Pad Thai — stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, egg, bean sprouts and prawns — is one of the most ordered Thai dishes in Singapore, and you can find good versions at everything from Maxwell hawker stalls to casual Thai cafes and mall restaurants island-wide. The best plates balance sweet, sour and savoury with real wok-hei, and prices range from around $4.50 at food-centre stalls to $10 or more at sit-down spots. This guide gathers notable, currently-open venues across different neighbourhoods and budgets; menus, prices and hours change, so confirm directly with the venue before you go.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
The list
Sisaket Thai Food Thai (hawker stall) · $
A hawker stall at Maxwell Food Centre frequently cited for well-priced, wok-hei Pad Thai and rice dishes in the CBD.
- Cuisine: Thai (hawker stall)
- Price: $ · Pad Thai ~$6.50; most dishes $6.50-$7.50
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Basil Beef with Rice
- Where: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-85, Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069148
- Area: Tanjong Pagar / CBD
- Nearest MRT: Maxwell
- Hours: Mon 12pm-8.30pm; Tue-Sat 10am-8.30pm; Sun 10am-12am
- Halal: No
Naakin Thai (hawker stall) · $
A focused husband-and-wife stall cooking a short menu of Pad Thai, Tom Yum and basil rice fresh to order; no pork or alcohol used.
- Cuisine: Thai (hawker stall)
- Price: $ · Pad Thai $4.80; dishes $4.80-$7.80
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Basil Rice
- Where: Amoy Street Food Centre, #01-68, 7 Maxwell Road, Singapore 069111
- Area: Telok Ayer / CBD
- Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar
- Hours: Mon-Fri 10.30am-7.30pm; closed Sat-Sun
- Halal: Muslim-friendly
Rod Dee Thai Cafe Thai · $$
A casual, late-opening Thai cafe near Outram serving Pad Thai alongside prawn cakes and seafood tom yum.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$ · Most dishes ~$10-$15
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Crispy Prawn Cake, Red Tom Yum Seafood Soup
- Where: 5 Teo Hong Road, Singapore 088323
- Area: Outram / Chinatown
- Nearest MRT: Outram Park
- Hours: Daily 11am-12am
- Halal: No
MP Thai Thai · $
A value-focused Thai spot in the west serving straightforward, affordable Pad Thai and curries.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $ · Pad Thai $7; green curry ~$12
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Green Curry
- Where: 2 Venture Drive, #02-42, Vision Exchange, Singapore 608526
- Area: Jurong East
- Nearest MRT: Jurong East
- Hours: Daily 11.30am-9pm
Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant Thai · $$
A long-standing Thai institution (formerly at Golden Mile Complex, now at City Gate) offering an extensive menu with value set lunches.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$ · Set lunch from ~$8.20++; dishes ~$12-$22
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Green Curry, Mango Sticky Rice
- Where: 371 Beach Road, #01-17/18, City Gate, Singapore 199597
- Area: Beach Road / Kallang
- Nearest MRT: Nicoll Highway
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Nakhon Kitchen Thai · $$
A popular heartland Thai chain with several outlets, known for affordable crowd-pleasers including Pad Thai and tom yum.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$ · ~$15 per person
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Tom Yum, Green Curry
- Where: 136 Bedok North Ave 3, #01-162, Singapore 460136
- Area: Bedok
- Nearest MRT: Bedok
- Hours: Daily 11am-9.45pm
- Halal: No
Ah Loy Thai Thai · $
A highly popular, wallet-friendly Thai spot in Bugis known for long queues and cash-only, no-frills plates.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $ · Budget; most dishes under ~$10 (cash only)
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Thai Pandan Chicken
- Where: 9 Tan Quee Lan Street, #01-04, Singapore 188098
- Area: Bugis
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5pm-8.30pm; Sat-Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, 4.15pm-9pm
- Halal: No
ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen Thai · $$
A casual Thai street-food style eatery in the Orchard shopping belt, convenient for a Pad Thai fix while out.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$ · Pad Thai $9.80++; mains from $8.80++
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Thai Basil Rice
