the Bugis district and communal dining concept, Sawadee Thai Cuisine is an ideal dining destination for working professionals during lunch time.

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

THAI GOLD FOOD

A popular haunt at Sunshine Plaza, Thai Gold Food offers simple and satisfying Thai food at extremely reasonable prices. 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.

Those who are on a tight budget will be pleased that most of the items on their menu are reasonably priced below $10.

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

THE THAI STREET CO.

For those who are working near Labrador Park, an affordable eatery to check out is The Thai Street Co. A sister outlet to the now-defunct Great Thai @ East Village at Upper Changi Road, this relatively unknown Thai eatery is located at Fragrance Empire Building.

Drop by for the set lunches which include Basil Pork Rice or go for their a la carte options such as Pad Thai and Green Curry.

456 Alexandra Road
#01-06, Fragrance Empire Building
Singapore 119962
Tel: +65 6266 8511
(Closed on Saturday & Sunday)
Mon to Thu: 11.30am – 10pm
Fri: 9am – 5pm
Nearest Station: Labrador Park

THAI TANTRIC

Thai Tantric at Orchard Towers is our all-time favourite Thai restaurants in Singapore. It is not a fancy restaurant but boy is their food legit.

What makes this no-frills eatery a place we constantly return to is its inexpensive menu and its insanely delicious Thai fare. Their Steamed Seabass in Thai Sauce is stellar but if you decide to visit alone, then the Pineapple Fried Rice with Floss should set you up just right.

You will have to brave the unwanted attention in Orchard Towers to get to Thai Tantric, but trust us, it is definitely worth the trip.

#03-23 Towers, 400 Orchard Road
Singapore 238875
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon to Sat: 11.30am – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Orchard

THE ORIGINAL BOAT NOODLE

If you ever find yourself craving authentic Thai boat noodles or Thai street fare in general, then allow The Original Boat Noodle over at Changi City Point to be your guiding light towards all things rustic and delicious.

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.

Other than the classic Thai boat noodle, this humble Thai eatery also offers a range of delicious and affordable Thai dishes including Kra Pow Chicken Rice (S$8.80) and Som Tam Thai (S$4.80).

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

TIEW MAI THAI BOAT NOODLES

Serving up hearty bowls of Thai Boat noodles that come in various flavours, Tiew Mai Boat Noodles is one place you should definitely check out.

As far as Thai boat noodles are concerned, their menu consists of three types of soup bases (Pork/Beef/Tom Yum) with a variety of noodles for you to choose from. The Beef Thai Boat Noodles here comes with generous helpings of beef slices and beef balls.

1187 Upper Serangoon Road
The Midtown Residences
Singapore 533971
Tel: +65 6238 0184
Nearest Station: Hougang

SIRIWAN THAI FOOD

If you are looking for another option at Golden Mile Complex, Siriwan Thai Food is a decent choice. Guests can expect classic Thai dishes including Basil Pork, Tom Yum Soup, Pineapple Rice with Prawn and Pad Thai.

For the hearty eaters, some tantalising side dishes to complete your meal are the Salted Egg Salad, Veg Samosa and Deep-Fried Prawn with Breadcrumbs.

5001 Beach Rd,
Singapore 199588
Tel: +65 6913 5981
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

SOI THAI KITCHEN

Up for some spicy, sour and full-flavoured Thai cuisine? Make your way to Soi Thai Kitchen in Serangoon Gardens where you can feast on tom yum soup, basil pork and Thai fried rice to your heart’s content.

Dishes range from S$6 to S$10 and customers save on GST and service charges when they dine there.

58 Serangoon Garden Way
Singapore 555954
Tel: +65 6282 3788
Daily: 12pm – 3pm, 6pm – 1.30pm
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOI 19 THAI WANTON MEE

To satisfy your craving for authentic Thai-style wanton mee, your best bet would be to pay Soi 19 Wanton Mee a visit. Two main dishes take centre stage here—their Thai-style wanton mee and pig trotter rice.

A bowl of wanton mee begins at S$4 right up to S$6—which might seem pretty hefty—but it definitely beats the price of an air ticket.

9 Yio Chu Kang Road SPACE@KOVAN #01-56
Singapore 545523
Tel: +65 9138 8881
Nearest Station: Serangoon

SOI 47 THAI FOOD

A hidden gem in the Toa Payoh is Soi 47, a year-old Thai eatery that specialises in authentic Thai fare at wallet-friendly prices. A substantial meal here—drink and dessert included—will not set you back at more than S$15 per head.

