First Time? Try First Thai.

Inside the restaurant. 

Singapore is known, at least by Anthony Bourdain as the food Mecca of Southeast Asia. This is pretty much true because you can find such an diverse array of delicious foods from Malaysia to China to India. Just go to an average hawker centre and you will be overwhelmed with the choices of food you can pick from. However, what I have noticed is that there are few, and few good Thai restaurants. My theory is that Thailand is a close plane ride away, (2.20 hours), so people from Singapore would rather just fly to Thailand and eat it. However, DO NOT use this theory on Indonesia (also 2 hours away) --there are tons of Indonesian restaurants here, but I attribute that to the much larger Indonesian population here. 

Needless to say finding good authentic Thai food is pretty hard in Singapore. You have the Golden Mile, but that is another adventure in itself. But suffice to day First Thai is a good bet. Now, don't quote me as this is the best Thai food in Singapore but it comes pretty close when you are far away from the motherland. The best part of the restaurant? The menu comes with pictures and Keanu Reeves hanging on the wall.

Other Suggestions: Pad Thai, Pad Siew, Fried Fish

My favorite Yum Mango Salad and another favorite, Keanu Reeves next to the Royal Family. Because somehow Keanu is synonmous with Thailand. 

Pandan Chicken. A classic at the restaurant and Hor Mok (fish cake). Like an Otah in Indonesia. Otah means brains in Indonesian and Malay. Because the dish kinda looks like mushed brains.

23 Purvis Street

Singapore

+65 6339 3123

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