Na Na Original Thai Food @ Clementi Road - The Popular Golden Mile Complex Restaurant Has Opened A 2nd Branch In The West

Great news for folks staying in the West, the popular Na Na Original Thai Food at Golden Mile Complex has opened a second branch at Clementi Road, at the stretch of shop houses beside Kent Ridge Bus Terminal. It has taken over the space of Fei Fei Wanton Mee. Great to see the change as the wanton mee was nothing close to the original one in Joo Chiat.

Papaya Salad 3.5/5

Our dinner started with the Papaya Salad ($6). The flavours hit the palate like a tank with its sweetness and spiciness, on top of crunchy papaya stripes. It definitely whetted up our appetite.

Phad Thai with Prawn 3/5

I could not say I actually enjoy the Phad Thai with Prawn ($5). The version was a little too sweet for me. It was also quite stingy in the ingredients, the whole plate looked very pathetic.

Red Curry Chicken 3/5

For our meat, we gone for the Red Curry Chicken ($8) which comes with chicken pieces, pineapple, tomato and eggplant. Do not be deceived by the red coloring of the curry, it is not spicy at all. It fact I find it diluted and sweet.

Stir Fried Kai Lan with Oyster Sauce 4/5

Lastly we had the Stir Fried Kai Lan with Oyster Sauce ($7) to complete the meal. This is probably the best executed dish, with the green retaining its crunchiness. On top of that the oyster sauce was balanced, not overly salty, complementing the earthy taste of the green.

During my visit, the kitchen was a bit chaotic with many tables getting impatient waiting for the food. I could not really blame them because it was only a few days to their opening. It probably needs more time to smooth out the operations. Food wise, I thought it was rather average. However the price point is reasonable cheap. By the way, the restaurant is 24 hours!


Na Na Original Thai Food
18 Clementi Road
Singapore 129747
Tel: +65 68732250
Nearest MRT: Clementi (EW Line), Haw Par Villa (CC Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 24 Hours

Direction:
1) Alight at Haw Par Villa MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Har Paw MRT station (Stop ID 16011). Take bus number 10 or 200. Alight 8 stops later at Kent Ridge Bus Terminal. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Haw Par Villa MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Har Paw MRT station (Stop ID 16011). Take bus number 30, 51, 143 or 188. Alight 7 stops later. Cross the road and walk to destination. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

3) Alight at Clementi MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop at Clementi MRT station. (Stop ID 17179). Take bus number 183 or 201. Alight 7 stops later. Journey time about 12 minutes. [Map]

Thai Extravaganza at Town Restaurant, Fullerton Hotel Singapore

Thai food lover be rejoiced as Town Restaurant at Fullerton Hotel Singapore will be showcasing a spectacular spread of authentic and traditional Thai cuisine put together by acclaimed Thai Chef Chumpol Jangprai. The tantalizing Thai Dinner Buffet from 28 May 2015 to 7 June 2015 includes other International and local spread on the buffet line too. Diners at Town Restaurant will also stand to win a pair of return Thai Airways tickets to Tokyo with a stopover in Bangkok in a lucky draw.

Tom Yum Soup 3.8/5

The Thai feast started to with a bowl of Tom Yum Soup to warm up the stomach for a spicy treat. I felt that the soup can be spicier but I also understand it needs to think for the majority.

Spciy Green Papaya Salad 4.5/5

Whetting up the appetite is the plate of Spicy Green Papaya Salad. Sweet, salty and spicy, we have everything on the plate. Thumbs up.

Pad Thai 3.5/5

A staple Thai dish is the Pad Thai. If it is not cooked properly, the pad thai can be on the sweet side. This is quite nicely done. While it did not have the wok hei aroma, it did come with a nice balance of flavours.

Green Curry Chicken 4/5

I have eaten at many Thai restaurants in Singapore and usually the meat from the Green Curry Chicken was quite dry and tough. I like the fact that chef not only paid attention to the velvety green curry but the chicken meat too. The cut is also bigger and cooked to a nice tender.

Thai Style Satay 4/5

A must try is the Thai Style Satay. This is one authentic street food that I don't really see in Singapore's Thai restaurant. It will be nicer to eat it when it is hot from the grill. Dip into the peanut sauce to further enhance the flavour.

Steamed Seabass Fillet with Sweet Lime Sauce 3.5/5

The timing of cooking the Steamed Seabass Fillet was well judged with the moist texture. However the sweet lime sauce was rather mild. I think we are used to a more intense and richer taste.

