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

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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