Thai cuisine is a rich and dynamic culinary tradition that has evolved over centuries, influenced by a blend of cultural exchanges and indigenous practices. This vibrant cuisine has absorbed elements from neighbouring countries such as China, India, and Malaysia, as well as from European traders, resulting in a unique fusion of flavours and techniques. A hallmark of Thai cuisine is its emphasis on fresh and aromatic ingredients like lemongrass, Thai basil, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. These ingredients, combined with spices such as chilli peppers and garlic, create the bold taste profiles that make Thai food so distinctive. From bustling street food stalls to upscale restaurants, Thai cuisine’s innovative yet heritage-rich approach has captivated taste buds worldwide, making it beloved by many. Find out the best Thai food restaurants in Singapore in the list below!
Note: This list is strictly not in order.
1. Thai Collective
Thai Collective is a renowned Thai restaurant that brings 120 years of Thai food rooted in Roi-et, Thailand to Singapore, offering an incredible variety of traditional Thai foods that’s sure to tantalise everyone’s taste buds. From traditional Pad Thai to flavourful stir-fries and curry dishes, their comprehensive menu is one of the best ways to experience all the many flavours of Thailand without having to go far. In addition to the usual crowd-favourites, the restaurant also specialises in irresistible barbecue delights available in the form of their signature pork skewers and Esarn free-range marinated chicken. Pair these with their homemade Nam Jim dipping sauce and you’re in for an incredible BBQ experience unlike any other.
Customer Reviews:
Ken Woodlands
One of the best authentic Thai food restaurants in Singapore. Particularly enjoyed the atmosphere and the cool ambience. The food, one must try the signature roasted chicken, and the fried fish, steamed seabass and of course, the tomyum soup. The service deserves special mention. The attentiveness is excellent.
Yvonne Chia
This area opposite sembawang shopping centre has plenty of nice food. We had always wanted to try this cause we always see it packed with happy diners. Finally managed to try last night! Love the tom yum soup, very rich, spicy and flavorful, remind me of the ones I tasted in Thailand, which is rather hard to find in Singapore. The fried chicken wings were so awesome, well marinated and crispy good without the oily feel in your mouth. The honey chicken was good too but a tad sweet and portion was too big for us! They have coconut Thai milk shake! If you are missing the taste of food from Thailand, this place will not disappoint you. 😊
David Goh
Food is damn good! Paid using favepay for the lunch set for 2 pax, and surprisingly was only $23. Left good review for the free dessert, but this good review will stay because they were generous with the servings. Tom yum noodles has fresh prawns and fish. Basil pork rice was excellent too. Will come again! One of the more affordable Thai food options!
Website: https://www.thaicollective.com/
Contact: 6484 4110
Location: 783 Geylang Rd, Singapore 389672
Opening Hours: Open Daily 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
2. Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay
Sabai Fine Thai was established to spread the distinctive and incredibly delicious flavours of authentic Thai food in Singapore in a fine dining setting. Among the many ways the brand delivers a real Thai culinary experience is by exclusively using the best and freshest ingredients sourced from the mainland and leveraging the skills of a former cook for Thai royalty. With Chef Samlee’s years of experience in preparing only the finest for HRH Princess Srinagarindra, Sabai Fine Thai promises not just a meal to remember, but rather fine art with every bite.
Customer Reviews:
กัณฑ์พัชญา สัณหสิษฐ์
It’s a great experience. Delicious traditional Thai food The staff took very good care of me. Awesome cocktails I recommend this shop.
Alan Lee
Decided to lunch at Sabai Fine Thai restaurant. At lunch time, ground floor was full, the server suggested second floor. Second floor not very large, about 8 to 9 tables. However more cozy and quiet than ground floor. I personally preferred second floor. We ordered mango salad, stuff fried chicken wing, fried thai noodle and pineapple rice. The wait was short and food were served almost together. The serving was generous and able to feed 2 big guys (my buddy and me). We had a hearty meal and an enjoyable lunch. Staff very attentive, our water glass always filled to the brim without asking. If you love Thai food in a cosy and quiet environment with attentive staff – Sabai Fine Thai is where you should be.
