Singapore Food in Bangkok: The Ultimate List
It's
been 2 years since I started my "Singapore Food in Bangkok" series, and I
believe it has helped dwellers in Bangkok satisfy their Singapore food cravings
to no end. Honestly, it's a challenge making Singapore food sexy in Bangkok. No
matter how authentic the food is, the really great restaurants I know serving
Singapore food have all had to overcome a lot of obstacles in the last couple of
years to get to where they are now.
Therefore, I feel it's appropriate for me, someone who spent 28 years in Singapore then 7 more in Bangkok, to consolidate all these worthy places in 1 post, for the convenience of everyone interested.
1. Chuan Kitchen
Chuan Kitchen's story is one of trials and tribulation. It even had to close before being taken over by a local family, but now, wow, it's bigger and better than it has ever been.
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
This is one of the success stories of Singapore food. It's located far away from the city, near IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, and is patronized mostly by Thai families. Its mix of Singapore food, affordable and high-quality dimsum, chinese-style sharing dishes and now, good coffee from a designated barista corner ensures everyone in the family gets a good meal, oh, and a good photo too. It's run by a Thai family as we speak, but I can confirm that the food remains the same, if not better.
Stranger in Bangkok's favourites at Chuan Kitchen:
- Bak Kut Teh, soup and dry (Malaysia herbal style)
- Hokkien Mee
- Laksa (Katong style)
2. 8 on Eleven
Owned by the same group that runs Ping's group of restaurants, Tatsumi and Champion's Sports Bar, their excellent Singapore food is currently served at 8 on Eleven, a new restaurant/club concept on Sukhumvit Soi 11, extremely close to where Champions Sports Bar used to be.
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
It might be a peculiar place to eat Singapore food when you enter the restaurant, but remember that the kitchen is the same one that churned out the popular Singapore food buffet at Champion's Sports Bar, as well as frequently caters for major National Day Events for the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Singapore Club of Thailand and Singapore Embassy. Nothing much can go wrong if the food can pass the taste buds of the Singaporean community here.
Stranger in Bangkok's favourites at 8 on Eleven:
- Hokkien Mee
- Curry Puff
- Chicken Curry
3. Sambalacha
Sambalacha completely embodies the spirit of true-blue Peranakan, Uncle William Pang, who is the owner, marketer, chef and face of the restaurant. He opened the restaurant wanting to keep the recipes of his mum alive, and boy has he done that. His sambal is an ultimate x-factor and he knows it. It's an absolute masterstroke that he makes use of this sambal to enhance almost every single one of his dishes.
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
I love it that he has random specials, especially on weekends. You can even order special dishes from him, cooked specially for you. You just need to speak to him to know what's possible and what's not.
Stranger in Bangkok's favourites at Sambalacha:
- Laksa (Nyonya Curry style)
- Beef Rendang
- Anything that goes with that Sambal (even the cucumber)
4. Hawker Chan
Forget the Michelin star, I haven't even eaten it before in Singapore, so I will simply judge Hawker Chan Thailand on its own merits, without any expectations.
The meats were all pretty impressive and substantial, that include the famous soy sauce chicken and pork roasts. The noodles were just ok, but can be elevated with their decent sambal, and the serving portion was really good. I almost could not finish the food on my plate.
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
For the price (100/110THB), location (Terminal 21, Asoke BTS/Sukhumvit MRT, right by the food court), generous serving size and comfort, Hawker Chan is definitely a legitimate choice for a taste of home, especially when you do not have to queue.
Honorable Mention: Boon Tong Kee
This household name for chicken rice in Singapore is already an established chain restaurant in Thailand. It has a ridiculously-huge menu and you could go 10 meals with no dish repetition without even touching their chicken rice.
Go for their chicken rice I say, because so far, it is the only dish that is convincing from their menu. It's as authentic as it gets, with the soy sauce and all, though the chilli sauce is a little too sweet. If you have a Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice craving, Boon Tong Kee could be your best bet.
So here's my list after 2 years of tasting and research. I would not say it is a conclusive list, so please let me know in the comments if I missed out on any gems!
Therefore, I feel it's appropriate for me, someone who spent 28 years in Singapore then 7 more in Bangkok, to consolidate all these worthy places in 1 post, for the convenience of everyone interested.
1. Chuan Kitchen
Chuan Kitchen's story is one of trials and tribulation. It even had to close before being taken over by a local family, but now, wow, it's bigger and better than it has ever been.
Visa day means Chuan Kitchen Day! Wah Lau Eh. Shiok. 又能跑到老远吃这些家乡菜。爽。 #chuankitchen #wahlauehstampofapproval #singaporefoodinbangkok #strangerinbangkok #muangthong #shiok #hokkienmee #wanton #干煸四季豆 #thomas #ashima #bkkcafe #coffee #cuppa #icedlatte
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
This is one of the success stories of Singapore food. It's located far away from the city, near IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, and is patronized mostly by Thai families. Its mix of Singapore food, affordable and high-quality dimsum, chinese-style sharing dishes and now, good coffee from a designated barista corner ensures everyone in the family gets a good meal, oh, and a good photo too. It's run by a Thai family as we speak, but I can confirm that the food remains the same, if not better.
