2 Best Restaurants in Singapore

Thai Tantric

$$ | Orchard Fodor's choice
This windowless, no-frills, Thai restaurant might be tucked away on the third floor of the slightly sleazy Orchard Towers, but the locals still pile in for the delicious, authentic, and very affordable food. The menu packs all the classics, from massaman curry to traditional fishcakes, each served in generous portions. It’s definitely not a spot for a long, leisurely meal, but if you’re looking for a taste of Thailand that’s quick and cheap, Thai Tantric is a safe bet—if you can get a table!

Patara

$$ | Orchard

This popular Thai restaurant, which also has branches in Austria, China, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom, serves an extensive menu of classics in a serene, cozy setting. You can order everything from Thai-style soups and salads to curries and noodles. Specialties include nua pad prik Thai (beef spare ribs sautéed in garlic and black pepper sauce) and pla yang penang (sea bass grilled in penang sauce). Vegetarians will find plenty of options.

163 Tanglin Rd., Singapore, Central Singapore, 247933, Singapore
6737–0818
Known For
  • nua pad prik Thai (beef spare ribs sautéed in garlic and black pepper sauce)
  • pla yang penang (sea bass grilled in penang sauce)
  • ambience
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