diny davis
Delicious food & a cozy ambience!! We went to this place for dinner. We ordered rice crackers, soup, spring rolls, chicken & Mango sticky rice. Surprisingly, all dishes came in less time than we expected and the quantity & quality of each dish was really good. Dishes are so delicious that it just takes you to Thailand. My daughter loved the adjustable light on the table too. 😁 Must Visit place. 💜
Website: http://www.sabaifinethai.com.sg/
Contact: 6535 3718
Location: 70 Collyer Quay, #01-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6 PM–9 PM | Closed on Sundays
3. Un-Yang-Kor-Dai (UYKD)
UYKD is a prestigious dining establishment that has captured the hearts of millions worldwide with its exquisite Thai cuisine. Not only that, their food has even been recognised by the Michelin Guide during its first year and continues to impress the organisation to this day, earning the Michelin Plate and Michelin Bib Gourmands for several consecutive years. Apart from its unmatched quality, UYKD’s menu is also exceptionally specific in the dishes it serves, which is mainly Isaan fare based on the cuisine enjoyed in north-eastern Thailand. From PenLaos signature chicken to Leng Saeb pork ribs and many others, UYKD has just about all the top authentic Isaan and Thai dishes you could ever want under one roof.
Customer Reviews:
Christina Z
Great tasting Thai food. Their Tom yum sea bass soup is eye opening, the fish is fresh and is a great match with Tom Yum. My favorite is the mango sticky rice. I don’t really enjoy the Thai milk tea since it’s too sweet. Overall I’ll definitely go back in the future when visiting Singapore.
CT
The roasted pork is simply amazing! Love their papaya salad as well.. Make reservation beforehand as it can be fully booked and no more seats for walk-in customers. Overall a very decent dine in experience..
Joshua Mei
Great food overall! The tom yum soup was well balanced; sour, spicy with some sweetness from the prawn. The prawn in spring roll was delicious too and had a nice crunch on outside. Pork neck was quite tender and flavourful and went well with the fried rice.
Website: https://www.unyangkordai.sg/
Contact: uykdsg@gmail.com
Location: 57 South Bridge Rd, #01-02, Singapore 058688
Opening Hours: Open Daily 11:30 AM–2 PM, 6 PM–9 PM
4. SARAI
SARAI is renowned for its premium and traditional Thai-style fine dining featured by various organisations from The Straits Times to Singapore’s Finest and many others. What sets the brand apart from other Thai restaurants is its goal of guiding patrons to rediscover Thai cuisine through classic dishes most favoured by the royal family and a dining experience meticulously curated for gastronomic contentment. While SARAI is all about authenticity, the restaurant also adds a touch of modern embellishment and innovation to each dish on its menu, providing exquisite and exciting new textures, flavours, and aromas that are sure to delight everyone’s taste buds.
Customer Reviews:
Wenxuan
One of my favourite spots for good Thai food. Food is a bit on the pricier side, but worth it if you want a “classier” dining experience and more nuanced flavours in your food. We ordered the dinner set meal, which was $78++ per person (see pics for the menu)! To our surprise, we didn’t have to choose an item from each category – they served all of it! The amount was good as well; we were satiated but not too full. Service was great, the staff were very kind and attentive. The place has a more Western feel to it after the renovations but has maintained its classy vibe. Very comfortable environment. Would definitely come again!
S W
Excellent service, food and atmosphere, love how they renovated the place. We came here to celebrate a 26th wedding anniversary after they had their first dinner date with the future in-laws here, a lovely choice. Star dishes were the pomelo salad with soft shell crab, steamed grouper and duck confit.
Jonn T
Amazing amazing Thai food. While I wouldn’t call it fine dining per se, it is definitely a classy establishment. The portion was generous, the seasoning was on point and full of nuanced flavor from thai spices, and the meats were cooked to just the right doneness (beef was tender but not dry, chicken was still juicy, fish was crisp but soft). Frankly, we are surprised there isn’t more people here, thus this review. Highly recommended.
