Sanook Kitchen - Signature Steamed Sea Bass and Authentic Thai Classics

Sanook Kitchen has quietly built one of the most loyal followings in Singapore’s casual Thai dining scene — and it’s not hard to see why. With multiple outlets across the island and a Google rating of 4.8 stars at its Thomson Plaza location, this Halal-certified chain delivers central Thai cooking with a consistency that many standalone restaurants struggle to match. No tourist premium, no gimmicks — just well-executed Thai food at prices that invite return visits.

Green Curry Chicken

Rich, aromatic, and built on a coconut base that hits the right balance between creaminess and heat. The green curry here avoids the common trap of leaning too sweet — instead, the herbal complexity from lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime keeps it lively from first spoonful to last. It pairs well with steamed rice and holds up as a centrepiece dish for group orders. A consistent crowd favourite across outlets.

Steamed Sea Bass with Chilli, Lime & Garlic

The dish that regulars keep coming back for. A whole sea bass arrives steamed to order, the flesh pulling cleanly from the bone with a tenderness that signals both quality fish and a kitchen that knows how long is long enough. The sauce is the real headline: a clear, bright broth of fresh chilli, lime juice, and garlic that leads with sourness before the heat follows, lifting the fish rather than masking it. Diners consistently rank this among the best fish dishes they’ve had in Singapore — a bold claim that the dish earns. First-timers are advised not to skip it. Available as part of a 2-pax combo set at $47.30.

Pad Thai

Sanook Kitchen’s Pad Thai is a reliable benchmark for the dish done properly. The rice noodles carry the faint char of a hot wok, the tamarind-fish sauce balance is controlled, and the texture holds — neither clumped nor overly soft. Reviewers frequently call out the Pad Thai with prawn as a particular highlight, noting that the portion is generous and the flavour profile is closer to what you’d find in Bangkok than what passes for Pad Thai at most suburban mall options.

Stir-Fried Kang Kong

A dish that earns its place on the table rather than just filling it. Sanook’s kang kong arrives with proper wok hei, well-seasoned and wilted without losing its bite. It’s the kind of vegetable side that disappears quietly and quickly — regulars tend to order two.

Tom Yum Soup

Available in clear and creamy versions, Sanook’s Tom Yum skews toward fragrance and brightness rather than brute heat. The lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf come through clearly, and the sourness is well-calibrated — enough to make it stimulating without becoming aggressive. The clear version in particular draws positive mentions from diners who find it a clean, well-balanced opener to a larger meal.

Pineapple Fried Rice

A crowd-pleasing staple that Sanook executes with enough care to stand out from the pack. The rice arrives properly wok-fried with visible separation between grains, the pineapple adding sweetness that contrasts well against the savoury base. It’s a reliable order for groups with varied appetites, and one that regulars return to consistently.

Mango Sticky Rice

For dessert, the mango sticky rice delivers on the essentials: ripe mango, glutinous rice with a gentle coconut sweetness, and a drizzle of coconut cream to finish. It’s a clean, satisfying end to a Thai meal and one of the more frequently praised desserts across Sanook’s menu. Note: delivery reviews suggest the sticky rice can occasionally arrive firmer than ideal — dining in is the safer bet for this one.

With consistent food quality, Halal certification, wallet-friendly pricing, and outlets spread across the island from VivoCity to Tampines, Sanook Kitchen makes authentic Thai cooking genuinely accessible. The steamed sea bass with chilli, lime, and garlic alone is worth the visit — but a full spread across the curries, stir-fries, and noodles confirms this is a kitchen firing well across its entire menu. Whether it’s a weekday lunch or a weekend group dinner, Sanook Kitchen delivers without fuss.

Address: 301 Upper Thomson Road, #01-104/105, Thomson Plaza, Singapore 574408
Tel: 6252 9398
Opening Hours: 11am – 10pm daily
Website: sanookkitchen.com.sg
Instagram: @sanookkitchensg
Other outlets at VivoCity, Tampines 1, West Mall, Zhongshan Mall, Woods Square, and more.