Soi Thai Soi Nice @ Alexandra Central Mall - Tom Yam Seafood Hot Pot

Change is not easy and it takes courage, especially in F&B industry. What used to be Atmosphere Bistro at Alexandra Central Mall, the group embarks on a new concept offering Thai cuisine, renaming the restaurant Soi Thai Soi Nice. Basically the interior remains the same accept that the menu has been revamped to offer Thai dishes and hot pot.

Grilled Pork Neck 4.2/5

The Grilled Pork Neck ($9.80) is beautifully marinated and grilled to a lovely char with crispy edges. The succulent pork neck was tender and even came with a crunchy bite.

Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables 4/5

The Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables ($7.80) may look like a simple dish with oyster sauce and garlic but getting the balance right needs a good control of the wok. Infused with the smoky wok-hei aroma, the vegetables were not overcooked, retaining the crunchiness.

Royal Thai Hot Pot Regular Pot 4.2/5

The highlight at Soi Thai Soi Nice is the Royal Thai Hot Pot ($38.80/$68.80). We had the regular pot which is good for 2 pax. In the hot pot you can find cray fish, prawn, mussel, sausage, sio bak, egg, mushroom and maggie noodle, all submerged in a homemade tom yum broth. The broth is actually on the sweet side for me, it didn't have the characteristic spicy kick in authentic Thai cuisine. Nevertheless the hot pot brimming with ingredients is a luscious enjoyment on its own. I noticed almost every table has a pot of it on their table.


Soi Thai Soi Nice
Alexandra Central Mall
321 Alexandra Road
#02-01
Singapore 159971
Tel: +65 62504863
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Nearest MRT: Queenstown (EW Line), Redhill (EW Line)

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 1130am - 330pm, 6pm - 10pm
Sat-Sun & PH: 1130am - 10pm

Direction:
1) Alight at Queenstown MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop at Queenstown MRT station (Stop ID 11149). Take bus number 195. Alight 2 stops later. Walk towards Ikea, At Ikea, continuing walk to destination. Journey time about 8 minutes. [Map]

2) Alight at Redhill MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk to bus stop opposite Redhill MRT station (Stop ID 10201). Take bus number 33 or 120. Alight 4 stops later. Walk towards Ikea, At Ikea, continuing walk to destination. . Journey time 10 minutes. [Map]

FIVE TEN @ South Bridge Road - It Felt Like I Am Having a Hearty And Comforting Dinner At Home

All these years I have not been a big fan of tapas or small plate concept because I find the portion not only small but overpriced. However with Five Ten entering the dining scene, this has broken the mould with a new concept inspired by Taiwanese street food, putting customers' pockets first without scrimping on quality. What is more attractive is the pricing. Every item on the menu is priced at $5 or $10.

Fried Smashed Potatoes 3.5/5

We started with some light appetizers to kick start the night. We have the Fried Smashed Potatoes ($5). The baby potatoes are deep fried and sprinkled with chilli and white pepper spice to enhance the flavour of the starch. I also like that it has the skin on for that extra texture.

Fried Chicken 4.2/5

The Fried Chicken ($5) marinated with sesame and soy was deep fried to a nice crisp especially with the skin on. Paired the tender and juicy fried chicken morsel with the nori mayonnaise for that extra oomph.

Braised Intestines 3/5

You can tell Five Ten is different from the usual western tapas places when there is Braised Intestines ($10) on the menu. The large pork intestines which is topped with fried ginger and fresh grated garlic comes in a rich and intense braised sauce which was rather heavy on the salt during my visit. While so, it went well with the bowl of rice.

Grilled Squid 4/5

For seafood there is the Grilled Squid ($10). Grilled to a nice smokey aroma, the squid was tender and bouncy. Top with dashi and give the calamansi a squeeze for an elevated enjoyment.

Pork Ribs 3/5

I mentioned that Five Ten puts customers' pockets first without scrimping on quality, as well as quantity too. Compare to a similar dish down the road, 2 pork ribs costs $16 while I can get 3 pieces here. The sous vide Pork Ribs ($10) is glazed with hoisin sauce and topped with sesame. It also comes with some puckled Chinese cabbage to cut through the richness. The pork ribs were really fork tender, falling off the bone with ease. However I thought the hoisin sauce was a bit salty. I needs to be toned down a bit.

Lu Rou 4.8/5

The dinner at Five Ten got even better with the Lu Rou ($10) which is highly recommended by the staff. The pork belly is well braised in a housemade soy sauce. For a mere $10, it comes with 2 huge pieces of melted in the mouth pork belly. This is so good and value for money. It is a must try here.

Steak 4.5/5

Nothing fancy but simply showcasing the beautiful piece of Steak ($10) cooked to a beautiful pink. The seared sirloin, slightly charred and bursting with its natural sweetness is another worthy dish to order from the menu.

Fried Milk 3.5/5

I have enjoyed my dinner experience at Five Ten. Eating rice from a porcelain bowl and using chopsticks to share our small plates. The whole experience felt like I am having dinner at home with my friend. As we went to Five Ten during dinner time, we did not get to try the rice bowls which is priced at $10 per bowl, and available for lunch up to 530pm. Definitely will try to drop by if I am in the vicinity for lunch.

Note: This is an invited tasting. 


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Five Ten
237 South Bridge Road
Singapore 058786
Tel: +65 69247352
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Nearest MRT: Chinatown (DT Line, NE Line)

Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 10am - 10pm
Sun: 10am - 230pm
(Closed on Mon)

Direction: 
1) Alight at Chinatown MRT station. Take Exit A. Walk straight down Pagoda Street to South Bridge Road. Cross the road. Walk to destination. Journey time about 5 minutes. [Map]