Website: http://sarai.com.sg/
Contact: 3125 5142
Location: 163 Tanglin Rd, #03 – 122 Tanglin Mall, Singapore 247933
Opening Hours: Open Daily 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30 PM–10 PM
5. Soi 47
Soi 47 is a premier Thai restaurant that has been serving high-quality and genuine Thai cuisine since 2016. Over the years, the brand’s unwavering commitment to providing nothing short of excellence from their food to their service has earned them many accolades and recognition from esteemed organisations and food enthusiasts alike. Many have highly praised Soi 47’s medley of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours born from secret recipes that cover everything from classic finger foods to signature mains. A few of their most popular offerings to date include, but are not limited to, steamed sea bass with Thai lime sauce, Tom Yum soup with seafood, clay pot Tang Hoon, Thai fish cakes, and Phad Thai with chicken. Using traditional Thai cooking techniques and nothing short of the freshest ingredients, Soi 47 guarantees their authentic and delicious offerings will have you coming back for more.
Customer Reviews:
Maverick Png
A hidden gem for authentic Thai food, off Lavender Street. The decor is inviting and gives a good vibe to the ambience. Food is good and tasty. The portion is generous. Prices are reasonable. Parking space is available nearby.
Nicole A C
Quite impressed with the food. Omelette was excellent, so was the fried fish with mango salad. The phad thai tang hoon seafood was tasty & springy. The only dish we did not quite fancy was the hotplate oyster omelette as egg was flat and not too tasty. Oysters were fresh though. Price is reasonable, will come back to try other dishes. Our friendly service staff is Pang.
Chong Evon
Tasty Thai food, fast service, and the ambience is good. All dishes are nicely cooked and the price was affordable.
Website: https://www.soi47.sg/
Contact: 6255 4747
Location: 111 King George’s Ave, Singapore 208559
Opening Hours: Sunday-Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30 PM–10 PM | Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5:30 PM–10 PM
6. Suk’s Thai Kitchen
Suk’s Thai Kitchen offers a feast for the senses with its comprehensive menu of authentic Thai foods in Singapore ranging from appetisers to desserts and everything in between. This neon-inspired restaurant specialises in cooking up casual-style Thai foods that are easy on the wallet made by head chef Suk who boasts an extensive background rooted in Thai culinary traditions. Equipped with more than 60 family recipes passed down over the years, Suk’s Thai Kitchen serves to recreate the unique flavours of Chiang Rai, a city in northern Thailand, for Singaporean foodies and gourmets. In addition to their regular menu for dine-in, self pickup, and delivery, the restaurant also offers corporate bento sets each featuring a comprehensive and balanced selection of nutritious dishes as well as a signature mini buffet offering traditional and vegetarian dishes with a 20-pax minimum requirement.
Customer Reviews:
Ruth Go
This hidden gem deserves your visit. The fried pork is cooked just right, juicy and full of flavour. The green curry chicken tastes authentic and is addictive with every slurp. The crab omelette is the perfect side, with big chunks of crab meat.
Dingyue Germaine Woo
Will definitely return. I appreciated that the papaya salad under their vegeterian menu had no fish sauce and they managed to find the right balance of sour despite no fish sauce. Very suitable for groups with mixed dietary requirements. Some dishes on their vegeterian menu are vegan too, which was awesome. They were able to do no egg, no dairy in the dishes i ordered.
Alicia Chan
Just opposite the farrer park MRT exit. Food was delicious and the portions were bigger than I expected. Food was decently priced. The style of cooking although with Thai herbs, had hints of Chinese food. It was not too crowded for a late Sunday dinner and we were seated immediately. Food was also served promptly.
Website: http://suksthaikitchen.com.sg/
Contact: 9669 9445
Location: 136 Tessensohn Rd, Singapore 217699
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 AM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–9:30 PM | Saturday-Sunday 11 AM–9:30 PM
7. Kin Hoi
Kin Hoi is a popular food stall well-known for its authentic Thai shellfish and other Thai food in Singapore. The brand was founded on the owners’ desire to share the unique flavours of Thai cuisine, particularly its seafood offerings. These include delicacies like authentic Thai fish cakes, pineapple seafood fried rice, Thai-style deep-fried seabass, Indo-Pacific grilled prawns, and much more. Apart from dine-in, customers craving Kin Hoi’s quality yet affordable delights can also sate their desire for great Thai food by ordering online for delivery or self-pickup via their website. All in all, when it comes to seriously good Thai traditional dishes and seafood at unbeatable prices, Kin Hoi will always be a no-brainer choice.
