5 of the best Thai restaurants in Singapore

If you’re looking to spice up your life and palate, there’s no better place to visit than these restaurants

Thailand is more than just a shopping destination. It’s also the land of sumptuous food such as Pad Thai, Tom Yum Soup and that sweet and addictive Mango Sticky Rice. Craving these dishes but don’t have time to fly all the way there? Not to worry, we have uncovered five of the finest Thai delights on our very own shores, from exquisite tasting menus to street food classics and authentic curries and meats that will transport you to the Land of Smiles—no need to catch a flight.

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Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay

Above Just a stone’s throw away from the CBD area, Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay is always a popular destination for business lunches

Located at the Custom’s House, which is just a stone’s throw away from the CBD area, Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay is always a popular destination for business lunches. It’s not surprising considering that it’s consistently listed as one of the best Thai restaurants in the country.

Helmed by Thai chef Samlee, who continuously seeks perfection in her cooking, she ensures that each diner gets to experience what real Thai food is all about with dishes such as the Thai stir-fried noodles, green curry chicken and pineapple fried rice. Enjoy these in an intimate setting with the Marina Bay as your stunning backdrop.

Sabai Fine Thai on the Bay, 70 Collyer Quay, 01-02 Customs House, S(049323), +65 6535 3718

Thanying Restaurant

Above Thanying Restaurant doesn’t disappoint with its myriad of offerings such as fresh salads, curry dishes and wonderful desserts

Established in 1988, Thanying Restaurant has long been our go-to-restaurant for authentic Thai cuisine. And it doesn’t disappoint with its myriad of offerings such as fresh salads, curry dishes and wonderful desserts.

Adding to the restaurant’s charm is the somewhat dated but elegant decor, which makes you feel like you’re dining in an ancient palace. That’s the unforgettable experience that only Thanying Restaurant provides.

Thanying Restaurant,165 Tanjong Pagar Road, S(088539), +65 6222 4688

Long Chim by David Thompson

With the opening of Long Chim by David Thompson early this year, we finally got our wish of having a Thai restaurant at Marina Bay Sands. But it’s not just any run-of-the-mill restaurant, it’s by renowned chef David Thompson, who has made a name for himself for mastering the art of Thai cooking.

Showcasing his skill in the kitchen is a tantalising menu of Thai street food prepared with more contemporary flavours, some of which are the Green Curry with Wagyu Beef, Beef with Holy Basil, Pad Thai Sen Chan and Braised Lamb Beef Curry. Enjoy these in a vibrant setting which is modeled after the vibrant streets of Bangkok.

Long Chim by David Thompson | 02-02, Atrium 2 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, S(018955), 6688 7299

Soi 60

A great introduction to Thai cuisine for the uninitiated is Soi 60. While it still offers authentic dishes the country is famous for, the level of spiciness is subdued, so you can enjoy the dishes without searing your tongue.

Also worth going for are the impressive cocktails with a Thai flair, which the mixologists concoct superbly. Our top picks are the Thai-Pirinha, Thai-Phoon and Lemongrass Mojito, which are best paired with the dishes on the menu.

Soi 60 | 60 Robertson Quay, 01-04 The Quayside, S(238252) | 6635 6675

Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant

A stalwart in Thai fine dining, Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant continues to impress us with over 80 Thai classic dishes, which have been tested and refined by chefs to cater to any discerning palate. On the menu are choices which include soups, salads, curry, mains, seafood, barbeque and desserts. There’s also an impressive selection of vegetarian dishes for those who don’t eat beef or pork.

Other than food, the restaurant also scores with its impressive interiors, which transport us to Thailand with its carefully chosen artifacts displayed throughout the restaurant.

Jim Thompson: A Thai Restaurant | 45 Minden Road, Dempsey Road, S(248817) | 6475 6088