Mango Sticky Rice 4/5

A selection of Thai desserts such as the Water Chestnuts in Coconut Milk and Syrup, Mung Bean Thai Custard, Black Glutinous Rice with Taro and many more to complete the whole Thai feast. Among the various desserts, my favourite is still the Mango Sticky Rice.

Town Restaurant's Thai Dinner Buffet
Date: 28 May to 7 June 2015
Time: 630pm to 1030pm

Sun-Tue: $55++ (adult), $28++ (child)
Wed-Sat: $69++ (adult with seafood selection),
                $89++ (adult free flow of draught beer and Singapore sling),
                $34++ (child)

Reservation
Tel: +65 68778911/8912
Email: dining-rsvp@fullertonhotel.com


Town Restaurant
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square
Singapore 049178
Tel: +65 68778911
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFullertonHotel
Website: http://www.fullertonhotel.com/dining/diningCategories_2-en.html
Nearest MRT: Raffles Place (EW Line, NS Line)

Direction:
1) Alight at Raffles Place MRT Station. Take Exit H. Turn right and walk towards the river. At the river, turn right again and walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]

Chang Thai @ Bishan Street 11

I have always like to seek out neighbourhood eateries in the heartland as I find a charm in them offering comfort home cooked food while not burning a hole in the wallet. One such new eatery servicing up authentic Thai cuisine is Chang Thai at Bishan Street 11. The eatery is founded by 3 buddies in their 20s to 30, with a native Thai chef who has been cooking since the age of 12.

Lemon Grass Drink and Thai Milk Green Tea 4/5

Dinner started with some drinks. We tried the Lemon Grass Drink ($2.50) and Thai Milk Green Tea ($2.50). The Thai Milk Green Tea is a good change from the staple Thai Ice Tea. Like its counterpart, this is a sweet and milky beverage which will come in handy for fire fighting if the food is too fiery.

Pandan Chicken 4/5

Before the mains were served, we started with some light appetizers. I am not a big fan of Pandan Chicken ($2.50/pc) because usually it turned out to be too oily for my liking. I have to applaud the execution here. The chicken was not overly oily, tender and still came with a hint of the pandan fragrant.

Prawn Cake 4/5

Moving on we tried the Prawn Cake ($5.80 for 3pc). Made from scratch the prawn cake has a crispy thin batter that is well complemented with the prawn paste inside. Most places the prawn paste are mixed with a lot of flour and you can't even taste any prawn inside but this is not the case at Chang Thai.

Fish Cake 4/5

Another look easy but painstaking preparation is the Fish Cake ($5.80 for 3pc). Fish meat is removed from the whole fish, seasoned with Thai herbs and spices before shaping them into shape. Slightly crispy on the exterior with bouncy fish meat inside, an enjoyable appetiser to kick start the meal.

Mango Salad 3.5/5

I like Thai salad because it encompasses all the staple flavours of Thai cuisine in one dish with its rich and robust flavours. The Mango Salad ($6) while I appreciate the thought of being different, giving it a more fruity note, I missed that sharpness in flavour I was seeking out in Thai cuisine.

Beef Noodle Soup 4/5

The Beef Noodle Soup ($7) reminded me of those street hawker stalls I visited in Bangkok. We have skipped the noodles as we are saving our stomach for more delicious food. I am not sure what cut of beef they used but it has a nice layer of fat and it literally melted in the mouth. What stood out for me is the robustness of the soup that is packed with slurping goodness.

Pad Thai 3.8/5

A staple Thai dish is the Pad Thai ($6/$9). For the price, the portion is definitely value for money. It seems like the rest of the group enjoyed the noodle but I thought it was lacking the wok hei aroma.

Steamed Seabass with Lemongrass 4.5/5

I will usually order the steamed fish in spicy and sour sauce but with the recommendation I decided to try the Steamed Seabass with Lemongrass ($25). I was a great recommendation. The lemongrass seems to accentuate the flavour of the fish instead of overpowering it.

Garlic Honey Chicken 4.2/5

Probably a signature dish or soon to be at Chang Thai is the Garlic Honey Chicken ($6/$8). This may looked simple but its actually pretty good with many different components coming together as one. The tender and juicy chicken, the light crispy batter, the aroma from the garlic and the honey glaze all working harmoniously as one.

Tapioca with Coconut Milk 4/5

The Tapioca with Coconut Milk ($4) was nicely steamed to a soft texture but yet still retaining a bite. The coconut milk further enhanced the enjoyment.

