Indulge in the delectable flavors of Thai cuisine without breaking the bank. From the perfect balance of sour, sweet, salty, and bitter tastes to the subtle variations in ingredient proportions, Thai cuisine offers a unique culinary experience. Check out our article for the best Thai restaurants serving affordable and delicious dishes.
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Nakhon Kitchen has won the hearts of many locals because of its authenticity and affordable prices. The dishes are cooked by native Thai chefs and served by Thai staff.
MENU: Nakhon Kitchen offers a decent-sized menu with dishes listed under the categories of appetizers, salads, soups, curry, seafood, chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, rice, noodles, desserts, and beverages. The portion of Nakhon Kitchen’s dishes is on the small side.
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AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$13 (No GST, no service charge)
LOOK AND FEEL: Both outlets are designed to be very simple but clean and neat. However, the diner crowd makes these non-air-conditioned places a bit noisy.
ALL LOCATIONS:
@ Holland Village
@ Bedok North Avenue
@ Hougang Street
@ Sengkang
Ah Loy Thai can now be found in the middle of Tan Squee Lan street in Bugis area. In its new home, the flavor that had captured the hearts of many diners since the time Ah Loy Thai was at Shaw Towers and Tampines Mall is still the same. That is the reason that keeps Thai cuisine lovers flocking to its new restaurant.
ORDERING: Diners can make orders while queuing in line. This simple process could be done by marking your choices on the given order slips that diners will hand over and make payment at the cashier counter before being seated. During peak times, it normally takes 45 minutes for the meals to be served after placing orders.
PRICES: Ah Loy Thai’s prices range between S$5.50 and S$15.50, and there are no GST and service charge.
MINUS POINT: Service is inconsistent.
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Operated by Thais with three locations in Singapore, Jai Thai places emphasis on its authentic Thai dishes prepared in a traditional way. Especially, the outlet at SingPost Centre has been certified as a Halal restaurant.
MENU: Jai Thai’s menu is designed in a way that gives diners chances to choose their preferred food portion sizes. The majority of the dishes are priced at S$6 for small sizes, S$9 for medium sizes, and S$12 for large sizes.
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AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$12
NOTE: All prices are subjected to a 10% service charge.
ALL LOCATIONS:
@ An Chuan Building
@ Clover Way
@ SingPost Centre (Halal certificated)
Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant, which serves Bangkok and Northern Thailand style food at affordable prices, is a famous Thai casual eatery at Golden Mile Complex. All the dishes at Diandin Leluk are prepared by native Thai chefs who have many years of culinary experience.
MENU: Diandin Leluk features a comprehensive menu, which gives diners choices for their preferred portion sizes. Most of the dishes are pretty good, and out of them, clear tom yum soup and chicken feet salad are the standouts. More especially, this restaurant is also happy to serve vegetarian options upon request.
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AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15
As we can see from its name, Joe’s Kitchen is helmed by Joe, a Thai chef who worked for Parkway Thai Restaurant previously. Since opened in 2006, this casual Thai eatery has made a name for its good Thai foods, good services, and reasonable prices. Joe’s Kitchen catering for both dine-in and takeaway needs is undoubtedly the place to indulge your cravings.
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AVERAGE PRICE/PAX: S$15
LOOK AND FEEL: Nestled at a HDB block, this small casual eatery has a simple and basic interior. But it is often packed by locals during lunchtime and dinnertime. The place is equipped with air conditioning, which is more comfortable than some other restaurants.
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