Some of their hit items include their Steamed Sea Bass with Soy Sauce as well as their Stuffed Chicken Wing With Minced Chicken. It is also good to note that the good folks pride themselves on the fact that they do not use MSG.

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47 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh,
Singapore 310047
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Mon to Sun: 12pm – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 10pm
Nearest Station: Braddell / Toa Payoh

Over the years, mookata is an increasingly popular dining concept and we are seeing a rise in mookata restaurants and eateries on our little island.

As sinful as mookata is, there is just something inviting about gathering around the table with friends and family to feast on grilled meat and slurp down rich, tasty broth.

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#1 2211 MOOKATA

Despite its relatively inconvenient location, 2211 Mookata is the place to visit if you are looking for an affordable late-night supper that is not too crowded. We recommend ordering the spicy Tom Yum Soup Base (S$3) and The Platter (S$22 for 2 pax, S$40 for 4 pax), which comes with with your usual mookata fare.

Add on items such as squid, instant noodles and luncheon meat (starting from S$1.90 per plate) are also available. On top of that, the eatery serves delicious Thai Milk Tea.

2211 Mookata
907 Jurong West Street 91
Singapore 640907
Tel: +65 9159 9729
Daily: 5pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Joo Koon

#2 888 MOOKATA

Founded by local celebrities Chew Chor Meng and Zhou Chongqing, 888 Mookata serves mookata sets with premium ingredients such as scallops and prawns at very affordable prices.

Ordering is relatively straightforward at 888 Mookata as they only have 2 options on their main menu—Platter For 2 (S$26) and Platter For 4 (S$45). A la carte dishes are available if the platter still isn’t enough to fill your tummies. Each a la carte dish will cost you S$1.80; other add-on platters include the Mushroom Platter (S$6.80), Vege Platter (S$6.80) and Meat Platter (S$10.80).

888 Mookata
212 Hougang Street 21
Singapore 530212
Tel: +65 9656 2655
Mon to Thurs: 5pm – 12am
Fri to Sun: 5pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Kovan

#3 AROY MAK MOOKATA

Aroy Mak Mookata prides itself on offering authentic traditional Thai Cuisine BBQ and steamboat. You can indulge in Chiang Rai style Mookata marinated pork and chicken sliced meat, non-MSG soup stock and authentic homemade Thai chilli dips.

Located along Macpherson Road, this eatery offers an all-you-can-eat buffet with no time limit. At S$17.80 from Mondays to Thursday, you get to choose between 60 dishes including pork, chicken and vegetables. Top up another S$10 to enjoy the Premium Buffet and indulge in Snow Flake Beef, Bamboo Clams, Flower Crab and many other seafood. On weekends, eve of public holidays and public holidays, the buffet is priced at S$20.80 instead.

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

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#4 BANGKOK STREET MOOKATA

Right off the corner of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Bangkok Street Mookata is the perfect spot for family and friends to huddle around the table for a delicious mookata and steamboat meal.

From S$0.50 to S$3.90 per item, the menu offers a myriad of ingredients including pork, chicken, fresh seafood, noodles and many more. Platter sets for two (S$22) or four (S$39) people are available as well.

Bangkok Street Mookata
421 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10
#01-1149 Singapore 560421
Tel: +65 9090 8842
Daily: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio

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#5 CHARCOAL THAI

Nestled in the basement of NEX shopping mall, Charcoal Thai is a family-style restaurant that offers authentic Thai cuisine. With a cosy modern interior and Thai pop music playing in the background, you can enjoy a hearty meal in an upbeat atmosphere.

The restaurant offers a range of a la carte mookata sets and Thai Beauty Collagen sets (S$39.95 to S$57.95). If you’re craving for other Thai delights, fret not for the restaurant also offers Thai mains such as Tom Yum Soup (S$9.95), Thai Green Curry (S$10.95) and many more.

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Charcoal Thai
23 Serangoon Central
#B1-30/31 NEX
Singapore 556083
Tel: +65 6288 6260
Nearest Station: Serangoon

Photo Credit: Happy Mookata

#6 HAPPY MOOKATA

A stone’s throw away from Nicoll Highway Station, Happy Mookata offers Thai Steamboat in a fuss-free eatery. They offer an all-you-can-eat Mookata buffet with two soup bases at S$26.90 on weekdays and S$25.90 on weekends.