Red Ruby with Jackfruit 4.2/5

If you are a fan of red ruby, then you got to try Red Ruby with Jackfruit ($5) from Chang Thai. The red ruby is homemade and hence it was not overly starchy with a nice crunchy bite. The jackfruit gave the dessert an additional fruity finishing.

Mango Sticky Rice 4/5

One of my favourite Thai desserts is the Mango Sticky Rice ($6). The choice of mango is very important and the glutinous rice must be sticky and moist. I think Chang Thai has got this right.

Overall I felt that the food at Chang Thai is hearty and family oriented. I actually left the place wondering if I just had Thai food? I realized I did not get the fiery rush of spiciness throughout the meal. I regret not ordering the more spicy item on the menu which somehow made my review incomplete. I look forward to my next visit to check out the other spicier items.


Chang Thai
Blk 151 Bishan Street 11
#01-195
Singapore 570151
Tel: +65 85566899
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chang-Thai-at-151/607131619335422
Website: http://changthaisg.com/
Nearest MRT: Bishan (CC Line, NS Line)

Opening Hours:
Sun-Thu: 11am - 230pm, 530pm - 10pm
Fri - Sat: 11am - 230pm, 530pm - 1030pm

Direction: 
1) Alight at Bishan MRT station. Take Exit D. Walk to Bishan Bus Interchange (Stop ID 53009). Take bus number 54, 56 or 410. Alight 2 stops later. Walk straight to the traffic junction of Bishan Street 13 and Bishan Street 11. Cross the road and turn left onto Bishan Street 11. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

Bangrak Thai Kitchen @ Tampines Street 81

Competition is heating up in Tampines Street 81 with the opening of another neighbourhood Thai eatery, Bangrak Thai Kitchen just two doors away from Soi Thai Kitchen. It was a rainy afternoon and perfect for some Thai food. I was there with Maureen and Leroy to check out the 2 months old restaurant.

Thai Prawn Cake 3/5

Lunch started with the Thai Prawn Cake ($6.90) which was deep fried to a nice golden brown. The crust was crispy and not oily. However the filling was lacking that prawny satisfaction that one seek out in a good prawn cake.

Pandan Leaf Chicken 4.2/5

The other appertizer in the menu we tried is the Pandan Leaf Chicken ($5.90/2pc). This fair much better than the Thai prawn cake. The aroma of the pandan leaf can be detected from a distance and infused to the chicken. The chicken was also tender and moist.

Stir Fried Chilli Basil with Chicken 3.5/5

The owner told us that their Stir Fried Chilli Basil with Chicken ($5.90) was cooked to order unlike other restaurants that prepared in batch. Flavours were spot on but it was lacking that unique fragrant basil aroma.

Stir Fried Squid with Salted Egg Yolk 4.2/5

It just seems like salted egg yolk can be incorporated in almost any dishes. Bangrok created the Stir Fried Squid with Salted Egg Squid ($16) which is one of their popular dishes. I can understand why so, with the salted egg working magically well with the fresh and crunchy squid.

Steamed Fish with Spicy Lime Sauce 4/5

Another popular item on the menu is the Steamed Fish with Spicy Lime Sauce ($22). The fresh and moist fish definitely will be well received with their spiciness and sourness. However, I felted the flavours can be more heavy handed.

Red Curry Prawn 3/5

The Red Curry Prawn ($11.90) was a love and hate affair. I loved the sweet creamy gravy that goes well with a plate of rice. However the prawn was lacking in sweetness even though the restaurant claims that they used live prawns.

Clear Tom Yam Soup with Seafood 3.5/5

The Clear Tom Yam Soup with Seafood ($7.90) was perfect for the rainy day. Like most of the dishes, I can taste that fiery level of the dishes have all been toned down to suit majority of the patrons. I personally prefer it to be more spicy or else that will lose the characteristic of Thai cuisine.

Stir Fried Kang Kong Thai Style 3.8/5

The Stir Fried Kang Kong Thai Style ($5.90) was cooked to a nice crunchy bite but not overly spicy. 

Phad Thai 4/5

The Phad Thai ($5.90) was actually pretty delectable. It's probably one of the better one that I have eaten.

Tapioca with Coconut Cream 4.2/5

Our lunch ended with some Tapioca with Coconut Cream ($7.90). The tapioca was pretty fork tender. Paired with the coconut cream which I suspected honey was also added gave it a nice sweet finishing.

It is good to see another Thai eatery opening in the neighbourhood offering affordable Thai cuisine. My first impression of Bangrok Thai Kitchen is that the pricing is wallet friendly. While the food is good but I think it has lost the characteristic of authentic Thai cuisine when seasoning is being toned down too much.


