Thai food lovers in Singapore will find the best curries, salads and stir-fries at these must-visit restaurants.
When it comes to Thai food in Singapore, you’re spoilt for choice with everything from humble eateries to polished restaurants. We’re talking about fiery tom yum, green curry comfort, and a plate of pad Thai done perfectly. From halal-friendly to cheap options, here are the spots to check out for authentic Thai flavours in Singapore. For more dining recommendations, we’ve got you covered with our guide on the best restaurants in Singapore and new restaurants in Singapore.
Why trust this guide
Eating our way around Singapore is part of the job. Our food writers dine out constantly, across every neighbourhood and price point, so our recommendations for Thai restaurants come from personal experiences, not press releases. We only include places we’d go back to (or already have), and we update our guides regularly to make sure nothing on the list has slipped and all information is accurate. Honeycombers has been covering Singapore’s food scene for over 15 years, so we know what a great meal looks like here – and what doesn’t make the cut.
Best Thai food in Singapore
If you’re looking for authentic Thai food in Singapore with halal-friendly and affordable options, here are our top recommendations:
- Northern Thai cuisine: A-roy Thai
- Southern Thai cuisine: Thong Thai Bistro
- Halal-friendly spot: Koh Nangkam
- Fine dining restaurant: Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay
- Budget-friendly option: Thai Tantric Restaurant
1. Super Thai by Soi Aroy
Opened by the same team that brought you Soi Aroy, Super Thai is the place to be for authentic Thai plates and cocktails. Expect authentic flavours with famous signatures and unique creations with fun twists. Oh and a big plus point to anyone that can’t take spice, Super Thai can adjust the spice levels for you so you can still enjoy big bold flavours without burning your tongue off.
Best for: Authentic Thai food with adjustable spice levels
Must-try dishes: Crab omelette rice; signature crispy papaya salad
Price: Food from $8; drinks from $4.50; desserts from $5
Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 10pm; Friday to Saturday, 11am to 12am
Address: Multiple locations including Upper Aljunied Road and Pasir Panjang
2. Thanying Restaurant
Dine like royalty at one of Singapore’s longest-running Thai restaurants, Thanying Restaurant. Helmed by Bangkok-born head chef Gust Itthipornwithool, this industry veteran dishes out authentic royal Thai cuisine made with time-honoured recipes and modern flair. The expanded menu features timeless Thai royalty favourites, innovative creations and value-worthy signature set menus. Vegetarians aren’t left out either. Choose from a sprawling selection of over 30 vegetarian dishes.
If you’re spoilt for choice, we recommend signatures such as tom yam goong, peek gai sod sai (boneless chicken wing stuffed with minced chicken and Thai herbs), and yam som oh (pomelo salad tossed with chicken and prawns). Going meat-free? Crafted with iconic Thai herbs and spices, the vegetarian dishes are just as flavour-packed. Think tawd mun kaopod (deep-fried sweet corn cake) and keow wahn ma-kua-yaao (Thai green curry with eggplant).
For a menu fit for royalty, opt for the six-course signature set (vegetarian version available) with highlights like steamed sea bass with lime and chilli sauce, and mango with glutinous rice. Savour this tantalising spread at the elegant restaurant – with private dining rooms available for 10 or 20 guests for an intimate dining experience. Alternatively, opt for fuss-free delivery and takeaway to enjoy these delicacies wherever you are.
Best for: Authentic royal Thai cuisine in the CBD
Must-try dishes: Tom yam goong; peek gai sod sai (boneless chicken wing stuffed with minced chicken and Thai herbs); keow wahn ma-kua-yaao (Thai green curry with eggplant)
Price: A la carte food from $10; drinks from $6; desserts from $8; signature set menus from $48++ per pax (minimum 2 pax)
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 3pm & 6pm to 11pm
Address: Level 2, Amara Singapore, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539
3. Thong Thai Bistro
Searching for the best Southern Thai food in Singapore? You’ve come to the right place at Thong Thai Bistro. Run by a husband-and-wife duo, the restaurant specialises in Southern Thai fare with its signature bold flavours, aromatic herbs, rich curries and fresh seafood. Many of the recipes are also passed down through generations, so you know they’re as authentic as it gets.
On the menu, you’ll find classics like stir-fried minced chicken with Southern yellow curry paste, refreshing mango salad and pad Thai. The fresh seafood dishes are also must-tries. Let yourself indulge in deep-fried jumbo prawns with tamarind sauce, steamed squid with lime sauce, and coconut-galangal seafood.
