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2013-07-22
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Where else in Singapore is the best place where can you find authentic Thai cuisine? If you would ask me, I would say that it is none other than our Little Thailand over at the Golden Mile enclave where our Thai friends gather at every weekend for booze and delicious Thai delights! There are so many Thai restaurants and eateries situated around this area which will leave you totally confused for choices too.Located next to Golden Mile Complex, lies a gem at the entrance of Golden Mile Tower.
Located next to Golden Mile Complex, lies a gem at the entrance of Golden Mile Tower. From the exterior of the restaurant, one can tell that this place has a very strong Thai influence. My half-Thai godsister used to work around there and brought me to this place one even for dinner as I was craving for Thai food. So here we are, checking out some of their local Thai specialities.
Beer Thai House Restaurant is opened by Mr Somsak, an award-winning chef in Thailand, serving up authentic Thai food which has captured the stomachs of many locals and tourists. This restaurant also have received several commendations and awards from the Royal Thai Embassy. Ever since, many Thai officials and dignitaries visiting Singapore have been patronizing this cosy family restaurant frequently. The restaurant interior feels grand like a sit-down Chinese banquet style restaurant but the items on the menu were pretty much affordable with some selections similar to Thai-Chinese ze char style.
Kicking off the meal, I had the Papaya Salad ($6) which is very tantalizing on my palate but it burns in my stomach after that. The salad was very fresh and crisp that complemented nicely with the chilli padi and grounded roasted nuts. Together with the tangy sauce. This salad is a great appetizing start of a meal. For those who do not take chilli too well may like to highlight it upon ordering from the friendly waitress.
The Tom Yum Seafood Soup ($12) is one of my favourite dishes in the Thai cuisine. Served in a steamboat, the tom yum soup has squid, fish slice, clams and prawns in it. I would say that this is very authentic as the taste hasn't been compromised to suit our local taste buds. This is surely one authentic dish you can’t miss.
Who doesn’t love something succulent and savoury with a tinge of spiciness? The Pandan Leaf Chicken ($8) is the perfect side dish to go along with your meal! The chicken breast meat were marinated and wrapped in the pandan leaves then roasted till it’s juicy and tender. It goes very well with the sweet chilli sauce too!
Lastly, if you are game for something exciting, you can try the Raw Prawn Tower ($25) over here. Served cold on shaved ice with the shells on, this little thing is ready to go right into your mouth. Before that, there’s also bitter gourd and a huge slice of garlic which you’re suppose to eat it together for those who are more adventurous.
The spice from the raw garlic was strong and pungent. Thankfully, they have fried shallots and their special Thai sauce to dip with. The prawns were very fresh without any fishy scent and the fried shallots added a crispy texture as well as aroma to the raw prawns. After eating a few, I still feel that this dish is quite an acquired taste and texture for some.Overall, it was an eye-opening experience dining at Beer Thai House with so many more unique Thai dishes to try on the menu which we don't get it elsewhere. The service was affable with the waitress checking on our water whenever she walks past and tops it up almost immediately, which was great as some of the food were really spicy. The chef himself came out to greet guests with a smile although he can only speak Thai.
If you're in for something exciting and to explore a deeper depth of Thai cuisine, this restaurant is worth checking out! ;)
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