Stranger in Bangkok's favourites at Chuan Kitchen:
- Bak Kut Teh, soup and dry (Malaysia herbal style)
- Hokkien Mee
- Laksa (Katong style)
2. 8 on Eleven
Owned by the same group that runs Ping's group of restaurants, Tatsumi and Champion's Sports Bar, their excellent Singapore food is currently served at 8 on Eleven, a new restaurant/club concept on Sukhumvit Soi 11, extremely close to where Champions Sports Bar used to be.
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
It might be a peculiar place to eat Singapore food when you enter the restaurant, but remember that the kitchen is the same one that churned out the popular Singapore food buffet at Champion's Sports Bar, as well as frequently caters for major National Day Events for the Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce, Singapore Club of Thailand and Singapore Embassy. Nothing much can go wrong if the food can pass the taste buds of the Singaporean community here.
Stranger in Bangkok's favourites at 8 on Eleven:
- Hokkien Mee
- Curry Puff
- Chicken Curry
3. Sambalacha
Sambalacha completely embodies the spirit of true-blue Peranakan, Uncle William Pang, who is the owner, marketer, chef and face of the restaurant. He opened the restaurant wanting to keep the recipes of his mum alive, and boy has he done that. His sambal is an ultimate x-factor and he knows it. It's an absolute masterstroke that he makes use of this sambal to enhance almost every single one of his dishes.
[Singapore Food in Bangkok] @the_roaming_cook told me he wanted laksa, so laksa he got. Happy to see that Uncle Pang is now devoted full-time to @sambalacha_bkk as he's very much the face, heart and soul of the place. His sambal is a meticulate concoction made of the best raw materials from Penang and fresh aromatics from Thailand and it's nothing like I have tasted before. My personal favourites are the laksa, dry meepok and anything else that goes with the sambal. #cooking #themakingof #peranakanfood #gulamelaka #brownsugar #sambal #laksa #nasilemak #bakchormee #singaporefoodinbangkok #aroimakmak #comfortfood #sambalacha #strangerinbangkok #penangfood #peranakan #foodphotography #foodstagram #aroihere #bangkokfoodies
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
I love it that he has random specials, especially on weekends. You can even order special dishes from him, cooked specially for you. You just need to speak to him to know what's possible and what's not.
Stranger in Bangkok's favourites at Sambalacha:
- Laksa (Nyonya Curry style)
- Beef Rendang
- Anything that goes with that Sambal (even the cucumber)
4. Hawker Chan
Forget the Michelin star, I haven't even eaten it before in Singapore, so I will simply judge Hawker Chan Thailand on its own merits, without any expectations.
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| The "world-famous" Michelin star soy sauce chicken |
The meats were all pretty impressive and substantial, that include the famous soy sauce chicken and pork roasts. The noodles were just ok, but can be elevated with their decent sambal, and the serving portion was really good. I almost could not finish the food on my plate.
Stranger in Bangkok's thoughts:
For the price (100/110THB), location (Terminal 21, Asoke BTS/Sukhumvit MRT, right by the food court), generous serving size and comfort, Hawker Chan is definitely a legitimate choice for a taste of home, especially when you do not have to queue.
Honorable Mention: Boon Tong Kee
[Review: Singapore Food in Bangkok - Boon Tong Kee - Thailand] I know they have been here for a while but finally they are open at a place accessible to me- Seacon Square. I am not familiar with Boon Tong Kee in Singapore so I cannot judge how close this tastes, but for Singapore-style chicken rice in Bangkok, this is probably as good as it gets, especially the gelatinous skin and the yummy soy sauce they pour over the chicken. The chilli sauce though it's a little too sweet, and the other dishes we ordered that day are less memorable. I will be back for sure but will focus on their chicken rice everytime. #boontongkee #boontongkeethailand #chickenrice #singaporefoodinbangkok #seaconsquare #khaomangai #hainanesechickenrice #strangerinbangkok
This household name for chicken rice in Singapore is already an established chain restaurant in Thailand. It has a ridiculously-huge menu and you could go 10 meals with no dish repetition without even touching their chicken rice.
Go for their chicken rice I say, because so far, it is the only dish that is convincing from their menu. It's as authentic as it gets, with the soy sauce and all, though the chilli sauce is a little too sweet. If you have a Singapore Hainanese Chicken Rice craving, Boon Tong Kee could be your best bet.
So here's my list after 2 years of tasting and research. I would not say it is a conclusive list, so please let me know in the comments if I missed out on any gems!
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