Savory, Sour, and Spicy: Tomyam Hotspots in Singapore
Flavors from around the world converge in Singapore to create a melting pot of different culinary experiences. Tomyam (also called tom yum), a spicy and tangy soup from Thailand, has become a favorite here because of its bold flavors and aromatic spices.
Whether you love spicy food or just enjoy a good soup, Singapore has plenty of places where you can try tomyam. We’ll give you a curated list of some of the top spots for you to enjoy this dish.
Khao Hom by Rung Mama
– From @khaohomsg
Website: https://www.khaohomsg.com/
Address: 5 Ang Mo Kio Central 2, #01-06, Djitsun Mall, Singapore
Contact details: 8202 2512
Operating hours: 11 am to 9:30 pm daily
Khao Hom by Rung Mama is a cozy restaurant in Ang Mo Kio where you can enjoy tasty Thai food. They make their dishes using recipes from the owner’s Thai mom who moved to Singapore in the 1980s.
Their clear tom yum seafood soup is spicy, tangy, and smells really good. Another great dish is the chunky crab meat omelet roll, which features a crispy fried omelet filled with yummy crab meat.
You can also try their moo yang, a dish made up of grilled pork with homemade sauce, and finish up with their mango sticky rice, which is made of ripe Thai mango cubes with rice and coconut cream.
Pro tip: The eatery has lots of customers, so be ready for long queues.
Sawadee Thai Cuisine
– From @sawadeethaicuisine
Website: https://www.sawadee-cuisine.com/
Address: 9 Tan Quee Lan Street, TQL Suites #01-01, Singapore
Contact details: +65 6238 6833
Operating hours: 11 am to 2:30 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm daily
Sawadee Thai Cuisine has an extensive menu, and their Thai food is made with fresh ingredients from Thailand.
If you can’t handle spicy food, they allow you to choose mild or spicy flavors. Their tomyam soup is rich, has lots of prawns, and is full of unique spices.
Another must-try is their Thai-style otah, which is made of fish mousse, coconut milk, herbs, and fish sauce.
Pro tip: To secure your spot, it’s best to book your reservations through their website.
Tomyum Mama
– From @tomyummama.sg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TYMM.thomson/
Address: 244P Upper Thomson Road, Singapore
Contact details: 8687 9990
Operating hours:
- Sunday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
- Tuesday to Thursday: 11:30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10:30 pm
- Friday: 11:30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 11 pm
- Saturday:11:30 am to 11 pm
At Tomyum Mama, the dishes are prepared using family recipes passed down from the owner’s mother.
Their signature tom yum mama claypot is filled with prawns, clams, squid, mushrooms, pork, crab, and egg. You can even choose how spicy you want it, from levels 1 to 3.
Another favorite is their spicy crab claw meat fried rice, made with a spicy homemade sauce from authentic Thai herbs. If you want a refreshing drink, they have a creamy, milky, and rich beverage called the jumbo Thai green milk tea.
Pro tip: If you want something crispy with your meal, you can also try their deep-fried wonton which comes with sweet chili dip.
Soi 47 Thai Food
– From @soi47thaifood
Website: https://www.soi47.sg/
Address: Blk 47 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh #01-130, Singapore
Contact details: +65 62664747
Operating hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm to 10 pm daily
Soi 47 Thai Food is known for its delicious dishes and cozy atmosphere that gives off a vibe of Bangkok. Their menu has a wide variety of rice and noodle dishes, soups, sides, and desserts.
Their tangy and spicy Tom Yam Soup Clear has fresh prawns, mussels, squid, mushrooms, and fried fish and is great when paired with rice or noodles.
Other favorites include steamed seabass, stuffed chicken wings, and mango salad. They also offer whole steamed fish for which you can choose to have it steamed with Thai lime sauce or soy sauce or get it deep-fried with special Thai chili sauce.
Pro tip: Soi 47 Thai Food offers islandwide delivery, and you have the option to sign up as a member on their website to receive rewards.
Rod Dee Thai Cafe
– From @kevin_the_hiak
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roddeesg/
Address: 5 Teo Hong Rd, park MRT Exit 4, Singapore
Contact details: +65 6980 7252
Operating hours: 11:30 am to 10:30 pm daily
Rod Dee Thai Cafe offers a modern dining experience with sleek and contemporary interiors that provide a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
The cafe serves up classic Thai-style mains like tom yum fried rice, rod dee tom yum goong, and pineapple fried rice. Their moo ping, juicy and tender pork skewers with sweet and smoky flavors, is also a crowd-favorite.
To end your meal, they have traditional Thai desserts like mango sticky rice, mango sago, and coconut ice cream. For refreshing drinks, other than the usual Thai teas, you can also try the ice-blended coconut.
Pro tip: If you’re looking for a set meal, they offer one with boat noodles or rice plus a side dish and a drink for S$10.80
Jai Thai
– From @JaiThaiSG
Website: https://www.jai-thai.com/
Address: 7 Clover Way, Singapore
Contact details: +65 6258 0228
Operating hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm
- Friday to Sunday: 11 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm
Jai Thai, named after the Thai word for “heart,” has been delighting customers with authentic Thai cuisine in Singapore for over two decades. Their mixed platter offers a variety of appetizers such as prawn cake, fishcake, and Thai spring rolls.