Best for: Southern Thai recipes passed down through generations
Must-try dishes: Deep-fried jumbo prawns with tamarind sauce; steamed squid with lime sauce; coconut-galangal seafood
Price: Food from $12; drinks from $7; desserts from $8
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 11pm
Address: #01-01, 120 Desker Road, Singapore 209639
4. Thai Tantric Restaurant
This under-the-radar gem in Orchard Towers is a personal favourite of ours. The humble eatery may look unassuming from the outside, but the authentic dishes pack a real punch. From tom yum soup to deep-fried pork belly and basil pork rice, all the classic Thai dishes can be found here.
But our real MVPs? Hands-down, the tom yum pot and prawn omelette. Best for groups of two to three, the tom yum pot comes generously filled with Mama noodles, squid, prawns, fish slices, fish balls, two eggs and veggies. Every mouthful is packed with flavour and the perfect balance of spice. Meanwhile, the omelette is crisp outside, fluffy inside, and everything we want in this decadent dish.
Best for: Affordable Thai delicacies conveniently located in town
Must-try dishes: Tom yum pot; prawn omelette
Price: Enquire for prices
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 10.30pm
Address: #03-44, Orchard Towers, 400 Orchard Road, Singapore 238875
5. Koh Nangkam
Pop by for a home-style feast at this halal-friendly spot in Singapore that focuses on Southern Thai food. The portions are generous and dishes like the clear tom yum soup and chicken basil with rice are well-executed. Be sure to keep room for the steamed seabass to enjoy the ultimate dinner treat.
Best for: Halal-friendly Southern Thai fare
Must-try dishes: Steamed lime seabass; chicken kapraw
Price: Food from $8; drinks from $1.70
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am to 11pm
Address: 4 & 6 Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199261
6. Sawadee Thai Cuisine
Find yourself in old world Siam at Sawasdee Cuisine, a long-time Thai restaurant in Singapore. Dine in elegance within its woody interiors adorned with wall art, ornaments and inscriptions on the pillars with royal golden drapes on the ceiling. Expect classics with a twist, like grilled Kurobuta pork salad, green curry with beef ribeye and Mao Shan Wang durian sticky rice.
Best for: Elevated Thai classics in an elegant setting
Must-try dishes: Grilled Kurobuta pork salad; green curry with beef ribeye; Mao Shan Wang durian sticky rice
Price: Food from $10; desserts from $5
Opening hours: Daily, 11am to 2.30pm & 6pm to 10pm
Address: #01-01, Tan Quee Lan Suites, 9 Tan Quee Lan Street, Singapore 188098
7. Sarai Fine Thai
Standing tall with decades of experience behind it, Sarai credits its success to constant innovation. With Isan-born chef Lisa at the helm, expect elements of her Thai heritage to permeate through the restaurant’s cuisine. Settle into the traditional Thai-style dining room and select dishes from a meticulously crafted menu. We’re talking classics like Pad Thai and tom yum soup, as well as highlights such as Isan-style grilled chicken and crispy skin duck confit.
Best for: Traditional Thai-style dining well-loved by the royal family
Must-try dishes: Isan-style grilled chicken; crispy skin duck confit with spicy tamarind sauce
Price: Food from $17; dessert from $17
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am to 3pm & 5.30pm to 10pm
Address: #03-122, Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore, 247933
8. Korat Thai Cafe
Never mind its seedy location (ahem, Orchard Towers) – this joint is one of the best Thai food spots in Singapore. It’s so beloved that even Class 95 DJs The Muttons decided to buy the spot over when the original owner retired! Have no fear though, the original chef is still behind the stove cooking flavours that you know and love. But you can’t miss out on trending new faves like the Tom Yum Mama Ultra Pot and leng saap (volcano pork spine).
Best for: Fuss-free Thai dishes at affordable prices
Must-try dishes: Tom Yum Mama Ultra; leng saap
Price: Food from $5.50; drinks from $1
Opening hours: Daily, 12pm to 10pm
Address: #03-28, Orchard Towers, 400 Orchard Road, Singapore 238875
9. Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay
Overlooking the stunning Marina Bay skyline, the dining experience at Sabai Fine Thai is a feast for the senses. The philosophy of this resto is underpinned by the belief that only the best ingredients can invoke a real Thai culinary experience, and it definitely shows in the dishes.
Take a seat at this alfresco dining spot in Singapore, and work your way through appetisers like crispy rice crackers served with minced chicken and prawns simmered in coconut milk, and deep-fried stuffed chicken wings. Then fill up on the array of salads, soups and curries, featuring spicy pomelo salad with prawns, coconut and galangal soup with chicken, and red curry with beef.