Customer Reviews:
Sherman TBH
This Thai seafood stall is situated in a quiet HDB coffee shop. The Thai food dishes are tasty and fresh. The dishes are in big portions, however prices are higher. Services are fast. The atmosphere there is good and clean. They also have a dessert stall next to the stall. Nice too. Will be back.
Kopiwong 78
Crowded on weekends when we visited so best to make an appt. Highly recommend the fried pork over the pork neck. Rest of the food is pretty good as well. I thought the crab meat could be cooked along with the omelette, rather than over-the-top-garnish-like. Unfortunately the Thai fish cake was sold out. Overall satisfying and definitely will be back for more.
Ken Leem
Yummy and reasonably priced simple and authentic Thai classics. I’ll have to try their whole sea bass..
Website: http://www.kinhoi.sg/
Contact: 8866 8668
Location: 6 Holland Cl, #01-36, Singapore 271006
Opening Hours: Saturday-Monday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30 PM–9 PM | Tuesday-Friday 12 PM–2:30 PM, 5 PM–9 PM
8. HUE
HUE is a modern Thai restaurant and lifestyle destination that aims to redefine the experience of enjoying traditional Thai cuisine in Singapore by adding its own unique twists and simple tweaks. Their distinctive menu was largely inspired by a royal Thai recipe cookbook that, combined with their chef’s contemporary techniques, resulted in a new palette of artful and oh-so savoury Thai dishes that still retained their distinct cultural story. This modernised interpretation of Thai food also influenced the restaurant’s visual and spatial identity, giving their space that warm atmosphere that is one of the hallmarks of Thai culture.
Customer Reviews:
Gracee Cabañas
Fortunate to have a slot for a spontaneous Thursday dinner at short notice after a recommendation from a friend. Was pleasantly surprised with the Thai fusion food – the dishes were tasty. I loved the flavour combinations and both desserts we ordered complemented each other. Nitpicking here, I think service can be improved to make it 5 stars. While ordering was straightforward, we had to follow up our request for water and call attention twice so that we can order our desserts. The crew were very nice though. That aside, I’d definitely come back here again and order their other popular dishes and try their drinks as well.
Gek Kim Choo
Wow! the chef’s interpretation of Thai food is so unique and every dish was brilliant. Thai nachos with cheese sans guacamole but with shedded green papaya and crushed peanuts in a tangy sauce was sooo good. The deviled eggs were so cute and yes they taste divine. Thai beef tartare was ok. Paper Fish was beautifully grilled. Their version of Tom Yum was quite pleasant as it came with crunchy baby prawns omelette & the soup wasn’t numbingly sour. The pork jowl served on mushy soft glutinous rice with sour pickles was very moreish, we didnt have enough room for desserts! Guess we’ll be coming back again as all six desserts sound very enticing. Yum. Parking: multi storey carpark facing Hue.
One of A Kind “OOAK 我们不一样”
Went on a Sunday night after seeing rave reviews of this restaurant. They did not disappoint at all. We went for the popular dishes – MAMA Tom yam, three little pigs, moocano, char moo, mango go, and a tom yam cocktail. We love the MAMA Tom Yam very much. Will patronize again in the future to try the rest of the menu.
Website: https://www.hueoriginal.com/
Contact: 9018 0992
Location: 123 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207549
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 6 PM–10:30 PM | Thursday, Sunday 12 PM–3 PM, 6 PM–10:30 PM | Friday-Saturday 12 PM–3 PM, 6 PM–11:30 PM
9. Khao Hom by Rung Mama
Khao Hom celebrates authentic Thai cuisine and has mastered the art of preparing the same kind of dishes you can get in Thailand, from the high spice levels down to the minute flavour notes. The restaurant’s recipes all stem from Rung Mama’s kitchen, which has been passed down since the 80’s, and exclusively uses imported herbs and spices from Thailand to achieve that genuine taste and texture. Some of the crowd-favourites at Khao Hom include the classic Tom Yum soup, stir fry chicken with lemongrass, fried pork jowl with homemade sauce, basil meat omelette with rice, and minced meat egg tofu with thick gravy, to name a few. No matter which option you go for, every dish at Khao Hom is sure to bring an outburst of flavours that leaves a slight fire on your heart and tongue with every bite.
