This was an impromptu decision for something to pair with the Tom Yum soup, but one bite in and I was hooked. It's certainly an interesting alternative to the more common olive fried rice, and a very well done one at that. Green curry wouldn't be the flavour I'd think of when I tried it, but it was certainly very flavourful and savoury. There was quite an assortment of ingredients inside too, including sliced eggplants. Portion was generous as well, which is a good thing if it tastes as good as this š I'd recommend this if you're looking for a unique dish to try because I don't see this on many menus!
Whenever I have a craving for Thai food, this is the first place I'll think of. This time was no different, but I had something more specific in mindā Tom Yum soup. Sadly, while this was both sour and spicy, somehow it wasn't as shiok or refreshing as I imagined the dish to be, and it didn't quite hit the spot for me. I did like the bouncy fishballs served inside the soup, though I do feel it was somewhat out of place since I'm more used to just seafood.
It also got intensely spicy a few sips in for me, but all's good when I had the ultra sweet (but also ultra delicious) Thai Milk Tea!
I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it fell short of expectations.
The broth, although rich in taste, was quite one dimensional. The fried garlic flavour was also far too intense for my liking. Thankfully, the noodles were well cooked and had a delightfully chewy texture! Here, the boat noodles come without any spice level, so you'll be able to add the chilli from the condiments tray to your liking. The condiments like fish sauce and chilli vinegar did help to elevate the flavours of the broth too!
p.s. Their Thai milk tea ($2.50) is premade so you wouldn't be able to customise your sweetness level as well, but they were happy to add more ice when asked!
Was always curious to try this interestingly coloured noodle soup but the tantalising variety of food as well as old favourites in Goldenmile have always distracted me.
So when I was there while feeling a little under the weather, I grabbed the chance to finally try the Thai "Yong Tau Foo".
To my pleasant surprise, it was beautifully presented and came with many ingredients (fried wanton skin, fishballs, fish cake & squid bits) as well as the default wide flat rice noodles that I love. As with most Thai noodles, it came with a generous basket of beanspouts and basil leaves. The soup itself was mildly flavoured but so very comforting.
I don't think I'll be craving this on a daily basis since I still prefer the stronger flavoured Thai dishes, but if I ever find myself here while I'm sick again (please no though), I know what to order now.
I love anything with kway teow so this was right up my alley. The flat wide rice noodles were fried perfectly; very moist with a hint of sweetness. This also came with a generous portion of your choice of meat, eggs and vegetables (love the crunch from the stalks!). Feel free to add chilli, but I surprisingly enjoyed it without. This over pad thai for me anyday!
Springy noodles tossed with a sauce that packs a punch with its strong lemongrass flavour. I love the addition of the perfectly sous-vide egg; burst it to coat each strand with the creamy yolk or slurp it all in one enjoyable mouthful. The crispy cracker was a trusty sidekick that provided a satisfying crunch in between bites. I'd definitely have to try their signature basil chicken next.
P.S. to up your noodle game a notch, try experimenting and adding a little of the chillis provided on each table. Even my friend who can't really take spice thought it really elevated the dish even further.
The outlet at Golden Mile is usually the one I frequent, but I would say that the standards between both shops are pretty consistent.
The soup seems to be lighter and less spicy now (it used to really pack a punch which I loved!!) but the noodles are still amazingly soft and chewy. On every table sits a tray of various condiments, so you'd be able to concoct a combination of flavours to your liking. And just like any Thai food, the play between sweet, sour and spicy always delights my palate.
**Default here is: glass noodles+special soup (which is what you'll usually get in BKK). I really liked their duck noodles the last time I had it too, and I always struggle choosing between that and the special soup.
This place is always a safe bet when in the area and/or in need of a Thai fix.
Just like zi char, it's always a great idea to pull along more friends to eat their other sides. I've been to their other branches but I think the one here trumps in consistency and taste.
Any more aunthentic than this, you'll be sitting by the roadside tables in Thailand (though there are tables perched by the kerb here already...)
Pictured (clockwise): olive fried rice, phad thai, kangkong in chilli belachan, pandan chicken & tom yum seafood (clear)
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I followed my heart & it led me to the fridge.