Nakhon
Kitchen is simple non air-conditioned café that serve simple
authentic Thai food. Nakhon Kitchen has built up their reputation
when they opened in Bedok. The second branch are opened in the
North-east area. Located in the inner part of Kovan, at the junction
of Hougang St 21 and Hougang Ave 1, this small eatery has build up
quite a big followers. On the weekends, expect a long queue of
customers waiting for their turns to have a fix of traditional Thai
food. For Little Devil ('LD') and I, it is more like a game of cat
and mouse game. If we passed by Nakhon and don't see any people
queuing, we will quickly turn to the car park and grab a quick bite
there. However if we see a long queue, then we just keep going.
All along, we find all the food
here is delicious and authentic. The reason is simple, they bring the
same basic ingredients, sauces and condiments direct from Thailand.
Majority of their cooks and service staff are also Thai, therefore
you can not only taste but also feel their authenticity.
Our favourite dishes here are: Pad
Thai ($5), Green Curry Chicken ($8), Stir-fried mince pork w/hot
basil leaves ($6) and Pandan Leaves Chicken ($6).
Nakhon Kitchen Pad Thai has a nice
balance of sweet and sour. The rice noodle has a springy texture and
combine all the ingredients and texture such as bean spout, chives,
eggs and crushed peanuts beautifully.
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| Pad Thai |
Every time I have green curry
chicken here, I will more likely end up with extra serving of rice.
It has subtle spiciness, fragrant green curry, and richness of the
coconut milk are just too inviting. Although the carnivores will feel
that the meat in the curry is lacking, I will add the meat from
Pandan Leaves Chicken to satisfy my cravings as a carnivore. The
Pandan Leaves Chicken is well marinated and fried to perfection with
the wrapped pandan leaves. The chicken remain juicy and succulent,
with a lovely pandan flavour.
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| Green Curry Chicken |
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| Pandan Leaves Chicken |
The Stir-fried mince pork is very
spicy combined with fragrant basil leaves, this dish really open up
your appetite. The saltiness of the dish is just right with a little
tingling of sweetness, entice you to keep scooping for more even
though the chilli is numbing your tongue.
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| Stir-fried mince pork w/hot basil leaves |
The Thai Ice Milk Tea here is the
same as the one you get in Thailand. The upside of it, it has less
ice than what you normally get in Thailand. The downside, it is
almost triple the price you pay in Thailand.
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| Thai Ice Milk Tea |
Service here is friendly,
efficient and no fuss. Your first dish will normally be serve within
10 minutes after they take your order. If you just want to order take
away, you just need to approach the service staff. Decoration is
minimum and please be considerate of the other people waiting for
your seat :)
Overall, for those who never been
to Nakhon Kitchen, consider this as a hidden find. One of the
cheapest and most authentic Thai food you can find in Singapore.
Cheers!!!
Food
& Drink: 8.5/10
Value:
9/10
Service:
7/10
Ambiance:
7/10.
Block 212 Hougang Street 21
#01- 341.
Singapore 530212
Tel: 6286 8785 (no reservation)
Op Hours: Daily 12.00 – 15.00; 17.30 – 22.00
Other Branch:
Nakhon Kitchen @ Bedok
Block 136 Bedok North Ave 3.
#01-166.
Singapore 460136
Tel: 6245 5548
Op Hours: Daily 12.00 – 15.00; 17.30 – 22.00
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