The Best Thai Restaurants In Singapore Right Now

5th Nov 2025

Written by:

Gracie Stewart
Editor | Urban List Singapore

Stephanie Zheng
Contributor | Urban List, Singapore

There’s a reason Thai food has a cult following: between the tangy tom yum, rich green curries, and wok-kissed pad thai, it’s a full sensory experience. And while nothing beats slurping boat noodles on the streets of Bangkok, Singapore’s best Thai restaurants come pretty damn close.

From fiery Isaan feasts to Bangkok-style street eats, here’s where to find the most authentic Thai food in Singapore right now.

Thanying Restaurant

Level 2, Amara Singapore, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road

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Singapore’s grande dame of royal Thai cuisine has entered a new chapter and she’s looking fresher than ever. Thanying, a beloved institution since 1988, has unveiled an elegant menu refresh under the helm of Head Chef Tamawat Itthipornwithool (Chef Gust), marrying age-old court recipes with contemporary finesse. Expect 19 new creations alongside cherished signatures, each one a meticulous study in balance, artistry, and heritage. Highlights include Miang Pla Tod, where crispy seabass and roasted coconut are wrapped in lotus petals for a fragrant start; Massaman Kaeh, a velvety lamb shank curry slow-braised for six hours in spices and coconut milk; and Gaeng Poo Bai Hoorapha, a golden crab curry perfumed with fingerroot ginger and turmeric.

Even the classics receive reverent attention. The signature Peek Gai Sod Sai, boneless chicken wings stuffed with herbs and minced chicken, remains a masterclass in precision. Beyond the plate, Thanying is debuting a curated wine list in collaboration with Grand Vin, new thematic dinners, and an updated website and e-shop for takeaway and delivery. It’s a renaissance rooted in royal tradition yet refreshed for the present.

IM JAI by Pun Im

Icon Village, #01-78/81, 12 Gopeng Street

Grilled river prawn from IM JAI by Pun Im
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Singapore’s dining scene just scored a fresh new gem—IM JAI by Pun Im at Icon Village. And trust us, this isn’t your run-of-the-mill Thai joint. Helmed by Chef Vincent Pang, who swapped a hedge fund career for Michelin-star kitchens, the restaurant is all about heart. In fact, “IM JAI” literally means a full heart in Thai, and Vincent’s got his family right there with him as his mum helps run the place. Expect warm vibes, walls dressed with Thailand’s national flower, and plates straight out of Benjarong artistry, all setting the stage for inventive curries and sauces that scream passion and craft. Oh, and here’s the kicker: a slice of the profits goes to charities like Ambulance Wish Singapore, so every bite does good too.

Now let’s talk food. The menu is stacked with bold, soulful dishes that pull from Thai tradition but get Vincent’s creative twist. The Crispy Cloud Egg is a total show-off, with fluffy fried whites and a five-hour cured yolk that’s equal parts sweet and savoury. Seafood lovers will lose it over the jumbo Grilled River Prawns, flown in from Southern Thailand, while the Tom Yum Crab Balls deliver all the spice and crunch you need in a bite. For mains, don’t sleep on the Duck Confit Red Curry (24-hour marinated, slow-cooked French-style duck swimming in fragrant house-made curry paste). Even the fried rice gets a glow-up with pineapple, Chinese sausage, and Vincent’s own Thai pork floss. Round things off with playful desserts like Bualoy (hello, salted egg lava cream) or a nostalgic Palm Sugar & Coconut Pudding, and wash it all down with a house-made Thai Coconut Milk Tea that’s 100% dairy-free.

Soi Social

Level 2, Hotel Michael, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island

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If you like a little sizzle with your Singapore snacks, Soi Social is one foodie venue not to be missed. From the vibrant atmosphere to the aroma of grilling meat skewers wafting through the air, there’s plenty that will draw you into this chic hangout of progressive Thai gastronomy.

Start with the chef’s favourite, Chiang mai duck sausages with wild betel leaf, ginger, peanuts and chilli, and chargrilled prawn skewers, followed by Tom Ka Min Barramundi in aromatic turmeric coconut soup, and finish with mango sticky rice.

Fourgather

76 Telok Ayer Street, #01-02 (Lobby of Amoy Hotel within Far East Square)

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Get ready to be transported to the bustling and energetic streets of Thailand right in the heart of Singapore with Fourgather. Nestled within Amoy Hotel, with a unique entrance via Fuk Tak Chi Museum, Fourgather pays tribute to the building’s iconic heritage and architecture while infusing touches of Bangkok’s distinctive atmosphere.

The new go-to spot will satisfy all your Thai food cravings with a team of Thai chefs specially flown in to handle the wok. Highlights include the moreish Moo Koop Foon (roasted rice pork), the addictive Fourgather Matchstick Wings, the fragrant Pok Pork Spicy Noodle (Thai tom yum), and a deliciously aromatic Kra Prao (basil pork).

Jungle

10 Ann Siang Hill

Jungle
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Jungle is a new Thai grill and bar at Ann Siang Hill that’s shaking things up. Shining a spotlight on regional Thai cooking with a winning combination of an ingredient-led, produce-driven approach and a vibrant, street-style dining atmosphere.

Drawing inspiration from eclectic late-night watering holes, Jungle showcases a laid-back yet intentional dining experience, complemented by a buzzing open-fire kitchen and a curated selection of drinks.

Jungle's grill section takes centrestage, with highlights such as the Southern Style Charcoal Grilled Chicken, this version of the much loved Gai Golae is a succulent masterpiece bursting with flavour. The skewers are slow-cooked over hot embers and lavishly topped off with a hand-pounded red-curry glaze that is made from scratch. The Sugarcane Smoked Por Jowl is a tender must-try dish with flavours of sweet, smoke, and umami. No meal is complete without a sweet finale, and Jungle delivers desserts like the Grilled Banana Cake with Gula Melaka caramel and coconut ice cream.

Tha Chang Noodle Bar

171 Telok Ayer Street

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Founded by two friends who were on a mission to bring boat noodles (a classic Thai street food dish with a rich, savoury broth made from pork or cow blood and lots of spices) to Singapore, Tha Chang Noodle Bar is known for its mouthwatering broth that balances sweet, salty, sour, and spicy notes for that authentic Thai taste.

Aside from boat noodles, you’ll also find a wide range of other Thai dishes at Tha Chang Noodle Bar with highlights including the omelette crab bomb and fermented grilled pork skewers. They also have a selection of other dishes that aren’t commonly found in other Thai restaurants in Singapore.

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Sarai Fine Thai

163 Tanglin Road, #03 - 122 Tanglin Mall

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Setting itself apart from the many casual outposts of Thai restaurants in town, Sarai Fine Thai is all about showcasing contemporary elegance while staying rooted to the essence of Thai cuisine. The kitchen is helmed by Isan-born Chef de Cuisine Chimkit Khamphuang who has dedicated her more than 27 years of culinary experience to bringing a part of her Thai heritage to Sarai.

Showcasing a new menu that delves deeper into the herbs and spices of the Land of Smiles, you can expect bold and flavourful curries like the Gaeng Kee Lek Nuea Yang that renders the game of grilled Wagyu beef into a savoury pot of spiced goodness, and seafood dishes like Pad Cha Talay that stir-fries a medley of seafood with a spicy Thai herbs sauce.

We recommend ending things on a sweet note with the classic Tab Tim Grob (Thai-style crunchy water chestnuts served in chilled coconut milk).

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