Thai food is, without a doubt, one of my favourite cuisines to feast on. The aromatic herbs, combined with the mouth-numbingly spicy flavours, make each dish simply irresistible—at least to me. Here we’ve shortlisted the best Thai food places in Singapore to check out for authentic tom yum, trendy crab omelette, hearty boat noodles and more.
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Sisaket Thai Food is a gem in the CBD, as the humble stall at Maxwell Food Centre dishes out affordable and delicious Thai dishes in hearty portions. A must-try is the Basil Beef with Rice ($7.50), which features thin beef slices fried in a flavourful, basil-spiked sauce, served atop steamed rice and a fried egg.
The Phad Thai ($6.50) is another popular pick. This plate of noodles features thin kway teow, stir-fried with egg, a sweet-savoury sauce, and beansprouts for crunch. It comes with a side of roasted peanuts for you to toss with the noodles, and a lime wedge for added acidity—just like how they do it in Thailand.
Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-85, Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069148
Opening hours: Mon 12pm to 8:30pm, Tue-Sat 10am to 8:30pm, Sun 10am to 12am
Sisaket Thai Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
Apparently, the boat noodle recipe from Thachang in Telok Ayer originated from a 36-year-old stall in Bangkok. Here you can choose between the Special Beef or Pork Boat Noodle Soup. The former costs $11.90+, and you can choose to have it with four types of noodles: Egg Noodle, Thai Noodle, Rice Noodle, and Vermicelli.
Read our Tha Chang Noodle Bar review.
Address: 171 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068621
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 10pm
Tel: 8509 9171
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Thachang is not a halal-certified eatery.
Dian Din Leluk has been around for close to 40 years, serving legit Thai dishes at Golden Mile before moving to City Gate. The Thai-owned eatery dishes out classic Thai fare, and even offers Set Lunch at just $8.20++ on weekdays from 11am to 3pm. It consists of a main, a soup, and a drink of your choice! As for mains, some options include Pineapple Fried Rice, Phad Thai, and Yellow Crispy Noodle with Seafood.
Address: 371 Beach Road, #01-17/18, City Gate, Singapore 199597
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 9023 9389
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Dian Din Leluk is not a halal-certified eatery.
Helmed by a native Thai chef, Northern Thai Tomyam in Berseh Food Centre is the place to visit for tom yum soup. You can’t miss their N.T. Tom Yum ($5), a creamy version of the iconic hot and sour soup dish. Others also recommend the Clear Tom Yum ($5) and Clear Tom Yum with Noodle ($5.50). Be sure to get there early, as they’re usually only open for a few hours each day before they sell out.
Address: 166 Jalan Besar, #01-25, Berseh Food Centre, Singapore 208877
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 10:30am to 3:30pm
Tel: 9851 6386
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Northern Thai Tomyam is not a halal-certified eatery.
When we first did our Shrimp Prawn Seafood review, we were blown away by the flavours of their Goong Ob Woonsen, AKA Thai-style glass noodles. Some popular picks include the Jumbo Canadian Scallop ($28.80++), which gives you XL scallops that are chewy and juicy. The Atlantic Snow Codfish ($38.80++) is another great choice, featuring codfish oil-infused vermicelli with a dash of pepper.
Read our Shrimp Prawn Seafood review.
Address: 53 Boat Quay, Singapore 049842
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sat-Sun 5pm to 10:30pm
Tel: 9888 8853
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Shrimp Prawn Seafood is not a halal-certified eatery.
If you love Thai cuisine, chances are you’ve heard of Thai-owned Nummun Thai Kitchen. This highly rated eatery is a hit among Thais and locals alike, and we can see why.
Here, they serve popular Thai dishes such as the Crab Meat Omelette ($28++), teeming with a generous amount of crab chunks. Another must-order is the Thai Style Fried Seabass ($26++) or Fried Seabass in Yellow Curry ($26++), as the eatery is known for dishing out delicious fish dishes.
Read our Nummum Thai Kitchen review.
Upper Thomson outlet
Address: 200 Upper Thomson Road, #01-03, Thomson Imperial Court, Singapore 574424
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
Yishun outlet
Address: Block 103 Yishun Ring Road, #01-85, Singapore 760103
Opening hours: Daily 11:30am to 2:30pm, 5:30pm to 9pm
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Nummun Thai Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
A popular halal option for Thai food is Bangkok Thai Muslim, a casual eatery in the Kampong Glam locale. This Muslim-friendly restaurant specialises in Thai street food: think steamed bread served with a kaya custard dip, creamy tom yum noodles and more. They also have grilled seafood items, including the large Pla Muk Yang ($27.90++) AKA grilled squid with spicy and garlicky house-made sauce.
