5 Best Thai Restaurants in Singapore for That Bangkok Time

Nakhon Kitchen has won the hearts of many locals because of its authenticity and affordable prices. The dishes are cooked by native Thai chefs and served by Thai staff.

Highlights:

MENU: Nakhon Kitchen offers a decent-sized menu with dishes listed under the categories of appetizers, salads, soups, curry, seafood, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, rice, noodles, desserts, and beverages. The portion of Nakhon Kitchen’s dishes is on the small side.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Pandan Chicken
• Tom Yam
• Green Curry
• Stir-fried Minced Pork with Basil
• Deep-Fried Pork with Garlic
• Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts
• Pad Thai
• Olive Fried Rice
• Thai Iced Milk Tea
• Thai Iced Lemongrass

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$13 (No GST, no service charge)

LOOK AND FEEL: Both outlets are designed to be very simple but clean and neat. However, the diner crowd makes these non-air-conditioned places a bit noisy.

ALL LOCATIONS:

@ Holland Village

• Address: 27A Lor Liput, Singapore 277738
• Tel: +65 6469 6862
• Opening hours: Daily 11:30 – 21:30

@ Bedok North Avenue

• Address: 136 Bedok North Avenue 3 #01-166, Singapore 460136
• Tel: (65) 6245 5548
• Opening hours: Daily 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00

@ Hougang Street

• Address: 212 Hougang Street 21 #01-341, Singapore 530212
• Tel: (65) 6286 8785
• Opening hours: Daily 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00

@ Sengkang

• Address: 1 Sengkang Square, #02-30, Compass One, Singapore 545078
• Tel: +65 6962 2010
• Opening hours: Daily 11:30 – 21:30

Ah Loy Thai can now be found in the middle of Tan Squee Lan street in Bugis area. In its new home, the flavor that had captured the hearts of many diners since the time Ah Loy Thai was at Shaw Towers and Tampines Mall is still the same. That is the reason that keeps Thai cuisine lovers flocking to its new restaurant.

Highlights:

ORDERING: Diners can make orders while queuing in line. This simple process could be done by marking your choices on the given order slips that diners will hand over and make payment at the cashier counter before being seated. During peak times, it normally takes 45 minutes for the meals to be served after placing orders.

PRICES: Ah Loy Thai’s prices range between S$5.50 and S$15.50, and there are no GST and service charge.

MINUS POINT: Service is inconsistent.

NOTES:

• Cash only
• Booking is recommended to avoid a long time queuing (normally 30 minutes).

Operated by Thais with three locations in Singapore, Jai Thai places emphasis on its authentic Thai dishes prepared in a traditional way. Especially, the outlet at SingPost Centre has been certified as a Halal restaurant.

Highlights:

MENU: Jai Thai’s menu is designed in a way that gives diners chances to choose their preferred food portion sizes. The majority of the dishes are priced at S$6 for small sizes, S$9 for medium sizes, and S$12 for large sizes.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Green Curry
• Fish Cake
• Prawn Cake
• Tom Yum
• Pad Thai
• Mango Salad
• Fried Prawn with Tamarind Sauce
• Steamed Tofu with Chicken Basil
• Fried Beef with Basil Leaf
• Pandan Chicken
• Thai Beef Noodles
• Deep-Fried Fish Fillet with Pepper & Garlic
• Olive Rice

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$12

NOTE: All prices are subjected to a 10% service charge.

ALL  LOCATIONS:
@ An Chuan Building

• Address: 27 Purvis Street, #01-01 An Chuan Building, S188604
• Tel: (65) 6336 6908
• Opening hours: Daily 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00

@ Clover Way

• Address: 7 Clover Way, Singapore 579080
• Tel: (65) 6258 0228
• Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 21:00; Fri, Sat, Sun & PH 11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00

@ SingPost Centre  (Halal certificated)

• Address: 10 Eunos Road 8, SingPost Centre #B1-147, Singapore 408600 (In front of NTUC Fairprice)
• Tel: +65 6346 4940
• Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11:00 – 20:30, Fri to Sun 11:00 – 21:00

Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant, which serves Bangkok and Northern Thailand style food at affordable prices, is a famous Thai casual eatery at Golden Mile Complex. All the dishes at Diandin Leluk are prepared by native Thai chefs who have many years of culinary experience.

Highlights:

MENU: Diandin Leluk features a comprehensive menu, which gives diners choices for their preferred portion sizes. Most of the dishes are pretty good, and out of them, clear tom yum soup and chicken feet salad are the standouts. More especially, this restaurant is also happy to serve vegetarian options upon request.

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Clear tom yum soup
• Chicken feet salad
• Hotplate omelette with oyster
• Pad Thai
• Fried pork with basil
• Steamed seabass with spicy lemon sauce
• Mango salad
• Papaya salad
• Stir-fried morning glory
• Red ruby
• Mango with glutinous rice

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

As we can see from its name, Joe’s Kitchen is helmed by Joe, a Thai chef who worked for Parkway Thai Restaurant previously. Since opened in 2006, this casual Thai eatery has made a name for its good Thai foods, good services, and reasonable prices. Joe’s Kitchen catering for both dine-in and takeaway needs is undoubtedly the place to indulge your cravings.

Highlights:

RECOMMENDED DISHES:

• Stuffed chicken wing
• Prawn cakes
• Claypot crab with vermicelli
• Green curry
• Papaya salad
• Pineapple fried rice
• Thai fried vermicelli
• Pad Thai
• Basil leaf minced pork
• Honey Chicken

AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15

LOOK AND FEEL: Nestled at a HDB block, this small casual eatery has a simple and basic interior. But it is often packed by locals during lunchtime and dinnertime. The place is equipped with air conditioning, which is more comfortable than some other restaurants.

NOTES:

• It is always worth calling Joe’s Kitchen before you arrive to confirm a booking.
• The place is not easily accessible by MRT.
• This eatery applies the service charge of ten percent to dining-in.