I am sure many of you enjoy Thai Food with its complex and robust flavours of herbs and spices. The distinct tastes of Thai cuisine—sour, salty, sweet, bitter, and spicy—are all present. Here are 10 restaurants where you can get your hands on Tom Yum Soup, Boat Noodles, and Phat Thai if you're wondering where to find authentic Thai food in Singapore.
1. Tasty Thai – Authentic Hat Yai Herbal Kway Chap
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It can be quite difficult to find Thai Kway Chap in Singapore as there are not many places that serve it. This humble hawker stall, Tasty Thai is located at Bukit Batok and they serve Authentic Hat Yai Style Kway Chap which has a darker and more herbal broth. At only $4.90, the Kway Chap is served with an assortment of toppings as such Pork Belly, Pork Balls, Pig Skin and Braised Egg. Get your moneys worth at Tasty Thai!
Address: 150 Bukit Batok Street 11, Block 150, Singapore 650150
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:30am – 8:30pm
2. Sap Ubon Thai – Small and Cozy Eatery with Amazing Roasted Pork Ubon
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Located at Golden Mile Complex, the eatery is hidden in the mall’s basement. They provide authentic Thai food, such as Thai Roasted Pork Ubon ($12) and the traditional Tom Yum Shellfish Soup ($12), a rich, aromatic soup brimming with fresh seafood. There are a limited number of seats, so do head down before peak hours.
Address: 5001 Beach Road, #B1-08, Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 12:00pm – 10:30pm
Contact Info: 9778 0064 | Sap Ubon Thai Facebook
3. Beer Thai House – Authentic Thai Zi Char Dishes that is a Thai Run Restaurant
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Beer Thai House is also located at Golden Mile Complex and it is Thai run. Their Thai Beef Noodles are reportedly thick and meaty, with a generous portion of both meat and noodles. They also have 2 more popular dishes amongst customers, Thai Pork Noodles and Pad Thai. Order some of their traditional sides like Thai Fish Cakes and Pandan Chicken, which are favourites of the no-frills restaurant's regulars, to go with your main courses.
Address: 5001 Beach Road, #01-94/96, Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00am – 9:30pm
Contact Info: 6297 7644 | Thai Beer House Facebook
4. Khao Hom by Rung Mama – Neighbourhood Thai Food Stall with Hot & Sour Tom Yum Soup
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Khao Hom by Rung Mama is nestled away in the peaceful neighbourhood of Ang Mo Kio. The owner's Thai mother, who immigrated to Singapore in the 1980s, is credited with creating the recipes. Enjoy a bowl of the popular Clear Tom Yum Seafood Soup, which is hot, sour and fragrant. The little eatery also serves a crispy fried omelette roll with bits of crab flesh and Mango Sticky Rice. The Mango Sticky Rice combines sweet glutinous rice, coconut cream, and cubes of juicy Thai mango, which will end your dinner on a pleasant note.
Address: 5 Ang Mo Kio Central 2, #01-06, Dijitsun Mall, Singapore 569663
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00am – 2:30pm | 4:30pm – 10:00pm | Friday to Sunday 11:00am – 11:00pm
Contact Info: 8202 2512 | Khao Hom by Rung Mama Facebook
5. Tha Chang Noodles – Affordable Authentic Thai Boat Noodles
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Tha Chang Noodle Bar – Affordable Authentic Thai Boat Noodles
Another gem found at Golden Mile Complex, Tha Chang Noodles recipe for their boat noodles came from a 36-year-old Bangkok vendor. The Special Beef or Pork Boat Noodle are both available here and cost $1.90 for a small bowl. The full price of the Special Beef Boat Noodles is $6.90 while the full price of the Pork Boat Noodles is $7.90. Both of the soups are incredibly flavorful and thick, with chewy rice noodles and meaty toppings.