The eatery exudes Bangkok street stall vibes with its simple set-up and bright stools, so you’ll feel like you’re almost being transported to the Land of Smiles!
Read our BANNGKOK Street Food review.
Address: 43 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198491
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 4pm, 5pm to 10pm
Tel: 8879 6869
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Bangkok Thai Muslim is a Muslim-owned eatery.
Korat Thai Cafe is known for their Leng Saap ($22/$38), AKA Volcano Pork Spine—XL cuts of pork backbones that are simmered until they are meltingly tender. Served in 1kg and 2kg portions, this hands-on dish is complemented by a tangy broth dressed with fresh herbs such as coriander and chilli.
If you’re visiting with a group, order the Chu Chee Sea Bass ($35) to share. This gets you a deep-fried Thai-style sea bass bathed in a house-made red curry gravy. Alternatively, order the Tom Yum Mama Ultra ($65), which features a massive trove of ingredients, including prawns, meatballs, crab meat, and squid.
Read our Korat Thai Cafe review.
Address: 400 Orchard Road, #03-28, Orchard Towers, Singapore 238875
Opening hours: Daily 12pm to 10pm
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Korat Thai Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
A visit to Tomyum Mama is incomplete without ordering their Signature Tom Yum Mama Claypot ($15.90), filled with prawns, mushrooms, squid, clams, pork, scattered pieces of crab, and a jiggly egg. You can also customise your spice levels from one to three. Isan Spicy And Crab Meat Fried Rice ($12.90) is also worth a try for its wok hei-infused rice and spicy house-made sauce made from Thai herbs. Then, tame your tastebuds with the Iced Thai Green Milk Tea ($3.90), which is creamy, milky, and rich.
Check out our Tomyum Mama review.
Address: 244P Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574369
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 10:30am to 3pm, 5pm to 10:30pm, Sat 10:30am to 10:30pm, Sun 10:30am to 10pm
Tel: 8687 9990
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Tomyum Mama is not a halal-certified eatery.
Kin Sen Thai Noodle is popular for khao sao, a type of Thai curry noodle dish that is popularised in Chiang Mai. Run by a Thai native, the hidden gem also offers familiar Thai mains and shareable sides, including Moo Ping ($6 for three) and Thai Fish Cakes ($6 for six). Try their Thai Curry Chicken Noodle ($7), featuring a thick, full-bodied gravy complemented by preserved greens, raw red onions, egg noodle strips, and a lime wedge. For rice, try the Thai Basil Roasted Pork ($8.50), which elevates the regular basil pork rice that we are familiar with.
Read our Kin Sen Thai Noodle review.
Address: 67 Ubi Avenue 1, Level 1 Starhub Green Food Court, Singapore 408942
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 7:30pm
Tel: 8922 9539
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Kin Sen Thai Noodle is not a halal-certified eatery.
Khao Hom by Rung Mama serves up classic Thai fare we all know and love. The recipes are said to be from the owner’s Thai mum, who moved to Singapore in the 1980s.
Tuck into the Clear Tom Yum Seafood Soup ($15++), a spicy, tangy, and aromatic favourite. The cosy restaurant also offers a Jay Fai-inspired Omelette Roll with Crab Meat ($30++), starring crispy fried omelette loaded with chunks of crab meat. Round up your meal on a sweet note with the Mango Sticky Rice ($8++): ripe Thai mango cubes with sweet glutinous rice and coconut cream.
Website | Full list of outlets
Khao Hom by Rung Mama is not a halal-certified eatery.
Rod Dee Thai Cafe is a Thai cafe that’s conveniently located right outside Outram Park MRT Station, with modern-looking interiors and nett prices. Patrons love their Crispy Prawn Cake ($10 for three), as it’s juicy and tender. The eatery also has the classic Red Tom Yum Soup with Seafood ($12) and Thai Ice Milk Tea ($3.80) for the best experience.
Address: 5 Teo Hong Road, Singapore 088323
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 12am
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Rod Dee Thai Cafe is not a halal-certified eatery.
Kra Pow Thai Restaurant is a popular restaurant that draws crowds for its Som Tum Gai Yang with Sticky Rice ($28.90++), a well-loved street food made with papaya salad, grilled chicken, and sticky rice. If you need more spice in your meal, get the Fiery Southern Curry of Grilled Chicken ($18.90++) to share with your chilli-loving friends. Then, wash it all down with a cup of Iced Thai Milk Tea ($4.90++), an essential way to cool down from the heat.