The classic mains, like pad thai and tom yum soup, and desserts, like cendol (an iced sweet dessert made of pandan-flavored green rice flour jelly, palm sugar syrup, and coconut milk), are some of the favorites among diners.
Their tom yum seafood has a mix of fresh prawns and fried fish cooked in a thick and spicy broth. The soup packs a punch with its robust flavors, making it a satisfying choice for soup lovers.
Pro tip: If you want to have Thai food during events, you can also book their catering services on their website.
Nakhon Kitchen
– From @nakhonkitchen
Website: http://nakhonkitchen.com/
Address: 136 Bedok North Ave 3, #01-162, Singapore
Contact details: +65 6962 2010
Operating hours: 11 am to 9:45 pm daily
Nakhon Kitchen is known for its delectable Thai cuisine and has become a favorite spot among locals. Their menu features a variety of dishes, including classic favorites like tom yum soup, pad thai, and green curry.
Their tom yum with coconut milk strikes a perfect balance between spicy and sour flavors, and the tom yum clear is an excellent choice for those who like it spicier.
Another crowd favorite is the deep-fried redfish with Thai chili sauce, featuring crispy fried skin that pairs perfectly with the flavorful chili sauce.
Pro tip: Be sure to come early if you want to avoid long queues.
Kra Pow Thai Restaurant
– From @eatkrapow
Website: https://www.eatkrapow.com/
Address: Far East Plaza, 14D Scotts Road, #03-26/27 Singapore
Contact details: +65 6734 1946
Operating hours: 11:30 am to 9:30 pm daily
Kra Pow Thai Restaurant started as a humble food stall and became a well-furnished eatery that’s frequented by Thai cuisine lovers. One of their signature dishes is the suea rong hai, which is made of beef brisket topped with hot spices.
Another popular choice is the drunkard noodles, available in different versions such as pork or seafood made with flat rice noodles (kway teow) and infused with chilies and fresh holy basil.
For those craving an extra kick of spice, the red tom yum seafood noodle is a perfect choice. To cool down from the fiery flavors, they also serve a cup of Thai milk tea.
Pro tip: Kra Pow Thai Restaurant is packed during weekends, so it’s best to visit during weekdays.
Tha Chang Noodle Bar
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thachangsg/
Address: 171 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068621
Contact details: +65 8509 9171
Operating hours: 11:30 am to 10 pm daily
At Tha Chang Noodle Bar, the recipe for their boat noodle soup originated from a 36-year-old stall in Bangkok.
For their noodle soup, diners can choose between the Special Beef or Pork Boat Noodle Soup and can select from four types of noodles: egg noodle, Thai noodle, bee hoon, and vermicelli.
They also serve Fried Mama Tomyum Scramble Egg with Crispy Pork.
Another favorite is the Omelette Crab Bomb with a tangy chili dip on the side. This crab-filled omelet is deep-fried in Thai style, perfect with sticky rice and basil pork.
Pro tip: Be sure to come before or after office lunch hours to secure your spot at the eatery.
Un-Yang Kor-Dai
– From @uykdsg
Website: https://www.unyangkordai.sg/
Address: 57 South Bridge Road, #01-02, Singapore
Contact details: 6787 8575
Operating hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:30 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 9 pm
Un-Yang Kor-Dai is a Michelin-approved restaurant that brings authentic flavors of Isaan Thai cuisine to Singapore. One popular dish is the PenLaos Signature Grilled Chicken, marinated with white peppercorn and coriander for a delightful aroma and flavor.
Another must-try is the red curry with grilled chicken, lychee, tomato, and sweet basil, best enjoyed with the Isaan beef ribeye steak with spicy dipping sauce for those who crave an extra kick of spice.
Their tom yum soup is packed with fresh prawns with the right balance of spiciness and sourness that leaves a refreshing sensation after each sip.
Pro tip: To secure your spot at the restaurant, you can book a reservation through their website.
A-Roy Thai
– From @aroythai_sg
Website: https://aroythai.com.sg/
Address: 03-61/63, Thomson Road, Novena Square (Velocity), Singapore
Contact details: +65 6352 1446
Operating hours: 11:30 am to 3 pm and 6 pm to 10 pm
A-Roy Thai Restaurant has a wide selection of Thai food. Signature dishes include tom yum talay (tom yum with mixed seafood such as fish, squid, and shrimp), fried omelet, grilled sea bass, Thai yellow curry, pandan chicken, kway teow tom yum, fish maw soup, and seafood fried rice.
Their green curry is known for its thick, spicy flavor and tender beef. Another favorite of many diners is the clear tom yum soup, which has a strong spicy kick balanced with the refreshing aroma of lemongrass.
The soup is packed with assorted vegetables like baby corn, pumpkin, mushrooms, and tofu. Additionally, the prawns in the soup are praised for being fresh and juicy.
Pro tip: If you’re a vegetarian, they have a variety of vegetable dishes with no meat that you can choose from.