Popular steamboat ingredients include fresh seafood such as Snow Crab and Crayfish. Besides that, there is also deep-fried finger food including Popcorn Chicken.

Happy Mookata
6001 Beach Rd
#01-55D Golden Mile Tower
Singapore 199589
Tel: +65 8113 0774
Daily: 3pm – 3am
Nearest Station: Nicoll Highway

#7 HUAY KWANG THAI KITCHEN

Situated at Upper Thomson, Huay Kwang Thai Kitchen is a popular spot for supper-goers. Prices for the mookata buffet range from S$25.90 per adult during weekdays to S$28.90 per adult on the weekends, eve of public holidays and public holidays.

Do bear in mind that the all-you-can-eat mookata buffet is strictly limited to 90 minutes. For those visiting in groups, there is a Huay Kwang Deluxe Set (4-5pax) going at S$69.90 where you can feast on a variety of meats, vegetables and even fresh prawns.

Huay Kwang Thai Kitchen
244R Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 574369
Tel: +65 8588 9990
Daily: 5.30pm – 2am
Nearest Station: Marymount

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#8 MOOKATA TRADITIONAL THAI BBQ

Mookata Traditional Thai BBQ is one of the pioneer mookata F&B establishments in Singapore. Located at Bugis Junction, this outlet is a convenient and affordable lunch option for people working around the area.

From Monday to Friday, this 120-minutes lunch buffet (S$14.90) offers free flow drinks and ice cream on top of an array of meats, seafood and vegetables. As part of the buffet spread,, they even have a homemade chili sauce with three different levels of spiciness. They also have a 90-minutes dinner option at S$25.90 per person.

Mookata Traditional Thai BBQ (Bugis Junction)
200 Victoria Street
Bugis Junction Mall #02-53
Singapore 188021
Tel: +65 6837 0171
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Bugis

Photo Credit: SEDAP THAI MOOKATA

#9 SEDAP THAI MOOKATA

This no-frills halal-certified mookata in Jalan Bersar replaces pork with chicken and beef, making it one of the few places where Muslims can enjoy mookata. The stall offers a meat and seafood platter for 2 pax at only S$20.

Each platter includes more than 10 items so you get a good variety of ingredients. All a la carte dishes are priced from S$1.50 per plate, while premium items such as beef slices and fresh prawns are priced at S$2.50 per plate.

Sedap Thai Mookata
166 Jalan Besar
#01-08 Berseh Food Centre
Singapore 208877
Tel: +65 9187 0739
Daily: 4.50pm – 10.30pm
Nearest Station: Jalan Bersa

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#10 SOI 51 MOOKATA

A 15-minute walk from Khatib MRT station, Soi 51 Mookata (Yishun) is located at the coffee shop in Acacia Breeze housing estate where you can dine amidst lush greenery.

Priced at S$22 per adult, diners can feast on a free-flow buffet that features more than 50 different options including scallops, mussels and a variety of marinated meats. However, the eatery does not offer beverages.

Soi 51 Mookata
504 Yishun Street 51
Singapore 760504
Daily: 6pm – 1am
Nearest Station: Khatib

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#11 THAI HAO CHI MOOKATA

With its brightly lit ‘Mookata’ sign board, it is hard to miss this place. What makes Thai Hao Chi Mookata special is the use of charcoal stoves instead of gas stoves to cook the meats—resulting in a fragrant, smoky aroma.

This humble eatery also offers MSG free soup base. For S$39.90, the Mookata Set (2-3pax) includes chicken, pork belly, prawns, squids, vegetables and pork liver.

Thai Hao Chi Mookata
908 Upper Thomson Road
Singapore 787111
Tel: +65 8553 5581
Daily: 5.30pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Yio Chu Kang

Photo Credit: THE MOOKATA EMPIRE

#12 THE MOOKATA EMPIRE

The Mookata Empire is not only known for its affordable prices but also their superb service. Situated in Ang Mo Kio, this eatery is probably one of the cheapest ones out there. Each platter set for 2-3 pax is only S$25.80, while a Platter Set for 4-6 pax is priced at S$43.80.

Besides the platter sets, diners can also opt for the a la carte items starting at S$1.90 per plate. The best part? There are no extra charges for the free-slow soup!

The Mookata Empire
Blk 133 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
Singapore 560133
Tel: +65 9489 4210
Daily: 5pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Ang Mo Kio