Customer Reviews:
Victor
Had a great dinner at Khao Hom, tastes like what I would have in Thailand. Lots of ingredients, portions were big enough for 2 to 3 diners. Delicious crab omelette, complemented with a spicy chili. Black coffee with less sugar was still SUPER sweet, like most Thai-related drinks. Would recommend avoiding this. Chang beer is on the menu at $8, one of the better Thailand beers. We spent around $50 total for our meal. Definitely a return to try other dishes.
Kian Yong
Have been serving consistently good food, with authentic flavors that never disappoint. The prices are on the higher side. Despite this, the quality of the dishes and the overall dining experience still make it a worthwhile choice.
Lauren P.Y.
Surprisingly delicious. Ingredients fresh and tasty. Like the red Tom yam soup, spicy wings, basil minced pork. Pah Thai a bit too sweet for my taste though. Dessert red Ruby and mango sticky rice are insanely yummy.
Website: http://khaohomsg.com/
Contact: 8202 2512
Location: 5 Ang Mo Kio Central 2, #01-06, Singapore 569663
Opening Hours: Open Daily 11 AM–9:30 PM
10. Super Thai by Soi Aroy
Super Thai is the top destination for those hankering for authentic Thai food in Singapore with a modern twist. The restaurant’s menu offers a convenient way to experience the many authentic flavours of Thailand, and the dining experience will make anyone feel like they’re enjoying a delectable meal right at the heart of the Land of the Free. Super Thai’s spectrum of food dishes boasts an extensive range of vast flavours and textures that offer the best of traditional and modern Thai cuisine, complete with the option to customise their spice level to your liking. Always true to their motto of having guests ‘Come Hungry, Leave Happy’, Super Thai is the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious meal and a unique dining experience that will bring a smile to your face.
Customer Reviews:
Kensington Ong
Was looking for some Thai food to curb my cravings. Found this on Google maps and decided to try it based on great reviews it had. I was not disappointed. We ordered 3 dishes. 1 main, 1 soup and a dessert, as seen in the photos. Spicy basil pork, creamy tom yum soup and the red ruby dessert. Everything tasted above expectations. Not only was the food great, the staff were amazing too. They are very attentive to us throughout the evening. Thanks! I would recommend this place to anyone who has Thai food cravings. Only down side I would say is that it does get noisy in there depending on the crowd. But it’s a small price to pay for amazing food.
Jasmine Teoh
We ordered more dishes than that but we were so excited to try out every dishes and forget to take photos of it. All the dishes we ordered gave us either surprise or wow effect. Is really beyond our expectations. Highly recommended.
zhen feeh
Authentic Thai foods with reasonable prices in Singapore. All the dishes that ordered were served timely and delicious! Service there really makes me feel warm, they really patient and friendly to every customers. Will return back again and introduce it to everyone!
Website: http://super-thai.com/
Contact: 8133 1680
Location: 379 Upper Aljunied Rd, Singapore 367864
Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 AM–10 PM | Friday-Saturday 11 AM–12 AM
Conclusion
The global popularity of Thai cuisine in Singapore is a testament to its unique ability to blend tradition with innovation. Its rich history, influenced by a variety of cultures, has given rise to a cuisine that is both diverse and deeply rooted in its heritage. The emphasis on fresh, aromatic ingredients and spices creates distinct, harmonious flavours that have captivated food enthusiasts around the world. Whether enjoyed at a humble street food stall or a sophisticated restaurant, Thai cuisine continues to charm and delight with its vibrant and unforgettable dishes. Don’t forget to add the best Korean food in Singapore to your list for your next culinary journey in this lion city.