Best for: Alfresco dining and stunning Marina Bay views
Must-try dishes: Deep-fried stuffed chicken wings; spicy pomelo salad with prawns; red curry with beef
Price: Food from $12.90; drinks from $7.50; desserts from $11.50
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 11.30am to 2pm & 6pm to 9pm
Address: #01-02, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
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10. A-roy Thai
Serving authentic Thai food for over 20 years, A-roy Thai is where it’s at. If you’re feeling brave and in the mood for fiery chilli, the tamarind soup with prawns will certainly rile your tastebuds. The omelette is also worthy of praise, as is the delish dessert of mango with sticky rice – a perfectly sweet ending to any meal!
Best for: Authentic Northeastern Thai cuisine
Must-try dishes: Kaeng som with prawns and cha-om omelette; mango sticky rice with coconut milk
Price: Food from $7.80; drinks from $3.20; desserts from $5
Opening hours: Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Velocity @ Novena Square and Changi Airport
11. Aroy-Dee Thai Kitchen
Aroy Dee is a great Thai joint that does amazing classics like tom kha gai and pad thai. What do we like about ’em? These folks don’t hold back when it comes to spice. So if you can handle the heat, order items like clear tom yum soup and say “extra spicy” for a real kick.
Best for: Crowd-favourite Thai delicacies
Must-try dishes: Tom kha gai; pad Thai
Price: Enquire for prices
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 5am; Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 5am
Address: Lyf Bugis Singapore, 127 Bencoolen Street, Singapore 189637
12. New Udon Mookata
Mookata (aka Thai barbecue steamboat) is the main idea here so don’t expect anything too fancy or glamorous. Grill well-marinated meats like chicken and pork on a lard-greased metal skillet and cook other ingredients (like the glass noodles) in the soup. The prices are a bit steep for a Mookata joint but trust us when we say it’s worth it.
Best for: Thai-style barbecue and steamboat
Must-try dishes: Mookata sets
Price: Enquire for prices
Opening hours: Varies by location
Address: Multiple locations including Lavender and Orchard
13. Diandin Leluk
Previously one of the largest Thai restaurants in Golden Mile Complex, Diandin Leluk has been a crowd favourite for the longest time. It’s now moved over to City Gate to continue bringing you flavours you know and love. Order dishes like the stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts, fried tung hoon, and hotplate seafood beancurd to share with your pals.
Best for: Homemade Thai dishes at a steal
Must-try dishes: Stir-fried basil pork rice; handmade prawn cake; Thai chendol
Price: Enquire for prices
Opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Address: #01-17/18, City Gate, 371 Beach Road, Singapore 199597
Get ready to feast on amazing Thai food at these restaurants in Singapore!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Central, Northern and Southern Thai cuisine?
Thai food varies drastically by region. Central Thai food (such as green curry and pad Thai) is milder and features coconut milk, while Northern cuisine (think regions like Lanna and Isan) relies heavily on fresh herbs, lime juice and grilled meats, and rarely uses coconut milk. Meanwhile, Southern Thai food is intensely spicy, pungent and seafood-heavy, characterised by bold turmeric-based curries and fermented fish viscera.
Where can I find the best authentic Thai food in Singapore?
For authentic Thai food in Singapore, our top recommendations include Sarai in Tanglin Mall, known for its Isan-style traditional heritage dishes, and Sawadee Cuisine at Tan Quee Lan Street, which serves upscale, timeless Thai classics. For more affordable options, visit Thai Tantric Restaurant at Orchard Towers and Thong Thai Bistro on Desker Road.
What are some halal-certified or Muslim-friendly Thai restaurants in Singapore?
For halal-friendly Thai restaurants in Singapore, we recommend Koh Nangkam at Jalan Kledek for Southern Thai home-style cooking.
Where can I get affordable Thai food in Singapore?
For Thai food that won’t break the bank, check out Thai Tantric Restaurant and Korat Thai Cafe at Orchard Towers. Even though these eateries are conveniently located in town, you can still enjoy a feast for under $20 per person.
Which Thai restaurants in Singapore are best for spicy food lovers?
If you want a serious fiery kick, Aroy-Dee Thai Kitchen on Bencoolen Street is known for not holding back on heat, while A-roy Thai serves a notoriously fiery prawn tamarind soup. Or, visit Super Thai by Soi Aroy, which allows you to customise the spice levels in selected dishes.
Where can I find unique or trending Thai dishes like mookata or volcano pork spine in Singapore?
For trending Thai street food, head to Korat Thai Cafe at Orchard Towers to try their famous leng saap (volcano pork spine) and Tom Yum Mama Ultra Pot. If you are craving mookata (Thai barbecue steamboat), New Udon Mookata at Lavender Street and Orchard Road is our go-to spot for well-marinated meats.