Address: 5001 Beach Road, #01-91, Golden Mile Complex, Singapore 199588
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm | 5:00pm – 10:00pm | Closed on Mondays
Contact Info: 8874 6868 | Tha Chang Noodle Bar Facebook
6. Shrimp Prawn Seafood – Steelpot Vermicelli Noodles with King Tiger Prawns
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Butterfly Prawn and King Tiger Prawn are two of the toppings offered with the popular Steelpot Vermicelli. The addition of garlic, ginger, black pepper and coriander root gives the robust pot of noodles a flavorful boost. For extra sweetness raw prawns and pork grease are added to the mixture. Additionally, the restaurant offers meals prepared in claypots, such as the Incredible Hulk Green Curry, which may be ordered extra-spicy, and Tom Yum Seafood Soup.
Address: 53 Boat Quay, Singapore 049842
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30am – 2:30pm | 5:30pm – 10:30pm | Saturday & Sunday 5:00pm – 10:30pm
Contact Info: 9888 8853 | Shrimp Prawn Seafood Facebook
7. Shuang Bao Thai – Crispy Hat Yai Fried Chicken in the East
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If you live in the east, you should visit Shuang Bao Thai which is a hawker stand in the Bedok heartlands. The shop is run by a lady boss who was born in Bangkok and she serves inexpensive Hat Yai Thai fried chicken treats. Some of the items she serves are the addictively crunchy Fried Chicken Skin and Fried Pork Belly. They also have set meals that can be shared which includes a side of sticky rice and a mango salad. The same way how fried chicken is often served in Hat Yai where the meat of the fried chicken is moist and tender with a thick and crispy coating.
Address: 204 Bedok North Street 1, #01-393, Happy Hawkers, Singapore 640204
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:00am – 8:30pm
Contact No: 8282 4595 | Shuang Bao Thai Facebook
8. Nummun Thai Food – Popular Thai Dishes that Are Well Loved by Thais and Locals
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Many Thais and locals love Nummum Thai Kitchen restaurant. They serve popular Thai dishes like the Crab Meat Omelette, which is brimming with copious amounts of crab bits. Their Southern Thai Fish Stew with Young Coconut, a fiery and acidic fish curry that goes best with a side of rice, is another dish that you must try. Alternatively, you can have two bowls of their Tom Yum Seafood Soup for only $12, pretty reasonable pricing.
Address: 200 Upper Thomson Road, #01-03, Thomson Imperial Court, Singapore 574424
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11;30am – 2:30pm | 5:30pm – 9:00pm | Closed on Mondays
Contact Info: 8886 8699 | Nummum Thai Kitchen Facebook
9. Rod Dee Thai Cafe - Classic Thai Pork Skewers Similar to Those From Bangkok Night Markets
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Located around Outram Park area, many of their customers adore their Moo Ping (Pork Skewers), which are juicy and delicate with a sweet and smokey flavour. The restaurant also offers traditional Thai Zi Char main dishes such Tom Yum Fried Rice and Pineapple Fried Rice. Mango Sticky Rice and Coconut Ice Cream will transport you back to Bangkok's streets, are also available at Rod Dee Thai Cafe.
Address: 5 Teo Hong Road, Singapore 088323
Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 11:30am – 9:30pm
Contact Info: 6980 7252 | Rod Dee Thai Café Instagram
10. Kra Pow Thai Restaurant - Drunken Noodles that Packs a Punch
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This eatery is known for its Drunkard Noodles, which come in three flavours - Tiger Prawn with Fresh Squid, Minced Pork and Minced Chicken Thigh. The noodles are rumoured to be quite spicy and packs a punch of wok hei taste. Get the Red Tom Yum with Prawns and Mushroom to share with your chilli-loving pals if you feel that your dinner needs more spice. You can order a cup of Thai Milk Tea to beat the heat and spice from the Drunkard Noodles.
Address: 133 New Bridge Rd, #02-39, Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30am – 3:00pm | 5:00pm – 9:30pm | Closed on Sundays
Contact Info: 6694 7706 | Kra Pow Thai Restaurant Facebook