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Bangrak Thai Kitchen
Blk 824 Tampines Street 81
Singapore 520824
Nearest MRT: Tampines (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Tampines MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to Tampines Bus Interchange (Stop ID 75009). Take bus number 291 or 554. Alight 4 stops later at Block 827. Walk to Block 824. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]

Feast@East @ Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore

Sa-wa-dee-kap! Feast@East at Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore brings Thai cuisine favourites to their buffet line for a limited period from 18 October 2013 to 3 November 2013. Diners can look forward to being transported to the land of smiles, savouring the exciting flavours of Thai cuisine.

Yam Som Oh 4.2/5

Be warned the Yam Som Oh or Pomelo Salad was really very spicy for most of the diners at my table. I actually liked that fiery kick from the salad with the fruity taste of the pomelo lending a cooling effect to the burning tongue.

Som Tam 3/5

The Som Tam or Green Papaya Salad on the other hand was less impressive. While it had textures, it was missing the signature spicy and sour tastes in a papaya salad.

Thai Prawn Cake 4/5

Deep Fried to a nice golden brown, the Thai Prawn Cake will be loved by both the young and old. The prawn cake was crispy on the outside and when paired with the sweet chilli sauce accentuated the whole enjoyment.

Tom Yam Goong 3/5

We all agreed that the Tom Yam Goong was the weakest link of the sumptuous lunch. It was unfortunately that the fresh ingredients were missing a spicy broth that will make one break into a sweat.

Stir Fried Chicken 3/5

The Stir Fried Chicken with cashew nut and dried chilli was quite well executed. The chicken was tender and the cashew nut gave the dish a nice nutty flavour.

Deep Fried Seabass in Thai Chilli 4/5

The classic Deep Fried Seabass in Thai Chilli was cooked perfectly. The fish was moist and it was quickly stripped to its bare bone.

Red Curry Beef 4/5

The Red Curry Beef may not have used the best cut of the cow but it was still quite tender. In Thai cuisine, red curry is actually not spicy. It is more to the sweet side. The whole dish was well executed. Goes perfectly with a bowl of rice.

Goong Ka Pao 4/5

The Goong Ka Pao or Stir Fried Prawn with Thai Basil was fresh and succulent.  The bouncy flesh of the prawn was nicely coated with a delectable sweet sauce.

Pad Grappo Moo 4/5

Ususally the Pad Grappo Moo is eaten with a plate of rice and sometime topped with a fried egg. Having it alone was quite salty but the plate of minced pork was not short of the 3 fundamental tastes of spicy, sweet and sour in Thai cuisine.

Stir Fried Eggplant with Basil 4/5

The Stir Fried Eggplant with Basil was cooked beautifully still having a bit a crunch to it. It was not mushy.

Pad Thai 4/5

One of the staple dishes for Thai Cuisine is the Pad Thai. The delectable plate of stir fried noodle was worth spending a couple more hours on the treadmill, burning off those calories.

Dessert 4.2/5

Complete the feast on a high with some mouth watering sweet Thai desserts. I got to try the Thai Deep Fried Banana Fritter, Thai Glutinous Rice with Mango, Mocked Jackfruit with Feet, Glutinous Rice Fingers with Palm Sugar and Tako. My favourite was the Fried Banana Fritter for the sweet chewy texture. It reminded me of the Chinese snack, fried butterfly fritter but this will banana inside instead of red bean paste.

Lunch
Mon-Sun
Adult: $43++
Child: $22++
Senior Citizen: $35 Nett

Dinner
Mon-Thu
Adult: $46++
Child: $23++
Senior Citizen: $36 Nett
Fri-Sun, Eve of PH and PH
Adult: $48++
Child: $24++
Senior Citizen: $38 Nett

Feast@East
Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore
Level 3
50 East Coast Road
Singapore 428769
Tel: +65 63405665
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrandMercureRoxy
Website: http://www.feastateast.com.sg/
Nearest MRT: Dakota (CC Line), Paya Lebar (CC Line, EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Daily
Breakfast: 6am - 1030am
Lunch: 12pm - 230pm
Dinner: 6pm - 930pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Dakota MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Block 99 (Stop ID 81181). Take bus number 31. Alight 6 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 10 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Paya Lebar MRT station. Take Exit B. Walk to bus stop along Paya Lebar Road (Stop ID 81111). Take bys number 43, 76 or 135. Alight 8 stops later. Walk to destination. Journey time about 15 minutes. [Map]