Website | Full list of outlets
Kra Pow Thai Restaurant is not a halal-certified eatery.
You don’t need to travel all the way to Thailand for a taste of authentic Isaan cuisine; just head to Un Yang Kor Dai on South Bridge Road. This Michelin-approved Northern Thai restaurant hails from Khao Yai National Park in Thailand, so you know they’re legit.
Here you’ll find interesting Isaan dishes that are hard to get elsewhere, including UYKD Signature Grilled Chicken (from $17++), marinated with white peppercorn and coriander for an aromatic flavour. There’s also the Red Curry with Grilled Chicken, Lychee, Tomato, and Sweet Basil ($18.50++), best paired with Isaan Beef Ribeye Steak With Spicy Dipping Sauce ($36++) if you’re up for more spice.
Don’t forget to order a side of Red Ruby in Coconut milk ($8.90++) for a satisfying post-meal dessert fix!
Read our Un-Yang-Kor-Dai feature.
Address: 57 South Bridge Road, #01-02, Singapore 058688
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11:30am to 2pm, 6pm to 9pm
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Un Yang Kor Dai is not a halal-certified eatery.
Beer Thai House is a Thai-run restaurant along Kitchener Road with a huge variety of dishes, ranging from boat noodles to Thai-style zi char. Their Thai Beef Boat Noodle Beef ($8) is said to be thick and beefy, with a good serving of meat and noodles. Other popular dishes are Thai Pork Boat Noodle Soup ($8) and Pad Thai Noodle Prawn ($8).
Address: 155 Kitchener Road, #01-01, Singapore 208528
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm
Tel: 6291 2267
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Beer Thai House is not a halal-certified eatery.
Diehard Thai food fans would be familiar with Thai Tantric Authentic Thai Cuisine, which is somewhat of a hidden gem. Its discreet location—on the third floor of Orchard Towers—and no-frills setup will make the dining experience feel rather authentic.
Regulars love the Paad Kra Pow Moo (price TBD), featuring stir-fried chilli and basil, served with a heady gravy. The rich and flavourful sauce is fragrant from the Thai basil leaves and comes loaded with meat. The casual eatery also does a delicious Tom Yum Soup (price TBD) with seafood, but be warned as it’s pretty spicy.
Address: 400 Orchard Road, #03-44, Orchard Towers, Singapore 238875
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am to 10:30pm
Tel: 9625 7523
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Thai Tantric Authentic Thai Cuisine is not a halal-certified eatery.
ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen is known for the Thai Basil Chicken/Pork/Beef Rice (from $8.80++) or Pad Thai with Chicken/Seafood ($9.80++). Otherwise, other popular mains include ChilChil Fried Rice with Chicken/Pork/Seafood ($9.80++) and Tom Yum Fried Rice with Chicken/Seafood ($7.80++). Most mains are under $15, so you won’t break the bank here.
Read our ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen feature.
Address: 8 Grange Road, #01-07, Cineleisure, Singapore 239695
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10:30pm
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ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen is not a halal-certified eatery.
Baan Kai Khon is a new concept by Baan Kanom Thai at Chang Cheng Mee Wah, a coffeeshop in Tampines North. Tuck to a whole new lineup of Thai omelette rice, well-priced from $6.90 for the Creamy Omelette Thai Basil Rice with Minced Pork or Signature Creamy Omelette Fried Rice with Minced Pork. Besides rice mains, you can also look forward to the brand’s famous Thai pancakes here, sold in three flavours: Pandan (from $5.50), Coconut (from $6), and Sweet Potato (from $6).
Check out our Baan Kai Khon feature.
ddress: 633 Tampines North Drive 2, #02-02, Chang Cheng Mee Wah Coffeeshop, Singapore 521633
Opening hours: Tue-Thurs & Sun 11am to 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 9:30pm
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Banom Kai Khon is not a halal-certified eatery.
Like many other popular cuisines, the list of Thai food places in Singapore is endless. Hopefully, this guide will come in handy the next time you’re craving a shiok and spicy bowl of tom yum or a juicy pork skewer!
For more guides, check out the best Japanese restaurants in Singapore for XL don, famous beef cutlet and more. We also have a guide to the best Korean restaurants in the CBD for legit jjajangmyeon and K-BBQ!