- Where: 8 Grange Road, #01-07, Cineleisure Orchard, Singapore 239695
- Area: Orchard
- Nearest MRT: Somerset
- Hours: Daily 11am-10.30pm
- Halal: No
A-Roy Thai Thai · $$
A mall-based Thai restaurant in Novena offering a broad menu of curries, seafood and Pad Thai in an air-conditioned setting.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$ · Mains ~$11-$36
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Green Curry, Tom Yum Talay
- Where: 238 Thomson Road, #03-61, Velocity@Novena Square, Singapore 307683
- Area: Novena
- Nearest MRT: Novena
Beer Thai House Thai · $
An affordable, casual Thai eatery near Little India serving boat noodles and prawn Pad Thai.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $ · Boat noodles from ~$6; Pad Thai Prawn ~$8
- Must-try: Pad Thai Noodle with Prawn, Thai Boat Noodles
- Where: 155 Kitchener Road, #01-01, Singapore 208528
- Area: Little India / Jalan Besar
- Nearest MRT: Farrer Park
- Hours: Daily 11am-10pm
- Halal: No
Time For Thai Thai · $$
A MUIS halal-certified Thai restaurant near Beauty World, a rare sit-down option for Muslim diners wanting Pad Thai.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$ · Dishes ~$6-$25; islandwide delivery available
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Tom Yum Goong, Steamed Sea Bass
- Where: 15 Cheong Chin Nam Road, Singapore 599739
- Area: Bukit Timah / Beauty World
- Nearest MRT: Beauty World
- Hours: Daily 11am-1am
- Halal: Halal-certified
Nummun Thai Kitchen Thai · $$
A popular north-side Thai restaurant (also in Yishun) known for crab omelette and everyday Thai dishes including Pad Thai.
- Cuisine: Thai
- Price: $$ · Dishes ~$8-$28
- Must-try: Pad Thai, Crab Meat Omelette
- Where: 200 Upper Thomson Road, #01-03, Thomson Imperial Court, Singapore 574424
- Area: Upper Thomson
- Nearest MRT: Upper Thomson
- Hours: Tue-Sun 11.30am-3pm, 5.30pm-9pm; closed Mon
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisaket Thai Food | Thai (hawker stall) | $ | Tanjong Pagar / CBD | No |
| Naakin | Thai (hawker stall) | $ | Telok Ayer / CBD | Muslim-friendly |
| Rod Dee Thai Cafe | Thai | $$ | Outram / Chinatown | No |
| MP Thai | Thai | $ | Jurong East | — |
| Diandin Leluk Thai Restaurant | Thai | $$ | Beach Road / Kallang | No |
| Nakhon Kitchen | Thai | $$ | Bedok | No |
| Ah Loy Thai | Thai | $ | Bugis | No |
| ChilChil Thai Street Kitchen | Thai | $$ | Orchard | No |
| A-Roy Thai | Thai | $$ | Novena | — |
| Beer Thai House | Thai | $ | Little India / Jalan Besar | No |
| Time For Thai | Thai | $$ | Bukit Timah / Beauty World | Halal-certified |
| Nummun Thai Kitchen | Thai | $$ | Upper Thomson | — |
Your questions answered
What makes a good Pad Thai?
A good Pad Thai has springy, separated rice noodles coated in a balanced tamarind sauce that is sweet, sour and savoury at once, with a hint of smoky wok-hei. Look for fresh bean sprouts, chives, egg, crushed peanuts and a wedge of lime, plus prawns or your choice of protein. It should taste seasoned but not cloyingly sweet or greasy.
How much does Pad Thai cost in Singapore?
At hawker and food-centre stalls, Pad Thai typically runs about $4.50 to $7. Casual Thai cafes and mall restaurants usually charge roughly $8 to $12, sometimes plus service and GST (shown as ++). Portions and prawn quantity vary, so check the menu for seafood or add-on surcharges.
Are there halal or Muslim-friendly Pad Thai options in Singapore?
Yes, though they are fewer than non-halal spots. Time For Thai near Beauty World is MUIS halal-certified, and stalls such as Naakin at Amoy Street cook without pork or alcohol (Muslim-friendly rather than certified). Certification can change, so always confirm current halal status with the venue before dining.
Which areas in Singapore are best for Pad Thai?
The CBD is strong for hawker Pad Thai (Maxwell and Amoy Street food centres), while Bugis and Beach Road have long-running Thai institutions. You will also find solid options in Clementi and Jurong East in the west, Bedok in the east, and Novena, Orchard and Upper Thomson toward the centre and north.
Do I need to make a reservation or expect queues?
Hawker stalls and popular budget spots like Ah Loy Thai do not take reservations and often have queues at lunch and dinner peaks, so go early or off-peak. Sit-down restaurants may accept bookings for larger groups. Some venues are cash-only, so bring cash and confirm opening hours before heading down.